FIRST NOTICE of ELECTION
Notice of Supervisor Election for the CHAVES Soil and Water Conservation District
(73-20-49 NMSA 1978).
To all registered voters situated within the Chaves Soil and Water Conservation District, counties of Chaves and Lincoln, State of New Mexico.
Notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of May, 2015 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. polls will be open to elect three supervisors of the Chaves Soil and Water Conservation District, in accordance with the New Mexico Soil and Water Conservation District Act.
Polling location will be: USDA Service Center
300 N. Pennsylvania, Suite 3
Roswell, NM 88201
The positions to be filled are position # 1 currently filled by John Sisk, position #2 currently filled by Doug Whitney, and position # 5 currently filled by Jerry Vaz. Positions 1 and 2 may only be filled by resident owners of land within the district. Position 5 must be filled by a resident of the district.
Declarations of candidacy may be obtained beginning March 2, 2015 until March 17, 2015 at 300 N. Pennsylvania, Suite 3, Roswell, NM, weekdays between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Declarations of candidacy must be filed at the above address on March 17, 2015 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Write in candidates must file declarations of candidacy on March 24, 2015 at the above address between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Eligible voters within the district shall obtain and cast their ballots at the polling place on the day of the election; OR
Eligible voters who will be absent on the day of the election may request an absentee ballot application by mail, by phone, and in person. Absentee ballot applications will be available between April 5, 2015 and April 15, 2015 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at:
USDA Roswell Service Center C/O Election Superintendent, Joy Wagner, 300 N. Pennsylvania, Suite 3, Roswell, NM. To request an absentee ballot application by phone call 575-622-8746 ext. 100.
Completed absentee ballots must be received at the address above not later than 4 PM,
May 5, 2015.
Voters are asked to bring proof of residency to the polling location. This can be a voter registration card, utility bill, or other documentation of district residency.
If you have any questions regarding this election please call Joy Wagner at 575-622-8746 ext. 100.
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