Richard C. Dillon
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Richard Charles Dillon was an American
politician and the eighth Governor of New Mexico. He held governor's office from January 1, 1927 to January 1, 1931.
on June 24, 1877. His early education was attained in the common schools of Missouri. In 1889, his family moved to Springer, New Mexico
. He attended the public schools there. Before entering politics, he worked as a railroad laborer and a merchant.
by a popular vote on November 2, 1926. In 1928 he was reelected to a second term, becoming the first New Mexico governor to successfully run for reelection since the state's first governor, Wiliam C. McDonald
. During his tenure, the state government was managed in an efficient business-like method and the Carlsbad Caverns were declared a national monument by the federal government.
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United States
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politician and the eighth Governor of New Mexico. He held governor's office from January 1, 1927 to January 1, 1931.
Early life
Dillon was born in St. Louis, MissouriMissouri
Missouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It...
on June 24, 1877. His early education was attained in the common schools of Missouri. In 1889, his family moved to Springer, New Mexico
Springer, New Mexico
Springer is a town in Colfax County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 1,285 at the 2000 census. It was the Colfax County county seat from 1882—1897. Springer was part of the Lucien B. Maxwell land grant. It is near the Cimarron Cutoff of the Santa Fe Trail...
. He attended the public schools there. Before entering politics, he worked as a railroad laborer and a merchant.
Politics
Dillon won election to the New Mexico State Senate in 1924. He held the position for two years. He then secured the Republican gubernatorial nomination. He was elected the governor of New MexicoNew Mexico
New Mexico is a state located in the southwest and western regions of the United States. New Mexico is also usually considered one of the Mountain States. With a population density of 16 per square mile, New Mexico is the sixth-most sparsely inhabited U.S...
by a popular vote on November 2, 1926. In 1928 he was reelected to a second term, becoming the first New Mexico governor to successfully run for reelection since the state's first governor, Wiliam C. McDonald
William C. McDonald (governor)
William Calhoun McDonald was the first Governor of the State of New Mexico.McDonald moved to New Mexico Territory in 1880 and settled in Lincoln County, where he managed cattle ranches and became active in Democratic politics....
. During his tenure, the state government was managed in an efficient business-like method and the Carlsbad Caverns were declared a national monument by the federal government.
Later years
After leaving the office, he retired from political life. He remained active in his business career. He eventually established the R.C. Dillon Company. He died on January 5, 1966. He was buried somewhere in Encino, New MexicoEncino, New Mexico
Encino is a village in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 94 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Encino is located at ....
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