{"id":1752,"date":"2026-10-06T18:46:50","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T18:46:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demingnews.com\/?p=1752"},"modified":"2026-10-06T18:46:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T18:46:50","slug":"luna-county-early-voting-october-6-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demingnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/06\/luna-county-early-voting-october-6-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Early Voting Begins Today in Luna County; Make Your Voice Count"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>DEMING &#8211; Early voting begins today, October 6, for the November 3 general election.<\/p>\n<p>Luna County voters can cast ballots at the Clerk\u2019s Office inside the courthouse, 700 South Silver Avenue, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., through October 30.<\/p>\n<p>Beginning October 17, early voting will also be available at the Mimbres Valley Learning Center, 2300 East Pine Street. Hours are Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Early voting ends Saturday, October 31. That day, the courthouse location opens from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the Learning Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Election Day voting takes place November 3, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., at:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mimbres Valley Learning Center, 2300 East Pine Street, Deming.<\/li>\n<li>Holy Family Parish Hall, 615 South Copper Street, Deming.<\/li>\n<li>Columbus Village Library, 43 West Broadway Avenue, Columbus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mail and online registration close today, but eligible residents can use same-day registration during early voting or on Election Day. Absentee ballot requests are due October 20; completed ballots must arrive by 7 p.m. November 3.<\/p>\n<p>Luna County\u2019s reported turnout in last year\u2019s local election was just over 21 percent, according to unofficial election-night figures.<\/p>\n<p>Voting gives you a direct voice in choosing your representatives in local, state and national government. Every eligible voter can help increase participation. Study your ballot, make your choices and fulfill your American civic duty. Vote early\u2014starting today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Early voting for the November 3, 2026, general election begins October 6 in Luna County. Voters can cast ballots at the Luna County Courthouse, with additional early voting opening October 17 at the Mimbres Valley Learning Center. 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