Pueblo of Zia
Government AdministrationNew Mexico, United States11-50 Employees
The Pueblo of Zia operates as a federally recognized sovereign nation with governance modeled in many ways on a state government framework. Located in San Ysidro, New Mexico, its government administers laws, planning and zoning, building codes, and municipal services to residents within its reservation boundaries, and has the authority to levy sales taxes on goods and services within those boundaries. The Tribal Council, along with appointed leaders such as a Governor and Warchiefs, oversees lawmaking, capital projects, and economic development, while the Warchiefs preside over religious activities. The Pueblo emphasizes self-determination and governance tied to its cultural traditions and structures, operating within the broader context of the U.S. acknowledgment of Tribal sovereignty. The Pueblo of Zia is a small governmental entity within the government administration sector, serving its local community from its base in San Ysidro, with an organizational scope that includes education, law enforcement, judicial, and municipal services on the reservation.