Mescalero Apache Early Childhood Education Program received diaper donations.
They have sizes 4, 5, and 6; as well as wipes.
If you or someone you know is in need, call or text the listed numbers above for more information.
WASHINGTON – This week the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) hosted regional family summits across the country in support of those who have lost loved ones to fentanyl poisoning.
This is the first undertaking of its kind for the DEA field divisions and builds off the momentum of this summer’s Inaugural Family Summit hosted at DEA Headquarters in Arlington, VA.
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland and DEA Administrator Anne Milgram delivered remarks at Thursday’s Family Summit in Washington, D.C.
“The Justice Department will never give up in our effort to protect American lives,” said U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland. “We will continue to work tirelessly to get deadly drugs — including fentanyl — out of our communities. And through today’s Family Summit, we will help prevent future tragedies. Your stories and your participation are indispensable to the success of this effort. We are humbled to do this work alongside you, and we stand with you in honor of your loved ones.”
“The passion, commitment and incredible work these families are doing to prevent others from experiencing the profound pain of losing a loved one to a fentanyl poisoning inspires all of us at DEA. They have made it their mission to save lives. Their efforts are, and will remain, an integral part of DEA’s outreach, prevention and education programs,” said DEA Administrator Anne Milgram. “The family summits are one of the ways DEA is working to meet this moment.”
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 107,622 people died by drug poisoning in the United States in 2021. A majority of drug poisoning deaths are attributed to synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl.
The DEA regional family summits gather families who are passionate about saving lives through increased public awareness of fentanyl. These summits allow DEA to listen and learn from families as they share their personal stories. Additionally, the summits provide participants information on national drug threats and resources available to enhance local prevention efforts.
If you are interested in information on how to get involved in future events, please complete the Advocates for Change form and submit it to familyoutreach@dea.gov.
DEA has resources available to help parents and care givers talk to kids about the dangers of drug use. You can also visit the Get Smart About Drugs website.
If you or someone you know needs help with substance use or mental health disorders, please visit DEA’s Recovery Resources page for list of resources.
Calling all interested youth! Art Contest sponsored by the Nde Youth Council & Mescalero Prevention Program! See details below.
RUIDOSO N.M.—Registration is open for Spring Semester classes at ENMU-Ruidoso Branch Community College. Classes begin Tuesday, Jan. 17 and are offered in four, eight and 16-week sessions. Students can register in person at the ENMU-Ruidoso campus at 709 Mechem Drive in Ruidoso, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. or call 575-315-1120 to speak with an advisor to register. Online registration is also available for students who are currently enrolled.
ENMU-Ruidoso offers 22 associate degree programs and 14 programs that lead to a certificate of completion or certificate of occupational training.
Associate degree programs include Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Special Education, Secondary Education, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Fermentation Science, General Studies, Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management, Information Systems, Natural Science, Police Science, Pre-Engineering, Pre-Nursing, Psychology, Structural Fire Science, Wildland Fire Science, Wind Energy, and University Studies.
Certificates of Occupational Training and Certificates of Completion include Computer and Network Security/Cybersecurity Workforce Development, Construction Trades, Culinary Fundamentals, EMT-Basic and Advanced, Fermentation Science Specializations, Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management, Nursing Assistant, Structural Fire, Welding Technology, Wildland Fire Science and Wind Energy.
For more information visit the college website at https://ruidoso.enmu.edu/. The Spring 2023 class schedule is available on ENMU-Ruidoso’s website Quick Links Menu in the upper right corner of the page. Scholarships and financial assistance is available.
