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Local Government in New Mexico
How local government works in New Mexico, the kinds of local government it has, and where to look for more. For your own county or city, browse New Mexico’s Local Wiki pages below.
New Mexico's 33 counties are governed by an elected Board of County Commissioners (three members, or five in larger counties) holding combined legislative and executive power, usually with an appointed county manager running daily operations. The elected County Clerk records deeds, keeps commission minutes, and runs elections. Los Alamos is an incorporated county that functions as a combined city-county. For a public meeting or records, start with the County Clerk.
Local government in New Mexico
- County governments33
The main local government across most of the state.
Browse county pages - Cities, towns & villages105
Incorporated municipalities with their own elected council or board.
Browse city & town pages - School districts96
Independent school districts with their own elected boards. Listed on county pages where known.
- Special districts766
Single-purpose governments — fire, water, library, parks, housing, transit, and more.
Counts: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments — Government Units listing. A consolidated city-county is counted once.
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