In the communities of La Junta, history does not live only in books. It lives in families. For many of us, our connection to this place stretches back far beyond a few generations. Archaeological records and oral histories show that people have lived along the Rio Grande in the La Junta region for more than 1,500 years. The villages that once stood here were part of a living network of communities who understood the river, the desert, and the responsibility that comes with ca

The Oldest Continuously Cultivated Land in North America Cannot Be Walled Before there was a border, there was a river. Before there was Texas, before there was Mexico, before there was the United States, there was La Junta de los Ríos — the meeting place of the Río Grande and the Río Conchos. For thousands of years, people planted here. They irrigated from the river’s seasonal floods. They built villages of adobe and earth. They traded with distant nations. They buried their

On November 1, 2025, as the morning sun rose over the Rio Grande, our community gathered at the Cementerio del Barrio de los Lipanes to welcome home several Ancestors of La Junta — people who lived, loved, and prayed along this sacred river long before our time. After generations of separation, they have finally been returned to rest in the lands of their descendants. This homecoming was not only an act of remembrance, but of restoration. Each prayer, each shovel of earth, ea

On Saturday, November 1 at 9:00 a.m. , the People of La Junta for Preservation  will hold a public gathering for a sacred and historic moment — the Reburial Ceremony for several Ancestors of La Junta — at the Cementerio del Barrio de los Lipanes in Presidio, Texas. Following the ceremony, a community reception will be held at the American Legion, where families, friends, and supporters are invited to come together in reflection and solidarity. Returning What Was Taken For gen

Indigenous Peoples’ Day is far more than a celebration — it is a living reminder.

The harvest of corn did not end in the fields—it lived on in kitchens, hearths, and gatherings. Once dried and ground into masa, corn became

The Harvest Full Moon and the Three Sisters: A Time of Reflection and Gratitude

May the Eagle Staff always guide us in wisdom, justice, and unity.

Kindness and inclusivity are the cornerstones of a thriving community, deeply rooted in the values of our Indigenous traditions.

The relationship between indigenous peoples and La Junta de los Rios is imbued with a profound sense of spirituality, weaving together ancie