New Mexico Tax Delinquent Property Lists by County
1 New Mexico county with browseable tax-delinquent property data. Download investor-ready CSV lists free.
How New Mexico Tax Sales Work
See New Mexico Statutes Annotated 1978, Chapter 7, Article 38 (Property Tax Code). Specific procedures vary by county — always verify with the local tax assessor/collector before bidding.
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New Mexico Tax Sale Questions
Who conducts New Mexico's tax sales?▾
The state Taxation and Revenue Department's Property Tax Division runs them, not the counties. Inventory is centralized at the state level, so sales are irregular and a given county may skip years between auctions.
Can the owner redeem after a New Mexico tax sale?▾
No. The owner must pay all delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and costs by 5:00 p.m. the day before the auction. Once a valid sale occurs and the deed issues, there is no owner redemption.
What is the two-year period under NMSA 7-38-70?▾
It is a limitations window to challenge the validity of the sale in court — not a right to redeem. After two years from the date of sale, the former owner and those claiming through them can no longer contest the conveyance.
Do I get clean title at a New Mexico auction?▾
The deed conveys the former owner's interest but is sold "as is" with no warranty of title. Most investors budget for a quiet-title action or other curative work before reselling or financing the property.