Author: Justo

Fray Marcos de Niza – Franciscan Priest Fray Marcos de Niza, a name etched in the annals of early American […]

Tristan de Luna y Arellano – Spanish Conquistador The annals of 16th-century Spanish exploration are replete with tales of daring […]

Captain Juan Bautista de Anza II – Spanish Explorer Captain Juan Bautista de Anza II stands as a pivotal figure […]

Taos, New Mexico Revolt The Taos, New Mexico Revolt of January 1847 stands as a stark and tragic episode in […]

El Paso Gunfight The echoes of gunfire still resonate through the annals of the American West, particularly around the events […]

The Kingdom of Quivira, Kansas The allure of gold and untold riches has historically propelled explorers into uncharted territories, etching […]

The Tiguex War of New Mexico The Tiguex War stands as a stark and brutal chapter in the early history […]

Early-Hasley Feud of Belle County, Texas The rugged landscape of Bell County, Texas, in the aftermath of the Civil War, […]

The Mythical Seven Cities of Cíbola The early 16th century marked a period of burgeoning colonial power for Spain in […]

Francisco Vazquez de Coronado – Exploring the Southwest Francisco Vazquez de Coronado, the captain-general whose name is inextricably linked with […]

Coronado’s Expedition of the Southwest The allure of the New World, shortly after its unveiling to European eyes, ignited a […]