Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico

Tierra Amarilla is a small town in the Carson National Forest in northern New Mexico, county seat of Rio Arriba County.

Related Topics:
Carson National Forest - New Mexico - Rio Arriba County

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Sabine Ulibarrí was born in Tierra Amarilla.

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On June 5, 1967, a small band of chicanos affiliated with Alianza Federal de Mercedes led by Reies Tijerina attempted to arrest the district attorney of the county and put him on trial. There were shots fired and two men were wounded. The invaders held the courthouse for two hours, ransacking it, but the district attorney was out of town. The National Guard, including armored tanks, was called in by Governor of New Mexico David Cargo. While the gunmen were in hiding, the National Guard held many of their family members captive. This incident received national publicity and brought the Alianza's cause to public attention.

Related Topics:
June 5 - 1967 - Chicanos - Alianza Federal de Mercedes - Reies Tijerina - Courthouse - National Guard - Tank - Governor of New Mexico - David Cargo

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