Harriet Belle Amsden Sammons (1876-1954)
Bank President
Harriet was an astute financial manager and the first female bank president in New Mexico, operating the First National Bank in Farmington from 1922 until 1951. During the Depression she bought out San Juan National Bank, keeping it solvent and approving loans. She financially supported the newly formed United Indian Traders Association and kept many Farmington citizens out of bankruptcy.
Marker is at the intersection of Browning Parkway and Burnham Road, on the right when traveling south on Browning Parkway.
Courtesy hmdb.org
