Ranching--History; Adobe houses; Historic buildings; Cox Ranch; San Augustine Ranch (Doña Ana County, N.M.); Ranching; Corralitos Ranch; Slocum, John; Corralitos Mining and Cattle Company
Article tracing the history of ranching in Doña Ana County back to the introduction of cattle to the area by Don Juan de Oñate in the late 16th century. Discusses famous ranches, such as the Cox ranch; the development of ranching in Doña Ana County, the different people involved (Apaches, European settlers), notable events that (droughts, gun fights) and advancements made in ranching.
