The Tarahumara go to war against the…

The Tarahumara go to war against the Spanish in 1648.

They meet at Fariagic, then destroy the mission of San Francisco de Borja.

Two of the leaders of this attack are captured by the Spanish and executed.

Shortly after this, the Spanish establish Villa de Aguilar in the heart of the upper Tarahumara county.

The Tarahumara split into two distinct groups from this point on.

Those in the lower missions continue to move into the general Christian population and will largely lose their tribal identity.

Those in the upper areas go to war under the leadership of Teporame and a few others.

This results in driving the Jesuits and Spanish settlers from the area.