A Tribute to the Legacy of Questa's Esther García Esther García was recognized as one of the Remarkable Women of Taos (2012), a book published by Nighthawk Press honoring outstanding historic and contemporary women of Taos. Esther García, 1946-2020 Mover & Shaker of Questa & Northern New Mexico Photo by C. Jim Cox Artworks Studio Courtesy Photo President Barack Obama shakes the hand of Esther Garcia ater signing into law the designation of the Rio Grande Del Norte National Monument in 2013. Questa's first female Mayor, Garcia, was instrumental in this effort and worked tirelessly to establish the National Monument. Creating a legacy for future generations, Gar cia successfully advocated for the restoration of the San Antonio Del Rio Colorado Land Grant, designation of the Columbine Hondo Wilderness area, revitalization of Red River, and the rebuilding of Cabresto Dam. Photo by Carrie Leven "Life is a leaming experience, so explore, read, and leam, because they can't take knowledge away from you. "Esther lived by her own iwords by serving on the Ouesta School Board, establishing the Questa public library and dedicating her time to the Questa Eleméntary Reading Program. Courtesy Photo Esther is pictured with the Twelve Historic Churches Quilt, created by the Questa Quit Guild (which she co-founded) created as a fundraiser to benefit the restoration of Questa's 1880's St. Anthony Catholic Church. "Esther was a tireless champion for the people of northern New Mexico and played a key role in protecting the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument, Columbine Hondo Wilderness, land grants, acequias, and other treasures in our state. We join her family, friends, and community in mourning her passing and honoring her legacy." -U.S. Senator Tom Udall In appreciation to the Questa Del Rio News for gathering and sharing their research for this Legacy Tribute. Chevron Lynn Skall, New Director of Questa Economic Development Fund pesta Economic Development Fund This ad sponsored by Chevron Environmental Management Company A Tribute to the Legacy of Questa's Esther García Esther García was recognized as one of the Remarkable Women of Taos (2012), a book published by Nighthawk Press honoring outstanding historic and contemporary women of Taos. Esther García, 1946-2020 Mover & Shaker of Questa & Northern New Mexico Photo by C. Jim Cox Artworks Studio Courtesy Photo President Barack Obama shakes the hand of Esther Garcia ater signing into law the designation of the Rio Grande Del Norte National Monument in 2013. Questa's first female Mayor, Garcia, was instrumental in this effort and worked tirelessly to establish the National Monument. Creating a legacy for future generations, Gar cia successfully advocated for the restoration of the San Antonio Del Rio Colorado Land Grant, designation of the Columbine Hondo Wilderness area, revitalization of Red River, and the rebuilding of Cabresto Dam. Photo by Carrie Leven "Life is a leaming experience, so explore, read, and leam, because they can't take knowledge away from you. "Esther lived by her own iwords by serving on the Ouesta School Board, establishing the Questa public library and dedicating her time to the Questa Eleméntary Reading Program. Courtesy Photo Esther is pictured with the Twelve Historic Churches Quilt, created by the Questa Quit Guild (which she co-founded) created as a fundraiser to benefit the restoration of Questa's 1880's St. Anthony Catholic Church. "Esther was a tireless champion for the people of northern New Mexico and played a key role in protecting the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument, Columbine Hondo Wilderness, land grants, acequias, and other treasures in our state. We join her family, friends, and community in mourning her passing and honoring her legacy." -U.S. Senator Tom Udall In appreciation to the Questa Del Rio News for gathering and sharing their research for this Legacy Tribute. Chevron Lynn Skall, New Director of Questa Economic Development Fund pesta Economic Development Fund This ad sponsored by Chevron Environmental Management Company