Every detail on this page is checked by hand, not scraped. This unofficial directory helps friends and family of incarcerated individuals find critical information — inmate lists, locations, bail resources, visitation hours, rules, and text, phone, email, and mail services — for jails, detention centers, and prisons across the United States.
Looking for inmate information? The 130-bed Rio Arriba County Detention Center is available 24 hours a day at 575-588-7350.
People arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in the county are taken here for booking and processing. Those held stay in custody until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to remain until the disposition of their trial.
The facility’s roster is available through the inmate search tool.
Inmates with sentences of less than one year serve them here. Inmates with longer sentences are transferred to the New Mexico State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page includes information on the visitation schedule, putting money on an inmate’s account, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
It’s smart to save the inmate’s booking number or jail ID for mail and messages. If it’s not online, call Rio Arriba County Detention Center at 575-588-7350.
Phone: 575-588-7350
Physical Address:
2 Main St. Bldg 2
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Rio Arriba Detention Center
P.O. Box 336
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Rio Arriba Detention Center
P.O. Box 336
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Rio Arriba 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 575-588-7350 for the information you are looking for. You can also lookup an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Rio Arriba County or any other county in New Mexico.
Rio Arriba County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Rio Arriba County Detention Center maintains an average of 130 offenders in custody on any given day. The Rio Arriba 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 Rio Arriba County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,600 offenders.
The following charts of Rio Arriba 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 Rio Arriba 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 Rio Arriba 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 Rio Arriba 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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Men
3 pair white boxers (original package)
6 pair white socks (original package)
Women
3 pair white boxers (original package)
6 pair white socks (original package)
3 pair white women's underwear (original package)
3 white bras (no underwire)
After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Rio Arriba County Detention Center for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.
The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.
These are the steps of booking someone into the Rio Arriba County Detention Center:
Booking can take as little as an hour, or up to 48 hours on a busy weekend or holiday evening, or if the offender is violent, wasted or generally uncooperative. If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 575-588-7350.
When an offender is arrested and brought to the Rio Arriba County Detention Center in Tierra Amarilla for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.
1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Rio Arriba County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail. Call 575-588-7350 to get the exact amount.
The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.
For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Rio Arriba County New Mexico, check out the Rio Arriba County Detention Center Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Rio Arriba County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
Visiting is available Tuesday through Saturday, and Observed Holidays.
Visits are scheduled by appointment only.
Call (575) 588-7350 Monday thru Friday between 8:00 am and 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm (Excluding Holidays).
Tuesday thru Saturday
8:45 – 9:15AM
9:30 – 10:00AM
10:15 – 10:45AM
11:00 – 11:30AM
1:00 – 1:30PM
1:45 – 2:15PM
2:30 – 3:00PM
3:15 – 3:45PM
Each inmate is permitted two visits per day, but not back to back slots.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rio Arriba County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-588-7350 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 Rio Arriba County Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rio Arriba County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-588-7350 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Rio Arriba 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. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.
Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132
Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.
5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.
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 Rio Arriba 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 Rio Arriba County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rio Arriba County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-588-7350 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Rio Arriba County Detention Center?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Rio Arriba 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 Rio Arriba 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.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rio Arriba County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-588-7350 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Rio Arriba County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Rio Arriba County Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Rio Arriba 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 & Inmate ID#
Rio Arriba Detention Center
P.O. Box 336
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Rio Arriba Detention Center
P.O. Box 336
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the 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
The Rio Arriba County Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Rio Arriba County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Rio Arriba Detention Center
P.O. Box 336
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
For inmates receiving mail in the Rio Arriba County Detention Center there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Rio Arriba County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Rio Arriba Detention Center
P.O. Box 336
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rio Arriba County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-588-7350 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Rio Arriba County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel
Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select New Mexico.
3. Select Rio Arriba County Detention Center.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
Access Securepak
10880 Linpage Place
St. Louis, MO 63132
* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST,
and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.
*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Rio Arriba County Detention Center staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.
*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Rio Arriba 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 Rio Arriba County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rio Arriba County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-588-7350 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Rio Arriba County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rio Arriba County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-588-7350 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Rio Arriba County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rio Arriba County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-588-7350 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Rio Arriba County?
This facility, known as "Rio Arriba County Detention Center" is also known as Rio Arriba County Jail & Detention Center , Rio Arriba County Jail & Detention Center , New Mexico, Rio Arriba.
The Rio Arriba County Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Rio Arriba County: Abiquiu, Alcalde, Chama, Chimayo, Coyote, Dixon, Dulce, El Rito, Española, Hernandez, Medanales, Ojo Caliente and Velarde.
