Lost New Mexico

Lost New Mexico

This is a journey of discovering Lost New Mexico, an ongoing collection of almost lost stories from the state of New Mexico’s rich history. Stories include a mix of old family stories, local lore, almost famous folks, and more. Trips back in time await you. Encounter everything from wild adventures of the old west, mysterious murders and just about everything in-between. Meet notable, as well as a few notorious, New Mexicans along the way.  Visit the website: LostNewMexico.com for additional resources, including story photos and transcripts. Uncover the less known, but not less fascinating, New Mexico history. read less
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Lost New Mexico Introduction
Jan 6 2024
Lost New Mexico Introduction
Take a journey of discovering Lost New Mexico, an ongoing collection of almost lost stories from the state of New Mexico’s history. Stories include a mix of old family stories, local lore, almost famous folks, and more. Listen to wild adventures of the old west, mysterious murders and just about everything in-between and meet some notable as well as a few notorious, New Mexicans along the way.  Also see LostNewMexico.com for additional resources and transcripts. Uncover the less known, but not less fascinating, New Mexico history.

Episodes

Mary's Ticket
Mar 20 2024
Mary's Ticket
A mysterious ticket from the 1920s discovered in my grandmother's scrapbook takes us on a trip to some lost New Mexico (and Texas) stories involving a first for New Mexico, a kidnapping and a murder.
A Hypnotic Sensation Enchants New Mexico
Feb 19 2024
A Hypnotic Sensation Enchants New Mexico
The circus inspired Randolph family of performers put on some astounding spectacles that often caused quite stir in the late 1800s well into the 1930s and New Mexico played a significant role. In this Lost New Mexico episode, turn back the clock to 1909 and take a hypnotic and somewhat sensational adventure with the Randolphs as they take their show on the road.
Satan Blows a Hot Trombone: The Route 66 Drummond Homicide
Jan 6 2024
Satan Blows a Hot Trombone: The Route 66 Drummond Homicide
Satan Blows a Hot Trombone is what John S. Thorp titled his story about this 1946 Tucumcari Route 66 hitchhiker homicide in "Real Detective", a popular true crime pulp magazine.  My grandfather, J. V. Gallegos, wrote his own notes on the case including how he, along with the D. A., and the Sheriff, tracked down the murderer.  For more, LostNewMexico.com
Lost New Mexico Introduction
Jan 6 2024
Lost New Mexico Introduction
Take a journey of discovering Lost New Mexico, an ongoing collection of almost lost stories from the state of New Mexico’s history. Stories include a mix of old family stories, local lore, almost famous folks, and more. Listen to wild adventures of the old west, mysterious murders and just about everything in-between and meet some notable as well as a few notorious, New Mexicans along the way.  Also see LostNewMexico.com for additional resources and transcripts. Uncover the less known, but not less fascinating, New Mexico history.