HOUSTON (CBS.MW) - Apache seems to have the Midas touch when it comes to picking up property at a fair price, exploiting that property in terms of production and creating value for its shareholders.

Visitors often are impressed by the art along Arizona's freeways, whether Gila monsters along the U.S. 60 or colorful handmade tiles near Loop 202, but the artsy touches come at a cost.

Two Apache women spoke Wednesday at MU about how they've used their art to teach younger Apache generations and the public about traditions and activism.

Mescalero Apache Tribe members and parishioners wait in line to receive Communion during a Mass at the St. Joseph Apache Mission church in Mescalero, Sunday, July 14. Andres Leighton/AP ...