/tags/buffalo buffalo en-US Copyright Fri, 14 Jun 2024 22:24:58 GMT /local-news/2024-06-14/buffalo-tribes-legislation Buffalos have long played a significant role for many Native American tribes. They have provided clothing, food, shelter and much more. This week, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., introduced bipartisan legislation to create a permanent buffalo program that would help tribes manage current and future herds. Fri, 14 Jun 2024 22:24:58 GMT /local-news/2024-06-14/buffalo-tribes-legislation Jeanette DeDios /local-news/2023-10-16/ken-burns-film-traces-the-rise-and-fall-and-return-of-the-american-buffalo The American Buffalo numbered in the tens of millions before westward expansion took hold on the plains. But a combination of greed and federal policies designed to undermine Native Americans, whose existence depended upon the creature, nearly wiped out the buffalo. “American Buffalo,” a new film by Ken Burns, explores these issues. It begins airing Monday night. Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:34:59 GMT /local-news/2023-10-16/ken-burns-film-traces-the-rise-and-fall-and-return-of-the-american-buffalo Megan Kamerick