Month: November 2017

1997, Albuquerque Journal article about the St. James Hotel. Hints at the older myth of T.J. Wright

In this article in the Albuquerque Journal, the hotel’s owner, Perry Champion is telling the story of T.J. Wright’s death but adds: “Wright had also been a lover of Lambert’s wife, Mary.” The first version of the T.J. wright legend comes from the 1940’s where Wright was Mary’s lover and her husband eventually shoots and … Read more1997, Albuquerque Journal article about the St. James Hotel. Hints at the older myth of T.J. Wright

The Legal Tender Saloon, Lamy, NM

History Pflueger General Merchandise Store and Annex Saloon was opened in 1818 and was the actual saloon where Billy The Kid was brought, in shackles, en-route to Santa Fe. The former saloon and eatery had occupied a two-story Victorian building along the town’s main drag and was renamed The Pink Garter Saloon in 1950. Eventually, … Read moreThe Legal Tender Saloon, Lamy, NM