New Mexico, United States Genealogy

Guide to New Mexico genealogy. Birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.

New Mexico Information
New Mexico is a state in the western portion of the United States. It is divided into 33 counties. New Mexico was the 47th State to join the Union on January 6, 1912. The State of New Mexico was created from the New Mexico Territory. The capital city is Santa Fe.

Getting Started
New Mexico Online Genealogy Records Ask the Community

New Mexico Clickable Map
Genealogy records are kept on the county level in New Mexico. Click on a county below to go to the Wiki article listing more information.

Counties
Counties: Many genealogy records are kept at the county level.

Extinct and former counties that might have records for your New Mexico ancestors:

See also: Previous Jurisdictions to Land in Arizona for further details on the self-proclaimed Arizona Territory.

FamilySearch Resources
Below are FamilySearch resources that can assist you in researching your family.
 * Facebook Communities - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research
 * Learning Center - Online genealogy courses
 * Historical Records
 * Family History Center locator map

Other Resources

 * Cyndi's List - New Mexico genealogy sites on the internet
 * New Mexico Genealogy Trails - collection of transcribed data for the state of New Mexico
 * Access Genealogy – Genealogy guide for New Mexico
 * Ancestorhunt.com - resources for New Mexico genealogy research
 * Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness - Guide to Ancestry and Family Tree Records for New Mexico
 * New Mexico Genealogy - New Mexico genealogical and historical resources on the web
 * New Mexico Research Outline – Original Family History Library research outline; contains many out of date links
 * Beyond Origins of New Mexico Families