Southern Pacific to Build Connections to Farmington
Survey data and local meetings indicate Southern Pacific plans link paths from Durango through the Meadows country to Farmington. D. J. W. Reagan chairs the survey, seeks right of way from the river crossing to Rio Grande tracks, and a favorable report boosts Farmington as a future railroad junction with the Durango Farmington line and a potential extension to Lordsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Reagan
Southern Pacific
Farmington
Durango
Arizona and Colorado Railroad Company
Parmington
Reagan
Aztec
J. EB. McCarty
A. M. Ameden
A. M. Edwards
Reawan
Rio Grande
J. J. Ivie
Meadows
Randolph
Kurmington
Animas
Denver
San Juan River
Laplata
Durengo
Farmington Fair Plans Grandstand And Stock Stalls
The farm fair board met at Johnson's harness shop to discuss a new grandstand about sixty feet long with four hundred seats, cement foundation, and heavy timbers. It will be built south of the track to serve the race and ball diamond, with a building bee planned to aid the exhibition hall and stock stalls. Directors seek stock sales from ranchers and businessmen to fund improvements, aiming for a self sustaining fair, with dates set for September 22 23 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Board
Johnson's
Fair Association
Southern Pacific plan 변화 in market and rates
The Durango Democrat argues the Southern Pacific will shift market conditions by offering a water rate from New York and Atlantic ports to Galveston for most goods, except perhaps sugar and certain items. It asserts cost savings over the Rio Grande system and urges a Gulf outlet to capture traffic, criticizing Rio Grande as robbing customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
New York
Atlantic
Galveston
California
Southerncific
Pacific
Rio Grande
Durango Democrat
Butter Fat Demand Surges in Farmington Butter Market
Chase reports rapid growth in the butter business with strong outside demand for Farmington creamery butter. He cannot secure enough butter fat to meet the growing trade and offers higher prices than creameries on external points. Some patrons earn up to $70 monthly. prices may rise next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase
Farmington
San Juan County Poised for Immigration Boom and Rail Plans
Joseph Prewitt, noted in San Juan County, visits Santa Fe with Territorial Engineer Sullivan to discuss reservoir projects on the Laplata Colorado boundary and the Carey Act influx at Ignacio. He notes a growing land rush and fruit shipments while Southern Pacific lines advance surveying from Durango to Bowie as rails approach.
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Santa Fe
New Mexican
Joseph Prewitt
San Juan County
Durango
Colorado
Sullivan
Prewitt
Laplata
New Mexico
San Juan
Ignacio
Southern Pacific
Bowie
Arizona
Farmington
Gallup
Reagan
Laplata County
Forty Acre Farm Sparks San Juan County Prosperity
The New Mexican highlights San Juan county as a land of opportunity noting a farmer who sold a forty acre tract for around 18000 including crops, while the farm’s value and crop income have grown dramatically over a decade. It argues that patient work on public land near Santa Fe and in local valleys yields strong returns and a good living.
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Santa Io
San Juan County
Santa Fe
Tesuque
Santa Cruz
Rio Grande
New Mexico
Fine Country Near Farmington Draws Eye of Settlers
Harvey Shawver praises the stretch of country just south of Farmington where land, not yet open to entry, may become available within months. Albuquerque residents plan to file, a well yields water near the top of a column, artesian indicators exist, and recent rains have filled lakes while grass improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Shawver
Farmington
Mr. Shawver
Albuquerque
Illinois ditch vote sets bonds for water project
On August 6 voters owning land to be watered by the Illinois ditch will vote bonds to fund construction. The proceeding is formal and all affected parties favor the ditch. Work may start this fall and proceed toward completion.
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Illinois
Denver on the Main Line of World Railroads
The Denver Times reports major pending railroad deals could place Denver on a world scale main line. Southern Pacific extends toward Durango and Denver with plans linking to Mexico and Central America, while trackage rights with Rio Grande move forward. Broad gauging of the Rio Grande and double tracking Denver to Antonito are envisaged.
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Denver Times
Denver
Southern Pacific
Durango
Mexico
Central America
Panama Canal
Denver & Rio Grande
Farmington
N. M
Colorado
Mexican Pan-American Railroad
Harriman
Chicago
Omaha
Seattle
Portland
J. J. Hill
Galveston
United States
City of
Pacific Coast
Rio Grande
Antonito
Denver-Pueblo
Lordsburg as Southern Terminus of Durango Road
The piece notes engineers working on the Arizona and Colorado road from Globe north and explains Lordsburg will not be its starting point but the southern terminus eventually. It describes connections via the Gila valley road and Arizona Eastern to form a main line to Yuma. It also cites Southern Pacific line expansions linking San Carlos Winkelman and a projected Rice station to Durango.
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Lordaburg
Gallup Republican
Arizona & Colorado
Durango
Lordsburg
Globe
Gila Valley
Gila River
Arizona Eastern
Yuma
Bisbee Daily Review
San Carlos
Winkelman
Phoenix
Rice Station
Graham County
Colorado
Furman Visits Farmington On Railroad And Ditch Interests
L B Furman of the Rio Grande, a top Rocky Mountain civil engineer, visited Farmington last Saturday to discuss private business. He noted potential railroad and ditch developments here, aiming to advance water appropriation and court actions in November. Accompanying him was draftsman Robt Burke, active on the big ditch project and recent railroad work with an irrigation company in Routt County, Colorado.
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L. B. Furman
Rio Grande
Colorado Springs
L’enver
Mr. Furman
Civil Engineers
Rocky Mountains
Big Ditch
Routt County
Colorado
Mr. Burke
Jurmao
West
Lon Arringtons Mine Ore Train At Animal Forks
Lon Arrington keeps a large ore train moving from the Frank Hough mine to the Animal Forks terminal. The ore piles are vast and the mine yields copper rich ore with high gold and silver values noted in Silverton.
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Lon Arrington
Frank Hough
Animal Forks
Lon
Caves West of Here Revealed by Professor Hewitt Expedition
Professor Edgar L Hewitt director of the School of American Archaeology Santa Fe announces immense caves west of here with natural stone bridge and grand grandeur. He says Indians told legends, he found written proof in Spain and led an expedition from Gal lup by pack mule reaching the caverns with Indian guides. Hewitt plans another expedition next spring. claims evidence of a cliff dwelling race previously unrecorded.
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Utah
Virginia
Arizona
Edgar L. Hewitt
School of American Archaeology
Santa Fe
Howitt
Spain
Professor Hewitt
Gallup
Eighth Annual San Juan Co Teachers Institute Opens in Aztec
The eighth annual session began Monday in Aztec with Prof. L M Garrett of Farmington as conductor and Mrs J F Young of Farmington as assistant instructor. The body shows earnest educational spirit despite small enrollment and includes visitors from Portales Kinsley Kan irrigation expert Jay Turley and others.
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San Juan Co. Teachers Institute
Aztec
L. M. Garrett
Farmington
J. F. Young
Taos
Garrett
Young
Farmington Rancher Kight Develops Return to Old Home
W N Kight and family, longtime Farmington ranchers, are in Durango for weeks. He recently offered 400 per acre for 350 acres sold earlier at 100 per acre, but the land is not for sale. They plan to move into their former home by September 1, enjoying Sunnyside Orchard memories.
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W.N. Kight
Farmington
Durango
Sunnyside
Big Realty Deal In Taos County Timber Lands Sold
The Santa Barbara Tie and Polo Company of Albuquerque led by A. B. McGaffey acquired the Ranchos del Rio Grande land grant in Taos County totaling 92 000 acres of timber land for 150 000 dollars with 147 500 paid in cash. This marks a major New Mexico land deal and expands the company’s northern timber holdings. The land was sold at public sale in Santa Fe, the second transfer in two weeks.
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Santa Barbara Tie and Polo Company of
Albuquerque
A. B. KcGaffey
Ranchos del Rio Grande
Taos County
New Mexico
Santa Barbara Company
Santa Fe
The Land of Sunshine nickname linked to New Mexico’s skies
The article notes New Mexico is famed as The Land of Sunshine due to its abundant sun and blue skies, highlighting how air and climate shaped the region’s popular nickname.
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New Mexico
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R. G. Railroad
Farmington Fair
F.eb. Downey
Elgin and Waltham
RED Front Jewelry Store
Farmington, N. M
Jackson Loan & Trust Co
Fort Worth, Texas
J. D. Clark, the Land Man
Grand Hotel
Frank B. Allen
Proprietor
Joe Prewitt
New Mexico Capitol
Furman
Prof. Hewitt
Ies
Institute Notes
Wm. H. Avery
A.M. Ameden
Ying Breelaant
H B. Sam O
Lillie A Jobeson
G. W. Sammons
Miller
Farmington City
Hubbard Land Company
John C. Hubbard
Glen Colorado
Farmington Drug Store
W. d. Hill
Pure Drugs Patent Medicines
Combs
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad
Pueblo
Trinidad
S. K. Hooper
Denver, Cole
Ganon Gallegos Trading Store
Corral
R.T.F. Simpson
Glen
E.E. Otis
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