Dec 30, 2009
Article abstract: As one of the first Latinas to hold a high government position, Ortega provided a role model and example for all women with political aspirations.
Donaciano Ortega and Catarina Davalos, the parents of Katherine Davalos Ortega, were from pioneer families that in the 1800’s settled in what later became the state of New Mexico. The couple married and had nine children, with Katherine the youngest. Donaciano held many different jobs, including that of deputy U.S. marshal, which he began at the age of sixteen. He also worked at...
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