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Visitor Center also provides an overview of ancestral traditions and the Jemez Pueblo’s integration of their culture with modern society. While enjoying the kind hospitality of the pueblos, visitors should respect their privacy by observing the following cultural etiquette requirements. cultural etiquette New Mexico’s Indian pueblos hold observances throughout the year. Most are open to the public; some are not. When you visit a pueblo, you are visiting someone’s home. Call to inquire about specific schedules and restrictions. Contact information for New Mexico’s pueblos and tribes is listed to the left. Observe all posted requests and regulations. When you are on Indian land, you are subject to Indian laws. • Pueblos prohibit the drinking of alcohol during visits. • Some pueblos charge a photo fee, while many pueblos do not allow photography at all. Please check with the tribal office upon arrival. Most prohibit cell phones due to camera or video capabilities. • Sketching and note taking are not allowed at most pueblos. • Pueblos are places of residence. Do not look into windows or walk into buildings. • Do not look into or go inside kivas. These underground ceremonial chambers are sacred. • When attending Pueblo dances, remain silent and do not applaud afterward. Do not ask questions regarding the meaning of a dance and do not talk to the dancers or singers. Do not walk across the plaza (dance area) or between the dancers, singers or drummers. Dances are religious ceremonies; be respectful. • Enter a Pueblo home as you would any other—by invitation only. • Do not refuse an invitation to eat. Eat a little bit even if you have already eaten or are not hungry. Do not linger at the table after eating. Do not ask questions of your host. • Do not remove pottery shards, rocks or any other natural formations from Indian lands. Do not pick fruits or vegetables from fields or trees. • If you are on a guided tour, stay on the trail. • Be aware that public restroom facilities may not be available. • No pets, please. Courtesy of www .itsatrip .org For information on any of New Mexico’s 19 pueblos, contact the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center at 843-7270. All area codes are 505 unless otherwise noted. Acoma Cochiti Isleta Jemez Laguna Nambe Ohkay Owingeh Picuris 552-6604 465-2244 869-3111 834-7359 552-6654 455-2036 852-4400 587-2519 Pojoaque San Felipe San Ildefonso Sandia Santa Ana Santa Clara Santo Domingo Taos 455-3901 867-3381 455-2273 867-3317 867-3301 753-7330 465-2214 758-9593 Tesuque Zia Zuni 983-2667 867-3304 782-7021 Other Tribes within New Mexico: Navajo Nation (928) 871-6436 Jicarilla Apache 759-3242 Mescalero Apache 464-4494 feast days* AprIl 2008 Please call for events this month. MAy 2008 May 1 - San Felipe Pueblo May 3 - Taos Pueblo June 2008 August 4 - Santo Domingo Pueblo August 10 - Acoma (Acomita) & Picuris Pueblos August 12 - Santa Clara Pueblo August 15 - Zia Pueblo August 28 - Isleta Pueblo nOveMBer 2008 November 12 - Jemez & Tesuque Pueblos DeCeMBer 2008 June 13 - Taos & Sandia Pueblos septeMBer 2008 June 24 - Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo September 2 - Acoma Pueblo September 4 - Isleta Pueblo July 2008 September 8 - Laguna & July 4 - Nambe Pueblo San Ildefonso Pueblos July 14 - Cochiti Pueblo September 19 - Old Laguna Pueblo July 25 - Taos Pueblo September 25 - Laguna Pueblo July 26 - Santa Ana September 30 - Taos Pueblo & Taos Pueblos August 2008 OCtOBer 2008 December 12 - Jemez Pueblo December 24 to 28 Christmas celebrations at various pueblos JAnuAry 2009 January 23 San Ildefonso Pueblo FeBruAry 2009 February 2 - San Felipe Pueblo MArCh 2009 March 19 - Laguna Pueblo *See a complete, up-to-the-month calendar of events on our website at www.itsatrip.org. August 2 - Jemez Pueblo October 4 - Nambe Pueblo October 17- Laguna Pueblo www.itsatrip.org www.itsatrip.org 15 http://www.itsatrip.org http://www.itsatrip.orgwww.itsatrip.org

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Albuquerque Official Visitors Guide - Spring 2008

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