Elections in New Mexico local government
What New Mexico city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about elections — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
146 New Mexico meetings since 2024 covered elections. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in New Mexico with the most elections activity
- Bernalillo County, NM (23)
- Santa Fe, NM (18)
- Los Alamos County, NM (13)
- Farmington, NM (10)
- Lea County, NM (9)
- Albuquerque, NM (8)
- Cibola County, NM (7)
- Roswell, NM (7)
- Eddy County, NM (6)
- Rio Rancho, NM (5)
- Los Lunas, NM (5)
- Gallup, NM (5)
Latest matching meetings
Council to review 2026 election and traffic safety
The Rio Rancho Governing Body will hold a work session to discuss two items: a review of the 2026 municipal officer election and a traffic safety update. No public comment will be taken, and no formal decisions are scheduled.
Library Board to vote on annual chair and co-chair
The Farmington Public Library Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting, primarily to vote on the annual chair and co-chair positions. The board will also approve the minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting and receive the Library Director's report. Upcoming library events will be discussed as information items.
Council to consider three ballot questions for November election
The Los Alamos County Council work session includes public hearings on three resolutions that would place ballot questions before voters in the November 3, 2026, general election. The questions address term limits for boards and commissions, the composition of those bodies, and the priority of budgeted expenditures…
County votes on $10M reserve draw and $10.1M film bond
The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners will vote on a $10 million one-time draw from the Revenue Stabilization/Operating Reserve and approve a $10.13 million industrial revenue bond for the Film Yards project. The agenda includes adopting a charter amendment for public campaign finance, approving FY27 fleet…
Council to hold public hearing on Development Code amendments; consider pool improvements, voter center
The Council will hold a public hearing on a code ordinance amending multiple sections of the Development Code (zoning regulations). They will also consider a resolution to temporarily relocate a voter convenience center for the November 3, 2026 general election. Business includes discussing a $1.18M amendment for…
Board will elect Vice Chair and Secretary per Ordinance O-23-01
The Grant County Lodgers Tax Advisory Board will hold a meeting on July 24, 2026. It will elect a Vice Chair and Secretary as required by Ordinance O-23-01, discuss a marketing contract presented by Joanie Griffin of Sunny505, consider blog content development, and review final budget items for the lodgers tax. The…
Council to consider ballot question, 5-year capital plan, and personnel actions
The Ruidoso Downs City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including adopting a five-year infrastructure capital improvements plan, approving a ballot question for the November 2026 election, hiring a utility clerk, and paying a prior fiscal year IRS invoice. The council will also enter…
P&Z Commission to elect officers and receive training
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes, conduct a public forum, and elect a chair, vice-chair, and secretary. There are no public hearings scheduled for this month.
Personnel Board to elect Chair and Vice Chair
The Los Alamos County Personnel Board will meet to elect its Chair and Vice Chair. The board will also review the HR Manager's report for May 2026 and approve minutes from the April 28, 2026 meeting.
Variance to build game room addition with 1-foot side setback
The commission holds a public hearing on a variance to allow a 1-foot side setback for an addition at 440 El Camino Campo, instead of the required 10 feet. They also consider an extension for a second grain silo at Ex Novo Brewing. New business includes allowing an in-house decision for a 5.5% expansion at 3923…
Council considers putting 0.4875% gross receipts tax increase on ballot
The City Council will take final action on a proposed 0.4875% municipal gross receipts tax that would go before voters at the next general election as the 'Community Enhancement and Local Investment Tax.' They will also consider ordinances authorizing up to $65.5 million in industrial revenue bonds for two hotel…
Cibola County Commission to canvass 2026 Primary Election
The Board of Commissioners will convene as a Canvassing Board to conduct the official canvass of the 2026 Primary Election. The meeting also includes announcements regarding office closures and the next regular meeting date.
Commission to vote on economic development tax and infrastructure plan
The Otero County Commission will consider a local economic development tax for the November 2026 ballot and approve a 2028-2032 infrastructure plan. The body will also approve several contracts and resolutions, including a $714,933 fire apparatus purchase and a $2.5 million agreement for the Forest & Watershed…
Commission to certify June 2, 2026, Primary Election results
The Board of County Commissioners will convene as the Lea County Canvassing Board. The body will consider a resolution to certify the results of the June 2, 2026, Primary Election.
Commissioners to vote on raising salaries for elected officials and chief deputies
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will consider multiple resolutions, including increasing salaries for elected officials and chief deputies, adopting the 2028-2032 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan, and authorizing a bond ordinance for general obligation bonds. New business items include appointments to…
County to vote on resolution supporting WIPP and opposing state shipment restrictions
The Eddy County Commission will consider a resolution recognizing the critical role of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) and opposing proposed state restrictions on shipments to WIPP. The board will also act on a consent agenda containing numerous routine resolutions and agreements, including policies, budget…
Commission to hold public hearing on zone map amendment for 560 Don Ernesto Ln SW
The Planning & Zoning Commission will elect a Vice Chair for the 2026‑2028 term. It will hold public hearings to recommend approval or disapproval of a zone map amendment for 560 Don Ernesto Ln SW and of preliminary plat extensions for Vista Manzano Phase 3 and Vistas at Los Senderos Units 2 & 3. An informational…
Task force to elect leaders, review FEMA flood recovery status
The Flood Recovery Task Force will elect a new Chair and Vice Chair. They will also hear updates on FEMA project tracking, the financial plan including potential flood-recovery bond sales, FEMA's substantial damage claims and the 50% rule, and the ongoing drainage study using LIDAR data.
Citizen Police Advisory Committee to elect chair, review internal affairs cases
The committee will elect a chair, approve minutes from March 17, 2026, and hear the Police Chief's report and Internal Affairs monthly report. A closed session is scheduled to discuss internal affairs cases. No other major decisions are on the agenda.
Occupancy Tax Board to elect new chair and vice-chair
The board will vote on a new chair and vice-chair for the committee. Members will also review reports on Lodger's Tax and Convention Center Bed Fee collections for February 2026, along with an update on the Visitor Center.
Immigration Committee to hear U Visa updates, primary election education
The Immigration Committee will hold a work session with updates on the Feria Southside community outreach, U Visa reports and coordination with the Santa Fe Police Department, and a presentation on semi-open primary elections by Somos Un Pueblo Unido. The committee will also discuss the NM Ascend workforce program and…
Sheriff's board to discuss BCSO return to 'On Patrol Live'
The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office Advisory and Review Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss new business, including a potential return to the TV show 'On Patrol Live' and a candidate forum. The board will also welcome three new members and receive an update on a…
Commission to elect chair and form strategic initiative subcommittee
The Community Relations Commission will meet to approve minutes from April 2, elect a new chair, and form a subcommittee for the 2026 Strategic Initiative. Staff updates from the City Administration and Police Department will be presented. No major budget or policy decisions are on the agenda.
Airport Commission to elect chair, review FY2027 budget and projects
The Airport Advisory Commission will elect a new chair and vice chair. They will review the Fiscal 2027 budget, hear updates on multiple capital projects including taxiways, terminal restrooms, and flood damage repairs, and discuss security costs and building sales.
Library board to vote on alternative sites for new regional library
The Library Advisory Board will discuss and possibly vote on identifying alternative locations for a new regional library. The meeting includes a public comment period. This is the main substantive item on the agenda.
County approves $478M FY27 budget and $10.1M Film Yards bonds
The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners will vote on the FY27/FY28 biennium budget, including a $478.2 million general fund for FY27, and consider issuing $10.1 million in taxable industrial revenue bonds for the Film Yards project. They will also discuss a $422,764.91 budget increase for the June 2, 2026 Primary…
Library Board to discuss potential new library site
The Library Advisory Board will discuss the possibility of a new library site as a key new business item. The board will also vote on routine consent agenda items including approval of cash revenue reports for January through March 2026 and meeting minutes from January 2025.
Board to certify Rio Rancho mayoral runoff election results
The Bernalillo County Board of Canvass will meet to approve minutes from its March 18, 2026 meeting and to certify the results of the April 14, 2026 City of Rio Rancho Mayoral Runoff Election. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:30 AM via Teams.
Commission to elect chair, consider Open Meetings Resolution
The Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency Commission will approve minutes from February, adopt an Open Meetings Resolution, and elect a new chair. They will also hear presentations on the Four Corners Economic Development initiative and the Art in the Heart sculpture program, along with subcommittee and staff updates.
Cemetery Board to discuss officer elections
The South Park Cemetery Board will welcome a new member, discuss terms and elections of officers, and receive updates from the sexton and bookkeeper on March activities. No formal votes on policy or expenditures are scheduled.
Board selects applicants for upcoming board candidate interviews
The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting to approve the final interview question score sheet and select applicants for board candidate interviews. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as a quorum check and public comment. No other substantive business items are listed…
Council to vote on ranked choice voting for city elections
The City Council will hold final votes on several ordinances, including adopting ranked choice voting for municipal elections. They will also consider a $38 million bond refunding and an economic development project for Mantis Space Inc. Supporting satellite component manufacturing. Additionally, they will vote on…
Board to recommend deaccession of 'Aquatic Figures' from public art collection
The Arts in Public Places Advisory Board will vote on a recommendation to deaccession the 'Aquatic Figures' sculpture from the public art collection. They will also elect new officers, discuss Lion Sculpture Designs from two artists, and consider a project plan for the Fire Station 4 Art Project. Other business…
Eddy County Commissioners to consider real property purchases and disposals
The Eddy County Commission will meet to discuss the purchase of real property in Northern Eddy County and the disposal of property in Central Eddy County. The body will also consider budget adjustments and a new vegetation nuisance ordinance.
Lea County Fair Board to elect officers and approve committee members
The Lea County Fair & Rodeo Board will meet to elect a chair and vice chair, approve February meeting minutes, and consider dedicating the 2026 fair. The agenda includes discussions on committee reports and the appointment of new members to the Hispanic Heritage Committee.
Board to accept secretary's resignation, elect replacement
The Rio Rancho Board of Education will accept the resignation of Board Secretary Elizabeth Miller and elect a new secretary. The board will also consider awarding a contract for concrete and block wall work, and approve a vacancy announcement and interview schedule for the open seat.
Albuquerque committee to discuss ranked-choice voting and insurance awards
The Finance & Government Operations Committee will consider the Mayor's recommendation to award contracts for dental insurance and violence intervention services. The body will also discuss amending the public purchase ordinance for housing and adopting a ranked-choice voting system.
Arts Board to select artist for Bridge Blvd Median Monument
The Bernalillo County Arts Board is meeting to conduct routine business, including approving the agenda and February minutes, and hearing public comment. The main action item is selecting an artist for the Bridge Blvd Median Monument. The board will also discuss its unsolicited proposals review process, calendar, and…
Cibola County considers several contracts over $50,000 and budget adjustments
The Board of Commissioners will discuss the selection of an architectural firm for a public safety training facility and a presentation on water use by extractive industries. The body is deciding on budget adjustments, polling location changes, and multiple vendor contracts.
Board may cancel Semi Quincentennial Art Competition, elect new officers
The Arts in Public Places Advisory Board will consider cancelling the Semi Quincentennial Art Competition project and elect a new chair and vice-chair. They will also discuss Fire Station 4 art with LAFD leadership and review deaccession policy updates. The meeting includes a farewell to outgoing Chair Stephanie…