Rep. Derrick Lente /tags/rep-derrick-lente Rep. Derrick Lente en-US Copyright Sun, 21 Jan 2024 06:41:44 GMT Proposed bill would give tribes more control over language programs /local-news/2024-01-20/proposed-bill-would-give-tribes-more-control-over-language-programs Lawmakers are trying once again to create a trust fund that would give New Mexico tribes more money and control to run their own educational programs. Sun, 21 Jan 2024 06:41:44 GMT /local-news/2024-01-20/proposed-bill-would-give-tribes-more-control-over-language-programs Jeanette DeDios Native communities are seeking sovereignty for tribal education /local-news/2023-12-14/native-communities-are-seeking-sovereignty-for-tribal-education In tribal communities, libraries offer many important services for residents. They’re funded by the Indian Education Act, or IEA, and grants, but they often don’t know how much money they will get each year. Mo Charnot with the Santa Fe Reporter recently reported how some lawmakers are looking to change that. Fri, 15 Dec 2023 01:22:00 GMT /local-news/2023-12-14/native-communities-are-seeking-sovereignty-for-tribal-education Jeanette DeDios Legislature passes bill for Native American early childhood education /local-news/2023-03-13/bill-for-native-american-early-childhood-education-heads-to-the-governors-desk A bill that would provide funding for tribes to establish early childhood programs with culturally relevant education has passed both chambers of the legislature. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 04:26:29 GMT /local-news/2023-03-13/bill-for-native-american-early-childhood-education-heads-to-the-governors-desk Jeanette DeDios Former Navajo Chairman and President Peterson Zah dies at 85 /local-news/2023-03-08/former-navajo-chairman-and-president-peterson-zah-dies-at-85 Former Navajo President Peterson Zah died Tuesday in Fort Defiance, Arizona, after a lengthy illness. He was 85. 91°µÍø has more on his life and how he changed the lives of his Navajo people. Thu, 09 Mar 2023 02:10:03 GMT /local-news/2023-03-08/former-navajo-chairman-and-president-peterson-zah-dies-at-85 Jeanette DeDios Native American educational bills stall out at the House floor /local-news/2023-03-07/native-american-educational-bills-stall-out-at-the-house-floor Several bills were introduced at the beginning of the legislative session that centered around funding Native American education and cultural programs. And although they made it to the House floor, they likely won’t get a vote. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 01:23:56 GMT /local-news/2023-03-07/native-american-educational-bills-stall-out-at-the-house-floor Megan Taros, Source NM, Jeanette DeDios 'Our voice matters, representation matters' says lawmaker on the Native American Voting Rights Act /local-news/2023-02-23/our-voice-matters-representation-matters-says-lawmaker-on-the-native-american-voting-rights-act Within the New Mexico Voting Rights Act passed by the House of Representatives is the Native American Voting Rights Act, which addresses barriers in tribal communities by increasing access to early voting and providing options for people without traditional mailing addresses. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 01:11:49 GMT /local-news/2023-02-23/our-voice-matters-representation-matters-says-lawmaker-on-the-native-american-voting-rights-act Jeanette DeDios Education Reporter Previews 2021 Legislative Session /local-news/2021-01-20/education-reporter-previews-2021-legislative-session State lawmakers kicked off the 2021 New Mexico legislative session Tuesday, Jan. 19. 91°µÍø’s Nash Jones spoke with James Barron, education reporter with… Wed, 20 Jan 2021 23:03:16 GMT /local-news/2021-01-20/education-reporter-previews-2021-legislative-session Nash Jones