Beginning – The Utes were created by Sinawav (the Creator) and were placed in the mountains. The Sinawav told the people they would be few in number but, they would be strong warriors, and protectors of their lands. There is no migration story, we were placed here in the mountains, we have always been here, we will always be here. 1 AD      Shoshonean speaking peoples separate from other Ute-Aztecan group 1150       During the 12th century, Yuman and pueblo type cultures began to be replaced by a Shoshonean pattern. 1580       The Utes (Mouache band) acquire horses from the Spanish, as related by tribal historians. 1598       New Mexico is settled by the Spanish.  Early trade is established between the Ute people and the Spanish. 1626       Traditional Ute-Hopi conflicts began about this time and reached their pinnacle around 1680. 1626       Earliest written reference to the Utes by the Spanish 1637       First known conflict between Spanish and Utes occurs 1637-1641.  Spaniards under Luis de Rosas captured about 80 Utacas (Utes) for forced labor in Santa Fe workshops. 1637       Utes acquire the horse, making the Utes the first Native Americans to introduce the horse into their culture.  The Utes were part of the group who escaped from Santa Fe … Continue reading Chronology