Dave Burleson is a retired U.A. Air Force officer, having served 25 years, with 18 of those years abroad. He is also a retired professor of history from Dona Ana Community College of New Mexico State University, where he served as an instructor, department chair, dean, and associate vice president for 16 years. Dave is a graduate of New Mexico State University and Troy University (European Division). He makes his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Jim Burleson is a retired New Mexico lawman having served over 25 years in a variety of capacities. He’s been a patrolman, detective, supervisor, state academy administrator and police chief, capping his career as cabinet secretary of the New Mexico State Corrections Department. After retiring, Jim was selected as executive director of the New Mexico Sheriffs and Police Association. Like Dave, he is a graduate of New Mexico State University but majored in Police Science (BS). He is pictured with the rifle that “Won the West”, a Winchester 1873, one of the models Sheriff Pete carried. There will certainly be more heard about Pete Burleson and Jim hopes you enjoy your introduction to him. Gracias y Adios.