

This is Augustine Montoya
'Our Party, Our Way!'
Augustine is an unconventional candidate that is running for Vice Chair of the Democratic Party of New Mexico. We have seen what happens when the party concedes our communities and I am running to say enough. It is time for us ALL as Democrats to have a voice at the party table.
This is Augustine Montoya
'Our Party, Our Way!'
Augustine is an unconventional candidate that is running for Vice Chair of the Democratic Party of New Mexico. We have seen what happens when the party concedes our communities and I am running to say enough. It is time for us ALL as Democrats to have a voice at the party table.
My Origin Story
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.*
My Why
"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
My Experience
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.
My Party Work
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.