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