McKinley County

McKinley County was created in 1901 and named for President William McKinley. Its population is approximately 74,923 with a total area of 5,455 square miles.

Over three-quarters of its population are Native American with residents from the Navajo, Hopi, and Zuni tribes. The county seat is the Gallup, the most populous city between Flagstaff and Albuquerque along the historic U.S. Route 66.

Gallup is known as the “Heart of Indian Country” because it is on the edge of the Navajo reservation. As one of the oldest towns in the U.S., Gallup’s population can be traced back to 2500 BC with the settlement of the Anasazi in Canyon de Chelly. As a railhead for the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad that brought increased trading to the area, Gallup was then founded in 1881. In 1937, the El Rancho Hotel became the temporary home for many Hollywood stars as well as a stopping point for tourists driving on old Route 66. Because of the nearby rugged terrain, it was a popular location in the 1940’s and 1950’s to film Hollywood westerns.

Upcoming Events

Sep
1
Mon
2025
First Line Supervisor – 40 hour Training @ APD/BCSO Traffic Substation, 400 Wyoming NE, Albq., NM
Sep 1 @ 8:00 am – Sep 5 @ 5:00 pm

Description
This training is intended for Sheriff, Detention Staff, Firefighters, and Emergency Medical First Responders in supervisor and leader roles.  Course is free to NMC Law Enforcement Insurance Pool Members.  Non-pool members may inquire about attending (pending availability) for a fee. See attached flyer for more details.

https://www.nmcounties.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/40-First-Line-Supervisor-Flyer-Albq.-July-2025.pdf

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Sep
3
Wed
2025
Verbal De-Escalation for Public Employees (non-law enforcement) @ SF County Administrative Complex, BCC Chambers
Sep 3 @ 12:00 pm – Sep 4 @ 5:00 pm

Description

This two 1/2 day training teaches students verbal de-escalation skills that apply psychology to aid a highly agitated person in bringing their emotions under control.  This training is intended for non-law enforcement staff who are in public facing roles. Non-pool members may inquire about attending (based on availability) for a fee.  See flyer link below for more details.

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

 

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Sep
22
Mon
2025
Instructor Development (Train the Trainer) @ Dona Ana County Sheriff's Office, 845 N. Motel Blvd. Las Cruces, NM
Sep 22 @ 8:00 am – Sep 26 @ 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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