Pojoaque Pueblo

Buffalos have long played a significant role for many Native American tribes. They have provided clothing, food, shelter and much more. This week, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., introduced bipartisan legislation to create a permanent buffalo program that would help tribes manage current and future herds.

The weekly market is held at the Poeh Cultural Center, which houses Native art and history exhibits. Now there is also live music and dance at the community event.

A federal judge has ruled against a New Mexico tribe trying to obtain a new gambling compact from the Interior Department.U. S. District Judge James…