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The Las Cruces Floods of 1935
Welcome to this episode of Preserving History and Democracy!
In today's episode, we're joined by special guest Troy Ainsworth for an in-depth conversation about the historic 1935 floods that struck Las Cruces, New Mexico. Troy sets the stage by painting a vivid picture of what life was like in the city during the 1930s, exploring how the economic climate shaped the region—especially in the aftermath of the flood.
We then dive into the architectural challenges faced at the time, particularly the widespread use of adobe, a traditional Southwestern building material that proved vulnerable in…
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