The Historic Women Marker Initiative of 2007 had a goal of providing information on important New Mexican women on a portion of the state’s Official Scenic Historic Markers. Before the Initiative, few markers mentioned women.
The initial phase of the project started with 75 markers and was concluded in 2010. An additional 10 were added in 2015, and another 25 are planned to be installed to bring the number to 100.
The program received additional funding in 2022.
Historical Marker Inscription
The New Mexico Historic Women Marker Initiative was founded in 2005 by members of the New Mexico Women’s Forum in a statewide effort to recognize women’s contributions to New Mexico history on the state’s Official Scenic Historic Markers. The Initiative ensures that women’s diverse histories will be remembered and told, and will inspire and provide a guide for future generations. The 2006 Legislature funded the project.
Location
35° 49’ 31.020” N, 105° 58’ 41.592” W
W Frontage Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87506, United States
Historical Markers of the World 