Update
NCAA Frozen Four, DU winning half way through the third period 5-0.
Avalanche lost to Minnesota Wild 4-3 in a controversial call with less than 1 1/2 minutes to play.
Quotes
'It is better to have less thunder in the mouth and more lightning in the hand." – Apache
“If we wonder often, the gift of knowledge will come." – Arapaho
“If a man is as wise as a serpent, he can afford to be as harmless as a dove." – Cheyenne
“Force, no matter how concealed, begets resistance." – Lakota
Colorado's Meeker Massacre
Meeker, Colorado is a small town in north-central Colorado. The town is named for Nathan C. Meeker who in 1878 was appointed the Indian Agent of the White River Ute Indian Reservation. Meeker had no previous experience that qualified him for this position other than the fact he had helped start a utopian religious community in 1869. With this background, his goal in working with the Utes was to convert them into hard-working, God-fearing farmers.
Meeker observed that the number of horses a Ute owned determined his social status. Horses contributed to Native Americans' hunting-gathering culture that was in conflict with what he was trying to establish.
In a letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Meeker said, "The practice of these Indians in keeping and holding horses on an extensive scale is not only discouraging to farm industry, but is working a most serious inconvenience, if not loss, to cattle interests.”
Meeker had a tense conversation with an irate Ute chief after he began to force an agricultural lifestyle on the Utes.When he insisted on plowing the field which had been used as a race track, the Ute fired warning shots. Meeker responded by sending for the army. He wired for military assistance, claiming that he had been assaulted by an Indian, driven from his home, and severely injured. The government sent approximately 150-200 soldiers, led by Major Thomas T. Thornburgh, commander of Fort Steele in Wyoming, to settle the affair.
The Ute felt that calling for the army was a declaration of war. Their scouts led by Nicaagat met the army outside of the reservation and warned them that the treaty prohibited the army from entering the reservation. The soldiers continued their march in battle formation and were attacked. The army force was surrounded and held for several days until they were rescued by a troop of black cavalry, known as the Buffalo Soldiers.
Ute warriors also attacked the Indian agency, killing 11 men, including Indian agent Meeker. The warriors took several women captive in order to secure their own safety as they fled. Among those held captive were Meeker’s wife and daughter.
In a week-long battle, 12 soldiers were killed and 43 were wounded, while 37 Ute were killed. This short war was soon labeled the “Meeker Massacre” in honor of the heavy-handed Indian agent. The Utes were moved to another reservation and not compensated for the land they gave up. Anglo's moved in taking the land, which Native Americans felt was what the Whites wanted the whole time..
Giggles
My friend says to me: "What rhymes with orange" I said: "no it doesn't"
And God said to John, come forth and you shall be granted eternal life. But John came fifth and won a toaster.
So what if I don't know what Armageddon means? It's not the end of the world.
Summer Bluegrass
Spring is here and Summer Blue Grass Festivals are springing up all over Colorado. Here are some examples. A quick search of the dates or location will help you find a festival of interest.
High Mountain Hay Fever Bluegrass: Westcliff,Colorado
FestivalHolly - Bluegrass Festival - Town of Holly: Holly Colorado
Durango Bluegrass Meltdown: Durango, Colorado
These examples show that towns all over Colorado, mountains and plains, host Bluegrass festivals.
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NCAA Frozen Four, DU winning half way through the third period 5-0.
Avalanche lost to Minnesota Wild 4-3 in a controversial call with less than 1 1/2 minutes to play.
Quotes
'It is better to have less thunder in the mouth and more lightning in the hand." – Apache
“If we wonder often, the gift of knowledge will come." – Arapaho
“If a man is as wise as a serpent, he can afford to be as harmless as a dove." – Cheyenne
“Force, no matter how concealed, begets resistance." – Lakota
Colorado's Meeker Massacre
Meeker, Colorado is a small town in north-central Colorado. The town is named for Nathan C. Meeker who in 1878 was appointed the Indian Agent of the White River Ute Indian Reservation. Meeker had no previous experience that qualified him for this position other than the fact he had helped start a utopian religious community in 1869. With this background, his goal in working with the Utes was to convert them into hard-working, God-fearing farmers.
Meeker observed that the number of horses a Ute owned determined his social status. Horses contributed to Native Americans' hunting-gathering culture that was in conflict with what he was trying to establish.
In a letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Meeker said, "The practice of these Indians in keeping and holding horses on an extensive scale is not only discouraging to farm industry, but is working a most serious inconvenience, if not loss, to cattle interests.”
Meeker had a tense conversation with an irate Ute chief after he began to force an agricultural lifestyle on the Utes.When he insisted on plowing the field which had been used as a race track, the Ute fired warning shots. Meeker responded by sending for the army. He wired for military assistance, claiming that he had been assaulted by an Indian, driven from his home, and severely injured. The government sent approximately 150-200 soldiers, led by Major Thomas T. Thornburgh, commander of Fort Steele in Wyoming, to settle the affair.
The Ute felt that calling for the army was a declaration of war. Their scouts led by Nicaagat met the army outside of the reservation and warned them that the treaty prohibited the army from entering the reservation. The soldiers continued their march in battle formation and were attacked. The army force was surrounded and held for several days until they were rescued by a troop of black cavalry, known as the Buffalo Soldiers.
Ute warriors also attacked the Indian agency, killing 11 men, including Indian agent Meeker. The warriors took several women captive in order to secure their own safety as they fled. Among those held captive were Meeker’s wife and daughter.
In a week-long battle, 12 soldiers were killed and 43 were wounded, while 37 Ute were killed. This short war was soon labeled the “Meeker Massacre” in honor of the heavy-handed Indian agent. The Utes were moved to another reservation and not compensated for the land they gave up. Anglo's moved in taking the land, which Native Americans felt was what the Whites wanted the whole time..
Giggles
My friend says to me: "What rhymes with orange" I said: "no it doesn't"
And God said to John, come forth and you shall be granted eternal life. But John came fifth and won a toaster.
So what if I don't know what Armageddon means? It's not the end of the world.
Summer Bluegrass
Spring is here and Summer Blue Grass Festivals are springing up all over Colorado. Here are some examples. A quick search of the dates or location will help you find a festival of interest.
High Mountain Hay Fever Bluegrass: Westcliff,Colorado
FestivalHolly - Bluegrass Festival - Town of Holly: Holly Colorado
Durango Bluegrass Meltdown: Durango, Colorado
These examples show that towns all over Colorado, mountains and plains, host Bluegrass festivals.
Comments
Please your comments in the form under the tab "Contact Us" in the menu above