Performers in the Pueblo Dance Group, which includes members from Pueblos of Laguna, Acoma, Zuni and the Hopi Tribe, perform social dances for the Indigenous People’s Day celebration on Oct. 13, 2025 at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque. (Danielle Prokop / Source NM)
About three dozen people gathered under cloudy skies at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque Monday morning to see the first traditional dance performances for Indigenous Peoples Day.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in 2019 declared the second Monday in October Indigenous Peoples Day, and an official state holiday. In a statement on social media Monday, alongside photos from celebrations at the Santa Fe Indian School, the governor noted that New Mexico “is home to 23 sovereign tribes, nations, and pueblos, each with rich cultures, languages, and traditions that have shaped this land for thousands of years. Today is a day to celebrate Indigenous resilience, recognize the ongoing contributions of Native peoples, and recommit to honoring tribal sovereignty and supporting Indigenous communities. Let’s listen, learn, and celebrate together.”…