The Indian Wars in Territorial New Mexico

The Indian Wars in New Mexico's territorial period (roughly 1850s to 1880s) were a protracted series of conflicts between the United States and Native American tribes, including the Navajo, Apache, and Comanche, over land and resources. Driven by the goal of removing Native Americans from their lands and establishing a reservation system, the U.S. Army waged campaigns that led to events, such as the Long Walk of the Navajo and the eventual capture of Geronimo, significantly impacting Native American life in the territory.