New Mexico Genealogy Search at a Glance
New Mexico genealogy search, look up ancestors, browse NM archived records, history, census information and more online
1New Mexico Genealogy
New Mexico statewide genealogy links
- New Mexico Genealogical Societywww.nmgs.orgGenealogical Society
- New Mexico State Records Center and Archiveswww.srca.nm.govRecords Center and Archives
- Heritage the Online Catalog for New Mexico State Archivesheritage.srca.nm.govHeritage
- New Mexico State Land Officewww.nmstatelands.orgLand Records
- New Mexico State Judiciary Case Lookupcaselookup.nmcourts.govCourt Cases
- New Mexico Archives Projectwww.usgwarchives.netSearch USGenWeb Archives
- New Mexico State Library Census Collectionlibguides.nmstatelibrary.orgLibrary Genealogical Resources
- Indian Genealogical Research at New Mexico State Archiveswww.srca.nm.govIndian Genealogical Research
2Federal & National Authoritative Sources
These federal and national sources complement New Mexico's state-level records. They are the authoritative sources you should cross-check when New Mexico state records are incomplete or out-of-state activity matters.
The federal government's primary archive. Holds the U.S. census (1790, 1950), ship passenger lists, naturalization records, military service files, and land entry files.
https://www.archives.gov/research/genealogy (archives.gov)
Free online genealogy platform operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Digitized microfilm copies of many county and state records worldwide.
https://www.familysearch.org/ (familysearch.org)
The LoC's research guides, city directories, newspapers, and Civil War records, most accessible free online through loc.gov.
https://guides.loc.gov/genealogy (loc.gov)
New Mexico Genealogy Search, FAQ
Is the 1950 census released?
Yes. Under the 72-year rule, the 1950 U.S. Census was released by NARA on April 1, 2022 and is free to search on archives.gov and familysearch.org.
How do I request a military service record?
NARA's National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) in St. Louis holds military service records. Requests use SF-180 and are free for the veteran or next of kin.
Do I need a paid subscription to do genealogy?
No. FamilySearch, Archives.gov, the Library of Congress, and most state archives provide substantial free access. Commercial services (Ancestry, MyHeritage) add convenience and private trees but not exclusive records.
Where are vital records for the 1800s kept?
Before state-level vital registration (roughly 1890, 1920 depending on state), most births, deaths, and marriages were recorded only by the county, the church, or the family Bible. State archives and FamilySearch are the primary starting points for that era.