This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1921
Page
1
The new board of regents met at East Las Vegas to organize. Dr David R Boyd of Albuquerque was named chairman and Miss Rumaldo Delgado of San Miguel county was chosen secretary and treasurer.
Albert H. Clancy of Santa Fe resigns from the House of Representatives of the Fifth Legislature. A former member of the Fourth House, he is an attorney with Catron and Catron and has been linked to a potential federal appointment.
County Clerk Alfredo Lucero appointed George W. Armijo to deputy clerk of district court, a post Armijo declined to keep his current role as Assistant Traveling Auditor. Lucero then chose Julian Salas, longtime Torrance County Clerk, now city resident, who will qualify and assume the office today. Salas is praised for having run that division effectively in Torrance County.
J Wight Giddings once editor of the State Record and former De Var mas Hotel operator, becomes chief clerk in the State Department of Education succeeding George Lougee. Acquaintances say his wide experience ensures strong work in education. Lonere to practice law in Albuquerque after four years of notable service in the department.
State fish warden Thomas P. Goble returned from site surveys naming Trout Springs about 1 mile above Tos Veens as a near ideal location for a new hatchery. The plan hinges on Fish and Game Commission approval, with a decision expected after Goble’s Santa Fe return and commission member Colin Nebent’s input.
Acting under legislative authority Gov Mechem appointed John Joerns of Colfax county as state educational auditor. Joerns, formerly secretary of the state tax commission for about four years, will start today with a salary of 1600 dollars and 2000 dollars for office and traveling expenses. Rupert F. Asplund, director of the New Mexico Taxpayers Association, will oversee duties until a successor is named.
Over the past 30 days authorities seized stills, autos, and 422 bottles of temperance medicines, with seven cars confiscated. Stills include improvised milk‑can and boiler types. The federal vault holds vast quantities of wine whiskey and tequila awaiting trials.
The McKinley Land and Lumber Company will not start their mill here on April 1 as once announced but will likely begin around April 10 according to Andito Ray Moore. The mill force will be reduced and cutting won’t start immediately, with stock on hand to cover four or five months. The railroad in the Zari mountains starts April 1 and woods staffing will drop accordingly. Cot George E Breece, company president, is in Albuquerque and will return around April 4 to confirm the exact reopening date.
At a Washington's birthday meeting in Lowinville the Kentucky Educational League reported progress in educating counties about a federal Education Department. President Thronch D. BG. Rose and Secretary TW Norwand led, with support from the Kentucky Federation of Women's and the Kentucky Parent-Teacher Association Fund. nationwide education push grows as bi annual elections approach. Sante Fe plans director elections and other districts vote next Toreday.
Washington March 30 Representative L T McFadden plans to introduce legislation in the special session to remove the Secretary of the Treasury and the Comptroller of the Currency from the Federal Reserve Board. He also proposes expanding the board from five to seven appointed members to safeguard independence from Treasury influence.
Washington context outlines Republican plans for a special session to tackle revenue needs. Proposed measures include emergency tariff acts, anti-dumping protections, import duties based on American valuation, and a permanent tariff revision to ease government burden. The piece emphasizes urgency to shield American production from foreign competition and to counter Democratic free trade tendencies.
The article argues that the recent drop in crude oil prices is temporary and not due to higher production costs or reduced demand. It cites growing global demand, financial influences, and historical panic patterns, noting intensified auto industry activity and rising meat consumption as factors. It warns the world remains short of essential commodities and emphasizes ongoing economic stress.
The county discusses transportation costs for public schools with references to Torrance and Lincoln counties. Jurisdictional figures show salaries, inspectors, and maintenance expenses, including driver pay and car related costs, amid a broader review of pension and school funding.
The Albuquerque High School team won the state basketball championship by defeating Alamogordo in the final. two Quintana sisters from Albuquerque died of diphtheria, the mother is ill, and the family losses include a husband and a baby. Also noted are a fan invention by A Sweney, frost damage to early fruit, a crackdown on moonshine with a still in Clovis, and broad city improvements planned in Carlsbad and other towns.
Special to State Record Washington March 30 Universal conscription in war time is urged by President Harding in his inaugural address as a way to unify national defense. He envisions universal service across all sectors, with private profit directed into a defense fund, but notes inequities in 1917 exemptions. The piece critiques wartime labor and capital profits, calling for a policy ensuring all above normal contributions go to national defense, while highlighting failures of the excess profits tax.
CHAVES Campers at Ruidoso gain real assets with Wing field store offering groceries ice dairy milk butter and poultry on site. Memorial trees planted in the city block the road near Noe street while Caser ranch exhibits giants yielding bumper crops every other year according to Rotwell News.
Colfax reports resumed curb work along Third street as crews push paving prep before the summer rains. In Raton, 175 residents gathered after a civic dinner showing cooperation across divisions, aiding the Chamber of Commerce campaign. Separate raids near Dillon uncover a still and distilling setup despite a traveling man’s excess.
Rain sleet and snow fell across Fort Sumner and much of De Baca County Sunday night into Monday, with 43 of an inch of moisture. The Valley fruit crop remains unaffected. Fort Sumner’s First National Bank elected new officers led by OB Rarickson as president, J Fier as vice president, Manuel Abreu as vice president, and J S Putnam as cashier. The article notes school and community efforts, including plans to consolidate schools at Taiban as a central education hub, with Canton, Tolar, Mountain View and Ja Lande participating.
The Dona Ana Play Hour will be held each Friday at 4 15 pm on the Central School grounds inviting teachers pupils and interested residents to join in the community program led by Mrs Stella and Miss Jane. The Dona Ana county farm bureau has bought the McClure building on Griggs street and will take possession after school. The purchase price was 5700 with improvements and alterations bringing total cost to about 10000.
Frost spared most fruit crops despite a cold spell. Readings across Cerks area showed 30 degree highs, with Ar 'evia reporting near freezing. The frost may yet affect future yields, but current damage appears minimal.
No formal announcement yet but eight week session planned in June and July. Bond issues and appropriations discussed as W O Hall expected to finalize details. Grant county news notes a hospital project and large mining interests with Amory Stevens, multimillionaire, passing away in New York City.
Hidalgo Chamber of Commerce completed outfitting a face tourist camp ground on Railroad Boulevard just west of the townsite. Contractor Jack Heather supervised the work which includes two refining rooms for ladies and gentlemen and three cement furnaces at the edge of the ground for tourists. Everything is free and the move is continued on page five.
The Tol ee Company drilled south of Galisteo and struck natural gas at about 850 feet. The well on Governor B F Pankey land marks Santa Fe County’s first gasser as New Mexico moves toward broader oil and gas production with growing industrial usage in San Juan Pecos McKinley and neighboring counties. The state eyeing rapid development, lease prices and land values are expected to rise.
Fragmentary report notes an individual named M RFRCERE connected with the land office being seen as receiver in a dubious role. The piece references past positions under a preceding administration and hints at influence and official activity, but the text is garbled and lacks clear dates or locations.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.