SANTA FE, New Mexico – As New Mexicans repair and rebuild in the wake of the South Fork and Salt Fires and flooding, FEMA has teamed with Village Ace Hardware in Ruidoso to provide free information and tips on how to make homes damaged by natural disasters stronger and safer. 

FEMA specialists will be available to answer questions and offer home improvement tips and proven methods to help prevent or reduce damage from future disasters. They will also share techniques for rebuilding hazard-resistant homes. Most information is aimed at do-it-yourselfers and general contractor work. 

Residents with fire or flood-impacted homes will pick up tips on re-building smart, strong and safe to prevent future damage. Smart building includes mitigating damage against floods, strong winds and even tornadoes. Visitors will learn how such simple mitigation measures as elevating electrical and heating systems and anchoring fuel storage tanks can provide protection against severe conditions, and much more. Bring your questions.

In addition, FEMA Hazard Mitigation insurance specialists from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) will be on hand to answer questions about flood insurance.

These experts will be available Wednesday, Aug. 14 through Tuesday, Aug. 20, excluding Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at:

Village Ace Hardware
2815 Sudderth Dr.
Ruidoso, NM 86345
Phone: 575-257-5410 

For the latest information on New Mexico’s recovery visit fema.gov/disaster/4795. Follow the FEMA Region 6 X account at X.com/FEMARegion6 or on Facebook at facebook.com/FEMARegion6.

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Call the Tribal Offices at 575-464-4494 for more info!

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Mescalero’s newest park is currently being constructed and is dedicated to the Veterans for their bravery. Looks like it’s coming along great!

Here is the proposed Veterans Park! The ground breaking ceremony was held back in November of 2022.

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Mescalero, you’re invited!

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08/13/24

Attention Parents & Community members:

The following is an update on the Head Start Program. 

The Head Start will have enrollment at Carrizo 8/14/24 and at Mescalero on 8/16/24

The 2 Head Start centers have been receiving some updates, renovations and repairs that are still in process.  The kitchen renovation is set to be completed by the end of August therefore delaying our start date for children to 9/9/24.  I apologize for the long delay, but the replacement of the kitchen equipment was necessary due to health and safety concerns.

Our enrollment numbers continue to increase so be sure to get your application submitted.  We are expecting to be fully enrolled so get your application competed and submitted as soon as possible to secure a spot for your child.

Please let me know if you have any questions.  Any families wanting to apply to the program can pick up an application at the Tribal admin offices as well or contact Anna Cochise, Family Service Manager.  Further updates will be posted on a weekly basis.  If you have already enrolled, please watch you phone for messages on Parent Orientation.

Thank you.

James Keller

Head Start Director

Mescalero Apache Head Start Program

575-464-3492

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Upcoming Deadline: August 19, 2024

NEW MEXICO—The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) New Mexico District Office is hosting a webinar series in English and Spanish, “New Mexico South Fork Fire, Salt Fire & Flooding Information Session with Q&A” to assist homeowners, renters, nonprofits, and businesses affected by the New Mexico South Fork Fire, Salt Fire, & Flooding Presidential declared disaster.

The SBA Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience (ODR&R), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the New Mexico Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) will present on resources they can provide. Guest speakers from other government agencies may also present (e.g., Internal Revenue Service (IRS)).

Deadlines are approaching for SBA and FEMA.

SBA

FEMA

Disaster Recovery Webinars

Important: Registration is NOT required. Click on a date/link below a few minutes before the webinar’s start time to join.

Note: Similar information will be presented in all webinar sessions, however, updates will be provided as changes arise, and guest speakers and resources may be added.

• Location: Virtual/Online (MS Teams)
• Cost: Free
• Intended audience: Everyone
  • Homeowners, renters, nonprofits, and business owners affected by the South Fork Fire, Salt Fire, and flooding.
  • Government agencies/departments or anyone who can assist with disseminating the information to the public
• Private/public businesses, nonprofits, etc.
• Media/Press

Below are the upcoming scheduled webinars, however, check the SBA New Mexico Events Calendar (www.sba.gov/nm), as more webinar dates will be added as needed.

• English Webinars
  • Tuesday, 8/13/24, 1:00–2:00 pm MT [https://www.sba.gov/event/51313]
  • Tuesday, 8/27/24, 1:00–2:00 pm MT [https://www.sba.gov/event/51314]
  • Tuesday, 9/10/24, 1:00–2:00 pm MT [https://www.sba.gov/event/51384]
• Spanish Webinars
  • Thursday, 8/8/24, 7:00–8:00 pm MT (Spanish) [https://www.sba.gov/event/52106]
  • Monday, 8/12/24, 3:00–4:00 pm MT (Spanish) [https://www.sba.gov/event/51225]
  • Wednesday, 8/14, 6:30–7:30 pm MT (Spanish) [https://www.sba.gov/event/52107]

For questions, contact mercedes.chavez@sba.gov and michelle.duran@sba.gov.

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GED Students have until August 16, 2024 to submit a Early Childhood/Back to School Assistance Program application!

Here’s the link for the application: https://mescaleroapachetribe.com/wp-content/uploads/Front_Office_20240717_174726.pdf

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August 12, 2024 The Mescalero Apache Tribe is aware of the situation at the Mescalero Post Office. There was a powdery, white substance that was found in a package at the Mescalero Post Office. It is known as diatomaceous earth. It is a source of silica and is an ingredient in toothpaste, cat litter and paint. It can also be used as a dietary supplement and it helps keep crawling insects away.

A hazmat team was able to test the substance and confirmed it was a non-hazardous material. The building is now deemed safe.

At approximately 3:30PM on August 12, 2024 it is safe to conduct business at the Mescalero Post Office. Thank you!

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