Enchanting Stories of New Mexico - The surprising New Mexico gold

from The Fresh Chile Company Podcast · host Michael Swickard, Ph.D.

In the Old West, prospecting for gold was a prime motivation for some people. Nothing was better than finding gold in New Mexico. This was surprising because the people prospecting for gold were not in New Mexico to do that. They were Civil War Union soldiers. Gold had a connection to New Mexico and the Civil War. Let’s talk about those surprised gold miners.Love this Podcast? Check out our website at The Fresh Chile Company. Also, check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube! Follow this link to get 15% off of your next order: Podcast15

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