New Mexico § 72-20-27 Delinquent taxes

New Mexico Statutes

§ 72-20-27 — Delinquent taxes

New Mexico § 72-20-27

Ch. 72Water Law

Art. 20Eastern Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Act

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 72-20-27 (2026).

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If the general (ad valorem) taxes levied are not paid, then delinquent real property shall be sold at the regular tax sale for the payment of such taxes, interest and penalties, in the manner provided by the statutes of the state for selling real property for the nonpayment of general taxes. If there are no bids at the tax sale for the property so offered, the property shall be struck off to the county, and the county shall account to the authority in the same manner as provided by law for accounting for school, town and city taxes. Delinquent personal property shall be distrained and sold as provided by law.

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If the general (ad valorem) taxes levied are not paid, then delinquent real property shall be sold at the regular tax sale for the payment of such taxes, interest and penalties, in the manner provided by the statutes of the state for selling real property for the nonpayment of general taxes. If there are no bids at the tax sale for the property so offered, the property shall be struck off to the county, and the county shall account to the authority in the same manner as provided by law for accounting for school, town and city taxes. Delinquent personal property shall be distrained and sold as provided by law.