Mike Runnels
24th Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico
In office
January 1, 1983 – January 1, 1987
GovernorToney Anaya
Preceded byRoberto Mondragón
Succeeded byJack L. Stahl
Personal details
Born(1945-09-11)September 11, 1945
Magnolia, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedFebruary 5, 2015(2015-02-05) (aged 69)
Ruidoso, New Mexico, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
RelationsHarold L. Runnels (father)
EducationColorado College (BA)
University of Texas at Austin (JD)

Michael L. Runnels (September 11, 1945 – February 5, 2015) was an American politician and lawyer.

Early life and education

Born in Magnolia, Arkansas, to Harold and Dorothy Runnels, he grew up in Lovington, New Mexico, and graduated from Lovington High School. Runnels received his bachelor's degree Colorado College and a Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law.

Career

Runnels served on the Santa Fe City Council from 1976 to 1980 and then as district attorney from 1993 to 2000. He ran unsuccessfully in 1986 and 2000 for his father's congressional seat. From 1983 to 1987, Runnels served as lieutenant governor of New Mexico as a Democrat.[1]

Personal life

Runnels died at his home in Ruidoso, New Mexico.[2]

References

  1. ^ Terrell, Steve. "Former Lt. Gov. Runnels remembered for dedication, charisma". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  2. ^ Baker, Deborah (6 February 2015). "Former Lt. Gov. Mike Runnels dies". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
Political offices Preceded byRoberto Mondragón Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico 1983-1987 Succeeded byJack L. Stahl


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