First responders highlighted at May 27, 2026 County Commission Meeting

First responders were the topic of proclamations and recognitions from the Sandoval County Commissioners including the Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office, Fire & Rescue EMS, and Detention Center

The Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) introduced their newest cadets who had recently graduated from the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy.

A group of uniformed law enforcement officers in tan shirts, green pants, and hats stand together, with several civilians in suits and professional attire.
From Left: SCSO Lt. John Casteneda, Commissioner Katherine A. Bruch, District 1, Cadets Bradley Giordano and Travis Mansfield, SCSO Sheriff Jesse James Casaus, Cadets Samuel Johansson and Hector Rio-Rivera, Vice Chair Jon Herr, District 2, Commissioner Michael Meek, District 3, Chair Jordan Juarez, District 4, and Commissioner Joshua A. Jones, District 5.

May 17 through May 23, 2026, was Emergency Medical Services (EMS) week, and Sandoval County Commissioner Katherine A. Bruch recognized the week by sponsoring a proclamation. To receive the proclamation was the Sandoval County Fire & Rescue EMS team.

A group of emergency medical service personnel and civilians stand together for a photo, with a woman holding a framed certificate, in front of a screen displaying "EMS WEEK" and a microphone stand.
Back row from left: Commissioner Michael Meek, Lieutenant Campos, Firefighter Lopez, Chief Bagley, Battalion Chief Quinn, Firefighter Jones, Vice Chair Jon Herr, Chair Jordan Juarez, Commissioner Joshua A. Jones
Front row: Commissioner Katherine A. Bruch and Firefighters Oliver, Maestas, Romero

May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, was National Correction Officers Week, and Sandoval County Commissioner Joshua A. Jones, District 5, recognized the week by sponsoring a proclamation. The Sandoval County Detention Center (SCDC) was present to receive the proclamation.

Group of correctional officers and officials pose for a photo in front of a screen displaying "National Correctional Officers Week." One officer in the center holds up a framed certificate.
Back row from left: SCDC Deputy Director of Compliance, Phillip Trujillo, Commissioner Michael Meek, SCDC Training Sgt. Pahe, Deputy Director of Operations, Steve Farrelly, Deputy Warden Chris Urbanic, Commissioner Joshua A. Jones, Vice Chair Jon Herr, Chair Jordan Juarez
Front row from left: Commissioner Katherine A. Bruch, SCDC Cadets Kaydreiel Yazzie and Alena Casares, Warden Gilbert Armendariz, and Administration Capt. Brionez