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New Mexico

The State of New Mexico has 33 Jails across 33 Counties which includes Bernalillo County, Doña Ana County, Santa Fe County, Sandoval County, San Juan County and others.

New Mexico, known as “The Land of Enchantment,” is located in the Southwestern United States, boasting stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and vibrant cities. Santa Fe, the capital city, is renowned for its historic architecture, art scene, and proximity to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

  • Capital City: Santa Fe
  • Population: As of 2023, New Mexico’s population is estimated to be around 2.1 million.
  • Correctional Facilities: The New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD) manages the state’s prison system, which includes a variety of facilities:
    • State Prisons: New Mexico operates ten adult prisons throughout the state, housing male and female offenders with varying sentence lengths. These include facilities like the Penitentiary of New Mexico, Central New Mexico Correctional Facility, and Springer Correctional Center.
    • Community Corrections: This program includes residential reentry centers, halfway houses, and probation and parole offices that supervise offenders reintegrating into society.
    • County Jails: These facilities hold individuals awaiting trial or serving short sentences. New Mexico has 33 county jails spread across the state.
  • State Prison Population: As of 2021, New Mexico’s prison population was approximately 5,100 inmates. This translates to an incarceration rate of around 240 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national average.
  • Probation Population: The exact number of individuals on probation in New Mexico fluctuates, but estimates suggest it’s likely several times higher than the prison population. As of 2021, it was likely around 10,600 on probation and an additional 2,500 on parole.
  • Violent Crime Rate: New Mexico’s violent crime rate consistently ranks above the national average according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting data. Factors contributing to this might include poverty rates and drug trafficking. However, crime rates can vary significantly within the state, with rural areas generally having lower rates.

New Mexico Inmate Search

Resources for Further Information:

The New Mexico Corrections Department website provides a public inmate search function. You can search for inmates by name or NMCD identification number. It’s important to note that the search may not include individuals held in county jails.

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