Jicarilla Apache Tribe endorses Sam Bregman in his governor's campaign race

In the race for New Mexico's governor, the endorsements from Native American tribes are garnering more attention due to Deb Haaland's candidacy. However, as of September 2025, there is no clear public information about which individual or political party has received explicit support from the Laguna Pueblo for the position of governor.

Background

The Laguna Pueblo, one of the twenty Pueblo-Indian tribes in New Mexico, have their own self-governance with a governor, council, and traditional leadership structures. Political support for external candidates is relatively rare among the Pueblos, who generally maintain a reserved and formal neutral stance in political matters.

Current Developments

The Laguna Pueblo primarily focus on tribal issues and local matters. They pursue their own politics and advocate for the rights of Pueblo peoples. In recent years, there have been efforts to strengthen the cooperation between indigenous tribes and state authorities in New Mexico. However, who supports whom is usually not publicly declared.

An official proclamation from the Laguna Pueblo in favour of a candidate for the position of New Mexico's governor would be an extraordinary event and would likely be published in the local media (such as Albuquerque Journal, Indian Country Today) and on the tribe's website.

Recommendation for Current Information

Given the rapidly changing political landscape, it is recommended to seek current information directly on the Laguna Pueblo's website (if available) or through local media. The political representations (such as the All Indian Pueblo Council) can also provide assistance with specific inquiries.

Conclusion

At the current moment, there is no known official support from the Laguna Pueblo for a specific candidate for the position of New Mexico's governor. If there is an official statement in the near future, it would be a notable development.

Updates on the Governor Race

Deb Haaland, a Native American and the current Interior Secretary of the United States, is running for the position of Governor of New Mexico.
Deb Haaland has secured three tribal endorsements for her governor campaign.
Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman received an endorsement from the Jicarilla Apache Nation.
The Deb Haaland campaign is expecting another tribal endorsement soon.