Santa Ana Pueblo facts for kids
Location of Santa Ana Pueblo
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 United States ( New Mexico) |
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| Keres, English, Spanish |
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Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico
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Pueblo of Santa Ana
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Location of Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico
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 Santa Ana Pueblo
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Sandoval |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.54 sq mi (19.52 km2) |
| • Land | 7.40 sq mi (19.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,249 ft (1,600 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 673 |
| • Density | 91.00/sq mi (35.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87004
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| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-70250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0928811 |
Santa Ana Pueblo is a community in Sandoval County, New Mexico, in the United States. The people here are Native Americans. They speak an eastern dialect of the Keresan languages. Their own name for the pueblo is Tamaya.
The United States Census Bureau calls this community a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area for counting people. The Pueblo manages about 73,000 acres (295 square kilometers) of reservation land. This land is located in the beautiful Rio Grande valley.
Each year, the pueblo celebrates a special feast day. It honors their patron saint, St. Anne. This celebration happens on July 26.
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Geography of Santa Ana Pueblo
Santa Ana Pueblo is located in New Mexico. The area is mostly land. A small part of it is water.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area is about 7.4 square miles (19.3 square kilometers). About 6.9 square miles (17.9 square kilometers) is land. The remaining 0.5 square miles (1.4 square kilometers) is water.
People of Santa Ana Pueblo
This section shares information about the people living in Santa Ana Pueblo. It uses facts from the 2000 census and the 2020 census.
Population Count
In 2000, there were 479 people living in the pueblo. By 2020, the population grew to 673 people.
Community Life
In 2000, there were 121 households in the community. A household is a group of people living together. Many households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had almost four people. Families were often larger, with over four people on average.
Most people in the pueblo are Native American. A small number are White or from other backgrounds. Some people also identify as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups
The population includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 35% of the people were under 18 years old. About 9% were 65 years or older. The average age was 28 years old. This shows a community with many young people.
Economy and Jobs
The people of Santa Ana Pueblo have different ways of earning money. Many travel to jobs outside their lands. This is called a mixed economy.
Pueblo Businesses
The Pueblo itself runs several successful businesses. These businesses help the community.
- Santa Ana Star Casino: This is a popular place for entertainment.
- Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa: This is a large hotel and spa. It attracts visitors from all over.
- Golf Courses: The Pueblo owns two championship golf courses. These are the Santa Ana Golf Club and Twin Warriors Golf Club.
- They also have businesses related to arts and crafts. Other businesses include gardening and cooking.
Tesla Service Center
In 2022, the car company Tesla made a deal with Santa Ana Pueblo. Tesla leased land from the Pueblo. They built a new service and delivery center there. This center opened in 2023.
Tesla chose tribal land because of special laws in New Mexico. State laws usually require car companies to sell cars through dealerships. Tesla prefers to sell directly to customers. On tribal land, these state laws do not apply. This allows Tesla to operate differently. The center is much larger than a previous one built on tribal land in Nambe.
Education
Most children in Santa Ana Pueblo attend schools in the Bernalillo Public Schools district. Some parts of the pueblo are in the Jemez Valley Public Schools district.
Students in the Bernalillo district attend Bernalillo Middle School. They then go on to Bernalillo High School.
See also
In Spanish: Santa Ana Pueblo (Nuevo México) para niños
