What Jemez Pueblo does

The Pueblo of Jemez is a federally recognized sovereign American Indian tribe and tribal government situated on over 89,000 acres in north-central New Mexico, 55 miles northwest of Albuquerque within Canon de Don Diego. The entity serves approximately 3,400 enrolled tribal members (most residing in the puebloan village of Walatowa) and surrounding community residents through an integrated government and enterprise structure. Core functions span healthcare delivery via Jemez Health and Human Services (JHHS), education (including Walatowa Head Start Language Immersion), public safety and emergency management, natural resources, housing, law enforcement, social services, senior services, vocational rehabilitation, and a sovereign tribal court system.

Its principal operating arm is JHHS, a Public Law 93-638 tribally-controlled health department operating the Jemez Comprehensive Health Center with clinical services (medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, optometry), community services (wellness, senior center, vocational rehabilitation, public health, transportation), and administrative functions (HIM, IT, PRC, compliance, facilities), staffed by over 130 personnel with HIPAA, HRSA, and AAAHC accreditations. Technology underpinning is conventional: electronic health records, telehealth, health information management, and a MindBody scheduling application for the fitness center—no bespoke AI/ML or proprietary platform is evidenced.

The entity's revenue mechanics are a hybrid of federal pass-through funding (grants such as the $3M U.S. Department of Commerce irrigation grant in May 2024 and BEAD broadband allocations), IHS/PL 93-638 healthcare funding, and commercial enterprise income through wholly-owned tribal enterprises operating under Jemez Enterprises—specifically Walatowa Timber Industries (sustainable lumber manufacturing), Red Rocks Convenience Store (retail/fuel), and the Walatowa Visitor Center (cultural tourism/museum). Services to enrolled members are provided at reduced or no cost; enterprise operations serve both the tribal community and external visitors/counterparties. Governance is exercised through a sovereign tribal council and governor structure with no external parent or ownership interest.

Name

Jemez Pueblo

Legal name

Pueblo of Jemez

Website

https://jemezpueblo.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1838

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Pueblo of Jemez is a federally recognized sovereign tribal government in north-central New Mexico serving 3,400 enrolled members through healthcare, education, public safety, social services, and tribal enterprises (timber, retail, cultural tourism).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tribal Government and Community Services

NAICS

American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments (921150), Timber Tract Operations (113110), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Tribal/Indigenous Public Health Authorities (HLAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Indigenous/Tribal Education Authorities & Boards (EDADABAM), Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

Keywords

• Tribal government services
• Indigenous healthcare services
• Community wellness programs
• Tribal enterprise operations
• Public sector community services

Headquarters

HQ city

Jemez Pueblo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Federal Grants: The Pueblo receives federal funding through grants for infrastructure and community development. A $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce was awarded for irrigation infrastructure upgrades.
2. Broadband BEAD Program: Federal broadband infrastructure grants distributed through the state to tribal communities for high-speed internet infrastructure development.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Pueblo of Jemez operates as a sovereign tribal government providing essential public services to enrolled tribal members and community residents. Jemez Health and Human Services (JHHS) delivers comprehensive healthcare including medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, optometry, and public health services; community services include senior programs, vocational rehabilitation, wellness programs, and social services. Tribal enterprises (Walatowa Visitor Center, Red Rocks Convenience Store, Walatowa Timber Industries) provide commercial operations and cultural education.

Product overview

The Pueblo of Jemez operates a tribal government providing essential public services including healthcare through Jemez Health and Human Services (JHHS), education programs, public safety, natural resources management, and community services. The JHHS department operates the Jemez Comprehensive Health Center offering clinical services (medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, optometry), community services (wellness, senior center, vocational rehabilitation, public health), and administrative services. The Pueblo also operates economic development enterprises including the Walatowa Visitor Center cultural museum, Red Rocks Convenience Store, and Walatowa Timber Industries manufacturing operation. Education services include Walatowa Head Start Language Immersion program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jemez Enterprises: Tribal enterprise division encompassing visitor services, retail operations, and timber manufacturing
• Walatowa Visitor Center
• Red Rocks Convenience Store
• Walatowa Timber Industries
• Walatowa Fitness Center
• Jemez Health Center
• Walatowan Newsletter
• Walatowa High Charter School

Products and services

• Jemez Health and Human Services (JHHS) A tribally-controlled health department under Public Law 93-638 delivering comprehensive healthcare and social services including clinical, community, and administrative services to the Pueblo of Jemez community and eligible Native American patients.
• Jemez Comprehensive Health Center Main healthcare facility providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, optometry, and specialty services to tribal members and eligible patients.
• Behavioral Health Program Provides culturally sensitive mental health, psychiatric, psychological services, substance-use therapies including Matrix Model Intensive Outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and acupressure services.
• Dental Clinic Provides dental services for children and adults including root canals, extractions, crowns, bridges, partial plates, dentures, X-rays, and gum disease treatment.
• Pharmacy Provides medication services including pill boxes, e-prescribing, counseling, and coordinates with tribal officials to fight opioid abuse.
• Community Wellness Program Operates the Walatowa Fitness Center offering personal training, group fitness, youth after-school programming, and summer recreation programs.
• Senior Center Program Provides services to individuals 55 years and older including congregate and home-food services, physical activities, transportation, caregiver support, and fitness programs.
• Vocational Rehabilitation Program Assists tribal members with disabilities to achieve vocational self-sufficiency through rehabilitation services, including Project H.O.P.E. for youth internship program.
• Public Health Programs Provides community and population health interventions through prevention, education, advocacy, and treatment programs including health education, public health nursing, environmental health, and food sovereignty.
• Walatowa Head Start Language Immersion Language immersion early childhood education program for preschool children in the Pueblo of Jemez community, focused on preserving and transmitting the Towa language.
• Walatowa Visitor Center A museum of history and culture where visitors can learn about Towa culture and traditions, open daily 9am-4pm.
• Red Rocks Convenience Store Convenience store providing fuel, snacks, and beverages. Open daily 6am-10pm.
• Walatowa Timber Industries Manufactures high quality rough sawn beams, lumber, vigas, and sustainable wood products from Ponderosa Pine, White Fir, Douglas Fir, and Spruce timber.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2019In July 2019, the Pueblo of Jemez Vocational Rehabilitation Program contracted with DVR to implement Project H.O.P.E. for Youth, a pilot internship program helping prepare students with disabilities for integrated, competitively-paid work. DVR provides funding and program oversight for the internship placements.
• Indian Pueblo Cultural CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent work placement site for Project H.O.P.E. for Youth internship program, providing work experience opportunities for students with disabilities.
• Pueblo of ZiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent work placement site for Project H.O.P.E. for Youth internship program, providing work experience opportunities for students with disabilities.
• Pueblo of CochitiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent work placement site for Project H.O.P.E. for Youth internship program, providing work experience opportunities for students with disabilities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pueblo of Laguna: One of the larger federally recognized Keresan-speaking pueblos in New Mexico with its own IHS-funded healthcare system, tribal enterprises, and gaming operations. Comparable governance and service-delivery structure.
• Pueblo of Zia: Another federally recognized Towa-speaking New Mexico pueblo of similar scale. Operates its own tribal government, health and human services, and enterprises. Already a Project H.O.P.E. for Youth partner with Jemez, indicating comparable service delivery model.
• Pueblo of Cochiti: Federally recognized Keresan-speaking New Mexico pueblo operating its own governance, health programs, and tribal enterprises (including gaming). Already a Project H.O.P.E. for Youth partner and comparable in population scale to Jemez.
• Pueblo of Acoma: Larger federally recognized pueblo in New Mexico operating a comprehensive tribal government, health center, Sky City tourism enterprise, and cultural preservation programs. Useful for benchmarking the upper scale of pueblo operations.
• Santa Ana Pueblo: Federally recognized Keresan-speaking New Mexico pueblo with a sophisticated portfolio of tribal enterprises (gaming, hospitality, agriculture) and IHS-funded health services. Useful benchmark for pueblo enterprise diversification patterns.
• Pueblo of Sandia: Federally recognized pueblo near Albuquerque operating its own tribal government, health programs, and gaming/hospitality enterprises. Comparable mid-scale pueblo in the same New Mexico region.

Broad incumbents

• Eight Northern Indian Pueblos Council: Regional inter-tribal organization serving eight northern New Mexico pueblos (including Jemez) with shared services such as workforce development, education, and community programs. A regional incumbent that bundles some of the same services Jemez delivers directly.
• Indian Health Service - Albuquerque Area: Federal agency within HHS that funds and operates health services for tribal communities across New Mexico, Colorado, and Texas. JHHS operates under PL 93-638 compacting with IHS, making it the closest incumbent in the same service category.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pueblo-of-jemez

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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