Editing Ramah, New Mexico (section)

==History==
Established in 1876, Ramah was one of fifty locations in the [[New Mexico Territory]] settled, under the direction of [[Brigham Young]], by Mormon pioneers, and is one of only three that remain today.<ref>{{Cite web |title=History of the Ramah Navajo & Zuni Settlement |url=https://www.visitgallup.com/blog/ramah/ |access-date=2025-02-02 |website=Visit Gallup |language=en-US}}</ref> Ramah was originally settled for the purpose of missionary work to be carried out within the [[Zuni people|Zuni]] and [[Navajo]] communities. Many of the original stone houses are still standing and are a testament to the hard work and skill of Ramah's early founders.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Reputation |first=Agent |title=Ramah |url=https://www.ramahrealty.com/neighborhood/ramah/ |access-date=2025-02-02 |website=Ramah Realty |language=en-US}}</ref> One such building has been restored and preserved as a museum to display the heritage of the valley's past.

Ramah Lake was built by these same pioneers in order to farm the surrounding area, which receives moderate rainfall on a yearly basis. The lake relies on snowfall and spring runoff to sustain its water levels.<ref name=":0" /> This trait is shared by many areas in the state of New Mexico. In recent years, due to drought, the lake has dried up; the town irrigation committee used this low water level to make improvements including dredging a large amount of silt buildup and reinforcing the dam, allowing water to be used more efficiently. Modernization in irrigation has allowed water to be used more effectively.