HAPPENING TODAY: NMCD to host virtual town hall on LCCF closure

Contact: Brittany Roembach

Public Information Officer, Corrections Department

Brittany.roembach@cd.nm.gov

505-382-3541

May 27, 2025

NMCD to host virtual town hall on Lea County Correctional Facility closure

SANTA FE — New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD) Cabinet Secretary Alisha Tafoya Lucero will host a virtual town hall to provide updates and answer questions regarding the upcoming closure of the Lea County Correctional Facility. Community members, stakeholders, and media are invited to attend.

WHO: Alisha Tafoya Lucero, NMCD Cabinet Secretary

WHEN: 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 27, 2025

WHERE: Online via Microsoft Teams

JOIN LINK: https://rb.gy/omqbnk

Members of the media are encouraged to RSVP to Brittany.roembach@cd.nm.gov

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The New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD) is one of the largest state departments in New Mexico. The department staff and volunteers are fully committed to integrating programs in its facilities for rehabilitation. It is through programs and services the department aims to improve outcomes for offenders and enhance public safety in communities. For more information, visit cd.nm.gov or follow NMCD on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , X at @NMCDPIO.