South Broadway in Albuquerque in Bernalillo County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Graciela Olivárez
(1928-1987)
— New Mexico Historic Women Marker Initiative —
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 22, 2011
1. Graciela Olivárez Marker
Attorney, public servant, and activist, Graciela Olivárez was a high school dropout who became the first woman graduate of Notre Dame Law School where an award is presented each year in her name. She led national anti-poverty efforts and ensured equal representation of men and women on the National Council of La Raza's Board of Directors. In 1980, she started the nation's first Spanish-language television network.
New Mexico Historic Women Marker Initiative
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.
Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education • Hispanic Americans • Women. In addition, it is included in the New Mexico Women’s Historic Marker Initiative series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1980.
Location. 35° 4.196′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First United Methodist Church Albuquerque (approx. 0.8 miles away); Roosevelt Park and the New Deal (approx. 0.8 miles away); Mary Strong House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Harvey Girls / Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter, 1869 - 1958 (approx. 0.9 miles away); St. John's Cathedral (approx. 0.9 miles away); Gold Avenue (approx. 0.9 miles away); La Doctora María Dolores Gonzáles (approx. 0.9 miles away); Albuquerque Electric Streetcar System (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albuquerque.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 22, 2011
2. New Mexico Historic Women Marker Initiative
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 22, 2011
3. Graciela Olivárez Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 984 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 29, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 3. submitted on August 7, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
