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Barbara Richardson (née Flavin; born March 25, 1949) is the former First Lady of
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and widow of
Bill Richardson William Blaine Richardson III (November 15, 1947 – September 1, 2023) was an American politician, author, and diplomat who served as the List of governors of New Mexico, 30th governor of New Mexico from 2003 to 2011. He was U.S. ambassador to ...
, the 9th
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.


Early life and education

Barbara Flavin was born in
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, March 25, 1949, the daughter of Evelyn Mary (
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Kaplan) and John Francis Flavin. She graduated ''
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'' from Wheaton College in 1971, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.


Career

After graduating from college, Richardson worked in outpatient services at
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before meeting
Bill Richardson William Blaine Richardson III (November 15, 1947 – September 1, 2023) was an American politician, author, and diplomat who served as the List of governors of New Mexico, 30th governor of New Mexico from 2003 to 2011. He was U.S. ambassador to ...
. As First Lady of New Mexico, she formed the New Mexico Immunizations Coalition in April 2003. The coalition of doctors and state officials created a registry that medical providers can check and see which immunizations children need, as well as a color-coded schedule with baby pictures indicating the appropriate ages for vaccines to help parents track their children's care. She is also the New Mexico chairperson of Read Across America. Also active in efforts to combat domestic violence, she helped to open a shelter for abused spouses in a corner of the state where such services had been nonexistent. In addition, she runs an annual bowling fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters Mountain Region.


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Alcohol Free ChildrenThe Barbara and Bill Richardson Pavilion
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