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MESCALERO, NM.

June 6, 2020. Early this morning, former Mescalero Apache Tribal President Frederick Chino, Sr. passed on after a long battle with cancer. 

He was President of the Tribe in 2012 and 2013. Prior to that, he served many terms as a member of the Tribal Council and Vice-President of the Tribe. Mr. Chino began his most recent term in January 2020. He is one of the longest serving leaders in the Tribe’s history. Current President Gabe Aguilar reflected, “Fred was known for always carrying a copy of the Tribal Constitution with him and in his heart. But he did not need the copy; he had it memorized because of his dedication to our people.”

Mr. Chino served under the late President Wendell Chino, a well-known leader of the Tribe who passed in 1998. “Fred always talked about the late Wendell Chino but Fred himself contributed a lot to the Tribe,” President Aguilar added, “Fred was never afraid to defend our Tribe’s sovereignty. I am honored to have served with him and my prayers are with his entire family.” 

Mr. Chino is survived by his wife Gloria, his children, his many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He died peacefully at his home in Mescalero surrounded by family and friends.

From the family of Mr. Chino:

“We, the family of the late Frederick Chino Sr., would like to express our gratitude, appreciation, and best wishes to all that eased a trying time for us. The hugs, the words, phone calls an txt messages, the various foods an drinks, flowers, cards, blankets, and cash donations, and hands on help was enormous. Rather than try to name each individual or family, simply Thank You very much to all. We will pay it forward, because thats what Frederick would do. Ixhehe

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As of June 5, 2020:

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Attention Tribal Members

The Tribe received numerous return checks in the mail from the Economic Support Payment. As a result, starting Monday, Accounting will call individuals in order to verify their address. Accounting will use phone numbers that individuals provided on their application. After Accounting has verified your address, they will resend the check to the correct address.

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As of June 4, 2020 8pm:

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As of June 3, 2020 7pm:

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Don’t forget every first Thursday of the month the NM Road Runner Food Bank delivers food to the Mescalero Activity Hall.

Tomorrow, June 4th Food Bank
Starting @ NOON, @ the Activity Hall
Elders first and public to follow

*Please remember to wear your mask and practice social distancing.

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The All Together NM Fund grant is awarding $5,000 grants to New Mexico businesses. They are one of four entrepreneurial support organizations and the only one focused on Native entrepreneurs and Native-led businesses. 

The fund wants to spread out in different counties. Any businesses in Otero County that might fit the qualifications for the grant can apply!

All Together NM Fund grant needs to know:

• Name of business owner
• Name of business
• City and County of business
• Indicate if applicant if Native, female, minority, immigrant, veteran, but anyone is welcome to apply
• **Must have at least one employee or contractor (1099 must have been issued in 2019 tax year) besides themselves and no more than 7 total.

For more information or questions, please contact:

Elizabeth Gamboa 

Managing Director, Entrepreneur Services

New Mexico Community Capital

Native Entrepreneur in Residence Program

P: 505-924-2820

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Shout out and a HUGE THANK YOU to all the Tribal departments that came together and helped with today’s Community Food Delivery!

They are:
Tribal Maintenance
Tribal Center
Public Defender
Prosecutor’s Office
Accounting
DRMP
Conservation Dept.
Administration
Saw Mill Security
Housing Dept.
Parks & Recreation

With their generous efforts and collaborative energy, we were able to deliver boxes to 800 HOMES ON THE RESERVATION!!

“Thank you to each and every person in today’s successful operation. I’m very thankful for everyone’s hard work and willingness. We were tired but, together we kept going. I commend our workers for choosing to serve our Tribe!”
– Tribal Administrator, Loren B. Gallerito

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