The Office of the Bernalillo County Assessor and the Office of the Treasurer are collaborating to meticulously review all properties slated for state auction due to unpaid property taxes. This joint effort aims to prevent residents from losing their homes, land, or businesses.
Property owners who are more than three years delinquent on their property taxes face the risk of having their assets sold in a public auction conducted by the state.
“We’re checking—and double-checking—every property on the list to make sure there are no errors,” BernCo Assessor Damian Lara said. “These are people’s homes. If there’s any way we can help them stay in their homes, we’re going to try.”…