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Private prison company could pursue ICE contract for Hobbs facility despite new law

Santa Fe New Mexican

Feb 28, 2026

Geo Group now owns the land beneath the Lea County Correctional Facility, after a land swap with the city of Hobbs was finalized this week. |!| Santa Fe Hobbs Lea County

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