Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-08-02

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Weather Bureau, New Mexico Sec
ton.
Santa Fe, N. M, August 1, 1897
Warm, showery weather character
lied the week ending July 81, but while
in general the rains were sufficient for
crops over northern sections, over GEN.
trail and southern counties the showers
were light and scattered, and far from
sufficient for the needs of vegetation.
The rains of the previous week, and the
heavy showers over northern sections
of this week, interrupted and delayed
wheat and alfalfa harvests, and in some
districts considerable loss was sus-
tanned. In the vicinity of Albuquerque
it is estimated that nearly all of the
second cutting of alfalfa was more or
less damaged. AS a rule, irrigation wa
ter is abundant, but in some central To-
~calities planters have much difficulty in
getting sufficient water for their crops.
The warm weather, with the showers,
Notwithstanding the scarcity Of water
in some localities, reports in general in
dictate a most promising improvement
in the later crops, such as beans, oats,
late wheat, second and third alfalfa,
and especially in garden truck and all
root crops. Wheat and the third crop
Of alfalfa is about all secured as far
north as Albuquerque, but, as stated
above, it was not housed in the best
condition, owing to the rains. In gen.
eral, corn continues to show marked i'm
provement, although in the vicinity of
Bernalillo, and to the south, many fields
seem to be almost total failures. All
reports indicate that the third growth
of alfalfa will be a fine crop. Grass on
the ranges is growing nicely, but as a
rule is shorter than usual at this season
of the year. However, a marked i'm
provement in stock interests is noted, as
the feed in general is very good, and all
outside water holes are filled.
The following remarks are extracted
from the reports of correspondents:
Aztec-Prof. c. E. Mead: Continued
favorable weather. Frequent heavy
rains along the Ute reservation keep the
river high and the bitches full of water.
Corn about all tasseled; in some fields
roasting ears are large enough for table
use. Market full of such vegetables as
beets, peas, beans, onions, cabbages,
is growing splendidly, and stock is in
good condition. Highest temperature,
SO; rain, 0.06.
Bell Rancho. M. O'Donel: Range
is good, although grass is shorter than
a year ago at this time. Now cutting
third crop of alfalfa. Rain, 0.33.
Observation-Disclosures Gabriel: We have
had good rains, but river still low, and
planters are required to ditch work ev-
cry three or four days to keep their ir-
igation properly supplied, and many
fail to get any water at all. From Ala
media to Santo Domingo corr fields are
very poor, and at present some fields
seem complete failures. Wheat is some
what better, but cannot be compared
with previous years. Most Of the wheat
is cut, and some of it t%hreshed; also
some was caught in the recent rains
and damaged. Second alfalfa is cut, and
third crop growing vigorously. Some
alfalfa also was damaged by the rains.
Considering the scarcity Of water, vine
are coming along nicely, with the ex-
ception Of tomatoes, which are being
greatly injured by worms and bugs at
the roots. In general, the prospects for
crops is poor. Pears are greatly DAM
aged by worms and field sparrows.
Ranges are somewhat better, and cattle
show some improvement. In the last ten
rains the fall has been 1921 inches. High
est temperature, SO: lowest, 81; rain,
none.
Bluewater-J. s. Van Doren: A good
growing week; corn, alfalfa and all ce-
reals doing well. Gardens and all root
crops are making a most vigorous
growth. Sugar beets are promising.
The fine feed in the valley ranges is
bringing in sheep from both north and
south. Our outside ranges are being
used principally by distant residents.
Highest temperature, 90; lowest, Sc;
rain, 0.45.
East Las Vegas-Prof. J. Thornhill:
Warmer weather, with showers on the
2Sth, and heavy thunder shower on the
Goth, with strong wind, slightly damag-
ing some crops. Good growing week.
Wheat ready to cut. Second crop Of al
falfa being cut, with a fair yield. Corn
and oats growing finely; plenty Of water
in the river.
Fort Union-M. G. Needham: The
past week most favorable to stockmen
and to farmers; grass and crops are
growing well, and stock are In prime
condition. A good shower on the goth,
which will be Of vast benefit to crops
on unirrigated lands. Streams are full,
but as yet there has been no damage in
this section from washouts. Second
cutting of alfalfa a good crop.
Gallinas S~prings-Jas. e. Whitmore:
A good week for corn, beans and grow
ing crops, but wheat harvest somewhat
interrupted by the rains. All the water
holes in these parts are filled, and grass
Is as fine as could be. Stock getting in
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