Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com (2023)

Volume 18 Issue 12

Isleta Pueblo News

Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com

December 2023

Governor’s Report

Maguwam,

I hope this newsletter finds everyone in

good health. We are fast approaching

into the holiday season, and we hope to

look forward to the Christmas Holiday.

I want to remind everyone if you are

feeling sick, please stay home to prevent

the spread of any illness.

I would like to offer my apology for

canceling the Community Meeting that

was set for November 19, 2023. There

were many conflicting events over the

weekend that caused us to postpone

for a more opportune time. Be on the

lookout for more information.

There are many projects ongoing or set

to start on the Pueblo. On Tribal Road

82, drilling has begun for the New Well

Project. We will also be gearing up on

another water line project on Tribal

Road 90 and is tentatively set to begin

mid-December.

I met with Assistant Secretary Connor to

discuss a number of projects the Pueblo

is working on with the Army Corps of

Engineers. In particular, we discussed

projects at Pottery Mound and several

new funding opportunities for bosque

and acequia restoration work that we

hope to implement soon.

We ask you to please avoid the areas

immediately west of the diversion dam.

The machinery to repair the culvert

underneath NM 147 must operate 24/7.

The equipment may be dangerous,

please stay away and exercise caution.

I would like to thank all tribal members

and the Head Start children who

attended and participated with our

traditional dance at the Isleta Cultural

Center for their Open House on Friday,

I also met with Army Corps leadership November 17, 2023.

in the Native American Lands I would like to thank the Village

Environmental Mitigation Program of Bosque Farms who invited the

(NALEMP), who visited the Pueblo from Governor’s office to attend the Native

Washington D.C. I took them on a tour American Heritage event. I had the

of several sites around the Pueblo and pleasure of giving the Opening Prayer

discussed the importance of cleaning up and again, was so happy to see our

federal munitions debris on the Pueblo. children from the Head Start participate

with our traditional dances.

We will also be having our Ham

Distribution on Monday, December

11 and Tuesday, December 12, 2023

from 8:00am-6:00pm at the Recreation

Center, see flyer with more information.

Last, I want to send my condolences to

the families of those who have lost their

family members during the month of

November.

Ha-Wuh

Max A. Zuni, Governor, Pueblo of Isleta

PUEBLO OF ISLETA

REQUEST FOR BIDS (RFB)

NO. 513-09-7621-5016-CS

NM314/NM45/NM317 RE-ALIGNMENT

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

The Pueblo of Isleta (POI) Transportation Services

Department is requesting proposals from qualified

construction contractors to provide Construction

Services for the Pueblo’s NM314/45/317 Re-Alignment

Project.

A Pre-Proposal Meeting will be held on Wednesday,

December 13, 2023; 9:30 AM local time at the Pueblo

of Isleta Facilities Maintenance and Operations Building

Conference Room, located south of the Isleta Golf

Course on Highway 47. The pre-proposal meeting is

mandatory to ensure the project content is understood.

Proposals are due no later than Wednesday, January

3, 2024 at 2:00 PM local time. Information and Bidding

Documents for the Project can be found at the following

designated website:

https://bhitracker.bhinc.com

Requests for additional information or questions can be

submitted to the following individuals:

Dale Kleinsmith

Construction Operations Department Transportation

Engineer

Pueblo of Isleta

Email: Dale.Kleinsmith@isletapueblo.com

Phone: (505) 869-4965

Mary C Montoya

Procurement Senior Buyer

Email: Mary.Montoya@Isletapueblo.com

Phone: (505-869-9831

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December 2023

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

DEADLINE for January Newsletter articles is set for

Wednesday, December 13, 2023, 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)

TRIBAL COURT

Isleta Tribal Court is pleased to announce that on November 17, 2023,

Chief Judge Felicia L. Jojola was duly appointed to the Tribal-State Judicial

Consortium.

The Tribal-State Judicial Consortium is an advisory board of the Supreme

Court of New Mexico.

The Tribal-State Judicial Consortium is composed of fourteen (14) members

appointed by the Supreme Court. The fourteen (14) members are selected

with orders that seven members be comprised of District Court, Metropolitan

Court, and Magistrate Court Judges, and the other seven being Tribal Court

Judges. Associate Justice Brianna Zamora, of the Supreme Court of New

Mexico oversees the consortium as the liaison.

The Tribal-State Judicial Consortium builds relationships and maintains

communication between state courts and tribal courts, to assure that

matters of jurisdiction and sovereignty are maintained, while establishing a

working relationship to uphold the law to maintain justice for all.

Chief Judge Jojola is profoundly honored to represent the Pueblo of Isleta

as one of the 14 Judges called on to serve a 3-year term as a member of

the Tribal-State Judicial Consortium.

Isleta Tribal Court Wishes you all a Merry Christmas!

December 2023

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WATER RESOURCES DIVISION /

NATURAL RESOURCES

Highway 147 Drain Pipe Replacement

The Middle Rio Grande Conservancy has begun onsite activities to replace a failed drainage pipe beneath

Highway 147. The project is scheduled from this November

to March 2024. Currently, the groundwater level in the

project area is being lowered with dewatering pumps and

the pumped water is discharged to the Rio Grande, Isleta

Riverside Drain, and the Belen Highline Canal. The

dewatering pumps will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days

a week for the duration of the project. Please be aware

that there are high voltage generators and the associated

electric lines and conduits at the site, and non-authorized

foot traffic within the project area should generally be

avoided, as well as, avoid tampering with the generators

and other equipment. The result of the project will be a

new 42-inch pipe beneath Highway 147 that connects the

Isleta Riverside Drain from North to South. Moreover, the

project will directly benefit tribal farmers on the Acequia

Madre, as well as providing a repair solution to the

collapsed pipe issue without interfering with local traffic.

DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL

& HISTORIC PRESERVATION

ISLETA PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER

WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL

THE ISLETA PUEBLO COMMUNITY FOR

ATTENDING THE

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE!

….AND A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR

VOLUNTEERS

ISLETA ELEMENTARY CHRISTMAS CAROLERS

ISLETA PUEBLO HEADSTART DANCERS

TATA MICHAEL ABEITA DRUMMER

TIWA SANTA CLAUSE JUDY ABEITA-CHAVEZ

MRS. RICHARD JARAMILLO

ISLETA CHR VOLUNTEERS NADINE CHIWEWE

JULIANN ROMERO BEATRICE VALLO

NANCY GONZALES AND OUR VOLUNTEER FROM

BELEN ERIC SORENSEN LORRAINE JARAMILLO

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT

AND PARTICIPATION!

THANK YOU TO RUFFLES BAKED GOODS

Isleta Pueblo Cultural Center

CALL FOR NEW Isleta Pueblo ARTIST WORK

FOR CULTURAL CENTER DISPLAY CASES

Please bring works to fit space

size 4ft. width and 7ft. height

ALL TYPES OF ARTWORK WELCOME!

Please make an appointment with

Isleta Pueblo Cultural Center

@ 505-869-9767

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Job Postings

Visit us online at

http://www.isleta.com/career-opportunities.aspx

Fax: 505-244-8232

December 2023

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.

December 2023

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ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC

SCHOOLS (APS)

Greetings from Indian Education at Albuquerque

Public Schools!

Enrollment in all APS schools is open to all students

who reside in Isleta with free busing available to

the following schools:

Los Padillas Elementary School

Polk Middle School

Rio Grande High School

To register, the first step is for one parent to log

in to ParentVue, If you do not have a ParentVue

account, you can create one here:

https://www.aps.edu/students-parents/parentvuestudentvue/create-your-parentvue-account

Registration for each of your children is completed

through your ParentVue account.

There is

currently a bug in the system for many home

addresses. If you have difficulty, please use the

school address for Los Padillas (2525 Los Padillas

Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105) to complete

registration and then work with your child's school

to fix the address when you visit the school.

If you would like for your child to attend one of the

other 145 APS schools, you can place a transfer

request to the APS school of your choosing. As

a member of the Pueblo of Isleta, who resides in

Isleta, your transfer is given the highest priority.

The transfer request process can be found here:

https://www.aps.edu/schools/transfers/newstudents-request-student-id-and-transfer

Please be sure to select the reason for your transfer

as "residing on non-taxable trust lands within a 50

mile radius of Albuquerque" so as to ensure your

transfer request receives priority.

-Phil Farson

Senior Director

APS Indian Education Department

505.884.6392 ext 80039

TRUANCY

Happy Holidays,

We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with

your families and are looking forward to an amazing

Christmas. Before you know it, the Christmas

season will be upon us with the hustle and bustle

of family gatherings, community events and

traditional festivities.

The first semester of school is almost over with,

and soon our students will be enjoying a short

vacation before the beginning of a new year. We

look forward to continue working with our students

to encourage and support them in reaching their

goals of educational success. Although it may seem

difficult at times, each of your goals are achievable

with patience and persistence.

Setting goals, time management, monitoring

attendance and keeping up with class work are all

important factors in becoming educated. The goal of

the Truancy Department is to share this information

and assist those who still have difficulty attending

school daily and getting there on time. Please do

not hesitate to contact our department if you need

assistance. Keep in mind that the end of the 1st

semester is in a few weeks, so be diligent in turning

any assignments and attending school to get your

class finals completed. GOOD LUCK!

The Truancy Department would like to wish you

and your families a very Merry Christmas and a

safe holiday season!

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HR news from Isleta

Resort & Casino

 POI/IRC Health & Wellness Fair

– Friday, October 13th in the Isleta

Ballrooms from 9am to 3pm

o Come out and learn about the new

benefits for both POI and IRC team

members!

 Enhanced medical benefits for employee family

members.

 Enhanced dental benefits to include orthodontic

coverage for adults.

 Addition of MDLIVE which offers reliable 24/7

health care by phone or video for medical and

mental health support.

 Pet insurance coverage.

 AND MORE!!!

October Career Fair – Wednesday, October 18th

from 10am to 3pm in Triple 7’s

o Meet face-to-face with Hiring Managers who will be

interviewing and hiring on the spot!

o Learn more about all of the great career opportunities

and benefits Isleta Resort & Casino has to offer.

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Isleta Pueblo News

December 2023

From the Pueblo of Isleta Department of Education

PreK-12 News & Updates

School Choice

As the leaves change and winter approaches,

we find this moment perfect to reflect on the

academic accomplishments from the fall

semester. Students, take a moment to reflect

on the hard work, dedication, and resilience

demonstrated throughout these past few

months. The Department of Education

continues its initiative supporting students

through its tutoring program, school

supplies, and reimbursements. This

semester has included trips to Los Lunas

Middle School informing Isleta students

about the numerous resources that we

currently offer. We have also continued

to expand our tutoring program. The

Department of Education is striving to

support our students in every way possible.

This coming Spring semester we will begin

holding tutoring sessions at the Chical

Reception Hall. We hope this new expansion

will prove successful. The first half of the

fall semester has been spent visiting the

high schools of the Los Lunas Public School

district. In the following weeks I hope to

place some visits to the elementary and

middle schools.

It’s the time of the year to start thinking

about your child’s education for school year

2024-2025. With charter schools, public

schools, BIE schools and private schools

there are many options for you to choose

from. Education is important and we

encourage you to really look at your current

school, and determine if it is meeting your

students needs. Be sure to research all

options!

The end of the semester will be celebrated

with one of our Family Nights. Family Night

will take place on December 20th 5pm-8pm

at the Chical Reception Hall. This event

seeks to highlight Christmas season within

our state. We look to provide a fun and safe

environment for your family to celebrate

this Christmas season. If you wish to sign

up for this fun event, please register using

the QR Code. We hope to see your family

there.

The Pueblo of Isleta supports JohnsonO’Malley (JOM) programming for eligible

Indian students enrolled in public schools

(Los Lunas School District). It is supported

by the Indian Education Committee (IEC).

Currently serving on the Indian Education

Committee are Ryan Hickman, Felicia

Jojola, Patricia Lujan and Shannon Torres.

JOM a federally funded program and is

authorized to provide services through the

Johnson O’Malley Act of 1934. JOM supports

the educational objectives addressing

the needs of the eligible student(s). The

JOM IEC is currently looking for eligible

community members to include student

representatives who may be interested in

serving on the committee.

Please share your interest by filling out the

form using the link or QR code below or

calling the Department of Education (505869-9790).

https://isletapueblo.formstack.com/

forms/iec_interest

A visit to Rio Grande High school was

also made in the month of November to

provide information to Isleta students. We

look forward to supporting and learning

about our Isleta students and families at

upcoming meetings with new dates set for

this month.

Many charter schools operate on a lottery

system and applications are due in January.

These applications also require letters

of recommendations. In addition, Santa

Fe Indian School and private schools also

have entrance exam dates already set with

application deadlines in January.

As the remainder of the year goes on, I

would like to start to meet with families

and students through the rest of the

school year. Please check your emails for

important information. If you would rather

receive a text message about our program,

please send a text to 505-869-9793.

If you would like to learn about the

experiences some of our Isleta families have

had with various public, private or charter

school, please contact our office so that we

can connect you.

As a reminder, tutoring is being offered after

school until 6:00pm Monday – Thursday.

We can also set up virtual tutoring with

Varsity Tutors for you to receive sessions

while at home. You may use the following

link to sign up your student.

In addition, if you are considering a private

school be sure to look into the type of financial

aid they provide. Many private schools

provide financial assistance. The Pueblo

of Isleta also provides tuition assistance

for private education to tribal members

residing within a 60-mile radius through

the Education Assistance fund. This fund

allows for 30% of tuition assistance, not to

exceed $3000.00. To learn more, call our

office or visit our webpage.

Academic Success Office

December greetings from the Academic

Success Team,

High School News:

Johnson-O’Malley

students have dedicated their time after

school to come in and work with our tutoring

staff and it is starting to show, keep up the

good work.

Students, we are fast approaching the

last grading period for Semester 1. It is

important that if you are missing any

assignments that you talk to your teachers

to see if it is not too late to turn them in.

Even if you are offered partial credit that

is better than no credit, just take it and

complete the assignment.

For the students who have already been

told that they are not going to pass their

class for the semester, please reach out to

your counselor to get signed up for credit

recovery. It is best that you make up the

credit as soon as possible.

Parents and Guardians, remember that

each school district has multiple ways for

you to stay on top of your student’s grades.

Do not depend on your student(s) to tell

you if they are passing or failing, check for

yourself. If you do not have access to their

grades, please call the school to assign you

a user name and password.

Our department has been working closely

with several students at Century High

School. Students who have been meeting

with the department weekly have started

to show growth within their academics. We

are very proud of them! With that being

said, I would like to thank the Pueblo of

Isleta Truancy Department for providing

students at Century High with breakfast

burritos before their Thanksgiving break.

Not only has the department been working

with Century, we have also had a great

number of high school students attending

our after-school tutoring program. These

https://isletapueblo.formstack.com/forms/

doe_afterschool_tutoring_copy_1

Take advantage of all the resources and

you can to be successful in your high school

years.

First Year College News:

As the semester is finishing up, you

should have started to meet with your

academic advisor to discuss next courses.

As a reminder, to be funded for the next

semester you will need to submit your

supporting documentation to the following

link:

https://isletapueblo.formstack.com/

forms/scholarship_application_supporting_

documents%20

Supporting documents must be submitted

to the link no later than January 15, 2024.

It is important that you check your emails

to ensure you did not miss any important

information

from

your

coordinator.

Coordinators are assigned by last name.

Samantha Taylor works with those last

names A – J and Fran Mershon with those

last names K – Z. As a first year college

student, I am here to help support you and

encourage you to do your best.

College students can also sign up for tutoring

if needed, you may use the following link to

sign up. https://isletapueblo.formstack.com/

forms/doe_afterschool_tutoring_copy_1

Higher Education

Happy Holidays from the Higher Education

Team. As we are entering a new year,

we are encouraging new and returning

students to utilize our program.

Adult Education

If you are interested in obtaining your

GED, we can help you. Our department

supports tribal members to either take the

GED or HiSet Exam. To begin, we will setup a meeting to go over the GED and Hi-Set

exam to determine which program fits your

needs. In addition, we will help to create

the appropriate account for either one of

the exams. Once you complete either the

GED or Hi-Set exam we will explore and set

goals. Upon completion of either the GED

or Hi-Set, we can assist with job skills, and

December 2023

can help you transition into the workforce

or higher education. Visit us and get started

today!

Please visit our website to receive services

at:

https://isletapueblo.formstack.com/forms/

adult_education_application

Higher Education

A friendly reminder, the deadline to submit

all supporting documents for funding for the

Spring Semester is January 15th. Please

visit the website to submit all required

documents.

https://isletapueblo.formstack.com/forms/

scholarship_application_supporting_

documents%20

FASFA Update

The new FASFA will open in December

2023.

What is FASFA? Free Application for

Federal Student Aid, is a form you complete

to apply for money from a federal grant

called the PELL Grant. This money can be

used for school expenses such as tuition, fees,

room and board, books, transportation, and

supplies. Upon completion of the FASFA

form, this form sends your information to

colleges, universities and/or trade schools

you selected from your FASFA. They use

your FASFA information to calculate your

financial aid need.

Here are steps to help guide you when

filling out the FASFA application.

Step #1- Prep for FAFSA

● Create FSA ID

o You will need your social security

number, your own mobile phone

number and/or email address.

o FSA ID will be verified in 1 to 3

days (check your email).

● Gather Student & Parent

Information

o Parent(s) and student’s full legal

name and birth date.

o Parent(s) and student’s Social

Security Number (SSN), permanent

resident card, green card, or I-94 (if

your parent does not have a SSN you

can still apply).

o Parent(s) and student’s separate

mobile phone numbers.

o List of schools the student is

considering.

o Student driver’s license (if student

has one).

o Parent(s) marital status (married,

separated, or divorced and dates

(month and year)).

Step #2- Tax & Financial Information

● Parent(s) and student’s federal tax

return (if they have one).

● Parent(s) and student’s W-2 and

other records of income.

● Annual amounts of untaxed income

received in the household (SSI,

Child Support, SNAP Benefits, etc.).

● Bank statements and records of

investments (primary residence

is not taken into consideration).

Isleta Pueblo News

**If you are planning to attend college from

July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024, fill out the

2023-2024 FASFA, use tax info from

2021. **

**If you are planning to attend college from

July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025, fill out the

2024-2025 FASFA, Use tax info from

2022. **

Step #3- Start Your FASFA

● Provide your basic personal

information.

● List colleges and/or career schools.

● Determine your dependency status.

o If you’re a dependent student, you

will report your and your parents’

information.

o If you’re an independent student,

you will report your own information

(and, if you’re married, your spouse’s).

● Provide Financial Information.

● Sign/Submit the FAFSA form.

Step #4- Things to Do After The FASFA

● Review your student aid report

(SAR).

● Review your Expected Family

Contribution (EFC).

o Your EFC is a number used by

your school to calculate how much

financial aid you are eligible to receive.

Your EFC is calculated by a formula

established by law that considers your

family’s: taxed and untaxed income,

assets, benefits (like Unemployment

and Social Security), family size, and

number of family members who will

attend college during the year.

o Schools use your EFC to determine

your federal student aid eligibility and

your financial aid award. However,

your EFC is not the amount of money

your family will have to pay for college

nor is it the amount of federal student

aid you will receive.

o If you have questions about your

EFC, you can ask your school’s

Financial Aid Office.

● Make Corrections if Needed

o If needed, you can make corrections

to your FAFSA after it has been

processed.

o To make corrections to your FAFSA:

o Log in here with your FSA ID.

Click “Make FAFSA Corrections” and

update your information.

o After you click “Submit,” you cannot

make additional corrections until

your FAFSA has been successfully

processed.

o Corrections should be processed in

three to five days; then you will receive

a revised SAR to review.

● Complete your School(s) Admission

Application.

o Follow up with the Financial Aid

Office at the school(s) you applied to.

Sometimes schools need additional

paperwork or have other deadlines.

Schools need both your completed

admission application and your

FAFSA to process an award letter.

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If you have any questions or need help

completing your FASFA, please stop by or

give us a call (505) 869-9790.

Other Scholarships Opportunities

We highly encourage students to apply for

other scholarships. Our webpage has a list

of scholarships that students may apply

for. Please visit our webpage to view those

scholarships.

Here are a few scholarships sites we

recommend to apply for.

● Native Forward

● American Indian College Fund

● US Department of Interior Indian

Affairs

● The Cobell Scholarship

● AISES (American Indian Science

and Engineering Society)

Scholarship

Study Tips and strategies to help you

survive (and thrive) in College!

1. Don’t Cram!

2. Plan Ahead-and Stick to It

3. Ask for Help

4. Use the Buddy System

5. Find Your Learning Style

6. Take Breaks

7. Cultivate a Productive Space

8. Reward Yourself

9. Review, Review, Review

10. Set Specific Goals

Wishing you and your family a

safe and happy holiday season!

You may find information about our

services and other programs by visiting our

webpage:

https://www.isletapueblo.com/

tribal-programs/educational-services/

Or you may also may contact our office at

505-869-9790.

We are here to support your educational

pathway to success!

Department of Education Team

Academic Coordinator: Michelle Valdez

PreK-12 Coordinator: Michael Cheromiah

Tutors: Nicole, Elena and Sonja

Higher Education/Adult Education

Coordinators: Fran Mershon and

Samantha Taylor

Administrative Assistant III: AuDrena

Abeita

Administrative Assistant I: Joy

Sutherland

Director: Charlene Lucero

Tiwa Teachers: Edna Jiron, Patricia Jiron,

Martha Madrid and Carol Lucero

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Parks & Recreation Department

FITNESS SECTION

SPORTS SECTION

Well, it is almost time to reflect on the

Hope everyone is doing well! I want to give a quick recap of our 2023 Cross

Country season. I really want to thank our Coaches and team parents, Coach Phil

Abeita, Coach Kyle Wade, Coach Marcus Martinez, Coach Thomas Zuni, Nanette

Mariano, Philana Abeita for stepping up they did a great job. Unfortunately, I

was unable to help out with the cross country this year, but I plan to be back

next season for sure. I do want to list the runners that participated this year.

In our 5-6 year old group, which ran a ¼ mile we had Josie Abeita, Mason

Abeita, Ramses Bettles, LJ Lucero, Kamillah Jaramillo, Cadence Jojola, Loyola

Olguin, Marisa Jojola, Jeremis Aragon. In our 7-8 year old group that ran a ½

mile we had Leilani Jiron, Nayely Mariano, Mayson Jojola, Kiarah Jaramillo,

Elijah Padilla, Arabella Abeita, Mavarro Bitsui, Charisma Padilla, Dacian

Threefingers, Miles Abeita, Nora Abeita, Kaiya Toya, Sofia-Grace Chavez, Ivy

Rose Sandoval, Matthias Aragon. In our 9-12 year old group that ran 1 mile we

had Kateri Toya, Ambrosio Mariano, Matuis Rodriguez, Maurico Bitsui, Kira

Heaton, Jkobe Heaton, Mateo Bitsui, Joey Olguin, Aubrie Hermosillo, Antonio

Lucero. We definitely want to recognize all of these participants for their hard

work and dedication to the Cross Country Team. As a team we had a very good

showing at the finals, the finals were held at Zia Pueblo. Our 5-year-old boys

team placed 3rd as a team, our 7-year-old girls team placed 1st as a team, our

8-year-old girls and boys placed 3rd as a team, our 10-year-old girls placed 3rd

and our 11–12-year-old boys placed 2nd as a team. Overall, I think the kids did

an awesome job as did our coaches and parents, once again, thank you all for

your dedication!

year and all the progress you have made,

good or not so good, but you tried and

that’s what counts. We do hope that

you all have an amazing holiday this

December and regardless of holidays,

your recreation center is still open for

you to utilize and classes that are still

happening. Spin class is now held on

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30pm.

Classes are starting to fill up fast, and

classes will be on a first come first serve

basis. We hope you understand and this is

a good problem that we run into from time

to time. So please arrive early to secure

your spot and get an amazing cardio

workout. Aerobics Step Classes are held

on Monday and Wednesday at 10:00am,

and our Chair Strength Classes are held

on Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30am.

Also please be on a lookout for some

exercise equipment that will be auctioned

off here very soon. We will do our very

best to advertise this auction for those

who are interested to add to their fitness

collection. For more information, please

contact your Isleta Recreation Center

at (505) 869-9777. Happy Holidays and

Many Blessings!

AQUATIC SECTION

Isleta Aquatics is hoping everyone had

a great Thanksgiving Holiday! We had

a successful Fall swim lesson session

and are looking forward to the upcoming

Winter session. Swim lesson registration

forms are available at the front desk at

the Rec Center or contact Josh or Jayna

at 505-869-9783 for more details on

availability and registration. We will be

open from 4:30pm until 7:30pm Monday

through Thursday and 4:30 pm - 5:30

pm on Fridays for open swim. Morning

Sessions can also be scheduled through

the Aquatics office at 505-869-9783. Isleta

Aquatics is still looking for lifeguards! If

you know anyone interested in becoming

a lifeguard please call or visit the POI

website for the job posting! For anyone

interested in information about Lifeguard

certification, child or adult swim lessons, and

other aquatic programming please call Josh

or Jayna at 505-869-9783.

Keep your eyes open for our upcoming events as well. Our Adult Co-Ed Volleyball

League sign-ups will start up on November 6th and will continue until December

15th. The Volleyball League start date is tentatively set for January 9th and the

games are tentatively set for Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:30 pm and

7:30 pm, so get your teams signed up as soon as you can and come join the fun!

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December 2023

Pueblo of Isleta Public Library

On behalf of the library, we would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

It’s time to treasure the last month of the year. More time indoors can also mean more time for indoor

activities like reading, watching movies and learning a new hobby. The library has many materials

waiting to be checked out to help you pass the time during the cold winter months. Challenge yourself to

read more or get an early start on learning a new hobby or skill for the new year. It is said that it takes

only takes 20 hours to become proficient at most skills for example you will learn 80% of what you need

to learn to play the guitar in the first 20 hours but to be clear it does take practice after. Come check out

and see what the library has to offer, you might be surprised!

News

The library will be having a staff meeting

and Christmas luncheon on Thursday

December 21st. The library will be closed

during this time from 10am to 1:30pm. We

apologize for any inconvenience this may

cause. We will be discussing upcoming

programs for the new year and soon we

will start planning the Summer Reading

Program. Keep a look out for family

programs, book clubs, arts-n-crafts and

much more for the upcoming year.

The library will be CLOSED on the following

dates during the month of December:

Saturday, December 23rd and Monday,

December 25th – LIBRARY CLOSED:

In observance of the Christmas Holiday.

We would like to wish everyone a Merry

Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Monday, January 1st – LIBRARY

CLOSED: In observance of the New Year’s

Holiday. The library staff would like to

wish you and your family a Happy New

Year filled with happiness and good health.

Remember to be safe and responsible.

Please keep in mind with the Holiday Season

and unpredictable weather, unexpected

closures may occur. Notices will be posted

and up to the minute notices will be posted

on the Library Facebook, Instagram, and

Snapchat.

Construction has started on the library’s

canopy shade area with activity stations

located on the north patio area of the

children’s room. During this time there

will be no access to the patio area until

construction is complete. Construction

should be completed by the New Year.

We are now offering a new streaming

service Kanopy here at the library! Enjoy

the many movies and shows Kanopy has to

offer! To access you will have to select your

library (Pueblo of Isleta Public Library) set

up an account using your library barcode

and pin. From there you will receive 21

tickets per month to enjoy shows, movies,

and kids Kanopy is always unlimited. For

any questions or information about this

service please, speak with a staff member

at 505-869-9808.

Guitars are in! The library has new acoustic

guitars and bass guitars that can be used

in the library or to check out. We have

guitar tabs, Skillshare, and books to play

and learn at your convenience. To check out

you must be 16 years and older and in good

standing. Come check one out today but be

sure to return all your overdue material(s).

Join the Library weekly for Family Story

Time every Wednesday at 10:00am

with Edith. Family Story Time is a fun

opportunity for parents, grandparents, and

caregivers to introduce their children to

reading and language. No sign ups required

just come in! For more information on this

program, please call Edith at 505-869-9808

or email Edith.Perez.Bonilla@isletapueblo.

com.

Have you returned your library material?

If you have had library material out more

than a calendar year an automatic fine will

be applied to your library account. If you

have library items at home, please bring

them in. Return them in good condition

and there will be no fines applied to your

account. There are four ways to check your

library account:

•

Visit our online library catalog at

https://isletapueblo.booksys.net/opac/

pipl/index.html and log on. With your

library card number and pin.

•

Download our mobile app “POI

Public Library” on to your device and log

on with your library card number and

pin.

•

Visit the library and speak with

someone at the front desk.

•

Give us a call at 505-869-9808.

Upcoming

Take a break from the hustle and bustle or

the stress that the Holidays can bring! Spend

an evening at the library and take part in

a Diamond Painting Christmas Stocking

on Thursday, December 7th at 5:00pm to

6:30pm. This popular trend of using tiny

diamonds to create a picture can be fun

and relaxing. This program is open to the

first 10 patrons, 13 and up to register. This

program is FREE and all supplies will be

provided. Registration started on November

20th. For more information, please contact

Diane by phone 505-869-9808 or email at

Diane.Abeita@isletapueblo.com.

Attention students! The library will once

again be hosting College Nights with

extended library hours for students to come

in and study for end of semester finals. The

week of December 5th, 6th & 7th and the

week of December 12th, 13th, & 14th from

7pm to 10pm. Study in our comfortable space

and utilize our FREE computers, printing,

lap top check outs, Wi-Fi, charging stations

and conference room to prepare. For more

information or questions, please contact

Cheyenne by phone 505-869-9808 or email

at Cheyenne.Castillo@isletapueblo.com.

More program announcements to come! For

up to the minute info on the library follow

us on our Social Media accounts where we

will be promoting upcoming programs and

events.

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Recap

Library staff member Kyle attended a

YALSA’s (Young Adult Library Services)

conference on November 9th through the

13th in St. Louis, Missouri. He learned

about different library programs and

services to help support teens in our

community. Kyle is excited and eager to

share what he learned and put it to use

here at the library. Keep a lookout for new

tween and teen programs.

The library handed out FREE backpacks

to students that were in need of one, being

that it is half way through the year and

sometimes backpacks don’t last the whole

school year. Backpacks were given out

during the Thanksgiving Break. Thank

you every one who stopped by to receive a

backpack.

Library staff member Edith hosted a Zine &

Collage program in the month of November

for ages 9 and up. Participants came into

the library to make a collage or zine (mini

book) at the library. All materials were

provided and were available all day! Some

inspiration ideas included favorite memory,

family traditions, short stories, etc. Thank

you, Edith, for hosting a creative program

for the community.

We would like to acknowledge our After

School Program students for doing such a

great job with their reading and staying

on track with their homework. On Friday,

November 17th library staff members took

students on an incentive field trip to Main

Event where the enjoyed laser tag, games

and pizza. We are currently planning a

Christmas Party for our students. Festivities

will include activities, crafts, games, and

of course food. This will also give parents

a chance to get any last-minute Christmas

shopping done. Students will soon be on

Winter Vacation and we hope students can

relax and enjoy their free time. We look

forward to seeing everyone after the break

for the second half of the school year.

We added a few pictures of our Learning

Outside the Classroom for “All Learners

Day” field trip to the Indian Pueblo Cultural

Center in October. Stay tuned for our next

Learning Outside the Classroom for the

month of January. More details coming

soon!

Learning Outside the Classroom field trip to the Indian

Pueblo Cultural Center!

After School Program students

incentive field trip to Main Event!

After School Program students

incentive field trip to Main Event!

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December 2023

Affordable Connectivity Program

The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC

benefit program that helps ensure that households

can afford the broadband they need for work,

school, healthcare and more.

The benefit provides a discount of up to $30

per month toward internet service for eligible

households and up to $75 per month for households

on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households

can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100

to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet

from participating providers if they contribute

more than $10 and less than $50 toward the

purchase price.

The Affordable Connectivity Program is limited to

one monthly service discount and one device

discount per household.

Who Is Eligible for the Affordable

Connectivity Program?

A household is eligible for the Affordable

Connectivity Program if the household income is at

or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines,

or if a member of the household meets at least one

of the criteria below:

● Received a Federal Pell Grant during the

current award year;

● Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating

provider's existing low-income internet

program;

●Participates in one of these assistance

programs:

● Free and Reduced-Price School Lunch

Program or School Breakfast Program,

including at U.S. Department of Agriculture

(USDA) Community Eligibility Provision

schools.

● SNAP

● Medicaid

● Federal Housing Assistance, including:

● Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program

(Section 8 Vouchers)

● Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA)/

Section 202/ Section 811

●Public Housing

●Affordable

Housing

Programs

for

American Indians, Alaska Natives or

Native Hawaiians

● Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

●WIC

● Veterans Pension or Survivor Benefits

● or Lifeline;

● Participates in one of these assistance

programs and lives on Qualifying Tribal lands:

● Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance

● Tribal TANF

● Food Distribution Program on Indian

Reservations

● Tribal Head Start (income based)

Apply now! www.GetInternet.gov

Isleta Pueblo News

Editor:

Nathaniel Lujan

Asst. Editor:

Diane Abeita

Published By:

Valencia Express

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MERRY CHRISTMAS AND

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

WIC NEWSReminder to WIC Clients-Please use all your

benefits so WIC can keep its funding. Anyone who

has Medicaid automatically qualifies and we would

love to see you in our office!

The Ultimate Healthy Apple Crumble

INGREDIENTS

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¾ cup old-fashioned oats

¼ cup whole wheat flour

1 tsp ground cinnamon

2 tbsp pure maple syrup

1 ½ tbsp unsalted butter, melted

6 cups diced red apple

2 tbsp cornstarch

1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon

⅛ tsp ground nutmeg

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the oven to 350°F, and coat an 8”-square

pan with nonstick cooking spray.

To prepare the streusel topping, whisk together the

oats, flour, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Make

a well in the center. Pour in the maple syrup and

melted butter. Stir until fully incorporated.

To prepare the filling, toss the apples with the

cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl

until completely coated.

Transfer the filling to the prepared pan, and gently

press down with a spatula. Sprinkle evenly with

the topping. (The topping tends to clump a lot, so

break it up into really small pieces, about the size

of miniature chocolate chips, to ensure it covers

the apples.) Bake at 350°F for 50-60 minutes or

until the apples are fork tender. Cool completely

to room temperature; then refrigerate for at least

3 hours before serving to allow the juices to fully

thicken.

Don’t

forget it’s

not too late to get your flu shot!

ISLETA WIC

OFFICE 505-869-2662

December 2023

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Health Beat:

Healthy Foods Express

Stephanie Barela, Health Educator

Stephanie.Barela@islclinic.net

Phone: 505-869-4479

The Isleta Health Center has collaborated

with Roadrunner Food Bank since July on

the Healthy Foods Express food distribution

that is at the Chical Reception Hall on the

1st Friday of every month. This Healthy

Foods Express Event provides free, fresh food

to families. The distribution has been from

9am-11am and will be offered at that time

in December, but starting in January, due

to the potential for snowy and icy roads, the

distribution will change to 10:30am to

12:30pm for 3 months until the weather is

not so uncertain.

Since July, we have provided 5 Health Food

Express Food Distributions and have provided

food to at least 397 households, with more

than 993 people affected by the distribution.

The Healthy Foods Express is set up like a

farmer’s market, with fresh produce and

other food items available for individuals to

select. At each event, any new participant

will fill out a Client Intake Form for their

first attendance and then in the future after

the participant registers 1 time, they will no

longer have to register again. Road Runner

Food Bank needs participants to register

in order to show the need for the program

and to maintain state funding. If you have

completed this form before, then you are not

required to complete this again, unless the

information was incorrectly inputted into the

computer or your information has changed.

There is also a Pick-Up Authorization form

that is needed if we are distributing food from

TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance

Program), in order for you to pick up food for

other households. Food from TEFAP is not

always distributed, but it would be good if

you are planning to pick up food for others,

to have this form completed in case we are

distributing TEFAP food that day. The pickup authorization form will be provided at each

event, or you can access the form in order to

fill it out before the distribution either on our

website, www.islclinic.com or from the Isleta

Health Center.

Everyone is welcome to come to the Healthy

Foods Express Distribution at the Chical

Reception Hall, so we hope to see you in

December from 9-11am and DON’T FORGET

ABOUT THE TIME CHANGE for January,

February and March from 10:30-12:30 or

until food runs out.

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COMMON QUESTION the Isleta Health

Center Billing Department Receives:

Why does the health center bill our

insurance if it already receives IHS

funding?

We do receive IHS funding but the amount does

not cover the growing health care demands.

Isleta Health Center billing department bills

our patients’ insurance for the services that are

rendered within our facility. We are able to do

so with the provisions of the Indian Health Care

Improvement Act (IHCIA). This Act authorizes

an Indian Tribe a right of recovery. This means

the Pueblo of Isleta has a right to recover from

insurance companies the reasonable expense

it incurred in providing health services to its

members just like any other private medical

facility. The difference is the Health Center will

not charge you the balance not paid by your

insurance plan.

The revenue received from our billing goes back

into our facility to keep our high quality care.

-Billing Department, Isleta Health Center

Administration Services Department:

Patient Information Updates

Please update any changes regarding health

coverage, phone number, mailing address, and/or

emergencies contacts with Patient Registration. It

is important to have patient information updated,

as this is how the Health Center communicates

with patients, whether by phone or mail. Having

patients update their health coverage helps the

Billing and Purchased/Referred Care departments

ensure that patients’ bills are handled correctly.

B’eeh K’oo-ee Wellness Center

As we step into the winter months, I am grateful

for the opportunity to serve this community

alongside a team of dedicated and talented team

members including case managers, administrative

assistants, experiential educators, and therapists.

For some, the holiday season is a joyful experience.

For others, it is a challenging time. For many

of us it is bittersweet as we honor loved ones

we’ve lost, reflect on joys and difficulties, share

meals with loved ones, and prioritize time with

our communities. While we move through this

array of experiences, know that the B’eeh K’oo-ee

Wellness Center (BWC) staff are here to support

you in any way we can. We would be honored to

walk alongside you during this season, whatever

it might bring for you.

If you would like to explore options for care at

BWC, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at

(505) 869-5475. If you find yourself or a loved one

experiencing a mental health emergency, please

call 988 for immediate support.

Wishing Wellness and Health,

Laura Ahrens

B’eeh K’oo-ee Wellness Manager

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December 2023

Greetings,

The Dental department would like to welcome a few new staff members

to our great Dental Team.

We have a new dentist that joined our team on November 6th,2023. Dr.

Jonathan Pauwels, He has been in the dental field for 5+ years.

He has a lot of experience, is a great asset to our dental clinic and to

our community. We also have a new dental assistant Phenicia Bahe that

joined our dental team in September, she also has lots of experience

and is a joy to work with. Phenicia is looking forward on working with the

patients in our community.

Also, we would like thank everyone who donated Halloween candy for

our candy exchange, we worked closely with NAPPR (Native American

Professional Parent Resources) on collecting candy to send to our troops.

Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas

from the POI Dental Team

December 2023

Winter Wellness: Staying Healthy in

the Cold Season

Nancy Gonzales, Director of Public Health Services

As the winter season approaches, we at the Isleta

Health Center Public Health Department want to

extend our warmest wishes to our community. This

time of year brings with it a unique set of challenges

and opportunities to focus on our health and wellbeing. Here are some tips and information to help

you stay healthy and connected during the colder

months.

Beat the Winter Blues

Winter can sometimes bring a sense of gloom. The

reduced daylight and colder temperatures can lead

to seasonal affective disorder (SAD). To combat this,

try:

Light Therapy: Spend time in well-lit spaces, and

consider using a light therapy lamp.

Stay Active: Regular exercise can boost your mood

and energy levels.

Connect with Loved Ones: Maintain strong

social connections, even if it is through video calls

or messages.

Flu & COVID-19 Season Precautions

Flu season often coincides with winter. Protect

yourself and your family by getting the flu vaccine.

Isleta Health Center Medical Clinic is now offering

influenza vaccine for patients six months and

older and updated COVID-19 vaccines for patients

12 years and older. Please call (505) 869-4089 to

schedule your appointment.

Nutrition for the Season

Eating nutritious, seasonal foods can help you stay

healthy and warm. Consider these winter-friendly

options:

Root Vegetables: Carrots, sweet potatoes, and

parsnips are packed with vitamins and fiber.

Hot Soups and Stews: These are not only

comforting but also provide essential nutrients.

Citrus Fruits: Oranges, grapefruits, and

clementines are rich in vitamin C to boost your

immune system.

Winter Safety Tips

With colder weather, safety becomes a top priority.

Here are a few tips to keep in mind:

Dress Warmly: Layer clothing and wear hats,

gloves, and scarves to stay warm.

Prevent Falls: Be cautious of icy sidewalks and

driveways, and consider using salt or sand for

traction.

Stay Informed: Be aware of weather forecasts and

road conditions, and be prepared for winter storms.

As the winter season unfolds, let us prioritize our

health and well-being, supporting one another

through these chilly months. Remember, the Isleta

Health Center Public Health Department is here to

assist you on your wellness journey. We wish you a

safe, warm, and healthy winter season!

Stay tuned for more updates and information in our

upcoming newsletters. If you have any questions

or need assistance, please reach out to our office at

(505) 869-9720.

Sincerely,

Nancy Jo Gonzales, MPA

Director of Public Health Services

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Eugene “Shubee” Jojola

We, the family, would like to thank

the community, family and friends

for your help during this very

difficult time. Eugene “Shubee”

Jojola is missed every day and we

find comfort knowing he is watching

over us. We are all thankful for the

wonderful memories we have and

would like to express how thankful

we are for sharing your memories

with us, as well. He was truly one of a kind and he will be missed

but never forgotten. May the Great Spirit bless you all.

Sincerely,

The Jojola family

Evander “Shu-Oo” Kallestewa

April 1, 2008 - September 18, 2023

If Roses grow in Heaven Lord,

please pick a bunch for me,

place them in My Shu-Oo’s arms

and tell Him they’re from Me!

Tell him that I LOVE AND MISS HIM,

and when He turns to smile,

place a kiss upon his cheek,

and hold him for a while.

Because remembering him is easy,

I do it everyday.

But there is an ache within my

Heart that will NEVER GO AWAY.

Our Shu-oo fought a FIERCE battle since February, and although

we miss him immensely, He’s journeyed on to be with our Creator

and is no longer suffering or in constant pain. We would like to

THANK YOU for all the continued prayers of love and support

during our most difficult times.

Hawu, HerKhem, E’la’Kwah

Ramona, Kelton and Families

Christopher Eric Zuni

March 22, 1966 September 22, 2023

As I sit in Heaven,

and watch you every day,

I try and let you know with signs,

I never went away,

I hear you when you’re laughing and I watch you as you sleep,

I even place my arms around you,

to calm you as you weep,

I see you wish the days away,

begging to have me home,

so I try and send you signs,

so you know you’re not alone.

Heaven is truly beautiful

just you wait and see!

So live your life, laugh again,

Enjoy yourself be free.

With Sincere Gratitude from the family

of Christopher Eric Zuni

We extend our deepest THANKS to you for your kindness

during the unexpected loss of our loved one.

Your condolences and support brought us great comfort during

this difficult time.

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APPOINTMENTS IN CLINIC

By Dr. Hadley Pope

We are excited to welcome three new providers

to the Isleta Health Center Medical Clinic. With

Dr. Kelley, Dr. Kistin, and Nurse Practitioner

Hayes joining Dr. Nelson, Dr. Sapien, and

myself in clinic, the clinic is now fully staffed

with providers! This means more appointment

availability and expanding services. With

this exciting development, I wanted to take

a moment to review the different types of

appointments available at clinic.

Primary

Care

Appointments:

These

appointments are scheduled in advance and

focus on chronic medical issues and healthcare

maintenance. Chronic medical issues are those

issues that require long-term treatment and

include: diabetes; high blood pressure; anxiety,

depression, and substance use disorders; asthma

and COPD; prenatal care; rheumatological

conditions, like lupus and RA; and chronic pain.

Healthcare maintenance is the medical term

for routine cancer and disease screening. We

recommend that all patients (even those without

chronic medical conditions) see a provider for a

primary care visit at least once per year. If you

do not have a primary care provider, or were

previously seen by one of our former providers

(Dr. Chynoweth or Dr. Tomosie), we recommend

that you call medical clinic and get scheduled

for an establish primary care appointment.

Children should also establish with a primary

care provider. We recommend that all kids, no

matter how healthy, see a doctor at least once

a year (and even more frequently for infants

and toddlers). All of the medical providers at

Isleta Health Center are experienced in seeing

pediatric patients and eager to care for your

whole family.

Same Day Appointments: We offer 19 same day

appointments per day. These appointments

focus on a single, urgent issue, such as: upper

respiratory infection (cold, flu, covid); urinary

infection; sexually transmitted infection;

pregnancy testing; accident or injury; and

concerning symptoms like chest pain or

shortness of breath. Patients should call clinic

at starting at 8am for a same day appointment.

Hospital Follow-Up Appointment: After

discharge from the hospital or emergency room,

we recommend a follow-up with a provider to

ensure patients have the correct medications

and follow-up needed after hospitalization. We

have reserved appointments throughout the

week for hospital follow-up. When possible,

this appointment will be with your primary

care provider. Please contact clinic after you

are released from the hospital to schedule this

appointment.

Procedure Appointments: Starting in January

2024, we will be offering a dedicated procedure

clinic once per week. These appointments are

for in-clinic procedures, including: IUD and

Nexplanon insertion and removal; joint and

trigger point injections; and skin biopsy.

See you in clinic!

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