11 Historic Photos That Show Us What It Was Like Living In New Mexico In The Early 1900s
By Courtnie Erickson|Published August 09, 2021
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Courtnie Erickson
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From Southern Utah to the Panhandle in Idaho, Courtnie Erickson has lived in what she believes are the best (and the most beautiful!) areas in the country. She graduated with a journalism degree from Utah State University and has more than 15 years of professional writing experience. You’ll likely see her with a Dr. Pepper in her hand and a pair of running shoes on her feet. Courtnie is a writer and editor at OnlyInYourState.
You’ve likely heard the saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Sometimes, to truly get a glimpse into life decades ago, a picture can be your greatest teacher. The following historic photos of New Mexico were captured in the mid-1930s, during the challenging Great Depression and just a few short years before World War II.
1. A large dust storm blows through a farm in May of 1935. These difficult farming conditions made many farmers move to new areas.
4. This photo shows a temporary home in 1935 that was part of the Bosque Farms Project. Bosque Farms was one of the New Deal resettlement communities. Eventually, these temporary homes were used for barns and outbuildings.