Deb Haaland Secures Endorsement from Zuni Pueblo, Expanding Tribal Support

Albuquerque, NM – Today, the Zuni Pueblo announced their support for Deb Haaland to be the next Governor of New Mexico. Zuni is the fourth tribe to back Deb.  

Haaland has garnered a groundswell of grassroots support including endorsements from: New Mexico Native Vote, the Native Organizers Alliance, Advance Native Political Leadership, former New Mexico Indian Affairs Secretaries Alvin Warren and Lynn Trujillo, State Senators Paulene Abeyta, Angel Charley, and Shannon Pinto, State Representative Charlotte Little, Taos Pueblo Fashion Designer Patricia Michaels, and former Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez.

“The Pueblo of Zuni proudly endorses Deb Haaland for Governor of New Mexico, because she has been a partner and advocate for Tribes throughout her long standing service to our state and to our country. She continues to lead and is the only candidate we can trust in giving Tribes a consistent voice – before decisions are made. Deb will help build a state that lives up to our responsibilities to future generations,” said Arden Kucate, Zuni Pueblo Governor.

Haaland was one of the first Native American women to be elected to Congress and was the first Native American to serve as a presidential cabinet secretary. In Congress and as Secretary of the Interior, Haaland protected sacred sites, advanced Native owned businesses initiatives, addressed violent crime against Native Americans, and oversaw millions of dollars of investment in water, roads, fire protection, and bridge infrastructure projects for Tribes in New Mexico. She has been a stalwart advocate for Tribal sovereignty, self-determination, and economic interests.

“Deb Haaland has proven time and again that she will fight for communities, especially the ones that have been left behind. When others have dissented against our economic interests and our cultural values and traditions, she has fought for them. Deb Haaland has earned the Pueblo of Jemez Tribal Council’s endorsement, and she has our trust to forge a path to a new future for our State’s Indian Pueblos and Tribes and for every New Mexican,” said George Shendo, Jr., Jemez Pueblo Governor.

“Santo Domingo Pueblo Tribal Council recently deliberated on who to endorse for governor of the state of New Mexico. It is perfectly clear that Deb Haaland has the heart, experience, and strength to lead the state as our next governor. Deb’s record of lifting up communities, protecting our lands and waters, and delivering for New Mexicans speaks for itself. Deb Haaland is Santo Domingo Pueblo’s choice for New Mexico,” said the Santo Domingo Tribal Council.

“I have and will always work hand in hand with New Mexico’s Tribal communities to tackle challenges in affordability, education, health care, and public safety. It’s an honor to have the trust of these leaders and I will fight everyday to ensure that every New Mexican family thrives,” said Deb Haaland.