Fraudulent tax letters are being sent out to property owners, and the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department warns property owners to be careful about responding to notices in letters. The historic Cedar Hill Pedestrian Bridge re-opens after seven years and restoration work, and there is still time to submit photos for the Visit Farmington 2025 vacation guide. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Traegers Bar and Northern Edge Casino.
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The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department is warning property tax owners to be wary of fraudulent letters that have been reported in Valencia County. After being closed for seven years, the 110-year-old Cedar Hill Pedestrian Bridge is once again open for use, and there are still two weeks left to submit photos for the official 2025 Farmington Vacation Guide. You’re watching the Local News Roundup, brought to you by Traegers Bar and Northern Edge Casino. I’m Connor Shreve. Fraudulent letters to property owners who are delinquent on their taxes have been reported in Valencia County. The letters tell property owners to call a 1-800 number before a certain date or the state will seize their property. The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department, which deals with property taxes is not sending out these letters and is warning property owners to not call the number. Instead, if you have outstanding property tax debt, you should work directly with the treasurer’s office in your county or with the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department if the tax is three or more years past due. Anyone who suspects they have encountered fraudulent activity are encouraged to contact the department through the fraud hotline, either by phone or email. After being closed for seven years, the historic Cedar Hill Pedestrian Bridge is open once more. The bridge connects County Road 2380 and County Road 2345, but was closed in 2017 due to safety concerns related to the decking and abutments. The historic bridge celebrated its 110th birthday in March and is one of the very few surviving pin connected highway truss bridges in the state. Despite its age, the bridge had relatively low levels of deterioration, which aided in the restoration efforts. A ribbon cutting ceremony on April 30th celebrated the reopening of the bridge with locals and county officials. There is still time to submit photos of the Farmington area for the 2025 Farmington Vacation Guide by Visit Farmington. Images of the Farmington area, especially those showcasing the people, scenery and recreation opportunities in the region are welcome. The guide will be distributed online and in print at various locations across Farmington for locals and visitors alike. All photos will be attributed to the photographer both in the guide and if they are selected for use in additional promotional materials. You can submit photos by May 15th, either using the photo submission portal on Visit Farmington’s website or by sending a digital portfolio to Visit Farmington. All photos must be 300 DPI, the largest file size possible and without watermarks. Make sure to include the image, location information, and contact information for the photographer. Learn more about these and other stories online at farmingtonlocal.news. Thanks for watching this edition of the Local News Roundup. I’m Connor Shreve.
