The Springer Correctional Center is located two miles north of the town of Springer. Before becoming the Springer Correctional Center, SCC was the site of the New Mexico Boys' School, a juvenile detention facility.  The New Mexico Boys' School was one of the state's oldest detention facilities, with a 97-year history that dates back to 1909. SCC began operations as an adult Level I and Level II facility with 25 offenders in 2007. The offender population at SCC has grown to nearly 200 offenders. To better serve inmates, the prison has expanded its substance abuse programs and work opportunities for offenders.  The main compound consists of 36 buildings, established on 40 acres.  Eight of the 10 buildings are open dormitories that house approximately 28 prisoners in each building.