Mescalero Apache Tribal Roads Department

06/04/2026

The Roads Department held a kickoff meeting for the planning phase called Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) safety action plan for Mescalero. We will host public meetings and invite community members to share their feedback and suggestions on how to improve safety for Mescalero's road systems.

06/04/2026

The Mescalero Roads Department is pleased to announce that we have completed the Carrizo Trails Road project. This is our first community where we have installed speed bumps. We are exploring the possibility of installing more speed bumps in other neighborhood communities throughout the reservation. This process will take some time as we secure funding for the installations. Speed bumps are much needed in our neighborhoods to improve safety for our kids. Installing speed bumps throughout the neighborhood communities will be one of our top priorities.

06/03/2026

Mescalero Roads and Utilities crew is doing their part to keep our community clean during trash pickup week. Cleaning Old Road. Please help the department by dumping all your trash in the trash bins and roll-offs, and be sure to close the lids. Help keep Mescalero clean and beautiful.

06/01/2026

Mescalero Roads Crew making a difference in our community in Mescalero and surrounding areas. Standing by to fight fires on the reservation and in our local communities with our new tribal dozer.

05/22/2026

05/21/2026

The Roads Department is pleased to announce that our upcoming road project will be Nogal Canyon Rd., Route 1. We plan to put it out for bid this week and hope to attract contractors interested in the project to begin construction this summer 2026.

05/18/2026

The Roads Department extends our deepest condolences on the passing of our respected employee, Troy Saenz. Troy was a hardworking, dedicated, and dependable member of our team who took great pride in his work and the people around him. His kindness, commitment, and presence touched many lives, and his loss will be deeply felt by everyone in the department. Troy will always be remembered and greatly missed.

05/11/2026

The Mescalero Roads and Utilities Department will be conducting a second round of traffic data collection from May 11–15, 2026 as part of the Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) Update. This effort will capture seasonal variations and help ensure the most accurate, up-to-date information for future transportation planning.

During this time, you may notice small tubes or devices placed across roadways. These temporary counters help measure traffic volume so we can better understand roadway needs and plan for future improvements.

Thank you for your cooperation as we work to improve safety and transportation for our community.

If you have any questions or concerns, please coordinate directly with the Mescalero Apache Tribe Roads and Utilities Department at (575) 464-0254.

03/28/2026

Tribal Roads Department's new dozer is helping out at the Sago fire. Be safe and make it home to your family safe.

03/27/2026

Great news! We're pleased to announce that the Carrizo Trail road project is now complete. A few punch list items remain for the contractor to finish, but overall, the project is finished. Please also be aware of the new speed bumps in the community.