ABOVE: From left, Beverly Duran, Barbara Richardson, Patricia French and Alexis Girard were instrumental in starting the New Mexico Historic Marker Initiative. BACKGROUND: Workers complete installation of the roadside marker honoring Cathay Williams. PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE NEW MEXICO HISTORIC WOMEN MARKER INITIATIVE

Recognizing Changemakers

Since 1935, New Mexico has recognized the history of our state by erecting brown, log-hewn roadside markers informing passersby of the people, geological features and historical events that have shaped the state.

In the late 1990s, three New Mexico women realized only one of the more than 500 markers was in recognition of a woman. Determined to honor the remarkable women who are an integral part of our state’s history, Patricia French, Beverly Duran and Alexis Girard established the New Mexico Historic Women Marker Initiative.

As members of the New Mexico chapter of the International Women’s Forum—an organization that advocates for women in leadership positions— they decided to act. In 2005, they met with then- Gov.

Madrid Ball Park

The 'Ol Ball Game

The country’s craze for baseball reached base in New Mexico in the early 1900s.

A craze for baseball swept the country in the early 1900s. Towns—no matter their size— organized baseball clubs. Initially, playing fields were not much more than hastily cleared plots on the edge of town.

Light Orange Chicken (recipe below)

Love From the Kitchen

Nothing quite communicates love as well as home-cooked goodness. Many of us look disapprovingly at those holiday pounds that stubbornly stuck around into the new year, but February recipes are comfort food surprisingly low in calories.

Making healthy choices while utilizing warm and cozy meal options can provide a great outlook on shedding those remaining unwanted pounds.

Employee working on outage reporting

Keeping Power Flowing

New report reveals grid reliability increasing despite new challenges

The North American Electric Reliability Corp. recently graded the nation’s electric grid, determining it is highly reliable and continues to improve despite challenges that may stress it in the coming years. 
Cute puppy with leash in mouth

Make an Emergency Plan for Your Pet

By Robin Howard

This story has a happy ending, so if you have pets, stay with me.

Several years ago, some friends celebrated their new status as empty nesters by taking off for the day on their motorcycle. They got up early, fed and walked their dogs, then hit the backroads for a leisurely cruise.