Delinquent Property Tax Auctions in Doña Ana and Luna Counties

NM Tax News & Alerts

Published March 25th, 2026

Detected March 27th, 2026

Summary

The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department will hold live delinquent property tax auctions in Doña Ana and Luna Counties in late March and April. These auctions are for properties with taxes delinquent for at least three years, aiming to collect unpaid taxes.

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The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department is announcing upcoming live delinquent property tax auctions for Doña Ana and Luna Counties. These auctions are scheduled for March 30th in Doña Ana County and April 14th-15th in Luna County. The purpose is to collect property taxes that have been delinquent for a minimum of three years.

Successful bidders must make full payment at the conclusion of the auction via money order, certified check, cashier's check, or a personal/business check with a bank letter of credit guaranteeing payment. Bidders must register in person starting at 8 a.m. on the auction day. The department will cancel auctions if all delinquent accounts are paid in full prior to the sale.

What to do next

Review auction details for Doña Ana and Luna Counties.
Register in person on the day of the auction to participate.
Ensure payment is made in full by the conclusion of the auction via acceptable methods.

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Michelle Lujan Grisham

Governor

Stephanie Schardin Clarke

Cabinet Secretary

Media Contact: Megan Gleason megan.gleason@tax.nm.gov (505) 231-3801 March 25, 2026

State to auction properties in Doña Ana, Luna Counties

Auctions scheduled in late March, April for properties with unpaid taxes

SANTA FE ─ The Taxation and Revenue Department will hold live delinquent property

tax auctions in Doña Ana and Luna Counties in late March and April, allowing in-person attendees to submit bids for the properties. The auctions are intended to collect delinquent property taxes when taxes have been delinquent for at least three years. The state notifies delinquent taxpayers about the taxes due and planned sales of property. If the state is unable to collect the delinquent taxes, the subject properties are auctioned for sale. Auctions have been scheduled in the following counties:

Doña Ana County, 10 a.m., March 30, 845 N Motel Blvd., Las Cruces, N.M.
88007
Luna County, 10 a.m., April 14 & 15, Luna Auction Site – 700 S Silver Ave. #5,
Deming, N.M. 88031 Successful bidders are required to make payment in full prior to the conclusion of the

auction by money order, certified check, cashier’s check or a personal or business check

if accompanied by a bank letter of credit that guarantees payment in at least the amount bid. More information, including terms of the auction sales, announcement of future auctions and frequently asked questions, is available on the Delinquent Property Tax Auctions page, at tax.newmexico.gov under Business, then under Property Tax. If you need assistance or have questions, call 505-827-0883. Registration begins in person at 8 a.m. on the day of the auction and ends promptly at auction time. Bidders must be registered to participate.

If all accounts are paid in full in advance of the auction, the auction will be canceled. ### The Taxation and Revenue Department serves the State of New Mexico by providing fair and efficient tax and motor vehicle services. It administers more than 38 tax programs and distributes revenue to the State and to local and tribal governments throughout New Mexico. The Department strives to reduce taxpayer burden through clearer communication, statutes, regulations, forms, correspondence and instructions. Connect with us on LinkedIn, YouTube Tax or MVD, X @NMMVD or @NMTaxandRev, Bluesky @nmtaxandrev or @nmmvd, Facebook Tax or MVD, and Instagram @NMtaxandRev or @NMMVD.