memorial - New Mexico Project 2024

NEW MEXICO, the Land of enchantment, the fourth largest in area of

the United States, is located in the southern portion of the Rocky

Mountain district. The climate and scenery are unexcelled in any part

of America. The citizens of New Mexico are prosperous and

progressive. The history is colorful and romantic and dates back to

the founding of our nation.

In the preparation of the Historical Encyclopedia of New Mexico, our

aim has been to make it a publication of practical utility that will

be informative, educational, interesting and attractive to the

greatest possible number of people. In addition to the History of New

Mexico, historical sketches of leading cities arid interesting

articles on the many varied industries and activities, we have

compiled and tabulated the principal facts of interest regarding

every city, town, county, and district of the State, which we have

arranged alphabetically and carefully indexed.

In view of the many topics of interest in which it is important

that full and reliable information be published, we have secured the

collaboration of many eminent men, women, and organizations of New

Mexico who have contributed articles covering subjects on which they

are recognized as competent authorities. The Historical Encyclopedia

of New Mexico is not the work of any one person or group of persons

but the product of a great number of most capable citizens of New

Mexico.

This work is illustrated with appropriate photographs depicting

the history, as well as the industries and scenic attractions,

panoramic views, street scenes, parks and views of New Mexico

industries. Maps of railroads, highways, forest reserves, Indian

reservations, geographical and political divisions of the State,

accompanied by indexes to all towns and counties, are a valuable part

of the work. An added feature of the publication is devoted to the

representative citizens of New Mexico who have had an integral part

in the New Mexico history arid who today represent the political,

professional, commercial, and industrial life of the State.

We offer this work to the reading public not only as a

historical and pictorial review of New Mexico, but as a standard

reference encyclopedia for public and private libraries, banks,

business and professional offices, schools, hotels, newspapers,

civic, social, and publicity organizations, and all others seeking

reliable information upon New Mexico.