Bill to create an elections security program passes

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Senate passed a bill addressing election accessibility and security. Senate Bill 180 includes creating an elections security program and streamlined training for election challengers and watchers. Supporters of the bill say it also adjusts timelines for absentee ballots in order to ensure that every vote is counted. Bill to ban firearms at polling places moves forwardIf the bill is passed, it would require the Secretary of State's office to create an