John Burroughs was an American politician, educator, and businessman who served as the 18th governor of New Mexico. Burroughs, a Democrat, served one-term and is remembered for honest government and introduction of the concept of a state Personnel Act to improve the quality of state workers and limit somewhat the effect of political patronage.
- Occupation
- politician, governor
- Position held
- Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, Governor of New Mexico
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- April 7, 1907
- Died
