Native American

New Mexico

New Mexico should begin planning for the 2030 Census, expert tells state lawmakers

Houses in tribal, rural communities often don’t have mailing addresses, complicating the federal count.

August 20, 2026

New Mexico

Most of New Mexico’s oil-related water contamination in area around Chaco, advocate tells lawmakers

12 of 15 spills that impacted waterways in 2025 were in San Juan County

August 14, 2026

New Mexico

Ho-Chunk chef promotes healing through traditional diets at Milwaukee Indian Health Center fair

‘It’s an incredibly exciting time’

August 10, 2026

AP New Mexico

Watchdog for $46 billion tribal gambling industry can’t enforce the law without a chairperson

Commission vacancy comes as the popularity of online prediction markets explodes

August 10, 2026

New Mexico

Mark Cruz confirmed to lead IHS

Indian Health Service will have a director after nearly 19 months without one

August 7, 2026

AP New Mexico

Burglary charge could send man linked to Navajo elder’s disappearance back to federal prison

Seraphine Warren, center left, is embraced by state Sen. Shannon Pinto outside the state capitol building on Feb. 4, 2022,…

July 31, 2026

New Mexico

N.M. U.S. Rep. Stansbury, Native leaders vow to fight BLM proposal to undo Chaco Canyon protections

Stansbury accuses Trump administration of doing ‘bare minimum’ to get public feedback on controversial plan

July 20, 2026

News

Three finalists seek title of 2026 Miss Navajo Nation

Winner will be announced during September’s 78th annual Navajo Nation Fair

July 17, 2026

Tri-Cities

Best bets: Key events in Farmington, Bloomfield and Aztec

Registration for contestants is now open for the 19th annual San Juan College Ms. Indigenous Pageant 2026, presented by San…

July 16, 2026

Sports

Benally to host youth basketball camp at Shiprock High School

Analyss Benally, professional basketball player and owner of ABFIVE organization, assists and guides her basketball camp attendees during a dribbling…

July 2, 2026

New Mexico

N.M. lawmaker urges tribes to reopen gaming compact to allow online sports betting

Compact currently set to expire in 2037

June 26, 2026

Tri-Cities

Four Corners Economic Development hosts Navajo Nation presidential candidate forum

Questions cover accountability, transparency and business expansion outside of reservation

June 25, 2026

AP New Mexico

As Native American boarding schools project ends, survivors describe feeling honored and restored

The oral history project will wrap up on Friday

June 23, 2026

AP New Mexico

Red, white and blue: A strategy for survival as Native Americans navigate 250 years of history

A painting by Navajo artist Kee Yazzie is displayed as part of the “Stars, Stripes and First Americans” exhibition at…

June 18, 2026

New Mexico

Indigenous art shapes the narrative at Obama Presidential Center

The Chicago venue aims to be a cultural center for all

June 17, 2026

New Mexico

U.S. House passes Albuquerque Indian School Act

Former boarding school would be transferred to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

June 5, 2026

New Mexico

New Mexico AG Torrez sues Kalshi for allowing allegedly illegal sports betting

AG points to a 1953 law that criminalized all gambling not regulated by the state

June 5, 2026

AP New Mexico

Decades in the making, Deb Haaland’s political rise spurs both inspiration and scrutiny

Former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, speaks during a news conference in Albuquerque on Wednesday. Savannah Peters/AP…

June 5, 2026

New Mexico

Native skaters are creating a mental health lifeline across generations, in New Mexico and beyond

For many, skating is about practicing wellness and cultivating a strong community

June 4, 2026

New Mexico

Lawmaker questions whether Native education funding formula underserves Navajo students

A school bus travels along a dirt road outside Cuba, New Mexico, Oct. 19, 2020. Cedar Attanasio/AP File Photo At…

June 1, 2026

New Mexico

Greater Chaco landscape named one of America’s most endangered historic places

Area vulnerable to industrial development

May 22, 2026

AP New Mexico

This year’s most endangered historic places nod to America 250 and the promise of equality for all

The sites offer examples of how Americans have fought against injustice and for equality

May 20, 2026

AP New Mexico

U.S.-Mexico border wall construction is desecrating sacred sites, Indigenous leaders say

‘This is a great example of the federal government not following federal laws’

May 18, 2026

New Mexico

New Mexico pueblos sue Kalshi, alleging prediction market violates tribal gaming sovereignty

Lawsuit follows favorable ruling in similar lawsuit by Wisconsin tribe

May 14, 2026