In 1889, newspapers called the San Miguel Valley Bank robbery the most brazen and daring bank robbery in Colorado history. It was the first robbery by Matt Warner, also known as Willard Erastus Christiansen, and Butch Cassidy, also known as Robert Leroy Parker, two future legends of the Wild West. Warner later paid his debt to society, was pardoned in 1900, changed his ways, and became a respected lawman. Cassidy went on to become the Robin Hood of the West and leader of the famed Wild Bunch, then fled to South America with Harry Longabaugh in 1905, leaving his fate forever shrouded in mystery. The robbery marked the point when these late 19th century cowboys crossed the line from cowmen and rustlers to become some of the most wanted outlaws of their time. Both men had traveled this route down the valley numerous times to reach southeastern Utah, where Warner was from, but after the robbery they went over Lizard Head Pass, held up on Mancos Mountain, and eventually made their way to the Robber's Roost area in eastern Utah. Matt Warner and Butch Cassidy later became the namesakes of chapters of the Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus, dedicated to preserving western history and protecting widders and orphans.