GRANTS, N.M. (KRQE) – "Abhorrent" and even "dangerous" conditions. That's what a lawsuit alleges at Western New Mexico Correctional Facility. "There's a health crisis going on there," said Parrish Collins, the attorney representing the plaintiffs. Story continues below Weather: Heavy snow moves into parts of New Mexico this weekend Sports: Jake Hall commits to New Mexico men’s basketball Crime: APD investigating Walmart shooting as potential justifiable homicide The lawsuit accuses the New Mexico Corrections Department of allowing poor conditions to persist, leading to a stomach infection called Helicobacter pylori to circulate among the prison population. Collins alleges that at least half of the women in the women's facility have contracted the illness at some point, with some getting it multiple times. The suit also claims multiple organizations, including the ACLU, wrote letters to the warden and the facility explaining the problem, but nothing was done. "This has been brewing for quite a while," said Collins. NMCD would not comment on the pending litigation but did tell KRQE News 13 it is committed to the health and well-being of those entrusted to its care seriously. In accordance with NMCD policy CD-150900 Food Service Procedures, our food services are prepared in strict adherence to health and safety codes. Our facilities undergo annual inspections by the New Mexico Environment Department. Notably, the Western New Mexico Correctional Facility successfully passed its most recent inspection in January, with flying colors. Brittany Roembach, Public Information Officer for NMCD ...read more read less