Why were the zuni and Apache enemies?

The Zuni and Apache were historically enemies primarily due to competition for resources, such as land and water, in the arid Southwestern United States. The Apache, being more nomadic and aggressive, often raided Zuni settlements for food and supplies. Additionally, cultural differences and territorial disputes contributed to their conflicts, as both groups sought to protect their way of life and territories from encroachment by one another. These hostilities were further exacerbated by the influence of European colonization, which intensified competition among Indigenous groups.