Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-07-19

nave Deen general, allnouSn n amount
was unequally distributed; being heav-
lest over northern n southeastern
sections, and lightest over western, GEN.
trail and southwestern counties. In the
latter districts, while vegetation has
been wonderfully revived, the rains
have not been sufficient to secure the
best results. In other districts, notably
in the northeast and southeast, flooding
rains have caused some damage by
washing out crops and irrigation dams.
Stock in general show great improve
ment; grass is we'll started on the
ranges, and the probabilities are that
in all sections there will soon be album
dant feed. Flocks and herds are being
brought from the mountains to the
fresh prairie grazing; outside water
holes are being filled and the range Of
stock extended.
In southern sections the third cutting
of alfalfa has begun, and in the more
advanced localities about all secured.
In northern and north central sections
the second crop is fast maturing, and
promises a very good yield. Wheat is all
secured in southern counties; and har-
vest is we'll advanced in central Sec
tions. Some cut wheat and alfalfa has
been damaged by the rains before it
could be secured. The later the wheat
the better yield and quality. Corn is
making a rapid growth since the rains
set in, and in general is coming into
tassel. Beans, potatoes and all the later
garden truck are at present quite prom
isinP. In the lower Pecos country the
sugar beets are making a very good
growth. Grapes are getting ripe in ex-
IRENE southern localities, and large
shipments Of peaches continue. Over
the territory generally fruits have been
greatly benefited by the rains, and
what little there is shows a rapid i'm
provement in quality. 1t seems that ap-
pies are not so promising on account Of
the trees being infested with caterpil-
lars. Rivers are rising fast, and as a
rule irrigation water is sufficient. In
the lower Rio Grande, however, there
still are many bitches without water.
The following remarks are extracted
from the reports Of correspondents:
Observation-Disclosures Gabriel: Good
showers during the week, but somewhat
insufficient; nevertheless, crops gener-
ally show remarkable improvement.
Gardens look fine; onions, peas, beans,
celery, carrots, beets, cabbages and eau
litiowers are very promising, but toma-
toes are greatly damaged by worms and
other insects at the roots, which cause
the plant to dry and rot. Fruits con-
tinue poor; apples entirely destroyed by
worms. Corn looking well, especially
the late planted, which is getting the
full benefit Of the rains. The early corn
was damaged by worms, which de-
stroyed the cob on many stalks. Wheat
is very good, especially the later; har-
vesting in some localities. Potatoes
seem to be fair. Second alfalfa all cut,
and mostly secured; the harvest was
somewhat interrupted by the rains.
Heavy rains at Los Corrales and Rio
Puerco during the week. Ranges now
beginning to show improvement, and
sheep and cattle will soon be in better
condition. Vineyards improve rapidly
in growth, and such grapes as remain
are of a good size and quality. The river
has increased, and should the rains con-
tinue for a time there are hopes of real
izing we'll on the remaining crops. AT
present irrigation bitches carry a fair
supply Of water. Highest temperature,
95; lowest, 60; rain, OPT.
Bluewater-J. s. Van Doren: Rains
of the past week have been Of great
benefit, notwithstanding some cut al
falfa got a good soaking. Cereals doing
well, and young grass starting rapidly.
Inclosed pasturage good; range cattle
coming from the mountains to the val
leys. Highest temperature, 90; lowest,
So; rain, 0.90.
Carlsbad-L. o. Fullen: Good rains
and more promised. AS the water holes
are getting filled the sheepmen are NOV
ing back from the river. Second crop
Of alfalfa being cut, with a very salts
factory yield. Beets growing nicely, the
entire acreage giving promise Of a good
campaign for the factory. Peach ship
ments are heavy. Grapes are almost
ripe.
East Las Vegas. Thornhill: Cool
md o1o,,drr Suytth rotnr AL xr,oo1r nv kha
18th and 14th heavy rains in the noun
tains, washing out bridges and all the
irrigation dams. Wheat beginning to
ripen; gardens and oats, corn and alfal-
ia growing finely. Range grass is much
benefited by the good rains, and water
holes filled up. Cattle seem to be in fine
condition.
Gallinas Spring-James e. Whitmore:
Good rains, and everything flourishing.
Highest temperature, 81; lowest, 81;
rain, 0.67.
Lower Penasco-J. F. Hinkle: Good
rains, evenly distributed; some places
very hard, and damage from high wa
ter. Crops growing nicely; grass getting
good, and stock Of all kinds Improving.
Highest temperature. 90; lowest, IS;
rain, 1876.
Mesilla Park-Fabian Garcia: Very
favorable week; a fine rain on the 10th
W.S4). doing a great deal Of good, espe-
cially to corn and vegetables. Alfalfa
not making a rank growth. Shipments
Of fruits continue. No water in the
bitches. HIGHEST Temperature. AZ: low