Workers are needed for the next four days during the ceremonial and rodeo (July 1, 2, 3, 4, 2021).

If you or someone you know is interested in working please report to the front gate at the ceremonial grounds.

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Stimulus checks for the 2021 Economic Support Program will NOT be distributed TODAY (6/30/21).

Checks will be distributed during the 4^th of July Ceremonial. Thursday, July 1, 2021– Sunday, July 4, 2021 at the Ceremonial Grounds front gate from 7AM – 9 PM.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

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Please be aware, due to flooding, the small field in front of the DRMP building is designated for camping purposes during the 4^th of July Ceremonial & Rodeo. Specifically, this spot is for guest and tribal members who don’t have camping spots at the ceremonial grounds. (Scroll down to see map)

Keep a lookout for signs leading to the camping site along Apache Blvd (look for the arbor).

Also note: Cricket City, along the Parade Route and John Gallerito Park are CLOSED for camping due to flooding that may occur.

The Mescalero Apache Tribe is not responsible for any accidents or losses. Please do not disturb the Tribal facilities in this area while camping at the alternate camping site.

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As of June 28, 2021:

*Includes testing by IHS & NMDOH

**New cases:  2 (since 6-11-21 – average of 0.12/day)

***Vaccinated individuals that contracted COVID-19 (total since December 2020)

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Over $26 Million Awarded to Critical Projects

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Indian Affairs Department on Friday announced that more than $26 million was awarded to 17 infrastructure projects across nine tribal communities by the Tribal Infrastructure Fund (TIF) Board.

This investment builds on the historic infrastructure investments in tribal communities made under the Lujan Grisham Administration, with the administration having invested more than $240 million for critical infrastructure projects to bring running water, electricity, and broadband to tribal communities throughout New Mexico, orders of magnitude more than any prior state administration.

This year’s TIF awards is the highest amount of funding going out to tribal communities since the TIF program was established.

The Tribal Infrastructure Act, which created the Tribal Infrastructure Fund Board in 2005, accepts proposals from tribal communities to fund critical infrastructure projects in tribal communities. The nine-member board thoroughly evaluates and scores each project proposal to ensure projects are shovel-ready and can begin immediately. The New Mexico Indian Affairs Department administers the funds.

“We will continue to step up and deliver meaningful investments to tribal communities all across our state,” said Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. “This is what my administration does – we look for opportunities to build and rebuild communities, and we get the job done, no matter what has or hasn’t been done in the past. These funds will make a real, significant difference for families, workers and for economic development and quality of life on tribal land in New Mexico. I’m really proud of that and humbled to have the opportunity to continue to strengthen sacred government-to-government partnerships with the sovereign nations of New Mexico.”

“This newest investment in tribal infrastructure continues to build upon the historic amount of funding that has gone to tribal infrastructure projects. The Indian Affairs Department remains committed to working with our tribal communities to get these funds out the door, so these projects can be completed and make a real difference in the lives of our tribal members. Thank you to Governor Lujan Grisham and our Legislators for their continued support of the Tribal Infrastructure Fund,” said Secretary Lynn Trujillo.

“We appreciate the TIF board for recognizing the infrastructure needs of our communities, especially those that will benefit our elders and disabled. I extend my appreciation to Navajo Nation Division of Community Development Executive Director Dr. Pearl Yellowman for her support and advocacy as a TIF board member and members of the 24th Navajo Nation Council. We have a great partnership with the State of New Mexico, and we want to strengthen that partnership through the completion of these projects,” said Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez.

“On behalf of the Tribe, I want to thank the State of New Mexico and the Tribal Infrastructure Board for this award. The money will go toward repairing a heavily traveled and dangerous road that is used mainly by residents and school buses. The Tribe would not have been able to move forward without this money. Public safety is a priority for the Tribe – we are grateful,” Mescalero Apache Tribe President Gabe Aguilar.

“The Tribal Infrastructure Funds announced by the State are greatly appreciated and will be a very important part of the effort to allow the Pueblo of Santa Ana to continue to provide for the health and welfare of its community as we emerge from the COVID pandemic,” said Pueblo of Santa Ana Governor Ulysses Leon.

Below are the awarded projects:

Pueblo of Laguna ($100,000) – Laguna Pueblo Main Street Infrastructure Preliminary Engineering Report

Pueblo of Santa Clara ($178,529.34) – Santa Clara Pueblo Water and Wastewater Planning Documents Update

Pueblo of Santa Ana ($270,000) – Design and Engineering an Arsenic Removal System for Well #5   

Rock Springs Chapter, Navajo Nation ($281,516) – Rock Spring Chapter Navajo Code Talkers Lateral   

Sheep Springs Chapter, Navajo Nation ($315,078) – Regional San Juan Lateral Water Project   

Newcomb Chapter, Navajo Nation ($369,528) – Regional San Juan Lateral Water Project – Newcomb Chapter Connection   

Standing Rock Chapter, Navajo Nation ($467,865) – Tse’ii’ahi’ Waterline Extensions

Ohkay Owingeh ($1,052,575.00) – NM Highway 74/PoPay Avenue Intersection Improvement Project

Santo Domingo Pueblo ($1,200,000) – Wastewater System   

San Ildefonso Pueblo ($1,350,000) – San Ildefonso Pueblo Wastewater Treatment System – Phase 3   

Santa Clara Pueblo ($2,174,802.21) – Wastewater System Improvements – Southern Service Area Expansion   

Taos Pueblo ($2,200,000) – Infrastructure for Housing Subdivision   

Taos Pueblo ($2,500,000) – Justice and Wellness Center Infrastructure   

Crownpoint Chapter, Navajo Nation ($2,613,482) – Regional Beacon Bisti N9 Lateral Water Supply Project, aka NGWSP Reach 10.1/2/3   

To’hajiilee Chapter, Navajo Nation ($3,568,180.35) -To’hajiilee – Albuquerque water supply line   

Santa Ana Pueblo ($3,994,619) – Public Safety, Judicial & Social Services Complex

Mescalero Apache Tribe ($3,994,619.10) – M6 White Mountain Drive – Phase III from Botello Road to the M6/M4 intersection   

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Checks for the 1st payment of the 2021 Economic Support Program will be available as follows:

• June 28, 2021 @ Inn of the Mountain Gods from 7AM – 5PM
• June 29, 2021 @ Mescalero Community Center in the gym from 8:30AM – 4PM
• June 30, 2021 @ Mescalero Community Center in the gym from 8:30AM – NOON

Checks, face masks and hand sanitizer will be available.

N O T E : Stimulus checks CAN BE cashed @ IMG OR the Travel Center.

For more information, call the Accounting Department at 575-464-9251.

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Support to bolster vaccination equity efforts and long-term health and well-being efforts for New Mexico communities hit hardest by COVID-19

SANTA FE– The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is proud to announce the partnership with the Albuquerque Area Southwest Tribal Epidemiology Center (AAESTEC), Con Alma Health Foundation and the University of New Mexico Center for Social Policy to build on our established community-centered vaccination strategy to ensure racial equity, strengthen community support and address the long-term health needs of communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 in New Mexico.

“Ensuring equitable access to the vaccine is a must to help protect all New Mexicans from this pandemic,” said NMDOH Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Tracie Collins.

With grants totaling $4.6 million from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, this collaborative partnership will work with community organizations to ensure that people of color continue to have equal access to COVID-19 vaccines and rebuild and reimagine new quality health support systems to reduce racial disparity gaps in health indicators in the future.

“Working together will help us to examine how our respective organizations may be contributing to institutional barriers that create inequities or how we are dismantling them,” said AASTEC Program Director, Michelle Suina, Ph.D. “It is critical that we recognize Tribal sovereignty and listen to Tribal communities about how they define health and the solutions they have to drive our efforts.” 

As of June 21, 2021, 60% of New Mexicans were fully vaccinated against COVID-19. While New Mexico continues to rank among the U.S. vaccine leaders, with over 68.4% of New Mexicans age 16 or older having received at least one shot, that does not mean that the effort to vaccinate New Mexicans is over.

“Thanks to this multisectoral partnership, Con Alma Health Foundation is awarding grants to nonprofits, ensuring COVID vaccines are distributed equitably across the state and to support communities of color to address the disproportionate impact the pandemic has had on them,” said Executive Director of Con Alma Health Foundation. Denise Herrera. “Focusing on the community rebuild and creating a post COVID-19 recovery plan focused on long-term policies and system-change strategies to advance health equity, Con Alma is partnering with the New Mexico Health Equity Partnership to expand the capacity of existing networks as well as leverage resources.”

“The statewide survey project included input from all of these partners and has been integrated quickly into community outreach efforts. The messaging survey is another example of the collaborative approach that has helped make New Mexico a national leader in vaccination, and that we believe will allow us to beat the virus,” said Executive Director of UNM Center for Social Policy, Gabe Sanchez, Ph.D. “Although we are all focused on vaccination now, we know that there will be much more long-term needs in our communities. This partnership will ensure that we have data-driven solutions for these challenges that can us address the structural inequalities that have been exposed during the pandemic.”  

For more information on each organization, please see details below.

Albuquerque Area Southwest Tribal Epidemiology (AASTEC)

Con Alma Health Foundation

New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH)

UNM Center for Social Policy

The results of the American COVID-19 Vaccine Poll including the New Mexico sample can be found here. Reports summarizing the New Mexico results can be found here.

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On June 18, 2021, the Tribe will be closed for the new national federal holiday, Juneteenth. Business will resume as usual on Monday, June 21, 2021 at 8AM.

Payments for the COVID-19 vaccination incentives will be June 18, 2021 from 8:30AM to 4PM in the gym at the Mescalero Community Center.

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