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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Catron County record-source URLs verified against the official local and New Mexico state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Catron County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Catron County, New Mexico — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
3,795
Population
Census estimate
1,609
Households
Census estimate
$44,777
Median income
Annual household
$156,400
Median home value
Census ACS
Reserve
County seat
In New Mexico
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
2 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
2 sources
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
Catron County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Catron County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Public Records - Seventh Judicial District Court NM Court Case Lookup |
| Criminal records | Welcome to Catron County, NM Inmates — Vinelink |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Catron County state portal below |
| Property records | Welcome to Catron County, NM catron county clerk |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Catron County state portal below |
| Voter records | County Clerk Information | Maggie Toulouse Oliver - New Mexi… Voter Information Portal (NMVote.org) | Maggie Toulouse Oliv… |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Catron County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Catron County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Catron County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Catron County Records
2026
Catron County official government portal active
The official Catron County government website at catroncounty.us continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Catron County court records portal verified
State court system links for Catron County verified against the New Mexico judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Catron County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Catron County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Catron County property records online
Catron County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Catron County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Catron County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Catron 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 Catron County Records
❌ Myth: "Catron County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Catron 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 Catron 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 Catron County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official New Mexico state repository has verified, current Catron County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Catron County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Catron 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)
- catroncounty.us — Official Catron County government website
- seventhdistrict.nmcourts.gov — Court records — official source
- www.catroncounty.us — Criminal records — official source
- www.sos.nm.gov — Voter records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Catron County & New Mexico Records
For records not specific to Catron 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 Catron County, New Mexico
Catron County is located in west-central New Mexico. The county seat is Reserve (official site: http://catroncounty.us/).
- Population: 3,795
- Households: 1,609
- Median household income: $44,777
- Median home value: $156,400
- Below poverty line: 21.0%
- Land area: 6,924.2 sq mi
- Population density: 0.5 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 2
- NCES schools indexed: 6
Public Records - Seventh Judicial District Court
Official Free
See current electronic court records from all New Mexico Courts.
NM Court Case Lookup
Criminal & Court Records
.gov
Statewide New Mexico court case lookup.
caselookup.nmcourts.gov
Welcome to Catron County, NM
Official Free
The Sheriff's Office does reserve the right to charge a fee of $0.50 per page for 8 1/2" x 11"; and $1.00 per page for 11" x 17" All requests pertaining to the Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) shall be submitted to: Bill Green Catron County Commission Office County Manager/Records Manager Mailing Address PO Box 507 Reserve, NM 87830 For more information visit the New Mexico Attorney General's website at www.nmag.gov/ipra.aspx.
Home - NM Department of Public Safety
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The NM DPS exists to promote a safe and secure environment for the State of New Mexico through intelligently led policing practices, vital scientific and technical support, current and relevant training, and innovative leadership for our greater ...
County Clerk Information | Maggie Toulouse Oliver - New Mexico Secretary of State
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The Election Day Voter Hotline is available on Election Day, November 2, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM to assist voters with questions or concerns. Rumor vs. Reality · Clerk: Michelle S. Kavanaugh (D) 415 Silver Ave SW, 2nd Floor Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 468-1290 Fax: (505) 468-1293 Website: www.bernco.gov/clerk Email: clerk@bernco.gov · Clerk: Sherry M. Perez (R) Catron County Courthouse P.
Voter Information Portal (NMVote.org) | Maggie Toulouse Oliver - New Mexico Secretary of State
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Information on Voting and Elections in the State of New Mexico · Information on how to become a candidate and about complying with campaign finance disclosure and reporting requirements
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 ·
Welcome to Catron County, NM
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Responsibilities: The Assessor is elected to offer fair and equitable assessment of all real property, business/personal property, manufactured homes and livestock for the taxing authorities in Catron County (taxing authorities include but are not limited to school districts, county, municipality, ...
catron county clerk
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Office Hours: Monday - Primary 2026 2026 Primary Candidate Filing Information Document Records Search NOTICE Documents recorded in the Office of the Catron County Clerk are public records, subject to inspection and disclosure
Law Enforcement Records Bureau - NM Department of Public Safety
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It is the mission of the Law Enforcement Records Bureau (LERB) to maintain complete and accurate records and respond to the needs of the public and law enforcement and criminal justice agencies in an efficient and expeditious manner · We provide support and customer engagement through our ...
Vital Records - Birth Certificate
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For further information about these services, please contact the appropriate county clerk or district court. The National Center for Health Statistics provides a Vital Records Reference by State where you can click on the state where the birth, death, marriage or divorce occurred and obtain instructions on how to order a record. Please review the List of Acceptable Documents for Obtaining a Birth Record for details. Register birth and death certificates for the State of New Mexico.
Online Services | NM Regulation and Licensing Department
Official Free
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…
Municipal Clerk Information | Maggie Toulouse Oliver - New Mexico Secretary of State
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The Election Day Voter Hotline is available on Election Day, November 2, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM to assist voters with questions or concerns. Rumor vs. Reality · Clerk: Aubrey Hobson 511 W Texas Avenue Artesia, NM 88210 Phone: 575-746-2122 Fax: 575-746-3886 Website: https://www.artesianm.gov/
Catron 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 ...
Catron County Cemeteries
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The new EDGAR advanced search gives you access to the full text of electronic filings since 2001 · Refine search results by: · Entity · Incorporated in · Principal executive offices located in · Click headings to show top filters. Document counts shown in # · Show Columns · Filed · ...
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Catron County?
Catron County court cases are searchable through the Public Records - Seventh Judicial District Court portal: https://seventhdistrict.nmcourts.gov/public-records/. 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.
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 criminal records public?
Mostly yes. New Mexico's public-records law makes adult arrests, court filings, and conviction histories accessible to anyone unless a specific statutory exemption applies. Juvenile cases and sealed records are generally excluded by statute.
