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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Eddy County record-source URLs verified against the official local and New Mexico state publishers on the review date. 6 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Eddy County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Eddy County, New Mexico — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
61,436
Population
Census estimate
22,703
Households
Census estimate
$77,458
Median income
Annual household
$188,400
Median home value
Census ACS
Carlsbad
County seat
In New Mexico
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
3 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
2 sources
Vital records
2 sources
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
2 sources
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Eddy County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Eddy County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Public Records - Fifth Judicial District Court - New Mexico … NM Court Case Lookup |
| Criminal records | Eddy County, New Mexico Criminal Records | EddyRecords.us Eddy County, New Mexico Public Records Lookup | EddyRecords.… |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Eddy County state portal below |
| Property records | County Assessor | Eddy County, NM County Clerk | Eddy County, NM |
| Vital records | Official Record Search - Quick Search - Eddy County, New Mex… Eddy County - NMGenWeb Project |
| Voter records | Elections & Voter Information | Eddy County, NM County Clerk Information | Maggie Toulouse Oliver - New Mexi… |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Eddy County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | Eddy County, New Mexico Property Records | EddyRecords.us FAQs • Are Eddy County Clerk documents available online? |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Eddy County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Eddy County Records
2026
Eddy County official government portal active
The official Eddy County government website at www.co.eddy.nm.us continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Eddy County court records portal verified
State court system links for Eddy County verified against the New Mexico judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Eddy County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Eddy County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Eddy County property records online
Eddy County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Eddy County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Eddy County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Eddy 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 Eddy County Records
❌ Myth: "Eddy County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Eddy 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 Eddy 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 Eddy County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official New Mexico state repository has verified, current Eddy County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Eddy County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Eddy 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)
- www.co.eddy.nm.us — Official Eddy County government website
- fifthdistrict.nmcourts.gov — Court records — official source
- eddyrecords.us — Criminal records — official source
- eddy.nm.publicsearch.us — Vital records — official source
- www.sos.nm.gov — Voter records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Eddy County & New Mexico Records
For records not specific to Eddy 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 Eddy County, New Mexico
Eddy County is located in southeast New Mexico. The county seat is Carlsbad (official site: http://www.co.eddy.nm.us/).
- Population: 61,436
- Households: 22,703
- Median household income: $77,458
- Median home value: $188,400
- Below poverty line: 11.8%
- Land area: 4,176.3 sq mi
- Population density: 14.7 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 2
- NCES schools indexed: 26
Public Records - Fifth Judicial District Court - New Mexico Courts
Official Free
See current electronic court records from all New Mexico Courts.
NM Court Case Lookup
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Use of this site for any purpose other than viewing individual electronic court records, or attempts to download multiple records per transaction, are strictly prohibited. Data use is subject to NMSA 1978, Sec. 14-3-15.1 · If the information displayed on this site does not accurately reflect ...
NM Case Lookup - New Mexico Courts
Criminal & Court Records
.gov
Statewide New Mexico court case lookup.
caselookup.nmcourts.gov
Records | Eddy County, NM
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The Records department maintains all documents for the Sheriff.
Official Record Search - Quick Search - Eddy County, New Mexico Admin
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New Mexico Department of Public Safety
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Case Lookup · Exit · ©2007-2010 New Mexico Courts
Official Record Search - Quick Search - Eddy County, New Mexico Admin
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Eddy County - NMGenWeb Project
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Births · Marriages · Deaths · Obituaries · Cemeteries · Carlsbad Cemetery · Other Cemetries · Other Records · County Contacts · Probate · Military · News · Resource · About · The history of Eddy County and the city now known as Carlsbad is closely tied to cattle ranching, irrigation development, transportation, and natural resource discoveries.
EDDY COUNTY HEALTH PROFILE 2003 NEW MEXICO COUNTY HEALTH PROFILES
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Eddy Co. 825 · 854 · 803 · 818 · 781 · 790 · 835 · 759 · 733 · 776 · 733 · New Mexico · 27,910 · 27,831 · 27,585 · 26,914 · 27,216 · 26,844 · 27,294 · 27,133 · 27,206 · 27,101 · 27,708 · *2002 data are provisional · SOURCE: NM Department of Health, Office of New Mexico Vital Records and Health Statistics · RESIDENT LIVE BIRTHS · BY COUNTY OF RESIDENCE AND STATE ·
Elections & Voter Information | Eddy County, NM
Official Free
See what locations in the Eddy County area will be open as voting venues and find informational documents on current issues.
County Clerk Information | Maggie Toulouse Oliver - New Mexico Secretary of State
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Clerk: Cara Cooke (R) 325 S. Main Street Carlsbad, NM 88220 Phone: (575) 885-3383 Fax: (575) 234-1793 Website: http://www.co.eddy.nm.us/185/County-Clerk Email: cara@co.Eddy.nm.us Election & Registration Inquiries: eddyclerk@co.eddy.nm.us
My Registration Information
Official Free
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 ·
FAQs • Are Eddy County Clerk documents available online?
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Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more · Yes, you may search Eddy County Recordings Index information on the County Clerk's Office web page
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/
Eddy County
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Eddy County Offices and Departments will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day. Public Safety services will remain on duty and continue operations as usual.
County Assessor | Eddy County, NM
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Search property tax records, view relevant documents handled by the assessor, or contact the office with further questions.
County Clerk | Eddy County, NM
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Eddy County Administration Complex · 325 S Main Street · Carlsbad, NM 88220 · Phone: 575-885-3383 · Fax: 575-234-1793 · 602 S 1st Street · Artesia, NM 88210 · Phone: 575-746-2541 · Fax: 575-746-6525 · Staff Directory · Birth Certificates · Death Certificates · Divorce Decree · View ...
Online Services | NM Regulation and Licensing Department
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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…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Eddy County?
Eddy County court cases are searchable through the Public Records - Fifth Judicial District Court - New Mexico Courts portal: https://fifthdistrict.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.
What's the difference between sealing and expunging a record in New Mexico?
In New Mexico, a sealed record is hidden from public view but still exists and remains visible to law enforcement, licensing boards, and some employers. An expunged record is treated by New Mexico law as if it never happened — though FBI and federal records may persist regardless of state action. The relief process runs through the sentencing court.
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 system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
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.