Budget & Finance
The Budget & Finance Department is directed by Sammie Vega-Finch, Finance Director.
The budget and finance department is responsible for all accounting functions of the County including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, budgeting, and internal control. The department is responsible for the preparation of the budget documents as well as the yearly financial statements, which are prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principals.
Budget records as well as archived budget and finance reports, audit records, and payment registers can be found on Socorro County's Transparency Site on the Budget and Finance Page.
Accounts Payable & Purchasing
The Accounts Payable & Purchasing office is responsible for maintaining procedures for obtaining goods and services for the County, including all activities from the planning steps and processing of purchase requisitions and issuance of purchase orders.
All purchases made in Socorro County must have a purchase order number assigned first. This office is also responsible for all purchase requests (RFPs, ITBs, etc.)
Physical Address
198 Neel Ave
Socorro, NM 87801
Mailing Address
PO Box D
Socorro NM 87801
Phone: 575.835.0589 ext 1105
Related Links:
Planholder Registration & Document Access
Any contractor or subcontractor wishing to access construction plan documents must register with Socorro County. New users will be issued a username and password to log in to the file. If you are already registered as a user, simply send a message to manager@socorrocounty.net and request access to the new project. Only registered users will have the ability to sign in to the system at: http://www.google.com/a/socorrocounty.net.
Users must have the ability to download and print the documents, paper copies will not be created and issued. If you choose not to register as a user, a CD with the documents can be purchased from Socorro County Administration for $50.00 each by contacting the County Purchasing Officer at 575-835-0589 ext. 1105.
The PLAN HOLDERS form will be added to this space soon.
Bid Documents
In an effort to improve efficiency, Socorro County uses the New Mexico E-Purchasing System for soliciting bids from vendors. This system will provide you with convenient online access to bid information for Socorro County, as well as 25 additional local agencies throughout New Mexico.
It’s easy to participate in future bid opportunities from these agencies—simply register online. To register, click the button below and complete the online registration. If you are currently registered as a Vendor on this system with another local agency, you do not need to register again. If you need help registering, please call the support department at Bid Net toll-free at 1-800-835-4603.
Recently closed invitations to bid and request for proposals are listed in the folders below. These bids were performed prior to the implementation of the electronic system.
Emergency Procurements
Purchasing & AP Forms
All vendors not currently a part of the Socorro County purchasing system must submit a Federal W-9 Form before a purchase order can be issued.
Travel Forms & Documentation
Sole Source Procurements
Grants Administration
Socorro County does compete for and administer several federal grant programs. This ensures that we can maximize all available resources and meet the needs of our constituents. Samantha Vasquez administrates and manages all federal grants.
PO Box D
Socorro NM 87801
575.835.0589 ext 1116
Grants Department Resources
Finance Clerk
For all questions regarding accounts payable, please contact Vanessa Muñoz, Finance Clerk.
Physical Address
198 Neel Ave
Socorro, NM 87801
Mailing Address
PO Box D
Socorro NM 87801
Phone: 575-835-0589ext 1106
