Lupton, Arizona has been inhabited on intermittent basis for over two Centuries. It has been known as a travel and trade center since that time. Prior to Fort Sumner, New Mexico, it was a central point of departure for military expeditions and for supply routes.
The Lupton Chapter is bounded on the east by the state of New Mexico, on the south, by a boundary established some miles north of Jones Ranch, and on the west by Allentown “Indian” stores. The northern border has always been in dispute, but is generally accepted to be the south rim of Black Creek Canyon.
In the Navajo language, Lupton is know as Tesesi’ani’(Setting Rock) and Tsedijooli (Round Rock). There are spectacular sandstone cliffs that encompass the ‘Helena ‘Canyon, which meets the deep arroyos of the Rio Puerco.
During the Fort Sumner days, most Navajos left the Lupton area and it was a long time before anyone (Navajos) resettled the area permanently (Elder: 1982, p.i.d.) There are many clans represented in Lupton. Among them are: Dibe lizhin (Black Sheep), Tahbaaha (Edgewater), Toh’aheedliinii (At the crossing of the River) and Toh tsohnii (Big Water) people.
The trading posts at Lupton were first established during the decade following the return from Fort Sumner. The First trader in Lupton was G.W. Lupton who named his store for himself. Eventually, the English name for the area was coined fro this individual. The trading posts were popular and by 1905, had a clientele from as far away as Oak Spring, Manuelito, and had cut into the profitable business of J.D. Houck to the west. Ortega’s and Three Hoghans, Lupton’s successors, followed in benefit with a lucrative trade with the Navajos and others traveling through the community. A Navajo family of the same name assumed the Shirley’s Trading Post, the only one of which is still in operation.
Upcoming Events for Lupton Chapter:
- updated community events:
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Planning Meeting - June 4, 2009 @4:00 pm
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Regular Chapter Meeting - June 12, 2009 @4:00 pm
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Now taking applications for Summer Youth Employment for Students 14-25 years of age.
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4 High Schools Students
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2 College Student
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Required Documents:
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Social Security Card
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Report Card & or Transcript (prior semester)
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Parent's NN Voter Registration Card
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Application deadline is June 22, 2009 by 12:00pm. Interview June 22, 2009 @ 1:00PM
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The Lupton Chapter is also accepting applications for 1 Supervisor , 1 Carpenter and 3 Laborer.
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Deadline to turn in applications are June 17, 2009 by 5:00PM. Interviews are June 19, 2009 @ 8:30AM.
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Any questions, call Lupton Chapter @ (928)688-2128
"Servicing the Governmental Needs of the Lupton Chapter
Residents."
Navajo Nation Government Link - -> http://www.navajo.org/
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Lupton Chapter House
Lupton Chapter
Chapter Officials & Administrative Staff
Jackie Yazzie, Jr.
President
Raymond Smith, Jr.
Vice President
Vacant
Secretary/Treasurer
Laura Lee Yazzie
Community Services Coordinator
Latisha Daw,
Office Specialist
Freddie Nelson
Grazing Official
Lorenzo Curley
Tim Goodluck
Council Delegate
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