A River Runs Through Us: True Tales of the Rio Abajo

Brief Description: "The Rio Grande Valley south of Albuquerque, commonly referred to as the Rio Abajo, is a treasure trove of legends, stories, and characters. In 'Murder, Mystery and Mayhem, ' the first volume of this series, the readers were introduced to characters such as Bronco Bill Walters, Solomon Luna, and Jose Francisco Chavez. Readers joined in the chase for the Abo Canyon Gang, recoiled at the stories of airplane crashes, and anguished over the unsolved kidnapping of Tara Calico. This volume, the second in the series, takes the reader on another 33 adventures in the Rio Abajo. You will meet a priest who served the same parish for 55 years, a movie star who never forgot her Valencia County roots, and a boxer known as 'The Golden Boy.' You will learn about the crosses atop Tome Hill and will meet the 'muerto' of the notorious 'Jornado del Muerto.' You will experience the terror of the Pueblo Revolt, experience captivity at the hands of Hezbollah terrorist, and understand why Daniel Fernandez was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. So, come and join us as we follow the Rio Grande through lives and events in another journey through the Rio Abajo"--Provided by publisher. Marc Notes: A Valencia County Historical Society publication.; Includes bibliographical references and index.; The Rio Grande Valley south of Albuquerque, commonly referred to as the Rio Abajo, is a treasure trove of legends, stories, and characters. In 'Murder, Mystery and Mayhem, ' the first volume of this series, the readers were introduced to characters such as Bronco Bill Walters, Solomon Luna, and Jose Francisco Chavez. Readers joined in the chase for the Abo Canyon Gang, recoiled at the stories of airplane crashes, and anguished over the unsolved kidnapping of Tara Calico. This volume, the second in the series, takes the reader on another 33 adventures in the Rio Abajo. You will meet a priest who served the same parish for 55 years, a movie star who never forgot her Valencia County roots, and a boxer known as 'The Golden Boy.' You will learn about the crosses atop Tome Hill and will meet the 'muerto' of the notorious 'Jornado del Muerto.' You will experience the terror of the Pueblo Revolt, experience captivity at the hands of Hezbollah terrorist, and understand why Daniel Fernandez was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. So, come and join us as we follow the Rio Grande through lives and events in another journey through the Rio Abajo--Provided by publisherPublisher Marketing: The Rio Grande Valley south of Albuquerque, commonly referred to as the Rio Abajo, is a treasure trove of legends, stories, and characters. In "Murder, Mystery and Mayhem," the first volume of this series, the readers were introduced to characters such as Bronco Bill Walters, Solomon Luna, and Jose Francisco Chavez. Readers joined in the chase for the Abo Canyon Gang, recoiled at the stories of airplane crashes, and anguished over the unsolved kidnapping of Tara Calico. This volume, the second in the series, takes the reader on another 33 adventures in the Rio Abajo. You will meet a priest who served the same parish for 55 years, a movie star who never forgot her Valencia County roots, and a boxer known as "The Golden Boy." You will learn about the crosses atop Tome Hill and will meet the "muerto" of the notorious "Jornado del Muerto." You will experience the terror of the Pueblo Revolt, experience captivity at the hands of Hezbollah terrorist, and understand why Daniel Fernandez was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. So, come and join us as we follow the Rio Grande through lives and events in another journey through the Rio Abajo.

Contributor Bio:  Melzer, Richard Richard Anthony Melzer is a professor of history at the University of New Mexico Valencia Campus. He is a former president of the Historical Society of New Mexico and is the author of many books and articles on twentieth-century New Mexico history. Contributor Bio:  Taylor, John M John M. Taylor is the author a number of history books, including "Duty Faithfully Performed: Robert E. Lee and His Critics" (Brassey's, Inc., 1999). He is also a contributor to many popular history magazines including "American Heritage, Military History Quarterly", and "Civil War Times". He lives in McLean, Virginia.