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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
NO
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
NO
3. Are you in favor of establishing voting districts?
YES
NO
4. Are you in favor of establishing an election board that would oversee the tribal election?
YES
NO
5. Are you in favor of using voting machines for the tribal election?
YES
NO
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
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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:
1.

Baptism certificate (only if student was baptized
at a parish other than St. Augustine).

2.

First Communion Certificate (if student has received
this sacrament) for registering for Confirmation.

3.

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:
1)
The Administration Building (Governor’s Office): Receptionist
Desk
2)
Census Office: Receptionist Desk
3)
Health Center: Lobby(Newsletter Stand)
4)
Housing Department: Receptionist Desk
5)
Department of Education: Receptionist Desk
6)
New Recreation Center: Newsletter Stand
7)
Old Recreation Center: Front Desk & Breakroom (Newsletter
Stand)
8)
Tribal Service Complex: Receptionist Desk
9)
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)

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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,
Head Start & Child Care,
Health Center,
Health Center,

Open Until Filled
07/25/2017
07/26/2017
Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled
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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,
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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,
TEACHER II-EARLY HEAD START,
Head Start & Child Care,
TIWA LANGUAGE TEACHER (2 positions),
Department of Education, WITHIN ONLY-
TIWA LANGUAGE TEACHER,
Elementary School,
VETERAN SUPPORT SERVICE PROGRAM MEMBER, Elder Center,

Open Until Filled
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07/31/2017
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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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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.

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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
of
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.

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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.

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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:

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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.
Sign up online at the link below the article
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

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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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Isleta Pueblo News

August 2017

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%.

August 2017

Isleta Pueblo News

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ISLETA HEALTH CENTER

August 2017
MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY
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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.

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CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

Alcoholics Anonymous: 6-7p @
Health Training Center.

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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,

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Early Recovery Skills: 9-10a @ BHS.

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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.

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CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

Alcoholics Anonymous: 6-7p @
Health Training Center.
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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
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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

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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

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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
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Pueblo Women Rising: 10-11a @ BHS.

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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.
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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
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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.

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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.

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

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Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS.

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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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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Apueblo_isleta%3A02b0da10eeefc30e. Public record. Not legal advice.