Many factors have impacted economic development and urbanization patterns in New Mexico. The consolidation of farms has been a large factor that has encouraged many farmers to move away from their farms and actually commute into their farms from urban areas. Also, the growth of business that offer unique services has helped develop and impact economic development and urbanization.
The Highway was the most impactful factor in New Mexico's history.
Explanation:
As a resident of New Mexico and someone who took two semesters of history for the land of enchantment... I can say confidently that the introduction of paved and maintained road systems for what was quite isolated and hard to access region of the U.S. became readily available to millions of potential immigrants and tourists during the early to mid-20th century.
