1902, statehood, territories, Las Cruces; Martin Amador
Audio file "Centennial Journeys" radio program 2012
Claude Stephenson, State Folklorist, Department of Cultural Affairs
Rick Hendricks, State Historian, State Records Center and Archives
Martin Amador's 1902 testimony before Senator Beveridge's Committee on Territories set New Mexico statehood back ten years. Las Cruces residents were not amused.