Important Deadlines for the 2022 General Election:

• October 11: Voter registration (by mail or online) closes.
• October 11: First day that absentee ballots can be mailed to voters who have submitted an absentee application, and first day of Early Voting at the county clerk’s offices.
• October 22: Expanded Early Voting begins at alternate voting locations in counties that have them available.
• November 3: Last day to request an absentee ballot.
• November 5: Last day of early voting.
• November 8: General Election Day.

Additional Voter Information:

You must be registered as member of a party to vote in that party’s primary. Same day voter registration is available, including the option for “decline to state,” independent, and minor party voters to register with a major party on primary day, vote in that party’s contest, and then re-register with their prior status.

For detailed information on voting and registration, go the Secretary of State’s web site.  Click here to learn about eligibility.

Click here to register online.  Registering in person can normally be done at the following locations. Contact the offices in advance of going, in case their hours have changed.

The county clerk’s office 1712 Date St. Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Open 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday through Friday (575) 894-2840

The Motor Vehicle Division 163 New School Rd, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901 Open 8:00 to 4:00 M-F, closed weekends (575) 894-6529

The Income Support Division Field Office Sierra County (T or C Area) 102 Barton Street, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901 Open Monday- Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (575) 894-3011

Where to Vote:

To vote by mail, request your ballot well in advance of the election and return it in time to be counted.  You can apply online or print out an application and mail it.

To vote in person early: Sierra County Clerk’s Office

Election Day Voting Locations: T or C Civic Center, Albert J. Lyons Event Center, Elephant Butte Community Center, Hillsboro Community Center, Ken James Senior Center, Winston Country Church, Monticello Fire Station, Caballo Fire Station