A change in leadership is coming to Lea County, New Mexico. Mark Rhoads is set to take on a new role. He will be serving in this position for several months before becoming the county's sheriff. The goal of this transition is to ensure a smooth handover of responsibilities.

The current sheriff has announced a plan for the remainder of the year. This plan is meant to support the incoming leader in getting accustomed to the office's operations. Further details about the transition are available from the sheriff's office.

The transition is intended to be seamless, with the new leader getting familiar with critical functions and personnel before taking over as sheriff.