House History Guide

Asian immigration to New Mexico occurred over many years and for various reasons. Chinese immigrants were drawn west during the 1800's gold rush in California as well as to work on the transcontinental railroad. The arrival of the railroad in New Mexico brought many Japanese immigrants escaping economic crisis in southern Japan. In 1975, through a federal resettlement program brought thousands of Vietnamese to the US and about 3,000 Vietnamese settled in New Mexico. Since the 1970’s immigrants from Korea and the Philippines in New Mexico have increased in numbers.

For links to Asian Associations and resources go the the Asian American Association of New Mexico website.