The Chiricahua Apache

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Grant County is in the sunny southwest corner of New Mexico.

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Upcoming Events in Grant County

Chamber of Commerce Monthly Luncheon
March 10
12 Noon to 1 pm. Cost $10. We invite you to join us and take the opportunity to meet members of the board‚ Chamber staff and other Chamber members at this luncheon. This is a great opportunity for networking. Location: The Red Barn Family Steakhouse, 708 Silver Heights Blvd (Hwy 180) Phone: 538-3785

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Beaded Embroidered Pendant
March 13, 9:00 am
9am–1pm Students will learn a variety of techniques to help lay out their designs to form a two-dimensional drawing of beads. This pendant is finished on a necklace of coordinated beads or a chain. $30 includes some materials. Cabochon, chain and beads extra. Instructor: Shannon Curry - Call to reserve your space. Location: A Bead or Two, 703 N. Bullard Street Phone: 575-388-8973

Historic Fort Bayard Walking Tour
March 13, 9:30 am
9:30am —Come see the 100 year old buildings and relive some of the history of this important military fort and hospital. Kathy Hill, who grew up at Fort Bayard will be your guide. Meet at the theater which is located on the north-east side of the hospital. Although the tour is free, donations to support the preservation of Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark are always accepted. For further information or to make reservations 575-956-3294 or 307-640-3012. Location: Fort Bayard Phone: 575-956-3294

Art exhibit for Patricia Tabor
March 13, 11:00 am
11am to 1pm. Come meet Patricia Tabor and enjoy her watercolors. Light refreshments. Location: a.i.r. Coffee House, 208 Central

The Chiricahua Apache

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The Chiricahua Apache (NDE) are the Indigenous People of the Southwest, now known as New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, Colorado, Sonora, and Chihuahua, in northern Mexico. Over time, the Apache occupied and existed within their territories known to all as the "Apacheria" with each local group adapting to their own distinct environment, climate and or terrains by available food sources. Through creation stories and an oral history passed down for hundreds of generations the Apache have maintained their heritage and culture to this day.

The Chiricahua people are probably the widest known group of Apache based on the prolific and often time romanticized portrayals of two great leaders, Geronimo and Cochise. In truth leaders and all Apache displayed character traits like no others. After their surrender in 1886, the Chiricahua people were displaced and scattered, some were shuffled from prison sites in Florida, Alabama and Oklahoma as the longest held prisoners of war in history, 27 years. This experience has become an element of our identity one of adaptation to any environment which we continue to honor with organizations such as the Chiricahua Apache prisoner of War Decedents.

Photo of Chiricahua Apaches being held prisoner at Fort Bowie, Arizona, on land originally controlled by the Chiricahua. Photo and Chiricahua map courtesy Chiricahua Apache Nde Nation.

Silver City (Grant County) is the original homeland to the Chiricahua Apache who have come together as a group to provide stability to the population of Native Americans in this area. The Red Paint Intertribal Council promotes the Red Paint Powwow held every January; our event has become a major tourist attraction along with much needed "Representation of Cultures" to this area.

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