Laguna, New Mexico
Laguna Pueblo is one of 19 native pueblos in New Mexico. We are
located 45 miles west of Albuquerque and we are comprised of six
individual villages (Mesita, Laguna, Paguate, Paraje, Encinal and
Seama). We reside within a traditional clan system with over 7,800
enrolled tribal members. We greatly value our unique native culture and
tribal heritage.
Historically, the two most important factors in the
development of the Pueblo of Laguna were our geographic location and
accessibility. A natural gateway through Laguna was created by the mesas
of western New Mexico and made Laguna a sensible and commonly used
route for the Rio Grande Pueblos to travel. During the Spanish Colonial
period, the route between the pueblos was maintained and later became
the legendary Route 66. Laguna has been at the crossroads of commerce
and the exchange of information and ideas for centuries.
We are now at
the beginning of a new millennium and have begun to explore
technological initiatives that will place us at the crossroads of the
information superhighway. With the influx of many peoples and cultures
across our reservation, came new ideas. These new ideas and a different
ways of life brought challenges to our traditional communities as well
as new opportunities. Although at times the pressures may have seemed
insurmountable, the Laguna people have persevered and maintained our
cultural integrity. Many of the traditions, customs and activities
passed down through generations by our ancestors are still practiced
here today.
• Pueblo of Laguna - Tribal Government Website