He promptly wrote to the New York Worldthat, “in anticipation of War, the New Mexico National guard, in many localities, are drilling night and day.” A Regiment Of Cavalry In early April the governor ...

In early April, the governor advised U.S. Secretary of War R.A. Alger that “a full regiment of cavalry, nearly all of whom are of Spanish descent,” was ready for immediate service. Men volunteered for ...

In a private moment, members of 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, the unit the deceased soldiers were assigned to, huddled together and were silent for 10 minutes, said Capt. Madyson Wellens ...