Our new website is still under construction. If you can't find what you’re looking for, please get in touch. contact us Socorro County InfoNet Clerk’s Office Socorro County Clerk Voter Resources Election Information Important Dates Early In-Person Voting Recording Information Department Forms Related Links: New Mexico Bureau of Records Secretary of State The Clerk is the custodian of records for Socorro County. This office keeps all official public records of the County, such as resolutions, ordinances, deeds, mortgages and marriage licenses for marriages within Socorro County. The Clerk is also the chief administrator of elections. The Clerk's office receives nominations and petitions of candidates related to elections. In addition, the office supervises and prepares ballots and voting machines and trains poll workers. The clerk's office also supports the Office of the Probate Judge in handling informal proceedings. NOTICE: Pursuant to NMSA Chapter 14, Article 8, Section 21 (A): “Except as provided in this section, all documents filed and recorded in the office of the county clerk are public records, subject to disclosure pursuant to the Inspection of Public Records Act.” Socorro County Clerk The Socorro County Clerk is Betty Saavedra, who is serving her second four-year term through 2024. Anyone seeking an absentee ballot may call our office at 575-835-0423, or visit the Secretary of State website (sos.state.nm.us) and (nmvote.org) to request one. Please do not use nmvotes.com or nmvotes.org for voter information. NOTE: these have an s after vote. If in doubt call us. Betty Saavedra Clerk 575-835-0423 x2505 bsaavedra@co.socorro.nm.us Betty Saavedra Chief Deputy Clerk Michelle Paz was appointed by Ms. Saavedra as Chief Deputy Clerk. Michelle Paz Deputy Clerk 575-835-0423 x2504 mpaz@co.socorro.nm.us Michelle Paz Voter Resources VOTER INFORMATION Online Voter Registration Polling Location Lookup Search Voter Registration FEDERAL & OVERSEAS VOTERS (UOCAVA) Federal Voting Assistance Program Election Forms Voter Registration Training 1st Wednesday of every month 10:30 AM Clerk's Office (Located in the District Courthouse) Please call to reserve your seat! 575-835-0423 Young Voters The U.S. Census Bureau found that only 45% of eligible voters aged 18-29 cast a ballot in the 2012 presidential election, that’s an almost 30% smaller turnout than those over the age of 65. One driving factor behind this low turnout is that millennials are moving around the country at greater rates than ever before, switching from state to state for college and jobs. Below are some guides to help those mobile voters. Voting Guide for Young Voters How to register to vote in all 50 states Breaking down the myths of voting in college An unbiased overview of the platform issues and where each party stands Election Information Upcoming General Election: November 2, 2021 Past Election Results Important Dates Candidate filing day: Tuesday August 24, 2021 from 9am to 5pm Last day to register to vote: Tuesday October 5, 2021 - offices close at 5pm Early in-person voting begins in Socorro: Tuesday October 5, 2021 Early in-person voting begins in Magdalena: Monday October 18, 2021 Absentee applications accepted until: Tuesday October 19, 2021 Early in-person voting ends: Saturday October 30, 2021 **Please be advised Early in Person Voting will not take place on Monday, October 11, 2021. All County offices will be closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day. Thank you!** Election Day: Tuesday November 2, 2021 Early In-Person Voting Early in-person vote at 1) Socorro County Clerk's Office, 200 Church Street, Socorro NM Starts Tuesday, October 5, ends Saturday October 30 Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm PLUS one Saturday only, October 30, 2021 from 10am to 6pm 2) Magdalena Senior Citizens Center, 500 9th St. Magdalena NM Starts Monday, October 18, ends Saturday October 30 Voting hours: Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm PLUS one Saturday only, October 30, 2021 from 10am to 6pm Recording Information Record fees and miscellaneous fees are listed in the documents below. Our clerks will assist you in many ways, we are available to record your documents as a public record and maintain them for your future use. However: Clerks will not conduct searches (they can provide a list of local abstract and title companies upon request). Clerks cannot give legal advice on whether the documents you want recorded are correct, complete or legally sufficient for your purposes (please consult an attorney). Department Forms Socorro County Government PO Box I Socorro NM 87801 575-835-0589 x1105 This site uses cookies from Google to deliver its services and to analyze traffic. Information about your use of this site is shared with Google. By using this site, you agree to its use of cookies. LEARN MOREGOT IT