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Cemeteries in Rio Arriba County, NM

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico has 75 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 33 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Tierra Amarilla (11), Chimayo (9) and Española (4). Among them are 22 church cemeteries (29%), 14 Catholic cemeteries (19%) and 6 Christian cemeteries (8%).

75
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33
towns represented
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historic
22
church cemeteries
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How Rio Arriba County compares

Rio Arriba County has 18.8 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.0 for New Mexico, which puts it 13th of 33 New Mexico counties on this measure. Census estimates count 576 deaths here in 2024, about 288 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (10th of 33 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureRio Arriba CountyNew MexicoRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents18.85.013th of 33
Cemeteries per 100 square miles1.30.96th of 33
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)57622,27012th of 33
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery7.721.020th of 33
Funeral homes28410th of 33
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home2882657th of 28
Cremation providers02112th of 33
Monument dealers012nd of 33
Notable burials222210th 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 Rio Arriba County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Rio Arriba County?

We list 75 cemeteries in Rio Arriba 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 Rio Arriba 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 Rio Arriba 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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