Our Story
Our Story
Beclabito Chapter is located on US Hwy 64 – 4 miles east of the Arizona border, and 18 miles west of Shiprock and US Hwy 491. The main formations in the area include the Beclabito Dome with its colorful red rocks of Entrada Sandstone and the Carrizo Mountains. A Member of the Beclabito Chapter related the story as how the community got its name:
“…A gentleman by the name of “Bit’laah” settled close to a water source, now where the Day School is situated. Since he lived near the watering site, neighbors considered the water to belong to him. After his death, the area became known as “Bit’laah Bito”. “Bit’laah” means under or beneath; “bi” means possessively his and “to” means water.
“Servicing the Governmental Needs of the Beclabito Chapter Residents.”
MISSION STATEMENT
The Beclabito Chapter, Navajo Nation Local Government’s, mission is to provide the best quality service attainable with the available resources which will facilitate econmic opportunity, self-sufficiency and enhance the quality of life for the Navajo people in Beclabito Community.
VISION STATEMENT
We want to see Beclabito Community, as the the best place to live where all the people are willing to participate and provide input in planning and operation of the Local Government programs.
OFFICIALS
Jerry Benally, President
Albert Paul, Vice President
Larry Jack, Secretary/Treasurer
Amber K. Crotty, Council Delegate
Renita Anderson, Grazing Official
CLUPC
Isabelle George, Chair
Daisy Smith, Vice Chair
Chris Bekis, Secretary
Christopher Francis, Member
ADMINISTRATION
Darrell Williams, Chapter Manager
Myron Joe, Administrative Assistant
Manual Joe, Maintenance
PHONE
(928) 656-3265
FAX
(928) 656-3813
beclabito@navajochapters.org
MAILING ADDRESS
HC 61 Box 20
Shiprock, NM 87420