Aug 21, 2024 · Department of Cultural Affairs

RELEASE: International law enforcement delegates from Africa learn about New Mexico�s outlaws at Old Lincoln Days

Delegates from Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, and Tanzania.

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Hello everyone,

Old Lincoln Days, an annual event celebrating the history of Billy the Kid, Sheriff Pat Garrett, and other characters from the Lincoln County War, had a successful turnout despite recent fires and flood in Lincoln County, including an unlikely group of visitors from Africa. A group of international delegates from Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, and Tanzania who are students from the International Law Enforcement Academy in Roswell came out for a fun day of learning a bit of New Mexico history. Read the full release at the link below.

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Christina Claassen 505-946-7149 christina.claassen@dca.nm.gov

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