Fees
The County Clerk shall charge a fee of Thirty-Five Dollars ($35.00) per hour for employee time spent conducting searches for real property records. If a person requesting inspection would like a copy of a public record, a reasonable fee may be charged, as detailed in the list below. A receipt indicating that the fees have been paid for making copies of public records will be provided upon request to the person requesting the copies.
| Item | One-sided page |
|---|---|
| Photo copies | $1 |
| Reader / printer copies | $1 |
| 18″ x 24″ plats | $4 |
| 24″ x 36″ plats | $6 |
| 36″ + plats | $1 for each additional foot |
| Electronic data | $0.35/CD, actual cost to the County for USB, or free Google link |
Requestors may search for records in the Clerk’s Office free of charge during regular business hours.
The County Clerk’s Office may require advance payment of fees before conducting searches or providing copies of requested records.
Any excess funds paid by the requestor shall be refunded. If the actual cost exceeds the estimated amount, an additional cost estimate will be provided before further work is undertaken.
The Sierra County Clerk is the elected official responsible for the keeping of vital records, including County Ordinances and Resolutions (below).
The County Clerk is also the County chief election’s officer and oversees all election processes. Early voting is held in the County Clerk’s office.
Absentee ballots may be requested from the New Mexico Secretary of State website. More Voter Registration information is available on their Voter Information page or on the US Election Assistance Commission website.
Business Licenses are submitted to the County Clerk’s Office. Licenses are $50 per year. Any person engaged in any business in Sierra County shall obtain a license with the County Clerk’s office, unless they are in a municipality, in which case a municipal business license is required.
Business License applications are available below in PDF form, and may be filled out in advance, but must be submitted in person to the Clerk’s office.
— Election Information —
Primary Election: June 2, 2026
Important!
Sierra County voters can choose to Early Vote in the Clerk’s Office during the dates shown, or ANY polling location to vote on election day.
At every site, Same Day Registration (SDR) is available ONLY to voters who need to register or update their registration to vote.
For SDR, please bring any one of the following:
1) photo ID showing your address
2) photo ID and a bill or document showing your name and address or
3) a student ID and current school financial statement.
Early Voting for the June 2 Primary Election
HOURS
Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm
May 5, 2026 to May 30, 2026
LOCATION
Sierra County Government Office
1712 N. Date Street
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Election Day Polling Locations
Open 7am-7pm June 2, 2026
- Ken James Senior Center
13985 Hwy 187, Arrey NM 87930 - Hillsboro Community Center
158 Elenora Street, Hillsboro NM 88042 - Monticello Fire Station
378 Calle De Norte Road, Monticello NM 87939 - Winston Country Church
2901 Highway 52, Winston NM 87943 - T or C Civic Center
400 W. 4th Street, Truth or Consequences NM 87901 - Caballo Church
14664 NM Highway 187, Caballo NM 87931 - Elephant Butte Community Center
313 Rio Grande Circle, Elephant Butte NM 87935 - Albert J Lyon Events Center
2953 S. Broadway, Truth or Consequences NM 87901
Absentee Application to Vote By Mail
Request an application in person at the Clerk’s office, by mail, or apply online at www.nmvote.org beginning October 7, 2025.
Last day to request an application to early vote is October 21, 2025.
General Election: November 3, 2026
November 3 2026 General Election Proclamation
