Founded in 1889, the University of New Mexico sits on the traditional homelands of the Pueblo of Sandia. Since time immemorial, the original peoples of New Mexico – Pueblo, Navajo, and Apache – have deep connections to the land and have made significant contributions to the broader community statewide. We honor the land and those who remain stewards of it throughout the generations and acknowledge our committed relationship with Indigenous peoples. We gratefully recognize our history.
At UNM, we respectfully acknowledge the traumatic history of forced labor of Black Americans who have advanced our country. We are indebted to the enslaved and exploited African Americans who established our U.S. infrastructure and economy, advanced civil rights, and continue to influence popular culture. We are obligated to continuously recognize historic and current systemic oppression and injustices placed on Black Americans. We are grateful to their ancestors; for without them, we would not be where we are today.
