History-Family and Consumer Sciences

Celebrating 90 Years of Helping Families and Providing Leadership Opportunities! National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences New Mexico Affiliate


Fabiola Cabeza de Baca Gilbert, was a New Mexico Cooperative Extension pioneer and one of New Mexico State University's first Spanish speaking home demonstration agents.  She provided educational opportunites to Hispanic and Pueblo communities and shared local culture, New Mexican foods, and green chile throughout the nation.

Her cookbooks and information on New Mexico food and culture continues to inspire and celebrate New Mexico's rich history.