1st payment of the 2021 Mescalero Apache Tribe Economic Support Program
Checks for the 1st payment of the 2021 Economic Support Program will be available as follows:
- June 28, 2021 @ Inn of the Mountain Gods from 7AM – 5PM
- June 29, 2021 @ Mescalero Community Center in the gym from 8:30AM – 4PM
- June 30, 2021 @ Mescalero Community Center in the gym from 8:30AM – NOON
Checks, face masks and hand sanitizer will be available.
N O T E : Stimulus checks CAN BE cashed @ IMG OR the Travel Center.
For more information, call the Accounting Department at 575-464-9251.
Thank you!
New Mexico Department of Health Collaborates with Community Partners to Ensure Equitable Access to the COVID Vaccine and Build Long-term Health Support
Support to bolster vaccination equity efforts and long-term health and well-being efforts for New Mexico communities hit hardest by COVID-19
SANTA FE– The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is proud to announce the partnership with the Albuquerque Area Southwest Tribal Epidemiology Center (AAESTEC), Con Alma Health Foundation and the University of New Mexico Center for Social Policy to build on our established community-centered vaccination strategy to ensure racial equity, strengthen community support and address the long-term health needs of communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 in New Mexico.
“Ensuring equitable access to the vaccine is a must to help protect all New Mexicans from this pandemic,” said NMDOH Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Tracie Collins.
With grants totaling $4.6 million from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, this collaborative partnership will work with community organizations to ensure that people of color continue to have equal access to COVID-19 vaccines and rebuild and reimagine new quality health support systems to reduce racial disparity gaps in health indicators in the future.
“Working together will help us to examine how our respective organizations may be contributing to institutional barriers that create inequities or how we are dismantling them,” said AASTEC Program Director, Michelle Suina, Ph.D. “It is critical that we recognize Tribal sovereignty and listen to Tribal communities about how they define health and the solutions they have to drive our efforts.”
As of June 21, 2021, 60% of New Mexicans were fully vaccinated against COVID-19. While New Mexico continues to rank among the U.S. vaccine leaders, with over 68.4% of New Mexicans age 16 or older having received at least one shot, that does not mean that the effort to vaccinate New Mexicans is over.
“Thanks to this multisectoral partnership, Con Alma Health Foundation is awarding grants to nonprofits, ensuring COVID vaccines are distributed equitably across the state and to support communities of color to address the disproportionate impact the pandemic has had on them,” said Executive Director of Con Alma Health Foundation. Denise Herrera. “Focusing on the community rebuild and creating a post COVID-19 recovery plan focused on long-term policies and system-change strategies to advance health equity, Con Alma is partnering with the New Mexico Health Equity Partnership to expand the capacity of existing networks as well as leverage resources.”
“The statewide survey project included input from all of these partners and has been integrated quickly into community outreach efforts. The messaging survey is another example of the collaborative approach that has helped make New Mexico a national leader in vaccination, and that we believe will allow us to beat the virus,” said Executive Director of UNM Center for Social Policy, Gabe Sanchez, Ph.D. “Although we are all focused on vaccination now, we know that there will be much more long-term needs in our communities. This partnership will ensure that we have data-driven solutions for these challenges that can us address the structural inequalities that have been exposed during the pandemic.”
For more information on each organization, please see details below.
Albuquerque Area Southwest Tribal Epidemiology (AASTEC)
New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH)
The results of the American COVID-19 Vaccine Poll including the New Mexico sample can be found here. Reports summarizing the New Mexico results can be found here.
Mescalero Community Library news
New announcement
On June 18, 2021, the Tribe will be closed for the new national federal holiday, Juneteenth. Business will resume as usual on Monday, June 21, 2021 at 8AM.
Payments for the COVID-19 vaccination incentives will be June 18, 2021 from 8:30AM to 4PM in the gym at the Mescalero Community Center.
Thank you!
NEW Executive Order 21-04
Mescalero Apache Tribe COVID-19 Test Results
As of June 11, 2021:
Total: 17,089*
Negative: 16,138
Positive: 951**
*Includes testing by IHS & NMDOH
**New cases: 1 (since 6-08-21 – average of 0.33/day)
Active: 10
Direct Contacts: 0
Hospitalizations: 0
Deaths: 25
Applications open June 14th for $5 Million in economic relief
Payments destined for taxpayers who did not qualify for federal stimulus programs
Similar to December of 2020, the New Mexico Human Services Department on June 14 will begin accepting applications for economic relief from New Mexico residents who did not qualify for federal pandemic stimulus payments.
Payments will be provided to low-income households based on funding availability. The state Legislature appropriated $5 million for the relief effort.
Applications will be available at the Yes New Mexico website, yes.state.nm.us, beginning Monday, June 14 at 9 a.m. and must be submitted by June 25, 2021 at 3 p.m.
The information requested includes the following:
- First name, last name;
- One of the following: New Mexico driver’s license number, individual taxpayer identification number or Social security number;
- Residential address and/or mailing address; and
- Direct deposit information (US bank account number and routing number) if available.
“This is an important effort to help people in our community who were overlooked by the federal stimulus programs, and who we know need the extra money to help feed and house their families,” said Angela Medrano, Deputy Secretary for the Human Services Department.
Payments will be processed by the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department and will be issued by the end of July 2021. Applicants will receive notification about their qualifying status from the Human Services Department.
In order to qualify for the relief, a taxpayer must not have qualified for federal stimulus programs. In addition, they must be a New Mexico resident, have a New Mexico driver’s license number, individual taxpayer identification number or Social security number
Residents with questions may contact 833-651-4836.
Frequently asked questions:
What is the New Mexico Economic Relief Payment?
The State of New Mexico was appropriated $5 million to provide financial relief from the hardship caused by the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Through this federal appropriation, the state is offering a one-time cash assistance payment to qualifying New Mexico residents.
Payments will be provided to qualified households with the lowest incomes first and there will be a limited number of applicants accepted based on funding availability. All applicants must submit their information online by 3 p.m. Friday, June 25, 2021. Payments will be issued by the end of July 2021. Applicants will receive a final communication regarding qualifying status.
Will my other Income Support benefits be impacted?
This one-time benefit amount will NOT be considered in determining your eligibility for any program administered by the Human Services Department. This includes food, cash, energy or medical assistance.
How do I know if I qualify?
To qualify you must:
- Be a current New Mexico resident.
- Not have been eligible to receive either of the following federal stimulus and recovery rebates:
- Up to $1,200 from the CARES Act (March 2020)
- Up to $600 from the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Dec 2020)
- At the time of submission, you will receive a message indicating if you are pre-qualified or not, meaning that your application appears complete and does not disqualify you.
- A final communication regarding qualifying status and payment amount will be sent to you through text, email or letter.
Where can I request assistance?
New Mexico residents must submit their information to determine if they qualify via an online portal beginning at 9 a.m., Monday, June 14, 2021. The portal will remain open until 3 p.m., Friday, June 25, 2021. Applicants will only be accepted during this time.
To apply please visit yes.state.nm.us.
At the time of submission, you will receive a message indicating if you are pre-qualified or not. This should not be considered a final determination regarding receipt of benefits. A final communication regarding qualifying status and payment amount will be sent to you through text, email or letter.
How much will I receive?
Payment eligibility and amounts are subject to the availability of funds and will be issued to the lowest income applicants first. Only one payment per household will be issued. Payments will be sent by the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department.
How will I get my payment?
Applicants will have the option to enter a U.S. savings or checking account information in order to receive a direct deposit. Direct deposit is the fastest and most secure way to get your payment. If an applicant does not provide banking information a check will mailed to the mailing address provided. Please make sure to enter a valid NM mailing address.
When will I get my payment?
All direct deposits will be completed, and all checks mailed by the end of July 2021. Applicants will receive a final determination, including payment amount from the Human Services Department. If an applicant receives a notice of final determination but does not receive a payment via direct deposit or check, please contact the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department at (866) 285-2996.
2021 Economic Support Program Application
A separate application must be submitted for each adult or child. You only need to submit one application to receive both payments. Applications must be submitted by June 17th to receive the June payment on the date listed above. If you miss the June deadline, then you must submit your application before July 16th to receive the July payment by the date listed above. No applications will be accepted after September 30, 2021.
Checks will be distributed at the Inn of the Mountain Gods. If you do not pick up your check, then it will be mailed.
How to Submit Your Application
- In person at the Mescalero Tribal Offices,
- By mail to P.O. Box 227, Mescalero, NM 88340,
- By fax to (575) 464-9191,
- By email to the following address: [email protected]
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