New Mexico. District Court (5th Judicial District)

Eddy County, New Mexico was established in 1889 and forms part of the 5th Judicial District of the United States Territorial Courts in New Mexico. Upon statehood in 1912, the Territorial Courts became the New Mexico District Courts.

From the guide to the Records of the United States Territorial and New Mexico District Courts for Eddy County, 1891-1935, (New Mexico State Records Center and Archives)

Chaves County, New Mexico was established in 1889 and formed part of the 5th Judicial District of the United States Territorial Courts. Upon statehood in 1912, the Territorial Courts became the New Mexico District Courts.

From the guide to the Records of the United States Territorial and New Mexico District Courts for Chaves County, 1890-1937 (Bulk 1891-1914), (New Mexico State Records Center and Archives)

Lea County, New Mexico was established in 1917 and forms part of the 5th Judicial District of the New Mexico District Courts.

From the description of Records of the New Mexico District Court for Lea County, 1920-1939. (Santa Fe Public Library). WorldCat record id: 37473498

From the guide to the Records of the New Mexico District Court for Lea County, 1920-1939, (New Mexico State Records Center and Archives)