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Cementing a Relationship: How Concrete brought New Mexicans to Wyoming

Posted on May 7, 2018 by

The Mexican-American War (1846-1848) was one event that led to Hispanics first settling in Wyoming, as it brought the U.S. Army into Wyoming. Only shortly after the war ended, the United States sent the Regiment of Mounted Rifles to occupy … Continue reading →

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