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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Luna County record-source URLs verified against the official local and New Mexico state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Luna County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Luna County, New Mexico — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
25,878
Population
Census estimate
8,951
Households
Census estimate
$38,241
Median income
Annual household
$100,900
Median home value
Census ACS
Deming
County seat
In New Mexico
Criminal records
see state portal
Court records
3 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
2 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Luna County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Luna County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Luna County District Court Docket - Deming, NM - Sixth Judic… NM Case Lookup - New Mexico Courts |
| Criminal records | No verified source — see Luna County state portal below |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Luna County state portal below |
| Property records | Public Information Map Luna County Sheriff's Office |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Luna County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Luna County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Luna County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Luna County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Luna County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Luna County Records
2026
Luna County official government portal active
The official Luna County government website at lunacountynm.us continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Luna County court records portal verified
State court system links for Luna County verified against the New Mexico judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Luna County property records online
Luna County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside New Mexico, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.
The 4-Step Luna County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Luna County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Luna County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the New Mexico statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the New Mexico state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Luna County Records
❌ Myth: "Luna County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Luna County are held by the New Mexico state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Luna County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Luna County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official New Mexico state repository has verified, current Luna County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Luna County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Luna County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- lunacountynm.us — Official Luna County government website
- sixthdistrict.nmcourts.gov — Court records — official source
- www.lunacountynm.us — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Luna County & New Mexico Records
For records not specific to Luna County, use New Mexico's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 New Mexico statewide record systems:
- New Mexico Court Records →
- New Mexico Criminal Records →
- New Mexico Property Records →
- New Mexico Vital Records →
- New Mexico Voter Records →
- New Mexico Wants & Warrants →
- New Mexico Licenses →
- New Mexico Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
New Mexico statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Luna County, New Mexico
Luna County is located in southwest New Mexico. The county seat is Deming (official site: http://lunacountynm.us/).
- Population: 25,878
- Households: 8,951
- Median household income: $38,241
- Median home value: $100,900
- Below poverty line: 23.3%
- Land area: 2,965.2 sq mi
- Population density: 8.7 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 2
- NCES schools indexed: 11
Luna County
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Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
Lunacountynm
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Welcome to Luna County, New Mexico
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Luna County District Court Docket - Deming, NM - Sixth Judicial District
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The New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) grants the public broad access to Luna County Public Records, including those maintained by the courts . This law encourages government transparency by allowing individuals to request court documents without providing a reason.
NM Case Lookup - New Mexico Courts
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Use of this site for any purpose other than viewing individual electronic court records, or attempts to download multiple records per transaction, are strictly prohibited. Data use is subject to NMSA 1978, Sec. 14-3-15.1 · If the information displayed on this site does not accurately reflect ...
NM Court Case Lookup
Criminal & Court Records
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Statewide New Mexico court case lookup.
caselookup.nmcourts.gov
Public Information Map
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A fully configurable and responsive web mapping application that highlights areas of interest through data, map notes, and/or social content to a wide audience.
Luna County Sheriff's Office
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New Mexico Department of Public Safety
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LUNA COUNTY HEALTH PROFILE 2003 NEW MEXICO COUNTY HEALTH PROFILES
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Luna Co. 385 · 362 · 398 · 429 · 430 · 385 · 417 · 411 · 381 · 400 · 402 · New Mexico · 27,910 · 27,831 · 27,585 · 26,914 · 27,216 · 26,844 · 27,294 · 27,133 · 27,206 · 27,101 · 27,708 · *2002 data are provisional · SOURCE: NM Department of Health, Office of New Mexico Vital Records and Health Statistics · RESIDENT LIVE BIRTHS · BY COUNTY OF RESIDENCE AND STATE ·
My Registration Information
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Voter Information Portal · New Mexico Office of the Secretary of State · New Mexico Capitol Annex North / 325 Don Gaspar, Suite 300 / Santa Fe, NM 87501 · (505) 827-3600 / (800) 477-3632 / Email SOS Elections · Visit Secretary of State Website · Contact your County Clerk ·
Online Services | NM Regulation and Licensing Department
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For an alcohol liquor license, alcohol delivery permit, tobacco/tobacco products license and expiration date, or Server Permits, search the RLD database by selecting Regulation Type (Alcohol or Tobacco), Entity Type (busines/premises, Alcohol Server or Instructor) and enter the Business Type & Name for Establishments or First Name and Last Name for Server (do not search for old permit number). Click on the link below: The New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department has implemented an online licensing system called NM-PLUS for 28 professions regulated under the Boards and Commissions…
Maggie Toulouse Oliver - New Mexico Secretary of State | New Mexico Secretary of State
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View your voter registration and your county clerk contact information. Find a list of voter registration agents near you. Enter a street number and zip code to find the closest voting locations near you. Visit our one-stop shop for Business Services. You can use this site to: The Secretary of State is pleased to offer many of its services online. You can search public business information, E-File corporate and partnership reports. Visit the New Mexico Secretary of
Cemeteries & Interments
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Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commission will have a possible quorum at the location below, where no county business will be discussed. 2026 Que Linda Litter Summit on 5/18/2026 at 9:00 AM Mimbres Valley Learning Center 2300 E Pine St. Deming, NM 88030 Welcome to the Luna County government web page!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Luna County?
Luna County court cases are searchable through the Luna County District Court Docket - Deming, NM - Sixth Judicial District portal: https://sixthdistrict.nmcourts.gov/about-this-district/court-dockets/luna-county-district-court-docket-deming-nm/. New Mexico also operates a state-level case lookup through the NM Courts Case Lookup system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Can I find out if someone is divorced in New Mexico?
Yes. Search the court case index for the person's name in the county where they lived. Most New Mexico counties offer free online case-search portals. The state vital records office also issues divorce verifications for a fee.
How long does an arrest stay on my record in New Mexico if I wasn't convicted?
In New Mexico, an arrest stays on your record indefinitely unless you petition the court to seal or expunge it, even if charges were dropped or you were found not guilty. New Mexico's rules for clearing non-conviction records are stricter than for convictions — start with the New Mexico Department of Public Safety.
What's the difference between a court record and a criminal record in New Mexico?
A court record shows everything filed in a specific case — pleadings, motions, judgments. A criminal record (rap sheet) is a person-centric history from the New Mexico Department of Public Safety that aggregates arrests and dispositions across all courts in New Mexico. Court records are searched by case; criminal records by person.