Baca County History

by the Plainsman Herald

Tag: Walsh

  • The Little Red Gym That Became a Red Cross Hospital 

    The Little Red Gym That Became a Red Cross Hospital 

    (The Little Red Gym That Could … Became a Red Cross Hospital) By Kent Brooks  and Steve Doner NOTE: This compilation is another instance of my history buddy, Steve Doner, and I working on the same topic from different directions and coming to a common point in history.  We have scared each other a couple…

  • A 1933 Dust Bowl Thanksgiving

    A 1933 Dust Bowl Thanksgiving

    Football Game Between Springfield and Lamar Includes Former Professionals The 1920s earned the moniker “The Golden Age of Sports” due to the dawn of high-level competitive athletics and the rise of exceptional athletes across various disciplines. With increased leisure time and improved transportation, individuals exhibited unwavering devotion to local sports, fostering an unprecedented sense of…