The Historic Camino Real and Its Legacy in New MexicoThe Camino Real, often referred to as the Royal Road, has been an essential historical thoroughfare connecting Mexico City to San…
Charlie Parkhurst: The Trailblazing Female Stagecoach DriverIn the rugged landscape of the American West, few figures embody the spirit of resilience and adaptability like Charlie Parkhurst, a female stagecoach driver…
The Ponderosa Riders: Cowboys in the Forested SouthwestThe period from 1890 to 1912 marked a significant transformation in the Old West, particularly for those who lived and worked in the…
The History of the Estancia Valley and Its Agricultural DevelopmentThe Estancia Valley, located in central New Mexico, offers a compelling case study of agricultural development during the end of the…
Emmett J. Scott: Chronicler of African-American Contributions to the WestEmmett J. Scott (1873-1957) was a pivotal figure in documenting the contributions of African Americans in the American West during a…
The Story of Western Ghost Stories and Folklore in the Old WestThe period between 1890 and 1912 marked a transitional era known as the End of the Frontier in the…
The Influence of Spanish Missionaries in the Region: Their Role in Shaping Grant County’s Early SettlementsIn the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Old West was undergoing significant transformations,…
General Stephen W. Kearny: Leader of the U.S. Army of the West During the Mexican-American War IntroductionGeneral Stephen W. Kearny played a pivotal role as a military leader during the…
The Creation of the Gila National Monument: Preserving the Region’s Natural and Cultural HeritageThe Gila National Monument, established in 1907, stands as a testament to the United States commitment to…
José de Jesús Silva: Mexican Cowboy and Pioneer of Southwestern Vaquero TraditionsJosé de Jesús Silva emerged as a significant figure during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, an era…