Cemeteries in New Mexico
Our directory lists 1,074 cemeteries in New Mexico, spread across 33 counties and 334 cities and towns. Identified types include 174 church cemeteries (16%), 93 Catholic cemeteries (9%) and 37 Christian cemeteries (3%). Las Vegas has the highest number of listings of any city in the state, with 32. The earliest recorded establishment year among New Mexico listings is 1880. 11 listings include a phone number or website.
Featured cemeteries in New Mexico
- Fort Bayard National Cemetery200 Camino de Paz, Fort BayardNational cemetery
- Santa Fe National Cemetery501 North Guadalupe Street, Santa FeNational cemetery
- Mount Calvary Cemetery1600 Edith Boulevard Northeast, AlbuquerqueCemetery
- Memorial Cemetery810 East Center Avenue, Melrose · est. 1911Cemetery
- Cerrillos Protestant Cemetery98 Vicksville Road, Los CerrillosChristian cemetery
- Rosario Cemetery499 North Guadalupe Street, Santa FeCatholic cemetery
- Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery7999 Wyoming Boulevard Northeast, AlbuquerqueChristian cemetery
- Kit Carson Memorial Cemetery211 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, TaosCemetery
- Cedarvale CemeteryCounty Road A044, White Oaks · est. 1880Cemetery
- Saint Anthony Cemetery2454 Old Highway 3, QuestaChristian cemetery
- Congregation Albert Cemetery617-621 Columbia Drive Southeast, AlbuquerqueJewish cemetery
- San Ildefonso Cemetery25 Buu-Pin-Gae Po, San Ildefonso PuebloCatholic cemetery
Ranked by how complete the record is (address, contact details, founding year), not by size or popularity.
Cemetery types in New Mexico
Religious cemeteries
Veterans cemeteries
- Fort Bayard National Cemetery200 Camino de Paz, Fort Bayard, NMNational cemetery
- Santa Fe National Cemetery501 North Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NMNational cemetery
- Angel Fire State Veterans Cemetery31 Onate Road, Angel Fire, NMVeterans cemetery
- Veterans Cemetery101 NM 38, Questa, NMVeterans cemetery
- Taos Veteran's Cemetery65 Paseo de la Barranca, Taos, NMMilitary cemetery
Historic cemeteries
Cities with the most cemeteries
- Las Vegas32
- Clayton31
- Mora29
- Mosquero26
- Tucumcari23
- Estancia23
- Raton21
- Reserve21
- Portales20
- Fort Sumner20
- Albuquerque17
- Socorro17
- Santa Rosa17
- Laguna16
- Alamogordo15
- Taos13
- Hatch13
- Chimayo12
- Capitan12
- Silver City11
- Alamo11
- Tierra Amarilla11
- Las Cruces10
- Skyline-Ganipa10
- Farmington9
- Hobbs9
- Carlsbad9
- Lordsburg9
- Angel Fire9
- Deming8
- Lovington8
- Anthony8
- Truth or Consequences8
- Meadow Lake8
- Ranchos de Taos8
- Pecos8
- Santa Fe7
- Los Alamos7
- Bloomfield7
- Roswell6
- Gallup6
- Artesia6
- Española6
- Zuni Pueblo6
- Placitas6
- Bayard6
- Carrizozo6
- Clovis5
- Los Lunas5
- Aztec5
- Ruidoso Downs5
- Thoreau5
- Jemez Pueblo5
- Twin Lakes5
- Cuba5
- Dulce4
- Moriarty4
- Waterflow4
- Santa Clara4
- Elephant Butte4
Cemeteries by county
- Bernalillo County35
- Catron County37
- Chaves County14
- Cibola County34
- Colfax County29
- Curry County11
- De Baca County13
- Doña Ana County47
- Eddy County21
- Grant County30
- Guadalupe County25
- Harding County26
- Hidalgo County14
- Lea County24
- Lincoln County33
- Los Alamos County1
- Luna County10
- McKinley County16
- Mora County51
- Otero County25
- Quay County32
- Rio Arriba County76
- Roosevelt County25
- San Juan County41
- San Miguel County104
- Sandoval County35
- Santa Fe County47
- Sierra County22
- Socorro County31
- Taos County61
- Torrance County42
- Union County48
- Valencia County14
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are there in New Mexico?
Our directory currently lists 1,074 cemeteries in New Mexico, across 33 counties. The count includes active cemeteries as well as small family and historic burial grounds recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Are there veterans cemeteries in New Mexico?
Yes. We list 5 veterans cemeteries in New Mexico, including national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans, their spouses and some dependents can be buried in a VA national cemetery at no cost.
How do I find historic cemeteries in New Mexico?
We list 1 cemetery in New Mexico with a recorded heritage designation, historic tag or establishment year before 1900. County historical societies and the state historic preservation office keep more detailed burial records.
How do I find where someone is buried in New Mexico?
Start with the death certificate or obituary, which usually names the cemetery. The county vital records office, local funeral homes and the cemetery office can confirm plot locations. For veterans, the VA Nationwide Gravesite Locator covers national and many state veterans cemeteries.
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