Heroes Hiring Heroes Employment Event in Las Cruces - April 1, 2026
- SAWDB Admin

- Feb 6
- 3 min read
Updated: 22 hours ago
Join us for the annual Heroes Hiring Heroes employment event on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Las Cruces Convention Center, 680 E. University Avenue, Las Cruces, NM.
Although this event focuses on veterans, it is open to the public.
This event is FREE to employers and job seekers. Local agencies are also welcome to provide information on community services.
Registration closes on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Employers must have job openings to participate.
Organizations that donate to the American Legion Post for this event will be listed as a sponsor.
All registrants will be provided with a table and two chairs.
Employers/Local Agencies can arrive to begin set up at 9:00 a.m.
Designated space will be available for on-the-spot interviews.
***IMPORTANT NOTICE: In accordance with the Las Cruces Convention Center policy, outside food and beverages are NOT permitted. NO EXCEPTIONS.***
FREE Résumé Workshops at the event
Résumé workshops tailored for veterans and civilians will be ongoing throughout the event.
Need help with your résumé before April 1? Visit our experts at America's Job Center in Las Cruces at 226 S. Alameda Blvd. for one-on-one résumé assistance Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or call 575-524-6250 for more information. Click the following link to view a list of our other locations: AJC-SW Offices
FREE Virtual Workshops Available On-Demand
Are you unavailable to meet one of our experts in person? New Mexico Workforce Connection has FREE virtual workshops available on-demand. Click a link below for more information:
If you have questions about the event, please contact
Fernando Caro at fernando.caro@dws.nm.gov or
Kristopher Cogswell at kristopher.cogswell@dws.nm.gov or call 505-549-4550.
Below are the employers who have registered to attend and their opportunities
Local agencies/organizations will also attend to provide information about services available to the community.
Check back frequently for updates
***IMPORTANT NOTICE: In accordance with the Las Cruces Convention Center policy, outside food and beverages are NOT permitted. NO EXCEPTIONS.***
AGENCIES
America's Job Center New Mexico
New Mexico Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Roswell Job Corps
New Mexico Commission for the Blind
DAV Chapter 10
Doña Ana Community College
New Mexico Workers' Compensation Administration
EMPLOYERS
Mesilla Valley Hospice & Palliative Care: RN's, CNA's
Doña Ana County Fire Rescue: Entry-level firefighters, Single Role Providers EMT P, Lieutenants (qualifying)
First Command: Financial Advisor
City of Las Cruces Fire Department: Fire Cadet, Single Role EMT
New Mexico State Parks: Visit website for vacancies: https://wwwapps.emnrd.nm.gov/SPD/ParksReportingPublicDisplay/Opportunity?OpportunityTypeID=1
Doña Ana County - Training and Culture:
New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation: Visit website for vacancies: https://www.spo.state.nm.us/
Mesilla Valley Hospital:
Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center:
Ambercare: List of open positions will be available at the event
La Clinica de Familia: Accounting Supervisor, Case Manager, Certified Medical Assistant - 3 Openings, Certified Nurse Practitioner - 2 Openings, Certified Peer Support Specialist - 2 Openings, Chronic Care Navigator, Clinical Supervisor - 4 Openings, Customer Service Representative - 4 Openings, Data Analyst, Dental Hygienist, Facility Maintenance Administrator, Family Nurse Practitioner, Lead Nurse, Midwife, Payment Poster, Physician - 3 Openings, Program Manager, Psychiatrist - 2 Openings, Residency Faculty, Site Coordinator - 2 Openings, Staff Nurse, Teacher - 10 Openings, Therapist - 4 Openings, Therapist (Tue-Sat), User Support Technician
NM Army National Guard: 11B-Infantryman, 12K-Plumber, 12N-Horizontal Construction Engineer, 12W-Carpentry/Masonry Specialist, 25H-Network Communication Systems Specialist, 25S-Satellite Communication Systems Operator, 25U-Signal Support Systems Specialist,
31B-Military Police, 56M-Religious Affairs Specialist, 68W-Combat Medic Specialist, 68X-Behavioral Health Specialist, 88M-Motor Transport Operator, 88N-Transportation Management Coordinator, 91B-Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic, 91C-Utilities Equipment Repairer, 91D-Tactical Power Generation Specialist, 91F-Small Arms/Towed Artillery Repairer, 91J-Quartermaster/Chemical Equipment Repairer, 91L-Construction Equipment Repairer, 92F-Petroleum Supply Specialist, 92G-Food Service Specialist, 94F- Computer/Detection Systems Repairer
Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office: Deputy, Cadet (opening soon)
Tresco, Inc.: Safety and Training Manager, Floor Care Custodian, Home Visiting Specialist, Occupational Therapist-Cota, Physical Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapist, Custodian, Grounds and Custodial Program Manager
Surveying and Mapping (SAM): We have roles available in Las Cruces, but across the US as a whole. We are primarily looking to fill entry/junior-level field technician and office technician roles.
Land Surveying Internship Program - Summer 2026 https://careers.sam.biz/jobs/7477?lang=en-us
Survey CAD Technician https://careers.sam.biz/jobs/7391?lang=en-us
Part-Time Survey Technician/Instrument Operator - Entry Level https://careers.sam.biz/jobs/7488?lang=en-us






