Treasurer

treasurer 2024

Candace Chavez

County Treasurer
575-894-3524 x225
cchavez@sierraco.org
Ms. Chavez was elected County Treasurer in 2020 and took office in January of 2021.
Office: 1712 N. Date
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Monday through Friday

assessor notice of tax increase

The Sierra County Treasurer is ex-officio county collector for all county revenues which are distributed by the Treasurer. Major revenues consist of property and other taxes, fees, licenses and revenues from the state and federal government.

The Sierra County Treasurer is elected for a four-year term at each general election.

The Treasurer accounts for:

  • Monies received and disbursed
  • Checks drawn and paid
  • Records pertaining to the Treasurer’s office

LODGERS TAX: The Treasurer’s office sends letters and invoices in January for the full year.

Use the “Pay Online” button to pay your taxes online any time with a credit or debit card, or through your checking account. Online payments are secure.  You can enter your 7-digit Owner ID # in the payment screen and see the exact amount due, however you do not have to pay online. You can send a check with the correct amount due.

FEES:

MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express cards: 2.40% of the payment amount, with a minimum fee of $1.95 based upon volume
Visa Debit Cards: $3.95 flat fee applies only to tax payments
Electronic check: $1.50

Pay by Phone:  1-833-440-5573

****NOTICE TO****
SIERRA COUNTY PROPERTY OWNERS
2024 PROPERTY TAX DUE DATES:

1st half 2024 Taxes are due

November 10th, 2024 and delinquent after December 10, 2024

2nd half 2024 Taxes will be due April 10th, 2025 and delinquent
after May 10, 2025

ACCORDING TO N.M STATE STATUTE 7-38-83,
TIMELINESS-B. ALL ACTS REQUIRED
OR PERMITTED TO BE DONE BY MAIL
ARE TO BE POSTMARKED ON THE REQUIRED DATE,
CONTACT SIERRA COUNTY TREASURER’S OFFICE
AT 575-894-3524
FOR ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS.

NOTICE TO SIERRA COUNTY: If your taxes are delinquent for 2021, 2022, and 2023,  your property is now on the State of New Mexico Property Tax Division delinquent property list for auction in 2025.  The last auction was held on August 1, 2024.
New Mexico is a self-rendering state; PROPERTY TAXES ARE THE PERSONAL OBLIGATION OF THE PERSON OWNING THE PROPERTY. It is the tax payer’s responsibility to pay taxes even if they did not receive a tax bill.
Please visit the TRD website for tax auction updates.

 

Department Forms (pdf format)



Office: 1712 N. Date, Suite B
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Monday through Friday
DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES
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Chief Deputy Treasurer
Cindy Rodriguez
575-894-3524
Senior Finance Clerk
Janet Godfrey
575-894-3524
Multi-Property Specialist
Josie Holly
575-894-3524
Treasury Assistant
Connie Roberts
575-894-3524