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Welcome to the most complete and up-to-date directory of police detention and holding facilities in New Mexico. This page lists every active police-operated jail, holding facility, and lockup currently operating across New Mexico, giving families, attorneys, bail bondsmen, and the general public fast and reliable access to accurate information about police-level detention. When a loved one is arrested by a local or municipal police department in New Mexico, they are typically taken to a police-operated facility first — before being transferred to a county jail. This directory helps you find exactly where they are being held and what steps to take next.
What Are Police Detention Facilities?
Police detention facilities — commonly called police lockups, holding cells, or police jails — are short-term detention facilities operated by local or municipal police departments. They hold individuals for 24 to 72 hours immediately following arrest while booking is completed, charges are filed, and bail arrangements are made.
Unlike county jails or state prisons, police facilities are not designed for long-term incarceration. If searching for a recently arrested loved one, they may still be at the police facility rather than a county jail, especially in the first 24 to 48 hours after arrest.
How Police Facilities Differ From Other Facilities
- Police Detention Facilities: Operated by local police. Hold individuals for 24-72 hours during booking and initial processing only.
- City Jails: Operated by municipal authorities for slightly longer-term detention including pretrial holding and short sentences.
- County Jails: Operated by the county sheriff's office for pretrial detainees and sentences under one year.
- State Prisons: Operated by New Mexico's DOC for felony offenses with sentences over one year.
- Federal Prisons: Operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for federal crimes.
What Happens After Arrest in New Mexico
- Arrest and Transport: Individual is arrested and transported to the nearest police detention facility.
- Booking and Intake: Photographing, fingerprinting, health screening, belongings search, warrant review (takes several hours).
- Initial Holding: Placed in holding cell while charges are filed and case is reviewed by prosecutors.
- Arraignment/Bail Hearing: Within 24-72 hours, brought before a judge who sets bail or releases them.
- Transfer or Release: Either released or transferred to county jail to await trial.
Finding Someone in Police Detention in New Mexico
Browse the directory below to find the police facility in the area where the arrest took place and contact them directly. You can also use our free US inmate locator tool to search by name once booking is complete. Knowing the arrest location and the person's full legal name will help speed up your search.
Getting Bail
For minor charges, bail may be posted directly at the police facility using a standard bail schedule. For serious charges, bail is set at arraignment (within 24-72 hours). A bail bondsman can post bail for a 10-15% non-refundable fee.
Hiring a Lawyer
The period immediately following arrest is one of the most critical windows in the legal process. A criminal defense attorney can advise on rights during questioning, attend bail hearings, and begin building a defense strategy from day one.
Calling a Detainee
Phone access at police facilities is typically limited during initial booking. Once intake is complete, detainees can usually make a limited number of collect calls to notify family members or contact an attorney.
Visitation
Visitation at police detention facilities is typically very limited during the initial holding period. Most police lockups do not offer standard visitation. Regular visitation becomes available once transferred to a county jail.
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Police Station by County in New Mexico
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New Mexico has Police Station spread across dozens of counties, and finding the right one quickly can be challenging without the right tools. Use the county list below to instantly narrow results and view only the Police Station in a specific county within New Mexico. This is particularly helpful if you are trying to locate someone who was recently arrested in a specific area, or if you are planning a visit and need to find the closest facility to your location.
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Browse the Complete List of Police Detention Facilities in New Mexico
The full directory of police detention and holding facilities in New Mexico is displayed below. Every active police-operated lockup, holding cell, and short-term detention facility is included. Each entry includes the facility name, operating police department, city, county, address, and contact information. Police detention facilities are the first point of contact in the criminal justice system — where booking, processing, and initial detention occur before any further transfer.
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Bayard NM Police Jail
801 Central Ave
PO Box 788, Bayard, NM 88023
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Grant | View Details |
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Silver City NM Police Jail
Public Safety Building
1011 North Hudson St, Silver City, NM...
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Grant | View Details |
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Santa Rosa NM Police Jail
244 South 4th St, Santa Rosa, NM 88435
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Guadalupe | View Details |
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Vaughn NM Police Jail
744 Hall Drive, Vaughn, NM 88353
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Guadalupe | View Details |
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Mosquero NM Police Jail
PO Box 116, Mosquero, NM 87733
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Harding | View Details |
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Lordsburg NM Police Jail
404 West Wabash St, Lordsburg, NM 88045
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Hidalgo | View Details |
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Eunice NM Police Jail
2200 Ave O, Eunice, NM 88231
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Lea | View Details |
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Hobbs NM Police Jail
300 North Turner, Hobbs, NM 88240
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Lea | View Details |
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Jal NM Police Jail
3421 State Hwy 18
PO Drawer W, Jal, NM 88252
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Lea | View Details |
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Lovington NM Police Jail
213 South Love St, Lovington, NM 88260
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Lea | View Details |
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Tatum NM Police Jail
411 East Broadway, Tatum, NM 88267
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Lea | View Details |
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Capitan NM Police Jail
114 Lincoln Hwy, Capitan, NM 88316
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Lincoln | View Details |
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Carrizozo NMPolice Jail
406 Central Ave
PO Box 828, Carrizozo, NM 88301
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Lincoln | View Details |
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Ruidoso Downs NM Police Jail
122 Downs Drive, Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346
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Lincoln | View Details |
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Ruidoso NM Police Jail
1085 Mechem Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345
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Lincoln | View Details |
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Los Alamos NM Police Jail
2500 Trinity Drive, Los Alamos, NM 87544
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Los Alamos | View Details |
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Deming NM Police Jail
700 East Pine St, Deming, NM 88030
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Luna | View Details |
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Gallup NM Police Jail
451 South Boardman Ave, Gallup, NM 87301
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McKinley | View Details |
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Pueblo of Zuni Police Jail
1203 B State Hwy 53
PO Box 339, Zuni, NM 87327
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McKinley | View Details |
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Wagon Mound NM Police Jail
PO Box 87, Wagon Mound, NM 87752
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Mora | View Details |
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Alamogordo NM Police Jail
700 Virginia Ave, Alamogordo, NM 88310
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Otero | View Details |
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Village of Tularosa NM Police Jail
609 St. Francis Drive, Tularosa, NM 88352
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Otero | View Details |
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Logan NM Police Jail
108A Hwy 54
PO Box 7, Logan, NM 88426
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Quay | View Details |
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Tucumcari NM Police Jail
206 East Center St
PO Box 1188, Tucumcari, NM 88401
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Quay | View Details |
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Chama NM Police Jail
672 Terrace Ave, Chama, NM 87520
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Rio Arriba | View Details |
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