Libertarian Party of New Mexico
The Libertarian Party of New Mexico is the New Mexico affiliate of the Libertarian Party. The state chair is Chris Luchini.
After former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson's performance in the state's 2016 presidential election, the Libertarian Party gained major party status in New Mexico. There are currently 11,420 registered Libertarians in the state.
Founding
The Libertarian Party of New Mexico filed articles of incorporation with the State of New Mexico on June 27, 1972. Diana Amsden, Maurice McDonald and Sidney Light listed as incorporators and original directors.The first convention of the Libertarian Party of New Mexico took place in Albuquerque, NM on July 22, 1972 at the Western Skies Hotel. Diana Amsden was interim chairman at the convention, Gail Tawney presided.
The convention elected Maurice McDonald as Chair, Diana Amsden as Vice-Chair for Administration, Edward Carlson as Vice-Chair for Platform, Robert White as Treasurer, Gail Tawney as Secretary, Robin Tawney as Publicity Committee Chair, and Rick Talley as Membership Committee Chair.
Vote totals for Libertarian candidates in New Mexico
Federal Elections
U.S. President
U.S. Senate
'''U.S. House of Representatives'''
State Elections
Statewide Elections
Election Victories
In 2019, five members of the Libertarian Party of New Mexico were elected to non-partisan local offices. Those members include:| Office | Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
| Veronica Rodriguez | Water and Sanitation Director at Large - Anthony Water & Sanitation Board Member | 317 | 100% |
| Robin L. Dunn | Soil & Water Supervisor 1 - Claunch Pinto Soil & Water Conservation Board | 19 | 100% |
| Maximiliano Gilbert Tenorio, Jr. | College Board Member Position 4 - Luna Community College District 4 | 836 | 76.84% |
| Kene Lane Terry | School Board Member - Logan School District | 174 | 52.73% |
| Laura Burrows | College Board Member Position 3 - University of New Mexico - Los Alamos | 1,395 | 39.88% |