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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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Jicarilla Apache Tribe Police Jail
PO Box 890, Dulce, NM 87528
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Rio Arriba | View Details |
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Portales NM Police Jail
1700 North Boston, Portales, NM 88130
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Roosevelt | View Details |
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Aztec NM Police Jail
201 West Chaco, Aztec, NM 87410
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San Juan | View Details |
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Bloomfield NM Police Jail
711 Ruth Lane
PO Box 1839, Bloomfield, NM 87413
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San Juan | View Details |
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Farmington NM Police Jail
900 Municipal Drive, Farmington, NM 87401
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San Juan | View Details |
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Las Vegas NM Police Jail
318 Moreno St, Las Vegas, NM 87701
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San Miguel | View Details |
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Corrales NM Police Jail
4324 Corrales Road, Corrales, NM 87048
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Sandoval | View Details |
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Cuba NM Police Jail
16 East Cordova Ave, Cuba, NM 87013
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Sandoval | View Details |
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Jemez Springs NM Police Jail
80 Jemez Springs Plaza #B, Jemez Springs, NM 87025
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Sandoval | View Details |
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San Ysidro Marshal's
372 State Road 4
PO Box 28, San Ysidro, NM 87053
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Sandoval | View Details |
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Santa Ana Tribal Police Holding
2 Dove Road, Bernalillo, NM 87004
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Sandoval | View Details |
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Town of Bernalillo NM Police Jail
739 Camino Del Pueblo
PO Box 638, Bernalillo, NM 87004
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Sandoval | View Details |
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New Mexico State Police Jail
4491 Cerrillos Road, Sante Fe, NM 87507
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Sante Fe | View Details |
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Shiprock Police Department
Highway 491, North, Shiprock, NM 87420
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Shiprock | View Details |
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Socorro NM Police Jail
407 Center St
PO Box 992, Socorro, NM 87801
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Socorro | View Details |
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Village of Magdalena NM POlice Jail
106 South Main St
PO Box 145, Magdalena, NM 87825
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Socorro | View Details |
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Questa NM Police Jail
2500 State Hwy 522, Questa, NM 87556
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Taos | View Details |
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Red River Marshal's Jail
PO Box 410, Red River, NM 87558
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Taos | View Details |
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Town of Taos NM Police Jail
400 Camino de la Placita, Taos, NM 87571
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Taos | View Details |
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Moriarty NM Police Jail
201 Broadway St NE
PO Box 130, Moriarty, NM 87035
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Torrance | View Details |
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Mountainair NM Police Jail
109 North Roosevelt
PO Box 115, Mountainair, NM 87036
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Torrance | View Details |
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Town of Clayton NM Police Jail
112 North Front St, Clayton, NM 88415
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Union | View Details |
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Belen NM Police Jail
607 Becker Ave, Belen, NM 87002
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Valencia | View Details |
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Village of Bosque Farms NM Police Jail
1455 West Bosque Loop, Bosque Farms, NM 87068
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Valencia | View Details |
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Village of Los Lunas NM Police Jail
660 Main St NW, Los Lunas, NM 87031
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Valencia | View Details |
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