The Bannock Trail: A Key Pathway for Indigenous Tribes in the Great BasinThe Bannock Trail, a significant route through the arid lands of the Great Basin, served as a vital…
The Puerco Valley Cliffside Structures: Reflecting Complex Social Organization in the Old WestThe Puerco Valley in New Mexico is home to remarkable cliffside structures, which have sparked significant interest among…
The Daltons: Brothers Who Turned to Robbery in the WestThe Dalton Gang, a notorious group of brothers in the late 19th century, epitomized the lawlessness of the American Old West.…
William Sublette: Trader and Partner in Southwest Fur TradeWilliam Sublette emerged as a pivotal figure in the fur trade during the early 19th century, shaping the landscape of the American…
The Impact of New Mexico Statehood (1912): Bringing Grant County Into the Modern Political EraThe transition of New Mexico from a territory to a state in 1912 marked a pivotal…
The Kiowa Artists: Masters of Plains and Southwestern Art Forms in the Old WestThe Kiowa tribe, historically located in the Southern Plains, became renowned for their artistic expressions during the…
Historical ContextIn the early 1800s, the region now known as New Mexico was a diverse tapestry of cultures, shaped by centuries of indigenous habitation and European exploration. The territory, originally…
The Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad: Linking Colorado’s Mining Towns to National Markets in the Old WestThe Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad (D&RGW) played a critical role in…
Colonel Benjamin Grierson: Leader of the Buffalo Soldiers in the SouthwestColonel Benjamin Grierson is an often-overlooked figure in the chronicles of the American West, particularly during the federal military campaigns…
The Navajo-Hopi Trading Routes: Facilitating Exchange Between Indigenous Communities in the Old WestHistorical ContextBefore the onset of the 19th century, the American Southwest was a rich tapestry of diverse Indigenous…