# Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com (2021) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Apueblo_isleta%3A03aaedd006e6b431 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text Volume 16 Issue 4 Isleta Pueblo News Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com April 2021 Governor’s Report Ma-Gu-Wam, I hope this newsletter finds everyone in good health. With the upcoming Easter Holiday approaching fast, we want to remind everyone that there is still an order that limits gatherings. We want everyone to continue to follow all guidelines and orders that have been issued. With the increase of individuals and families receiving the COVID vaccination we want to reiterate the need to continue to follow all social distancing orders, mask wearing and continue good hand hygiene. We only hope that if we continue to follow those safe practices we may get back to “normal” soon. Let us come together as a community to get this done. We want to thank all those involved in the COVID Mitigation team as they have been working diligently with the public to identify and track cases of COVID-19 when they arise. As of this writing there are no current positive cases within the community. At this time there are no current households that are quarantined or isolated due to COVID. As we look back to the beginning of the pandemic, the first case of COVID was identified in March of 2020. The number of cases was steady through the summer and as we reached fall we saw a spike of cases. In November the number of cases within the community reached 153. The numbers steadily declined to 13 in the month of February of this year. As of current, we have had two (2) identified cases to date for the month of March. We hope to continue this trend but we must not let our guard down quite yet. Vaccination Status: To date, the Isleta Health Center has administered a total of 2996 doses of vaccine. Approximately 68% of the POI employees have been vaccinated. They are currently on Phase 2 of the vaccine stage which allows persons 16 years and older to receive the vaccine. If you are interested in getting the vaccination, please call the COVID hotline at 869-9720. Administration would like to introduce our new Chief of Police, Robbin Burge. She has worked for Isleta Police department for approximately seven years. She is very involved with the community and her dedication to the department makes her a great fit for the position. Congratulation to Chief Burge. Spring is fast approaching and more people are requesting Burn Permits. Please take all precautions before you burn. Also as a reminder, call the Police Department’s nonemergency number (869-3030) to call in your burn and to check to see if it is a burn day. Let us all do our part to keep our burn controlled. Water Supply Update The March 1 forecast of the Rio Grande at Otowi is 390,000 acre feet (ac-ft), 54% of average, down from the February 1 forecast of 425,000 ac-ft, 59 % of average. This is the natural flow of the river available for prior and paramount (P&P) Pueblo water and other uses, including Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD) non-P&P (New Reclaimed and pre-1907) use. P&P has the senior water right for the natural flow of the Rio Grande. Based on the March 1 forecast, the projected P&P storage in El Vado is 28,181 ac-ft. The storage amount tends to go down between the March 1 and the May 1 forecasts. We use the May 1 forecast for the final P&P storage amount. The March 1 forecast inflow to El Vado (which can be used for P&P storage) is 113,000 ac-ft, 50% of average for MarchJuly. This is down from the February 1 forecast of 145,000 ac-ft, or 64% of average, for March-July. New Mexico is still in Rio Grande Compact Article 7 Restrictions. This means no storage for non-Prior and Paramount lands is allowed in El Vado for non-P&P use until a combined Elephant Butte and Caballo Dams (Rio Grande Project) useable storage exceeds 400,000 ac-ft. As of March 18, storage is 197, 588 ac-ft. We will likely be in Article 7 restriction all year. NM is still in Rio Grande Compact Article 6 Restrictions. The debit number through the end of 2020 will be made official at the Rio Grande Compact Commission meeting in April. NM is in debit to Texas about 96,000 ac-ft. If NM’s debit to TX exceeds 200,000 ac-ft, NM will be in violation of the Compact. All six Middle Rio Grande Pueblos agreed to the request of MRGCD ( Continued Page 2 ) Page 2 ( Governor’s Report, Continued ) to delay the start of the irrigation season until April 1 this year, so that flows can keep on being delivered to Elephant Butte. MRGCD has inquired about beginning storage of P&P water in April or May so as to move as much to Elephant Butte as possible during colder months when transport losses are smaller. Given that only 7,000-8,000 ac-ft of storage has been made in El Vado since January 1, and that we are already in mid-March, this won’t happen. MRGCD has a yearly San Juan-Chama allocation for non-P&P use (both Indian and non-Indian) of 20,900 ac-ft. It is likely this year that less than that amount will be available because of drought conditions. Allocations are usually made monthly, so this amount will not be available at the start of the irrigation. There is a small chance that MRGCD might be able to benefit from credit relinquishment water from previous years and store possibly 30,00035,000 ac-ft of water. However, based on the NM Engineer’s Adviser’s comments, the State Engineer is leaning against authorizing the use of credit water relinquishment water this year because of NM’s debit. The six Pueblos were put on notice at the March 8, 2021 Coalition workgroup meeting to be preparing for internal administration of water deliveries, both between Pueblos and within Pueblos. This means potential strict irrigation scheduling. More information will be provided as received and will be posted on the Governor and Tribal Council and POI Facebook pages and future newsletters. * Information provided from BIA Designated Engineer at the POI Tribal Council Meeting March 16, 2021. May everyone be blessed with a great year going forward. Governor Vernon Abeita and Staff. WATER RESOURCES 2021 Irrigation Water Supply Irrigation season is around the corner. On April 1st water will be released by MRGCD and by the 3rd or 4th the Pueblo canals will be charged and ready for irrigation. The good news is that recent precipitation has helped the overall irrigation outlook for this year, but more rain and snow is needed. As mentioned in last month’s newsletter, water supply this year is still looking tight. Due to limited irrigation water supply, the Pueblo of Isleta Water Resources Dept. will be working closely with Reclamation, BIA, and MRGCD water managers to ensure the Pueblos’ irrigators receive water in sufficient quantity and on schedule. The Water Resource Dept. is also working to ensure that prior and paramount water storage and delivery is managed to the benefit of Isleta’s farmers for as long as possible. Final prior and paramount storage numbers will likely not be known until May 2021. As conditions change on the ground, so will management options. This year will require all farmers, mayordomos, and ditch riders to communicate frequently and work collaboratively together to ensure efficient scheduling and irrigation practices are adhered too. Should it be necessary for irrigation operations to deviate from regular practices due to water shortages, the farmers will be notified. If you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the Pueblo’s Water Resources Department, at 505-869-7566 Stay well, stay safe, and stay hydrated. Isleta Pueblo News April 2021 April 2021 Isleta Pueblo News LETTER FROM THE EDITOR PROBATES IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Ray Michael Abeita (DOD: 08/04/2020) Case No. CV-PR-0087-2020 First Notice TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with notice requirements, a Petition to Probate the Estate of Ray Michael Abeita, deceased 08/04/2020, has been filed in the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court. Any person claiming an interest in the Estate is hereby advised to notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk in writing within thirty (30) days of this notice being posted. Claims must be filed in writing. A hearing in this matter has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. at the Isleta Tribal Court, located at the Tribal Services Complex, 3950 Hwy. 47 SE, Building A, Albuquerque, NM. If you have any questions, please contact the Isleta Tribal Court at (505) 869-9699. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Jose Epifanio Olguin (DOD: 01/04/2020) Case No. CV-PR-0083-2020 Second Notice TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with notice requirements, a Petition to Probate the Estate of Jose Epifanio Olguin, deceased 01/04/2020, has been filed in the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court. Any person claiming an interest in the Estate is hereby advised to notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk in writing within thirty (30) days of this notice being posted. Claims must be filed in writing. A hearing in this matter has been scheduled for Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Isleta Tribal Court, located at the Tribal Services Complex, 3950 Hwy. 47 SE, Building A, Albuquerque, NM. If you have any questions, please contact the Isleta Tribal Court at (505) 869-9699. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Andrew M. Teller (DOD: 10/18/2020) Page 3 Case No. CV-PR-0113-2020 Second Notice TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with notice requirements, a Petition to Probate the Estate of Andrew M. Teller, deceased 10/18/2020, has been filed in the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court. Any person claiming an interest in the Estate is hereby advised to notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk in writing within thirty (30) days of this notice being posted. Claims must be filed in writing. A hearing in this matter has been scheduled for “To Be Determined” at the Isleta Tribal Court, located at the Tribal Services Complex, 3950 Hwy. 47 SE, Building A, Albuquerque, NM. If you have any questions, please contact the Isleta Tribal Court at (505) 869-9699. NAME CHANGE SECOND NOTICE that in accordance with Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court requirements the Petitioner Joylene Hope Campos has applied to the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts, at the Tribal Services Complex. Bldg A, 3950 Hwy 47 SE, Albuquerque, NM 87105, for an ORDER FOR CHANGE OF NAME from Cyenna Zaiyah Marsay Hawley to Zaiyah Treasure Marsay Cyenna Hawley. 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 Friday, November 20. 2020 at 10:45 a.m. Any interested parties may contact the Tribal Court Clerk with any questions at 505-869-9699. Department of Cultural and Historical Preservation Ma-gu ‘wam and a happy welcome to spring from the Department of Cultural and Historic Preservation! DCHP staff members continue our work at the Yonan An Cultural Center and look forward to the day that we can welcome community members to enjoy some of the many exciting programs we are planning. We hope to share details for a new community initiative in next month’s newsletter! Meanwhile, if you have any photographs or other items of cultural or historical significance to the Isleta community and are considering contributing them to the archive, please contact POI Archivist Cassandra at (505) 869-5376 or email her at cassandra.smith@isletapueblo.com to discuss details. Herkim! We look forward to hearing from you soon! DEADLINE for May Newsletter articles is set for for Friday, April 21, 2021, at 4:30 pm. Articles may be dropped off at the Library or emailed to Nathaniel.Lujan@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. People who 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 who 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 Diane at 505.869.9808. Thank you, Nathaniel Lujan Newsletters may be found at the fifteen 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 fifteen Newsletter distribution locations are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. TR 2 & TR 22 - Chical SE of Community Hall TR 10 - Behind the old 47 Sales TR 1 & TR 5 – Ranchitos / Bosque Farms Reservations Line Ranchitos Park Post Office - Big Tree TR 82 & TR 84 - Teller Road TR 78 & TR 82 - Carlos Trujillo Sr. TR 90 @ Y - CF Padilla Mouse Town Park – Health Center – South end of Health Center Parking lot Library Sunlight & Moonlight Intersection TR 6 - 47 Intersection TR 12 - 47 & 147 intersection (Old Smoke & Save) TR 71 & TR 54 @ Y - Holiday Robot / Paved Road / Railroad Tracks TR 45 & TR 40 @ Y - Tata Mel (POI Signage) Isleta Pueblo News Page 4 April 2021 Pueblo of Isleta Career Opportunities Position Posting ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER BOSQUE & RIVERINE RESTORATION MANAGER BUS DRIVER- PART TIME CAREGIVER I CAREGIVER II CHILD CARE PROVIDER - REPOSTED CUSTODIAN DISPATCHER EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT FAMILY SOCIAL WORKER FEDERAL PROJECT MANAGER GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN HOME OWNERSHIP COUNSELOR HVAC TECHNICIAN LIFEGUARD (6 POSITIONS) MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN PAINTER PATIENT REGISTRATION CLERK PERSONAL CARE SERVICE AIDE (2 Positions) PHYSICIAN- AMENDED PHYSICIAN/PEDIATRICIAN (Part Time) PLUMBER REGISTERED NURSE RESIDENTIAL PROJECT MANAGER- REPOSTED ROADWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER ROADWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER II SALES ASSOCIATE-REPOSTED SCHOOL COUNSELOR SHIFT LEAD SHOP- MOTOR POOL SUPERVISOR- REPOSTED SYP RECREATION AIDE (16) positions SYP WEED & LITTER Office Location Elder Center Police Department-Open Space Water Resources Head Start Assisted Living Facility Assisted Living Facility Head Start Public Works Police Department Tribal Administration Social Services Isleta Pueblo Housing Authority Public Works Construction Operations Isleta Pueblo Housing Authority Public Works Parks & Recreation Public Works Housing Authority Health Center Elder Center Within Only Health Center Health Center Housing Authority Health Center Isleta Housing Authority Construction Operations Construction Operations C-Stores Elementary School C-Stores Construction Operation Parks & Recreation Parks & Recreation Closing Date 03/26/2021 Open Until Filled 03/22/2021 Open Until Filled Open Until Filled Open Until Filled Open Until Filled Open Until Filled 03/26/2021 04/02/2021 Open Until Filled Open Until Filled Open Until Filled Open Until Filled Open Until Filled Open Until Filled Open Until Filled Open Until Filled Open Until Filled 04/02/2021 Open Until Filled Open Until Filled Open Until Filled Open Until Filled Open Until Filled Open Until Filled Open Until Filled Open Until Filled Open Until Filled Open Until Filled Open Until Filled Open Until Filled 04/30/2021 04/30/2021 WOOD AND BURN PERMITS Permits will be available at the Following locations without an Appointment: Open Space Police Department (3950 Hwy 47, Building E, 869-7564) Governor’s Office (117A TR 40, Next to the Post Office, 869-3111) Isleta Police Substation (1001 Moonlight Street, 869-5387) Isleta Health Center Program Postponements The Isleta Health Center (IHC) is doing our part to encourage social distancing, by continuing to postpone the following programs until further notice: The IHC Programs below are postponed: ► ICAP Sewing Class on Thursday evenings ► ICAP Moccasin Making Class on Tuesday evenings ► Isleta Diabetes Prevention Exercise Classes (Eagle HIIT) held Mondays and Wednesdays ► Isleta Diabetes Weight Training held Tuesdays and Thursdays (Wellness Center available by appointments only) April 2021 Isleta Pueblo News OUR LOCATION Isleta Resort and Casino is located 7 minutes south of downtown Albuquerque at Interstate 25 and Hwy 47, exit 215. The Human Resources office can be found on the east side of the building through the Employee Entrance doors. Address: Isleta Resort and Casino Attention: Human Resources Department 11000 Broadway Avenue SE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87105 Fax: 595 244-8232 Telemedicine Now Available at the Isleta Health Center Health Educator: Stephanie Barela, BS CHES CSST During the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Isleta Health Center is working hard at keeping the Isleta community healthy and safe by offering Telemedicine. Telemedicine is a pre-scheduled appointment that allows patients and healthcare providers to communicate via phone call. These appointments will allow you to speak with your provider and ask basic medical questions. Based on your medical needs your provider may schedule an in office appointment. Patients are still required to schedule a face-to-face visit for Well Child Visits and Sports Physicals. Please contact the Isleta Health Center at (505) 869-3200 to find out more. Page 5 Page 6 Department of Education The Department of Education would like to recognize the following students from the Native American Community Academy (NACA) for their academic achievements. Native American Community Academy Eagle Honor Roll High School Jenny Chavez Marissa Abeita Ualzonah Abeita Mark Lucero David Tewaheftewa Joyce Abeita Middle School Jared Abeita Jaeyden Tewaheftewa April Family NightTo celebrate our Mother Earth, let’s take the day to give back to her. Join our April Family Night for Earth Day Celebrations. This event is for all students grades K-12. The event will take place on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 5:30pm. Sign up for the event here: https:// isletapueblo.formstack.com/forms/march_ family_night Call 505-869-9810 for more information. Happy Earth Day! Who loves money? Now that I have your attention! Any high school students interested in learning about a pathway to financial success are encouraged to join the Financial Literacy Educational class. In this class you will learn to budget, manage credit, pay bills, understand work benefits, and other financial responsibilities. Tiwa Lending will sponsor classes to assist and prepare students to be financially independent. There will be two class sessions a month on a certain topic for you to choose from depending on your availability. The topic for April is “Credit”. The first class will be held on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 5:307:30pm. Be on the lookout for additional topics on financial success each following month. Call the Department of Education at 505-869-9810 to obtain a registration form and the link to join the class. College Engagement Nights! College representatives within and surrounding New Mexico take time to present their institution information with high school students and other prospective students. These events provide students with the opportunity to learn about the benefits of each institution. This information helps students make an informed decision on selecting a college that meets their unique needs. • On April 7, military recruiters will be joining the event by providing information on the multiple branches, such as the Army, Marines, and the National Guard. Amongst them will be New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) to present their institute. • On April 21, representatives from CNM, UNM, UNM-Valencia and the American Indian College Fund will participate in the College Engagement Night event to provide scholarship and FAFSA information to students. College Engagement Nights will occur 4/7 and 4/21 from 4:30- 6pm. Pre-Register here: https://isletapueblo.formstack. Isleta Pueblo News com/forms/college_engagement_night_ preregistration_form ,visit our webpage or call the Department of Education. Thank you to all the participants for taking advantage of our previous college engagement nights. Congratulations to our incentive winners on these nights! If you have any questions about the College Engagement Nights, call 505-869-9810. The TUTORING PROGRAM is in full swing and ready to support K-12 and College students! If you are in need of tutorial support, complete tutor online registration request form. The Department of Education has many tutors available to provide your student with services. If you are college student in need of services, tutors are also available for you as well. Sign up for tutorial services here: https://isletapueblo.formstack.com/forms/tutoring April 2021 For more information on the Department of Education events, to access forms and links, or submit documents, visit: www.isletapueblo. com Tab: Educational Services. You may also call 505-869-9790 for additional assistance. Mid-Year Survey Data The Department of Education conducted a midyear survey in January 2021 with K-12 grade student families. Below is the data on some of the survey topics that were addressed regarding students and virtual learning. Challenges of Virtual Learning If you have any questions about the tutoring program or how to access a tutor registration form, call 505-869-9810. FAFSA Help? Completing a FASFA form can often be confusing and discouraging. Assistance is available through the Department of Education for students completing a FAFSA form. Visit: Isletapueblo. com Tab: Educational Services to schedule an appointment for FAFSA support or call 505-8699790. Please, have all required documents ready at the time of your meeting. Do you also need help completing the Pueblo of Isleta Scholarship Application or do you require assistance with college or career advisement? Please fill out the form below to schedule an appointment or contact our office at 505-8699790. https://isletapueblo.formstack.com/forms/ scholarship_assistance. IEC Welcomes a New Member The Johnson-O’Malley Indian Education Committee welcomes Izabella Olguin as the new IEC Student Representative. Izabella, also known as Thurna, is the daughter of Jeanette Olguin. Izabella is a junior at Los Lunas High School where she is part of a community service project called Lend a Paw. She also plays soccer and runs track. Izabella has goals to attend college after she graduates high school. Izabella joined the IEC to speak up for her peers that will not or cannot speak up. The Johnson-O’Malley Program and Indian Education Committee are delighted to have Thurna on board. Happy National Poetry Month Poetry is in the air! Thank you to our wonderful poet for their submission. This is Me By Miyawni Curtis PAPA 12th grade This is me. I am a strong woman with three types of blood running through my veins. I have big poofy curls and a very different name. I am proud of all the cultures that I get to represent. My family is one of the greatest things that God has ever sent. They make me who I am today and who I´ve always been. I know I may look light, but my identity dives deeper than my skin. I am Black, Hispanic, and Native American. I would never wish to be someone other than who I am. This is me. Internet Connectivity Social Isolation Communication with School General Anxiety Other Too many Distractions Not Enough information How to Work from Home Physical Workplace April 2021 Family Assistance Needed School Supplies Communication Computer Application Tutoring Support Technology ( devices ) Navigating Virtual Learning Technology (support ) Attention all GRADUATES of 2020 and 2021 High School, Post-Secondary and College Graduates!! The Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Administration and Department of Education would like to know about you and your accomplishments. If you graduated in 2020 or if you will be graduating by June 2021 please send us your information using the one of the following methods: 1. 2. 3. Call our office at 505-869-9790. Visit our webpage and select forms & links from the menu bar, click on the appropriate link and fill out the form. Use one of the following links below: 2020 High School Graduate Link https://isletapueblo.formstack.com/forms/2020_ hs_graduates 2021 High School Graduate Link https://isletapueblo.formstack.com/forms/2021_ hs_graduates 2020 & 2021 College & Post-Secondary Graduates https://isletapueblo.formstack.com/ forms/2020_21_college_graduates Isleta Elementary School The Isleta Elementary Governing School Board is currently looking for board members. Submit a resume and a letter of interest to Tribal Council by April 9, 2021. IES Board Meetings are held every first Monday of the month. The meetings are currently held virtual. The next meeting will be held on Monday, April 5, 2021 at 5pm. Zoom information is provided below. Meeting ID: 980 5179 0309 Passcode: jJ3FNu Please call IES at (505)869-2321 for more information. Isleta Pueblo News Page 7 Page 8 Isleta Pueblo News April 2021 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Online @ www.tshq.bluesombrero.com/isletalittleleague Deadline Saturday, April 10, 2021 No Fee @ this time Age: 4 to 16 years old *Must turn 4 by August 31, 2021* For more information please contact Christine Abeita @ 505-610-4042 or Michelle “Shelly” Valdez @ 505-850-8322 April 2021 Isleta Pueblo News Page 9 Scholarship Criteria for the 2021-2022 Tibien (Elk Mountain) College Fund Purpose: In honoring the memory of our son and nephew, Aaron Robert Dailey, the Tibien College Fund will award one $1000 scholarship for school year 2021-2022 to a college-bound or college student. Criteria: Students eligible to apply for the Scholarship are graduating high school seniors or persons who graduated from high school within the last 4 years from the date of application, who are enrolled in a federally recognized tribe in New Mexico or California, and pursuing a college degree. Consideration will be given to academic achievement and the student’s community service record. Students should submit a scholarship application. Amount: One Scholarship of $1000 will be disbursed in two equal installments in August 2021 and January 2022. The disbursement will be made to the Financial Aid office of the recipient’s college. Guidelines: The recipient must continue to attend classes and maintain a 2.5 grade-point average each semester. Deadline: The application deadline is August 3, 2021. Applications must be received by that date to be considered. Award will be made no later than August 31, 2021. Application Process: Call (505) 869-3836 or email swlopc@outlook.com for application. Submit applications by August 3, 2021 to: Sh’eh Wheef Law Offices P.O. Box 167 Isleta, New Mexico 87022 or swlopc@outlook.com Isleta Behavioral Health Clinic Services for the Community Are you someone who believes that Isleta Behavioral Health can only help people who have alcohol or drug problems or who are ordered to get counseling by the Tribal Court? If so, then there is a whole part of Isleta Behavioral Health that you have yet to discover. The term behavioral health is used to describe the connection between how we behave and the overall health of our mind, body, and spirit. Sometimes life can be a little overwhelming, especially now more than ever. And would it be nice to just have someone listen? Our goal at Isleta Behavioral Health is to help people lead healthier, happier, and fuller lives. If you are struggling with on-going stress, depression, anxiety, anger, relationship problems, grief, or other challenges in life, perhaps we can help. This is a service that is available to children, adult and elderly community members of the Pueblo of Isleta. We are located in the Southwest corner at the Isleta Health Clinic. We Are Here To Serve Call us today at 505-869-5475 Virtual Programs Offered to Date: • Ripple Effect-Intensive Outpatient Program, • Grief/Loss Support, Wellbriety and Youth Prevention Groups Isleta Pueblo News Page 10 April 2021 Isleta Historical Society Protect the Land • Preserve the Culture • Honor the Ancestors This continues a monthly series of articles about historic Isletans and significant happenings at Isleta. The Isleta Historical Society is an independent, inclusive group looking to broaden understanding through vigorous research, interviews, visits to museums and other historical sites etc. We are interested in your reaction to these stories and encourage you to contact us with ideas for future publications. Visit us on Facebook and Instagram @isletahistoricalsociety or email us at isletahistoricalsociety@gmail.com. We will not use any information without your permission. Thank you! Members: Randy Jiron, Kateri Jojola, Malcolm Ebright, Valentino Jaramillo, Rick Hendricks, and Ted Jojola Blacksmithing at Isleta – Part One Blacksmiths were held in high regard in all the pueblos because of the importance of their craft. Many blacksmiths had a reputation for being cantankerous and easily moved toward anger. This is a stereotype but seemed to have been true in many instances. Scholars who studied specific smiths in early 1970s Sonora, Mexico and southern New Mexico found this to be true in several individuals they studied. For instance, José Borrego, who worked at the Hubbell Trading Post on the Navajo reservation in Arizona, is remembered “for his bushy mustache, and his quick temper, anger generally reserved for Navajo kibitzers who got in his way while working.” In 1900, the census identifies one blacksmith at Isleta: Jose Rito, age 71; in 1910 there were four listed: Juan Jojola, 22; Samuel Kerety, 45; Felipe Padilla, 24; and Ramon Zuni, 26, and in 1920 only one blacksmith is listed in the census: Jose Lupe Jojola, 26. Ramon Zuni went on to be governor of Isleta in 1956 and 1957. There were probably more smiths working in 1900 and 1920 because not every census-taker was as careful to list occupations as was Pablo Abeita, who took the 1910 census. As of this writing it is not known to what extent these Isletan blacksmiths fit the negative stereotype referred to, but it is likely that most of them were held in high esteem. People depended on blacksmiths who repaired agricultural tools like hoes, rakes, sickles, plow points, machetes, branding irons, sheep shears, and chains. They also made iron bits, spurs, stirrups, and horseshoes for horsemen and harness hardware and wagon parts for teamsters. In the early days, buying a new tool to replace a broken one was not always an option, so the skills of the blacksmith were essential for every community. Colonial Blacksmiths The history of metalworking is a long one. There is evidence that metal workers smelted iron circa 1500 B.C.E. in Syria. In the Andes and Central America indigenous people knew metallurgy, smelting copper, tin silver, and gold, but not iron because they had yet to develop the furnaces able to produce the high temperatures necessary. In Spain, with the arrival of the Moors in the eighth century, smiths expanded their work from strictly utilitarian to pieces with more artistry. By the ninth century Toledo, Spain had begun to acquire a reputation for fine swords that was to make its smithing famous throughout the Western world. At about this time iron rose to prominence over copper and bronze because of its greater strength and edge-holding capability. But because the melting point of iron is so high, it was not until the sixteenth century that European and Middle Eastern blacksmiths began using furnaces that were capable of providing the high temperatures needed to transform iron ore to a molten state, permitting it to be cast and later converted into wrought iron. Blacksmithing arrived in the Americas with the Spaniards. Three blacksmiths accompanied Fernando Cortés from Cuba to the mainland in 1519, and during his conquest of Mexico, a supply ship arrived from Vera Cruz, bringing stores of iron. Cortés directed that the soldiers’ horses be shod and that the leftover iron be used for new lance points. After the defeat of Montezuma, the Spaniards built a new capital on the ruins of Tenochtitlan as a flood of colonists arrived after 1524, including blacksmiths, farriers, armorers, swordsmiths, and locksmiths. As was true before and would be true thereafter, Cortés deemed the priority was weapon-making. In 1524, he decreed that every citizen must keep in his house, a lance, a sword, a dagger, a shield, a helmet, and whatever other arms he could afford. This provided even more work for blacksmiths. The focus of Cortés and the other conquistadores was, as we know, the conquest of the indigenous population and the acquisition of silver and gold. This explains Cortés’s emphasis on using what iron was available to make weapons instead of other needed items. In addition, the emphasis on mining silver explains why there was so little iron in Colonial Mexico: nobody wanted to invest time and money in mining iron when silver was so profitable. Fortunately for blacksmiths, the process of mining silver required many tools that only the smiths could make. One item that blacksmiths manufactured was the twenty to thirty-pound long iron bar which was practically the sole tool of the Indian miner, serving as a pick, a drill, and a pry bar. Other essential tools were sledgehammers, metal parts for refining machinery, iron nails, chains, rods, hatchets, rakes, and shovels. Blacksmiths were so much in demand in Colonial Mexico that they organized guilds, which, together with royal ordinances, regulated all aspects of blacksmithing: such as testing, standards, and apprenticeships. Initially, the guilds tried to exclude Indians and Mestizos but Spanish decrees later provided that Native craftsmen were entitled to hold the office of journeyman and master. Between 1530 and 1560, Mexican Bishop Vasco de Quiroga assigned each town in the Tarascan province a separate occupation or handicraft to balance the economies of Indian villages: San Felipe de los Herreros specialized in ironwork and Santa Clara de Cobre made copperware. There was one tool used by blacksmiths whose production was the sole province of Native craftsmen: the leather bellows used to raise the temperature in the forge. Because Spanish colonists disliked the difficult and unpleasant work of tanning hides, such work was left to Native craftsmen who became adept cobblers and saddle-makers, and the sole producers of the leather bellows used by most blacksmiths. Ironwork at Las Trampas Church When Don Juan de Oñate arrived in New Mexico in 1598, he brought blacksmiths and many of their tools, for he hoped to set up a silver-mining operation. The inventory of the expedition revealed nine anvils, bellows, sets of horseshoeing tools, and over 5,000 horseshoes. Oñate did not find silver deposits in New Mexico, but not long after his arrival, several fully equipped blacksmith shops were set up in the pueblos and in Santa Fe. The Franciscans friars assigned to each pueblo taught the Indians the trades of smithing and carpentry essential to building the mission churches. The Oñate colonists also brought large quantities of metal goods such as knives, hatchets, scissors, needles, thimbles, and awls to trade with the Pueblos and Plains Indians. Other items much in demand by the mission priests were the pitchers and cups used in making and drinking chocolate. Copper pitcher used for making chocolate The Franciscan Fray Alonso de Benavides remarked in 1631 that the Native people displayed unusual dexterity in the mastery of forging techniques. After the 1680 Pueblo Revolt when Governor Antonio de Otermín made an abortive attempt at reconquest in 1681, he found that the Sandias had set up a blacksmith shop in their church with a forge, a good set of bellows, and a plowshare Isleta Pueblo News April 2021 for an anvil. When Diego de Vargas “reconquered” the province beginning in 1692, he was confronted by Pueblo warriors armed with lances with iron points made by a Tewa blacksmith north of Santa Fe. Colonial axe made in New Mexico As mentioned, blacksmiths everywhere have been accorded a special privileged status and been shielded from harm in times of war or civil unrest. For example, in the 1830s, the Navajos invited two smiths, Ramón Sena, son of Tomás Sena of Santa Fe, and José Castillo of Cebolleta, into their camp in western New Mexico to do forge work and make silver-mounted bridle bits. While there, news came of a battle between other Navajos and a Hispano militia nearby. Navajo chief Manuelito, fearing for the blacksmiths’ safety, had them escorted to Cebolleta by eighteen of his warriors. In Zuni, the pueblo permitted Hispanic blacksmiths to live in the pueblo and carry on their trade and even allowed them to farm small tracts of Indian land. Eventually, these smiths would teach Natives their craft, as happened in Zuni Pueblo with the Pueblo smith named Kiwashinakwe, AxMaker, who specialized in making axes and hoes. A similar arrangement is said to have existed at Isleta. More on blacksmithing in a later issue. For more information, see Marc Simmons and Frank Turley, Spanish Colonial Ironwork. Blacksmith Shop, Isleta Pueblo Page 11 interested and passionate about the topics we cover. We believe that by sharing these stories with the community it may instill a sense of confidence in who we are as Isletans. We are grateful for all of our readers and have been receiving feedback from the community. Some of you have even reached out with ideas about what topics to cover next or areas of interest for the Historical Society to dig deeper into. We thank you for your interest in the stories we are telling about the Pueblo and the people and encourage you to reach out to us with any information, ideas, or comments that you feel would be helpful to us. We will soon be publishing on our social media platforms so be on the lookout for that content. Again, any information is greatly appreciated and will not be used without your permission. Thank you! Isleta Pueblo News Editor: Nathaniel Lujan Asst. Editor: Diane Abeita Published By: Valencia Express ˙˙˙ Again, we want to thank everyone who has been reading these articles. We invest a great deal of time and energy into these articles, and we do so because we are Health Beat Medication Safety Awareness Week https://www.womensheart.org/content/outreach/medicationsafetyweek/whatis_medicationsafetyweek.asp Stephanie Barela, Health Educator Phone: 505-869-4479 The first full week in April is Medication Safety Awareness Week: April 4: Cabinet Clean Out Your Medicine • Get rid of outdated medicines and old prescriptions, many drugs lose potency over time. • Store medicines in their original containers and in a cool, dry place located away from children and pets. April 5: Know Your Medicines • Make a list of medicines: size, shape and color, purpose of the medication and times you should take it including possible reactions and any side effects. Note the generic and trade names of your medicines and what they are for in order to prevent an accidental double dose. Include in your list all over-the-counter medicines, birth control pills, patches and supplements. • Keep list updated and with you, make sure you inform your doctor and pharmacist of any dietary supplements before you take them, as herbal medicines and other dietary supplements can react with other medication and have an unknown effect. Do not mix alcohol with any medications, as the combination can be deadly. April 6: Read Medicine Labels Carefully • Make sure you are taking your medication as instructed by your doctor. Note precautionary stickers on the label, route, dose and frequency of your medicines. • Pay attention to warnings. Note that some medicines can react with foods and others have to be taken on an empty stomach. Some medicines lose potency quickly and need to be kept in an airtight container. The effectiveness of many medicines is dependent upon taking them at the correct times. How the medicine is to be taken –the route– is also important (i.e. by mouth, through the skin, under the tongue, inhaling, rectal or vaginal suppository, enema or douche). April 7: Organize Your Medicines • Use of a medicine organizer box may be helpful, especially for those taking more than one pill several times a day; however, a medicine organizer box requires close monitoring, especially when there is a change in medicines. Be aware that use of an organizer box violates the rule of keeping medicines in their original containers. Managing pills with a medicine organizer box, while convenient, is not without risk, and there are certain drugs (i.e. chemotherapy agents) that should not be mixed into a medicine box with other pills. April 8: Transitional Care Aware • Changes in care (i.e. being moved from one hospital floor to another, transferred from one care facility to another, or being discharged home) all need to make sure that your services are coordinated and there is good communication between your providers. When you are discharged, make sure you understand your medicines and how you are to take them. Ask for written instructions of your entire medical regimen and follow-up care. When picking up your medicines from the pharmacy, double-check all prescriptions are correct. Ask that the generic and brand names of each drug be listed on the label, and what the medicine is for. April 9: Know Your Individual Risk before Starting a New Rx • Talk to your pharmacist; be sure to discuss any possible risk of a serious side effect to occur. Learn if the new medicine is one known to adversely affect heart rhythm and increase chance of sudden cardiac arrest. Report serious side effects to your doctor and pharmacist promptly. April 10: Better Communication with Health Professionals is Key • Share information with all your prescribing practitioners and your pharmacist about every medicine and supplement you are taking. Discuss the risks and benefits with your prescribing practitioner; be sure to talk about expected effects, possible side effects and any side effects that occur your doctor should be informed of right away. Report adverse drug effects promptly and never hesitate to ask questions when it comes to your health and the use of medicines and supplements. Please take all Expired or Unused Medications to the Isleta Police Department to be properly disposed, or you can participate in the NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY on April 24, 2021 10am-2pm @ New Rec Center & Tribal Complex at the Isleta Police Department. Isleta Pueblo News Page 12 April 2021 ISLETA POLICE DEPARTMENT APRIL - 2021 SPRING has sprung and with it comes the wonderful windy and dusty weather. With that in mind, reminders to all when burning, please ensure it is a burn day, you have a burn permit and you call in your intention to burn with your permit number. With the blustery winds and unpredictable changes safety is a must. The strong winds and dust also present dangerous driving conditions and we want all to travel safely. Please be alert when driving because a sudden strong gust of wind can cause your vehicle to move, possibly into the adjoining or opposing lane unexpectedly. During these days of inclement weather please do not be distracted with telephone calls, texting, etc. while driving. WELCOME: We welcome two new members to the Department. Isleta Recreation Centers (Old and New), Governor’s Office, Tribal Complex, Police Department, or create a badge of your own choice. The deadline for all creations will be April 19, 2021 at 4:30p.m. All completed templates can be turned into the police department. If you have any questions, please contact Officer Leandra Abeita at 505-264-9533. The picture is the current department badge. He is a welcome addition to the Department and as the lone animal control officer has been kept busy since his first day. He is serving the community well in his position and states you can contact him at his work number 505-917-3506. WELCOME ABOARD! SEEKING DESIGNER/ARTISTS The Isleta Police Department is currently seeking Isleta tribal member artists in helping create a new Department Police badge. We want the community’s help and input and is open to all age ranges. We are open to all ideas and creations. If you are interested in helping create the new department badge please feel free to pick up a blank badge template at the following: ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEATBELT! ENSURE CHILDREN ARE IN APPROPRIATE CHILD RESTRAINTS! COMMUNITY SAFETY SEWER PROJECT: CURFEW AND RESIDENCY: INDIAN HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM Briana states she is glad to be home and is looking forward to helping serve her community. DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE! A project began March 22, 2021 on Tribal Road 33 and throughout the Village which will result in road closures, limited travel in areas, etc. We continue to ask for your patience during this time as the project continues for 300 days from the start date. We also ask everyone to be observant of speed limits, stop signs, etc. as we strive for the safety of not only the workers on this project, but all individuals traveling/ walking in the village. Meet the new Animal Control Officer, Isiah Chavez who is from Isleta and Cochiti. He was born in Isleta and is the son of Bernard Chavez and his Chee-ee is Bernadette. Briana Tower is our newest dispatcher and is from the Pueblo of Isleta. She is a graduate of CNM with an associate degree I Business Administration and Integrated Studies. Briana is married and has two children. She has, in the past, coached youth basketball teams and was in San Antonio, Texas the last two years as her husband was on active military duty. DON’T TEXT AND DRIVE! IHSP Traffic Division continues to monitor and enforce the roadways throughout the Pueblo of Isleta maintaining safety for all with traffic enforcement. The majority of construction at the ditches on Highway 47 appears to be completed as the orange barrels and dividers have been removed. However, be alert as there is still more to be done on Highway 47. The speed limits have changed in some areas to 45 mph, but there are still 35 mph zones on Highway 47 so please be aware and reduce your speeds where required. Also keep in mind you must maintain the speed from one speed limit sign until you come upon the next which either raises or lowers the speed limit. For the most part northbound Highway 47 maintains a 35 mph speed limit from approximately the 37 mile marker. The speed southbound from the 38 mile marker is currently posted at 35 mph but may change soon. So please be vigilant. Our Traffic Officers are ever vigilant for traffic violations and are enforcing them in order to maintain the safety of those working in construction areas, as well as the motoring public. And as always maintain your entire time and attention to the roadway, traffic signals/stop signs and other motorists. The curfew remains in effect and we urge everyone to abide by these restrictions. Though the State of New Mexico has lifted restrictions outside of Isleta we are still observing curfew (9 p.m. – 6 a.m.). With the longer days due to Daylight Savings Time and much more pleasant weather, we may have increased violations of the curfew, but be mindful it is still being enforced. Those who are non-Tribal and are not approved and properly registered with Census to live on the Pueblo cannot be on the Pueblo. It is posted throughout the Pueblo and there are no excuses – PLEASE abide by the restrictions. Residency requirements are being enforced and we request adherence by all. SCHOOLS: It appears virtual learning will continue until the end of the school year. With that in mind children will remain home and may become a bit restless as the weather warms and days are nicer. We ask motorists to be aware of children who may be outside playing, riding bicycles and walking. Please observe all speed limits in the housing areas and be keenly aware of the surroundings. A child could dart into the street at any time and your vigilance will help to prevent an unfortunate or tragic incident. COVID-19: With increased recipients of the vaccine for COVID-19 the numbers do seem to be on a downward slide and this is always welcome news. Nevertheless, please be vigilant and take care of yourselves, your family and others. If you have tested positive for the virus, PLEASE STAY HOME AND QUARANTINE! If you believe you have been exposed please report to the Health Clinic and they will provide instructions on April 2021 how to address this. There are reports of the “new strain” of this virus found in New Mexico and other states and countries which is troubling and we must continue safety precautions. Members of the Police Department continue to serve the members of the community, following safety protocols and strive to keep the community safe. So please: STAY HOME – MASK UP – SAFE DISTANCING – WASH HANDS FREQUENTLY – AVOID GATHERINGS PLEASE! SEEKING A PHLEBOTOMIST: The Isleta Police Department is still seeking interested individuals to conduct blood draws for DWI suspects. Must have a current license/certificate as a phlebotomist, pass a background check and be able to serve on an on-call basis as needed. For additional information, questions or interest, please contact: Detective Sergeant K. Lucero (505) 869-9728 BUCKLE UP FOR SAFETY EVERYONE! The Isleta Police Department wishes you a safe and joyous Easter Holiday! FIREWOOD FREE BLOCKED CHINESE ELM FIREWOOD CALL Tony Jaramillo @ (505) 263-8381 Isleta Pueblo News Page 13 SEATBELTS/CHILD RESTRAINTS Whether taking a trip to the grocery store or shopping mall or just down the road to a family member or friend please remember to BUCKLE UP! It is mandated by State Law and is for the safety of all who travel in the vehicle. For children, appropriate fitting car seats or booster seats must be installed and used. Adults/teenagers are not excluded from buckling up. The following was taken from the Safer NM Website: “It’s the Law – EVERYONE in a car must be properly belted in all seating positions.” Seat belts and child safety seats save lives, and Safer is dedicated to efforts which increase their proper use. The NHTSA reports that using child safety seats decreases the risk of death by an estimated 71% for infants and 54% for older children Isleta Pueblo News Page 14 April 2021 Pueblo of Isleta Public Library Spring is upon us and with that comes spring-cleaning! Library staff has been busy cleaning the library in preparation of upcoming programs and the Summer Reading Program. Things are slowly returning to normal and we couldn’t be more excited. Please read more about our updated services the library has to offer. News On Thursday, April 1st the library will be having their monthly staff meeting from 8:30am to 10:30am. The library will remain open during this time so feel free to drop on in. We will be discussing upcoming programs and addressing any concerns before our Summer Reading Program starts. In observance of Good Friday on April 2nd the library will be closed along with other POI departments. All library media checked out on Wednesday, March 31st will have a due date of Monday, April 5th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We will resume regular business hours on Monday. The library would like to announce that we have been approved to do IN-PERSON programming once again here at the library. On Thursday, March 18th library staff members met with Bryce Lockmiller who is the Safety Officer for the Pueblo of Isleta to discuss our reopening policies and procedures. The meeting consisted of a walkthrough of the library and a review of IN-PERSON programming protocols. We went over step-by-step plans and addressed any questions or concerns he had. Our INPERSON programming will start in April which happens to be an Adult program. Teen and Children programs will follow shortly. Our IN-HOUSE approval also includes our upcoming Summer Reading Program and transportation to pick up Bosque Farms Elementary students for the After School Program. At this time we would like to acknowledge the staff of the Isleta Head Start & Child Care for their help in helping us improve loose ends within our with our reopening policies. They also allowed us to shadow their staff in the morning so we could properly prepare for our Summer Reading Program. Their willingness to share their lessons in real time played a major role in our meeting with Bryce as were able to infuse their concepts with ours. Join us for our Virtual Family Story Time every Wednesday at 10:30 am. Story time will take place over Zoom and is open for ages 16 months- 5 years old. For each month a calendar will be available with the schedule of books and crafts. For the month of April crafts will include crafts such as a Cotton ball Easter Bunny, Duckling, Earth Day and a Rainbow. Supplies for the crafts will have to be picked up prior to the Story time through our curbside service. If you would like to sign up please call the library at 505-869-9808 or email Cheyenne at Cheyenne.Castillo@isletapueblo.com. The Library is offering a contactless curbside service as well as computer use by appointment only for essential use. Curbside services will be Monday-Thursday from 10am to 5pm and Friday 10am to 4pm. To check out material please download our mobile app Librista. To make a computer appointment please call the library to set up a time, as space is limited. Appointments will be based on 30-minute increments so please come prepared. When visiting the library please remember to wear a mask at all times, patrons’ temperatures will be taken before entering the library. Sanitation stations have been set up throughout the library, and computer workstations must be disinfected before and after use. Patrons will enter at the front entrance of the library and will exit on the north side of the library. We greatly appreciate your patience at this time as we are adjusting to a new normal. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact the library at 505-869-9808. To drop off any library materials please use our drop off box, which is located in the front of the library. Drop off material will be quarantined for three days, disinfected and then checked in. With things changing daily library staff is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and as a result library programs and services are being impacted. We will continue to keep you updated and informed about upcoming programs and services as more information comes along. Below is a list of our new hours of operation. Library Temporary Covid-19 Hours of Operation Monday–Thursday: 8am to 6:30pm Friday: 8am to 4:30pm Saturday: CLOSED Curbside Hours Elderly: 10am-11am General: 11am-5pm Library staff members are on site to answer any questions or address any concerns you may have and we are always open to any suggestions you might have to help us better serve the community. Please don’t hesitate to give us a call at 505-869-9808. Library Access from Home During this time we encourage the use of our digital services. If you ever have questions or need help accessing our online services. Please call us at the library at 869-9808 during regular business hours or message us on social media (FB, Snapchat, & Instagram). The Library’s digital services give cardholders 24/7 free access to eBooks, audiobooks, music, and periodicals (NY Times), so you can maximize your reading, and listening experience at home. We’ve got you covered. The library online services will ask you to enter your library barcode number which is located on the back of your library card and a pin or password. If you do not have a pin or password set up with us you can call the library during business hours and a staff member can help you set that up over the phone. Below is a list of the digital services the library has to offer. To search our library collection and view your account you can download the Librista app on your iPhone, Android and Kindle devices. This feature will let you see what library material is available, let you search our library collection and view your account. New York Times online is now available to our library patrons for FREE. Find breaking news, multimedia, reviews & opinions on Washington, business, sports, movies, travel and so much more. New York Times will be available on library computers, library Wi-Fi or if you are at home you can access through the library website and click on the icon located on the general library section. The library now has Lynda.com, which is FREE online training on various computer software and programs. The Lynda.com Online Training Library is a massive online training resource. Using their thousands of videos, members are able to learn – selfpaced and on-demand – topics ranging from Google, Zoom and so much more. Members must have a Library card in order to utilize the Lynda.com site. The link to Lynda.com may be found on our Library website at http://isletapueblo.com/library.html. Just click on the “Start Learning Click Here” button to start your digital continuing education. Download the mobile app Libby to start borrowing and reading ebooks and audiobooks for FREE. Put your library in your pocket with Libby. To access this app you will need your library barcode and password. Free Music! Take advantage of our Freegal Music service. Log on with your library card number and pin to start downloading and streaming music. Library patrons receive 3 free downloads each week and UNLIMITED streaming of music with NO AD interruptions. Log on to freegalmusic. com or download the Freegal Music app. If you have any questions about this service or would like to set up a password please give the library a call at 505-869-9808. For additional help and information library staff members have made YouTube videos featuring the library’s digital services and how to utilize them. Check them out by visiting the library’s YouTube page at www. youtube.com/user/poilibrary. Upcoming Exciting news, the library will be starting its first ever embroidery for beginners program. We will be learning together here at the library the basics of embroidery using the online resource of Skill Share. Participants will be learning the 10 basic hand stitches. This program will meet every Thursday at 10am starting April 15th. All supplies will be provided. This program is FREE and open to the first 5 adults 18 and over to sign up. To register please call the library and speak with Diane or send an email to Diane.Abeita@isletapueblo.com. Summer Reading Program Registration will be open starting Monday, April 26th through Friday, May 7th. We will be doing a lottery registration this year. Registration will be open to everyone for April 2021 Isleta Pueblo News Page 15 two weeks, and on May 7th there will be a live drawing to fill all the spots. Space is limited and we feel that this option will give everyone an equal chance to reserve a spot in the program. Lottery Information • 20 participants will be selected for the Youth program 7-17 years old. • 20 participants will be selected for the Junior Program 3-6 years old (must be potty trained). • All participants must be entered into the lottery drawing to be eligible for the drawing. More details on registration coming soon! Summer Reading Program is coming fast and we are excited to share with you all our new themes for our youth and junior programs. We are also excited to announce that this year’s program will be IN-PERSON here at the library. Summer Reading Program will start June 7th and end July 23rd. Our Junior Program 3-6 years old, students will be taking a reading road trip around the U.S.A. We will be reading our way and making stops in New Mexico, California, Texas, Louisiana, Florida, and New York. Along the way we will be learning about state symbols, food, and landmarks. With a daily schedule of story time, crafts, activities, playtime and field trips to insure our day is busy and filled with fun. No need to pack, just make sure to pre-register to be entered into the drawing for a spot in the program. Our Youth Program, ages 7-17 years old, will feature 5 different themes to choose from. We will be accepting 20 students with 5 spots available for the mentioned programs below. ● Science: Library staff members Shaypof and Isaac will be leading this program and here is what they have to say about the program. Science is something we deal within everyday life. So, let’s learn about science together! Experiments that make you go “WOW”! I wonder why it does that? We will be doing amazing experiments that range from solidifying fingerprints to making astronaut ice cream! You will not only have fun doing these experiments but also learn interesting facts along the way. If you have any questions regarding our curriculum you may contact Shaypof Ybarra 505-869-9808 or by email at Shaypof.ybarra@isletapueblo.com. ● Building and Creating: Library staff member Ashley will be leading this program and here is what she has to say about the program. Join us this summer in exploring the fields of architecture and engineering. We will be creating and designing our own projects, as well as building them. We will work with different building materials while creating multiple projects. You will get to bring your own style and get creative with the building projects. We will also learn some engineering by build kits from the companies: Brown Dog Gadgets and KiwiCo. A few of our building projects include bristle bots, DIY basketball game, and a marshmallow catapult! If you have any questions regarding this curriculum you may contact Ashley Morales at (505) 869-9808 or by email at Ashley.Morales@ isletapueblo.com. ● Monster Movie Makeup: Library staff member Cheyenne will be leading this program and here is what she has to After School Program students celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday! After School Program students made tasty Truffula Tree treats for Dr. Seuss’ birthday celebration! After School Program students also did a little St. Patrick’s Day experiment! say about the program. Always wondered about the program. If you are interested how to create your favorite movie in learning more about Thor, Hercules, monsters or how to create the best special or the Zodiacs. This program will be effects makeup for your Halloween centered on different mythologies from costume? Come and join Cheyenne’s Greece, Egyptian, Norse and Astronomy. summer reading program group! This The mythologies will consist of the summer we will be going over different students learning about the different special effects makeup to ramp up your creation stories from each mythology, the Halloween costume or to create videos. gods and goddesses, heroes vs. monsters. Each week we will be going over different The students will create Trojan horses, forms of special effects makeup, such as, Viking shields, and Mummies during the face paint, prosthetics, and DIY recipes to week of each mythology. In Astronomy the make fake blood and prosthetics. During students will learn the different phases the month of June we will learn how of the moon, the constellations, and to create certain types of shading and planets. During the week of Astronomy lighting to create optical illusions, from the students will create a planet model, creating puppet type features, to making galaxy snowglobes. If you have any it seem like you have a floating head. Also, questions regarding this curriculum you during this time we will be having a mini may contact Kyle Lujan at (505) 869-9808 field trip! During the month of July we will or by email at Kyle.Lujan@isletapueblo. be creating zombie looks using everyday com. items and professional type makeup to Recap make gruesome looks. Lastly, we will be creating our own monster looks by using The After School Program has been doing professional tools and prosthetics. If great since their return and we even you have any questions regarding this welcomed two new students to our program. curriculum you may contact Cheyenne Just before Spring Break students had a Castillo at (505) 869-9808 or by email at Pizza Party and made their very own pizza Cheyenne.Castillo@isletapueblo.com. using pizza kits from Dion’s. It was a great way to start Spring Break and we hope our ● Mythology and Astrology: Library students enjoyed their break and are ready staff member Kyle will be leading this to start back up when they return. program and here is what he has to say Page 16 Isleta Pueblo News April 2021 New Isleta Recreation Center presents: Starts April 24th, 2021 This run will be a Virtual run. I will be putting this on the NIKE RUN CLUB APP. If you’re not able to download the Nike app. When you’re done with the 3 mile run or walk you can screen shot me and send it to my email george.waquie@isleta pueblo.com and come in for your shirt once this is done. HA-WUH April 2021 Isleta Pueblo News Page 17 Hello community from Synergetic Business Solutions (SBS)! What a crazy year it has been, with COVID-19 and the race issues that divided our nation. The things we have seen in the past year are overwhelming. We spent most of our time in our homes or away from our loved ones to be safe and to keep them safe. Because of what we heard, we developed fears about getting and giving Covid. Some of us tackled this fear and continued living with minor adjustments. Some of us developed anxiety and felt on edge with others simply because we did not feel safe. Then there are the racial issues. The acts of hate and violence. All inhumane. All preventable. The human body is made to love and be loved. Think of the times you questioned if anyone loved you then remember the time when someone showed you they did. We experience emotions with our bodies, we literally feel them. The higher the emotion—love, freedom, joy, peace, appreciation—the better we feel and the better we act toward others. But what happens when people and situations push you to your limits? STOP what you are doing. INHALE through your nose for four seconds. HOLD your breath for four seconds. EXHALE your breath slowly for five seconds. How do you feel? This quick mindfulness technique will keep you in control of your emotions and allow you to make the BEST decision for you. The best decisions always come from love and a settled body. ~ SBS provides workshops on stress and body-mind management. Look for our next article about other mindfulness techniques to keep you and your body at your best. Call us for more information or to give us ideas on what you want to read about! ~SBS also sells personal protection equipment (PPE) in bulk to federal, state, and tribal governments to keep people safe during the pandemic. We have some inventory available to the public – hand sanitizer (gallon & 8oz bottles), black cloth masks, Kn95 masks, and halfface respirators. Call us for pricing. Free delivery for our community members who live in Isleta Pueblo. We look forward to hearing from you! Thank you!! Jennifer Padilla, Owner. (505) 331-1571. Jenn@SBSolutionsNM.com 2021 Fire Season Isleta Pueblo Fire Department Fire season is here! The Isleta Pueblo Fire Dept. will be available to assist and stand-by for community members with agricultural burns. Burn permits will be required, instructions on burn permit must be followed. For more info contact the numbers listed below. 505-869-9725 505-869-9724 Isleta Dispatch 505-869-3030 Page 18 Isleta Pueblo News PARKS AND RECREATIONAL CENTER April already? Wow, this year seems to be moving pretty quickly and what a change from last year. It’s good to see that many Isleta Pueblo Tribal members, people around the state, and the world are getting their COVID vaccinations. Vaccinations not only help protect the individual but it will also make it safer for anyone around that individual. If you have friends and / or family members that have not received the COVID vaccination, please encourage them to schedule their vaccination. Quick reminder to all tribal members, we will be having an Easter Egg Hunt/ Drive Through (see attached flyer) at the parking lot north of the recreation center on Saturday, April 3, 2021, from 10 am to 12 noon or until supplies last. Please stop by that morning and pick up your Easter Bag. for years when she travels or goes for walks. So on one of our daily walks around the center, students had to look for heart shape rocks. At first students thought it was nonsense but they searched and were amazed to find one to share with others. Step By Step Painting: Students have learned to paint by listening using step by step instruction and use only one color at a time. They were given a pre-drawn canvas and selected colors to use. Part of the activity was to use their ears and follow each instruction that was given. Students also learned how to use various paint brushes in their painting and how to care for the brushes after each use. PARKS MANAGEMENT All the parks in the pueblo are now open for use again! Please feel free to use them, but remember we are still asking that you wear your masks and practice social distancing. The Parks crew has worked really hard to make sure that our parks are well maintained and good to go. The grass at the parks has been fertilized and aerated, I’m sure many of you have already started seeing the effects of the work that has been done at our parks. Once again, get out and enjoy the wonderful weather we are having and enjoy our parks whenever you are able to do so. RECREATION PROGRAM Distance Learning Program Activities – Students celebrated Dr. Seuss’s Birthday at the beginning of March. Students decorated the area with Truffula trees from the Lorax and Fishes from: One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish Book. Students participated in a Dr. Seuss Jeopardy game, Pin the Hat on the Cat, and made many Spring Break Program crafts related to Dr. Seuss books. Who would have imagined there are so many Dr. Seuss books!! Students also watched Cat in the Hat and the Lorax movies to relate with activities they did in the program. Nature with Heart Shape Rocks – Some students have been learning about rocks in school and in conjunction, we involved all students to search for a special type of rock that a student’s teacher had been collecting Participants were involved in many activities during Spring Break. They made homemade chalk, a mosaic stepping stone, tie-dye shirts, elephant toothpaste, edible cookie dough, perler bead magnets, decorated the Game room with a SpongeBob Theme wall and participated in a Blind Fold Challenge searching for various items hidden in the grass. April 2021 Isleta Pueblo News April 2021 Page 19 Summer Recreation Program Information for the Summer Recreation Program will be posted soon. This year it will be a lottery style drawing for all age groups. This summer all activities will be stationed at the Recreation Center and will follow all CDC guidelines on COVID-19. Look out for the upcoming Flyer for more information on registration and drawing dates!! AQUATICS PROGRAM Greetings from Josh Roybal our Aquatics Coordinator/Pool Manager! The Pool is coming along great. The Deck has been re-painted and looks awesome. We are currently working on updating the lighting in the pool area as well. The main swimming pool plaster has cured and the machinery has been tested. The water in the pool is a cozy 80° and ready for lap swimming while the Jacuzzi water is at 102°. With that said, come feel the water as it feels awesome. Please contact the recreation center at (505) 869-9777 or the swimming pool directly at 869-9783 to schedule a time to use our pool. As of right now the pool will only be open for scheduled lap swimming and Jacuzzi use, therefore, you will have to make an appointment to use either. As things start to get better and open up, we will increase the pool usage. Until then please call and schedule your appointment to use the aquatics center. Our hours of operation will expand as we acquire more lifeguards. We are currently still looking to fill lifeguard positions; the job is posted on the POI website. For anyone interested in applying, has any questions about the Lifeguard certification, seeking information about swim lessons, and other aquatic programming please call (505) 8699783. FITNESS PROGRAM Isleta Recreation Fitness Center is doing quite well with a lot of new faces utilizing the facility. The State’s Restrictions have changed to Yellow but unfortunately this still means we will continue to operate at a maximum of 25% capacity in the workout area. Remember our Basketball gym is open for everyone to shoot hoops. Again please remember that face masks remain required when visiting the recreation facility, especially during all activities. For all of you thinking about starting a workout regimen, we have trainers available to assist you. As well as weekly workouts written on our workout boards if you are not sure what you want to target that day. For further questions, please call your Recreation Center at (505) 869-9777 or the Old recreation facility at (505) 8695741. SPORTS PROGRAM From the desk of George Waquie (Sports Coordinator) – I would like to give everyone an update on what’s going on here at the Rec center. We recently held the Family Fun run on March 8th, it ended on March 31st. It was geared to get families out with their kids and enjoy the scenery and fresh air. We had a total of 72 family members participate. It was nice to see everyone on the walking trail here at the park. The next event we did was a Hitting Challenge for kids in the 7-11 age bracket. We had a total of 8 participants starting with Lawson, Jaydon, Jude, Michael, Kateri, Payton, Zayden, and Kellyen. It was Kellyen and Zayden in the Championship with Zayden out hitting Kellyen. It was great to see the kids being active. We had 9 participants in the 12 -17yr bracket, Christiano, Kyle, Aubery, Thur-Shun, Ava, Greg, Dominic, Troy, Dominic. It was Kyle and Troy in the Championship with Kyle coming out with the victory. In the adult bracket we had 12 participants Bubba Jiron, Cubs Montoya, Michael Toya, Kyle Valdez, Isidor Lujan, Travis Lente, Darren Chiwewe, Donovan Abeita, Brian Lente, Kyle Creager, Troy Chiwewe, and Edwin Chiwewe Jr. This one was a cold one, we had a little hail at the field, but the guys wanted to finish up the Challenge. So it was Cubs and Travis in the finale with Travis having to beat Cubs twice to become champion. Cubs didn’t let it happen and came out on top to become the Hitting Champ on the Rez. Hopefully everyone is staying safe. We do have the Bernie Run coming up so if you haven’t signed-up, please come down to the Rec center and do so. Page 20 Isleta Pueblo News April 2021 ISLETA HEALTH CENTER April is Alcohol Awareness Month Kaylee Chavez, Health Educator Isleta Behavioral Health Clinic Phone: 505-869-5475 April is Alcohol Awareness Month and an important time to be aware of how alcohol affects our community. Alcohol is the most frequently misused substance and is one of the top leading causes of death within our community. More than half of alcohol-attributed deaths are linked to health effects that are caused from drinking too much over time, which can induce multiple types of cancer, liver disease (cirrhosis), and heart disease. Lives that have been lost due to alcohol can also include deaths due to poisonings that involve other substances such as, (drug overdose), suicide, and motor vehicle crashes. So many lives are negatively influenced by alcohol misuse… elders, mothers, fathers, children, family and friends can all suffer from one or more individuals who misuse alcohol, but the negative consequences that stem from alcohol misuse can be prevented. Every human has the capability within himself or herself to overcome difficult times. The Isleta Behavioral Health team are here to provide the help necessary to guide you to find your inner ability to overcome any struggles you may be facing. Whether it be someone struggling with a substance use disorder, a person living in recovery or searching for help to maintain recovery, someone who may have had a setback and wants to get back on track, or someone who may be affected from a loved one who is struggling with a substance use disorder. Our team is here to help you in any way that we can, if you have questions please reach out and contact us. We all have the capability to be resilient and our team is here to help you increase your overall social, mental, and physical well-being. Please contact Isleta Behavioral Health with any questions you may have or if you would like to schedule your first visit with us at 505-8695475. NM Poison Control During the Pandemic, we should be cleaning and disinfecting more often. It is important that you do not inject or ingest these chemicals into your body. Please remember to keep ALL chemicals out of children’s reach. If any cleaning or disinfectant solution is swallowed or injected, please contact the NM Poison Control immediately. 1-800-222-1222 April 2021 Isleta Pueblo News Page 21 ATTENTION ISLETA TRIBAL MEMBERS Emergency Rental Assistance Funds Available In 2020, the U.S. Congress appropriated funding to provide emergency rental assistance to low-income renters (this includes homebuyers lease purchasing a home) experiencing financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Funding allocated to Isleta Pueblo Housing Authority (IPHA) to provide: • Emergency Rental Assistance in the form of rental arrears and accruing rent • Utilities, and • Home energy costs assistance Who is Eligible? Assistance is available to applicants who meet all of the following requirements: • Tribal members residing within a fifty (50) mile radius of the Isleta Pueblo Reservation NOT already receiving assistance from other service providers, and residents on the Reservation NOT already receiving assistance from other service providers • Households paying rent under a rental agreement (this includes tenants making lease payments under a lease purchase agreement) • Households where one or more individuals have either a. Qualified for unemployment benefits or b. Have experienced a decrease in income, incurred significant costs, or financial hardship due to the COVID-19 outbreak • Is a low-income household What are Eligible Expenses? Assistance is provided for the Documentation will be required. following. • Rent arrears incurred on or after March 13, 2020 • Accruing rent up to for a three month period • Utilities, including connection of utilities and past due payments for utilities and late fees incurred on past due payments, late fees may NOT exceed $20 monthly • Other heating costs such as propane for home heating use, wood, or pellets • Relocation costs and rental deposits • Internet services Not to Exceed $100.00 for BASIC services only What are the Limitations? • Rental assistance may not be provided for current or future rent unless the rental assistance provided has cured the rent arrears or a payback agreement will cure the rent arrears • Eligible to re-apply after three months if needed • Households who have received assistance from other providers are not eligible for assistance for the same months for which assistance was already provided. What is the Application Process? Submit an application for rental assistance and/or utilities by applying at the IPHA office or at its website at POI Facebook. IPHA will also make applications available by email. Page 22 Isleta Pueblo News April 2021 Pueblo of Isleta UXO / HAZMAT DEPARTMENT Native American Lands Environmental Mitigation Program The Pueblo of Isleta UXO/HAZMAT/NALEMP Department aims to make the community safer by cleaning up munitions left by the United States Military. By removing the debris left, we can help preserve the land and keep it safe for future generations. Shown above are just some of the munitions found on the reservation. Munitions can be found by anyone, and can be in forms such as ammunition, bombs, hand grenades, etc. If you come across anything of this manner PLEASE contact Clint Lente, UXO/ HAZMAT Manager at (505) 869-5748. DO NOT try to move or touch anything yourself as it can be very dangerous. Make sure to always follow the 3 R's of Explosive Safety: Recognize that what you have found is a munition and is dangerous Retreat do not touch, move, or disturb it. Leave the area. Report Contact the UXO/HAZMAT Division and provide as much information as possible about the location. Coordinates are the best. LOOKING TO PURCHASE Isleta, New Mexico 87022 looking to purchase a home located on the reservation in Isleta, New Mexico. Serious sellers please contact me at orjiron@yahoo.com April 2021 Isleta Pueblo News Page 23 PUEBLO OF ISLETA VILLAGE SEWER LINE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT The Pueblo of Isleta has contracted TLC Plumbing & Utility for the Village Sewer Line Improvement Project to complete sewer upgrades within the next 300 days. While work is taking place you can expect Traffic & Sewer Flow Disruptions from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM on March 23, 2021 through February 2, 2022. Please see information below for a quick reference of the project, contractor, and contact information. Thank you for your patience, it is greatly appreciated. TLC Contact Information: Project Name: Village Sewer Line Improvements Contact: Bobby Thomas / Ron Abeita Contact Phone: 505-362-1814 (Ron Abeita) Daytime Phone: 505-362-2317 (Bobby Thomas) Email: bthomas@tIcplumbing.com After-Hours Emergency Phone: 505-362-1814 St. Augustine Parish Isleta Pueblo Ministry of Consolation Pueblo of Isleta Contact Information: Project Name: Village Sewer Line Improvements Project Manager: Ernest Archuleta, PE Contact Phone: 505-231-4597 Email: Ernest.Archuleta@wsp.com Public Works Director: Edwin Jaramillo Contact Phone: 505-869-5170 & 505-869-9781 Email: Edwin.Jaramillo@Isletapueblo.com 5000 Edith Blvd NE • Albuquerque, NM 87107 Phone: (505) 76I-9696 • Fax: (505) 761-9875 • www.tlcplumbing.com MISSION STATEMENT We are a ministry of consolation at St. Augustine Parish to offer spiritual comfort and support to families who have experienced the loss of a loved one. We will continue to honor and respect our traditional teachings. Infection Prevention Infection prevention and control has always been an important part of public health and safety. But as the global fight against COVID-19 rages on, the world’s communities are reminded just how important. Help us celebrate all the infections prevented and lives saved by our IPs this year! Clean Hands Stop the spread of germs Page 24 Isleta Pueblo News April 2021 Did You Know? The Hubbell Crash Site In 1946, there was a crash on the Pueblo of Isleta involving a U.S. Navy twin engine air transport plane. The plane had 11 military personnel on board, and all 11 were killed in the crash. There was over 1,800 pounds of debris that was recovered, consisting of over 8,500 pieces of the plane. The aircraft involved in the crash was a cargo transport counterpart for the Douglas C-47 'Skytrain'. Shown above is the ‘Skytrain'. Have you been told a story of a plane crash on the reservation? If so, we would love to hear it and investigate the story. Please contact the UXO/ HAZMAT Department at (505)869-5748 with any tips or findings. April 2021 Isleta Pueblo News Page 25 GREETINGS TO ALL SENIORS/ ELDERS OF OUR COMMUNITY The POI Elder Center is happy to announce a new loan program for seniors age 60+. This program will provide a senior a Chromebook or iPad on a loan basis. We are hopeful that the lending program will allow seniors to explore the world of technology. Especially at a time where we have seen more days of isolation due to the pandemic. The devices will be downloaded with community photos of the old and new; video introduction of tribal leaders such as Governor Vernon Abeita; Native American Music, games and more. We will be lending these devices out on a one-month loan period. The plan is to continuously add more information onto the devices about our community. This is a way to keep our seniors entertained and engaged to the community. Unfortunately, these devices will not have internet connectivity unless you connect to a nearby hotspot. We will start taking calls for this loan program on April 1, 2021—call the Elder Center at (505) 8699770. Limited number of devices available, so firstcall-first serve. AARP is assisting with free tax prep at select Senior Affairs sites as well as other venues in the community. You MUST call the Information line for AARP Foundation Tax Aide Sites. ● The number is: 1-888-227-7669. They will not make an appointment for you, they will give you information to specific sites to get your taxes prepared. ● You must make an appointment to receive tax assistance. ● You can go to aarpfoundation.org/taxhelp to select a tax site and make your appointment. ● Tax prep will be through 4/15/21 ● New extension to file your 2020 taxes is 5/15/21 Once again, AARP will not be at the Isleta Elder Center to assist with Tax Services this year. Pauline E. Lucero Benefits & Billing Manager Isleta Elder Center PO BOX 1270 Isleta, NM 87022 Office: 505-869-9770 ext. 9339 Fax: 505-869-7593 Page 26 Isleta Pueblo News April 2021 April 2021 A Memorial This is in remembrance for the loved ones we lost this past year, either from the Coronavirus or other reasons. Many of us have lost our Tata, Nana, mother, father, brother, sister, son, daughter, relative, friend, or neighbor. It has been terribly difficult due to the coronavirus because we were required to stay home to be safe. Although many people were not able to pay respects and say goodbye to the ones we lost, as we normally do as a community, you are not forgotten. Please know that we continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers and a time will come when we will be able to see one another again. Please join us in a private prayer as we light a candle In remembrance of our loved ones starting on Easter Sunday. We pray for everyone as we continue to stay healthy and safe. From the Elder Advisory Committee Until we meet again We think about you always, We talk about you still. You have never been forgotten, And you never will. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you will remain. To walk and guide us through our lives, Until we meet again. ~Author Unknown ISLETA HEALTH CENTER ATTENTION OPTOMETRY PATIENTS: We would like to announce that we now have a Full Time Optometrist here at Isleta Health Center and are scheduling Routine Eye Examinations. If you would like to schedule an appointment, Please give us a call at (505) 869-4080. *Please note: The Optometry Staff will no longer be giving Referrals to Eye Associates of New Mexico for Routine Eye Examinations. If a patient chooses to be seen with Eye Associates of New Mexico, they will be financially responsible for their own appointment. Thank you -Isleta Health Center Optometry Staff Isleta Pueblo News Page 27 Isleta Pueblo News Page 28 MONDAY SAT/ TUESDAY April 4: Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet April 5: Know Your Medicines April 6: Read Medicine Labels Carefully April 7: Organize Your Medicines April 8: Transitional Care Aware April 9: Know Your Individual Risk Before Starting a new RX April 10: Better Communication with Health Professionals is Key 3/4 17/18 Podiatry Clinic - 8:00 - 12:00 The Ripple Effect : 9:00 - 12:00pm Virtual or Limited in person Session. For more information please call: 869-5475 7 Virtual Youth Group: 3-4:30pm For more information please call: 869-5475 The Ripple Effect : 9:00 - 12:00pm Virtual or Limited in person Session. For more information please call: 869-5475 Wellbriety Group: 11:00 -12:00pm > Virtual Session. For more Information please call: 869-5475 Virtual Youth Group: 3-4:30pm For more information please call: 12 13 14 Podiatry Clinic - 8:00 - 12:00 The Ripple Effect : 9:00 - 12:00pm Virtual or Limited in person Session. For more information please call: 869-5475 Virtual Youth Group: 3-4:30pm For more information please call: 869-5475 The Ripple Effect : 9:00 - 12:00pm Virtual or Limited in person Session. For more information please call: 869-5475 Wellbriety Group: 11:00 -12:00pm > Virtual Session. For more Information please call: 869-5475 Virtual Youth Group: 3-4:30pm For more information please call: 19 20 21 Podiatry Clinic - 8:00 - 12:00 The Ripple Effect : 9:00 - 12:00pm Virtual or Limited in person Session. For more information please call: 869-5475 The Ripple Effect : 9:00 12:00pm Virtual or Limited in person Session. For more information please call: 869-5475 24/25 Parkinson’s Awareness Week April 10 - 16, 2021 National Prescription Drug Take Back Day 10am - 2pm New Recreation Center Isleta Police Department 26 Podiatry Clinic - 8:00 - 12:00 The Ripple Effect : 9:00 12:00pm Virtual or Limited in person Session. For more information please call: 869-5475 Virtual Youth Group: 3-4:30pm For more information please call: 869-5475 27 The Ripple Effect : 9:00 - 12:00pm Virtual or Limited in person Session. For more information please call: 869-5475 Virtual Youth Group: 3-4:30pm For more information please call: 869-5475 The Ripple Effect : 9:00 - 12:00pm Virtual or Limited in person Session. For more information please call: 869-5475 Wellbriety Group: 11:00 -12:00pm > Virtual Session. For more Information please call: 869-5475 Virtual Youth Group: 3-4:30pm For more information please call: 28 The Ripple Effect : 9:00 - 12:00pm Virtual or Limited in person Session. For more information please call: 869-5475 Wellbriety Group: 11:00 -12:00pm > Virtual Session. For more Information please call: 869-5475 Virtual Youth Group: 3-4:30pm For more information please call: 869-5475 FRIDAY 2 CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am APRIL 24TH 6 The Ripple Effect : 9:00 12:00pm Virtual or Limited in person Session. For more information please call: 869-5475 THURSDAY 1 5 The Ripple Effect : 9:00 12:00pm Virtual or Limited in person Session. For more information please call: 869-5475 10/11 WEDNESDAY April 2021 Podiatry Clinic - 8:00 - 12:00 CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am 9 8 CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am Podiatry Clinic - 8:00 - 12:00 CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am 15 16 CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am Podiatry Clinic - 8:00 - 12:00 CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am 22 23 CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am Podiatry Clinic - 8:00 - 12:00 CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am 29 30 CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am DPP=Diabetes Prevention Program: 869-4595 Podiatry Clinic - 8:00 - 12:00 BHS=Behavioral Health Services :869-5475 --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Apueblo_isleta%3A03aaedd006e6b431. Public record. Not legal advice.