9-15A-7.1: Secretary; additional duties; promotion of Indian arts, crafts and culture.

In addition to the secretary's responsibility for the overall supervision of the department, the secretary shall:

A. encourage the preservation and development of Indian arts and crafts among the Indian tribes and pueblos of the state;

B. encourage the preservation of traditional rites and ceremonials of Indian tribes and pueblos to increase knowledge and appreciation of those arts, crafts, rites and ceremonials; and

C. promote the intertribal Indian ceremonial association, incorporated, located in Gallup.