# New Mexico
Mysteries of the Old West: Did Pat Garrett Kill Billy the Kid?
Born Henry McCarty in 1859, and also known as William H. Bonney, Billy the Kid gained notoriety during his short time on Earth as a gunfighter in the Old West. He killed…
The Sad Life of Pat Garrett: The Luckless Lawman Who Killed Billy the Kid
Pat Garrett is best known as the man who killed Billy the Kid in 1881. As well as being a…
Emerging from the Darkness: 9 Creation Myths from Different Cultures
Creation myths are always a significant part of a culture’s identity. Many other myths that people believe in emerge out of…
Today In History: President Wilson Sends 4,800 U.S. Troops to Fight Pancho Villa (1916)
The Pancho Villa Expedition began on this day in 1916 in reaction to a raid led by the Mexican revolutionary,…
This Day In History: New Mexico Admitted To The Union (1912)
On this day in 1912, New Mexico is admitted to the United States as the 47th state. New Mexico was…
This Day In History: Efego Bacca Fights Off Texan Cowboys (1884)
On this date in history the legendary Elfego Baca, manages to fight off an attack from some 80 cowboys, who…
This Day In History: Billy the Kid Is Arrested For the First Time (1875)
On this day in 1875, the 15-year-old Billy the Kid begins his life of crime. His first crime was a…