/tags/tribal-communities tribal communities en-US Copyright Fri, 19 Aug 2022 14:09:08 GMT /local-news/2022-08-19/santa-fe-indian-school-is-connecting-tribal-communities-to-broadband-access-to-improve-native-education Five tribal organizations in New Mexico will share over $146 million from the federal infrastructure act to improve broadband infrastructure. The largest award is going to the Santa Fe Indian School, which plans to use its $57 million to bridge the gap of internet access across several tribal communities around the state. ¾ÅÉ«Íø talks with Kimball Sekaquaptewa, chief technology director, for the school about how helping a network of communities serves its mission to provide education to Native children. Fri, 19 Aug 2022 14:09:08 GMT /local-news/2022-08-19/santa-fe-indian-school-is-connecting-tribal-communities-to-broadband-access-to-improve-native-education Jeanette DeDios /local-news/2022-07-10/lawmakers-seek-broadband-access-for-tribal-communities Rural tribal areas like the Navajo Nation are finding it challenging with the lack of broadband access in their communities. Those most affected are the children, who find it difficult to find hotspots, often having to drive miles to reach one. Lawmakers hope to change this by providing internet access to the region. Mon, 11 Jul 2022 04:08:54 GMT /local-news/2022-07-10/lawmakers-seek-broadband-access-for-tribal-communities Jeanette DeDios /local-news/2022-04-08/long-overdue-uranium-mine-cleanups-leave-question-of-jobs Thousands of uranium mines lie abandoned across New Mexico and the Southwest. Now, lawsuit settlement money from large corporations and the U.S. Government is being pumped in to cleaning them up. Could that mean jobs as well as a healthier environment for New Mexicans? Fri, 08 Apr 2022 21:13:21 GMT /local-news/2022-04-08/long-overdue-uranium-mine-cleanups-leave-question-of-jobs Bryce Dix /local-news/2021-04-06/navajo-president-recounts-challenge-to-get-relief-funds-flowing-to-tribes CARES Act money was distributed last year to keep businesses open during the pandemic, to help people pay rent, and even to help local governments stay… Wed, 07 Apr 2021 02:25:06 GMT /local-news/2021-04-06/navajo-president-recounts-challenge-to-get-relief-funds-flowing-to-tribes Marisa Demarco, Khalil Ekulona /local-news/2021-03-05/native-vaccination-success-with-dr-anthony-fauci As vaccinations roll out across the country, tribal nations are doing particularly well. Antonia Gonzales with New Mexico PBS recently spoke with Dr.… Fri, 05 Mar 2021 17:29:55 GMT /local-news/2021-03-05/native-vaccination-success-with-dr-anthony-fauci Antonia Gonzales