Upland–Lowland Corridors and Historic Jicarilla Apache Settlement in the Northern Rio Grande (original) (raw)

The paper explores the historical and cultural significance of upland and lowland corridors in relation to the settlement patterns of the Jicarilla Apache in the Northern Rio Grande region. It discusses the Jicarilla's unique mountain orientation, their economic integration through mobility and resource exploitation, and the impacts of colonial and cultural exchanges on their way of life. The study identifies archaeological evidence that reflects the Jicarilla's adaptation and resilience in a changing environment.