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Isleta Pueblo News
Volume 7 Issue 7
From the Desk of Governor Frank Lujan
July 2012
The weather is hot, hot, hot and will probably stay this way for the
rest of the summer. It is therefore critical that make sure we take
care of our elders, your moms, dads, grandpa, grandmas, and all
others to assure they are taken care of and doing well to endure
this heat. Visit your loved ones often and if anything needs fixing,
repair, replace, and so on, let us know and we will send help. Be
reminded that Public Works and/or Housing will respond to the
needs of the elders, who are our first priority, low income, and
handicapped. All others will be charged a small fee for services.
PNM for your generous contribution to the scholarship program.
The 2012 State — Tribal Leaders Summit was held at the Inn of
the Mountain Gods, Mescalero, NM on June 8, 2012. Governor
Susanna Martinez and her Cabinet Secretaries and the majority of
the Pueblo Governors, Presidents of Mescalero, Jicarilla, and the
Navajo Nation were present. I was not able to attend due to our
ceremonies during that time here at home. Council President Fred
Lujan and the Tribal Council members represented us at this very
important meeting.
Thank you for coming out to the Governor's Feast on Saturday,
June 23. Everything went well and we were visited by several
representatives from the NM State Legislative offices, including
State Senator Michael Sanchez, State Representative Ken
Martinez, State Representative David Chavez, who will be seeking
the State Senate seat in the November elections, and our lobbyist,
Drew Setter, who accompanied us on the pilgrimage and blessing
of the fields. Congressman Martin Heinrich and his family also
attended the feast.
As I feel that there were many important issues presented at the
Summit that will have a profound effect on the relationship between
New Mexico's tribal governments and the state of New Mexico, I
am including the entire "Proposed Solutions & Commitments" that
were presented at the Summit. (see attachment pages 2-3).
At the June 12th Isleta Tribal Council meeting, Public Service
Company of New Mexico (PNM) presented a check to the Pueblo of
Isleta Scholarships fund in the amount of $10,000. We have been
working closely with Kathy Newby, Tribal Liaison with PNM and
other senior staff members from PNM on various issues that affect
the Pueblo of Isleta and PNM. We are presently working on tax
issues with regard to Right of Ways and Possessory Tax. Thank you
ORGANIZING FOR AMERICA
NM (OFA NM)—
Debra Haaland, of Laguna Pueblo, received the first presidential
appointment as Native American Vote Director. Ms. Haaland's
installation to her position was celebrated this past April in
Gallup, NM. The goals set forth by Ms. Haaland is to get as many
Native Americans to register to vote and TO GET OUT TO VOTE
for the General Election this November. The deadline to vote for
the General Election is October 9, 2012.
The Pueblo of Isleta is happy to assist OFA NM in registering
voters here within Isleta and getting out the Isleta vote. You
may see Debra and her volunteers around the Pueblo between
now and November 6. I encourage all tribal members to take the
opportunities to REGISTER TO VOTE!! If you would like to learn
more about the voting process and registration, do not hesitate to
contact Debra directly at 505-358-1008 or e-mail at dhaaland@
ofanm.com.
PRESIDENT OBAMA'S
RE-ELECTION
For your information, on December 14, 2011, the Pueblo of Isleta
Tribal Council officially endorsed President Barack Obama for
reelection. This decision was based upon the unprecedented
commitment President Obama and his Administration have shown
in fulfilling the campaign promises he made to Indian communities
here in New Mexico and across the country, including but not
limited to the areas of jobs, education, healthcare, and tribal justice
systems.
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Probate Hearing for the Estate of Maria Rose Garcia,
Deceased on October 22, 2010 in the Isleta Tribal Court. Any
person claiming interest in the estate is hereby requested to
notify the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk before Thursday, July 12,
2012. Probate hearing will be on July 12, 2012 at 11:00 AM
I was informed by President Lujan that during the Summit, Isleta
was mentioned and we were congratulated for submitting the best
Tribal Infrastructure Funding Proposal and it was rated number one
out of fourteen (14) submitted. The Tribal Infrastructure Funding
Proposal is for start up funds for the new Long Term Care Facility
which will be located where the old community center site.
I am sorry to report that at the June 22, 2012 tribal council meeting,
former Governor J. Robert Benavidez submitted his resignation as
a member of the Isleta Tribal Council. We wish him and his family
well and will greatly miss his positive contributions and experience
to help guide us.
2012 Per Capita Distribution
The per capita distribution for 2012, has been officially extended to
(2) days, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 and Wednesday August 8, 2012,
from 8AM to 6PM each day at the Recreation Center.
It is mandatory that a W9 Form be completed and presented
before a Per Capita check will be issued. Completed forms
maybe turned into the Census Office in the Village or
Treasury Offices located at the Tribal Services Complex
before the distribution dates. You will need information to
verify the accuracy of the information being provided on
the W9 Forms.
Please make sure the information is correct and current
as we are planning on making distributions in the future if
any using the U.S Mail/Post Office system.
We will be mailing out the forms in the next few days, for your
convenience to complete the information to be presented when a
check is being picked up at the distribution center or at Treasurer's
Office at the Tribal Service Complex after August 10th.Duplicate
copies may be made; additional forms may be picked up at the
Governor’s Office, Census Department, Treasurer’s Office and at
the Recreation Center on the days of the distribution.
FIRE RESTRICTIONS
Due to the extreme drought which has resulted in extreme fire
conditions, Governor Lujan has implemented the following fire
restrictions, effective immediately:
Fire Restrictions include:
1. Full closure of the Bosque and Mountains; this
includes Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) & all-terrain vehicles
(ATVs).
2. Use of aerial fireworks & Firearms (i.e. Roman
candles, bottle rockets, anything over 10 feet)
3. All open burning: (Debris burning, ditch cleaning and
Agricultural field burning) with the exception of traditional
fires such as outdoor ovens and outdoor cooking fires.
Suspension of burn permits until further notice.
Frank Jiron - Acting Department of Natural Resources
Director
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Thank You
New Mexico Indian Department, Wendell Building 2nd Floor
Santa Fe, NM 97505 Phone: 505 476-1600 www.iad.state.nm.us
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Law Enforcement Torch Run®
What is the Law Enforcement
Torch Run?
The Pueblo of Isleta Tribal
Police Department
Represented the Pueblo of Isleta by carrying
the torch from the South reservation line
of the Isleta Pueblo, to the North end on
Highway 47 (Isleta Fun Connection)
On May 16, 2012 4.5 miles
The mission of the Law Enforcement
Torch Run®, in partnership with our
communities, is to support Special
Olympics Programs through raising
funds and public awareness, while
enhancing the quality of life of our
Special Olympians athletes.
The History: The Law Enforcement
Torch Run® began in 1981 when
Wichita, Kansas Police Chief Richard
LaMunyon saw a need to raise
awareness of and funds for Special
Olympics. He conceived the idea of the
Torch Run as a way to involve local law
enforcement with their communities
and Special Olympics, by running the
torch in intra-state relays that converge
at their local Summer Games.
L-R — Officer Robert Abeita (Escort unit) Monica Sanchez IPD runner, IPD Chief Vernon
Alvarez — Gerald Maestas SRO IPD runner —
Kenneth Martin IPD runner, Thomas Guiterrez
IPD Runner — Captain Kevin Mariano IPD
runner — Jennifer Martin Valencia Co. Sheriff's
Office J. Martin boys 1 and 2.
Today: Celebrating its 30th Anniversary in 2011, the Law Enforcement Torch Run® for
Special Olympics is the movement's largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness
vehicle. The Torch Run raised over $38.2 million for Special Olympics Programs around
the world in 2010. More than 85,000 law enforcement officers carried the Flame of
Hope across 35 nations, raising awareness and funds for Special Olympics. Thousands
more supported the runners' efforts through "Adopt-A-Cop" runner sponsorships, local
fundraising events, corporate sponsorships and Torch Run T-shirts (more than 400,000
sold) and other merchandise sales to fellow law enforcement officers, families, friends and
the public.
L to R - Criminal Investigator / School
Resource Officer Gerald Maestas, Captain
Kevin Mariano, Chief Vernon Alvarez,
Officer Monica Sanchez, Officer Kenneth
Martin - Escorted across the Pueblo by the
Isleta Police Department and the Valencia
County Sheriff's Department Incident
Command Vehicle
New Mexico: Over 700 Law enforcement personnel from Federal, Military, State, Tribal, County and Local agencies participate in the
Torch Run. Funds are raised through a variety of activities and fund raisers, with the highlight being the 1,600-mile statewide run
culminating at the Special Olympics New Mexico Summer Games in Albuquerque in May. The New Mexico Law Enforcement is proudly
presented by Wells Fargo.
PUEBLO OF ISLETA
GAMING REGULATORY AGENCY
6/26/2012 Greetings:
We at the Pueblo of Isleta Gaming Regulatory Agency would like
to acknowledge Mr. Ronnie Lente, our co-worker and friend, for
the many years of service he has provided to our Agency.
Ronnie has taken his retirement and is no longer with our
Agency; however, we want to recognize his hard work, loyalty,
and dedication to maintaining compliance over the gaming floor
and overall safety of the facilities.
Ronnie has been with the Regulatory Agency for the past seven
years as a Compliance Inspector. He is a very personable man,
and as long as he has worked for the Agency, he's treated
everyone with kindness and respect. He has always enjoyed
visiting with everyone, so we called him our "Social Butterfly".
Ronnie; we want to thank you for the "war stories", the "high
school stories" and the laughter that brightened our days! It
will be difficult to fill your shoes! May you have a fun filled and
adventurous retirement!
POIGRA Staff
Letter of Apology to all Tribal Members:
Just about everyone knows that I got a DWI citation in Bosque
Farms last year in September. I pleaded not guilty, but was
found guilty in February of this year. I have gone thru the first
offenders program and have completed all of the orders given
to me by the courts. I am very sorry for the bad choices I made
on that day. I apologize to my family, Administration, Tribal
Council and to all of you Tribal Members. I will continue to
work for all of you as the 1st Lt. Governor for the rest of this
term.
Thank you for your understanding and May the Great Spirit
Bless All of You.
E. Paul Torres
Attention to all Pueblo of
Isleta Grazing Members
Due to the extremely dry conditions on the Rangelands and lack of
feed we will be conducting cattle counts on all grazing pastures. It is
very important to make sure the pastures are not overgrazed. It takes
a long time for damaged range lands to recover. The number of cattle
should not exceed the carrying capacity. If the pastures are real bad
the permittee will be required to bring their cattle down and feed them
and take care of them. We will pick pastures in no particular order.
We will pick a pasture and do a rough count first and that will tell us
where that pasture stands with the carrying capacity. Anyone found
over their carrying capacity will be fined a penalty rate of $32.00 a
head and will be ordered to remove excess livestock from the range
immediately. If you have any questions you can call (505) 869-7566.
Thank you, for your cooperation on this matter.
Randy Lujan, Resource Protection
July 2012
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ISLETA POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC DIVISION NEWS
The Isleta Police Department Traffic and
Patrol Divisions participated in the National
"Click It or Ticket" Mobilization from May
21 through June 3, 2012. The statistics for
the department were impressive in that
a total of 420 citations were issued by the
seven officers who participated. A quick
breakdown is as follows:
No Seatbelts
Child Restraints
Speed Citations
All Others:
175
16
103
126
In addition, three warrant arrests and
two DWI arrests were effected during this
period. The Traffic Division's four officers
worked twelve hours shifts specifically
targeting the CIOT Saturation Patrols
from May 28 through June 1, 2012 and the
work was worthwhile. Four Patrol Division
officers also contributed to this project and
a total of 273 hours were expended making
the project quite successful.
Although this mobilization officially ended
on June 3, please take note the Traffic
Division will continue in their efforts for
safe travel enforcing seatbelt and child
restraint laws, so a reminder everyone
needs to BUCKLE UP!
100 DAYS AND NIGHTS OF SUMMER
The Traffic Division will now be
concentrating and participating in the "100
Days and Nights of Summer" Mobilization,
a DWI Enforcement Campaign which runs
June 21 through September 30, 2012.
During this time, patrol saturations and
checkpoints will be conducted in an effort
to not only apprehend impaired drivers but
to also provide educational information to
the community. According to some recent
statistics released on a local news media
station, approximately 150 people are
killed in New Mexico in DWI crashes and
although the number has come down over
the past few years, the numbers are still
too high. What is alarming is the fact that
repeat drunk drivers are causing more and
more of the deaths which according to the
news release has doubled from 30% to 60%
over the past few years. This is alarming
and the Traffic Division will be out in
concerted effort with the Patrol Division
to seek out these impaired drivers. So fair
warning to all who travel the roadways
through and around the Pueblo of Isleta we
will be watching.
Slow Down, Buckle Up &
DON'T DRINK & DRIVE!!!!
INFORMATION FROM NHTSA: National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration
Problem: Children die each
year from heatstroke, after
being left alone in a vehicle.
You live by your daily routine and it helps
you get things done. Be extra careful,
though, if you have to change any part of
that routine. This is more likely to happen
when you, your spouse/partner, or caregiver
who helps with your children, forgets that a
child is in the back seat. This can and does
happen when you break a well-established
routine.
Disasters Happen Quickly
At other times, you are
on your way home and
realize you need to stop
in at the store and pick
up one or two things for
dinner. So, you leave
your child unattended,
thinking, "I'll just run into the store for a
minute," which is illegal in many states.
Even cool temperatures in the 60s can
cause the temperature to rise well above
110° Fahrenheit inside your car. The inside
temperature can rise almost 20 degrees
within the first 10 minutes.
Some children die in hot cars after climbing
into an unlocked vehicle without an adult's
knowledge. Once in the vehicle, they may
become confused by the door opening
mechanism or trapped in the trunk, and
unable to get out before heatstroke occurs.
Prevention Tips
■ Never leave a child unattended in a
vehicle.
■ Do not let your children play in an
unattended vehicle. Teach them that a
vehicle is not a play area.
■ Never leave infants or children in a
parked vehicle, even if the windows are
partially open.
■ Make a habit of looking in the vehicle
- front and back - before locking the door
and walking away.
■ If you are dropping your child off at
childcare, and normally it's your spouse
or partner who drops them off, have your
spouse or partner call you to make sure
the drop went according to plan.
■ Ask your childcare provider to call
you if your child does not show up for
childcare.
■ Always lock vehicle doors and trunks
and keep keys out of children's reach. If
a child is missing, check the vehicle first,
including the trunk.
■ If you see a child alone in a hot vehicle,
call the police. If they are in distress due to
heat, get them out as quickly as possible.
Cool the child rapidly. Call 911 or your
local emergency number immediately.
■ Do things to remind yourself that a child
is in the vehicle, such as:
■ Writing yourself a note and putting
the note where you will see it when
you leave the vehicle;
■ Placing your purse, briefcase or
something else you need in the back
seat so that you will have to check the
back seat when you leave the vehicle;
or
■ Keeping an object in the car seat,
such as a stuffed toy. When the child
is buckled in, place the object where
the driver will notice it when he or she
is leaving the vehicle.
What you need to know, now
■ Vehicles heat up quickly - even with
a window rolled down two inches, if the
outside temperature is in the low 80s°
Fahrenheit, the temperature inside a
vehicle can reach deadly levels in only
10 minutes.
■ Children's bodies overheat easily,
and infants and children under four
years of age are among those at
greatest risk for heat-related illness.
■ Children's bodies absorb more
heat on a hot day than an adult.
Also, children are less able to lower
their body heat by sweating. When a
body cannot sweat enough, the body
temperature rises rapidly.
■ In fact, when left in a hot vehicle, a
young child's body temperature may
increase three to five times as fast
an adult. High body temperatures
can cause permanent injury or even
death.
Dangers of Extreme Heat
■ Symptoms of heatstroke: Warning
signs vary but may include: red, hot,
and moist or dry skin, no sweating,
a strong rapid pulse or a slow weak
pulse, a throbbing headache, dizziness,
nausea, confusion, being grouchy, or
acting strangely.
■ If you see a child alone in a hot vehicle,
call the police. If they are in distress
due to heat, get them out as quickly as
possible. Cool the child rapidly. Call
911 or your local emergency number
immediately.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Isleta Police Department Traffic Division
Traffic Safety Officer Sharon K. Mitamura
poi06056@isletapueblo.com
(505) 869-9722
(505) 382-1518
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PUEBLO OF ISLETA
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
P.O. BOX 1270, ISLETA, NM 87022
PHONE: (505) 766-6621 FAX: (505) 869-7579
EMAIL: poi70103@isletapueblo.com
www.isletapueblo.com "Careers"
A/R BILLING CLERK
ISLETA HEALTH CLINIC #035
Processes third party billing and collections, maintains patient
accounts and performs data entry and reconciliation activities.
High School Graduate or GED. Minimum of two (2) years medical
billing and accounts receivable experience. Knowledge of CPT-4,
ICD-9 HCPCS and CDT coding a plus.
INVESTIGATOR — GAMING REGULATORY AGENCY:
(Hard Rock Casino) #036
Responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance
of all policies and procedures for the licensing of employees and
commercial vendors who are employed by or contemplating business
with the Hard Rock Albuquerque Enterprise and Place West
Casino (Gaming Enterprise). To include investigating suspected/
known fraudulent and/or material activities, which have been
committed by employees or patrons on the Hard Rock Albuquerque
Enterprise and Place West Casino (Gaming Enterprises). High
School graduate or equivalent. Certificate, diploma or degree
preferred in the areas of the investigative processes and/or area of
Criminology. A minimum of five years of verifiable and successful
experience in the area of background investigations and related
processes is required. Will be required to obtain certification from
an accredited agency(s) in the investigative process required by the
Pueblo of Isleta.
ELDERLY
COMPANION/OUTREACH
ELDERLY PROGRAM #037
COORDINATOR
Provide home-based companionship and provides opportunities for
socialization and support services to elders and families. Perform
outreach in community in identifying elders in need of assistance
and/or services with referral to appropriate Tribal resources. High
School Graduate or Equivalent. Six (6) months demonstrated
experience. Obtain a CPR Certification within 30 calendar days
of hire. Must have a valid NM Driver's License, Tribal Member to
speak TIWA preferred and must be 18 years or older.
HOME SERVICE TRANSPORTER
ELDERLY PROGRAM #038
Provide prompt, courteous transportation services to Home Service
Program Clientele as needed for medical appointments, shopping,
errands and other appointments. Ensures adheres to policies,
procedures and regulations to ensure the safety of the elders.
High School Graduate or Equivalent. Six (6) months demonstrated
experience. Obtain a CPR Certification within 30 calendar days
of hire. Must have a valid NM Driver's License, Tribal Member to
speak TIWA preferred and must be 18 years or older.
HOME HEALTH ATTENDANT (TWO (2) POSITIONS)
ELDERLY PROGRAM #039/#040
Cares for elderly, convalescent, or handicapped persons within
an individual's place of residence, performing in activities of daily
living (ADL). High School Graduate or Equivalent. Six (6) months
demonstrated experience. Obtain a CPR Certification within 30
calendar days of hire. Must have a valid NM Driver's License,
Tribal Member to speak TIWA preferred and must be 18 years or
older.
To be employed with the Pueblo of Isleta we require a valid
NM State driver's license and must be insurable under Pueblo
of Isleta's auto insurance. All required certificates and
licensures must be valid and current prior to employment.
Positions are closed when filled, unless otherwise noted.
DRUG TESTING AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK
COMPLETED PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT
July 2012
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT — Executive Director
Open until Filled
Salary — Commensurate with experience
Executive Director
Tiwa Lending Services, Inc.(TLS), a Native American CDFI
located on the Pueblo of Isleta, is seeking a qualified candidate for
the position of Executive Director. TLS is a non-profit focusing on
providing lending products to the Isleta Pueblo community. The
qualified candidate should possess the following:
• A minimum of 10 years progressive experience in
management and/or leadership preferably in the finance
industry.
• A minimum of 5 years progressive responsible experience
in management and leadership roles in private business.
May substitute up to 5 years Tribal and other Government
experience for private business experience.
• Ability to administer private, nonprofit corporations,
including an understanding of the legal responsibilities and
constraints of such corporations.
• Experience in grant writing and managing grants,
contracts, and donations.
• Experience in financial management, fund accounting
and reporting including automated processing systems.
• Excellent communication skills including strong writing,
speaking, and listening skills.
• Ability to lead meetings and delegate responsibilities.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining effective
working relationships with tribal, federal, state, regional
and local agencies/corporations, community leaders, and the
general public.
• Ability to work with people from varied cultural,
economic and educational backgrounds, specifically rural
American Indian reservation communities and tribal
members.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of financial
analysis, mortgage and credit loans, and auditing procedures
and terminology.
• Candidate must obtain or possess a New Mexico driver's
license and be willing to submit to a criminal background
check upon hire and pass standard drug tests.
Interested persons should submit a resume and two professional
references to the Board President, Ted Pedro, at tedpedro@
nmnabec.org. Questions regarding this announcement may also
be directed to Mr. Pedro at (505) 243-6775.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
FROM
ISLETA CONTRACT HEALTH SERVICES
Please be aware the telephone lines were down June
12th and June 13th at the Isleta Health Center.
If you or a loved one were seen at an Urgent Care or
Emergency Facility and you tried to call Contract Health
to provide your 72-Hour Notification and were not able
to leave a message or talk to a representative at Contract
Health, please call us immediately so that we may help
assist you with this matter.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have
caused.
Isleta Contract Health Services
(505) 869-4488 Jenny Davis
or (505) 869-4862 Wendi Abeita
July 2012
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Isleta Elder Center Activities Coordinator July 2012
*All Activities Open to Elders 60+
July 3:
July 4:
July 5:
July 10:
July 17:
Elder Field Day: Rio Grande Zoo - 9am - 2pm
Center Closed - Fourth of July Holiday
Catholic Mass - 11:30 am
Commodities
Enhanced Fitness Program- Meeting for Required
Paperwork - 10 am
July 18: Elder Field Day: Bingo - Hard Rock Casino 10:30 am
July 19: Friendship Coffee and Breakfast - 9 am -9:30 am
July 19: General Meeting - Special Event (TBA) - 10 am-
12 noon
July 20: Enhanced Fitness — Physical Assessments- 10 am
July 23: "Gorgeous Grandma Day" - Lunch with the Rio
Grande Bells - Red Hat Ladies Club - 12 noon
July 24: Commodities
July 26: PNM Good Neighbor Fund Fair- Time?
July 24-29: New Mexico Senior Olympic State Games - Las
Cruces, NM (Travel Dates for Olympians)
• Please note that Center Activities are limited in July due to
Elder participation in the NM State Senior Olympic Games in Las
Cruces, NM. We are very proud and pleased to announce that 28
Isleta Elders will be competing in various events. If the Elder is
ranked First Place — Fourth Place (with some exceptions) at the
State Games, they will be qualified to represent Isleta Pueblo at
the National Games which will be held in Cleveland, Ohio in June
2013. Please remember to recognize our athletes and their many
accomplishments.
• A very special "Thank You" to:
o Recreation Center — for assisting with Local Game
qualifications and providing practice time and assistance.
o Hard Rock Graphics Department — for designing our
Local Game posters (they were recognized across the State)
o Fun Connection — for assisting with Bowler
qualifications.
o Event Coordinators and Volunteers — for assisting with
local game activities and events.
The Isleta Elder Center will host a PNM Good Neighbor Fund
Forum to get our qualified seniors financial assistance to help pay
for their PNM electrical bill. The event will be held at the center on
July 26, 2012 from 9 am to 3 pm. Please bring your identification
and proof of income for PNM review.
Veterans Savvy Caregiver Program
FREE TRAINING - The Alzheimer's Association, New Mexico
Chapter, is offering free Caregiver classes, specifically designed
for Veterans and their families. Each Veterans Savvy Caregiver
Program course meets once a week for three consecutive weeks and
covers the signs, behaviors and pathology of Alzheimer's disease.
Sessions teach effective techniques for interacting with loved ones
with Alzheimer's or other dementias, and coping with associated
stresses. The course imparts burnout-avoidance methods to a
population under chronic emotional duress. Did you know that more
than 60% of family caregivers for people with Alzheimer's disease
and other dementias rate their emotional stress from care giving
as high or very high, and about 33% of Alzheimer's and dementia
caregivers report symptoms of depression. Participants may be
reimbursed for the cost of having others tend to their loved one
while they attend the classes, as well as for all travel expenses, up
to $600 over the three week course. Each training course is 4 hours
in length. Reimbursement provided only if your loved one has been
diagnosed with Alzheimer's and/or Dementias. To register, or for
further information, please contact the Alzheimer's Association,
New Mexico Chapter at 1-800-272-3900, or email myles.copeland@
alz.org. The Veterans Savvy Caregiver Program is made possible
by a grant from the US Administration on Community Living
through the Aging and Long-Term Services Department. Next
training schedule is noted below.
July 9-23, Alzheimer's Association Office, 9500 Montgomery Blvd,
NE, Suite 121, Albuquerque, NM 87111
Submitted by Isleta Home Service Program
Patricia L. Lucero, Home Services Manager
Elders! Pack Your Bags
HERE WE GO!
Out of State Trip — via Herrera Coaches
Sponsored by Isleta Elder Center
Dates: September 9 — 12, 2012 (Sunday — Wednesday)
Cost: $119 per person Double Occupancy/Single
Occupancy - $149
Includes:
• Transportation
• Hotel Room — 3 nights at the Tropicana Express
Hotel & Casino
• (1) Breakfast
• (1) Dinner
• See Itinerary for detailed information!
Deadline for Registration and Fee
Friday, August 17, 2012
For More Information
Contact Renee Chavez at 766-6644
The Family of Julia Lucero
Would like to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to all
who supported us during our difficult time. Our family deeply
appreciates all the generous donations, food, and flowers that
were brought. Our mother was a very devoted, kind, and loving
mother and Chee-ee that will always be in our hearts. Her
beautiful smile will always be remembered by those who knew
her. Thank you all again for keeping us in your thoughts and
prayers. May the Lord bless you all.
God Saw You Getting Tired
God saw you getting tired
And a cure was not to be.
So he wrapped his arms
around you
And whispered, "Come with
me."
With tearful eyes we watched
you
And saw you pass away and
Although we love you dearly
We could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating
When he gave you rest.
God's garden must be beautiful
He only takes the best.
-Anonymous
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Parks & Recreation
With the start of July 2012 that means that 1/2 of our summer program is now over but yet lots of activities are still planned. So far
this summer our children have been treated to 4 major field trips that took us to Cliff's Amusement Park, Santa Ana Star for Cosmic
Bowling and Pizza Party, Roller-skating and to Century 24 Movie Theatres in Albuquerque for the movie "Brave". These are just a few
of things our children have done this summer. Most groups have also been taken to a number of educational field trips that included i.e.;
Story Telling with Tata's Joe D. Lucero and Celestino Lucero, Albuquerque Zoo, Natural History Museum, Explora Museum, American
International Rattlesnake Museum, and the Rio Grande Nature Center just to name a few. Also, on Wednesday June 27th the 8 year
olds and up all participated with a Basketball, Football and Soccer Camp put on by the athletes from the University of New Mexico
Lobos. When all is said and done there are lots more fun activities still being planned to make our summer program enjoyable and a
memorable one that our children will definitely brag about once they get back to school in early August. Also new this month is the start
of our Isleta Pueblo Power Lifting Club being spearheaded by Fitness Specialist Juan Jojola and Devin Lente. They will be having their
first meet on Saturday, June 30th at the New Rec. Center. I will report on the results next newsletter.
Story Telling
On Wednesday, June 20th our 8 & 9 year olds were
treated to a couple hours of story telling by two
of our Elder Statesmen, Tata's Joe D. Lucero and
Celistino Lucero. On this particular morning you
could definitely hear a pin drop once they began
with their stories of way back when.
Pictured from Left to Right is story-tellers, Joe
D. Lucero and Celistino Lucero along with all the
children, who were as attentive as anyone could
be.
Thank-you gentlemen for sharing your wealth of
knowledge and stories with many of the children
who may never get to hear and learn from many
days and years gone by.
Lobo Basketball, Soccer and
Football Camps
On Wednesday June 27th the children all
participated in a Lobo Camp that involved
the players from the Soccer, Basketball
and Football programs from the University
of New Mexico. Many of the children's
comments were about how big and fast
many of the players were. After the children
had the opportunity to participate in all
three sports they had the opportunity to
get their autographs and also some were
picked (by Lobo athletes) to receive t-shirts
for being outstanding campers through
their involvement. Pictured is a collage of
pictures depicting all three camps.
July 2012
Isleta Pueblo News
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Weight-Room
Park Management
With the approval of
our new budget, Tribal
Council has approved
the replacement (much
needed) of most of the
cardio-equipment at
the New Rec. Center.
Our equipment was
not only old and
outdated but had an
enormous amount of
miles in each machine.
Marisa Martin
Incidentally, when we
had breakdowns it was getting to a point that parts were no
longer available for these aging beasts that have definitely
served their time and purpose. All 6 new machines are state
of the art computer generated with I-pod hook-ups. The old
machines were traded in, which reduced our over-all costs.
Pictured is Marissa Martin being the first person to try the
new treadmills. When asked about the new treadmills her
comments were, "these are so advanced and incredible and
it is nice that we can now listen to our own music without
bothering anybody else. Thank you Tribal Council and our
Governors for such a must-needed upgrade".
With the incredible amount of high summer temperatures our park system
at times has become strained. We ask help from all of our Pueblo members,
if we are adding time to the watering schedule during the day, the sprinklers
are not for children to run under or play with. Although this sounds like a
great idea, the problem starts when a sprinkler is on because they are pop
up sprinklers, they are very easily broken if they are accidentally kicked
or stepped on. If this happened especially on a weekend, when all staff
members are gone, we could easily lose a park to these high temperatures.
Please help us keep them as lush and beautiful as they have been so we all
can enjoy them for many years to come. Thank you Park Management
Staff, for doing such a great job in keeping our park system as beautiful and
green as anyone could. As I have said before and because of your hard and
dedicated work, I honestly believe no one in this State of New Mexico has a
more beautiful park system then we have here at the Pueblo of Isleta.
New Summer Events being planned?
At the present time we are looking at the possibility of doing a movie night
under the night sky here at one of our beautiful parks. We are currently
working on trying to bring in a hit movie that all children and families can
enjoy together along with concession sales. Please keep your eyes and ears
open for this event to come prior to the end of our summer program. If all
goes well, it would probably take place on a Friday or Saturday night. Also
our end of summer barbecue will be on Thursday, August 2nd beginning
at 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. Everyone is welcomed. This is our summer playday for our children to enjoy a dunk tank, jumpers, and lots of other fun
activities.
ISLETA LITTLE LEAGUE
As some of you know, baseball season was here...and now it's
gone...such a short summer we had. It was a great season for all
the teams that participated. We do have a couple of teams that
will continue to play, the Redbirds and the Pythons. These two
teams will play in the in the All-Star Tournament which will
take place the weekend of July 6 at the South Valley Baseball
Field. If they win, they will go on to Portales for the finals.
We, the parents of the Isleta Redbirds Team want to wish Andrew
"Himi" Papuyo, Lucas "Fatboy" Jiron, Luke Benavidez, Patrick
Mariano, Damien "Shubby" Lente, Jared Lente, Travis Jojola,
Jordan Cloud, Karlo O'Reily, and Issac Gonzales, all the best
luck. We want to thank Timothy "Bubba" Jiron, Ryan "Frog"
Jojola, and Sosten Lucero, Jr. for doing a good job coaching
the boys. They have had so much fun. Hope all the family and
friends of both teams get a chance to come and support these
boys. Best of Luck to the "Redbirds and "Pythons".
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Isleta Health Center’s Calendar
of Events July 2012
Wed 4th
Tue 10th
Wed 11th
Sat 14th
Fri 27th
CLINIC and CHR will be Closed.
Call 1-877-725-2552 with Health
Concerns.
Isleta Cancer Education and Support
(ICES) 10:30-noon at Clinic
Diabetes Support Group Meeting
6pm-7pm at Clinic
Crossroads 50’s Fun Walk/Run
6:30, Onsite Registration, 7:00 Event
Starts, Giggles the clown will be here
to do Face Painting - DPP
Plaza behind Health Center
Isleta Health Center and Head Start
Community Health Fair @ Rec
Center 9-noon
IDOPAG 10-noon at the Clinic
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Isleta Pueblo News
July 2012
Pueblo of Isleta Public Library
The library and its
summer program students
have reached the halfway
mark. All of July and the
first week of August, the
library will be busy with
our 50 students. Please
remember to be patient with us from 9am3pm, as our staff is tending to the students.
We apologize in advance for any delay in
our services, but please work with us as we
try to accommodate everyone. Thank you.
us purchase library materials and fund
programs. We are grateful to those who
donated and helped in last year’s event
and we anticipate a bigger crowd this year.
This tournament will take place at Tanoan
Country Club in Albuquerque on Monday,
August 20th. Registration includes the green
fee, golf cart, ditty bag, range balls, T-shirt,
and lunch. It is four people per team. Prices
range from $1,000 to $3,000. Registration
deadline is August 17th. Please take a look
at the flyer for more details. If you would like
to make a contribution, but not golf, we will
kindly accept any donation. Contact Nate
Lujan at 505.924.3192 or Janice Kowemy
at 505.552.6280, also Maureen Wacondo at
505.362.6463 for more details.
Due to a Summer Program field trip the
Library will be CLOSED Friday, July
13th. This also means no Summer Lunch
Program.
Just a reminder, the library does provide
FREE lunch to those children under 18, all
week from 11:30am to 1pm. It is not just for
our Summer Program students, so please
come by and enjoy this free service offered
to you.
This year’s summer program was different
than years before due to the decision of
combining both Toddler and Youth groups
at the same time. We did so to get a Big
Brother/ Big Sister kind of feel. The first
half of our calendar is over. We spent the
first couple of weeks letting the students
warm up to each other and come out
of their shells. They then did different
activities around acting, the main one being
advertisement commercials. They made up
their own product to advertise, wrote their
lines, were the actors and directors, and
then edited their commercial. We had items
from jumping shoes to Bubblelishious soda.
Their videos can be seen on Youtube. The
POI Library URL is m.youtube.com/user/
poiLibrary. They are in the processes of
shooting their music videos. Please look out
for those on our Library Facebook page, the
URL is below. We are enjoying our summer
with the kids and are looking forward
to their final production/performance in
August.
It is that time for our annual Tribal Library
fundraising. Like last year we are having
a Golf Tournament to help raise money to
support Tribal libraries. The proceeds help
Floripa Reyes Olguin...first Graduating Class from Native
American Community Academy
Floripa Reyes Olguin graduated from the Native American Community Academy, the first
graduating class for the school on May 19, 2012. Floripa attended the Pueblo of Isleta Headstart
and Elementary Schools.
Floripa is the daughter of Ron and Karen Olguin, Her grandparents from Isleta were the late
Joe Ray and Caroline Olguin, and on her Navajo side, Herman and Elizabeth Spencer of Indian
Wells, Arizona.
Floripa grew up in Isleta with five siblings. She has always thought of other people’s well-being
before her own. When she was eight years old, she saved money and filled a carton container
for the homeless. When she was at Isleta Elementary School she won the top prize for the
Library Reading Contest. Floripa has always been a high achiever and she maintained a 4.0
GPA throughout high school.
Floripa is involved in the summer Policy Academy run by the Leadership Institute at Santa
Fe Indian School. She also attended the Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts; was
awarded the Gates Millenium Scholarship and was valedictorian of her graduating class.
Floripa would like to thank the community for all the support given to her.
Isleta Pueblo News
July 2012
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WIC Breastfeeding Corner
Women, Infants, and Children Program
Tips for getting breastfeeding off to a great start...
• Learn all you can about breastfeeding! The Isleta WIC
Program offers all new mothers a prenatal education bag
which includes a book and a DVD about breastfeeding. You
can also find good information online at www.kellymom.com,
www.breastfeedinginc.ca, www.secretsofbabybehavior.com,
and the World Health Organization website. Mothers in our
community who may not be receiving WIC, but would like a
book or DVD about breastfeeding can contact our office.
• Make a commitment to breastfeed your baby! Set a goal
and talk to your family and friends about how they can help to
support you.
• Breastfeed your newborn as soon as possible after
birth! Tell the hospital staff that you want to keep your baby
with you-skin to skin- for the first hour after birth. Healthy
full term babies can find the breast all by themselves, usually
within the first hour after birth. Let your baby nurse as often
as he wants in the early days.
• Fill your newborn's tiny tummy often. Watch your babynot the clock- for signs of hunger. Your newborn will want to
eat often.
• Avoid Infant Formula! Don't be fooled by the label on
the can--Infant formula is NOT LIKE BREASTMILK.
Sometimes doctors and hospitals give out samples of formula
as `free gifts'. You can tell your health care provider that you
do not want the samples.
• Get Help if you need it. If you feel like breastfeeding isn't
going well, call the WIC office and speak to the peer counselor
or the lactation consultant. We can help you get through the
challenges many mothers face in the early weeks after your
baby is born.
If you want more information about breastfeeding,
contact the WIC office!
The Pueblo of Isleta WIC office is open to the public!
WIC Office Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 8 to 4:30 pm.
Tuesday 8 to 6 pm
Call WIC at #924-3180.
Health Beat:
Health Educator: Stephanie Barela (505) 869-4479
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What is Whooping Cough?
Whooping cough is known as pertussis
○ One of the leading causes of vaccinepreventable deaths and there have recently been
cases of this in Valencia County.
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In May 2012, there were three
hospitalizations and one death
The Valencia County Pertussis death was a 3
year old.
Most deaths occur in children under the age of one
Caused by either the bacteria B. pertussis, or
B. parapertussis
Severe cases lead to malnutrition.
The coughing fits gradually stop over one to two
months.
First symptoms:
○ Runny nose
○ Sneezing
○ Mild cough
○ Low-grade fever
Then after one to two weeks the cough changes
into a fit of coughing with a "whooping" sound
when the person breathes in.
It is highly contagious, through sneezing, coughing
and laughing.
It is most contagious during the earliest stages of the
illness up to about 2 weeks after the coughing
begins.
Prevention:
○ Pertussis vaccine, which is a part of the DTaP
immunizations which are usually given in 5
doses before the child's 6th birthday. It is also
recommended that kids age 11-18 get a booster shot
called the Tdap, ideally around 11 or 12 years of
age.
○ 80% of nonimmunized family members will
develop whooping cough if they live in the same
house as someone infected.
○ Anyone with close contact with someone infected
by this disease, should receive antibiotics to prevent
the spread
Make a doctor's appointment-869-3200 if you
think your child has whooping cough.
WHEN: July 10, 2012
TIME: 10:30 am to Noon
PLACE: ISLETA HEALTH CENTER (SMALL
CONFERENCE ROOM)
TOPIC: GROUP SUPPORT/IDEAS FOR GROUP
Please contact Stephanie Barela @ 869-4479
if you have questions.
Support the Health of Your Family
Get Educated on Cancer and Reduce Your Risk!
Everyone Welcome!
Please join us!
Isleta Pueblo News
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REDUCE YOUR
RISK
Get Smart. Get Fit.
Get Checked.
Isleta Health Center
Health Educator:
Stephanie Barela 869-4479
(Information from the "Guide to Preventable Cancers")
The key to leading a long healthy life is to get smart, get
fit and get checked! We can all play a part in reducing our risk
for cancer by choosing a healthy lifestyle that avoids commercial
tobacco and includes healthy food choices, exercise, and protection
against too much sun, moderate alcohol consumption and regular
cancer screenings. Learn about ways to PREVENT OR REDUCE
YOUR RISK FOR CANCER in this section in the Newsletter and
come to the Isleta Cancer Education and Support Meeting, which
are the 2nd Tuesday of the Month from 10:30-noon at the Isleta
Health Center.
PROSTATE CANCER
Prostate Cancer is the MOST COMMON cancer in American
Indian/Alaska Native men and it is the 2nd leading cause of
death for Native men (after lung cancer). Most prostate cancers
are diagnosed in men over the age of 65. As a group, the rate of
prostate cancer is lower in NI/AN men than among white men.
RISK FACTORS
• All men over age 50
• Men with a family history of prostate cancer. If you have a
father or brother with prostate cancer, you risk is more than
doubled.
• African American males have the highest risk of developing
prostate cancer.
Not Feeling Well
1. Call Nurse Advice Line 1-877-725-2552
2. Follow Recommendations of Nurse
a. If he/she recommends you see a physician within a
time span and the clinic is not open during that time and
you do not have other insurance coverage which requires
you to go somewhere else, go to NM Quick Care and
present your Tribal ID.
b. If he/she recommends you see a physician within a
time span that the clinic is open, then go to the clinic.
3. Contact the Contract Health (CHS) office
(869-4488) within 72 Hours
If you do not follow these 3 requirements, you may
be held Financially Responsible for any charges
incurred at Quick Care.
Quick Care
Located: 1400 Main Street,Suite D in Los Lunas at the
intersection of Main Street and Los Cerritos in the shopping
center behind Quizno’s.
Open: Monday through Friday until 9pm and Saturday &
Sundays 10am -6pm
Need: Pueblo Census ID Card, which shows "I" Number
(Financial Assistance can only be provided to enrolled tribal
members and their Native American [minor] children and
spouses.)
QUICK CARE is an URGENT CARE Service and should not
be used for routine medical needs; it is not an emergency
room. If the Nurse Advice Line recommends you go to an
emergency room, then do so and report it to Contract Health
within 72 hours. Individuals with insurance coverage should
follow the rules of their coverage and may not be eligible for
this Quick Care service.
July 2012
RISK REDUCUTION AND EARLY DETECTION
• Eat foods containing lycopene: tomatoes, tomato products,
red grapefruit, watermelon or apricots.
• Eat foods containing selenium: light tuna, cod, beef, oatmeal
or whole wheat bread.
• Watch your intake of calcium: diets high in calcium may
increase your risk.
• Talk to your health care professional about screening. Some
experts encourage men at average risk to have these tests
annually, beginning at age 50.
• PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood test.
• DRE (digital rectal examination)
SYMPTOMS
• Urinary Problems (not being able to urinate, having
trouble starting or stopping urine flow, having a weak or
interrupted urine flow, feeling pain or a burning sensation
while urinating).
• Blood in the urine
• Painful or difficult erection
• Pain in low back, pelvis or upper thighs (urinary symptoms
may also be caused by other health problems, including an
enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia)
TREATMENT
Treatment options vary, depending on the stage of the cancer and
other medical conditions of the individual.
• Surgery, radiation or hormone therapy (sometimes there is
a combination of those)
SUPPORT THE HEALTH OF YOUR FAMILY
EDUCATE YOURSELF ON CANCER AND
REDUCE YOUR RISK
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