Health Information

The Pueblo of Pojoaque is committed to the safety and welfare of its tribal members, employees and visitors. This page will be updated on an as needed basis. Please take note at closures, contact information and resource information.

COVID-19 virus is spread mainly from person to person between people who are in close contact with one another (within 6ft) and through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

Many Tribal programs are on call or working with limited programming. Please call (505) 455-4500 for more information.

• Pueblo of Pojoaque Public Library – effective March 12, 2020
• Poeh Cultural Center – effective March 12, 2020
• Pueblo of Pojoaque Senior Center – effective March 16, 2020
• Pueblo of Pojoaque Wellness Center – effective March 16, 2020
• Pueblo of Pojoaque Enrollment – effective March 16, 2020
• Pueblo of Pojoaque Tax Commission – effective March 16, 2020
• Pueblo of Pojoaque Agriculture & Bison – effective March 16, 2020
• Pueblo of Pojoaque Early Childhood Center – effective March 16, 2020
• Pueblo of Pojoaque Education – effective March 16, 2020
• Pueblo of Pojoaque Environment – effective March 16, 2020
• Pueblo of Pojoaque Housing – effective March 16, 2020
• Pueblo of Pojoaque Boys & Girls Club – effective March 16, 2020

Other Programs
Some departments will be on call such as; Social Services, Counseling Services, Reality, Gaming. Questions please call Christina Cartier at 505-455-4565 or 505-615-6734.

Essential Departments
Essential departments will continue to operate such as Emergency Services, Health Services, Tribal Works, Accounting & Information Technology.

Pueblo Businesses
Many Pueblo businesses have temporarily closed such as casinos, some restaurants, bowling, golf and other businesses. Please call ahead to any business to find closure information or adjusted operations. Business Page Link

Pueblo of Pojoaque Tribal Court

Pueblo of Pojoaque Tribal Court is staffed for people currently on probation or pre-trial release, who should continue to report as directed. Path to Wellness Court will be held with social distancing precautions. The Court is also open for any emergencies, including orders of protection and criminal arraignments. It is closed to the general public. Traffic fines may be paid by dropping a money order in the Court 24-hour dropbox or calling 505-455-2271 to pay by credit or debit. The deadline for currently owed fines is extended by 30 days.

• Tribal Elder Precautions – March 12, 2020
  -Any individuals age 60 and above to practice social distancing, avoid large crowded public facilities (casinos, community events, concerts, malls, etc.) and unnecessary travel.
  -Pueblo of Pojoaque Senior Center is closed effective March 16, 2020.
  -Meals On Wheels will be provided.
• Tribal Members & Tribal Employees Precautions – March 12, 2020
  -All tribal employees age 60 and above, those with compromised immune systems, and pregnant women refrain from coming to work effective today. (3/12/20)
• Tribal Employees Travel Recommendations – March 12, 2020
  -Highly recommended that all tribal employees refrain from any personal travel in the next two weeks.
• Pueblo Closures for Non-Essential Departments – March 12, 2020
  -All non-essential Departments and Staff will be mandated to not come to work for a minimum of 14 days.
• NEWS RELEASE Voluntarily Closing Casinos  – March 14, 2020
  -All three Pueblo of Pojoaque Casino’s Voluntarily Closed for 14 days.
• Stay at Home Order – March 24, 2020
  -Further closings and restrictions.

Our community health awareness campaign features messages, information and resources on social media, roadside banners and billboards. Weekly posts include; Mental Health Mondays, Wellness Wednesdays and Face Mask Fridays. Campaign Page Here.