Otero, Miguel Antonio, 1859-1944

Born in St. Louis, Mo. in 1849. His family moved to New Mexico in 1851. Otero's first job was working as a bookkeeper wit the family firm, Otero, Sellar & Company. He entered politics in 1883 as City Treasurer of Las Vegas. In 1897 he was appointed Territorial Governor of New Mexico, remained so until 1906. He remained active in politics throughout his life. By 1920 he switched from the Republican to the Democratic Party. He also had a career as a writer. His stories about his experiences in territorial New Mexico were printed in national magazines and several of his books were published.

From the description of Miguel Antonio Otero papers, 1819-1938 (bulk 1890-1938). (University of New Mexico-Main Campus). WorldCat record id: 40226665

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