New Mexico Territorial Laws and Treaties NM TERR LAWS KEARNY CODE CLERKS § 3

The clerks of the superior and inferior courts, and of the prefect, shall seasonable  1 record the judgments, rules, orders and other proceedings of their respective courts, and make a complete alphabetical index thereto, issue and attest all process issuing from their respective offices and affix the seal of office thereto; they shall preserve the seal and other property belonging to their respective offices; they shall provide suitable books, stationery and furniture for the respective offices and keep a correct account thereof.