THE PARTIAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN IS HITTING CRUCIAL SERVICES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS IN NEW MEXICO AND OTHER STATES. FEDERAL FUNDS ARE NOW CUT OFF FOR SERVICES LIKE FOSTER CARE PAYMENTS, NUTRITION PROGRAMS, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE WHO NEED IT. SOME PROGRAMS ARE INDEFINITELY SUSPENDED. THOSE INCLUDE HOME HEALTHCARE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS, BUS SERVICE IN RURAL AREAS, AND A MAJOR IRRIGATION PROJECT.
SOME TRIBES ARE TRYING TO FILL THE FUNDING GAP ON THEIR OWN. BUT THEY RISK DEFICITS. LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING, AND SOME SOCIAL SERVICES WILL CONTINUE.
