Sánchez, Virginia, authorUniversity Press of Colorado, publisher2020-03-162020-03-1620202020https://hdl.handle.net/10217/201421Includes bibliographical references and index.Sheds new light on political obstacles, cultural conflicts, and institutional racism experienced by Hispano legislators in the wake of legal establishment of the Territory of Colorado. Reexamines the transformation of some 7,000 Hispano settlers from citizens of New Mexico Territory to citizens of the newly formed Territory.--Provided by publisher.Competing claims on the land -- Preparing a territory -- Lack of due process -- Protection by soldiers and militiamen -- Conejos Indian Agency -- Manifestations of intimidation -- Pleas and petitions -- Continued obstacles -- Statehood initiatives -- Conclusion.born digitalbooksengCopyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright.All rights reserved. User is responsible for compliance. Please contact University Press of Colorado at https://upcolorado.com/our-books/rights-and-permissions for use information.Hispanic American legislators -- Colorado -- History -- 19th centuryHispanic Americans -- Colorado -- History -- 19th centuryHispanic Americans -- Colorado -- Social conditions -- 19th centuryRacism -- Colorado -- History -- 19th centuryColorado -- Politics and government -- To 1876Colorado -- Race relations -- History -- 19th centuryTextAccess is limited to the Adams State University, Colorado State University, Colorado State University Pueblo, Community College of Denver, Fort Lewis College, Metropolitan State University Denver, Regis University, University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, University of Colorado Denver, University of Denver, University of Northern Colorado, University of Wyoming, Utah State University and Western Colorado University communities only.