For December 13, 2023: $500 per tribal member

Checks will be distributed on the following schedule:

Deductions up to 50% of this dividend will be taken for CHILD SUPPORT in arrears and HARDSHIP LOANS past due.  

Check mailing information:

• Checks will be mailed on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 2:00 pm
• Checks will be mailed to out-of-town residents only
  • if you reside in Mescalero, Ruidoso, Tularosa or Alamogordo (locals) and would like your check mailed, please notify the Finance Department no later than Wednesday, December 13^th by 4:00 pm
• If you are an out-of-town resident and do not want your check mailed, please notify the Administrative front desk receptionists no later than Wednesday, December 13^th by 4:00 pm.  All address changes will need to be made with Crystal Lester as soon as possible
• Once the checks are placed in the mail, they become property of the US Postal service- we cannot go back and request for a check to be pulled or recovered

Returned checks:

• All returned checks will go directly to Tribal Finance
  • Please call Crystal Lester with any address changes
• Tribal Finance will then contact Crystal Lester for an updated address
  • If an updated address is not received, the check will remain in Tribal Finance until a new address has been received
• Once Tribal Finance receives the updated address, the check will be mailed out the next business day

Lost/stolen checks:

• If you lose a check or it is stolen, you will need to notify the Tribal Finance Department
• A request to place a stop payment will need to be completed. There is a $35 stop payment fee
• The stop payment takes approximately 3 business days
  • Once the stop payment has been approved, it will be re-issued the Friday after

Things to remember:

• Notes are accepted only with the approval of the President, Vice-President or designee.
• Please have an ID available, as the individuals distributing dividend may not know you and will need to verify your identity
• If you are under the influence, your check will not be distributed to you
• Early check releases cannot be accommodated

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding.

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Due to anticipated heavy snow and icy conditions, BIA Route 22 will be closed during winter weather events and maybe prolonged till spring time due to heavy snow drifts. In the past, we have had numerous search and rescue/vehicle recoveries on BIA Route 22. Individuals become stuck in heavy snow drifts and request assistance/help on this route. This not only becomes a dangerous situation for the individuals due to extreme weather conditions and rugged terrain, but also for search/recovery teams.

Road Closure on Jose Second side will be near the Mud Springs road on the Jose Canyon side and just past the corrals on Cienegita road. The road will be closed by metal gate and posted of closure. Conservation Officers will determine when it is safe to reopen with the recommendation of the Tribal Roads Department Supervisor.

We do understand that individuals harvest wood in this area and hunt during the Inn of the Mountain Gods Big Games hunts, we will try to keep the road open as long as weather permits. Access will only be granted for radio tower service and ceremonial purposes only.

Violators will be prosecuted through Tribal Court during this closure.

Please feel free to contact the Conservation Office at 575-464-9323 if you have any questions.

Thank You!

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Hunters! We invite you to head on over to New Mexico Department of Game and Fish website (https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/) to check out their upcoming events this month!

Learn how to give back to the hunting community, enroll in a class for all ages about learning the basics of archery and bowhunting, get info on registering for a Fly Fishing Workshop (exclusively for women), take ATV safety training available across the state and last but not least, gear up for the 2024 hunting season by getting into the Hunter Education Class NOW!

Make sure to visit https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/ for more details!

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Tribal Store will be CLOSED Thanksgiving Day. They will reopen at 7AM on Friday, November 24th. Thank you!

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