The Original Las Vegas: Outlaws, Vigilantes, and Frontier Violence

Most people hear the name "Las Vegas" and immediately think of Nevada's casinos and neon lights. But long before the famous Strip existed, another Las Vegas had already earned a reputation as one of the most dangerous and violent towns in the American West.

In this episode of The Explainer, we travel back to 1880s Las Vegas, New Mexico, where railroad expansion transformed a quiet trading plaza into a booming frontier town filled with gamblers, thieves, outlaws, and opportunists. At the center of the chaos stood infamous figures such as Hoodoo Brown and the notorious Dodge City Gang.

Discover how Las Vegas became a magnet for crime, corruption, vigilante justice, and gunfights that rivaled anything portrayed in Hollywood westerns.

Join us as we uncover the fascinating and often brutal story of the Original Las Vegas.

📍 Las Vegas, New Mexico
📍 Santa Fe Trail
📍 Hoodoo Brown
📍 Dodge City Gang
📍 Wild West History

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