'Law for a Lawless Land' looks at how territorial New Mexico shaped legislation

20250919-venue-tv02law — Sierra County Courthouse, 1895, California Room San Jose Public Library. ON THE COVER: Taos Pueblo, by John K. Hillers, circa 1880, Denver Public Library Special Collections.

20250919-venue-tv02law — Santa Fe view of San Francisco Street circa 1882, by F.A. Nims Denver Public Library Special Collections, Z-4118.

20250919-venue-tv02law — Taos Pueblo, by John K. Hillers, circa 1880, Denver Public Library Special Collections, X-30753.

Published September 18, 2025 - 8:00 a.m. Modified September 18, 2025 - 8:00 a.m.

'Law for a Lawless Land' looks at how territorial New Mexico shaped legislation

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Outlaws, lawmen and the law in the Old West New Mexico helped fill a time in history with a cast of colorful characters. A bygone era which has been documented and gives some insight into the foundation of modern-day laws.

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