Luna County

Luna County is situated in the Southwest corner of New Mexico and Deming is the County seat.

Luna County is a transportation hub with three railroads, an interstate highway, and an airport with a 6,626-foot long asphalt-surfaced runway. Luna County has a population of 25,095 and shares a 54-mile border with the Republic of Mexico. A large modern International Port of Entry located three miles south of the Luna County Village of Columbus on State Highway 11, provides 24-hour per day service between the Mexican State of Chihuahua and the U.S. market for a variety of agricultural products. The County has a proud and successful heritage in farming and ranching and a value added agricultural processing industry. The geography makes it an ideal location for production of solar, wind and bio fuels alternative energy.

Upcoming Events

Feb
23
Mon
2026
Detention Field Training Officer @ 1851 Copper Loop, Las Cruces, NM
Feb 23 @ 8:00 am – Feb 24 @ 5:00 pm

Description

This training is designed specifically for the detention environment and will review the role of a detention FTO. This role is critical in maintaining safety and compliance within detention facilities. Proper training ensures that new officers are well prepared to handle the challenges of their positions. It provides instruction on adult learning principles, documentation, evaluation, and best practices for mentoring and developing new detention officers.

This course is free to NMC Law Enforcement Insurance pool members.

 

https://www.nmcounties.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/16-Hr-De-Escalation-Albuq-April-2025-1.pdf

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Mar
23
Mon
2026
CIT – 40 hour Crisis Intervention Training @ PSPG, 8341 Washington St. NE. Albq., NM
Mar 23 @ 8:00 am – Mar 27 @ 5:00 pm

Description

This 40-hour training provides verbal de-escalation, crisis intervention, and mental health awareness training.  It is intended for Sheriff Deputies, Detention Staff, Firefighter and Emergency Medical First Responders. Course is free to NMC Law Enforcement Pool members.  Non-pool members may inquire about attending (based on availability) for a fee.  See attached flyer for more details.

https://www.nmcounties.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CIT-Albuquerque-November-2025.pdf

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Mar
30
Mon
2026
Instructor Development (Train the Trainer) @ Northern Part of State, Location TBD
Mar 30 @ 8:00 am – Apr 3 @ 5:00 pm

This weeklong class will give you the foundation to become a professional and dynamic instructor.  You will learn the principles of learning and teaching, and the qualities of a good instructor. This course is accredited by the NMLEA and is free to NMC Law Enforcement Insurance Pool members.  Non-members may inquire about attending (pending availability) for a fee. Course detail in attached flyer.

https://www.nmcounties.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/TRAINING-FOR-TRAINERS-Las-Cruces-Sept.-2025.docx

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Employment Opportunities

The job application is a fillable computer form. Please complete the application, then click the orange button at the bottom of the screen that states “Submit & Sign”.  You will be requested to include your resume and the completed job description for the position which you are applying for. You will receive an email notification (to the email you provided) stating the application has been submitted, and that you signed your job application.