Council Members and Staff
The NMLESTC will carry out statutorily defined functions as set forth in the Law Enforcement Training Act, NMSA §29-7-1 through 29-7-16. As provided within the laws, temporary provisions have been provided (Laws 2023, ch. 86, § 15) mandating rules of the Law Enforcement Academy Board, 10.29.1 through 10.29.10 NMAC, shall continue in effect until amended or repealed by the Law Enforcement Certification Board and/or the New Mexico Law Enforcement Standards and Training Council, as applicable. Council meetings are conducted and noticed in accordance with the Open Meetings Act (OMA), NMSA 1978, Sections 10-15-1 to 10-15-4.
NMLESTC
 The New Mexico Law Enforcement Standards and Training Council is established in NMSA §29-7-3 and administratively attached to the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy of the Department of Public Safety, which shall provide staff support for the council. The council is charged with developing and promulgating training requirements, curricula and methods; professional development programs; and performance standards for law enforcement officers and public safety telecommunicators at all levels, including basic, field training officer programs, advanced, specialized and instructor training to be consistent throughout New Mexico.
 The council consists of the NMLEA Director and the Directors of the accredited regional law enforcement training facilities, who serve ex officio; and eleven additional members appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate, to include: (a) one attorney employed in a district attorney’s office; (b) one attorney employed by the public defender department; (c) one certified police chief of a New Mexico Indian nation, tribe or pueblo; (d) two New Mexico state-certified public safety telecommunicators, one of whom shall be from an agency that offers fire and medical telecommunications services and one of whom shall be from a public safety agency serving a rural part of the state; (e) two members who have experience and specialize in providing adult education; (f) two citizen-at-large members, one of whom has behavioral health expertise and neither of whom is an active or retired law enforcement officer or public safety telecommunicator or has a familial or financial connection to an active or retired law enforcement officer or public safety telecommunicator or any agency or department for which a law enforcement officer or public safety telecommunicator works; (g) a sheriff who is a New Mexico state-certified law enforcement officer; and (h) a municipal law enforcement manager who is a New Mexico-state certified law enforcement officer in a command position.
Council Members
Lt. Trevor Weeks
Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office Regional Training Academy Director
Lt. David Lucero
Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office Regional Satellite Academy Director
Vacant
Sara Millspaugh, Ph.D.
Citizen Representative with Behavioral Health Experience
2025 NMLESTC Meetings
Regular Meeting for the New Mexico Law Enforcement Standards and Training Council, March 12th, 2025, 9:00AM
The New Mexico Law Enforcement Standards and Training Council will convene together at 9:00am for a regular meeting of the Council.
Date:Â Wednesday, March 12th, 2025
Time: 9:00 am
Location:
New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy
4491 Cerrillos Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87507
Agenda:Â Â Agenda will available 72 hours prior to meeting
If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Board Administrator at least ten days prior to the meeting or as soon as possible at (505) 827-9252 or Jessica.Arballo@dps.nm.gov. Public documents can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the Board administrator if an accessible format is needed. The meeting agenda can be found on our website at:Â https://www.lea.nm.gov/board-members-and-staff/, or you may request a copy by contacting the Council administrator.
Regular Meeting for the New Mexico Law Enforcement Standards and Training Council, June 11th, 2025, 9:00AM
The New Mexico Law Enforcement Standards and Training Council will convene together at 9:00am for a regular meeting of the Council.
Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Time: 9:00 am
Location: TBD
If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Board Administrator at least ten days prior to the meeting or as soon as possible at (505) 827-9252 or Jessica.Arballo@dps.nm.gov. Public documents can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the Board administrator if an accessible format is needed. The meeting agenda can be found on our website at:Â https://www.lea.nm.gov/board-members-and-staff/, or you may request a copy by contacting the Council administrator.
Regular Meeting for the New Mexico Law Enforcement Standards and Training Council, September 10th, 2025, 9:00AM
The New Mexico Law Enforcement Standards and Training Council will convene together at 9:00am for a regular meeting of the Council.
Date: Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
Time: 9:00 am
Location: TBD
If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Board Administrator at least ten days prior to the meeting or as soon as possible at (505) 827-9252 or Jessica.Arballo@dps.nm.gov. Public documents can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the Board administrator if an accessible format is needed. The meeting agenda can be found on our website at:Â https://www.lea.nm.gov/board-members-and-staff/, or you may request a copy by contacting the Council administrator.
Regular Meeting for the New Mexico Law Enforcement Standards and Training Council, December 10th, 2025 9:00AM
The New Mexico Law Enforcement Standards and Training Council will convene together at 9:00am for a regular meeting of the Council.
Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time: 9:00 am
Location: TBD
If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Board Administrator at least ten days prior to the meeting or as soon as possible at (505) 827-9252 or Jessica.Arballo@dps.nm.gov. Public documents can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the Board administrator if an accessible format is needed. The meeting agenda can be found on our website at:Â https://www.lea.nm.gov/board-members-and-staff/, or you may request a copy by contacting the Council administrator.
2024 NMLESTC Meetings
Regular Meeting for the New Mexico Law Enforcement Standards and Training Council, February 15th, 2024, 9:00AM
Date: February 15th, 2024
Time: 9:00 am
Location:
New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy
4491 Cerrillos Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87507
Agenda:
Meeting Agenda – Council 2.15.24
Meeting Minutes
Meeting Minutes – Council 2.15.24
If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Board Administrator at least ten days prior to the meeting or as soon as possible at (505) 827-9290 or Laura.Escarcida@dps.nm.gov. Public documents can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the Board administrator if an accessible format is needed. The meeting agenda can be found on our website at: https://www.lea.nm.gov/board-members-and-staff/, or you may request a copy by contacting the Board administrator.
Regular Meeting for the New Mexico Law Enforcement Standards and Training Council, March 20th, 2024, 9:00AM
The New Mexico Law Enforcement Standards and Training Council will convene together at 9:00am for a regular meeting of the Council.
Date: Wednesday, March 20th, 2024
Time: 9:00 am
Location:
East Mesa Public Safety Complex,
550 N Sonoma Ranch Blvd,
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(Parking pass required, email Laura.Escarcida@dps.nm.gov to request a printable pass or passes will be available at the meeting).
Agenda:
Meeting Agenda – Council 3.20.24
Meeting Minutes:
Meeting Minutes Council 3.20.24
If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Board Administrator at least ten days prior to the meeting or as soon as possible at (505) 827-9290 or Laura.Escarcida@dps.nm.gov. Public documents can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the Board administrator if an accessible format is needed. The meeting agenda can be found on our website at: https://www.lea.nm.gov/board-members-and-staff/, or you may request a copy by contacting the Board administrator.
Regular Meeting for the New Mexico Law Enforcement Standards and Training Council, May 9th, 2024, 9:00AM
The New Mexico Law Enforcement Standards and Training Council will convene together at 9:00am for a regular meeting of the Council.
Date: Thursday, May 9th, 2024
Time: 9:00 am
Location:
Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office Regional Training Academy
415 Tijeras Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Agenda:
Meeting Minutes:
Regular Meeting for the New Mexico Law Enforcement Standards and Training Council, June 12th, 2024, 9:00AM
The New Mexico Law Enforcement Standards and Training Council will convene together at 9:00am for a regular meeting of the Council.
Date: Wednesday, June 12th, 2024
Time: 9:00 am
Location:
San Juan County Criminal Justice Training Authority
428 Road 6480 (Safety City), Farmington, NM 87401
Agenda:
Meeting Agenda
Meeting Minutes:
Meeting Minutes FINAL – Council 6.12.24
Regular Meeting for the New Mexico Law Enforcement Standards and Training Council, September 11th, 2024, 9:00AM
The New Mexico Law Enforcement Standards and Training Council will convene together at 9:00am for a regular meeting of the Council.
Date: Wednesday, September 11th, 2024
Time: 9:00 am
The LEA Meetings will be in #4 Besse-Forward Global Resource Center (GRC) located on 12th Street between Kentucky St and Florida St. We will be in rooms A-B-C first floor west side of building, next to the auditorium. There are no parking permits required. Some parking is available on the street, however there is a large parking lot west of the GRC at the Fine Arts Center (#12). There is also a small parking lot at 12th St and Louisiana.
Location:Â
Western New Mexico University
Building: #4 Besse-Forward Global Resource Center (GRC) – SEE MAP
1000 W College Ave,
Silver City, NM 88061
Agenda:
Meeting Agenda Final Approved – Council 9.11.24
Meeting Minutes:
Meeting Minutes Approved – Council 9.11.24
If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Board administrator at least ten days prior to the meeting or as soon as possible at Jessica.Arballo@dps.nm.gov. Public documents can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the Board administrator if an accessible format is needed. The meeting agenda can be found on our website at: https://www.lea.nm.gov/board-members-and-staff/, or you may request a copy by contacting the Board administrator.
Regular Meeting for the New Mexico Law Enforcement Standards and Training Council, November 14th, 2024, 9:00AM
The New Mexico Law Enforcement Standards and Training Council will convene together at 9:00am for a regular meeting of the Council.
Date: Thursday, November 14th, 2024
Time: 9:00 am
The New Mexico Standards and Training Council Meeting will be held at the Western Heritage Museum, located on the campus of New Mexico Junior College at 5317 Lovington Highway, Hobbs.
Location:
Western Heritage Museum
Junior College 5317 Lovington Highway – SEE MAP
Hobbs, NM 88240
Agenda:
Meeting Agenda
Meeting Minutes:Â
Meeting Minutes Approved – Council 11.14.24
If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Board administrator at least ten days prior to the meeting or as soon as possible at Jessica.Arballo@dps.nm.gov. Public documents can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the Board administrator if an accessible format is needed. The meeting agenda can be found on our website at: https://www.lea.nm.gov/board-members-and-staff/, or you may request a copy by contacting the Board administrator.
Regular Meeting for the New Mexico Law Enforcement Standards and Training Council, December 11th, 2024, 9:00AM
The New Mexico Law Enforcement Standards and Training Council will convene together at 9:00am for a regular meeting of the Council.
Date: Wednesday, December 11th, 2024
Time: 9:00 am
Location:Albuquerque Police Academy
5412 2nd St. NW – SEE MAP
Albuquerque, NM 87107
The New Mexico Standards and Training Council Meeting will be held at the Albuquerque Police Academy, located at 5412 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107, in Classroom A (please see the map below for reference).
Agenda: Please click to view the approved NMLESTC Regular Meeting agenda.
Meeting Minutes:Â
Meeting Minutes Approved- Council 12.11.24
If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Council Administrator at least ten days prior to the meeting or as soon as possible at (505) 827-9252 or jessica.arballo@dps.nm.gov. Public documents can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the Council administrator if an accessible format is needed.Â
2023 NMLESTC Board Meetings
Regular Board Meeting for the New Mexico Law Enforcement Standards and Training Council, Thursday, November 16, 2023, 9:00AM
Date:Â Â Â Thursday, November 16, 2023
Time: Â Â 9:00 am
Place: Â
Parking pass required, email Laura.Escarcida@dps.nm.gov to request a printable pass or passes will be available at the meeting.
CNM Law Enforcement Academy & Public Safety 911 Dispatcher Programs
Central New Mexico Community College
10549 Universe Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114
Agenda:
NMLESTC Regular Meeting Agenda
If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Board Administrator at least ten days prior to the meeting or as soon as possible at (505) 827-9290 or Laura.Escarcida@dps.nm.gov. Public documents can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the Board administrator if an accessible format is needed. The meeting agenda can be found on our website at: https://www.lea.nm.gov/board-members-and-staff/, or you may request a copy by contacting the Board administrator.
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Meeting Minutes
Regular Board Meeting for both the Law Enforcement Standards and Training Council: and Law Enforcement Certification Board Thursday, September 21,2023, 9:00AM
Both public bodies will convene together at 9:00 am for a joint orientation and in-service training. At the end of the orientation, the Council will convene for a regular meeting followed by a regular meeting of the Board.
Date:Â Â Â Thursday, September 21, 2023
Time: Â Â 9:00 am for joint training followed by regular meetings
Place: Â New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy
Main Auditorium
4491 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87507
Agenda:
If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Board Administrator at least ten days prior to the meeting or as soon as possible at (505) 827-9290 or Laura.Escarcida@dps.nm.gov. Public documents can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the Board administrator if an accessible format is needed. The meeting agenda can be found on our website at: https://www.lea.nm.gov/board-members-and-staff/, or you may request a copy by contacting the Board administrator.
Meeting Minutes
NMLEA Board
(Board Disassembled)
2023 NMLEA Board Meetings
Regular Board Meeting Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 9:00AM
In-Person
If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Board administrator at least ten days prior to the meeting or as soon as possible at (505) 827-9290 or Laura.Escarcida@dps.nm.gov. Public documents can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the administrator if an accessible format is needed.
Location:
New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy
4491 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87507
Meeting Minutes
NMLEAB Regular Board Meeting Minutes – June 14, 2023
Meeting Agenda
Regular Board Meeting Thursday, March 23, 2023, 9:00AM - POSTPONED (Date: Wednesday, April 5, 2023, 9AM)
THIS MEETING HAS BEEN POSTPONED WITH A NEW DATE OF WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2023, 9AM.
In-Person
Location:
New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy
4491 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87507
Meeting Minutes
Minutes for April 5, 2023, Meeting
Meeting Agenda
Agenda for April 5, 2023, Meeting
2022 NMLEA Board Meetings
Regular Board Meeting Thursday, December 1, 2022, 9:00 am
Meeting Minutes
NMLEAB 12.1.22 Meeting Minutes
Meeting Agenda
Agenda Dec.1EDNESDAY, – Final
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Regular Board Meeting Thursday, September 1, 2022, 9:00 am
Meeting Minutes
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Special *CLOSED* Board Meeting Friday, July 15, 2022, 9:00 am
Special Board Meeting Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 9:00 am
Regular Board Meeting Thursday, June 2, 2022, 9:00 am
4491 Cerrillos RD Law Enforcement Academy (in person) –Â UPDATED May 25, 2022
Regular Board Meeting Thursday, April 14, 2022, 9:00 am via Zoom
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Regular Board Meeting Thursday, March 10, 2022 CANCELLED
2021 NMLEA Board Meetings
Regular Board Meeting Thursday, December 2, 2021, 9:00 am
Regular Board Meeting Thursday, September 2, 2021, 9:00 am via Microsoft Teams
Special Board Meeting Thursday, August 19, 2021, 9:00 am via Microsoft Teams
Regular Board Meeting Thursday, June 24, 2021, 9:00 am
Regular Board Meeting Thursday, June 3, 2021, 9:00 am - Cancelled
Regular Board Meeting Thursday, April 1, 2021, 9:00 am via Zoom
Special Board Meeting Thursday, January 14, 2021, 9:00 am via Zoom
2020 NMLEA Board Meetings
Regular Board Meeting Thursday, December 10, 2020, 9:00 am via Zoom
Regular Board Meeting Thursday, November 12, 2020, 9:00 am via Zoom
Regular Board Meeting Thursday, August 20, 2020, 9:00 am via Zoom
Special Board Meeting Thursday, July 16, 2020, 9:00 am via Zoom
Regular Board Meeting Thursday, June 18, 2020, 9:00 am via Zoom
2019 NMLEA Board Meetings
Regular Board Meeting Thursday, December 19, 2019, @ 10:00 AM
New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy, 4491 Cerrillos Rd. Santa Fe, NM
Regular Board Meeting Tuesday October 22, 2019, @ 9:00 AM
Red River Conference Center, 101 W. River Street, Red River, NM 87558,Â
Regular Board Meeting Monday, September 9, 2019, @ 9:00 AM
Albuquerque Police Academy, 5412 2nd Street NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107
**CANCELLED** Regular Board Meeting Monday, August 19, 2019, @ 9:00 AM **CANCELLED**
New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy, 4491 Cerrillos Rd. Santa Fe, NM
Regular Board Meeting Wednesday, May 29, 2019, @ 9:00 AM
New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy, 4491 Cerrillos Rd. Santa Fe, NM
May 29, 2019 Board Meeting AgendaMay 29, 2019 Board Meeting Minutes