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Nonprofit Advocates for Asylum Seekers in NM Private Prison

August 1, 2025

8.1.25 – Cibola County Correctional Center is one of three prisons in New Mexico that holds immigrants for ICE — US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Reporter Cailley Chella spoke to several men locked up at Cibola, as well as a group of local volunteers working to make sure they feel seen. 

Correspondent: Cailley Chella 

Guests: 
Dani Figueroa, VIDA Volunteer  
Celia Dollmeyer, VIDA Volunteer  
Kelly McClowsky-Romero, VIDA Coordinator  
Elvis Salcedo, Asylum Seeker Detained in Cibola   
Victor, Asylum Seeker Detained in Cibola 

New Mexico in Focus is on hiatus as our team gears up for coverage of the general election; we'll be back with all new journalism in October.