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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A notice was given regarding the application of the New Mexico Central Railroad Company to be dissolved in the District Court.
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A treaty signed on December 31, 1853 for the U.S. purchase of territory annexed to Dona Ana County.
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The treaty promised New Mexico sovereignty over sixty years ago.
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The fourteenth annual meeting of the New Mexico Christian Endeavor Union took place in Albuquerque on March 3, 1911, featuring worship, reports, and officer ele…
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War in which the Lone Star of Texas cannon historically figured.
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Robbery for which Charley Small was sentenced to 14 years imprisonment.
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The 33rd annual commencement of New Mexico Military Institute in June 1931, including a pageant, baccalaureate sermon, and polo game.
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Straw ballot held at New Mexico Military Institute in October 1944, predicting Thomas Dewey defeating Franklin Roosevelt.
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The thirty-fifth annual commencement of the New Mexico Military Institute, scheduled May 27–30, 1933.
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The 51st graduation exercises held in May 1944 at the New Mexico Military Institute.
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Michael Steck was appointed Superintendent of Indian Affairs for the Territory of New Mexico.
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The narrator was captured by Mexican officers while returning with meat.
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The article indicates Congress will act on New Mexico statehood at the coming session.
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Movement of Oklahoma families to southeastern New Mexico in May to seek cotton work due to drought conditions.
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War from 1846-1848, followed by the Treaty of Hidalgo.
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War in 1846 during which Kirker joined Colonel Doniphan's regiment in New Mexico.
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Two polo matches where New Mexico Military Institute beat Fort Bliss 8-7 and 8-5.
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An express train on the Mexican Central road was robbed by a gang of five men.
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The American delegation to the Spanish-American peace commission arrived in New York on December 24 aboard the St. Louis.
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The 38th commencement of New Mexico Military Institute, held May 30–June 2, 1936, included multiple events.
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The 1937 graduation events at New Mexico Military Institute, including inspections, exhibitions, and ceremonies from May 29 to June 1.
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The article states that a condition of war exists between Spain and the Cuban government proclaimed by the people.
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Graduation ceremonies held June 1-4, 1935, with 86 graduates.
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The 39th annual commencement held June 1, 1937, with diplomas presented by Governor Clyde Tingley.
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The fortieth commencement of NMMI, with eighty-four graduates and a graduation ceremony.
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The fifty-third graduation ceremony held Tuesday morning in June 1946.
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An election was proclaimed for July 1910 in Sierra County, Territory of New Mexico, to select two members for a constitutional convention.
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The 1941 graduation event with 143 graduates, held in Gaboon Armory.
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A cultural celebration involving Apache Indians with elements of ceremony, festival, horses, and teepees, associated with New Mexico and potentially documented …
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A dance held on a Sunday night where an attack occurred.
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Conflict during which Camp Cody was originally named Camp Brooks.
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Buffalo Soldiers provided border security during this event.
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Murder of Juan Jose and Avaran by Indians in a canon.
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January election where the constitution was ratified by more than 18,000 majority out of 66,000 votes.
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Election that included the amendment proposition and election of state officers.
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A train robbery near Chihuahua led by Charley Small.
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Court term for which grand and petit jurors were drawn.
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Buffalo Soldiers served in this war.
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Victorio swept down on settlements, resulting in the slaughter of three hundred citizens.
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The 13th annual Homecoming celebration at New Mexico Military Institute in 1939, with many visitors.
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Wars that followed the breakdown of peace between the Apache and Spanish/Mexican forces.
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The last battle of the Mexican War, fought in March 1848.
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Annual homecoming event at New Mexico Military Institute with visitors from 14 states and Mexico.
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This chunk corresponds to a newspaper issue dated July 11, 1892, from Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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The Republican National Platform favors the immediate admission of New Mexico and Arizona as separate states.
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The Santa Fe trade became a business proposition in 1821.
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A teachers examination is scheduled to take place in Silver City on August 6th, 7th, and 8th.
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Annual pageant held in Lincoln, New Mexico, depicting the last escape of Billy the Kid.
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An election was to be held on Tuesday April 7, 1901 for mayor, trustees, clerk, treasurer, and marshal of Columbus, New Mexico.
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The article lists the Republican candidates for the 1906 territorial election in New Mexico.
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In 1913, New Mexico saw significant increases in gold, silver, copper, and zinc production, despite lower prices for some metals.
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Rock broke loose, destroying roasting plant, buildings, piping, killing one woman and injuring a Mexican miner.
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A dispute between the two Mexicans.
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An election for a five-member Board of Education is scheduled for April 6 in Columbus, Luna County, New Mexico.
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An 1871 attack on an Apache camp by Anglo and Mexican civilians and their O'odham allies in Arizona Territory.
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The specimen Harmolita occidentalis was collected on 30 March 2020 in Colfax, New Mexico.
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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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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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J.C. Cooney was killed by Victorio's Apaches on April 29, 1880, in Mogollon, New Mexico.
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The Elephant Butte reclamation service project is a federal initiative requiring land acquisition in southern New Mexico.
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