The former president of the Mescalero Apache Nation of New Mexico is trying to recall the tribe's current leader

Sara Misquez is leading the effort against President Mark Chino. She presented the council with a petition she says is valid but it was rejected on procedural grounds.

Misquez lost her post to Chino in November 2003. When she was in power, she fended off recall attempts.

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Apache Ex-Pres. Wants Recall; Council Didn't Act on Oct. Petition (The Albuquerque Journal 1/28)

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