Treasurer

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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

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
2023 PROPERTY TAX DUE DATES:

1st half 2023 Taxes are due

November 10th, 2023 and delinquent after December 10, 2023

2nd half 2023 Taxes will be due April 10th, 2024 and deliquent
as of May 10, 2024

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 TREASURERS OFFICE
AT 575-894-3524
FOR ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS.
NOTICE TO SIERRA COUNTY: If your taxes are delinquent for 2018, 2019, or 2020,  your property is now on the State of New Mexico Property Tax Division delinquent property list for auction in 2024.  The last auction was held on March 29, 2023.
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.

 



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
Clerk II
Josie Holly
Clerk I
Connie Roberts
Clerk II
Janet Godfrey