Noel Smith

1 month ago | abqjournal.com | Noel Smith

Five women draped shawls made from red cloth and blue fringes on five empty chairs placed in front of attendees at an event to recognize missing and murdered Indigenous people. For Tiffany Jiron, executive director of Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women, the shawl ceremony is “powerful” and is needed in spaces like the MMIP Day event held Monday in Albuquerque. kAm“(6 42?

2 months ago | abqjournal.com | Noel Smith

GALLUP — Three rows of students listened to the physical education instructor, then stretched to touch their toes. They followed that with quick jumps while staying in place. The inclusion of physical fitness and how it is taught is the reason  Hózhó Academy was recognized Wednesday by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.In remarks during the school assembly, the secretary highlighted the school’s nutritious meals and P.E. program, which follows President John F.

2 months ago | abqjournal.com | Noel Smith

FARMINGTON — The FBI is sending additional personnel to various field offices to help investigate cases of violent crimes involving members of tribal nations, including those related to missing and murdered Indigenous people. The U.S. Department of Justice announced  on Tuesday that the agency will place 60 personnel in 10 field offices, including Albuquerque. Workers will rotate in 90-day temporary duty assignments over six months. kAm“rC:>6 C2E6D :? p>6C:42? x?5:2?

Feb 12, 2025 | ourcommunitynow.com | Noel Smith

Share SANTA FE, N.M.—With banners stating, “Water is Our First Environment” and “Honor the Breath of Life” suspended above the rotunda of the Roundhouse, Indigenous women, youth and artists gathered to stand in solidarity and raise awareness about the climate crisis. The focus on the environment was the theme of Indigenous Women’s Day, which was held for the fifth time at the New Mexico Capitol.

Feb 12, 2025 | insideclimatenews.org | Noel Smith

SANTA FE, N.M.—With banners stating, “Water is Our First Environment” and “Honor the Breath of Life” suspended above the rotunda of the Roundhouse, Indigenous women, youth and artists gathered to stand in solidarity and raise awareness about the climate crisis. The focus on the environment was the theme of Indigenous Women’s Day, which was held for the fifth time at the New Mexico Capitol.