Over a century later, few things have changed at large Northern Arizona ranch
Taking a look at ranching in the modern era, up in Northern Arizona
Babbitt Ranches began when five brothers struck out from their home in Ohio, and founded a business in Arizona back in 1886. 135 years have passed since then, but the ranch still operates in much the same way it did back in the day. FOX 10 s Troy Hayden reports.
NEAR FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - It was the year 1886. That year, President Grover Cleveland dedicated the Statue of Liberty in New York, a pharmacist in Atlanta invented Coca Cola, and Native American warrior Geronimo surrendered his last fighters to U.S. Cavalry Forces.
I respected Prince Harry when he was in the British military. He liked to fight, and as a former U.S. Cavalry scout I respected that. But now he and his wife are a pair of dolts.
Black Seminoles made their mark on Texas history
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Blas Payne stands under the big West Texas sky where he spent his life cowboying. His grandfather won the Medal of Honor while serving as a Buffalo Soldier during the Indian wars.Sam C. Pierson, Jr. / Houston Chronicle staff file photoShow MoreShow Less
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Cowboy Blas Payne and his dog outside his old fort home in Texas.Sam C. Pierson, Jr. / Houston Chronicle staff file photoShow MoreShow Less
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True to his Black Seminole heritage, Blas Payne was a superb horseman and cowboy.Joe Holley / ContributorShow MoreShow Less
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