Santa Fe County

Santa Fe County is a scenic area in the northeaster portion of Sangre de Cristo range of the Southern Rocky Mountains, featuring Santa Fe Baldy, the highest point at 12,621 feet, and Lake Peak, more than 12,000 in elevation.

At the mountain’s southern end is Glorieta Mesa, an area of hilly, grassy plains in the Basin and Range Province. The Rio Grande, which passes through the county’s far northwest, and several small, tributary streams are the principal bodies of water. Santa Fe National Forest, Pecos Wilderness, Hyde Memorial, and Santa Fe River state parks, and the San Ildefonso, Nambe, Pojoaque, Tesuque, and Santo Domingo Pueblo Indian reservations are all located in the county.

The development of Santa Fe as the capital of Spain’s vast New Mexico territory dominated the area’s history. The county was established by Mexico in 1844, and in 1852 it was reestablished as one of the first counties in New Mexico Territory. The Battle of Glorieta Pass was fought in the Santa Fe County.

Government bodies are the county’s principal employers, and tourism is a leading economic factor along with the booming film industry. The city of Santa Fe is the county seat and the state capital. The population in the county is approximately 148,651 making it the third most populous county. The county covers a total area of 1,911 square miles.

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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