Genealogy Center
Online Databases
These databases are of special interest to genealogists. Normally available with a subscription, they may be used for free with your library card. Select eResources and Databases for additional databases that may be helpful in your research.
Remote access to Ancestry Library Edition ended on December 31, 2021. ProQuest and its partner Ancestry had temporarily graciously expanded access to library cardholders working remotely. You may continue to use Ancestry Library Edition at all branches of the Public Library.
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Ancestry Library Edition This link opens in a new window
Ancestry Library Edition, distributed exclusively by ProQuest and powered by Ancestry.com, delivers billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more. Access to over 7,000 databases & 200 billion images. Access is available only from the Genealogy Center or your branch library via Public PC or WiFi.
Online Resources available from anywhere with your Library Card
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Fold3 History & Genealogy Archives This link opens in a new window
Formerly known as Footnote. Searchable digitized images of millions of historical primary documents relating to the Revolutionary War, Civil War, WWI, WWII, U.S. Presidents, historical newspapers and naturalization documents, many from the National Archives. -
Newspaper Archive Library Edition This link opens in a new window
NewspaperARCHIVE Library Edition is an online database that provides searchable access to New Mexico newspapers. Every part of every page is searchable, including valuable local articles, advertisements, editorials, classified ads, and obituaries. The collection contains over 128 different newspapers from across New Mexico. The archives cover New Mexico history from 1847-2019 and allow you to further understand an ancestor's place within their local community to research your genealogy. Start your New Mexico ancestry search now and discover more about your ancestor's stories! -
MyHeritage Library Edition This link opens in a new window
MyHeritage Library Edition is one of the largest, most internationally diverse genealogy databases of its kind. This resources provides access to billions of historical documents, millions of historical photos and other resources in thousands of databases that span the past five centuries.
The MyHeritage database includes birth, death and marriage records from 48 countries, the complete U.S. and U.K. censuses, immigration, military and tombstone records and more than 2 billion family tree profiles. Due to the ongoing content contributions by individual users, the database grows at an average pace of more than 1 million records each day. -
Heritage Quest Online This link opens in a new window
HeritageQuest Online is a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, and finding aids. -
Sanborn Maps This link opens in a new window
The Digital Sanborn Maps collection is a browsable set of thousands of digitized images of the 1867–1970 Sanborn maps for cities and towns in New Mexico.
The maps contain information such as the outline of each building, the size, shape and construction materials, heights, and function of structures, location of windows and doors. The maps also give street names, street and sidewalk widths, property boundaries, building use, and house and block numbers. -
Sanborn Maps via Library of Congress This link opens in a new window
This database offers over 35,000 full color maps from communities across the United States. It is very user-friendly and includes color coding. It offers good coverage of New Mexico, as well.
Online Resources available only at the Main Library
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American Ancestors This link opens in a new windowNearly 3,000 unique searchable online collections, offering information on more than 300 million people for the New England states, including Massachusetts Vital Records and the New York Genealogical and Biographical Records. Available only from the Main Library (downtown).
Outside Online Resources
Other Free Online Resources
No library card needed
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FamilySearchAfter creating a free account, you will have free access to the largest non-profit database of genealogical records from all over the world. Sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We are a FamilySearch Affiliate Library. As an Affiliate Library, we are able to provide access at all of our branch libraries from our public computers to millions of restricted digital images that will not be accessible to you from home.
FamilySearch Affiliate Library
We are a FamilySearch Affiliate Library
The Public Library Albuquerque and Bernalillo County is a FamilySearch Affiliate Library. FamilySearch.org is the world's largest non-profit database of genealogical records. As an Affiliate Library, we are able to provide access at all of our branches from our public computers to millions of restricted digital images that will not be accessible to you from home. By contract with some of their information providers, FamilySearch does not have rights to share all images with Affiliate Libraries. You will need to create your own free account in order to view records on FamilySearch.
NewsBank (El Portal)
NewsBank is an online, searchable database providing access to New Mexico newspapers. Each paper provides unique coverage of local and regional news, including companies, politics, sports, industries, cultural activities, and people in the community.
