Research and Publications
As a part of the UNM NABPI's overall mission to empower Native Americans and their communities to create systematic change, research, research support, and budget/policy analysis are some our primary activities. Below is a list of the most current and up-to-date research and publications by UNM NABPI and our partners:
New Research
The Digital Divide: The Impact on Native American Women & Girls - Infographic (Summer 2023)
The Impact of Hardrock Mining on Native American Communities - Infographic (Summer 2023)
COVID 19: The Economic Impact & Economic Well-being of Tribal Communities in New Mexico (Previously Unpublished)
COVID 19: The Economic Impact of Tribal Communities in New Mexico - Infographic (Previously Unpublished)
Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women & Girls (MMIWG)
- Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women & Girls: A Briefing Paper
- Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women & Girls Infographic (June 2019)
Yazzie/Martinez
- Victory for New Mexico Schools: Court Rules in Yazzie/Martinez Case that Every Child Has a Right to a Sufficient Public Education under New Mexico’s Constitution
Note: This is the most current version of this paper. Updates to this paper will be made and released pending any further developments regarding Yazzie v. State of New Mexico. - All Pueblo Council of Governors Response to State Dismissal of Yazzie Martinez Lawsuit (March 2020)
Elections & Public Policy
- The Native American Electorate's Role in the Blue Wave Referendum on President Trump's Policy Agenda
- Enhancing Native American Budget and Policy Analysis Capacity in New Mexico: A Comprehensive Study of Current Capacity in the State and a Discussion of Various Models that Could Increase New Mexico’s Capacity
Early Childhood Education and Care Research
- Capturing Native American Views Toward the Business Plan for Early Childhood Development (June 2019)
- Native American Perspectives Regarding the Needs Assessment for the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department
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Clean Energy
- The Projected Impact of the Energy Transition Act on Native American Communities in New Mexico (June 2019)
- Energy Transition Act Tribal Engagement Infographic (August 2019)