Press Release: Delinquent property tax auctions scheduled in September

Michelle Lujan Grisham

Governor

Stephanie Schardin Clarke

Cabinet Secretary

Media Contact: Bobbie Marquez

bobbiej.marquez@tax.nm.gov

(505) 469-5830

August 27, 2025

Delinquent property tax auctions scheduled in September

SANTA FE – The Taxation and Revenue Department will hold delinquent property tax auctions in Curry, Sierra, Hidalgo, Grant, and Catron counties in September, open to individuals in attendance to bid on.

The state attempts to collect delinquent property taxes when counties are unable to collect for themselves. The state notifies delinquent taxpayers about the taxes due and planned sales of delinquent 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:

Curry , 10 a.m., September 3, at 417 Gidding St., Clovis, New Mexico 88101.

Sierra , 10 a.m., September 4, at 1712 N. Date St., Ste. B, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico 87901.

Hidalgo , 10 a.m., September 9, at Hidalgo County Manager’s Office 305 Pyramid Street, Lordsburg, New Mexico 88045.

Grant , 10 a.m., September 10, at 1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, New Mexico 88062.

Catron , 10 a.m., September 11, at 100 Main St., Reserve, New Mexico 87830.

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 have further 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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