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Proclamation Designating September 2025, as "Voter Registration Month" and Tuesday, September 16th, 2025, as "Voter Registration Day" in Los Alamos County (Accepted by Los Alamos County Clerk Michael Redondo)
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WHEREAS, National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan civic holiday dedicated to promoting voter registration and encouraging all eligible citizens to participate in the electoral process; and
WHEREAS, voting is a fundamental right and a cornerstone of democracy, giving every citizen a voice in the decisions that shape our communities, state, and nation; and
WHEREAS, many Americans miss the opportunity to vote due to registration deadlines, outdated information, or unfamiliarity with the process, and the National Voter Registration Day seeks to address these challenges by raising awareness and helping citizens prepare to exercise their right to vote; and
WHEREAS, on March 14th, 2019, the New Mexico Legislature passed Senate Bill 672, allowing same-day voter registration for eligible voters; and
WHEREAS, the Los Alamos County Clerk is committed to maintaining the highest standards of election integrity and ensuring that every eligible voter is registered, informed, and empowered; and
WHEREAS, eligible citizens may register or update their registration online through NMVote.org, by mail, in person at the County Clerk’s Office, automatically through the Motor Vehicle Division when obtaining or updating a driver’s license or state ID, or on the same day at participating early voting and Election Day polling locations; and
WHEREAS, the Los Alamos County Clerk values collaboration with community partners and commends the League of Women Voters of Los Alamos for educating and registering voters, including hosting registration events on September 16th, at a location soon to be announced and at the Los Alamos Farmers’ Market on October 2nd.
NOW, THEREFORE, on behalf of the Council of the Incorporated County of Los Alamos, I do hereby proclaim the month of September 2025 as
“VOTER REGISTRATION MONTH IN LOS ALAMOS”
AND FURTHERMORE, do hereby designate Tuesday, September 16th, 2025, as
“VOTER REGISTRATION DAY IN LOS ALAMOS”
and call upon all eligible citizens to register to vote, update their information as needed, and participate in the democratic process by making a plan, knowing what is on the ballot, and casting their vote, whether it is early, in person, or by absentee ballot.