“Each of the three cultures in New Mexico during the mid-1800s (Caucasian, Hispanic, and Native American) were actively involved in kidnapping each other. As competition and fighting occurred between the three races, cruelty and violence were rampant on all sides. Yet, some captives found kindness among their captors.” WarHistoryWesternNative AmericanCaptivesHispanicNew MexicoSouthwest Book:Captives of the Southwest Source: Captives of the Southwest
“One time, a 16-year-old member of Vicente’s group risked his safety trying to save a captive Texas girl, who had been seized by Comanches while taking clothes to wash at a stream near her house.” HistoryHispanicNew MexicoTribeSouthwestTrue StoriesComanche Book:Captives of the Southwest Source: Captives of the Southwest