As the holiday season gears up, those planning to visit city offices need to pay close attention to the special holiday hours that have just been announced. Bring your important documents and make those payments on time; there's a shift in the normal operational schedule that you'll need to keep in mind.
The holiday schedule made public on the official City of Tombstone website, indicates that the last day of regular office hours before Christmas is December 20. In a brief window of time, from 8 AM to 12 PM, doors will be open, but take note: payments are due by 11 AM if you want them processed the same day, otherwise, they get pushed to the next business day, which will be December 23 due to the weekend.
As you wind down to celebrate Christmas Eve, keep in mind that city offices will follow suit with shortened hours again from 8 AM to 12 PM on December 24. During the holiday period, from December 25 through December 29, don't bother making the trek to any city facility—they'll be firmly closed. Payments not received before the 11 AM cutoff on the 24 won't see the light of a ledger page until December 30.
One last hurrah for city office visits will be on New Year's Eve, December 31, when offices again will operate on a half-day schedule. They open their doors at 8 AM, but if you're running on holiday time and miss the decisive 11 AM payment deadline, you're out of luck until January 2nd, which is when the wheels of city bureaucracy start turning again in the new year.
This information is pertinent for everyone from homeowners to business owners who have dealings with the city offices. Be sure to plan accordingly, and perhaps consider using online services where available to avoid the year-end rush and the potential for any timing mishaps. The complete schedule can be referenced on the City of Tombstone's official website for any additional details or updates.
