John Tunstall Murder Site

Ruidoso, NM 88346

The John Tunstall Murder Site, located in Ruidoso, New Mexico, marks the spot where the prominent cattleman John Tunstall was killed in 1878. This event sparked the infamous Lincoln County War, a conflict between rival factions in the region. Today, the site serves as a reminder of the turbulent history of the American West and attracts visitors interested in the stories of lawlessness and conflict that shaped the area.

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