Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Colfax County

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Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Colfax County Information

The Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Colfax County is a 38 bed jail in the city of Raton, Colfax County, New Mexico. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 505-445-3691.

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.

You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.

Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the New Mexico State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 505-445-3691, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Colfax County at 505-445-3691 to get it.

Phone: 505-445-3691

Physical Address:
444 Hereford Ave.
Raton, NM 87740

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center
444 Hereford Street
Raton NM 87740

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center
444 Hereford Street
Raton NM 87740

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Colfax County?

To search for an inmate in the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Colfax County, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 505-445-3691 for the information you are looking for. You can also lookup an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Colfax County or any other county in New Mexico.

Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Colfax County Inmate Search

The Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Colfax County maintains an average of 38 offenders in custody on any given day. The Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Colfax County has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Colfax County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 760 offenders.

The following charts of Colfax County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Colfax County Corrections Department, the state of New Mexico Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Colfax County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Colfax County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

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About the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Colfax County
The Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center is the local jail for the Colfax County Sheriff. It was created in 1989 and named after two past sheriff’s, with a capacity of 42 beds. Each deputy is tasked with supervising the safety and security not only of the community but also within the detention center and they do this with honesty and integrity. When anyone is arrested in the area they are transported to the facility for booking, and they will remain there until they make bail, are released, or are transferred to along term holding facility. As one of the ways in which mental health of inmates is supported, and to improve the safety of the facility and behavior of inmates, they are encouraged to maintain regular phone calls and visits with their friends and family who will support them outside of their incarceration. SecursTech.net is the website for the phone provider, and money can be added to a prepaid account to fund an inmate’s phone calls home. Phones are available after breakfast and remain active until lock down in the evenings, usually from 7am until 9pm, and all call recipients must be approved by the facility and placed on the approved call list for that inmate.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What is the booking process for the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Colfax County?

After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Colfax County for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.

The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.

These are the steps of booking someone into the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Colfax County:

  • Personal identification.
  • Mugshot(s).
  • Questions about medical history, mental health, drug and alcohol use, and gang affiliations.
  • Possible DNA.
  • Full body search.
  • Property forfeiture.
  • Free phone call.

Booking can take as little as an hour, or up to 48 hours on a busy weekend or holiday evening, or if the offender is violent, wasted or generally uncooperative. If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 505-445-3691.

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Inmate Bail and Bonding

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When an offender is arrested and brought to the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Colfax County in Raton for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.

1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Colfax County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail.  Call 505-445-3691 to get the exact amount.

The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.

  • If can be paid by cash, money order or credit card.
  • It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Colfax County.
  • It can be paid by using a residential property in the county as collateral. 

For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Colfax County New Mexico, check out the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Colfax County Bail Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Colfax County? What is the Schedule?

Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Colfax County ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

444 Hereford Ave.
Raton, NM 87740
505-445-3691

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 505-445-3691 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 505-445-3691 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Colfax County’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 505-445-3691 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Colfax County?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Colfax County’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 505-445-3691 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Colfax County?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Colfax County’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 505-445-3691 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Colfax County?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Colfax County

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Colfax County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Colfax County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Colfax County’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 505-445-3691 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Colfax County, and what can I send them?

Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Colfax County Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Colfax County allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Colfax County also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center
444 Hereford Street
Raton NM 87740



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center
444 Hereford Street
Raton NM 87740



Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Colfax County allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Colfax County standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center
444 Hereford Street
Raton NM 87740

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Colfax County’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 505-445-3691 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Colfax County, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Colfax County’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 505-445-3691 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Colfax County using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Colfax County’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 505-445-3691 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Colfax County have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Colfax County’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 505-445-3691 for further assistance.

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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Colfax County?

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This facility, known as "Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Colfax County" is also known as Colfax County Jail & Sheriff, Colfax County Jail & Sheriff , Colfax County Jail & Sheriff , New Mexico, Colfax.