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News from Baca County July 23, 1897: Hail Knee Deep and Attend the University of Notre Dame

News from Baca County July 23, 1897: Hail Knee Deep and Attend the University of Notre Dame

Here is another installment of news from Baca County July 23, 1897. More perspective on 1897 news in Baca County. The storm discussed in Minneapolis must have been doozy. Check…

July 23, 2019July 23, 2019

Another Baca County Wheeler: C. H. Wheeler

Each and every small place is a cultural destination. Each small town has customs, history and traditions that make it unique.  I truly appreciate the opportunity to dig into many…

March 10, 2017

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