North Campus in Albuquerque in Bernalillo County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The Honorable Mary Coon Walters
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Chief Justice Pamela B. Minzner
Women of the Judiciary
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 14, 2025
1. The Honorable Mary Coon Walters Marker Side
The Honorable Mary Coons Walters
(1922 - 2001)
Ms. Walters, who was a transport pilot during World War II, was the only woman in her UNM law school class when she graduated at age 40. She served on the state Court of Appeals and as a probate judge. In 1984, she became the first female New Mexico Supreme Court justice. She was a role model and mentor to women in New Mexico's legal community.
Chief Justice Pamela B. Minzner
(1943-2007)
Pioneers prove their value in those that follow. Pamela Minzner took Mary Walters' seat on the Court of Appeals. Later, following Justice Walters to the New Mexico Supreme Court, she became the first woman chief justice. Renowned for her intellect, kindness, professionalism and gentle spirit, she, in turn, mentored hundreds in the legal profession. Today, women regularly serve on New Mexico's court benches.
Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Education • War, World II • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1984.
Location. 35° 5.523′ N, 106° 37.218′ W. Marker is in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in Bernalillo County. It is in North Campus. It is at
this page online
Regionally, this marker is 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 walking distance of this marker: University House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Scholes Hall (approx. half a mile away); Bell of the USS New Mexico (approx. half a mile away); Ferrel Heady (approx. half a mile away); Alumni Memorial Chapel (approx. half a mile away); Clarita Garcia de Aranda Allison / Flamenco (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Estufa (approx. 0.6 miles away); 2920 Campus Blvd. NE (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albuquerque.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 14, 2025
2. Chief Justice Pamela B. Minzner Marker Side
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 14, 2025
3. The Honorable Mary Coon Walters / Chief Justice Pamela B. Minzner Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 22, 2011
4. The Honorable Mary Coon Walters Marker Side
Photographed by Bill Kirchner
5. Chief Justice Pamela B. Minzner Marker Side
Photographed by Bill Kirchner
6. Pamela B. Minzner Law Center
UNM Campus, Albuquerque.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,333 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 16, 2026, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 31, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
