Hiram Millet Dow (April 21, 1885 – March 7, 1969) was an American attorney and politician who served as the 10th

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from January 1, 1937 to January 1, 1939.

Early life and education

Down was born in

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and raised in Seven Rivers, New Mexico. After graduating from the

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in 1905, he earned a Bachelor of Laws from the

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in 1908.

Career

After graduating from law school, Dow later settled in

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, working as a lawyer and serving as the city's mayor. He was also the president of the New Mexico Bar Association and New Mexico Board of Bar Commissioners. Dow was elected

in 1936 and assumed office in 1936. He served for one term under Governor

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