As of October 27, 2020:

*Includes testing by IHS and NMDOH

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BIA/OJS Mescalero Agency wants to remind Mescalero residents, employees, and visitors that if Emergency Services are needed, please call:

911

OR if it is a NON-EMERGENCY call:

575-464-4479

Post this number on your refrigerator or save it in your cell phone.

If you need an ambulance, fire truck, law enforcement or conservation services call RIGHT AWAY. ANY of these Mescalero employees (Police, Fire/Rescue, and Conservation) are dispatched from on-duty Communications Officer that have protocols 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, I’d like to request that if/when residents see something suspicious, PLEASE CALL IT IN.

IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING (REPORT IT)

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On Monday, November 2, MFA will begin accepting applications for the new COVID-19 Housing Cost Assistance Program. The program will provide qualifying New Mexicans with as much as $1,500 per month for up to three months to pay back rent or mortgage payments and other housing costs.

MFA is asking that you help get the word out about this crucial assistance. Please send the printable informational flyer, which is linked here in English and Spanish, to everyone on your mailing list. The flyers are also on MFA’s website: housingnm.org.

Applications will be accepted from 8 a.m. Monday, November 2 through 5 p.m. Friday, November 13 only. The link to the electronic application will be live on MFA’s website on November 2. Paper applications may be requested by calling 505.308.4206 or 866.488.0498.

Applications will be ranked based on household income level or tribal land residency and the date and time the application was received. Please encourage your contacts to start gathering the required supporting documents immediately so they can submit their application in a timely manner. A list of acceptable documents can be found on our website.

The COVID-19 Housing Cost Assistance Program is available to New Mexico households earning 80 percent or less of the median income in their area, adjusted for family size. In order to qualify, applicants must prove that they have suffered a financial hardship that is directly related to the COVID-19 health crisis and documentation of delinquency. Complete program details, including household income limits by county, can be found on MFA’s website: housingnm.org. 

If you have any questions, please call 505.308.4206 or 866.488.0498 or e-mail bcoats@housingnm.org.

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As of October 26, 2020:

Total: 9858*
Negative: 9542
Positive 188

*Includes testing by IHS and NMDOH

Active: 112
Contacts: 257
Hospitalizations: 9
Deaths: 2

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Due to the Shelter-in-Place Order pursuant to Executive Order 20-12, the Mescalero Apache Tribal Court is only hearing In-Custody Arraignments and Emergency Hearings.

The Hearings that were scheduled for October 19 to October 30 will be re-scheduled to later dates and notice will be bailed with those dates once established. 
Thank you.

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As of October 23, 2020:

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As of October 22, 2020:

*Pending update

** Total includes IHS/NMDOH testing

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RESCHEDULED to OCTOBER 31, 2020

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As of October 21, 2020

Due to the mass testing held at the Mescalero Community Center this morning, IHS has not been able to provide a complete set of numbers today. Here is what they were able to provide: 

*Update not determined due to mass testing.

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