ANNOUNCEMENT - EVENT:
Event: Recognition Program: "Distinguished Women of Cibola County 1912-2012"
Date: Saturday, September 15, 2012
Time: 3:00pm until 5:00pm
Place: Cibola County Auditorium / Historic County Building, Grants NM
Date: Saturday, September 15, 2012
Time: 3:00pm until 5:00pm
Place: Cibola County Auditorium / Historic County Building, Grants NM
RESULTS:
The Ceremony on Sept. 15th honored the following 19 Distinguished Women from all decades of statehood - more details to follow:
- Frances Catherine Marron Lee
- Nelda Louise Elkins Berryhill
- Dorie Ann Sandoval
- Barbara Little Bear
- Maud S. Tietjen
- Ina Tietjen Elkins
- Mary M. Gunn
- Dorothy F. Pouges
- Ava Peets
- Dolores Vallejos
- Evelyn S. McNeill
- Sherry Robinson
- Mary George McNeill
- Laura Jaramillo
- Lucy Jane Reed (Mother) Whiteside
- Polly Pine
- Josephine Barela
- Pauline Candelaria
- Dona Tules Barcelo / Vanann Moore
Female Pillars of Our Community -
HISTORICAL SOCIETY RECOGNIZES 19 WOMEN
By Rosanne Boyett, Beacon Staff Writer - Posted: Friday, August 24, 2012
http://www.cibolabeacon.com/cibola_living/female-pillars-of-our-community/article_ca07db80-ed97-11e1-b46e-0019bb2963f4.html
CIBOLA COUNTY – “Women have not been properly recognized for their roles in our community,” said Randy Hoffman, current Historical Society President.
The Cibola County Historical Society decided in January that it would highlight area women’s contributions as part of the organization’s state centennial celebrations, explained Hoffman.
“They are one-half of the human race,” he said. “Women are the pillars of our community - they care for their families, maintain their homes, hold leadership roles in government as elected officials, support school activities, promote continuous improvements in healthcare facilities and services, contribute to economic development as business owners or by working in their husband’s business, and are active in events that benefit the entire community.”
He noted that in the past century women had actively took part in New Mexico’s transition from a U.S. territory to statehood, which occurred in 1912.
“We wanted Cibola County to celebrate the state’s centennial differently than other counties,” recalled Hoffman.
The organization held its first centennial celebration event at the Double Six Gallery in Grants in March. The program “Women in the Drive for Statehood,” was a one-woman Chautauqua program hosted by the New Mexico Humanities Council and the society.
Vanann Moore’s presentation included her re-enactments of Lydia Spencer Lane, Dofia Tules Barcelo, and the Harvey Girls.
The performer’s portrayal of these three characters was based on historical research of each era: territorial politics, U.S. Calvary activities and the railroad industry’s early years in New Mexico.
The next centennial event is planned for September, and the focus will be on this county’s outstanding women, past and present.
This area was part of Valencia County until the early 1980s, according to the society president.
The 19 women recognized at the Sept. 15 ceremony include one Belen County resident, Vanann Moore.
The remainder are women from across the county – San Mateo, Cubero, San Rafael, Milan, Grants, and other communities, explained Hoffman.
The nominees’ pictures will be on display. The program will highlight each woman’s contributions. A family member will accept the award for deceased honorees, according to event organizers.
The program will feature Mike Sullivan, New Mexico State Historical Society president, along with the state society’s first and second vice presidents.
Numerous area elected officials have been invited.
Light refreshments, including homemade “Lady” cookies, will be served.
“This is an on-going project to recognize women,” emphasized Hoffman. “We plan to host annual recognition events, and people are welcome to continue making nominations.”
“We encourage anyone interested in this area’s past to join the society,” said the president, “because each person brings a new perspective to our heritage.”
Editor’s Note: The Sept. 15 ceremony will include the society’s quarterly meeting, which will be held at the county convention center, 515 W. High St., Grants, 3-5 p.m.
Call 290-2633 for more information.
http://www.cibolabeacon.com/cibola_living/female-pillars-of-our-community/article_ca07db80-ed97-11e1-b46e-0019bb2963f4.html
CIBOLA COUNTY – “Women have not been properly recognized for their roles in our community,” said Randy Hoffman, current Historical Society President.
The Cibola County Historical Society decided in January that it would highlight area women’s contributions as part of the organization’s state centennial celebrations, explained Hoffman.
“They are one-half of the human race,” he said. “Women are the pillars of our community - they care for their families, maintain their homes, hold leadership roles in government as elected officials, support school activities, promote continuous improvements in healthcare facilities and services, contribute to economic development as business owners or by working in their husband’s business, and are active in events that benefit the entire community.”
He noted that in the past century women had actively took part in New Mexico’s transition from a U.S. territory to statehood, which occurred in 1912.
“We wanted Cibola County to celebrate the state’s centennial differently than other counties,” recalled Hoffman.
The organization held its first centennial celebration event at the Double Six Gallery in Grants in March. The program “Women in the Drive for Statehood,” was a one-woman Chautauqua program hosted by the New Mexico Humanities Council and the society.
Vanann Moore’s presentation included her re-enactments of Lydia Spencer Lane, Dofia Tules Barcelo, and the Harvey Girls.
The performer’s portrayal of these three characters was based on historical research of each era: territorial politics, U.S. Calvary activities and the railroad industry’s early years in New Mexico.
The next centennial event is planned for September, and the focus will be on this county’s outstanding women, past and present.
This area was part of Valencia County until the early 1980s, according to the society president.
The 19 women recognized at the Sept. 15 ceremony include one Belen County resident, Vanann Moore.
The remainder are women from across the county – San Mateo, Cubero, San Rafael, Milan, Grants, and other communities, explained Hoffman.
The nominees’ pictures will be on display. The program will highlight each woman’s contributions. A family member will accept the award for deceased honorees, according to event organizers.
The program will feature Mike Sullivan, New Mexico State Historical Society president, along with the state society’s first and second vice presidents.
Numerous area elected officials have been invited.
Light refreshments, including homemade “Lady” cookies, will be served.
“This is an on-going project to recognize women,” emphasized Hoffman. “We plan to host annual recognition events, and people are welcome to continue making nominations.”
“We encourage anyone interested in this area’s past to join the society,” said the president, “because each person brings a new perspective to our heritage.”
Editor’s Note: The Sept. 15 ceremony will include the society’s quarterly meeting, which will be held at the county convention center, 515 W. High St., Grants, 3-5 p.m.
Call 290-2633 for more information.
