Thomas B. Catron, land grants, Santa Fe, Civil War, Republicans; Santa Fe Ring
Audio file "Centennial Journeys" radio program 2012
Claude Stephenson, State Folklorist, Department of Cultural Affairs
Rick Hendricks, State Historian, State Records Center and Archives
Many Americans seeking new business opportunities descended on New Mexico Territory following the Civil War. These newcomers formed a political alliance based in Santa Fe to control the legislature and court systems to enrich themselves.
They were very successful.