New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson (D) named the state building housing the Office of Indian Affairs for the late Mescalero Apache President Wendell Chino.

Richardson called Chino "a true legend, a fighter for tribal sovereignty [and] a fighter for his people, a leader who will be remembered for his strong convictions," according to the Associated Press.

Chino led his tribe for more than 30 years before his death in 1998. His son, Mark Chino, was recently elected president of the tribe and attended yesterday's dedication ceremony.

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