Starting today, August 31, 2021, the Tribe will be giving out applications for the stimulus payment at the Tribal Offices.
Payments will be available for distribution on September 15, 2021 and payments will be mailed out the following day, September 16, 2021.
The Emergency Rental Assistance Program received over 400 applications and we are unable to respond to individual emails and phone calls inquiring about their status. Unfortunately, many people did not follow instructions on the application and supporting documentation (proof of income, leases, etc.) is missing. This will delay the review process.
Any applications submitted on Monday, August 23rd or later will not be reviewed until after Labor Day.
We are working in the following order:
You need to pay your bill if you are concerned the lights will be turned off, need gas, etc.
If you do not pay rent, the Homeowner’s Assistance Fund will launch in September. An announcement will be made.
As of August 23, 2021:
Total tests: 18,245* (since March 2019)
Negative: 17,187
Positive: 1,058
New Positives: 35 (since 8/19/21)*
Active cases: 54
Direct Contacts: 50
Current Hospitalizations: 0
Total Deaths: 25
New Deaths: 0
Total Breakthroughs: 51 (since December 2020)
New Breakthroughs: 5 (since 8/19/21)
*Includes testing by IHS & NMDOH
**Average over last 4 days: 8.75 new cases per day
BIA/OJS Mescalero Agency wants to remind Mescalero residents, employees and visitors that IF Emergency Services are needed, please call:
Post this number on your refrigerator or save it in your cell phone.
If you need:
Call RIGHT AWAY. ANY of these Mescalero employees (Police, Fire/Rescue, and Conservation) are dispatched from on-duty Communications Officer that have protocol and procedures to follow in getting other on-duty employees to respond.
If you do not call right away, the respond time will only be delayed and as we all know, in emergency circumstances, seconds count. Lastly, if/when you see something suspicious, PLEASE CALL IT IN.
Hello Mescalero,
We are excited to announce that the 2nd Annual “White Mountain Half Marathon, 5k and Kids K” will take place on Saturday, August 21, 2021. This will be an out and back race starting at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino (IMG). We are excited to host this year’s event once again on the beautiful Mescalero Apache Reservation and look forward to years of success with this race. If any of you are interested in running the Half Marathon, the 5k or the Kids K, please visit www.runwhitemountain.com for registration details.
If you would like to encourage and cheer for the racers along the route, we encourage you to do so. Just remember to please keep a minimum of ten (10’) feet from the edge of the roadway.
Please be advised that there will be changes to traffic flow and White Mountain Drive (Route 6) and Carrizo Canyon Road (Route 4) will be reduced down to one lane of travel, in one direction. White Mountain Drive (Route 6) will be open in both directions from Saltwell to the White Mountain Subdivision. Please, please reduce your speed on this stretch of road and be on the look out for runners. Speed limits will also be reduced as a precaution for the event participants. This will be a temporary closure and roads will be fully open no later than 12:00 noon. Please pay attention to signage and those assisting with the event. Law enforcement will be present along the race route.
We will implement any COVID-19 safe practices issued by the CDC or the Mescalero Apache Tribe.
If you would like to assist and volunteer to help during the Half Marathon, please reach out to race planner Duane Duffy on his mobile at (575) 430-9323 or via email at duane.duffy83@gmail.com. Happy Running!
As of August 19, 2021:
Total tests: 18,146*
Negative: 17,123
Positive: 1023
New Positives: 10 (since 8/12/21)**
Active cases: 34
Direct Contacts: 31
Current Hospitalizations: 0
Total Deaths: 25
New Deaths: 0
Total Breakthroughs: 46 (since December 2020)
New Breakthroughs: 12 (since 8/12/21)
*Includes testing by IHS & NMDOH
**Average over last 10 days: 1.4 new cases per day
UPDATE: Emergency Rental Assistance Program will be available Wednesday, August 18, 2021 from 5pm-7pm at the Mescalero Post Office!
ATTENTION: Mescalero Apache Tribe Housing Department tenants living at:
You can be worry free for one year! The Emergency Rental Assistance Program will pay your rent and utilities for 12 months.
If an application has already been filled out with the ERA Program or sent in, there is no need to sign up again.
