Overview

• Hundreds gathered for Albuquerque’s fifth annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day at Tiguex Park, drawing tribes, nations and pueblos from across New Mexico.
• The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center hosted hundreds and highlighted passing languages, songs and stories to younger generations, leaders said.
• Organizers urged higher Native voter turnout, with Laura Harris noting Native residents are 8.2% of Albuquerque’s population and could sway city and school board races, as the secretary of state encouraged voting.
• Colorado communities including Denver and Pueblo held ceremonies, Boulder’s Mi Chantli showcased intertribal dance groups, and Gov. Jared Polis issued a statement recognizing the day and recent state actions supporting Native communities.
• New Mexico formally replaced Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day in 2019, while the federal government continues to observe Columbus Day after President Trump reversed prior dual recognition in April.