NINO COCHISE - AN INTRODUCTION

This post is more than a tidbit, but less than a feature. The feature article will be posted soon on a companion blog, Cochise County History Blog elkinsphotos. However, I believe Nino Cochise was an interesting enough character to merit at least an introduction here. When I was maybe seven or eight years old (around 1960), my family and some friends were camping in an area named Rustlers' Park. It was early morning when an old Indian in traditional dress wandered down into camp. Needless to say, we children were quite impressed seeing as Nino was reputed to be the grandson of Chief Cochise. I say reputed because there are those who question Nino's pedigree. All I can say is that if his story was not true then he was an amazing storyteller. I did not run into Nino again until I was an adult. By this time, the old man was well over a century old and had suffered amputations of both legs. I had the opportunity to interview Nino for a newsweekly I was involved with at the time. Again, if you're interested in knowing more about Nino, check out the Cochise County History Blog elkinsphotos. The feature article on Nino will be appearing sometime this month. LARRY ELKINS - ELKINS PHOTOS FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY