Rio Arriba County Assessor
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MANUFACTURED HOMES abstract of values
NON GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES EXEMPTION APPLICATION summary of tax rates
BPP 2024 FORM property tax facts
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Mission Statement
To provide exceptional service in property assessment and valuation to the tax payers of
Rio Arriba County impartially and free of favor to assure every tax payer contributes their
fair share of the property tax burden, with professional and competent staff, in accordance
with the laws of the State of New Mexico and implementation of best practices.
Vision Statement
To be an organization that is recognized for its excellent service in the cutting of innovation.
Providing uniform, fair and equitable property assessment that everyone can rely on, public
and government alike. Providing a work environment with competent, work oriented, staff in
an effective and efficient setting and in the cutting edge of technology. Preserving the culture
and tradition of Rio Arriba County while embracing the future through technology and industry
standards. Providing the citizens of Rio Arriba a place to live, work and play.
Goals
- Discover, list and value all real and personal property (including Manufactured Homes and Livestock)
in Rio Arriba County in adherence to the NM Property Tax Code.
- Implement a reappraisal program to canvass the entire county to assure every tax payer
contributes their fair share of the tax burden.
- Provide all available information to the public and any governmental entities required of our office.
- Provide employees with the necessary training and education needed to perform and excel in their
duties while promoting professional growth.
- Providing the necessary resources to provide staff the means to achieve goals in a professional
and efficient work environment.
County Wide Re-Appraisal
Rio Arriba County Assessor's office staff is in the process of conducting a mass re-appraisal
county wide. If you see them on your property that is why they are there. Updating new
value is beneficial to all the Rio Arriba county tax payers because tax dollars collected go to
your schools and county hospital. More new value means the tax levies go down. In most
cases unless new bonds have been passed for that tax year.
Questionnaires
If you find a questionnaire on your door or gate requesting more information, please contact
our office. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated and ensures that your assessment which
(determines your tax bill) is accurate.
Veteran's Exemption
If you are a veteran or disabled veteran and are not getting a veteran's exemption; please
come in and get an application from us or download the one provided at the top of this page.
Head of Household Exemption
If you are the owner of a home in Rio Arriba County and it is your primary residence; you are
eligible for a head of household exemption. Please notify this office if you would like to claim
this exemption.
Valuation Freeze
If you are age 65 or older or disabled and have a household income of $40,400 or less please
come in and apply for the valuation freeze on your primary home; If you know a person who
might qualify please pass this information on to them.
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM.
We are open during the lunch hour for your convenience.
Locations:
Tierra Amarilla Assessor’s Office
In the Rio Arriba County Archive Center
PO Box 277 Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico 87575Phone: 575 588-7726
Fax: 575 588-7374
Española Sub Office
Española, New Mexico 87532 Phone: 505 753-7019 or 505 753-3382
Fax: 505 753-3760
The general office email address is CountyAssessor@rio-arriba.org
Joaquin Valdez, Assessor
Donald Valdez, Chief Deputy Assessor
Tierra Amarilla Staff
- Brenda Leyba - Administrative Assistant II / Livestock Specialist
- Donnamae Valdez - Adminstrative Assistant II
- Amanda Ulibarri - Senior Administrative Assistant/Assessor
- Patrick Samora - Commercial Chief Appraiser
- Vacant - Secretary IV / Business Personal Property Specialist
- Afften Hathcock - Senior Chief Residential Appraiser
Espanola Staff
- Paul Cordova - Senior GIS Analyst / Mapping Supervisor
- Desiree Gurule - Administrative Assistant I / Mobile Home Specialist
- Adrienne Lewis - Secretary II
- Darrius Gallegos - Mapper Draftsperson IV
- Erik Gutierrez - Senior Chief Appraiser
- Jude Binion - Appraiser I
- Caitlynn Trujillo - Secretary II