Battle of Ojo Caliente Canyon
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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.[4][5]
| Battle of Ojo Caliente Canyon | |||||||
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| Part of the Jicarilla War, Apache Wars, Ute Wars, American Indian Wars | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 United States |
Apache Ute | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Philip St. George Cooke Kit Carson | Chacon | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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200 cavalry 100 infantry 32 native scouts[1] | ~150 warriors | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| None |
5 killed 6 wounded,[2][3] | ||||||
- This engagement should not be confused with the 1879 Battle of Ojo Caliente between Victorio's band and the 9th Cavalry.