Mescalero Apache Tribe (2024)

January 2024

Volume IX, Issue 01

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Happy New Year!

News & Activities submitted by Shelley Belin, Hatchery Manager

Inside the issue:

Prevention Prog.

5

Religion

8

Conservation

9

Head Start

10

FDTRC

12

CHR

14

Education Dept.

15

Apache Winter

Story

16

Housing Dept.

17

NEXT DEADLINE:

01/24/24

BY NOON

The Fish Hatchery

For the month of De- then become alevin

staff would like to

cember, the staff

and will be set into

wish our friends, fami- made the last deliver- fish tanks to begin

ly and all of the

ies for the year to Fir- their life journey to

Mescalero community man Lake and South

adult rainbow trout.

a very happy and

Tularosa Creek. We

All are welcome to

blessed New Year!

will begin the next

come visit the hatchFor the month of No- deliveries to the small ery for a tour!

vember, the hatchery lakes and streams on

staff conducted rout- the reservation in early spring. The staff

ing operation &

maintenance duties. A added automatic belt

feeders to several fish

partnering program

called Trout Unlimited tanks for the inside

tank house. The belt

visited the hatchery

for a tour. Deliveries feeders will be set to

automatically feed

were made to the

Pueblo of Nambe and the fish over a 12hour period. Again,

to the Pueblo of Isthis reduces the stress

leta. The staff have

on the fish. Staff prebeen working on the

pared the incubation

recirculation tank

for the arrival of

house (RTH). This tank trays nd

house holds 11 circu- the 2 shipment of

lar fish tanks in which trout eggs this year.

the fish swim continu- The hatchery then really in circle with the ceived 175K trout eggs

and set them down

flow of the water.

into the trays where

These types of tanks

they will remain for 7

are almost selfto 10 days or until the

cleaning, which reduces the stress of the majority of them have

hatched. Once

fish.

hatched, the eggs

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Religion

Mescalero Reformed Church

Hamster Wheel and Liturgy

It’s hard to believe an- it relates to the woron Sunday mornings

other year has gone

ship of the Church. An- but throughout the

by. Another Christmas other Sunday. Another week as well. We set

celebrated, another

sermon. Another pray- our eyes on things

time of remembering er of confession. Anabove when we pray

and honoring those

other ordination and

with God. We set our

who have passed away installation service of eyes on things above

as well as celebrating elders and deacons.

when we meditate in

new births for a fami- They’re all the same, the silence and counly, another year of

aren’t they? Absolutely sel of God before makdecorations and family not. The difference

ing a life-changing degatherings. Given this between the tempta- cision. We set our eyes

cyclical nature, it can tion of the hamster

on things above when

be so tempting to

wheel and the rhythms we remind ourselves of

jump on the hamster

of our liturgy is our

the forgiveness He ofwheel, simply throw

awareness to the pres- fers as we bathe and

our lives into cruise

ence of God. The

cleanse ourselves each

control and go through Apostle Paul writes to day.

the motions.

the Colossians: since, This is all to say, as

then, you have been

Another January has

you begin another calraised

with

Christ,

set

arrived. Maybe you’re

endar year set your

your

hearts

on

things

preparing for another

eyes on things above,

above, where Christ

stretch of classes at

where Christ is, so as

is,

seated

at

the

right

school, another spring

to avoid the temptasemester, another win- hand of God. Set your tion of mindlessly

minds on things above, jumping on the hamter sports season, or

another year of work- not on earthly things

ster wheel of life and

(Colossians

3:1-2).

ing at your job. Bemissing all that God

cause we are creatures We set our eyes and

desires to show you.

of habit, it can be so

minds on earthly

Instead, embrace the

tempting to zone out

things when we mind- freshness and newness

and go through the

lessly go around the

of each day in order to

motions of our daily

hamster wheel another be drawn closer to

lives, but when we do, time; we set our eyes each other as you’re

we will miss so much

and minds on God

drawn closer to Him.

that God desires to

when we fully partici- Grace & Peace,

show us.

pate (mind, body, and Pastor Mark

I’ve heard these same spirit) in the rhythms

kinds of comments as of our liturgy not just

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Please know that you

are always welcome to

worship God and experience His mercy at

Mescalero Reformed

Church, as our arms

(and our doors) are

open to you if you are

looking for a church

home or just want to

come visit.

Mescalero Reformed

Church

336 Wardlaw Dr.

P.O. Box 188

Mescalero, NM

(575) 464-4471

Visit (and Like) our

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Church Facebook

page!

Women’s Gathering –

every Wednesday at

9:00 am in the church

basement.

Men’s Bible Study –

Email us at

mescalerorc@gmail.co every Wednesday at

6:00 pm in the sanctum

ary.

Sunday Worship

Youth Group for Mid9:30 – Sunday School

dle and High School –

for Children and

Monday at 6:00 pm.

Adults

Kids’ Club is our af10:40 – Worship

ter-school program for

1st-5th grade students

Opportunities for Fel- which meets on Thurslowship and Encour- day’s at 3:30 pm in the

agement

church basement.

Women’s Bible Study Come for a fun time of

playing, praying, sing– every Tuesday at

6:00 pm in the sanctu- ing, and crafts.

ary.

Shop with a Cop

Mescalero Conservation

Conservation Officers Ryan Martinez and Christian Silva participated in the

"Shop with A Cop" this past Saturday at Walmart in Alamogordo. This event

was sponsored by Southern New Mexico Thrive Program and local Otero

County Law Enforcement Officers. Awesome job, gentlemen!

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Four Directions Treatment and Recovery Center

~Sober Living~



Individual Counsel- Email: mchico@mescal

eroapachetribe.com

ing



12-Step Study

Suicide is an issue that

affects many in the

 Case Management

US; however, the rates

 Screening/

of suicide impact

Assessments

American Indian/

Alaska Native commu Life Skills Educanities at far higher

tion

Four Directions Treatrates than other ethnic

ment & Recovery Cen-  Health Education

groups in this country.

ter is located on the

 Referral Services

While there is no one

Mescalero reservation

single answer as to

 Adult Inpaand is open to persons

why this is, it is imtient Substance

seeking sobriety and

Abuse —90- and 180 portant to recognize

healthier living for inthat suicide is an issue

-day program

patient and outin our communities.

patient treatment for  Alcoholic AnonySuicide is not an easy

mous/Narcotics

federally recognized

subject to talk about.

Anonymous

members. The program

As a community and as

is a no-cost 90- or 180-  Wellbriety

individuals, it is imday Inpatient and Out-  After Care Treatportant to be aware

patient services.

ment

that suicide exists and

Our Substance Abuse

that it is preventable.

Clinical Services inAdmission Information This is how change beclude:

The key to successful gins. A good start is to

 Group Counseling

treatment is the initial have an idea of risk

 Substance Abuse

evaluation and assess- factors for suicide:

Education

ment of the client by  Previous suicide attempts, or loss of a

treatment profession Relationships

friend/family memals. The determinaGroup

ber to suicide

tion for admission to

 Anger Management

the program is based

 Recent loss (job,

 Stress Management upon on an initial ashome, loved one,

 Parenting Classes

sessment.

etc.)

Request

for

Admission

 Process Group

 Being bullied

Paperwork: Mandy Chi Relapse Prevention

co, Intake Coordinator  Believing there is

“no way out” of a

 Step Presentation

Office: 575-464-4433

situation.

 Family Series

Fax: 575-464-4331

 Believing there is

 Spiritual



Traditional Group

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no reason to live or

“yes” or “no.” For

no sense of purpose Familiarity with some

example, instead of

to life.

asking, “Have you

of these risk factors

been feeling this

will create a communi Dramatic changes

way for a long

ty of informed and

in mood

time,” you might

supportive persons.

 Hopelessness, Anask, “How long

While a person who is

ger, Anxiety

have you felt this

thinking about suicide

 Making threats to

way?”

may not come out and

hurt or kill oneself say so, it is important  Show that you are

 Having access to

to be a supportive perlistening by sumpills, weapons, or

son to provide an opmarizing what the

other means to

portunity for that indiother person is sayharm oneself

vidual to feel as if he/

ing. This is also a

she

has

been

heard

way to make sure

 Withdrawing from

you understood the

friends, family, or and validated. Here

are

some

ways

of

beother person. It althings that once

ing a supportive comso says that you

brought joy

munity member:

care enough about

 Giving away posseswhat he/she has to

sions

say.

 Listen nonjudgmen Acting recklessly or

tally. Accept what  Ask for clarity if

impulsively

you are not clear

this person is say Increased drug and

about anything.

ing without agreealcohol use

Again, this makes

ing or disagreeing

the other person

 Insomnia

with their behavfeel like you are

iors or point of

 Emotions

taking a genuine

view. You may be

 Behaviors

interest in what

the first person

 Appearance

he/she has to say.

that this individual

has been able to

talk to.

These are just a few of

Know that there are

the many possible risk  Be patient and

resources available. If

factors one may expecalm while the oth- a person is asking for

rience that could coner person is talking, help and not actively

tribute to suicide.

especially if he/she suicidal, let them

While it is important

is talking about

know they can contact

to remember that not

their feelings.

988. If a person has

everyone who experi-  If you have to ask

expressed that he/she

ences these risk facquestions, use open may be thinking about

tors will attempt sui-ended questions. or have a plan to accide, their experience

These are questions tively attempt suicide,

is enough to raise conthat cannot be an- please contact law encern or seek out serswered simply with forcement. Call 911,

vices.

BIA Dispatch 575-464-

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4479), Mescalero Fire/ Ruidoso), or IHS (575Rescue (575-464464-4441).

3473). If you can, and

the person is willing,

This is a lot to take in,

you may take this per- but know that there

son to the nearest

are services out there

emergency room: Ger- to help. If you are not

ald Champion (575-439 sure what to do, call

-6100, Alamogordo),

988. You can call also

Lincoln County Medical reach out to IHS BeCenter (575-257-8200,

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havioral Health (575464-3827) or to Four

Directions (575-4644432, during regular

business hours). Let’s

start a conversation on

how this issue can be

prevented and make a

change for Mescalero

and the surrounding

communities.

ATTENTION MESCALERO TRIBAL

COMMUNITY MEMBERS!

This letter is to inform you that beginning in January 2,

2024, the Mescalero Community Health Representative

(CHR) will only be able to transport within a fifty (50)

mile radius from Mescalero.

Please contact Mescalero Indian Health Service (PRC) to

help schedule transportation needed outside this radius.

Please do this as soon as possible to ensure that those

needing transportation appointments can be done in a

timely matter.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact

Michaelene Ahidley, Acting CHR director at: 575-464-1614

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Call Directory—Tribal Departments & Programs

Administration Offices

464-4494

Gas Company

464-4323

Accounting

464-9251

Head Start-Mescalero

464-9183

Boys & Girls Club-Mescalero

464-9212

Head Start-Carrizo

464-3492

Boys & Girls Club-Carrizo

464-6814

Health Ed./Diabetes Program

464-6383

Care Center

464-4802

Historic Preservation

464-3005

Cattle Growers

464-4703

Housing

464-9235

Child Care Center-Mescalero

464-9224

Housing Warehouse

464-9159

Child Care Center-Carrizo

464-3000

Human Resources

464-9276

CHR

464-9256

Land Office

464-4974

Center Maintenance

464-9260

Language Program

464-2152

Conservation Law Enforcement

464-9323

Library

464-5010

Cultural Center & Museum

464-9254

MATI

464-4039

DRMP

464-4711

Parks & Recreation

464-2988

Early Childhood

464-9328

Patient Benefits

464-9232

Education

464-4500

Prosecutor’s Office

464-9205

Elderly Center

464-1614

Prevention Program

464-4516

Emergency Management

464-4711

Public Defender’s

464-9213

Emergency Rental Assistance

(ERA)

464-9216

Social Services

464-9328

Swimming Pool

464-9248

Fence Crew

464-4711

Tribal Court

464-0414

Fire & Rescue

464-3473

Tribal Maintenance

464-9289

Fish Hatchery

464-8768

Tribal Roads

464-4311

Fitness Center

464-4368

Tribal Store

464-9319

Sawmill

464-4720

Tribal Utilities

464-0254

Four Directions Treatment &

Recovery (Rehab)

464-4432

VAWA

464-0079

WIOA

464-9217

Call Directory—Most Used Numbers

Assembly of God

464-4747

East L.A.

464-4549

Baptist Church

464-4659

Old Road

464-4674

Reformed Church

464-4471

IHS

464-4441

St. Joseph’s Mission

464-4473

Inn of the Mountain Gods

464-7777

Mescalero Post Office

464-4550

BIA Offices:

Facilities

464-4282

Mescalero Schools

464-4431

Forestry

464-4419

Ruidoso Schools

(575) 630-7000

Tularosa Schools

(575) 585-8800

*Updated 5/19/23

WIC Office

464-0932

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Phone: 575-464-4494

Fax: 575-464-9220

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