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Ojo Encino Chapter
HCR 79, Box 1500
Cuba, New Mexico 87013
Tel: (505) 731-2263 Fax: (505) 731-1516
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Ojo Encino in Spanish means "Oak Springs", a name given by Spanish settler in this area and acknowledged by Navajos. A family by the name of Augustine was the first to settle in this area. The grandfather of this family, Salvador Toledo, was the first person of the Ojo Encino community to be assigned land on the "Indian Allotment" basis. By 1950, the first organized community group was started. Many negotiations took place between the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the local landowners. Finally Ojo Encino was established as a community in 1951.
The Ojo Encino BIA School was built in 1952; trailer units were first used as classrooms and office. The new school started with 17 students. A pick-up truck was used for "busing" these students. The school had only three staff, a teacher, a driver, and a cook. When chapter meetings started in 1954, they were conducted in a classroom.
The Ojo Encino Chapter was recognized and certified as a Navajo Nation chapter in June of 1957. The Ojo Encino Chapter conducts monthly meetings to keep residents informed and residents have a forum to express their opinions and concerns to their Navajo Nation Council Delegate or to decide on matters concerning their chapter.
Upcoming Chapter Meetings:
- Planning Meetings are scheduled on the 1st Friday of every month starting at 1:00 PM
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Regular Meetings are scheduled on 2nd Friday of every month starting at 10:00 AM
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To place item(s) on agenda, community members have to be present for the planning and regular meetings. NO EXCEPTIONS
"Servicing the Governmental Needs of the Ojo Encino Chapter Residents."
Navajo Nation Government Link: http://www.navajo.org/
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Chapter Officials
Roger Toledo
President
George Herrera
Vice President
Brandon Sam
Secretary/Treasurer
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Community Services Coordinator
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Office Specialist
Elizabeth Stoney
Land Board
Harry J. Willeto
Council Delegate
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