The annals of the American Old West are filled with tales of legendary figures, but few were as enigmatic and […]
Tag: New Mexico History
The Colfax County War
The Colfax County War, a brutal and prolonged conflict, unfolded in northeastern New Mexico from 1873 to 1888, stemming from […]
The Mexican-American War on the Plains
In April 1846, Mexico declared war against the United States, marking the beginning of the Mexican-American War on the Plains. […]
Sam Ketchum: An Old West Outlaw’s Perilous Path
Sam Ketchum, a name deeply etched into the complex tapestry of the American Old West, was a figure whose life […]
Peter Maxwell: A Pivotal Figure in the Saga of Fort Sumner and Billy the Kid
Peter Maxwell, a name inextricably linked to one of the most legendary figures of the American Old West, Billy the […]
Smokey Bear: The Enduring Story of a Forest Fire Prevention Icon
The name Smokey Bear is synonymous with wildfire prevention, an iconic figure whose message, “Only you can prevent forest fires,” […]
Decisive Clash: The Battle of Ojo Caliente Canyon and the Jicarilla War’s Turning Point
The Battle of Ojo Caliente Canyon stands as a pivotal engagement in the tumultuous Jicarilla War, fought on April 8, […]
Death of a Sheriff: The Murder of John Doherty in Old New Mexico
The Old West was a crucible of lawlessness and nascent order, where the lines between hero and villain often blurred. […]