Alice Marie Martin King (May 13, 1930 – December 7, 2008) was an American children's rights advocate and former First Lady of New Mexico as the wife of three-term Governor Bruce King. The longest-serving first lady in New Mexico's history, Alice King helped to create the New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department, a cabinet-level state agency, and modernize the New Mexico's Children's Code, a series of laws designed to protect at-risk children and regulate the juvenile justice system.[1][2] King also established the first official Office of the First Lady in 1990s, with offices in the New Mexico State Capitol.[1] She became the first woman to be inducted into the New Mexico Women's Hall of Fame.[2][3]
Alice King | |
|---|---|
| First Lady of New Mexico | |
| In office January 1, 1991 – January 1, 1995 | |
| Governor | Bruce King |
| Preceded by | Kathy Carruthers |
| Succeeded by | Dee Johnson |
| In office January 1, 1979 – January 1, 1983 | |
| Governor | Bruce King |
| Preceded by | Clara Apodaca |
| Succeeded by | Elaine Anaya |
| In office January 1, 1971 – January 1, 1975 | |
| Governor | Bruce King |
| Preceded by | Ida Jo Anaya Cargo |
| Succeeded by | Clara Apodaca |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alice Marie Martin May 13, 1930 Moriarty, New Mexico |
| Died | December 7, 2008 (aged 78) Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| Resting place | Stanley Cemetery Stanley, New Mexico |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Bill King Gary King |
| Residence | Stanley, New Mexico |
References
edit- ^ a b Nash, Kate (2008-12-07). "Alice King, 1930-2008: Former first lady said children were her legacy". Santa Fe New Mexican. Archived from the original on 2023-07-31. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
- ^ a b "Thousands Expected For Alice King Funeral Thursday". KOAT-TV. 2008-12-11. Archived from the original on 2021-06-17. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
- ^ "Alice Martin King Papers". New Mexico Archives. Archived from the original on 2023-01-26. Retrieved 2023-07-31.