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 made Indian taco or an order of fluffy Fry Bread with a choice of sugary toppings.

The center was established in 1999 by Quiroz’s father with a mission to preserve and celebrate the rich culture of the Laguna Pueblo people, a federally recognized Native American tribe.…