Our Story
In the 1870’s, a Navajo family settled in the Nahodishgish area. They adopted the name Morgan. J.C. Morgan was from this family. He was elected the fifth chairman of the Navajo Tribal Council and served a term from 1938 to 1942. In 1927, an Anglo by the name of Jesse Dalton opened up the first trading post near the southern area of the canyon. A pass in the higher region was named “Dalton Pass” and for this reason the chapter has also been referred to by this name.
The Nahogishdish 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.
Nahodishgish is located in the south-east corner of the Navajo Reservation, approximately twelve miles west of Crownpoint in McKinley County of New Mexico. The Chapter land base is within the Eastern Navajo Agency. The chapter house originally built in 1963 was renovated in 1993.
Mission Statement
“Servicing the Governmental Needs of the Nahogishdish Chapter Residents.”
Chapter Officials
Vanessa Begay-Lee, Chapter President
Ervin Johnson, Chapter Vice-President
Brenda Holgate, Chapter Secretary
Violette Nelson, Land Board Member
Mark Freeland, Council Delegate
Chapter Administration
Sylvia Morgan, Community Services Coordinator
VACANT, Account Maintenance Specialist
Hours
Monday – Friday
8 AM – 5 PM
Saturday – Sunday
Closed