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Pueblo of Acoma Joins the Pueblos of Laguna, Zuni and the Hopi Tribe in Signing Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with NM State Land Office Regarding State Lands within the Mt. Taylor TCP
Acoma, NM-Today the Pueblo of Acoma joined the Pueblos of Laguna, Zuni and the Hopi Tribe of Arizona in entering into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the New Mexico State Land Office regarding State lands that fall within the Mt. Taylor Traditional Cultural Property (TCP) area.
“We are pleased that the NM State Land Office through the NM State Land Commissioner has agreed to listen to the voice of the Tribes and consider cultural impacts to Kaweshtima, Mt. Taylor, when development is being proposed on state lands within the TCP.” said Acoma Governor, Randall Vicente.
The Mt. Taylor TCP was sought by the Pueblos of Acoma, Zuni and Laguna, the Hopi Tribe and the Navajo Nation as a means to inform outside interests on the cultural and historical importance of Mt. Taylor. The NM Cultural Properties Review Committee voted in June of 2009 to list the TCP which included over 316,456 contributing resources including more than 1000 archaeological sites, plants, animals, gathering sites and view sheds.
“For the Pueblo of Acoma, today marks a true partnership with the NM State Land Office in honoring our long standing commitment towards stewardship of all lands including those under the management of the State Land Office. We applaud NM Land Commissioner, Ray Powell for understanding the Tribal perspective and his willingness to work with Tribes.”
Attention Potters: As you all know, Pueblo of Acoma is also known for the traditional pottery and traditional designs that we produce. We would like to include photos of pottery and traditional design in our website to show the world what we are known for. Please download the release form in the Forms and Permits Tab and fill it out, allowing us to use your art in our website. Then, send the form along with photos of pottery or designs via e-mail to
webmaster@puebloofacoma.org , mail to P. O. Box 309, Pueblo of Acoma, NM 87034, or hand-deliver to the Pueblo of Acoma Governors’ Office.
Attention Local Vendors: In support of our local economy we would also like to feature a listing of our local vendors and contact information for anyone to see. Remember millions of people will see this website so this will be a great tool to make sure your Name and Product is there for all to see. Please download the Vendor form in the Forms and Permits Tab and fill it out, allowing us to add your business to our listing. Then, send the form via e-mail to
webmaster@puebloofacoma.org , mail to P. O. Box 309, Pueblo of Acoma, NM 87034, or hand-deliver to the Pueblo of Acoma Governors’ Office.