New Mexico Responders Say Sheriff Is Not Providing Support

A fire chief and a paramedic have accused Dona Ana Sheriff's Office supervisors of withholding critical support during times of need, an allegation the sheriff rejects.


The Dona Ana Sheriff's Office covers a service area of 3,804 square miles

The Las Cruces Police Department covers a city 52 square miles large

The sheriff's office responded to about 91,000 calls for service in 2010 -- not including codes enforcement and animal control

Dona Ana County volunteer fire departments respond to more than 19,000 calls in 2010

Source: Dona Ana Sheriff's Office