Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1895-04-18
NEW MEXICO CROPS.
official Statement by the Weather
Bureau Regarding the Crop Pros
poets Of the Territory.

The past week has been warm and dry.
averaging trife above the normal in
temperature. No rain or snow was re-
ported during the week, except trace at
one or two stations. The week was
favorable to all irrigated crops and for
the progress of farm work. There was
but little wind until Sunday, when high
wind prevailed in the afternoon and
night generally.
The cattle ranges are very much in need
of ram to start up the spring feed. in
most parts of the territory. Wheat, oats
and other small grains are reported to be
in good condition, 1t is probable that
the peach, apricot and nectarlne have
been seriously injured in most parts OF
the territory by the severe weather in
February, but how seriously can not be
determined for some days yet. The out
look for apples, pears, cherries and plums
is very good at present.
The following extracts from few of
the reports received at this Office will be
found of interest, and will give an accu-
rate idea OF the existing conditions of
the different localities:
REMARKS BY OBSERVERS.
| Roswell. - Some fruit blossoms de-
stroyed, but the apple trees are covered
with blossoms; fully so per cent more
than for several years past. Peach crop
assured, but apricots, not much hope for.
Range good, but needing rain.
Olio.-The severe freezes which occur
red for few days in the winter I'd de-
grees being registered) nipped some of
the peach buds, but how much damage
was done can not be told just yet. Small
grains and alfalfa in good condition.
Glla.-Farmers are not planting much
yet. Fruit outlook is not cheerful, as we
have had several heavy frosts this month
Farmington.-The apple crop is back
ward and the prospects fine.
Cirguela, nsar Wagon Mound.-Dry
weather, but grass is starting we'll from
some early rains. Wheat and oats are
being sowed. Alfalfa is two or three
inches high. Fruit trees are budding.
Early plums, peaches and apricots are in
bloom. Range stock in very good con-
dition.
Ocate.-One of the most prolonged
drouths still continue. Very little grain
has been planted yet in this section, ow-
ing to the dry condition of the soil, where
irrigating facilities are not provided.
There seems to be great deal of snow
yet in the higher ranges of mountains.
Las Cruces.-The past week has been
favorable to the growth of plants. The
nights have been fairly warm. Cherry
and apple trees are blooming; small
grains and alfalfa have made rapid
growth in the past week. Grapes are be-
ginnining to leaf out. Plenty of water
in the bitches.
Rincon.-The past week has been
favorable for the farmer. Warm days,
with light winds, have prevailed. Wheat
and alfalfa are looking we'll. Cattle are
thin and the range needs rain.
Albuq Weather still dry, but
warmer. Some grass started on the
mesa. At present the prospect for fruit,
except peaches, seems excellent. Apples
are blooming nicely, as we'll as pears and
cherries.
Las Vegas. Planting progresses
favorably, and all agricultural and stock
circumstances remain favorable.
Galliras Springs.-The past week has
been very favorable to crops; compare
lively little wind. Trees have come out
in bloom and everything doing we'll.
Watrous.-W Weather warm and sultry.
Rain needed very much. Crops are
being planted. Unless rain comes soon
it will be a bad prospect for alfalfa.
Water in river very scarce in many
places