Texans out for revenge, pride in New Mexico Wed, 08/11/2021 - 12:00am On Aug. 14, 1842, the secretary of war and marine gave a mysterious Missourian everything he wanted: a colonel’s commission,PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today! Read more about Texans out for revenge, pride in New Mexico