On Tuesday last Thomas Moore of the
source date: 1890
availability: public-domain

On Tuesday last Thomas Moore of the Mimbres started for home with a large load of supplies valued at over $200. He was accom- panied by George Rickets. When they reached the Mimbres crossing at Hicks ranch they found the river a raging torrent overflowing the banks. The rapid flow of the water together with the rumbling of large boulders which were being carried down from the mountains above, created an appalling noise. They did not appre- ciate the danger and attempted to cross. When near the middle of the stream the mules were lifted from their feet and their floundering, to- gether with the rapid current upset the wagon, precipitating both men into the angry water. The mules freed themselves from the wagon and reached the bank.