"Tom\u00E1s \"Tomasito\" Romero, (assassinated February 8, 1848) was a Pueblo from Taos Pueblo, where he was referred to as \"the alcalde.\" He was a leader of the Taos Revolt against the American invasion of New Mexico during the Mexican-American War. At the beginning of the revolt, \"Tomacito leaned over the governor's (Charles Bent) still living form and raked a bowstring over his scalp, pulling away his gray hair in a glistening sheath . . ."@en . "Romero, Tom\u00E1s"@en . "1848Z"^^ . "Taos rebel" .