New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1916-11-17

We reproduce at length from the
revised Red Book the following val.
liable information for the benefit Of
new settlers and intending locaters
in the state.
Confined from last week.
POULTRY RAISING
The raising of various kinds OF
poultry in New Mexico has become
an established industry of the state,
and includes not only chickens,
turkeys, geese and ducks, but pigeons
as well, the latter being especially
easily raised.
There are about 25 large poultry
ranches in this state, tfsides in
Vulnerable small ones conducted in
connection with other branches OF
farming, and this enterprise offers
fine opportunities to the man of
small means who desires to ENGAGE
in some line of business that will
make a quick return on the in
vestment.
Because of its healthful climate,
high percentage of sunshine and
many other advantages, there is no
place in the state of New Mexico
Is not dhdI)lCu " tniS IIuuSlly y.
In the higher attitudes near the foot
hills, where the piHon and juniper
trees grow luxuriantly, ample shade
is provided for all kinds of poultry,
as we'll as outdoor roosts during the
summer months, which keeps the
fowls in good condition, and affords
them opportunity for picking up
much of their living from the pihon
nuts, juniper berries and earth worms.
Plenty of range room is especially
conducive to healthfulness in fowls,
and in this state, where there are
no congested districts to retard de-
velopment. conditions are ideal for
poultry raising
The demand for poultry and eggs
in New Mexico is much greater than
the supply, and much of this class
of PRODUCT is shipped into the state
from outside points. However, the
question of available markets is one
that should be considered in decid-
ing upon a location for a poultry
ranch, for the matter of Transport
tation facilities is a puzzling one
sometimes. There are many .hriv-
ing communities throughout the state
which are not reached by railroad
lines and which are dependent upon
automobile trucks, or wagons to haul
their products to market. The many
large mining centers and lumber
camps offer good markets FOR all
kinds OF produce, including poultry,
while the cities and towns WIN take
more than the farmer has to sell,
but Of course lands are cheaper in
the more isolated districts. The
state lands of New Mcxico MAKE
splendid poultry ranches, and with
a working capital to begin with, COM
bircd with energy and an intelligent
appreciation of the needs Of this
industry. there are many line op-
.rortunities open to the poultry rH'Ser
in New Mexico. Literature giving
more detailed information concern
ms. this industry will be sen upcn
'Np'iration. ,
BEE CULTURE
The cultivation of bees and the
production of hony is another pro-
liable industry in this state that
appeals to the man of small means,
especially as one of the native
OF New Mexico, the P%eritona
;ct,ulatum. or more commonly
<nowtr as the Rocky Mountain Rec
Plant. affords ample food for 'hcsc
title insects. as this plant grows
uXuriantly in every part of the
its blossoms being rich in
and it blooms from early
princ until late in the summer or
.arlv fall. It is found on the highest
Mountains and in the lowest valleys,
hardy. rugacd plant growing readily
vithont any cultivation whatever, and
,roviding an abundance of bee feed
any effort on the par. of
he cwner of the apiary. However,
s tbs T.lant is sometimes eradiC2+-
d by farmers cultivating the soil on
it grows, it is advisable to
liant fields of sweet clover and al
ala as n protection against famine
mong the bees, although this bee {
liant itself could be cultivated to T.
dvantage with but little effort. T..
There is a ready market for honey =
l this state, and the prices are good. +
rom practically every locality where
nit and alfalfa are grown there
re shipments of honey, the quar-
" Of which is difficult TO deter t
line as these shipments. necessarily, s
r, small from each producer. .
Bceswax in another product ~ the d
which finds ready safe in Ii
cr Mexico markets, and as the A.,
rodrcts of this industry are not /;
If can be conducted PRO- g
tabiv 81 a distance from markets. u
Or this purpose the public .ands of g
Mcvico offer r2rc opportuni- a
RS for Investment. -