Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-08-30
CROP BULLETIN.

santa re, ~. M, U 2S.-The condi-
ton Of crops and the ranges west OF
the Rio Grande and over the northern
and southwestern portions has not ma
terdally changed during the past week.
but in the central Rio Grande valley.
and especially In Sooorro county. very
heavy rain fell that will cause the
grass to grow and proauce good fall and
winter grazing. On account of the good
grass east Of the Rio Grande. in the
central portion of the territory, IL is es-
timated that about half a million sheep
and several thousand cad of cattle
were recently driven to the east side of
the river. and many more will soon fol-
low. Plenty OF rain has also fallen in
the lower Pecos valley and greatly re-
freshed crops and the ranges; else
where the drouth has not been broken.
In the San Juan valley in the extreme
northwest portion, the weather has
been quite favorable to crops. The
markets are well filled with vegetables
and fruits and the shipping of apples.
peaches, pears. plums and other fruits
continues. The t%hreshing Of grain is I'M
der full Roadway. An evaporator and
creamery was recently established In
the Pennington district OF the fertile
San Juan valley, and 1t has created a
new industry. There r. abundance OF
fruit, and many trees are 30 heavily
laden that the limbs are being broken
by the excessive weight OF the fruit.
This overproductlon OF fruit VIII now be
saved by the evaporation. Along the
west portion OF the Taos valley the
wheat crop has just been harvested.
and is below the average yield and
quality. The corn crop will also fall
short, while beans are a total failure.
A light shower fell during the week,
but of insufficient quantity to be of
benefit. In the north central valleys
the Weather continues very hot and
dry and crops generally are suffering
for want of rain. Most Of the water
holes are dry and grass on the range
is drying up fast. The water In the Rio
Grande Is very low, but there IL stiIi
sufficient for irrigation The third crop
OF alfalfa is being cut, but II Is short,
and Will not equal the first two ut
things, having been slightly injured by
gra~sshoppers. Local markets are ALL
ing up with home grown melons and
canteloupes. Large shipments of fruit
of good quality, such as peaches. piums.
nectarines, pears and apples are made
daily 10 outside markets.
The following extracts from cores
pondents SHOW the conditions more In
detail:
Aztec--C. Il. Mead: The weather dur
Ing the past week has been quite fav-
Orahle for the growth Of all crone fpha
markets are well filled with all kinds OF
and fruits. The shipping of
apples peaches pears. plums, etc, con-
tlnue Inc thresher IL at work In many
neids or rain and the resulting Yields
are good. Some early varieties OF corn
are ripening. Much Of the fruit II be-
ING e~vaporated by a recently establish
ed evaporation and creamery, which Is
also MAXIM butter. The river contin-
ues lower than before known by old set
tiers but the water supply for irriga-
ton Is still abundant. Ranges are in
or rain to revive the grass. High
est temperature. 80; lowest. 45: rainfall.
o'lS OF an inch.
Bernahllo-Brother Peter: The third
crop of alfalfa is being cut. but having
~ bAa''ADPPti6
IL does no quite equal the first two cut
tings. The Rio Grande river is lower
imam ever stu we have enough water
Tor irrigation. Highest temperature.
w; lowest %; rainfall. 0.o2 Of an inch.
f,armington-W. III. symonds: The
nave been somewhat cooler. but
uhe Gays are still quite warm. Two
hgnt fell during the past week
anu treshened vegetation. The third
crop OF alraifa Is being cut and corn Is
caring fairiy wei. The yield of fruit
VIII De on many trees the
excessive weight of the fruit is break
ohe hmDs' Inc prices obtained for
run are ABOUT average. The range
Is very ory and the stockmen are be-
much alarmed.
FOR stanton-Frank b. Coe: AL
though the early rains made grass very
good In this part of Lincoln county we