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Centros de detención de ICE en Nuevo México

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Antes de ir, confirme con el localizador de detenidos de ICE en qué centro está la persona y llame al centro: los horarios de visita y las reglas para enviar dinero o correo cambian a menudo.2 Copiamos el texto de ICE tal como lo publica, en inglés, para no cambiar el sentido de reglas que pueden tener consecuencias. Si necesita ayuda legal, vea la ayuda legal gratis por estado; los pasos para las primeras horas están en la página general de centros de detención.

Cibola County Correctional Center

Dirección
2000 Cibola Loop, Milan, NM 87021
Teléfono del centro
(505) 285-4900
Oficina de campo de ICE
El Paso Field Office: (915) 856-2317
Página oficial
ice.gov/detain/detention-facilities/cibola-county-correctional-center3
Fecha de la página
Actualizada por ICE el 6 de agosto de 2026; consultada el 29 de octubre de 2026
Cómo contactar a un detenido (texto oficial de ICE, en inglés)
If you need information about a detainee that is housed at this facility, you may call (505) 285-4900 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. When you call, please have the individual’s biographical information ready, including first, last and hyphenated names, any aliases he or she may use, date of birth and country of birth. Detainees cannot receive incoming calls. If you need to get in touch with a detainee to leave an urgent message, you must call (505) 285-4905 and leave the detainee’s full name, alien registration number and your name and telephone number where you can be reached. The detainee will be given your message.
Visitas: horarios y reglas (texto oficial, en inglés)
Friends and Family Visits Friday-Monday 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., and all Federal holidays. To ensure adequate time to process visitors through security, all visitors must arrive 15 minutes before start of visitation and 1 hour before the close of visitation. Visitors must present a valid verifiable government-issued identification card to enter the facility. Visits shall not exceed 8 hours. Minors who are visiting the facility must be accompanied by an adult guardian (18 years or older). Minors must not be left unaccompanied in the waiting room, visiting room or any other area. Attorney Visits Legal representatives of detainees are authorized to visit their clients during the following hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Must call in advance to schedule. Visitation is also available on weekends and holidays. A list of pro bono (free) legal organizations will be posted in all detainee housing units and other appropriate areas. This list shall be updated quarterly. If a detainee wishes to see a representative or paralegal from that organization, it is the detainee’s responsibility to contact them for an appointment. Video Teleconference (VTC) Legal representatives may request video teleconference (VTC) meetings or confidential legal phone calls with their clients or prospective clients by email at [email protected]. The receiving Officer will email back with a confirmed date and time. Please see the flyer for details. The email should include: Legal representative’s full name Legal representative’s contact information, including phone number(s), email address, and Zoom account information Detainee’s name Detainee’s alien number A few proposed times/dates for the requested VTC session A scan of the legal representative’s government issued identification A scan of the legal representative’s identification or documentation reflecting their status as an active legal representative, such as a state bar card, attorney license, paralegal license, or similar legal status. A scan of the attorney’s DHS Form G-28 (unless this is a pre-representational) If a legal assistant is the only legal representative to join the call, the email should also attach a letter of authorization on the firm’s/organization’s letterhead and a scan of the assistant’s identification. Legal representatives may also schedule virtual legal visits or legal calls by dialing (505) 285-4828. All appointments for virtual legal visits or legal calls should be made 24 hours prior to the desired appointment time. Appointments are scheduled 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and are in 60-minute increments. If necessary, appointments are available Saturday, Sundays, and holidays. All appointments are contingent on availability. Legal representatives are not limited on the number of VTC appointments they can request, but no legal representative is permitted more than one 60-minute appointment with a detainee in a single day. The same guidelines for in-person attorney/client visits will apply to VTC meetings and legal calls. Only legal representatives, legal assistants, and interpreters will be allowed; no family or friends of the clients are permitted. The attorney and/or his/her agents may contact outside interpretation services during the call or session. The sessions will be confidential; a visitation officer will be stationed outside of the confidential room to ensure security by standing out of earshot but within eyeshot. The officer will knock 5 minutes before the cut off time. Electronic Exchange of Legal Documentation When timely communication through the mail is not possible, the facility administrator may, in his or her discretion, allow for a reasonable amount of communication between the legal representative and their detained alien client. For emails sent by legal representatives to aliens: The following email may be used to receive and transmit legal paperwork: [email protected]. Legal representatives transmitting documents must include a cover sheet containing the name of sender, the name of the Law Office, the address, the name and identification number of the detained alien, the sender’s return email, the number of pages and the date. Incoming emails will be placed in a sealed envelope with the alien's name and A# written on the outside. The documents will be inspected for contraband but not read. The legal mail will be delivered to the alien. All emailed legal electronic communication requests will be processed during normal business hours Monday through Friday excluding holidays. The transmission verification report which indicates that the email was successfully sent will be maintained by staff and a copy of the sent email provided to the alien. Consular Visits Consular officials may meet with their detained nationals at any time. It is requested that prior arrangements be made with the ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer to the extent possible, and that consular officials bring appropriate credentials when they come to the facility. The ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer in charge of the facility can be reached at (505) 452-4703. Clergy Visits Clergy may visit detainees at any time, but must make prior arrangements with the Chaplain’s Office at (505) 285-4996. Visiting Restrictions All family or other social visits are contact. No firearms or weapons of any kind are permitted in the facility. If visitors are or appear to be intoxicated, visitation will not be allowed. All visitors are subject to search while in the facility. Visitors are not allowed to pass or attempt to pass any items to detainees. Visitors are not allowed to carry any items into the visitation area. Unless with an infant or child, a small list of items are allowed, please call (505) 285-4900 ext. 0, to ask for a full list of items allowed. Search Procedures (prior to or during all visitations) All individuals requesting admittance to the facility or the visitation area are subject to a pat-down search of their person, an inspection of their belongings, and a metal scan search. Individuals refusing to cooperate with a reasonable search will not be admitted. No firearms or weapons of any kind are permitted. No electronic devices (cell phones, pagers, radios, etc.) are permitted in the secure areas of this facility.
Correo y envíos (texto oficial, en inglés)
Letters sent to detainees must include the last four digits of the detainee’s A-number (Alien Number), plus the sender’s name and address. To enhance the safety of the facility, all incoming mail is subject to screening for contraband. The mail is not read upon opening, only inspected by the delivering officer. Detainees may send mail from the facility. Detainees may seal their outgoing letters and place them in the provided receptacle. All incoming mail will be delivered to the detainee, and outgoing mail will be routed to the proper postal office within 24 hours of receipt by facility staff. A mail pick-up and delivery schedule is posted in all housing units. Detainees are allowed to purchase stamps for use. Generally, there is no limit to the amount of correspondence detainees may send at their own expense. Indigent detainees (those who have no means of financial support and no funds in their facility account) will be provided postage allowance at government expense. When detainees depart the facility or are transferred to another facility, only their legal mail will be forwarded to them. General correspondence will be endorsed "Return to Sender" and returned to the post office. Cash in possession of a detainee, at the time of his arrival to the facility, will be deposited/receipted to his trust account. Visitors may also deposit cash, only, at the facility, Monday through Friday – excluding holidays. All monies (cash, check, money order) arriving at the facility, via mail, will be returned to the sender. To deposit money to a detainee’s trust account, send money orders and cashier’s checks, only, to: Cibola County Correctional Center Detainee’s full name and A-number PO Box 3540, Milan, NM 87021 Note: Cashier’s check or money order must include the detainee’s full name and A-number. A detainee may receive items that are determined to be of necessity for the sole purpose of travel or release from agency custody with approval of the ICE Deportation Officer. Before sending packages to detainees, contact the facility mail clerk at: (505) 285-4911 or Attention Warden PO Box 3540, Milan, NM 87021 Note that detainees being removed from the United States are allowed one small piece of luggage. If a detainee does not have such baggage, such luggage can be sent/delivered after receiving approval from Supervisory Deportation Officer. Please be advised that for security reasons, no electronic devices (cell phones, electric razors, laptop computers, radios, etc.) will be accepted.
Dinero y cuenta del detenido (texto oficial, en inglés)
Legal representative’s contact information, including phone number(s), email address, and Zoom account information Indigent detainees (those who have no means of financial support and no funds in their facility account) will be provided postage allowance at government expense. Cash in possession of a detainee, at the time of his arrival to the facility, will be deposited/receipted to his trust account. Visitors may also deposit cash, only, at the facility, Monday through Friday – excluding holidays. All monies (cash, check, money order) arriving at the facility, via mail, will be returned to the sender. To deposit money to a detainee’s trust account, send money orders and cashier’s checks, only, to: Cibola County Correctional Center Detainee’s full name and A-number PO Box 3540, Milan, NM 87021 Note: Cashier’s check or money order must include the detainee’s full name and A-number.

Otero County Processing Center

Dirección
26 McGregor Range Road, Chaparral, NM 88081
Teléfono del centro
(575) 824-0440 ext. 200
Oficina de campo de ICE
El Paso Field Office: (915) 856-2317
Página oficial
ice.gov/detain/detention-facilities/otero-county-processing-center4
Fecha de la página
Actualizada por ICE el 12 de agosto de 2026; consultada el 29 de octubre de 2026
Cómo contactar a un detenido (texto oficial de ICE, en inglés)
If you need information about a detainee that is housed at this facility, you may call (575) 824-0440 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. When you call, please have the individual’s biographical information ready, including first, last and hyphenated names, any aliases he or she may use, date of birth and country of birth. Detainees cannot receive incoming calls. If you need to get in touch with a detainee to leave an urgent message, you must call (575) 824-0440 and leave the detainee’s full name, alien registration number and your name and telephone number where you can be reached. The detainee will be given your message. This facility has tablets. You can access information on how to send a non-confidential message at www.gettingout.com.
Visitas: horarios y reglas (texto oficial, en inglés)
Friends and Family Visits ICE Level Medium High & High Detainees Saturday and Sunday: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. ICE Level Low & Medium Low Detainees Saturday and Sunday: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. ICE Restricted Housing Unit Detainees Saturday and Sunday: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Weekday visitation is available 7 days a week from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. by submitting a request to the Warden. Although we make every attempt to accommodate such visits they are subject to availability of the Visitation Room and the security requirements of the facility. Detainees are allotted one hour for visitation. More time may be authorized by the Assistant Warden for family members traveling significant distances dependent upon the number of visitors and staff availability. A maximum of two adults and two children may visit at any one time. This regulation will be interpreted flexibly and is subject to exceptions. To ensure adequate time to process visitors through security, all visitors must arrive 45 minutes prior to the scheduled visit time. Adult visitors must present a valid, verifiable government-issued identification card to enter the facility. Minors who are visiting the facility must be accompanied by an adult guardian (18 years or older). Minors must not be left unaccompanied in the waiting room, visiting room or any other area. Attorney Visits Attorneys and/or paralegals are authorized to visit their clients during the following hours: Seven days a week from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. A list of pro bono (free) legal organizations will be posted in all detainee housing units and other appropriate areas. This list shall be updated quarterly. If a detainee wishes to see a representative or paralegal from that organization, it is the detainee’s responsibility to contact them for an appointment. Virtual Attorney Visitation | Legal Phone Calls Legal representatives must request video teleconference (VTC) meetings or confidential legal phone calls with their clients or prospective clients through ERO eFile. All requests must include the representative’s cell phone number or email in the Virtual Meeting Information section. All video visits will use the Socrates platform. If only a legal call is requested, please notate accordingly and provide the phone number the facility should call. The facility does not support Teams, Webex, Zoom, or other platforms. All scheduled appointments through ERO eFile will receive confirmation notifications through ERO eFile. Please see the flyer for details. All appointments through ERO eFile will include the: Legal representative’s full name Legal representative’s contact information, including phone number(s) and email address Detainee’s name Detainee’s alien number (otherwise a search may be done utilizing the detainee’s name, date of birth, and country of birth) In some situations, a legal representative may also be required to confirm the detention facility location of the detainee Appointments will require the following attachments uploaded in ERO eFile (otherwise appointments may be subject to cancellation): A scan of the legal representative’s government issued identification A scan of the legal representative’s identification or documentation reflecting their status as an active legal representative, such as a state bar card, attorney license, paralegal license, or similar legal status A copy of the attorney’s ERO eFiled G-28 (unless this is a pre-representational visit) If a legal assistant is the only legal representative to join the call, the legal assistant should also attach a letter of authorization on the firm’s/organization’s letterhead and a scan of the assistant’s identification. If a legal representative is making a request consistent with PBNDS 2011 Section 5.7 (V.N.1) and Section 4.3 (V.FF), the legal representative must upload the written request in the Attorney Authorization Letter field and the Professional Licensure/Curriculum Vitae to the Medical/Mental Health Evaluators field. Please note appointments may be scheduled up to 2 weeks in advance, but no later than 24 hours prior to the appointment. Appointments are on a first come first serve basis. If scheduled appointments are no longer required, please cancel or reschedule the appointment in advance. Virtual legal visits are scheduled from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on weekends and holidays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in increments of 30 minutes. Legal representatives may schedule two back-to-back appointments for a full 60 minutes. Legal representatives and/or their authorized paralegals/legal assistants are not limited on the number of virtual legal visit appointments they can request, but no legal representative(s) and/or paralegal/legal assistant is permitted more than one appointment with the same detainee in a single day unless the legal representative submitted a request for an extended time appointment (2 hours) and the facility approved it. Scheduling and applicable rules are subject to change pending demand and availability. Please note the facility reserves the right to cancel or reschedule appointments in the event of safety/security risk at the facility and to ensure equal access to legal visitation by other legal representatives and aliens. The same guidelines for in-person attorney/client visits will apply to virtual legal visits and legal calls. Only legal representatives, legal assistants, and interpreters will be allowed; no family or friends of the clients are permitted. The attorney and/or his/her agents may contact outside interpretation services during the call or session. The sessions will be confidential; a visitation officer will be stationed outside of the confidential room to ensure security by standing out of earshot but within eyeshot. The officer will knock 5 minutes before the cut off time. The facility utilizes Socrates 360 to facilitate virtual legal visits and the electronic exchange of legal documents (including the capability to sign documents). Please refer to the Socrates 360 user guide for legal representatives for more information on the processes for conducting virtual legal visits and exchanging legal documents electronically. If there is no available time slot or if you have an exigent circumstance, you may contact Otero County at (575) 824-0440, ext. 100. Consular Visits Consular officials may meet with their detained nationals at any time. It is requested that prior arrangements be made with the ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer to the extent possible, and that consular officials bring appropriate credentials when they come to the facility. The ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer for this facility can be reached at (504) 599-7845. Clergy Visits Clergy may visit detainees at any time, but must make prior arrangements with the Chaplain’s Office. Visiting Restrictions All family or other social visits are Non-contact. No firearms or weapons of any kind are permitted in the facility. If visitors are or appear to be intoxicated, visitation will not be allowed. All visitors are subject to search while in the facility. Visitors are not allowed to pass or attempt to pass any items to detainees. Visitors are not allowed to carry any items into the visitation area. Search Procedures (prior to or during all visitations) All individuals requesting admittance to the facility or the visitation area are subject to a pat-down search of their person, an inspection of their belongings, and a metal scan search. Individuals refusing to cooperate with a reasonable search will not be admitted. No firearms or weapons of any kind are permitted. No electronic devices (cell phones, pagers, radios, etc.) are permitted in the secure areas of this facility.
Correo y envíos (texto oficial, en inglés)
Letters sent to detainees must include the last four digits of the detainee’s A-number (File Number), plus the sender’s name and address. To enhance the safety of the facility, all incoming mail is subject to screening for contraband. The mail is not read upon opening, only inspected by the delivering officer. Detainees may send mail from the facility. Detainees may seal their outgoing letters and place them in the provided receptacle. All incoming mail will be delivered to the detainee, and outgoing mail will be routed to the proper postal office within 24 hours of receipt by facility staff. A mail pick-up and delivery schedule is posted in all housing units. Detainees are allowed to purchase stamps for use. Generally, there is no limit to the amount of correspondence detainees may send at their own expense. Indigent detainees (those who have no means of financial support and no funds in their facility account) will be provided postage allowance at government expense. When detainees depart the facility or are transferred to another facility, only their legal mail will be forwarded to them. General correspondence will be endorsed "Return to Sender" and returned to the post office. If detainees receive funds in the mail, they will be taken to the processing area for the money to be placed into their account. The processing officer will provide a receipt for all funds received. Detainees are cautioned not to have cash sent to them in the mail. A detainee may receive items that are determined to be of necessity for the sole purpose of travel or release from agency custody with approval of the ICE Deportation Officer. Before sending packages to detainees, contact the Facility Warden at: Warden-Otero County Processing Center 26 McGregor Range Road Chaparral, NM 88081 Note that detainees being removed from the United States are allowed one small piece of luggage. If a detainee does not have such baggage, such luggage can be sent/delivered after receiving approval from Supervisory Deportation Officer. Please be advised that for security reasons, no electronic devices (cell phones, electric razors, laptop computers, radios, etc.) will be accepted.
Dinero y cuenta del detenido (texto oficial, en inglés)
Indigent detainees (those who have no means of financial support and no funds in their facility account) will be provided postage allowance at government expense. If detainees receive funds in the mail, they will be taken to the processing area for the money to be placed into their account. The processing officer will provide a receipt for all funds received.

Torrance County Detention Facility

Dirección
209 County Road A049, Estancia, NM 87016
Teléfono del centro
(505) 384-2711
Oficina de campo de ICE
El Paso Field Office: (915) 856-2317
Página oficial
ice.gov/detain/detention-facilities/torrance-county-detention-facility5
Fecha de la página
Actualizada por ICE el 6 de agosto de 2026; consultada el 29 de octubre de 2026
Cómo contactar a un detenido (texto oficial de ICE, en inglés)
If you need information about a detainee that is housed at this facility, you may call (505) 452-4821 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. When you call, please have the individual’s biographical information ready, including first, last and hyphenated names, any aliases he or she may use, date of birth and country of birth. Detainees cannot receive incoming calls. If you need to get in touch with a detainee to leave an urgent message, you must call (505) 384-2711 and leave the detainee’s full name, alien registration number and your name and telephone number where you can be reached. The detainee will be given your message.
Visitas: horarios y reglas (texto oficial, en inglés)
Friends and Family Visits Visitation for all ICE leve detainees are contact visits during the following time: Wednesdays 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Although we make every attempt to accommodate such visits they are subject to availability of the Visitation Room and the security requirements of the facility. Detainees are allotted one hour for visitation. More time may be authorized by the Assistant Warden for family members traveling significant distances dependent upon the number of visitors and staff availability. A maximum of four visitors may visit at any one time. To ensure adequate time to process visitors through security, all visitors must arrive 45 minutes prior to the scheduled visit time. Adult visitors must present a valid, verifiable government-issued identification card to enter the facility. Minors who are visiting the facility must be accompanied by an adult guardian (18 years or older). Minors must not be left unaccompanied in the waiting room, visiting room or any other area. Attorney Visits Legal representatives of detainees are authorized to visit their clients during the following hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through Friday Advance scheduling available 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Prior approval by ICE for each visit is needed to bring laptops to appointments, in addition to any electronic media for the detainee. No cell phones are permitted. A list of pro bono (free) legal organizations will be posted in all detainee housing units and other appropriate areas. This list shall be updated quarterly. If a detainee wishes to see a representative or paralegal from that organization, it is the detainee’s responsibility to contact them for an appointment. Video Teleconferencing | Virtual Attorney Visitation Legal representatives must request video teleconference (VTC) meetings or confidential legal phone calls with their clients or prospective clients through ERO eFile for all appointments starting November 1, 2025. All scheduled appointments through ERO eFile will receive confirmation notifications through ERO eFile. Please see the flyer for details. All appointments through ERO eFile will include the: Legal representative’s full name Legal representative’s contact information, including phone number(s) and email address Detainee’s name Detainee’s alien number (otherwise a search may be done utilizing the detainee’s name, date of birth, and country of birth) In some situations, a legal representative may also be required to confirm the detention facility location of the detainee Remote meeting information (specify the conferencing platform link, either Zoom or Google Meet, along with the meeting ID and meeting password, or phone number the facility will be calling. This information must be provided before you can schedule a visit. All appointments for virtual legal visits or phone calls must be made 48 hours prior to the desired appointment time in ERO eFile. Appointments may be scheduled up to 2 weeks in advance. Appointments are scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday or 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday-Sunday and are in 60-minute increments. Legal representatives are not limited on the number of virtual legal visit appointments they can request, but no legal representative is permitted more than one 60-minute appointment with a detainee in a single day, unless the legal representative submitted a request for an extended-time appointment (2 hours) and the facility approves that request. Appointments will require the following attachments uploaded in ERO eFile (otherwise appointments may be subject to cancellation): A scan of the legal representative’s valid government issued identification A scan of the legal representative’s identification or documentation reflecting their status as an active legal representative, such as a state bar card, attorney license, paralegal license, or similar legal status A copy of the attorney’s ERO eFiled G-28 (unless this is a pre-representational visit) If a legal assistant is the only legal representative to join the call, the legal assistant should also attach a letter of authorization on the firm’s/organization’s letterhead and a scan of the assistant’s identification. If a legal representative is making a request consistent with PBNDS 2011 Section 5.7 (V.N.1) and Section 4.3 (V.FF), the legal representative must upload the written request in the Attorney Authorization Letter field and the Professional Licensure/Curriculum Vitae to the Medical/Mental Health Evaluators field. Please note appointments may be scheduled up to 2 weeks in advance, but no later than 48 hours prior to the appointment. Appointments are on a first-come basis. If scheduled appointments are no longer required, please cancel or reschedule the appointment in advance. Appointments are scheduled in 30-minute intervals. However, two 30-minute appointments may be booked back-to-back to make a full 60-minute appointment. Legal representatives are not limited on the number of virtual legal visit appointments they can request, but no legal representative is permitted more than one 60-minute appointment with a detainee in a single day. Scheduling and applicable rules are subject to change pending demand and availability. Please note the facility reserves the right to cancel or reschedule appointments in the event of safety/security risk at the facility and to ensure equal access to legal visitation by other legal representatives and aliens. Legal representatives and their staff are not permitted to video or audio record during any virtual or in-person visit or any call with detainees at the facility. Any violation of these rules may result in suspension or a permanent revocation of VAV user privileges. The same guidelines for in-person attorney/client visits will apply to virtual legal visits and legal calls. Only legal representatives, legal assistants, and interpreters will be allowed; no family or friends of the clients are permitted. The attorney and/or his/her agents may contact outside interpretation services during the call or session. The sessions will be confidential; a visitation officer will be stationed outside of the confidential room to ensure security by standing out of earshot but within eyeshot. The officer will knock 5 minutes before the cut off time. For additional questions about this process, please contact Torrance County Detention Facility at (505) 384-2711 ext. 21956 or 21968. You can also learn about DFAS by going to: ice.gov/eroefile/dfas. Electronic Exchange of Legal Documentation When timely communication through the mail is not possible, the facility administrator may, in his discretion, allow for a reasonable amount of electronic written communication by means between the detained alien and their designated legal representative. Faxes/Emails Sent by Legal Representatives to the Attention of Detained Aliens Legal representatives can send legal correspondence to [email protected]. Legal Representatives should make clear in the subject line that it is legal correspondence/mail and include as an attachment the specific documents/forms that the legal representative wants the facility to deliver to the detained alien. Within the email the legal representative should include the following information and a cover sheet for the attachment that includes the: Alien Full Name A-Number Sender’s Return Fax Number Total number of pages sent Notate the correspondence is “Legal Mail” The documents will be inspected for contraband, but not read. The legal mail will be delivered to the detainee. All legal electronic communication requests will be processed during normal business hours Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. excluding holidays. Consular Visits Consular officials may meet with their detained nationals at any time. It is requested that prior arrangements be made with the ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer to the extent possible, and that consular officials bring appropriate credentials when they come to the facility. The ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer for this facility can be reached at (505) 452-4808. Clergy Visits Clergy may visit detainees at any time, but must make prior arrangements with the Chaplain’s Office. Visiting Restrictions All family or other social visits are Non-contact. No firearms or weapons of any kind are permitted in the facility. If visitors are or appear to be intoxicated, visitation will not be allowed. All visitors are subject to search while in the facility. Visitors are not allowed to pass or attempt to pass any items to detainees. Visitors are not allowed to carry any items into the visitation area. Search Procedures (prior to or during all visitations) All individuals requesting admittance to the facility or the visitation area are subject to a pat-down search of their person, an inspection of their belongings, and a metal scan search. Individuals refusing to cooperate with a reasonable search will not be admitted. No firearms or weapons of any kind are permitted. No electronic devices (cell phones, pagers, radios, etc.) are permitted in the secure areas of this facility.
Correo y envíos (texto oficial, en inglés)
Letters sent to detainees must include the last four digits of the detainee’s A-number (File Number), plus the sender’s name and address. To enhance the safety of the facility, all incoming mail is subject to screening for contraband. The mail is not read upon opening, only inspected by the delivering officer. Detainees may send mail from the facility. Detainees may seal their outgoing letters and place them in the provided receptacle. All incoming mail will be delivered to the detainee, and outgoing mail will be routed to the proper postal office within 24 hours of receipt by facility staff. A mail pick-up and delivery schedule is posted in all housing units. Detainees are allowed to purchase stamps for use. Generally, there is no limit to the amount of correspondence detainees may send at their own expense. Indigent detainees (those who have no means of financial support and no funds in their facility account) will be provided postage allowance at government expense. When detainees depart the facility or are transferred to another facility, only their legal mail will be forwarded to them. General correspondence will be endorsed "Return to Sender" and returned to the post office. If detainees receive funds in the mail, they will be taken to the processing area for the money to be placed into their account. The processing officer will provide a receipt for all funds received. Detainees are cautioned not to have cash sent to them in the mail. A detainee may receive items that are determined to be of necessity for the sole purpose of travel or release from agency custody with approval of the ICE Deportation Officer. Before sending packages to detainees, contact the Facility Warden at the facility at: Torrance County Detention Center Warden mail address: P.O Box 837 / facility address: 209 County Road AO49 Estancia, NM 87016 Note that detainees being removed from the United States are allowed one small piece of luggage. If a detainee does not have such baggage, such luggage can be sent/delivered after receiving approval from Supervisory Deportation Officer. Please be advised that for security reasons, no electronic devices (cell phones, electric razors, laptop computers, radios, etc.) will be accepted.
Dinero y cuenta del detenido (texto oficial, en inglés)
Indigent detainees (those who have no means of financial support and no funds in their facility account) will be provided postage allowance at government expense. If detainees receive funds in the mail, they will be taken to the processing area for the money to be placed into their account. The processing officer will provide a receipt for all funds received.

Fuentes

  1. Detention Facilities (en inglés), ICE. Fecha de la fuente: 23 de marzo de 2026. Consultada el 29 de octubre de 2026.
  2. ICE Online Detainee Locator System (ODLS) - official interface text (es) (en inglés), ICE. Consultada el 29 de octubre de 2026.
  3. Cibola County Correctional Center (en inglés), Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE). Fecha de la fuente: actualizada el 6 de agosto de 2026. Consultada el 29 de octubre de 2026.
  4. Otero County Processing Center (en inglés), Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE). Fecha de la fuente: actualizada el 12 de agosto de 2026. Consultada el 29 de octubre de 2026.
  5. Torrance County Detention Facility (en inglés), Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE). Fecha de la fuente: actualizada el 6 de agosto de 2026. Consultada el 29 de octubre de 2026.

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