Pauline Chávez Bent, born and raised in Atarque, New Mexico, has always known that when legends die, dreams end and history passes to oblivion. Pauline has been a busy presenter, emphasizing New Mexico history and the importance of preserving family history, and has helped many find their New Mexico roots. She was a contributor to Seeds of Struggle Harvest of Faith (LPD Press, 1997) on pioneering Hispanic women in New Mexico. She contributed articles to the Voice of the Southwest (Diocese of Gallup), and the Apache County Observer as well as to several genealogical journals, including the Genealogist (NMGS). Her articles appeared frequently in La Herencia del Norte and Tradición Revista. Other articles have been published in Vista and Route 66 Magazine. In 2006, she was selected as the recipient of the Doña Eufemia Awards from the New Mexico Hispanic Cultural Preservation League. Pauline died in 2013. Pauline hosted a study group known as Los Hidalgos de Nuevo Mexico and served as vice president of the Southern California Writers Association as well as member of the Historic Resources Board in Huntington Beach (Surf City), California, where she lived.