Raton, where the world first met the West, was more than a city...rather a way of life. Wonderful short stories including Pegleg La Josie, madam of the Elite Parlor House, lynching of Gus Mentzer, 238 Miners killed in the Dawson Mine disaster, Willow Springs Ranch, NRA Whittington Center's beginnings, Vermejo Park's convoluted creation, Police Chief Oscar Davis is killed by speeders, the wonderful City of Bethlehem and more about this surprising New Mexico city. Author Pappas served as Raton's Mayor from 1978 to 1983, was a ...
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Raton, where the world first met the West, was more than a city...rather a way of life. Wonderful short stories including Pegleg La Josie, madam of the Elite Parlor House, lynching of Gus Mentzer, 238 Miners killed in the Dawson Mine disaster, Willow Springs Ranch, NRA Whittington Center's beginnings, Vermejo Park's convoluted creation, Police Chief Oscar Davis is killed by speeders, the wonderful City of Bethlehem and more about this surprising New Mexico city. Author Pappas served as Raton's Mayor from 1978 to 1983, was a featured columnist in the local newspaper, has a degree in Accounting from the University of Denver and author of a respected book on computer technology for food service management. His Raton History Mystery and More is a western- legend read of thorough enjoyment.
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