Remembering the life of former New Mexico Gov. Bruce King
Lt. Gov. Diane Denish.
In Remembrance: former Gov. Bruce King
Tributes to former Gov. Bruce King
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Lt. Gov. Denish on Bruce King
Updated: Friday, 13 Nov 2009, 11:59 AM MST
Published : Friday, 13 Nov 2009, 11:59 AM MST
SANTA FE (KRQE) - Lt. Gov. Diane Denish issued a statement in remembrance of former Gov. Bruce King, who died Friday, Nov. 13.
"Bruce King is and always will be a New Mexico icon, a man larger than life whose spirit cannot be measured. He was a family friend, my teacher, my mentor, and most truly New Mexico's cowboy in the Roundhouse. He was my father’s friend and our families shared many years and memories together in public service.
"Bruce was one of those people whose presence changed a room. As soon as he walked in, his spirit seemed to expand until the room was filled with it and everywhere you looked, you saw that glittering smile, and a hand held out in friendship, and the greeting that countless New Mexicans have heard coming from him: 'How ya doin'?' And the thing of it is that he meant it.
"As I say goodbye to our cowboy in the Roundhouse, Governor Bruce King, I will always remember his example, his legacy, and his warmth."
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