John Burroughs | |
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18th Governor of New Mexico | |
In office January 1, 1959 – January 1, 1961 | |
Lieutenant | Ed V. Mead |
Preceded by | Edwin L. Mechem |
Succeeded by | Edwin L. Mechem |
Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives | |
In office January 1, 1957 – January 1, 1959 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert Lee, Texas, U.S. | April 7, 1907
Died | May 21, 1978 Portales, New Mexico, U.S. | (aged 71)
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Portales |
Profession | Businessman |
John Burroughs (April 7, 1907 – May 21, 1978) was an American politician, educator, and businessman who served as the 18th governor of New Mexico. Burroughs, a Democrat, served one-term and is remembered for honest government and introduction of the concept of a state Personnel Act to improve the quality of state workers and limit somewhat the effect of political patronage.[1]
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