TRIBAL RESERVATION SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
![Darold Salazar](https://kickapootexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Darold-Thumb-nail-1-1.jpg)
Darold Salazar
Tribal Reservation Services Administrator
![Samantha Espinoza](https://kickapootexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/SammiE-Thumb-nail-.jpg)
Samantha Espinoza
Reservation Services Executive Assistant
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KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL
TRIBE OF TEXAS
Reservation Services Administration
2212 Rosita Valley Road, Eagle Pass, TX 78852
Office: (830) 421-5920
Facilities Department
Mission Statement:
Our mission is to provide a level of maintenance that allows facilities of the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to be used productively, safely, comfortably and economically; to reduce component failures and service interruptions by increasing planned or preventive measures thereby reducing unplanned or crisis maintenance; to ensure a high level of protection for occupant safety and health; and to provide prompt response, quality service, and efficient resolution of maintenance problems.
Department Functions:
The Facilities Department provides physical support and maintenance services to multiple facilities belonging to the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas. Among other responsibilities, department staff ensures building safety and optimal performance of building’s systems by providing preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs, HVAC, electrical and plumbing services, building security systems and interior and exterior renovations.
Services Provided:
- Operation, service, repair and maintenance of building HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems and controls.
- Condition Assessment of Kickapoo Traditional Tribe buildings, identifying repairs needed, coordinating consultants and contractors and monitoring work.
- Maintenance, repair and minor renovation of interior walls, doors, ceilings, cabinets and equipment.
- Maintenance of exterior walls, roofs, windows and doors.
- Support of KTTT Staff in fulfilling service requests for work area needs.
Goal and Objectives:
- Identify and implement cost reductions.
- Provide accurate equipment maintenance records.
- Collect necessary maintenance cost information.
- Optimize maintenance resources.
- Labor, materials, contract
- Optimize capital equipment life.
Request a Service
- Submit work order form with the details of the service being requested.
![Vacant](https://kickapootexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/zulema.-garza.jpg)
Vacant
Facilities Director
![Lessly Almanza](https://kickapootexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Leslie-Thumbnail-.jpg)
Lessly Almanza
Facilities Operations Coordinator
![Pedro Bravo](https://kickapootexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Pedro-Bravo-Thumb-nail-2023.jpg)
Pedro Bravo
Facilities Electrician
![Oscar Rodriguez](https://kickapootexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Oscar-Rodriguez-Thumb-nail-.jpg)
Oscar Rodriguez
Facilities Plumber
![German Zacarias](https://kickapootexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/German-Sacarias-Thumb-nail-.jpg)
German Zacarias
Facilities HVAC Technician
![Arturo Martinez](https://kickapootexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Arturo-Martinez-Thumb-nail.jpg)
Arturo Martinez
Facilities Technician
![Adrian Alvarado](https://kickapootexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Adrian-Alvarado-Thumb-nail-.jpg)
Adrian Alvarado
Facilities Technician
Facilities Technician number
(830)325-6765
Night Watchman
Desk: (830)421-0419
Cell: 830-319-0586
EVS/Janitorial Department
EVS/Janitorial Mission Statement:
Our mission is to maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment in an efficient and professional manner to ensure building safety and comfort within the Tribal buildings.
The Maintenance Department is committed to maintaining the buildings and its exterior grounds in a safe and attractive condition. Maintenance provides a continuous program of repair, replacement, installation and modification to the sites.
Department Functions
- Provide a safe, clean and well maintained interior environment of all the departments.
- Provide a safe, well maintained, visually pleasing exterior grounds and landscaping.
- Repair and restructure any damages.
- Renovate and paint offices.
- Strip, wax and buff floors as well as shampooing and vacuuming of carpets.
- Assemble furniture.
- Setup for events within the departments and also provide tables and chairs for weekend events held at the wellness center.
- Cleaning supplies, coffee supplies and gatorade are kept in inventory and distributed within the departments.
Goal and Objectives
- The primary objective of the EVS/Janitorial Department is to oversee that work is done efficiently and in a timely manner.
- To follow procedures and guidelines to prevent any accidents in the workplace.
Request a Service
- Submit work order with the details of the service being requested.
- Ensure the items needed for repair are available.
- Follow work order procedure to complete task.
2212 Rosita Valley Road, Eagle Pass, TX 78852
(830)421-5456
Contact Information
Department of Public Works
Mission Statement:
Our mission is to provide the highest standard and cost effective services to the Kickapoo Tribal community and visitors and to help facilitate economic growth and constructive change in the organization’s best interest.
Department Functions
The Department is responsible for providing a variety of services to the Kickapoo Tribe. The main purpose is to administer and manage the construction, operation and maintenance of the Tribe’s infrastructure including roads, small-scale construction activities and the over-site of various construction projects to meet the existing and future needs of the Tribal Council and Community.
Goal and Objectives
To ensure the health, safety and welfare of the Kickapoo Tribal community, to service its interests and to protect its values and culture on a day-to-day basis.
Request a Service
- Project management and supervision
- Contract design services
- Construction services
- Heavy construction
- Roadway & parking lot maintenance
- In-house civil engineering design
- Assist other Departments with our resources
![Juan Gomez](https://kickapootexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Juan-Gomez-Thumb-nail-.jpg)
Juan Gomez
Superintendent
Road and Bridge
Mission Statement:
The Mission of the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas Road & Bridge Department is to efficiently and effectively maintain the Tribe’s roadway system to provide a safe and pleasing travel environment for the public, our residents, and employees.
The KTTT Road & Bridge Department is committed to providing our community with beneficial, essential, public services in a professional, courteous, and fiscally responsible manner. We are liable to operate as a team to provide safe and reliable transportation solutions for tribal streets, bridges, and right-of-ways.
Department Functions
• Provide a safe, clean and well-maintained roadway system.
• Repair and restructure any road damages.
• Replace or refurbish damaged traffic signs.
• Provide a safe, well maintained, visually pleasing exterior grounds and landscaping by performing enduring vegetation operations daily.
• Maintain culverts and drainage systems.
• Conduct daily road assessments.
• Promote the effectiveness of road safety.
• Provide support, assistance and guidance to the community during natural disasters or emergencies.
Goal and Objectives
• Implement an effective forecasting planning process that delivers the right projects on time and on budget.
• Develop and operate an integrated roadway system that provides reliable and accessible mobility, and enables economic growth.
• To follow procedures and guidelines to prevent any accidents in the workplace.
• Respect and care for the well-being and development of our employees.
Request a Service
For service requests forms please contact Randi Creek, through the Road & Bridge direct line at (830) 421-5350 or request form via randi.creek@ktttribe.org.
All forms will be processed according to need.
![Ricardo Barcena](https://kickapootexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/RickyB-Thumb-nail-.jpg)
Ricardo Barcena
Road & Bridge Executive Director
![Matt May](https://kickapootexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Mat-Thumb-nail-.jpg)
Matt May
Road Maintenance Supervisor
![Randi Creek](https://kickapootexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/RandyC-Thumb-nail-.jpg)
Randi Creek
Administrative Assistant
Heavy Equipment
Mission Statement:
Our mission at the Heavy Equipment Department of the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas is to serve as stewards of our ancestral lands by providing essential Heavy Equipment Services to our community. We are dedicated to facilitating the construction of vital roadways, ensuring safe and accessible connections between subdivision across our territories, guided by our cultural heritage and a deep respect for the environment, we operate our machinery with expertise and mindfulness, preserving the integrity of our lands for future generations.
Department Functions
With commitment to excellence and sustainability, we transport building materials with care precision, supporting infrastructure projects that foster growth and prosperity for our people
Provide heavy equipment and machinery for the construction of roadways and residential projects within Kickapoo tribe territories.
Transporting building materials to support infrastructure development.
Maintain and service heavy machinery with expertise and care ensuring operational efficiency and longevity.
Collaborate with tribal leaders and community members to ensure projects align with cultural values and environmental sustainability.
Goal and Objectives
Enhance infrastructure improve and expand roadways and residential projects to enhance accessibility and safety for all community members.
Sustainable practices implement environmentally sustainable practices in all operations to preserve and protect tribal lands and resources.
Request a Service
To request any type of heavy machinery or any type of work not hesitate to contact:
Maribel Cantu
(830) 421-5427
Maribel.cantu@ktttribe.org
Leslie Salazar
(830) 421-5426
Leslie.salazar@ktttribe.org
![Frank Salazar](https://kickapootexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Frank-Salazar-Thumb-nail-.jpg)
Frank Salazar
Director
![Rodolfo Gonzalez](https://kickapootexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Rodolfo-Gonzalez-Thumb-nail-.jpg)
Rodolfo Gonzalez
Assistant Manager
![Maribel Cantu](https://kickapootexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/zulema.-garza.jpg)
Maribel Cantu
Heavy Equipment Coordinator
SPOFFORD RANCH
Mission Statement:
Conserving Tribal owned properties, and water supply for which all wild life depends on.
Goals:
• Homesteading the property will be the foundation for property development and will be accomplished by the addition of two modular homes for residential and administrative use.
• The existing entrance roadway that is shared with surrounding neighbors will be repaved with onsite natural materials.
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Property Description:
Spofford Ranch consists of approximately 10,000 acres of open range and is located 1.6 miles south of Spofford, Texas. Currently the ranch consists of mainly horses, cattle, hogs, fish, deer, coyote and occasional bobcat sightings. Water is supplied by one solar powered well, four run-off tanks and several natural lakes that sustain and nurture wildlife growth.
![Larry Ponkilla](https://kickapootexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/zulema.-garza.jpg)
Larry Ponkilla
Interum Ranch Director
![Janell Camacho](https://kickapootexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/JanellC-Thumb-nail-1-1.jpg)
Janell Camacho
Administrative Assistant
INOKOSKIPIKI Department
Mission Statement:
Department Functions
Goal and Objectives
Request a Service
![Rolando Garza](https://kickapootexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/zulema.-garza.jpg)
Rolando Garza
Manager
![Heather Trevino](https://kickapootexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/zulema.-garza.jpg)
Heather Trevino
Administrative Assistant
PECAN FARM
Mission Statement
The mission of the KTTT Pecan Farm Department is to produce high quality pecans in order to successfully compete with other wholesalers in the sell of in-shell pecans.
Department Functions
• Provide the pecan trees with the proper fertilization.
• Maintain adequate soil moisture levels of the Pecan Orchard by irrigation.
• Prune the Pecan Trees during their dormant season.
• Spray the trees with the proper insecticides and pesticides when needed.
• Maintain landscaping of the Pecan Orchard.
• Prepare and maintain harvest equipment functioning properly for harvest season.
• Harvest Pecans in early September to November.
Goals and Objectives
The Pecan Farms’ operational goal is to maintain an annual moderate crop production of high quality nuts.
Contact Information
(830) 421-0563
![Jose Angel Puron](https://kickapootexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/JosePuron-Thumb-nail-.jpg)
Jose Angel Puron
Pecan Farm Director
![Yolanda Nieto](https://kickapootexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/YolandaN-Thumb-nail-.jpg)
Yolanda Nieto
Pecan Farm Administrative Asst.
HOUSING DEPARTMENT
Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas Housing Authority Mission Statement
The Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas Housing Authority is committed to building the future of The Kickapoo Tribal Community on a foundation of dedication to service, integrity and respect of tradition by providing safe and affordable housing and services to the Kickapoo Tribal Community.
Goals and Objectives
The Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas Housing Authority’s goal is to ensure safe, sanitary, equal and affordable housing by providing a variety of services through programs that have been established to assist the Kickapoo Tribal Community with the following.
a. Mobile Home Housing
b. Low Rent Housing “HUD”
c. Home Assignment Opportunity Program
d. Assistance for Elderly and Disabled Tenants
e. HVAC Assistance (repairs and installations)
f. General Maintenance/Repair
Department Functions
To ensure the safety and commodity of each home, The Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas Housing Authority provides a variety of services to the Tribal Community such as the following.
• General Repairs
• Home Additions and Modifications
• Welding Services
• Electrical Services
• Plumbing Services
• HVAC Services (Installations and repairs)
• Refrigeration/Appliance Services
• Carpentry Services
• Elderly and Disabled Services (home repair/appliance repair or replacement/traditional cattail sheds and storage installations)
Request Service
Work Orders can be placed as follows:
In person at our office located at 3030Aim Street, Eagle Pass Texas 78852.
By phone to (830)421-5915 or (830)872-0431
Online via CMS at https://onlinerequest.facsur.com/cms2/65463f73-0337-49c5-a0f3-d09a54ff796a
Kickapoo Housing Department
303 Aim Street, Eagle Pass, TX 78852
Contact Information
The Tribal Community may contact the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas Housing Authority for information at the following numbers:
![Ana Moreno](https://kickapootexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Ana-Moreno-Thumb-nail-.jpg)
Ana Moreno
Housing Director
![Refugia Rodriguez](https://kickapootexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Refugia-Garza-Thumb-nail-.jpg)
Refugia Rodriguez
Housing Tribal Liaison
![Nora Regalado](https://kickapootexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Nora-Regalado-Thumb-nail-.jpg)
Nora Regalado
Administrative Assistant
![Andrea Cardenas](https://kickapootexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/zulema.-garza.jpg)
Andrea Cardenas
Work Order Clerk
Kickapoo Environmental Protection Agency
Our Mission
Our mission is to promote and keep a clean environment for better health and safety of the Kickapoo Traditional of Texas, Tribal Members, Employees and visitors.
KEPA is committed to maintain a safe and healthy environment to all tribal members, employees and visitors.
Department Functions
• Provide a safe and healthy environment to tribal members and non tribal
• Provide Educational Material to tribal adults, youth and children
• Do Environment Activities with tribal adults, youth and children
• Comply with Safe Drinking Water Act by doing water analysis on free and total chlorine, bacteria, lead and cooper, disinfection by products (DBP’S) ph and temperature
• Comply with the General Assistance Program (GAP) in accordance with the Quality Management Plan (QMP) and with the Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP)
• Recycling Program. We recycle cardboard, plastic, and paper. All of these recycling items are taken to the cities recycling center
• We recycle used tires and deliver them to the Maverick County landfill to be recycled.
• Recycle used oil and used filters.
• Properly dispose hazardous materials in accordance with EPA and OSHA standards
• Pest Control. Provide fumigation services to tribal homes and tribal buildings
• Vector Control. To limit or eradicate the thread of diseases such as Zika Virus, West Nile Virus, Dengue Fever and Chikungunya
• Large Animal Control. Stray dogs/cats control and disposal of dead animals
• Environmental Monitoring. Monitor tribal lands for unsafe, unhealthy and hazardous situations.
Goal and Objectives
• The primary objective of the Environmental Department is to provide a safe and healthy environment to all
• To minimize incidents with in the tribal community due to the lack of unsafe and unhealthy living environment
Request a Service
• Submit work order with the details of the services being requested or
• Come by the office and fill out and application
![Jose Gallegos](https://kickapootexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/JoseG-Thumb-nail.jpg)
Jose Gallegos
Environmental Director
![Rosa Vargas](https://kickapootexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/RosaV-Thumb-nail-.jpg)
Rosa Vargas
EPA Assistant
![Arturo Arredondo](https://kickapootexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Arturo-Thumb-nail-.jpg)
Arturo Arredondo
Pest/Animal Control Tech.
![Milton Davila](https://kickapootexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MintonD-Thumb-nail.jpg)
Milton Davila
Recycling/Solid Waste Coordinator