# Mike Runnels

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American politician from New Mexico

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 (1945-09-11)September 11, 1945 Magnolia, Arkansas, U.S. Died February 5, 2015(2015-02-05) (aged 69) Ruidoso, New Mexico, U.S. 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](/source/Magnolia%2C_Arkansas), to [Harold](/source/Harold_Runnels) and Dorothy Runnels, he grew up in [Lovington, New Mexico](/source/Lovington%2C_New_Mexico), and graduated from Lovington High School. Runnels received his bachelor's degree [Colorado College](/source/Colorado_College) and a [Juris Doctor](/source/Juris_Doctor) from the [University of Texas School of Law](/source/University_of_Texas_School_of_Law).

## Career

Runnels served on the [Santa Fe City Council](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Santa_Fe_City_Council&action=edit&redlink=1) 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 the 24th [lieutenant governor of New Mexico](/source/Lieutenant_governor_of_New_Mexico) as a [Democrat](/source/Democratic_Party_(United_States)).[1]

## Personal life

Runnels died at his home in [Ruidoso, New Mexico](/source/Ruidoso%2C_New_Mexico).[2]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Terrell, Steve (February 5, 2015). ["Former Lt. Gov. Runnels remembered for dedication, charisma"](https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/former-lt-gov-runnels-remembered-for-dedication-charisma/article_97315dc6-ab8c-5e1b-bbd3-615db8aabca3.html). *Santa Fe New Mexican*. Retrieved April 27, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Baker, Deborah (February 6, 2015). ["Former Lt. Gov. Mike Runnels dies"](http://www.abqjournal.com/537498/news/former-lt-gov-mike-runnels-dies.html). *Albuquerque Journal*. Retrieved February 8, 2015.

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

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