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Events

Killings, treaties, founding dates, and other documented events from Grant County, NM.

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accidental shotgun discharge

The accidental explosion of shells in the shotgun that killed Thomas Butcher.

accident at El Baranca mine

Rock broke loose, destroying roasting plant, buildings, piping, killing one woman and injuring a Mexican miner.

a.k.a. accident

acquittal of Frank Lewis Rae

Frank Lewis Rae was acquitted at Las Cruces last week for the killing of Wm. Fitzgerald.

Adams party expedition

Expedition from California that found gold and graves on the Navajo reservation.

a.k.a. Adams party

Alma Massacre

An event witnessed by Agnes Meader Snyder.

altercation

A dispute between the two Mexicans.

Alumni meeting in Chicago (March 13, 1937)

A meeting of alumni in Chicago on March 13, 1937, attended by Colonel Pearson.

Alumni meeting in Kansas City (March 6, 1937)

A meeting of alumni in Kansas City on March 6, 1937, attended by Colonel Pearson.

American Civil War

The conflict whose outbreak contributed to scattering the inhabitants of Pinos Altos and during which the Battle of Pinos Altos was fought.

a.k.a. Civil War

American Mining Congress 17th annual convention

The American Mining Congress is holding its 17th annual convention in Phoenix in December, where compulsory arbitration of labor disputes will be discussed.

a.k.a. 17th annual convention of the American Mining Congress

Apache agency hostilities (1850s)

Hostilities between the Sonoran, Mogolloneros, and Coyotero Apache bands, along with captive-taking, are documented during Steck's agency period.

Apache attack on cabin

An attack by Apaches on a cabin where a man's wife and child were murdered and mutilated.

Apache depredations

Depredations by Apache tribes described in Browne's travel account.

a.k.a. Apache raids

Apache depredations (1870s)

Attacks by Apache groups on settlers in the Silver City area, covered in Ailman's memoirs.

Apache encounters

Encounters with Apache people covered in McKenna's tales.

Apache outbreak

An uprising that occurred a year ago last spring, resulting in the deaths of Mike Grace and Diehl.

a.k.a. outbreak

Apache raiding party (Feb 1871)

An Apache raiding party killed John Bullard in February 1871 on the road between Silver City and Pinos Altos.

Apache raid on Hurlburt ranch

August 1869 attack in which Apaches killed Hurlburt's wife and child at their cabin near Silver City.

Apache raids (1866 era)

Raids that Fort Bayard was established to provide security against.

Apache wars

Conflict in which Al Sieber participated, leading Apache scouts.

Apache wars (1861-1873)

Conflict period including the joining of Chokonen and Chihene bands under Cochise and Mangas Coloradas.

Apache wars of the 19th century

Wars that followed the breakdown of peace between the Apache and Spanish/Mexican forces.

Application for dissolution of New Mexico Central Railroad Company

A notice was given regarding the application of the New Mexico Central Railroad Company to be dissolved in the District Court.

a.k.a. Application of the New Mexico Central Railroad Company to be dissolved

appointment as Superintendent of Indian Affairs for the Territory of New Mexico

Michael Steck was appointed Superintendent of Indian Affairs for the Territory of New Mexico.

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