Cochiti, New Mexico
The Cochiti Pueblo Pueblo de Cochiti or officially ( the span of the self- adaptation Names Co- tyit or Kotyete ), are among the Pueblo peoples and speak Eastern Keres, considered Insulated language today. The Pueblo is located in the southwestern United States in the Rio Grande Valley, about 30 km southwest of Santa Fe in New Mexico.
History
Before the arrival of the Spaniards, the Cochiti Pueblo and San Felipe Pueblo formed a single people. Through wars with their neighbors Tewa - it was the separation and both groups established in 1250 AD. separate villages. Today Cochiti Pueblo dates from this period.
Juan de Oñate visited Cochiti in 1598. The Mission San Buenaventura was built there in 1628. Although it was rebuilt in the 18th century and extensively remodeled many times, the present church still contains parts of the original building.
The Cochiti Pueblo left their after the Pueblo Revolt of 1680 and moved together with the also Keres -speaking Kewa Pueblo (formerly Santo Domingo ), San Felipe Pueblo and the Tano -speaking Taos Pueblo and Picuris Pueblo back in the fortified village Cieneguilla.
1692 gave the combined insurgents the Spanish commander, Diego de Vargas 's commitment, peaceful return to their villages. Only the San Felipe kept their word; the others opted to continue the resistance. Under cover of darkness, the rebels of de Vargas troops and their Indian allies were attacked. They destroyed the village, took many prisoners and Cochiti remained uninhabited until 1694.
During the late 18th and early 19th century Cochiti served as a refuge for Spanish and American settlers prior robberies of the Navajo and Apache.
Life and culture
One consequence of these early contacts are numerous marriages between the two groups. Even today some of the Spanish- American families live in Pueblo. Today, there are conservative and progressive groups in Cochiti, the Conservatives have the control over public affairs. However, serious conflicts can be avoided and has progressive residents were encouraged to participate in discussions in the council, although they are not involved in the ceremonies. Cochiti has a full calendar with ceremonies of a number of non-public Kachina dances.
Until recently, agriculture was the main industry in Cochiti. The farm work is limited today to garden plots and alfalfa. The completion of the nearby Cochiti Dam in 1975 could open up new economic opportunities for the sake of Pueblo.
Drums and pottery are the most famous pieces from the Cochiti craft. Cochiti drums are famous for their outstanding quality and good sound and very popular with other Indians. The population of Cochiti was in the late 20th century about 1,000, of which some 500 permanent residents who lived in the about 107 km ² reserve.