With the coming of the railroad, many homesteaders moved to New Mexico. In 1886 the New Mexico Education Association of school teachers was organized; in 1889 small state colleges were established at Albuquerque, Las Cruces, and Socorro; and in 1891 the first effective public school law was passed.
With the advent of the railroad, many homesteaders relocated to New Mexico. In 1886 the New Mexico Education Association of school instructors was formed; in 1889 small state colleges were established at Albuquerque, Las Cruces, and Socorro; and in 1891 a comprehensive public school law was enacted.