On May 10, 2013 Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper signed House Bill 1303, the "Voter Access and Modernized Elections Act." HB1303 provides sweeping reforms to voting rights in Colorado, extending the voter registration deadlines:
Up to and through Election Day, if an individual registers at a voter service and polling center as designated by the county clerk and recorder;
Up to and through eight days before Election Day, if an individual registers through the online registration system.
Acceptable required forms of ID
If your form of identification shows your address, that address must be in the state of Colorado.
A valid Colorado driver's license
A valid identification card issued by the Department of Revenue
A valid U.S. passport
A valid employee identification card with a photograph of the eligible elector issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the United States government or of this state, or by any county, municipality, board, authority, or other political subdivision of this state
A valid pilot's license issued by the Federal Aviation Administration or other authorized agency of the United States
.A valid U.S. military identification card with a photograph of the eligible elector
.A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and address of the elector. For examples, please visit: www.govotecolorado.com.
.A valid Medicare or Medicaid card issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
A certified copy of a U.S. birth certificate for the elector issued in the United States
Certified documentation of naturalization
A valid student identification card with a photograph of the eligible elector issued by an institute of higher education in Colorado
A valid veteran identification card issued by the United States department of veterans affairs veterans health administration with a photograph of the eligible elector.
A valid identification card issued by a federally recognized tribal government certifying tribal membership.
Verification that a person is committed to the department of human services, but is eligible to register and vote
Voters can verify their voting registration and register at https://www.sos.state.co.us/voter-classic/secuRegVoterIntro.do
Key dates
Monday Oct. 27:Last day for an individual to submit a voter registration application and still receive a ballot in the mail.
Tuesday Oct. 28: Last day to file an absentee ballot application to receive the absentee ballot by mail.
Friday Oct. 31: Last day to request an in-person absentee ballot.
Tuesday Nov. 4: General election Polls open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Voter service and polling centers
Montezuma County Clerk and Recorders Office, 140 W. Main St. Suite 1, Cortez, CO 81321
Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 25 and Nov. 1: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Election Day: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave., Dolores, Co. 81323
The Mancos Public Library, 211 W. 1st St., Mancos, CO. 81328
Postage
Mail-in Ballots for Montezuma County require one first class stamp. Be sure to follow the printed instructions carefully. Contact the Montezuma County Clerks Office with any voting questions at 970-565-3728 or visit http://montezumacounty.org/web/departments/elections/
Chip Tuthill, Mancos, Colo.
