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County Connections  -  April 2025

Tax Exemption Clinic for Veterans - April 2, 2025

The San Juan County Assessor’s Office and the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services will be hosting an In-Office Service Day to Assist Veterans with property tax exemptions on April 2 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the San Juan County Assessor’s Office, 100 S. Oliver Drive, Suite 400 in Aztec.

Staff from the San Juan County Assessor’s Office and the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services will help veterans and unmarried surviving spouses of veterans file for:

• Veterans Property Tax Exemptions
• 100% Permanent-and-Total Service-Connected
• Disabled Property Tax Exemptions
• GET YOUR EXEMPTION ON THE SPOT!

To show proof of veteran status, bring a copy of one of the following forms:

• DD-214
• National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Form 56-16
• S. Public Health Service (PHS) Form 1867
• If filing for the disabled property tax exemption: Letter from the VA declaring 100% permanent & total service-connected disabled rating

To show proof of NM residency, please bring one of the following:

• Valid NM Driver’s License
• Voter Registration Card
• Latest NM Income Tax Return

For more information please contact: San Juan County Assessor’s Office at 505-334-6157or go to SJCAssessor.net

Important Dates

• April 1 @ 4:00 pm: San Juan County Commission Meeting

• April 2, 9am-3pm: Veteran's Exemption Clinic

• April 12-13 Dumpster Days (More below)

• April 15 @ 4:00 pm: San Juan County Commission Meeting

DUMPSTER DAYS

Time for spring cleaning!
On April 12-13, transfer station will be open during regular hours to accept normal loads of trash for FREE!

Flattened corrugated cardboard, bagged aluminum cans, single-stream recycling, and large appliances are all always accepted for free!

For hours of operation, normal fees, and a list of acceptable and unacceptable waste, click here:

Orange Cone Corner

TRAFFIC ALERT! Starting Monday, March 31, crews will begin paving season! Road 350 between NM516 and CR3000 will be first, and crews will work their way up Road 350. Traffic will be single-lane in both directions, but flowing.  Bridge construction projects on Road 3000 and Road 3500 are on time and progressing, both those routes remain closed.

Hot Topics

San Juan County, New Mexico, is at an increased risk of wildfires for the 2025 season due to several concerning factors. During a February 4 presentation to the county commission, Fire and Rescue Chief David Vega described the outlook as “kind of bleak.” See Chief Vega's full presentation HERE. Deputy Chief John Gilbert also raised concerns about unusually early dry conditions, stating that the department is “about 30 to 60 days ahead of schedule weather-wise.” This accelerated drying trend indicates a potentially active spring fire season, with agricultural areas being especially vulnerable. Crews responded to 25 wildland fires in the first 27 days of March. Almost all of them have been human-caused. The 30-day forecast does not look good for moisture. The current forecast is for below-normal moisture and above-normal temperatures. This will be a busy wildland season on San Juan County. To help residents prepare for the upcoming wildfire season, San Juan County will host an event called “Beat the Burn” On April 29. This event will cover key topics such as the wildfire outlook, evacuation planning, livestock safety, property insurance, and mitigation strategies. If you missed the information, call FireOps at 505-334-1180 for more information. Recognizing the heightened fire risk this season, San Juan County Fire & Rescue is taking a proactive approach to ensure the community is informed and prepared.

SJCSO Spot

It takes longer to read this post than it does to secure your car! Take seconds to ensure your vehicle isn't an easy target for thieves! Lock your doors & windows Take your valuables with you Park in a well-lit area Never leave your car running unattended Set your car alarm If you believe your vehicle may have been broken into, don't go near it! The thief could be waiting inside your car or you could compromise valuable evidence. Instead, go to a safe location and call non-emergency dispatch at 505-334-6622.

San Juan County is Hiring!

Are you looking for a fulfilling career where you can Build A Stronger Community? See our current openings at SJCounty.net/jobs

Aztec Museum Season Kickoff- April 26

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