According to Cochise County Deputy Sheriff, Billy Breakenridge, Zwing Hunt was one of the worst outlaws in that hell-for…
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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…
And The Horse You Came in On! Cowboy Dick Lloyd rode his horse into a bar…
Dick Lloyd was one of the Cochise County Cow-boys, a tough guy with a hair trigger. But he rode into trouble in March 1…
Ike Clanton The Clanton Brothers Ride Again Part I
Ike and Fin Clanton had survived the Cochise County War against Wyatt Earp and his brothers five years earlier and had m…
Pancho Villa Pt. III: The Fall of Pancho Villa
At one time Pancho Villa got an American film company from Hollywood to make a war movie from one of his battles. He ev…