They murdered 70 Acoma men and threw their bodies from the mesa top. Young girls were sent to Mexico to be sold as slaves and many of the men and women who survived the attack became Spanish servants. Worst of all, the soldiers cut one foot off of each Acoma man over the age of 25 and sentenced them to 20 years of forced labor. This act is remembered today by the Pueblo people as if it happened yesterday. The pueblo is located off Interstate 40 between Albuquerque and Gallup.
Vendors sell fry bread, pottery and jewelry on the mesa top.
Acoma Pueblo has a number of festivals and celebrations which visitors may attend. San Pedro's day is celebrated June 29 and Santa Ana's Feast Day is July 26. Discover more of New Mexico's Attractions . The hike to this site can be tough especially in warm weather and should be considered moderately strenuous to be on the safe side. You will be well rewarded when you round the last corner and see this magnificent panel.