Clerk’s Office
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 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.
Chief Deputy Clerk
Michelle Paz was appointed by Ms. Saavedra as Chief Deputy Clerk.
Voter Resources
Voter Registration Training
NO REGISTER CLASSES IN MAY OR JUNE 2024
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.
Election Information
Upcoming Primary Election June 04, 2024
Important Dates
2024 PRIMARY ELECTION
SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION
ANNEX BUILDING 198 NEEL ST
SOCORRO N M, 87801
ABSENTEE BOARD
PRESIDING JUDGES/SDR OFFICIAL
POLL OFFICIALS
PRIMARY ELECTION; JUNE 04, 2024
Candidate Filing Date: MARCH 12, 2024, 9:00AM TO 5:00PM
Write-In Candidate Filing Day: MARCH 19, 2024, 9:00AM TO 5:00PM
Last day to register to vote:
Tuesday MAY 07, 2024, BY 5:00PM
Early in-person voting begins in Socorro:
PLEASE BE ADVISED EARLY IN PERSON VOTING WILL NOT TAKE PLACE ON MONDAY MAY27, 2024.
ALL COUNTY OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY.
Tuesday MAY 07, 2024 - THROUGH JUNE 01, 2024
Socorro County Clerk's Office 200 Church St
8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday
ONLY SATURDAY JUNE 01, 2024, FROM 10:00AM TO 6:00PM
Early in-person voting begins in Magdalena:
Monday MAY 20,2024 - THROUGH JUNE 01, 2024
Magdalena Senior Citizens Center 500 9th St Magdalena
8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday
ONLY SATURDAY JUNE 01, 2024, FROM 10:00AM TO 6:00PM
Absentee Voting:
Tuesday MAY 07, 2024
Absentee Applications will be accepted through Tuesday MAY 21, 2024
Election Day:
Tuesday JUNE 04, 2024
Early In-Person Voting
Early in-person vote at
1) Socorro County Clerk's Office, 200 Church Street, Socorro NM
Starts Tuesday, MAY 07,2024 - JUNE 01, 2024
Monday thru Friday from 8am to 5pm
PLUS one Saturday only, JUNE 01, 2024, from 10am to 6pm
2) Magdalena Senior Citizens Center, 500 9th St. Magdalena NM
Starts Monday, MAY 20, 2024- JUNE 01, 2024
Voting hours: Monday thru Friday from 8am to 5pm
PLUS one Saturday only, JUNE 01,, 2024 from 10am to 6pm
2024 PRIMARY ELECTION
Socorro County has 27 precincts
There will be 2 VCCs in Socorro County which will be located within Socorro City Limits and 6 VCC’s in the County. Any person registered at any of these precincts may vote a regular ballot at any one of these 8 locations.
VCC # 1 is at the Socorro County Annex Building, 198 Neel Ave., Socorro, 87801
Precincts # 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 & 7
VCC # 2 is at the Socorro Senior Center 1410 Ake Ave., Socorro, 87801
Precincts # 3, 8, 10, 17, 18, & 23
VCC # 3 is at the Midway Fire District Station 2, 652 Hwy 408, Polvadera, 87828
Precincts # 9, 19, 20, & 21
VCC # 4 is at the San Antonio Fire Dept., 38 US 380, San Antonio, 87832
Precincts # 11 & 22
VCC # 5 is at the Magdalena Senior Center, 500 9th St., Magdalena, 87825
Precincts # 13 & 14
VCC # 6 is at the Alamo ANSB Wellness Center, Alamo, 87825
Precincts # 15
VCC # 7 is at the Northern Senior Center, 894 Hwy 304, Veguita, 87062
Precincts # 16, 25 & 27
VCC # 8 is at the Sabinal Community Center, 753 Hwy 116, Sabinal, 87006
Precincts # 24
There are 2 All Mail Absentee Ballot Precincts
Precinct # 12 Claunch
Precinct # 26 Abbey Springs and Riley
Early Voting – Socorro County Clerk’s Office, 200 Church St. Socorro, 87801
Early Alternate Voting – Magdalena Senior Center, 500 9th St., Magdalena, 87825
Absentee Voting – Socorro County Courthouse, 200 Church St., Socorro, 87801
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).