Twenty-four hours a day, the 380-bed Otero County Detention Center provides inmate information at 575-437-6420.
This facility serves as the booking center for the county. People arrested for misdemeanors and felonies are brought here for booking and processing, and those who are detained stay until they post bond, are released on their own recognizance, or are held until their trial concludes.
You can view the current jail roster with the inmate search tool.
Anyone sentenced to less than one year serves the sentence in this jail. Anyone sentenced to more than one year is moved to the New Mexico State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides details on inmate services, including the visitation schedule, sending money, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
Record the inmate’s booking number or jail ID for future use. If you can’t find it online, call Otero County Detention Center at 575-437-6420 and staff can help.
Phone: 575-437-6420
Physical Address:
1958 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Alamogordo, NM 88310
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & SO#
Otero County Detention Center
PO Box 591
Longview, Texas 75606
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & SO#
Otero County Detention Center
1958 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Alamogordo, NM 88310
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Otero County Detention Center, 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 575-437-6420 for the information you are looking for. You can also lookup an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Otero County or any other county in New Mexico.
Otero County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Otero County Detention Center maintains an average of 380 offenders in custody on any given day. The Otero County Detention Center 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 Otero County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 27,600 offenders.
The following charts of Otero 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 Otero 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 Otero 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 Otero 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.
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Located in Alamogordo, New Mexico, the is the central housing and holding facility for all arrests made within Otero County by any level of law enforcement.
It houses both the male and the female offenders, while youth offenders are held in a separate facility. When detained, each inmate is treated with respect for themselves as a person, and the staff are focused on ensuring all basic needs are met and that opportunities for rehabilitation are present rather than aiming to increase the punishment for any inmate.
This location also operates the 'weekend only' inmates, who serve their sentence only on weekends and return home during the week, and those who are in the work release program that allows them to retain their regular employment while returning to the jail overnight and on the weekends.
Community Custody is also supervised by this facility, while allowing for home monitoring via electronic anklet.
Commissary accounts allow inmates to order, via phone, items they require for their own care and comfort while incarcerated, and these accounts are funded by friends or family, or through their own income for those who are employed. Commissary funds can be added online.
Any inmate may receive mail, under 5 pages with no more than one photograph, and with a full return address to:
Inmate's Full Name & SO#
Otero County Detention Center
PO Box 591
Longview, Texas 75606
Each piece of mail will be scanned and digitally delivered to the inmate via tablet or kiosk. In addition to regular mail, messages are also available on tablets, and messages are paid for through that account.
Deposit funds to an inmate account online, or the lobby kiosk.
Inmates can access phones to call each day and will be permitted to call those who are on their approved call list. Add funds online to allow inmates to make outgoing calls as no incoming calls are accepted.
Visits occur Tuesdays and Saturdays 8am-11am, 1pm-3:30pm, and are 15 minutes each.
Within the there is also access to programming that includes religious services, social services counseling, a library, recreational activities, NA and AA, GED classes, and legal resources.
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Otero County Detention Center. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Otero County Detention Center include:
To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 575-437-6420.
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Otero County Detention Center in Alamogordo for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 575-437-6420 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
For more information about bail in Otero County, New Mexico, see the Otero County Detention Center Bail Guide.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Otero County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
1958 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Alamogordo, NM 88310
575-437-6420
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | No video sessions |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| SATURDAY | No video sessions |
Video Visits are $0.30 per minute.
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.
Ask Otero County Detention Center whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
Costs
NCIC shows the price of a video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.
Ask Otero County Detention Center whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be logged in and connected to NCIC before the scheduled start time.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Otero County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-437-6420 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Otero County Detention Center?
1958 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Alamogordo, NM 88310
575-437-6420
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | No video sessions |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| SATURDAY | No video sessions |
Video Visits are $0.30 per minute.
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Otero County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-437-6420 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Otero County Detention Center?
1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Lobby kiosk - Ask the jail whether it has an Access Corrections kiosk for deposits.
4. By mail - Ask Access Corrections or the jail whether money orders can be mailed, and to what address.
Ask who the money order should be made out to, and include the inmate name and ID number on all money orders.
5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Ask the Otero County Detention Center whether it accepts cash deposits in person, and where.
Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages
Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Otero County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Otero County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Otero County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-437-6420 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Otero County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Otero County follow these instructions:
Otero County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.
In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:
NOTE:
1. You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2. When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3. When allowed by Otero County Detention Center, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Otero County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Otero County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-437-6420 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Otero County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
Check the Otero County Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Otero County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & SO#
Otero County Detention Center
PO Box 591
Longview, Texas 75606
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & SO#
Otero County Detention Center
1958 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Alamogordo, NM 88310
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
Check the Otero County Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Otero County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & SO#
Otero County Detention Center
1958 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Alamogordo, NM 88310
Postcards
Check the Otero County Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Envelopes
The Otero County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & SO#
Otero County Detention Center
PO Box 591
Longview, Texas 75606
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & SO#
Otero County Detention Center
1958 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Alamogordo, NM 88310
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
Check the Otero County Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Otero County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & SO#
Otero County Detention Center
1958 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Alamogordo, NM 88310
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Otero County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-437-6420 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Otero County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
To send commissary money to an inmate in Otero County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Otero County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Otero County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-437-6420 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Otero County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Ask Otero County Detention Center whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.)
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Otero County Detention Center follow these steps:
Otero County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your inmate's account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Ask Otero County Detention Center whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.)
Email – info@ncic.com
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Otero County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Otero County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Otero County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-437-6420 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Otero County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Ask Otero County Detention Center whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Otero County Detention Center whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Otero County Detention Center what the tablets can be used for and whether there is a charge.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Otero County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-437-6420 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Otero County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Otero County?
This facility, known as "Otero County Detention Center" is also known as Otero County Jail & Detention Center, Otero County Jail & Detention Center, New Mexico, Otero.
