While leading the tribal council, Melendez focused on economic development, education and stronger definition of tribal ...

Arlan D. Melendez, of Reno, Nev., passed away on June 17, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on September 22, 1947, in Schurz, Nev., to Don and Sally Melendez, Arlan was Northern Paiute and a member and ...

The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony announced the passing of their esteemed leader, Chairman Arlan Melendez, on June 17. Melendez, ...

Reno-Sparks Indian Colony’s longest-serving chairman, Arlan Melendez, died on June 17 at the age of 78. The Vietnam-era U.S.

The county announced the passing of Arlan Melendez on Tuesday. Melendez served the colony for 36 years, 32 of which he held their highest elected office. He retired as chairman in 2023.

Melendez, who was at the National Congress for American Indians annual conference in Phoenix this week with representatives from more than 500 tribes, said tribal leaders discussed the incident ...

"From an activist point of view, they’re trying to bring attention to their issue. Even sometimes in tribal government, it can fall on deaf ears," said Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Chairman Arlan ...

"From an activist point of view, they’re trying to bring attention to their issue. Even sometimes in tribal government, it can fall on deaf ears," said Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Chairman Arlan ...