These 11 Vintage Photos Of New Mexico From The Early 1900s Are Beyond Fascinating
By Monica Spencer|Published February 26, 2018
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Monica Spencer
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Monica is a Diné (Navajo) freelance writer and photographer based in the Southwest. Born in Gallup and raised in Phoenix, she is Tódich'ii'nii (Bitter Water People) and Tsi'naajinii (Black Streak Wood People). Monica is a staff writer for Only In Your State, photo editor for The Mesa Legend, and previously a staff writer for The Navajo Post. You can reach her at monica.d.spencer@gmail.com.
Have you ever wondered what life in New Mexico would have looked like a century ago? If you were ever curious, you’ll want to check out these incredible photos.
1. Take a look at this little town taken sometime between 1900 and 1910. Unfortunately, the original slide did not provide more details about the town or specific year but we think it still perfectly illustrates how a street scene would have looked at the turn of the century.
4. A cowboy turned outlaw, Tom Ketchum was eventually caught and hanged for his crimes, the last of which included a botched train robbery. The photo was taken just before Ketchum’s execution in Clayton in 1901. The original caption for this photo stated, "Black Jack Ketchum getting for a new necktie."
9. I find this photo incredibly interesting with the contrast between the earthy adobe homes and hogan of American Indian families and the modern city street behind it them.
