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Ballotpedia covered 16 local ballot measures in New Mexico for voters in two cities and two school districts on one election date.
- In Albuquerque, voters approved 13 ballot measures and rejected one.
- In Santa Fe, voters approved two ballot measures.
In 2021, Ballotpedia covered local measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the top 100 largest cities in the U.S. and all state capitals, including those outside of the top 100 largest cities. Ballotpedia covered a selection of notable police-related and election-related measures outside of the top 100 largest cities. Ballotpedia also covered all local measures in California and all statewide ballot measures. Ballotpedia's 2021 local ballot measure coverage includes Albuquerque and Sante Fe.. Click here to see the scope of Ballotpedia local ballot measure coverage by year.
Election dates
November 2
Voters in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and the public school districts of the two cities decided 16 local ballot measures on November 2, 2021.
Bernalillo County
• Albuquerque, New Mexico, Affordable Housing Bonds (November 2021): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue up to $3.333 million in general obligation bonds to fund the construction and rehabilitation of housing affordable to low- and moderate-income households. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue up to $3.333 million in general obligation bonds to fund the construction and rehabilitation of housing affordable to low- and moderate-income households. |
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue up to $15.95 million in general obligation bonds to fund the modernization, improvement of energy or water efficiency, upgrade, construction, and rehabilitation of public buildings and facilities. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue up to $15.95 million in general obligation bonds to fund the modernization, improvement of energy or water efficiency, upgrade, construction, and rehabilitation of public buildings and facilities. |
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue up to $50 million in gross receipts tax revenue bonds in order to fund the acquisition of property for and construction of a public stadium for multiple uses, including professional soccer events. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue up to $50 million in gross receipts tax revenue bonds in order to fund the acquisition of property for and construction of a public stadium for multiple uses, including professional soccer events. |
• Albuquerque, New Mexico, Library Bonds (November 2021): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue up to $4.157 million in general obligation bonds to fund improvements to libraries. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue up to $4.157 million in general obligation bonds to fund improvements to libraries. |
• Albuquerque, New Mexico, Metropolitan Redevelopment Bonds (November 2021): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue up to $4.545 million in general obligation bonds to fund metropolitan redevelopment projects within the city. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue up to $4.545 million in general obligation bonds to fund metropolitan redevelopment projects within the city. |
• Albuquerque, New Mexico, Museum and Cultural Facilities Bonds (November 2021): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue up to $3.966 million in general obligation bonds to fund museums and cultural facilities. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue up to $3.966 million in general obligation bonds to fund museums and cultural facilities. |
• Albuquerque, New Mexico, Parks and Recreation Bonds (November 2021): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue up to $27.265 million in general obligation bonds to fund the improvement of parks and recreation. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue up to $27.265 million in general obligation bonds to fund the improvement of parks and recreation areas and facilities. |
• Albuquerque, New Mexico, Public Safety Bonds (November 2021): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue up to $24.796 million in general obligation bonds to fund the improvement of police, fire, and public safety facilities. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue up to $24.796 million in general obligation bonds to fund the improvement of police, fire, and public safety facilities. |
• Albuquerque, New Mexico, Public Transportation Bonds (November 2021): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue up to $1.111 million in general obligation bonds to fund improvements to public transportation facilities. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue up to $1.111 million in general obligation bonds to fund improvements to public transportation facilities. |
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue up to $28.41 million in general obligation bonds to fund the improvement of community centers and facilities. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue up to $28.41 million in general obligation bonds to fund the improvement of community centers and facilities. |
• Albuquerque, New Mexico, Storm Sewer System Bonds (November 2021): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue up to $4.651 million in general obligation bonds to fund improvements to the city's storm sewer system. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue up to $4.651 million in general obligation bonds to fund improvements to the city's storm sewer system. |
• Albuquerque, New Mexico, Street Bonds (November 2021): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue up to $21.816 million in general obligation bonds to fund improvements to roads. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue up to $21.816 million in general obligation bonds to fund improvements to roads. |
• Albuquerque Public Schools, New Mexico, General Obligation Bond Question (November 2021): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue up to $200 million in general obligation bonds. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue up to $200 million in general obligation bonds. |
• Albuquerque Public Schools, New Mexico, Public School Buildings Tax Act Question (November 2021): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to levy a property tax for six years of $3.838 per $1,000 of taxable value for residential property and $4.344 per $1,000 of taxable value for non-residential property. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to levy a property tax for six years of $3.838 per $1,000 of taxable value for residential property and $4.344 per $1,000 of taxable value for non-residential property. |
Santa Fe County
• Santa Fe Public School District, New Mexico, General Obligation Bond (November 2021): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue up to $100 million in general obligation bonds. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue up to $100 million in general obligation bonds. |
• Santa Fe Public School District, New Mexico, Mill Levy Property Tax (November 2021): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to levy a property tax for six years of $1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value for all property. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to levy a property tax for six years of $1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value for all property. |
How to cast a vote
- See also: Voting in New Mexico
Click "Show" to learn more about voter registration, identification requirements, and poll times in New Mexico.
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Poll timesIn New Mexico, all polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mountain Time on Election Day. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.[1][2] Registration
To register to vote in New Mexico, each applicant must be a citizen of the United States, a resident of New Mexico, and at least 18 years old by the time of the next election. People convicted of a felony are eligible to vote after their prison time is completed, even if they are still on probation, parole, or another form of supervised release. Individuals who have been declared mentally incapacitated may not register to vote.[3] Potential New Mexico voters who were not registered automatically may use the New Mexico voter registration form, the national voter registration form, or the state's online voter registration portal to register. Completed registration materials may be mailed or delivered by hand to election officials. To register online, an applicant must have a state-issued ID. First-time applicants registering by mail must attach a valid form of identification to their registration materials, which includes a current and valid photo identification, or, a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, student identification card or other government document, including tribal IDs that show the voter's name and current address.[3] Automatic registration
New Mexico has automatic voter registration. Eligible voters are automatically registered to vote when they interact with a department of motor vehicles unless they opt out.[4][5] Online registration
New Mexico has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website. Same-day registration
New Mexico allows same-day voter registration.[6] Residency requirementsIn New Mexico, individuals can register to vote as soon as they become residents of the state.[7] Verification of citizenshipNew Mexico does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration. An individual must attest that they are a U.S. citizen when registering to vote.[8] All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment.[9] Seven states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming — have laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters. Verifying your registrationThe New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office allows residents to check their voter registration status online by visiting this website. Voter ID requirementsNew Mexico does not require voters to present identification while voting, in most cases. However, if an individual registered to vote for the first time by mail and did not provide verification of his or her identity then, the voter will have to show identification.[10] Those voters can present the following forms of identification:
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Additional elections
- See also: New Mexico elections, 2021
Albuquerque
November 2, 2021
- City elections in Albuquerque, New Mexico (2021)
- Albuquerque Public Schools, New Mexico, elections (2021)
- Municipal elections in Bernalillo County, New Mexico (2021)
- Albuquerque Public Schools, New Mexico, General Obligation Bond Question (November 2021)
- Albuquerque Public Schools, New Mexico, Public School Buildings Tax Act Question (November 2021)
December 7, 2021
Santa Fe
November 2, 2021
See also
- Local ballot measure elections in 2021
- Local school tax on the ballot
- Local school bonds on the ballot
Footnotes
- ↑ New Mexico Compilation Commission, "New Mexico Statutes - Chapter 1, Article 12.1," accessed June 24, 2025
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "Voter Bill of Rights," accessed June 24, 2025
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 New Mexico Secretary of State, “Voter Registration Information,” accessed June 24, 2025
- ↑ New Mexico Compilation Commission, "New Mexico Statutes - Chapter 1, Article 1-4-5.2", accessed June 24, 2025
- ↑ New Mexico Compilation Commission, "New Mexico Statutes - Chapter 1, Article 1-4-5.8", accessed June 24, 2025
- ↑ New Mexico Compilation Commission, "New Mexico Statutes - Chapter 1, Article 1-4-5.7", accessed June 24, 2025
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "Voter Registration Eligibility Requirements and FAQs," accessed June 24, 2025
- ↑ The State of New Mexico, "Voter Registration Form," accessed June 24, 2025
- ↑ Under federal law, the national mail voter registration application (a version of which is in use in all states with voter registration systems) requires applicants to indicate that they are U.S. citizens in order to complete an application to vote in state or federal elections, but does not require voters to provide documentary proof of citizenship. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the application "may require only the minimum amount of information necessary to prevent duplicate voter registrations and permit State officials both to determine the eligibility of the applicant to vote and to administer the voting process."
- ↑ New Mexico Secretary of State, "Voting," accessed June 24, 2025
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