New Mexico Bond Question 1 — Senior citizen facility bonds ($21,582,213)
Ballot measure · November 3, 2026
- What it does
- The 2026 Capital Projects General Obligation Bond Act authorizes the issuance and sale of senior citizen facility improvement, construction and equipment acquisition bonds. Shall the state be authorized to issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed twenty-one million five hundred eighty-two thousand two hundred thirteen dollars ($21,582,213) to make capital expenditures for certain senior citizen facility improvement, construction and equipment acquisition projects and provide for a general property tax imposition and levy for the payment of principal of, interest on and expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the bonds and the collection of the tax as permitted by law?
- A YES vote means
- A 'for' vote lets the state borrow up to $21,582,213 for senior citizen facility projects, repaid through a statewide property tax levy.
- A NO vote means
- An 'against' vote denies authority to issue these bonds.
- Needed to pass
- A simple majority
- Put on the ballot by
- the Legislature
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Quick answers
- What does a YES vote on New Mexico Bond Question 1 mean?
- A 'for' vote lets the state borrow up to $21,582,213 for senior citizen facility projects, repaid through a statewide property tax levy.
- What does a NO vote on New Mexico Bond Question 1 mean?
- An 'against' vote denies authority to issue these bonds.
- How many votes does New Mexico Bond Question 1 need to pass?
- A simple majority
- Should I vote yes or no on New Mexico Bond Question 1?
- SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.
- When is the vote?
- The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting and mail-ballot deadlines vary by state; check your state or county election office.