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The prior owner's name is used for tracking purposes. When you sell the property, your name will appear on the tax bill as a prior owner.
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Tax bills are mailed before or on November 1st of each year. If you did not receive your tax bill, please call 396-8643 and the office staff will assist you with a duplicate tax bill.
First-half payments are due November 10th and become delinquent if not paid by December 10th.
Second-half payments are due April 10th and become delinquent if not paid by May 10th. No notice of second-half payments is mailed.
According to §7-38-36 NMSA 1978, a taxpayer is still liable for taxes and late charges even though the bill was not received.
Interest will be charged on unpaid taxes at the rate of 1% per month. A penalty charge of 1% per month will also be charged. The penalty will not exceed 5% of the unpaid base tax. A minimum penalty of $5 will be charged. Penalty and interest will be charged on both 1st and 2nd half tax amounts when delinquent.
Taxpayers who pay their tax bill at the Treasurer's Office will receive a receipt. If a taxpayer pays their tax bill by mail, a receipt will be returned if a pre-addressed and stamped envelope is enclosed.
Each property owner receives a tax bill whether or not a mortgage company pays the taxes. If a mortgage company requests a copy of your tax bill, your tax amount will be submitted to the mortgage company on a computer listing. Taxpayer should check their tax bill to see that it correctly reflects their mortgage company. If the information is not correct, please contact the mortgage company. Tax bills are provided to mortgage companies only upon request by the mortgage company.