Nature’s Masterpiece of Light and Shadow Antelope Canyon, a geological wonder nestled within the heart of the American Southwest, is one of the world’s most captivating natural wonders. This breathtaking slot canyon, renowned for its swirling sandstone walls and enchanting interplay of light and shadow, has drawn photographers, adventurers, and nature enthusiasts from around the […]
When you think of Arizona, you imagine the majestic saguaro cactus and the vast desert landscape. However, it might surprise you that cotton is one of the main crops grown in this desert state. Cotton Farming in Arizona Discover the rise, decline, and revival of cotton cultivation in Arizona, its impact on the state’s economy, and
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The Yuma Crossing, located along the Colorado River in southwestern Arizona, holds an important place in the history of trade and transportation in the American Southwest. Anchored by Fort Yuma, a military outpost, and the nearby Fort Yuma Trading Post, this strategic location facilitated steamboats’ movement of goods and supplies. Let’s delve into the rich
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Text and videos by Jim Bremner Oatman, Arizona: A Historical Gold-Mining Town with Wild Burros Oatman’s Origins and Growth Oatman started life over 100 years ago as a mining tent camp and quickly became a flourishing gold-mining center. In 1915, two miners struck a $10 million gold find, and within a year, the town’s population
America’s Largest Man-made Lake By Sandra Scott The best way to explore the desert is from the water. Houseboating on Lake Mead is the best of all worlds, combining fun in the water and in the desert with all the comforts of home. Fifty miles north of Las Vegas, Nevada, at Callville Bay, eight of
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REVIEW, COMMENT PERIOD OPENS FOR CROSSMAN PEAK PROJECT DRAFT EA LAKEWOOD, Colorado – Western Area Power Administration invites all interested parties to review and comment on the draft environmental assessment, or EA, for the proposed Crossman Peak Communications Facility Project, by April 24.
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November 2, 1880 – Initial results gave incumbent Charles Shibell a slim lead over Bob Paul for Pima County Sheriff. Bob challenged the count, and in April 1881 the courts declared him the winner. November 4, 1879 – George Hinckle defeated “Bat” Masterson for the position of Sheriff for Ford County, Kansas by a vote
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June 4, 1880 – John Clum was appointed postmaster of Tombstone. June 22, 1880 – Mike Killeen attempted to ambush “Buckskin” Frank Leslie in the Cosmopolitan Hotel for having an affair with his wife, when George Perine walked in. A gunfight ensued and Mike was killed. Frank and George were arrested for murder, but the
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May 1, 1880 – The Tombstone Epitaph began publishing daily and weekly editions. John Clum, founder, wrote a two-column editorial which appeared on the front page. It said, in part: “Tombstone is a city set upon a hill, promising to vie with ancient Rome upon her seven hills, in a fame different in character but
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April 1881 – Bob Paul, former Wells Fargo agent, becomes Pima County Sheriff after a protracted challenge over the November 1880 election results. April 1881- Tombstone’s city council reorganized the City Marshal’s office as a police department, and established a Chief of Police for the city of 4,000. April 9, 1885 – The Tombstone Amateur
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