Videos tagged with Santa Fe Ring

This video from InRangeTV delves into the complexities of the Lincoln County War, challenging the simplistic narrative of Billy the Kid as a mere criminal. It highlights how 'law enforcement' figures were deeply involved with the corrupt Santa Fe Ring, leading to actions like the ransacking of San Patricio. The speaker, with high historical and firearms expertise, argues that the Regulators' actions were a response to a gang-like official structure, providing a revisionist perspective on historical events.

This video delves into the historical context of the Lincoln County War, focusing on the actions of "law enforcement" in San Patricio, New Mexico, on July 3, 1878. The narrative highlights how these figures, aligned with corporate interests, employed tactics of fear, power, and intimidation against the civilian population. The episode, part of a series on Billy the Kid, uses this historical event to explore themes of power dynamics and control during that era.