Native American

Forest Service to return Indigenous remains discovered near McPhee Reservoir

least 10 individuals and 10 shards of pottery were unearthed in 2021 and 2022

April 1, 2025

Governor signs bill to protect Native students’ rights to wear tribal regalia

‘Every student deserves to celebrate their academic achievements in a way that honors their identity and traditions,’ Lujan Graham says

March 20, 2025

New Mexico

State agencies request advance funding for pending Tribal water settlements

settlements await Congressional approval

March 14, 2025

Gulliford's Travels

Historic Hubbell Trading Post

Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site not only contains several buildings on the Navajo Nation near Ganado, Ariz., but it…

March 5, 2025

New Mexico

Deb Haaland officially announces run for N.M. governor

Haaland is the only declared candidate so far for the 2026 election

February 11, 2025

New Mexico

Bill protecting cultural expression at graduation ceremonies passes first committee

now heads to House Education Committee

February 11, 2025

AP New Mexico

Deb Haaland made history as Interior secretary. Now she’s running for governor of New Mexico

Haaland could be the first Native American woman to serve as governor of any state

January 31, 2025

Local News

Fort Lewis College’s five-year strategic plan seeks to repair legacy

doubles down on commitment to serving as rural university

January 28, 2025

AP New Mexico

U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland reflects on tough choices during a historic tenure

Haaland was the first Native American to serve as a cabinet secretary

January 20, 2025

New Mexico

For Native American women, stepping into leadership starts with reclaiming their past

in its 20th year, WeWin brings together more than 400 women across tribes and generations for prayer circles, keynote speeches…

December 27, 2024

Regional News

Colorado comedian using short film to connect people to a contemporary Native story

side gig is at Casa Bonita, but Colorado comedian using short film to connect people to a contemporary Native storys…

December 17, 2024

AP New Mexico

Biden creates Native American boarding school national monument

Monument marks era of forced assimilation

December 10, 2024

Food

Food, family and community define Thanksgiving for Indigenous restaurateur

‘Where we come from, food is really important, community is really important’

November 27, 2024

Local News

Bayfield Middle School club raising historical, cultural awareness of Indigenous tribes

November is Native American Heritage Month

November 12, 2024

Associated Press

A century after Native Americans got the right to vote, they could put Trump or Harris over the top

A Native American woman walks by the stage during a campaign event in support of Republican presidential nominee former President…

October 26, 2024

Local News

Biden visits Indian Country and apologizes for the ‘sin’ of a 150-year-old boarding school policy

President Joe Biden speaks at the Gila Crossing Community School in the Gila River Indian Community reservation in Laveen, Ariz.,…

October 25, 2024

Regional News

President Biden to apologize for 150-year Indian boarding school policy

Russell Eagle Bear, with the Rosebud Sioux Reservation Tribal Council, talks to U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland during a meeting…

October 24, 2024

AP New Mexico

One of the last Navajo Code Talkers from World War II dies at 107

Kinsel Sr. was one of hundreds of Navajos recruited by the Marines to serve as Code Talkers

October 21, 2024

Local News

Durango students celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day with traditional Native American games

Activities are an effort to integrate more cultural events into school district’s curriculum

October 17, 2024

Associated Press

Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated with an eye on the election

A dancer performs on Indigenous Peoples Day Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Minh Connors)(AP Photo/Minh Connors) As…

October 13, 2024

New Mexico

At least 95 Indigenous children died in federal boarding schools in New Mexico

least 3,500 children from dozens of tribal nations attended New Mexico schools

August 6, 2024

AP New Mexico

Arizona governor negotiates pause in hauling of uranium ore across Navajo Nation

Gov. Katie Hobbs intervened this week after talking with Navajo President Buu Nygren

August 5, 2024

AP New Mexico

Investigation finds at least 973 Native American children died in U.S. government boarding schools

schools gave Native American kids English names, put them through military drills and forced them to perform manual labor

July 31, 2024

New Mexico

Gathering will mark 45 years since the largest radioactive release in U.S. history hit New Mexico

Church Rock spill is the third largest radioactive waste release globally, after Fukushima and Chernobyl

July 12, 2024