Lorin Morgan-Richards Presents Biographies of the West
The Chama Story
Directed by Lorin Morgan RichardsS10 • E1 Jul 4, 2026
Biographies of the West explores the rich frontier history of Chama, New Mexico, a small mountain settlement transformed into a bustling railroad boom town with the arrival of the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad in 1881. Known for its rugged character, the town saw all types, including the infamous Butch Cassidy, who was linked to a train robbery along its railroad line. Host Lorin Morgan Richards brings this fascinating story to life through restored colorized photographs, historical records, and on-location visits to Chama's historic depot and the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad, one of the last surviving narrow-gauge steam railroads of the American West.
