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Frequently Asked Questions

Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.

Roads

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  • There are many roads within McKinley County, but not all of them are maintained by the County, some are maintained by the State of New Mexico, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Subdivisions or are Private. McKinley County only maintains roads listed on the County Road Inventory. A copy of the Road Inventory may be viewed and printed on the County’s website or you may call the Road Department at 505-722-2303 with questions.
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  • The Road Department Maintenance Supervisor will go out and inspect the property and inform the resident of the recommended culvert size as size varies. It is the responsibility of the resident to purchase the culvert and they may either have installed themselves or have the County install it a cost which will be determined at payment through the County Manager’s Office. Upon payment, the County Manager’s Office will request the Road Department to order the culvert for the resident.
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  • People are encouraged to submit these requests to their Commissioners at the County Manager’s office as funds are requested and allocated through the State of New Mexico or Navajo Nation for certain County roads during the County Commission Road Priority Meeting that is scheduled at the beginning of each calendar year.
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  • Animal Control is responsible for the removal of smaller animals and may be reached at 505-726-1453. The Livestock Inspector is responsible for the removal of large animals and can be reached through Metro Dispatch at 505-722-2002. The Road Department will assist with the removal of large dead animals if it is a safety issue or if the Livestock inspector is not available.
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  • You may contact the Road Department at 505-722-2303, Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. After hours or in case of an emergency please call 911 or Metro Dispatch at 505-722-2002.
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  • An hard copy of the application/s may be picked up at the McKinley County Road Department Office and a PDF versions are available on the (Roads) page. It must be filled out and turned in to the Road Superintendent for approval.

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  • Please call 511 or 800-432-4269 for current road conditions.

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  • Please call the Road Department at 505-722-2303.
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  • The County will only repair potholes on County maintained roads. Please call the Road Department at 505-722-2303. A copy of the Road Inventory may also be viewed and printed on the County’s website.
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  • Roads will be bladed after moisture has had time to soak in the ground. Should roads be bladed immediately after moisture has had a chance to soak in, it will cause large ruts from the weight of the equipment and damage the surface of the road.
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  • The Road Department cannot assist with private driveways. You can contact any of the following to purchase millings (Vernon Hamilton Construction, Michele's Ready Mix, C&E Concrete Inc).

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Assessor's Office

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  • The Assessor is required by state law to value property at 100 percent of current market value as determined by sales of comparable property (7-36-15 NMSA 1978).
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  • Taxes are based on the current and correct market value of your residence and land, vacant land, commercial property, or other taxable property. The amount you pay is determined by multiplying the mil levy rate against the net taxable value of your property. The net taxable value is one third of the total assessed value of your property minus valid exemptions such as Head of Family (2000) or Veteran’s exemptions ($4,000 each).
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  • Yes! The property owner is responsible for recording property transfer documents with the County Clerk and for notifying the County Assessor purchases and transfers of ownership. Contacting the Assessor should ensure that you are correctly assessed as the current owner with a valid address where you can receive valuation notices and tax bills. If you have moved recently please contact the County Assessor’s Office and give them your new address.
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  • The Assessor’s Office will accept mailing address changes in person or through the mail. The Assessor provides a change of address form with the Notice of Value. If you do not receive a tax bill, be sure to contact the Assessor and verify the address on the tax roll.
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  • Composite mil rates by area as of 2007 ranged from $24.775 to $41.285 per $1,000 of net taxable value of your property, depending on the type and location of the property.
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  • The valuation set for property by the County Assessor is an estimate of the market value of your property, i.e., your residence, vacant land, commercial property, or other taxable property.
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  • Once a year you receive a Notice of Value from the Assessor informing you of the value of your property for that year. It is an advance notice of what the Assessor has determined your property was worth two years earlier. The Notice of Value is not a tax bill. The treasurer issues the tax bill each November 1.
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  • Important dates in property valuation are outlined on the
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  • The Assessor is required to mail one Notice of Value for each assessed property by April 1, of each year. (See: 7-38-20 NMSA 1978).
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County Clerk

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  • Yes, Military Discharge papers are recorded at no charge in the County Clerk’s Office. If you do not have access to obtaining a discharge forms, please visit U.S Department of Veterans Affairs

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  • No, the County Clerk’s Office cannot provide copies of birth and death certificates. You can obtain these copies from the Vital Statistics Bureau. There are two offices, on in Santa Fe New Mexico at 505-827-8780 and Albuquerque New Mexico at 505-841-4115.
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  • The County Clerk’s Office records deeds that are sent to them. We do not draft deeds nor can property be transferred without one. If you wish to transfer your property it is recommended that you seek the assistance of an Attorney or a Title Company. As mentioned above, blank forms can be found at most office supply stores and you can draft the document yourself if you wish.
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  • You will need to send or deliver the original signed document to us. It should include completed dates, signature(s) or grantor(s), notary certificate (should contain state, county, date of acknowledgement, notary signature, notary seal and notary commission expiration date). Please remember that all documents very. If the document pertains to real estate, there must be a legal property description on you document. If you are recording a Release or Assignment, you will need to state the original document book and page or instrument number that is being released or assigned.
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  • You will need to send or deliver the original, signed, lien document to us. It should include completed dates, signature(s) or grantor(s), and notary certificate (should contain state, county, date of acknowledgment, notary signature, notary seal, and notary commission expiration date). Please remember a Lien must include the legal property description on the document. To obtain the legal description of the real property you wish to file the lien on, you should contact your attorney.
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  • Each type of deed has a different definition, which can be crucial when transferring property. You should contact your attorney.
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  • The County Clerk’s office does not provide legal forms. Legal forms can be found at most Office Supply or Stationary Stores. We will accept forms from other states as long as the document is notarized and the original document is sent for recording.
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  • If you applied for your marriage license with McKinley County, then we will be able to provide you with a copy of the license. We need to know the name of the Bride and Groom along with an approximate year of the marriage. If the application was in another County you will need to contact that County Clerk / Recorder. Keep in mind that Divorce information is handled through the District Court at 505-863-6816. The Clerk’s Office does not have such information.
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Legal

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  • The County Attorney advises the County Treasurer and the County Assessor in valuation, protest, tax collection and penalty issues. There are various time constraints for citizens to protest. Contact the County Treasurer, County Assessor or Legal Department with further questions.
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  • McKinley County adopted a Legislative Regulation Policy administered at the New Mexico Council of Governments (NMCOG). The policy has certain forms designed to describe the status of project and readiness for funding. Contact NMCOG or the Legal Department with further questions.
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Indigent Health

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  • Yes. Up to $10,000 or 80% of the total hospital stay. Physician fees are not included.
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Land Use

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  • McKinley County maintains approximately 500+ miles of road throughout the county. McKinley County adopted a Non-Subdivision Road Work Policy to help citizens (or groups of citizens) in obtaining necessary right-of-way; and then apply for acceptance for road maintenance. In essence, the County will require the citizen or community of citizens to obtain appropriate Right-of-Way and may even require the community of citizens to bring up the Right-of-Way to an appropriate standard prior to acceptance for maintenance. For more information, contact the
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  • There is no general zoning ordinance for McKinley County. McKinley County regulates the division of land and development of land through Subdivision Regulations, 1997; and the County Master Plan. For a letter regarding Zoning or other information on a specific area of the County, please contact the Legal Department. Also, the County has adopted an Ordinance that regulates the building, modifying or construction of Cell Towers. This is a specific use Ordinance that operates similar to Zoning. Review the
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Mobile Homes

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  • •Bring the title or registration to the Treasurer's office. •We will research and examine for taxes, penalties, and interest that must be paid in full, including the Current Year Taxes (One-Year-In-Advance) on the mobile home. •If moving, there is a $10 fee for Single-Wide and a $20 for Double-wide mobile homes and we will need the address information of where the mobile home is being moved to. •If being sold or trading, we will need the new owner's name and mailing address so they can be correctly be billed. •If mobile home is paid in full, including the Current Year Taxes, We will issue a tax release to you to take to NM M.V.D. to transfer title or update their information. •Once the title is transferred, you must take the new title to the McKinley County Assessor's office to update their records and complete the process. If moving, you will need to take the title and report to the County Assessor that the mobile home is moving to. •If you have any questions, please contact our Mobile Home Technician at (505) 722-4459 ext. 1062.

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  • If your title or registration is lost, stolen, or destroyed, you may obtain the registration at M.V.D. or M.V.D. Letter/Printout and bring it to our office. We do not have public records of titles or registrations, we use the information on the title or registration that is given to us for the tax releases or moving permits. We must have the title or registration to match with M.V.D.'s records or M.V.D. will not accept it and send you back to our office to have it corrected. Once we receive the registration, you may apply for a Duplicate Title with NM M.V.D.

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  • Yes. All taxes must be paid for the issuance of required forms that M.V.D. needs to transfer a title.
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  • •Bring the title or registration to the Treasurer's office. •We will research and examine for taxes, penalties, and interest that must be paid in full, including the Current Year Taxes (One-Year-In-Advance) on the mobile home. •The owner of the mobile home must own the real estate to which the mobile home is on. So the title of the mobile home must have the same owner(s) name(s) as it says on the land/deed. •If mobile home does not have the same owner(s) name(s) as it says on the land/deed, you must transfer the title to the correct owner(s) name(s). •If mobile home is paid in full, including the Current Year Taxes, We will issue a tax release and you will go to the Assessor's office to request that it be taxed as real property, which is called a Change of Valuation Letter. •After the Change of Valuation is signed and completed in the Assessor's office, you then take the tax release to NM M.V.D. to deactivate the title. •Once the title is deactivated, you must take the new title to the McKinley County Assessor's office to update their records and complete the process.

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  • •Bring the title or registration to the Treasurer's office. •We will research and examine for taxes, penalties, and interest that must be paid in full, including the Current Year Taxes (One-Year-In-Advance) on the mobile home. •The owner of the mobile home must own the real estate to which the mobile home is on. So the title of the mobile home must have the same owner(s) name(s) as it says on the land/deed. •If mobile home does not have the same owner(s) name(s) as it says on the land/deed, you must transfer the title to the correct owner(s) name(s). •If mobile home is paid in full, including the Current Year Taxes, We will issue a tax release and you will go to the Assessor's office to request that it be taxed as real property, which is called a Change of Valuation Letter. •After the Change of Valuation is signed and completed in the Assessor's office, you then take the tax release to NM M.V.D. to deactivate the title. •Once the title is deactivated, you must take the new title to the McKinley County Assessor's office to update their records and complete the process.

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  • The owner of the mobile home is responsible for property taxes on the mobile home. The owner of the real property where the mobile home is situated is responsible for the property taxes on the land.
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  • Please contact the County Assessor's office if you have any questions pertaining to this at (505) 863-3032.

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  • The County Treasurer is authorized to seize a mobile home and sell/auction it for delinquent property taxes under authority of a Demand Warrant according to Section 7-38-53 NMSA 1978.
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  • When the property taxes of the mobile home becomes 30 days delinquent.
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  • The County Treasurer has authority to collect delinquent property taxes on a mobile home by asserting a claim against the owner by serving and posting the demand warrant on the mobile home by the county treasurer, employee of the treasurer's office, or the county sheriff according to Section 7-38-53 NMSA 1978.
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  • The state of New Mexico is a self-rendering state. Property taxes are a personal obligation of the property owner according to Section 7-38-47 NMSA 1978. The owner is responsible for finding out about their taxes and paying it.
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  • Payment is required by cash, money order, certified check, cashier's check or personal check accompanied by Bank Letter of Credit for the amount of or in excess of the amount of the personal drawn.
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  • The minimum bid is based on the amount of taxes, penalty, interest, and costs due.
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  • The fees at NM M.V.D. varies. Most fees start from $12 and up. If you need more information on fees and you're in the Gallup McKinley County area please call (505) 863-3847. You may also call 1 (888) 683-4636 to find the one nearest you.

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  • They are held at the county seat (courthouse) or another place designated by the county treasurer's office in counties where the properties are located. In McKinley County, most auctions are in the Commissioner's Chamber on the 3rd floor of the McKinley County Courthouse Building, 207 W. Hill Ave, Gallup, NM.
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  • In McKinley County, our auctions are held late October or early November of every year. For information on when a sale may take place, please contact our Mobile Home Technician at (505) 722-4459 ext. 1062.
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  • Auction registration for individuals who wish to bid on property is usually scheduled two hours before the start of the auction on the day of the auction. Registration closes promptly at the start of the sale. Bidding is on an oral basis and the property is awarded to the highest bidder. Bidders must be physically present or represented by an agent. The agent must present a notarized authorization document to the Mobile Home Technician upon registration.
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  • The county Treasurer's office does not furnish title information or maps. It is the prospective buyer's responsibility to do all title research before the sale. All research should be done at the county offices and the Motor Vehicle Division. Property is sold to the highest bidder and is sold "as is". Neither the Property Tax Division nor the counties offer refunds. All sales are final.
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  • The legal owner of the mobile home is responsible for property taxes on the mobile home.

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  • The only redemption period that exists is a 120 day federal IRS redemption.
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  • You may purchase a copy from http://www.nmcompcomm.us or you may contact the Tax Information & Policy Office at (505) 827-0908 or by email at poffice@state.nm.us. The statutes can also be accessed online by clicking
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  • If the following procedures are not completed to transfer the title, you will continue to get the tax bill: •Bring the title or registration to the Treasurer's office. •We will research and examine for taxes, penalties, and interest that must be paid in full, including the Current Year Taxes (One-Year-In-Advance) on the mobile home. •If mobile home is paid in full, including the Current Year Taxes, We will issue a tax release that you take to NM M.V.D. to transfer the title. •Once the title is transferred, you must take the new title to the McKinley County Assessor's office to update and change ownership so the tax bill can go to the new owner.

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Real Estate

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  • The Deed is still in the process of being changed or it will be changed on the next tax bill.
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  • See or call the Clerk's office at (505) 863-6866
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  • See or call the Clerk's office at (505) 863-6866
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  • See or call the Clerk's office at (505) 863-6866
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  • Sorry we cannot aid or give legal advice on filling out deeds, you need to contact your attorney/lawyer.
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  • From any printing shop that has forms.
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  • By mail , in person or by phone (505) 722-4459.
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  • No, but you will still receive a tax bill for your records.
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  • You can call the Treasurer's office at (505) 722-4459.
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  • If a taxpayer remits an amount in payment of his property taxes that exceeds the total property tax liability shown on the property tax bill, together with any applicable penalty and interest computed to the date payment is received by the county treasurer, a refund of the amount in excess shall be made to the taxpayer if either of the following conditions are met: 1. A written request for the refund is made by the taxpayer and received by the county treasurer within sixty days of the date the excess payment is received by the county treasurer; or 2. The county treasurer on his own initiative determines by June 30 of the year following the year for which taxes are imposed that an excess payment has been made.
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  • The refund will go to the person(s) that incurred the overpayment.
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  • We do not track whether you have a mortgage company paying your taxes or not. We send all tax bills to the owner on file. Your mortgage company MAY pay the taxes, however it is YOUR responsibility to ensure that your mortgage company is paying your taxes. If you are not sure that your mortgage company is going to pay, please contact them.
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  • The previous owners' name is placed in the legal description as a chain of title, showing who the previous owner was. When you sell the property your name will go in that section.
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  • Since property taxes in New Mexico are based on a calendar year, your closing officer will generally impound from the seller a pro-rated share of the current year's taxes in advance. The buyer will then be credited with the amount that the seller has paid into closing. When the taxes become due, THE BUYER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ENTIRE BILL since he/she has been credited with the seller's pro-rated amount.
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  • The only way to acquire property with delinquent property taxes is by purchasing it at the auction put on by the State of New Mexico. When property taxes have not been paid on real property for three years, the law requires the County Treasurer to turn these properties over to the State. The State then charges a $125.00 Cost to the State fee and will auction the property.
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  • Yes, for the first half, in December & the second half in May.
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Finance

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  • Purchase Order payment are made upon approval by the Commissioners. The Commissioners meet every 1st Tuesday and 3rd Tuesday of each month.
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Metro Dispatch

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  • The AMBER Alert Program is a voluntary partnership between law-enforcement agencies, broadcasters, transportation agencies, and the wireless industry, to activate an urgent bulletin in the most serious child-abduction cases. The goal of an AMBER Alert is to instantly galvanize the entire community to assist in the search for and the safe recovery of the child. AMBER Alerts are broadcast through radio, television, road signs and all available technology referred to as the AMBER Alert Secondary Distribution Program. These broadcasts let law enforcement use the eyes and ears of the public to help quickly locate an abducted child. The U.S. Department of Justice coordinates the AMBER Alert program on a national basis. The AMBER Alert Program was named in honor of 9-year-old Amber Hagerman who was abducted while riding her bicycle in Arlington, Texas, and was later found murdered. The program is used in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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JSACC

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  • If one of your child's referrals includes Case Management, one of our Case Managers will be contacting you and your child to schedule a date and time to do Case Management Intake. This will include goal setting while your child is involved in the Case Management Program.
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  • We serve youth ages 12 - 17 years old.
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  • Yes, we do accept self-referrals from parents/guardians. You may contact our office to set up a time to discuss the process and schedule a meeting between a Case Manager and you and your child.
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  • We cannot place your child in a cell or keep them overnight to scare them.  We can certainly provide support and case management services to assist youth. 

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  • Yes, of course. Please contact the JSACC Program to discuss dates and times you may be interested in scheduling a presentation.
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Facilities Mgmt

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  • To access county email go to
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DWI Program

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  • Quarterly- January, April, July, October on the third Friday of the month at 12pm.

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  • Contact the office at (505) 726-8249.

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    DWI Program

  • A $50.00 money order and court documents (judgment and sentence) stating that you need to get an alcohol screening.

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HR

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  • Applications are submitted online under Employment Opportunities. 

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  • Patience is the key when applying. There are many steps to the McKinley County Hiring Process. We appreciate your patience. If you have any questions regarding your application, you may contact the HR Office at (505) 863-1400.

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  • Yes. You may upload and attach any additional resources (ex. Resume, Certificates, Degrees, Transcripts, etc..) to your application after it was submitted. Just log back into your account and navigate to your application. 

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Compliance

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  • You can find out your court date by contacting your attorney, bonding company, the court house or by researching it through www.nmcourts.com
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  • Check ins are from 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM Monday to Friday.

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  • Physical address: 2105 E. Aztec, Gallup NM 87301

    Mailing address: PO Box 70, Gallup NM 87305

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  • No
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  • No, the Compliance office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00AM - Noon and 1:00 to 5:00pm.

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  • DWI school registration in $175.00 and you must make full payment at time of registering.

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  • Yes, if you have been convicted of a DWI it is mandatory that you must have an ignition interlock and interlock driver's license. Also you do not start getting credit from MVD until you have done both.
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  • You need to download the grievance form or come in person to speak with the Director. Once you have filled out the form; you can email, mail or hand deliver it to the Director.

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  • (1) If you are on supervised probation: a money order for $50.00 per month while on probation. (2) School/employment verification. (3) Any and all court documents pertaining to your case. (4) Alcohol screening: a money order for $50.00.

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MCSO

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  • Following documents are available for
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  • You will need valid picture ID, and Social Security card
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ADC

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  • Visitation hours are from Monday - Friday, 9:00 am to 11:00 am and 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm. Wednesdays are reserved for female inmate visitation only.
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  • You will be able to visit an inmate 90 days after your release date from McKinley County Adult Detention Center.
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  • All visitors must be properly attired in pants, shirt and shoes. No tank tops, see through shirts, capri pants, open toed shoes, flip flops or short pants will be allowed. The visitation officer has the right to determine eligibility for all visitors.
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  • All minor children need to have a birth certificate and social security card when coming to visit. Copies will not be accepted. Originals only. Children must be between the ages of 3-18. No children under 2 will be allowed in visitation. School ID's are not accepted.
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  • All adults need to have a valid ID or Drivers License. We do accept the temporary/paper ID or Drivers License as long as it is not expired.
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  • To write to an inmate you will need to put the inmates name, 255 South Boardman, Gallup, NM 87301. Make sure to put your full name and full address on the return section of the envelope or else it will not processed.
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Fire

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  • You can come into the Fire/EMS office located at Bataan Veterans Dr. and pick one up.
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County FAQs

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  • Please visit our Job Opportunities page for more information.

    County FAQs

  • Please visit our Bureau of Elections page for more information

    County FAQs

  • Please click this link to pay your property tax online.

    County FAQs

  1. McKinley County Chief Seal-color

Contact Us

  1. McKinley County

  2. 207 West Hill Ave

  3. Gallup, NM 87301

  4. 505-863-1400

  5. Fax: 505-863-6362

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