THE METRO DETENTION CENTER IN BERNALILLO COUNTY WAS CLOSED OVER THE WEEKEND AFTER LIGHTNING STRUCK THE BUILDING SATURDAY. IT KNOCKED OUT THE MDC’S I-T SYSTEM, FORCING JAIL OFFICIALS TO TEMPORARILY END VISITATIONS.
VISITORS WERE TURNED AWAY ON SUNDAY BUT THE MDC BELIEVES THE PROBLEM WILL BE FIXED ON MONDAY. REGULAR VISITATIONS WILL RESUME WHEN THE SYSTEM IS BACK UP AND RUNNING.
