walls or other structures entering private 9 remember that an invitation homes requires disturb 10 do notrocks or or remove animals plants artifacts own safety and preserve 11 for yourstructures do nottoclimb on historic pets 12 do not bring tribal alcohol drugs or firearms into communities lands clean and don t 13 keep tribalnot burn debris or bury litter do in someone s 14 if you area invited to eat day wait home at pueblo feast for religious 15 teepees are usednavajo nation purposes on the trash place refuse in trash cans or take it with you your turn and avoid lingering at the table and should not be approached by visitors intr oduction to the tribes of new mexico navajo nation the largest most populous native american nation in the us the navajo nation is located in the four corners area covering northwest new mexico northeast arizona and southeast utah its capitol is window rock arizona just across the new mexico state line three other navajo bands in new mexico are located away
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wildlife viewing and elk deer bear and turkey hunts casino gambling and lodging are available at the apache nugget casino and jicarilla best western inn 505-759-3663 another local attraction the cumbres-toltec scenic railroad 1-888-cumbres features train rides between chama nm and antonito co on a historic railroad.the railroad and the jicarilla best western inn sometimes offer package deals taos pueblo taos pueblo 505-758-1028 www.taospueblo.com is located off of state road 68 just north of taos.taos pueblo is one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the us and is also a world heritage site the multi-storied architecture of taos pueblo actually inspired pueblo architecture as it is known today guided and self-guided tours include more than 50 shops and galleries of taos pueblo artisans tour buses are welcome taos pueblo also owns and operates taos mountain casino 888-win-taos www.taosmountaincasino.com the state s only non-smoking casino 7
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located downtown at 108 cathedral place iaia features exhibitions of contemporary and traditional native american art some by iaia students the wheelwright museum of palace of the governors the american indian 1-800-607-4636 www.wheel wright.org at museum hill has a trading post and exhibitions of contemporary and historic native american art with an emphasis on the southwest the museum of indian arts culture miac 505-476-1250 www.miaclab.org also at museum hill has native american art exhibits collections archives and a library miac also features day adventures educational programs and a lecture series one of santa fe s gems is the palace of the governors native american art program 505-476-5100 www.newmexicoindianart.com buy directly from native american artisans who sell their jewelry pottery and other arts and crafts on the santa fe plaza daily from 8:00 am to dusk pecos national historical park i-25 exit 307 505-757-6414 www.nps.gov/peco on state road 63 features 15th century
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san felipe pueblo i-25 exit 252 505-8673381 features indian arts and crafts at garcia s gift shop and west turquoise trail gift shop 505tent rocks national monument 867-4959 in addition many members of the pueblo offer arts and crafts for sale directly from their homes call 505-867-3381 for a listing of artists at i-25 exit 252 san felipe offers casino gambling and live entertainment at casino hollywood 1-877-529-2946 www.sanfelipecasino.com rv spaces with electrical hookups are available at the casino next door the hollywood hills speedway features racing and special events with seating for 10,000 the san felipe travel center 505-867-4706 has a full-service restaurant gift shop and truckers lounge santo domingo pueblo i-25 exit 259 505-465-2214 on state road 22 is known for its turquoise jewelry and its pottery various arts and crafts shops can be found at the pueblo santo domingo also owns and operates the kewa gas station and convenience store 505-465-2620 at i-25 exit 259 17
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southern nm the mescalero apache nation 505-464-4494 is located off of us 70 in the beautiful sierra blanca mountains at an altitude of 12,003 at sierra blanca peak mescalero and the nearby resort town of ruidoso offer a cool retreat for the heat-weary traveler the mescalero apache nation offers a worldclass resort experience beginning with its five-star inn of the mountain gods resort and casino 1-800-545-9011 scheduled to open in april 2005 enjoy golf at mescalero s 18-hole championship golf course 1-800-446-2963 in the summer months and skiing in the winter at ski apache 505-336-4356 www.skiapache.com casino gambling is available at casino apache 877-277-5677 and at the casino apache travel center 505-464-7960 on us 70 the mescalero apache nation also offers mescalero big game hunts 505-464-5141 for trophy elk and bear camping hiking and fishing are available at 22
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eagle restaurant 505-552-7711 dancing eagle supermarket 505-5527750 dancing eagle family fun center 505-552-7740 dancing eagle travel center 505-552-7477 and an rv park at exit 108 just 15 minutes west of albuquerque at i-40 exit 140 laguna pueblo s route 66 casino 505-352-7866 www.rt66casino.com and route 66 travel center 505-352-7876 offer casino gambling live entertainment and traveler amenities acoma sky city acoma pueblo 505-552-6604 and the world-renowned sky city 1-800-7470181 www.skycity.com can be reached from i-40 exit 102 located on a 357-foot sandstone mesa sky city is one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the us guided tours of sky city and the san esteban del rey mission church run throughout the day tour buses are welcome arts and crafts made by acoma artists are available for purchase on the tour route the sky city cultural center and museum are scheduled to open in spring 2005 the pueblo pottery gallery 1-800-933-5771 www.pueblopotterygallery.com o
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505-632-2013 is home to 11th and 12th century anasazi ruins artifacts a pithouse hogans wickiups teepees and a historic trading post off of state road 516 the aztec ruins national monument 505-334-6174 www.nps.gov/azru features 12th century anasazi ruins a visitor center walking trail and picnic area the casamero ruins an bisti badlands outlier site to chaco culture park can be reached from i-40 exit 85 gallup www.gallupnm.org 1-800-2424282 features nightly indian dances at 7 pm from may to september at the gallup cultural center 201 east highway 66 505-863-4131 the native hands co-op 506 west highway 66 505-7724407 www.nativehandsco-op.org sells authentic indian arts and crafts and offers assistance to native american artists in the gallup area indian arts and crafts can be purchased directly from native american artists at earl s restaurant 1400 east 66 avenue 505-863-4201 the offices of the inter-tribal indian ceremonial 202 west coal 888-685-2564 provide visitor information tour a
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12 ceremonial indian arts show featuring high-quality indian arts from 10 am to 6 pm at the inter-tribal indian ceremonial office in gallup 202 west coal 1-888-685-2564 12 los comancheros symposium featuring speakers and indian dances on the historic relationship between the comanche and pueblo peoples at 3:00 pm at the indian pueblo cultural center in albuquerque 505-843-7270 www.indianpueblo.org 19 st joseph s feast day at laguna pueblo 19 star gazing party at fort selden state monument learn the names of various constellations and the navajo names for the months and seasons 505-355-2573 27 easter sunrise mass for all denominations at the san jose de los jemez mission church at jemez state monument 505-829-3530 27 easter sunday dances at nambe san ildefonso santo domingo and zia pueblos dances also on monday at san ildefonso and santo domingo tba annual fishing derby at san juan pueblo lakes call 505-753-5067 for date taos pueblo closed for traditional observances in february and mar
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24-29 native nations native voices indigenous language festival at the indian pueblo cultural center in albuquerque 505-843-7270 www.indianpueblo.org 25-26 santiago and santa ana feast day with corn dances at taos and picuris pueblo 26 santa ana feast day at laguna seama village and santa ana pueblos indian inter-tribal ceremonial rodeo august 02 st persingula feast day at jemez pueblo 03-07 inter-tribal indian ceremonial with pow-wow and rodeo events indian dances queen contest arts and crafts at red rock state park in gallup 1-888-685-2564 ceremonial@cnetco.com 04 annual feast day with corn dance at santo domingo pueblo 06-07 annual zuni cultural arts expo at zuni pueblo 09 san lorenzo sunset dances at picuris pueblo 10 san lorenzo feast day with footrace pole climbing dances and art show at picuris pueblo with dances at acoma pueblos acomita village 41
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08-09 zuni fall festival at zuni pueblo 08-09 ancient way festival along state road 53 featuring local arts and crafts food and outdoor activities 10 surviving columbus day chautauqua program with speakers discussing sovereignty self-determination and cultural survival at fort selden state monument 505-355-2753 14 crownpoint rug auction at crownpoint elementary school in crownpoint viewing 3-6 pm auction begins at 7 pm 505-786-5302 www.crownpointrugauction.com 17 st margaret mary s feast day at laguna people paraje village 24-27 harvest dance at laguna pueblo november 12 san diego annual feast day at tesuque and jemez pueblos 12 ceremonial indian arts show featuring high-quality indian arts from 10 am to 6 pm at the inter-tribal indian ceremonial office in gallup 202 west coal 1-888-685-2564 12-13 second weekend navajo nation museum keshmish festival featuring navajo artisans and craftspeople cultural demonstrations and performances and children s activities in window rock az 18 crown
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new mexico tribes today with their long history in the southwest new mexico s tribes have witnessed and experienced many changes while tribal cultural values and traditions continue to thrive,tribes have found new ways to provide for themselves and ensure their self-determination by developing businesses such as casinos hotels golf courses and gas stations,tribes have greatly improved their economic status by providing jobs and funding for tribal government services health care education and sanitation tribal economic development has other benefits as well it provides thousands of jobs for non-indians and offers additional attractions and amenities for tourists visit one of new mexico s many tribally owned businesses and contribute to the welfare of new mexico s native communities this brochure produced by the new mexico tourism department indian tourism program 491 old santa fe trail po box 20002 santa fe nm 87501 1-800-545-2070 www.newmexico.org
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