Yuma Legends

07/18/2026

07/10/2026

The Apache are a group of culturally related Native American tribes in the Southwestern United States, which include the Chiricahua, Jicarilla, Lipan, Mescalero, Mimbreño, Ndendahe (Bedonkohe or Mogollon and Nednhi or Carrizaleño and Janero), Salinero, Plains (Kataka or Semat or "Kiowa-Apache") and Western Apache (Aravaipa, Pinaleño, Coyotero, Tonto). Distant cousins of the Apache are the Navajo, with whom they share the Southern Athabaskan languages. There are Apache communities in Oklahoma and Texas, and reservations in Arizona and New Mexico. Apache people have moved throughout the United States and elsewhere, including urban centers. The Apache Nations are politically autonomous, speak several different languages, and have distinct cultures.Historically, the Apache homelands have consisted of high mountains, sheltered and watered valleys, deep canyons, deserts, and the southern Great Plains, including areas in what is now Eastern Arizona, Northern Mexico (Sonora and Chihuahua) and New Mexico, West Texas, and Southern Colorado. These areas are collectively known as Apacheria.The Apache tribes fought the invading Spanish and Mexican peoples for centuries. The first Apache raids on Sonora appear to have taken place during the late 17th century. In 19th-century confrontations during the American-Indian wars, the U.S. Army found the Apache to be fierce warriors and skillful strategists..

09/03/2025

📚✨ Pelon: The Untold Story of a Yuma Hero ✨📚

We’re excited to announce that Pelon: The Untold Story of a Yuma Hero by Jaime Hernandez is being featured at the Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) 2025 this September! 🇵🇭✨

This powerful story of courage and resilience draws a striking parallel to the Philippines’ very own hero, Lapu-Lapu—making it a must-read for anyone who values tales of real bravery and legacy.

📍 Event: Manila International Book Fair 2025
📅 Dates: September 10–14, 2025
📌 Booth: Veritas Ink & Press LLC (Booth Number: 2-120)

What to expect:

- Flyers and QR codes to connect directly with Jaime’s book online
- A chance to engage with an inspiring story that transcends borders

Join us at MIBF and discover why Pelon is more than a book—it’s a tribute to the spirit of true heroes.

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08/22/2025

¡Qué alegría haber sido parte de esta entrevista para el canal de youtube de Frank's Mind y hablar de mi libro Pelón! 📖 que dicho sea de paso, aunque esté escrito en inglés, es un verdadero placer poder compartirlo con nuestra comunidad de habla hispana, de donde provengo y que tanto significa para mí. 🙌 ¡Mil gracias por estar ahí y ser parte de esta historia! 🏜️🪶

➡️ https://youtu.be/DAg2yYWiQH4?si=gONF9KgIMlY1az4_

Hello Frankenauts !!! I Had the honor to interview a person that I admire and appreciate, one of my good friends. Jaime is an author , writer and environm...

08/11/2025

Pelon Travels to the Manila International Book Fair 2025
This September, Pelon, The Untold Story of a Yuma Hero, will be featured at the Manila International Book Fair — one of Asia’s largest literary gatherings.
📅 When: September 10–14, 2025
📍 Where: SMX Convention Center, Manila
🌐 www.manilabookfair.com
Pelon is more than just a Western adventure. It’s a historic novel set in the desert Southwest between 1850 and 1890, following Pelon, a brave hero from the Quechan Indian Tribe. His journey is one of courage, survival, and identity — navigating the challenges of a rapidly changing world while holding on to the traditions of his people.
Why is this so special in Manila? Because Pelon’s story echoes the spirit of the Philippines’ own hero, Lapu Lapu — a leader who defended his people and stood as a symbol of resistance and pride. Like Lapu Lapu, Pelon’s courage was real, his story rooted in truth — but unlike many celebrated figures, Pelon’s legacy has been hidden in history… until now.
Pelon will be standing among stories from all over the world at this year’s fair, where readers and storytellers come together to share voices, cultures, and untold histories.
For all those attending the Manila International Book Fair 2025, be sure to stop by and discover Pelon, The Untold Story of a Yuma Hero. Let’s celebrate the heroes history almost forgot.

The Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) is the longest-running and largest book fair in the Philippines, tracing its roots back to the early 1980s. Originally conceived as a platform to promote reading culture and support the local publishing industry, the fair quickly grew into a national institu...

08/01/2025

With Drum Circle Harmony – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉