When you visit Hobbs, in the Southeastern part of New Mexico, don’t miss the New Mexico Historical Women’s Marker honoring the life of Myrtle Attaway Farquhar. Her marker is located near the entrance to the New Mexico Junior College. The college is located at 5317 N Lovington Highway in Hobbs.
Myrtle has been celebrated because of the care and passion she brought to educating African-American students. For many years she inspired sixth graders teaching math, social science and home making at the segregated Booker T. Washington School in Hobbs. She and her husband contributed to the lives of ten students by helping to finance their education. Myrtle was inducted into the Southeastern New Mexico Education Association Hall of fame in 1969. She passed way in 1972.
Myrtle is yet another example of women contributing their gifts, talents, love and money to the betterment of their community. What a gift she was to the people of the state of New Mexico and our Country!
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
