As you deck the halls this holiday season, be fire smart. A small fire that spreads to a Christmas tree can grow large very quickly.

• Choose trees with fresh, green needles that do not fall off when touched
• Before playing the tree in the stand cut 2″ from the base of the trunk
• Make sure the tree is at least three feed away from any heat source (fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents, or lights)
• Make sure the tree is not blocking an exit
• Be sure to add water daily to the tree stand

For More Christmas Tree Safety click here.

This is a reminder from your County Treasurer, Kelli Rhoe, that property taxes are due by Tuesday, October 31st, 2017. To avoid long lines, please come in early, call or mail in your payment to us at 906 North River Street, Hot Springs, SD 57747. The Treasurers Office phone number is 605-745-5145. Our office hours are 8-5 Monday-Friday. All property taxes will become delinquent November 1st and will have interest added.

You can look up your property taxes online using the Webtax Programs for Fall River County and Oglala Lakota County.  Taxes must be paid by mail, phone, or in person.

The Fall River & Oglala Lakota County Courthouse in Hot Springs will be closed Tuesday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. Regular office hours will resume Wendesday, July 5th.

The first half of property taxes are due each year on April 30th.  This year April 30th falls on a Sunday making Friday, April 28th the last day you can pay your taxes in person and Saturday April 29th the last day to mail your payment.  Don’t let this date sneak up on you!