Report of the Governor of New Mexico to the Secretary of the Interior - New Mexico. Governor - Google Books

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TABLE OF CONTENTS.

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Official letter of transmittal

New Mexico, geographical location of, peculiarities of topography, causes of aridity

Official register

Population, defects in the last U. S. Census

General review of existing conditions-Fiscal interests of the Territory-Regulations of insur-

ance by law-Educational and industrial development ..

The mining industry-Production of the precious and useful metals-Output of coal and coke.

Settlement of land-grant titles-Public lands for educational purposes-The proposed national

Statehood-Reasons for admission, wealth, intelligence, treaty rights-New Mexico's war

record-Text of proposed State constitution-Legislative memorial to Congress

History of civil government in New Mexico.

Public instruction, report of superintendent of-Early history-Progress in public school

work-Compulsory education-Teachers' institutes-Illiteracy disappearing -Advanced

school laws-Detailed reports on city and county schools-Indian education.

University of New Mexico-The Hadley climatological laboratory

College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts.

Normal university-Archæological expeditions-The museum-Biological station and its

The Normal Training School

New Mexico finances-Report of the treasurer, receipts and disbursements, funded debt, and

disposition of public moneys

Report of the auditor-Distribution of funds from all sources-Balances June 2, 1901-Appro-

priations Charitable institutions-Insurance-Interstate express business

Financial statement by counties..

Report of the secretary of the Territory-The new capitol-Election of 1900, and vote by

counties-The legislature and laws of 1901-Register of county officers for 1901-Corporations

and laws relating to formation of same-Statement of resources and liabilities of national

and Territorial banks.......

United States internal revenue

Commission on Irrigation, report of-Irrigation reservoirs-Contracts for reclaiming Territorial

Railroads Systems in operation-A year of marked progress-New mileage and its effect upon

industrial development..

The National Guard of New Mexico, report of the adjutant-general..

Report of Territorial law librarian

Judicial affairs-The U. S. Court of Private Land Claims-Report of the solicitor-general-

The supreme court, Bar Association, and district courts......

Law and order in New Mexico-Reports by district attorneys on the status of criminal prose-

cutions in each of the five judicial districts.

Report of Territorial hospitals-St. Vincent's Hospital, St. Vincent's Orphanage and Industrial

School, St. Joseph's Hospital at Silver City, Grant County Charity Hospital, Ladies' Relief

Society, Las Vegas.

Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb

The penitentiary

Commissioner of public lands, first annual report of-Act of Congress granting lands to New

Mexico-Territorial laws on the subject and supplementary report to June 30, 1901 ......... 209-233

The bureau of immigration.....

Report of the United States surveyor-general

The public domain in New Mexico-Vast areas unappropriated-Lands surveyed and unsur-

veyed in each county-Increase in land entries-Reports of the United States land offices.. 249-254

Irrigation and its products-Money in irrigation-Notable results-Community of interest in

irrigated districts-Fulfilling a prophecy-Irrigable area in New Mexico-Yields of crops

and prices of farm and orchard products...

The sugar beet in New Mexico-Successful experiments-Opening for young men-Coloniza-

tion enterprises.

Irrigation of Indian lands

Horticulture and viticulture-Significant exhibits-Belgian hares and poultry-Wineries

needed-The grape in the Rio Grande Valley-Methods of cultivation

Alfalfa-A wonderful forage plant.

The range grasses of New Mexico

Tobacco culture-Expert report on-Beginning of a new industry.

The climate and crop service...

The Elephant Butte Dam-Defending New Mexico's rights

Forest reserves and their uses-Report of United States forest superintendent..

Live stock industry-Report of sheep sanitary board-Sheep and wool as wealth producers-

Improved methods-Money in cattle-Cattle sanitary board-New Mexico as a home for

the stock raiser

The coal mines-Report of United States inspector-Vital statistics on the production of coal

and coke-Laws governing the working of coal mines in the Territories-Recommenda-

The Indians-The Navahos-Jicarilla Apaches-Population, products, education-Progress of

the Pueblos-Indian industrial schools.

Climatology of New Mexico-Effects upon pulmonary complaints-Comparative climatic

data-Impartial tributes.

United States sanitaria in New Mexico-Report of the general hospital for the treatment of

pulmonary tuberculosis at Fort Bayard and report of the Marine-Hospital sanitorium at

Mines and minerals-Geological associations in New Mexico camps, activity in the mining

districts, remarkable undeveloped resources-Stratigraphical work of the University survey.

Geological survey of the Territory..

Bernalillo County-Chief industries, irrigation, choice lands, agriculture, Cochiti and other

camps, the city of Albuquerque

Chaves County-Water supply, sheep, wool, and cattle, fruits and melons-"Roswell, the

pearl of the Pecos"-Some farm profits-Artesian wells....

Colfax County-Towns and mining camps-Coal and coke industry-Live stock-Farming

without irrigation-Educational

Dona Ana County-Alfalfa, wheat, grapes, and other fruits-Rich mines-Social and industrial

Eddy County-Great irrigation plants-Agriculture and horticulture-Live stock-Extensive

oil deposits-City of Carlsbad....

Grant County-The banner mining county and a great stock-raising region-Irrigation enter-

prises-Silver City's solid industries-Lordsburg and its rich environment-Assessment

Guadalupe County-High-grade flocks-Espejo's testimony-Santa Rosa's bright promise-

The construction of the Rock Island Road-Immigration..

Lincoln County-The stock ranges-An empire rich in the precious metals, coal, iron, timber,

and marble-The placer fields-Railroad development......

Luna County-A hustling infant-Remarkable railway activity-Mining and stock raising-

Oil lands-Deming a railroad and industrial center.............

Mora County-Where agricultural and horticultural pursuits are a constant delight-A region

well watered-Great farms and ranches-Principal towns-Splendid undeveloped

resources-Vast timber areas-Opportunities for capital-A railroad wanted..

McKinley County-Extensive coal measures-The industrial towns of Gallup, Clarkville, and

Gibson-Boring for crude oil-Copper deposits........

Otero County-A lusty young giant, full of diversified resources-A promising fruit region-

Irrigation necessities and possibilities-The lumber industry-Alamogordo and its rapid

growth-The precious metals-Coal, iron, onyx, and marble-Cattle, sheep, and angora

goats-Railroad building-Schools-Clouderoft, the beautiful...

Rio Arriba County-Soil products-The Brazos, Nurtias, and Chama valleys-Principal

towns-The lumber industry-Live stock, mining, and educational interests..

San Juan County-Vast stretches of fertile farming lands-A network of irrigating ditches-A

famous fruit belt which invites settlers-Great coal and oil deposits-Railroad prospects-

The county seat and other towns-Social conditions..

Santa Fe County-Historic Associations-Climatic superiority-Mineral resources-Fruit prod-

ucts-The valleys of the Rio Tesuque, Española, and Santa Fe-Possibilities for irrigation-

Coal measures-Attractions for tourists-The historic "Official Palace”.

San Miguel County-The "Empire" county of New Mexico-Cattle raising and wool grow-

ing-Great stock ranches-Agricultural resources-Wonderful crops-Educational advance-

ment-Health resorts-City of Las Vegas, the Hot Springs and their climatotherapy........ 507-521

Sierra County-Mines and mills-Mountains and valleys that abound in natural wealth-

Hillsboro gold camp-Angoras and other live stock..

Socorro County-An empire in extent greater than the State of Massachusetts-Wonderfully

attractive mining camps with records as producers-Cheap farming lands-Business oppor-

tunities-Live-stock industry-The resourceful Black Range country-Magdalena's riches.. 523-531

Taos County-A garden valley-Land and water-Fruits, grain, and wool-The mining

Valencia County-Farming and fruit growing-The home of the "golden hoof"-Areas of

timber, coal, and copper-Educational advancement..

Union County-Products of ranch and range-Irrigation openings-Railroads and immigra-

tion-Flourishing towns......

Game and fish in New Mexico..

The progressive press

Conclusion.....

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