{
  "id": 16223818,
  "title": "Indian Arts Center in Laguna, New Mexico",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/indian-arts-center-in-laguna-new-mexico",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-23T20:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Atlas Obscura",
    "slug": "atlas-obscura",
    "url": "https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/indian-arts-center"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nestled along Route 66 outside Albuquerque, the unassuming yet vibrant Indian Arts Center showcases a variety of handmade items crafted by Laguna Pueblo artists. The center's owner, Dominick Quiroz, serves traditional Native American cuisine such as Indian tacos and Fry Bread on site. Established in 1999 by Quiroz's father, the mission of the center is to honor and promote the cultural heritage of the Laguna Pueblo tribe, a federally recognized Native American community. Long before the area was named Laguna, meaning \"little lake,\" the natives identified themselves as Kawaika, or \"lake people.\" In 2023, the center earned a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition, recognizing its dedication to preserving and sharing Laguna Pueblo culture with visitors. For those traveling Route 66, signs for the center can be found near Exit 114, marked by a welcome flag and signs advertising \"LOCAL POTTERY\" and \"FRY BREAD.\"",
  "summary": "Just outside Albuquerque along historic Route 66, sits an unassuming, albeit colorful little building. Adorned with paintings of Native women and traditional pottery, the Indian Arts Center offers an array of local pottery, textiles, jewelry, and other handcrafted goods from Laguna Pueblo artists. For a taste of traditional Native American fare, ask owner Dominick Quiroz to serve up a freshly…",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}