What is Bosque Redondo?

Bosque Redondo was a large reservation established in the mid-19th century in New Mexico, primarily for the relocation of the Navajo and Mescalero Apache peoples. Created by the U.S. government in 1863, it aimed to confine these tribes to a specific area, often leading to harsh living conditions and significant suffering. The policy was part of a broader effort to control and assimilate Native American populations. Ultimately, the reservation was deemed a failure, and many Navajos were allowed to return to their ancestral lands in 1868.