(Columbus NM) Following the Raid Day memorial ceremonies, the festivities began with the Cabalgata Binacional. Horse riders, from around the region, meet-up with riders coming from within Mexico. The American riders meet those from Mexico at the border, and escort them the three miles into the town. When they arrive, the riders are greeted by […]
(Columbus NM) This year was the 100th anniversary of the raid by Pancho Villa on the small border town of Columbus. In the early hours of March 9, 1916, about 485 Villistas crossed the Mexican border and approached the town from the southwest concealed by an arroyo. They divided into several groups and stormed into […]
(Santa Teresa NM) War Eagles Air Museum displayed a collection of 36 vintage aircraft and 50 antique cars; many in working order. Most were from the World War II, Korean, and Vietnam eras. Additional items included weapons, engines, photos, uniforms, and various military artifacts. A 64,000 square feet hanger, with extensions, a restoration shop, some […]