Hot Coal Extraction Process in Taos County 1939

In September 1939, workers extract hot coals using a wet cloth in Taos County, New Mexico. This method was part of the daily life in rural areas, where coal was a vital fuel source. The Farm Security Administration documented these practices to highlight agricultural labor and the living conditions during that era in American history.

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