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As of January 27, 2021:

*Includes testing by IHS & NMDOH

**New cases: 0 (since 01/26/21)

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As of January 26, 2021:

*Includes testing by IHS & NMDOH

**New cases: 5 (since 01/25/21)

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The Tribal Offices will be closed today, January 26, 2021.

We also recommend that you DO NOT travel IF it is not necessary due to the weather.

Please keep warm and stay safe!

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As of January 25, 2021:

*Includes testing by IHS & NMDOH

**New cases: 13 (since 01/21/21 – average of 3.25 new cases per day)

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Just recently the New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD), Behavioral Health Services Division (BHSD) shared with the Tribe that they are working with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on providing crisis counseling to individuals who have been impacted by COVID-19.

What does this mean for Mescalero Apache Tribal Members?

Letting you know and encouraging you to use free, confidential and anonymous COVID-19 Counseling and Support Services by calling:

505-954-1057 (hotline)

A Native American owned communications firm located on the Pueblo of Sandia Indian Reservation is supporting BHSD to increase awareness of the importance of seeking crisis counseling and encouraging the tribal population in New Mexico to use the FREE hotline.

The hotline would be an additional tool and option for existing counseling services here in Mescalero.

When individuals call the hotline, they can expect access to individual crisis counseling, group crisis counseling, brief educational and supportive contact, referral and resource linkage(s) and community networking and support.

The current pandemic has put a tremendous toll on our Tribal Members and everyone across the globe.

We want to ensure that you know of this service available to you and someone you love to help cope with overwhelming emotions and experiences during the coronavirus pandemic.  

According to BHSD there will be a big push for New Mexico tribal families and communities to increase awareness about the hotline.

Again, that hotline is the

COVID-19 Counseling and Support Services

505-954-1057

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As of January 21, 2021:

*Includes testing by IHS & NMDOH

**New cases: 35 (since 01/14/21 – average of 5 new cases per day)

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Good afternoon everyone, in regards to the Tribe’s COVID-19 Economic Assistance Program, we are no longer accepting applications.

This Assistance Program included up to $450 in assistance with existing accounts at MATI (575-464-4039), Mescalero Gas Company (575-464-4323) and the Tribal Store (575-464-9319).

However, if you already submitted an application for the Assistance Program please, contact the businesses listed above or Accounting (575-464-9251).

Currently, the Tribe is still accepting applications for the COVID-19 Economic Support Payment (stimulus).

There are many checks that have not been claimed by Tribal Members who did not complete an application.

To receive the $900 COVID-19 Economic Support Payment you must fill out the application.

Applications can be picked up here at the Tribal Offices.

For more information, contact Accounting at 575-464-9251. 

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Attention Tribal Members:

The Tribe’s COVID-19 Economic Assistance Program in which each Tribal member who is head of household could receive up to $450 in economic assistance is NOW READY FOR USE.

Only if you completed the application, your economic assistance will be ready to at MATI (575-464-4039) up to $150, Mescalero Gas Company (575-464-4323) up to $150 and Tribal Store (575-464-9319) up to $150.

CONTACT THOSE BUSINESSES FOR YOUR ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE DUE TO THE IMPACTS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.

Also, if you have NOT completed the Tribe’s COVID-19 Economic Support Payment application, DO SO IMMEDIATELY.

The sooner individuals can complete the application, the sooner their checks could be given to them. This is for the individuals who HAVE NOT completed the application-there is still time but not much.

Applications can be filled out outside the Tribal Offices. For more information, call Accounting 575-464-9251. Please be patient when calling due to the high volume of calls-someone will be able to assist you.

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The Mescalero Child Support Office is now located at the Assisted Living building located at the Care Center.

The address is 454 Lipan Avenue.

Child Support Office phone numbers are still the same, 575-464-2577 or 575-464-2578.

If you or someone you know needs to make a payment please follow the steps down to the front door.

Staff from the Child Support Office will be able to help you from there.

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