Doña Ana in Doña Ana County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Doña Ana (1604–1680)
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 5, 2010
1. Doña Ana (1604–1680) Marker
The name of the county Doña Ana originates from Doña Ana Robledo, who died near here while fleeing south with other settlers during the 1680 Pueblo Revolt. She was buried below the peak that now bears her surname in the Robledo Mountains, so named in memory of her grandfather who was buried there in 1598.
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: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • Women. In addition, it is included in the El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, and the New Mexico Women’s Historic Marker Initiative series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1680.
Location. 32° 23.378′ N, 106° 48.58′ W. Marker is in Doña Ana, New Mexico, in
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Regionally, this marker is 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, the Gadsden Purchase, and the Republic of Texas.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Doña Ana (approx. one mile away); Bartlett Garcia (approx. one mile away); Shalam Colony (approx. 1.9 miles away); Pat Garrett Murder Site (approx. 4.7 miles away); America's First Battle of World War II: The Philippines (approx. 5.2 miles away); Heroes of Bataan (approx. 5.2 miles away); Rio Grande (approx. 5½ miles away); The Branigan Building (approx. 5.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Doña Ana.
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 5, 2010
2. Doña Ana (1604–1680) Marker Reverse
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 5, 2010
3. Doña Ana (1604–1680) Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 5, 2010
4. Doña Ana Statue
Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 4,662 times since then and 103 times this year. Last updated on July 30, 2025, by Bill Wingate of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 18, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
