Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-31

eIdl L1cIc anu there the SHOW
ers were accompanied by light local
hail, but little or nc damage wes done
to fruit or gardens. Reports are that
the hail accompanying the storm of the
18th inst. was the cause of considerable
loss in sheep and goats in the south
central part Of the territory. Owing to
recent shearing many died from ex-
posture. Crops have made an unusually
rapid growth during the week under
the influence of the war sunshine an 1
copious rains. Corn has an excellent
stand, and in the south, where the
planting was late on account Of lack Of
water, 1t is already we'll started. Win
ter wheat is beginning to head in San
Juan county, and the first cutting of al"
falfa Is being carried on as far north rs
the central counties. All garden set
tings are in a particularly thriving con-
dition. Reports from the sheep camps
indicate that without exception the sea-
son has come up to the expectations Of
the most sanguine. The recent rains
nave IlllCu Ill OutoAoC W&ICi hoLCop w
as grass on the ranges is high enough
tt afford excellent feed, stock is rapidly
putting N flesh, and, with the excep-
ton Of some ranges of the extreme
southwest, are in prime condition. in
the extreme southwest little rain has
fallen, and the ranges are reported to
be very dry, although there Is plenty OF
water for irrigating purposes in all Sec
tions. Cherries and strawberries ar"
ripening in north central sections, and
all reports indicate that the coming
fruit crop is unusually promising.
The following extracts from CORE
spondents show the conditions more in
detail:
Aztec-C. E. Mead: Exceedingly Ia
vorable for the growth of vegetation.
Corn, potatoes, wheat, oats, etc, grow
ing splendidly. Alfalfa in bloom; win
ter wheat beginning to head. The larg-
est fruit crop eve grown in San Juan
county will be grown this year. The
season is fully three weeks earlier than
last year. Most of the planting is fin
ished. Highest temperature, 81; lowest,
81; rainfall, 0.06. There is plenty of wa
ter for irrigation.
Bell Rancho. M. o'Donel: Heavy
thunder showers, with some hail, doing
damage in small areas. Grass and wa
ter abundant. Rainfall, 2.79.
Bernalillo-Brother Peter: Best show
err of the season on the goth. Warmer
and clear weather afterward, imparting
renewed vigor to vegetation. Aifaira Is
very high and in full bloom. Highest
temperature, 81; lowest. 46; rainfall,
0.3O.
East Las Vegas-J. Thornhill: Good
rains on the goth. 21st and 25th; very
favorable to all crops. The best spring
in Years for putting in crops. New al
falfa Is Q inches high, and a good stand
Is assured. bitches are full Of water.
Grass on the ranges is growing nicely;
outside water holes are full, and STOCK
Is beginning to look better.
Fort Stanton-T. B. Cole: Showery'
with hail, but little damage done' as
the fruit was too small.
.Gallinas Springs-Jas n. whi'.ior
Fine showers, with some nai'' rrse W
injured Very promising w 90.
present tlihe' riiehes. -
lowest 4o' ra'hIan ZOO. :.
Hopart-W' Il. fousn; ""ea.
growing nnely' corn IS wei. up Ana
ready TO cut fruits commune pion
ine. Hishes' o.
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anu rainy weather - as assnnh =
very ishl haii' oNe,''e -
ripen. corn anu sa'ue u.s.ant
rapio'y' grass anu ~.
etock iooA very wen. =. .s,. -,
son nas peeh nus. 1850 ..,,.s ~
c'ni'y' we expect '"e
season. +.
Redrock-Louis Cha1hpie' "ariA anu
dry; only a trace OF ram ON 'ne Ao.h'
There Is plenty OF water IN the RIVER loi
irrleation' anu crops ale n...,S.
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general wofA' ,
San Marcial-J. w. spien
did. weather for growing rop Aila!rs
is being cur ana y very soou s
river Is ruhnlns luii' anu 'ne So"
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re-1,n,tea states weather Blu.