Former Lt. Governor Roberto Mondragon Dies at 85

New Mexico remembers former lieutenant governor, musician

Mondragón will be remembered for his work as a musician and his passion for New Mexico's Hispanic traditions as well as his politics.

Former Lt. Governor Roberto Mondragon dies at 85

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Elected leaders are mourning the death of former Lieutenant Governor and musician Roberto Mondragon. Mondragon served as Lieutenant Governor under Bruce King from 1971 to 1975, and again from 1979 to 1983. He also recorded two albums, as well as the state's official Spanish-language song, Así Es Nuevo México. Mondragon was 85 [...]