New Mexico: A Biographical Dictionary Volume Ii

The first of a multi-volume encyclopedia on the colorful array of characters who made New Mexico what it is today focuses on the region's Native Americans, Hispanics, Anglos, lawmen, criminals, scientists, artists, writers, balloonists, astronauts, and historical people of all kinds.

New Mexico: A Biographical Dictionary is the second volume of a multi-volume encyclopedia of the people of New Mexico-the 47th State in the Union. It is a cross section of people who have had an influence on life-and sometimes death-in the Land of Enchantment, from the time the fi rst Europeans arrived around 1540 until 1980. People considered for inclusion in the Dictionary come from both sexes, all races and many cultures. They come from every corner of the colony/territory/state (plus a few that never set foot in New Mexico). The basic qualification for inclusion is they have left a mark on the state, for good or ill. This is a research and information tool for anyone interested in the Land of Enchantment.