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There are two projects the Mescalero Apache Tribe Housing Department are looking into getting bids on:

1. Project #1 – Painting of 35 units in the Carrizo Trails Subdivision – this Project will entail of Exterior Painting of 35 units, with the possibility of any and/or all trim that may need to be replaced IF damaged due to weather or wear and tear, along with the same for possible replacement of any and/or all fascia board trimming, siding of the home (preferably replaced with Hardie Board Siding only if needed), etc.
2. Project #2 – Replacement of Skirting for 11 Units – this Project will entail of Replacement of all Skirting for 11 Units that are located in the Gallerito Flats Subdivision, the replacement of the skirting for these units will be in regards to damaged skirting that has taken place over the years and is in need of being replaced. Skirting that should be installed/painted in the Hardie Board Skirting/Siding, along with skirting frame walls built, spiked down and put together underneath the units as well for this new skirting to be placed properly.

Scopes of Work for these projects will be provided upon request.

Materials will be purchased by Mescalero Apache Tribe Housing Department for each project, Bids submitted shall only include Labor Cost.

Acceptance of Bids will be from 4-25-2023 to 5-5-2023 with the deadline time at 4:00 p.m. sharp on 5-5-2023!

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WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that eligible American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans are no longer required to make copayments for health care and urgent care received through VA. The Biden-Harris administration and VA are proud to implement this rule, which is estimated to impact approximately 25,000 American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans.

Under this new policy, VA will reimburse copayments paid on or after Jan. 5, 2022 and waive future copayments for eligible American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans. 

Beginning Tuesday, April 4, Veterans can submit documentation to qualify for the copayment exemption. Eligible Veterans include any Veteran who meets the definitions of “Indian” or “urban Indian” under the Indian Health Care Improvement Act – including Veterans who are members of an American Indian Tribe, certain Veterans who are descendants of Tribe members, Alaska Native Veterans, and more.

“American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans deserve access to world-class health care for their courageous service to our nation,” said VA Secretary Denis McDonough. “By eliminating copays, we are making VA health care more affordable and accessible — which will lead to better health outcomes for these heroes.”

To receive this financial relief, eligible Veterans should mail 1) a completed VA Tribal Documentation Form (VA Form 10-334), and 2) a copy of official tribal documentation demonstrating that they meet the definitions of “Indian” or “urban Indian” to PO Box 5100, Janesville, WI 53547. For more information on copayment waivers for Native American and Alaska Native Veterans, visit here. 

VA posted a final rule for public inspection in the Federal Register today establishing the waiver and process for Veterans to submit documentation to have their VA copays waived. This rule implements Section 3002 of the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 Public Law 116-315, signed into law Jan. 5, 2021.

Learn more about copayment exemptions for Native American and Alaska Native Veterans and VA benefits and programs for American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans.

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Three and a half times as many people who identified as AI/AN reported going to the ED for dental care or mouth pain in the last year (13.5%) compared with those who did not identify as AI/AN (3.9%). Why? And what can we do about it? Read our new white paper to learn more: http://bit.ly/40q6hHZ

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Char Bigmouth received the Indigenous Educator Advocate State award in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the State’s Bilingual Conference. Char will also be retiring from her 31 year journey with the Ruidoso Municipal School District.

Congratulations, Char!

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