Tribal Council and Governance
Chihene Nde Nation of New Mexico
2026 Governance Tribal Council
Congratulations to the newly elected Tribal Council from the 2026 Gathering.
Chair: Irene Vasquez (she was elected Vice-Chair, and as a result of a tie, Gilbert Flores and Manny Sanchez conceded)
Secretary: Lauren Denson
Treasurer: Nancy Lopez
Elder: Albino Garcia
Elder: Knifewing Segura
Member-At-Large Anna Hill
Member-At-Large Buddy Montoya
Member-At-Large Frankie Renteria
New Council Elected July 18, 2026 read more about this announcement here
OFFICERS
Dr. Irene Vasquez
VACANT
VICE CHAIR
Lauren Denson
SECRETARY
Nancy Lopez
TREASURER
MEMBERS AT LARGE
Buddy Montoya
Member at Large
ELDER COUNCIL MEMBERS
Vacant Position
Elder at Large

