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COVID 19: The Economic Impact & Economic Well-being of Tribal Communities in New Mexico (Previously Unpublished)
COVID 19: The Economic Impact of Tribal Communities in New Mexico - Infographic  (Previously Unpublished)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
  There are two versions of this report:
  Full Format Report || Printer Friendly Report

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)