Colfax County Treasurer
Colfax County Property Owners
The first half of the 2023 Colfax County Property Tax Bills are due December 10, 2023. To avoid Interest & Penalty charges, payment must be postmarked before or on December 10, 2023.
When making a payment, please include your owner or tax bill numbers with payment. We are not responsible for lost bills.
If a receipt is needed, please send a self-addressed stamped envelope.
The last day to pay the First Half Property Taxes without interest and Penalty is December 10, 2023
Due to the 10th falling on a Sunday, we will accept walk-ins and drop box payments through December 11, 2023.
If you have any questions, please call the Colfax County Treasurer's office at 575-445-3171.
Thank you,
Lydia M. Garcia
Colfax County Treasurer
Mission Statement
Duties and Responsibilities
The County Treasurer is an elected official and the ex-officio for all taxing authorities in the County, taxing authorities include taxing agencies such as Municipalities, School Districts, the State of New Mexico, and other taxing agencies within Colfax County.
The County Treasurer's Office keeps records of all receipts, disbursements, monthly distribution of taxes to other governmental agencies, and reconciles the county's bank accounts. They are furthermore responsible for preparing the monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual financial reports for the county.
The Treasurer's Office also receives, processes and deposits all cash and checks from county departments such as fees for services, licenses, revenues from bond issues and special assessments, as well as from state and federal agencies, and property tax bills. The treasurer's office prepares, prints and mails all property tax bills and delinquency notices as needed.
