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New Mexico Corrections Department Our Vision: A Stronger New Mexico. Our Values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Encouragement.

Our Mission:

"Strengthen New Mexico communities through effective community supervision, creating safe and professional institutional environments, and providing those entrusted to our care with opportunities for positive personal growth and self-development." Our Vision:

A Stronger New Mexico

Our Values:

Respect, Integrity, Service, Encouragement

The New Mexico Corrections Department encompasses both Adult Prisons and Probation and Parole. The Adult Prisons Division (APD) operates 8 correctional institutions and oversees 2 privately operated locations with a housing capacity of just under 8,000. Each facility provides case management, behavioral health, medical services, education, and vocational opportunities. The Adult Prisons Division is dedicated to ensuing our prisons are operated with a priority of public safety while also providing opportunities for those entrusted to our care with evidence-based programming to modify behavior for successful reentry back into society. The Adult Prisons Division oversees the Health Services Bureau and Office of Offender Management Services. The Probation and Parole Division (PPD) operates 5 regions made up of 46 district offices throughout New Mexico. These offices work to assist and supervise more than 16,000 people on probation and parole. To learn more about the New Mexico Corrections Department, visit http://www.cd.nm.gov

Congratulations to Erica Martinez who has been promoted to unit manager at the Guadalupe County Correctional Facility in...
10/21/2026

Congratulations to Erica Martinez who has been promoted to unit manager at the Guadalupe County Correctional Facility in Santa Rosa! 🎉

She began her career in corrections in 2012. She joined the New Mexico Corrections Department in 2018. During her career, she has been a classification officer, records coordinator, and a classification manager.

In her new role, Unit Manager Martinez is responsible for the day-to-day schedules, programming, job coordination, reentry logistics, and much more, for the incarcerated individuals in her housing unit.

📸 She is pictured with Warden Matt Montoya and Deputy Warden Luis Lopez.



10/19/2026

We’re ready for this week’s New Mexico Conference on Aging at the Glorieta Adventure Camps!

Stop by the New Mexico Corrections Department booth for a sweet treat, some swag, and information about Old Gumby’s Country Store, career opportunities, and how to connect with our Victim and Constituent Services team.



New Mexico Aging & Long-Term Services

🐾❤️ These adorable puppies are soaking up all the love, care, and cuddles while being fostered at the Springer Correctio...
10/19/2026

🐾❤️ These adorable puppies are soaking up all the love, care, and cuddles while being fostered at the Springer Correctional Center (SCC)!

While these cuties are no longer available for adoption, we just couldn’t resist sharing these photos to brighten your day. ☀️

Good news though! The SCC will be welcoming a new batch of foster puppies that will be available for adoption, soon.

This foster program is done through our strong partnership with Española Humane. 🐶

💡Fun fact: Secretary Alisha Tafoya Lucero sparked the partnership with Espanola Humane after a visit to an adoption event a few years ago.

Today, this partnership has grown into multiple initiatives at the Penitentiary of New Mexico and the SCC.

The New Mexico Corrections Department currently has dog programs at all eight state prisons, teaching responsibility, empathy, while creating an atmosphere that is beneficial for both staff and incarcerated individuals.




We would like to take a moment to recognize and thank the following employees at Central New Mexico Correctional Facilit...
10/19/2026

We would like to take a moment to recognize and thank the following employees at Central New Mexico Correctional Facility on their Years of Service awards!

⭐️ 5 Years of Service:
Sergeant Elias Gabaldon
Sergeant Martin Betancourt

⭐️ 10 Years of Service:
Lieutenant Ricardo Reynaga-Ochoa

Thank you for all you do and for your continued commitment to public safety.



🎉 Congratulations to Hope Benavidez on her promotion to the rank of Deputy Warden at Western New Mexico Correctional Fac...
10/19/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Hope Benavidez on her promotion to the rank of Deputy Warden at Western New Mexico Correctional Facility’s women’s facility in Grants.

Deputy Warden Benavidez began her career with the New Mexico Corrections Department in 2007 as a corrections officer. From there, she advanced through the ranks of sergeant, lieutenant, and most recently, unit manager at the Central New Mexico Correctional Facility’s level II facility in Los Lunas.

Deputy Warden Benavidez is known for her innovation, strong work ethic, staff and community engagement, and enthusiasm for programming for incarcerated individuals.

Congratulations, Deputy Warden Benavidez on your new and exciting role! 👏👏



🪏Helping the local community🪏Recently, individuals incarcerated at the Central New Mexico Correctional Facility in Los L...
10/19/2026

🪏Helping the local community🪏

Recently, individuals incarcerated at the Central New Mexico Correctional Facility in Los Lunas worked to fill sandbags for Valencia County Emergency Management.

These sandbags help to protect and support local communities during periods of heavy rainfall.

Across New Mexico, several of our correctional facilities have sandbag operations that provide valuable support to the surrounding communities.

Thank you to all our incredible staff that make projects like this possible! 🙌



Staff from the Central New Mexico Correctional Facility (CNMCF) in Los Lunas recently partnered with Special Olympics Ne...
10/19/2026

Staff from the Central New Mexico Correctional Facility (CNMCF) in Los Lunas recently partnered with Special Olympics New Mexico to present awards at softball and swimming events held in Albuquerque.

⭐️ Representing CNMCF were Correctional Officer Brittany Curtis, Sergeant Elias Gabaldon, and Deputy Warden Sharlene Hagerman.

Thank you to our staff for helping to celebrate these athletes and supporting such a wonderful organization that makes a difference in the lives of New Mexicans! 💙




𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠!Work in beautiful Santa Fe with the New Mexico Corrections Department’s Human Resources Division, as the La...
10/17/2026

𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠!

Work in beautiful Santa Fe with the New Mexico Corrections Department’s Human Resources Division, as the Labor Relations & Payroll Manager!

The purpose of this position is to manage payroll, leave management, and labor relations for the department, while assisting the Human Resources (HR) Director with the preparation and development of HR management initiatives.

🌟 Apply now at careers.share.nm.gov


𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠!The New Mexico Corrections Department’s Probation and Parole Division is looking for a probation and parole...
10/17/2026

𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠!

The New Mexico Corrections Department’s Probation and Parole Division is looking for a probation and parole officer in Clovis!

This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in your community, while helping to strengthen public safety, all while enjoying a regular business hours work schedule.

💻 Apply now at careers.share.nm.gov



✨ We had a fantastic time at this year’s Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta! ✨Over the course of nine days, our pr...
10/17/2026

✨ We had a fantastic time at this year’s Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta! ✨

Over the course of nine days, our probation and parole officers, corrections officers, leadership team members, and staff had the wonderful opportunity of connecting with people from near and far, while enjoying everything the Fiesta has to offer—from the early morning drone shows and mass ascensions, to the spectacular evening balloon glows.

Also, is there anything quite like watching the balloons while drinking hot coffee and enjoying a warm breakfast burrito? 😉💞

A big thank you to all of our staff who proudly represented the New Mexico Corrections Department throughout this year’s Balloon Fiesta!




Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

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P. O. Box 27116
Santa Fe, NM
87502

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+15058278645

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