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is that tribal nations, tribal communities and Indigenous people are happy, healthy and prosperous and that traditional ways of life are honored, valued and respected.

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Agency Initiatives

MMIWR
The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives (MMIWR) Task Force Act establishes collaboration with tribal governments, tribal law enforcement, and the U.S. Department of Justice to determine the scope of the problem, identify barriers, and create partnerships to improve processes for reporting and investigating cases.

ETA
The Energy Transition Act (ETA) establishes New Mexico as a national leader in clean energy. The ETA transitions New Mexico away from coal and toward clean energy, ensuring greater renewable energy production and reducing costs for consumers.

IYC
The Indigenous Youth Council (IYC) was formed in February 2021 following two listening sessions that the New Mexico IAD held with Tribal youth from across the state.

Tribal Response Plan
The NM Indian Affairs Department developed a Tribal Response Plan as a way to provide support and guidance to our tribal governments when responding to COVID-19.
Programs & Funding

Tribal Infrastructure Fund
Through this competitive funding, all federally recognized tribes, nations and pueblos within New Mexico have an opportunity to submit a robust project proposal for their community.

Capital Outlay
Capital Outlay funds are used to build, improve or equip physical property that will be used by the public.

Special Projects
Special project grant funding is not intended to be a permanent funding source for entities but rather a short-term allocation. Consequently, projects should demonstrate progress towards self-sustainability.

Tobacco Cessation and Prevention Programs
These programs are focused on building tribal capacity to implement culturally appropriate tobacco cessation and prevention initiatives that recognize the unique ceremonial uses of tobacco while reducing the use of commercial tobacco use and its harmful effects.


News & Announcements
James R. Mountain, IAD Cabinet Secretary, Designate
James R. Mountain is a former governor of the Pueblo de San Ildefonso, serving from 2006-2007 and 2015-2017. During his tenure as governor, he led the pueblo in completing the decades-old Aamodt Water Settlement, ensuring the pueblo’s water rights in perpetuity, as well as the principles of agreement with Santa Fe County in 2017 and the Indian Land Claims Settlement in 2006. He also previously served on the pueblo’s Supreme Court and tribal council. Since 2018, he has owned and operated Mountain+Associates, LLC., a state-tribal affairs consulting firm.

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