Native American

Native communities urge state to embrace language, culture in Yazzie/Martinez plan

At an Aug. 5 meeting in Farmington about how to improve public education in New Mexico, attendees talk about what…

August 13, 2025

Associated Press New Mexico

Investigators search for Native American items stolen decades ago in New Mexico

SANTA ANA PUEBLO, N.M. (AP) — The decades-old case file describes a medium-sized bowl crafted at Santa Ana Pueblo more…

August 12, 2025

Legislative panel to discuss constraints on tribal homeownership

An estimated 30,000 homes need to be built on the Navajo Nation

August 11, 2025

Evelyn Auzenne set to continue wrestling career after agreeing to attend Waldorf University

Three-year star at Kirtland Central High will study business management

August 2, 2025

Lady RezBombers defend NABI Girls Basketball championship

Led by Kjani Anitielu & Allyson Tsosie, RezBombers top Legendary Elite 58-47

July 27, 2025

Local stars compete in Native American Basketball Invitational

Kirtland Central, Farmington basketball players compete among region’s best

July 26, 2025

Indigenous farm connecting young people with land, boosting local food access

The Indigenous Farm Hub in July. Joey Dunn/NMPBScca On a small patch of land north of Albuquerque, Orenda Martine reached…

July 24, 2025

Local organizations seek help from legislators to fight human trafficking

State had 350 reports of trafficking in 2021

July 23, 2025

Heinrich, Hickenlooper and Bennet introduce bill to increase tribal access to clean water

Native American households, compared to white households, are 19 times more likely to lack indoor plumbing

July 22, 2025

Federal budget proposal could eliminate key Native American workforce programs

Albuquerque organization warns proposed cuts would undermine tribal sovereignty and devastate Indigenous communities

July 22, 2025

Trump threatens to hold up stadium deal if Washington Commanders refuse switch back to Redskins

FILE – Workers finish installing the Cleveland Guardians sign above the scoreboard at Progressive Field, March 17, 2022, in Cleveland.…

July 20, 2025

NB3 Matchplay slated to return to Twin Warriors Golf Course

Three-day tournament features eight Division I men’s and women’s golf teams

July 16, 2025

Associated Press New Mexico

Native American radio stations at risk as Congress looks to cut $1B in public broadcasting funding

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Dozens of Native American radio stations across the country vital to tribal communities will be at…

July 16, 2025

Congressional candidate in hot water with Southern Utes over social media post

Tribe rebukes Hope Scheppelman for Instagram video

July 11, 2025

‘Part of our culture’: Navajo Nation’s Oak Ridge Fire response includes livestock

For many families on the Navajo Nation, livestock is their livelihood

July 8, 2025

Alert for missing Native people launches, but key detail is unclear

Advocates and families who have lost relatives to a crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people march in Albuquerque on…

July 7, 2025

Constitutional pollution case appealed to New Mexico Supreme Court

Complaint alleges the state failed to adequately enforce pollution laws on oil and gas

July 2, 2025

Tribal governments, conservation groups urge feds to keep Chaco protections

Chaco Canyon. Courtesy National Park Servicecca Tribal and Pueblo governments, elected officials and conservation groups this week intensified calls for…

June 26, 2025

‘Absolutely revolting’ church play depicting Navajo medicine man in hell sparks outrage

Navajo Nation Council issues letter to Gallup church

June 20, 2025

Proposed federal funding cuts to tribal colleges spark fear

Funding would drop from over $183 million to about $22 million next year

June 13, 2025

U.S. Justice Department argues Trump can cancel national monuments that protect landscapes

The two monuments singled out in the opinion were designated by Biden in his final days in office

June 11, 2025

Associated Press New Mexico

White House budget request slashes funding for tribal colleges and universities

In President Donald Trump’s budget request, he’s proposing slashing funding for tribal colleges and universities, including eliminating support for the…

June 9, 2025

Haaland: Trump cuts threaten New Mexico progress on climate

Dem governor candidate emphasizes tribal consultation during Santa Fe water summit

June 6, 2025

Navajo woman works to establish K9 search and rescue on Rosebud Reservation

Mako Sica K9 Search and Rescue helps families in western South Dakota

June 3, 2025