The resulting demoralization led to the surrender of the Navajos and their removal to Bosque Redondo, New Mexico.Ĭanyon de Chelly National Monument (/dəˈʃeɪ/ də-SHAY) was established on April 1, 1931, as a unit of the National Park Service. Kit Carson sent troops through the canyon, killing 23 Indians, seizing 200 sheep, and destroying hogans, as well as peach orchards and other crops.
Canyon de Chelly long served as a home for Navajo people before it was invaded by forces led by future New Mexico governor Lt.
