Ida O. Jackson was born in Texas and came to a segregated New Mexico to teach African-American youth in the town of Clovis, New Mexico in 1926. She began by teaching the youth at the Bethlehem Baptist Church. By 1935 she was teaching 35 students in a one-room schoolhouse. The school became known as the Lincoln-Jackson School to honor her and the nation’s sixteenth president. Today Lincoln -Jackson is the name of a special education program that is part of the Clovis Municipal School District designed to help educate preschool children who have developmental disabilities before they reach school age.
Her selfless contributions are inspiring! Throughout her career Ida continued to teach Sunday school. When the need arose, she graciously opened her home to those needing housing. Then in 1944 Ida used her home as a meeting place for the newly formed Federated Progressive Club for black women working to improve the community. She is given credit for being part of the initial group responsible for the writing of the the constitution and the by-laws for the organization. Ida made a tremendous difference to the people of Clovis and the surrounding areas. We are inspired by her passion for education and her willingness to devote herself and her resources to improving the lives of the people in her community.
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
