This event transformed the lifestyle of the Utes forever, and the more I researched and read, the more my heart broke at the two sides that refused to compromise. I also realized just how hard it would be to appropriately and honestly portray the historical figures that were involved in the escalation of events that led to men murdered and women and children captured. It is much easier creating wholly within the fiction realm.
I often think about what would have happened if events had unfolded differently. Could someone have talked to Nathan Meeker and convinced him to compromise in his treatment of lands so important to the White River Utes? Maybe if Nathan Meeker had decided to allow the Utes to keep their racetrack and horses, plowing different areas just as fertile, the community would have thrived under a government rule not so unyielding. Though, with Governor Pitkin winning on the campaign slogan “The Utes Must Go!” the Utes’ fate probably wouldn’t have been much different.
As much as I would like to go back and change history, at this point in time, that’s not an option, unless through divine intervention. What I can do, however, is learn from the history of our nation, look at the reactions and treatment of others, and choose a better way. I pray that I’ll not be so unyielding in my goals that I become insensitive to those around me. I also pray that I will react to injustices in a way that is honoring to God.
If you are ever traveling through Colorado, Meeker is a wonderful little town full of history and amazing views. Stop in at the White River Museum, learn more about the Meeker Massacre, and see the two-headed calf. I promise, you won’t be disappointed.
About the Author
Sara Blackard has been a writer since she was able to hold a pencil. When she's not crafting wild adventures and sweet romances, she's homeschooling her five children, keeping their off-grid house running, or enjoying the Alaskan lifestyle she and her husband love.
Contents
FREE Vestige in Time prequel
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Epilogue
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Author’s Note
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