NASCHITTI CHAPTER
OUR STORY
Naschitti is located in a unique area along the U.S. 491, 43 miles north of Gallup and 52 miles south of Shiprock. The Naschitti Community was founded and established in 1893. The name originates from a badger that was digging for shelter or for food, but instead dug up water. Early settlers made a well out of the badger’s discovery which provided drinking water for years. An artesian well was later tapped, but was soon replaced by a windmill that provided domestic and livestock water. The windmill still stands in the arroyo behind the present trading post. The first trading post was built around 1915 about one half mile south of the present store. Around 1922, the Christian Reform Church, with permission of the Navajo Tribe, established a church in Naschitti. In the early 1930’s the Catholic Church also established a mission in the community as well. In 1934, the Bureau of Indian Affairs built a day school; bring more families to live closer to Naschitti. The community saw a continued need for education, so when the day school closed in 1958, the San Juan County School built a public school in the community. Later, a gymnasium and cafeteria were added to the School. As the years passed, in 2015, the entire Naschitti Elementary was replaced with a brand new school.
On November 22, 2014, Naschitti Chapter transitioned to a Commission-based Government.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Work Session Meeting
When: November 14th, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Commission Meeting
When: November 24th, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Veteran's Meeting
When: November 8th, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m.
naschitti Grazing Meeting
When: TENTATIVE – UPCOMING
Time: 9:00 a.m.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- November 5, 2024 – NCG & LAUNDROMAT CLOSED (Election Day)
- November 8, 2024 – Veteran’s Day Luncheon @ 9 a.m.
- November 11, 2024 – NCG & LAUNDROMAT CLOSED (Veterans Day)
- November 13, 2024 – Food Handler’s Permit Training @ 10 a.m.
- November 14, 2024 – NCG Commission Work Session @ 9 a.m.
- November 18, 2024 – GIMC Turkey Trot @ 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- November 21, 2024 – Flu / COVID Vaccinations @ 10 a.m.
- November 24, 2024 – NCG Commission Meeting @ 9 a.m.
- November 28, 2024 – NCG & LAUNDROMAT CLOSED (Thanksgiving)
- November 29, 2024 – NCG & LAUNDROMAT CLOSED (NN Family Day)
BUSINESS HOURS
Naschitti Governance Center
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
CLOSED FOR LUNCH
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
*Hours may change due to holidays, events, etc.
Naschitti SENIOR CENTER
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LUNCH HOURS
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
*Hours may change due to holidays, events, etc.
Naschitti laundromat
Sunday – Saturday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
ATTENDANT LUNCH HOURS
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
LAST WASH: 3:00 p.m.
*Hours may change due to holidays, events, etc.