Fentanyl is involved in more deaths of Americans under 50 than any other cause of death, including heart disease, cancer, and all other accidents. Learn the facts about fentanyl and share them with your friends at https://www.fentanylawarenessday.org/

Overdose deaths linked to synthetic opioids like fentanyl tripled among teenagers in the last two years. Today we are proud to partner with National Fentanyl Awareness Day to help spread the word about the dangers of illegally made fentanyl. Join our coalition at fentanylawarenessday.org.

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State to deliver millions in rebates, economic aid this summer.

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Taxation & Revenue Department and Human Services Department are partnering to deliver income tax rebates and economic relief payments signed into law by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham earlier this month. Applications for non-filers to receive the relief payment open on Monday, May 2.

“We’re delivering hundreds of millions of dollars in relief to New Mexico families,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham. “As costs for gas, groceries and household expenses have risen across the country, we are taking immediate action to protect the paychecks of New Mexicans in every corner of our state.

During the 2022 Special Legislative Session, in addition to the millions of dollars in rebates allocated to taxpayers, tens of millions in funding was appropriated for financial relief for New Mexicans who do not file taxes, such as low-income seniors and some individuals with disabilities. New Mexicans who do not file income tax returns are eligible to apply for an economic relief payment.

Households of married couples or single individuals with one or more dependents can receive economic relief payments of $1,000, and households of single individuals without dependents can receive $500. The Legislature allocated a total of $20 million for economic relief payments to non-filers, and these funds will be available to applicants on a first-come, first-served basis.

“We all know how difficult it can be to stretch a paycheck in times like these, so we’re working to get this money back into taxpayers’ hands as quickly as possible,” said Stephanie Schardin Clarke, secretary of the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department.

Because funding for the economic relief payments is limited, the Taxation and Revenue Department and Human Services Department strongly encourage all New Mexicans to file state income taxes, even if they are exempt from doing so because they have little to no income. Not only do tax filers automatically receive a rebate, they may also be eligible for additional tax benefits.

“Many low-income New Mexicans will receive a greater benefit if they file a tax return,” said David R. Scrase, M.D. cabinet secretary for the New Mexico Human Services Department. “For those who do not, please file an application with us to receive economic relief.”

Individuals who do not file income tax returns will be able to apply for an economic relief payment starting at 8 a.m. Monday, May 2, 2022. Applications must be submitted online through HSD’s YES-NM website at www.yes.state.nm.us. The deadline to apply for a relief payment is 5 p.m. on May 31, 2022. However, applications may be closed before May 31 if available funds run out. Economic relief payments will be issued by July 31, 2022.

If non-filer funding does run out, a non-filer will still have the option of filing a New Mexico Personal Income Tax return to obtain a rebate as late as May 31, 2023.

Please visit https://www.tax.newmexico.gov/rebates-and-economic-relief-payments/ for more information.

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Knowledge = Power. Learn the facts about fentanyl and share them with your friends today at
fentanylawarenessday.org. #NationalFentanylAwarenessDay #JustSayKNOW

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All Mescalero residents: The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from now (April 29, 2022) to 8 PM tonight.

Strong wind speeds will reach between 15 – 30mph with occasional wind gust.

Outdoor burning is strongly not recommended.

Thank you and be safe!

Mescalero Apache Tribe Emergency Communication System

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All Mescalero residents: The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from now to 8 PM tonight.

Outdoor burning is not recommended as wind speeds will reach 15 – 25 mph.

Because of this, there is an extreme risk for fire spread.

Use extra precautions of any outdoor activity.

Thank you and be safe.

Mescalero Apache Tribe Emergency Communication System

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Submit your mobile phone number to receive calls about emergency messages from the Tribe – use the link below to submit!

To ensure all reservation residents don’t miss calls about emergency messages, we invite you to submit your mobile phone number online by clicking/tapping the link below.

This service is at no charge and is a great way to be informed.

IF your landline services are with Mescalero Apache Telecom Inc. (MATI), your landline is automatically included in the Emergency Communication System.

Thank you!

Mescalero Apache Tribe Emergency Communication System

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Mescalero Youth! The New Mexico Indian Affairs Department is now accepting applications for the next cohort of the NM Indigenous Youth Council.

The extended deadline is now April 29, 2022 for Native youth aged 16-25 years old.

Also, it’s virtual, so if you are 16-25 years old located outside New Mexico, you are more than welcome to apply.

Review the application below to know more!

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ALAMOGORDO, NM – April 19, 2022 – The Lincoln National Forest implemented Stage 1 Fire Restrictions effective April 19, 2022, due to increasing fire activity and dry conditions. The increased fire danger is due to insufficient moisture and dry fuel conditions across the forest.

“Fire officials use several criteria to determine when to modify fire restrictions, including current and predicted weather, fuel moistures, fire activity, and available firefighting resources. These restrictions reduce the risk of unwanted human-caused wildfires during periods of high fire danger and elevated fire weather conditions,” explained Fire Staff Officer David Bales.

The following are prohibited under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions,

• Igniting, building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, including charcoal grills and briquettes, except in a Forest Service-provided fire structure (i.e., metal ring, permeant on-site grill) within developed campgrounds and day-use areas. Propane grills, stoves, and lanterns with an on/off switch are still permitted.
• Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of any flammable material.
• Fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices are ALWAYS prohibited on National Forests.

Violators of the above restrictions are subject to fines and/or imprisonment.

“We appreciate the public’s cooperation to help keep our forest, firefighters, and local communities safe,” stated Forest Supervisor Travis Moseley. “Campfires and charcoal fires in developed campgrounds and picnic areas are allowed but only in Forest Service rings and BBQs. Propane grills are also still allowed, however, open fires in any other part of the forest are prohibited.”

The southwest region (AZ and NM) also announced on April 19, 2022, that they are now in Preparedness Level 4. This means the region is experiencing numerous complex wildfires requiring Incident Management Teams, and a significant number of the region’s wildland fire resources are committed to fires already.

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