Comments on: Former Gov. Bruce King dies at 85

By: Ray B. Powell

Ray B. Powell — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:36:14 +0000

I am going to miss Governor King.

He was a great friend, mentor, and very good for New Mexico. Having had the
opportunity to work for him, I saw clearly and repeatedly how much he
cared about all of New Mexico’s families and the health of our land.

He and Alice were the real deal. They were empowering leaders who did
their best to help others succeed. I will miss those warm bear hugs
and kind words. So will thousands of New Mexicans who knew they had a friend and champion in Governor Bruce King.

By: wedum59

wedum59 — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:42:21 +0000

I’m so glad that Governor King and his wife Alice honored the the Roswell Hispano Chamber of Commerce with their presence at the annual banquet in June 2008. Joe Trujillo, the father of Chaves county commissioner Michael Trujillo, took a photo of Bruce and Alice King with then-congressional candidate Harry Teague, Pauline Mann (one of the first woman Democratic county chairs in New Mexico), Virginia Garcia (past Democratic county chair) and me. I have a copy up on the wall in my office.

By: Ken Miyagishima

Ken Miyagishima — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:35:26 +0000

New Mexico has lost a great legend. Governor King was a kind and caringman who will be greatly missed. My condolences to Attorney General andMrs. Gary King and his family. Sincerely,Ken MiyagishimaMayor of Las Cruces, NM