THE AWAKENING OF NEW MEXICO 



The chief town of the valley, formerly Eddy, but now 

 called Carlsbad, enjoys a rising popularity as the resort 

 of invalids. Valuable medicinal springs have been dis- 

 covered, and, in connection with the climate, render the 

 locality quite ideal for those suffering with certain dis- 

 eases. 



The resources of New Mexico, while probably not as 

 rich as those of more northerly States, are yet diversified 

 and largely undeveloped. The annual output of gold 

 and silver is increasing, and seems likely to do so in- 

 definitely. A fine quality of coal is found in largo 

 quantities, and is an important item of regular income. 

 The forest area is considerable, and that of woodlands, 

 useful for fuel and fencing, much more extensive. The 

 mining of precious stones, which dates back to the 

 Spanish conquest, is a flourishing and growing industry. 

 The turquoise mines are particularly rich and profitable. 

 Though the amount of production is closely guarded, it is 

 known to be large, while the quality of the stone is quite 

 equal to that of Russia, Persia, and the East Indies. 



The social fabric of the Territory is a curious blend- 

 ing of Mexican peons, of town-bnilding Indians, of hardy 

 frontiersmen engaged in mining and stock-raising, and 

 of enterprising new-comers who believe in the future of 

 the country. Of these elements the Mexicans are much 

 fche most numerous. They do not differ materially from 

 their kinsmen on the southern side of the Rio Grande. 

 Living in scattered settlements along the mountain 

 streams, they enjoy a comfortable existence in return for 

 their humble labor. The Indian population includes 

 the Pueblos, the Zunis, and the Navajos, and is mar- 

 vellously interesting, and usually peaceful and industri- 



