Otero County Detention Center

Otero County Detention Center, NM Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: April 11, 2024

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Location 1958 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Alamogordo, NM, 88310
Official Website http://ocwebserver7.co.otero.nm.us/Main_Page.php?Dept=detention#MoveNearTop

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Otero County Detention Center is an adult correctional facility located at 1958 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Alamogordo, NM, 88310. It is run by the Otero County Sheriffs, who provides all jail services according to the state laws. The staff in this Otero County Detention Center includes jail superintendent, 5 sergeants, and 12 correction deputies. These correction officers are charged with day-to-day supervision and providing care to the offenders in the Otero County Detention Center. The Otero County Detention Center hosts an average of 50 inmates daily and 1264 bookings annually.

Inmates are offered the following correctional programs in the Otero County Detention Center:

  • Alcohol and drug dependency counseling
  • Bible study
  • Anger management
  • Adult Basic Education / GED assistance

Alamogordo, Otero County, NM Overview

Coordinates:
32.90028°N 105.96056°W
Country:
United States
State:
New Mexico
County:
Otero
Founded:
1898
Incorporated:
1912
Named for:
álamo gordo, Spanish for “fat cottonwood”
Government:
Type:
Commission–manager
Mayor:
Richard Boss
Mayor Pro Tem:
Al Hernandez
City Manager:
Maggie Paluch
Area:
Total:
21.40 sq mi (55.43 km2)
Land:
21.39 sq mi (55.40 km2)
Water:
0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation:
4,330 ft (1,320 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
30,403
Estimate (2019):
31,980
Density:
1,495.09/sq mi (577.25/km2)
Time zone:
UTC−7 (Mountain Standard Time Zone)
Summer (DST):
UTC−6 (Mountain Daylight Time)
ZIP codes:
88310, 88311 (PO Box)
Area code(s):
575
FIPS code:
35-01780
GNIS feature ID:
0903054

Otero County New Mexico Sheriff Overview

Otero County can be found in the western area of New Mexico. Alamogordo – is the county seat. Otero County has a total population of 65817 and was formed in 1899.

Otero County has a total area of 6,612 square miles. The zip codes in Otero County are 88310, 88311, 88314, 88317, 88325, 88330, 88337, 88339, 88340, 88342, 88344, 88347, 88349, 88350, 88352, 88354.

Otero County Sex Offender Registry

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Inmate Search

There are several authorized online websites where you can search for information about inmates incarcerated in the Otero County Detention Center. Even more convenient, the jail has a seamless website that has an online search engine that will lead you to an online inmate roster.

A search on the Otero County Detention Center website presents the following details:

  • Name
  • Subject Number
  • Booking Number
  • Custody
  • Booking Date
  • Housing Facility

To access the roaster on the website, you click the Search button. The roaster shows:

  • Inmate’s Name
  • Whether in Custody
  • Scheduled Release Date
  • Gender

Sending a Mail/Package to Otero County Detention Center

The Otero County Detention Center allows the inmates to receive mail from friends and family. The facility’s official address is:

Otero County Detention Center;

1958 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Alamogordo, NM, 88310.

All mail and correspondence are sent via the United States Postal Service, not directly. Senders must include the inmate’s name and a relevant return address on the envelope for the mails to be delivered to the intended recipients.

Sending Money

The Otero County Detention Center permits inmates to receive funds deposited into their commissary accounts. The inmates can purchase necessities from the kiosk with the funds. The Otero County Detention Center prohibits direct cash and personal checks. You can only send funds to the inmates through money order or cashier checks.

Phone Calls

The Otero County Detention Center allows inmates to access phones in each cell block. Inmates can only make collect calls to family, friends, and attorneys, meaning they cannot receive incoming calls. The receiver pays for the collect calls.

If you want to block an inmate’s call, call the facility through 575-437-6420 or fax through575-443-2946.

Visitations at Otero County Detention Center

The Otero County Detention Center allows inmates to receive visitors. You can only visit an inmate if they put you on their approved visitor’s list. You must provide your ID to see an inmate, and the visit lasts for up to 30 minutes.

Otero County Sheriffs Department

Address 3208 North White Sands Boulevard, Alamogordo, New Mexico, 88310
Phone 575-437-2210
Fax 575-443-2937
Website website

Otero County Detention Center — General Information

Facility Name Otero County Detention Center
Facility Type County Jail
Address 1958 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Alamogordo, NM, 88310
Facility Type Adult
City Alamogordo
Postal Code 88310
State New Mexico
County Otero County
Official Website http://ocwebserver7.co.otero.nm.us/Main_Page.php?Dept=detention#MoveNearTop

Visiting Hours

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Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Alamogordo, Otero County , NM Overview

Coordinates:
32.90028°N 105.96056°W
Country:
United States
State:
New Mexico
County:
Otero
Founded:
1898
Incorporated:
1912
Named for:
álamo gordo, Spanish for "fat cottonwood"
Government:
Type:
Commission–manager
Mayor:
Richard Boss
Mayor Pro Tem:
Al Hernandez
City Manager:
Maggie Paluch
Area:
Total:
21.40 sq mi (55.43 km2)
Land:
21.39 sq mi (55.40 km2)
Water:
0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation:
4,330 ft (1,320 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
30,403
Estimate (2019):
31,980
Density:
1,495.09/sq mi (577.25/km2)
Time zone:
UTC−7 (Mountain Standard Time Zone)
Summer (DST):
UTC−6 (Mountain Daylight Time)
ZIP codes:
88310, 88311 (PO Box)
Area code(s):
575
FIPS code:
35-01780
GNIS feature ID:
0903054

Directions

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