And after all this time, is there anything left to plunder? Victorio Peak—which was named after the 19th century Mescalero Apache warrior chief—is a formidable summit rising 6350 feet above ...

In 1880, a group of miners assembled near Silver City and made plans to visit the Floridas in search of ore. They believed hostile Apaches under war chief Victorio had retreated into Mexico.

Some Apache leaders advocated cooperation and peaceful coexistence with the whites; others resisted confinement and dependence on government rations. Among the rebels was Victorio, Lozen’s ...

For centuries, the tale of a lost treasure buried in Victorio Peak, New Mexico, has captivated treasure hunters and adventurers. This legendary treasure, hidden by a band of Apache warriors ...

Because of her skills and mystical talents, she often sat beside Victorio at council meetings and participated in warrior ceremonies. Few Apache women reached the status Lozen experienced.

Historian Jim Eckles’ talk at 7 p.m. on Aug. 11 is called: “Victorio Peak: One Hundred Tons of Gold or Just One Hundred Tall Tales.” The presentation, hosted by the Friends of the Museum ...

Their Apache ancestors were chased, hunted and herded into history. Shaped by decades of war, Geronimo, Cochise, Victorio, Lozen and Mangas Coloradas (and those they ran with) cultivated a genius ...

Historian Jim Eckles’ talk at 7 p.m. on Aug. 11 is title: “Victorio Peak: One Hundred Tons of Gold or Just One Hundred Tall Tales.” The presentation, hosted by the Friends of the Museum ...