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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 Michelle Paz , who is serving her first term through 2028.
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.
Michelle Paz
Clerk
PO Box I
200 Church St
Socorro, NM 87801
575-835-0423 x2504
mpaz@co.socorro.nm.us
Michelle Paz
Chief Deputy Clerk
Betty Saavedra was appointed by Michelle Paz as Chief Deputy Clerk.
Betty Saavedra
Deputy Clerk
575-835-0423 x2505
bsaavedra@co.socorro.nm.us
Betty Saavedra
Voter Resources
Voter Registration Training
NO REGISTER CLASSES IN OCTOBER OR NOVEMBER 2025
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
2026 Primary Election June 02, 2026
Important Dates
PLEASE BE ADVISED EARLY IN PERSON VOTING WILL NOT TAKE PLACE
County Offices Closed Monday May 25, 2026
In Observance of Memorial Day
LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE:
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.
Candidate Filing Day
March 10, 2026 from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in County Clerks Office
Write-in Filing Day
March 17, 2026 from 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. in County Clerks Office
200 Church St., Socorro NM
ABSENTEE VOTING
Absentee Ballots will be available beginning Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Absentee Applications will be accepted through Tuesday May 19, 2025
Public Notice
NOTICE
AS PER NMAC 1.10.23.8
THE SOCORRO COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE WILL BE CONDUCTING THE POST-ELECTIONS VOTING SYSTEM CHECK AND AUTOMATIC RECOUNT STARTING ON TUESDAY DECEMBER 2ND, 2025, UNTIL COMPLETE. THIS WILL TAKE PLACE IN COURTROOM 2 OF THE SOCORRO COUNTY COURTHOUSE LOCATED AT 200 CHURCH ST., SOCORRO, NM 87801, BEGINNING AT 9:00 AM.
2025 RLE Post-Election System Check Precinct Selection
When: Monday, November 17, 2025
Time: 10:00am- 11:30am
Location: New Mexico State Land Office, Morgan Hall, 310 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe NM 87501
** Check in with NM State Land Office security if visiting in person.
Link available through NM Secretary of State Website
Machine Certification will be held on Thursday September 25, 2025 starting at 10:00 am at the Socorro County Annex Building, located at 198 Neel Ave., Socorro, NM 87801
Scheduled School of Instructions for Election will be held as follows:
Early Vote –
Monday, October 6th, 2025 at 10:00 am at the Socorro County Clerk’s Office, located at 200 Church St., Socorro, NM 87801
All VCC and Absentee Trainings will be held:
Thursday, October 23rd, 2025 starting at 10:00 am at the Socorro County Annex Building, located at 198 Neel Ave., Socorro, NM 87801
Early In-Person Voting
Early in-person vote at
1) Socorro County Clerk's Office, 200 Church Street, Socorro NM
Starts Tuesday, May 05, 2026 - May 30, 2026
Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
PLUS one Saturday only, May 30, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
2) Magdalena Senior Citizens Center, 500 9th St. Magdalena NM
Starts Saturday, May 16, 2026 - May 30, 2026
Only Saturday May 16, 2026 9am to 5pm
& May 30, 2026 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Voting hours: Monday thru Friday from 8am to 5pm
PLUS one Saturday only May 30, 2026 from 10am to 6pm
2026 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
2024 General Election Proposed Constitutional Amendments
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).
Important Information
2025 LOCAL ELECTION November 4, 2025
EARLY VOTE October 7 - Nov 1, 2025
TABULATOR CERTIFICATION Wednesday September 25, 2025, at 10:00AM at Socorro County Annex Building 198 Neel Avenue, Voting Machine Storage room.
SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION
ANNEX BUILDING 198 NEEL AVE.
SOCORRO N M, 87801
Monday, October 6th, 2025
Early Vote-10:00am
Thursday October 23, 2025
VCC 1 - 2:00 pm
VCC 2 - 2:00 pm
Absentee - 2:00 pm
Thursday October 23, 2025
VCC 4 - 12:00 pm
VCC 5 - 12:00 pm
VCC 6 - 12:00 pm
Thursday October 23, 2025
VCC 3 - 10:00 am
VCC 7 - 10:00 am
VCC 8 - 10:00 am
LOCAL ELECTION; NOVEMBER 04, 2025
Last day to register to vote:
Tuesday May 05, 2026 BY 5:00PM
PLEASE BE ADVISED EARLY IN PERSON VOTING WILL NOT TAKE PLACE ON MONDAY MAY 25, 2026.
ALL COUNTY OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY.
Early in-person voting begins in Socorro:
Tuesday May 05, 2026 - Saturday May 30, 2026
Socorro County Clerk's Office 200 Church St
8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday
ONLY SATURDAY May 30, 2026 from 10:00AM TO 6:00PM
Early in-person voting begins in Magdalena:
Saturday May 16, 2026 - Friday May 30, 2026
ONLY SATURDAY May 16, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. & May 30, 2026 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Magdalena Senior Citizens Center 500 9th St Magdalena
8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday
Absentee Voting:
Tuesday May 05, 2026
Absentee Applications will be accepted through Tuesday May 19, 2026
Election Day:
Tuesday June 02, 2026
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