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Show over this low hill, next to an old homestead (corrals, houses and windmill). The pilgrims camp in groups and several campfire locations are found here. Mr. Kallestewa reported that in 1985 old tires from the historic homestead were burned by the group. On my return to this spot with Dr. Floyd A. O'Neil on April 18, Dr. O'Neil pointed out piles of circular wires that were the remains from the tires. Zuni participants reported that they always camped in exactly the same places. The campers may also align themselves to the directions when they sleep, since at least one Zuni reported that one's bed must face east, because one faces west when going to Kolhu/wala:wa. It is only a short distance from the third night camping spot to Highway 666. Number 22 locates the site of the roadblock set up by Zuni Fish and Game in conjunction with Apache County Sheriffs Department. Andrew Othole, officer with Zuni Fish and Wildlife, reported that when the pilgrimage is ready to begin Zuni Fish and Wildlife contacts the Apache County Sheriff (Art Lee) in Saint Johns and he comes out to blockade the highway under their direction. The highway is completely blocked while the pilgrims walk a quarter mile down the road. During the roadblock extra room is given the pilgrims so that pictures cannot be taken by 237 motorists. Apache County law enforcement officers block both ends, while Zuni Fish and Wildlife officers act to prevent photography. The pilgrims walk and ride along the highway until they reach a point where they can climb to the top of a low ridge on the western side of the highway. Formerly the trail went around the small mountain to the east of the road, but the river washed that old trail out, 237. Interview with Andrew Othole, by E. Richard Hart, April 2, 1986, Zuni, New S f i " r ' ^ ° l e alS0 r e ? 0 r t e d t h a t he went in and picked up'the person ^ o se - 161 - |
