During a recent government meeting, concerns were raised regarding the potential for illegal voting by noncitizens in New Mexico. A commissioner highlighted that voter registration occurs at the DMV, where driver's licenses are issued to noncitizens, prompting a call for increased awareness about voting laws. The commissioner had previously written to the Secretary of State and local clerks requesting that signs be posted at polling locations in multiple languages to inform noncitizens that voting is illegal for them under both state and federal law.

The Secretary of State's office confirmed that noncitizens are prohibited from voting and indicated that they would consider the request for signage. The commissioner proposed that the county collaborate with organizations focused on voter education to create public service announcements, similar to those used for DWI prevention, to further educate the public about voting eligibility and election dates.

Another speaker at the meeting expressed concerns about the electronic voting machines used in New Mexico, criticizing the proprietary nature of their software and suggesting that it undermines voter sovereignty. This speaker argued for a return to traditional voting methods, such as hand-counted paper ballots and voter ID requirements, citing numerous documents submitted to the commission detailing vulnerabilities in the electronic voting process. They expressed frustration over the lack of action taken by the commission in response to these concerns.

In contrast, a final speaker offered positive feedback on changes made to the absentee voting process, acknowledging that their previous suggestions had been considered and implemented. The meeting concluded with a motion to adopt an ordinance, indicating ongoing legislative activity within the commission.