The following is a list of the governors of the State of New Mexico (Spanish: gobernadores de Nuevo México) and Territory of New Mexico. Twenty-eight individuals have held the office of governor of New Mexico since the state's admission to the Union in 1912, two of whom—Edwin L. Mechem and Bruce King—served three non-consecutive terms. King holds the record as New Mexico's longest-serving governor, with 12 years of service. William C. McDonald, the first governor, took office on January 6, 1912. The current officeholder is Michelle Lujan Grisham, who took office on January 1, 2019, as the first elected female Democratic governor of the state. Governors are limited to two consecutive terms, but a former governor is eligible for re-election after an intervening governor's term expires. Governors Governors under U.S. military rule In 1846 the U.S. Army under Stephen W. Kearny invaded and occupied New Mexico. Military governors at times were assisted by civilian governors. Military governors were: Civilian governors were: Governors of the Territory of New Mexico In 1850 New Mexico was organized as a Territory. Governors of the State of New Mexico Notes References External links State of New Mexico website New Mexico History Museum website Governors of New Mexico, List of Lists of state governors of the United States Lists of territorial governors of the United States