Activities: General
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Posse has played an important part in the colorful history of Lincoln County,
New Mexico dating back to the days of sheriff Pat Garrett & famous outlaw Billy the Kid. Our initial role
as a mounted law enforcement reserve unit has evolved into a all volunteer community service organization.
We are proudly composed of dedicated men, women and family members who take an active interest in
the civic , social and moral welfare of the communities in the county. We take great pride in representing
Lincoln County Sheriff's department throughout the region in public appearances and ceremonies.
With gratitude we serve our country and community and thoroughly enjoy participating in all the events
that makes Lincoln County New Mexico the historic and beautiful place it is.
Ownership of a horse or riding ability is not a pre-requisite for membership, but continues to be an
integral part of the Posse.
The main focus of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Posse is to support the activities of the Lincoln County
Sheriff’s Department. When requested to provide assistance to private and public organizations when they
are holding approved area events. This is done in a variety of ways as a uniformed mounted and
un-mounted units by:
Presenting Colors for honor guard ceremonies
Event security patrols
Traffic control and parking direction
Information assistance and crowd control
Mounted parade unit
Another important purpose of our organization is to foster and encourage the ideals of good citizenship as
well as presenting ourselves as "goodwill" ambassadors for Lincoln County as we take an active interest in
civil, charitable, and educational activities. This is done in a variety of ways:
Raising funds for community causes
creation & maintenance of scholarship funds
Donating to area rodeo activities
Transporting ballot boxes during elections
Support and participation in historic Lincoln County annual events
Participation in cattle drives, parades, horse shows, trail rides, and area youth rodeos.
Helping with trail maintenance for the BLM
Equestrian Search & Rescue support unit
Our mounted Parade Unit represents Lincoln County throughout the region by providing a colorful presence
for a variety of parades, pageants and grand entries. The Color guard, carrying flags of our nation,
state and organization, brings a patriotic and historic element to many special celebrations.