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Aging War Chiefs Only Full-Time Residents of Acoma
The Acoma Pueblo atop a high mesa in New Mexico remains the oldest inhabited site in the United States with traces of 13th century homes. Today aging war chiefs and their families live full time on the mesa while others stay in nearby Acomita. Unemployment and low incomes shadow the community, yet residents maintain ceremonies and summer returns. The Pueblo face a dilemma balancing tradition with a viable modern economy.
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Lacey Fosburgh
N.Y
Acoma
N.M
United States
New Mexico
Acomita
Acomas
Ward Alan Minge