The Capture of John Kinney
I’ve written a magazine article on the 1883 pursuit and capture of New Mexico’s “rustler king,” John Kinney. It has been accepted for publication in 2014. The article includes a newly discovered map hand drawn by the US Treasury Special Agent instrumental in Kinney’s capture. More information...
Read More2013 Tombstone Territory Rendezvous
This year’s Tombstone Territory Rendezvous, will be held in Tombstone, Arizona, naturally, from October 30 to November 1. You’ll find the link to the schedule of events and registration form at the bottom of this post. I’ll be speaking at 7pm on Thursday, October 31 on “The Cow-Boys versus the World,” an inquiry into the number of homicides occurring in SE Arizona Territory and SW New Mexico Territory during the years 1880-1882 that can be linked to the rustlers, bandits, and other ne’er do wells known to history as the Arizona Cow-Boys. Contrary to some historians’ judgments, the West was Wild, the homicide rate was high, and, in this time and place, the Cow-Boys had a lot to do with that. Come on down to Tombstone for this and other discussions, for field hikes to historical sites, author book signings, and a good...
Read MoreGang Warfare – Arizona Cow-Boy Style (1880)
As Bob Martin discovered one dark night in New Mexico’s Peloncillo Mountains, the rustler’s lifestyle was no longer dangerous only for their innocent victims
Read MoreHome from the 2013 Arizona-New Mexico Joint History Conference
Had a great week in New Mexico, attending the 2013 Arizona-New Mexico Joint History Conference.
Read MoreEl Paso Salt War comes to Las Cruces NM on April 18
Less than one month until the New Mexico-Arizona Joint History Conference in Las Cruces, April 18-20. I have the honor of being the opening plenary session speaker. The topic? New Mexico and Arizona Territories involvement in the El Paso Salt War of 1877. Murderous politicians, Gilded Age hustlers, Texas Rangers good and bad, Buffalo Soldiers, a sheriff’s posse of outlaw deputies, and an army of Tejano “minute men” fighting for their rights as American citizens. Link to the program, with registration and hotel information here:...
Read More2013 Arizona/New Mexico Joint History Conference
Borderlands historian Paul Cool will speak on the El Paso Salt War and New Mexico’s most notorious rustler, John Kinney, during the 2013 Arizona/New Mexico Joint History Conference in Las Cruces, NM, April 18-20.
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