How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
At Central New Mexico Correctional Facility, outside funds must be sent through U.S. Mail as a money order unless facility rules list a specific exception. Your payment will only be credited if you're on the inmate's approved visitor list—confirm your status before sending anything. Some facilities also accept third-party online or phone deposits or lobby kiosks; check CNMCF's page to see which methods are available and what details are required. When mailing a money order, use the facility's required format for the inmate's full name and inmate ID. Follow any sender-address rules so funds can be matched and posted without delays.
Search for a loved one and send messages and photos in minutes.
Sending money is one of the most common ways to support someone at CNMCF, but the facility is strict about what they accept and who can send it. Follow these rules to avoid delays and returned mail.
Send funds by mailing a money order through U.S. Mail, unless CNMCF’s rules list an exception. You must be on the inmate’s approved visitor list for the money to be accepted and credited. Check CNMCF’s deposit options to confirm whether electronic or kiosk deposits are available and to follow the required formatting.
No. CNMCF requires mailed funds to be sent as a money order, except for any specific exceptions listed in the facility rules.
CNMCF will only credit mailed funds from senders who are on the inmate’s approved visitor list. Make sure your visitor information is current, since facilities often compare sender details to what’s on the visitor application.
CNMCF uses multiple layers of screening to keep contraband out. Knowing what to expect—before you even get out of your car—helps you avoid delays and reduces the chance your visit gets denied.
Planning an in-person visit at Central New Mexico Correctional Facility (CNMCF)? Expect a non-contact visit unless you're immediate family and have submitted proof of kinship.
In-person visits at CNMCF are non-contact by default—you'll be separated by a barrier. Want a contact visit? You'll need to qualify as "immediate family" under NMCD rules and prove your relationship.
