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I first met a few members of this tribe at a rest area along interstate 40, in the town of Laguna. They had a few stands along the rest area selling different items that they make by hand. Many of the items were breath taking to the point that you want to buy it all. I remember buying several beautiful bracelets that they made by hand and were from their native land. They used many different stones and crafted them sometimes right in front of you. They would even make n
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I always tried to stop and visit with them to learn more about their way of life. But they still have a Chief and follow a lot of their old world ways. Many don’t even own a car; they walk wherever they need to go.
The Laguna people farmed plots around their villages and many later became herders when the Spanish introduced livestock to the area. I did a lot of my birthday and Christmas shopping from them. We have more then most, and complain the most. org)
I can’t remember their names anymore but their stories will forever be in my mind and my heart. Joseph Mission Church in Old Laguna village is considered one of the most beautiful Spanish Mission churches. There was once a large uranium mine on the Laguna Pueblo that was once the predominate employer on the reservation.
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