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*New COVID-19 Case Numbers*

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Total # of Tests: 20,530*

Total Negative Cases: 19,104*

Total Positive Cases: 1,426*

Active Cases: 80

Direct Contacts: 49

Hospitalizations: 0

Total Breakthroughs: 234**

Daily Breakthroughs: 5

Total Deaths: 34

*Since March 2019 & Includes Testing by IHS & NMDOH

**Since December 2020

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Vaccination rate for the Mescalero Apache Tribe

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Provided by Indian Health Services:

All Ages:

  • 67.54% received both shots/full dose
  • 73.02% received at least 1st shot

Ages 18+:

  • 65.03% received both shots/full dose
  • 69.67% received at least 1st shot

Ages 12-17:

  • 73.00% % received both shots/full does
  • 79% received at least 1st shot

Ages 5-11:

  • 65.20% received both shots/full dose
  • 87.17% received 1st shot
  • 717_ total received a booster shot (3rd shot for Pfizer or Moderna)

*Includes Mescalero Residents only.

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Support Group for those who lost a loved one

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The first meeting for this support group will be on Wednesday, 8 December at 5:00 PM. At this meeting we will discuss what this group will focus on regarding grief and how we can best support one another through this most difficult time of our lives. This meeting is open to all who are struggling with grief. If you lost a loved one a day ago or ten years ago, you are welcome.

This initial meeting will meet at the VAWA office located at 451 Warbonnet Dr. At this meeting, we will vote on the best day and time for all who are interested to attend as well as a future location for this Support group. Please attend the first meeting so that you can have a say on the best day and time for most.

We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, 8 Dec at 5:00 PM. Please join us to find out more about what this Grief Support Group has to offer and how we can best support you during your most difficult time in your lives. We want you to know that you are not alone. We are here to help!

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Dividend Distribution information

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For December 14th, 2021 dividend: $2,000 per tribal member

Checks will be distributed on the following schedule:

  • Tuesday, December 14th, 2021 at the Inn of the Mountain Gods – Convention Center from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

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  • Wednesday, December 15th, 2021 at the Mescalero Community Center from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Deductions up to 50% of this dividend will be taken for child support in arrears and the Financial Assistance (Emergency/Hardship) loans that are past due.

Check mailing information:

  • Checks will be mailed on Wednesday, December 15th, 2021 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 Friday, December 10th, 2021 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 Friday, December 10th by 4:00 pm
  • All address changes will need to be made with Crystal Lester
  • 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 are not allowed

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding.

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UPDATE: Vaccine Incentive Program

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ATTENTION TRIBAL MEMBERS: Tribal members who live off the reservation AND will be picking up their tribal dividend distribution on Tuesday, December 14th are ENCOURAGED to submit their vaccination card with their booster information for the $200 incentive, NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10TH.

A copy of the card can be emailed to:

Cherylee Enjady [email protected] or

Celine Coriz [email protected] or

Fax to 575-464-9250.

The incentives will be ready for pick up from the Tribal Accounting office Tuesday through Friday, December 14th through 17th from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Tribal members who live off the reservation will receive their incentive check in the mail. Incentive checks will be mailed out before December 30th. Call the Accounting Department at 575-464-9250 to ENSURE your address on file is up to date.

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT INDIVIDUALS MUST PICK UP THE INCENTIVES THEMSELVES, NOTES OR PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Thank you for your cooperation!

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