History behind the town of Blackdom, New Mexico

Local historian provides new research into the town

https://www.koat.com/article/blackdom-new-mexico-history-dr-nelson-new-research/46688452

History and new inding of Blackdom, NM in Southeastern, NM

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Recently, the Compton Cowboys captivated America when they joined Black Lives Matter protests by horseback. Like an echo across the United States, more stories surfaced of Black Cowboys joining protests. The New York Times headline read, "Evoking History, Black cowboys take the Streets." We will explore the Afro-Frontier to identify the history evoked.