Pueblo of Santa Ana Department of Natural Resources

Pueblo of Santa Ana Department of Natural Resources The Pueblo of Santa Ana's Department of Natural Resources is tasked with protecting, preserving, & enhancing the Pueblo's natural resources and environment
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It's that time again--in chronological order from mid fall through early spring--a peek into what the animals were up to...
05/28/2026

It's that time again--in chronological order from mid fall through early spring--a peek into what the animals were up to on Tamaya and Tamaya Kwii Kee Nee Puu (TKKNP).

For nearly 100 years, from 1927 to 2025, the average daily flow on May 17 along this reach of the Rio Grande was about 3...
05/17/2026

For nearly 100 years, from 1927 to 2025, the average daily flow on May 17 along this reach of the Rio Grande was about 3,385 cfs. We all thought last year's NM mountain snow drought was an anomaly, yet the river maintained about 600 cfs on this day a year ago. Today's approximate 200 cfs is an unprecedented second gut punch. Can the Rio Grande ecosystem, as we know it today, survive another punch? What drought?

As summer gets closer days are becoming longer and warmer, these conditions may impact some with sensitive or impaired l...
05/13/2026

As summer gets closer days are becoming longer and warmer, these conditions may impact some with sensitive or impaired lungs. Be sure to stay cool and comfortable during the increasing heat.

This guy couldn't resist spinning around last night to say, "hello!"
05/12/2026

This guy couldn't resist spinning around last night to say, "hello!"

04/30/2026

Looks like Rio has two kittens and based on when she was bred by Grande in February 2025, they are around 11 months old now. She seems to have switched her pattern from a river cat, hence her name, to a more upland cat. Unfortunately, her GPS-collar battery failed last Friday, so where she is today is a mystery.

As we continue through Spring pollen will become more of an issue for those of us with allergies. Here are some pollen f...
04/17/2026

As we continue through Spring pollen will become more of an issue for those of us with allergies. Here are some pollen facts and tips to help minimize hay fever.

04/14/2026

train hoppers on Tamaya

The Native American Fish and Wildlife Society's Summer Youth Practicums have been building biologists for decades.  If y...
04/08/2026

The Native American Fish and Wildlife Society's Summer Youth Practicums have been building biologists for decades. If you know a tribal youth (10-12th grade 14-17 yrs old) interested in learning more about natural resource management, this is an opportunity and experience they will surely not forget!

Windy days bring higher levels of particulate matter, but what is particulate matter?
03/26/2026

Windy days bring higher levels of particulate matter, but what is particulate matter?

03/21/2026

These deep-winter elk are sure to have enjoyed today's spring arrival! Lots of body language going on here. Happy spring equinox, everyone!

Address

2 Dove Road
Santa Ana Pueblo, NM
87004

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(505) 771-6446

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