Tribal Programs

Natural Resources

Department of Natural Resources 

Our Mission Statement

The Pueblo of San Felipe Department of Natural Resources commits to protect, conserve, sustain, and manage the land, water, and air resources of the Pueblo for enhancement and the beneficial purposes of present and future generations in a manner that reflects the cultural and traditional beliefs of San Felipe Pueblo and its Tribal Council.

Land

The DNR works with direction from Tribal Leadership and the Land Committee to reacquire ancestral land, and to ensure our land base is managed in the best interests of the Pueblo.  Our Tribal Historic Preservation Office works to preserve cultural resources both on the Pueblo and our ancestral lands. 

Environment

The DNR manages the Pueblo’s surface water quality program and works to promote clean water and stewardship for the Pueblo. 

Water Resources & Agriculture

Our Water Resources and Agriculture programs provide farming and irrigation services for the community to support the agricultural traditions of the Pueblo, and a return to Food Sovereignty. 

Hunting

The Pueblo has a limited number of hunting authorizations available for purchase each year.  These prime, guided elk hunts in northern New Mexico can include lodging.  Please contact the DNR for more information. 

Access Permits

The Pueblo of San Felipe has both Access Permit Regulations and a Trespass and Drone Ordinance.  Please contact the Department of Natural Resources to inquire about access permits. 

Contact Information

The DNR works with direction from Tribal Leadership and the Land Committee to reacquire ancestral land, and to ensure our land base is managed in the best interests of the Pueblo.  Our Tribal Historic Preservation Office works to preserve cultural resources both on the Pueblo and our ancestral lands.

Department Phone: 505-771-9965

Director:  505-771-9963

GIS/GPS Coordinator: 505-771-6632

Office Manager: 505-771-9965

Water Resources Specialist: 505-865-5234

Land Management: 505-771-9971

Environmental Specialist: 505-771-6637

Animal Control: 505-895-3275

Positions

Director

Pinu’u Stout
505-771-9963

Water Resources Specialist

Michael T. Sandoval
505-867-5234

Tribal Historic Preservation Officer

Ricardo Ortiz
505-771-6636

GIS/GPS Coordinator

Nevin Sanchez
505-771-6632

Land Management Specialist

Rueben Duran
505-771-9971

Animal Control Officer 

Candace Aguilar
505-985-3275

Agriculture Program Supervisor

Nathanial Valencia
505-437-8031