Description
Hear stories of New Mexico law and order dating from the 1500s to present day as told by storyteller Don Bullis. Hear the story about the historical conflict of the Lincoln County War, where constables and sheriff deputies from the same county shot at each other. Learn about the conflict between the New Mexico Mounted Police and territorial sheriffs in the early 20th century. Hear how our New Mexico history has influenced our criminal justice system of today.
Master storyteller Don Bullis is an Eastern New Mexico University graduate with a degree in American history. He worked as a newspaper/magazine contributor for 35 years. He spent 20 years in NM law enforcement as deputy sheriff, town marshal, and criminal intelligence supervisor in NM Department of Public Safety. He was also appointed to the Governor’s Organized Crime Prevention Commission. He is the author of 11 nonfiction books on NM history and two novels.