The Santa Fe Trail: A Vital Commercial Route Connecting Missouri to New MexicoThe Santa Fe Trail, established in 1821, served as a critical trade route connecting Missouri to Santa Fe,…
Samuel Parker: Missionary to Native Peoples in the SouthwestSamuel Parker was a dedicated missionary whose work spanned the tumultuous period of the Range Wars between 1870 and 1890. This era…
The Evolution of Western Horse Breeding and Ranching Techniques in the Old WestThe period of the Range Wars, spanning from 1870 to 1890, marked a pivotal era in the evolution…
The White Oaks Gold District (New Mexico): A Center of Gold Mining in the Late 1800sThe White Oaks Gold District, located in the rugged terrain of New Mexico, emerged as…
The Mimbres Valley Riders: Cowboys of Southwestern New MexicoThe Mimbres Valley riders were emblematic of the cowboy culture during the turbulent years of the Range Wars, from 1870 to 1890,…
Josiah Wilbarger: Pioneer Cowboy and Survivor of a Scalping Attack Introduction Josiah Wilbarger is often recognized as one of the remarkable figures of the Old West, embodying the resilience and…
Oliver Loving: Trailblazer of the Goodnight-Loving Cattle TrailThe Old West is replete with colorful characters and transformative events that shaped the American landscape. Among these figures, Oliver Loving stands out…
Captain José Guadalupe Gallegos: Union Officer Defending New Mexico SettlementsCaptain José Guadalupe Gallegos was a significant figure during the tumultuous period of the Range Wars in the American West from…
Nicolas Perrot: French Trader and Diplomat Among Indigenous Groups in the Midwest and WestNicolas Perrot, a notable French trader and diplomat of the 17th century, played a crucial role in…
Belmont, Nevada: A Silver Mining Boomtown With Remnants of Its Glory DaysEstablished in the mid-19th century, Belmont, Nevada stands as a testament to the era of silver mining boomtowns that…