About
Our Mission
At Eastern Navajo Fair, we strive to create a welcoming community that promotes diversity, inclusivity, and respect for all in Eastern Navajo Agency and surrounding areas. Our mission is to provide a space where members can connect, learn, and grow together.
The Committee
Eastern Navajo Fair Board
Our team is comprised of passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences
who volunteer their time and resources to produce our annual event.
We bring together a wealth of knowledge and skills to achieve our goals and make a positive impact in our community.
2024 Eastern Navajo Fair Board
Johnny Johnson, President, Sponsors & Safety, 505-906-1669, jjsondem@yahoo.com
Becky Becenti, Secretary, 505-362-4213, rbecenti.enf2020@gmail.com
Camellia Perry, Treasurer, 505-593-3646, cammi_11@yahoo.com
Douglas Capitan, Communication/Marketing, 505-208-2888, easternnavajofairinfo@gmail.com
Marsha Barney Gate/Admissions, 505-406-7920, moppy_1578@yahoo.com
Stacey Silago, J&S Car Show, 505-681-2918, jandscarshow@gmail.com
Marge Lantana, Jr.. Livestock & 4-H, 505-860-5859, marjlantana@yahoo.com
Rita Capitan, Parade, 505-612-9062, rmcapitan@hotmail.com
Cleavon Succo Pow Wow, 505-486-7205, cleevee2015@gmail.com
Marla Benally, (505) 610-0152 benally.marla@yahoo.com
Mark Freeland, Golf Tournament, 505-385-5796, markfreeland@unm.edu
Bess Seschillie, Elderfest, 505-786-2375
About Eastern Navajo
Starts with the East.
Dawn, birth, beginning of life, a new beginning of each day. Goal setting visualizing, conceptualizing, and developing mental strength capabilities. The east represents a fresh start and a beginning of ideas, thoughts, and good things. Our hopes and initiatives arise from the east to give us strength wisdom and courage.
The People
The people of eastern agency have been influenced and intermarried with neighbors to the east, north, and south who include our neighbors The Hispanos of New Mexico, our cousins of the 19 New Mexican Pueblos, Southern Ute of Colorado, the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe of Colorado, as well as our brothers and sisters of the Jicarilla, Apache, Mescalero and Fort sill Apache. The total population of New Mexican Navajos is over 100,000 strong with an agency made-up of 31 Chapters. Influenced by our neighbors and relatives. The diversity can be seen in the delicious and rich chili infused foods, beautiful clothes, and even dialect.
The Land
Often overlooked for its beauty and geological history, Eastern Agency has a total of 1,039,210 acres and 1,637 grazing permittees. A combination of stunning settings and well-preserved ruins throughout the region, including Chaco Canyon, is one of many sites to see. Whether you come from the north or south, you driving on dusty roads seem to add to the authenticity and adventure of the Eastern Navajo experience. Eastern Agency sits on the Colorado Plateau, characterized by unique volcanic formations, Mount Taylor, dry grasslands and shrub-lands, open pinyon-juniper woodland, and mountain forests.