Newcomb Chapter is located thirty-five miles south of Shiprock, New Mexico on U.S. Highway 491. The Chapter was established in 1982 to create local government under the Navajo Nation Resolution CO-47-81. Newcomb Chapter is the 109th chapter to be developed out of a total of 110 chapters servicing the people of the Navajo Nation. The Chapter is part of the Northern Navajo Agency or Shiprock Agency. The Newcomb Chapter recently became the 4th chapter to obtain Local Governance Certification on June 18, 2004 (Governance Certified Chapter) by the NNC-Transportation Community Development committee. In addition, Newcomb Chapter became the first New Mexico Navajo Nation Chapter to enter into a Joint Power Agreement (JPA) with the State of New Mexico for direct funding to the chapter on March 29, 2006.
Furthermore, Newcomb Chapter is working on Chapter to Chapter Compact with Sheepsprings Chapter and Two Grey Hills Chapter. The primary purpose is to address regional issue/impact and cost sharing of resources.
Results/In- Progress Initiatives of Newcomb Chapter utilizing LGA Title 26 Chapter Authority:
1. Successfully renegotiated with NM Indian Affairs Department to utilize portion of Powerline Project appropriation to Solar System Units for membership unable to receive electrical services.
2. Currently working with NTUA (small contracts) for Drop-Line service for electrical hook-up ready clients. This initiative is solely between Newcomb Chapter and NTUA.
3. In progress-work directly with San Juan County government regarding E911 and Rural Addressing.
4. In progress-Chapter to Chapter Compact with Sheepsprings Chapter and Two Grey Hills Chapter.
5. Successfully passed Newcomb Chapter Audit per NNC mandate.
6. In progress- Newcomb Chapter as Fiscal Agent for Capital Outlay Projects for other chapters, is in preliminary stage.
7. In progress- Vehicles Purchase utilizing Reauthorization NM Capital Outlay Project (Equipments) with Indian Affairs Department and (Trucks are delivered to the Chapter).
8. In progress- Secured funding for Captain Tom Dam Construction with Bureau of Reclamation. Construction will start Spring 2009.
Currently, the Community Land Use Planning Committee is working on Master Plan and strategic plan for economic development. Preliminary surveys are done.
The Chapter serves the area known as "Newcomb" or "T'iis nideeshgiizh." Newcomb derived its name from early traders, whom established the trading post of this area in 1901. Residents also know Newcomb as T'iis nideeshgiizh, the Navajo name meaning "Cottonwood grove spreading (from wash)." This is displayed by the several rows of cottonwood trees planted by early farmers throughout the area.
The Chapter serves a total of 2,000 residents, whom
come from a proud tradition of farming, weaving, silversmithing, and raising livestock. The Newcomb Chapter conducts monthly meetings to keep residents informed and give them the opportunity to decide on issues concerning the chapter. The meetings also allow residents to have a forum to express their opinions to their appointed Navajo Nation Council Delegate and Chapter Officials.
Up Comming Events:
- Planning Meeting-- March 07, 2010 @ 1:00 p.m.
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Chapter Meeting --- March 14, 2010 @ 1:00 p.m.
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CLUPC Meeting---March 15, 2010 @ 9:00 a.m.
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Farm Committee Meeting---March 24, 2010 @ 9:00 a.m.
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Housing Meeting---
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Veteran's Meeting---March 04, 2010 @ 4:00 p.m.
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District Grazing Meeting---April 2, 2010 @ Newcomb Chapter, Newcomb, NM
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Coal pick up date------>March 09, 2010
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Tickets will be available
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Following Days the Chapter will be Closed due to the Holidays:
Navajo Nation Information -> http://www.navajo.org
Navajo Nation Chapters - http://www.lapahie.com/Chapter_Email.cfm
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Newcomb Chapter House
(T'iis Nideeshgiizh)
CHAPTER OFFICIALS
Chapter President:
Donna Benally
Vice President:
John D. Damon
Secretary/Treasurer:
Rosecelia Shirley-Sells
Chapter Manager:
Elizabeth Kuipers
Administrative Assistant:
Evonne Nelson
Office Specialist:
Vacant
Grazing Representative:
Lawrence Gould
Council Delegate:
Edward V. Jim, Sr.
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