Background
Spurrier, Richard Ross was born on March 16, 1915 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of John Richard and Mary (Ross) Spurrier.
petroleum engineer state official
Spurrier, Richard Ross was born on March 16, 1915 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of John Richard and Mary (Ross) Spurrier.
Bachelor of Science, New Mexico School Mines, 1940.
State geologist, director New Mexico Oil Conservation Commission, 1945-1954. Chairman research and coordinating committee Interstate Oil Compact Commission, 1949. Advisory Petroleum Administration for Defense, District III.
Served as captain C.E., E.T.O., World World War World War II. Member American Association Petroleum Geologists (associate), American Petroleum Institute (honorary. Member New Mexico chapter).
Married Naomi Wolf, October 14, 1941. Children: Sarah, Sophie.