The community of Nageezi has been in existence since the early 1800's. The name Nageezi was given to the area's Post Office in 1953. The name comes from an elderly lady who harvested pumpkins and squash every year. She was known as the "Pumpkin Lady". The Navajo word “Naayizi” means squash or pumpkin.
Nageezi Chapter is located along U.S. Highway 550, 25 miles east of Chaco Canyon and 36 miles south of Bloomfield, New Mexico.
The Nageezi Chapter conducts monthly meetings to keep residents informed; residents have a forum to express their opinions to their Navajo Nation Council Delegate or to decide on matters concerning their chapter.
Upcoming Chapter Meetings:
- Planning Meeting: Friday, May 1, 2009 @ 4pm
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Regular Meeting: Friday, May 8, 2009 @ 1pm
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CLUPC Meeting:
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Veterans Meeting: Saturday May 9, 2009 @ 10am
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Local Senior Council:
Navajo Nation Government Link > http://www.navajo.org/
Helpful telephone numbers within our local area:
Chaco Canyon: (505)786-7014,
Counselor Chapter: (505)568-4311 or 4424,
Huerfano Chapter: (505)325-1400,
Nageezi Headstart: (505)632-6739,
Nageezi Senior Center: (505)632-3106,
Nageezi Post Office: (505)632-7106,
Navajo Nation Social Services Nageezi Sub-ofc:(505)632-0470
Dzilth-Na-O- Dith-Hle Clinic: (505)632-1801
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Chapter Officials:
President - Ervin Chavez
Vice President - Rory Jaques
Sec./Treas. - Jessica Platero
Land Board - Joe Harrison
Council Delegate - Harry Willeto
Administration:
CSC - VACANT
OS - Tabitha Harrison
CHR - Pauline Lopez
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