New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1916-08-11

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Gles2 the sea level, insures a dry, invigor-
ating climate at all seasons which acts as a re-
storative tonic in its effects upon the most
delicate constitution. In cases Of heart troubles
the high altitude is not always beneficial, but
for those afflicted with throat or lung diseases
there is no better climate on earth than right
here in New Mexico.
Although there is some snow in the lower
valleys during winter, and considerable of it in
the high mountain ranges, which gives a crisp
tang to the air during the cold months, the
percentage of sunshine in this state averages a
little more than 70 Of the possible amount, and
there are but few days in the year that are so
inclement as to prevent outdoor exercise in the
fresh, pure air. The absence of humidity in
sures comfort even at a very low, or a very
high temperature.
In the summer and fall the seasons are in
conparably delightful. There are light thun-
der showers during the summer months that
tend to keep the air purified and the dust laid,
and the nights are always cool and restful.
Sleeping out OF doors is the custom among
1ealthscckers, at all times Of the year. All OF
the sanatorlumS throughout the state are pro-
vided with sleeping porches for this purpose,
and only the most sensitive patients repair to
the indoor apartments even during the very
cold weather. In the summer and fall camp
ing trips are extremely delightful and helpful
10 the invalid.
But it is we'll to remember that it is not add
visablc for healthseekcrs to come to this state
without sufficient funds to meet all their ncces-
sary living expenses. as the opportunities Tor
Invalids obtaining employment are not encour-
aging.
Also, before making the trip in search of
health. it would be well to communicate with
some one in the particular localii to winch you
wish to go, and ascertain all necessary details
pertaining to the place, in order that you might
know just how to prepare for the changed con-
ditions. This is, practically, a new country in
many respects, and modern convelliences are
not always available, and to some invalids this
would mean a serious handicap.
There are quite 4 number of natural mineral
springs in this state, the waters of which pos
sess marvellous medicinal properties, and which
have been known to effect some very wonder
full cures. When these healing waters of New
Mexico become more accessible and more gen
orally known, they will rival the celebrated
baths of Europe. As yet, however, the &C
Communications at most OF these springs are
somewhat primitive, and if one desires to take
advantage of the curative qualities of the
waters he must not expect modern cOnVenien-
ces, but be prepared to accept conditions as he
finds them.
But there are many fine sanatoriurns
throughout the state that afford l~irst-claSs &C
commodations to patients, if one is seeking
health along less rugged routes. And if one
Is disposed to combine business with health
seeking, there are inviting opportunities for i'll
vest1nent i'll public lands and industrial enter
prises thai would afford a comfortable living
il properly managed. Many seni-invalids
have taken up some special branch of farming,
such as poultry, fruit or hog raising, and made
a success of it, while the outdoor life restored
the impaired health.
For any further Information on this subject,
or for literature pertaining to the resources and
industries of this state, as well as to the public
lands of New Mexico and how to acquire them,
apply to