Congratulations to the newly elected Tribal Council

Da nzhó niłda Shi’keé

Hello Tribal Family:

Greetings:

I hope you are well. I wanted to offer a formal greeting and update as the new Tribal Chair of the Chihene Nde Nation. I am looking forward to working on our behalf in the service of our tribe and its purpose and objectives for the next two years. 

Congratulations to the newly elected tribal council from the 2026 Gathering. 

Chair: Irene Vasquez (I was  elected Vice-Chair, and as a result of a tie, Gilbert Flores and Manny Sanchez conceded)

Secretary: Lauren Denson

Treasurer: Nancy Lopez

Elder: Knifewing Segura

Elder: Albino Garcia

Member-At-Large Anna Hill

Member-At-Large Buddy Montoya

Member-At-Large Frankie Renteria

Communication:

The Tribal Council has been busy at work. We are working on a new communication list to reach as many members as possible. Please let us know if you know a member who has not received this email. We will add them to our membership list. We are also creating a community list for our non-enrolled family members.

Survey:

Our tribal council has developed a survey to learn about all of our blessings, capacities, and interests as a Nation.  We invite you to please take the survey, as it will assist us in forming committees and planning our activities and meetings over the next two years.

Important Dates:

Please mark these dates as you are all invited to join us in ceremony and tribal council meetings. 

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Tribal Business Quarterly Meetings - OPEN TO MEMBERSHIP

September 12, December 12, March 13, June 12

Mimbres Land Blessing - October 3, 2026

Land of the People of the Exhibit Opening  - February 20, 2027

Branigan Cultural Center

Gratitude:

I want to thank our former tribal council for advancing the goals and objectives of our nation. 

Thank you for leading our nation in the past two years: Manny P. Sanchez, Gilbert Flores, Lauren Denson, Roman Orona, Buddy Montoya, Minerva Flores, Miguel Marquez, Velma Provencio, and Julie Salaiz Steenport.

Have a blessed weekend,

Irene Vasquez