A crooked lawman in New Mexico. Eugenio Alarid was a lawman in Las Vegas, New Mexico in the 1890s. But hidden behind the badge was an outlaw; Alarid...
The Corroded Badge
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The Tragedy of Mussel Slough
Railroads versus settlers was a deadly combination. On May 11, 1880, a dispute between settlers and the railroads in central California turns...
The Payback
A robbery victim almost had to reimburse the stolen money. May 11, 1889. A contingent of Buffalo Soldiers, led by Major Joseph Wham, are attacked...
William Frederick “Buffalo Bill” Cody: A Star is Born
Myth is based on what we would like to believe while Legend takes the truth and enhances its meaning across the passage of time. The era of the “Old...
The Sheriff of Cochise County – Part 2
In 1886, the citizens of Cochise County elected John Slaughter sheriff, the office he would hold for two terms. He could have stayed on but felt...
John Slaughter – Part 1
John Horton Slaughter typified the 19th century rawhide-tough breed who settled and tamed the wild Southwest border country. He was born in 1841 in...
An Outrage Against the Apache
A white offer to trade was just a trap. In 1837, the American John Johnson invited Apaches in the Pinos Altos area of New Mexico to trade with his...
A Fatal Trip
Apache leader Taza didn’t survive a journey to Washington, DC. Chief Taza of the Chiricahua Apache had a strong family foundation. His father was...
A Marriage Scheme
John Clum’s plan to have the government pay for his wedding. John Clum was the successful Indian agent at the San Carlos Reservation in Arizona. His...
Annie Oakley
Annie Oakley joined Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show in 1884 and was an instant sensation. Soon she was an international star. Her repertoire include...
Stagecoach Robberies: Double Trouble
With a stage robbery anything could happen. It depended on the robbers and the behavior of the passengers. A well-known and presumably well-liked...
Out Here, We Have a Story to Tell Sponsored by Visit Southeast Montana
History and adventure go hand in hand out here. The epic stories of Southeast Montana have been passed down through time, as captivating and dynamic...