Otero County Detention Center, New Mexico, Inmate Roster, Visitation Rules

Updated on: February 8, 2024

The Otero County Detention Center is a correctional facility for Adult offenders in Alamogordo, Otero County, New Mexico. This detention center is physically situated at 1958 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Alamogordo, NM, 88310. It is a 95-bed facility.

Generally, this Otero County correction facility houses detainees awaiting bail and detainees serving brief sentences, usually a year or less. The Otero County facility primarily houses Adult convicted of less severe crimes, such as misdemeanor offenses. Those charged with felonies are typically transferred to state prison after trial. Otero County detention center occasionally houses ICE detainees for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The Otero County Sheriffs Department manages the Otero County Detention Center. There are also more than 43 staff members and corrections officers responsible for the security of all detainees and visitors at the Otero County jail.

Most inmates are transported daily. A significant number of individuals arriving at the Otero County correction facility are currently or recently drunk. They also arrive with injuries from assaults leading to their arrest. Some are emotionally disturbed, with no place for the police to deliver them.

Inmate Search

If you believe your loved one is at Otero County Detention Center, visit the Otero County Sheriffs Department’s website. The website has the Otero County inmate search tool which allows you to locate inmates by entering their last names. Additionally, you can view inmate data on the roster below. This roster contains the Otero County detainee’s full name, gender, and age.

Alternatively, you can contact the Otero County jail directly by phone at 575-437-6420 to inquire about the detainee’s status and location.

Visitations at Otero County Detention Center

To schedule a visit to the Otero County correction facility, you must complete a visitation form, which is available on the Otero County Sheriffs Department website. Once your application is approved, you will receive the approved visitation schedule by email.

The visiting hours at the Otero County Detention Center are as follows:

Monday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday — 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday — 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

During the visit, you must show a valid government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license, passport, or state ID, and follow the Otero County correction facility’s dress code and rules. The Otero County Detention Center may cancel visitation if you fail to meet these requirements.

To get more details about visitations, call the Otero County jail at 575-437-6420.

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Otero County Detention Center — General Information

Otero County Sheriffs Department

Visiting Hours

Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

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