Woman's Improvement Association of Las Cruces

[2][3] Several women worked together articles of incorporation for WIA, including Mary S. McFie, Kate Reymond, Emma E. Dawson, Ida Llewellyn and Emelia Ascarate.

[3] Members of the organization worked to improve the community in tangible ways, as well as advocating for social change, such as in their support of women's suffrage.

"[2] The group also bought a sprinkler to fight the dust on dirt roads and installed drinking fountains for animals.

[11][2] WIA was involved in establishing the first Las Cruces library and the city's first swimming pool.

[12] It was located in WIA's clubhouse in the east section of Pioneer Woman's Park and was a subscription library.