Why were many sick people coming to new mexico? a. new mexico had superior doctors. b. health care was less expensive c. they came to have the priests take care of them. d. they believed that the air was healthy and would cure them.

The correct answer is D) They believed that the air was healthy and would cure them.

Many sick people came to New Mexico because they believed that the air was healthy and would cure them.

In the late 19th century, Tuberculosis or lung disease was the leading cause of death in the United States. Doctors considered that it was a hereditary condition and sent sick people to breath fresh air in the country or ranches. Many people believed that sunny high dry climate was good for patients and New Mexico fitted well in those characteristics. That is why they came to New Mexico.