Our Mission Statement

The mission of the Ramah Navajo Chapter Office of Grants and Contracts is to nurture the well-being and growth of our community and its people by promoting and carrying out comprehensive Community Services, Programs and Opportunities; Promoting and Advocating self-determination; Maintaining and Enhancing respect of our Navajo Traditional Values, Cultural Heritage and Family; and encouraging continuous growth toward self-sufficient community.

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Employment

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Welcome to the Official Website for the Ramah Navajo Chapter P.L. 93-638 Office of Grants and Contracts. A ten department government organization that provides services to the Ramah Band of Navajos (TΙ’oh chini Diné – means ‘the People of the Place of Wild Onions’).

Meet our programs and team

Providing services to the Ramah Navajo community and enhance the ability of making our community safe and healthy.

Department Directors

Office of Grants and Contracts

Darnell J. Maria, Executive Director
Priscilla Wayne, Accounting Manager
Gilbert Maria, Comm. Develop. Director
Wallace Edison, Police Captain
Michael Henio, Trust Services Director
Kee Lee, Realty Manager
Kimberly Maria, Facilities Administrator
Dorothy Claw, Transportation Manager

Administration

Administration and HR Personnel

Darnell J. Maria, Executive Director
Priscilla Kaye, Acting Human Resource Mgr.
Vacant, Development Officer
Vacant, Administrative Assistant
Shondarae Dooley, Human Resources Tech.
Vacant, Office Technician

Business Office

Business Office & Property, Procurement, and IT/GIS Dept.

Priscilla Wayne, Controller
Victoria Henio, Payroll Technician
Rita Martinez, Accounts Payable Tech.
Ernestine Coho, Accounts Receivable Tech.
Vacant, Office Technician
McDarrell Martine, Property/Procurement Mgr.
Jennifer D. Pino, Procurement Tech.
Vacant, Records Technician
Bryan Charley, Receiving Technician
Tim Maria, IT Admin/GIS Specialist
Gjermundson Jake, IT Asst./GIS Field Tech.
Kayleen Pino, IT/GIS/Microix Tech.

Community Development Department

CDD and Housing Staff Members

Gilbert Maria, CDD Director
Michael Eriacho, Comm. Develop. Spc.
Ella Martine, Housing Coordinator
Debbie Islam, Sr. Comm. Develop. Spc.
Dianne Lee, Office Manager
OJay Jymison, Maintenance Worker

Ramah Navajo Police Department

Police Officers and Records

Wallace Edison, Police Chief
Zane Cly, Acting Police Sergeant
Steven Eldridge, Criminal Investigator
Tommy Allapowa, Police Officer
Aileen Evans, Senior Police Officer
Tyler Woody, Police Officer
Ransom James, Police Officer
Teshiina Henry, Police Officer
Alberta Begay, Administrative Assistant
Audrey Johnson, Records Technician

Ramah Navajo Police Department

Communications & Dispatch

Arlinda Padilla, Dispatch Supervisor
Cheyenna Henio, Dispatcher
Krissy Henry, Dispatcher
Natasha Pino, Dispatcher
Twyla Natan, Dispatcher
Lorraine Maria, Dispatcher
LaToya Yazzie, Dispatch Recruit

Department of Corrections

Correction Officers and Department Personnel

Vacant, Corrections Administrator
Magnolia Yuselew, Correction Lieutenant
Natasha Eriacho, Corrections Corporal
Bennie Natewa, Corrections Officer
Donovan Henry, Corrections Officer
Garth Peyketewa, Corrections Officer
Heather Cheama, Corrections Officer
Idalis Yazzie, Corrections Officer
Lisa Licoln-Bitsoi, Corrections Officer
Nathan Malani, Corrections Officer
Patrick Gonnie, Corrections Officer
Raine Yazzie, Corrections Recruit
Roseafina Secatero, Corrections Officer
Tisha Martinez, Corrections Officer
Pearl Martine, Administrative Assistant
Dorothy Martine, Corrections Cook
George Montoya, Corrections Maintenance

Department of Transporation

Administrative Personnel and Road Maintenance Department

Dorothy Claw, Transportation Manager
Jonathan Henio, Foreman
Kenneth Rafelito, Heavy Equipment Opr.
Robinson Cohoe, Heavy Equipment Mech.
Doreen Muskett, Office Manager
Tom Martine, Transportation Technician
Isaiah S. Cohoe, Temp. Laborer
Austin A. Cervantes, Temp. Laborer

Natural Resources, Ag & Forestry

NRA Personnel, and Forestry Crew

Michael Henio, Director of Natural Resources
James Henio, Rangeland Management Spc.
Costly Beaver, Forestry Supervisor
Jake Garcia Sr., Rangeland Technician
Larry Pino, Rangeland Technician
Collin Henio, Range Techician
Julianna Cojo, Office Manager

Real Estate Services

Real Estate and Probate

Kee Lee, Realty Manager
Joanna Pino, Probate Specialist
Darlene Cohoe, Clerk/Receptionist

Facilities Management

Administrative, Foreman, Custodian Personnel, & Security

Kimberly Maria, Facilities Administrator
Kee Cowboy, Facilities Foreman
Darren Lilly, Maintenance Worker
Michael Silversmith, Custodian
Philbert Martinez, Custodian
Johnathan Natan, Security Officer
Marcus Begay, Security Officer
Wayde Edison, Security Officer
Tanisha Littleman, Office Assistant

Tribal Office

Chapter President's Office

David Jose, Chapter President
Chancey K. Martine, Vice President
Dixie Begay, Secretary/ Treasurer
Rodger Martinez, Land Broad Member
Jamie Henio, Council Delegate
Lucinda Pino, Tribal Office Manager

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Contact Our Office

Find us at the office

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419 BIA Route 125, Pine Hill, NM 87357

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Give us a call

Ramah Navajo Chapter 93-638
(505) 775-7100
Mon - Fri, 8:00am to 4:30pm - Lunch Hour is 12:00pm to 12:30pm daily.