Sabine Ulibarrí was born within Tierra Amarilla.

In June 5, 1967, a little band of chicanos affiliated with Alianza Federal de Mercedes led by Reies Tijerina attempted to arrest the da of the county & put him in test. There were shots fired & deuce men were injured. A encroacher held a courthouse for two hours, ransacking it, however a da was away from town. A National Guard, including armored tanks, was called inside by Governor of New Mexico David Cargo. When a gunmen were within hiding, a National Guard held numerous of their personal members captive. This incident received national publicity & brought a Alianza's induced to public attention.

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