1 Place the racks flesh-side down in the pan. 2  Roast 15 to 20 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part reads 145Â° F for medium rare (the temperature will rise about 10Â° when the lamb is out of the oven). 3  Transfer the racks to a carving board. 4  Let rest for 10 minutes. Pat the racks of lamb dry with paper towels and coat lightly with the olive oil. 2  Place the racks flesh-side down in the pan. 3  Roast 15 to 20 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part reads 145Â° F for medium rare (the temperature will rise about 10Â° when the lamb is out of the oven).
In the early morning darkness of March 9, 1916, guerrillas of the Mexican Revolution under General Francisco Pancho Villa attacked Columbus, New Mexico a small border town and military camp on what is now Pancho Villa State Park.
The Latin American Wars for Independence were a turbulent time for these former Spanish colonies. It began when Napoleon Bonaparte dethroned Ferdinand and replaced him with his brother. This lead to a weakening of Spanish power in Latin America and a surge of support for independent republics. Mexico was the first to revolt and attempt to gain their independence, lead by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla. This revolt, however, was unsuccessful and Hidalgo was executed in 1811. The next uprising took place in Buenos Aires where Bolivar and the Juntas lead a movement for Venezuelan Independence.