Otero County Detention Center is a Medium security level County Jail located in the city of Alamogordo, New Mexico. The facility houses Male Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under New Mexico state and federal laws. The County Jail was opened in 2003. The facility has a capacity of 1,420 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.
The facility is part of Alamogordo , NM judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.
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Locating an Inmate in Otero County Detention Center
The best way to locate or get information on any inmate currently incarcerated in Otero County Detention Center is to contact the County Jail for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/ .
Be Approved
Make sure an inmate you are visiting has placed you on their approved visiting list.
Be Prepared to Follow Otero County Detention Center Visiting Rules
For official policy that outlines regulations and procedures for visiting a Otero County Detention Center inmate, contact the County Jail directly via 575-437-6420 phone number.
Visitation Days and Hours
Otero County Detention Center County Jail has visiting hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the County Jail directly.
Visiting a Otero County Detention Center inmate on holidays:
The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.
| USP General Visiting Hours | |
|---|---|
| Mon | 8am–5pm |
| Tue | 8am–5pm |
| Wed | 8am–5pm |
| Thu | 8am–5pm |
| Fri | 8am–5pm |
| Sat | — |
| Sun | — |
| Hol | — |
Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at Otero County Detention Center.
To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the County Jail administration at 575-437-6420. Another option for contacting the facility is reaching out via email at HCS@co.otero.nm.us.
You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page: here.
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