Pueblo of San Felipe

What Pueblo of San Felipe does

The Pueblo of San Felipe (Katishtya) is a federally recognized sovereign Native American tribe headquartered in the middle Rio Grande Valley of New Mexico, between Santa Fe and Albuquerque, governing approximately 68,000 acres and serving approximately 4,054 enrolled tribal members. Established in its current location for hundreds of years, with Spanish Land Grant recognition upheld by the U.S. Congress in 1858 and land patented by President Abraham Lincoln in 1864, the Pueblo operates as a tribal government providing a comprehensive portfolio of community services including healthcare (clinic, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, school-based clinic), education (Head Start, K-12 support, scholarships, adult education, Katishtya language preservation), family services, elderly services, housing, natural resources, public infrastructure, and a dual traditional/contemporary tribal court system.

The Pueblo's commercial operations consist of four wholly-owned tribal enterprises: Black Mesa Casino (gaming and entertainment on I-25), Black Mesa Travel Center (fuel and convenience retail on I-25), Black Mesa Pueblo Restaurant (traditional dining), and Little Bobcat Ranch (guided elk hunts near Red River, NM). Service delivery is funded through a diversified mix of federal grants (NTIA, IHS, BIA, EPA, SAMHSA, ACF, USDA), Indian Health Service P.L. 93-638 contracts, gaming and travel-center enterprise revenue, and program-specific fees (Tribal ID cards, scholarships). The GTM motion is community-led: services are delivered directly through tribal program offices, school-based clinics, home visits, and physical storefronts on reservation lands, with the IT department (established 2009) providing the underlying network and community WIFI infrastructure. The organization is governed by traditional leadership including a Governor, Lieutenant Governor, WarChief, and Fiscale, with 2026 leadership comprising Governor Mark Calabaza and Lt. Governor Thaddeus Garcia.

Name

Pueblo of San Felipe

Legal name

Pueblo of San Felipe

Website

https://sfpueblo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1864

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pueblo of San Felipe (Katishtya) is a federally recognized sovereign Native American tribe in New Mexico serving approximately 4,054 enrolled members across healthcare, education, housing, and family services, supported by Black Mesa Casino, Travel Center, Restaurant, and Little Bobcat Ranch commercial enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tribal Government Services

NAICS

American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments (921150)

akta.pro primary industry

Tribal/First Nations Casino Operations (MPAEAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tribal/Indigenous Public Health Authorities (HLAJAAAD), Cultural & Community-Based Lodges (Indigenous/Local Conservancies) (THAGAIAL), Indigenous, Ethnic & Folk Arts/Heritage Organizations (BPAGAHAI)

Keywords

• Tribal government services
• Community healthcare programs
• Tribal education services
• Social services programs
• Tribal enterprise hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Algodones

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tribal Enterprises: Revenue generated from tribal-owned business operations including Black Mesa Casino, Black Mesa Travel Center, and Black Mesa Pueblo Restaurant. These hospitality and gaming enterprises support the Pueblo's economic empowerment and community funding.
2. Federal Grant Funding: Multiple federal grants including NTIA (National Telecommunications and Information Administration), IHS (Indian Health Service), BIA (Bureau of Indian Affairs), EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration), and ACF (Administration for Children and Families) grants fund various tribal programs.
3. Healthcare Services Revenue: Revenue from Indian Health Service P.L. 93-638 contract for healthcare service delivery including pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, school-based health clinics, and community health programs.
4. Tribal Programs and Fees: Revenue from various tribal programs including Tribal Enrollment (Tribal ID fees ranging from $10 for ages 8-49 to free for 50+), WIC nutrition program, housing services, and other community programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Pueblo of San Felipe is a federally recognized Native American tribe that operates as a sovereign tribal government, providing comprehensive community services to approximately 4,054 enrolled members across 68,000 acres in New Mexico. Its core offerings include healthcare, education, family services, elderly services, housing, natural resources management, public improvement, tribal court, and tribal enrollment. It also operates commercial enterprises including Black Mesa Casino, Black Mesa Travel Center, Black Mesa Pueblo Restaurant, and Little Bobcat Ranch.

Product overview

The Pueblo of San Felipe operates as a tribal government providing a comprehensive portfolio of community services and commercial enterprises. The core service offerings include tribal programs (Health & Wellness, Education, Family Services, Elderly Services, Housing Authority, Public Improvement Authority, Natural Resources, Tribal Court, Gaming Commission, WIC, Child Care, and Enrollment) organized under tribal administration. Commercial enterprises include Black Mesa Casino, Black Mesa Travel Center, Black Mesa Pueblo Restaurant, and Little Bobcat Ranch. The organization does not offer a unified software product but rather government programs and hospitality businesses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Tribal Programs Government programs serving tribal community members including Elderly Services, Family Services, Natural Resources, Education, Tribal Court, Health & Wellness, Housing Authority, Child Care, Gaming Commission, and Tribal Enrollment.
• Health & Wellness Program Comprehensive health services including pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, school-based health clinic, fitness center, public health nursing, case management, community health representatives, diabetes program (River of Wellness), and Systems of Care.
• Head Start Program Early childhood education program utilizing Creative Curriculum focusing on cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development of young children and family engagement.
• Education Department Educational services including community library, Katishtya Language and Culture Program, early childhood education, elementary/secondary student support, Tribal Youth Council, adult education (HiSET/GED), and higher education services with tribal scholarship program.
• Family Services Department Social services and Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) program including child abuse/neglect response, foster care, kinship care, domestic violence prevention, and victim advocacy.
• Elderly Services Program Services for senior citizens including homemaker/chore services, respite care, family caregiver support, hot meals, and recreational activities.
• Housing Authority (TDHE) Tribally Designated Housing Entity providing home improvements, renovation, new construction, handicap accessibility, and housing counseling services.
• Public Improvement Authority Infrastructure services including earthwork, road maintenance, water/sewer repairs, solid waste collection, recycling program, and plumbing construction.
• Department of Natural Resources Resource management including land preservation, environmental protection, water resources, agriculture programs, hunting authorizations, and animal control.
• Tribal Court Two-court system including traditional Tribal Court and Contemporary Tribal Court handling civil, criminal, traffic, children's, and treatment courts.
• Tribal Enterprises (Black Mesa Casino, Black Mesa Travel Center, Black Mesa Pueblo Restaurant) Hospitality and gaming enterprises including Black Mesa Casino, Black Mesa Travel Center, and Black Mesa Pueblo Restaurant serving travelers on I-25 and gaming visitors.
• Little Bobcat Ranch Hunting ranch near Red River, NM offering guided elk hunts with views of Wheeler Peak, supporting the Pueblo's conservation goals.
• Gaming Commission Regulatory body overseeing all gaming activities within the reservation including licensing, monitoring, and compliance with IGRA and Tribal/State Compact.
• Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program Supplemental nutrition program serving low-income pregnant, postpartum, breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age five with nutritious foods and nutrition education.
• Child Care Program Family home child care assistance for families working, attending school, or in job training programs serving children ages 2 weeks to 12 years.
• Tribal Enrollment Program Census and membership functions maintaining official tribal census including enrollment applications, birth/death certificates, Tribal IDs, and Certificate of Indian Blood.

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• All Pueblo Council of GovernorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Pueblo of San Felipe is a member of the All Pueblo Council of Governors, one of 19 Pueblos located in the State of New Mexico. This council represents collective interests of New Mexico Pueblo tribes.
• Indian Health Service (IHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPueblo operates under P.L. 93-638 IHS contract for healthcare service delivery. Collaborates with IHS medical providers for integrated healthcare system serving San Felipe community.
• Bernalillo Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation partnership providing Katishtya Language classes at Algodones Elementary, Bernalillo Elementary, Spartan Learning Academy, and Bernalillo High School. Also partner for Native AWARE mental health programming.
• Santa Fe Indian SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation partnership providing Katishtya Language classes at both middle and high school levels. Partner for Native AWARE mental health programming.
• San Felipe Elementary SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBureau of Indian Education school providing Katishtya Language classes at elementary and middle school levels. Houses School-Based Health Clinic and partners for behavioral health services.
• University of New Mexico Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSystems of Care partners with UNM for evaluation, comprehensive data collection, and continuous quality improvement activities. Uses Community-Based Participatory Research principles.
• University of New MexicocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for HiSET/GED preparation classes and adult education services. MOU for tuition waivers (1 student).
• Central New Mexico Community College (CNM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for HiSET/GED preparation classes with in-person and virtual options. Students have access to stipends and school supplies through JPT program.
• Santa Fe Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for adult education services. MOU for tuition waiver (1 student).
• Indian Health Services (IHS) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic Improvement Authority works with IHS and EPA to ensure safe drinking water system. Meets IHS and EPA water system operations compliance standards.
• National Indian Youth Leadership Project (NIYLP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject Venture uses evidence-based curriculum developed by NIYLP that has been culturally adapted for Indigenous youth and communities.
• Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Justice ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouthern Pueblos Agency of BIA provides prosecution services for criminal actions on behalf of Pueblo of San Felipe Contemporary Tribal Court.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• All Pueblo Council of Governors: Inter-tribal council representing the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico, of which Pueblo of San Felipe is a member. Adjacent/enabling peer — not a commercial competitor but a shared-services and advocacy partner relevant to inter-governmental coordination.

Broad incumbents

• Cherokee Nation: One of the largest federally recognized tribal nations in the U.S., operating extensive tribal enterprises including gaming, hospitality, healthcare (Cherokee Nation Health Services), and education. Comparable on the comprehensive tribal-government-plus-enterprise model, though at significantly larger scale.
• Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma: Large federally recognized tribal nation operating a portfolio of casinos, resorts, and tribal services including healthcare, education, and housing. Comparable on diversified tribal enterprises and federal-contracted services, though at much larger scale.
• Seminole Tribe of Florida: Federally recognized tribe operating Seminole Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos — among the largest tribal gaming enterprises in the U.S. — alongside tribal government services. Comparable on the gaming-plus-government-services model at a substantially larger scale.

Direct peers

• Pueblo of Sandia: New Mexico Pueblo operating the Sandia Resort & Casino, an integrated gaming/hotel property on I-25 near Albuquerque. Direct comparable on gaming/hospitality scale, I-25 corridor location, and tribal government service delivery model.
• Pueblo of Isleta: New Mexico Pueblo operating Isleta Resort & Casino, an integrated gaming/hotel property south of Albuquerque. Comparable as a same-state Pueblo with gaming/hospitality enterprise and tribal government services.
• Acoma Pueblo: Federally recognized New Mexico Pueblo operating Sky City Casino Hotel and tribal government services including education, health, and cultural preservation. Comparable as a same-state Pueblo with gaming enterprise and emphasis on cultural preservation.
• Pueblo of Pojoaque: Federally recognized New Mexico Pueblo operating the Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino — one of the largest tribal gaming resorts in New Mexico. Highly comparable as a same-state Pueblo with diversified tribal enterprises (gaming, hospitality, tribal government services).
• Pueblo of Santa Ana: New Mexico Pueblo operating the Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel near Albuquerque. Comparable as a same-state Pueblo with gaming enterprise and tribal government service structure; both compete in the Albuquerque-area tribal gaming market.
• Mescalero Apache Tribe: Federally recognized New Mexico tribe operating Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino. Comparable as a same-state tribal nation with integrated gaming/hospitality enterprise, tribal court, education, healthcare, and natural resource management.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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