Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1913-11-14
STATE FAIR GROUNDS
WILL BE SPLENDID

President Ralph c. Ely of the New
N,Nico State Fair Commission has
lust returned from Los Angeles.
where he ha, been in conference with
Wilbur Davis Cook. the noted land
-capc architect. regarding the laying
out at the grounds of the New MeXl-
eco State Fair at Albuquerque. The
plans ~ submitted Ia President Ely
are of rare beauty and great con
vruirnrc, particularly designed for
New Mexico conditions. Among 9TH
rr things Mr.. Ely stated that ut l.
the purpose of the architect 10 take
advantage of the gentle character of
our climate in the constructing of the
buildings. using trees and vines and
prrgula effects Ia protect people and
exhibits from the rays Of the sun and
from the fall winds in such a way ~
To- lend itself to Il beautiful effect aud
the greatest utility. II is estimated
that the development of the grounds
will cost abou so. 900 and when com
rlctcd there will be- nothing more
beautiful or more workable in all
America. although there are a number
Of fair grounds which have cost from
half million to Il million dollars.
"Thc people of New Mexico are so
closely employed in developing farms.
extending ranges and improving
flocks and herds. that they have not,
up tu this time. given much attention
lu the development Of natural beau
ties. 4 few towns have nice parks.
but aS II rule. have been neglected.
The establishment of fair grounds
under patronage of the state. with
rough board fence on which is add
ycrtlscd spcarmint gum and casca-
rcr-. and ugly buildings which would
serve some useful purpose fairly
well. would in itself mark a distinct
advance in New Mexico's growth. but
for the state to make these grounds
Il thing of beauty. bearing always III
mind the necessity of strictest econ
omy will give an inspiration to every
county and town III the state. mark
ing the way which they will follow ii
surrounding the people, particularly
the Young. with things of beauty
which are Away, uplifting and ought
10 lead Ia the establishment of park,
and breathing places in every am,
biriuu, town. right now when land j.
comparatively cheap. aad tree,
should begin 10 grow for the benet
of future generations.
II is ten years since Mr.. Ely began
10 dream dreams Of irrigation IN III,
Mimbrc~ Valley. and now over 200,
600 acres of our rich lands are hel,
in private ownership or under gov
eminent entries. and the gas cngin
i, chugging out its story of the farm
IN every direction. The dreams ar
being fulfilled, and when the sam
man dreams a dream of an etficien
state fair a. an institution 10 inspir
.tatewide development and inaugur
ates the work with plans for tn
grounds at once comprehensive an
beautiful he should have the unwa&
rrine support of the far seeing PEG
! pie of the state. and particularly q
Albuquerque. The quicker the dreai
comes true the better il will be fo
the people. for il will mean an in
I crcaScd acreage III cultivation an
p increased productiveness for ever
% acre. and an improved quality of ia
Y product and an enhanced price fu
{ the same. II will mean more peopl
/ within the state To handle it, prod
ucts. II will mean an increased ton
mage IN the traffic. both in aud on
Ia be- handled by the railroads To theI
4 greater profit. II will mean bette
e schools for our children, better home
d for wives aud mothers. better Twin
conditions for Us all.
Mr.. Ely suggests that a fair can