TAXES ARE GOING UP IN SANDOVAL COUNTY. THE COUNTY COMMISSION HAS VOTED TO INCREASE THE GROSS RECEIPTS TAX BY AN EIGHTH OF A PERCENT TO FUND RENOVATIONS TO THE COUNTY DETENTION CENTER. THE TAX HIKE WILL GO INTO EFFECT JANUARY OF NEXT YEAR.
THE MONEY RAISED WILL GO TOWARD A NEW SECURITY PERIMETER FENCE, NEW CELL DOORS, NEW PLUMBING AND AN ENHANCED SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM. IT’S ESTIMATED THAT THE FULL RENOVATION WILL COST MORE THAN FIVE MILLION DOLLARS.
WORK COULD BEGIN AS EARLY AS THIS SUMMER.
