News Archive
This is archived content from the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department website. The information here may be outdated and may not reflect current policy or programs.
Press Releases
2025
12/29/25
$940 million saved for New Mexicans in FY25 through tax programs, cuts
12/16/25
Taxation and Revenue Department cuts audit findings by 94% since 2018
12/08/25
New Mexico forecasts conservative revenue growth for FY27
12/05/25
Taxation and Revenue Department budget emphasizes public service priorities
11/28/25
Delinquent property tax auctions scheduled in December
11/25/25
$390M awaiting claim through Taxation and Revenue Department unclaimed property fund
11/18/25
Tax & Rev celebrates shorter tax code, cleaner websites
11/14/2025
Most of state tax expenditures are direct benefits to New Mexicans
11/13/2025
New Mexico MVD expands Mobile ID program
11/5/2025
Albuquerque resident charged with 12 felony counts for tax
evasion
10/30/25
Delinquent property tax auction scheduled in November
10/27/25
New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department warns against mail scams
10/24/25
New Mexico Taxation & Revenue hosts regional tax conference
10/16/25
New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department warns against text message scams
10/15/25
$10 million in New Mexico Child Tax Credits remain unclaimed
10/09/25
Updated filing requirements for employers to take effect in 2026
10/06/25
Census data shows New Mexico best in nation for reducing child poverty
10/03/25
Delinquent property tax auctions scheduled in October
10/02/25
MVD pauses certain commercial license, permit issuances
09/11/25
Flood-affected Mora County taxpayers get extension
08/27/2025
Delinquent Property Tax Auctions Scheduled in September
08/04/2025
$14.3 million in New Mexico Child Tax Credits left unclaimed
07/31/25
Delinquent property tax auctions scheduled in August
07/29/2025
Flood-affected Lincoln, Doña Ana Counties taxpayers get extension
07/22/2025
Back-to-School tax free holiday weekend July 26 and 27
07/15/2025
Tax and Rev allows extension for Ruidoso disaster relief
06/30/25
Automatic voter registration begins July 1
06/24/25
Tax and Rev allows extension for disaster relief
06/13/25
New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division warns against continuing scams and fraud
06/11/25
Sec Schardin Clarke elected secretary of FTA Board of Trustees
06/04/25
New tax and fee changes beginning July 1
06/02/25
Delinquent property tax auctions scheduled in June
05/13/25
MVD Update on New Mexico REAL ID Implementation
05/07/25
Delinquent Property Tax Auctions Scheduled in May
04/10/25
Income Taxes for 2024 are due April 15
04/04/25
REAL ID needed to fly commercial or enter a federal facility beginning May 7
04/01/25
MVD celebrates Donate Life Month
03/25/25
New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department warns against scams and fraud
03/20/25
Delinquent property tax auctions scheduled
02/24/25
NM Motor Vehicle Division planned outage for online services
02/19/25
Delinquent property tax auctions scheduled
02/17/25
Two key tax administration bills on the way to the Senate
02/7/25
Taxation and Revenue Department budget aims to improve security and customer service
01/22/25
Taxation and Revenue Department announces key dates and resources for 2024 tax filings
2024
12/10/24
Delinquent property tax auctions scheduled
12/6/24
Tax and Rev seeks funding to improve security, customer service
12/5/24
MVD brings NM driver’s licenses and state IDs to mobile devices
12/5/24
How to get and use Mobile Driver’s Licenses and Mobile IDs
11/22/24
Shop local and save this holiday season
11/18/24
Taxation and Revenue releases 2024 Tax Expenditure Report
11/05/24
Delinquent property tax auctions scheduled
11/04/24
Secretary Schardin Clarke elected president of interstate tax group
10/24/24
Extensions available to taxpayers affected by floods
10/23/24
MVD seeks proposals for office space in Española
10/17/24
Delinquent property tax auctions scheduled
10/16/24
Taxation and Revenue urges taxpayer caution
08/13/24
New collection letters provide options for taxpayers
08/08/24
Delinquent property tax auctions scheduled in five counties
08/01/24
New Mexico to join IRS Direct File program for federal taxes
07/30/24
Gov. Lujan Grisham reminds New Mexicans about Tax-Free Weekend
07/29/24
Tax and Rev again expands disaster filing extensions
07/29/24
MVD checks for drug, alcohol violations on commercial licenses
07/22/24
Be wary of unclaimed property solicitations
07/18/24
ACH payments now available for Corporate Income Tax
07/16/24
Tax and Rev expands disaster filing extensions
07/12/24
Nontraditional communication registry now available
07/09/24
Ruidoso MVD to reopen in temporary space
07/08/24
Delinquent property tax auctions scheduled
07/01/24
Smokey Bear Fire Prevention plates now available from MVD
06/26/24
Extensions available to taxpayers affected by disaster
06/11/24
Tax & Rev recognized for oil and gas compliance tool
06/05/24
Delinquent property tax auctions scheduled in three counties
05/31/24
Tax and Rev schedules hearing on new GRT regulations
05/10/24
Some taxpayers receive incorrect penalty, interest letters
05/02/24
Department schedules hearing on property tax exemption rules
05/01/24
Tax and Rev issues guidance on Hermit’s Peak tax credit
04/29/24
Delinquent property tax auction scheduled in Valencia County
04/25/24
MVD expands self-service kiosk program
04/23/24
MVD to launch new self-service kiosks
04/23/24
Taxation and Revenue urges taxpayer caution
04/12/24
Tax filing deadline is Monday
03/11/24
MVD celebrates Donate Life Month
03/21/24
Tax filing deadline less than a month away
03/08/24
Motor Vehicle Division ready to begin work on digital licenses
03/08/24
Delinquent property tax auctions scheduled
03/06/24
Governor signs tax bill that will save New Mexicans $231 million
02/27/24
New Mexico’s standard turquoise license plate judged No. 1 in the U.S.
02/20/24
Taxation and Revenue seeks proposals for tax preparation services
01/29/24
New Child Income Tax Credit available to taxpayers for the first time
01/24/24
Embezzlement defendant accepts plea agreement
01/18/24
Motor Vehicle Division proposes digital driver’s licenses
01/12/24
New Mexico among top 10 for tax equity
01/09/24
Report: New Mexico in top tier for tax administration
01/05/24
State re-issues proposal for Los Alamos site to consolidate offices
2023
12/20/23
Department finalizes new Gross Receipts Tax regulations
12/11/23
General Fund revenues expected to continue growth
12/07/23
Delinquent property tax auctions scheduled for December
12/5/23
More than $6 million in 2022 rebates available in unclaimed property
11/20/23
Shop Small, Save Money During New Mexico’s Small Business Saturday Gross Receipts Tax Holiday
11/15/23
State re-issues proposal for Los Alamos site to consolidate offices
11/14/23
Taxation & Revenue Releases 2023 Tax Expenditure Report
10/25/23
Tax and Rev brings cannabis businesses into tax compliance
10/23/23
MVD adds flexibility to appointment system
10/12/23
Department schedules hearings for new regulations
10/10/23
Taxation and Revenue urges taxpayer caution
10/06/23
Credit card fees to increase for some MVD transactions
09/27/23
Delinquent property tax auctions scheduled
09/12/23
New scam targets property owners with delinquent tax notice
09/12/23
State agencies looking for Los Alamos site to consolidate offices
09/08/23
Delinquent property tax auctions scheduled in four counties
08/17/23
Property tax auctions scheduled in three counties
08/10/23
Codes no longer required for some Gross Receipts Tax deductions
08/02/23
Gov. Lujan Grisham reminds New Mexicans about the upcoming Tax-Free Weekend
07/28/23
Secretary Stephanie Schardin Clarke elected to chair MTC
07/26/23
MVD lifts suspensions for failure to pay or appear in court
06/28/23
State portion of Gross Receipts Tax drops to 4.875%
06/20/23
New Gross Receipts Tax Filer’s Kit available
06/16/23
MVD will no longer suspend licenses for failure to pay, appear
05/22/23
Santiago Chavez to lead Audit and Compliance Division
05/03/23
Delinquent property tax auctions scheduled
04/14/23
Governor announces $500 rebates to go out in mid-June
04/14/23
Tax returns for 2022 are due Tuesday
04/14/23
Delinquent property tax auctions scheduled
04/11/23
Governor Lujan Grisham approves $500 rebates
03/27/23
Taxation and Revenue announces leadership appointments
03/02/23
Delinquent property tax auctions scheduled
03/02/23
Taxation and Revenue Secretary Stephanie Schardin Clarke confirmed for
second term
02/21/23
Delinquent property tax auctions scheduled
02/13/23
NM rebates not subject to federal taxation, IRS says
02/09/23
New Mexico awaiting guidance from IRS on 2022 rebates
01/26/23
Taxation and Revenue adds fraud-fighting tools
01/25/23
Governor announces plan to deliver economic relief to New Mexicans
01/20/23
Tax filing season opens Monday, January 23
01/03/23
Taxation and Revenue audit findings continue to improve
2022
12/20/22
Income tax rebates were top tax expenditures in 2022
12/20/22
Taxation and Revenue Department budget takes aim at improving service
to constituents
12/19/22
New paper Gross Receipts Tax Filer’s Kits available on request
12/14/22
General Fund revenues expected to remain strong
12/08/22
Delinquent property tax auction scheduled in Luna County
12/05/22
Real ID deadline extended again
11/21/22
$10 million in financial assistance funds for New Mexico low income households
11/08/22
Delinquent property tax auctions scheduled
11/01/22
New publication provides tax guidance on lodging, vacation rentals
09/20/22
Applications for economic relief payments open Monday, September 26
09/20/22
Owners can now reclaim unclaimed property online
09/19/22
Delinquent property tax auctions scheduled
08/30/22
Department publishes proposed regulations for digital advertising
08/18/22
Delinquent property tax auction scheduled in Curry County
08/11/22
Updated law ensures parity for all New Mexican owned businesses
08/10/22
New Mexico taxpayers in disaster areas gain more time to file taxes
08/08/22
Incorrect Gross Receipts Tax rate published for Gallup
08/03/22
MVD mail to be sent in Department of Workforce Solutions envelopes
08/02/22
Final round of household relief approved by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham goes to taxpayers this week
08/01/22
Back-to-School tax holiday is this weekend
07/28/22
Business reminder: First Gross Receipts Tax cut in 40 years now in effect
07/06/22
Second round of rebates underway
06/22/22
Taxation and Revenue wins national award for Gross Receipts Tax
technology
06/06/22
Department publishes electronic filing and payment mandates
05/31/22
First month of cannabis sales generate $2.4 million in Excise Tax
05/26/22
New Mexicans in disaster areas have until August 31 to file taxes
05/25/22
Delinquent property tax auctions scheduled in seven counties
05/19/22
State, pueblos enter cooperative agreements on cannabis
05/18/22
Governor: Financial relief heading to New Mexicans this week
05/09/22
San Miguel County property tax deadline extended
05/06/22
Mora County property tax deadline extended
04/29/22
Applications for economic relief payments for non-filers open May 2
04/26/22
Taxpayers warned against using old CRS forms
04/26/22
Delinquent property tax auctions scheduled
04/14/22
Income tax returns due Monday
04/11/22
Delinquent property tax auctions scheduled
04/06/22
MVD celebrates Donate Life Month
03/26/22
Cannabis Excise Tax registration underway
03/22/22
Department publishes draft rules on electronic filing, payments
03/21/22
New Mexico vehicle titles can now be transferred online
03/17/22
Department issues $248 million in refunds, prepares to issue rebates
03/14/22
Taxpayers to receive rebates in July
03/07/22
Department preparing for cannabis sales
02/22/22
MVD Direct self-service kiosk now available on Albuquerque’s West Side
02/15/22
Albuquerque dentist agrees to plea deal on tax fraud charges
02/07/22
New entry-level commercial driver’s license regulations
01/24/22
Tax season is open
01/20/22
Vendor reissuing some driver’s licenses
01/04/22
MVD opens new self-service kiosk
01/05/22
Former employee pleads guilty to fraud, identity theft, money laundering
2021
12/03/21
Taxpayers being notified of potential credit eligibility
12/07/21
2021.12.07_Portal update allows taxpayers to make more account changes
11/24/21
Secretary Stephanie Schardin Clarke named to FTA Board
11/22/21
Tax Expenditure Report details cost of credits, deductions
11/22/21
Small Business Saturday is November 27
11/10/21
Tax Workshops open for registration
11/08/21
MVD to keep appointment model, expanded online services
11/01/21
Delinquent property tax auctions scheduled
10/18/21
Reminder GRT, Compensating Tax subject to destination sourcing
10/12/21
Delinquent property tax auctions scheduled this month
10/05/21
Department launches new public records portal
09/17/21
MVD ending waivers on penalties, late fees
09/17/21
Delinquent property tax auctions resume in five counties
09/08/21
Taxation and Revenue Department takes aim at vacancies
09/07/21
Tax Practitioner Advisory Committee meets Sept. 9
08/31/21
State secures agreement on resolving 2018 local government lawsuit
08/30/21
MVD upgrades self-service portal
08/05/21
MVD releases new practice driving test
08/03/21
Hearing scheduled on draft regulations for Gross Receipts Tax on services
08/02/21
Back-to-School tax holiday is this weekend
07/23/21
Vehicle titles to be issued by mail
07/19/21
MVD warns New Mexicans against scam
07/12/21
New services available on MVD kiosks
07/09/21
Updated publication provides guidance on Gross Receipts Tax changes
06/30/21
Medical Cannabis Sales Now Tax Free
06/28/21
New Gross Receipts Tax rules take effect July 1
06/28/21
New business tax filing system launches in July
06/21/21
Leadership discuss July 1 tax changes
06/18/21
MVD ends automatic issuance of temporary license extensions
06/16/21
Department issues filing instructions for business tax transition
06/10/21
Applications open June 14 for $5 Million in economic relief
06/10/21
New Mexico families benefit from $94 million in tax relief
05/11/21
Tax Policy Advisory Committee to meet May 13
05/19/21
Taxation and Revenue offices reopen for tax appointments on June 1
05/27/21
Tax Practitioner Advisory Committee to meet June 3
04/28/21
Las Cruces MVD office moving to new location
04/27/21
Hearing Thursday on new Gross Receipts Tax regulations
04/23/21
Road tests allowed only in counties designated ‘Green’ or ‘Turquoise’
04/23/21
Albuquerque man indicted on tax fraud charges’
04/19/21
MVD celebrates National Donate Life Month
04/13/21
New laws clarify and update New Mexico tax code
03/31/21
Payment deadlines approaching for 2020 tax relief
03/25/21
Hearing scheduled April 29 on new Gross Receipts Tax regulations
03/23/21
Department begins issuing special $600 rebates
03/18/21
Personal Income Tax deadline extended until May 17
03/11/21
Department issues guidance on $600 rebates, restaurant GRT relief
03/10/21
Draft forms, instructions for GRT and other business taxes now available
03/05/21
MVD launches new appointment system, expands in-person operations
03/04/21
Alamogordo man charged with embezzlement, tax fraud
03/04/21
Appointments available at MVD due to expanded capacity
03/03/21
Department begins issuing 2020 income tax refunds
02/26/21
Attorney General, Taxation and Revenue urge taxpayers to be cautious
02/12/21
Economic Recovery Council endorses legislation
02/10/21
Hearing scheduled on proposed Corporate Income Tax regulations
02/09/21
Department issues tax guidance on pandemic relief
02/03/21
Automated tools now available for reporting GRT
01/21/21
Tax Workshops open for registration and available on YouTube
01/21/21
MVD launching drop-off service for new vehicle registration
01/21/21
Important changes coming to business tax-filing systemin July 2021
01/12/21
MVD pilots self-servicekiosks at selectAlbertsons locations
01/08/21
Tax workshops open for registrationand available on YouTube
01/07/21
2021 Personal and Corporate Income Tax forms now available
01/05/21
Tax Practitioner Advisory Committee to meet Jan. 7
2020
12/22/20
New top income tax rate to take effect for 2021 tax year
12/21/20
Tax workshops open for registration
12/14/20
Tax Policy Advisory Committee to meet Dec. 18
12/10/20
Tax expenditure report details state, local impacts
12/04/20
Taxation and Revenue responds to pandemic, budget challenges
12/01/20
Most MVD offices to remain closed until Dec. 7
11/30/20
Dec. 1 tax workshops
11/24/20
Small Business Saturday is November 28
11/13/20
Tax, MVD offices closed until Nov. 30
11/10/20
Tax workshops offered online Nov. 17
10/30/20
Deadline is November 21 to request federal stimulus payments
10/23/20
Albuquerque offices move to new location Nov. 16
10/21/20
Annual publication of unclaimed property
10/20/20
Self-service phone option now available for tax payments
10/05/20
Tax Policy Advisory Committee meets Wednesday
09/02/20
Delivered groceries may not be taxable
08/25/20
TRD Audit and Compliance Division to start outbound calling
08/23/20
Changes Coming to Combined Reporting System
08/03/20
Back-to-School Tax Holiday is this weekend
07/30/20
Modified enforcement extended through August
07/27/20
July new business workshop to be presented online
07/24/20
New multi-year tax forms available
07/21/20
Hearing scheduled on new rules for New Mexico driver’s licenses
07/15/20
Notification service now available from Taxation and Revenue
07/09/20
MVD office closed after employee tests positive for COVID-19
07/08/20
Tax returns must be filed timely to avoid penalties; payments may follow
07/02/20
Modified enforcement extended through July
07/01/20
Updated Tax Policy Advisory Committee to meet July 2
06/29/20
Tax Policy Advisory Committee to meet July 2
06/29/20
Gov. signs bipartisan bill
06/26/20
MVD offices in Las Cruces, Farmington and Gallup now accepting appointments
06/19/20
Tax workshops resume online
06/01/20
MVD offices are open by appointment only
05/29/20
Self-serve payment plan option now available to taxpayers
05/27/20
MVD offices in three counties to remain closed
05/15/20
Roswell woman sentenced in embezzlement case
05/15/20
MVD field offices to reopen on limited basis June 1
04/28/20
MVD prepares 32,353 temporary licenses
04/15/20
MVD celebrates National Donate Life Month
04/02/20
Taxpayers warned about increase in scam activity
03/30/20
Taxation and Revenue modifies compliance enforcement efforts
03/30/20
MVD to waive late fees due to closures
03/26/20
MVD closes field offices statewide
03/25/20
Income tax extension will not trigger interest charges
03/24/20
MVD reissuing some driver’s licenses and IDs
03/18/20
Tax Policy Advisory Committee to meet on March 23
03/17/20
TRD district offices open by appointment only
03/15/20
MVD offices to operate by appointment only
03/11/20
Small business workshops suspended
02/28/20
March New Business and New Employer Workshops
02/27/20
Taxpayers should be careful when choosing a preparer
02/03/20
Administration reaching out to New Mexico
02/03/20
Roswell woman pleads guilty to embezzlement, tax evasion
01/28/20
Portales MVD office is relocating
01/27/20
Taxpayer information authorization now available for 3 years
01/24/20
NM Income Tax changes for the coming filing season
01/22/20
Local governments received $2 billion in GRT distributions
01/13/20
Taxpayers advised to review paycheck withholding
01/06/20
Department releases new Albuquerque location
2019
11/27/19
December New Business Workshops
12/26/19
New Nontaxable Transaction Certificate now available
12/26/19
January New Business and New Employer Workshops
11/26/19
Buy local this Saturday
11/20/19
Las Cruces man indicted on tax evasion charges
10/09/19
Eight MVD Offices Open Saturday, October 12 and 19
10/03/19
October New Business and New Employer Workshops
10/01/19
New Standard Licenses Now Available at MVD
09/30/19
Advisory News Conference on New Standard Driver’s Licenses
09/26/19
MVD Closing Office at Bank of the West Building
09/23/19
Taxation and Revenue Department Seeks Feedback on Construction-Related GRT Form
09/19/19
State Clears Pending Film Credit Claims
09/18/19
Taxation and Revenue Department, Plaintiffs Dismiss Driver’s License
09/09/19
Albuquerque Man Sentenced for Tax Evasion Lawsuit
09/05/19
Taxation and Revenue Department Creates Qualified Film Vendor Certification Program
08/26/19
TRD’s September New Business and New Employer Workshops
08/09/19
Reminder Taxation and Revenue Offers Services This Weekend
08/07/19
Taxation and Revenue Department Pilots Public Outreach Process to Improve Tax Forms
07/29/19
Back to School Tax Free Holiday This Weekend
07/24/19
Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement
07/22/19
August Tax Workshops for New Businesses
07/22/19
Albuquerque Man Sentenced for Tax Fraud
07/02/19
July New Business Workshops
06/27/19
Several Changes to New Mexico Tax Law Effective July 1, 2019