Wendell Chino

Wendell Chino (1924–1998) was a leader of the Mescalero Apache Indian nation.

Chino, fiercely proud and independent, helped the Apache in southcentral New Mexico increase their standard of living, developing several tribal business such as Ski Apache, the Inn of the Mountain Gods, Casino Apache, and several other businesses that benefitted his tribe.

References

  • New York Times, November 11, 1998 Wendell Chino, 74, President of New Mexico tribe, is dead.

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