Amigos Congratulates…

New Mexico Library Association awarded Betty Long, Director of the Roswell Public Library, the Honorary Life Membership Award during its recent annual conference in Ruidoso, NM.

Long has contributed a significant level of service to the NMLA over a 30-year time span that included chairing committees, leading interest groups, participating in legislative activities, and serving on the Executive Board, most notably a term as President. The high regard held for Ms. Long by her fellow librarians was demonstrated by her nomination to represent New Mexico libraries at the 2nd White House Conference on Library and Information Services in 1991.

At the regional level, she served on the Amigos Board of Directors, as both Secretary and Chair. Currently, Ms. Long is serving as the Association’s ALA Chapter Councilor. Ms. Long’s enduring commitment to New Mexico libraries at the local, regional, and national levels is recognized and commended.