Chaves County

Chaves County was named for Colonel Jose Francisco Chaves, a military leader and rancher here during the U.S. Civil War and later in Navajo campaigns.

The County was created by Territorial Legislature on February 25, 1889 out of land from Lincoln County. The County Seat is Roswell, the city in the county. The County has a total area of 6,075 square miles and is the fourth-largest county in New Mexico by area. The population is approximately 65,282. Chaves County is a republican stronghold meaning no democratic candidate has won office in Chaves County since Lyndon Johnson’s victory in 1964.

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Upcoming Events

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May – July 2025 May – Jul 2025
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May
8
Thu
2025
BASIC Peer Support Training for First Responders (2 day) @ PSPG, 8341 Washington St. NE., Albq., NM
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May 8 @ 8:00 am – May 9 @ 5:00 pm

Description

This four-day course is designed to be interactive with live scenario situations.  It is focused on teaching public safety personnel the art of peer support. Participants will gain crucial knowledge about communication skills and techniques that are effective in supportively working with people to gain a mutually beneficial outcome.  Participants will also learn to address people in crisis in a manner that reduces tension and the possibility for physical injury to anyone involved. This course is accredited by the NMLEA.  See attached flyer for more details.

https://www.nmcounties.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Basic-Peer-Support-May-Albq.-2025.pdf

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May
20
Tue
2025
ADVANCED Peer Support Training for First Responders (4 day) @ Doña Ana County Detention Ctr. 1850 Copper Lp., Las Cruces, NM
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May 20 @ 8:00 am – May 23 @ 5:00 pm

Description

This four-day course is designed to be interactive with live scenario situations.  It is focused on teaching public safety personnel the art of peer support. Participants will gain crucial knowledge about communication skills and techniques that are effective in supportively working with people to gain a mutually beneficial outcome.  Participants will also learn to address people in crisis in a manner that reduces tension and the possibility for physical injury to anyone involved. This course is accredited by the NMLEA.  See attached flyer for more details.

https://www.nmcounties.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Advanced-Peer-Support-May-Las-Cruces-2025.pdf

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Categories: Bernalillo Catron Chaves Cibola Colfax Curry De Baca Doña Ana Eddy Grant Guadalupe Harding Hidalgo Home Page Home Page Event Lea Lincoln Los Alamos Luna McKinley Mora Otero Quay Rio Arriba Roosevelt San Juan San Miguel Sandoval Santa Fe Sierra Socorro Taos Torrance Trainings Union Valencia
Jul
1
Tue
2025
16 Hour Verbal De-Escalation @ PSPG Albq. Office, 8341 Washington St. NE, Albq., NM
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Jul 1 @ 8:00 am – Jul 2 @ 5:00 pm

Description

This 16-hour training teaches students verbal de-escalation skills that apply psychology to aid highly agitated person in bringing their emotions under control.  This training is intended for Detention Staff and Sheriff’s Deputies.  Course is free to NMC Law Enforcement Insurance Pool Members.  Non-members can inquire about attending (pending availability) for a fee.  See attached flyer for more details. This course is accredited by the NMLEA.

https://www.nmcounties.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/16-Hr-De-Escalation-Albq-July-2025.pdf

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Categories: Bernalillo Catron Chaves Cibola Colfax Curry De Baca Doña Ana Eddy Grant Guadalupe Harding Hidalgo Home Page Home Page Event Lea Lincoln Los Alamos Luna McKinley Mora Otero Quay Rio Arriba Roosevelt San Juan San Miguel Sandoval Santa Fe Sierra Socorro Taos Torrance Trainings Union Valencia
May – July 2025 May – Jul 2025

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