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Mexican-American War
The U.S. army invades and captures New Mexico in the Mexican-American war. https://www.history.com/topics/mexican-american-war -
U.S. Forces
U.S. forces suppress the revolt of 1847.
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Kit Carson and the Navajos
Kit Carson defeats the Navajos, who are then forced on the Long walk to Bosque Redondo. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/kit-carsons-campaign-against-the-indians -
Mescalero Apaches
Mescalero Apaches held at Boque Redondo flee to their homeland to the south. https://mescaleroapachetribe.com/ -
Sheriff Pat Garrett
Sheriff Pat Garrett kills Billy the kid, essentially ending the Lincoln Country War. https://allthatsinteresting.com/pat-garrett