New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired

The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired was founded on granted land in 1903 by the new territorial governor. The teacher and later regent was the blind daughter of lawman Pat Garrett, Elizabeth Garrett, who solicited the support of Helen Keller for the school’s expansion. Ms. Garrett also wrote the State song, "O, Fair New Mexico.".