Las Vegas New Mexico Author:Joseph A. Lordi Joe Lordi, former long-time director of the Bayard Taylor Library in Kennett Square, has published his fifth book, a picture book about Las Vegas, Nevada and Santa Fe, New Mexico. Profusely illustrated throughout 147 pages, containing black & white illustrations of postcards throughout. Las Vegas, New Mexico was established in 1835 by thirty-sev... more »en pioneers from the nearby town of San Miguel del Bado. The village soon became a major trading center on the Santa Fe Trail, which contributed to its growth and development. After the arrival of the railroad in 1879, Las Vegas became one of the important towns in the southwest. With its agricultural, commercial, and cultural successes during the middle-to-late 19th century. Las Vegas became the 'Gateway to the Southwest."« less