FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED TO BE BONDED OUT
Tribal Court will be OPEN for people in need to bond out.
Monday – Friday 10am to 2pm (during lobby hours)
Due to short staffing these are the ONLY times family members can bond out individuals.
Also, probation individuals can check in on June 8th.
May 28th 9am – 12 noon
@ Mescalero Community Center
Cloth Face mask distribution
Please remember to follow Executive Order 20-05 by having one person per vehicle!
Since masks are cloth, they are reusable, washable and you can customize them yourself. There will be cloth masks for children also.
Thursday, May 28th 830AM – NOON
Bring proof of shift from your employer if you are working off the reservation or bring proof of medical appointment to the TRIBAL OFFICES.
Proof should be in the form of a letter with your name, date and time.
Remember, Tribal Offices are closed to the public so Tribal security will walk-in your letter. Practice social distancing by staying 6 feet apart and wearing a face mask while waiting for your letter.
**THIS IS ONLY FOR PEOPLE WHO CONTINUE TO WORK OFF THE RESERVATION OR HAVE MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS OFF THE RESERVATION DURING THE 2 WEEK RESERVATION LOCKDOWN.**
As of May 26, 2020 at 5pm
3 new positive cases
54 negative results
Total:
7 positive cases
1 death
Due to the current circumstances, ALL retirement checks for the June 1, 2020 payment will be mailed on Thursday, 5/28/2020. Our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience.
Please understand that we are following safety precautions.
In regards to Mescalero Apache Tribe’s Violence against Women Program’s operation during the next two weeks:
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic our services will be limited, we will continue to transport under emergency situations, ensuring that we are taking all safety precautions.
I will be in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays, both Kerianna Barcus, DV Advocate, and I will be on call 24/7. Our on call phone number have been send to Law Enforcement, Fire ‘n Rescue and Conservation Department.
At this time, we encourage all community members to adhere to Executive Order 20-05 “Reservation LockDown”. This is for everyone’s safety. If domestic violence should occur during this lockdown, we ask that you call Law Enforcement and if our assistance is needed PD will call us.
Stay Safe and God Bless our Community!!
Michaelene Ahidley, Elderly Program Director
RE: Closure of the Mescalero Elderly Center
The Mescalero Elderly Center will be closed for the next two weeks to adhere to the Executive Order 20-05 “Reservation LockDown”. We will not be serving meals, homebounds or pick up meals during this time. I will be in the office in the mornings on Tuesdays and Thursdays and will provide limited transportation to deliver medication and Dr. appointments, ensuring that all safety precautions are taken.
During this time we are encouraging all elders to stay home and if you need to go out, please wear a mask. As we adhere the advice of the medical professionals and Leaders, we will “WIN THIS FIGHT AGAINST THE COVID-19”
Prayers and Blessings to you all!
MESCALERO, NM
May 26, 2020. This morning, the Mescalero Apache Tribe announced the first death of a Reservation resident, an elderly woman, from the coronavirus (COVID-19). Tribal President Gabe Aguilar stated: “The individual that passed was the second resident to test positive. She was tested just hours after our first case was confirmed. It has been only a few days since the virus came to the Reservation. This virus moves quickly and targets our elders.”
The Tribe is entering its second day of a fourteen-day lockdown. Tribal offices and businesses on the Reservation are closed. Tribal residents will be cited if they do not comply with the lockdown. “The Tribe is being strict for a reason,” President Aguilar commented. “The Tribe has worked hard over the last two months to avoid this. I am heartbroken. The family is heartbroken. But we must keep going. We must come together to stop the virus.”
The Tribe will provide updates on its official website (www.mescaleroapachetribe.com) and Facebook page.
During lockdown: you should leave your home to get tested only if you are symptomatic or if you are called by Mescalero IHS to get tested. Otherwise, please stay home!
**Symptoms to look out for include: fever, dry cough, and difficulty breathing.
If you are suffering from these symptoms and you want to be tested, then call Mescalero IHS so they can prepare for your arrival. If you are not sure if you have symptoms, then call IHS for more information.
