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Published online by Cambridge University Press: 02 September 2013
Parochialism occurs as a problem when there is a combination of such factors as geographical isolation, independent historical traditions, racial or religious differences plus local or class economic interests. In New Mexico, one finds all of these factors present, and the variety of combinations produced by cross-currents and cleavages on party issues are kaleidoscopic. In the state, one finds a race-conscious group with social, economic, and cultural differences which mark it off from other people, and possessing a class solidarity in politics; and a distinct ethno-political alignment is the result.
1 The classification of the population of New Mexico into Spanish Americans and Anglos is poor anthropology. However, some form must be used. The term “Spanish American” refers to those people who are of original Spanish descent and Anglo refers to those of extraction other than Spanish. The census reports make no distinction.
2 Albuquerque Journal, Nov. 8, 1934. “I traveled 82 miles on election day in my car, transporting Democrats to and from the polls.” Ruth Hanna Simms. It is difficult to think of Mark Hanna's daughter aiding the Democratic party!
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