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Harding County Sheriff

The County Sheriff’s duties include policing and preventing crime; apprehending and arresting suspects; preserving public peace; enforcing laws and ordinances; executing court orders and warrants; and cooperating with and assisting other law enforcement agencies. Term: Four years, limited to two consecutive terms.

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    ROBERT ARAGON
    (Dem)

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    MICHAEL E SHUMATE
    (Rep)

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    CASSIDY L STUDDARD
    (Rep)

Biographical Information

What qualifies you for this office?

2. What changes, if any, would you make to the administration of the Sheriff’s office?

3. What do you see as the most critical problems facing the Sheriff’s office?

4. What would you do about them?

5. What training, if any, should be provided to officers for dealing with mental health issues?

Education Degree in business
Campaign Phone 575-447-1036
Occupation Rancher
Filing County Harding
mailingaddress P.O. Box 74
mailingcity Mosquero
mailingzip 87733
mailingstate New Mexico
Has served as Harding County Sheriff from 1979-1985.
I would have to see what the office looks like. It depends on what the sheriffs have done previously.
That there is no deputies. Also there is not enough patrolling.
I would hire a deputy and patrol more of the county.
Attend training on mental health.
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