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Luna County Courthouse and Park
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National Register of Historic Places

Luna County Courthouse and Park

Deming’s first place on the National RegisterListed Oct 5, 1977; only 101 of New Mexico’s 862 listings are older
Listed 1977Deming
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Luna County Courthouse and Park

Luna County Courthouse and Park, at 700 S. Silver Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 5, 1977: the first place in Deming to be listed. Only 101 of New Mexico’s 862 listings are older. The Register lists it for its military, law, politics and architecture, at the national level. The listing covers 6.1 acres.

What it isHistoric courthouse in Deming, New Mexico, USA. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 90 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1910 to today

  1. 1910Built
  2. 1977Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 49 years
Visit

Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 20 minutes

700 S. Silver Ave., Deming · about 0.7 miles on foot, as the crow flies

DirectionsWalk the tour in Google Maps
  1. 1Luna County Courthouse and ParkStart here
  2. 2Seaman Field HouseVernacular · 0.3 mi on
  3. 3Deming ArmoryBuilt 1916 · 0.1 mi on
  4. 4Downtown Deming Historic DistrictDistrict · 0.2 mi on
  5. 5US Post Office-Deming MainClassical Revival · 0.2 mi on

Memories of Luna County Courthouse and Park

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Questions about Luna County Courthouse and Park

Is Luna County Courthouse and Park on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Oct 5, 1977 (Register number 77000925).

Is Luna County Courthouse and Park a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; New Mexico has 37 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Luna County Courthouse and Park?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Luna County Courthouse and Park?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 90 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 77847346 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.