The McKinley County Adult Detention Center is a 328-bed jail located in Gallup, McKinley County, New Mexico. For inmate information, you can call them 24/7 at 505-979-7224.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies within the county. They are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to stay in custody until their trial is resolved.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the jail's roster and see who is currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time in this facility. Those with sentences longer than one year will be transferred to either the New Mexico State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page, you'll find information on inmate services, including the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's useful to note and save the inmate's jail ID or booking number, which is often needed for sending mail or other communications. If you can't find it online, you can call McKinley County Adult Detention Center at 505-979-7224 for assistance.
Phone: 505-979-7224
Physical Address:
255 S. Boardman Drive
Gallup, NM 87301
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
McKinley County Adult Detention Center
255 Boardman Drive
Gallup, NM 87301
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
McKinley County Adult Detention Center
255 Boardman Drive
Gallup, NM 87301
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the McKinley County Adult Detention Center, 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 505-979-7224 for the information you are looking for. You can also lookup an offender's Criminal Court Case online for McKinley County or any other county in New Mexico.
McKinley County Adult Detention Center Inmate Search
The McKinley County Adult Detention Center maintains an average of 328 offenders in custody on any given day. The McKinley County Adult Detention Center 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 McKinley County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 7,340 offenders.
The following charts of McKinley 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 McKinley 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 McKinley 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 McKinley 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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Not only does McKinley County Adult Detention Center house the offenders who are arrested throughout McKinley County but they also have contracts with surrounding counties, Tribal agencies, federal agencies, and state law enforcement.
There are 328 beds for inmates, both male and female, and it houses long term sentences or for pretrial periods.
The facility is intended to provide safe and secure housing for inmates regardless of their charges, and to ensure the environment is safe for staff as well. Some of the ways this is achieved is through access to contact with their families, ensuring there is a balanced diet supplied, and encouraging recreational time and exercise.
To check the status of an inmate the office may be contacted at 505-979-7224 where they will also be able to provide information on bail and how to pay it.
Inmates may receive and send mail, with all mail being addressed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
McKinley County Adult Detention Center
255 Boardman Drive
Gallup, NM 87301
... and including only letters and cards, with a full return address. To send paperback books or magazines they must be addressed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
McKinley County Adult Detention Center
255 Boardman Drive
Gallup, NM 87301
... and come directly from the publisher or bookstore to be accepted.
Phone calls are also available during free time, only outgoing calls, and these are facilitated online.
Visits are also permitted, Monday through Friday from 9am to 11am and 1pm to 3:30pm, with female inmates having visits on Wednesday and the others for male inmates. One visit is approved each week, and visits are on a first come first served basis and not scheduled in advance.
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to McKinley County Adult Detention Center for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at McKinley County Adult Detention Center typically includes the following steps:
Depending on circumstances, booking can take anywhere from one hour to up to 48 hours, especially during busy periods or if the individual is uncooperative. For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 505-979-7224.
After an individual is apprehended and taken to McKinley County Adult Detention Center in Gallup for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:
1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 505-979-7224 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
For more information on the bail process in McKinley County, New Mexico, visit the McKinley County Adult Detention Center Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the McKinley County Adult Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
255 S. Boardman Drive
Gallup, NM 87301
505-979-7224
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 505-979-7224 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
| DAY | HOURS | SEX |
| MON | 9:00-11:00AM 1:00-3:30PM |
MALE |
| TUE | 9:00-11:00AM 1:00-3:30PM |
MALE |
| WED | 9:00-11:00AM 1:00-3:30PM |
FEMALE |
| THU | 9:00-11:00AM 1:00-3:30PM |
MALE |
| FRI | 9:00-11:00AM 1:00-3:30PM |
MALE |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McKinley County Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 505-979-7224 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the McKinley County Adult Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McKinley County Adult Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 505-979-7224 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the McKinley County Adult Detention Center?
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
McKinley County Adult Detention Center uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the McKinley County Adult Detention Center first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
McKinley County Adult Detention Center
255 Boardman Drive
Gallup, NM 87301
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
To deposit money online for an inmate in McKinley County Adult Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in McKinley County Adult Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for McKinley County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McKinley County Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 505-979-7224 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the McKinley County Adult Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in McKinley County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with McKinley County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, costs, limits, tablet rental and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McKinley County Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 505-979-7224 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the McKinley County Adult Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The McKinley County Adult Detention Center 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 McKinley County Adult Detention Center 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#
McKinley County Adult Detention Center
255 Boardman Drive
Gallup, NM 87301
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
McKinley County Adult Detention Center
255 Boardman Drive
Gallup, NM 87301
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 McKinley County Adult Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & 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 McKinley County Adult Detention Center 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#
McKinley County Adult Detention Center
255 Boardman Drive
Gallup, NM 87301
For inmates receiving mail in the McKinley County Adult Detention Center there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the McKinley County Adult Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
McKinley County Adult Detention Center
255 Boardman Drive
Gallup, NM 87301
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McKinley County Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 505-979-7224 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the McKinley County Adult Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McKinley County Adult Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 505-979-7224 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the McKinley County Adult Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
How inteleMESSAGE Works
Cost to send messages
Paytel App Download
Check to see if Tablets are Available in McKinley County Adult Detention Center for rent to your inmate. Tablets can be used for phone calls, messaging, education, and entertainment.
To send a secure email message to an inmate in McKinley County Adult Detention Center follow these steps:
How inteleMESSAGE Works
For all information on rates, and how to Text/Email an Inmate in McKinley County Adult Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for McKinley County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McKinley County Adult Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 505-979-7224 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the McKinley County Adult Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:
Contact Paytel online, or call the McKinley County Adult Detention Center directly at 505-979-7224 to rent a tablet for your inmate.
If you want download the Paytel App, click the image below:
How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in McKinley County? Read the following:
Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:
Contact Paytel online, or call the McKinley County Adult Detention Center directly at 505-979-7224 to rent a tablet for your inmate.
To find out everything you need to know about renting a tablet, what it can be used for, how much it costs, and more, check out our Tablet Page for McKinley County Adult Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McKinley County Adult Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 505-979-7224 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in McKinley County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding McKinley County?
This facility, known as "McKinley County Adult Detention Center" is also known as McKinley Adult Detention Center, McKinley County Jail & Adult Detention Center , McKinley County Jail & Adult Detention Center , New Mexico, McKinley.
