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Ballotpedia is covering local ballot measures in New Mexico on November 4, 2025.

In 2025, Ballotpedia is covering local ballot measures that appear on the ballot for voters within the 100 largest cities in the U.S., within state capitals, and throughout California and Virginia. You can review the coverage scope of the local ballot measures project here.

Ballotpedia is also covering electoral system-related ballot measures, like ranked-choice voting, outside of the largest cities.

See also: Local ballot measure elections in 2025

Election dates

November 4

Bernalillo County

See also: Bernalillo County, New Mexico ballot measures

• Albuquerque, New Mexico, Community Centers and Related Projects Bond Measure (November 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported issuing $27.38 million in bonds for the development of city-owned community centers for families, youth, senior citizens, and the homeless.

A "no" vote opposed issuing $27.38 million in bonds for the development of city-owned community centers for families, youth, senior citizens, and the homeless.

• Albuquerque, New Mexico, Development of Community Safety Department Facilities Bond Measure (November 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported issuing $12.63 million in bonds for the development and renovation of community safety facilities, such as police and fire departments.

A "no" vote opposed issuing $12.63 million in bonds for the development and renovation of community safety facilities, such as police and fire departments.

• Albuquerque, New Mexico, Development of Parks and Recreational Facilities Bond Measure (November 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported issuing $33.78 million in bonds for the development of park and recreational facilities.

A "no" vote opposed issuing $33.78 million in bonds for the development of park and recreational facilities.

• Albuquerque, New Mexico, Development of Public Libraries Bond Measure (November 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported issuing $4.45 million in bonds for the development of public libraries.

A "no" vote opposed issuing $4.45 million in bonds for the development of public libraries.

• Albuquerque, New Mexico, Low-Income Housing Development Bond Measure (November 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported issuing $10.15 million in bonds for the construction and rehabilitation of low-income housing.

A "no" vote opposed issuing $10.15 million in bonds for the construction and rehabilitation of low-income housing.

• Albuquerque, New Mexico, Metropolitan Redevelopment Bond Measure (November 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported issuing $2.54 million in bonds for the development and renovation of property and infrastructure owned by the city to meet the standards of the New Mexico Metropolitan Redevelopment Code.

A "no" vote opposed issuing $2.54 million in bonds for the development and renovation of property and infrastructure owned by the city to meet the standards of the New Mexico Metropolitan Redevelopment Code.

• Albuquerque, New Mexico, Municipal Infrastructure Development Bond Measure (November 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported issuing $50.86 million in bonds for the development and renovation of municipal infrastructure, such as streets and bridges.

A "no" vote opposed issuing $50.86 million in bonds for the development and renovation of municipal infrastructure, such as streets and bridges.

• Albuquerque, New Mexico, Museum and Cultural Facilities Bond Measure (November 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported issuing $6.8 million in bonds for the development and renovation of city-owned cultural facilities, such as museums and performing arts centers.

A "no" vote opposed issuing $6.8 million in bonds for the development and renovation of city-owned cultural facilities, such as museums and performing arts centers.

• Albuquerque, New Mexico, Renovating Public Facilities and Systems Bond Measure (November 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported issuing $20.84 million in bonds for the renovation of public buildings, facilities, and systems.

A "no" vote opposed issuing $20.84 million in bonds for the renovation of public buildings, facilities, and systems.

• Albuquerque, New Mexico, Storm Sewer System Development Bond Measure (November 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported issuing $8.95 million in bonds for the development and renovation of the city's storm sewer system.

A "no" vote opposed issuing $8.95 million in bonds for the development and renovation of the city's storm sewer system.

• Albuquerque, New Mexico, Transportation Development Bond Measure (November 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported issuing $1.63 million in bonds for the development and renovation of public transportation facilities.

A "no" vote opposed issuing $1.63 million in bonds for the development and renovation of public transportation facilities.

• Albuquerque Public Schools, New Mexico, School Development Bond Measure (November 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported issuing up to $350 million in bonds for the development of school buildings and facilities, providing equipment for the schools, or matching funds for capital outlay projects.

A "no" vote opposed issuing up to $350 million in bonds for the development of school buildings and facilities, providing equipment for the schools, or matching funds for capital outlay projects.

Santa Fe County

See also: Santa Fe County, New Mexico ballot measures

• Santa Fe, New Mexico, Allow Vote of Six City Councilors to Suspend or Remove the City Manager, Attorney, and Clerk Amendment (November 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending the Santa Fe Municipal Charter to require six city councilors, instead of five, to suspend or remove the city manager and to give the council the same authority over the city attorney and city clerk.

A "no" vote opposed changing the Santa Fe Municipal Charter, keeping the existing rule that allows a simple majority of five city councilors to suspend or remove the city manager, with no authority to remove the city attorney or city clerk.

• Santa Fe, New Mexico, Limit Mayor’s Voting Authority to Tie-Breaking or Required Vote Situations Amendment (November 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending the Santa Fe Municipal Charter to allow the mayor to vote only when needed to break a tie among city councilors or to provide the number of votes required to take action, rather than being able to vote on all issues before the city council.

A "no" vote opposed changing the Santa Fe Municipal Charter, keeping the existing rule that allows the mayor to vote on all issues before the city council.

• Santa Fe Public Schools, New Mexico, Bond Issue to Fund Public Education Facilities Measure (November 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported issuing $150 million in general obligation bonds to fund the improvement of public school facilities and the purchasing of computer equipment for the public education system.

A "no" vote opposed issuing $150 million in general obligation bonds to fund the improvement of public school facilities and the purchasing of computer equipment for the public education system.

• Santa Fe Public Schools, New Mexico, Maintain Property Tax Rate to Fund Public Education System Measure (November 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported continuing the property tax of $150 per $100,000 in assessed property for the five tax years between 2027 and 2031, and using the revenue of that tax to fund school facilities technology upgrades for the public school system.

A "no" vote opposed continuing the property tax of $150 per $100,000 in assessed property for the five tax years between 2027 and 2031, and using the revenue of that tax to fund school facilities technology upgrades for the public school system.

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 2025
• Local ballot measures, New Mexico

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