Were the Earp’s pivotal figures in settling Arizona? Joe Manriquez Whittier, California I think a case could be ma…
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Back and Forth Billy Stiles worked both sides of the law.
Billy Stiles couldn’t decide which side of the law to work. In the early 1890s, he served as a tracker for Cochise Count…
A Lawman for Life Jeff Milton never wavered from serving the law.
Jeff Milton never could give up the badge, starting as a Texas Ranger in 1878 at age 17. Over the next three decades, He…
Zwing Hunt One of Cochise County's worst outlaws
According to Cochise County Deputy Sheriff, Billy Breakenridge, Zwing Hunt was one of the worst outlaws in that hell-for…
Bringing Law and Order Were the Earp's pivotal in settling Arizona?
The other day a friend asked me if I thought the Earp’s were pivotal figures in settling the west or the towns they poli…
The Reckless Frolics of Curly Bill Brocius Several of the ruthless outlaw's escapades
The outlaws of Cochise County during the 1880s were a reckless breed and the fact that Curly Bill was one of their leade…
Trails, Rails, and Automobiles Adventure awaits the traveler who follows the legendary routes of Arizona’s earliest wagon roads, railways and highways.
Arizona’s scenic highways and welcoming Old West communities make the Grand Canyon state one of the best places to spend…
Outfoxing a Rustler Next to fluctuating markets and drought the biggest concern facing cattlemen then and now was rustling.
Next to fluctuating markets and drought the biggest concern facing cattlemen then and now was rustling. It was tough to …
A Strange Choice A Cochise County deputy who went bad.
George Bravin became a Cochise County (AZ) lawman in 1894, when he was 36. He quickly garnered respect—although his cho…
Washington Steps in–Almost The President reacted to violence in Cochise County.
Things were way out of hand in Cochise County, Arizona Territory in early 1882. Morgan Earp was assassinated by unknown…