(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 […]
(Truth or Consequences NM) Veterans Memorial Park honors all those that have served in the military to protect the United States of America and to preserve the freedoms we cherish. I had often driven by with thoughts to stop; and finally took the time to see and reflect. There was a small replica of the […]