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Kearny captures New Mexico
The US Army invades and captures New Mexico in the Mexican-American War
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The Compromise of 1850
As part of the Compromise of 1850, New Mexico becomes a territory of the US. http://ssbearcats.weebly.com/uploads/2/4/9/0/24909355/editor/413648222.jpg?1490141656 -
The End of the Navajo Long Walk
The disastrous reservation at Bosque Redondo is closed as the Navajos sign a new treaty to return to their homelands.
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Lincoln County War Begins
John Tunstall is killed, Lincoln County War begins.
http://www.history.com/news/history-lists/9-things-you-may-not-know-about-billy-the-kid -
Lincoln County War Ends
Sheriff pat Garrett kills Billy the Kid, essentially ending the Lincoln County War.
http://www.history.com/news/history-lists/9-things-you-may-not-know-about-billy-the-kid -
New Mexicans Serve in the Spanish-American War
New Mexicans prove their loyalty to the US by serving heroically in the Spanish-American War, especially as members of the Rough Riders.
newmexicopbs.org
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https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&ved=0ahUKEwipy8Sb-tLYAhVX4mMKHaMvC_EQjB0IBg&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.newmexicopbs.org%2Fmoments-in-time%2Frough-riders%2F&psig=AOvVaw1q-Ah5wgAiHMkw3oQgYsf5&ust=1515864699863647 -
Plans to make NM a part of the Union are made
Arizona voters reject a plan to enter the Union as a single state with New Mexico.
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New Mexico Achieves Statehood
New Mexico achieves statehood at last.
http://www.theus50.com/newmexico/seal.php
