Sandoval Treasurer Reports Staffing Gaps, Auction Success, Outreach Plans

At a quarterly update presented to the county commission in early November, County Treasurer Taylor outlined several operational and outreach items that have implications for tax administration, fiscal processing, and local support programs. The report, entered into the county record summary for the meetings dated November 5 and November 12, 2025, presented information only and did not require formal votes.

The treasurer told commissioners that the office is operating with a vacancy in an entry level tax position. Interviews for that slot are paused until tax season pressures ease, a decision that is likely to shape workloads and service capacity in the coming months. For residents who interact with the treasurer on property tax matters, the staffing gap could translate into slower response times or heavier reliance on existing staff or temporary measures during peak processing periods.

On asset management, the treasurer described the county s first manufactured home auction, held October 24. The auction resulted in the sale of two properties, but the presentation emphasized that prior outreach and payment plans had reduced the original list from about 50 accounts. That sequence illustrates the office s preference for engaging delinquent taxpayers with alternatives to forced sale, and it underscores a policy approach that balances revenue collection with efforts to mitigate housing displacement for manufactured home owners.

Treasury operations will also see a change in banking relationships, with lockbox processing moved to the Bank of Albuquerque. Lockbox processing is central to how tax and fee payments are collected and posted, and shifting providers can affect processing speed, reconciliation, and potentially banking costs. Commissioners will likely watch how the transition impacts timeliness of deposit and account reporting in the next quarterly cycle.

Beyond core fiscal duties, the treasurer outlined holiday outreach plans that engage the community. The office will run a toy drive from November 24 through December 17, with stuffed animals reserved for hospital partners, and it will host a holiday food drive. The treasurer invited commissioners to participate in outreach events, signaling an effort to connect county financial offices with community welfare initiatives and to encourage civic participation in seasonal support programs.

Finally, Treasurer Taylor asked the commission to attend a mock board of finance exercise scheduled for December 10. The exercise represents an opportunity for commissioners to deepen their familiarity with fiscal oversight mechanisms and to strengthen institutional transparency without the pressure of formal decision making. Because the items presented were informational, the meeting did not produce votes, but the updates provide commissioners and the public with points to monitor, from staffing and bank processing to delinquency management and community outreach.

For Sandoval County residents, these operational details matter because they influence how efficiently tax payments are handled, how delinquency is managed in sensitive housing contexts, and how local government offices engage in community support. Commissioners who attend the December exercise can further the county s capacity for accountable fiscal governance.