Elizabeth Gutierrez Garrett wrote the words and music to “O, Fair New Mexico” which was adopted as the New Mexico State song in 1917. She was born in 1885 and is the daughter of the infamous 19th century Sheriff, Pat Garrett and Apolinaria Gutierrez Garrett. She was one of seven children. Although Elizabeth was blind since childhood, she traveled around the country using her talents as a gifted soprano and composer. She was also a teacher and served on the Board of Regents of the New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. After her death she was honored with a residence hall bearing her name at the New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. In Roswell, the Elizabeth Garrett Memorial Music Library was created to involve young people in music. Phil and I have personally been inspired by this beautiful woman! She took her God-given talents – music, teaching and leadership and made a dramatic impact on her community, the state and our country. She focused on the gifts she did have, not the ones she didn’t!
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
