Alamogordo in Otero County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 25, 2011
1. New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Marker
The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired was founded on granted land in 1903 by the new territorial governor. The teacher and later regent was the blind daughter of lawman Pat Garrett, Elizabeth Garrett, who solicited the support of Helen Keller for the school's expansion. Ms. Garret also wrote the state song, O, Fair New Mexico.
Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.
Location. 32° 54.814′ N, 105° 57.629′ W. Marker is in Alamogordo, New Mexico, in Otero County. It is on North Whitesands Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2032 North Whitesands Boulevard, Alamogordo NM 88310, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New Mexico’s Pecos 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, the Comancherνa, and the Republic of Texas.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Alamogordo Airborne Monument (approx. 0.9 miles away); Concrete Telephone Booth (approx. 0.9 miles away); To All Veterans (approx. 0.9 miles away); Buffalo Soldier (approx. one mile away); Roadrunner Emporium (approx. one mile away); a different marker also named Roadrunner Emporium
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Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 25, 2011
2. Back of New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Marker
Points of Interest
New Mexico's Historic Markers typically have a map on the back side showing the location of other OSHM's. This is an excellent source of information when exploring for other Historical Markers and locations.
New Mexico's Historic Markers typically have a map on the back side showing the location of other OSHM's. This is an excellent source of information when exploring for other Historical Markers and locations.
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 25, 2011
3. New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 25, 2011
4. New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,271 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 13, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
