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Naomi Naranjo, Intern Architect

Naomi Naranjo

Naomi joined Dyron Murphy Architects P.C. as an Intern Architect after receiving her 5-year professional degree from the University of Oklahoma in May of 2006. She is currently working on her requirements for the National Council of Architectural Registration Board (NCARB) Intern Development Program (IDP). Her experience includes CADD drafting, specification writing, project management, and construction administration.

Naomi spent a year working as a Project Engineer, as a sub-consultant for 3Di/Parsons, on the new Sky Ute Casino & Resort in Ignacio, Colorado. She worked closely with the Project Managers on managing the day-to-day activities on the construction site and was also responsible for managing the sub-contractors, reviewing construction documents, coordinating meetings, and documenting the construction progress of the Casino.

Recent projects:
· Rough Rock Community School - Rough Rock, AZ (Bureau of Indian Affairs), Phases I, II, & III
· Riverside Replacement Dormitory - Riverside, OK (Bureau of Indian Affairs)
· Sky Ute Casino and Resort - Ignacio, CO (Southern Ute Indian Tribe)
· Church Rock Convenience Store - Church Rock, NM (Navajo Nation)
· Thompson Convenience Store - Church Rock, NM (Navajo Nation)
· Gap Gas Station & Convenience Store - The Gap, AZ (Navajo Nation)
· Little Water Convenience Store - Little Water, NM (Navajo Nation)
· Navajo Nation Oil and Gas Convenience Store Prototypes - (Navajo Nation)
· Flowing Water Casino - Tse Da Kaan, NM (Navajo Nation)


In My Own Words...
I was born and raised in San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico. I am an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Laguna, where my mother is from. I grew up with my older sister, father and mother.

I earned my Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Oklahoma in May 2006. "Go Sooners!" After graduation, I decided to move back to New Mexico.

I have chosen to enter a profession that allows me to follow in my family's and ancestors' footsteps, like my father and his father. Now I hope to build a traditional home where I will be able to pass the trade down to the younger generation.

I am currently working towards earning my license. After obtaining it, I would like to build traditional and non-traditional buildings for indigenous people here in New Mexico, in the United States and around the world.

I have enjoyed working with the people here at Dyron Murphy Architects. There is never a dull moment, and yet, the work gets done in a very professional manner. I have learned more about my future profession in the time that I have been here, and am able to contribute what I've learned while in school. One thing that I have really enjoyed about working here, besides the people, is working towards my goal of helping Native peoples with their building needs.    

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