What were some of new mexico's most significant products before wwi?

Dairy and cattle ranching are the most important agricultural activities in New Mexico. About 39% of the state's total agricultural reciepts are generated by dairy products. ... Beef cattle are shipped to other states for fattening and slaughter. Sheep and lambs and hogs are also important.

In the 1920s, oil and gas became important products that were used by the rest of the nation. In addition, Potash, which used in fertilizer, and gypsum, which is used in plasterboard were shipped all over the country.

the exclusive possession or control of the supply or trade in a commodity or service.

companies passed on production and transportation costs to consumers