Politics (from Greek politikos “of, for, or relating to citizens”) as a term is generally applied to the art or science of running governmental or state affairs, including behavior within civil governments, but also applies to institutions, fields, and special interest groups such as the corporate, academic, and religious segments of society. It consists of “social relations involving authority or power” and to the methods and tactics used to formulate and apply policy.[1]
Modern political discourse focuses on democracy and the relationship between people and politics. It is thought of as the way we “choose government officials and make decisions about public policy”.
5 18 1918 In cowboy boots, string tie and ten-gallon Stetson he appeared oddly out of place at New York's LaGuardia Airport. And from the way he hovered over the six big cardboard boxes that accompanied him, protecting them from customary airport abuse, it was obvious he was guarding…
2 17 1884 Arthur T. Hannett was born in Lyons, New York, on February 17, 1884. His education was attained at the University of Buffalo, and at Syracuse University, where he earned an LL.B. degree in 1910. After establishing his legal career in Gallup, New Mexico, Hannett entered politics….
8 29 1939 Garrey E. Carruthers grew up in Aztec, New Mexico. He received his bachelor's degree in agriculture in 1964 and a master's degree in agricultural economics in 1965 from New Mexico State University. After receiving a doctorate in economics in 1968 from Iowa State University, he returned…
4 6 1924 Bruce King was born in Stanley, New Mexico, and attended the University of New Mexico after serving in the U.S. Army in World War II. He was elected to the Santa Fe Board of County Commissioners in 1954 and served two terms, one as chair. In…
1 John M. Washington was born in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and was a remote relative of President George Washington. He graduated from West Point in 1817, and fought in Florida against the Seminole and Creek people. He served with distinction in the Mexican–American War of 1846-1848 under Brigadier General John…
1 1 1953 Gary E. Johnson was born in Minot, North Dakota. He received a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of New Mexico in 1975.In 1974 he began seeking construction and remodeling jobs, which, in 1976, led him to found a successful construction company. He was…
By Robert Torrez For nearly fifty years following the expedition of Francisco Vasquez de Coronado, New Mexico was forgotten. Coronado had found none of the treasures promised by the stories of Cabeza de Vaca and Fray Marcos de Niza. As the sixteenth century progressed, Spanish settlement advanced slowly but…
6 14 1873 by Suzanne Stamatov Arthur Seligman, born 14 June 1871, became governor of New Mexico in January 1931. He was the first native-born, non-Hispanic, governor of Jewish ancestry. After serving his first two-year term, he successfully regained the post for a second term beginning in January 1933….
10 3 1934 Jerry Apodaca was born in Las Cruces, NM in 1934. He attended the University of New Mexico earning a Bachelor of Science degree. A veteran of the Marine Corps., Apodaca returned to Las Cruces and opened his own insurance business with his bride, Clara. They would…
William G. Ritch served as interim governor of New Mexico under the administration of the Territorial Government of the United States in 1875. William G. Ritch; Interim governor of New Mexico;
