Ancient DNA confirms Picuris Pueblo’s ancestral link to Chaco Canyon In a milestone study published in Nature on April 30, northern New Mexico’s Picuris Pueblo has, for the first time, led a genetic study confirming their ancestral connection to the famous Chaco Canyon — a monumental site central to Pueblo culture. This collaboration with international geneticists represents a significant shift in the methods of scientific research involving Indigenous communities, placing Native voices at the forefront... More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2025/05/dna-confirms-picuris-pueblos-link-to-chaco-canyon/