County collects $1.5 million in property taxes in February

According to Eddy County Treasurer Kathy Anderson, 85% of the 2020 taxes were collected by the Feb. 15 early pay deadline. Township and school district payouts were made based on the amount collected, which totaled $1.5 million in February. Letters went out for properties with 2017 taxes due, as the foreclosure process has begun. There were nearly 50 parcels initially on the list, representing...