Find official Sierra County, New Mexico zoning, building permit, and ordinance links in one place

Find official Sierra County, New Mexico zoning, building permit, and ordinance links in one place

This page is a simple directory of official public resources for Sierra County, New Mexico. It does not interpret rules or provide legal advice. It exists only to help you find the correct county pages quickly.

County: Sierra County, New Mexico
Last verified: February 5, 2026
Official county website: https://www.sierracountynm.gov/

How this page fits into land search decisions

This page documents official county ordinances, planning guidance, clerk recording, and parcel lookup resources for a single county. It is most useful after you already know that Sierra County is a viable place for your goals.

If you are still deciding where to look, rather than researching a specific county, a land locator can help narrow regions first before spending time on county level details.

You can learn the difference here:
Land Search vs Land Locator: How People Actually Find Viable Land


Quick navigation


Start here

If you are unsure which office handles your question, start with the County Ordinances page and the County Clerk. For parcel research, use the Assessor and GIS parcel map tools.

County ordinances:
Sierra County Ordinances

Recorded documents and filings:
County Clerk

Parcel maps and GIS:
Sierra County GIS Mapping Portal


County Ordinances
Official county ordinances and rules
County Clerk
Recorded documents, filings, and public records
Assessor
Property valuation and parcel info
Parcel Maps & GIS
County GIS map viewers
Board of County Commissioners
Agendas, minutes, and governance

Common tasks

I need county rules or ordinances
Start with County Ordinances

I need recorded documents or filings
Start with the County Clerk

I need to look up a parcel or map
Start with the GIS Mapping Portal

I need property valuation or ownership info
Start with the Assessor


County contact directory:
Sierra County Contact Page

Treasurer (property tax information):
County Treasurer


Call script

Hi — I have a property in Sierra County and I’m trying to confirm requirements before I do anything.
1) Which office handles this question?
2) Does the county have an ordinance or process that applies to [brief description]?
3) Which page or document should I read to confirm this?
4) If this is parcel specific, what is the best GIS or assessor tool to use?


Notes

Sierra County publishes ordinances directly on its Ordinances page. Parcel mapping tools are provided through the county GIS ArcGIS portal. Recorded documents and filings route through the County Clerk. For property valuation and ownership information, use the Assessor’s Office resources.


If you are researching multiple counties and want a faster way to narrow land that fits off-grid goals, you can use the Frugal Off Grid Land Locator to explore regions before digging into county level details.

Frugal Off Grid Land Locator


Disclaimer: This page is a directory of official public links. It does not provide legal advice and does not interpret regulations. Always confirm details directly with Sierra County and the State of New Mexico.

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