The American Southwest

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Across
  1. 1. an isolated hill with steep sides
  2. 4. Mexican cowboy
  3. 8. colonial church that included living quarters and protection from hostile natives
  4. 10. fried burrito
  5. 13. one of the "three sisters" foods of the southwest
  6. 14. dried mud building material used in the desert
  7. 15. large, antlered species of deer
  8. 16. edible seed growing in long pods
  9. 18. large wall that retains the water of a river
  10. 19. a vibrant Mexican sporting event involving horses and cattle
Down
  1. 2. large, californian steak that feeds several people
  2. 3. mythical, gnome-like greature that inhabits mines
  3. 5. combining various religions or schools of thought
  4. 6. flat-topped mountain
  5. 7. chili, used to add flavor to everything from enchiladas to cheeseburgers
  6. 9. Mexican lasagna
  7. 11. a deep gorge with a river plowing through it
  8. 12. cowboy sporting event
  9. 17. large cactus that seems to have arms