Mission Statement

The Chaves County Assessor’s Office will serve the people of Chaves County by providing the highest level of customer service, while treating all property owners fairly and equitably in administering the New Mexico State Constitution, the New Mexico Property Tax Code, and all applicable rules and regulations, as well as industry best practice standards.

Staff

Assessor

Stewart, Sandra

Chief Deputy Assessor/GIS Specialist

Brink, Melissa

FAQs

  • IHC will not provide coverage for the following:

    1. Elective surgery or treatment. These types of services are not medically necessary for the wellbeing of the patient. Example: Tubaligation, Vasectomy, Fertility aid, Cosmetic procedures etc.
    2. Nursing Home Care.
    3. Routine physician charges (outside those of the contracted primary care provider.) Radiology readings, laboratory services outside the hospital setting unless these were provided due to an emergency life threatening or disabling situation. Any durable medical supplies are not covered. Anesthesiologist and Chiropractic services are not covered.
    4. Root canals

    Note: IHC has contracted providers that can render services. Call 575-624-6535, 575-624-6545, or 575-624-6547 to find out if a physician you are planning to have services with is a participating provider.

  • No, you must have a bill current bill not more than ninety (90) days old from one of our contracted providers in order to apply. You may ask the provider if they are contracted with Chaves County as an Indigent healthcare provider or call our office to find out if the provider you had services with is contracted with us.

  • Yes, the provider will have ninety (90) days from the date services were rendered to submit your application. The sooner you complete your application and have all the necessary documentation attached with it to the provider, the sooner they can submit your application to us for payment.