Columbus, New Mexico Public Records

Registration must be completed 28 days before an election, though the state also permits same-day registration during early voting and on Election Day at any voting convenience center. Acceptable identification for registration includes a New Mexico driver's license or state ID number, or the last four digits of a Social Security number. As an incorporated village, Columbus holds its own municipal elections for mayor and village trustees on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March during odd-numbered years, 2025, 2027, and so on. The next village election is set for March 2027, when residents will choose trustees for four-year terms. Information about candidates and local ballot questions flows through the Luna County Clerk's Office. Local voters cast ballots at designated polling locations, which can be verified through the New Mexico Voter Portal at nmvote.org by entering a street address. During early voting periods, the state operates voting convenience centers that allow residents to vote at any center within their county. Luna County saw turnout between 55 and 60 percent of registered voters during the November 2024 presidential election. No U.S. Public election records in New Mexico include voter registration rolls with certain personal details redacted, campaign finance disclosures filed with the Secretary of State and viewable at cfis.state.nm.us, candidate declaration documents, and precinct-level results published by both the Luna County Clerk and Secretary of State. Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot without stating a reason by submitting an Absentee Ballot Request Form to the Luna County Clerk through mail, in person, or online via the Luna County website. Requests should reach the office by the Thursday before Election Day, though submitting earlier is recommended. Completed absentee ballots must arrive at the Luna County Clerk's office by 7:00 PM on Election Day to count.