Lorin Morgan-Richards Presents Biographies of the West
The Elfego Baca Story
Directed by Lorin Morgan RichardsS9 • E3 Apr 5, 2026
Biographies of the West looks at the life of Elfego Baca, New Mexico frontier lawman, lawyer, and folk hero, best known for a legendary 1884 gunfight in which he solely held off dozens of armed cowboys for more than a day. Baca became a symbol of resistance to lawlessness and violence against Hispanics in the Old West. Host Lorin Morgan Richards uses colorization, historical documentation and site visits to reveal Baca's career as a deputy marshal, attorney, and politician.
