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:
- May 01, 2012 (Monday) - Chapter Planning Meeting @ 8 am
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May 04, 2012 (Friday) - Regular Meeting @ 11 am
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April 26, 2012 - Burnt Corn Valley Trash pick up @ 9 am
"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
CHAPTER OFFICIALS:
Aaron P. Yazzie-President
Joe J. Jim-Vice President
Betty V. Askie-Secretary/Treasurer
Benjamin Manycows-Grazing Representative
COUNCIL DELEGATE:
Johnny Naize -Council Delegate
CHAPTER STAFF:
Anita Draper -Community Services Coordinator
Ella M. Kaye-Accounts Maintainance Specialist
Estelle Benally-Office Assistant
Rodrick Shone-Heavy Equipment Operator
Nettie Yazzie-CHR
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