Bruce King
Bruce King | |
|---|---|
| 23rd, 25th and 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 | |
| Children | Bill King Gary King |
| Alma mater | University of New Mexico |
| Profession | Businessman politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1946 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Bruce King (April 6, 1924 – November 13, 2009) was an American businessman and politician who for three non-consecutive four-year terms was the governor of New Mexico. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the longest-serving governor in New Mexico history, with 12 years of service.