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)

Vice Chair: Frankie Renteria (Appointed by Chair 8/12/26)

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: Vacancy

New Council Elected July 18, 2026 read more about this announcement here

OFFICERS

MEMBERS AT LARGE

ELDER COUNCIL MEMBERS