John Burroughs (governor)

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.

For other people named John Burroughs, see John Burroughs (disambiguation).

John Burroughs
18th Governor of New Mexico
In office
January 1, 1959 – January 1, 1961
LieutenantEd V. Mead
Preceded byEdwin L. Mechem
Succeeded byEdwin L. Mechem
Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives
In office
January 1, 1957 – January 1, 1959
Personal details
Born(1907-04-07)April 7, 1907
Robert Lee, Texas
DiedMay 21, 1978(1978-05-21) (aged 71)
Portales, New Mexico
Political partyDemocratic
ResidencePortales
ProfessionBusinessman
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