Carleton Naiche-Palmer
Carleton A. Naiche-Palmer (June 22, 1947 – December 12, 2010)[1] was elected president of the Mescalero Apache Tribe in 2008. He served one term, until early 2010.[2]
Carleton Naiche-Palmer | |
|---|---|
| President of the Mescalero Apache | |
| In office January 11, 2008 – 2010 | |
| Vice President | ? |
| Preceded by | Sara Misquez |
| Succeeded by | Mark Chino |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 22, 1947 Mescalero, New Mexico |
| Died | December 12, 2010 (aged 63) El Paso, Texas |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Ada Rose |
Early life and education
Carleton Naiche-Palmer was born in 1947. He was a descendant of the Chiricahua Apache leaders Naiche and Cochise.[2] Naiche-Palmer's father, Ignacius Palmer, was an artist.[2]
Naiche-Palmer held a bachelor's degree in business from Western New Mexico University, a master's degree in business from Pepperdine University and a doctorate in social and economic development from Arbor University. He had resided in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for twenty-seven years.[2]
Marriage and family
In 1970 he married Ada Rose Enjady. They had five children together.[2]
Career
Naiche-Palmer was the chairman of the board of directors for the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino.[2] He also served on the Mescalero tribal council.
At the time of his election, Naiche-Palmer was the owner and main partner in an advocacy firm which represented individuals before the Mescalero Apache Tribal Court.[2] He was active in the American Indian Business and Technologies, All Indian Pueblo Council, Sandia National Laboratories, and National Indian Council on Aging.[2]
President of the Mescalero
Carleton Naiche-Palmer was elected president of the Mescalero Apache in November 2007,[2] defeating the incumbent Sara Misquez. He took office in early 2008. Naiche-Palmer was sworn in as the president of the Mescalero Apache on January 11, 2008.[3]
Naiche-Palmer was defeated for re-election in the presidential primary held on September 29, 2009, coming in fifth place out of seven candidates.[4] Former president Mark Chino finished in first place with 395 votes; former vice president Frederick Chino came in second with 253 votes; Ben Martinez was third with 247 votes; Naomi Sainz was fourth with 74 votes; Naiche-Palmer was fifth with 43 votes; Harlyn Geronimo was sixth with 40 votes, and A. Paul Ortega finished in seventh place with 26 votes.[4] Mark Chino was elected president in the general election.[2]
Carleton Naiche-Palmer died of natural causes at a hospital in El Paso, Texas, on December 12, 2010, at the age of 63.[2] He was survived by Ada, his wife of 40 years; their five children; 18 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Scott "Scotty" Ryan Palmer, who died on October 15, 2009.[2]
References
- Spicer, Jim (2010-12-14). "Former tribal leader passes, Carleton Naiche-Palmer 1947-2010". Ruidoso News. Archived from the original on 2010-12-29. Retrieved 2010-12-14.
- Stallings, Dianne (2008-01-17). "New Mescalero Apache tribal officers take oaths". Alamogordo Daily News.
- McElory, Jim (2009-10-02). "Candidates Set for Mescalero Apache Election for President". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved 2010-12-30.