OTERO COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
21/24
Otero County gets an A.
New Mexico IPRA gives 3 business days. NM Courts Case Lookup provides statewide public case search. Booking photos public default. $15 criminal history. Strong Southwest framework.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Otero County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-10 21:19 UTC · SCORE 21/24
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FBI.gov
FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
Sources checked
- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-10 20:56 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-10 20:56 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-10 20:56 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-10 20:56 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
Live · FBI Most Wanted · NM Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the NM field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Wanted
RAYMOND LAWRENCE GONZALES
Wanted
CASINO ROBBERY - NEW MEXICO
Wanted
ISIAH TERRELL BILLY
Wanted
ADAN A. SAUCEDO-AVILA
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · NM
Children Missing From New Mexico (Statewide)
Active New Mexico cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Nicholas Smith (NM)
Chloe Robertson (NM)
David Ortiz (NM)
Maliah Trujillo (NM)
Areli Ceniceros (NM)
Andrew Escobar (NM)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
Live · Updated Daily
Recent New Mexico Court Cases
Most recent New Mexico court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-01866 | Garcia Rendon v. Warden | 06/10/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 2:26-cr-02694-1 | USA v. Espinoza-Guardado | 06/10/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 2:26-cr-02695-1 | USA v. Bejarano-Pacheco | 06/10/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 2:26-cr-02696-1 | USA v. Marin-Gonzalez | 06/10/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 2:26-cr-02697-1 | USA v. Ruiz-Pacheco | 06/10/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 2:26-cr-02698-1 | USA v. Aguilar-Aguilar | 06/10/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 2:26-cr-02699-1 | USA v. Alvarado-Veliz | 06/10/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 2:26-cr-02700-1 | USA v. Hernandez-Arreola | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-01886 | Quintana v. Lea County Board of Commissioners et al | 06/10/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 2:26-cr-02701-1 | USA v. Jaramillo-Herrera | 06/10/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 2:26-cr-02709-1 | USA v. Morales-Soto | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-01887 | Arevalo Hernandez v. Blanche et al | 06/10/2026 |
Cities in Otero County
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of New Mexico
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of New Mexico. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
Where do I find a deed or property record in Truth Or Consequences?▼
For a deed or property record in Truth or Consequences, NM (Sierra County), contact the Sierra County Clerk at 100 N. Date Street, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901 (575-894-2840). The Sierra County Assessor at the same address provides ownership, parcel, and assessed-value data. New Mexico's Inspection of Public Records Act (NMSA §14-2-1) makes deeds public. Recording fees are $25 first page; certified copies typically cost about $1 per page. Sources: Sierra County (https://www.sierracountynm.gov/), NM IPRA (https://www.nmag.gov/open-government/).
How can I find out how often the police were called to a particular home in New Mexico?▼
To find out how often police were called to a particular home in New Mexico, file a NM Inspection of Public Records Act (NMSA §14-2-1) request with the local police department or sheriff's office. Specify the address and time period. The CAD (Computer-Aided Dispatch) log shows all calls for service to that address, with date, time, call type, and disposition. The Albuquerque Police Department at https://www.cabq.gov/police, Las Cruces PD at https://www.las-cruces.org/police, and Santa Fe PD at https://www.santafenm.gov/police all accept IPRA requests. Standard fees: about $1 per page (or actual cost). Sources: NM IPRA (https://www.nmag.gov/open-government/), Albuquerque PD (https://www.cabq.gov/police).
How do I find a marriage record in New Mexico?▼
To find a marriage record in New Mexico, contact the County Clerk in the county where the license was issued. The NM Counties directory is at https://www.nmcounties.org/. Major county clerks: Bernalillo (Albuquerque) at https://www.bernco.gov/clerk/, Santa Fe at https://www.santafecountynm.gov/clerk, Doña Ana at https://www.donaanacounty.org/clerk, San Juan at https://www.sjcounty.net/clerk. Statewide marriage verifications come from the NM Department of Health Vital Records at https://www.nmhealth.org/about/erd/bvrhs/ for $10. Marriage records are public under NM Inspection of Public Records Act (NMSA §14-2-1); certified copies typically cost $1.50/page at the County Clerk. Sources: NM DOH Vital Records (https://www.nmhealth.org/), NM Counties (https://www.nmcounties.org/).
How can I find out why someone is in the penitentiary in New Mexico?▼
To find out why someone is in the New Mexico penitentiary, the NM Corrections Department Inmate Lookup at https://search.cd.nm.gov/ shows current and former state-prison inmates with offender ID, location, sentence, projected release date, and CONVICTION DETAILS (offense, county of conviction, sentencing date). For full case details (charges, plea, sentencing transcript), use the NM Courts Case Lookup at https://caselookup.nmcourts.gov/ to find the underlying district court case. Certified copies of court documents cost $1.50 per page plus $1.50 certification. New Mexico's Inspection of Public Records Act (NMSA §14-2-1) governs disclosure. Sources: NM Corrections (https://www.cd.nm.gov/), NM Courts (https://www.nmcourts.gov/).
Where do I look up warrants in New Mexico?▼
To look up warrants in New Mexico, contact the local sheriff or police where the warrant was issued. The NM Department of Public Safety holds the statewide NCIC/NMLETS warrant database, restricted to law enforcement; individuals must check by phone with the issuing court or agency. Many sheriffs post most-wanted lists (e.g., Bernalillo County at https://www.bernco.gov/sheriff/, Doña Ana County at https://www.donaanacounty.org/, Santa Fe County at https://www.santafecountynm.gov/). Court bench warrants appear at https://caselookup.nmcourts.gov/. New Mexico's Inspection of Public Records Act (NMSA §14-2-1) governs disclosure; agencies may withhold information that could compromise an active investigation. Sources: NM DPS (https://www.dps.nm.gov/), NM Courts (https://caselookup.nmcourts.gov/).
How can I find out if someone has filed a restraining order against me in New Mexico?▼
To find out if someone has filed a restraining order against you in New Mexico, search the NM Courts Case Lookup at https://caselookup.nmcourts.gov/. Restraining orders are filed as 'Domestic Violence Petition' or 'Order of Protection' in District Court (or Magistrate Court for some Family Violence Protection Orders). The case is generally public unless sealed under NMSA §40-13-3.2. If served, you'll receive notice from the court or a process server. To verify, contact the District Court Clerk in the county where the order may have been filed. NM Courts directory at https://www.nmcourts.gov/. Sources: NM Courts (https://www.nmcourts.gov/), NMSA Family Violence Protection Act (https://www.nmlegis.gov/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Otero County, NM
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Otero County, NM · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for NM
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (NM)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in NM
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in NM
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in NM
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for NM
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (NM) — federal-news feed scoped to state
FBI-Albuquerque
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FBI-Albuquerque
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FBI-Albuquerque
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (NM) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| JOHN GARCIA | ALBUQUERQUE |
| DEBORAH STANLEY | LAS VEGAS |
| MARK CRAWFORD | ALBUQUERQUE |
| INTEGRATED CONCEPTS, INC | ALBUQUERQUE |
| GIRIDHAR ANIREDDY | ALAMOGORDO |
| SAROJANA HANUMANDLA | ALAMOGORDO |
| DOUGLAS CLARK | ALBUQUERQUE |
| SURJIT MOOLAMALLA | LAS CRUCES |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (NM) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-19 | Security Credit Servic | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-19 | Experian Information S | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-19 | Lockhart, Morris & Mon | Problem with a company's investigati |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (NM) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| CENTER PHARMACY, INC | 1128b8 |
| COUNSELING AND MEDIATION SERVI | 1128a1 |
| EXE, INC | 1128a1 |
| JAMES D C JARAMILLO, MD, PC | 1128b8 |
| MEDICAL INSTITUTE FOR MENTAL | 1128b8 |
| NURSES BY SARA, INC | 1128a1 |
| RIO GRANDE CLINIC, INC | 1128a1 |
| RON COKER DRUG, INC | 1128b8 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (NM) — no city filter applied
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| First National Bank | Alamogordo |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from NM state + federal sources · no aggregators
Federal Agency
Acting Secretary of Labor Sonderling advances US priorities at G7 meeting in Geneva
Jun 10, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Otero County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Woman finds skull during hike in Otero County, New Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A woman on a hike found a skull in Otero County earlier this week, according to the Sheriff’s Office there. After an initial investigation, authorities dete…
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UPDATE: ICE detention facility ‘bursting at the seams’
OTERO COUNTY, New Mexico (Border Report) – A congressman from New Mexico says an immigrant detention facility in his district is “bursting at the seams,” and he blames that largely…
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Otero County deputies arrest man accused of shooting at a church - KRQE
Otero County deputies arrest man accused of shooting at a church KRQE
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NM Supreme Court denies AG’s petition to block Otero County’s ICE contract
OTERO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The state’s highest court will not get involved in trying to stop a southern New Mexico county from continuing a detention center contract with federal …
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Otero County Primary Election: All Precincts Reporting Confirm Upsets — Emery Defeats Barela by 45 Votes, Martinez Wins Historic Sheriff’s Race - 2nd Life Media Alamogordo Town News
Otero County Primary Election: All Precincts Reporting Confirm Upsets — Emery Defeats Barela by 45 Votes, Martinez Wins Historic Sheriff’s Race 2nd Life Media Alamogordo…
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Geraldine Yazza Martinez discusses campaign for Otero County Sheriff - KRWG Public Media
Geraldine Yazza Martinez discusses campaign for Otero County Sheriff KRWG Public Media
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Raul Robles discusses campaign for Otero County Sheriff - KRWG Public Media
Raul Robles discusses campaign for Otero County Sheriff KRWG Public Media
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New Mexico election results: Full results for governor, state and local offices - KOAT
New Mexico election results: Full results for governor, state and local offices KOAT