District of New Mexico
The District of New Mexico is the single federal judicial district for the state of New Mexico. It covers the entire state and is part of the Tenth Circuit. The district has courthouses located in four cities across New Mexico.
U.S. Marshal and Courthouse Information
The District of New Mexico is led by U.S. Marshal Sonya K. Chavez. The main courthouse for the district is the Pete V. Domenici United States Courthouse located at:
333 Lomas Boulevard Northwest, Suite 180
Albuquerque, NM 87101-2273
The phone number for this courthouse is (505) 346-6400.
Counties in the District
New Mexico constitutes one judicial district, so the District of New Mexico covers all 33 counties in the state.
Court Locations
The District of New Mexico has courthouses in four cities:
Albuquerque
The Pete V. Domenici Courthouse in Albuquerque serves as the main courthouse and headquarters for the district. It houses the U.S. District Court and U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services.
Santa Fe
The district has a courthouse in Santa Fe located in the United States Courthouse at 333 Lomas Blvd. NW, Suite 270. This location houses two magistrate courtrooms.
Las Cruces
The Las Cruces courthouse is in the James A. Parker Courthouse at 100 N Church Street. It contains two district courtrooms.
Roswell
The Roswell courthouse is inside the Historical United States Post Office and Courthouse building at 200 E Fourth Street. It has one courtroom.
Conclusion
The District of New Mexico covers the entire state of New Mexico with courthouses in four cities. The main courthouse is in Albuquerque led by U.S. Marshal Sonya K. Chavez. There are additional courthouses in Santa Fe, Las Cruces, and Roswell to serve the dispersed population across the state. The district constitutes one judicial district for the state as part of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the current U.S. Marshal for the District of New Mexico?
The current U.S. Marshal is Sonya K. Chavez.
How many courthouses does the district have?
The District of New Mexico has four courthouses located in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, and Roswell.
What federal appellate court circuit is the District of New Mexico part of?
It is part of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.
How many district court judges serve the District of New Mexico?
There are seven authorized district court judgeships, along with four magistrate judges.
What are the main divisions of the district court?
The District of New Mexico has court divisions in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, and Roswell.
