About Union County, New Mexico

Union County is located in the northeast corner of New Mexico. The county seat is Clayton (official site: http://www.unionnm.us/).

  • Population: 3,926
  • Households: 1,463
  • Median household income: $41,714
  • Median home value: $126,900
  • Below poverty line: 17.8%
  • Land area: 3,825.1 sq mi
  • Population density: 1.0 people / sq mi
  • Public libraries indexed: 1
  • NCES schools indexed: 7
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Assessors Office - Union County
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Hollie.Sandoval@unionnm.us · Physical: 200 Court Street Mailing: PO Box 430 Clayton, NM 88415 Office - 575.374.9441 Ext. 1 Fax - 575.374.2763
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Union County, NM | Official Website
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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…
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County Clerk Information | Maggie Toulouse Oliver - New Mexico Secretary of State
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Clerk: Devian Fields (R) P.O. Box 430 Clayton, NM 88415 Phone: (575) 374-9491 Website: https://unionnm.us/clerks-office-1 Email: devian.fields@unionnm.us Election & Registration Inquiries: devian.fields@unionnm.us · Clerk: Michael Milam (R) P. O. Box 969 (Mailing Address) 444 Luna Avenue (Physical ...

Frequently Asked Questions

Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in New Mexico?
Yes — in New Mexico, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
Are New Mexico marriage records public?
Marriage records in New Mexico are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
How do I find divorce records in New Mexico?
Divorce decrees in New Mexico are filed with the Clerk of the District Court (the trial court handling family matters). The case file is generally public, but the final decree and any sealed financial disclosures may require a written request and a fee.
Does an active warrant show up on a background check in New Mexico?
Yes. Active warrants in New Mexico appear on name-based criminal background checks through the New Mexico Department of Public Safety – Law Enforcement Records Bureau system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.