Grant County's clerk reported Oct. 23 that early voting is underway at two locations and reminded voters of absentee and Election Day procedures.

The Clerk's Office on the county campus is open for early voting Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A second early-voting site opened at the Bear Community Center, which the clerk said will operate Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The clerk reminded voters the last day for early in-person voting at both locations is Nov. 1.

Absentee ballots have been mailed; voters can return ballots by mail or drop them in the ballot box on the east side of the county administration building's parking lot. The clerk said polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 4, and that final results are posted on the New Mexico Secretary of State's website; voters may also visit the Clerk's Office for information.

The clerk also thanked election staff members by name for their work during the election period.

Why it matters: The clerk's report gives practical dates, locations and drop-box information residents need to cast ballots and access election-night results.

What's next: Voters should plan for the Nov. 1 early-voting deadline or use the Nov. 4 Election Day polling hours; absentee ballots can be deposited in the county ballot box prior to Election Day.