Truth or Consequences in Sierra County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Carrie Tingley

Advocate for Sick Children

— (1877-1961) —

Carrie Tingley Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 23, 2024

1. Carrie Tingley Marker

Inscription. Carrie Wooster Tingley came to the territory of New Mexico in 1910 seeking treatment for tuberculosis. By 1937, she was the state's first lady and a strong advocate for sick and disadvantaged children. She established Carrie Tingley Hospital for children with polio in Hot Springs, now Truth or Consequences. The hospital moved to Albuquerque in 1981 where it is dedicated to children with orthopedic conditions. Carrie is remembered for her generosity and love of children.

Reverse Side
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: Charity & Public Work • Science & Medicine • 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 1910.

Location.

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33° 7.357′ N, 107° 15.846′ W. Marker is in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, in Sierra County. It is at the intersection of South Broadway (Business Interstate 25) and Corona Street, on the right when traveling east on South Broadway. The marker is located in front of the New Mexico State Veterans' Home. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 992 S Broadway Street, Truth or Consequences NM 87901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest New Mexico and in the Rio Grande Valley.

It is also in the American Southwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also the Republic of Texas.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: New Deal History (within shouting distance of this marker); Healing Arts (approx. ¾ mile away); "Magnificent Magnolia" (approx. 0.9 miles away); Elephant Butte Lake State Park (approx. 1.1 miles away); Truth or Consequences (approx. 1.3 miles away); a different marker also named Truth or Consequences (approx. 1.8 miles away); Elephant Butte Dam (approx. 4.7 miles away); Fort McRae 1863-1876 (approx. 5.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Truth or Consequences.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Magnolia Ellis, “Magnificent Magnolia” (was approx. 0.9 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . . Carrie Wooster Tingley. New Mexico Historic Women Marker Program

Carrie Wooster was born in Bowling Green, Ohio, on May 20, 1877, to a wealthy family. Diagnosed with tuberculosis,
Photographed by James Hulse, July 23, 2024

2. Carrie Tingley Marker - Reverse Side
which had stricken her father, she traveled to the southwest in 1911 with her mother. Intending to reach Arizona, mother and daughter left the train in Albuquerque when Wooster became too sick to travel farther. Wooster’s fiancé, Clyde Tingley, joined them soon after.

Once she recovered from her illness, the couple married on April 21, 1911. Over time, they became prominent citizens of Albuquerque, engaged in so many civic works that Clyde Tingley became known as the unofficial mayor of the city. He continued his interests through politics, successfully running for governor in 1935.

(Submitted on August 6, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the Carrie Tingley Marker along the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 23, 2024

3. The view of the Carrie Tingley Marker along the street

Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 297 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 6, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.