SWTC

Instructor Development - Las Cruces
2026-05-18 08:00 - 2026-05-22 17:00 UTC
Description: This week-long class will give you the foundation to become a professional and dynamic instructor. You will learn how to develop your own curriculum, how to get it accredited, the principles of learning and teaching, and the qualities of a good instructor.
Location: New Mexico State Police Office, Las Cruces, 4055 Sonoma Ranch Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88011
Dates & Times: Pending
This course was originally scheduled for May but we are going to have to move the dates back. I will post the new dates as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding.
Course Cost: $550.00

Instructor Development - Hobbs - SNMLEA
2026-05-18 08:00 - 2026-05-22 17:00
Description: This week-long class will give you the foundation to become a professional and dynamic instructor. You will learn how to develop your own curriculum, how to get it accredited, the principles of learning and teaching, and the qualities of a good instructor.SNMLEA will be hosting a 40-hour Instructor Development class May 18-22, 2026. Please see the attached flyer for course details. Class is limited to 20 seats, so please return a completed registration form as soon as possible to hold your seat. We will not invoice for this class until May 18, so you do not need to have a purchase order in hand to register.
Registration: Please register at https://www.nmjc.edu/community/public_safety/advanced_training.aspx
Location: Southeastern New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy, New Mexico Junior College 1 Thunder Bird Circle | Hobbs, NM 88240
Dates & Times: May 18th- 22nd
Course Cost: $550.00

SFST Instructor Update - Santa Fe
2026-06-04 08:30 - 17:00
SFST Instructor Update
Date and Time: June 4th, 2026, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: TDB
Course Cost: Free

Managing Police Traffic Services - Albuquerque
2026-06-10 08:00 - 2026-06-12 17:00
Description: From the Senior Officer to the Lieutenant, this class will give you a guide on the basics related to patrol operations and police traffic services. During this class, we will dive

into the concerns that New Mexico citizens in each community face related to traffic safety.
Date and Time: June 10th – 12th, 2026 8:00am to 5:00pm
Course Cost: Free

SFST Instructor Course - Las Cruces
2026-06-22 08:00 - 2026-06-26 17:00
Description: This weeklong course is designed to get you prepared for the instruction of the Standardized Field Sobriety tests. As an attendee in this class we will go over with you the basics of instruction specifically related to the SFST’s. There are a couple of requirements for this course. First, you must be able to perform and be proficient in the Standardized Field Sobriety Testing battery. As a student, the first thing on Monday, we will ask you to go through a proficiency exam, and you must be able to complete it without error. You are also required to have a minimum of three years LE experience. This can be waived, please do not hesitate to ask about this. We look forward to having you in the class.
Location: New Mexico State Police Office 4055 Sonoma Ranch Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88011
Date: June 22nd – 26th
Times: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Cost: FREE

SFST Instructor Update - Clovis
2026-07-02 08:30 - 17:00

DWI Checkpoint Class - Las Cruces
2026-07-10 13:00 - 22:00
Description: The DWI Checkpoint class is an eight-hour block of instruction that goes over all the parameters related to conducting a checkpoint. We will review case law in detail, as this is one of the most critical components of conducting a checkpoint. We will also review the setup and all the necessary steps to complete one successfully. This course will provide the information you need to successfully set up a checkpoint for your agency. Additionally, part of the instruction is the attendance of a checkpoint where we will observe the operation.
Location: New Mexico State Police Office, Las Cruces
4055 Sonoma Ranch Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88011
Date & Times: Friday, July 10th, 2026 1pm to 10pm
Cost: FREE

SFST Instructor Update - Farmington
2026-07-30 08:30 - 17:00
SFST Instructor Update
Date and Time: June 4th, 2026, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: 211 S Oliver Dr Aztec, NM 87410
Course Cost: Free

Managing Police Traffic Services - Las Cruces
2026-09-09 08:00 - 2026-09-11 17:00
Description: From the Senior Officer to the Lieutenant, this class will give you a guide on the basics related to patrol operations and police traffic services. During this class, we will dive

into the concerns that New Mexico citizens in each community face related to traffic safety.
Location: New Mexico State Police Office Las Cruces 4055 Sonoma Ranch Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88011
Date and Time: September 9th – 11th, 2026 8:00am to 5:00pm
Course Cost: Free
