Cemeteries in Hidalgo County, NM
Hidalgo County, New Mexico has 14 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 5 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Lordsburg (8), Animas (2) and Virden (2). Among them are 2 church cemeteries (14%), 1 municipal cemetery (7%) and 1 Catholic cemetery (7%).
All cemeteries in Hidalgo County
- Animas-Cotton City Cemetery21 Church Road · AnimasMunicipal cemetery
- Rodeo Cemetery113 Cemetery Road · RodeoCemetery
- Valley View CemeteryNM 338 · Cotton CityCemetery
- Animas Cemetery60 NM 9 · AnimasCemetery
- Mexican Canyon CemeteryFranklin Road · VirdenCemetery
- Shakespeare CemeteryGhost Town Road · LordsburgCemetery
- Virden CemeteryWindham Wash Road · VirdenCemetery
- Virden Catholic CemeteryLordsburgCatholic cemetery
- Busy Bee CemeteryLordsburgCemetery
- Cloverdale CemeteryLordsburgCemetery
- Middle Animas CemeteryLordsburgCemetery
- Mountain View CemeteryLordsburgCemetery
- Steins CemeteryLordsburgCemetery
- Valley View Community Church CemeteryLordsburgChurch cemetery
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Neighboring counties
How Hidalgo County compares
Hidalgo County has 35.3 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.0 for New Mexico, which puts it 9th of 33 New Mexico counties on this measure.
| Measure | Hidalgo County | New Mexico | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 35.3 | 5.0 | 9th of 33 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.4 | 0.9 | 29th of 33 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 44 | 22,270 | 30th of 33 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 3.1 | 21.0 | 27th of 33 |
| Funeral homes | 0 | 84 | 29th of 33 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | Not available | 265 | Not available |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 21 | 12th of 33 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 1 | 2nd of 33 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 222 | 18th of 33 |
Population and deaths: US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 estimates. Land area: 2020 Census Gazetteer. Funeral homes, cremation providers and monument dealers come from our sister directory, Funeral Home Directory USA. Ranks run from the highest value down, among New Mexico counties with the figure available. Compare Hidalgo County with other places.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Hidalgo County?
We list 14 cemeteries in Hidalgo County, New Mexico. Small family burial grounds recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey are included, so the count is higher than the number of cemeteries with an office or staff.
Where are burial records for Hidalgo County kept?
Death certificates are held by the New Mexico vital records office and often the county clerk or health department. Individual cemeteries keep their own interment records; church cemeteries may keep them at the parish office. County historical and genealogical societies often have transcriptions of older cemeteries.
Can I visit family cemeteries in Hidalgo County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. New Mexico law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
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