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Completion of the Discovery Well of the Hobbs Pool six miles south, April 12, 1929, focused attention upon the potential of New Mexico as a major source of oil and natural gas. Steady development gradually moved New Mexico into 6th nationwide in oil production and 4th in gas production.

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