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Veterans: Did you serve here?

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The PACT Act is a law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. This law helps us provide generations of Veterans—and their survivors—with the care and benefits they’ve earned and deserve. And starting March 5, 2024, we’re expanding VA health care to millions of Veterans—years earlier than called for by the PACT Act. 

https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/

Here is a map of the areas covered by the PACT ACT.

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South Fork Wildfire Investigation Report In Development

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Mescalero, New Mexico – The South Fork Fire was determined to be caused by lightning sometime prior to the fire’s detection on June 17, 2024. Certified Wildland fire and law enforcement investigators continue their thorough investigation and will release a complete investigation report when it is available.

On June 18, at the request of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, wildland fire investigators and law enforcement officers from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Justice Services, Bureau of Land Management, U.S.D.A. Forest Service, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, New Mexico State Parks, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation began an investigation into the cause of the wildfire. This is a comprehensive and impartial investigation that requires thorough analysis and documentation.

As part of the systematic process, investigators are evaluating lightning occurrence data, lidar, and other tracking of indicator burn patterns. This work requires detailed analysis that takes time to process and document in accordance with the standards established by the National Wildland Fire Coordinating Group Guide to Wildland Fire Origin and Cause Determination. The Bureau of Indian Affairs appreciates the public’s patience as investigators methodically work to develop the complete report.

The cause of the nearby Salt Fire remains under investigation. Anyone who may have information pertaining to its cause is encouraged to either call 1-800-CALL-FBI, or text a detailed anonymous tip to “BIAMMU” (mobile number 847411). Tips may also be submitted online at tips.fbi.gov.

FINAL_20240717_South-Fork-Fire_InvestigationReportDownload

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Mescalero Apache Schools Registration

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Location: Mescalero Tribal Gymnasium (Community Center)

Date: July 19, 2024

Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Kinder/First time students must have the following documentations:

  • Birth Certificate
  • CIB
  • Immunization Records
  • Court Documents (if child is foster/placement)

Alma Morgan with Medicaid will be on site. We will have ENMU-Reps (Dual Credit) on site as well.

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Mescalero Apache Head Start enrollment update

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Mescalero Apache Head Start staff is scheduled to return July 24th depending on completed renovations to the Mescalero Head Start building. As for enrollment, once the staff return from summer break, parents are welcome to come and enroll their child. In the mean time, enrollment packets can be picked up at the front desk Tribal offices. Thank you!

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Sandbags information

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Village of Ruidoso residents

Sandbags are available at the following locations:

  • Fire Station 2: Self-fill (bags and sand available)
  • Wingfield Park: Self-fill (bags and sand available)
  • Gateway Church of Christ: Filled

Mescalero Apache Reservation residents

  • Filled sandbags are available to everyone: Tribal or non-tribal. Call the Tribe’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for more information at 575-464-9214.
  • The flyer below is for information purposes ONLY. This flyer and it’s contents is provided by the Village of Ruidoso.
How-to-Fill-and-Stack-SandbagsDownload

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