Title
Incorporated County of Los Alamos Resolution No. 25-11, A Resolution Designating the Locations of Election Day Polling Places for All Statewide and Special Elections Conducted in Calendar Years 2026 and 2027; and Establishing the County Canvassing Board Through The End of Calendar Year 2027
Recommended Action
I move that Council adopt Incorporated County of Los Alamos Resolution No. 25-11, A Resolution Designating the Locations of Election Day Polling Places for All Statewide and Special Elections Conducted in Calendar Years 2026 and 2027; and Establishing the County Canvassing Board Through The End of Calendar Year 2027
County Manager's Recommendation
The County Manager recommends that Council adopt Incorporated County of Los Alamos Resolution No. 25-11.
Body
Pursuant to the provisions of the New Mexico Election Code NMSA ยง 1-3-2, the County Council, in June or July of each odd-numbered year, shall adopt a resolution designating the Election Day polling place of each precinct for elections anticipated in calendar years 2026 and 2027.
During the last several election cycles using Vote Centers, experience has proven it is best to select facilities that are familiar to voters, centrally located for voter convenience, can accommodate peak volumes, present little to no significant impact on other user groups, and provide individuals with physical mobility limitations unobstructed access to a voting machine.
Based on that experience and to remain consistent to the voters of Los Alamos County, all of the previously designated polling locations will continue to be utilized. The attached Resolution incorporates the recommendations of County Clerk Michael D. Redondo, designating five (5) Election Day Polling Places/Vote Centers.
In addition to designating polling locations for Election Day, Los Alamos County shall have at least one alternate early voting location pursuant to the provisions of the New Mexico Election Code. Clerk Redondo will continue to desi...
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