Instructors
Mission Statement
The New Mexico Corrections Department Training Academy is staffed with instructors who bring a pyramid of experience to their teaching. All instructors have completed a training-the-trainer course and have real-world experience in the courses they teach. Many have college degrees, some advanced degrees. Instructors are continually trying to better themselves and bring their skills and knowledge to the forefront by seeking out the latest training and learning techniques.


Aaron Bell
Lead Basic Training Instructor / Drill Instructor
AaronB.Bell@state.nm.us
Phone: 505-827-8922
Fax:505.827.8904

Judith Zaragoza
Academy Recruiter / Instructor
Judith.zaragoza@state.nm.us
Phone: 505.827.8989
Mobile:505.221.3929


Leo Montano
Advanced Training Instructor
Leo.Montano2@state.nm.us
Phone: 505.827.8931
Fax:505.827.8904

Jacob Pacilli
Advanced Instructor / PPD Training Coordinator
Jacob.Pacilli@state.nm.us
Phone: 505.717.5856