How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Western New Mexico C.F. only accepts outside funds by U.S. mail as a money order that clearly identifies the inmate. Cash, currency, personal checks, anonymous gifts, and funds from suspended visitors aren't accepted—they'll be returned. The sender must be on the inmate's approved visiting list, and you can't leave money at the facility. Inmates also can't transfer funds to anyone not on their approved visitors list. Transfers to approved visitors require a debit memo and confirmation from a Classification Officer. Inmate trust fund accounts are treated as confidential. Unclaimed ITF checks after six months—or checks returned as undeliverable—get reported to the Taxation and Revenue Department. Before mailing anything, double-check formatting guidance like including the inmate's name and ID.
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Sending money to someone at Western New Mexico C.F. has strict rules: outside funds must arrive by U.S. mail as a money order. Follow the addressing guidelines and make sure you're on the approved-sender list, and your deposit should post without delays.
Send funds by U.S. mail as a money order that identifies the inmate; cash, currency, and personal checks aren’t accepted. The sender must be on the inmate’s approved visiting list, and you can’t leave money at the facility.
No. Cash, currency, and personal checks aren't accepted—they'll be returned. You also can't leave money at the facility. Use the mail process instead.
No—an inmate can’t send funds to someone who isn’t on their approved visitors list. Transfers to approved visitors require a debit memo and confirmation from a Classification Officer.
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