Mescalero Apache Tribe

Mescalero Apache Tribe WELCOME TO OUR SACRED LANDS.

The Mescalero Apache Tribe, located in South Central New Mexico, welcomes you to familiarize yourself with our history, traditions, and the current vision of our Tribe.

10/10/2025

Join us as we celebrate the Apache Language Program’s Word of the Week!

This week, Terri Mendez will be sharing our featured word and its meaning. Let’s continue learning and keeping our language alive together!

Have a safe and wonderful weekend, everyone!

New location for the Tribal Probation Office.
10/10/2025

New location for the Tribal Probation Office.

The Mescalero Prevention Program is excited to host a Mum Making Class on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, starting at 5:00 PM...
10/10/2025

The Mescalero Prevention Program is excited to host a Mum Making Class on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, starting at 5:00 PM in the Empowerment Complex. Unleash your creativity and learn a new craft while making beautiful mums! Limited spots available: Only 25 participants!
Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to create something special. Sign up today and let’s make some beautiful memories together!
For more information and to reserve your spot, please reach out!

We’re excited to announce a recycling event aimed at helping our community dispose of old and outdated electronics in an...
10/09/2025

We’re excited to announce a recycling event aimed at helping our community dispose of old and outdated electronics in an environmentally friendly way! Bring your old electronics, including flat-screen TVs, and help us keep our land clean! This event is open to all residents, including Mescalero community members and tribal departments. Let’s work together to make a positive impact on our environment! Spread the word and tag your friends!

Join us this month for a series of educational and awareness events hosted by East Mountain Resource! Together, we can B...
10/06/2025

Join us this month for a series of educational and awareness events hosted by East Mountain Resource! Together, we can Break the Silence, End the Violence, and Heal the Community.

Let’s come together to foster understanding, support each other, and create a safer environment for everyone. Your voice matters, and your participation can make a difference!

Chalk The Plaza is happening now with The Prevention Program, till 6:00pm with a dinner provided.
10/03/2025

Chalk The Plaza is happening now with The Prevention Program, till 6:00pm with a dinner provided.

We’re thrilled to announce that our Community Health Representatives (CHR) will be hosting a special health summit along...
10/03/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that our Community Health Representatives (CHR) will be hosting a special health summit along side with Four Directions, East Mountain Resource Center, and the Diabetes’s Prevention Program at the Inn of the Mountain Gods on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 with registration starting at 8:30am. This event promises to be an exciting opportunity for our community to come together and engage with various departments.

Mark your calendars and join us for a day filled with valuable information, resources, and activities aimed at enhancing our community’s health and well-being. We look forward to seeing you there!

Stay tuned for more details!

Last night, President Thora Walsh-Padilla convened a significant meeting alongside Councilwoman Crystal Enjady, Idella S...
10/03/2025

Last night, President Thora Walsh-Padilla convened a significant meeting alongside Councilwoman Crystal Enjady, Idella Starr, and Vice President Duane Duffy. The discussion was rich with important topics, primarily focusing on the housing needs assessment and the development of the Mescalero cultural campus.

We want to extend our gratitude to the tribal members who attended and actively engaged in the conversation. Your insightful questions and contributions added immense value to the dialogue. It’s crucial to hear your perspectives as we navigate these essential issues together.

We invite you to join us tomorrow, Friday, October 3, 2025, as we unite for a vital cause – su***de prevention. Registra...
10/02/2025

We invite you to join us tomorrow, Friday, October 3, 2025, as we unite for a vital cause – su***de prevention. Registration will kick off at 6:30 PM, so gather your friends, family, and neighbors, and let's illuminate the evening together in support of this important mission.

This Glow Walk is not just an event; it’s an opportunity for our community to come together, raise awareness, and show solidarity for those affected by su***de. Your presence matters and can truly make a difference in the lives of others.

Let’s step out and shine bright for those in need. Together, we can walk towards hope and healing!

10/02/2025

Hello, everyone! Thora Walsh-Padilla has some valuable information to share regarding several important topics that affect our community. Stay tuned for updates on key issues that matter to us all. Your engagement is essential as we work together to address these matters.

Important Community Input Needed: Revenue Allocation Plan DevelopmentThe Mescalero Apache Tribe is in the process of dev...
10/01/2025

Important Community Input Needed: Revenue Allocation Plan Development

The Mescalero Apache Tribe is in the process of developing a Revenue Allocation Plan, and we need your valuable feedback! Your thoughts and suggestions are crucial in assisting our tribal leadership to create a plan that benefits everyone in our community.

Hard copies of the feedback form will be available at the front desks of the Mescalero Tribal offices for you to fill out.

Alternatively, you can conveniently email your completed forms to cduffy@mescaleroapachetribe.com.

Your voice matters! Please take the time to share your input as we work together to shape the future of our tribe. Thank you for your participation!

Community Invitation: Join Us for a Critical Discussion on Housing Needs and Cultural Center DesignWe warmly invite all ...
10/01/2025

Community Invitation: Join Us for a Critical Discussion on Housing Needs and Cultural Center Design

We warmly invite all members of the Mescalero Apache Tribe to participate in a significant gathering on Thursday, October 2, 2025. This event will take place at the Mescalero Community Center, specifically in the gymnasium, and will run from 5:00 PM to 8:00pm

During this meeting, we will delve into essential topics concerning our community's housing needs and collaborate on the design of our upcoming cultural center. Your insights and perspectives are invaluable as we strive to create a space that reflects our heritage and meets the needs of our people.

Dinner will be provided for all attendees!

We encourage everyone to join us for this important discussion. Together, let’s work towards a brighter future for our community. We can’t wait to see you there!

Address

108 Central Avenue
Mescalero, NM
88340

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30am

Telephone

(575) 464-4494

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Mescalero Apache Tribe

The Mescalero people were nomadic hunters and gathers and roamed the Southwest. They were experts in guerrilla warfare and highly skilled horsemen. The women were known for their ability to find and prepare food from many different plant sources. The people were given the name "Mescalero" because they gathered and ate the mescal plant. It was the staple of their diets and could sustain them in good times and bad.