Hard work-that's the lesson I learned growing up. My parents haul firewood for a living and what that means is that we worked from sun up to sun down. It's also because of my generational New Mexican roots that I work hard. Throughout my life I have been deeply connected to our environment and our water. This isn't just because of our family business but because I grew up watching our connection to New Mexico. So when I, Augustine Montoya, say 'water is life,' I know what it really means here in New Mexico. It's because of this origin that I know I am the best candidate for Vice Chair of the Democratic Party of New Mexico.

*I would like to still acknowledge that even though I am very New Mexican I will never be more New Mexican than our Native and Indigenous communities.*

"I am deeply committed to politics and public service because I believe in the power of New Mexicans to shape our future and solve the challenges we face. My purpose is clear: to protect our communities from political forces that undermine our values and erode the trust we place in each other. I fight for a New Mexico where integrity, transparency, and service to the people are at the heart of everything we do." - Augustine Montoya 

Being young means that there is more proving to do despite how much experience you have. As a result, this section is here to show that as a young person I have the chops to get the work done. Whether that was running for public office at 22 years old or working in the government I have put in the work. This is something that I am proud to say as a young person because experience is necessary in this position even if it isn't conventional.

Over the last nearly decade, I have dedicated a large portion of my free time to working within the Democratic Party structure. As they say variety is the spice of life and so I have kept my party experience broad and accessible. In this time I have served as the Chair, Secretary and Rural Representative to three Caucuses. I have assisted others in various ways and I was the Vice Chair of a standing committee. Lastly, I was the youngest County Party Chair elected in New Mexico history. With this experience I know that I, Augustine Montoya, am the best candidate for Vice Chair of the Democratic Party.