Intertribal Ceremonial Board
- State of New Mexico Governor-appointed advisory body of experts organized to counsel the Intertribal Ceremonial Office (ICO)
- Eight members, who must be New Mexico residents and the majority must be Native American.
- Membership includes the ICO Director (ex-officio), NMTD Cabinet Secretary or designee, and 6 members directly appointed by the Governor on a rotating term basis.
Mission
- Advise, support and share strategic planning recommendations to the ICO
- Preserve the time-honored Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial event which showcases the cultural diversity of Native American and Indigenous arts, culture, and heritage.
- Elevate this treasured New Mexico event as a global destination experience.
Board Members
Melissa Sanchez
Intertribal Ceremonial Office | Executive Director
Tribe: Laguna Pueblo/Acoma Pueblo
Antoinette Vigil
New Mexico Tourism Department | Deputy Secretary
NMTD Cabinet Secretary Designee
Chad N. Hand | President
Escrow Officer
Tribe: Diné
Everett Homer
Manager | El Morro Theatre and Events Center - City of Gallup
Tribe: Pueblo of Zuni
Loren Miller
LAM Corporation | Principal in Charge Design Build Construction and Architectural Firm
Tribe: Diné
Prudence V. Correa
Artist | Tourism
Tribe: Acoma Pueblo
Rhonda Ray
Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services | Marketing Director/Govt. Affairs - Acting Director/Western Health Foundation
II Crystal Visions | Marketing Consultant - Owner
Tribe: Navajo
Sabrina Garza | Vice President
Expo New Mexico - New Mexico State Fair | Events Director
Meeting Schedule
Held quarterly on the 1st Tuesday
Feb 1, 2022 05:00 PM Mountain Time
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May 10, 2022 05:00 PM Mountain Time
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Aug 2, 2022 05:00 PM Mountain Time
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Nov 1, 2022 05:00 PM Mountain Time
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Meeting Minutes Archives
2021
03/17/21
04/06/21
04/20/21
05/04/21
06/01/21
07/06/21
08/03/21
09/07/21
10/05/21
11/02/21
12/07/21
2022