Boggs , who was the first sheriff of Bent County .
Who was elected to the territorial legislature in 1871 , moved to Springer , New Mexico in 1877 after sheriff 's ' wife 's land grants were contested .
Boggs , who was the first sheriff of Bent County and who was elected to the territorial legislature in 1871 , moved to Springer , New Mexico in 1877 after his wife 's land grants were contested .