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County Assessor Gus Martinez Announces New Online Tools

Santa Fe County Assessor Gus Martinez would like to announce the update of the Assessor’s section of the website and the addition of a new online parcel map property search tool. The new parcel map property search tool is used to research property ownership and assessment related information along with an aerial photo of the property. The County Assessor created a new online tool page to centralize a number of tools that provide a variety of sources including property owners, title companies and realtors information regarding their property and assessment. The Assessor also launched a document manager search tool that allows individuals to research and print a copy of the Assessor’s official Notice of Value for years 2011 to 2014. The assessment year 2015 will be available around the first of April.

“This updated website is a step towards achieving one of my goals to ensure that our office is providing current technology at the fingertips of everyone who can utilize it,” said Gus Martinez.

In addition to the new tool the Help Guide (downloadable and printable) was updated to be more user friendly. The guide provides basic information to better understand your assessment and information about the assessment process.

“I am hopeful that this information is a catalyst for people to ask more questions and learn more about the assessment process from my staff and myself,” said Gus Martinez of the Help Guide.

To view the new online tools you can visit www.santafecountynm.gov and click Assessment Online Tool Center under Quicklinks or you can visit www.santafecountynm.gov/assessor and select Online Tools from the menu on the left.

About Gus Martinez
Gus Martinez was elected Assessor in 2014, and began his term in office January 1, 2015. Gus began his career in the Assessor's Office as an Assessment Clerk in 1997. Through dedication, professional experience, and hard work he earned the position of Field Auditor, followed by Appraiser, Senior Appraiser, and Chief Appraiser in 2010. Gus is a New Mexico Certified Appraiser with over 300 hours of appraisal courses. He is a member of the International Association of Assessing Officers and of the New Mexico Association of Assessing Officers.

About the County Assessor’s Office
It is the mission of the Assessor’s Office to distribute the property tax burden approved by taxing authorities correctly and equitably to all taxable property, in that authority based on its value.

The goals of the Assessor’s Office include:
• Ensure compliance with property tax laws, and apply uniformly to all
• Keep the public informed and increase awareness on assessments and benefits
• Conduct educational outreach seminars
• Advocate for property tax benefits for seniors
• Increase value of the employees of the Assessor's Office
• Provide 5-Star customer service for all Santa Fe constituents
• Commit to unwavering county government transparency
• Ensure courteous, professional and responsive customer service
• Maintain an open door policy