Nora Wendl, an associate professor of architecture at the University of New Mexico, has found success beyond her degrees in architecture. She noted that studying architecture also involves gaining skills in English, structures, public speaking, and model making. Initially, Wendl aimed to be an architect but discovered her true passion lies in writing, particularly in researching and sharing others' stories. Her book, Almost Nothing: Reclaiming Edith Farnsworth, earned recognition as a winner in the biography category and was also a finalist in the history category at the 2026 New Mexico Book Awards.
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Kathleen Rodgers is another author acknowledged at the 2026 New Mexico Book Awards, organized by the nonprofit group New Mexico Writers.