AmigoKumeyaay

Comments by AmigoKumeyaay

Stay Away From Pinto Canyon

Mr. Marcos, Excavations of remains of the indigenous Tongva (north of San Diego County) have revealed necklaces with glass beads determined to have originated in Venice, Italy in the late 1800's. No doubt the ancient local populations witnessed seafaring "explorers" from time to time, then explained the sighting to others in petroglyphs (no Polaroids back then). Your article helps to keep interest of the first people in San Diego alive. They "had to be" environmentalists and expert hikers, being in tune with their surroundings to survive generation after generation. Be safe out there, AmigoKumeyaay
— June 13, 2009 10:56 p.m.

Stay Away From Pinto Canyon

Dear Mr. Marcos: "It looked like the area might have supported a large tribe" Perhaps Kumeyaay? The nearby town of Jacume (Mexico) translates to 'In the middle of the water' in the Kumeyaay language. You need to study up on NAGPRA Law when handling indigenous artifacts -http://www.nps.gov/history/nagpra/TRAINING/Discovery_Fed%20_Lands.pdf "I thought it ironic that a Latino would be out here trying to keep other Latinos from illegally entering the United States." Agent Ramirez is serving the U.S.A. with honor, to prevent the entry of dangerous people (terrorists, MS-13, Surenos, other criminals) and dangerous items (explosives, radiation devices, drugs). Quite often the Border Patrol Agents save the lives of those that have underestimated the difficulty of the terrain. About 52% of the Border Patrol Agents identify themselves as Hispanic-Americans. Nothing ironic about good jobs for motivated persons. "We ditched the lousy tent, sleeping bag, and ground cloth, leaving them for some lucky passerby." Could be littering, but maybe you were focusing upon your survival by then? Well, I'm glad you survived your expedition into Pinto Canyon. You have some studying to do before attempting another.
— June 7, 2009 7:43 p.m.