Truth or Consequences—The first announced New Mexico Congressional District 2 Democratic Candidates Forum will be held in Truth or Consequences on November 16 at 7 p.m.

All five persons vying to win the CD2 Democratic primary nod for Congress—David Alcon, David Baake, Ron Fitzherbert, Mad Hildebrandt and Tony Martinez—will appear on the same stage to present their platforms and answer questions from the audience and forum moderator Fred Martino, director of content at KRWG public radio and TV in Las Cruces.

Organized by the Sierra County Democratic Party to help voters make an informed choice in next June's CD2 Democratic primary, the forum will be held in the Civic Auditorium at 400 W. 4th Street in T or C. Doors open at 6:30, and there will be an opportunity to "Meet and Greet" the candidates at the forum's conclusion.

All southern New Mexicans interested in taking the measure of the CD2 Democratic field and making an informed choice in the June 2018 primary are encouraged to attend and obtain a side-by-side comparison of each candidate's qualifications, values and vision.