The women in Women Marked for History are educators, writers, entertainers, activists, heroes (military and otherwise), community and society leaders, political and government leaders, artists, scientists, historians and cultural preservationists, healers and other medical professionals and business leaders.
As you read through the book, you will learn the stories of those who wove the fabric of what has become known as “The Land of Enchantment.”These women intersect in so many interesting and unusual ways.
Although some dates are unknown, we do know that one of the earliest women was Doña Ana Robledo born in 1604. Doña Ana County was named after her, a county in which New Mexico’s first woman Hispanic Governor, Susana Martinez, built her career. Elected in 2010, Martinez is not only the first female Governor in New Mexico she is also the first woman Hispanic Governor in the United States.
Her path was cleared by the contributions of the women who came before including, Doña Dolores “Lola” Chavez de Armijo (1858–1929), Dulcelina Salce Curtis (1904–1995), María “Concha” Concepción Ortiz y Pino de Kleven (1910–2006), The Honorable Mary Coon Walters (1922–2001), Graciela Oli- varez (1928–1987), and Chief Justice Pamela B. Minzner (1943–2007), among others.
We hope you will be as inspired, motivated and proud of our New Mexican Women, as we are. Perhaps you will feel moved to become more active in your own life and community, or even decide to take action on a dream that you have long forgotten. At the very least, our intention is that you will want to learn more about each of these women.
Traveling New Mexico covers both the highway historical markers and state park markers, more than 500 in number, and is easier to use than the other book [from another publisher] focusing on the 350 highway historic markers. The savvy traveler will probably want to have both guides. But if you're trying to save money, go with Traveling New Mexico, which has everything the other does, with a bonus of 150 state park markers."
New Mexico Magazine
"Whether resident or visitor, this is a valuable guide for exploring this remarkable state, with more than 500 scenic markers to assist you. Who cares if the journey takes a while?"Silver City Daily Press
