In a recent government meeting, officials highlighted the successful launch of Project Bruno, a pioneering pilot program aimed at enhancing the security of election tabulators in Santa Fe County. This innovative initiative employs advanced technologies such as GPS tracking, geofencing, accelerometers, and uninterruptible power supplies to safeguard tabulators against theft, tampering, and other disruptions.

Santa Fe County has garnered recognition as the only county in New Mexico to receive an award from a prestigious organization of election administrators, underscoring the significance of this achievement within the field. The program's name, Project Bruno, reflects its initial confidentiality, with officials humorously noting that they \"didn't talk about Bruno\" until the project was publicly acknowledged.

The meeting also addressed upcoming election logistics, with early voting set to commence on October 8th at the clerk's office, followed by expanded early voting starting October 19th at various locations, including the Fairgrounds and community centers. Officials anticipate a high turnout, preparing for approximately 16,000 voters at the clerk's office alone. They emphasized the importance of early voting to avoid last-minute rushes on election day.

Absentee ballots will also be distributed starting October 8th, with all relevant information available on the county's election website. The meeting concluded with congratulations to the election team for their hard work and successful implementation of Project Bruno, which aims to bolster voter confidence in the electoral process.