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Table ; Population estimates, July 1, 2024, (V2024). 11,374 ; Population estimates base, April 1, 2020, (V2025). 10,179 ; Population estimates base, April.
The La Plata Police Department is reachable at (301)934-8421. Voter registration and election services for La Plata residents run through the San Juan County Clerk's Office, which serves as both County Clerk and County Registrar of Voters at 100 South Oliver Drive, Suite 101, Aztec, NM 87410, phone (505) 334-9471, website www.sjcounty.net.
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To register to vote in La Plata, New Mexico, residents can register online through the New Mexico Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at the San Juan County elections office. New Mexico requires voters to be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and residents of the state. The registration deadline is typically 30 days before an election. Voters can verify their registration status and find polling locations through the New Mexico Secretary of State's voter lookup tool. For local county and state elections (La Plata is an unincorporated community in San Juan County and does not hold municipal elections), contact the San Juan County Clerk's office for schedules and ballot information.
Property records for La Plata, New Mexico are maintained by the San Juan County Assessor's Office and the San Juan County Clerk. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within San Juan County, including parcels in La Plata. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The San Juan County Clerk maintains recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements. Many New Mexico counties provide online property record searches through their county websites. The San Juan County Treasurer handles property tax payments and tax sale information.
Birth, death, and marriage records for La Plata, New Mexico residents are available through both county and state offices. The New Mexico Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Records, located in Santa Fe, maintains statewide vital records and can issue certified copies of birth and death certificates for events occurring anywhere in New Mexico. Orders can be placed online, by mail, or in person. Locally, the San Juan County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for San Juan County. Birth and death certificates may also be available through local vital records offices. Requestors typically need to provide valid photo identification and proof of their relationship to the person named on the record. Processing times and fees vary by office and record type.
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