Historical Marker
Ojo Caliente
The Ojo Caliente area is the site of several Ancestral Pueblo sites and hot springs from which the area derives its name. Ojo Caliente was a strategic point for the defense of the Chama and upper Río Grande Valleys. Colonization began in the early 18th century, but pressure from the Ute and Comanche tribes delayed permanent settlement until 1793.
New Mexico is home to many important Native American sites and cultures, including the Taos Pueblo, Acoma Pueblo, and Navajo Nation. These tribes have lived in the region for thousands of years and have preserved their traditions and customs despite centuries of colonization and oppression.