Lowering Blood Quantum Leaves Isleta Pueblo Many Fights, Issues

The Pueblo of Isleta in central New Mexico decided in a bitterly contested vote to lower its blood quantum, allowing quarter-bloods to become tribal members.

But numerous challenges to the still-unofficial April vote – and a drawn-out new plan to enroll new members – make the issue far from settled.

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