Notes on a Special Place

About the Book

After searching for years for a mountain cabin site in the west, the author purchased 13 acres out of an old horse and cattle ranch dating back to 1881, just outside of what is now Cloudcroft, New Mexico. Gradually he became interested in the history of his land and uncovered a rich trove of Mescalero Apache, Spanish, Mexican and American cultures coming together, warring and ultimately co-existing in this little corner of the country. These disjointed notes are the results of his research and insight. Coronado, Kit Carson, Santana, Billy the Kid, the Bullards and Mosers, The Eddy Brothers, J. Robert Oppenheimer and, in turn, the Weinbergers all appear on or within a few miles of this special place. This is their story.

About the Author

Howard A. Weinberger is an attorney, retired after many years of litigating in Federal Courts, to a quiet life of writing, woodworking and enjoying the outdoors, especially at his cabin outside of Cloudcroft, New Mexico. He lives in Dallas with his wife and Airedale Terrier, Jocko.