Cowboy saves historic Wild West city of just 30 people from becoming ghost town after buying it out of its debts
- Posted on March 13, 2026
- By Daily Mail
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Cowboy saves historic Wild West city of just 30 people from becoming ghost town after buying it out of its debts

Ernie Martin managed to save the historic city of Shaniko which was on the brink of collapse owing to around $37,000 of debt.