The Luna County Detention Center (federal) is a 1000 bed jail in the city of Deming, Luna County, New Mexico.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
Physical Address:
700 S. Silver
Deming, NM 88030
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To search for an inmate in the Luna County Detention Center (federal), review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at for the information you are looking for. You can also lookup an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Luna County or any other county in New Mexico.
Luna County Detention Center (federal) Inmate Search
The Luna County Detention Center (federal) maintains an average of 1000 offenders in custody on any given day. The Luna County Detention Center (federal) has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Luna County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 27,700 offenders.
The following charts of Luna County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Luna County Corrections Department, the state of New Mexico Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Luna County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Luna County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years, and a database of most wanted criminals for Luna County, neighboring counties and the state of New Mexico.
For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Luna County and New Mexico state prisons, click the button below.
Luna County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS
| Race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0 | 0.00% |
| Black | 1 | 0.09% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,064 | 99.91% |
| American Indian/Native Alaskan | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total | 1,065 | 100.0% |
(many inmates have multiple charges)
| Charge | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Felony (3rd Degree) | 190 | 17.84% |
| Felony (2rd Degree) | 324 | 30.42% |
| Felony (1st Degree) | 73 | 6.85% |
| State Jail Felony | 88 | 8.26% |
| Felony (Uncategorized) | 135 | 12.68% |
| Misdemeanor (Class A) | 255 | 23.94% |
| Misdemeanor (Class C) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Holds | 0 | 0.00% |
| Uncategorized | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 937 | 87.98% |
| Female | 128 | 12.02% |
| Total | 1,065 | 100.0% |
| Age | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4 | 0.38% |
| 18-20 | 45 | 4.23% |
| 21-24 | 130 | 12.21% |
| 25-30 | 165 | 15.49% |
| 31-35 | 174 | 16.34% |
| 36-40 | 215 | 20.19% |
| 41-45 | 134 | 12.58% |
| 46-50 | 84 | 7.89% |
| 51-55 | 41 | 3.85% |
| 56-60 | 49 | 4.60% |
| 61-65 | 15 | 1.41% |
| 66-75 | 9 | 0.85% |
| 76-85 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total | 1,065 | 100.0% |
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Luna County Detention Center (federal)? What is the Schedule?
In addition to normal at-the-jail visits, Luna County Detention Center (federal) uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation.
Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk.
Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.
What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to 15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.
How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Luna County Detention Center (federal) inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.
Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.
Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Luna County Detention Center (federal) Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app
Follow these instructions to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL.
For all the information you need to know regarding scheduling, cost, rules, tips and guidelines of inmate visits at the Luna County Detention Center (federal), check out our Visit Inmate Page.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Luna County Detention Center (federal)?
Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk.
Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.
What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.
How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Luna County Detention Center (federal) inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.
Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.
Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Luna County Detention Center (federal) Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app
How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Luna County Detention Center (federal)?
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Luna County Detention Center (federal) uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Luna County Detention Center (federal) first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
700 S. Silver
Deming, NM 88030
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Luna County Detention Center (federal) follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Luna County Detention Center (federal), or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Luna County.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Luna County Detention Center (federal)?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Luna County do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Luna County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Luna County Detention Center (federal), and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Luna County Detention Center (federal).
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Luna County Detention Center (federal).
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Luna County Detention Center (federal) may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
Send Gift Packs
Luna County Detention Center (federal) has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Luna County Detention Center (federal) follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Luna County Detention Center (federal) check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Luna County.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Luna County Detention Center (federal) using an Online Messaging Service?
Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation').
Steps:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.
Things you CAN do:
1. You CAN ONLY send messages from the Securus website, or with the Securus app. (links below).
2. You CAN transfer ‘stamps’ to your inmate.
3. You CAN deposit money to your inmate, and they can purchase ‘stamps’ on their end.
4. Each time you send a message, you CAN pay for them to reply.
5. You CAN send photos. (Jail staff will review for appropriateness)
Things you CANNOT do:
1. You CANNOT use your own personal email to send messages.
2. You CANNOT send any message or photo that would normally be rejected by regular mail.
Other Things:
1. Photos must be .jpg, .jpeg or .png.
2. eMessages and photos must meet the jail’s standards for regular mail.
3. If your eMessage or Photo is rejected you will be notified of the reason, but you will NOT get a refund.
What is the cost of sending inmate messages?
What can your inmate do with digital 'stamps'?
Contact Information and Help:
eMessaging FAQ
eMessaging Signup & Helpful Information
Online Customer Service Support
Phone Support: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591
iphone app
Android app
Mailing Check payments
Securus Correctional Billing Services
PO Box 650757
Dallas, Texas 75265-075
To send a text or email message to a Luna County inmate, do the following:
Luna County Detention Center (federal) uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.
Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Luna County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Luna County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.
For all Luna County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Luna County Detention Center (federal), including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.
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