Luna County, NM Property Records
Property records in Luna, New Mexico are official documents that identify and describe real estate within the community, including parcel numbers, ownership information, legal descriptions, assessed values, property tax details, maps, and recorded transfers such as deeds. These records are useful for verifying ownership, researching property history, estimating tax obligations, preparing for a purchase or sale, and resolving boundary or valuation questions.
Because Luna is located in Catron County, official property information is maintained primarily by county offices, including the assessor for parcel and valuation data and the county clerk for recorded documents. Users can begin their research through the Catron County Assessor’s Office page for official property records, or contact the county directly for assistance with deeds, tax records, or archived documents.
Luna County, NM Property Records & Statistics
Luna County has a median rent of $487, far below the New Mexico figure of $729.50 and the national figure of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 40.59% of occupied homes, nearly double the state share of 22.67% and the national share of 21.81%, so renting is much more common here than in most places.
The median home value is $90,650, well under the state median of $142,200 and the national median of $173,750. The county's median property tax rate of 0.53% is slightly higher than the state rate of 0.5% but lower than the national rate of 0.74%. Homes are inexpensive, and the tax rate sits close to the New Mexico norm.
Incomes and employment are mixed. Median household income is $33,986.50, compared with $48,102 statewide and $65,108 nationally, so typical households earn much less than in the state or the country. The unemployment rate of 4.91% is above the state rate of 3.48% and the national rate of 2.87%, which suggests that jobs are harder to find locally.
Taken together, the figures describe an affordable county with low rents and home values, low incomes, higher unemployment than the state and the nation, and a large share of renter households that shapes the local housing market.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Luna
Luna County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 119,245 total parcels, including 14,420 residential and 4 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 97.33% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 54,151 deeds and 10,961 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 7,351 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 119,245 |
| Residential Parcels | 14,420 |
| Commercial Parcels | 4 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 97.33% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 54,151 |
| Mortgage Records | 10,961 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 7,351 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 272 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records track what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a mortgage was transferred from one lender or loan holder to another, while a release shows that a loan was paid off and the lien removed from the property.
Luna County has 12,081 assignment and release records. They include 2,276 assignment documents recorded from March 1, 2005, to August 5, 2025, and 9,748 release documents recorded from March 1, 2005, to August 12, 2025, along with 57 other documents.
For property research, these records help show who holds a mortgage on a property and whether earlier loans have been paid off. Buyers, owners and researchers can use them to follow a loan as it moved between lenders, confirm that a past mortgage was released, and identify liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance. The date ranges also make it easier to focus on documents recorded in a particular period.
How to Search Luna County, NM Property Records
Property records in Luna County are handled mainly through the County Clerk, which records deeds, mortgages and other real estate documents. The county has 119,245 parcels, and its recorded documents include more than 54,000 deeds and 10,000 mortgages dating back to 2006, so a search can reveal ownership transfers, loans and liens for a property.
Start with the Luna County Clerk's Office page, which describes the office's services and contact details. To search recorded documents online, use the Luna County official records search, where you can look up deeds, mortgages and other filings.
The Clerk's Office is at 700 S. Silver Ave., Deming, NM 88030. It is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and the phone number is 575-544-0491.
To search, have the owner name, property address or recording details ready. Enter the most complete information you have, review the results and open the document that matches the property. Check the recording date and document type so you know whether you are viewing a deed, a mortgage or a release. If a record does not appear online, call or visit the Clerk's Office and staff can help you find it. Keep any document numbers you find for later requests.
Luna Registrar of Deeds
The Luna County Probate Office is located at 700 S. Silver Ave., Deming, NM, 88030 and can be reached at 575-544-0491. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through records.lunacountynm.us or the official website lunacountynm.us.
Luna County Clerk
Luna County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Luna County property records by address?
Start with the Luna County official records search, which covers recorded documents held by the County Clerk. Enter the details you have for the property and review the matching documents. If an address search does not return a result, call the Clerk's Office at 575-544-0491 for help locating the record.
How can I find property owners in Luna County?
Owners appear on recorded deeds, which you can search in the Luna County official records search. Searching by name or property details brings up the document that transferred ownership. The Clerk's Office at 700 S. Silver Ave., Deming, can also help in person on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Luna County?
Assessed values come from the county's tax assessment records, which currently reflect the 2024 assessment year across 119,245 parcels. For a specific property, contact the Luna County Clerk's Office at 575-544-0491 and ask for the assessor's contact details, since the recorder's search covers documents rather than valuations.
Where can I find Luna County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills and payment history are handled by the county's tax offices rather than the recorder. Call the Luna County Clerk's Office at 575-544-0491 and ask for the Treasurer's contact information, or visit 700 S. Silver Ave. in Deming on a weekday between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Luna County?
Deeds, mortgages and other recorded documents are held by the County Clerk. Search them through the Luna County official records search. The county's records include 54,151 deed records and 10,961 mortgage records. For help with a record, see the Clerk's Office page or call 575-544-0491.
Where can I access Luna County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps for the county's 119,245 parcels are kept by the assessment side of county government rather than the recorder. Call the Luna County Clerk's Office at 575-544-0491, or visit the Clerk's page, to ask where to get parcel boundary maps. Maps are a reference and not a legal survey.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Luna County?
Permits and zoning are not handled by the recorder. Call the Luna County Clerk's Office at 575-544-0491 and ask which county department covers building permits and land use for your property. If the property is inside the city of Deming or another municipality, that city may also have its own permit and zoning rules.
How can I create a list of property owners in Luna County?
The county's online tools are meant for individual lookups. You can search owners one at a time in the Luna County official records search. For a larger list or bulk records, contact the Luna County Clerk's Office at 575-544-0491 to ask what is available and whether fees apply.