June 2016 Volume 1.16, Issue 06 Mescalero Apache Tribe Apache Scout One Year of Service Office of the Prosecutors For the months of Febru- criminal matters that minor children and for ary and March, 2016 I come before the Mesca- the safety of the chil- would like to congratu- lero Tribal Court. Most dren, you need to imme- late two of my staff em- criminal activity diately call the Mesca- ployees for serving their (charges) usually come lero B.I.A. Social Services Inside this issue: first year with the Office through the Mescalero and BIA Law Enforce- Conservation Law 5 of the Prosecutor. B.I.A. Law Enforcement ment. For an elder the Enforcement Melissa A. Chavez when one breaks the same process is required, law, is incarcerated and however this would be Miss Mescalero 6 February 17, 2015 to brought to court for ar- considered Elder Abuse February 17, 2016 Care Center 10 raignments, however we in which there are crimi- Hjalmar Merino MAHA 11 have individuals that do nal charges that apply. SDPI Diabetes Well- 12 March 9, 2015 to March 9 come into our office These are a few basic ness Program 2016 wanting to file criminal guidelines for the gen- Fire & Rescue 15 As we all know that each charges against one. In eral public. department has a critical order to file through our Library 17 Again; The Office of the role to demonstrate to office; a request is noted Prosecutor is an office Mescalero Elemen- 18 the community that our that there has to be suf- that is dedicated to fully tary Awards employees are dedicated ficient probable cause, exercise its sovereignty Responsible Gam- 21 to their job. A depart- witness to the charges, to prevent and reduce ing ment such as this office; that makes it a lot more criminal activity on the that has to on a daily ba- easier for both the Tribal Mescalero Apache Reser- Elderly Center 22 sis make sure our com- Court and defendant. vation through vigorous Religion 29 munity is safe from Should there be a police and effective investiga- crime. 2016 Seniors 32 report and criminal tions and prosecution of Our office is here to Native American 35 charges already in pro- crimes combined with serve as a protector Student of the Year gress; there is no need to services provided with against crimes and to file charges for the same appropriate corrective JULY DEADLINE: make sure justice is thing, since a police al- actions for the offend- served by prosecuting all ready filed. If it involves ers. The Office of the 06/22/16 BY 4PM Page 2 Apache Scout Volume 1.16, Issue 06 Prosecutor is a critical cial, educational, health, Thank you, branch to the tribe in political, and cultural Alta M. Branham addressing threats to the integrity of the Tribe re- MAT Chief Prosecutor community such as so- lating to tribal justice. Apache Scout Volume 1.16, Issue 06 Page 3 Mescalero Apache Head Start News Program Information The Mescalero Apache tribal programs and agen- Head Start Family Fun Head Start has two sites; cies provide a range of Day the Mescalero Site which individualized services in “Family Fun Day” at the serves the western side the area of education and Alameda Zoo in Alamo- of the reservation, and early childhood develop- gordo was a lot of fun. the Carrizo site which ment, including; medical, The Parent Committee serves the Eastern side of dental, mental health, made available two the reservation. We are and nutritional services. jumping balloons, face- a federally funded pro- Enrollment packets can painters, and a snow gram to provide compre- be picked up for either of cone machine for all who hensive services for fami- our sites. Along with attended. lies living in Mescalero. your child’s enrollment Despite the heat, we had Our program hopes to packet, the following a lot of compliments on strengthen the overall documents you will also how great the food from quality of the family and be needed: Birth Certifi- “Can’t Stop Smoking” to help children between cate, Certificate of In- was. Everyone really en- the ages 3 to 5 years to dian Blood ((if applica- joyed the free snow develop to their fullest ble), Income Verification cones that were handed potential. (W-2, or the two most out by the Mescalero BIA The program operates recent check stubs), So- Law Enforcement Dis- five days-a-week with full cial Security Card, Medi- sessions from 8:00 a.m. caid Card, and Custody to 2:30 p.m. The teach- Papers (if applicable). ers are required to make Call 464-9183 for if you three Home Visits and have any questions. two Parent/Teacher Con- Please call if you have ferences during the any questions. school year. 464-9183 or 464-3492. Our Head Start program, with the help of other Page 4 Apache Scout Volume 1.16, Issue 06 patcher, Colin Riddle. Blessing Run Summer Enrollment Days We’d also like to wish Another annual event is July 15, 2016 everyone a safe and fun- the “Mescalero Apache 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. filled summer. Don’t for- Blessing Run”. All our (Mescalero Site) get to mark your calen- Head Start children par- dars for the upcoming ticipate in this event by July 22, 2016 “Summer Enrollment running from the turnoff 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Days”. to Whitetail school to (Carrizo Site) Picture Day the actual Whitetail July 29, 2016 school, which is about Picture Day for the Mes- 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. the mile and a mile and calero site will be on (Mescalero Site) a half long. Thursday, March 10th at 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. the Community Center After the run, our (Carrizo Site) West Hall, and at the cooks prepare sack Carrizo site on Friday, lunches for us to enjoy March 11th in the Carrizo out in the woods before Boys/Girls Club building. we head back to the Call us for more informa- school. tion. Notice: The Mescalero Conservation Department will be having its Annual Rabies Clinic on Thursday July 21st & Friday July 22nd, 2016. Bring your canines & felines out to get vacci- nated. Help keep our pets & community safe! Apache Scout Volume 1.16, Issue 06 Page 5 Brand Inspector retires after 18 years Mescalero Conservation Law Enforcement Department The Mescalero Conserva- Chico was the Brand In- is leaving, we are happy tion Department would spector for the Tribe and that he gets to enjoy his like to wish a farewell to was also a United States family and grandchil- our fellow co- worker Mr. Marine. We would like to dren. Congratulations Rayburn Chico as he re- thank him for his service Rayburn! We’re going to tired after eighteen to this great country and miss you at the office years of service to the to the department. We but wish you all the best Department and the Mes- are very proud of him. on your retirement! calero Apache Tribe. Mr. Although we are sad he ~~~ The Mescalero Conservation Department would like to rec- ognize Sergeant Eugene Evans for his hard work. He was recently awarded an “Outstanding Excellence Award” and we are very proud of him. Thank you Sergeant Evans for your continued dedication and for going above and beyond in serving the citizens of the Mescalero Apache Tribe. ~All your friends at the CO Office~ Page 6 Apache Scout Volume 1.16, Issue 06 Nil Da Daguute'? Shi Shil Guuzhu! Hello everyone, My name is Talia Randolph I am your current Miss Mescalero Apache XXXVII here is an update on things I have been doing and places I have been for the month of May. I ended the busy month of April by attending the 33rd Annual Gathering of Nations in Albuquerque, New Mex- ico which I enjoyed very much. My adventurous week- end began with an evening at the Miss Indian World tra- ditional talent presentations. It was wonderful to see so many young, talented individuals. Each contestant had their own unique performance that told a little bit about who they are and where they come from. The Gathering of Nations is the biggest gathering of indigenous people that come together to sing, dance and/or compete. I have never seen so many royalty in one place at one time, I met ladies from all across the United States and Can- ada. Which is why I participated in the very first largest group photo of tribal royalty with 2015-2016 Miss Indian World Cheyenne Brady. This took place at Stage 49 and we were told to do our best "princess wave". I have been to the gatherings many times before but this time was different I wasn't just another spec- tator, I was able to witness everything first hand and on the arena floor with some of the worlds best dancers. I took full advantage of the opportunity and made sure I attended ever Grand Entry because it felt like a once in a lifetime chance. Definitely an experience I will never forget. On May 6, 2016 Myranda Waldo who is Myranda in the morning on Mix 96.7 invited me to the radio station for an interview. The main purpose of this was to tell how my experience has been so far to promote the title of Miss Mescalero and recruit Apache Scout Volume 1.16, Issue 06 Page 7 potential candidates for the upcoming pageant.