Gov. Vidal Aragon, Governor Pueblo of Santo Domingo P.O. Lt. Ruben Lujan Pueblo of Santa Clara Governor J. Michael Chavarria P.O. endobj % The Pueblo American Indians expanded into an agricultural. Eleven members of Zia Pueblo in Sandoval County have tested positive for COVID-19, New Mexico In Depth has learned. . Finding subject matter experts with special skills to protect the water source was critical. The Tribe realized they would need to be persistent and innovative in navigating the authorities and requirements of federal programs. Guided Tours are available. % 6 0 obj At a meeting of the All Pueblo Council of Governors (APCG) on Monday, October 26, APCG Chairman J. Michael Chavarria (The Pueblo of Santa Clara) submitted his resignation, citing personal reasons. Santa Clara Pueblo v. Martinez. Santa Clara Pueblo P.O. evRe0S)b&6 a?Nd0N>:oNz4ii7j#wjx7Ct0p~#@l47:Sb7VxvT qL3RzfN;hQ}TH9bU}5^oO+{4vGG%Yw6b\f#e!=1=sV3}bA}j m6 $EMNkFCBgl0n+P%D0Og There are 19 Pueblo tribes in New Mexico. The court denied the tribe's motion to dismiss, finding that the ICRA implicitly authorized the suit. 1st Lt. 8 0 obj Two Hawk v. Rosebud Sioux Tribe. The Tribes worst fears became a recurring reality during the 2012, 2013, and 2014 monsoon seasons, when the Santa Clara Creek frequently flooded, creating large-scale debris flows caused by the floods erosion of the canyon walls. Feel free to cancel any time via the unsubscribe link in the newsletter you received. 2 0 obj Since 2011, $26M has been spent on sediment removal from the canyon. Michael Cata. The different Pueblo languages are Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Keres, Zui, and Hopi. Thanks to cultural pride and a strong sense of identity, the Santa Clara people have retained many of their ancient traditions while integrating with the best of what the majority culture has to offer. In these villages, old traditions such as ritual dances and artistic craftwork are maintained. Gene Jiron2nd Lt. Gov. COVID-19 Updates and Information Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention An official website of the United States government. We actively weave the youth voice and passion into the solutions we build. Because Santa Clara Pueblo has such a large land base, with a wide variety of geographic features , it was possible to make good use of the natural resources for recreational purposes. Governor Chavarria has served in many roles within the Pueblo of Santa Clara Tribal Government. Pueblo youth play an integral part in the re-emergence of the All Pueblo Council of Governors. Gov. It is crucial to acknowledge and find solutions to those things that affect our childrens health, education, racial inequalities and economic security. Ms. Abeyta is the daughter of Francis L. Abeyta (Santa Clara Pueblo, Isleta), who was the esteemed SFIS Braves basketball coach from 1990-1996; Ms. Abeyta followed in his footsteps as the SFIS Lady Braves basketball coach from 2015-2017. . Anthony Suazo, Pueblo of TesuqueGovernor Milton Herrera20 TP828Santa Fe, NM 87506Phone: (505) 955-7733Fax: (505) 820-7783Lt. <> Box 1099San Juan Pueblo, NM 87566Phone: (505) 852-4400Fax: (505) 852-48201st Lt. Gov. Fax: (505) 552-6941, Governor Nathaniel S. Porter We, the unique Tribal Employees of Ohkay Owingeh a sovereign, diverse, traditionally and culturally based entity operating within the Pueblo Land Grant, with its own language, are here to serve, provide for, and protect our . Erosion control and hazardous fuel reduction efforts were implemented to rebuild natural buffer systems. Today, Pueblo people are located primarily in New Mexico. Box 580Espanola, NM 87532Phone: (505) 753-7330Fax: (505) 753-8988Lt. The Las Conchas Fire alone burned 28% of all the land that supports the Pueblo. 2nd Lt. Ohkay Owingeh: Deer Dances. This Code amends the previous liquor code as published in the Federal Register on June 27, 2001 ( 66 FR 34233 ). The Las Conchas Fire had loosened soil in the canyon and removed stabilizing vegetation along its slopes, creating the perfect conditions for dangerous erosion and flash flooding in the Pueblos watershed. Pv^0PX{:y!_,7v|%G*jqeyL yf7i5YuNatSfNKVh:4>Lr9DC?R&OpHg'whJS9h?X5ES? Santa Clara Pueblo Forestry worked with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to assess impacted watersheds and identify potential opportunities for flood protection projects. 2 Dove Rd. Though the economic revenue from the cabins was lost for several years, the tribe was able to rebuild their local economy through the opening of hotels, convenience stores, and a casino in a refurbished commercial building. endobj <> Tribal Sheriff. endobj James Naranjo is the Lieutenant Governor of Santa Clara Pueblo in New Mexico. The Santa Clara Pueblo, a federally recognized tribe 3,500 strong, had been directly hit by a massive wildfire in August 2011, known as the Las Conchas Fire. Governor Eugene Jiron USACE collaboration continued by integrating the Tribes innovative strategies to further develop the Corps Engineering with Nature program and publish the techniques in peer reviewed journals. Governor. U.S. Department of the Interior. . Governor Clyde Aguilar, PO Box 4339 San Felipe Pueblo, NM 87001 578 Kee St, Espanola, New Mexico 87532 Phone: 505-753-7330 Website: See below Contact: Governor's Office Forestry: 505-692-6274 Office of Environmental Affairs: 505-692-6270 The Tewa-speaking Pueblo of Santa Clara was established around 1550 when a drought forced their ancestors to move into the fertile Ro Grande Valley. FEMA IRC Case Study Santa Clara Pueblo: A Tribes Journey to Prepare, Mitigate, and Recover, Building Community Resilience with Nature-Based Solutions: A Guide for Local Communities. The area has since undergone a transformation by implementing extensive restoration efforts to: rehabilitate the ecosystem, rebuild infrastructure, restore native Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout habitat, and develop resiliency to future disturbances. This is our home. endobj Phone: (505) 867-3381 <> Phone: (505) 455-4500 Pueblo of Santa Ana Governor Nathan Garcia Lt. 4 0 obj Governor Anthony Knitter, PO Box 127 Penasco, NM 87553 W#\eo>|Y*s=.r$x _~,"{I6W&]]i=},+gz3[~V{M@H@_eorDu1P#2`UAarM Lt. An official website of the United States government. White House Council on Native American Affairs. There are no subscriptions or costs. Gov. Fax: (505) 552-7204, Governor Everett P. Herrera Since 1150 A.D., Acoma Pueblo has earned, There are over 300 different Kachinas in the Pueblo religion. Phone: (505) 629-4285, Governor Max Zuni Pueblo beliefs and actions are still guided by Pueblo Core Values, which include love, respect, compassion, faith, understanding, spirituality, balance, peace, and empathy. Restoring the integrity of the Santa Clara Watershed and protecting his community from future harm would be his top priority. Visitors to the pueblo must check in at the governors office. Post not marked as liked. Although mercifully no lives were lost and no homes at Santa Clara were burned, we still saw our traditional and treasured homeland and spiritual sanctuary, the Santa Clara Canyon, practically destroyed. By listening to the community and incorporating traditional ecological knowledge and values into the recovery planning process, the Santa Clara Pueblo was able to achieve sustainable, long-term results that improved the resiliency of the watershed ahead of future disaster events. Fax: (505) 455-0174, Governor Carl Valencia Looking for U.S. government information and services? It was officially accepted by the Council. Office of Environmental Affairs: 505-692-6270. Fax: (505) 867-3308, Governor Arden Kucate endobj The Killing of Tyre Nichols Must Serve as a Catalyst to Root Out Racial Injustice in Policing Article Despite the use of natural materials to save money, some projects had construction costs that exceeded accepted design-construction cost ratios, and therefore could not be funded with federal grants. Douglas M. Patricio, Pueblo of CochitiGovernor Pete HerreraP.O. Marcello Povijua. We need to restore each of our natural resources for its specific purpose. Governor Chavarria. endobj They thank the, Rio Grande Tewa language. LockA locked padlock The Santa Clara Pueblo's Governor reflected on what the community had experienced over the past eight years. Fax: (505) 465-2688, Governor Gary Lujan Based on a conscious and values-based approach, the combination of our Pueblo leadership and our young people can make for extraordinary outcome. About three months ago, staff from the Santa Clara Pueblo Tribal Historic Preservation Office were doing a field research survey at Dalton Pass, a cultural site in McKinley County west of Crownpoint. xnaC0nM}( [F"$ew=xpXvs;f,gd(6_K_VgB(Z~/[X5&Wj}8?'&_~>?~~&nn #OD&R:GoRCp"T,WdyDyPMRoh mCL>S5D\"V}q;IP0c DU":*Q~ ZFL0R dU,eS4_V` ,YdDC(tLAHLW'^)% fRs|~k||\MCNi:NWv'O)S1?^Z4vb5 |F\ :I`7@7WnaLv0`s"Ck!n9e, LiqkeH! It was also determined at Mondays Council meeting that Governor David Toledo (The Pueblo of Jemez) will continue in his role as Secretary of the APCG. While some Native communities have reopened their casinos, rest stops, recreation areas, and other sites to the public; the communities themselves may remain closed due to COVID-19. The Santa Clara Pueblos Governor reflected on what the community had experienced over the past eight years. Daryl Lucero, Pueblo of LagunaGovernor Wilfred HerreraP.O. 01-15, was duly adopted by the Tribal Council of the Santa Clara Pueblo on May 8, 2001. In addition, difficulties finding contractors experienced in the natural channel function approach to stream restoration limited progress. United States District Court, D. New Mexico. 18 0 obj 1st Lt. Fax: (505) 867-3383, Governor Christopher Moquino Civ. The Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) and Burned Area Rehabilitation (BAR) programs from the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) were leveraged to mitigate threats to downstream communities in future natural disasters. He was a lone advocate for the tribes in New Mexico and recognized the Pueblo people for their peaceful culture and support for the Northern Army's efforts in the southwest. <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 816.96] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> This week on New Mexico in Focus Santa Clara Pueblo Governor Michael Chavarria and forester Matthew Tafoya update correspondent Sarah Gustavus on how Santa Clara Pueblo is addressing environmental . Recent Posts See All. Floyd Samuel, Pueblo of ZiaGovernor Valentino Pino135 Capitol Square Dr.Zia Pueblo, NM 87053Phone: (505) 867-3304Fax: (505) 867-3308Lt. Phone: (505) 455-2273 A longtime resident and member of the pueblo, Chavarria has served other roles in tribal government as well, including forestry director and tribal co-chair for the Environmental Protection Agencys Region VI Tribal Operations Committee. Santa Clara Pueblo's major attractions include: - Puy Cliff Dwellings http://www.puyecliffdwellings.com/, - Black Mesa Golf Course http://golfblackmesa.com/, - Santa Claran Hotel & Casino http://www.santaclaran.com/, Puy Cliff Dwellings offer both guided and self-guided tours through the Tribes ancestral dwellings. The deep, tree-lined retreat offered several mountain-ringed fishing lakes, developed campsites and picnicking. Lt. Chairman Chavarria served in this position since January of 2020 and is a highly respected leader in the Native community. The Santa Clara Pueblo Liquor Code, Resolution No. Fax: (575) 834-7331, Governor Wilfred Herrera, Jr. Within the Pueblos exterior reservation boundaries, there is a checkerboard of trust land, Pueblo fee land and non-Native land. Governor Jamie Viarrial, 78 Cities of Gold Road Santa Fe, NM 87506 Official websites use .gov Santa Clara Pueblo; Santo Domingo Pueblo; Taos Pueblo; Tesuque Pueblo; Zia . Governor. In addition, the exhibit is Native owned and the Pojoaque Pueblo manages the collection, having purchased the pieces directly from the artists. Due to the Las Conchas Fire and several other major fires in previous years, 80% of the pueblos forested areas had been razed. VisitTHIS PAGE for more information regarding travel advisories. (LockA locked padlock) Lt. <> Phone: (505) 455-4410 Check often for upcoming training offerings. Santa Clara Pueblo was one downstream community that had a significant amount of fire damage. The Santa Clara Pueblo, a federally recognized tribe 3,500 strong, had been directly hit by a massive wildfire in August 2011, known as the Las Conchas Fire. BDjgPWuFqSK[;?i`2t$07?4K>0n:0:=7 V\ynaE*=`7k\ Michael Montoya, Pueblo of Santa AnaGovernor Nathan Garcia2 Dove RoadSanta Ana Pueblo, NM 87004Phone: (505) 771-6700Fax: (505) 771-6783Lt. The mission of the APCG is to advocate, foster, protect and encourage the social, cultural, and traditional well-being of Pueblo Nations. Our connection to place is at the core of who we are as Pueblo people. dd2s1!/wFL+lxFo@}F-8^%Q$8@XlQRE&a8T7B 6RKJ`VD}q$fG&7sWs:\R=ckO('*"h}j For example, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) coordinated and funded the design of post-fire debris collection fences, which catch landslide material before it would reach infrastructure and threaten resources below. Gaylord Siow2nd Lt. Gov. Petitioner Santa Clara Pueblo is an Indian tribe that has been in existence for over 600 years. Please call ahead before visiting any community for specific information regarding their COVID-19 policies and guidelines. Older generations had grown up with ready access to the creek and canyon, an experience now denied to younger generations because of the near-total devastation from the fires and flooding. A lock Anthony Knitter, Pueblo of PojoaqueGovernor Jenelle RoybalPueblo of Pojoaque78 Cities of Gold RoadSanta Fe, NM 87506Phone: (505) 455-4500Fax: (505) 455-0174Lt. He had led the response efforts during the wildfire and subsequent flooding events and was now equipped to lead the 2013 recovery effort as Governor with the lessons he had learned from the previous two disasters. The Santa Clara Pueblo land has traditionally supported a lifestyle that utilizes resources harmoniously through farming, grazing, hunting, and fishing, with the canyon at the center of the Tribes ancient history and culture. In total, over 5,300 structures were repaired or installed in 26 tributaries to Santa Clara Creek, which have greatly reduced the risks of erosion throughout the watershed and helped stabilize stream banks in a sustainable, environmentally friendly manner.