Clyde Tingley

Clyde Kendle Tingley was an American lawyer and Democratic politician who served as the 11th governor of the State of New Mexico, and was a children's healthcare advocate. Tingley was born on a farm near London, Ohio. He moved to New Mexico in 1910 with his wire, Carrie, after she was diagnosed with tuberculosis and doctors recommended she moved to the warmer climate of the Southwest. While his wife recovered, Tingley began dabbling in local politics first serving as an alderman for the Second ward on the Albuquerque City Council from 1916 to 1917. He then served as a city commissioner from 1922 to 1935, including the last ten years as the Chairman (the mayoral equivalent). Tingley was elected Governor of New Mexico in 1934 and was reelected in 1936. During this time, he helped set up over a dozen hospitals in the state. Following his time as governor, Tingley was reelected to the Chairman of the Albuquerque City Commission from 1940 to 1953.