Comeback Season: The Bolo Tie

This festival season, the bolo tie is getting a makeover. The bolo tie gained immense popularity throughout the southwest in the early 30s and became the official neckwear of Arizona in 1973. The accessory was made famous by Westerners and cowboys, specifically in Wickenburg, Ariz. According to Mary Ann Igna, curator at the Arizona Bolo…

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Top 10 Western Towns: Not Tombstone

Yet again, Tombstone failed to make the list of  Top 10 of True Western Towns. True West Magazine released the 11th annual ranking of Western towns for 2016 for how each town preserves its Old West History. Lubbock, Texas, snagged the title of No. 1 spot. The rankings were published each year since 2006. Tombstone made the…

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Little hope for young people of Tombstone

Tombstone’s push for the preservation of its Old West heritage upholds traditions of the past, but may prevent advancements for the future. Enthusiasts of the 1880s appreciate the tourist town’s sarsaparilla, horse-drawn carriages and an authentic cowboy lifestyle. However, Tombstone leaves little room for advancements for young people.  Take a walk on the streets of Tombstone, you’ll most likely…

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