# Mescalero Apache Tribe (2024)

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- **Collection:** Tribal code
- **Document type:** Tribal code

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January 2024
Volume IX, Issue 01

Mescalero Apache Tribe

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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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Mescalero Reformed
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

Mescalero Apache Tribe
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P.O. Box 227
108 Central Avenue
Mescalero, NM 88340
Phone: 575-464-4494
Fax: 575-464-9220
E-mail: elapaz@mescaleroapachetribe.com

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