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Expected heavy rain for Mescalero: August 19th

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This is an official message from the Mescalero Apache Tribe: All reservation residents.

All reservation residents: There is expected heavy rain to occur this evening through tomorrow.

In the event of a flash flood get to higher ground if you’re in a flood zone, do not drive across running water and expect road closures.

Thank you and be safe.

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Hunter Education Classes

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Hunter Education classes begin this weekend August 20 and 21, 2022 and the last class on August 27 and 28th, 2022. Contact Conservation Officers Jacob Mendez or Conservation Officer Ruben Peralta for more info at 575-464-9323. Sign up for Hunter Education at: https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/education/hunter-education/

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2022 Tribal Hunt Applications

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The Conservation Office will start accepting applications this Friday August 19, 2022 starting at 9AM. Questions? Call the Conservation Office at 575-464-9323. **Money orders ONLY**

**These hunts are for Tribal Members Only. Any Public Hunts, contact Herman Saenz at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Big Game Hunts at 575-464-7777.

Elderly Deer Hunt

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Bull Elk Hunt

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Deer Hunt (regular)

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Cow Elk Hunt

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Youth Bull Elk Hunt

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Youth Deer Hunt

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Youth Cow Elk Hunt

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New Mexico Higher Education Department addresses questions on tuition-free college

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Students encouraged to reach out to the agency directly for help

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Higher Education Department is working to ensure that all New Mexicans receive accurate information on tuition-free college via the New Mexico Opportunity and Lottery Scholarships as classes begin at colleges and universities statewide this month.  

Students should first contact the financial aid office at their college or university via the list provided below to determine which scholarships they are eligible for. Students seeking additional information or needing further assistance are encouraged to visit ReachHigherNM.com or call the Financial Aid Hotline at 1-800-279-9777 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Support is also available via email at fin.aid@state.nm.us.  

“Colleges and universities are excited to welcome students to campus this fall under the most expansive tuition-free college program in the nation, but we need to ensure that students are getting the message that this benefit is available to them,” said Higher Education Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez. “While we understand that the start of school is a busy time, no eligible student should be turned away. We will continue working with our public colleges and universities and directly with students to make sure that eligible students receive the Opportunity and Lottery Scholarships, and that information is provided to them in an accurate and timely manner.”  

New Mexico’s tuition-free college program includes the Lottery Scholarship for recent high school graduates who enroll full time and the Opportunity Scholarship for returning adult learners, part-time students, and students pursuing certain high-demand career training certificates. Most New Mexico students qualify for tuition-free college and can have certain required fees covered under one or both programs.  

There is no separate application for the Opportunity or Lottery Scholarships as funds are awarded directly to students by the college or university they attend. While the Higher Education Department administers overall funds for the Opportunity and Lottery Scholarship programs, the state’s 29 partnering public colleges and universities are responsible for working directly with students enrolling at their respective campuses to determine eligibility and award scholarships.  

The agency has hosted trainings and distributed materials to officials at New Mexico schools in preparation of the rollout of the expanded program this fall semester and issued rules further clarifying eligibility requirements. Secretary Rodriguez and State Financial Aid Director Dr. Harrison Rommel had the privilege of presenting to college and university financial aid officials during the New Mexico Association of Financial Aid Administrators State Conference in Ruidoso this March and provided a training last month that drew in nearly 200 participants from across the state.   

Recent high school graduates are eligible for the Lottery Scholarship and can use institution and bridge scholarships awarded by the school and the Opportunity Scholarship to cover any remaining tuition and required fee gaps during their first semester. Students who are returning to school later in life while attending part-time and those pursuing career training certificates in certain fields can receive full tuition and allowable fees via the Opportunity Scholarship.  

Students are eligible for tuition-free college via the Opportunity Scholarship if they are a New Mexico resident, are enrolled in at least six credit hours, have not attempted 90 credit hours toward an associate degree or 160 credit hours toward a bachelor’s degree, and are pursuing an eligible certificate or any associate or bachelor’s degree at a participating school. Recent high school graduates will continue to be eligible for bridge scholarships during their first semester and receive the Lottery Scholarship in following semesters. Students who have already attained their first bachelor’s degree are not eligible to pursue additional degrees or certificates under these programs. 

A full list of frequently asked questions and answers is available here. 

Direct contact information for financial aid offices at participating New Mexico colleges and universities is below.  

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FBI Updates List of Native Americans Verified as Missing Throughout New Mexico and the Navajo Nation

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The FBI has updated a list of Native Americans it has verified as missing in New Mexico and the Navajo Nation.

The list, first released on July 25, has been updated to add 19 names while 10 have been removed.

There are a total of 186 missing Indigenous persons now on the list, which can be found at fbi.gov/mmip.

“This list exceeded our expectations,” Special Agent in Charge Raul Bujanda of the Albuquerque FBI Division said. “Besides appearing to be accurate for the state of New Mexico and the Navajo Nation, the list has galvanized local and tribal law enforcement agencies to update their files on missing Indigenous people. That’s good news for the families who are seeking answers. The public also has reached out to us and our partners to share information.”

If someone’s relative is included in the names, the FBI is actively checking numerous law enforcement databases and other sources nationwide to identify leads that will be quickly passed along to the appropriate agency.

If an ​Indigenous family member who is missing is not ​included in this list, the relatives are urged to contact their local or tribal law enforcement agency and ask them to submit a missing person report to NCIC. 

For further assistance with their request, ​family members or local law enforcement can contact the New Mexico Attorney General’s Office or the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI.

Anyone who knows the location of a person on this list is asked to contact law enforcement. ​

Partners involved in the project include the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services, New Mexico’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives (MMIWR) Task Force, New Mexico Attorney General’s Office, New Mexico Department of Public Safety, New Mexico Department of Indian Affairs, Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office, and the City of Albuquerque Office of Equity and Inclusion.

The FBI also received information and support from the Navajo Nation, Native American pueblos, and local law enforcement.

Plans are to update this list monthly.  

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