Pueblo Of Zuni

What Pueblo Of Zuni does

The Pueblo of Zuni is a federally recognized sovereign tribal government established under the Constitution of the Zuni Tribe adopted in 1975, exercising jurisdictional authority over approximately 450,000 acres of tribal lands in McKinley and Cibola counties, western New Mexico, with additional non-adjoining holdings in Catron County, NM and Apache County, AZ. The tribe delivers comprehensive governmental services through 60+ programs organized across legislative, executive, and judicial departments, serving more than 10,000 enrolled tribal members annually. Core functional areas include public safety (Zuni Police Department, Detention Center, Fire/EMS, Zuni Tribal Courts established 1976), utilities (Zuni Utility Department providing water service with tiered residential/commercial pricing), public transportation (A:Shiwi Transit with regional Gallup routes), healthcare (Zuni Wellness Center serving 1,000+ monthly participants, Recovery Center, WIC, Optical Service), education (Head Start for 150+ preschool students, ZECDC for workforce development, scholarships), social services (Senior Center, Adult Day Care, New Beginnings domestic violence shelter, Food Distribution), and natural resources management (Zuni Fish and Wildlife since 1968).

The underlying technology infrastructure consists of standard municipal government IT systems supporting 12+ wholly-owned operating subsidiaries, including a public website (ashiwi.org), an online bill payment portal accepting major credit cards, KSHI Radio 90.9 FM broadcasting, an electronic newsletter (A:Shiwi A:wan Messenger), and an SMS alert system (AshiwiAlerts). No proprietary technology platforms or AI/ML capabilities are deployed. The business model is not commercial: revenue derives from federal grants (DOL/WIOA, BIA, HHS via Public Law 102-477 integration), tribal taxes and TERO fees, utility service charges, transit fares, and direct federal assistance programs such as ARPA COVID-19 funding at $1,200 per eligible adult member. Services are delivered exclusively to enrolled tribal members and qualifying residents of the Zuni Indian Reservation with no commercial customer base or external market exposure.

Name

Pueblo Of Zuni

Legal name

Pueblo of Zuni

Website

https://ashiwi.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pueblo of Zuni is a federally recognized sovereign tribal government operating 60+ programs across public safety, utilities, transit, healthcare, education, and social services for 10,000+ enrolled tribal members across 450,000 acres in western New Mexico.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tribal Government Services

NAICS

American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments (92115), American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments (921150), Administration of Conservation Programs (92412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950), Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Tribal/Indigenous Public Health Authorities (HLAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Tribal government services
• Public utility services
• Public transit services
• Community health programs
• Social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Zuni

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tribal Tax Revenue (TERO & Taxation): The tribe collects taxes and fees through the TERO (Tribal Employment Rights Office) & Taxation department, generating revenue from tribal members and businesses operating on tribal lands.
2. Utility Service Fees: Water utility fees charged to residential and commercial customers. Residential minimum $23.00 for up to 300 gallons, commercial minimum $60.00, with tiered pricing for higher usage.
3. Transit Service Fees: Public transportation fares including $3.00 one-way, $5.00 round-trip, $20.00 10-trip pass, and $50.00 monthly pass for Gallup route. Veterans ride free.
4. Federal Funding (ARPA): American Rescue Plan Act COVID-19 Direct Financial Assistance providing $1,200 per eligible enrolled tribal member over 18 years.
5. Federal Grant Programs: Integrated programs under Public Law 102-477 (Indian Employment, Training, and Related Services Demonstration Act of 1992) funded by Department of Labor (WIOA), Bureau of Indian Affairs (Higher Education, JPT, GA), and Department of Health & Human Services (CCDF, NEW, TANF).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Pueblo of Zuni operates as a sovereign tribal government delivering comprehensive municipal, public safety, health, education, utility, transit, and social services to enrolled Zuni tribal members and reservation residents. Its core deliverables include water and sanitation services (Zuni Utility Department), public transit (A:Shiwi Transit), law enforcement and courts (Zuni Police Department, Zuni Tribal Courts), health and wellness programs (Zuni Wellness Center, Recovery Center, Head Start, WIC), workforce and education services (ZECDC), senior and domestic violence services, and cultural/community programming through KSHI Radio.

Product overview

The Pueblo of Zuni operates a comprehensive suite of tribal government programs and digital services. The primary digital offerings include the A:Shiwi A:wan Messenger electronic newsletter, POZ Online Payments for bill management, and A:Shiwi Transit public transportation services. Supporting programs include the New Beginnings domestic violence intervention program, Zuni Wellness Center fitness services, Pueblo of Zuni Optical Service eye care, Zuni Education and Career Development Center workforce training, Zuni Police Department law enforcement, Zuni Tribal Courts judicial services, Zuni Utility Department water services, and Zuni Senior Center elderly services. These operate as distinct program areas under the unified tribal government structure rather than as a single integrated product platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 10,000+ tribal members annually through 60+ programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gallup ExpresscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA:Shiwi Transit has partnered with Gallup Express to offer comprehensive public transportation options for the Zuni community, enabling access to educational, employment, and leisure opportunities beyond tribal lands.
• Navajo Transit SystemcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA:Shiwi Transit partnered with Navajo Transit System to provide expanded regional transportation services and comprehensive public transportation options for the Pueblo of Zuni and surrounding areas.
• New Mexico Legal AidminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal services provided at Zuni Senior Center every other Thursday of each month, with a legal representative available to assist elders with legal matters.
• Circle of SecurityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParenting program facilitators trained in Circle of Security model to help caregivers connect with their children, offered through New Beginnings program.
• A:shiwi AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCaregiver support group that meets monthly at Zuni Senior Center, providing peer support and resources for caregivers of frail elders and disabled persons.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pueblo of Jemez: The Pueblo of Jemez is a New Mexico-based federally recognized tribal government with comparable governance structure, service portfolio (health, education, public safety, utilities), and cultural context. Directly comparable as a fellow Pueblo tribal government.
• Mescalero Apache Tribe: The Mescalero Apache Tribe is a New Mexico-based federally recognized tribal government operating similar comprehensive services including health, education, courts, police, and natural resource management. Directly comparable as a neighboring sovereign tribal government.
• Hopi Tribe: The Hopi Tribe is a neighboring Puebloan tribal government in northeastern Arizona with similar governance structure, cultural focus, and comprehensive service delivery model (police, courts, utilities, education, social services). Directly comparable as a fellow southwestern sovereign tribe.
• Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma: The Choctaw Nation provides comparable government services including health, education, courts, social services, and economic development programs to tribal members. Directly comparable sovereign tribal government with similarly broad service portfolio.
• Navajo Nation: The Navajo Nation is the largest federally recognized tribal government in the US, providing similar comprehensive services (health, education, utilities, courts, police, transit) across a 27,000+ square-mile reservation. Most directly comparable sovereign tribal government operating an analogous integrated service delivery model.
• Muscogee (Creek) Nation: The Muscogee Nation operates a comprehensive tribal government providing health, education, courts, and social services to tribal members in Oklahoma. Directly comparable sovereign tribal entity with similar breadth of services.
• Cherokee Nation: The Cherokee Nation operates one of the largest tribal governments in the US with comprehensive services including health, education, social services, courts, and economic development. Directly comparable as a sovereign tribal entity providing integrated programs to tribal members across Oklahoma.

Others

• National Congress of American Indians: NCAI is the oldest and largest national organization serving tribal governments, providing advocacy, policy support, and coordination. Related as a tribal-government ecosystem organization rather than a direct service competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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