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Pojoaque, NM — The Poeh Cultural Center, will be hosting the second annual Pathways Indigenous Arts Festival on August 19, 20 and 21, 2022 at Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino.

“We are excited about this year’s festival because it’s an all-inclusive event that’s planned by

Indigenous people, run by Indigenous people, for Indigenous people,” said Karl Duncan, Executive Director of the Poeh Cultural Center. “We’re committed to providing new opportunities for Indigenous creative entrepreneurs as they envision and advance an Indigenous future.”

Duncan described how the major goal for the festival is to actively promote an Indigenous cultural economy that empowers and supports the creativity of a wide range of Indigenous artists and creative entrepreneurs by providing a large-scale venue for them to show and sell their work, as well as to network with collectors and with other Native artists. In supporting artists, the first 50 artist vendor outdoor booths are free of charge, on a first come first served basis.

“I think what makes us unique is that we are celebrating the works of Indigenous creatives. While our foundation of Native arts like pottery, weaving and jewelry is exceptional, we think it’s just as important to represent additional forms of artistic creativity such as dance, music, writing, plant products, and so much more,” Duncan said. “Pathways is unlike any other Native American arts market, as we are giving space for a fusion of traditional and contemporary arts.

Last year’s festival was attended by thousands of visitors and this year’s event is expected to surpass those numbers. Pathways will host food trucks, hold a free Pueblo fashion showcase, and provide free entertainment by Native American dance groups, performers and musicians.

The event, which will be hosed at the Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino, located on the tribal lands of the Pueblo of Pojoaque, will be free and open to the public. Native American artists and vendors who are interested in showing can contact the Poeh Cultural Center or visit the Poeh’s webpage for application information. The deadline for applications is April 29, 2022.

For additional information, including artist application, schedule of events, contact:

www.poehcenter.org/pathways, 505.455.5041.

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As of February 18, 2022:

*Includes numbers from IHS & NMDOH

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Grief sessions

Violence Against Woman office

Wednesday evenings starting at 5:00 PM

Open to EVERYONE

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Tests for every household are now more accessible

SANTA FE: The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) encourages all New Mexicans to order free at-home COVID-19 tests to your home. Knowing if you have COVID-19 can help you seek proper treatment and prevent you from spreading the virus to your family and community. Tests require a quick swab inside each nostril, and results can be read in just minutes. NMDOH recently updated our website to make it easier to find testing options by going to FindaTestNM.org. Simply enter your zip code to identify the different test options available to you:

Mail order free at-home COVID-19 tests for when you need them!

COVIDtests.gov: 4 free tests for every New Mexico household, shipped in 7-12 days.

Accesscovidtest.org: 5 free tests for New Mexico households in zip codes that may have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19, shipped in 2-5 days.

Pick-up a free at-home COVID-19 test in your community for when you need them!

Approximately 2 million free at-home COVID-19 tests are being distributed in New Mexico communities while supplies last. Visit FindaTestNM.org to find a location near you. 

PCR laboratory testing locations for people experiencing symptoms: If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and need a test now, you can also find a PCR laboratory test location near you at FindaTestNM.org. 

For those without internet access, you can call the NMDOH hotline at 1-855-600-3455 to get assistance. You should get tested if: 

• You have symptoms of COVID-19: cough, fever, shortness of breath, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, and/or loss of taste or smell.
• You have been a close contact of someone who tested positive for COVID-19 (within 6 feet or less for more than 15 minutes).
• You are required to present a COVID-19 test to your employer, educational institution, or another entity.

Learn more about rapid at-home COVID-19 testing and what to do with test results at: https://cv.nmhealth.org/selftest/. Testing is one of several ways to reduce the spread of COVID-19 along with primary vaccination, getting your booster dose, wearing a mask indoors, and social distancing.

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As of February 7, 2022:

*Includes results from IHS & NMDOH

*Since March 2020

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Tribal Offices are closed today, February 3, 2022, due to snow.

Stay safe and warm!

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The ERA Program provided over $1.5 million in rent and utility assistance in the last six months. Due to overwhelming demand and limited funds the following changes are now in effect.

• January 2022 is the last month utilities will be paid. Tenants are responsible for their utility
  (electric, gas, phone, internet, etc.) bills starting February 2022. The ERA Program only paid bills
  from April 2021 to January 2022. If you had an outstanding balance prior to April 2021 and did
  not make a payment, the same outstanding balance remains. ERA Program guidelines identified
  a specific period of time we could provide financial assistance.
• March 2022 is the last month rent will be paid for off reservation tenants.
• March 31, 2022 is the last night hotel rooms will be paid for.
• The changes above DO NOT apply to the elderly.

The ERA Program requested an additional $2.2 million to continue the program and the Treasury Department approved $117,000 additional funding.

Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) Program

The HAF Program is paused due to funding. We received the initial 10% and spent those funds. The Treasury Department extended the funding date for the remaining 90% three times. All Indian Country HAF programs are experiencing the same delays, not just Mescalero. The HAF program will resume once funding is available. The following changes are now in effect.

• The HAF Program is paused.
• January 2022 is the last month utilities will be paid.
• Mortgage assistance and repairs in process will continue.

Home Repair Program (Elderly & General)

The Home Repair Program will begin Thursday February 3rd. Available funds are for homes in Mescalero to address habitability issues and are limited to roofs, windows, bathrooms, flooring, and wood stoves. Priority is given to the elderly. Applications for the Home Repair Program (Elderly & General) can be picked up or emailed beginning Thursday February 3rd.

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