Former Pueblo of Isleta Governor Max Zuni Dies

Former Pueblo Of Isleta Governor Max Zuni Passes Away

NMIAD News: SANTA FE — Former Pueblo of Isleta Governor Max Zuni, whose legacy includes leadership on tribal education and cultural preservation, passed away on Wednesday.  Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department expressed their deepest condolences and extended prayers to Governor Zuni’s family and the Pueblo of Isleta Community.  “New Mexico has lost a true partner and champion for his people,” Lujan Grisham…

Former Pueblo of Isleta governor Max Zuni dies

Former Pueblo of Isleta governor Max Zuni diesFormer Gov. Max Zuni died Wednesday. Zuni served several terms as governor, most recently in 2024. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Former Gov. Max Zuni died Wednesday. Zuni served several terms as governor, most recently in 2024.  The Indian Affairs Committee didn’t release any details of his passing.  In a statement, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said: “New Mexico has lost a true partner and champion f…

Former Pueblo of Isleta governor dies

Max Zuni served as Isleta governor in 2023 and 2024.

Former Isleta Pueblo governor Max Zuni dies

Zuni's "legacy includes leadership on tribal education and cultural preservation," a news release from the Indian Affairs Department states.