Dividend Distribution Information

For December 14th, 2022: $300 per tribal member

Checks will be distributed on the following schedule:

Deductions up to 50% of this dividend will be taken for child support in arrears and past due hardship loans.

The Child Support Enforcement Office will also be distributing checks at the above days and times.

Check mailing information

• Checks will be mailed on Thursday, December 15th,  2022 at 2:00 pm
• Checks will be mailed to out-of-town residents only
  • if you reside in Mescalero, Ruidoso, Tularosa or Alamogordo (locals) and would like your check mailed, please notify the Finance Department no later than Wednesday,  December 14^th by 4:00 pm
• If you are an out-of-town resident and do not want your check mailed, please notify the Administrative front desk receptionists no later than Wednesday, December 14^th by 4:00 pm All address changes will need to be made with Crystal Lester as soon as possible
• Once the checks are placed in the mail, they become property of the US Postal service- we cannot go back and request for a check to be pulled or recovered

Returned checks

• All returned checks will go directly to Tribal Finance
  • Please call Crystal Lester with any address changes
• Tribal Finance will then contact Crystal Lester for an updated address
  • If an updated address is not received, the check will remain in Tribal Finance until a new address has been received
• Once Tribal Finance receives the updated address, the check will be mailed out the next business day

Lost/stolen checks

• If you lose a check or it is stolen, you will need to notify the Tribal Finance Department
• A request to place a stop payment will need to be completed. There is a $35 stop payment fee
• The stop payment takes approximately 3 business days
  • Once the stop payment has been approved, it will be re-issued the Friday after

Things to remember

• Notes are accepted only with the approval of the President, Vice-President or designee.
• Please have an ID available, as the individuals distributing dividend may not know you and will need to verify your identity
• If you are under the influence, your check will not be distributed to you
• Early check releases are not allowed

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding.

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