Bruce King
Bruce King (April 6, 1924 – November 13, 2009) was an American businessman and politician. He was a three non-consecutive four-year terms as the Governor of New Mexico. King was a member of the Democratic Party. He was the longest-serving governor in New Mexico history, with 12 years of service.
Bruce King | |
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| 23rd, 25th & 28th Governor of New Mexico | |
| In office January 1, 1991 – January 1, 1995 | |
| Lieutenant | Casey Luna |
| Preceded by | Garrey Carruthers |
| Succeeded by | Gary Johnson |
| In office January 1, 1979 – January 1, 1983 | |
| Lieutenant | Roberto Mondragón |
| Preceded by | Jerry Apodaca |
| Succeeded by | Toney Anaya |
| In office January 1, 1971 – January 1, 1975 | |
| Lieutenant | Roberto Mondragón |
| Preceded by | David Cargo |
| Succeeded by | Jerry Apodaca |
| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives | |
| In office 1959–1970 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 6, 1924 Stanley, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Died | November 13, 2009 (aged 85) Stanley, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Resting place | Stanley Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Alice King (1947–2008, her death) |
| Children | Gary King |
| Alma mater | University of New Mexico |
| Profession | Businessman politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1946 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
He died on November 13, 2009 in Stanley, New Mexico of heart failure at the age of 85.[1]
References
- "Former Gov. Bruce King dies". Santa Fe New Mexican. November 13, 2009. Archived from the original on September 9, 2012.
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