Baca, Elfego

Elfego Baca was a lawman, lawyer, and politician.

1865 - Born 10th of February in Socorro, New Mexico.

1893-1896 - Returned to Socorro and was elected Socorro County Clerk.

          - During his tenure as county clerk, Baca was admitted to the bar.

1896-1898 - Elected as Mayor of the city of Socorro.

1900-1901 - Became school superintendent for Socorro county.

1905 - Governor Otero appointed him district attorney for Socorro and Sierra counties.

1906 - Complied with a request to resign this position.

1919-1920 - Elected as a sheriff of Socorro county.

1945 - Baca died 27th of August in his bed.