2006 New Mexico Statutes - Section 1-10-4 — Ballots; preparation.

1-10-4. Ballots; preparation.

A.     Not less than forty-nine days before the primary election, the county clerk shall group all candidates for each party and prepare in writing a separate ballot for each party and certify the candidates for each ballot position to the printer and have the ballots for each party printed.   

B.     Not less than fifty-three days before the general election, the county clerk shall prepare in writing the ballot containing the name of each candidate which has been certified and filed as the nominee of his party and any constitutional amendments, questions or other propositions that are to be voted on and certify all such information to the ballot printer. A copy of the certification shall be transmitted to the secretary of state.   

C.     The county clerk shall furnish to the county chairman of a major political party upon his request proof sheets or a copy of the proof sheets of the ballot as soon as they become available.