2026 Las Cruces Conference Schedule

Monday: September 28, 2026
Day 1Presentation/EventLengthTime
VendorsVendor Check-In and Set Up 0630-0730
AttendeesAttendee Check-In 0700-0830
Nutt/HorstmanIntro to Conference Goals/Etc.0.250830-0845
Chief Jason StoryConference Opening Keynote10845-0945
Nutt/HorstmanCrisis Communication and Intervention Basics I – Active Listening21000-1145
 Lunch1.51145-1315
Scott A. MaidBehind the Badge and Paw: The Power of an Embedded Mental Health Professional, Operational Therapy Dog, and Breaking the Stigma in Law Enforcement21315-1515
Dan WillisTrauma Recovery, Resilience, and Wellness for First Responders21545-1745
NuttBreak-Out Room: Crisis Communication and Intervention Basics II – Situation Awareness21545-1745
Nutt/HorstmanDay 1 Closing0.251745-1800
All WelcomeWellness and Peer Support in Practice – Conference Opening reception, food, drinks, cigars, and good conversation. ***Make sure to bring coins and patches to trade at this event.***31830-2130
 Total Day Hours Available10.5 
Tuesday: September 29, 2026
Day 2Presentation/EventLengthTime
Justin NuttDay Opening0.250800-0815
Mike HollowDay Two Key Note and Wellness Talk20815-1015
Steven M. ClickRetirement; Surviving Being a Member of the Survivor’s Club21040-1240
11140-1240
 Lunch 1240-1400
Travis GeorgeFinancial Wellness21400-1600
Scott D. MainBreakout Room: Psychological Supervision for Law Enforcement Leaders21400-1600
PanelPanel Crisis and Mental Health on and off duty1.51615-1745
Nutt/HorstmanDay 2 Closing0.251745-1800
All WelcomeWellness and Peer Support in Practice – Winery with Live Music ***Make sure to bring coins and patches to trade at this event.***3.51830-2200
 Total Day Hours Available11.5 
    
Wednesday: September 30, 2026
Day 3PresentationLengthTime
All WelcomeBreakfast Peer Support and Networking Session  
Justin NuttDay Opening0.250800-0815
HorstmanUnderstanding Organizational and Operational Stress in Law Enforcement20815-1015
Christy Haynes & David HodgesCrisis Intervention with the First Responder Community21030-1230
Scott D. MaidBreakout Room: Managing Compassion Fatigue and Secondary Trauma in Emergency Services21030-1230
Vinnie MontezComedy and First Responder Mental Health1.51230-1400
Steven M. ClickAfter the Call21430-1630
Nutt/HorstmanConference Closing0.251630-1700
 Total Day Hours8 

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