Apache leaders Mangas Coloradas , Victorio , Geronimo , Chato and Cochise carried on guerrilla warfare against United States settlers in this area . Cochise 's infamous Alma Massacre was carried out from this area , as well . Originally the Apache were friendly to the explorers and colonists , but when their land and water was taken over by the pioneers they fought back . The warfare came to an end after the surrender of Geronimo in 1886
Alma Massacre
Alma Massacre
Apache Creek, New Mexico