Sandoval County Honors First Responders: New Sheriff's Academy Graduates, EMS and Detention Staff Recognized

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
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. 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. 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. JonesFront 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. 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 JuarezFront row from left: Commissioner Katherine A. Bruch, SCDC Cadets Kaydreiel Yazzie and Alena Casares, Warden Gilbert Armendariz, and Administration Capt. Brionez The post First responders highlighted at May 27, 2026 County Commission Meeting appeared first on Sandoval County.
