New Mexico is a state made up of communities and families, often large extended families. As a result, the values of giving back and serving others is often seen in families across generations.  

As we have begun the journey of working on the “The History of Nursing In New Mexico – On Whose Shoulders We Stand” we have seen families of nurses that exist in our State. By family of Nurses, we mean several generations or many members of the family becoming nurses. You might see three generations of Nurses, such as a grandmother, mother, and daughter/son: or an aunt, nieces, and cousins.  

As part of the history of nursing effort, NMNA wants to identify and highlight some of these families in the work we produce. If you are a member of such a family or know of families, please let us know by contacting Pat Montoya at montoya_p@msn.com or the New Mexico Nurses Association office at (505) 908-0686.  

Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you.