Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-06
CROP CONDITIONS.
A Most Prosperous Outlook Cattle in Good
Condition and in Great Demand.
U. S. DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE,


U. S. DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE,
Climate and Crop Bulletin of the :
Weather Bureau, New Mexico Section.
Santa Fe, N. NJ, July 4, 1885,
The week ending with the 4th of July
continued favorable, although in scat
tered sections little or no rain has fallen,
and there is some complaint of grass
driving up, and of insufficient water in
the irrigation bitches. Over the terri
tory generally, however, not only has
the temperature been unusually high,
but frequent and heavy showers have
occurred, and all reports Indicate a won
derful development of the growth of
vegetation. In some southern localities
the rains have been so heavy that fields
of grain and alfalfa were badly lodged.
Maturing crops have ripened rapidly
during the week, and harvesting wheat
and oats has begun in southern coun-
ties. Harvesting has been considerably
interfered with, however. by the fire.
ouent showers, and Il great deal Of the
second cutting of alfalfa has been some
what damaged. In northern counties
wheat and oats will be ready to cut
next week, and in some localities farm
ers are cutting their second alfalfa crop.
Corn usually is reported to be growing
nicely, although in some central locali-
ties it is suffering from the lack of mois-
ture. Generally, however, the high
temperatures and the showery weather
have brought the crop forward very
rapidly. Gardens and fruit have made
very satisfactory growth. Early vege-
tables are plentiful in the market, and
large c~onSignments of early fruits are
being shipped from southern counties.
As Il rule, grazing has improved during
the week, and all reports indicate that
stock is in prime condition. With but
few exceptions there is plenty of water
in irrigation bitches.
The following detailed reports from
correspondents are quoted:
Aztec-C. e. Mead-Warm days with
frequent light showers have established
very favorable conditions for vegetation.
A few farmers are Just finishing the
first cutting of alfalfa. Corn averages
from one to two feet high. and is MAX
ing rapid growth. Oats just heading;
rye in bloom. Highest temperature 96
on 2Sth.
Bernalillo - Brother Gabriel - Dry
weather during the week. In some
places ranges are reported poor. and
there is some danger to stock if the
drouth continues much longer. AL
though rivers are low there is still sufli-
cient water for irrigation bitches. APP
pies. pears and peaches are quite large
but are not abundant. Grapes are
about as large as Il pea; not u large
crop. Corn continues growing well.
Wheat and oats will be ready to har-
vest by the end of next week. Second
crop Of alfalfa is ready to cut. On the
Goth and 10Th the temperature ran up
to 80 degrees. No rain.
Cliff. j. Clark-The past week eX-
ccedingly warm, with no rain until last
night DULY y. Crops have made rapid
growth. Owing to frequent showers in
vicinity it is difficult to save hay. Grass
on the range looks fine. Peaches will
be small as the trees are overbearing.
All stock in prime condition.
Espanola-P. II. Lecse-Vcry hot and
dry all the past week: nc water in
bitches taken from Santa Cruz creek,
below Chimayo. Wheat and peas begin
ing to suffer from the drouth. Unless
the water supply is increased during the
next ten days crops will suffer greatly.
Farmington-I. G. Willct-EXcossive-
ly warm, nc rain. Crops and fruit doing
finely. Early cherries have been gath
cred. Stock in excellent condition:
plenty of water for irrigation.