Dolores County Clerk Names Dove Creek Office Voter Service Center
An official legal notice designates the Dolores County Clerk & Recorder’s office in Dove Creek as the Voter Service and Polling Center and sets in-person hours and ballot-drop provisions ahead of the Nov. 4 election. The details clarify where and when residents can vote or submit ballots and underline the need for proper postage and timely mailing of mail ballots to ensure they are counted.
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The Dolores County Clerk & Recorder’s office at 409 N. Main St. in Dove Creek has been named the county’s Voter Service and Polling Center, according to an official legal notice signed by Dolores County Clerk & Recorder LaRita Randolph. The notice lays out a schedule for in-person services and confirms the availability of a 24/7 ballot drop box at the county courthouse through Election Day.
Early in-person voting and voter services were available Oct. 27–31 and on Nov. 3 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a weekend session on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. On Election Day, Nov. 4, the Voter Service and Polling Center will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Voters who prefer to return a mail ballot may deposit it in the courthouse drop box at any hour up until 7:00 p.m. on Nov. 4. The notice explicitly reminds voters that mail ballots require proper postage and must be mailed in a timely manner to be valid.
For residents of Dolores County, where distances between towns and the county seat can pose logistical challenges, the designation of a single, clearly identified Voter Service and Polling Center provides a focal point for voter assistance, ballot pickup, and in-person returns. The expanded early-service days and the weekend window give those with work or travel constraints opportunities to access election services before Election Day. The 24/7 drop box at the courthouse offers a late option for voters concerned about postal delays or who need to return ballots outside regular office hours.
The notice formalizes responsibilities for administering the election and signals to voters where to go for in-person help, provisional ballots, or to deposit completed mail ballots. It also serves as a reminder of practical steps that affect ballot acceptance: timely mailing and correct postage. Those relying on the U.S. Postal Service should plan accordingly or use the courthouse drop box to avoid the risk of late delivery.
By publishing the hours and procedures in an official legal notice, the Clerk & Recorder’s office aims to reduce confusion and ensure residents understand their options for participation. As the county prepares for Nov. 4, the notice provides a clear framework for access to voting services, particularly for voters who face travel, work, or connectivity barriers in this rural region.
