Las Cruces in Doña Ana County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
María Gutiérrez Spencer
Advocate for Social Justice
— (1919 - 1992) —
Photographed By Wyndfire, October 17, 2015
1. María Gutiérrez Spencer Marker
Inscription.
María Gutiérrez Spencer. Advocate for Social Justice. Punished for not speaking English in school, María Gutiérrez Spencer devoted her life to validating the Indo-Hispano experience. A graduate of University of California, Berkeley and New Mexico State University, she pioneered bilingual and bicultural education in New Mexico, founding BOLD: Bicultural Orientation and Language Development in Silver City. Maria battled cancer for 50 years, but traveled worldwide to train teachers. She was honored by the Wonder Woman Foundation with Rosa Parks in 1981.
Punished for not speaking English in school, María Gutiérrez Spencer devoted her life to validating the Indo-Hispano experience. A graduate of University of California, Berkeley and New Mexico State University, she pioneered bilingual and bicultural education in New Mexico, founding BOLD: Bicultural Orientation and Language Development in Silver City. Maria battled cancer for 50 years, but traveled worldwide to train teachers. She was honored by the Wonder Woman Foundation with Rosa Parks in 1981.
Erected 2015 by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.
Location. 32° 16.91′ N, 106° 45.357′ W. Marker is in Las Cruces, New Mexico, in Doña Ana County. Marker is at the intersection of Espina Street and Espina Street and Horseshoe Street, on the right when traveling south on Espina Street. Located on the campus of New Mexico State University, outside of Skeen Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2900-3048 S Espina Street, Las Cruces NM 88001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker
Back of the Marker
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.
Photographed By Wyndfire, October 17, 2015
3. María Gutiérrez Spencer Marker
Wide view of the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2015, by Jennifer W. of Las Cruces, New Mexico. This page has been viewed 642 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 17, 2015, by Jennifer W. of Las Cruces, New Mexico. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.