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Examines factors affecting residential mobility using data from a Raramuri (Tarahumara) community of residentially mobile agriculturalists in northern Mexico who move among principal residences, growing-season residences associated with distant fields, winter locations, and a ceremonial center. Rejogochi mobility strategies; Analysis; Implications for an understanding of sedentism.

Opinion. Presents the authors' reaction to criticisms of their article `Mobile Agriculturalists and the Emergence of Sedentism: Perspectives from Northern Mexico'. Goal of the article; Confusing the operation of the Raramuri residence system with its origins and evolution; Reduced risk resulting from land fragmentation; Misrepresenting remarks.