THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE IS STARTING THE PROCESS FOR PURGING THE VOTER ROLLS IN NEW MEXICO IN 2017. IT'S SENDING OUT 186-THOUSAND POSTCARDS TO REGISTERED VOTERS IN AN EFFORT TO CONFIRM THEIR VOTER REGISTRATION ADDRESS. SECRETARY OF STATE DIANNA DURAN SAYS THEY'RE DOING IT TO CONFORM WITH FEDERAL AND STATE LAW.
IT'S THE FIRST STEP IN PURGING THE VOTER ROLLS IN NEW MEXICO. HOWEVER, IF YOU VOTE IN ANY ELECTION BEFORE NOVEMBER OF 2016 YOU WON'T BE PURGED FROM THE ROLLS.
SHE SAYS THE MAILER WILL HAVE NO EFFECT ON YOUR ABILITY TO VOTE IN THIS NOVEMBER'S GENERAL ELECTION.
