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Torrance County Denies ICE Ties to McCall's Pumpkin Patch

10/9/2025

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Torrance County leaders addressed rumors tying McCall's Pumpkin Patch to ICE.
The controversy began after an Albuquerque Teachers' Federation email claimed Kevin McCall supported using the detention center for ICE detainees.
McCall, who owns the pumpkin patch and serves as a commissioner, denied any connection.
County officials said ICE is not involved with the patch; the county has ICE detention.

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Story summary

Torrance County leaders addressed rumors tying McCall's Pumpkin Patch to ICE.
The controversy began after an Albuquerque Teachers' Federation email claimed Kevin McCall supported using the detention center for ICE detainees.
McCall, who owns the pumpkin patch and serves as a commissioner, denied any connection.
County officials said ICE is not involved with the patch; the county has ICE detention.