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Isleta Pueblo News
Volume 4 Issue1

January 2008

Governor’s Report
The Administration wishes each and
every one a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year. The year 2007
ends with many accomplishments
for the Pueblo of Isleta; the tribe
has signed a thirty-seven year
gaming compact with the state of
New Mexico, the hotel construction
is on schedule, the new gas station
is open and is generating revenue
for the tribe, right-of-ways have
been negotiated with AT&T and
BNSF Railroad which will generate
revenue and three parks have
been completed by the Recreation
Department. The Pueblo of Isleta
has received a substantial amount of
New Mexico capitol-outlay, federal
appropriations and grant monies for
various projects. Senator Domenici
appropriated over a million dollars
for new wells for range lands due
to the drought. The Pueblos of
Isleta and Acoma will be receiving
a substantial amount of the monies.
Mr. Lawrence Rael, Middle Rio
Grande Council of Governments,
will be awarding the Pueblo of
Isleta $100,000 for the Bosque
Restoration, and I am glad to report
that Mr. Benny Shendo, Director
for the New Mexico Indian Affairs,
has appropriated $750,000 for
replacement of old water lines in the
Pueblo of Isleta. Matching funds for
this project will be appropriated

from the Mis-Management funds
settlement. Lieutenant Governor
Max Zuni and Sandra Lucero, Indian
Health Services, are working on the
project identifying old waterlines in
the pueblo. We still have capitaloutlay money for other projects,
including a new Judicial Complex
to house the tribal courts, police
department and a new fire station
that will be fully staffed, along with
other projects planned for 2008.
Tribal Council and Administration
will be meeting to prioritize projects
and to discuss the total costs.
I met with Senator Michael
Sanchez and Mr. Lawrence Rael,
from MRCOG, on road proposals
which they will present to Tribal
Council for consideration. I have
been meeting with Mr. Rael on an
interchange on I-25 at the south
reservation boundary by WalMart, where Isleta hopes to develop
housing projects and a new Palace
West. Other revenue generating
projects are being planned with
proposals from various companies
coming before Tribal Council for
consideration.
On December 21, 2007 Mr. Benny
Shendo announced his resignation
as Director of Indian affairs for the
State of New Mexico and will run
for the 3rd District Congressional

seat that was vacated by Tom Udall.
I attended his announcement which
was held in Jemez where Mr.
Shendo is from. Mr. Shendo was
always there when tribes needed
his help, going out of his way to
remind tribal leaders that money
was available for tribal projects,
called personally to make sure we
did not miss deadlines. He provided
training to tribal leaders on how to
apply for capital-outlay monies and
grants and made himself available to
help on tribal projects. We will miss
him, but hopefully he will become
the next US Representative for New
Mexico. I wish Mr. Shendo all the
luck in his race for the Congressional
seat.
On other tribal business, Lieutenant
Governor Frank Lujan traveled to
Texas with Mr. Rodney Ferguson,
Isleta Gaming & Resort General
Manager, regarding the hotel project.
Lieutenant Lujan is monitoring all
construction projects for the Pueblo
of Isleta.
On December 19, I met with Mr.
Robert Stevens, Assistant Principal
at Los Lunas High School, Ben
Analla, LLHS Counselor, Jeanette
Garcia, Los Lunas Schools Title VII
Coordinator, and Ulysses Abeita,
Department of Education, to discuss
the Education 20/20 Program. The

Education 20/20 program is a
computer-based credit recovery
program which helps students
complete credits they are lacking for
graduation. LLHS, in cooperation
with the Tribal Administration
and the Department of Education,
has developed an Education 20/20
satellite at the Pueblo of Isleta
Department of Education. Our
tribal students enrolled in the
program do not have to travel to
LLHS to take classes. We urge
parents to encourage your children,
if they are behind in credits towards
graduation, to take advantage of this
program. Please contact Ulysses for
more information. The program is
accredited by LLHS and will help
your child improve their grades and
allow them to graduate.
During the meeting, Mr. Stevens
announced to the group that he
accepted a position at Santa Fe High
School and will be leaving LLHS.
His last day will be January 9,
2008. Mr. Stevens will be missed
as he was very supportive of our
Pueblo of Isleta students and worked
with the Department of Education
staff to provide the best education
possible for our students. He was
instrumental in bringing the 20/20
Program to Isleta as well as starting
the Native American Studies class
now being taught at the LLHS. We
wish him well.

Elderly Center News
Happy New Year to all from the Elderly Program! We are having an
open house on Friday, January 25th, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. We call
this event our Community and Volunteer Appreciation Day. It gives us a
chance to thank our participants, our program partners, our volunteers, our
Tribal officials and the community for their support. Please come by and
see what we have to offer. We'll have entertainment, refreshments, lunch,
door prizes and lots of information on what we do at the Elderly Center.
And speaking of volunteers, we are extending our request for nominations
for the Bo Sangre Volunteers of the Year award. Please help us honor an
elder or elders who have made a contribution to elders in the community.
As you may know, Bo Sangre had a special place in his heart for elders,
and he volunteered tirelessly to find ways to help and provide service to
them. In 2004, the honorees were Lorenzo R. Jojola and John D. Jojola.
In 2006, the honorees were Agnes Dill and Joe D. Lucero.
Some of our elders who especially need services are those who suffer from
dementia or Alzheimer's Disease. The Elderly Center provides workshops
and training to assist caregivers with the challenges of looking after those
with dementia. Dementia is the term for the mental impairment that can
come with age. It can start with memory loss, but becomes more severe in
time. Alzheimer's Disease is the most common cause of dementia, a disease
that results in the loss of brain cells. This checklist of common symptoms
can help you recognize signs of Alzheimer's Disease. 1.) Memory loss.
2.) Difficulty performing familiar tasks. 3.) Problems with language. 4.)
Disorientation to time and place. 5.) Poor or decreased judgment. 6.)
Problems with abstract thinking. 7.) Misplacing things. 8.) Changes in
mood or behavior 9.) Changes in personality 10.) Loss of initiative.

Some memory loss with age is normal. When ability to function independently
is affected, family intervention is needed. These ten warning signs are
provided by the Alzheimer's Association; the office in Albuquerque has
staff that is very helpful in assisting families. The number is 266-4473,
or 1-800-272-3900. The Elderly Center can also help you with concerns
about dementia or Alzheimer's Disease. Please call the Center at 869-6661
and ask for assistance.
We have an update to a disturbing incident that happened on December
14th. We had several calls around noon time from elders who thought the
tuna sandwiches we had served in our home delivered meals were spoiled.
Two elders reported becoming ill after eating the sandwich. We recalled
as many of the meals as possible and had a number of samples taken for
testing. The Indian Health Service Environmental Health office was called
in and took the samples to the laboratory. The test results came back one
week later, negative for staphylococcus aureus and negative for bacillus
cereus, the two types of common agents for food poisoning. We apologize
for the distress this situation caused, but the only conclusion we can arrive
at is that the tuna had been warmed by the soup that was also served, and
the result was not appetizing. We pledge not to combine the hot and cold
items in the same packaging from here on out.
Line Dancing is back at the Elderly Center. Join us Mondays at 4:00
pm or Wednesdays at 12:45 pm. Fred Laureta, sponsored by the Seven
Generations of Health program at the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic
Institute, is our instructor. All community members are invited to join in
the fun!

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Isleta Pueblo News

January 2008

ISLETA HEALTH CENTER

All Isleta Pueblo Health Care Recipients
The staff at Isleta Medical and Dental clinics wants to meet the needs of
all patients, and in order to do this, it is important that patients keep their
scheduled appointments.
We have a significant percentage of patients who miss their scheduled
appointments. This contributes to extended wait times for other patients
to make an appointment, resulting in them not receiving timely medical
care.
In the event you cannot keep your appointment, it is very important to call
and cancel as far in advance as possible so that someone else may be given
that appointment time. Also, please note that if you call to cancel, it may
take several months to be rescheduled.
If you miss your medical appointment (do not show), it will be your
responsibility as the patient to call the clinic to reschedule. You will not
automatically be given another appointment.
To meet the health needs of all the patients, please remember that the
Walk-in clinic is designed for acute injuries and/ or illnesses. It is not to be
used for missed appointments or cancellations.
In order to respect and protect patient confidentiality, HIPPA (Health
Insurance Portability & Accountability Act) must be followed. If the adult
patient, being seen by the provider would like a family member to be
with them during the appointment, that family member must accompany
the patient to the room. Once the patient is in the room, visitors will not
be given any information regarding the patient being seen, nor will be
permitted in the medical area.
Please note that all patients under 18 years old must be accompanied by
a parent or legal guardian (examples of exceptions to this requirement
include any form of abuse, birth control, pregnancy testing/prenatal care,
sexually transmitted disease testing and/or treatment). In the event that

Coming in
Feb/March, so if
you are pregnant
Call to sign up for this
2hr. class

the parent/legal guardian is not able to accompany the child, a consent
form may be picked up at the appointment desk, or may be faxed to you
upon request by calling (505) 869-4089 or for dental (505) 869-4499. A
picture ID and/or a contact number to reach the parent/guardian to confirm
consent must be submitted with the consent form.
As a reminder all name changes and legal custody documents must be
submitted to patient registration so updates can be made. Patients are
responsible to update any address and/or telephone changes.
Thank you for your cooperation and adherence to these regulations. Your
assistance with these matters will ensure that all patients receive confidential
and consistent health care. The staff at IHC also want to say “thank you”
for allowing us to meet your medical and dental needs.

Isleta Pueblo
News
Editor: Ulysses Abeita
Asst. Editor: Natasha Lujan
Staff: Maxine Zuni
Beverly Piro
Brittanie Lucero
Jennifer Zuni

Published By:

Valencia Express

January 2008

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Is College Really Worth It?
James C. Gonyea

Considering the high cost of a college education and the drain that expense can have
on one's financial resources and future, I am often asked by college-bound students,
"Is college really worth it?"
Here are 10 reasons you should pursue a college education:
1. Analytical thinking skills: Today's world is complex, and it requires making daily
decisions about personal, economic, health, political, professional and social matters.
Learning how to approach a decision, gather relevant facts, analyze comparative and
contradictory data and draw correct conclusions are necessary skills for successful
living. There is no better training ground to develop these skills than college.
2. Career beginnings: Significant knowledge is required to understand the nature of
most occupations. College is usually the most effective way to acquire this knowledge.
For many professions, a college education is a prerequisite for entering the field.

LOS LUNAS SCHOOLS AND
THE PUEBLO OF ISLETA
(Albuquerque Public Schools)
STUDENT CAREER FAIR
All students invited to attend
There will be a Senior
Parent meeting at 9:30am
to discuss financial aid,
higher education and
graduation dates.

3. Career advancement: Many employers base promotion decisions on an employee's
educational attainments. Whether or not a college education is truly required to handle
the job is irrelevant. Employers need ways to rank employees, and a college education
is an easily identifiable standard.
4. Financial gain: While there are notable exceptions, individuals with four-year
college degrees earn more over their careers than people with less education do. The
difference in lifetime earnings between a college graduate and a non-college graduate
can amount to several million dollars.
5. Economic preparation: We all participate in a complex and continually changing
economic environment, which requires some understanding of our economy. Where
better to learn about managing your life's finances than in Economics 101?
6. Friends and spouses: Colleges, even non-residential institutions, bring disparate
people together in one place. When individuals find themselves sharing similar
experiences it's not surprising that lifelong friendships -- and life partnerships -- can
develop. Networking within a profession often begins here, too.
7. Life awareness: The next time you're in a group of people, step back and watch
how they interact with each other. Humans are social animals -- we bond with each
other through conversation and other activities. College serves an important role in
preparing individuals for continuing social interaction.
8. Lifelong source of advice and information: Graduation from college doesn't mean
you won't be back. Just the opposite. Today, colleges and universities are eager to
keep in touch with alumni, some offering programs and services on both personal and
professional issues.
9. Purpose in life: At some point, most of us wonder about our purpose in life -- why
are we here and what should we be doing? An essential part of finding your way is
understanding other possible paths. Colleges, by their nature, bring together people
with different lifestyles, ideas and experiences. Beyond the opportunities for awareness
offered by the classroom and social interaction, colleges also offer independent study
and internship programs that can let you explore alternative paths to find the one best
suited for you.
10. Self-actualization: Psychologist Abraham Maslow theorized that we humans have
a need to be somebody, to feel important, useful and of value to others and society.
This self-actualizing behavior can mean developing and applying knowledge over time
to build expertise in a given subject. Becoming expert in one's chosen career field is
one of life's greatest feelings of accomplishment. As we age and begin to satisfy the
more basic needs in our lives, this need for self-actualization becomes more important.
Lifelong learning is a key element in developing a sense of accomplishment, and a
college education is the foundation for lifelong learning.
After 30-plus years of offering advice as a professional career counselor, I think my
understanding of life is much better than it was when I was younger. I believe the old
adage that with age comes wisdom, and on reflection I find that my college education
-- BS in education and MS in guidance and counseling -- is worth more than I ever
imagined.
For more information on Post-Secondary Education,
check out the College / Career Fair on Jan. 26, 2008

Date: January 26, 2007
Time: 9:00 am-12:00 noon
Pueblo of Isleta Recreation Center
Come and visit with colleges, universities,
and businesses from across New Mexico
Door Prizes every 30 minutes

Isleta Health Center
1-877-725-2552
24 Hour Nurse Advice Line
Unsure whether or not to take
your child or yourself to
the doctor, or emergency room?
Call Isleta's Nurse Line and speak with a registered
nurse. When you or your child is ill or injured and
you want help quickly, call this line and speak with a
nurse. Someone is there to answer your health-related
questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days
a year. This service is FREE for ALL Isleta Health
Center patients.
So whether you have a question as simple as whether
or not you have a cold or allergies, or as worrisome as
your child waking up at 2am with a high fever and you
need to know whether or not to wait until the morning
to call the clinic or if you should go to the emergency
room now,
CALL THIS NUMBER and THEY WILL HELP
YOU ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS!!!
FREE to ALL ISLETA HEALTH CENTER
PATIENTS

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Isleta Pueblo News

January 2008

Recreation
By the time everyone receives this newsletter 2008 will be upon us. We are now another year older and hopefully a little bit wiser. And if we happen
to be a little bit wiser, hopefully last year’s New Year's Resolutions have been completed. You remember, promising to work out at least 30 minutes
per day, everyday. And if you don't remember, you can begin this New Year with a realistic resolution on trying to work out at least 3-times per week,
30 minutes per workout. If you need to start slow and slowly build your time and days it can be
done, if you want it that bad. The longer we wait the longer it takes to get those extra holiday
pounds most of us have put on. Taking them extra pounds off won't happen overnight, just like
the weight we put on didn't come to us overnight. If you are serious about getting a workout,
both recreation facilities have plenty of certified personal fitness instructors to assist you with a
routine. What do you say we all do it together! Pictured below is Feather Anderson preparing
for her 12 noon Spin Class held Monday through Thursday from 12:00 pm until 12:40 pm. The
second picture is Juan Jojola, Certified Personal Trainer assisting with the proper techniques of
weightlifting.

Basketball
The Isleta Elementary School Basketball season has begun. Once again, all of our four teams were well prepared and ready to compete with all who
come before them. The first game played over at the Isleta Recreation gymnasium pitted the Isleta Eagles against Zia Pueblo. Our kids were so well
prepared that the score clock had to be turned off by half time because the lead was so overwhelming. Our Coaches this year are: Bernie Jojola and
Bernard Chavez coaching the 3rd & 4th grade Boys, Bernie Jojola and Rae Ann Jojola coaching the 3rd & 4th grade girls, Blane Sanchez is coaching
the 5th & 6th grade girls and Carl Anderson is coaching the 5th & 6th grade Boys. GREAT START. Next games will be in mid January 2008.

Cheerleading
Once again, and for the first time in several years, the teams will have
a group of our children who are being prepared to lead us in cheering
for all home basketball games. Away games will be optional. Former
cheerleader, Rebecca Olguin is the coach and head sponsor for the
girls who are practicing just about everyday. Uniforms have just been
ordered for all the girls. Keep up the good work. Pictured is Rebecca
Olguin leading her students with some stretching exercises prior to
learning some new routines.

Christmas Program
On Thursday, December 20, 2007 our children from the after school program participated in the Elderly Christmas Party. Our children accompanied
by Yolanda Chavez were well received with their Musical Instruments and Christmas songs as well as their performance of the Social Basket Dance in
front of about 200 people who were in attendance.

January 2008

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GREAT JOB. Pictured to the right are the children performing.
The picture below are Yolanda Chavez and the Nanas Lucero and
Abeita from the after school Arts/Crafts Program honoring the
children who participated with Certificates and a Christmas gift.

Sensei Clarence Chavez awards Martin Garcia his certificate of rank for first degree black belt.
The first black belt from the Pueblo of
Isleta Recreation Center Karate Program
has been awarded. Martin Garcia (14
years old), son of Mr. and Mrs. Jessie
Garcia, recently passed the five and half
hour physical test and two hour written
test for his Sho-Dan (First degree black
belt). Martin started the karate program at
the recreation center with Sensei Clarence
Chavez when he was nine years of old.
Martin is a freshman at Los Lunas High
School and plans to continue his training
with Sensei Chavez. If you are interested
in more information about the karate program or more about our new black belt,
you may call 866-4360.

Isleta Recreation Martial Arts program
director Sensei Clarence Chavez, with the
assistance of Sensei Martin Garcia, award
yellow belt certificates to three exceptional
young men. All three of the young men tested
December 1st, at the IRC. The physical
portion of the test took approximately two
hours to complete and the written / knowledge
portion of the test took an hour to complete for
the young men.
The Karate One School is one of the most
demanding schools in the valley. If you are
interested in the Isleta Recreation programs or
the Martial Arts program, please contact Mr.
Chavez at 869-8557 or 866-4360.

Pictured From L to R: Front Row: Damacio Chiwiwi, Marcus Cherino and Jackson Mclaughlin.
Back Row L to R: Sensei Martin Garcia 1st degree black belt and Sensei Clarence Chavez,
6th degree black belt.

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WIC NOTES
Whole Grains
What are whole grains?
Whole grains are made of three parts:
the bran (or outer layer) the germ, and
the endosperm. In order for a grain to be
considered whole, it must contain all three
parts of the grain.
Foods that contain refined white flour, like
white bread, white rice, and white tortillas,
strip out the bran and germ. That removes
fiber and nutrients. Refined flour does
nothing to protect the heart.
Whole grains are fiber rich foods. They
help to protect against heart disease, type
2 diabetes, and obesity. Whole-grain diets
also improve bowel health; they help
maintain regular bowel movements, prevent
constipation, and promote growth of healthy
bacteria in the colon.

Isleta Pueblo News

January 2008

WIC Kitchen Recipe
This is the recipe we will be demonstrating for the next two months during our WIC nutrition
education classes.

WIC Mini Spinach Pizzas
This meal takes only a few minutes of actual work, and your kids will love getting their
own personal pizza.
>8 wheat English muffins halves or 8
(4 inch) whole-wheat pita pockets
>1/2 cup spinach puree (see below)
>2 cups bottled or canned tomato
sauce
>2 cups thinly sliced part-skim
mozzarella
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Spinach Puree
Prep:
Rinse fresh spinach. For mature spinach,
fold the leaves in half lengthwise with the
stem outside, and then strip the stem off the
leaf. If using baby spinach no preparation
is needed after rinsing it.
Cook:
Steam for 30 to 40 seconds, or cook in a
skillet with 1 tablespoon water for about
90 seconds, or just until wilted.

Read Labels

2. Spread spinach puree on each muffin half
so that the spinach comes to within about
1/2 inch of the edge. Spread the tomato
sauce over the spinach; it should cover
the spinach and come to within about 1/4
inch of the edge of the muffin. Now lay the
cheese over the sauce, covering any place
where the green comes through.

It doesn't take much effort to find whole
grains. Just look for the word 'whole'. The
ingredient list should say 'whole wheat',
or 'whole oats' or 'whole rye'. Also, the
ingredient list is in order--the closer a
whole-grain ingredient is to the top, the
more of it the food contains.

3. Place the pizzas on a foil-lined baking
sheet and bake until the cheese melts and
begins to brown, 5-10 minutes. Let the
pizzas cool 5 minutes before serving so
the cheese cools and doesn't pull off (and
the spinach stays completely invisible).

Be smart about food labeled with words
'multi-grain,' 'stone-ground, 'seven-grain',
'bran', or '100% wheat' are usually not
whole-grain products.

This recipe provides your child with important nutrients they need to grow properly
and removes the "I don't want to eat that" mealtime battle. Even though the recipe is
designed to hide the spinach, our hope is that you will talk with your child after the
meal about all the ingredients, including spinach, that make up the pizza.

Brown bread isn't necessarily whole grain
either. The brown color may come from
molasses or other added ingredients. When
buying bread look for these three words:
"100% Whole Wheat."

How can I eat more of them?
Adults should eat at least three servings of
whole grains daily. Eating three servings a
day of whole grains is easy. For example,
choosing oatmeal or a whole grain cereal
for breakfast (one serving), a sandwich at
lunch made with two slices of whole-grain
bread (two more servings). Here's how
typical serving sizes of other whole-grain
foods measure up:
>1/2 cup cooked whole grains such
as brown rice
>1/2 cup cooked whole wheat pasta
>1 slice 100% whole-wheat bread,
make sure it says 100% whole-wheat.
>1 whole grain tortilla
>1 cup whole-grain cereal
>Snack on popcorn, which is a whole

Puree:
In a food processor or blender, mix for about
2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
Refrigerate purees that will be used in the
next couple of days, otherwise freeze.
Adapted from Deceptively Delicious--Simple
Secrets to Get Your Kids Eating Good Food. Jessica
Seinfeld

Live Healthy, Heidi Lanes- WIC Nutrition Coordinator

QUALITY HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Dental Assistant Program
Taking Students NOW!
Program Begins: 1/09/08
A Collaborative Program with Valley High School Community
For Details Call:
Herlinda Quintana, Administrator - 292-1582
Length: Six (6) Months of Class & Internship
ADDED PROGRAM BENEFITS
• Job Placement
• Clinical Placement
• Life Skills
• Case Management
•Professional Skills Training
•Hands-On Experience

PROGRAM SUMMARY
• Sterilization & Safety
• Radiography Certification
• Basic Dental Sciences
• Coronal Polishing Certification
• Chairside Assisting
• Extemship Experience
• Front Office Training

grain. But don't overload it with
butter and salt.

Successful Completion of this program will prepare student for
immediate employment in the field of dentistry. All students will be
prepared for New Mexico Dental Assisting Certifications.

Isleta Pueblo News

January 2008
Workforce Investment Act
Pueblo of Isleta

JOM Program ...

JOM/IEC Meeting on January 12, 2008

WIA SERVICES

RESUMES!

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The next JOM Meeting for Parents/Students will be
on Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 9:00 AM at the
Department of Education Complex. The JOM Indian
Education Committee needs two more members and
we will be having nominations and elections. If
you are a parent/legal guardian of an eligible JOM
student, you are eligible to serve on the JOM/IEC.

INTERVIEW SKILLS!

JOB SEARCH!
WE ARE HERE TO ASSIST TOU WITH RESUMES, JOB SEARCH
AND INTERVIEW SKILLS.
The WIA Program is located in the Tribal Administration Bldg.
next to Human Resources.
Contact No: 766-6652
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Eligibility is not required for Core Services.

It seems that Congress has decided, and in spite of the
President’s attempt to eliminate the JOM Program,
to continue to fund the JOM Programs. The last
word from DC is that Congress has authorized
$14,000,000 for the JOM Programs. This is an
increase of $2,000,000 from CY 2007. We will
provide more information at the JOM meeting.
Also, on the Agenda will be the proposed trip to
Washington, DC for the Presidential Inauguration in
January 2009. This trip will be for students who will
be juniors or seniors during the 2008-2009 school
year. And, more importantly, we will be discussing
plans for the upcoming semester. We need your
input.
Any questions, please call Beverly or Ulysses at
869-2680.

Isleta Pueblo Public Library
The Isleta Pueblo Public Library is still looking for three Community
Members (preferable nonpolitically related) to form the Library Board which
is required by the New Mexico State Library. Members of the Library
Board will help update and discuss the Library Policies, discuss Parent/
Guardian Complaints, Book Suggestions, Periodical Suggestions, Music
Suggestions, DVD Suggestions, and help design the New Library (interior)
when the time comes. Members of the Library board will meet quarterly at
the Isleta Pueblo Public Library. For more information of the duties, please
contact the Library at (505) 869-8119 and speak to Nathaniel Lujan.
The Library is also still looking for three Teens to form the Teen Library
Board. This Board is not required by the New Mexico State Library but is
highly encouraged. The three teens will help discuss the Library Policies
from a teen’s point of view, help with Book Suggestions, Music Suggestions,
DVD Suggestions, Summer Reading Program Suggestion (Field Trips &
Activities) Parent/Guardian Complaints, Teen Complaints, and help design
the Teen Section in the new Library when the time comes. Members of the
Library board will meet quarterly at the Isleta Pueblo Public Library. For
more information of the duties, please contact the Library at (505) 869-8119
and speak to Nathaniel Lujan.
The Library would like to start a story telling session at the Library.
Stories could be about anything but MUST be family friendly. Traditional
stories of Isleta and neighboring Pueblos would be nice BUT, must be
approved by Traditional Leaders. If you are interested in participating, then

please contact the Isleta Pueblo Public Library at (505) 869-8119 and speak
to Nathaniel Lujan.
For those who are unable to get their hands on a copy of the newsletter,
keeping up with the current events and latest news here in the village just got
easier. With the help of Dempsey Dreis and the staff at Valencia Express,
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Contact Information:
Phone Number: (505) 869-8119
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Bear Helps Coyote

(A Story About Weight Control)
Bear and Coyote were arguing
about how to lose weight.
Coyote had gotten lazy and was
going to a big gathering and
wanted to lose weight and get in
shape by the new moon. He was
going to try a new diet that promised just that.
Bear told Coyote that if he made changes to his
lifestyle---eating better and moving around more--throughout the seasons, he would not have to
go on these crash diets every year.
"Diets don't work!" he told Coyote.
"Well, at first they do. But then you
go right back to what you were doing
and you gain it all back, plus some
extra."
"But I like all those foods the Two-Leggeds
eat: greasy french fries, cakes, and my personal
favorite, chips and dip," said Coyote. "Oh! And
the sweet, sugary drinks, too!"
"That's your problem," growled Bear, "You're
eating food your body was not meant to have in
large quantities. You need to hunt your own food
to eat instead of being lazy and waiting for the
Two-Leggeds to toss you something. Hunting
will do you good---fresh air, exercise, sunshine--you'll get lean and strong. Anyway, rabbit is
better for you and stays with you longer than
some old corn chips!" [Nutrient rich and Energy
enduring]
"Well, I dunno," sighed Coyote, "it sounds like
a lot of work and I'll miss some of my favorite
foods. Are you sure you're not just trying to trick
me so you can have all the goodies?"
Bear took a deep breath and gathered his patience.
In a level voice he told Coyote, "It's all about
balance. Two-legged food is 'sometimes food,'
not for every day. And just because something is
good for you doesn't mean you can eat as much
as you want at one time or in one day. You must
balance what you eat with how much you move.
It's not Two-Legged science! It's natural laws at
work---energy balance."
Just then, a couple of Two-Legged nutritionists
could be heard talking nearby as they were
hiking. They were trying to come up with some
quick tips to give their clients who were planning
to lose weight and get in shape in the coming
year. Here is what Bear and Coyote overheard:
Set realistic goals
Losing one half (1/2) to one (1) pound per week
is reasonable and realistic. Quick weight loss
usually leads to quick weight re-gain.
Withholding desirable foods leads to overindulging later on.
Watch portion sizes of whatever it is you are
eating.
Think“long-term”and “sustainable”
Consider what you are able to change and keep
doing for the rest of your life. Avoid fad diets-if
it seems too good to be true, it usually is.
Think “little foot”
Making one small change at a time won’t
overwhelm you. Feel good about all the changes
you have made and not defeated by what
remains.

Isleta Pueblo News
Eat breakfast
Research has shown that skipping breakfast leads
to weight gain.
Work physical activity into your daily routinegoing to the gym is not always practical.
Take the stairs when you can (5 stairs per
calorie!)
Park farther away from entrances
Walk 15 minutes during your lunch break (3-4
cal/minute)
All exercise is cumulative; 15 minutes 4 times a
day = 60 minutes!
Limit TV viewing and/or computer gaming to 10
hours or less per week.
Read before you eat
Nutrition Facts labels
tell the story of what
you’re about to eat.
FIRST, look at the
serving
size,
then
calories, fat, etc. Use
the USDA Nutrient
Database for nutrition
facts on non-processed
foods such as fruits,
vegetables, and meats:
http://www.nal.usda.
gov/fnic/foodcomp/ search/

January 2008

Keep a daily food diary
A small 3x5 spiral notebook with 3 columns:
Food, Amount Eaten, Calories and a total (also
Day and Date at the top of each page) This will
keep you on track.
Allow yourself 10-12 Calories per pound of
body weight
Example: To maintain 130 pounds requires 1300
- 1600 calories each daydepending on how active
the person is.
Limit the amount of fat
in your diet to less than 30% of total calories
each day.
Example: 1600 x 0.30 = 480 calories or less
from fat.
480 calories 7 9 calories per gram = 53 grams
of fat (or less) per day
Limit alcohol onsumption
These are empty calories. Pregnant women or
those who wish to become pregnant should not
consume alcohol.
There is no “safe” amount.
Cyndi Silva
Dietetic Intern, Diabetes Programs

January 2008

Isleta Pueblo News

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PUEBLO OF ISLETA
AMERICAN LEGION POST 209
P.O. Box 385 Isleta, NM 87022
"Proudly serving those who served"

The next official American Legion Post meeting will be on 12 January 2008, at 10:00 am. However, the legion will be meeting on 5 January
2008, at 9:00 am to do some remodeling to the hall. Our goal is to have the Legion open by February:
The American Legion Post 209 in conjunction with the Isleta Casino & Resort will be hosting a Veterans' Benefit Concert featuring Canadian
Cree folk singer Lorrie Church with an opening show by Beyond BedRock, featuring Milo from Milo and Friends.
We are asking for your support to help American Legion Post 209 help our veterans. Tickets are on sale and start at $15.00 and can be purchased
at the Isleta Casino & Resort Box
Office or online at www.isletacasino.com (entertainment link). In
appreciation for your support to our
veterans, the Isleta Casino & Resort
will be giving Isleta Fun packs to all
attending the concert. You may pick
up your Fun Packs at the Players
Club booth when you sign up for
a free membership to the Players
Club, if you are already a member
you may also pick up your Fun Pack
at the Players Club booth.
We sincerely appreciate your
support. Come join us for a great
night of entertainment with all our
veterans, family and friends.
Our next project will be to gather
staple field goods so that we may
send care packages to our deployed
Soldiers. If you have a loved one
currently on active duty and serving
overseas in a combat zone, please
send us their information; i.e., name,
rank, where they are deployed and
their unit. More information will
follow within the next few months.
I would like to thank all the members
that have dedicated their time and
efforts in making our Legion a
success; we have come a long way
in 12 months, Thank you all from
Theresa Zuni, Commander.
The Legion would also like to
thank all the family members that
have contributed their time to the
Legion, along with the community,
the Tribal Administration, and the
Tribal Council for all their support
and we wish everyone a Prosperous
New Year.

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Isleta Pueblo News

January 2008

Health Beat
VACCINE FACTS
about HPV and the HPV Vaccine

What You Can Do About Chronic Bronchitis
Health Educator: Stephanie Schaefer, 869-4479

Why You Need to Make an Appointment
for Your Daughter to get this Vaccine
FACTS about HPV and the HPV Vaccine
Article from the Department of Health and
Human Services and the Centers of Disease
Control and Prevention

Health Educator: Stephanie Schaefer 869-4479
What is the Human Papillomavirus (HPV)?
HPV is a common virus that is spread through sexual
contact. Most of the time HPV has no symptoms,
so people do not know they have it. There are many
different types of HPV. Some of these types can cause
cervical cancer in women. Other types of HPV cause
genital warts in both men and women. In most people,
HPV goes away in some cases, but not in others.
How common is HPV?
About 20 million people in the U.S. are currently
infected with HPV. Each year, another 6.2 million
people get a new HPV infection. HPV is most common
in young people who are in their late teens and early
20s.
How common is Cervical Cancer?
The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2007,
over 11,000 women will be diagnosed with cervical
cancer and about 3,600 will die from this disease in
the U.S.
What is the HPV Vaccine?
The HPV Vaccine is the fist vaccine developed to
prevent most cervical cancers, and genital warts. It
works by protecting against the types of HPV that most
commonly cause these conditions.
Who should get the HPV Vaccine?
Doctors recommend this vaccine for 11 and 12 year
old girls. If your teenage daughter missed getting this
vaccine when she was 11 or 12, make an appointment
for her to get it now.
Is the HPV Vaccine effective?
This vaccine targets the types of HPV that most
commonly cause cervical cancer and genital warts. This
vaccine is highly effective in preventing these types of
HPV in young women who have not been exposed to
them before getting the vaccine. The vaccine does not
treat existing HPV infections or the diseases they may
cause.
Is the HPV vaccine safe?
The vaccine has been licensed as safe. This vaccine has
been studied in thousands of girls and women in the
U.S. and around the world. These studies have shown
no serious side effects. The most common side effect is
soreness where the shot is given (in the arm).

Call the Isleta Health Center and make an
appointment for your daughter if she is 11-12
yrs of age, so she can get her HPV Shot. If she is
older, talk to your physician about her options.

You many have had that cough that just won't
go away. If it's chronic bronchitis, then your
bronchial tubes (part of the respiratory tract)
are very irritated. To see what it looks like,
look at the two pictures above you. The
bronchial tube on the right is the normal
bronchial tube and the one on the left is the
one with bronchitis. If your bronchial tubes
are inflamed, than you will have a harder
time breathing, which will prompt production
of thick mucus called sputum. As the mucus
drains down the bronchial tubes, your body
automatically reacts with a cough to get
ride of the irritation. Some people have this
irritation for several months at a time. The
constant irritation often caused by smoking
can lead to swelling of the large and small
passageways that carry air into your lungs,
which can make the act of breathing more
difficult. As this problem progresses, air can
become trapped in the tiny pockets in the
lungs called alveoli. When this happens, a
person may develop emphysema. The person
will be able to breath in, but breathing out

will become difficult. People who experience
both chronic bronchitis and emphysema often
have chronic obstructive pulmonary-disease
(COPD).
If you have chronic bronchitis, you do not
necessarily have an infection. However, you
are more at risk for a respiratory infection
because viruses and bacteria like to grow in
areas with a lot of mucus. Your doctor can
best determine when you have an infection,
so if you notice you are coughing up more
mucus and that the mucus is getting thicker,
or that you are coughing up pus, these may
be clues that you have an infection, so contact
your doctor (869-3200) if you are concerned
about this. Your doctor may prescribe you an
antibiotic to help you fight the infection. If
you are prescribed medication, it is necessary
to finish all medication and not to stop when
you are feeling better. Along with taking
medication as it is prescribed, it is important
to drink extra fluids and get extra rest.

Infections can't be avoided altogether, but if you have chronic bronchitis,
you can do several things to improve your odds of staying well.
Don't Smoke
Chronic Bronchitis is strongly associated with cigarette smoking. Stopping smoking
may put an end to your ongoing cough and your problem with chronic bronchitis. Even
if it takes several times to quit for good, KEEP AT IT!! Call 869-4479 to sign up for
Freedom From Smoking, an 8 session program to help you quit smoking commercial
cigarettes.
Speak Up
If you don't smoke, don't be shy about asking those around you to not smoke. Breathing
secondhand smoke is a serious problem for your health, and you have the right to breathe
clean air.
Ask about Immunizations
If you are 65 years or older and have not has a pneumococcal vaccine, your doctor may
want you to have one. Also, it is important to get the influenza vaccination, so if you
have not done it yet, please get it now!!

BE A HERO and DONATE BLOOD
Who: People over 18 years of age
What: DONATE BLOOD
When: January 30, 2008 2pm-5pm
Where: Isleta Health Center
Why: To Be a Hero and Save a Life
How: Call Stephanie Schaefer 869-4479

to sign up or just show up!

January 2008

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January 2008

February 2008

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Sunday

Monday

Tueday

American
Heart Month

National
Children’s
Dental Health
Month

National
Burn
Awareness
Month

National Wear
Red Day

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Wednesday

Thursday

Friday
1

Give Kids A
Smile Day

Saturday
2

4

5

6

7

8

11

12

13

14

15

“Love Your
Heart Fun Walk
and Run” 10am
Rec. Center
16

23

National
Donor Day

9

Children of Alcoholics Week
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27

28

29

National Eating Disorder Awareness Week

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Apueblo_isleta%3A0294ae94d3c34ee0. Public record. Not legal advice.