NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Justice has sent several hotels in Roswell and Artesia cease and desist letters for suspected price gouging in response to the South Fork and Salt wildfires.
The department has received nearly a dozen complaints accusing some hotels of price gouging. In some complaints hotels are being accused of canceling bookings without notice and then rebooking those rooms at a higher price. Other complaints accused hotels of blatantly up charging on rooms.
Any consumers who suspect price gouging or other unfair practices can submit a complaint to the New Mexico DOJ by calling (505) 490-4060 or by filling out an online complaint form. To access the form, click here.
