New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1916-08-11
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Since the admission of New Mex.
leo into the Union, in January, 1912
the state has advanced steadily, and
her range of opportunity extends
over many wide fields. The extent
Of land occupation is, perhaps, the
broadcast in both irrigated and un-
irrigated propositions, but new in
dustries are being opened and there
are others awaiting capital for de-
velopment offering fine opportuni-
ties for investment.
The various mines of the state
have been operated recently to an
extent scarcely dreamed of a few
years ago, and New Mexico has come
to a realization of the fact that the
states mineral productions are
among its best assets.
1t has been estimated that the
coal deposits of this state are great
er than Pennsylvania ever has pro-
duced, or ever will produce, while
her oil and gas, as yet, are an I'M
touched treasure.
The extensive forests OF New Mex
leo offer splendid opportunities for
the lumberman, while their ranges
afford feed for an immense amount
of livestock.
Three great trunk lines Of rail-
roads run through the state, touch
ing all of the leading cities and
towns, while others reach the less
important localities, and if present
building plans are realized, many dis
tricts that now are somewhat $50
lated will be brought more closely to
the markets.
New Mexico is a very large state,
and there are some sections OF it
that are inaccessible excepting by
means of the old fashioned stage
coach or the more primitive burro,
but much attention has been given
IN the last few years to the public
highways OF the state, with a view
to conforming them to the present
standard of good roads. and the re-
cent securing of funds for this pur-
pose will aid, very materially, in
bringing the producer closer to the
markets by giving him an easier
means OF reaching them.
The idea impressed upon the minds
Of children a generation ago that
New Mexico was a part of the
Great American Desert" has be-
come somewhat modified through
closer acquaintance with her many
resources, and this State no longer
is regarded as the home OF the sage
brush, wild Indian, cactus and Span
ish bhyonet only, but is more gener-
ally regarded as the Land OF Oppor-
tunity."
The Indians of New Mexico are mel
tbcr wild nor savage but dwell in peace
and harmony with their white neigh
bors, ~cultivating their fields, raising
livestock, weaving their blankets and
baskets as an additional means of
revenue. and giving TO the state a
picturesquencss that appeals to many
IF the great artists of the United
States and the Old World, who make
their temporary abode in New Mex
leo for the sole purpose Of painting
these Indians in their native habi-
~ ".IJ al" iT'!ln KOncen ed
lcafed in vocational schools, make
good nurses, stenographers and house
maids, and are exceptionally kind to
children.
In many respects this state must
appeal to the intelligent farmer and
investor as a homeland and a re-
Jion Of promise. There are irrigated
patton, and a great many acres where
.arming under the Campbell dry
farming method may he made a sue
cess, as amply proven IL those sec
where it has been tried. The
.stockman already has found the
ranges OF New Mexico a veritable
treasure-house OF wealth accumulat-
in a short time.
Its delightful climate has given toI
New MeNico the title of THE Sun
shine State" for, though there arc
plentiful rains and thunder showers
the summer months, and
snow through the winter, its per
Of sunshine averages seven
and TO the heaith-seeker its
IS a restorative tonic. The
marked lack Of humidity in the at
nusphore renders neither the cold Of
nor the heat Of ummer op-
)rcssivt, and its high altitude IN
,urcs cool nights during the warm
st weather.
New Mexico is no |orccr the land
# the pioneer, but rather that OF the
crmer seeking a new home or the
'apitah't looking for a permanent
Investment. Investigation is invited
.cgarlin2 the products, resources. in
l%ustries and general conditions OF