- Private Facility
- New Mexico
- PO Box 800, Grants, NM 87020
- 505-287-2941
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NM DOC – Northwest New Mexico Correctional Center – CoreCivic basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 505-287-2941
This facility is for adult inmates.
The inmates housed at NM DOC – Northwest New Mexico Correctional Center – CoreCivic located at 1700 E Old Hwy 66 in Grants, NM are placed according to their custody level and are incarcerated by a private company contracted by a government agency and are paid a per diem or monthly rate, either for each inmate in the facility or for each bed available. The facility is well-trained and well-staffed. This doesn't come without some controversy as the "price of incarceration" is big business and critics claim there is a monetary benefit to keeping people locked up. The flip side is this facility undergoes rigorous inspections and are some of the be maintained in the US.
For inmates that show a willingness to learn new things, there are educational and vocational training programs here that will prepare them for a successful reentry when released.
In May 2003, the New Mexico Corrections Department created the office of Female Offender Services to provide oversight of services and programs at the New Mexico Women's Correctional Facility. The office, in collaboration with NMWCF, provides a gender-responsive environment with a continuum of programs and services, which are designed to expand the economic and social roles of women. An emphasis is placed on education, career counseling, traditional and non-traditional vocational training, life skills, including parenting and pre-release, as well as addressing the unique medical and mental health needs of women. This process begins at reception and continues through parole in order to assist the female offender in her successful transition back into the community and her family.
NM DOC – New Mexico Women's Correctional Facility – CoreCivic – Offender Family Guidebook
Within the first two weeks of arrival at a CoreCivic correctional facility, every inmate will attend the facility’s orientation program and receive a copy of the facility’s inmate handbook.
The inmate handbook includes all the information an inmate needs to start a productive life inside the facility and remain connected with family or lawyers. Orientation and the inmate handbook ensure that inmates in our care can immediately address any concerns or questions and begin to participate in the programs and services offered at our facility.
Safety and Security
• Protection from personal abuse and injury, verbal abuse, corporal punishment, property damage and harassment. For example, CoreCivic has a robust sexual abuse prevention program in place
• Freedom from unreasonable searches.
• Protection from an inmate or detainee having power or authority over another.
• Separate housing for males and females when both sexes are housed in the same facility.
Inmate Wellness
Corrections provide inmates and detainees with the opportunity to pause and assess their lifestyles. For many, incarceration marks the first time in their adult lives when they will have seen a medical professional or received a regular and balanced diet. At CoreCivic, we are proud to offer life-changing services that will enable men and women to find healthy paths toward wellness. We do this through a wide array of options, including:
Nutrition Services
Mealtime is very important in our everyday lives. Food is known as such an important aspect of correctional operations that it is often directly tied to inmate behavior and morale. Not only do breakfast, lunch and dinner help provide daily structure and routines, they also have an impact on overall health and wellness.
Nutrition service is a vital aspect of CoreCivic operations. Guided by our individual government partners, CoreCivic takes great care to offers meals that support specialized diets and cultural preferences, while conforming to rigorous nutritional guidelines.
Health Care
All too often, for many offenders, the first time they receive comprehensive health care is upon becoming incarcerated. Upon intake at a CoreCivic facility, inmates are screened so that our medical professionals may manage existing concerns and address any new diagnoses. A typical CoreCivic facility has a medical unit where physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and medical assistants can provide routine check-ups, manage sick calls and address non-emergency needs. Our correctional health care facilities typically include a dental clinic, too.
For offenders who experience mental health problems, from emotional conflict to mental illness, we have a team of qualified mental health professionals to assist them with their needs. Offenders are screened upon arrival at each facility, and if needed, they're referred to a psychologist, psychiatrist or mental health specialist for follow-up evaluation and intervention.
Wellness Activities
Recreational opportunities help provide relief and respite to those in our care. At CoreCivic facilities, recreational outlets are designed to help inmates stay active, get fit and interact with fellow offenders in positive, collaborative ways. Sports like basketball, activities like board games and hobbies like creative writing or knitting help inmates tap into their creativity while learning valuable lessons in teamwork, communication and mutual respect.
Within CoreCivic correctional facilities, recreational activities are managed and overseen by CoreCivic professionals, not limited to but including chaplains, unit managers, recreational supervisors and others. Our devoted and trained volunteers also contribute valuable recreational programs like crafts, reading groups and other enjoyable pastimes to offenders in our correctional centers.
Staying in Touch
Staying in touch with an inmate can be challenging due to time limitations, especially when your loved one is located a considerable distance away.
Sometimes frequent visitation simply isn’t possible. Even so, staying in touch can make all the difference.
Mail
Written mail through the U.S. Postal Service is perhaps one of the easiest ways for friends and family to stay in touch with their loved one. Every facility provides mail service for the inmate population.
Guidelines for addressing mail correctly can be found on the webpage for each specific facility.
While standard letters and cards are generally accepted at every facility, all other allowable mail will vary from facility to facility.
The majority of our facilities will not allow packages (anything larger than a standard letter or card) from friends and family into the facility. Unapproved mail may result in an expense to the inmate if the item has to be shipped back, destroyed or donated.
Some facilities will allow friends and family members to purchase items from an approved vendor (such as Amazon). The package can be mailed directly from the approved vendor to the facility.
Email access is not available at this time.
Inmate Accounts and Commissary
Inmates may need or receive money for various facility life activities, such as a calling card, medical co-pays, items from the commissary, or even a paying job. Inmate money is managed through inmate accounts.
Generally, all our facilities have a commissary, which is an in-facility storehouse where food items, hygiene items and writing materials can be purchased. This is in addition to the meals and standard-issue clothing and hygiene products already supplied by and paid for by the facility. Inmates use the money in their inmate account to purchase these items.
Typically, friends and family may contribute money to an inmate’s account. Many of the facility profiles have instructions for contributing to an inmate account.
Inmate Orientation
Within the first two weeks of arrival at a CoreCivic correctional facility, every inmate will attend the facility’s orientation program and receive a copy of the facility’s inmate handbook.
The inmate handbook includes all the information an inmate needs to start a productive life inside the facility and remain connected with family or lawyers.
A few handbook topics include:
• Requesting a medical appointment/available medical services
• Religious services
• Educational programs
• Recreation
• Commissary and creating an account
• Hygiene and grooming expectations
• Facility schedule
• Visitation information and schedule
visitation Info
NM DOC – Northwest New Mexico Correctional Center – CoreCivic – Visitation
Who can visit?
Only those 15 that have an approved Visiting Questionnaire on file and are on the inmates visiting list.
How do I get approved for visitation?
Inmates are responsible for sending out Visiting Questionnaires to all those you wish to have on your visiting list – including “correspondence only".
How do minors get approved to visit?
All inmate visitors must submit a Visitor Application for Visiting Privileges in advance for processing and to be added to an inmate's visiting list before visitation is permitted.
How long does the application process take?
It takes approximately 30 days to process an application from the date it is received.
How will I know if I've been approved?
The applicant will be notified of acceptance or rejection.
What are the days and times of visitation?
Visiting Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday, except when there are designated holidays (Approved holiday’s hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
Where do I park when I arrive at the facility?
Parking is available in front of the building.
Will I be searched?
Visitors may be subjected to metal detectors, drug dogs or other drug detection instruments prior to being cleared for visiting. A visitor who refuses to cooperate or attempts to circumvent these detection procedures will not be allowed to visit that day and may be suspended from future visiting privileges.
What is the dress code for visitation?
General: All visitors must be appropriately attired in accordance with this policy before entering any New Mexico Correctional Facility or Privately Operated Facility.
When attire is deemed not in accordance with this policy by the Front Reception Officer, the matter shall be brought to the attention of the Shift Supervisor.
Visitors may not be allowed into the institution if their clothing would make it difficult to distinguish the visitor from an inmate.
Visitors are subject to denial of visiting privilege for that day if their attire is not in accordance with this policy.
Male Visitors:
a. Trousers and a shirt with sleeves must be worn at all times. Plain white undershirts or muscle, "A" shirts are not allowed when used as an outer garment.
b. Restricted clothing colors will depend on the facility inmate uniform code.
c. Shorts, beach-type shorts or cut-offs will not be worn.
d. Tank-tops are not allowed.
e. Undergarments shall be worn, but not visible through outer clothing.
f. Footwear must be worn at all times. Beach-type thongs, flip-flops, slippers, and steel-toed boots or shoes are not permitted. Open-toed shoes are allowed.
g. No hats, scarves, bandanas, or other types of headbands will be brought into the institution or worn in the Visiting Room.
h. Sweat clothes or athletic (warm-up) clothes may be worn, with the exception of shorts.
i. Skintight clothing or spandex is not permitted.
Female Visitors:
a. Dresses, skirts or pants must be worn.
b. Skirts or dresses that are more than three inches above the knee are not acceptable.
c. Shorts, cut-offs, or beach-type shorts are not acceptable.
d. Sweat clothes or athletic (warm-up) clothes may be worn, with the exception of shorts.
e. Skintight clothing or spandex is not permitted.
f. Undergarments must be worn, including brassieres, but must now be visible through outer clothing.
g. Tank top blouses, spaghetti straps, tube tops, halter-tops, or spandex or spandex-like pants are not acceptable, nor is any type of see-through clothing.
h. Clothing must not be see-through, expose cleavage, the midriff, shoulders or any part of the breast or upper thigh.
i. No hats, scarves, bandanas or other types of headbands will be brought into the institution or permitted in the visiting room.
j. No bathing suits will be worn as an outer garment.
k. Footwear must be worn at all times. Beach-type thongs, flip-flops, slippers, or steel-toed boots or shoes are not permitted. Open-toed shoes are allowed.
Children:
All children the age of 8 or above will be required to adhere to the adult dress code, according to gender. Children that are 7 and younger will be required to adhere to the adult dress code according to gender with the following exceptions:
a. They may wear short pants that are not shorter than three inches above the knee.
b. All children, including infants, will be fully clothed at all times. Infants may wear a diaper but will not be permitted to wear only a diaper.
Miscellaneous: (Regardless of Age)
a. Clothing expressing profanity, derogatory statements or remarks is not allowed.
b. Clothing which promotes drugs, alcohol or sex is not allowed.
c. Clothing that, in the opinion of facility staff, is promoting gangs or that has gang symbols, is not allowed.
d. Clothing worn in a baggy or sagging fashion, normally identified with gang dress, is not allowed.
e. Headwear of any sort (including head bands) is not allowed.
f. No sunglasses unless they are prescription.
1. Any attire not covered in the procedure, that is deemed inappropriate by the front reception officer, will be brought to the attention of the Shift Supervisor. The Shift Supervisor may deny visiting privileges based on inappropriate attire and shall document any such denial to the Deputy Warden.
2. Children must be kept under control at all times while in the visiting room and waiting area. Nuisance created by children and/or adults will be sufficient reason to suspend a visit.
3. All special visits (e. g., visitors traveling a long distance, prospective employers, law enforcement officers, etc.) may be requested using the Special Visit Request form (CD-100201.3). Visitors must have prior initial approval by the Unit Manager, Programs Director or Classification Supervisor and final approval from the Deputy Warden.
4. No visitor under the age of 18 will be allowed to visit without first having been properly indentified and accompanied by a responsible adult relative, a parent or legal guardian, or has been verified as the inmate's legal spouse.
5. Visitors under the age of (18) eighteen will also be required to submit to drug detection device testing procedures. However, at no time will a minor be subject to a strip search. A positive result on a minor will result in Face-to-Face Non-Contact visiting or denial of visitation for that day if Face-to-Face Non-Contact visiting is not available.
What type of identification do I need to be allowed into the facility?
Photo ID, for minors school ID, State ID, social security card or birth certificate.
What items am I allowed to bring to visitation?
Ten dollars in quarters. Diaper bags are not permitted, however, visitors with infant children will be permitted to enter with or have access to a small/ light blanket and bib/burp cloth, two plastic bottles, baby food, plastic spoon, pacifier, two extra diapers and a baby carrier.
