WHY WAS REIES TIJERINA HUNTED IN 1967

The biggest manhunt in New Mexican history took place in 1967. The National Guard, state, and local police forces, cattle inspectors, almost every lawman available in New Mexico, was sent to hunt down Chicano leader Reies Tijerina.

El Barbero

The year was 1975 when Enrique ‘AKA’ Henry started his career as El Barbero de West Dallas, something he swore he’d never do. You see, Henry’s dad had been a barber since 1953 and as a child he spent many Saturdays helping at his shop. The long hours and constant chatter of old people was not for him, plus Henry had bigger plans.

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