99 New Mexicans

by Don Bullis

Overview

This compilation of old-time stories illustrates how the Wild West really was during New Mexico's frontier era. In a showdown between folklore and fact, Don Bullis is triumphant. 99 New Mexicans...and a few other folks is a must read for Western history buffs.Bob Alexander, Author/HistorianDangerous Dan TuckerLawmen, Outlaws and S. O. Bs.And othersRead Don Bullis' essays in 99 New Mexicans...and a few other folks and journey back to a time long since forgotten. Don possesses a deep, intrinsic knowledge of New Mexico's history and his prose flows flawlessly to capture the essence and true flavor of the state's vivid past.Betta Ferrendelli, EditorRio Rancho (New Mexico) ObserverTales of courage and cowardice, sinners and saints-all fascinating and exceptionally well referenced. 99 New Mexicans...and a few other folks is a must-have, must read compendium of New Mexico's most enchanting historical figures.Karl Lassiter, AuthorSword and Drum, White River Massacre,Warriors of the Plains, and othersAuthor Don Bullis has mined old newspapers and scholarly publications to present interesting short stories about famous, infamous and controversial figures in 99 New Mexicans...and a few other folks. It is an entertaining primer for anyone seeking facts, legends and trivia about New Mexico's past.Deborah C. SlaneyCurator of History, The Albuquerque Museum

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781888725926
Publisher:	Science & Humanities Press
Publication date:	02/15/2005
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Don Bullis graduated from Eastern New Mexico University at Portales in 1970 with a degree in American History and Literature. In the years since, he as served in a number of positions, most notably as a small-town newspaper editor/columnist, and peace officer. He retired in 2002 after serving as a New Mexico deputy sheriff, town marshal, organized crime commissioner, and criminal intelligence operational supervisor.
His earlier books include The Old West Trivia Book published in 1993, New Mexico's Finest: Peace Officers Killed in the Line of Duty, 1847-99 published in 2000, and Bloodville, published in 2002.
Bullis is Sheriff of the Albuquerque Corral of Westerners International, a docent at Corrales' Casa San Ysidro and Albuquerque's Old Town, an active member of the Western Writers of America, SouthWest Writers, The Western History Association and the Sandoval County Historical Society.
He lives in Rio Rancho with his wife, Gloria.