SOCORRO COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
21/24
Socorro 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 Socorro County.
COMPUTED 2026-07-28 09:16 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 · 2026-07-28 09:15 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-28 09:15 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-28 09:15 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-28 09:15 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.
Estrella Medel (NM)
Kastin Wilkerson (NM)
Nicholas Smith (NM)
Chloe Robertson (NM)
David Ortiz (NM)
Maliah Trujillo (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-02425 | Kosolapov v. Mullen et al | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-02424 | Ballard et al v. State Farm Fire & Casualty Insurance Company | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-02400 | Salinas Rodriguez v. Warden | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-01057 | Anum v. Castro et al | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-02427 | Farm Bureau Property and Casualty Insurance Company v. Amparan et al | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-01132 | Melara Gutierrez v. Otero County Processing Center | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-po-01388-1 | USA v. Chavez-Ortega | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-po-01389-1 | USA v. De La Cruz-Hernandez | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mj-03623-1 | USA v. Ibarra-Ibarra | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-po-01390-1 | USA v. Lopez-Niz | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-po-01391-1 | USA v. Carreon-Marcial | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-po-01392-1 | USA v. Mejia-Sarmiento | 07/27/2026 |
Cities in Socorro County
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
What's the source for property records in Socorro?▼
Socorro County, NM property records source: Socorro County Assessor (https://www.socorrocounty.net/elected-officials/assessors-office) — free parcel search with assessed values. Socorro County Clerk (https://www.socorrocounty.net/elected-officials/clerks-office) for deeds, mortgages, liens — recording fees per NMSA §14-8-15 (https://nmonesource.com/). Tax payment via Socorro County Treasurer. NM Taxation and Revenue Department (https://www.tax.newmexico.gov/) for state property reference. NM Inspection of Public Records Act (NMSA §14-2-1). NM GIS Resource Geographic Information System Program (https://nmgis.unm.edu/) for parcel maps. Property fraud alert via county clerk.
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/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Socorro 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 · Socorro 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
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FBI-Albuquerque
FBI-Albuquerque
FBI-Albuquerque
FBI-Albuquerque
FBI-Albuquerque
FBI-Albuquerque
FBI-Albuquerque
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (NM) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| BARBARA WENICUR | ABBUQUERQUE |
| JOHN RICH | ABIQUIU |
| RICK CHURCH | ABIQUIU |
| JUDITH SCHNEIDER | ABIQUIU |
| HEALING THROUGH HORSES, LLC | ABIQUIU |
| JEREMY SALAZAR | ABIQUIU |
| CLARISSA MONDRAGON | ABIQUIU |
| ASHLEY HARDISON | ABIQUIU |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| A-1 QUALITY REDI-MIX INC - AGGREGATE PLA | SOCORRO |
| NMSHD BUILDING | SOCORRO |
| RIBBLE CONTR/STANSTEEL TM30 ASPHLT___499 | SOCORRO |
| FORT CRAIG REST AREA EAST SIDE-TREATMEN | LAS CRUCES |
| 120TPH ASPHALT PLANT | SOCORRO |
| ALAMO TRADING POST | ALAMO |
| SALOME SCRAP METAL RECYCLING | SOCORRO |
| ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INCORPORATED (LAPSIT | SOCORRO |
💰 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 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 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 State Bank | Socorro |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from NM state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Former U.S. Navy SEAL Sentenced for Transporting Explosives to Throw at Law Enforcement at California Protests
Jul 27, 2026
FBI Field Office
Barrio Azteca Member Pleads Guilty to Racketeering and Drug Conspiracy Charges Related to 2010 U.S. Consulate Murders in Juarez
Jul 22, 2026
FBI Field Office
Ten Charged in Grant County Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy
Jul 21, 2026
doj_news
Ten Charged in Grant County Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy
Jul 21, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Takes Action Against Elite Events for Bypassing Ticket Purchase Limits in Violation of Better Online Ticket Sales Act
Jul 27, 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 Socorro County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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