News and Events
News and Events
Past Events
Mar 6
History Makers: Celebrating the Women Shaping New Mexico
The New Mexico Historic Women Marker Program (NMHWMP), a program of the International Women’s Forum of New Mexico (IWF-NM), in collaboration with New Mexico Magazine, will host a special event […]
Jun 24
New Santa Fe Markers, Women’s River Walk Dedication Ceremony
The International Women’s Forum of New Mexico (IWF-NM) and the City of Santa Fe will hold a public dedication ceremony on June 24, 2024, to honor and celebrate the enduring […]
May 20
Soledad Chávez de Chacón marker dedication
Join us for a public dedication ceremony on May 20, 2024, to honor and celebrate Soledad Chávez de Chacón, New Mexico’s first female Secretary of State. Chávez de Chacón, elected […]
Mar 13
Dr. Armin Rembe Lecture Series at Los Poblanos Inn
In celebration of Women’s History Month, join longtime members of the New Mexico Historic Women Marker Program Steering Committee in a lively discussion on the outsized – and often underreported […]
Sep 21
SCORE Women in Business Conference: Doing Well While Doing Good
Many things in our businesses have shifted… Work habits have changed. Social habits are different. How do we create community and collaborate with peers to improve our businesses and our […]
In the News
Louise Massey Mabie: New Mexico’s Original Rhinestone Cowgirl
The ‘Original Rhinestone Cowgirl’: New Mexico’s Louise Massey Mabie
Paula Tackett (center) joins a rally in the Roundhouse Rotunda
New Mexico Historic Women Marker Program Honors 8 Trailblazers
New Mexico Historic Women Marker Program Honors 8 Trailblazers
New Mexico Historic Women Marker Program Honors 8 Trailblazers
Three N.M. Women Honored with New Historic Markers
McKibbin, known as the “gatekeeper to Los Alamos” for her work in Santa Fe during the Manhattan Project, is one of three women to be commemorated by the New Mexico Historic Women Marker Program.
New Mexico People Places and Ideas – Stephen Spitz, KUNM FM
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Slow Down: Famous N.M. Women Noted Here
State marker honors Taos Pueblo potter
It was an opportunity to honor not only a beloved grandmother and world-famous potter from Taos Pueblo but also all women who have contributed to making New Mexico great.
Santa Fe Prep: Lisa Nordstrum’s Curriculum Celebrated at Women’s Day Event
On March 8, New Mexico History teacher Lisa Nordstrum participated in an event at the Capitol Rotunda honoring the contributions of New Mexican women throughout the state's long history. In recognition of International Women’s Day, the International Women’s Forum of...
Albuquerque Journal: New Mexico Highway Markers Celebrate Women’s History
SANTA FE – In 1912, Doña Dolores “Lola” Chávez de Armijo, state librarian of New Mexico, filed a lawsuit when Gov. William C. McDonald tried to remove her from office. McDonald claimed that women were unqualified to hold office according to the Constitution and laws...
Newsbreak: The Inspiring Women Who Shaped New Mexico
The Spring 2023 edition of El Palacio magazine is celebrating the women who have helped shape the state of New Mexico through the Historic Women Marker Program. This program, established by the International Women's Forum of New Mexico (IWF-NM), is dedicated to...