How was new mexico able to support cattle drives?

they were driven in arizona

The goodnight loving trail was trial used by Charles Goodnight and Oliver loving to drive cattle Westward. New Mexico opened up a good market for beef where settlers and soldiers were abundant. But the eight thousand Navajo were found at the Summer fort and there was urgent demand for food supply. They charged eight cents per pound there, which was a good profit.

yes i think there would be volunteers