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Ballotpedia covered 8 local ballot measures in New Mexico.

In 2023, Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the 100 largest cities in the U.S., within state capitals, and throughout California. You can review the coverage scope of the local ballot measures project here. In 2023, the project's scope includes Albuquerque and Santa Fe.

Ballotpedia covered a selection of election-related, such as electoral systems like ranked-choice voting, and policing-related ballot measures outside of the largest cities.

See also: Local ballot measure elections in 2023

November 7

Bernalillo County

See also: Bernalillo County, New Mexico ballot measures

• Albuquerque, New Mexico, Community Centers and Housing Bond Measure (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported issuing $35.8 million in bonds for the purposes of constructing or renovating community centers and affordable housing projects.

A "no" vote opposed issuing $35.8 million in bonds for the purposes of constructing or renovating community centers and affordable housing projects.

• Albuquerque, New Mexico, Energy and Water Conservation and Public Facilities Bond Measure (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported issuing $24.1 million in bonds for the purposes of improving public property and equipment to make them energy-efficient and water-efficient.

A "no" vote opposed issuing $24.1 million in bonds for the purposes of improving public property and equipment to make them energy-efficient and water-efficient.

• Albuquerque, New Mexico, Library and Museums Bond Measure (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported issuing $15.5 million in bonds for the purposes of funding improvements and renovations for libraries, museums, and other cultural facilities.

A "no" vote opposed issuing $15.5 million in bonds for the purposes of funding improvements and renovations for libraries, museums, and other cultural facilities.

• Albuquerque, New Mexico, Parks and Recreation Bond Measure (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported issuing $34.9 million in bonds for the purpose of developing and improvement equipment for park and recreational facilities.

A "no" vote opposed issuing $34.9 million in bonds for the purpose of developing and improvement equipment for park and recreational facilities.

• Albuquerque, New Mexico, Police, Fire, and Community Safety Bond Measure (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported issuing $25 million in bonds for the purposes of developing, improving, or acquiring buildings, property, vehicles and equipment for police, fire, and community safety departments.

A "no" vote opposed issuing $25 million in bonds for the purposes of developing, improving, or acquiring buildings, property, vehicles and equipment for police, fire, and community safety departments.

• Albuquerque, New Mexico, Storm and Sewer Systems Bond Measure (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported issuing $14.3 million in bonds for the purposes of improving and constructing property and equiptment for a storm sewer system.

A "no" vote opposed issuing $14.3 million in bonds for the purposes of improving and constructing property and equipment for a storm sewer system.

• Albuquerque, New Mexico, Street and Transportation Bond Measure (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported issuing $50 million in bonds for the purposes of constructing and improving transportation facilities, municipal streets and roads, interstate roadways and interchanges, sidewalks, bridges, trails, and bikeways.

A "no" vote opposed issuing $50 million in bonds for the purposes of constructing and improving transportation facilities, municipal streets and roads, interstate roadways and interchanges, sidewalks, bridges, trails, and bikeways.

• Albuquerque Public Schools, New Mexico, School Improvements Tax Measure (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported continuing a property tax at a rate of $200 per $100,000 in assessed property value for the purposes of public school improvements.

A "no" vote opposed continuing a property tax at a rate of $200 per $100,000 in assessed property value for the purposes of public school improvements.

• Central New Mexico Community College District, New Mexico, Bond Measure (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported issuing $80 million in bonds for the purposes of constructing, remodeling and updating buildings, facilities, and equipment.

A "no" vote opposed issuing $80 million in bonds for the purposes of constructing, remodeling and updating buildings, facilities, and equipment.

Santa Fe County

See also: Santa Fe County, New Mexico ballot measures

• Santa Fe, New Mexico, Charter Commission Amendment (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported requiring the Santa Fe Charter Commission to: Consist of nine members, each appointed by a member of the governing body; Elect its own leadership; Provide that members serve for one year; Have an adequate budget and staff; Have a public web page where they can be advertised and receive public submissions; Hold at least two meetings in each city council district to receive public input; and Recommend proposals to be considered as ballot questions.

A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter regarding the Santa Fe Charter Commission.

• Santa Fe, New Mexico, Percentage of Voters for Initiative Signature Requirement Measure (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported changing the initiative signature requirement to be based on the total number of votes cast in the most recent election involving the election of the mayor, rather than the number of votes specifically cast for the mayor.

A "no" vote opposed changing the initiative signature requirement to be based on the total number of votes cast in the most recent election involving the election of the mayor, rather than the number of votes specifically cast for the mayor.

• Santa Fe, New Mexico, Real Estate Transfer Tax Measure (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported establishing a 3% excise tax on the transfer of high-end residential property, imposed on the purchase price exceeding $1,000,000.

A "no" vote opposed establishing a 3% excise tax on the transfer of high-end residential property, imposed on the purchase price exceeding $1,000,000.

• Santa Fe, New Mexico, Reduce Signature Requirement for Initiatives Measure (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported changing the signature requirement from 33.3% to 15% to place an initiative on the ballot.

A "no" vote opposed changing the signature requirement from 33.3% to 15% to place an initiative on the ballot.

• Santa Fe, New Mexico, Reduce Signature Requirement for Referendums Measure (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported changing the signature requirement from 33.3% to 15% to place a referendum on the ballot.

A "no" vote opposed changing the signature requirement from 33.3% to 15% to place a referendum on the ballot.

• Santa Fe Community College District, New Mexico, Bond Measure (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported issuing $23,000,000 in general obligation bonds for the purposes of making improvements to campus buildings, grounds, and facilities.

A "no" vote opposed issuing $23,000,000 in general obligation bonds for the purposes of making improvements to campus buildings, grounds, and facilities.

• Santa Fe Public School District, New Mexico, Continuation of Property Tax for Education Technology Measure (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported continuing the property tax of $150 per $100,000 of net taxable value of property allocated to the Santa Fe Public School District, with the revenue going to purchase education technology equipment.

A "no" vote opposed continuing the property tax of $150 per $100,000 of net taxable value of property allocated to the Santa Fe Public School District, with the revenue going to purchase education technology equipment.

• Santa Fe Public School District, New Mexico, Continuation of Property Tax for School Improvements Measure (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported continuing the property tax of $200 per $100,000 of net taxable value of property allocated to the Santa Fe Public School District, with the revenue going to make improvements to publics school buildings.

A "no" vote opposed continuing the property tax of $200 per $100,000 of net taxable value of property allocated to the Santa Fe Public School District, with the revenue going to make improvements to publics school buildings.

How to cast a vote

See also: Voting in New Mexico

See below to learn more about current voter registration rules, identification requirements, and poll times in New Mexico.

How to vote in New Mexico

Poll times

In 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.

Registration

Check your voter registration status here.

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.

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.

Automatic registration

See also: Automatic voter 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.

Online registration

See also: Online voter registration

New Mexico has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website.

Same-day registration

See also: Same-day voter registration

New Mexico allows same-day voter registration.

Residency requirements

In New Mexico, individuals can register to vote as soon as they become residents of the state.

Verification of citizenship

See also: Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States

New 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.

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. 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. One state, Ohio, requires proof of citizenship only when registering to vote at a Bureau of Motor Vehicles facility. 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 registration

The New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office allows residents to check their voter registration status online by visiting this website.

Voter ID requirements

New Mexico does not require voters to present identification while voting, in most cases.

The federal Help America Vote Act requires that individuals in all 50 states who register to vote by mail and who have not voted previously in a federal election in their state must provide either their driver's license or a paycheck, bank statement, current utility bill, or government document showing their name and address. Individuals voting by mail must include a copy of one of those documents with their absentee/mail-in ballot.

These requirements do not apply if an individual submitted a copy of their identification, their driver's license number or the last four digits of their Social Security number when registering to vote. Voters in New Mexico can present the following forms of identification:

• Current and valid photo identification
• Current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, student identification card, or other government document, including identification issued by an Indian nation, tribe, or pueblo that shows the voter’s name and current address

Some municipalities require identification when voting in local elections. Click here for more information.

See also

• Local ballot measure elections in 2023