Foreword by Governor Susana Martinez

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It’s easy to become inspired
by the many New Mexican women whose stories fill these pages. They come from varied cultures and backgrounds, but they all share pioneer status in their mutual quests to make a lasting impact on the lives of New Mexico families and communities.

These women serve as examples through their deeds, accomplishments,and trials. More than just mothers, daughters, sisters and friends, they are mili- tary service women, business leaders, healers, and educators.

New Mexico’s Historical Marker Project has served an important part in the way our state tells its story to visitors, residents, and future generations. Lining the miles of highways and roads across our beautiful countryside, each marker has a unique story that provides those passing by with information about an intriguing historical moment or influential individual in the area.

Now thanks to the New Mexico Historical Women’s Marker Initiative, motorists are informed of the many historical facts about the great women of our state.

This project serves as a lasting memento of their great accomplishments and contributions to the rich and colorful history of the Land of Enchantment. New Mexico has many reasons to be proud of these women and their contributions. Their stories should never be forgotten. I encourage you to learn more about them and allow them to inspire pride in the history and diversity of the American southwest.

—Susana Martinez Governor of New Mexico

Buzz About the Book

2015 New Mexico Heritage Preservation Award for Individual Achievement
On May 8, 2015, the authors, Phil and Rosanne Archuletta were honored along with a group of other leaders from throughout New Mexico at the 43rd annual Heritage Preservation Awards. The awards are given by the Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Cultural Affairs. They received the award for Individual Achievement because of their publications, as well as their willingness and enthusiasm to do outreach through personal appearances. They travel throughout the southwest and beyond telling the stories of the women honored by the New Mexico Historic markers.

Women Marked for History, New Mexico Roadside Markers Honor Women Leaders
by Phil T. Archuletta and Rosanne Roberts Archuletta
You see them on almost every road trip. Highway signs and mile markers named after people who apparently did something to earn these distinctions. Most of the time you drive by so quickly that little more than the names register. But if you've been through New Mexico, you may also have noticed that many of the historical markers honor women. Women Marked for History fills in the details on the stories behind the names. There are rich and poor, military and civilian, mothers, wives and daughters, but all in some way contributed to the betterment of their communities and their state. Take this book along on your next road trip to Santa Fe.

Cowboys and Indians Magazine

Another Popular Book by Phil Archuletta

Traveling New Mexico
A Guide to Historical and State Park Markers

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

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