Socorro County

Socorro County was established by the Territorial Legislature of New Mexico in 1852 with the City of Socorro as the county seat.

At the time of the County’s founding, it stretched all the way from Texas to California. Subsequently, many counties have been carved out of Socorro County giving the County its current boundaries.

After the war with Mexico in the late 1840’s, the area of Socorro County became the territory of the United States. In 1854, Fort Craig was established at its current location to protect European settlers from native tribes. 1861 brought the Civil War to Socorro County, most significantly the Battle of Valverde, where Confederate forces were victorious over the Union army. After the Civil War, the region saw increased settlement and prosperity due to mining and ranching.

In addition to the founding of the New Mexico School of Mines in 1889, booming times came to an end in the 1920’s leaving Socorro County as a peaceful agricultural community. During World War II, the first atomic bomb was detonated at the Trinity site not far from San Antonio.

Ranching and farming is still the most vital part of the economy, but the County is also leading the way in the technological development with the help of world renown research facilities such as New Mexico Tech, the NRAO’s VLA, and Stallion Site on White Sands Missile Range to name a few.

Upcoming Events

Mar
10
Mon
2025
Instructor Development (Train the Trainer) @ Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, NM
Mar 10 @ 8:00 am – Mar 14 @ 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.

TRAINING FOR TRAINERS – Albuquerque August 2024

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Mar
17
Mon
2025
CIT – 40 hour Crisis Intervention Training @ Socorro, NM
Mar 17 @ 8:00 am – Mar 21 @ 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.

CIT Albuquerque -June 2024

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Employment Opportunities

As a member of the Socorro County team, you will have the opportunity to serve your community in an environment that promotes responsibility, accountability, transparency and team work.