The Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office announces that the Board of Registration has completed its review of the voter rolls and has directed the removal of 6,520 inactive voters. This action follows the review and confirmation process mandated by the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA).
Review Process & Compliance
In accordance with NMSA 1-4-28 (New Mexico State Statute), the Board of Registration thoroughly reviewed the list of potentially inactive voters. After careful consideration, the board has voted and directed the Clerk’s office to remove these individuals due to a change in residence or failure to respond to the Secretary of State's confirmation mailing in 2022.
The Board conducted its work in full compliance with New Mexico’s Open Meetings Act, ensuring transparency. The public was invited to attend the meetings. Although the board was originally scheduled to continue its review on Thursday, March 6, the process has been completed ahead of schedule, and no further meetings will be held.
The Board of Registration is a community-led body appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. It consists of two registered Democratic constituents, two registered Republican constituents, one Non-Party Affiliated/Independent constituent, and one Republican alternate member who was not called upon for the meeting. This composition complies with NMSA 1-4-34 and ensures a balanced and fair review process.
Next Steps
The Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office will now finalize the updated voter rolls by officially removing the identified inactive voters. This ensures the voter registration list remains accurate and reflects only eligible and active voters for future elections.
Statement from the County Clerk
"The integrity and accuracy of our voter rolls are essential to ensuring fair and transparent elections. The Board of Registration’s work helps maintain up-to-date records while safeguarding the rights of all eligible voters. I want to sincerely thank the members of the Board of Registration for their willingness to serve their community in this important role." — County Clerk Amanda López Askin
Voter Re-Registration & Updates
Any voter who has been removed may re-register at any time at nmvote.org. Active voters may also update their registration and are encouraged to keep their registration current by:
- Contacting the Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office at 575-647-7421
- Visiting nmvote.org
