San Ildefonso Pueblo in New Mexico has reopened and renovated an old trading post on the reservation.

Cottonwood Trading Post began as Mr. Crow's about 30 years ago. It was sold to the late brother of former Interior secretary Bruce Babbitt before landing in the tribe's hands a couple of years ago.

The tribe cleaned up the interior and the post continues to offer traditional arts and crafts and ceremonial regalia. "We are trying to use the positive things that we have to create economic value," manager Cavan Gonzales told The Santa Fe New Mexican.

The tribe hopes to reconnect with some of the trading post's customers. We've been working our tails off to let people know this place is still here," said Leanna Martinez.

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