Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-10-04
CLIMATE AND CROPS.

80 f
the past week farmers have been busy
finishing up the late crops. and the
work has progressed rapidly under
favorable weather conditions. Light
showers have occurred over the terri
tory generally, with good rains in the
extreme lower Pecos valley. Range
srass continues a rapid growth, and
unless killed by frost promises to cure
well with a few more days Of favorable
weather and max good and sufficient
feed for winter over almost all sections
In some northern localities, however,
cattlemen are providing against the
danger OF early frost by securing a
supply OF hay for their stock In case
Of a severe winter. The frosts OF Sep
TENDER is and 20. while not generally
destructive. caused considerable dam
age to tomatoes. squashes. and nipped
alfalfa in the more exposed sections
Of the northern valleys. Some corn
has been husked in central counties,
and considerable has been cut for fod-
der in other sections. orchardists are
busy gathering and packing fall and
winter apples and pears. Grapes are
about all gathered in central and
southern sections. and wine making is
progressing rapidly. The fourth
growth Of alfalfa on old fields has
generally been secured In central and
northern counties. and in southern sec
lions the NTH. As grass on the range
Is furnishing excellent feed. stock, with
the fewest exceptions. Is in fine condi-
ton.
The following extracts from reports
OF correspondents will show the condi-
ions more in detail:
Aztec-C. r. Mead: Crops generally
are harvested. some are stlll cutting
the third crop of hay. Orchardists are
busy packing and shipping fall and
winter apples and pears. The showers
during the month have greatly lmprov-
ed the ranges. and II cold weather
holds on for a few weeks there will
be considerable feed for stock. Roads
in splendid condition for fall hauling.
Highest temperature. 80; lowest, 3s;
rain. OH. Z
Bell Rancho. NJ. O'Donel. The
range IL almost too green to cure into
good winter feed. Old alfalfa mas
teen cut -four times, and the spring
planting twice. Both will be cut again
IL frost holds OF ten days. Prairie hay
IL abundant. Rainfall, OILS.
Observation-Disclosures Peter: Getting
cooler. and there was some fears OF
| frost toward the close of the week.
Everybody busy making wine. hoping
TO finish before frost. Some corn has
been husked during the week; the
..l.Il - - uulNk lawao wsalI- AllaA
ears. Highest temperature. 81; lowest.
IL; no rain.
Canlsbad-L. q. Fullen: Heavy rains
last Thursday night; never before has
this section been favored with such
copious rains at this season OF the
var. Crop conditions are unchanged
An early winter seems probable;
leaves are already falling.
East Las vegas-J. Thornhill: A
| cold week. with a sharp frost on the
morning OF the Goth. Farmers are very
busy securing the last crops. There Is
very little corn: most OF It has been
cut for fodder. Wheat and oats are
a fair crop. considering the summers
| drouth.
Farmington-w. II. Symonds: The
frost OF the 18th did little damage. The
| third crop OF alfalfa Is about secured
some are ready to cut the fourth crop
Winter apples and pears are being
gathered. The rains came too late tc
do the range much good; cattlemer
a~e buying hay for their stock against
a severe winter.
Gallinas Sprlng-Jas. E.. Whltmore'
Range grass growing finely. and will
a few more days of warm weather
grass on the range will cure up wei
for winter. Winter fruits doing well
Highest temperature. 70; lowest, IS,
rain, 0.79.
Hobart-w. II. Hough: Corn and the
third cutting OF alfalfa are poor crops,
late apples and other fruits are good
Water IL scarce, as the bitches are al
washed out. Highest temperature, 81
low est, IS.
Mesilla Park-A. NJ. Sanchez
Weather gradually getting cooler; 4
light frost on the cath somewhat In
jured tomatoes and slightly nipped al
falfa. All grapes are gathered, ant
wine making Is in progress. There wa
little or no bean crop this year. NJ
water In the bitches. Highest temper
ature. SO: lowest. 46: rain. trace.
OJo Callente-A. Joseph: The earl!
n osts OF the past week have consider
ably damaged maturing crops. Tn
season has been unfavorable to farm
ers. and the yield OF all crops, except
ing alfalfa. has been 80 per cent beloS
average. Highest temperature, 50
Low est. 40.
Redrock-Louis Champie: Goo
rains on the 3lst, 22d and ESD. Heav!
wind on the Gath dropped considerable
fruit. Sugar cane was a fair crop. al
though late In maturing; preparation
for molasses making are being made
The fourth crop Of alfalfa has been Sc
cured. Grass on the ranges is hne an
stock In good condition.
santa Fe-united States Weathe
Bureau; Slightly cooler than usual
with a touch OF frost In more expose
localities on the morning Of the 2stf
Crops about all secured; fall and win
ter apples being gathered. Grass o
the ranges fairly good, Highest TEN
perature. 70; lowest, 40; rain. COS.
NoTICE-THIs is THE LAST Bull
LEYTIN OF THE SEASON.
The slncerest thanks are extended I
correspondents for their kind and pub
lie spirited cooperation during IN
1 past season, and they are requested
discontinue their weekly reports,
: X. NJ. HARDINGE,
. Section Director.