The Silver City Public Library is participating in National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, September 17, by offering extra assistance to community members who want to register to vote, or check the status of their registration.
"Library staff can offer guidance in completing the voter registration form any time that we are open. However, there will be extra people on hand to help on Tuesday, September 17," explained Lillian Galloway, library assistant director. "We also offer resources to help citizens stay informed, many of which are posted on our website under 'Your Government.'"
In many cases, people need to update their registration because they moved to a new address or changed their names. Library staff and volunteers can help people use nmvote.org to check and update their information.
The November 2024 general election ballots include not only the presidential race, but also races for U.S. House seats, state legislature seats, and local positions.
"September 17 is also Constitution Day, a particularly appropriate time to prepare for voting," Galloway said.
National Voter Registration Day is an annual nonpartisan event held each September. It is composed of coordinated efforts by over 4,000 national and Community Partners from all across the country working to raise awareness of voter registration resources and opportunities. As the nation's largest nonpartisan civic holiday, it has facilitated over 5 million voter registrations since 2012. National Voter Registration Day is endorsed by the National Association of Secretaries of State, the National Association of State Election Directors, the US Election Assistance Commission, and the National Association of Election Officials.
For more information call the library at (575) 538-3672 or email at
