2006 New Mexico Statutes - Section 1-6-5.7 — Early voting; use of absentee voting procedures; alternate voting locations.

1-6-5.7. Early voting; use of absentee voting procedures; alternate voting locations.

A.     Commencing on the third Saturday prior to an election, an early voter may vote in person on a voting system at an alternate voting location established by the county clerk.  In class A counties with more than two hundred thousand registered voters, the county clerk shall establish not less than twelve alternate voting locations as a convenience to the voters.  For class A counties with two hundred thousand registered voters or fewer, the county clerk shall establish not less than four alternate voting locations.  In non-class A counties with more than ten thousand registered voters, the county clerk shall establish at least one alternate voting location.  In non-class A counties with ten thousand registered voters or fewer, early voting shall be conducted in the office of the county clerk or at such alternative locations as may be designated by the county clerk.  Early voting may be done at an alternate location from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday through the Saturday immediately prior to the election.

B.     When voting early, the voter shall provide the required voter identification to the county clerk or the clerk's authorized representative.  If the voter does not provide the required voter identification, the voter shall be allowed to vote on a provisional ballot.  If the voter provides the required identification, the voter shall be allowed to vote after subscribing an application to vote in accordance with secretary of state rules.  The county clerk or the clerk's authorized representative shall make an appropriate designation on the signature roster next to the voter's name indicating that the voter has voted early.