ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —

Voters who’ve participated in previous elections don’t need to bring identification. But first-time voters registering at the polls should have a government-issued photo ID and proof of address.

Bernalillo County Clerk Michelle Kavanaugh reminds voters that New Mexico’s elections are completely secure from the moment you cast your ballot to the moment it’s counted. She says the best way to save time — and avoid mistakes — is to know your ballot before you get there.

“You can be in and out of your polling location really quickly if you just pull your sample ballot and take some time to look at your bond questions before you head in there,” Kavanaugh said. “There could be a lot of reading. There’s a lot of reading. If you don’t know what you’re looking at, you might sp

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