The Wild Wild West Day '05
Downtown... Silver City, New Mexico
In early June, The Gila Rangers produced the Wild, Wild West Day in conjunction with the PRCA Pro-Rodeo. The day's events included Heritage Exhibits, Art/Crafts and entertainment in Gough Park, and a non-motorized Parade down Bullard Street.
To kick-off the activities, the Rangers enact ... Episode II "Escape of Billy the Kid"
A dozen re-enactors were on the set, with a dozen more costumed members in the crowd..
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As the citizens look on, Billy was to be turned over to the Lincoln County Marshals by the Silver City Sheriffs.
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Silver City Millie and her girls, try to warn the Marshals, Billy's Gang is in town.
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The Sheriff and his Deputy haul Billy from Jail.
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The Lincoln County Marshals take custody of Billy.
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Lincoln County Regulators stop the stage.
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Marshal Eli tries to defuse the situation, just before being shot by Billy |
The Regulators argue with the Sheriff, Deputy and townsfolk.
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Talk is just not gonna' fix this problem.
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The battle ensues.
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Next Year... Episode III... "The Revenge of Billy" |
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Deputies, Townsfolk, and Regulators are down in the street. |
Billy, and what remains of his gang, escape.
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