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The Ballad of Mysterious Dave | Las Vegas, New Mexico History

Discover the story of Mysterious Dave Mather, the feared lawman of Las Vegas, New Mexico, who mysteriously disappeared after crossing the railroad tracks in 1885. When the railroad reached the […]

September 6, 2026

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Byron T. Mills: The Visionary Who Preserved the Original Las Vegas

Discover how attorney, mayor, hotel owner, and historian Byron T. Mills helped preserve the architectural and historical legacy of Las Vegas, New Mexico, leaving an impact still felt more than […]

July 22, 2026

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The Violent History of Las Vegas, New Mexico: When the Original Las Vegas Became the Wild West’s Most Dangerous Town

Long before neon lights illuminated the Nevada desert, the name Las Vegas belonged to a very different place. Located in northern New Mexico, the Original Las Vegas developed a reputation […]

June 4, 2026

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The Ballad of Mysterious Dave | Las Vegas, New Mexico History

Byron T. Mills: The Visionary Who Preserved the Original Las Vegas

The Violent History of Las Vegas, New Mexico: When the Original Las Vegas Became the Wild West’s Most Dangerous Town

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