The 2012 election is just around the corner. Here is a reminder of some important dates:
Oct. 9 is the last day to register to vote for this election. You may register online at www.govotecolorado.com or come into the Clerks office at 140 W. Main St., Suite 1, Cortez. You may also simply check the status of your registration at the above web site.Our ballots are scheduled to be mailed to those who have requested a mail-in ballot the week of Oct. 15.
Oct. 22. This is the day early voting begins. The last day to early vote is Nov. 2. The early voting location for this election will be in the Montezuma County Annex 107 N. Chestnut Street and will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. You can go to that location between those times and vote, but remember to bring some form of identification with you.
For those of you who are receiving a mail-in ballot, there will be a drop off available at the Clerks Office, 140 W. Main St. Suite 1 and there will be one available on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the County Annex, 107 N. Chestnut St..
Remember, Election Day is Nov. 6 and the polls open at 7 a.m. and close sharply at 7 p.m. Ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day in order for it to be counted.
If you have any questions, you may call 970-565-3728 or go to the above website to check your status.
Polling places for 2012
Precinct 1 Pleasant View Fire Station, 15529 Road CC,Pleasant View, Colo. 81331
Precinct 2 Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave., Dolores, Colo. 81323
Precinct 3 Lewis-Arriola Fire Station, 22145 Road S, Dolores, Colo.81323
Precinct 4 Empire Electric, Calvin Denton Room, 801 N. Broadway, Cortez, Colo. 81321
Precinct 5 Montezuma County Fairgrounds, 30100 Hwy 160, Cortez, Colo. 81321
Precinct 6 Towaoc Community Center, Towaoc, Colo. 81334
Precinct 7 First Assembly of God Church, 120 S. Linden, Cortez, Colo. 81321
Precinct 8 Montezuma County Annex, 107 N. Chestnut, Cortez, Colo. 81321
Precinct 9 Montezuma Valley Presbyterian Church, 350 S. Washington, Cortez, Colo. 81321
Precinct 10 Lifeway Baptist Church, 601 N. Dolores Road, Cortez, Colo. 81321
Precinct 11 Mancos Town Assembly Hall, 117 N. Main, Mancos, Colo. 81328
Early Montezuma County Annex 107 N. Chestnut, Cortez, Colo.81321