How to Find an Inmate in New Mexico

The average cost of housing an inmate is $39,000 a year in New Mexico.

The New Mexico Corrections Department houses more than 6,000 inmates within its facilities. Within the state, there are 10 state and privately-operated facilities for inmates. Only one of the facilities is designated for female inmates. In addition to the adult prisons, the NMCD oversees the medical and mental health services of the correctional facilities. You can locate an inmate using the NMCD's online tool.

Instructions

1. Access the New Mexico Corrections Department website and click "Offender Information."

2. Select "Offender Search" and enter the name of the offender in the appropriate field. You can also use the offender's New Mexico Corrections Department number to search. Click "Search."

3. Locate the inmate in the search results and review his information. The facility in which the inmate is incarcerated is listed in the "Location" column. Additional information you can review is the offense and a picture of the inmate.

Tips & Warnings

• If you do not understand the abbreviated forms of the correctional facilities, click "Adult Prisons" in the right menu and review the state and privately owned prisons list. The abbreviations and address are listed for each facility.

• You can also contact the NMCD Central Office to locate an inmate. Call 505-827-8660 during normal business hours to inquire about an inmate.

References

• New Mexico Corrections Department
• New Mexico Corrections Department: Adult Prisons Division