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Mariano Lake Chapter

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Phone: 505-786-2180/2182 | Fax:505-786-2181 | Email: marianolake@navajochapters.org

Physical Address: 237A Mariano Lake Loop, Mariano Lake, NM 87365

Mailing Address: Po Box 897, Thoreau, NM 87323

Our Mission

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“To respectfully provide leadership, support and education to our community through communication and partnerships with local governments and community services.”

Our Story

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After the signing of the 1868 Treaty, an elderly man named Chief Munyanna settled the lake area. When asked for his name the Anglo could not spell it from the pronunciation so they renamed him Chief Mariano. The community did not have a name at the time. Chief Mariano...

Announcements:

in-person meetings

September Planning Meeting – Monday, September 14, 2026 at 9am
September Regular Meeting – TBA
September Veteran’s Meeting – TBA
September Senior Council Meeting – TBA

Deadlines

Mariano Lake Chapter Fall 2026 Higher Educational Assistance Application Deadline – September 11, 2026

Waste Disposal Service

$1.06/per bag

$7.42 for 7+ bags
Only Bagged Trash
Please Bring Correct Change
NO FURNITURE
NO TIRES
NO LARGE ITEMS

Wood Permits

Personal and Recreational

$5.00/per month (2 loads per month)

Must Have Valid I.D. (Driver’s License)
Must Have CIB Number
Must Have Mailing Address
Please Bring Correct Change
Sold Monday-Friday between 9am-4pm

Wood Permits

(Reselling)

$10/for 5 days

Must Have Valid I.D. (Driver’s License)
Must Have CIB Number
Must Have Mailing Address
Please Bring Correct Change
Sold Monday-Friday between 9am-4pm

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Proof of Residency (What you would need?)

Need to be registered
Valid ID
Social Sercurity
Physical Address
Mailing Address

Wood Permits (What you would need)

ID (Valid Driver’s License)
Census Number
Mailing Address
Address The Woods will be Hauled to
Personal or Resale

(60 and over can get a personal wood permit for FREE)

Steps to Register

State ID
Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB)
Social Security
Mailing Address

Chapter Operating Hours

Open Monday-Friday
8am -12pm | 1pm-5pm

Chapter Meetings

As soon as The Next Chapter Meeting will be scheduled we well let the public know.
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