Forgotten Hombre of the Lincoln County War No participant of the Lincoln County War accomplished as much in his lifetime as Martín...
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Articles
Billy Before Burns
Before the Myth was penned, The Kid had already become a Legend in Theaters, tabloids and the American Imagination There is no...
The Resurrection of Billy the Kid
Billy The Kid It all starts with that only known photo of Billy the Kid. He is standing there with a rifle, right? That’s what...
The $6 Million Shot
The Real Story Behind the Gun that Killed Billy the Kid They say history is written by the victors, but sometimes it’s pawned,...
Springtime in the West
Storms, sunsets and art auctions. Following the quiet of winter, springtime is the most exuberant season in the West. The rivers are full,...
Cowboy Al’s Wild West Museum
One man’s collection brings the Wild West East. Who could imagine a Wild West museum in Connecticut? Cowboy Al Singer, that’s who. A lifelong...
The Toll of the Bell
Billy the Kid’s jailer had a sordid past New Mexico lawman J.W. Bell is best known for guarding (and being killed by) Billy the Kid in 1881....
Mountain Meadows Musings
Our readers remind us of the variables and vagaries of historic truths, “well-established” facts, headlines and historical photographs. Henry...
Buckeye’s Dream
A fitting wake for Billy the Kid Buckeye Blake Bounces Back He was angry and depressed when the town council in Fort Sumner turned him down for his...
Truth be Known
Compiled by the editors of True West If you realize you are a fool, you are halfway to not being a fool." "James B. Mills is what I always hoped my...
Cody Yellowstone
Discover a place that’s truly wild With its natural scenery, outdoor recreation, and rich tapestry of history, Cody Yellowstone is a world-class hub...
Western Movies
AMERICAN PRIMEVAL GOOD AND EVIL The Mountain Meadow Massacre is center-stage in this brutal and enthralling pioneer docudrama American...