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Newspaper
Taos News
Location
Taos, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1996
Page
2
Taos Pueblo families juggle wage work and in home elder care as traditions clash with modern life. Officials describe a complex, stretched system with limited funding and long waits for in home care slots. Elder residents and tribes seek training for caregivers and local options, including Meals on Wheels and health visits, while acknowledging gaps in at home nursing and private support.
Tribal members propose regular meetings and a public newsletter funded by local businesses and tourism to improve government relations. They also favor monthly school visits by tribal officials, a cooperative UNM Taos education program, and a youth trust of 2500 to 4000 dollars at 18 contingent on graduation.
Taos Pueblo Health and Community Services Division, created in 1993 under Gov Jose Samora and expanded to 12 programs with 25 staff, risks collapse without a paid full-time director and new funding. Eileen Lujan is acting director. no new money is in sight as grants end. The renovated Indian Health Service building will house the unit, which operates on 1.5 million yearly.
Taos Pueblo youth show dropout levels near the tribal average but the highest yet, with limited job qualifications threatening casino management and other ventures. Community leader and Covonah Art Center staff promote entrepreneurship through workshops in business, marketing, and planning to craft practical paths beyond college.
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