The 19 Pueblos of New Mexico

There are 19 Pueblo Tribes in New Mexico. Each Pueblo is a sovereign nation.

At one time, the Pueblo homeland reached into what is now Colorado and Arizona, where incredible dwellings and trading centers were established at sites such as Chaco Canyon in northwestern New Mexico and Mesa Verde in southwestern Colorado. Today, Pueblo people are located primarily in New Mexico.

Pueblo Life & Values

Pueblo people have preserved their identity in the face of multiple colonizing nations and today, as always, value their identity and traditional ways of life. At the same time, Pueblo people live in modern houses and work both on and off our reservations.

Pueblo beliefs and actions are still guided by Pueblo Core Values, which include love, respect, compassion, faith, understanding, spirituality, balance, peace, and empathy.

Celebrations and ceremonies continue throughout the year, maintaining the connection to Pueblo communities, ancestors, and the Earth.

Pueblo Art

The 19 Pueblos of New Mexico are renowned for their unique and historic art forms, from polychrome pottery to mosaic inlay jewelry.

Some of these traditions, including weaving, basketry, drums, and pottery, are thousands of years old.

Today, the Pueblo art community remains vibrant, with hundreds of highly skilled artists maintaining the highest levels of craftsmanship and technical excellence.

Pueblo artists continue to create fine art in both traditional and contemporary styles. Learn more about the distinctive art forms and renowned artists from each Pueblo at the Indian Pueblo Store.

Visiting a Pueblo

Pueblo communities are happy to welcome visitors to experience our culture and traditions. We ask that visitors respect our living communities. Please contact the Pueblo directly to ensure it is open to visitors.