The Blue Gap/Tachee Chapter was established in 1960 and
Tachee was added to the chapter name to avoid confusion
with Gap (Bodaway) and Lechee. Navajo culture remains
strong in the community. Livestock still graze on
customary lands. The Salina Trading Post was established
in 1913 and the Black Mesa Trading Post was built in 1930.
In 1957, a day school was built at the Tahchee and Blue Gap
area and in 1965 a Head Start program was started at Blue
Gap. The chapter house, originally built in 1956, was
renovated in 1995. A Senior Citizen Center is within the
Chapter house since 1997. Most homes in the community do
not have electricity and none of the residents have running
water.
The Blue Gap/Tachee 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:
- January 11, 13, 18, 25, 2010 - Census Testing @ 1 pm
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January 19, 2010 - NDOT Road Inventory Update @ Whippoorwill Chapter
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January 15, 2010 - Senior Center Shoe Game @ 6 pm
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January 30, 2010 - Chapter Spring 2010 Scholarship Deadline
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February 1, 2010 - Chapter Planning Meeting @ 9 am
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February 5, 2010 - Regular Chapter Meeting @ 10 am
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February 9, 2010 - CLUPC Meeting
"Servicing the Governmental Needs of the Blue Gap/Tachee
Chapter Residents."
Navajo Nation Information: http://www.navajo.org/
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Blue Gap/Tachee Chapter House
CHAPTER OFFICIALS:
Aaron P. Yazzie-President
Joe J. Jim-Vice President
Betty V. Askie-Secretary/Treasurer
Benjamin Manycows-Grazing Representative
COUNCIL DELEGATES:
Tom Lapahe-Council Delegate
Raymond Joe-Council Delegate
CHAPTER STAFF:
Vacant -Community Services Coordinator
Ella M. Kaye-Office Specialist
CLUPC Committee Members:
Dennis Clah-President
Bobby Nez-Vice-President
Aaron Yazzie-Secretary
Benjamin Manycows-Member
Raymond Joe-Member
Tom Lapahe-Member
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