By: Clara Bates, Santa Fe New Mexican

The Santa Fe New Mexican covered Andrew Yang’s visit to the New Mexico State Capitol for the official organizing launch of the New Mexico Forward Party. The article describes Forward’s effort to create a new political home for independent and reform-minded voters who are frustrated with the two major parties and want more practical, solution-oriented leadership. The article highlights New Mexico Forward’s push to qualify as an official minor party, recruit candidates for the 2026 general election, and focus on democracy reforms such as open primaries, fair redistricting, and broader ballot access. It also discusses the party’s interest in challenging noncompetitive races and giving more New Mexicans meaningful choices on the ballot.

Read the full article at the Santa Fe New Mexican: https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/new-mexico-forward-party-aims-for-recognition-as-andrew-yang-visits-santa-fe/article_39626502-cb11-4700-8281-a23d02d27050.html