vaquero
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Nonetheless, the Mexican vaquero is largely erased from popular U.S. depictions of the cowboy.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026
The crowd’s alternative style was imbued with Latin flair: Latinos in black vaquero boots clicked their heels against the concrete, while lace veils flowed above their carefully teased hair.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2025
She’s a healer and he’s a vaquero, but both are still healing from a vampire attack when they were teenagers.
From New York Times • Jun. 9, 2023
The rostro vaquero competition is a cheeky nod to rural Mexican festivals where young women in elaborate dresses are crowned “princesses” or “queens.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2023
She told me about Narciso when he was a young man, a fine vaquero, and very respected.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
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