Historical Kiosks at the Las Cruces Courthouse

The kiosks are located in the new Las Cruces Courthouse at the main entrance.  There is also an interactive kiosk that contains videos with more historical information.  The kiosks were made possible with the help of the New Mexico Federal Bar Association.

	Did you know...? Democracy makes few demands on its citizens:  (1) pay taxes; (2) render service in time of war; and (3) jury service.  By serving as a juror you serve your country and your democracy, and you honor those who gave their lives to secure that right to a trial by jury. Did you know...? The outcome of trials was once decided by hand to hand combat. More.....
Did you know...? An independent judicary upholds the rule of law and protects our rights. Did you know...? At the time of the Founding, the creation of an independent judiciary was a revolutionary, unique experiment. More...
	Did you know...? By 2000, there had only been 16 District Judges in the history of the District of New Mexico. Did you know...? One of the District's judges had previously served as an FBI agent, a state legislator, a U.S. Senator and a 4-time governor. More...
Did you know...? Construction of one of the District's current courthouses began in 1853 and was completed in 1889. Did you know...? That the process that yielded the new Las Cruces courthouse took almost 15 years. More...