How it Affected NM
How did railroads create a tourism industry in NM?
They mad it easier for people to travel to the state and explore its beauty. Also bringing in more visitors boosted the economy.
Where did the first railroad enter NM?
First entered Santa Fe, NM on February 9, 1880.
Why did NM want to build railroads?
They generated a need for rail transportation.
What challenges did the railroad face in NM?
Mountains and severe weather
What were the major goods transported on the railroad in NM?
Lumber, livestock, mineral, and cultural resources.
When did railroad surveyors first enter NM?
In the 1850s.
How much rail line was the first railroad in NM?
Over 1,000 miles of rail line.
What affected the railroads into becoming less efficient?
The establishment of motor vehicles and roads.
How did railroads affect NM?
It provided thousands of job opportunities for local people.
When did passenger trains first operate in NM?
By the late 1880s.
How were the people able to get to the railroads?
Santa Fe County voters funded it in October 1879.
Railroads in NM extend to these states?
They connect NM to states like Arizona, Colorado and Texas.
What impact did the railroad have on New Mexico’s economy?
Feuling a new growth in the territory.
When did the railroad reach ABQ NM
April 10, 1880
Why were railroads important for NM?
It brought immigrants to NM
How did the railroad impact New Mexico’s indigenous populations?
Brought immigrant Chinese, European, and Mexican laborers to NM
In what ways did the railroad help NM become a part of the U.S.?
It brought transportation, trade, and communication.
What was the first railroad company to build tracks in NM?
The Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railways Company (AT&SF)
What was the purpose of the first railroad in NM?
Transport of goods and passengers
What role did the railroad play in the development of New Mexico’s mining industry?
The railroad was built to transport the coal to other parts of the country, which led to the growth of the town.