Life on the ranch in Durango

My 90 yr. old dad passed away in 2004, but all of his life he told me the neatest stories of his life while living on several ranches in Durango, Mexico. I visited the area and saw rustic sites that were scenes of his life. In many of his stories, some which are true legends of this area in Mexico, there was a constant element of danger. Losing your life could easily happen through a misunderstanding or simply, from a lack of justice. Being able to survive depended upon your ability to think on your feet and willingness to push forward against the odds. He grew up on the outskirts of Durango, roping horses and cows, approximately 50 years behind the end of the cowboy era in the U.S. Hopefully, through a recollection of old stories about Durango and other parts of Mexico, certain legends may not be forgotten.