Question

What was the Tularosa ditch war all about?

Answer 1

If you're looking for the multiple choice question, the answer is B. it was between farmers and sawmill owners over the only source of water

Answer 2

The Tularosa ditch war was about water. The settlers of New Mexico were at war because water was always an important and not easily obtained commodity in New Mexico because of the immense heat and drought. People who were original inhabitants were at war with the English population that was moving in because water was scarce as it was without them.