Dividing New Mexico's Waters, 1700-1912

A discussion of the evolution of water administration in New Mexico from the colonial era through the beginning of the 20th century based on archival sources from the Spanish, Mexican, and Territorial periods. Baxter underlines the struggle between different cultural groups for water resources, documenting the competitions between Hispano farmers and Anglo expansionism. Includes photographs. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.