New Mexico's Unique Native American Communities. There are 23 Indian tribes located in New Mexico - nineteen Pueblos, three Apache tribes (the Fort Sill Apache Tribe, the Jicarilla Apache Nation and the Mescalero Apache Tribe), and the Navajo Nation.

The largest U.S. Indian tribe, the Navajo Nation consists of more than 298,000 members, about 106,800 of whom live in New Mexico. The reservation includes approximately 27,000 square miles. Its boundaries extend from northwestern New Mexico into northeastern Arizona and southeastern Utah, a combined area larger than many U.S. states.

The interstate and historic Route 66 bisects the heart of the 42-square-mile Pueblo lands. The Pueblo is located 45 miles (71 km) west of Albuquerque off I-40, and 31 miles east of Grants . Visitors are encouraged to visit the St. Joseph/San José …

Native communities, sites and events held on Tribal lands are open to the public at the Tribal communities' discretion. Schedules may change suddenly, always call ahead before planning your visit.

The Jicarilla Apache Nation is located in the scenic mountains and rugged mesas of northern New Mexico near the Colorado border. There are approximately 2,755 tribal members, most of whom live in the town of Dulce.

The Mescalero tribe's mountainous lands present exciting opportunities for outdoor adventurers. Hunting, fishing, hiking, clay shooting and biking opportunities are found throughout the area. During the winter, plan to slide down the slopes of Ski Apache .

Pojoaque was almost destroyed by war and disease, but in the 1930s, survivors returned and fenced off their lands, evicting squatters. Today, about 2,712 people live on pueblo lands. The Poeh Cultural Center features Pueblo art and exhibits, hosts traditional Indian dances on weekends and preserves the traditional arts of the Tewa-speaking pueblos.

Call ahead to confirm event dates, as well as access to Tribal lands. There are times when Tribal leaders need to restrict access because of private ceremonies and other reasons. Although most Pueblos are open to the public during daylight hours, the homes are private.

Native communities, sites and events held on Tribal lands are open to the public at the Tribal communities' discretion. Schedules may change suddenly, always call ahead before planning your visit.

Native communities, sites and events held on Tribal lands are open to the public at the Tribal communities' discretion. Schedules may change suddenly, always call ahead before planning your visit.