Hinkle, Clarence E 1984-05-11

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Clarence Hinkle discusses New Mexico’s Artesian Basin and State legislation enacted to stabilize water levels.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Clarence E. Hinkle

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Date: May 11, 1984

Location: Roswell, New Mexico

Interviewer: Richard Mason

Length: 20 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Artesian Basin, Location and size, Characteristics, Recharge streams, Dr. Lawston Criles, Legislation, Underground water, Conservatory District Act (1931), Personality, Water laws, Artesian wells, Casing problems, Stabilization of water levels, Acceptance of legislation.

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: 1930s-1984

Bulk Dates: 1930s


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