Chuck Hornung Livres

Set against the backdrop of New Mexico's tumultuous frontier, the narrative follows the formation of the Mounted Police, a response to rampant lawlessness in the Sunshine Territory. Inspired by the Northwest Mounted Police of Canada, this determined group of range riders employed a mix of physical prowess, firearms, and intelligence to reestablish order during the late territorial years and into the early statehood period. Their efforts reflect the challenges and complexities of law enforcement in a time of crisis.

In the summer of 1930, two federal prohibition agents were murdered - one in a hail of buckshot in Aguilar, Colorado; the other disappearing on a sunny afternoon along a New Mexico state highway. This is the first book to correlate the two murders, identify how and why they occurred, name the parties involved and the roles they played.

Set in 1890 New Mexico, the narrative explores a region grappling with lawlessness even after the "Wild West" era has ended. As crime runs rampant, local leaders push for the establishment of a mounted police force to restore order and help the territory achieve statehood, drawing inspiration from successful efforts in Texas and Arizona. The story delves into the challenges and complexities of this initiative against the backdrop of a changing American landscape.

Recent revelations offer a new perspective on Wyatt Earp's conflict with the Cow-boy confederation, framing it not as a personal vendetta but as a sanctioned mission by federal and territorial authorities. This retelling challenges traditional narratives by highlighting the systemic corruption in law enforcement that enabled the Cow-boys' criminal activities, including livestock raids and stagecoach robberies. The book delves into the complexities of this historical saga, reshaping the understanding of Earp's actions within a broader context of law and order in the Arizona Territory.