Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico Indian Affairs Secretary Josett Monette is sounding the alarm over proposed federal budget cuts. Speaking to lawmakers at the Santa Ana Casino Hotel, Monette said tribal communities could face serious consequences if the FY2026 budget is approved. She referenced state data showing a $4 million cut to key programs like Medicaid and SNAP, potentially impacting tens of thousands of Native residents. Monette emphasized the uncertainty, saying it’s hard to predict exactly what will happen.
