Mechem is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Edwin L. Mechem (1912–2002), Governor of New Mexico and US Senator *

Kirke Mechem Kirke Mechem (born August 16, 1925) is an American composer. His first opera, '' Tartuffe'', with over 400 performances in seven countries, has become one of the most popular operas written by an American. He has composed more than 250 works in al ...

(born 1925), American composer * Merritt C. Mechem (1870–1946), American lawyer and politician

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