Battle of Ojo Caliente Canyon facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Battle of Ojo Caliente Canyon
Part of the Jicarilla War, Apache Wars, Ute Wars, American Indian Wars
Date April 8, 1854 Location near Ojo Caliente, New Mexico Territory Result United States victory
Belligerents
United States	Apache Ute
Commanders and leaders
Philip St. George Cooke Kit Carson	Chacon
Strength
200 cavalry 100 infantry 32 native scouts	~150 warriors
Casualties and losses
none	5 killed 6 wounded,

This engagement should not be confused with the 1879 Battle of Ojo Caliente between Victorio's band and the 9th Cavalry.

The Battle of Ojo Caliente Canyon, or simply the Battle of Ojo Caliente was an engagement of the Jicarilla War on April 8, 1854. Combatants were Jicarilla Apache warriors, and their Ute allies, against the United States Army. The skirmish was fought as result of the pursuit of the Jicarilla after the Battle of Cieneguilla just over a week earlier.