They have forced me to find a lawyer in Florida in order to get a judgement against them. 

Nobody forced you to buy a property as a investor you are entitled to do your own research and due diligence.

60k is definitely a hit and unfortunate for sure but it sounds like you have two opportunities to force appreciation up front and collect off the back end.

Meaning there needed to be more forced equity?

It's terrifying to think how fast it can spread with that kind of force behind it.

Forced Apperception (BRRRR or buying at a discount) is also a hedge against corrections.

The local economy is anchored by institutions such as the University of New Mexico (UNM), Sandia National Laboratories, and Kirtland Air Force Base.

If this is simply you not wanting to accept partial payments and the rent is current, stop accepting it - and send a Lease Violation/Notice of Quit for Non-Payment of Rent - and force the full rent to be paid per the lease or start eviction.  

The Air Force brought me here, and I’ve stayed ever since—I’ve really come to love it here!

Focus on properties where you can force appreciation—those sitting on MLS too long might not be the right fit.