Mike Runnels

Mike Runnels
Mike Runnels
24th Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico
	In office; January 1, 1983 – January 1, 1987
Governor	Toney Anaya
Preceded by	Roberto Mondragón
Succeeded by	Jack L. Stahl
Personal details
Born	September 11, 1945; Magnolia, Arkansas, U.S.
Died	February 5, 2015 (aged 69); Ruidoso, New Mexico, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Relations	Harold L. Runnels (father)
Education	Colorado 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

^ Terrell, Steve. "Former Lt. Gov. Runnels remembered for dedication, charisma". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
^ Baker, Deborah (6 February 2015). "Former Lt. Gov. Mike Runnels dies". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved 8 February 2015.

Political offices
Preceded by Roberto Mondragón	Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico 1983-1987	Succeeded by Jack L. Stahl

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[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.

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