History is written by the winners they say but the Battle of Cuerno Verde is different. It is named for Chief Cuerno Verde, Comanche who lost bis life in this battle. There is nothing of note named for the winner Juan Bautista de Anza, at least not here in Pueblo County. For those who are interested in military tactics, this battle was won in large part due to the tactics employed by
Juan Bautista de Anza. This battle ultimately resulted in a lengthy peace between the Spaniards and the Native Americans in land that is now Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico.
