As of August 12, 2021:
Total tests: 17,831*
Negative: 16,818
Positive: 1013
New Positives: 18 (since 8/2/21)**
Active cases: 15
Direct Contacts: 34
Current Hospitalizations: 0
Total Deaths: 25
New Deaths: 0
Total Breakthroughs: 34 (since December 2020)
New Breakthroughs: 2 (since 8/2/21)
*Includes testing by IHS & NMDOH
**Average over last 10 days: 1.8 new cases per day
Construction continues on White Mountain Drive from Highway 70 to Windy Point Drive. White Mountain Drive will be closed to through traffic through the end of November. The alternate route to access the school and White Mountain subdivision is Botella Rd.
Please do not try to access White Mountain Drive from Highway 70; heavy equipment is working on the road. Please be patient as there are much needed improvements to White Mountain Drive. This is the 1st phase of construction to the White Mountain Drive and we have two more phases to go.
If you have any questions, please call the Roads Department at 575-464-4311.
Don’t forget Tribal members, you can download and print the Hunting Applications online! Click the link to access the applications on Mescalero Conservation Law Enforcement Department page.
There are no in-person classes for this year’s Hunter Education Classes. Follow the link below to sign up for virtual classes!
https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/education/hunter-education/#tab-af20490e7ad380ba40e
For more information contact Conservation Officer Ruben Peralta email: rperalta@mescaleroapachetribe.com or Officer Jacob Mendez email: jsmendez@mescaleroapachetribe.com or call the Mescalero Conservation Law Enforcement Office at 575-464-9323.
ATTENTION: Mescalero Apache Tribe Housing Department tenants living at:
You can be worry free for one year! The Emergency Rental Assistance Program will pay your rent and utilities for 12 months.
If an application has already been filled out with the ERA Program or sent in, there is no need to sign up again.
Hello everyone, race day is fast approaching. If you plan to participate this year, don’t forget to register online early as registration fees increase the closer we get to race day.
We are happy to announce that we will be offering a 20% discount to any tribal member/affiliate for two days starting Wednesday, August 11, 2021 and Thursday, August 12, 2021. Don’t miss this discounted opportunity for this years race! Use Promo Code: MAT2021
You can register at www.runwhitemountain.com and enter the promo code during registration for a 20% discount.
If anyone is interested in volunteering with this years race, please reach out and sign up with Duane Duffy, Race Director, at duane.duffy83@gmail.com
Happy Running!
Visiting hunters! Below is new information regarding the upcoming hunting season on the reservation for non-Tribal members.
View the Annual Proclamation which includes more detailed information about non-Tribal member hunting regulations, establishment of seasons, bag limits, licensing provision and fees!
Cow Elk Non-Tribal Employee
SEASON DATES: First hunt October 16-20, 2021; Second hunt October 30, 2021-November 3, 2021; Third hunt December 11-15, 2021
PERMIT COST: $265.00 each
All Management Bull Elk Hunts
SEASON DATE: First hunt August 21-25, 2021; Second hunt January 8-12, 2021
PERMIT COST: $2,000.00 Freak/Abnormal Antler(s); $5,000.00 one 5×5 bull or less
Spring Gobbler
SEASON DATES: First hunt April 16-18, 2021; Second hunt April 23-25, 2021
PERMIT COST: $265.00 each
Bear
SEASON DATES: August 7-11, 2021
PERMIT COST: $565.00 each
Cow Elk
SEASON DATES: First hunt October 16-20, 2021; Second hunt October 30, 2021-November 3, 2021; Third hunt December 11-15, 2021
PERMIT COST: $655.00 each
1st, 2nd & 3rd Bull Elk Hunts
SEASON DATES: First hunt September 11-15, 2021; Second hunt September 18-22, 2021; Third hunt September 25-29, 2021
PERMIT COST: Trophy bull/Mgmt. Freak bull $16,500.00; Trophy bull only $14,500.00 each
Here you go hunters! Below is new information regarding the upcoming hunting season on the reservation.
View the Annual Proclamation which includes more detailed information about Tribal member hunting regulations, establishment of seasons, bag limits, licensing provision and fees!
Feral Pig – Tribal Members
SEASON DATES: January 1, 2021-December 31, 2021
PERMIT COST: No Cost
Mountain Lion – Tribal Members Only
SEASON DATES: January 1, 2021-December 31, 2021
PERMIT COST: No Cost
Spring Gobbler – Tribal Members
SEASON DATES: April 30-May 2, 2021 (First Hunt); May 7-May 9, 2021 (Second Hunt)
PERMIT COST: $25.00
Game Birds – Tribal Members/Affiliates – Non-Tribal Member Tribal Employees
SEASON DATES: September 1, 2021-November 1, 2021
PERMIT COST: $10.00-Tribal Members/Affiliates; $20.00-Non-Tribal Member Tribal Employees
Bull Elk – Tribal Members Only
SEASON DATES: October 2-17, 2021
PERMIT COST: $300.00
APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
DRAWING DATE: SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
Turkey – Tribal Members
SEASON DATE: November 1-30, 2021
PERMIT COST: $10.00
Mule Deer/Whitetail Deer – Elders (60 years and older) – Tribal Member Only
SEASON DATES: November 1-15, 2021
PERMIT COST: No Cost
APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 14, 2021
DRAWING DATE: OCTOBER 15, 2021
Mule Deer/Whitetail Deer – Tribal Members Only
SEASON DATES: November 1-15, 2021
PERMIT COST: $25.00
APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 14, 2021
DRAWING DATE: OCTOBER 15, 2021
Cow Elk – Tribal Members Only
SEASON DATES: November 16-30, 2021
PERMIT COST: $50.00
Special Permit – Tribal Member – Active Duty Military
SEASON DATES: October 1, 2021-November 30, 2021
PERMIT COST: No Cost
Trapping – Tribal Members/MAT Professional Trappers
SEASON DATES: November 1, 2021-March 31, 2021
PERMIT COST: $15.00
Barbary Sheep – Tribal Members
SEASON DATES: January 1, 2021-December 31, 2021
PERMIT COST: No Cost
Antelope – Tribal Members
NO HUNT
Mountain Lion – Non-Tribal Members
SEASON DATES: December 15, 2021-February 28, 2022
PERMIT COST: $500.00
Youth Bull Elk
SEASON DATES: October 16-24, 2021
COST: $50.00
APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
DRAWING DATE: SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
Youth Cow Elk
SEASON DATES: November 6-14, 2021
COST: $25.00
APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
DRAWING DATE: SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
Youth Deer
SEASON DATES: December 18, 2021-January 2, 2022
COST: $25.00
APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
DRAWING DATE: SEPTEMBER 18, 2021
