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New Mexico has an Open Meetings Act (OMA) which gives the residents and any other persons access to public meetings, and an Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) which ensures the people of the right to almost all public records in state and local government. There are few exceptions to this law. The Attorney General's office and local district attorneys have the authority to enforce these laws. New Mexico became the 47th state of the Union on January 6, 1912. New Mexico is one of the least populated states and is home to millions of acres of protected national forests. New Mexico is known as the Land of Enchantment, and has a strong Hispanic and Native American cultural influence. There are 33 counties in New Mexico. Albuquerque is the largest city while Santa Fe is the capital. The Department of Public Safety maintains a database of criminal history records, missing persons data and allows public record requests. Find New Mexico public records from government websites containing official documents maintained by the state. Visit these government sites to determine rules and methods to request vital records such as birth and death records. Listings to each city and county website are also offered to access records maintained at local levels. Information can be obtained from these sites which detail government operations, community information, and public services and resources. Search the New Mexico Court database for court case documents and records. Learn how to request criminal history records from state files. View New Mexico crime statistics and reports. Find out about state demographics and population numbers. Get employment income data, including those of government workers. Obtain information relative to current housing and real estate, as well as property and land valuations for the state. Find out gender information and ethnic backgrounds of private business owners in the state. See education and background history data for New Mexico residents. Read current news reports and see stories of local interest. Information on these pages is being constantly refreshed.

New Mexico Crime Reports (2011)
Total Violent Crime:11,817
Murder And Nonnegligent Manslaughter:156
Forcible Rape:857
Robbery:1,722
Aggravated Assault:9,082
Total Property Crime:73,534
Burglary:21,423
Larceny Theft:46,703
Motor Vehicle Theft:5,408
New Mexico Census Data
Information About People and Demographics
Total population of persons residing within the state in 2010 2,059,179
Estimate of the state's total residency as of April 1, 20001,819,041
Percentage change of the total resident population as of April 1, 2000 to April 1, 201013%
Net change of residents' total population from April 1, 2000 to April 1, 2010240,133
April 1, 2000 complete count of statewide resident population1,819,046
Population estimate of residents less than 5 years of age151,988
July 1, 2009 estimated percentage of residents that are less than 5 years of age8%
July 1, 2009 estimate of residents that are less than 18 years of age510,238
July 1, 2009 estimated percentage of residents that are less than 18 years of age 25%
July 1, 2009 percentage estimate of residents that are 65 years of age and older13%
July 1, 2009 estimate of residents that are 65 years of age and older261,342
July 1, 2009 total estimate percentage of female residents51%
State's white resident population recorded in 20101,407,876
State's black resident population recorded in 201042,550
State's American Indian and Alaska Native resident populations recorded in 2010193,222
State's Asian resident population recorded in 201028,208
State's Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander resident population recorded in 20101,810
Statewide 2010 resident population of two or more races77,010
Statewide 2010 resident population of Hispanic or Latino origin953,403
Non Hispanic white resident population in 2010833,810
Statewide percentage of white residents in 201068%
Statewide percentage of black residents in 20102%
Statewide percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native residents in 20109%
Statewide percentage of Asian residents in 20101%
Statewide percentage of Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander in 20100%
Statewide percentage of Two or more races in 20104%
Statewide percentage of Hispanic or Latino Origin in 201046%
Statewide percentage of non Hispanic white in 201041%

Vital Statistics

Births and deaths occurring in New Mexico
Births 200730,616
Deaths 200715,482
Infant death occurring within the state of persons one year of age or less in 2007192
Percentage of persons with the same residence of one year or more from 2005 to 200983%

Resident Background Information

Education and background history of New Mexico Residents
Percentage of foreign born population in the state from 2005 to 200910%
Percentage of residents 5 years of age and older that speak languages other than English at home from 2005 to 200936%
Percentage of persons from 25 years of age and older with high a school education or higher from 2005 to 200982%
Percentage of persons from 25 years of age and older with bachelor's degree or higher from 2005 to 200925%
Total number of Veterans from 2005 to 2009174,324

Current Housing and Real Estate Data

Households located in New Mexico
Average time spent commuting to work for person 16 years and over not working from their personal residence between 2005-2009 22 Min
Housing unit estimates as of July 1, 2009878,043
Net change of housing units estimates as of April 1, 2000 to July 1, 200997,465
Housing unit estimates - percentage change, April 1, 2000 (base) to July 1, 200913%
Percentage of the state's housing units being occupied by owners between 2005 and 2009 70%
Median value of the state's housing units being occupied by owners between 2005 and 2009$150,500
Percentage of housing in structure of multi dwelling units between 2005 and 200915%
Total number of households between 2005-2009736,630
Average size of households between 2005-20093

New Mexico Employment Data

Income, earnings and payrolls of people residing within the State
Per capita income in the past 12 months in dollars adjusted to inflation in 2009 $22,461
2009 statewide income of median households in New Mexico$42,830
Percentage of persons living in poverty in the year 200918%
The personal income of persons employed in 2007$60,318
Per capita income of persons employed in 2007$30,706
Labor force of civilian workers in 2009955,904
The unemployment of the civilian labor force in 200968,546
The rate of unemployed civilian labor force in 2009 7%
Employment of person relating to all industries in 2007 1,115,677
Net change of employment in all industries between 2000 and 2007 142,723
People employed by the government in 2007 210,152
Earnings by persons working in all industries in 200744,127,534
Average earnings per job in all industries in 200739,552
Number of private non farm establishments in 2008 46,200
The employment of non farm pay for the period of March 12, 2008 640,894
Percentage change of private nonfarm employment for the pay period of March 12, 2008 17%
Total of non employer establishment in 2008 according to NAICS 121,162
Total NAICS 72 sales of accommodation and food services establishments with payrolls in 20073,734,300

People and Businesses

Firms and companies of New Mexico
Total number of firms located in the state for the year 2007157,249
Total percentage of black owned private firms in 20071%
Total percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native owned firms in 20075%
Total percentage of Asian owned firms in 20072%
Total percentage of Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander owned firms in 2007 0%
Total percentage of Native Hispanic owned private firms in 200724%
Total percentage of Women owned private firms in 200732%
Value for shipments from manufacturers according to NAICS 31-33 in 2007 17,122,725
Sales of establishments with payroll from merchant wholesalers according to NAICS 42 in 200710,589,286
Sales of establishments with payroll from retailers in 2007 24,469,997
Per capita sales of establishments with payroll from retailers in 2007 12,429

Land Valuation

Property value and New Mexico territory
2009 totals of building permits for new private housing units in 2009 4,642
The valuation of all new private housing units authorized by building permits in 2009 769,499
Adjusted 2007 acres of land in farms43,238,049
Total expenditures by the federal government for the 2008 fiscal year23,846,109
Per capita total expenditures by the federal government for the 2008 fiscal year12,017
Size in square miles of land as of 2000121,356
Population per square mile in the year 201017
New Mexico Latest Questions and Answers
Q: Is there an online free criminal records search?
by Jenny
A:That depends on many factors. Some can and others can not. The area in which you are looking into plays a big part. Some websites will offer a free open public search but with others you will need to not only pay fees but go through a process. Sometimes it just takes work. One example of a free criminal search is by looking up inmates on all levels, city/county/state/federal. But that does not nearly do the job. Booking lists are only of recent arrests and not of convicted offenders. That's why many pay for a company to do the search, it takes time and a lot of looking around. You have to take in consideration of not only what the law allows, but what would violate privacy protections also. In addition, there are fees related to recording and maintaining then providing the record. These cost are the staffing, warehousing and equipment expenses and have to be paid by the department's budget or the requestor. When there's a very high demand, it can be feasible for the department to go online.
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Q: applying to work at casinos?
by tad
A:Although different companies use various background check companies, they’re basically looking for the same information. Most background checks look up criminal records. Credit, driving records and so forth are additional searches by the employer. Even when an applicant knows what their history is, many still want to see what the employer can obtain. Therefore, before applying, prospective employees will conduct a search on themselves. It also helps with deciding what to disclose. Criminal records in other states may not appear if it’s a state search only. Nationwide searches can be conducted also, one example is when an individual is purchasing a firearm. Since casinos are regulated, these background checks tend to be mandatory. The state imposes this step prior to employers acquiring new personnel. So, the state itself may disclose which background or type of search to conduct coinciding with their regulations. The majority of states offer a criminal history check through their law enforcement agency, such as the state police. The prospective applicant has the advantage of already knowing where (city, county, state or federal) the criminal records may appear and thereafter look into that area only. The state of New Mexico offers several searches that also includes a letter of good standing here http://www.dps.nm.org/index.php/criminal-history-records/.
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Q: Police arrests records? (Roswell NM)
by anonymous
A:The Roswell Police Department has a contact to their division clerks at the bottom of this page http://www.roswellpolice.com/contact.htm. This city fall within the borders of Chaves county, however the sheriffs department's site does not provide much in regard to services.
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Q: What is the Gross Receipt Tax for Holloman, Otero county NM?
by Paul

Q: Arrest record Jason Hotaling? (Ruidoso NM)
by Joe
A:Arrest records can be found by contacting the public information department of the law enforcement agency where the arrest occurred. Some police or sheriffs departments offer the public a jail list, inmate search or booking roster where you can see persons being detained. Some also show arrested persons that were recently released.
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Q: Why is the city's site missing?
by jane
A:By looking at Village of House, NM numbers, the population of this area is too few. If you’re looking for services such as law enforcement or fire department services or locations, the next level up is the county government, in this case it is Quay County http://quaycounty-nm.gov/departments.html In situations when looking for services such as recorded documents, vital records requests, education information, statewide background checks and vehicle related matters, using the states resources will generally be a better method. This is due to the state requiring to be the central repository of documents and data from areas across the New Mexico.
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Q: what where the names of the suspects that were involved in the early morning raid on December 20, 2012?
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Q: where can i find arrest report for Haud Hayward?
by Stacie
A:Police station or sheriff offices provide arrest records
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Q: Where in New Mexico should I conduct my background check in order to see what records I need to expunge?
by tim
A:The New Mexico Department of Public Safety provides state background checks for a small fee. Within the same page you will find information regarding requirements in filing for a petition to expunge arrests. There are several restrictions for anyone seeking this petition, but generally they are for misdemeanors or petty misdemeanor offenses http://www.dps.nm.org/index.php/criminal-history-records/ The site also mentions that felonies are not expunged. This is the state's DPS is the central repository for criminal history and arrest records for DWIs, misdemeanor and felony offenses.
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Q: how can one find if a county employee was terminated for fraudulent use of a county issued credit card?
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Q: How do I locate residential property transactions within the last year?
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Q: criminal record on Daryl rodriguez 3/10/1981
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Q: Looking for records of missing children in 1968 in New Mexico, particularly Albuquerque.
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Q: Why can't I look up Mario Valdez that got arrested in Dona Ana County?
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Q: i am searching for my uncle name pablo martinez lived in Hondo NM in 1984.
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Q: How do i find the results of a police report filed?
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Endangered Runaway: KIRSTEN KINSER (NM)
KIRSTEN KINSER, Age Now: 16, Missing: 05/11/2013. Missing From PORTALES, NM. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Portales Police Department (New Mexico) 1-575-356-4404.
May 17 2013

Endangered Runaway: JULIE MCCARDELL (NM)
JULIE MCCARDELL, Age Now: 16, Missing: 05/08/2013. Missing From ALBUQUERQUE, NM. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Albuquerque Police Department (New Mexico) 1-505-242-2677.
May 15 2013

Endangered Missing: CHELSEA ESCARENO-CASTRO (NM)
CHELSEA ESCARENO-CASTRO, Age Now: 8, Missing: 03/26/2013. Missing From ALBUQUERQUE, NM. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Las Cruces Police Department (New Mexico) 1-575-526-0795.
May 14 2013

Endangered Missing: HILLARY ESCARENO (NM)
HILLARY ESCARENO, Age Now: 4, Missing: 03/26/2013. Missing From ALBUQUERQUE, NM. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Las Cruces Police Department (New Mexico) 1-575-526-0795.
May 14 2013

Family Abduction: OMAR MAHMOUD (NM)
OMAR MAHMOUD, Age Now: 17, Missing: 08/03/2007. Missing From LAS CRUCES, NM. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Federal Bureau of Investigation (El Paso, Texas) 1-915-832-5000.
May 11 2013

Endangered Missing: MARJORIE KNOX (NM)
MARJORIE KNOX, Age Now: 40, Missing: 02/13/1987. Missing From CHAPARRAL, NM. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Dona Ana County Sheriff's Office (New Mexico) 1-575-526-0795.
May 11 2013

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12-01302-t Baker v. Baker
Type: ap Office: 1 Chapter: [Summary Judgment (Motion)] (<a href='https://ecf.nmb.uscourts.gov/doc1/12003820085?pdf_header=&de_seq_num=46&caseid=141582'>13</a>)
May 21 2013

11-12119-j13 Kelly D. Stringham and Tamara J. Stringham
Type: bk Office: 1 Chapter: 13 Trustee: Skehen, Kelley L. [Entry of Appearance (Notice)] (<a href='https://ecf.nmb.uscourts.gov/doc1/12003820082?pdf_header=&de_seq_num=197&caseid=133778'>61</a>)
May 21 2013

13-11749-j7 Gary G. Botts and Dolores O. Botts
Type: bk Office: 1 Chapter: 7 Trustee: Mazel, Edward Alexander [Set Judge Code Flag]
May 21 2013

13-11453-t13 Joseph F. Lopez and Amanda C. Lopez
Type: bk Office: 1 Chapter: 13 Trustee: Skehen, Kelley L. [Digital Audio file] (<a href='https://ecf.nmb.uscourts.gov/doc1/12003819981?pdf_header=&de_seq_num=64&caseid=143974'>18</a>)
May 21 2013

13-11754-j7 Lesli C. Surette
Type: bk Office: 1 Chapter: 7 Trustee: Gonzales, Yvette J. [Set Judge Code Flag]
May 21 2013

12-14204-t11 Mirada Del Lago, LLC
Type: bk Office: 1 Chapter: 11 [Operating Report] (<a href='https://ecf.nmb.uscourts.gov/doc1/12003820016?pdf_header=&de_seq_num=336&caseid=141959'>112</a>)
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New Mexico Crime News
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Delisle triple slayings: Witness claims Ferri demonstrated hostility toward victim (update)
LAS CRUCES — Attorneys examined Tuesday the relationship between Eugene "Gino" Ferri and the three people he allegedly shot to death, plus evidence at the Mesilla crime scene and witness accounts from that evening in April 2010 during the second day of Ferri's murder trial in 3rd Judicial District Court.
May 22 2013

Around New Mexico
Gov. to speak to Ohio GOP    SANTA FE — New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez will tr ...
May 21 2013

Suspect in double homicide in Grand Prairie arrested in New Mexico
Kirkland Reed, 45, is accused of killing Jennifer Krieger and daughter Kelsie, who were found dead Sunday in their Grand Prairie home.
May 21 2013

Ferri trial begins: First responder, crime scene expert testify on first day
LAS CRUCES — Both sides laid out their cases Monday in the opening day of testimony at the murder trial of Eugene Ferri, the Las Cruces man accused of the 2010 killing of three people in a posh
May 21 2013

Convicted murderer says four-year wait for trial violated his rights
SANTA FE — A Las Cruces man whose murder trial was postponed 12 times is asking the New Mexico Supreme Court to overturn his conviction.
May 21 2013

Convicted murderer says 4-year wait for trial violated his rights
SANTA FE - A Las Cruces man whose murder trial was postponed 12 times is asking the New Mexico Supreme Court to overturn his conviction.
May 20 2013

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