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Volume 12 Issue 8

Isleta Pueblo News

Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com

August 2017

GOVERNOR’S REPORT

Ma-Gu-Wam

Administration for the month of July is

business as usual. We meet with tribal

members as well as non-Tribal members

daily. If you have any issues or concerns

call 869-3111 to schedule an appointment.

Middle Grande Conservancy Project

(sediment hauling)

Per the Agreement on the Removal of Spoil

Materials from the Pueblo of Isleta between

the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District

(MRGCD), US Bureau of Reclamation

(Reclamation) and the Pueblo of Isleta,

signed on October 21, 2016 (a.k.a. “Sediment

Removal Agreement”) the MRGCD and

BOR have five years to remove over 233,000

cubic yards of legacy spoil materials along

the Belen Highline, the Chical Lateral,

and parts of the Peralta Main, and the Los

Lunas Lateral. Per the Agreement, legacy

spoil materials are considered to be silt and

sediment deposited on Pueblo lands near

these four canals before October 21, 2016.

These piles were formed by original material

excavated during canal construction, as well

as by materials dredged from these canals

over the years and left in place by MRGCD

for decades. MRGCD and Reclamation have

five years to remove legacy spoil materials

in the above mentioned areas; they are

currently in year one.

MRGCD and Reclamation and have been

working together this summer to remove

legacy spoil piles from the west side of the

Belen Highline, near TR 100. This work

is being done using MRGCD and BOR inhouse labor and funding, with coordination

by POI. From June 15, 2017 to July 20,

2017, approximately 37,785 cubic yards

of sediment were removed from the Belen

Highline and disposed in an old I-25 barrow

pit located on-reservation, referred to as

Pit E. The deposition of sediment in Pit

E minimizes haul costs, and will allow

for eventual rehabilitation of the land,

restoring it from a deep depression back to

its natural topography. Funding for grading

and re-seeding of the Pit area is included in

settlement.

The Sediment Removal Agreement also

establishes a protocol for disposing of

transitional spoil material by MRGCD.

Transitional spoil material is new sediment

being pulled from the irrigation system

since October 21, 2016, and must be

removed within one year of accumulation.

You may have seen these new piles

accumulating along the Peralta Main near

the Isleta Diversion Dam since spring 2017.

Transitional spoil materials are stockpiled

near where it’s dredged for drying, and

within one year of its accumulation, will be

transported to a disposal location (Pit E or

other POI designated location).

Legacy spoil material hauling and disposal

will continue this year until August 2017,

and will resume again next year. During

the irrigation off-season, MRGCD will

be working to remove transitional spoil

materials. This cycle will continue over the

next several years.

If you have questions about this project,

please direct them to the Water Resources

Department Director, Jessica Tracy, 505869-5564 or poi36001@isletapueblo.com.

Mis-Management Settlement

The mismanagement Case was a Federal

Supreme Court Case that was adjudicated

between 2006-2007. Isleta Pueblo received

$40 million dollars for projects identified

as the removal of ordnances, reclaimed

water logged farm lands and the thinning

project on the Isleta Manzano Mountains.

These projects are on the planning stages.

Upon completion and the go ahead to

start will create jobs for our people.

The Southwest Regional tournaments held

at the Isleta Little League Baseball fields

brought players from Louisiana, Texas,

Colorado and here from New Mexico. A total

of 6 teams, Texas west – Greater Helotes

LL, Texas East – Sinton LL; Colorado –

Westminster LL; Louisiana – Vidalia LL;

New Mexico-Clovis American LL; New

Mexico Host – Westgate LL. Tournament

Director is Pam Stanley from the NM

District 9. Also assisting was Eugene Jojola

along with 5 other umpires.

On July 15, the Environment Division held

their 4th Annual Environmental Fair. The

fair was well organized and it was good to

see exhibits from a number of Pueblo of

Isleta departments. This event brought the

community together and it was good to see

everybody enjoying the day in good spirits

and having a good time.

The Pueblo’s Environment, Solid Waste,

Natural

Resources,

Utilities,

Social

Services, Diabetes Prevention, the Health

Center, EMS, and the Volunteer Fire

programs all had extravagant displays

with lots of information on water quality,

recycling, wildland fire, the public drinking

water, septic systems, first aid and CPR

and healthy eating. Some other highlights

were the live animals, reptiles and the

raptors. It was also good to see a lot of our

neighboring Pueblos come out and showcase

their Environment and Natural Resources

programs. The Pueblos of Acoma, Sandia,

San Felipe, Ysleta del Sur as well as the

Mescalero Apache tribe all had wonderful

exhibits.

There was a lot of educational material

for all ages and was good to see our youth

engaged in conversations and activities

at the fair. It is important that our youth

understand why we need to take care of the

environment. Everything we do in one way

or another is connected to the environment.

It is important for us as adults to set good

examples for our children so they learn how

important our earth and water is to us as

Pueblo people.

Thank you to everyone that assisted the

Environment Division with their event.

From the Recreation staff to the families

helping in the kitchen, everybody worked

hard to make our community and nontribal guests feel welcomed here in Isleta.

Hawuh.

In conclusion I want to thank Ruben

Lucero for a wonderful and successful

Environmental Fair. The turnout was

great and everyone I spoke to enjoyed the

event.

Tribal Council Update

On July 17, the Isleta Tribal Council approved a $750 per capita distribution to be given out to tribal

members on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at the Isleta Recreation Center from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

As part of the distribution, the tribal council is asking tribal members to fill out a survey to help with

suggested changes to the tribal constitution. The survey will take less than a minute to complete

unless you fill out the Comment section.

The survey will need to be turned in at the check distribution tables before you pick up your check.

A copy of the survey is attached to this article.

Tribal council members will be on hand the day of the distribution to answer any questions. Thanks,

in advance, for your cooperation.

Constitutional Amendment Survey

1. Are you in favor of changing the registration and tribal election dates?

YES

2. Are you in favor of absentee voting (allowing you to vote in case you’ll be unavailable on the day

of the tribal election)?

YES

3. Are you in favor of establishing voting districts?

YES

4. Are you in favor of establishing an election board that would oversee the tribal election?

YES

5. Are you in favor of using voting machines for the tribal election?

YES

COMMENTS:__________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

Isleta Pueblo News

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PUEBLO OF ISLETA

PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT

UTILITIES DIVISION

THE WATER LINE BROKE WHAT DO I DO?

It’s a horrible feeling to see water gushing out

of the wall, ceiling or around your plumbing

fixtures. Plan in advance to know where your

water shut-off valve is located in your home.

Every home should have a main isolation valve

located inside the home that will (if it works)

shut off the water so repairs can be made.

If you do not know where your interior isolation

valve is, or it is faulty, the next step in an

emergency is to contact the Pueblo of Isleta

Public Services Department, Utilities Division,

at 869-9782, during regular working hours.

After hours and holidays, contact Isleta Police

Department non-emergency number of 8693030 and they will contact the personnel to

assist you.

August 2017

2017 Per Capita Distribution

At a duly called meeting, the Tribal Council of the Pueblo of Isleta authorized an

August 5th, 2017 Per Capita distribution for Tribal Members who are duly enrolled as

of July 17, 2017. The Per Capita distribution will be in the amount of $750 per Tribal

Member. The distribution will be made on Saturday August 5th, 2017 from 8:00am to

1:00pm at the Pueblo of Isleta New Recreation building. After August 5th, 2017, Per

Capita checks may be picked up at the Treasury Office located within the Tribal Service

Complex building during normal business hours 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday – Friday.

Distributions not picked up or requested before December 1, 2017 will be VOID and NO

LONGER AVAILABLE. Tribal members requesting their Per Capita check be mailed

or picked up by another individual must provide a current, Original Notarized Letter to

the Treasury Office (copies will NOT be accepted). For this August 5th, 2017 Per Capita

distribution, the Pueblo of Isleta shall not withhold or garnish any amount from any

individual Tribal Member.

Staff will respond as quickly as they can. Know

where your outside water isolation valve is –

this will save time once they arrive on scene.

Not knowing where this valve is will cause a

delay in turning the water off for you. Staff will

first have to locate the valve and if it is buried

or broken, it could take a long time to get the

water shut off to your home. Meanwhile, water

is still leaking from whatever broke inside,

potentially causing a LOT of damage to your

home and belongings.

The Pueblo is NOT responsible for damage

done to your home or belongings if a water

leak happens. YOU are responsible to know

where your isolation valve is located inside the

home and test it periodically to ensure it will

work when needed. This simple device can

save a lot of damage, stress and repair bills.

If you cannot locate the interior isolation valve,

contact Isleta Housing for assistance. They

may be able to help you locate the device. If

you do not have an isolation valve, ask if they

can assist you with the installation of one.

Every structure that has water service has an

exterior isolation valve installed somewhere

on the property. Homeowners sometimes

“extend” their own water lines: To another part

of the home, a frost free, another home on the

site or anyplace else they desired to do so. Do

you know if you have several buildings on one

service line? Do you know if there are two or

more service lines coming into your dwelling?

Where are the isolation valves located for each

of those service lines?

The utilities division staff does not have an easy

method to locate isolation valves to help in an

emergency. Unless the homeowner takes the

time to locate each and every isolation valve

on the property (if more than one) and marks

each device for use in an emergency, precious

time will be wasted trying to find the valve(s).

Please take the time to locate your valve(s)

prior to needing them. Mark the location with

a something – a larger rock painted blue would

be a great way to do so. It could save you a lot

of time, money and distress.

Contact Public Services, Utilities Division

at 869-9782 for questions or assistance in

locating and / or testing your exterior isolation

valves.

Nuclear Issues Study Group

Protecting New Mexico from All Things Nuclear

Art by Rachel Abeyta Morgan

□

Demand Sandia National Labs clean up their Radioactive Dump

Stop Nuclear Waste from being shipped to New Mexico

Ban Uranium Mining

Join community members and students as we organize to protect our

communities, our water and our land.

Our meeting will be held on August 15, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.

At the Isleta Elder Center. For more information, please contact

Hanna-Marie Lucero at 505-388-5769.

Thank you!

Isleta Pueblo News

August 2017

PROBATE NEWS

First Notice – A petition to Probate the Estate of

Estella J. Jojola, deceased April 23, 2017. Case

No. CV-17-PRO-00007, has been filed with the

Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts. Any person claiming

an interest in the Estate may notify the Pueblo of

Isleta Tribal Court Clerk in writing within thirty (30)

days of this notice being posted. A hearing on the

matter is scheduled for Wednesday, September

20, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. Claims must be filed in

writing with the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk, located

at the Tribal Service Complex, 3950 Hwy 47 SE,

Building A, Albuquerque, NM. Any questions

regarding the matter may be directed to the Isleta

Tribal Court Clerk at (505) 869-9699.

First Notice – A petition to Probate the Estate of

Frank H. Abeita, deceased July 27, 2008. Case

No. CV-17-PRO-00008, has been filed with the

Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts. Any person claiming

an interest in the Estate may notify the Pueblo of

Isleta Tribal Court Clerk in writing within thirty (30)

days of this notice being posted. A hearing on the

matter is scheduled for Wednesday, September

20, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Claims must be filed in

writing with the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk, located

at the Tribal Service Complex, 3950 Hwy 47 SE,

Building A, Albuquerque, NM. Any questions

regarding the matter may be directed to the Isleta

Tribal Court Clerk at (505) 869-9699.

First Notice – A petition to Probate the Estate

of Maria Eulalia Abeita, deceased November

26, 2016. Case No. CV-17-PRO-00009, has been

filed with the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts. Any

person claiming an interest in the Estate may

notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk in

writing within thirty (30) days of this notice being

posted. A hearing on the matter is scheduled for

Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.

Claims must be filed in writing with the Isleta Tribal

Court Clerk, located at the Tribal Service Complex,

3950 Hwy 47 SE, Building A, Albuquerque, NM.

Any questions regarding the matter may be

directed to the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk at (505)

869-9699.

First Notice – A petition to Probate the Estate of

Elsie H. Lucero, deceased April 9, 2017. Case

No. CV-17-PRO-00010, has been filed with the

Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts. Any person claiming

an interest in the Estate may notify the Pueblo of

Isleta Tribal Court Clerk in writing within thirty (30)

days of this notice being posted. A hearing on the

matter is scheduled for Wednesday, September

27, 2017 at 2:45 p.m. Claims must be filed in

writing with the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk, located

at the Tribal Service Complex, 3950 Hwy 47 SE,

Building A, Albuquerque, NM. Any questions

regarding the matter may be directed to the Isleta

Tribal Court Clerk at (505) 869-9699.

Second Notice – A petition to Probate the

Estate of Michael Paquin, deceased March 14,

2017. Case No. CV-17-PRO-00006, has been

filed with the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts. Any

person claiming an interest in the Estate may

notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk in

writing within thirty (30) days of this notice being

posted. A hearing on the matter is scheduled for

Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 2:45 p.m. Claims

must be filed in writing with the Isleta Tribal Court

Clerk, located at the Tribal Service Complex, 3950

Hwy 47 SE, Building A, Albuquerque, NM. Any

questions regarding the matter may be directed to

the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk at (505) 869-9699.

Second Notice – A petition to Probate the Estate

of Jose Seferino Lucero, deceased September

17, 1979. Case No. CV-17-PRO-00004, has been

filed with the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts. Any

person claiming an interest in the Estate may

notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk in

writing within thirty (30) days of this notice being

posted. A hearing on the matter is scheduled for

Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.

Claims must be filed in writing with the Isleta Tribal

Court Clerk, located at the Tribal Service Complex,

3950 Hwy 47 SE, Building A, Albuquerque, NM.

Any questions regarding the matter may be

directed to the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk at (505)

869-9699.

Second Notice – A petition to Probate the

Estate of Juanita Z. Lucero, deceased January

31, 1989. Case No. CV-17-PRO-00005, has been

filed with the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts. Any

person claiming an interest in the Estate may

notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk in

writing within thirty (30) days of this notice being

posted. A hearing on the matter is scheduled for

Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.

Claims must be filed in writing with the Isleta Tribal

Court Clerk, located at the Tribal Service Complex,

3950 Hwy 47 SE, Building A, Albuquerque, NM.

Any questions regarding the matter may be

directed to the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk at (505)

869-9699.

ISLETA TRIBAL COURT JURY TRIALS

On November 14, 2001, the Isleta Tribal

Council passed Resolutions 2001-134 and

2001-135, which govern jury trials in the Tribal

Court. These resolutions may affect you either

as a juror or as a criminal defendant.

Because you may be called as a potential

juror in the near future, you should know your

rights and duties. This article will tell you what

you need to know about the Pueblo of Isleta

Tribal Court jury system. According to the

Tribal Council's resolutions:

1. A person accused of a crime may have

a jury trial only if the crime is punishable

by jail. There is no right to a jury trial in civil

cases.

2. A person who wants a jury trial must

request a jury at the time of arraignment.

3. Juries will have six members and two

alternates. Prospective jurors will be

randomly chosen.

4. You are qualified to be a juror if you are

a member of the Pueblo and are at least

eighteen years old.

5. Even if you are otherwise qualified,

you may not serve on a jury if you are an

elected or appointed official, you work for

the Tribal Court, you work for the Pueblo's

Police or Wildland department or wild land,

or you have been convicted of a felony. If

you fall into any of these categories and are

summoned to serve on a jury trial, you must

appear and tell the Court why you are not

qualified to serve. If you do not appear, the

Court may fine you up to $500.00.

6. Even if you are qualified to be a juror,

the Court may disqualify you from jury duty

if you have a legal or personal relationship

with one of the parties, you are biased or

prejudiced in some way (so that you will

not be able to decide the case fairly), or

for any other reason justifying dismissal. If

you fall into any of these categories and are

summoned to serve on a jury trial, you must

appear and tell the Court why you should be

disqualified. If you do not appear, the Court

may fine you up to $500.00.

7. The Court may excuse otherwise qualified

individuals if they are participating in

traditional activities within the community,

if they are ill, if they are disabled, or for

any other good reason. If you fall into any

of these categories and are summoned to

server on a jury trial, you must appear and

tell the Court why you should be excused. If

you do not appear, the court may fine you

up to $500.00.

8. Serving on a jury is your legal and civic

duty — if you are summoned by the Court

to serve on a jury, you must appear when

summoned. If you do not come to Court for

jury selection and service, the Court may fine

you up to $500.00.

9. Your employer may not punish you in

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Second Notice – A petition to Probate the

Estate of Brian Nicolas Lucero Jr., deceased

March 28, 2017. Case No. CV-17-PRO-00003,

has been filed with the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal

Courts. Any person claiming an interest in the

Estate may notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal

Court Clerk in writing within thirty (30) days of this

notice being posted. A hearing on the matter is

scheduled for Wednesday, September 27, 2017

at 9:00 a.m. Claims must be filed in writing with

the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk, located at the Tribal

Service Complex, 3950 Hwy 47 SE, Building A,

Albuquerque, NM. Any questions regarding the

matter may be directed to the Isleta Tribal Court

Clerk at (505) 869-9699.

GUARDIANSHIP ACTION

First Notice IS HEREBY GIVEN of a pending

guardianship action in the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal

Court, In The Matter of Naveah K. Fuse, A Minor

Child, and concerning Vanessa Waseta and

Jesus Castro, Petitioners, Case No. 17-GUA

-00003. GREETINGS: Brandon Keith Fuse,

you are hereby notified that the above-named

Petitioners have filed a Petition for Guardianship

of Naveah K. Fuse born on May 30, 2008 to

Salvieg F. Lucero and Brandon Keith Fuse.

Any claims of opposition against this Petition for

Guardianship must be filed with the Pueblo of

Isleta Tribal Courts within sixty (60) days after

the date of first publication of this notice. The

Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court is located at the Tribal

Service Complex, 3950 Hwy 47 SE, Building A,

Albuquerque, NM. If you have questions, please

contact the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts at (505)

869-9699.

NAME CHANGE

Second Notice that in accordance with Pueblo

of Isleta Tribal Court requirements the Petitioner

Earnest Jaramillo has applied to the Honorable

Michelle Brown Yazzie, Tribal Court Judge of the

Pueblo of Isleta, at the Tribal Services Complex.

Bldg A, 3950 Hwy 47 SE, Albuquerque, NM

87105, for an ORDER FOR CHANGE OF NAME

from Jose Ernesto Carlos to Ernest Charles.

Any person claiming in interest in this matter may

be notify the Court in writing and/or attend the

hearing. The hearing on this matter is scheduled

for Wednesday, August 02, at 9:00 a.m. Any

interested parties may contact the Tribal Court

Clerk with any questions at 505-869-9699.

any way if you are summoned to jury duty.

Any employer who discharges, disciplines,

threatens otherwise coerces an employee

who is to serve jury duty, may be held in

contempt of court and penalized.

10. Jurors shall be paid $50.00 per day for

their jury service.

11. The Defendant who wants a jury trial will

not pay any fees before the trial. However,

if the Defendant is found guilty by a jury,

the Defendant will pay Restitution to the

Pueblo of Isleta for the cost of the trial. The

restitution will be in addition to any fines

or other sentencing requirements, and will

include $50.00 per trial day for court costs

and $50.00 per day per juror. (For example,

a person convicted in a jury trial that lasts

one day will be required to pay $450.00

restitution: $50.00 court costs + (8 jurors x

$50.00) = $450.00.)

If you have any questions about juries or your

rights or duties, please call the Tribal Court at

505-869-9699 for more information.

A digital copy of this article and Resolution No.

2001-134, Pueblo of Isleta Jury Trial Rules

and Procedures can be located at these two

sites:

Tribal Community Web Page: http://www.

isletapueblo.com/tribal-community.html

Tribal Court Web Page:

http://www.

isletapueblo.com/tribal-court.html

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Isleta Pueblo News

August 2017

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

DEADLINE for September Newsletter articles is set for

Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 4:30pm. Articles may be dropped off

at the Library or emailed to poi02002@isletapueblo.com. Should you

email your article, expect a confirmation email. If you do not receive a

confirmation email, odds are it never made it to me and then it’s time

to panic, so call Nate at 505.869.9808.

Faith Formation for Youth and Children

MISSION STATEMENT:

The St. Augustine Parish Religious Education Program

provides continuing faith formation for children from First

Grade through High School. This program assists, directs

and helps parents, the primary educators, with ongoing

education in their children’s formation.

Religious Education is a continuing process of “education of

the different dimensions of faith.”

Our mission is to share with all parents and children the

knowledge of our faith and beliefs. To share an experience of

formation in Christ and to rekindle in all of us a community

of God’s people.

ADMISSION:

Admission is open to all children whose parents or one parent

is Catholic. In addition, the family must be current and

registered parishioners.

REGISTRATION:

Registration is scheduled for the following Sundays: August

20th, August 27th, September 3rd, and September 10th after

the 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Masses.

The following records are needed for every student entering

the program:

Baptism certificate (only if student was baptized

at a parish other than St. Augustine).

First Communion Certificate (if student has received

this sacrament) for registering for Confirmation.

Data on any medical problem that your child may

have, along with any emergency contact information.

TUITION & FEES:

A Fee of $20.00 per child will be due at the time of registration.

A child will receive a textbook or bible as well as any related

materials as needed. Our catechists volunteer their time and

are not compensated for their work.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SCHEDULE OF

CLASSES:

2nd Year Confirmation Students . . . . . . . . Sundays:

class held after the 8:00 am Mass.

1st Year Confirmation Students . . . . . . . . . Sundays:

class held after the 10:00 am Mass.

First Communion and Grade 2 . . . . . . . . . Tuesdays:

4:14-5:30 pm

Grade 1, Prep Class*, Grades 4-7 . . . . Wednesdays:

4:15-5:30 pm

*Prep Class (ages 9-12) – Children who have never attended

Religious Education classes in Grades 1-3.

SACRAMENTAL POLICIES:

It is our church policy that a child must have attended

religious education Grades 1 and 2 before entering into a

sacramental preparation class. We follow the Archdiocesan

guidelines for determining the age and readiness of children

for sacraments. Children the age of thirteen (13) years

and older who have not been baptized or have not

made their First Holy Communion must attend RCIC

(Rite of Christian Initiation for Children) on Sundays with

Shirley Zuni.

People whom wish to submit an article or flyer are responsible for

generating their own article or flyer. Should you need help, please

call the Library at 505.869.9808 and set up a date and time to sit

down with a Library staff member whom will help you throughout the

process. The Library will NOT accept notes dropped off at the Library

or information over the phone to generate your article.

PROBATES need to be published in the Newsletter for two consecutive

months. Probates are considered court documents therefore all

submitters must provide: 1) Name of Deceased, 2) Date of Deceased

3) Court Case # and 4) Date of Court Date. A Probate form can be

found on the Newsletter Archive page at http://www.isletapueblo.com/

newsletters.html .

CLASSIFIED ADS: The new administration has requested that the

Newsletter start a Classified Ad section for Tribal members selling

land, houses, mobile homes, vehicles, and farm equipment. Leasing

of houses and mobile homes will be accepted. Smaller items which

can be sold at the local flea markets or weekly yard sales will NOT be

accepted.

Currently, this service is FREE to Tribal members. Land, houses,

and mobile homes must be within the reservation boundaries. Ads

must meet the 160 character limit. Ads that exceed the 160 characters

will NOT be submitted into the Newsletter. A single picture may be

submitted with the ad. Submitters of classified ads are responsible for

generating their own ads as this is a FREE service.

As a reminder, Tribal business owners may submit a small flyer at no

charge. Like the classified ads, business owners are responsible for

generating their own flyers as this is a FREE service.

Classified ads and business flyers will be posted no more than two

consecutive months. In the event where the Newsletter may exceed

the 24 page limit, classified ads and business flyers will be “bumped” for

newsletter articles. Again, this is a FREE service for Tribal members.

The Isleta Newsletter is owned and operated by the Pueblo of Isleta.

Therefore, the Governor of the Pueblo of Isleta has the final say of all

articles and contents within the Isleta Newsletter.

For additional questions, you may call the Library and speak with Nate

or Tara at 505.869.9808.

Thank you,

Nathaniel Lujan

Newsletters may be found at the sixteen distribution locations

listed below. Remember, Digital copies of the Newsletter may be

obtained from the Newsletter archive at http://www.isletapueblo.com/

newsletters.html

The sixteen Newsletter distribution locations are:

The Administration Building (Governor’s Office): Receptionist

Desk

Census Office: Receptionist Desk

Health Center: Lobby(Newsletter Stand)

Housing Department: Receptionist Desk

Department of Education: Receptionist Desk

New Recreation Center: Newsletter Stand

Old Recreation Center: Front Desk & Breakroom (Newsletter

Stand)

Tribal Service Complex: Receptionist Desk

Tribal Service Complex: I.P.D. Dispatch Window

10)

Tribal Service Complex: Tribal Courts Window

11)

Elders Center: Receptionist Desk & Lunch Delivery

12)

Head Start: Receptionist Desk

13)

Library: Newsletter Stand

14)

Ranchitos Park: Blue Box (see picture for

example)

15)

Old Head Start Complex: Blue Box (see

picture for example)

16)

Intersection of Tribal Road 82 & Tribal

Road 84: Blue Box (see picture for example)

August 2017

Isleta Pueblo News

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Health Beat:

Heat and Sun Safety

Shawnee Arciniega, Health Education Intern

www.cdc.gov www.nmhealth.org

505-869-4479 | shawnee.arciniega@islclinic.net

Summer is here! That means fun days under the sun at

graduation parties, barbeques, swimming pools or other

outdoor activities. It is important to practice heat and sun

safety to reduce risk of heat stress or skin damage from

the sun. Here are some key tips to remember.

Be Sun Smart

Wear protective items such sunglasses and

a hat to minimize exposure to the sun.

Use sunscreen with a minimum of SPF

15 and reapply every couple of hours,

especially when swimming (even if it’s

waterproof). Apply at least 30 minutes

prior to any activity in the sun to allow absorption of the

products. Check the expiration date; after two years, it’s

time to replace it. .

*Stay in the shade or use an umbrella to shield yourself

from the sun.

Beat the Heat

* If possible, stay indoors between 10am – 4pm. The sun is

at its highest and hottest point during these hours.

* Avoid areas with a lot of gravel and concrete as they tend

to be hotter than greener areas.

* Stay hydrated! Extra fluids are needed during hot weather.

* NEVER leave children, pets, or the elderly in a car, no

matter how brief. Temperatures within a car can rise 30 to

40 degrees within minutes on a 90 degree day, even with

the windows down.

* If you are concerned about an individual left in a car in

Isleta, notify the Police Department at 505-869-3030.

Risks and Warnings

Overexposure to heat and sun can cause immediate or

future problems.

* Heat “illnesses”, like heat exhaustion or stroke, can

become serious very quickly.

* Warning signs include: heavy sweating, weakness,

dizziness, dehydration, or muscle cramps. If body

temperature rises over 104 degrees, call 911 immediately.

* Everyone can develop sun burn, regardless of skin tone.

Treat sun burned skin with a cool cloth, soothing lotions or

aloe vera.

* Constant exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays

increases the aging process, risk of skin cancer, and skin

discoloration.

* Regularly self-examine skin for unusual moles or

suspicious markings, as they could be a sign of skin

cancer. If needed, schedule an appointment at the Isleta

Health Center, 505-869-3200.

Optometry Department

Change to Optical Store Hours

Due to the increased volume of patients getting

glasses in the eye clinic, our hours for frame

selection, glasses orders, adjustments, and

repairs will change starting Monday July 3, 2017.

Below are the specific changes:

1. Patients will be able to take care of their optical/

glasses needs Monday-Friday between the hours

of 1:00pm to 4:00pm only.

2. Patients will no longer be able to walk back to

the optometry office and will be required to check

in at the front desk.

3. The afternoon store hours are on a first come

first serve basis and is considered a walk-in

clinic.

This change will allow the optometry staff to better

serve patients while allowing the optometrist full

time attention to provide comprehensive eye

exams.

We thank you for your patience.

Feel free to contact us with any questions or

concerns at (505) 869-4080. Thank you for letting

us take care of your vision and eye health.

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August 2017

**PLEASE NOTE: POSITIONS ARE OPENED UNTIL FILLED**

Vickie Carrion 244-8206 or Andrea Fuentes 724-3920

www.isleta.com

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Pueblo of Isleta Career Opportunities

POSITION Department, Closing Date

ACADEMIC COACH,

NEW- ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I,

NEW- ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER,

ARCHITECTURAL TECHNICIAN,

BUS DRIVER (2 Part-time),

CHILD CARE PROVIDER,

CLINICAL THERAPIST,

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE,

Dept. of Education,

Treasury Office, WITHIN ONLY-

Public Services/Natural Resources,WITHIN ONLYHousing Authority,

Head Start & Child Care,

Health Center,

Open Until Filled

07/25/2017

07/26/2017

Open Until Filled

August 2017

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POSITION Department, Closing Date

DATA COORDINATOR,

Head Start and Child Care,

GRANTS COORDINATOR,

Treasury Office,

HVAC TECHNICIAN,

Housing Authority,

IN-HOME CARE ATTENDANT,

Elder Center, WITHIN ONLY-

NEW - LANGUAGE COORDINATOR,

Dept. of Education, WITHIN ONLY-

NURSE EDUCATOR,

Health Center,

NEW- OUTREACH MANAGER,

Elder Center, WITHIN ONLY-

PAINTER,

Housing Authority,

PERSONAL CARE SERVICE AIDE (Occasional),

Elder Center,

PHYSICAL THERAPIST,

Health Center,

PHYSICIAN,

Health Center,

PLUMBER,

Housing Authority,

REGISTERED NURSE (RFT),

Health Center,

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER,

POI Elementary School,

TEACHER-ELEMENTARY SCHOOL POI,

Elementary School,

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Head Start & Child Care,

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Elementary School,

VETERAN SUPPORT SERVICE PROGRAM MEMBER, Elder Center,

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Continuously Accepting Applications

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Tips for Night Driving

From the Isleta Health Center’s

Optometry Clinic

1. Never wear tinted lenses while

driving at night

– So called night driving lenses with any

amount of tint or polarization only reduce

the already limited amount of light

available to your eyes making driving

more hazardous.

2. Wear lenses with Anti Reflective

(AR) coating

– AR coatings minimize distracting

internal lens reflections which can be

significantly more noticeable at night.

3. Have regular eye exams and ensure

your eyewear prescription is up to

date

– Even slightly uncorrected refractive

errors can make night time driving more

difficult.

4. Make sure your corrective lenses

are clean

– Dirty lenses can limit your view and

induce glare.

5. Make sure your windshield is clean

– As with corrective lenses, dirty

windshields will also limit your view and

induce glare.

6. Make sure your head lights are

clean and properly aligned

– Dirty headlights can reduce efficacy by

75%.

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Isleta Pueblo News

August 2017

Pueblo of Isleta Elementary School

Our Summer Break is almost over and we are ready to go “Back to School!” The Pueblo of Isleta Elementary School will begin classes

on Monday, August 14, 2017. We are still accepting enrollment applications for Kindergarten through Sixth Grade Students. Students

enrolling will need to complete the Enrollment Application, and provide copies of their Birth Certificate, Tribal Enrollment Letters or

Certificate of Indian Blood, (CIB), and Health Records with a Physical if entering Kindergarten, or as a new student. We hope that

you consider the Pueblo of Isleta Elementary School for your child’s educational needs. We offer small class sizes with highly qualified

teachers and also offer “Specials” for Art, Music, Computer Lab, Library and Physical Education. If you have any questions, please

contact the school at 505-869-2321.

The Summer Program was a great success! During the final week of June, the school

hosted a group from the International Youth Fellowship, (IYF). They shared their many

talents and skills with our POIES students. They provided special classes in the areas of

Dance, Science, Art, Mind Lecture, Korean Cooking and Korean Culture. The students

and staff learned how to make a type of Korean Sushi called “Gimbap,” and were able to

taste-test many other traditional Korean dishes.

Talent Show Event

The students and staff held a Talent Show

Event on the last day of the Summer

Program to showcase some of the things

they had learned during the Summer and

to share their many talents with their

parents and the community. Students

sang, danced, demonstrated their skills in archery and showed everyone just how much fun “Science” could be. We are hoping that

this is the first of many cultural exchanges with IYF.

August 2017

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The Pueblo of Isleta Elementary School has a newly resurfaced playground! Pending the final inspections, students should be able to

enjoy the artificial grass surface when school begins. The playground has been specially cushioned and is designed to stay cooler in our

hot sun. The students have eagerly waited for this project to be completed. A big “Thank-you” to the Exerplay and Forever Lawn Work

Crews that spent the hottest part of our summer completing this project, and to the Pueblo of Isleta and Governing Board for their help

and support.

We have many fun activities planned for the early part of the school year including a “Fall Family Fitness Night,” our Annual

“Family Science Night,” and field trips to some of our National Parks. We invite you to join us!

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HIGHER EDUCATION

All Students:

All students will need to submit All

Required Documents (see Scholarship

Checklist on Isleta Higher Education

website) to be determined for eligibility on/

or before deadlines dates:

§100.6 When are my documents due?

(a) You must submit all required

documents on the following dates to

receive consideration for a grant. Funding

will not be provided if documents are

received after these deadline dates.

Full Academic Year: (August - May)

Application due July 1st

Supporting documents Due August 31st

Fall Semester/Term: (August – December)

Application due July 1st

Supporting documents Due August 31st

Spring/Winter Semester/Term:

(January – May)

Application due November 1st

Supporting documents due

December 31st

Summer Semester/Term:(May – July)

Application due April 1st

Supporting documents due May 31st

Student please be respectful of application

and document deadlines. To be considerate

of all funding all deadlines are enforced. It

is the responsibility of all students to submit

all documents by deadline dates.

Reminders:

● Students it appears there is an

increasing

amount

students

requesting

student

loans

after

being awarded their “Isleta Pueblo

Supplement Scholarship”. Student

loans are very much discouraged. The

Pueblo of Isleta Scholarship program

will not be responsible for repaying any

loans. Receiving student loans do affect

your supplement scholarship funding

and also affects an over award on your

account from your institution. We have

been in contact with the institutions

and they have informed us the students

awards will be returned to Isleta Pueblo

as the student has over exceeded their

Institution budget.

● Students it is extremely important you

communicate with our office regarding

any changes to your education, such

as your class schedule, e-mail, phone

number, etc.….

● All continuing students are required

to submit Official Transcripts at the

end of each term. *Failure to provide

Official Transcripts may suspend

your scholarship award*

If you have any questions or need

further assistance, please do not

hesitate to contact the Scholarship

Program:

Cecelia Jaramillo, Scholarship

Coordinator poi08001@isletapueblo.com

Kathleen Jojola, Scholarship Assistant

poi08004@isletapueblo.com

Phone: (505) 869-9790

Isleta Pueblo News

August 2017

Delsin Jaramillo

Son of Richard Jaramillo

8th grader going to 9th Grade

On July 8-12, 2017, Delsin attended the Global

Conference of Educational Robotics (G.C.E.R.) in

Norman, Oklahoma for the International BotBall

Tournament. Sixty-five teams from around the

world competed including Delsin as One Person

Team. Botball is a competition where participants

build robots and are given the task of coding the

robots to conduct specific task. This is all done

with the help of sensors. Scoring was based on

moving game pieces throughout the course to

score the most points in two minutes.

Delsin first got into robotics at the age of six

while playing with Legos. However, he never saw

himself in the robotics field or let alone thought

about what he wanted to do with his future, until

he met Creighton Eddington, Los Lunas middle

school robotics teacher. With Mr. Eddington’s

patience and guidance, his interest and skills

in robotics blossomed to the point where Botball

became his immediate goal. In the beginning, Delsin admits that it was challenging

having to work with everything in the kits but his imagination did not allow him to fail.

Throughout his experience, he learned that teamwork is the main concern of working

together and the synchronism of the group leads to success. However, due to unforeseen

circumstances with teammates, Delsin found himself as one person team in Norman,

Oklahoma.

In the seeding rounds of the International Botball Tournament, his top score was 9

and was ranked 59th while other teams scored 200 points or more. In the double

elimination bracket, Delsin along with his bot won a total of 4 rounds and placed

between the 9th and 16th place. After all had concluded, he was awarded the “Rookie

Team Award” despite being a one person team and was given an invitation to attend

next year’s G.C.E.R. International Botball Tournament.

When ask to reflect on his overall experience, Delsin said, “I feel like I still won because

sometimes in life the most rewarding thing other than winning is losing and having to

learn from the experience in order to improve.”

He then went on to thank Mr. Eddington for giving him the opportunity and taking

the time out of his life to make his students better. Lastly, he would like for his family

to know that none of this would have been possible if it were not for their love and

support.

August 2017

Isleta Pueblo News

Marcus “Whee-Bu” Martin

12/30/1985-07/01/2017

Thank you to all family, friends and the community for

being there for our loss when our beloved Marcus was called

to our creator. He will forever be missed. He was a LOVING

father, son, brother, nephew, uncle, and cousin. His sense

of humor will never be forgotten and all the good times we

had.

God called your name so gently

That only you could hear

No one heard the footsteps

Of the Angel drawing near...

Softly from the shadows,

There came a gentle call,

You closed your eyes

And went to sleep

You quietly left us all.

May you Rest in Paradise Marcus until

we meet again.

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Dear Pueblo of Isleta Community:

On behalf of my family, I would like

to send my sincerest gratitude for all

your love, prayers, and contributions

at the passing of my daughter Naomi

Martinez. Naomi was a strong woman

and will be missed by all of her loved

ones. She has two children Paula and

John Paul as well as two grandchildren.

She also had many relatives from

Laguna, Jemez, and Taos come to the

funeral.

We would especially like to thank the

following people for all their help during

Naomi’s funeral:

Father George,

Mark Dixon and the Natural Resources crew, Isleta EMTs, Lovelace

Kindred Hospice, Tony and Sharon Jaramillo, choir members, and

Tutu Frances for conducting the rosary.

There are countless others from the village, whose generosity was

such a blessing to us. We extend our love and blessing to all of you

whom came to help send Naomi off in such a heartfelt and loving way.

Sincerely, Vera Lente and family

Tata Joe D. Lucero

Tata Joe D Lucero was a handsome man, from his looks to his personality. He was born on

June 22, 1917, and this year we were so blessed to celebrate his one hundredth birthday.

He was a father, grandfather, great grandfather, god father, and uncle to many people,

but most of all he was our leader.

During his life he accomplished many wonderful things, along the way he met our loving

and gorgeous mother / grandmother Nana Guadalupe Lucero. Together they had five

beautiful daughters and one handsome son whom took qualities of each of their parents

to pass on to their children (a total of sixteen grandchildren). From the grandchildren, a

new generation was born in twenty-four great grandchildren. Even though most of the

great grandchildren were too young to know him well, they knew him enough to love and

respect him.

We hope to keep our The-eh and Che-ee’s qualities alive as we continue to practice and

partake in our family traditions. Some of the last words he shared with us was “we all

have to go, but we will all be together in the end, I love all of you.”

We will never forget what our The-eh taught us and will continue to value the memories

we had with him. He waited for 4th of July to come around so he could go out in a bang.

We love you and we’re going to miss you very much Tata, you will always and forever be

our Teh-eh Bro. - Elyza Zuni

From Tata Whe-tus family we want to thank our community for all the help and support you have given us. We appreciate you all.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. - Virginia, Norbert, Stephanie, Antone, and Ruffles.

Isleta Pueblo News

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August 2017

Pueblo of Isleta Public Library

With the summer beach body season over, we can now turn our attention and focus to our winter

transformation and school mindset. On a side note, incoming freshman, the “Freshman 15” is not myth!

With that said, let’s move on to some library news!

News

The library will be closed from 8:00am12:00pm on August 2nd due to our monthly

staff meeting. We will take this time to

review and discuss our Summer Reading

Program as well as plan upcoming library

programs for the community and public.

St. Augustine Feast is just around the

corner. Because we have not heard of any

POI closures at this time, please keep a look

out for library signage and FB posts of any

closures. Of course, you can always give us

a call at the library at 505.869.9808 and we

will be happy to relay any information we

may have.

Join the Library team! The Library will be

creating a Library Board open to anyone 16

years old and up. Volunteer as a member

of the Library board of the Pueblo of Isleta

Public Library and voice your ideas, opinions

and concerns for the betterment of library

services for the community. The library is

asking for at least 3 people to attend two

meetings throughout the year. You will be

contacted about upcoming meetings. If you

are interested, please give Nathaniel Lujan

a call at the Library 505.869.9808.

Many of you know that the library has

upgraded our WIFI system to a new and

improved connection. Some of our patrons

have also encountered some issues. Please

be advised that we are aware of the issue

and will continue troubleshooting. We

understand the frustrations that come

along with trying to get work done on your

personal devices while trying to connect

to the internet therefore we would like to

thank you in advance for your patience.

Upcoming

Homework Help Program registration will

begin on Tuesday, August 1st and will

remain open until all 25 spaces are filled.

We will be accepting students K-12th

grade. Please come to the library to fill out

a registration form. Program will begin

as soon as school starts. Unfortunately

we do not provide transportation. Our

homework help program is designed to help

students with their homework in a safe

and comfortable environment. Library staff

members are not certified tutors and are

unavailable to provide one-on-one services

with all students. However, library staff

is well equipped with various resources

and acquire the knowledge to provide such

Homework Help services for students. If

you have any questions or concerns please

give us a call at 505.869.9808.

The library will be planning programs for

children, teens, and adults in the upcoming

weeks and months. Please keep your eyes

and ears open. We are excited to share

our knowledge with you. You can always

refer back to our library website, library

Facebook, Isleta Newsletter, and library

flyers throughout the community. All our

programs are open to the community and

public.

The library will be hosting a Solar Eclipse

program starting August 14th with many

activities including arts and crafts, snacks,

and video clips on how a solar eclipse works.

This will be open for all ages. This program

will end with the viewing of the Solar

Eclipse on Monday, August 21st at the

Library at approximately 11:30am. Please

do not look directly at the solar eclipse as

this may cause damage to your eyes. The

Library will have some proper eyewear for

those who want to view the solar eclipse at

the library. Time of events and activities

are still being planned. Please call the

library for more up to date information. If

you have any questions or concerns give us

a call at 505.869.9808.

Recap

The Summer Reading Program ended on

July 19th with their final presentation

including presentations of model buildings

from the Youth program and footage of our

Animal Sleepover with our Junior program.

Our Youth program ages 7-17 years old

worked on models of buildings they thought

were missing from the community. The

final resulted in a wide range of different

models such as a Hospital, Homeless

Shelter, a Mall, Fire Station, Nerf Arena,

and an Amusement Park. Each group gave

a 10 minute presentation of why they chose

to build it, where it will be located in the

community and more details as to what they

included in their buildings. Throughout the

summer they built different models such

as Zombie Apocalypse shelter and a sugar

cube Igloo. Along with the model of the

Igloo, we attempted to turn that model into

a life size Igloo with donated gallon milk

jugs. Unfortunately that was an “epic fail”.

Due to limited supplies and construction

issues the students and staff were unable

to make it happen. We would like to thank

our library patrons who donated the milk

jugs for this project. We would also like to

thank Ernie Salazar and Anadine Jojola

from Isleta Mapping and Surveying. They

were able to share some tips on planning a

building and give insight to their job.

Our Junior program focused on various

animations from popular movies such

as Toy Story, Moana, Lilo and Stich, and

Finding Nemo just to name a few. Every

day we read them a story, did a craft, and

got daily exercise playing outside. We also

had a special day where all the Juniors

bought in their favorite stuffed animal for

a sleepover at the Library. All in all, the

Summer Reading Program was a success

and received some positive feedback along

with some feedback and suggestions for

improvement for next summer. We would

like to wish the students a great school

year!

August 2017

Our oldest Summer Reading Youth group

giving a presentation on a hospital that

should be built on the reservation.

Thanks to Councilman Juan Rey Abeita, we

gave away concert tickets for the months of

June and July. We acquired two pairs of

tickets to Santana and two pairs of John

Mayer tickets which were both held at the

Isleta Amphitheater.

Summer Reading Program Junior

group being silly at Golden Corral after

swimming at Hotel Cascada Water Park

for their last field trip.

Isleta Pueblo News

For our first giveaway we conducted a

survey with three questions pertaining to

the community. The first question was:

What kind of services/programs do you

feel are not offered in the community?

The top five answers were the following:

No transportation to Library, Recreation

Centers, Rail Runner, etc…, I don’t

know, Family programs & weekend

events, Tradition and language, and

Employment Help/ Job Opportunities.

The second question was: Name issues

you feel our community is facing. The top

five answers were the following: Drugs/

Alcohol, Tradition and language, lack of

attention from parents/children safety,

unemployment and elderly programs. The

last question was: What do you like to do in

your free time? The top five answers were

the following: Family time, read/writing,

fish/hunt, movies/tv/music and sports. This

survey gave us an insight to our community

needs and wants. The Library will also

use this information to build our programs

around.

Thank you all for taking the time to fill

out our survey and for all your feedback!

If you happen to visit us regularly we post

signs throughout the library about ticket

giveaways as well as posts on our library FB

page, and POI email. All library giveaways

are open to the community and public. If

you are curious about concert giveaways

feel free to give us a call and ask us about

our next giveaway at 505.869.9808.

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Pueblo of Isleta Public

Library

Hours of Operation:

Library Hours

Mon-Thurs Friday Saturday -

8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Closed on Sundays, all federally

recognized Holidays and also Isleta

traditional Holidays. Please contact

library for more information on closures.

Mailing and Physical Address:

950 Moonlight Drive SW

Albuquerque, NM 87105

Phone: 505-869-9808

Fax: 505-869-8119

Email: poi02002@isletapueblo.com

Facebook Page:

www.facebook.com/IsletaPuebloLibrary

Web Address:

www.isletapueblo.com/library2.html

YouTube:

www.youtube.com/user/poilibrary

Pinterest:

www.pinterest.com/poilib

WIC NOTES

Cavity Keep Away

Dental health is important for everyone,

including

pregnant women and infants.

Did you know you can catch a cavity?

Cavities are made by germs

in our mouth that feed on

the sugar we eat.

The germs can pass from person to

person through spit.

Keep the mouth germs away and you’ll

keep the cavities away!

Here are a few ideas to keep those

cavity causing germs away.

√ Visit your dentist during pregnancy.

Dental treatment is safe.

√ Wipe baby’s gums twice a day, in the

morning and right before bed.

√ Clean pacifier and bottle with soap and

water, not spit.

√ Give only water in the bottle at bedtime.

√ First tooth-> baby gets her own

toothbrush.

√ Only use a dab (the size of a grain of

rice) of fluoride toothpaste every time

you brush your baby’s teeth.

√ Take baby to dentist before his first

birthday.

√ Each family member uses his or her

own toothbrush, spoon, fork and cup.

√ Choose gum or mints that have Xylitol (

Zy-lih-tall) in them.

√ Health foods help keep cavities away.

(Adapted from cda foundation)

WIC Nutrition

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PARKS & RECREATION

Our 2017 Summer Program just ended and

based on the feedback we received from the

children that participated in this year’s summer

program it seems as though the program was

a success. There were lots of smiles and

from what I saw, there were lots of happy

children again this summer. Unfortunately,

this summer we were unable to pick up and

return the children to and from their homes

for the summer program and I was a little

concerned that our program attendance

would take a dip, but much to our surprise we

still had very good attendance this summer. I

want to thank all the parents and guardians

for being so understanding of our situation

and for making sure that they got their

children here for this year’s summer program.

I truly appreciate your continued support and

I’m sure that your children enjoyed their time

with us. Over-all the summer was very good,

we did have some minor issues that we had

to deal with which is normal, but the children

were fairly well behaved and the staff did a

good job of dealing issues that came up.

Our summer field trips (Cliff’s, Main Event,

Isotopes Park, Hotel Cascada Water Park,

Movies, Explora, The Tram, Ninja Core,

Gravity Park, Roller King, Ice Skating, Build

A Bear, and many more) are always a big

draw, the children really seem to enjoy all the

summer fieldtrips that they attend. We also

had two camps for the children this summer

which required participants to be physically

active and involved. One was a basketball

camp and the other was a running camp. Both

camps were free to all participants and were

well attended. It was great to see the kids

in the summer rec program being physically

active while participating. We look forward to

the return of these camps next summer.

ANOTHER GREAT SUMMER!

Keep in mind that the summer recreation

program is just a small part of what the Parks

& Recreation Department does throughout

the year. We also offer fitness program and

opportunities for young adults, adults and

elders at both the old rec (Pickle Heights) and

new recreation centers. During the summer,

the Old Rec houses our summer program

for 4 & 5 year olds which is really a great

program for that age group. We also have

an awesome pool with a great aquatic staff so

make sure to come down to take advantage

of our aquatic programs.

PARKS MANAGEMENT/MAINTENANCE

DIVISION

The Parks Management and Maintenance

Division also do a wonderful job of taking

care of the parks and other facilities within

the Pueblo. These guys work their tails off

in the heat of summer and the cold of winter

but are rarely recognized. So, be sure to

visit our beautiful well-groomed parks with

the blooming plants and baseball fields with

the lush green grass. These guys take great

pride in their work and it shows which is why

whenever there is a special project that needs

that special attention to detail, they are the

ones we call to make it a reality. It is awesome

to know that we as a community can always

count on their help and support. I would like

to take this opportunity to personally thank

them for the wonderful job they do for me and

all of us year round. I encourage all of you to

do the same, when you see our crew working

around the pueblo, please take a minute to

tell them hi and to let them know that you

appreciate the things they do around the

pueblo. I’m sure they will appreciate it. The

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August 2017

Parks crew consist of: Ron Abeita, Darren

Chiwewe, Patrick Jiron, Tyler Jiron, Andrew

Jose Jojola, Brian Lente, Donald Lucero,

Isidor Lujan, Nick Padilla and Ted Rockwell.

NEW RECREATION CENTER – As

mentioned earlier the summer program went

well. Kids were happy and the summer staff

(Brandon Abeita, Darren Abieta, Chalmarye

Casquito, Chantelle Castillo, Andre Gabaldon,

Edward Gonzalez, Keenan Gurule, Bryanna

Jiron, Jacob Lucero, Vanessa Martin,

Andrew Hunter, Yael Morgan, Jason Padilla,

Augusta Piro, Makayla Piro, Merridith Platero,

Cameron Zuni, Diedra Zuni, LeeAnn Zuni) did

a good job this summer. The Nanas (Gloria

Abeita and Abenita Abeita) did projects and

activities all summer long with the children in

the recreation program. The students were

able to take home and share with their parents

and / or guardians a lot of their projects which

they enjoyed making with the Nanas.

In July there were a couple of big tournaments

held at our fields and everyone I talked to

commented on the great conditions of the

fields and parks and how these fields were

the best kept fields their children have played

on. Some of these individuals were from out

of state, so this is just another testament to

the great job that our Parks crew does.

OLD REC (PICKLE HEIGHTS) – The Old

Rec Center has a steady flow of users that

come in for help with their various aches

and pains. Not only does Mike Trujillo

(Fitness Coordinator) and his staff of Fitness

Instructors (Steven Abeita, Antoinette Emily

Lucero and Constance “Connie” Olguin) do

an outstanding job of healing the clients but

they are always ready and willing to help their

clients’ fitness needs. A good portion of their

clients are 50 years young and they provide

me with positive feedback about staff’s work

ethics. With that said, please take advantage

of their eagerness to help the clients.

Our summer recreation program for 4 & 5 year

olds that’s housed at the Old Rec center is a

very good program for those young energetic

children. Kim Chiwewe and her staff (Mary

Carpio and Nathan Piro) were really good

with the young ones. I’ve watched them and

they were extremely patient and very caring

with the kids in the program. The staff did a

great job this summer.

Our Fitness Coordinator Bernadette Jojola

and Fitness Instructors Mike Lente, Ray

Mora, John Matt Jojola were busy with clients

all summer long. They even made time to

work with some of the kids in the recreation

program. If you haven’t had a chance to talk

with our fitness staff, please do so as they are

very knowledgeable and always willing to help

anyone with their health and fitness needs.

Stop in sometime and allow our fitness staff to

help you with any of your fitness needs.

UPCOMING EVENTS

KUTS 4 KIDS – Sunday, August 13th, 2017

from 11 am to 3 pm at the Recreation

Center

August 2017

This is an awesome event for all the children

(Kindergarten through 12 grade) within the

Pueblo, to get them ready for school. Bring

your son, daughter, niece, nephew, grandson,

or granddaughter so they may get a haircut

and school supplies. They will be looking

sharp when they go back to school. This

event will be providing the following for

children that attend:

Isleta Pueblo News

summer. The party included games (sharks

and minnows, pool volleyball, and marko

polo) and competitions with the lifeguards.

SWIMMING

POOL

UPDATES

AND

CHANGES

With the summer season coming to a close

the pool will now have new hours. Starting

August 7th we will be open from 5:30am

to 9:30am on Monday, Wednesday, and

•

Free Hair Cuts

Friday mornings. On Tuesday and Thursday

•

Backpack filled with School

mornings we will be open from 6:30am to

Supplies (While they last)

9:30am. Monday thru Thursday afternoon

•

Free Health Screenings to ALL

hours will be from 2:00pm to 6:45pm.

children. Parents / Guardians

Friday evening hours will be from 2:00pm to

If Possible.

5:30pm. Saturdays will remain 10:30am to

•

Fun, Games, and Entertainment

3:00pm. We have made these adjustments

This is a great event to get the children in our based on the request of our patrons, last

community ready for the upcoming school year’s attendance, and looking back at the

year. So be sure to come to the recreation most popular times the pool was used. This

center and join in on all the fun, after all it is new schedule is centered around the needs

FREE!

of the community and we are always open

to suggestions. Feel free to come in to talk

SWIMMING POOL NEWS

to us about any programming ideas or our

The summer season is almost over for us scheduling.

here at the Aquatics center, and it has been Now that the summer season is ending, we

a very eventful and successful summer! The are changing the water aerobics times to

summer recreation program has officially accommodate more tribal members. Due to

ended, with the children of the pueblo the request of community members, the new

getting a tremendous amount of use out

of the pool. Our water aerobics class has

continued through the summer creating a

welcoming environment for members of all

ages to exercise and have fun. We have also

finished our third swim training session which

was largely successful due to the hard work

of our staff.

We are pleased to announce that this swim

training session had a lot of participation from

the community. This was our third session

of the summer and yet another group of

children can now swim due to the combined

efforts of our staff. Tribal members could not

be happier with the individualized training

their child received and highly recommend it

to their friends and family. What many people

don’t know is that this training is not only for

children, our instructors can also train adults

in refining their techniques, or just improving

overall swimming skills. Your instructor will

make an individual lesson plan starting at the

level you are at and improving from there.

to start your private Swim Training Session!

Swim workouts are also available at any time

upon request to avid swimmers.

In other news this has been a very actionpacked summer for our lifeguards, there

has been many prevented drownings. A

year ago when the pool was first reopened

we would lend out all of our life jackets to

children who did not know how to swim (as

many as 35 lifejackets at a time were given

out!) This summer we saw a drastic change,

after working with the children and offering

lessons and other programs to teach them to

swim we were only giving out an average of 5

life jackets per swim session and many more

goggles were given out because the children

no longer fear the water! This is a testament

to the vast improvement to the swim skills of

the pueblo members and their children. You

guys are doing great and we hope to see

even more people in the pool this winter!

The children of the pueblo were treated to a

pool party with the lifeguard twice over the

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times are going to be 5:30am on Monday,

Wednesday, and Friday mornings every

week. Come in to get your day started the

right way with a good workout, and a lot of

fun. Our instructor Cayden Sharp is looking

forward to seeing you there!

The week after Summer Rec ends will be a

cleaning week meaning we will be closed.

This will start on July 29th and will end on

August 7th. We will be open that following

Monday the 7th at our new winter hours.

During this cleaning week we will be draining

the spa and wading pool to resurface them

and hopefully make them look nicer. In

addition we will be draining the main pool a

little bit to fit the pool lights. All of the tasks

will be done by our own professional staff.

Finally we would like to thank our summer

and veteran lifeguards for their hard work.

Our summer Lifeguards will no longer be

continuing with us as our summer comes to

an end. Elizabeth Brock, Hunter Tower, and

Gema Andrade are our summer lifeguards

this year and did an amazing job. We would

also like to thank all of the tribal members that

came in this summer to make it one of our

most successful summers yet, without you

our summer would not have been a success.

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August 2017

PUEBLO OF ISLETA

PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT

UTILITIES DIVISION

WHERE DOES ALL THE WATER GO?

The facts are that every year, water usage goes up in the summer

months. We all know the summers are hot and dry – and if we

want to have a garden or a green lawn we need to water it to keep

it growing, right?

So what effect does all the water usage have on the Pueblo’s water

supply?

First, thank you to those that use the ditch water or a private

well to irrigate their properties. This saves a LOT of “expensive”

water.

Think about the costs associated with using the water

that is supplied to your home by the Pueblo; there is a real cost

associated with your drinking water supply.

First a well has to be properly designed and constructed. Electricity

is needed to operate the pump with a motor to bring the water up out

of the ground which then sends it through a well house. Necessary

treatment of the raw water occurs at the well house to provide safe

drinking water for you to enjoy. Most of the water is then stored

in a tank until needed, providing you with fire protection (in most

areas) and sufficient water for all the residents to use.

From the storage tank, water is piped to various areas via

distribution lines.

The pipes have isolation valves and various

fittings installed to get the water to the areas that need it. Fire

hydrants are located along most of the larger main lines to provide

fire protection for your homes. Flush hydrants are at dead-end

main lines so the “old” stale waters can be removed as necessary to

ensure you have a safe and reliable drinking water supply. Flush

hydrants and fire hydrants are NOT to be used to water livestock

or for irrigation purposes. A water system requires a lot of money

in electrical, treatment (disinfection and arsenic removal), repairs,

operation and maintenance costs to continually provide you with a

safe and reliable water supply right at your tap!

Here is an example of how much water in 2017 the various

residential areas of the Pueblo utilize, based on meters located at

well sites throughout the Pueblo.

Eastside Area:

January usage:

3,494,248 gallons

June usage: 7,428,810 gallons

That is more than double the amount of gallons pumped from wells

in June.

Los Charcos Area: January usage:

55,200 gallons

June usage: 280,100 gallons

How many people reside in this area?

Subdivision Area:

January usage:

2,546,000 gallons

June usage: 4,981,000 gallons

If there are 1,000 residents, that’s almost 5,000 gallons per person,

for the month of June.

Westside Area:

January usage:

4,631,300

June usage: 10,792,100

Wow – more than double the usage comparing January to June.

Please help the Pueblo save its precious resource, water. Use a

less expensive water source than your Pueblo supplied water – use

ditch/drain water if available or invest in a small irrigation pump

to supply your garden or lawn with the water it needs to flourish.

Let’s all do our part to conserve water and save money!

If you have any questions, please contact Edwin Jaramillo at 8699782 and he can help you find an alternative water source that will

benefit both you and the Pueblo.

SEPTIC SYSTEM OWNERS

If you own a home with an on-site wastewater treatment (septic)

system, here are some guidelines for you to help keep your

system working at peak efficiency.

1. Do NOT allow trees to grow in or around your septic tank or

leach lines. Tree roots can and will cause damage to piping and

the tank itself.

2. Do NOT flush baby wipes, paper towels, or any other products

down the toilet and into the septic system. These items can

create blockages in the piping causing the flow to back-up into your

home. Even some toilet tissue products can create problems –

best practice to prevent blockages is to throw items into the trash

and not flush them down the toilet.

3. GREASE or flour washed down the drain is the number one

cause of blockages in the sewer service lines between your home

and the septic system. Drain grease into a container and allow

it to completely cool. Dispose of the grease in the trash to help

prevent blockages from occurring in your piping system.

4. Sewer tank maintenance (pumping of the tank) is based on the

number of people living in the home. If your tank and leach lines

are in good operating condition, and you have a family of four

living in the home, the tank should be pumped out once every 3

years. More frequent pumping removes the necessary bacteria

used to treat the incoming wastes from the tank, causing the

system to operate inefficiently.

5. The Pueblo currently has a septic pumper unit that operates

on Wednesdays and Fridays only. Call the office at 869-9782 at

least a day in advance if you want to have your tank pumped out.

6. An “overflowing” tank (liquid spilling onto the ground) is not

considered an emergency. Residents with septic system issues

must contact the office on a regular basis to schedule a pumping

prior to the system overflowing. The Pueblo will NOT service

your tank unless you call for a pumping.

Please feel free to contact the Public Services Department,

Utilities Division, if you have any questions at 869-9782.

August 2017

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Isleta Resort & Casino

Isleta Resort & Casino is prepared to reopen its front doors in the coming weeks, as Phase

I of the Resort’s $40 million renovation nears completion. Guests will be greeted by a

redesigned main entrance and new Player’s Club.

In the coming months, the Resort will also reveal its new Food & Beverage redesign

to community members, via the Isleta Pueblo Newsletter. To help with the concept,

the Resort conducted focus groups with players, as well as an internal survey amongst

employees.

As previously discussed, the Resort is planning a large community event for this September.

The event will be held at the Isleta Lakes, and will be free of charge for attendees. Please

see the September edition of the Isleta Pueblo Newsletter for all of the exciting details!

(A southern facing view of the Porte

Cochere during recent construction

pictures showed the concrete pavement

nearly complete.)

The Resort plans to work with local artisans for the design of a new monument or statue

for the front entrance, though those plans have not yet been finalized.

(Crews installed the large framing

of the new curved wall at the

main entrance.)

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Isleta Elder Center:

August 2017

We hope everyone was able to enjoy their month of July with fireworks, barbeques and lots of family fun! July seemed to quickly fly by

and now we are heading into August full swing! We have had a very busy month here at the Isleta Elder Center. We spent a lot of time

focused around the Senior Olympics, as well as carrying on with our regular planned activities. Some of which included our general

meeting, public hearing, AARP Smart Driver Course, monthly bingo and an elder exchange visit on the Railrunner. With all of the

exciting activities that took place, most of our time was focused around the Senior Olympics. We were excited to see many of our Elders

come in and practice shuffleboard, 8-ball pool, huachas, table tennis and track events. It is such a wonderful feeling to see our elders

staying active. The New Mexico Senior Olympic (NMSO) games are highly anticipated every year by our Elders of the community. This

year the NMSO were held in Albuquerque which allowed for us to register our largest group by far, 47 participants! Our Elders work

tirelessly to ensure that they are prepared to play their best games in several events such as shuffleboard, golf, bowling and huachas

(washers).

On Saturday July 22, we held a public hearing to get community

input on our Senior Olympic Travel policy. During our public

hearings this is your opportunity to voice your opinion on

matters that effect our community members. We appreciate

those who took the time out of their morning to come and

discuss and give input on our policy. As a thank you to those

who came out to our public hearing we raffled off tickets to

the Grits and Glamour Tour featuring Pam Tillis and Lorrie

Morgan. Congratulations to our lucky winners and also thank

you to Councilman Juan Rey Abeita who donated the tickets!

We would also like to remind everyone 50 years and older

that the Isleta Elder Center has partnered up with Mr. Ron

Sarracino of AARP to provide you with a safe driver course.

Mr. Sarracino goes over safety tips for driving, how to always

be aware of your surroundings as well as how to be prepared

when on the road. We have had a full class each time Ron has

come to our center. The classes happen every other month so

stay tuned for our September date and sign up early because

space is limited. Thank you again Ron!

For our general meeting this month we were very fortunate

and excited to welcome back Animal Control officers, Tata

Virgil Lucero and Louie Montano. The safety and awareness

of dog handling is a very important topic that we all need to

be educated on. Remember, not all dogs are friendly and if

provoked in even the smallest ways can be dangerous and very

harmful. Only pet dogs you are familiar with and if you see a

stray dog on the loose please report it to our Animal Control

officers. We were also gracious to have Dr. Cumby swing by for

a helpful presentation on hygiene care. Dr. Cumby is always

full of informative and interesting information that she enjoys

discussing with our community; so please do not be hesitant to

join us for one of her many health discussions!

As always we look forward to having you come in and

participate in our many exciting activities that take place at

the Elder Center!

Isleta Pueblo News

Editor:

Nathaniel Lujan

Asst. Editor:

Tara Abeita

Published By:

Valencia Express

Isleta Pueblo News

August 2017

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August 2017 Upcoming Events:

August 6, 2017: Senior Olympic Meeting & Discussion: NM August 29, 2017: Class 3 – Exercise & fall prevention

State Senior Olympics Results

August 31, 2017: Class 4 – Assertiveness & Fall Prevention

August 9, 2017: NM Rail Runner exchange: South Valley August 2017: Isleta Elder Center Exercise/Recreation

Senior Center visits Isleta

& Senior Olympics

August 10, 2017: Catholic Mass

August 15, 2017: Movie Screening - South Western/Western

Tuesday evenings: Shuffleboard Practice

Isleta Recreation Center: Gym

5:30pm – 7:00pm

August 22, 2017: Class 1 - Introduction

Major Field Trip: Adults 60 & Older

August 24, 2017: Class 2 – Exploring thoughts & concerns

about falling

August 21, 2017: Abo, Grand Quivira, Quarai, Ruins &

Monuments - Mountainair, NM

August 16, 2017: General Meeting: Presenter to be announced. Thursdays: Estimated Time Practice & Morning walk

Isleta Recreation Center: Walking Track

August 23, 2017: Afternoon Bingo & Popcorn

9:00am – 10:00am

August 25, 2017: Patio Market – Local Farmers Market

Thursdays: Exercise Basics

August 31, 2017: Isleta Elder Center Advisory Committee Isleta Elder Center: Activities Room 2:00pm – 3:00pm

Meeting

Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays: Enhance Fitness Classes

with Bernadette Jojola

August TBD, 2017: Staff Meeting

Location: Isleta Rec. Center Gym

August TBD, 2017: Health Discussion with Dr. Cumby

Monday Time: 10:30am – 11:30am

Wed. & Friday Time: 9:00am – 10:00am

Matter of Balance Classes: 4 Week Program, 2 times

per week, 2 hour sessions – August Dates

2017 New Mexico Senior Olympic State Summer Games

This year the 2017 New Mexico Senior Olympic State Summer Games were held in Albuquerque, NM,

during the week of July 19 – 23, 2017. This year’s Summer Games hosted over 1,100 Senior Athletes from

around New Mexico as well as athletes from 8 different states. Each year athletes 50 and older compete in a

variety of sport events that include archery, air gun shooting events, cycling, bowling, basketball events, golf,

shuffleboard, track/field events, & more. The Isleta Senior Olympic Program had great community support in

the 2017 Summer Games, as Team Isleta had over 40 athletes registered.

The 2017 Isleta Team competed in over 25 different events at this year’s summer games. These individuals

were true advocates for our community as they displayed spirit, strength, & sportsmanship as competitors. Team Isleta had

was made up of both veteran & rookie athletes. There were 13 individuals who were first time participants in Senior Olympic

Competition. Throughout the course of the Summer Games there are a number of special events that place, with the main event

being the opening ceremonies.

This year the Pueblo of Isleta was proud to have Lillian Jaramillo run a leg of the Senior Olympic Torch at the Opening Ceremonies.

Ms. Jaramillo has been an avid participant in Senior Olympics and has competed in a number of National Senior Games. It was

an honor to watch Lillian run the torch as she represented all of Team Isleta and our community with true athletic spirit.

Within the first 2 days of competition Team Isleta had already earned over 25 medals in a variety of sport events. With events

taking place throughout the course of a week, it is hard not to anticipate that the 2017 Isleta Team will have earned over 40

medals during the NM State Summer Games. These individuals have really shown our community that at any age you can still

be competitive and have fun. It is not the medals that make Team Isleta champions, it is the sure will to be active and never limit

their ability to still play. The beauty of the Senior Olympics is watching these individuals rise above any challenges or limitations

they may have.

Throughout the year these athletes work hard and practice at each of their respective sports with a goal of competing at the New

Mexico State Summer Games. For many of these athletes this year was a preparation for the 2018 NM State Senior Olympic

Games when competitors qualify for the 2019 National Senior Games.

Thank you to all of this year’s participants for being such great athletic ambassadors for the Pueblo of Isleta.

WE ARE PROUD OF YOU ALL!

“You don't stop playing because you grow old, you grow old because you stop playing.”

2017 TEAM ISLETA:

Abeita, Edward

Abeita, Beverly

Abeita, Lawrence

Abeita, Ronald L.

Abeita-Gonzales, Roberta

Analla, Gloria

Lente-Burch, Sharon

Carpio, Leanora Isabel

Doyle, Lavern

Jaramillo, Lillian

Johnson, Mary Ann

Jojola, Charles

Jojola, Patricia

Jojola, Michael

Jojola, Patty

Jojola, Kenneth

Jojola, Cynthia

Jojola, Shirley

Jojola, Joyce

Jojola, Joseph

Lente-Jojola, Debra

Reyna-Jojola, Priscilla

Keryte, George

Kirk, Marie

Lente, Alberta

Lente, Beatrice (Betty)

Lente, Herman

Lente, Pauline

Lucero, James

Lujan, Diego

Lujan, Elaine M.

Martin, Carol

Martinez, Jose

Montoya, Ramona

Padilla, Paul

Padilla, Reyes (Rae)

Padilla, Theresa (Terry)

Papuyo, Rosie

Parton, Michael

Pedro, Georgia

Salazar, Terry

Sarracino, Ronald

Velardez, Jospehine

Wilson, Edwin

Zuni, Ann

Zuni, Carlos

Zuni, Rose

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WIC

505.869.2662

Thank You!

A big thank you to everyone who has shown

their love and support for our coworker and

friend Becky Torres. Our fund raiser for her

family was a huge success thanks to the

generosity of the Pueblo of Isleta community

and the surrounding areas.

We would like to acknowledge

our fund raiser sponsors

who made it possible to raise

money to support Becky and

her family:

● Jerry’s Market

● Albertson’s Stores #917, 919

and #922

● S&J in Los Lunas

● Herman Lente (for donation

of pottery for our upcoming raffle)

● And the many other people who donated money, time and

supplies.

Becky continues to improve every day. She and her family

greatly appreciate all of the love, prayers and support as she

navigates her journey to recovery.

World Breastfeeding Week Celebration

Who: Pregnant and breastfeeding moms and families,

as well as community members interested in supporting

breastfeeding

What: Annual Breastfeeding Celebration

When: Friday August 11th 11am-2pm

Where: Pueblo of Isleta WIC Office, 4 Sagebrush across from

Isleta Health Center

Join us for food, fun and prizes, all are welcome!

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Aging and Long-Term Services Department to

Host 39th Annual New Mexico

Conference on Aging

Conference held August 15-16 at Isleta

SANTA FE, NM – The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services

Department (ALTSD) will host the 39th annual ‘New Mexico

Conference on Aging’ August 15 - 16 at the Isleta Resort and Casino

Conference Center in Albuquerque. Pre-registration is currently

underway for the event and closes August 7.

The New Mexico Conference on Aging offers older adults, caregivers

and professionals who work with them a chance to learn and have

fun in an environment that encourages independence and dignity.

The theme for the 2017 conference is “Supporting Active Aging:

Today – Tomorrow – Beyond”.

Who should attend:

• Older New Mexicans

• Volunteers

• Senior Center Staff

• AAA Staff

• Professionals

• Board Members

• Care Managers

• Aging Network Providers

• Caregivers

• Paraprofessionals

Conference Activities:

The annual two-day event supports active aging throughout the

state and provides participants an opportunity to network, share

expertise, and discuss strategies, challenges, and best practices.

The conference features two full days of keynote speakers, targeted

breakout sessions, informative educational programs, and exhibits.

Registration:

Participants can register for the conference online or by mail.

Registration forms and additional conference information are

available on the event website at

http://www.nmaging.state.

nm.us/2017-conference-on-aging.aspx or by calling 866-842-9230

(toll free) or 505-383-3901.

11 hours of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available

for participants.

For conference sponsorship information, contact Crystal Lucero at

(505) 383-3905 or crystal.lucero@state.nm.us

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Tips for Night Driving

From the Isleta Health

Center’s Optometry Clinic

1. Never wear tinted lenses while

driving at night

– So called night driving lenses with

any amount of tint or polarization only

reduce the already limited amount of light

available to your eyes making driving more

hazardous.

2. Wear lenses with Anti Reflective

(AR) coating

– AR coatings minimize distracting internal

lens reflections which can be significantly

more noticeable at night.

3. Have regular eye exams and ensure

your eyewear prescription is up to

date

– Even slightly uncorrected refractive

errors can make night time driving more

difficult.

4. Make sure your corrective lenses

are clean

– Dirty lenses can limit your view and

induce glare.

5. Make sure your windshield is clean

– As with corrective lenses, dirty

windshields will also limit your view and

induce glare.

6. Make sure your head lights are clean

and properly aligned

– Dirty headlights can reduce efficacy by

75%.

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ISLETA HEALTH CENTER

August 2017

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Pueblo Women Rising: 10-11a @ BHS.

Young Leaders Youth Krew: Grief Group: 1-2p @ BHS.

4:30p @ BHS.

Express Endurance: 5:30-7:30p @

DPP Walking Group: 5:30DPP

6:30p @ DPP Wellness CenPodiatry Clinic: 8:30-4:30p @DPP

ter.

Pueblo Men Rising: 2-3:30p @ BHS.

Express Endurance: 5:30-7:30p @ DPP

Wellness Center.

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

Alcoholics Anonymous: 6-7p @

Health Training Center.

Early Recovery Skills: 9-10a @ BHS.

Pueblo Women Rising: 10-11a @ BHS.

Young Leaders Youth Krew: Grief Group: 1-2p @ BHS.

4:30p @ BHS.

Express Endurance: 5:30-7:30p @

DPP Walking Group: 5:30DPP

6:30p @ DPP Wellness CenPodiatry Clinic: 8:30-4:30p @DPP

ter.

Wellness Center.

Another Recovery Technique (ART): 10-11a @ Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS.

BHS.

Pueblo Men Rising: 2-3:30p @ BHS.

Alcoholics Anonymous: 11a-12p @ BHS.

Express Endurance: 5:30-7:30p @ DPP

Wellness Center.

Women’s Path to Recovery: 1-2:30p @ BHS.

Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:30p @ BHS.

Podiatry Clinic : 12:30-4:30p @DPP

POI Community Cancer Support—

Familial/Hereditary Cancer Risk Assessment :

Presented by Anita Kinney,

Early Recovery Skills: 9-10a @ BHS.

Pueblo Women Rising: 10-11a @ BHS.

Another Recovery Technique (ART): 10-11a @ Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS.

BHS.

Pueblo Men Rising: 2-3:30p @ BHS.

Alcoholics Anonymous: 11a-12p @ BHS.

Express Endurance: 5:30-7:30p @ DPP

Wellness Center.

Women’s Path to Recovery: 1-2:30p @ BHS.

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

Alcoholics Anonymous: 6-7p @

Health Training Center.

Young Leaders Youth Krew:

4:30p @ BHS.

Express Endurance: 5:30-7:30p @

Community Healthy CookDPP Wellness Center.

ing Class (DPP): 5:00p @

Alcoholics Anonymous: 6-7p @

Diabetes Kitchen.

Health Training Center.

CLINIC CLOSED

Isleta Youth Summit (Behavioral Health): 9a—

3p @ Health Training Center.

Podiatry Clinic : 12:30-4:30p @DPP

Pueblo Women Rising: 10-11a @ BHS.

Another Recovery Technique (ART): 10-11a @ Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS.

BHS.

Pueblo Men Rising: 2-3:30p @ BHS.

Alcoholics Anonymous: 11a-12p @ BHS.

Express Endurance: 5:30-7:30p @ DPP

Wellness Center.

Women’s Path to Recovery: 1-2:30p @ BHS.

Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:30p @ BHS.

Podiatry Clinic : 12:30-4:30p @DPP

CLINIC CLOSES AT 12:00PM

Early Recovery Skills: 9-10a @ BHS.

Women’s Path to Recovery: 1-2:30p @ BHS.

Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:30p @ BHS.

Podiatry Clinic : 12:30-4:30p @DPP

CLINIC OPENS AT 12:00pm

Young Leaders Youth Krew:

4:30p @ BHS.

MADATORY EMPLOYEE TRAINING

DPP Walking Group: 5:308-12

6:30p @ DPP Wellness CenGrief Group: 1-2p @ BHS.

ter.

Express Endurance: 5:30-7:30p @

DPP

Podiatry Clinic: 8:30-4:30p @DPP

FRIDAY

Pueblo Women Rising: 10-11a @ BHS.

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

Young Leaders Youth Krew:

4:30p @ BHS.

Grief Group: 1-2p @ BHS.

Podiatry Clinic: 8:30-4:30p @DPP

Wellness Center.

Alcoholics Anonymous: 6-7p @

Health Training Center.

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Early Recovery Skills: 9-10a @ BHS.

Another Recovery Technique (ART): 1011a @ BHS.

Alcoholics Anonymous: 11-12p @ BHS.

Another Recovery Technique (ART):

1-3:30p @ BHS.

Early Recovery Skills: 9-10a @ BHS.

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Another Recovery Technique (ART): 1011a @ BHS.

Alcoholics Anonymous: 11-12p @ BHS.

Another Recovery Technique (ART):

1-3:30p @ BHS.

WIC Screening : (DPP) 11:00-2:00p

Early Recovery Skills: 9-10a @ BHS.

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Another Recovery Technique (ART): 1011a @ BHS.

Alcoholics Anonymous: 11-12p @ BHS.

Another Recovery Technique (ART):

1-3:30p @ BHS.

Early Recovery Skills: 9-10a @ BHS.

Another Recovery Technique (ART): 1011a @ BHS.

Alcoholics Anonymous: 11-12p @ BHS.

Another Recovery Technique (ART):

1-3:30p @ BHS.

Alcoholics Anonymous: 6-7p @

Health Training Center.

Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS.

Another Recovery Technique (ART): 10-11a @ Pueblo Men Rising: 2-3:30p @ BHS.

BHS.

Alcoholics Anonymous: 11a-12p @ BHS.

Questions? Call 869-3200

THURSDAY

Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS.

Early Recovery Skills: 9-10a @ BHS.

August 2017

Reminder:

“DPP” = Diabetes Prevention

Programs @ 869-4595.

“BHS” = Behavioral Health

Services @ 869-5475.

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