Responsibilities

Our personnel must maintain composure under stress, become familiar with county boundaries and all roads throughout the area, and to monitor and transmit on emegency radio frequencies. Dispatch utilizes computerized telephone and mapping systems to expedite efficiency. It provides law enforcement, fire, and medical personnel specific and timely information to offer residents and visitors the best possible emergency aid.

When Contacting

When calling in an emergency, there is information that makes the dispatcher’s job more effective. Give your name, call back number, and your address or the address for which service is requested. Try to remain calm and answer the dispatcher’s questions fully.

  • Priscilla Maxwell, Supervisor

  • Phone
    (575) 542-8827
  • Fax
    (575)542-8896
  • Address
    305 Pyramid Street
    Lordsburg, NM 88045

Animal Control

Capture and removal of stray or dangerous animals will be handled by contacting the County Central Dispatch office at 575-542-8827. Please provide a good description and location of the animal.