Lea County, NM Partners with Catalis to Modernize Property Assessment System

Catalis Continues Expansion Across New Mexico with Scalable CAMA Platform

Mar. 19, 2026 at 3:03pm

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Lea County, New Mexico has selected Catalis, a leading provider of government technology solutions, as its partner to transform its property assessment operations to a modern computer-assisted mass appraisal (CAMA) system. This strategic modernization initiative will transition the county's aging legacy system to a scalable, cloud-based platform designed to meet its evolving needs.

Why it matters

This project marks Catalis' second CAMA initiative in New Mexico in two years, reinforcing the company's strong momentum with assessor offices statewide. The modernization will provide Lea County with a stable, scalable foundation for its current and future assessment operations, allowing it to manage valuation data more effectively and meet future demands with confidence.

The details

Lea County selected Catalis based on its cloud-based platform, multi-year database design, and flexible valuation capabilities. The new system will replace the county's aging legacy system and transition it to a SaaS-based platform built for long-term performance. Catalis will work with Lea County through implementation, training, and ongoing collaboration to ensure a smooth transition and a long-term partnership aligned with the county's assessment and reporting goals.

  • Lea County selected Catalis in March 2026 to modernize its property assessment system.

The players

Catalis

A leading provider of government technology solutions that is partnering with Lea County, NM to modernize its property assessment system.

Ava Benge

The Assessor for Lea County, New Mexico, who stated that the county wanted a modern system that could carry it forward, not just replace what it had.

Steve Ashbacher

The Executive Vice President of Catalis Tax & CAMA, who said that the company is proud to help Lea County move to a scalable, SaaS-based platform built for long-term performance.

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What they’re saying

“We wanted a modern system that could carry us forward, not just replace what we had. Catalis gives us the tools to manage valuation data more effectively and positions us to meet future assessment demands with confidence.”

— Ava Benge, Assessor, Lea County, New Mexico

“Lea County's selection continues our strong momentum with assessor offices across New Mexico. We're proud to help them move to a scalable, SaaS-based platform built for long-term performance.”

— Steve Ashbacher, Executive Vice President, Catalis Tax & CAMA

What’s next

Catalis will work with Lea County through implementation, training, and ongoing collaboration to ensure a smooth transition and a long-term partnership aligned with the county's assessment and reporting goals.

The takeaway

This modernization project highlights Catalis' growing presence in New Mexico, as the company continues to partner with assessor offices across the state to upgrade their property assessment systems to scalable, cloud-based platforms that can meet evolving needs and demands.