“Spanish missionaries set up missions to spread Christianity to Native Americans. Even if the Native Americans did not want to become Christian, the missionaries forced them to follow Christian religious practices.” (p. 21)  The Spanish were not friendly in their methods of establing missions in New Mexico with the various groups of Native Americans.

Author, Robin Lyon, shows missions, not just as a church, but as a place – village- a governmental institution. The missions’ timeline consists of 1500 to 1800.

6 chapters include: 1- Into New Mexico, 2- Exploring New Mexico , 3- Mission Life, 4- Missions of New Mexico, 5- Growing Conflicts, and 6 Times Change.  Also includes: True Statistics, Resources, Important Words, & Index.

* Photo on page 18 is incorrectly labeled – “The Navajo”.