Report of the Hispanic Governor of New Mexico

[Report of the Governor of New Mexico]

Otero, Miguel A.

Publication: Washington: Government Printing Office, 1903. First edition.

Notes: A detailed survey of the conditions in the Territory of New Mexico, with an overview of the counties and towns; industrial development; the doings of federal officials in the territory; and reports of territorial officials.

Otero, in office as the territorial governor for nine years, remains the longest-serving Latinx governor in US history. He was part of a New Mexican business and political dynasty, was proud of his Spanish roots, and promoted nuevomexicano throughout his career. While this report is not appreciably shorter than those of other years, Otero in his opening message says he has attempted to make the reports more concise, per the request of the Secretary of Interior. His own message is limited to two pages, concluding with a call for New Mexican statehood.

This report also includes contributions from José Francisco Cháves (pp. 49ff.), another early Latino elected official.

574 pages, including the index. Published as "Annual Reports of the Department of the Interior for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1901. Miscellaneous Reports. Part III. Governor of New Mexico." House of Representatives, 57th Congress, 1st Session, Document No. 5. With an attractive fold-out map of the territory of New Mexico and many black-and-white plates.

Edition + Condition: A good copy in the original legal calf binding. Covers stained in places, with minor areas of surface loss; rear board reattached.

Item No: #364841

Price: $200