Even in 1934 travel in New Mexico was somewhat precarious and possibly muddy.

    From New Mexico Blue Book 1933-1934, State Official Register, Issued by Mrs. Marguerite P. Baca, Secretary Of State.

State Population:

1930   423,317 (29 percent increase since 1910)

1910 (prior to statehood) 327,304

Highways in state:      Mileage

Hard Paved                127

Oiled                         1014

Gravel                       1999

Graded                      1838

Unimproved             5392