PRESS RELEASE: Delinquent property tax auctions scheduled in December

Michelle Lujan Grisham

Governor

Stephanie Schardin Clarke

Cabinet Secretary

Media Contact: Megan Gleason

megan.gleason@tax.nm.gov

(505) 231-3801

November 28, 2025

Delinquent property tax auctions scheduled in December

SANTA FE – The Taxation and Revenue Department will hold delinquent property tax auctions in Rio Arriba, Doña Ana, Socorro, and Bernalillo Counties in December, allowing individuals in attendance to submit bids.

The auctions are intended to collect delinquent property taxes for the counties when taxes have been delinquent for at least four years. The state notifies delinquent taxpayers about the taxes due and planned sales of property. If the state is unable to collect the delinquent taxes, the subject properties are auctioned for sale.

Auctions have been scheduled in the following counties:

Rio Arriba County , 10 a.m., Dec. 4, Rio Arriba County Annex Bldg. Commission Chambers, 1122 Industrial Rd., Española, N.M. 87532.

Doña Ana County , 10 a.m., Dec. 15, 845 N Motel Blvd., Las Cruces, N.M. 88007.

Socorro County , 10 a.m., Dec. 16, Socorro County Annex, 198 Neel Ave., Socorro, N.M. 87801.

Bernalillo County , 10 a.m., Dec. 18, Alvarado Square, 415 Silver Ave. SW, Albuquerque, N.M. 87102.

Successful bidders are required to make payment in full prior to the conclusion of the auction by money order, certified check, cashier’s check, or a personal or business check if accompanied by a bank letter of credit that guarantees payment in at least the amount bid.

More information, including terms of the auction sales, announcement of future auctions, and frequently asked questions are available on the Delinquent Property Tax Auctions page at tax.newmexico.gov under Business, then under Property Tax. If you need assistance or have questions, call 505-827-0883.

Registration begins in person at 8 a.m. on the day of the auction and ends promptly at auction time. Bidders must be registered to participate.

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The Taxation and Revenue Department serves the State of New Mexico by providing fair and efficient tax and motor vehicle services. It administers more than 35 tax programs and distributes revenue to the State and to local and tribal governments throughout New Mexico.

The Department strives to reduce taxpayer burden through clearer communication, statutes, regulations, forms, correspondence and instructions.

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