La Posta - From the Founding of Mesilla, to Corn Exchange Hotel, to Billy the Kid Museum, to Famous Landmark
David G. Thomasamazon.com
La Posta - From the Founding of Mesilla, to Corn Exchange Hotel, to Billy the Kid Museum, to Famous Landmark
La Posta is significant for its architecture -and history. From 1863 to 1874 Col. Joseph Bennett ran a stage stop for the Butterfield State line in the building. Bennett had come to Mesilla with the California Column. In later years he was one of New Mexico's most prominent citizens. In 1897 he was appointed Vice Consult General to Mexico. From 187... See more
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