Billy the Kid’s New Mexico
After the young man most people know as Billy the Kid was shot dead—in his stocking feet and not knowing who killed him—dozens of dime novels and unreliable accounts of his life sprang up, quick as garden weeds. In 1882, a year after he killed the Kid, Sheriff Pat...
Dr. Buck Montgomery
The secret to producing festivals is the “Disneyland Theory”—always offer something different for your guests to experience every year. Walt changed attractions; I change performers and shows to keep it fresh! When it comes to authenticity, my stunt shows are...
Artists We Love—Ed Mell
Not one of the many art bios on Ed Mell mentions his great sense of humor. Ed Mell Not one of the many art bios on Ed Mell mentions his great sense of humor. What most fans of his popular work don’t know is that he is a very funny guy. When he was recently honored...
What the Cowboy Life Taught Raoul Walsh
Note to aspiring filmmakers: If you’re looking for a film school, give Raoul Walsh’s curriculum a try. It’s called Life. Before he was old enough to vote, Walsh had already seen more adventure than most filmmakers do in a lifetime. He was born in New...
True West July/August 2025
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