Posted by Bruce Berman
Dairy cow in Bethel, New Mexico, July 2010
©Bruce Berman
Text by Bruce Berman
Milk was available in New Mexico during the Great Depression, although not always accessible to everyone.
The Depression significantly impacted New Mexico’s economy, affecting both dairy farmers and consumers. While some individuals and families might have struggled to afford milk, it was still produced and distributed to some degree.
Dairies still exist in New Mexico but the privately-owned dairies –like everything else– are rapidly disappearing.
Tags: 1930’s Photography, New Mexico, U.S.60