Robert Earl Ferguson (August 5, 1924 – October 3, 2016) was an American politician. He served as lieutenant governor from 1975 to 1979, under Governor Jerry Apodaca. He was an alumnus of Baylor University.[1] Ferguson also was a New Mexico State Senator until his election in 1974 as Lieutenant Governor. He died in October 2016 at the age of 92.[2]
Robert E. Ferguson | |
|---|---|
| 22nd Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico | |
| In office January 1, 1975 – January 1, 1979 | |
| Governor | Jerry Apodaca |
| Preceded by | Roberto Mondragón |
| Succeeded by | Roberto Mondragón |
| Member of the New Mexico Senate | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 5, 1924 Pineland, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | October 3, 2016 (aged 92) Mesilla Park, New Mexico, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Artesia, New Mexico |
| Occupation | Real estate and insurance executive |