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

Volume 18 Issue 7

Isleta Pueblo News

Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com

Governor’s Report

Maguwam,

I want to continue to wish the entire

community a nice safe and healthy month

as we approach into Summer! We would

like to remind the community to continue to

practice the safety protocols and continuing

to keep our COVID numbers low.

I would like to take this time to thank

our families, St. Augustine church,

our community, POI departments and

volunteers who came together to make

Governor’s feast day happen. We could not

have done this without you and your help!

We pray that St. Augustine will continue

to bless us with strong crops and a good

harvest this year.

As we approach into July and in celebration

of July 4th, we would like to inform everyone

to be safe and to abide by all orders in place

for firework users.

I am excited to mention that the Chical

Little Leagues field on Tribal Road

10, continue to make progress. We are

currently waiting for a light fixture, and

we expec the lights will be running in

a couple of weeks. The next phase has

begun with the concession building with a

kitchen, restrooms and a storage unit. This

projection is 20% complete for the Chical

field. We are going to be starting with

laying dirt in 2-3 weeks by the Minor and

Major softball fields. Once the dirt is set,

they will start with the concession building

with kitchen, restrooms, and storage units.

We ask you are careful around these areas

as the facilities are undergoing these

improvements.

I am aware of the current situation with

the increase of the mosquitos in the

surrounding areas. The pueblo does intend

to provide mosquito control in the parks

and recreation areas only. We are currently

waiting on bids from outside vendors.

Keep in mind there is not a possibility we

are able to kill all mosquitos, we strongly

encourage you to continue with utilizing

insect repellent when outdoors.

Moonlight Drive Extension Project –

This project has been awarded and is

ENVIRONMENT

Monthly surface water quality results

July 2023

scheduled to start construction July 10,

2023. The construction project will involve

the extension of existing Moonlight Drive

to a new intersection of Moonlight Drive

with NM314. This project will include two

roundabouts, curb & gutter, sidewalk, a

multiuse trail asphalt surfacing, waterline,

sewer lines and storm drains. The project

will be new roadway construction and there

will be a traffic control plan for the access

of Palace West Casino that will reopen

in the beginning of July. Construction is

expected to last 6 months. The area will

be restricted access and we ask that when

construction starts to please avoid driving,

biking, walking and jogging in the area

under construction for your safety and the

safety of the construction workers.

Last, I want to send my condolences to the

families of those who have lost their family

members during the month of June.

Ha-Wuh

Max A. Zuni

Governor

Pueblo of Isleta

ISLETA FIRE/RESCUE DEPARTMENT

3950 Hwy 47

505-869-9724

FIREWORKS NOTIFICATION

The intent and purpose of this information is to protect the peace, safety,

property, health and general welfare of the members of the Pueblo of

Isleta. Currently the pueblo is experiencing some drought conditions,

hotter than normal weather with increasing weather advisories.

Items Prohibited:

*Water quality samples are collected from the Rio

Grande except Indian Interior Drain at 240 Wasteway,

Albuquerque Riverside Drain, and the irrigation locations.

- Dash in data table indicates sample not collected.

“MPN” is a unit of measure that stands for most probable

number. MPN is equivalent to colony forming units

(“CFU”).

The Pueblo of Isleta’s most stringent surface water

quality standard for E. coli bacteria is 88 MPN/100 ml

at all times and at all flow rates.

By Order of the Governor, the Rio Grande is closed for

fishing. The reason for closure is for the safety of our

community. We have been blessed with a good spring

runoff. Be aware that bacteria concentrations in the Rio

Grande typically spike or rise to unsafe levels following

storm events and high water levels in tributaries

upstream. Please watch signage at the NM 147 bridge.

Governor will lift the closure order when the Rio Grande

is safe.

Notes regarding surface water quality sampling:

On September 30, 2022 one sampling event was

conducted to measure the concentration of pesticides

and herbicides at 4 sample locations: the drain near NM

45 and Interstate 25, Atrisco Riverside Drain, NM 147

and the Albuquerque Riverside Drain near the Northern

Boundary. All results were non-detect.

All Fireworks within the rangelands, Bosque, and Mountain areas (East,

West Range, and River).

Detonation or ignition of Fireworks from a moving or stationary vehicle.

Sale of Fireworks within the exterior boundaries of the Pueblo.

All Fireworks expelling 10 feet into the air or higher.

Permitted devices

Ground and hand-held sparkling and smoke devices;

Cone fountains;

Crackling devices;

Cylindrical fountains;

Flitter sparklers;

Ground spinners;

Illuminating torches;

Toy smoke devices;

Wheels;

Firecrackers.

Reminder, a parent or guardian shall supervise all persons under the

age of 16. All persons using fireworks of any kind shall be liable for any

personal injury or any loss of property resulting from the use of fireworks.

Reminder; fireworks may be discharged within the exterior boundaries

of the Pueblo of Isleta Reservation between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and

10:00 p.m.; with the exception of the actual holiday, when hours are

extended until 12:00 midnight.

Reminder, pursuant to the Tribal Council Resolution the Isleta Police

Department shall have the authority to issue citations imposing civil

fines of $300.00 per violation and confiscate all fireworks in possession.

Irrigation waters on the west side were shut off around

March 22, 2023 for flushing.

If there are any questions to these notifications please refer to Pueblo of

Isleta Executive Order 2021-001

If you have questions about surface water quality, contact

Ramona Montoya, Water Quality Control Officer, at 505869-7565.

Lester Gary, Pueblo of Isleta Fire Chief

If you have, any questions please feel free to contact Fire Chief Gary at

505-869-9724 or email lester.gary@isletapueblo.com

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

DEADLINE for August Newsletter articles is set

for Wednesday, July 19, 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 June 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)

July 2023

July 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

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Job Postings

Visit us online at

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

Fax: 505-244-8232

July 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.

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July 2023

Pueblo of Isleta Career Opportunities

Position Posting

Office Location

Closing Date

Position Posting

Office Location

Closing Date

July 2023

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ENVIRONMENT

Opportunity for Public Comment

PNM – Proposed BF Tap Line Project

Project Location: Tribal Road 30, Chical

Under the National Environmental

Policy Act, the Pueblo of Isleta is

given an opportunity to identify

any comments, concerns, and

suggestions our community might

have regarding Public Service New

Mexico’s (PNM’s) Proposed BF Tap

Line Project. The proposed project

is a rebuild of the existing BF Tap

Line. Currently, the electric power

line is capable of carrying 46-kV

and is constructed with wooden

monopoles within a 10-foot-wide

easement.

Due to the aging of pole structures and the need to

increase carrying capacity, the rebuild would be a 115kV line with weathered steel poles. The new structures

would be approximately 89 feet aboveground (existing

structures are approximately 56 feet aboveground)

within a 50-foot-wide, 0.9-mile-long right-of-way,

totaling a maximum 5.3 acres of disturbance. The new

line would be constructed 5 to 10 feet from the existing

line.

The existing distribution line will have minor outages

during the reconstruction of the transmission line.

All affected households will be provided prior notice.

Segments of Tribal Road 30 may be closed; however,

all residents will have access. The existing line would

be kept in-service until the new line is constructed to

prevent outages for the community.

Construction and operation vehicles would access the

proposed project area via existing roads. Construction

is scheduled to begin in October 2023, and the

construction period would be approximately 1 month.

Construction activity will take place only during daylight

hours.

A vicinity map and Biological Evaluation prepared by

SWCA Environmental Consultants are available at

Governor’s Office or Environment Department located

at 3929 Highway 47.

Environment Department will accept written comments

until July 21, 2023. Written comments may be submitted

at Governor’s Office or by e-mail to: Ramona.Montoya@

isletapueblo.com If you have any questions, please call

Environment Department at 505-869-7565.

WARMER WEATHER SIGNALS

START OF SNAKE SEASON

"BE ON THE LOOKOUT" URGES

NEW MEXICO POISON CENTER

Isleta Pueblo News

Editor:

Nathaniel Lujan

Asst. Editor:

Diane Abeita

Published By:

Valencia Express

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Public Notice: Proposed

Administrative Order issued to

Albuquerque-Bernalillo County

Water Utility Authority for

Clean Water Act Violations

Publish Date: June 9, 2023

Summary

In line with the Pueblo of Isleta’s request, the

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency filed an

Administrative Complaint against the AlbuquerqueBernalillo County Water Utility Authority

(Respondent) relating to the July 2022 sewage spill.

The EPA identified three permit violations by the

Water Utility Authority and has proposed assessing

Class II Civil Penalties of $281,357

The Pueblo of Isleta is submitting comment on the

EPA’s administrative action. Additionally, the Pueblo

of Isleta is seeking to intervene in the administrative

action so that it is treated as a party, rather than as

an interested member of the public.

However, the public is also entitled to comment on

the EPA’s Administrative Complaint and on how the

July 2022 sewage spill impacted them, their families,

and their businesses.

•

CWA-06-2023-1727

Related Documents

•

Notice of Proposed Assessment of Class

II Civil Penalty (pdf) (1.03 MB, May 26, 2023).

Available:

https://www.epa.gov/system/files/

documents/2023-06/CWA%20NPDES%20

Class%2011%20Penalty%20ABCWUA%20Signed.

Filed_.pdf

NPDES Permit: NM0022250

NOTE: Hard copy Related Documents are available

at Governor’s Office.

How to Comment

Comments Due

July 11, 2023

Persons wishing to comment on the EPA’s proposed

action or to become participants in this action may

do so by submitting their address and telephone

number, along with written comments, to the

Regional Hearing Clerk at the address below within

30 days of the date of this notice.

Written comments should reference Docket Number

CWA-06-2023-1727 and should be sent to:

Lorena Vaughn, Regional Hearing Clerk (ORC)

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Region 6

1201 Elm Street, Suite 500

Dallas, Texas 75270-2102

214-665-8021

E-mail: vaughn.lorena@epa.gov

Questions? For additional information, contact

Anthony M. Loston. E-mail: loston.anthony@epa.gov

or (214) 665-3109.

Please also send your written comments to the

Natural Resources Department: in person at 3929

Highway 47, Albuquerque NM 87105, by e-mail to

Ramona.Montoya@isletapueblo.com, or

U.S. Postal mail:

PO Box 1270, Isleta NM 87022.

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TRUANCY

Happy 4th of July Greetings to you!

It seems as if the months are flying by quickly and we

are one month away from the beginning of a new school

year. The Truancy Department has been busy preparing

for the 2023-2024 school year. The start dates for the

upcoming school year are as follows:

Los Lunas Public Schools –

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Albuquerque Public Schools –

Thursday, August 3, 2023

Native American Community Academy –

Thursday, August 10, 2023 (tentatively)

School of Dreams Academy –

Thursday, August 3, 2023

Isleta Elementary School –

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Santa Fe Indian School –

Monday, August 14, 2023

> Dorms open on Sunday,

August 13, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

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With school starting soon, here are some safety tips for

kids that walk or ride their bike to school.

Walking to school

•

Walk on the sidewalk, if you are walking to

school and there is no sidewalk, make sure you walk

facing traffic.

•

Always make sure you look left, right, and left

again to make sure no cars are coming your way.

•

If you are walking with friends, always make sure

all of you are paying attention to your surroundings.

Riding your bike

•

Make sure that you are riding your bike on the

right side of the road, with traffic, and be sure to not

be in big clusters, stay in a single file line.

•

Be sure to come to a complete stop at all street

crossings.

•

Make sure that you wear a fitted helmet.

The Truancy Department would like to remind you to fill

out a Student Release of Information for your student,

so that we will be able to assist you if any issues arise

during the school year. You can call our office at 505869-3870 to pick up and fill out a Student Release of

Information, or we can also email you the form.

Thank you,

Isleta Truancy Department

“July is

UV Safety Awareness Month”

Have a Healthy and

Happy UV Safety Awareness Month

Remember to WEAR YOUR

SUNGLASSES!

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July 2023

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Johnson O’Malley (JOM)

The Academic Success Office with Pueblo

of Isleta Department of Education would

like to highlight some of our high school

students to celebrate their successes in

and out of the classroom. Motivation and

success are what drive individuals….in the

school setting, it is critically important that

we celebrate and recognize the outstanding

things that students accomplish, both

inside and outside of their school building.

Watching students grow and accomplish

their goals is one of the main reasons most

go into education, including ourselves.

The recognition of students fosters strong

relationships among students, families,

faculty, and the community and helps create

a positive school culture where students

feel valued. Therefore, by highlighting the

students monthly helps our community

to do the same thing. This month we are

featuring Juan Jojola and Kyle Valdez.

Juan Jojola

11th Grade at Los Lunas High School

Juan is a Junior

this coming school

year. He is the

oldest child of three.

His parents are

Lorraine Garcia

and Juan Jojola,

Sr. He enjoys

hunting,fishing,

weightlifting, and

driving around with

friends in his free

time.

He enjoys listening to music. Depending

on his mood, it sets the genre for the type

of music he is listening to. We joked about

how we like (Lah fa) Spanish music and

how we cannot speak Spanish but can sing

the heck out of Spanish songs as if we were

Al Hurricane or Selena. Juan does have a

great sense of humor to go along with his

big smile. He works at the Starlight Movie

Theater in Los Lunas. He gets to see all the

new movies, eat free popcorn and enjoy all

the Icee drinks he wants. Juan has played

football since he was in middle school. It

was during that time that he recognized

that he needed to have good grades in order

to play sports.

Juan is a straight A student with a 4.0

GPA. Currently he is ranked # 15 out of 336

students in his junior class. He has lettered

in academics twice. When asked how he

has been able to attain this achievement,

he spoke highly of his parents and family

support from his stepfather and godfather.

His parents have always encouraged Juan

to succeed. His mother spoke about defining

clear expectations for their children such as

getting no letter grade lower than a B. Juan

stated that knowing what is expected of

him in school and knowing that his parents

are there to help develop a correction plan

to improve grades that are low has helped

him work harder. Juan said he fears

getting an F in any subject but his parents

consistently check on his grades through

the Parent Portal app to make sure they on

top of his academics. His mom reminded

him of how very proud she is of him.

He noted that he does not have a favorite

class or subject area but said that math is

a subject that comes easy and naturally to

him. He can figure out math problems in his

head without having

to work problems

out.

It becomes

harder when he has

to show his work on

solving

problems

from mind to paper.

His favorite teacher

has been Ms. Neil

who teaches science.

She is an individual that is always willing

to help students, enjoys teaching, take

the extra time to make sure her students

understand concepts as well as sparing

some free time to make jokes.

His plans after graduation are to go to

Universal Technical Institute in Avondale,

AZ. He plans to pursue his passion/trade as

a diesel mechanic. He was given an older

standard Chevy truck to fix up and from

there is when he knew what he wanted

to go to school for after high school. His

stepfather is a truck driver of big rig as well

as his godfather, so that has added more

inspiration to knowing what he wants to be.

His next goal he has set for himself is to

move up the class rankings from 15 to top

10 or top 5 of his class. He wants to get as

many scholarships as possible to help with

his college career out of state.

His advice to fellow classmates is to always

study. Juan stated that he gets nervous

before taking tests. He thinks it is due to

overthinking the test, but knowing that

he has studied helps. His advice to other

students is that if he can do it, so can you.

Always study. Do not get sad if you fail.

Think positively because you never know

the outcome of a situation.

Kyle Valdez

11th Grade at Los Lunas High School

Kyle is a Junior at

Los Lunas High

School this year.

He is the son of

Michael

“Buzzy”

and

Michelle

“Shelly” Valdez. He

is 17 years old and

plays football and

baseball for Los Lunas High School. In

addition to playing sports, he has a parttime job at Isleta Golf Course. Some of his

interests include hunting, fishing, playing

golf, or anything sports related. His peers

would describe him as the party planner.

He likes to plan events and make sure

everything is ready. Others would describe

him as the “Rock” of the group or a good

listener.

Here are some of thoughts about being a

student. He has found that he has taken an

interest to writing. During the beginning of

his English class last year he was introduced

to bell work in which he had to do some free

writing. Instead of it being work, he found

it was something he enjoyed.

Some of his favorite classes include math

and chemistry. He talked about his teacher,

Mr. Strickland and him not only teaching

the subject of chemistry but also making the

learning fun and engaging. He did lots of

hands-on projects and walking the students

through the process of experiments and

projects. He was nice and worked with the

students to make the in depth information

understandable. He also recognized his

English teacher Ms. Baldanado as a good

teacher and making his English class

fun and where he found his enjoyment in

writing. He does not have any classes that

he does not enjoy but math, chemistry, and

English are among his favorites.

Some of his accomplishments include

earning a letter for sports and a bar.

Because he enjoys playing sports for high

school also means that he has to maintain

a 2.0 GPA or higher with no F’s. Some

of his advice for fellow students is to pay

attention in class to learn what is being

taught and study. He stated that keeping

good grades is hard. He constantly checks

Power School. Talking about his grades

with his friends and mom help him as well.

He realizes that his grades are a reflection

of his study habits and not his teachers.

That means turning schoolwork on time

if you want your work graded on time. If

your work is graded late, remember it’s

no one else’s fault but your own. For test

taking, Kyle advises everyone should take

good notes in class. The notes help get good

grades as well as looking over those notes

regularly before taking a test.

His challenge he sees for himself is trying

not to fail a class and keeping on top of work.

He has had a few close calls but managed

to pass. Knowing that G1 and G2 grades

matter significantly, especially if he has to

remain eligible for sports. As a heads up,

try to get all your work and projects done

before school breaks. Not only do you want

a break from school but your teachers do

as well. They probably do not want to be

grading last work over break. Try not to

overthink things. That causes him to put

pressure on himself. Self-talk helps to get

through the pressure.

Lastly, if he could change one thing about

himself it would be to change his laziness.

When asked why, he stated because he can

easily fall behind on tasks and projects or

not want to do anything. He recognizes

that it is changeable but making the change

is the factor.

Los Lunas High School Information:

If you are not sure what classes your student

should be taking and want to ensure that

they are on the right track for credits,

taking credit recovery courses if needed, or

want to look at your student’s high school

transcript, now at the beginning of the school

year is a good time to do so. Freshmen,

sophomores, juniors, and seniors each have

their own high school counselor for their

class. Building a collaborative relationship

with your student’s counselor has many

benefits. To make an appointment to begin

this process call Ms. Maggie Montoya at

(505)865-4646 ext. 6144.

Until next month…….Michelle and Jo

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NM Poison Control

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

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PARKS & RECREATION

DEPARTMENT

July is here! I hope we are all ready for the real heat

of summer! Make sure that you stay hydrated, if

you don’t you may find yourself dealing with a bout

of heat exhaustion, so it’s very important that you

do your best to drink lots of water to make sure

that you stay hydrated.

Our summer is going well! We have many kids

participating and having fun in our summer

recreation program.

Our Parks Maintenance

Crew and Weed & Litter Crew are out and about

making sure that our parks are looking good. We

have had a steady flow of tribal members coming

to Rec Center and Old Rec throughout the day and

evenings. It seems as though many more tribal

members are getting healthy these days, which is

an awesome thing! Our Swimming pool is getting

lots of use as well. The recreation kids have been

using the pool three or four times a week and tribal

members have been scheduling times to use it as

well. Our Men’s Basketball League on Sundays

is going really well and we are also trying to start

a softball league as well. If you are interested in

signing up for the softball league or if you want

more information on anything happening in the

Parks & Recreation Department, please feel free to

contact us at (505) 869-9777.

Over all, things are popping in the department and

Staff has been extremely busy this summer with the

overall day to day operations, especially working

with summer recreation kids. I want to thank

all the adults that have been using the facilities

for being patient and understanding that most of

our attention goes towards the youth recreation

program during June and July, especially this year

now that covid hasn’t hindered our ability to have a

good summer program for our youth again.

Have a wonderful and safe 4th of July!

Tips for Parents:

• Set curfews:

Have a set curfew, but if you do

decide to extend curfew do not let

hours go by without checking on

your child. Know where they will be

and how long they will be there.

• Communicate your expectations:

Even though you might have talked

to your child about the choices they

make and how it will affect them,

it is always a good idea to have

the conversation again especially

around this time of year.

• Trust:

Building trust with your child

is mutual; this builds a strong

relationship between child and

parent. This also allows for growth

and understanding.

• Boundaries:

Your child might want to go to a

celebration that is out of town or

at place you are not familiar with.

Allowing your child to attend these

celebrations might create a safety

risk for your child and yourself.

Make sure you discuss your concerns

and make your decisions based on

the outcome of your conversation.

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Pueblo of Isleta Public Library

Hello summer! We hope you are all staying cool on these hot summer days. Please

remember to keep yourself and your pets (aka furry family members), hydrated and out of

direct sunlight. For a life hack the library has an amazing A/C unit and the building stays

nice and cool, so come to the library and hang out with a good book, hop on a computer,

enjoy FREE WIFI or play one of our many board games that we have available.

News

In observance of the Fourth of July holiday,

the library will be closed on Tuesday, July

4th. Library media that is due can be

returned to our drop box located outside the

library or returned on Wednesday, July 5th.

If you need to renew library material, please

remember that you can renew using our

NEW library mobile app. Have a safe and

fun Fourth of July. Notices and reminders

will be posted on the library’s social media

pages.

In the past, snakes have been spotted

slithering around the Library/Education

Complex. Watch where you step, have

lunch and sit down. Please report any

snake sightings to either the library front

desk or DOE. We ask that you DO NOT try

to handle the situation on your own due to

some snakes being venomous. Remember

that little snakes are the most venomous,

so don’t let their size fool you. We will have

Isleta Animal Control handle the situation

as they have the proper equipment and

training to properly handle snakes. Thank

you in advance for your cooperation with

this matter. We want everyone to be safe.

Do you have a lost library card? Don’t feel

like paying $5 for a new one? Well, the

library has a solution to your problem,

download the library’s NEW mobile app

and download your digital library card all

for FREE. Available now in the App Store

or Google Play be searching for “POI Public

Library.” After downloading you will need

your library card barcode number and PIN

to access you account. The library’s mobile

app will allow you to search our library

catalog, check out books and materials,

browse events, access our e-Library digital

resources, set up your digital card and

more! For more information or if you need

help downloading or setting up your pin

number, please come in or call the library

at 505-869-9808.

Our Family Story Time will be taking a

break this June and July because library

staff will be busy with the Summer Reading

Program. Story Time will begin again in

August with story times every Wednesday

starting at 10:30am activities and crafts

will follow. If you have any questions about

our story time, please give the library a

call at 505-869-9808 and speak with a staff

member.

Upcoming

Soon the library will be working on programs

for the community starting in August. The

library staff has discussed many program

ideas and are excited to start general

library programs once the Summer Reading

Program has concluded. We would also like

to hear from you! For any suggestions you

can use our NEW Mobile app and send us

any program ideas that you may have in

the Feedback section. Some of the programs

we have done in the past include computer

classes, book clubs for adults, teens and

tweens, painting, sewing, DIY crafts, food

programs and much more. We appreciate

your suggestions and feedback.

Our After School Program registration will

begin the week of July 24th. We will be

accepting 20 students, kindergarten and up

into our program, and it is first come first

serve basis with limited slots available. The

following is the number of students we will

be accepting from each school.

•

Isleta Elementary: 10 slots

•

Sundance Elementary: 5 slots

•

Bosque Farms Elementary: 5 slots

Transportation will be provided for Bosque

students ONLY to the library. All other

schools have bus stops near the library. To

register you must come into the library to

fill out a registration packet. Only parents/

guardians may fill out a registration packet.

No exceptions!

SRP Junior Program during

Icebreaker week!

The After School Program will start on

Tuesday, August 1st. Program will include

homework help, daily reading, reading

activities, incentive programs, activities,

crafts, field trips, FREE snacks and

much more. For more information on this

program, please call the library at 505-8699808 and speak with a staff member.

Recap

The first week of the Summer Junior

Reading Program was all about getting to

know one another, as some students are

nervous and are adjusting to a new routine.

This year our Junior Program students

were very independent considering they are

only between the ages of 3-6 years old. The

library staff presented the rules and made

everyone comfortable by doing a variety of

ice breakers. In the following weeks students

have been busy participating in daily story

time, sensory bins, STEAM curriculum,

and outside play. This includes growing

their own butterflies, making volcano

slime, going to the park for a bug hunt and

so much more. As a special surprise we had

a presentation by Exotics of the Rainforest

who talked about their exotic animals. For

the month of June, students went on their

first field trip to Jungle Jam and Dion’s.

They will be taking their final field trip to

Urban Air on Thursday, July 20th.

Our Youth Program for ages 7-14 have

been working in their group curriculums

and reading groups. Students read for 30

minutes each day and then will discuss

what they read in their groups. This year

we had 4 curriculums for students to

choose from: Anime Cooking, Harry Potter,

Welcome to the Jungle, and Once Upon a

Time. The students will be in their chosen

group for the first 3 weeks and after the

break will choose a different curriculum

that they are interested in for the second

3 weeks. For the month of June, students

went on their first field trip to Elevate and

Peter Piper Pizza. They will be taking their

final field trip to Cliffs and Fuddruckers on

Friday, July 21st.

SRP Junior students making

Volcano Slime!

SRP Junior Program watching the

Exotics of the Rainforest!

SRP Harry Potter group took their

mini field trip to Teri’s Sweet Garden!

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SRP Junior Program on their field trip to Jungle Jam!

SRP Junior Program at the Start Line for Mario Kart!

SRP Welcome to the Jungle group reading their book!

SRP Anime Cooking group making

wontons!

SRP Once Upon a Time group making puppet

SRP Youth Program on their field trip to Elevate!

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ISLETA POLICE DEPARTMENT

WELCOME TO SUMMER!

The summer season officially

arrived June 21, 2023 and

officially ends September

23, 2023. We have already

experienced some rather

high

temperatures

even

before this. Heat emergencies have already

been seen in the Pueblo, so the Isleta

Police Department would like to remind

everyone to take extra measures to avoid

unnecessary exposure to the sun and heat.

It is particularly important to check on the

elders ensuring their home environments

are not excessively hot, they are able to stay

cool and hydrated. The National Institute

of Aging published:

Too much heat is not safe for anyone. It is

even riskier if you are older or have health

problems. It is important to be cautious and

get relief quickly when you are overheated.

Otherwise, you might start to feel sick or

risk a heat-related illness that could cause

serious health issues.

Why can extreme weather be even more

dangerous for older adults than for younger

people? Hotter days can cause difficulty in

the body’s ability to regulate its temperature.

This can be challenging for older adults who

typically do not adjust as well as others to

sudden temperature changes. Additionally,

older adults are more likely to have chronic

medical conditions that affect the body’s

response to temperature, and to take

prescription medicines that alter the body’s

ability to control temperature or sweat.

•

Heat syncope is a sudden dizziness

that can happen when you are active in hot

weather. If you take a heart medication

called a beta blocker or are not acclimated to

hot weather, you are even more likely to feel

faint. Rest in a cool place, put your legs up,

and drink water to make the dizzy feeling go

away.

•

Heat cramps are the painful

tightening or spasms of muscles in your

stomach, arms, or legs. Cramps can result

from hard work or intense exercise. Though

your body temperature and pulse usually

stay normal during heat cramps, your skin

may feel moist and cool. Stop the physical

activity you’re doing and rest in the shade

or in a cool building. Drink plenty of fluids,

such as water and sports drinks containing

electrolytes. Do not consume alcohol or

caffeinated beverages.

•

Heat edema is a swelling in your

ankles and feet when you get hot. Put your

legs up to help reduce swelling. If that

doesn’t work fairly quickly, check with your

doctor.

•

Heat rash is a skin irritation from

heavy sweating. It causes red clusters of

small blisters that look similar to pimples

on the skin. Your skin may feel itchy or you

may feel “prickly” tingling pain. Keep the

infected area dry, use powder to sooth the

rash, and stay in cool areas.

•

Heat exhaustion is a warning

that your body can no longer keep itself

cool. You might feel thirsty, dizzy, weak,

uncoordinated, and nauseated. You may

sweat a lot. Your body temperature may

stay normal, but your skin may feel cold and

clammy. Some people with heat exhaustion

have a rapid pulse. Rest in a cool place and

get plenty of fluids. If you don’t feel better

soon, get medical care. Be cautious because

heat exhaustion can progress to heat stroke.

•

Heat stroke is a medical emergency

in which the body’s temperature rises above

104°F. Signs of heat stroke are fainting;

confusion or acting strangely; not sweating

even when it’s hot; dry, flushed skin; strong,

rapid pulse; or a slow, weak pulse. When

a person has any of these symptoms, they

should seek medical help right away and

immediately move to a cooler place, such as

under shade or indoors. They should also

take action to lower their body temperature

with cool clothes, a cool bath or shower, and

fans.

•

Sun exposure, also known as

sunburn, is a sign of skin damage due to

extreme or long exposure. Your skin may

appear red and tender, develop blisters,

start to peel, and be warm to the touch.

Severe reactions may cause fever, chills,

nausea, or rash. Prevent sunburn by

wearing protective clothing that covers your

skin and staying out of direct sunlight.

Using a broad spectrum sunscreen with an

SPF of 15 or higher can also help prevent

sunburns, but be sure to reapply often. If you

are sunburned, wear lightweight clothing,

take cool showers, moisturize affected areas,

and stay out of the sun so your skin can

heal.

What raises the risk of heat-related

illnesses for older adults?

Older adults are at higher risk for heatrelated illnesses and death. Factors that put

older adults at greater risk may include:

•

Health

problems

such

as

cardiovascular, lung, or kidney disease

•

Changes in skin caused by normal

aging

•

Any illness that causes weakness or

results in a fever

•

Taking drugs such as diuretics,

sedatives, tranquilizers, and some heart

and high blood pressure medicines that

may make it harder for the body to cool

itself

•

Being on several prescription drugs

at the same time

•

Having obesity, overweight, or

underweight

•

Drinking alcoholic beverages

•

Living in places without air

conditioning or fans

•

Becoming dehydrated

TIPS TO STAY SAFE IN HOT

WEATHER

•

Drink plenty of

liquids, such as water,

fruit or vegetable juices,

or drinks that contain

electrolytes.

Avoid

alcohol and caffeinated

beverages. If your doctor has told you to

limit your liquids, ask what you should do

when it is very hot.

•

If you live in a home without air

conditioning or fans, try to keep your space

as cool as possible. Limit use of the oven;

keep shades, blinds, or curtains closed

during the hottest part of the day; and open

windows at night.

•

If your living space is hot, try to

spend time during midday in a place that

has air conditioning. For example, go to

the shopping mall, movies, library, senior

center, or a friend’s home. You may also

contact your local health department or

city to find out if they have air-conditioned

shelters in your area.

•

If you need help getting to a cooler

place, ask a friend or relative. Some religious

groups, senior centers, and Area Agencies

on Aging provide this service. Search the

Eldercare Locator to find services in your

area. You could also consider taking a

taxi or other car service or calling your

local government to see if they offer senior

transportation. Don’t stand outside in the

heat waiting for a bus.

•

Dress for the weather. Wear

lightweight,

light-colored,

loose-fitting

clothing. Natural fabrics such as cotton

may feel cooler than synthetic fibers.

•

Avoid outdoor exercising and other

physical activity when it is very hot. Instead,

try to find someplace you can be active while

staying cool indoors.

•

If you must go outside, try to limit

your time out and avoid crowded places.

Plan trips during non-rush-hour times.

•

Make sure to use a broad spectrum

sunscreen, SPF 15 or higher, and reapply it

throughout the day, especially if your skin

will have continuous exposure to the sun.

Wear a hat and other protective clothing,

and sunglasses. If you do get sunburned,

stay out of the sun until your skin is healed

and use cool cloths and moisturizers to treat

the affected area.

•

Ask your doctor if any of your

medications make you more likely to become

overheated or sunburned.

Key points to remember about hot

weather safety

Older people can have a tougher time dealing

with heat and humidity. The temperature

inside or outside does not have to be high to

put them at risk for a heat-related illness.

Headache, confusion, dizziness, or nausea

could be a sign of a heat-related illness. Go

to the doctor or to an emergency room to find

out if you need treatment.

To keep heat-related illnesses from becoming

a dangerous heat stroke, remember to:

•

Get out of the sun and into a cool,

ideally air-conditioned place.

•

Drink fluids but avoid alcohol and

caffeine.

•

Shower, bathe, or sponge off with

cool water.

•

Lie down and rest

Heat is equally dangerous for children and

this is a reminder for drivers –

NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN

OR PETS IN A VEHICLE!

July 2023

ISLETA POLICE

DEPARTMENT

A few facts from the National

Highway Safety Traffic

Administration (NHTSA)

HEATSTROKE FACTS

The majority of hot car deaths — 53% —

happen because someone forgets a child in a

car. You may be asking yourself: How does

this happen? Families who lost a loved one

thought the same thing at one point, but

then the tragedy happened to them. Hot car

deaths don't just occur in the summer heat.

On average, the first vehicular heatstroke of

the year happens in March, according to Jan

Null, who has been tracking such deaths

since 1998. Among the trends he discovered

over the years:

About 46% of the time when a child was

forgotten, the caregiver meant to drop the

child off at a daycare or preschool.

Thursdays and Fridays — the end of the

workweek — have had the highest deaths.

More than half of the deaths (54%) are

children under 2 years old.

See a Child Alone in a Vehicle?

If you see a child alone in a vehicle, make

sure the child is okay and responsive. If not,

call 911 immediately.

If the child appears to be okay, attempt

to locate the parents; if at a public place,

have the facility page the car owner over an

intercom system.

If the child is not responsive and appears

to be in distress, attempt to get into the

car to assist the child—even if that means

breaking a window. Many states have

“Good Samaritan” laws that protect people

from lawsuits for getting involved to help a

person in an emergency.

Remember: Kids and hot cars can be a

deadly combination. Don’t take the chance.

Always check the front and back seat of the

vehicle before locking the door and walking

away. Help spread the word on social media,

#HeatstrokeKills #CheckTheBackSeat.

Family pets are just exactly that “family” to

their owners and leaving them in a vehicle

can have serious and even deadly results.

The temperature in a vehicle rises quickly

even with the windows rolled down. So

rather than take your pet along for a ride

to run an errand and leave them in the car

when you reach your destination, it is far

better to leave them at home where they are

much safer.

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Transit Services Now

Serving the Pueblo of Isleta

The Pueblo of Isleta and the Rio Metro

Regional Transit District Working Together

Bus Route 208 (No Fares until further

notice!)

Bus Route 208 connects the Pueblo of Isleta and

Valencia County communities to the Alvarado

Transportation Center (ATC) in Downtown

Albuquerque during the morning/midday when

the Rail Runner does not operate. Route 208

features three northbound trips arriving at the

ATC at 9:30am, 11:00am and 1:30pm, and three

southbound trips departing the ATC at 9:35am,

11:05am and

1:32pm. At the

ATC, riders can

transfer to ABQ

RIDE bus routes.

Route 208 serves

two bus stops

on the Pueblo of

Isleta. The stop

closest to the

village proper is located on NM 147 just east of the

Rio Grande Bridge. Please do not park and leave

vehicles unattended on the adjoining roads near

this stop, as the bus and other vehicles use these

roads to turnaround and access other locations.

Route 208 also stops at the Isleta Pueblo Rail

Runner Station, where riders can transfer to the

Isleta Resort and Casino shuttle. Because the

bus serves the station, riders can also consider

using Route 208 in combination with the Rail

Runner, for example, taking the bus to Downtown

Albuquerque in the mid-morning and returning by

train in the evening.

Please see route flyer that includes map, times of

Bus Route 208. (No Fares until further notice!)

Pueblo of Isleta Dial-a-Ride (No Fares until

further notice!)

The Pueblo of Isleta Dial-a-Ride operates Monday

through Friday from 8:15am to 2:45pm, providing

trips within the Pueblo and to the ABQ RIDE

Route 53 bus stop on NM 314. Service to places

like Smiths, Albertsons and Wal-Mart in Los Lunas

is also provided with requests made before noon

at least one business day prior to your trip.

Request your Dial-a-Ride trip by calling Valencia

County dispatch at (505) 352-3595 before noon at

least one business day prior to your trip. Requests

are accepted

between 5:00am

and 3:00pm

Monday thru

Friday. On the

date and time

of your trip, a

wheelchair accessible van will arrive within 15

minutes of your scheduled pickup time. Trips may

also be grouped together; riders should expect to

travel with others.

For more information about both services,

including a copy of the Route 208 schedule, visit

riometro.org and select “Schedules” > “Bus” >

“Pueblo of Isleta” from the grey bar near the top

of the website. Schedules for Route 208 are also

available at the Public Services Department Office

at the Tribal Services Complex.

July 2023

Health Beat: Sexually

Transmitted Infections (STIs)

Dr. Hadley Pope, Physician

Phone: 505-869-4385 (Medical)

What are STIs?

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), sometimes

called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), are

infections passed from one person to another during

sexual contact (oral, anal, or vaginal sex or genital

skin-to-skin contact). STIs can also be passed from

a mother to baby, during pregnancy, when giving

birth, or when breastfeeding. Some STIs can also be

spread by sharing needles. There are more than 20

STIs including gonorrhea, chlamydia, genital herpes,

trichamonaisis, HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis. Many

STIs don’t have any symptoms and the only way to

know for sure if you have an STI is to get tested.

Who should be tested for STIs?

•

If you are sexually active, you should get

tested for sexually transmitted infections.

•

If you are in a monogamous relationship (only

having sex with one person who is only having sex

with you), get tested at least once in your life.

•

If you are having sex with multiple partners,

get tested each time you have a new partner, and

keep testing regularly (every 3-12 months).

•

If you are pregnant, you should get tested

for sexually transmitted infections. This helps to

protect you and baby.

•

If you use IV drugs and share needles, you

should get tested for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis

at least once per year.

How can you prevent STIs?

You can help to protect yourself by:

•

Using condoms or dental dams when having

sex,

•

Talking openly with your partner(s) about

sex, STIs, and STI testing,

•

You and your partner(s) getting tested

BEFORE having sex without a condom or dental

dam,

•

Talking openly with your doctor about your

sexual history and STI testing,

•

Asking your doctor if PrEP (a medicine that

helps to prevent HIV infection) is right for you.

What STI testing is available at Isleta Health Center?

If you are not having any symptoms and want to get

screened for STIs, you can schedule an STI screening

test without having to see a doctor first. Call 8694385 and ask to schedule an STI screening test in the

lab.

If you are having symptoms of an STI (pain with

peeing; discharge or bleeding from penis, vagina,

or anus; genital itching; blisters, sores, or warts on

genitals or anus) we recommend that you are seen in

clinic by a doctor. Call 869-4385 at 8:00am to schedule

a same-day appointment.

STI testing and treatment is also offered at clinics

throughout the state. Visit https://gettested.cdc.gov/

to find other testing and treatment locations.

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Isleta Health Center

Community Health Needs Assessment

WHY WE NEED YOUR INPUT

Stephanie Barela, Isleta Health Educator,

Isleta Health Center

(505) 869-4479 Stephanie.Barela@islclinic.net

WHY COMPLETE THE NEEDS ASSESSMENT:

Isleta Health Center wants your input to help us

improve our services. Our last Needs Assessment

Survey was done in 2019 and even though we started

preparing for some changes in 2020, COVID put a stop

to that and many of these changes were put on hold.

As we moved forward through COVID we decided

that instead of using the past data from the 2019

survey, it was important to get updated feedback, so

that we could make sure we were making changes

that the community currently wants. We know that

our health clinic provides great services but there

is always opportunity for growth and improvement

especially after the pandemic. The best way for

us to get your input is through this assessment

so that we can work at improving the services

we offer you and your family. We have dedicated

people that are willing and open to making things

better. We know your time is precious but change

starts with your input and ideas. We have extended

our deadline to July 15th. Please share either the

paper needs assessment form that you can get at the

Clinic with your families or share this link https://

forms.gle/rtmE6Dgp4urmDU6r8 or the QR Code to

complete the form on-line and let’s work together

to make our clinic better.

YOUR INPUT IS VALUABLE, SO PLEASE

HELP US MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO OUR

SERVICES THAT WILL BENEFIT YOU!

When the Results are determined, we will have a

community event to share the information with you

all, so please keep an eye out for upcoming programs

by the Isleta Health Center.

July 2023

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ISLETA ELDER CENTER - ADULT DAY CARE SERVICES

It is common knowledge that elder care is one of the fastest-growing areas in the healthcare industry, with a demand that skyrocketed

in the last five years. And the country will continue to see an increasing demand for elder care services in the coming years due to a

rapidly growing elder population.

The elderly population is in dire need of facilities providing elder care services. In the past, elders and their families would have

preferred traditional nursing homes or community-based alternatives. The needs of the elder population are dynamic. There is an

increased need for home- and community-based elder care providers that can provide elders with adult day services whenever the

primary caregiver is not available.

Fortunately, located here in Isleta is the POI Adult Day Care Center which provides participants a full day of services Monday through

Friday. Services such as meals, basic health care and health assessments, assistance with appointments and activities of daily living

(ADL). The Adult Day Care Center also provides transportation, care coordination as well as therapeutic, recreational and socialization

activities. In a nutshell, it is a comfortable place where our elders spend the day participating in health-seeking activities, while their

caregivers are at work, running errands, or enjoying a well-deserved rest and relaxation. It is a compassionate and safe environment

for the elders and is considered a home away from home for some elders.

For more information about ADS or other services call (505) 869-9770. A glance at what elders do while attending the Isleta Adult

Day Care Services.

Field trip to the Aquarium

Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Preparing for the guacamole

contest

Socialization BBQ at Isleta Lakes

Hands-on experience at Explora

Fishing for Father’s Day at Isleta Lakes

A game of concentration/

coordination

Group painting

Noodle Hockey

A trip to Santa Fe on the

Railrunner

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Participation at the NICOA Conference

Mother’s Day Dance

Flag day healthy snacks

Birthday Breakfast at Sopa’s

A fun afternoon at the Park

Tie Dye Project

Ms. Hattie volunteered her time to teach the elders how to make beautiful and colorful quilts.

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July 2023 is UV

AWARENESS MONTH

Most of us spend more time outside now and UV rays

tend to be strongest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

•

Make sure to apply a generous amount of

sunscreen before you go outside.

•

Reapply sunscreen every two hours, even on

cloudy days. Reapply after swimming or sweating.

•

Wear clothing that covers your body and

shades your face.

•

Sand and water reflect UV rays, even under

a beach umbrella. If you're on the beach or at the

lake, cover up and use sunscreen.

WIC NEWS- The USDA visited our office due to an

excellent Management Evaluation. YAY team! See

our visitors and team below:

WIC also has a new Director! Welcome Erica Herrarte!

Isleta WIC office 505-869-2662

ST. AUGUSTINE

PARISH ONLINE GIVING

St. Augustine Parish is now offering

online giving services to better serve our

parishioners. We are providing this option

in addition to cash or check donations.

You can still give through traditional

methods, but now you can make recurring

or one-time gifts online with a credit/debit

card or electronic check.

Once again it is that time again and the Isleta Police Department

invites the community to attend the 4th Annual National Night

out. We, other departments and outside agencies will be preparing

and participating in this fun event.

It is a great time to communicate in order to strengthen Police &

Community Partnerships. Mark the date and time on your calendar

and we hope to see you there!!!

To give online through our new platform,

visit our giving page on our website

https://www.isletachurch.org/. You can

also give through text message by sending

“Give” to (505) 207-4077.

This program is beneficial to you, in that

you do not need to worry about having

cash or a check on hand at Mass, and it

benefits the Parish by reducing the time

needed to process donations and run

financial reports.

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A Word from Scotty Silva

It is such an honor to start my role as the Director of

Clinical Services at the Isleta Health Clinic (IHC).

It is my vision to bring the clinical experience and

patient-focused care that I have in healthcare to the

established team at IHC. As a licensed Respiratory

Therapist with 30-years of previous experience at

some of the large hospitals in New Mexico, I bring

a thorough understanding of the diversity found

in New Mexico Communities. I have leadership

experience in both inpatient and outpatient

clinical settings and a recognized expertise in

process improvement. I recognize that the clinical

challenges faced by the people in our State are

unique and I have dedicated my career to creating

systems that focus on providing the safest and most

effective delivery of care to my patients!

In addition, I have been an educator in the

community college environment with a passion to

see the youth of our communities find opportunities

at home in healthcare. The opportunity to serve

and to give back to our community is a great honor!

I look forward to learning more and growing my

understanding about the healthcare needs at the

Isleta Pueblo.

I was born and raised not too far from the Pueblo in

Belen. After many years working north of here, I feel

that I am blessed to finally be closer to home. I am

committed to meeting and working with the People

of the Isleta Pueblo and I look forward to developing

the future vision of the clinic and promoting the best

care that we can provide! Thank You for allowing

me to be a part of your Community.

Scotty Silva

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