The Connection Between the Apache Campaigns and the Founding of Fort Bayard: A Response to Frontier ConflictsDuring the transformative years between 1865 and 1890, the western expansion of the United…
The Transition From Open Range to Fenced Pastures: How Barbed Wire Changed Ranching Practices in Grant CountyThe period between 1865 and 1890 was a transformative era in the American West,…
Barney Oldfield: Early Automobile Pioneer in ArizonaBarney Oldfield, known primarily for his contributions to automobile racing in the early 20th century, also played a significant role in the burgeoning automotive…
The Harvey House Porters: Providing Hospitality to Train Travelers in the Old WestDuring the transformative period of railroad expansion from 1865 to 1890, the American landscape underwent dramatic changes as…
Margaret Borland: Trailblazing Rancher and CattlewomanIn the era marked by the expansion of railroads and the transformation of the American West, few figures stand out as prominently as Margaret Borland.…
Jedediah Smith: Explorer of the Southwest and Rocky MountainsJedediah Smith, an adventurous figure of the early 19th century, played a crucial role in the exploration of the American West. His…
The Role of Territorial Courts in Establishing Law and Order in the Old WestIntroductionThe expansion of the railroads from 1865 to 1890 was a critical turning point in the development…
The Founding of the Vanadium Mining Camp: A Forgotten Yet Pivotal Site in Grant County’s HistoryIn the annals of American history, the Old West symbolizes adventure, rugged individualism, and the…
The Role of the Jornada del Muerto: A Dangerous Yet Vital Route Through the Southern Part of the TerritoryThe Jornada del Muerto, translating to Journey of Death, represents a striking…
The Founding of Santa Clara (Central): A Mining Camp That Grew Into a Lasting CommunitySanta Clara, known as Central during its early years, emerged as a significant mining camp during…