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Spanish & Mexican Era in Grant County, NM

Before the Mexican-American War transferred Grant County to US territory in 1848, the region was a contested borderland under Spanish (to 1821) then Mexican rule, with Apache resistance shaping all of it.

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Clementperson

Clement is listed as a notary public and conveyancer, translator of Spanish documents, with a specialty for New Mexico.

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Cloverdaleplace

Location near the Mexican line, close to Deer Creek.

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Clovis Journal Publishing Companyorg

This company filed incorporation papers in Curry County with T J Mabry as New Mexico agent.

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Clubthing

A club in Las Vegas, Nuevo Mexico, with Parker as proprietor.

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Clyde C. Caldwellperson

Clyde C. Caldwell was one of the incorporators of the Valley Electrical Company, residing in Chaves County, New Mexico.

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coalthing

Coal is mentioned as one of the abundant mineral deposits in New Mexico, said to exceed Pennsylvania's in quantity.

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Col. Doniphanperson

Colonel who commanded a regiment of volunteers during the Mexican War, which Kirker joined.

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Collection of Harmolita occidentalis (30 Mar 2020)event

The specimen Harmolita occidentalis was collected on 30 March 2020 in Colfax, New Mexico.

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Colonel McIlhanyperson

Old pathfinder who crossed the plains in 1849 and narrated his journey.

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Colonel Russellperson

Met Colonel McIlhany in September 1848 after returning overland from California.

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Colonel Twomeyperson

Accompanied A. H. Morehead and the author to Kingston to install Masonic lodge officers.

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Col. Sterling Priceperson

Colonel in command of U.S. forces of New Mexico who advanced to Chihuahua.

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Columbus village electionevent

An election for village trustees and other officers in Columbus, New Mexico, was scheduled for Tuesday, April 7th, under state law.

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Company Gorg

Company within the 1st Cavalry of New Mexico Volunteers.

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Congresoorg

Congress is referenced in connection with investigators from Arkansas and Pennsylvania examining events in Mexico.

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Construction of Ft. Sumnerevent

The construction of Ft. Sumner, a military fort in New Mexico, took place before its closure and subsequent transformation into a town.

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Cooke's Springplace

A station on the Butterfield Overland Mail route in New Mexico Territory.

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Cook's canyon roadplace

The road along which mangled remains of Americans and Mexicans are scattered.

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Coolageplace

Former name of Guam, New Mexico, when it was a thriving frontier town with a railroad division point.

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Cooneyplace

A settlement in New Mexico from which the correspondent Spike wrote to the Enterprise.

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copperthing

Copper production in New Mexico increased in 1913 despite lower prices.

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Corralitosplace

Location of the silver mining hacienda purchased by McKnight.

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Corralitos companyorg

A company in Mexico that Lieutenant Britton Davis is connected with.

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Corralitos ranchplace

A ranch in Mexico that was the site of a shooting altercation.

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Cottonwoodsplace

A station on the Butterfield Overland Mail route in New Mexico Territory.

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Council Bill 108org

Council Bill 108 is a law intended to be enforced across New Mexico, particularly to address moral and public order issues in places like Pinos Altos.

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Cow Spring Stationplace

A station on the Butterfield Overland Mail route in New Mexico Territory.

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C. Raffperson

Cashier at the Kingston Bank in Kingston, New Mexico.

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Cristo Rey Churchplace

A fairly recent church in Santa Fe, New Mexico, built in the massive pueblo style.

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Crown bridgework and fillingsthing

Crown bridgework and fillings are dental specialties offered by Dr. Ellis PacDougall in Socorro, New Mexico.

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Curry Countyplace

County in New Mexico where the incorporators reside.

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C. V. Westperson

Treasurer of The Perch Lodge No. 9, I.O.O.F. in Hillsboro, New Mexico.

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Damon's Drug Storeorg

The location of U. R. Henderson's office in Kingston, New Mexico.

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Daniel Murrayperson

Son of John A. Murray who was killed in the explosion.

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Davis' millplace

Location where a Mexican woman was stabbed by a Mexican man.

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Dawsonplace

Dawson is a town in New Mexico where E. L. Carpenter is based.

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dead bodything

The decomposed body found in the shaft, believed to be a Mexican who died or was killed 8-10 months prior.

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Death of J.C. Cooneyevent

J.C. Cooney was killed by Victorio's Apaches on April 29, 1880, in Mogollon, New Mexico.

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Deer Creekplace

Location of B. F. Cady's ranch in Grant County, near the Mexican line at Cloverdale.

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Delegate Andrewsperson

Delegate Andrews is mentioned as saying he will hold Congress to its pledge to admit New Mexico as a state.

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Delegate J. ereasperson

Delegate J ereas introduced a bill to settle title of real estate in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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Demingplace

Deming, Luna County, New Mexico is the location of a new refrigerating plant and subject of freight rate discussions.

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Deming-area stationsplace

Stations in the Deming area on the Butterfield Overland Mail route in New Mexico Territory.

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Deputy Sheriff Butlerperson

Two Mexicans and a white man are jailed at Karnes City suspected of being the murderers of Deputy Sheriff Butler.

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Desiderio Ochoaperson

One of two Mexicans who robbed Ed Dickenson and Milligan's ranch; arrested by Frank McGlinchy.

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Diamonds Watches Silverware Cut Glass Decorated Chinathing

Items sold by a jeweler and manufacturer of Mexican filigree jewelry.

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Dick Huberperson

Notorious character arrested for attempted hold-up of the Boyle brothers.

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D. Murdockperson

Assistant General Passenger Agent (A.G.P.A.) for the Mexican Central Railway.

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Dolores Salcidoperson

A peaceable Mexican teamster who was shot and killed by R. J. Carson.

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Domingplace

A city in Grant County, New Mexico, that developed rapidly from a tent settlement to a substantial town with brick buildings and planned railroad connections.

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Dona Ana Countyplace

County in New Mexico where Wayne Brazil was a ranchman.

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Don Hamilton Jr.person

The son of Donald W. Hamilton, a cadet at the New Mexico Military Institute.

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Don I. Rankinperson

Resigned from the position of deputy gauger for New Mexico.

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Don Simon Amayaperson

A prominent gentleman from Guerrero County, Chihuahua, Mexico, now a refugee after starting a small revolution over tax matters.

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Dougherty Griffiperson

Dougherty Griffi is an attorney in Socorro, New Mexico.

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Dougherty Griffithperson

Dougherty Griffith are attorneys at law based in Socorro, New Mexico.

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Dr. A.C. Pealeperson

A collector who obtained the chief blanket in Pinos Altos, New Mexico, in 1872, associated with the U.S. National Museum.

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Dr. Charles L. Masonperson

Dr. Charles L. Mason, also known as Dr. C. L. Mason, is a person about whom no further historical details are available.

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Dr. Duncanperson

Chicago doctor credited with saying New Mexico is best for persons with weak lungs.

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Dr. Luis Hernandezperson

Dr. Luis Hernandez, a Spanish physician, came to Las Vegas to locate and carries documents of high commendation.

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