Background
Harris, Richard Irion was born on June 21, 1943 in El Paso, Texas, United States. Son of John Thomas and Charlotte Elaine (Adams) Harris.
Harris, Richard Irion was born on June 21, 1943 in El Paso, Texas, United States. Son of John Thomas and Charlotte Elaine (Adams) Harris.
Bachelor in University Studies, University New Mexico, Albuquerque, 1971.
Job Corps recruiter Employment Security Department, Albuquerque, 1963, employment counselor, 1973—1974, special assistant, 1979—1981. Planner State Manpower Services Council, 1974—1979. Chief Executive Officer State Corporation Commission, Santa Fe, 1981—1998.
Served with United States Marine Corps, 1963-1969, Vietnam.
Member Comprehensive Employment Training Act Planning Board, Albuquerque, 1976-1979, Public Service Employment, Albuquerque, 1978-1979, Task Force, Albuquerque, 1979-1980, Planners Consortium, Santa Fe, 1976-1978. Active Albuquerque Legal Aid Society, 1970-1975, New Mexico Democratic Council, 1972-1976. Board directors Alternatives, Inc., 1978.
Member of National Association Regulatory Utility Commissioners, Committee of Executive Directors.
Married Marilyn Neathery Smith, April 8, 1968 (divorced 1971).