Mourners filled the Grand Sierra Resort theater for the funeral of Arlan Melendez, former chairman of the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony who died June 17.

A celebration of life for Arlan Melendez, who served as the tribal chairman of the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony (RSIC) for 32 ...

When you ask recently retired Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Chairman Arlan Melendez about his legacy, he talks about meetings. He's been in thousands in his four years on the tribal council and 32 ...

Mourners filled the Grand Sierra Resort theater for the funeral of Arlan Melendez, former chairman of the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony who died June 17.

Reno-Sparks Indian Colony’s (RSIC) most renowned Tribal Chairman of 32 years, Arlan D. Melendez; the basketball star who ...

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Thousands of people are paying tribute to former Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Chairman Arlan Melendez, who passed away at age 77 on June 17th.

The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony announced the passing of their esteemed leader, Chairman Arlan Melendez, on June 17. Melendez, who was deeply cherished by the com ...

For Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Chairman Arlan Melendez, the 1.6-mile march to the federal courthouse is symbolic: His people were once forced to march off their traditional land and onto reservations.

Arlan Melendez was not among them. The longtime chairman of the Reno -Sparks Indian Colony convened his own meeting 2,500 miles away.

SIEGLER: For Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Chairman Arlan Melendez, this 1.6 mile march to the federal courthouse is symbolic. After all, his people were once forced to march off their traditional ...

Arlan Melendez, chairman of the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, center, speaks as tribal historic preservation officer Michon Ebren, left, and attorney Will Falk listen during a news conference, Tuesday, ...