“Roberto Mondragon brought dignity and respect to the New Mexico Green Party with his campaign for Governor in 1994. He travelled the state rallying the people to dare to imagine a more fair political system where new voices and parties could share in power beyond the grip of the two party system. He brought expertise and spirit to the debates with incumbent Governor Bruce King and future Governor Gary Johnson.

"Ahead of the times and freed to step out of the major party boxes, Roberto ran a campaign focused on the future, not only of caring for the environment but equally as important, the future of New Mexico children…”

–Carol Miller

One of the highlights of the campaign was the televised debate preserved by CSPAN where he makes the declaration explicit: “…for our children and our children’s children”.

He spent decades serving the people of New Mexico in various capacities. We honor and thank him for his work. Rest well, sir.

remembrance by the Green Party of New Mexico

Roberto Mondragon

Former Lt. Governor

Roberto Mondragon (July 27, 1940 – January 7, 2026) is a well known public figure in New Mexico. He held the office of Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico from January 1, 1979 – January 1, 1983 under Governor Bruce King. He was also a well accomplished musician and music artist who had recorded two albums. He was well known for the New Mexico Spanish Language State Song, “Asi Es Nuevo Mexico” which he recorded in 1971. He was also known for dedicating much of his life to the the preservation of maintaining Hispanic Heritage in New Mexico.

You can listen his recording of two of our state songs.

remembrance by the Office of the New Mexico Secretary of State

NOVEMBER 2, 1994 New Mexico Gubernatorial Debate

Incumbent Governor Bruce King debated challengers Gary Johnson and Roberto Mondragon on various campaign issues, including taxes and regulation of gambling on the reservations.