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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. endobj
Tribal members have expressed concern that the disasters will have a permanent impact on the cultural unity of the tribe, as young tribal members arent able to fully experience the Tribes traditions and way of life without access to the creek and canyon. Box 194Laguna Pueblo, NM 87026Phone: (505) 552-6654Fax: (505) 552-69411st Lt. Gov. Gov. REGION:
Box 580Espanola, NM 87532Phone: (505) 753-7330Fax: (505) 753-8988Lt. Governor. Howie Aguino2nd Lt. Gov. Recent Posts See All. Tiwa dialect is spoken in Taos, Picuris, Sandia, and Isleta Pueblos. Restoration efforts in the canyon integrated adaptive management principles to build resilience into the recovery process. Pueblo the offers visitors a number of highly diverse attractions, from tours of the prehistoric Puye Cliff Dwellings to sightseeing, fishing and camping in the nearby canyon. In these villages, old traditions such as ritual dances and artistic craftwork are maintained. The All Pueblo Council of Governors represents the leadership of the 20 Pueblos of New Mexico and sister Pueblo Ysleta del Sur in El Paso, Texas. Celebrations and ceremonies are continued throughout the year, maintaining the connection to Pueblo communities, ancestors, and to the Earth. Governor M. Wayne Martinez, 02 Tunyo Po Santa Fe, NM 87506 Tonita Roybal has been called "One of the finest potters of the twentieth century." She learned to make pottery from her mother, Dominguita Pino Martinez (1860-1948). Please see our phone list at the bottom of the page to contact specific pueblos. Each pueblo is a sovereign nation. All of our content is free. The Tribe has sourced these seeds and plugs from local sources during natural cycles and then propagated them into seedlings at regional greenhouses. [ 13 0 R]
south of Espaola on N.M. 30. So much had been burned that the entire village of Santa Clara was vulnerable to post-fire. Promoting Nature-Based Hazard Mitigation Through FEMA Mitigation Grants. 21 0 obj
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS 1. Restoring the integrity of the Santa Clara Watershed and protecting his community from future harm would be his top priority. Looking for U.S. government information and services? You may occasionally receive promotions exclusive discounted subscription offers from the Roswell Daily Record. Fax: (505) 867-3383, Governor Christopher Moquino The Las Conchas Fire alone burned 28% of all the land that supports the Pueblo. within the pueblo of Santa Clara, at which a Governor, Lieutenant Governor, secretary, treasurer, interpreter, and sheriff shall be elected by secret ballot to serve for the ensuing year. Governor Randall Vicente On February 11, 2013, while living within the household of a Santa Clara Pueblo member, a non- Based on a conscious and values-based approach, the combination of our Pueblo leadership and our young people can make for extraordinary outcome. 5 0 obj
Santa Clara Pueblo is in favor of the move to restore the WOTUS definition that was in place before 2015. Chairman Chavarria served in this position since January of 2020 and is a highly respected leader in the Native community. endobj
The Tribe collaborated with more than 10 Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) for technical and financial assistance with its watershed restoration efforts. Ohkay Owingeh: Deer Dances. WATCH ELECTION NIGHT WITH INDIAN COUNTRY TODAY. The accompanying Story Map describes these past events and current efforts: https://arcg.is/0HGPHf. SEC. The Pueblo American Indians expanded into an agricultural. Due to the Las Conchas Fire and several other major fires in previous years, Governor Clyde Aguilar, PO Box 4339 San Felipe Pueblo, NM 87001 For over 400 years, Santo Domingo Pueblo has been one of the central Pueblo communities in New Mexico and the homelands to many people for thousands of years. It was officially accepted by the Council. 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. VisitTHIS PAGE for more information regarding travel advisories. They represent our future and the perpetuation of our Pueblo way of life. Santa Clara operates Black Mesa Golf Course, which has received national acclaim for its challenging play; 115 N.M. 339 in La Mesilla; (505) 747-8946. Phone: (505) 867-3301 Gov. Lt. Governor Daryl Lucero, PO Box 100 Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024 r)]\P 2V3#sXIa4&:OX \'bD Joseph Michael Chavarria was re-elected by Santa Clara Pueblo members during the tribal governments annual election Jan. 2, the governor said. 25-28. Box 309Acoma, NM 87034Phone: (505) 552-6604Fax: (505) 552-72041st Lt. Gov. Gen. Toy had the opportunity to meet with Michael Chavarria, governor, Santa Clara Pueblo, and to view the damaged land. The Tribe did not have an emergency management department or a recovery structure when the disasters hit, but they did have a team of dedicated staff willing to roll up their sleeves and take on multiple roles to help with the recovery process. Tribal Sheriff. Michael Montoya, Pueblo of Santa AnaGovernor Nathan Garcia2 Dove RoadSanta Ana Pueblo, NM 87004Phone: (505) 771-6700Fax: (505) 771-6783Lt. Old Acoma Pueblo: Governor's Feast. In the summer of 1934, factional schisms at Santa Clara Pueblo in northern New Mexico led to a critical political moment. Stevie Sandoval, Pueblo of PicurisGovernor Craig QuanchelloP.O. (LockA locked padlock) <>
James Naranjo. {nKJz'_I ^K?SLc&`R>]Q^hLWq|w`6i: ~M6|d /dz)bPs!7_&SM{K:y+&yVZri,!zHb!P~jD"?9&ow/`Wz" X__\fGQ or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. Gilbert Tofoya, Governor Pueblo of Santa Clara P.O. The stream restoration efforts were so successful that the Santa Clara Pueblo earned the 2018 EPA Outstanding Green Infrastructure/Low-Impact Design Award from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for their innovative approach to watershed-scale recovery. x]ms~: M77I&Mrnfb3Z[Je%w. Some tourism activities in the canyon were resumed after funding from the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) was used to replace picnic and camping areas. Joseph Michael Chavarria was re-elected by Santa Clara Pueblo members during the tribal government's annual election Jan. 2, the governor said. Our live news broadcast starts at 8 p.m. Mountain Standard at IndianCountryToday.com on November 3. Gov. J. Michael Chavarria has been elected to the position of Governor for seven one-year terms, serving in 2006- 2008 and then re-elected in 2014-2017. Box 100Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024Phone: (575) 834-7359Fax: (575) 834-73311st Lt. Gov. The Pueblo pray to the spirits for help in their daily life. Douglas M. Patricio, Pueblo of CochitiGovernor Pete HerreraP.O. 17 0 obj
Phone: (575) 587-2519 The Spanish made the, Hopi, formerly called Moki or (Spanish) Moqui, the westernmost group of Pueblo Indians, situated in what is now northeastern Arizona, on the edge of the, Dive in and enjoy the wonders beneath the waves, big and small. Michael Cata. Santa Clara Pueblos success directly utilizing Interagency Recovery Coordination and the National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) has been a source of inspiration for other Pueblos in the region. <>
The pueblo is located about a mile (1.6 km.) Erosion control and hazardous fuel reduction efforts were implemented to rebuild natural buffer systems. An official website of the United States government. 4 0 obj
Geography [ edit] Santa Clara Pueblo is located at 355816N 106521W (35.971124, -106.089111), [5] approximately 1.5 miles south of Espaola on NM 30. It is recomended that visitors stop at the tribal Administration office before venturing into the village home areas. <>
Finding subject matter experts with special skills to protect the water source was critical. Juan Rey Abeita, Pueblo of JemezGovernor Dominic GachupinP.O. So they build parapets around the roofs, The Sandia Pueblo has been a traditional agrarian society, and the pueblo lies directly at the heart of Indian trade routes. In the summer of 2011, the Santa Clara Pueblo was devastated by the Las Conchas Fire, then the largest wildfire in New Mexico history. Chairman Mark Mitchell (Former Governor of Tesuque Pueblo) Vice-Chairman Jerome Lucero (Former Governor of Zia Pueblo) Secretary Vacant 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
The BAER programs objectives include alleviating emergency conditions to help stabilize soil; controlling water, sediment, and debris movement; preventing impairment of ecosystems; and mitigating significant downstream threats to health, safety, life, and property. <>
The splendor of the scenery are justly famous in the Southwest. Santa Clara Pueblo leadership believes that through collaboration, ecosystem restoration, and integrating traditional ecological knowledge (TEK), the cultural ties to this sacred landscape can be reconnected. Lisa's Story - Spirit Lake Tribe, ND. Lt. Anthony Suazo, Pueblo of TesuqueGovernor Milton Herrera20 TP828Santa Fe, NM 87506Phone: (505) 955-7733Fax: (505) 820-7783Lt. "As of today April 5th, the Pueblo of Zia has confirmed 11 Zia Tribal Members, potentially 20, infected by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)," Acting Governor Floyd Toribio wrote Sunday in a memo to tribal . Guided Tours are available. <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>>
Daryl Lucero, Pueblo of LagunaGovernor Wilfred HerreraP.O. Kai T. Bluesky, Pueblo of IsletaGovernor Max ZuniP.O. Santa Clara Pueblo is a census-designated place (CDP) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, and a federally recognized tribe of Native American Pueblo people.Santa Clara Pueblo was established about 1550. Box 17579 El Paso, TX 79907 Phone: (915) 859-8053 Fax: (915) 859-4252 Lt. Gov. Governor J. Michael Chavarria of Santa Clara Pueblo, and Superintendent Patrick Suddath of Bandelier praised the agreement as a substantial step towards greater partnership between the National Park Service (NPS) and the Tribal Nations that have ancestral and traditional ties to the Monument. The Tribe wanted to apply bioengineering principles - the use of living materials (plants, seeds, etc.) The group advocates on members behalf for environmental protection of tribal land. In 2015, the first attempt at treating the creek itself was designed, permitted, and eventually abandoned due to the threat of damage to restored structures and habitats from the continuous sediment deposition. 6 0 obj
It is a good idea to call the governor's office (numbers below) of the pueblo you intend to visit to make sure dances will be performed as listed here. Pueblo of Santa Clara, New Mexico "Legislative Hearing on S. 3126 and S. 3264" Senate Committee on Indian Affairs September 23, 2020 . Phone: (575) 834-7359 Various Dances - Jemez Pueblo, Laguna Pueblo, San Felipe Pueblo, San Ildefonso, Santa Clara Pueblo, Tesuque Pueblo, Zia Pueblo *Many pueblos offer Christmastime events. No. [ 18 0 R]
Fax: (505) 852-4820, Governor Craig Quanchello 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. Gov. ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. Is Santa Clara Pueblo open to the public? Today the pueblo encompasses 90 square miles, situated along the Rio Grande in New Mexico. 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. Box 580 Espanola, NM 87532 Phone: (505) 753-7330 Fax: (505) 753-8988 Lt. Gov. The Tribe used these grants to help meet cost sharing requirements for federal programs; providing leveraging that allowed the Tribe to qualify for 3 5 times more funding than they would have been able to on their own, making a strong case for the benefits philanthropy can bring to disaster recovery. As noted in many tribal comments to EPA and the USACE, the current rule weakens . 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. The Tewa vil- 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 Fax: (505) 552-7204, Governor Everett P. Herrera Tewa is one of five Tanoan languages spoken by the Pueblo people of New Mexico. Lindbert Martinez. Santa Clara Pueblo Tribal Administration | Santa Clara Pueblo NM Phone: (505) 852-4400 More recently, however; the Canyon was devastated by severe wildfires and subsequent debris flows which destroyed nearly all infrastructure and recreational resources. Gov. endobj
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. The Tribes goal of planting 200,000 seedlings annually was successful, and from 2015 2018 this was exceeded. The Spanish Mission of San Agustn de la Isleta was built in the pueblo in 1612 by Spanish Catholic Franciscans. The Santa Clara Pueblo leadership noted that to navigate the complex authorities of many federal disaster programs, it was necessary to both have regular meetings with all federal interagency partners at the table and to work hard to obtain the data those federal agencies needed to document the projects and meet their legislative requirements. GENERAL INFORMATION:
Pueblo youth play an integral part in the re-emergence of the All Pueblo Council of Governors. So much had been burned, that the entire village of Santa Clara was vulnerable to post-fire. Santo Domingo Pueblo (also known as Kewa; Santo Domingo was the name given by the Spanish in 1600), is located between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, along the 1-25 corridor off Exit 259. Governor Douglas M. Patricio, PO Box 309 Acoma, NM 87034 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. Box 1846Taos, NM 87571Phone: (575) 758-9593Fax: (575) 758-4604Lt. 2nd Lt. They noted the damage is now a threat to their existence. endobj
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, His many testimonials at both the state and federal levels are a testament to the leader that Chairman Chavarria has been for his community, the Pueblos in the APCG and tribes in New Mexico as a whole, stated Pamela Mahooty, APCGs Interim Executive Director. Box 99Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM 87052Phone: (505) 465-2214 / 2215Fax: (505) 465-2688Lt. Visitors to the pueblo must check in at the governors office. Box 127Penasco, NM 87553Phone: (575) 587-2519Fax: (575) 587-1071Lt. Generous grants from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians in California and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Tribal Nation in Minnesota contributed to the restoration and revitalization of cultural and historic resources damaged during the fires and subsequent flooding. It is crucial to acknowledge and find solutions to those things that affect our childrens health, education, racial inequalities and economic security. Fax: (505) 869-7596, Governor Dominic Gachupin %
Factionalism was (and is) a controversial polit-ical experience for communities to adapt to and to survive. SANTA CLARA PUEBLO, and Lucario Padilla, Individually and in his capacity as Governor of the Santa Clara Pueblo. The Governor had previously served as Forestry Director, switching into an emergency management role after the Las Conchas Fire at a time when the Tribe did not have an emergency management department. <>
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Teaching Note: Santa Clara Pueblo Recovery, Environmental & Historic Preservation Guidance, Real Estate, Lending or Insurance Professionals, State, Local, Tribal or Territorial Governments, Preparedness Activities, Research & Webinars, Voluntary & Community-Based Organizations, Environmental Planning & Historic Preservation, National Business Emergency Operations Center, Interagency Recovery Coordination Case Studies, Restoring Native Ecosystems to Build Resilience, After Fire and Floods, Restoring a Sacred New Mexico Canyon and a Way of Life, A Tribes Collaborative Journey to Develop Forest Resiliency: A Story Map by Santa Clara Pueblo Forestry, Santa Clara Pueblo and the Corps of Engineers: A Working Partnership Between Two Nations, Santa Clara Creek: Headwaters Restoration. Fax: (505) 867-3395, Governor J. Michael Chavarria We actively weave the youth voice and passion into the solutions we build. They asked the Creator to guide them and give them the strength and courage they needed to face and overcome these challenges together. Fax: (575) 587-1071, Governor Jenelle Roybal Wpn{NBj6 s'P4?mD>:]67d{$o>%|s~uyHsEr&g0USOXyZKqgVI[|KEHHH4}3hZv35U
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Santa Clara Pueblo plans to eventually reintroduce species such as the Rio Cutthroat Trout, beaver, and river otter as habitat health improves, restoring ancient ecosystems the community has depended on for many, many generations. The recreational resources destroyed by the floodwaters were relocated to an area that is less vulnerable to future flood events and were repurposed as stations for crews assisting with recovery efforts. TNC also supported wetland restoration in the Santa Clara Creek headwaters to improve surface and ground water storage through its Rio Grande Water Fund initiative. After the 2013 monsoons, roads leading through the canyon lay broken apart and bridges washed away. 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. She added, We congratulate Governor Wilfred Herrera, Jr. on his new position with the APCG and will continue to work for the benefit of our native communities., About theAll Pueblo Council of Governors. Santa Clara Canyon was historically a notable asset, as it was central to the Tribes regional identity and economy. Who Is The Governor Of Santa Clara Pueblo? There are few places in New Mexico that can compare with the majestic beauty of the landscape of the homelands of the Santa Clara people. Phone: (505) 867-3317 The Tribe realized they would need to be persistent and innovative in navigating the authorities and requirements of federal programs. ESPAOLA Gov. To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. EditClose Sign Up Log In Governor Gaylord Siow 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. Santa Clara Pueblo is under a state of emergency after an estimated 1.5 inches of rain on Wednesday caused Santa Clara Canyon to . By implementing a top-down restoration approach, working to stabilize banks and control erosion from higher to lower elevation through the canyon, restored areas can act as a natural buffer in future heavy rain events, mitigating damages that would have occurred farther downstream from debris flows. The Navajo NationThe Navajo Nation is the largest Native American tribe in North America, and their reservation is located in northwestern New Mexico, northern Arizona and southeastern Utah. 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. We are the 20 Governors of New Mexicos Pueblo nations, vested in making life better for all our Pueblo people and ensuring that those yet to be born have the same opportunity to experience our customs and traditions just as previous generations have been blessed, Download a PDF of the 2023 Pueblo Governors List HERE.