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Celebrate African American History Month – From California to New Mexico, visit these African American heritage destinations across the Southwest. Read more.
A Glimpse into the First Ladies Lives - In honor of President’s Day, we interviewed Edie Mayo, Curator Emeritus in Women’s History from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington DC. Edie re-conceptualized the First Ladies exhibit, taking it from being about all about their gowns and china to showcasing contributions of the women made in society. Read more and listen to the interview – Click Here.
Experience some cowboy livin' with Mike Moutoux, New Mexico's Most Enchanting Cowboy, an interview and video clip. Click here for more...
Ol' Dobbs by Mike Moutoux
Keeping Hearth & Home in Old Colorado
a practical Primer for Daily Living
compiled and edited by Carol Padgett, Ph.D.
Book review by Nancy J. Reid
Sun Up to Sun Down, a poem by Ed Keenan
Check out the History of Cinco de Mayo and it's Traditions and Customs
National American Native Heritage Month
A Brief History of the Southwest USA
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
The History and Culture of Butterflies
A Blend of Cultures from Celtic to Cowboy
The Hopi Tradition and the  "Cloud People"
Talavera Pottery, a new form of Ceramics
The Whiskey Keeps Pouring as the legends live on in Historic Whiskey Row, Prescott, Arizona by Lisa Smith and Nancy Reid
The Ute Bear Dance
Julian Celebrates Black History Month
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The Smudging Ceremony
‘Outlaw Tales of Arizona – True Stories of Arizona’s Most Famous Robbers, Rustlers and Bandits’ - The "old west" was an exciting era with day-to-day dramas being lived out in the harshest of environments. The people were tough and independent--many times taking the law into their own hands. Author Jan Cleere does an excellent job in bringing these stories to the reader as entertainment, while pointing out details and facts that give you a better understanding of the "old west" times. Read more and listen to her interview.
Taste of Tombstone – A Hearty Helping of History: Part history book and part recipe book, ‘Taste of Tombstone’ by wild west author Sherry Monahan, is a fascinating read that tells the colorful saga of the rise of Tombstone, Arizona, a prosperous mining community that flourished into a sophisticated city. Read more.
Historic Photos of Tucson – This coffee table book published by Turner Publishing with text and captions by Mike Speelman, features select historic photos of Tucson from its annexation from Mexico in 1854, to the election of Isabella Greenway as Arizona’s first congresswoman in 1932. Historic Photos of Tucson follows life, government, education, and events throughout the city’s history. Read more.

Ghost Towns, Mining Towns & Historic Monuments & Sites
Historic Photos of Anaheim, text and photo captions by Stephen J. Faessel, published by Turner Publishing is a fascinating journey of a city destined to become an international destination for tourism, entertainment and conventions. Read More..

Book Review – ‘Historic Photos of San Francisco’: With photos compiled and captions written by Rebecca Schall, this fascinating coffee table book published by Turner Publishing, depicts everyday life in San Francisco from 1860 to the 1960s. Read more.

Built To Last - an architectural History of Silver City, New Mexico, plus an interview with Susan Berry, co-author and Director of the Silver City Museum. Read more.
Shootout at Campo Creek - an exciting account of the shoot out between the Gaskill Brothers and the Cruz (Pancho) Lopez gang.. by E Keenan. Read on... California.
Nate Harrison Grade , Julian, CA by Ed Keenan
Ghosts of the Grand Canyon State: Know Who You Are Sleeping With
Castle Dome City - Mining Town to Ghost Town
The Lee Highway:Yuma Once Again Makes Transportation History by Tina Clark
The Jackass Mail Route from Yuma to California by Tina Clark
"Star of the Silver Gate" - the Old Lighthouse and more to see at Cabrillo National Monument by Nancy Reid
Calico, an old west mining adventure
Yuma Crossing History by Tina Clark
The History of Mining in the Morongo Basin
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