This was the area that was the dividing line between the Anglos coming in from the north and outlaw Indians from the south. and Kit Carson for a period of time was about the only individual who could go from one side of the area to another. It is an area that has been peopled by religious groups. including penitents coming from that old Spanish tradition now found in many areas of the Southwest. And also down in the canyon are a variety of Spanish settlements. most of which have been abandoned today. Immigrant pioneers came into this area. settled it and for a while were dry farming in the whole region. It has a long history. very hauntingly beautiful country. and it Is my hope that we can preserve and transfer the land from the Department of the Army to the U.S. Forest Service.
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