HISTORY
The life a Mexican who was passing through the area and stopping for a rest and a drink of water under a shady tree before continuing on his way. In this
narrative, the Mexican was involved in local battles with Spanish explorers of earlier time. In the third accounting of events of the times, the story speaks to how Mexicans traveled from Bluff to Chinle on burros. As they traveled, the burros needed water so the Mexicans watered their burrow at a pool of water located near what is now the Baptist Church. The local Navajos referred to these travelers as Nakai to hi ye nili (Mexican’s take out water). These three rich stores provide some insight as to the origins of this community and its name.
Regardless of the originals of its name, the Navajo community began to flourish again as members reestablished themselves in this “Mexican water” area. In particular, three traders, “Bear Rolled Up,” “Tail Squashed,” and later Don Reeves, moved in and ran a trading post.
In addition, Lester White was an interpreter, and Lee Robert James was one of the first Council Delegates to
represent the area. Today, the community cherishes its past and is still very traditional.
2022
REGULAR MEETING DATES
January 08, 2023 at 1:00 PM
February 05, 2023 at 1:00 PM
March 05, 2023 at 1:00 PM
April 09, 2023 at 1:00 PM
May 07, 2023 at 1:00 PM
June 11, 2023 at 1:00 PM
July 09, 2023 at 1:00 PM
August 06, 2023 at 1:00 PM
September 10, 2023 at 1:00 PM
October 08, 2023 at 1:00 PM
November 05, 2023 at 1:00 PM
December 10, 2023 at 1:00 PM

2022
PLANNING MEETING DATES
January 04, 2023 at 3:00 PM
February 01, 2023 at 3:00 PM
March 02, 2023 at 3:00 PM
April 05, 2023 at 3:00 PM
May 03, 2023 at 3:00 PM
June 07, 2023 at 3:00 PM
July 05, 2023 at 3:00 PM
August 02, 2023 at 3:00 PM
September 06, 2023 at 3:00 PM
October 04, 2023 at 3:00 PM
November 01, 2023 at 3:00 PM
December 06, 2023 at 3:00 PM


Chapter Administration Staff
Phoebe C. Begay, Sr. Accountant
Chapter officials
Martha Saggboy, Chapter President
Cassandra Beletso, Chapter Vice- President
Clifford L. Sagg, Chapter Secretary/Treasurer
Christopher Haskan, Grazing Committee Representative
Curtis Yanito, Council Delegate