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Isleta Pueblo News
Volume 8 Issue 8
MA GU WAM;
Greetings from
Governor Eddie Paul Torres:
I hope that this News Letter finds all of
you in good health. This month has been
very busy for the Administration and
Program Services. First of all, on behalf of
the Administration, I extend our sincere
condolences to the families of the loved
ones that have passed away recently, our
prayers are with you.
2013 New Mexico State and Tribal
Leaders Summit, Mescalero NM.
On June 20-21, 2013, Governor Eddie
Paul Torres and 1st Lt. Governor Antonio
Chewiwi, along with Council President
Michael Allen Lente, Council members;
James Abeita, Juan Rey Abeita, Fernando
Abeita and Josephine Padilla attended the
State and Tribal leaders Summit hosted by
the Mescalero Apache Tribe at the Inn of
the Mountain Gods, Mescalero, NM.
The State-Tribal Collaboration Act (SB 196)
requires the Governor of New Mexico meet
with leaders of Indian nations, tribes and
pueblos in a state-tribal summit to address
issues of mutual concern. For the second
time, Mescalero was the site for the New
Mexico State-Tribal Leaders Summit at the
Inn of the Mountain Gods.
The first day included an orientation and
networking session where tribal entities
were provided an opportunity to meet with
individual State Department Secretaries
and discuss mutual concerns and issues
that affect their respective communities
and provide resolution and or make
recommendations to address concerns.
The second day was the actual discussion
with Governor Susana Martinez on the
four topic areas that all tribal entities
have concerns on from the questionnaire
responses that the Indian Affairs Department
received: Indian Education; Health; Water
Rights and Natural Resources; including
Infrastructure and Economic Development.
Each topic area had a State official provide
an update of their Departments: Secretary
Designee Hanna Skandera presented the
Public Education Department (PED) update;
Secretary Sedonie Squire presented the
Department of Health and Human Services
update; Secretary Scott Verhines along with
(Governor) Tribal Liaison Myron Armijo of
the State Engineers Office presented the
Water Rights, and Secretary Ryan Flynn
presented the Natural Resources updates;
and Secretary Jon Barela presented the
Infrastructure & Economic Development
update.
On the tribal side, Governor Vincent Toya
spoke about Education; Governor Eddie
Paul Torres spoke on Health Care issues;
Former Governor Perry Martinez spoke on
Water Rights and Natural Resources and
Governor Richard Luarkie spoke on Tribal
Infrastructure and Economic Development.
Tribal recommendations were made in
each of the areas of concern to Governor
Martinez and the Departments on how we
can work together. It was the consensus of
the tribal leaders that this year's summit
was more productive than the last two
State Summits as it involved more dialogue
and networking.
All Indian Pueblo Council drops
nonprofit business status
By Staci Matlock: The New Mexican /
Posted: Thursday, July 18, 2013 7:30 pm.
Copyright © 2012 The New Mexican,
Inc. Reprinted with permission. All
rights reserved.
The governors of 20 pueblos decided
Wednesday to dismantle the nonprofit
business operations of the All Indian Pueblo
Council based in Albuquerque, but the
council will remain as a governing body.
A statement issued by the council Thursday
said the decision won’t affect organizations
overseen by the council, including the Santa
Fe Indian School and the Indian Pueblo
Cultural Center in Albuquerque.
The council, which traces its roots to 1598,
said it had decided to return to its original
“cultural and leadership model.” The
council elected governors Phillip A. Perez of
Nambe Pueblo and Myron Armijo of Santa
Ana Pueblo as co-chairmen.
“This change presents many incredible
opportunities for the future of Pueblo
people,” the statement said. “The Governors
look forward to the opportunity to re-emerge
as an even stronger and more vibrant
advocate for our Pueblo Nations.”
Calls to the council’s offices in Albuquerque
were answered by a machine referring
questions to Armijo and Perez.
The pueblo governors make up the council,
which serves to administer social service
programs for the pueblos, according to the
website. As a single body representing the
pueblos, the council lobbied nationally and
statewide for laws to benefit Pueblo people
and other tribes. The council also worked on
programs and applied for federal grants.
According to the group’s 2011 constitution
and bylaws, each pueblo paid an annual
$4,500 membership fee to the organization.
The All Indian Pueblo Council consists of the
governors of the pueblos of Acoma, Cochiti,
Isleta, Jemez, Laguna, Nambe, Ohkay
Owingeh, Picuris, Pojoaque, San Felipe, San
Ildefonso, Sandia, Santa Ana, Santa Clara,
Santo Domingo, Taos, Tesuque, Ysleta del
Sur (in Texas), Zia and Zuni.
The council owns and operates the Santa
Fe Indian School in Santa Fe. The middle
and high school provides education and
dormitories for students with affiliations to
tribes all over the United States.
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The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in
Albuquerque also was launched by the 19
New Mexico pueblos in 1976, “to showcase
the history and accomplishments of the
pueblo people from pre-Columbian to
current time.” It features a 10,000-squarefoot museum.
A posting on the council’s Facebook page
Thursday morning, which was quickly
removed, said, “It’s a sad day in Pueblo
Country, as of today the All Indian Pueblo
Council is no longer!! 400+ years of tribal
leadership has been dissolved by the current
leadership...” the council’s Facebook page
was not available later in the day.
Pueblo officials later said the posting
was incorrect. “The AIPC 501c3 has been
dissolved, but not the organization of
governors,” said Pojoaque Pueblo Gov.
George Rivera, a member of the council.
The group’s website shows little activity. The
last agenda posted there is from September
2012. The last news release posted on the
site is from December.
The council’s incorporation was granted
nonprofit status in 1969, but has not been
listed as an IRS nonprofit for several
years.
The council is no longer listed in GuideStar,
a website created by a group that gathers
information about nonprofits registered
with the Internal Revenue Service. It’s
last 990 form available on the GuideStar
website was for the year 2001. The 990
is an annual report that certain federally
tax-exempt organizations must file with
the IRS. In 2001, the council listed grant
revenues of $4 million. About $1 million
went to administrative costs and $3 million
to social service programs.
Livestock Removal from all Range
Units: 2-Year Moratorium on Grazing
The Pueblo of Isleta recently had a
professional range assessment conducted
by Prof D. Bailey of New Mexico State
University. Professor Bailey is an expert on
Rangeland Monitoring and Management,
as well as Livestock grazing management.
His assessment
provided scientifically
defensible evidence to what we already
knew—our Ranges are in very poor
condition, despite the recent rains our
rangelands are on the precipice of being lost
for generations.
In order for rangelands to be sustainable
the vegetation must have to establish itself
and grow. Right now what little we have is
being hit hard by drought and over-grazing.
The vegetation never has a chance to
establish before it is eaten or washed away,
the result is that when we do have rains it
just causes flooding, washouts and erosion;
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and when we don’t have rain (which sadly
we have had little the past two years) we
have near-desert conditions on the range.
The end result is the same; we end up
with malnourished cattle and a worsening
system that doesn’t have time to heal.
Please remember that Cattle aren’t the
only animals we have to think about on the
ranges, everything that lives and depends
on the ranges suffers as well, everything
from our precious wildlife to native plants
are at risk. Professor Bailey stated that
some of the Ranges are in such poor
condition that it may take decades for them
to recover, maybe generations. Some of the
other ranges are headed in that direction
as well, and even the ones that are in good
shape need rest.
This is one of the hardest decisions that we
as leaders have had to make this year, but
we have to think of not only our people now
but of future generations, we were gifted this
land by our ancestors and we must protect
it so that our grandchildren’s grandchildren
will be able to use it. The land does not
belong to just us, it belongs to everyone
— past, present and future. We are in the
worst drought since record keeping began
over 100-years ago and strong measures
must be taken to safeguard our lands for
future use.
Therefore, after close consultation with
tribal staff and the tribal council, we have
no choice but to order the removal of all
livestock from all Pueblo of Isleta Range
Units immediately. Tribal Council has also
ordered an emergency moratorium on all
cattle grazing for two years. While some
range units are in better condition than
others, we are ordering the complete 100%
removal of all livestock in order to be fair
and equitable to all permittees, as well as to
allow maximum rest for the Range.
I have ordered the Public Service
Department-Range Section to coordinate
these activities with permittees and to
assist if possible, however as laid out in
the Use Permit, the cattle are the ultimate
responsibility of the permittee. Therefore:
• 100%
REMOVAL
OF
ALL
LIVESTOCK FROM ALL RANGE
UNITS — NO EXCEPTIONS
• Failure to remove cattle will result
in the seizure and forfeiture of the
livestock to the Pueblo of Isleta.
• Failure to comply with POI livestock
policies, employee’s directives and this
order may also result in the loss of the
permit.
• Failure to adequately care and
provide for livestock can also result in the
owner being charged with animal cruelty
under the POI Law and Order Code: “Any
person who recklessly or maliciously
inflicts injury, pain, suffering, or death
upon an animal, or subjects any animal
to abandonment, cruel mistreatment,
neglect, or deprivation of water or food
is guilty of cruelty to animals. This is
a Class D Criminal offense, punishable
for up to sixty (60) days imprisonment,
120 hours of community service, a fine/
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forfeiture not to exceed $200.00, or any
combination of the three.” Code at 3013-01.
• The removal of the livestock is the
responsibility of the Permittee, however
if assistance is needed, a request can
be made through the Range Section,
however the Pueblo will assume no
liability if livestock are injured during
assisted round-ups.
Again, please understand that we are not
the only entities doing this, it is a sad fact
of life these days and this drought, in one
way or another, is affecting us all. I would
like to extend my sincere appreciation for
your support through these tough times, I
hope and pray that this is only a temporary
measure and that much needed rains will
help us out of this drought soon. Thank you
again for your support and for thinking of
the future.
E. Paul Torres, Governor
Congresswoman Michelle LujanGrisham Visits with Tribal Governors
July 12, 2013, the Pueblo of Sandia hosted an
informal meeting between Congresswoman
Michelle Lujan-Grisham and Pueblo
Governors. The meeting was attended by
Governor Eddie Paul Torres and 1st Lt.
Governor Antonio Chewiwi.
Congresswoman Lujan-Grisham addressed
Pueblo Governors to assure them that she
will continue promoting Indian interests
on the agenda in Washington as part of her
campaign promise.
Congresswoman Lujan-Grisham applauded
tribal leadership for being engaged in the
political process with their presence in
Washington D.C. and indicated her doors
will always be open to meet with tribal
leaders.
As an introduction of her work as a
freshman in Congress, she is allowed to be
on two committees but requested special
permission to be on three: Agriculture,
Budget, and Government and Oversight.
As an update on the sequestration and
current issues, Congresswoman LujanGrisham said sadly the Farm Bill didn’t
pass; it hurts dairy farmers, cuts the Food
Stamp Program by 20%, and no assistance
on drought relief. She voted against the
Waste Water bill as it would be detrimental
to New Mexicans. The Ryan Budget (a
bill) has a section to remove I.H.S. from
more cuts; Congresswoman says there
should be NO cuts! There is a Drought
Summit coming up that she would like
tribal representation. On the Economic
Enterprise, she said we need to protect our
water and wants the Government to assist.
There is heavy concern (if not fights) about
fracking (mining), especially around the
San Juan basin. This process is supposedly
a safe way to produce natural gas, however
there’s still concern.
Congresswoman Lujan-Grisham asked the
Tribal Governors to express their pueblo
concerns. A majority of Governors stated
that they want the Federal Government to
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maintain the trust responsibility that was
promised and to stop budget cuts. Another
concern was for protection of Traditional
and Cultural Properties (TCPs). In the
Mt. Taylor area by Grants, Roca Honda
Resources is doing some mining that is
in a TCP area. This is in the U.S. Forest
Service area and while they (USFS) don’t
need approval from tribes, tribes want to be
consulted; they don’t want the USFS to be
their voice.
Congresswoman Lujan-Grisham stated that
she wants to introduce a bill that protects
the trust responsibility because the United
States Federal Government has violated
the treaties and agreements that were
made “many moons ago,” but she wants to
try. She will need the assistance of tribal
leaders, federal lobbyists and attorneys
that work with tribes, for the framework.
Most importantly, tribal sovereignty is
a key factor and that there needs to be
government to government relations at the
Washington level. She will draft a bill for
their review which needs to happen soon.
In her last statement, Congresswoman
Lujan-Grisham
thanked
all
Tribal
Leadership in attendance and said she
would like to come back to New Mexico to
visit again with Tribal Leaders with this
venue.
July/August Water Outlook for the
2013 Irrigation Season
The Middle Rio Grande Conservancy
District (District) provides irrigation water
to the Six Middle Rio Grande Pueblos and
non-Indian farmers from Cochiti to Bosque
del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. In
the event of a water shortage, water is
stored in El Vado Reservoir in northern
New Mexico near Chama for use by Pueblo
farmers only. As of June 1, 2013 the Bureau
of Reclamation had stored approximately
17,200 ac/ft. of Prior & Paramount (P&P)
water for use by the Six Middle Rio Grande
Pueblos. As of July 19, there is 14,148 ac/
ft. of P&P water left in storage in El Vado
Reservoir.
Due to the continuing drought, irrigation
deliveries for non-Indian farmers were
or have been curtailed the first week
in July. After July 1st, irrigation water
will no longer be delivered to non-Indian
irrigators, unless the natural flow exceeds
the irrigation demand of the Six Middle Rio
Grande Pueblos.
Irrigation water for Isleta will be dependent
on the natural flow in the Rio Grande and
P&P releases from El Vado Reservoir. The
heavy rains on July 19 and 20 increased the
flow in the Rio Grande at Isleta Diversion
Dam from 70 cfs to over 1300 cfs! If the
monsoon rains continue through August,
the P&P water in storage might last
through November 15, when the irrigation
season ends.
2013 NEW MEXICO LEGISLATURE
INDIAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
On July 15, 2013, Governor Eddie Paul
Torres hosted the Indian Affairs Committee
meeting at the Pueblo of Isleta Resort and
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Casino.
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The New Mexico Legislative Council
created the Indian Affairs Committee (IAC)
on April 30, 2013. The IAC addresses issues
and policies that affect Native Americans
in New Mexico. In view of the fact that the
IAC aims to address issues and policies
relating principally to New Mexico's Native
American population, the IAC strives to
conduct its meetings in locations that are
accessible to the state's tribal members
and their leaders. Moreover, meeting at the
various Indian nations, tribes and pueblos
in New Mexico facilitates government-to
government cooperation. The IAC meetings
are essential to the work of the legislature
in addressing the issues affecting New
Mexico's Native American population.
In attendance were IAC members:
Rep. Sandra D. Jeff, Co-Chair
Sen. John Pinto, Co-Chair
Rep. Eliseo Lee Alcon
Rep. Alonzo Baldonado
Rep. Sharon Clahchischilliage
Rep. Patricia A. Lundstrom
Rep. James Roger Madalena
Sen. Richard C. Martinez
Rep. Jane E. Powdrell-Culbert
Sen. Nancy Rodriguez
Sen. Benny Shendo, Jr.
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Advisory Members
Pueblo of Isleta Community Meeting
Rep. Ernest H. Chavez
Rep. Zachary J. Cook
Rep. Georgene Louis
Rep. Patricia Roybal Caballero
Rep. Nick L. Salazar
Governor Eddie Paul Torres has scheduled
the next Community Meeting for August
10, 2013, from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon at the
Isleta Resort and Casino.
Indian Affairs Committee Agenda items
included:
• Save the Children: Delivering
Success for Native American
Children Presenter: Rich Bland,
Senior Director, Policy and Advocacy
• Issues of Concern to the Middle
Rio Grande Pueblos and How the
State Legislature Can Help
Presenter: Eddie Paul Torres,
Governor, Pueblo of Isleta
• Cross-Deputization/Dual
Endorsement of Tribal Police
Officers and Questions of
Jurisdiction, Enforcement of
Protective Orders and Full Faith
and Credit: A Perspective from the
Pueblo of Isleta
Presenter: Kevin Mariano, Chief of
Police, Pueblo of Isleta
The Indian Affairs Committee and
Tribal Leaders agreed to continued
collaboration on mutual issues of
concern toward resolution.
The agenda for the meeting will include the
following Program Services reports.
PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT
• REALTY
/
ENVIRONMENT
/
RESOURCE
PROTECTION
/
TRANSPORTATION
• COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
/ UTILITIES - SHAWNA BALLEY,
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
• POLICE DEPARTMENT - KEVIN
MARIANO, CHIEF OF POLICE
• FIRE DEPARTMENTROBERT JOJOLA, FIRE CHIEF
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR:
In closing, I whole heartedly appreciate
your continued support and understanding.
Only by working together can we continue
to lay a solid foundation for our people and
our future generations to enjoy a healthy
prosperous life. Thank you for allowing me
to serve you, Eddie Paul Torres, Governor,
Pueblo of Isleta.
July/August Water Outlook for the 2013 Irrigation Season
The Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (District) provides
irrigation water to the Six Middle Rio Grande Pueblos and nonIndian farmers from Cochiti to Bosque del Apache National Wildlife
Refuge. In the event of a water shortage, water is stored in El Vado
Reservoir in northern New Mexico near Chama for use by Pueblo
farmers only. As of June 1, 2013 the Bureau of Reclamation had
stored approximately 17,200 ac/ft. of P&P water for use by the Six
Middle Rio Grande Pueblos. As of July 19, there is 14,148 ac/ft. of
P&P water left in storage in El Vado Reservoir.
Due to the continuing drought, irrigation deliveries for non-Indian
farmers were or have been curtailed the first week in July. After
July 1st, irrigation water will no longer be delivered to non-Indian
irrigators, unless the natural flow exceeds the irrigation demand of
the Six Middle Rio Grande Pueblos.
Irrigation water for Isleta will be dependent on the natural flow
in the Rio Grande and P&P releases from El Vado Reservoir. The
heavy rains on July 19 and 20 increased the flow in the Rio Grande
at Isleta Diversion Dam from 70 cfs to over 1300 cfs! If the monsoon
rains continue through August, the P&P water in storage might
last through November 15, when the irrigation season ends.
A plan has been developed by the Pueblos, the Bureau of Reclamation
(BOR) and the Bureau of Indian Affairs for irrigation deliveries to
Isleta and the other five Middle Rio Grande Pueblos. Instead of
block releases or rotation, a constant flow of no less than 250 cfs
will be maintained in the Rio Grande. The Natural Flow should be
about 150 cfs, RGSM releases will be 200 cfs and the P&P release
will be between 50 and 200 cfs, depending on the monsoon rains
and the actual farm delivery demand.
Water deliveries to the Acequia Madre and Butte Lateral have been
fairly consistent and there have been no shortages experienced by
Isleta farmers on this canal. The water to charge these canals is
diverted at the Angostura Diversion Dam near Algodones and then
flows through the north and south valleys of Albuquerque before
entering Isleta on the north boundary.
Water deliveries to the Chical, Cacique, and Los Charcos areas
will be diverted at the Isleta Diversion dam. The diversions will
alternate between the Peralta Main and the Belen Highline on a
bi-weekly basis.
Water deliveries to Isleta farmers the rest of the irrigation season
will vary depending on rainfall and the ditches may not be full all
the time. Scheduling of water deliveries with the Isleta Mayordomos
will be required. Please work with your Mayordomos to make sure
everyone receives adequate water in a timely manner. This will
require watering when the water is available, including watering
at night and during the week. Farmers are urged to cooperate with
their Mayordomos and fellow farmers and use the limited water
supply wisely. When your Mayordomo schedules you to receive
water, don't wait, use the water immediately or you may not get it
again for several days!
Terms used in this article:
Cubic Foot of Water — 7.48 gallons.
Cubic Foot per Second (cfs) - this is how much water passes a fixed
point every second.
Acre foot of water (ac/ft) — the amount of water needed to cover an
acre with one foot of water — 325,851 gallons.
RGSM — Rio Grande silvery minnow.
P&P — Prior and Paramount. This term is used to define the water
right of the Six Middle Rio Grande Pueblos.
Stage II Fire Restrictions Lifted
The Bureau of Indian Affairs-Southern Pueblos Agency has
lifted the Stage II Fire Restrictions for the Pueblo, allowing
open burning as well reopening the mountains to the public.
You will still need a wood permit to get wood products
(Remember Wood Permits are good for one month) or a burn
permit to burn if you don't already have one (Burn Permits
are good for one year). If you need either, please come to the
Public Services Department located on Sage Brush Street
just east of the Health Clinic. If you have any questions you
may contact us at 869-9782.
Public Services Department, Resources Division
Forest Supervisor, Frank Jiron
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NEWS FROM THE ISLETA TRIBAL COURT
The Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court currently has eight employees
which include: Chief Judge Lawrence R. Lucero, Associate Judge
Joseph Little, and Associate Judge Renee Torres. It also has one
Probation Officer Eulalia Lucero, three Court Clerks, Dana Jiron,
Denise Lucero, and Lorinda Castillo. One Process Server, Vera
Lente. One Bailiff, Jim Goff, one front desk Receptionist, Philana
Abeita, and a new Court Administrator, Darlene Valdez. The court's
goal is to shift focus on reviewing its policies and procedures to
develop a more efficient and effective court system while educating
the community. As a result many changes will be taking place that
the Isleta Tribal Court wants to inform the community about.
New Procedures for Notice of Court Dates
and Service of Process
As of July 1, 2013, a new procedure went into effect that the
Isleta Tribal Court will no longer personally serve parties with
notices or pleadings. To ensure the court remains a neutral party
in all matters, parties are now responsible for making sure their
witnesses appear in court for any hearing associated with a case.
Overall, the court will not be assisting either side to make their
case by serving witnesses with notices to appear.
The court also determined that personally serving individuals for
court dates are not necessary or an efficient means of utilizing
valuable court resources. To streamline this process, the court
clerk will issue Notice of Hearings to all parties before leaving
the courtroom. Therefore, all parties are expected to wait for their
notice and notify the court of any change in address. In the event
a subpoena needs to be issued that is used to ensure a parties'
Isleta Pueblo Housing Authority
The Isleta Pueblo Housing Authority is accepting applications for
the Home Improvement Program (HIP) for safety or sanitation
repairs, renovations, and replacement of a home for substandard
dwellings. Applications are available at the Isleta Pueblo Housing
Authority Office. After submission of the application with all
required documentations it will be determined if you meet the
"eligible" criteria for the HIP Program.
Documentation required with the application:
1. Copy of C.I.B. (Certificate of Indian Blood)
2. Proof of Income (Last year's Tax Return, SSI Award
Letter, etc.)
3. Most Important: Proof of ownership to either the existing
home and/or land.
4. Provide documentation if the applicant is stating family
member has disability or is handicap (Letter from a "Doctor",
Veterans' Administration, or Social Security, etc.)
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact
Bernadette Lente, Executive Assistant at (505) 869-4153 Ext.
9345.
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appearance; a judge can sign them in open court upon request. Any
party may request a subpoena, however it must be served either
in-person by a representative of the party, by mail, or facsimile.
In order for a subpoena to be valid, a "Certificate of Service" form
must also be attached and filed with the court. Any individual who
is served with a subpoena and does not appear for court, may be
subject to a bench warrant being issued.
Overall, parties should no longer expect to be personally-served for
court dates. However, there may be some cases where personal
service is necessary.
One of the biggest obstacles the court is experiencing is outstanding
obligations to the court involving unpaid fines, fees, costs, and
community service hours. In June, the court published a notice in
the newsletter asking individuals with outstanding obligations to
contact the court immediately to comply with previous judgments
and orders. Since only a few individuals have come forward, the
court is beginning to mail out notices to individuals to appear for
an Order to Show Cause.
The overall goal of the Isleta Tribal Court is to establish a court
system that is fair to all parties and efficient. The court will
continue to provide information that helps the community better
understand how the court currently operates as it moves forward.
If you have any questions, you may call the Tribal Court at 8699699.
Respectfully, Chief Judge
Lawrence R. Lucero
Unexploded Ordnance
Amnesty Period
Ordnance "bombs" have been brought into housing areas
as souvenirs. Do not assume a bomb is a dud because
it did not explode. One of the most pressing concerns is
that some of these "live" bombs/shells may be located in
the pueblo, these items are extremely
dangerous, even the practice bombs or
shells may contain an explosive spotting
charge which could maim or kill if they
go off.
1. Do not touch it!
2. Leave the area.
3. Report it to the
Resources Division
If you or know of anyone who has information on these
objects, please call the Resources Division. The contact
may remain anonymous and no one will be prosecuted
for having these items. We need to get these unsafe
items off the Pueblo! We appreciate your cooperation.
Call
HAZMAT/UXO Technician
Resources Division
(505)869-7560
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PUEBLO OF ISLETA
Resolution No. 2013-068
Emergency Range Protection Plan
The following resolution was passed at a duly called meeting
of the Tribal Council of the Pueblo of Isleta:
WHEREAS, the Pueblo of Isleta is a federally recognized Indian Tribe with a
written Constitution originally adopted in 1947 and amended in 1970 and 1990
pursuant to the Indian Reorganization Act and with inherent powers of selfgovernment; and
WHEREAS, the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Council is the Legislative Branch of the
Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Government pursuant to Pueblo of Isleta Constitution,
Article V, Section 2(e), which authorizes it "To enact ordinances, subject to
approval by the Secretary of the Interior, to protect the peace, safety, property,
health, and general welfare of the members of the Pueblo of Isleta...;" and
WHEREAS, the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Council has the inherent power to
otherwise manage and control the lands and resources of the pueblo for the best
interest of the pueblo; and
WHEREAS, the Isleta Tribal Council has authority over the Natural Resources of
the Pueblo of Isleta including the 32 Range Units located on the Pueblo; and,
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Pueblo of Isleta to preserve and protect, through
proper grazing management, the land, water, forage, wildlife, recreational,
cultural and sacred sites of the Pueblo rangelands and to improve, build-up and
rehabilitate these resources where they have deteriorated, so that these vital and
renewable resources are available for future generations; and,
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Pueblo of Isleta to promote proper and efficient
use of the Pueblo's range lands and mountains that is fair and equitable to tribal
members, including future generations; and,
WHEREAS, the Pueblo of Isleta's Public Services Department Range Section is
the delegated authority and has the responsibility to enforce laws and regulations
for management on grazing lands and livestock; and,
WHEREAS, a severe drought is now impacting the entire southwest region of the
United States, including the Pueblo of Isleta, this drought is compounding other
environmental factors which are leading to precarious range conditions which
endanger livestock and threaten the sustainability of the ranges; and,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal
Council hereby adopts the following steps as part of an on-going and developing
Emergency Range Protection Plan; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, this Emergency Range Protection plan —
will include the following policies:
1. 100% removal of all livestock from Range Units.
2. Reduction of stocking rates as recommended in the assessment
3. Reestablishment of Range Units dependent on reassessment criteria
4. Establishment of a full-time Range Technician to monitor range
conditions across the Pueblo of Isleta
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, the Pueblo of Isleta Public Services
Department is responsible for enforcement and supervision of the Range Units and
ensuring all necessary steps are taken to protect the lands for future generations,
and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, that to the extent that this Resolution is
inconsistent with any prior resolution, this Resolution shall govern and apply, and
such conflicting prior resolution or order is hereby superseded and repealed; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, the invalidity or unenforceability of any
clause of this Resolution shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other
clause of this Resolution; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, that the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Council
may amend this authorization as it deems necessary and proper; and,
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Pueblo of Isleta Governor is authorized
to do all that is necessary to effectuate the intent of this Resolution.
CERTIFICATION
We, the undersigned officials of the Pueblo of Isleta, hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Council at a
regular meeting held on the 18th day of July , 2013, with a quorum present, with
-10- voting for, -1- opposing, and -0- abstaining.
______Tribal Council President
_____Pueblo of Isleta Governor
ATTEST: _____Tribal Council Secretary
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PUBLIC NOTICE
A Petition to Probate the Estate of Norman
Ronald Blythe, deceased on September 3,
2012, has been filed in the Pueblo of Isleta
Tribal Courts. Any person claiming an interest
in the Estate is hereby requested to notify the
Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk within thirty
(30) from the date of this notice being posted.
Claims must be filed in writing with the Isleta
Tribal Courts. If you have any questions, please
contact the Tribal Court Clerk at (505) 8699699.
PUBLIC NOTICE
A Petition to Probate the Estate of Patsy
C. Jojola, deceased on January 16, 2013,
Case No. CV-PR-0763-2013, has been filed in
the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts. Any person
claiming an interest in the Estate is hereby
requested to notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal
Court Clerk within thirty (30) days from the date
of this notice being posted.
Claims must be filed in writing with the Isleta
Tribal Courts. If you have any questions, please
contact the Tribal Court Clerk at (505) 8699699.
PUBLIC NOTICE
A Petition to Probate the Estate of Romalda
Lucero, deceased on June 14, 2004, Case
No. CV-PR-08 — 58 — 2013, has been filed in
the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts. Any person
claiming an interest in the Estate is hereby
requested to notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal
Court Clerk within thirty (30) days from the date
of this notice being posted.
Claims must be filed in writing with the Isleta
Tribal Courts. If you have any questions, please
contact the Tribal Court Clerk at (505) 8699699.
Call for Submissions
Do you or your family have a connection to
Albuquerque Indian School? The Indian Pueblo
Cultural Center is looking for memorabilia,
objects, photographs and other items relating
to the Albuquerque Indian School for use in
an upcoming exhibition due to open October 3,
2013.
The IPCC will host an Albuquerque Indian School
Retrospective exhibition featuring informational
panels with text and photographs, objects and
memorabilia, photographs depicting daily life
and school activities and a look to the future of
the entire campus now known as the AIS District,
or AISD.
If you are an AIS alumni, teacher, staff person
or a relative who has items or stories you would
like to share in our year-long exhibition, please
contact Deborah Jojola at (505) 724-3564 or
djojola@indianpueblo.org or Amy G. Johnson at
(505) 724-3546 or ajohnson@indianpueblo.org.
Deadline for submissions is Friday, September
13, 2013.
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August 2013
Visual Assessment of Rangeland Conditions at Isleta Pueblo
Conducted by Derek W. Bailey
on July 9 and 10, 2013
Prepared for the Isleta Pueblo July 15, 2013
Introduction:
The purpose of this report is
to describe conditions observed on the
rangeland pastures of the Isleta Pueblo on
July 9 and 10, 2013. Derek Bailey, Randy
Lujan and Warren Edaakie toured the
eastern pastures of the Isleta Pueblo on
July 9 and the western pastures on July
10. Pastures were observed while driving
along roads in the pastures. Periodic stops
were conducted to collect measures of
forage stubble heights as well as visually
observe forage utilization levels, rangeland
condition and signs of active erosion.
Drought:
The rangeland pastures of the Isleta
Pueblo are experiencing severe drought.
Last year (2012) and 2011 were the first
and third driest years recorded at the
Albuquerque airport during last 20 years
(since 1983). In 2012, annual precipitation
was 5.46 inches, which is 64% of normal
precipitation (8.52 inches). In 2011, annual
precipitation was even lower at 4.72 inches
(55% of normal). It is very unusual for such
dry years to occur consecutively. Two such
extremely dry years (2011 and 2012) have
not occurred consecutively in Albuquerque
since the 1950’s. Extreme drought can
result in considerable mortality of perennial
grasses and significant reductions in forage
production (Holechek et al. 2011).
Pastures on the western half of the Isleta
Pueblo did not have any signs of vegetative
growth during 2013. No grass green up
was observed in the western pastures. On
the eastern half of the Isleta Pueblo, the
majority of the pastures showed at least
some evidence on new grass growth in
2013 (green up). Some areas have new
leaves that were up to 1.5 inches in length.
Although the green up observed in the
eastern pastures is encouraging, much
more precipitation is needed to ensure
that the rangeland pastures recover from
the drought conditions and that forage
production returns to normal levels.
Utilization:
Forage utilization is defined as the
percentage of the annual forage growth
that has been removed by grazing or other
factors. Table 1 lists the overall utilization
level of the pastures at the Isleta Pueblo
that were observed on July 9 and 10, 2013.
This utilization reflects the grazing of forage
produced in 2012. This overall utilization
rating is reflective of areas within a pasture
that livestock can graze. Several pastures
had areas that were far from water and
received little or no grazing. The desired
forage utilization levels for perennial grasses
in arid/semi-arid areas such as the Isleta
Pueblo is less than 40% (light category).
Thirty percent utilization is often desired
when arid/semi-arid pastures are grazed
yearlong (Holechek and Galt 2000).
Table 1. Overall forage utilization
levels observed in areas that cattle
graze within pastures of the Isleta
Pueblo on July 9-10, 2013.
Many of the pastures at the Isleta Pueblo
have been grazed at heavy or severe
utilization levels (Table 1).
Continual
sustained grazing at heavy and severe levels
will result in rangeland degradation with
a reduction in perennial vegetative cover.
Active erosion will increase as perennial
vegetative cover declines. Invasive plants
and noxious weeds often increase in areas
that have sustained heavy or severe grazing
levels. Areas that have been moderately
grazed have reached or exceeded desired
levels. Continued grazing after reaching
moderate levels will reduce the vigor of
vegetation. In fragile desert areas, especially
with sandy soils, it is important to keep
grazing at light levels, between 20 to 40%
utilization. The pastures that were rated
as light utilization could quickly exceed
desired levels if the drought continues.
Distribution:
Several pastures have areas that
have received little or no use. These areas
are often 2 or 3 miles from water. Holechek
(1988) recommends that areas farther than
2 miles from water should not be included
in stocking rate calculations and should be
considered as ungrazeable. Bailey (2004)
suggests that water developments are
one of the most powerful tools to improve
livestock grazing distribution. The Isleta
Pueblo has several water developments
planned, which should greatly increase
the area that cattle can graze. Improving
grazing distribution can reduce overall
grazing levels and increase sustainable
stocking rates for livestock.
Pasture 4 has a small area east of
Interstate 25 in the northeast corner of
the pasture that has received only slight
or light use. The eastern half of Pasture
6A has received little or no grazing. The
west and northwest areas of pasture 8 have
received only slight to light use. Pasture
8 currently only has one water source,
which limits areas where cattle can graze.
Planned water developments in Pasture
8 could potentially improve sustainable
grazing capacity of this pasture by over
25%. Similarly, a water development at the
west end of Pasture 11 could significantly
improve rangeland conditions and forage
availability. Pasture 14 has some potential
to increase forage availability if water could
be developed in the northern portion of the
pasture. Pasture 9, which has been grazed
severely over most of the acreage, has a small
area on the western end of the pasture that
has received only light to moderate levels of
grazing.
Cattle:
Cattle body condition was observed
during the visual inspection of rangeland
conditions.
Cattle body condition is
typically rated using a 1 to 9 scale, where 1
is emaciated and near death and 9 is obese.
Cows nursing calves in pastures grazed at
heavy or severe levels were almost always
thin with body condition scores of 2.0 to 3.0.
It will be very unlikely that these cows will
be become pregnant until they gain weight
and their body condition scores improve to a
4 or greater level (Selk 1988). Typically, an
improvement in one unit of body condition
score will occur when a cow gains about 90
lbs. Dry cows (no calf) and bulls were in
much better condition with scores from 3.5
to 6.0.
August 2013
Recommendation:
Concurrent with the Executive Order
of Governor Torres, I believe that cattle
should be removed from all pastures within
the Isleta Pueblo. The pastures should be
rested from grazing from now until at least
October 2013. The most beneficial time
to provide rest from grazing for perennial
grasses and other forages is during the period
active growth. The monsoon precipitation
season has begun, and hopefully the rains
that normally occur this time of year will
provide the forages sufficient moisture to
grow. Figure 1 lists three categories of
pastures: yellow, orange and red. Pastures
that were grazed at light or moderate levels
are rated in the yellow (caution) category.
The yellow category pastures almost
certainly can be grazed again this fall if
rainfall levels are average or favorable. The
orange (concern) category pastures were
grazed at heavy levels. The vigor of the
vegetation in orange category pastures has
almost certainly been adversely affected by
the heavy grazing levels. However, these
pastures may recover sufficiently during
the rest period from July to October 2013 to
be grazed again if precipitation is adequate.
I recommend that the yellow and orange
pastures be assessed again in October
2013 at the end of the 2013 forage growing
season to determine if cattle can graze the
pastures.
Pastures in the red (very concerned)
category should not be grazed for at least
two (2) years. These pastures have been
grazed at a severe level. Virtually, all of the
above-ground biomass has been removed
from perennial grasses. Even normally
unpalatable shrubs, such as Mormon tea
(Ephedra spp.), have been grazed heavily.
Pastures 1, 9 and 17 were categorized as
red and are extremely overgrazed. The
rangeland condition in the red pastures may
have crossed a threshold where perennial
vegetative cover and productivity may be
reduced permanently. Active erosion is a
serious issue in the red pastures, and it will
likely get much worse if grazing continues
and the pasture does not recover. There is
a chance that the red pastures will recover
if livestock are removed immediately, and
the pastures receive favorable rainfall.
The red pastures (1, 9 and 17) should be
evaluated again in the fall of 2014 (after the
growing season) to assess their recovery. It
will require 2 to 5 years and perhaps longer
for the red category pastures to recover
sufficiently to be grazed by cattle in a
sustainable manner.
References:
Bailey, D. W. 2004. Management strategies for optimal
grazing distribution and use of arid rangelands.
Journal of Animal Science 82:E147-E153.
Holechek, J. L. 1988. An approach for setting the
stocking rate. Rangelands 10(1):10-14.
Holechek, J. L., and D. Galt. 2000. Grazing intensity
guidelines. Rangelands 22:11-14.
Holechek, J. L., R. D. Pieper, and C. H. Herbel. 2011.
Rangeland management: principles and practices.
Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. p. 444.
Selk, G. E. 1988. Relationship among weight change,
body condition and reproductive performance of range
beef cows. Journal of Animal Science 66:3153-3159.
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August 2013
This Report was created
by Dr. Derek Bailey
B.S. Animal Science, Colorado State University, 1980
M.S. Animal Science, Colorado University, 1985
Ph.D., Range Science, Colorado University, 1988
Title
Professor, Chihuahuan Desert Rangeland
Research Center Director, CDRRC, Animal and
Range Sciences
Expertise
Ecology and Conservation, Livestock, Range and
Public Lands
Expertise Detail Livestock grazing management, animal
behavior, range animal nutrition, rangeland
cattle production, livestock-wildlife interactions
and rangeland monitoring and management
MEDICAID EXPANDS & SCI ENDS IN 2014
This is the second in a series of articles about health care changes
coming in 2014.
Medicaid, which already provides health coverage to 91,000 Native
Americans in New Mexico, is on the verge of expanding coverage
to even more people in 2014. Medicaid is a joint federal-state
program which is available to individuals and families with low
incomes. As part of the federal health care reform law, states were
offered the opportunity to expand their Medicaid program. New
Mexico, along with many other states, decided to take advantage
of this opportunity. What does this mean for you? Since Medicaid
is free to those who qualify, it means you may be eligible for health
coverage at no cost to you.
Historically, Medicaid has favored pregnant women and children.
Beginning in 2014, anyone age 19-64, regardless of gender, who
meets the income criteria will be eligible for Medicaid. This will
prove particularly helpful to single adults and couples without
children. Many of these individuals, approximately 40,000, are now
covered by the State Coverage Initiative (SCI). The bad news is,
SCI will end after December, 2013. The good news is, an estimated
94% of those with SCI currently will qualify under the expanded
Medicaid program in 2014.
So who will qualify? Any adult, age 19-64, with an income below
138% of the federal poverty level (FPL). Federal poverty level is
determined by household size and household income. For a single
adult, an annual household income of about $15,800 (or about
$1,321 per month) will qualify for Medicaid coverage. For a family
of four, an income of about $32,490 a year (or about $2,708 per
month) qualifies for Medicaid. In addition, children up to age 19
can qualify if their household income is below 300% of FPL. If you
want to know if your household situation meets Medicaid eligibility
criteria, you can contact the Benefits Coordinator at Isleta Health
Center or contact any state human service office.
So you may be asking, why should I get Medicaid if I can receive
services from the Indian Health Service or Isleta Health Center?
The answer is simply that it helps your community and may
provide you greater coverage. With Medicaid you have guaranteed
health benefits which you can use at any I.H.S., tribal or most other
health care facilities. If you use an I.H.S. or tribal facility, Medicaid
will reimburse that facility, which increases funding and enables
the development of more and better services for everyone in the
community. Even if you use a non-tribal facility, Native Americans
with Medicaid have no co-pays or deductibles. In addition, Medicaid
benefits prevent depletion of Contract Health Service funds, which
in Isleta were recently reduced by over $150,000 due to the federal
sequester. Also, you'll have access to health services even if you're
not eligible for Contract Health Services. Many descendants
and those living a distance from the Pueblo may be ineligible for
Contract Health Services, but with Medicaid they have health
coverage regardless of tribal enrollment or residence location.
Medicaid expansion is one of several changes expected in 2014.
The Isleta Health Board and Isleta Health Center are helping
to explain these changes in a series of newsletter articles and
community presentations. Keep your eyes and ears open - there's
more to come!
August 2013
Isleta Pueblo News
Isleta Elementary School
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1000 Moonlight Drive
Albuquerque, NM 87105
505-869-2321 Office
505-869-1625 Fax
What a fast summer! Our first day of school at Isleta
Elementary School is Monday, August 5, 2013, just
around the corner. New and returning students must
register by Friday, August 2, 2013. Applications
are available at Isleta Elementary School Monday
thru Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. We are also looking
for interested parents/guardians who would like to
serve on our Isleta Elementary School Board for
2013-2014 School Year. Parents/Guardians can pick
up a registration form at the IES front office.
From the Charts, you will see how our students
performed on the New Mexico Standard Based
Assessment last school year 2012-2013. Our students
tested well and we are proud of their performance!
3rd Grade Reading
3rd Grade Math
Advanced (356-380)
Proficient (340-355)
Nearing Proficiency (332-339)
Beginning Step (300-331)
Advanced (359-380)
Proficient (340-358)
Nearing Proficiency (328-339)
Beginning Step (300-327)
1
17
9
2
4th Grade Math
4th Grade Reading
Advanced (452-480)
Proficient (440-451)
Nearing Proficiency (426-439)
Beginning Step (400-425)
1
14
13
1
1
12
5
0
Our goal is to keep on improving our scores and we
hope you bring your child back for another awesome
school year here at Isleta Elementary School! We
will also be offering an afterschool program for SY
2013-2014 for all IES students. Go EAGLES!
Shawna Castillo, School Principal
1
11
11
1
Advanced (551-580)
Proficient (540-550)
Nearing Proficiency (529-539)
Beginning Step (500-528)
0
8
6
4
Advanced (653-680)
Proficient (640-652)
Nearing Proficiency (630-639)
Beginning Step (600-629)
1
11
10
2
3rd Grade Writing
4th Grade Science
Advanced (456-480)
Proficient (440-455)
Nearing Proficiency (430-439)
Beginning Step (400-429)
0
9
14
6
6th Grade Math
6th Grade Reading
Advanced (652-680)
Proficient (640-651)
Nearing Proficiency (628-639)
Beginning Step (600-627)
Advanced (453-480)
Proficient (440-452)
Nearing Proficiency (429-439)
Beginning Step (400-428)
5th Grade Math
5th Grade Reading
Advanced (552-580)
Proficient (540-551)
Nearing Proficiency (528-539)
Beginning Step (500-527)
0
19
8
2
0
12
12
5
Advanced (653-680)
Proficient (640-652)
Nearing Proficiency (630-639)
Beginning Step (600-629)
0
28
1
0
Pueblo of Isleta
Veterans Association
"Veterans, helping Veterans and their families."
At its monthly meeting on July 17, 2013 at the Recreation Center
the Association unanimously voted to lower the annual dues from
$25 to $10, effective immediately. Any veteran with an honorable
discharge may join the Association.
Lately, though progress is slow, we (slowly) have been working
on developing a permanent Veterans Center at our field in Los
Charcos. The POI Administration donated the MIS Module to
be moved to the property to be utilized as part of the veteran's
complex, but due to unexpected circumstances, at Hwy. 314 and
Interstate 25, there was an accident, and therefore, only three of
the four sections made it to the property. We have no details on
how the accident occurred or who was at fault. The only thing we
can confirm is that the fourth section of the modular was a total
loss, and we can only be thankful that no persons were injured.
This is just another one of them unexpected occurrences that slows
down progress.
As has been reported, the POIVA was awarded $188,000 Capital
Outlay Funds by the NM State Legislature, and these will be for
the veterans building project. Our first major project, which was
started this spring was the planting of andropogon sorghum, or
simply, sudan grass, which will be sold to bring revenue for the
Association.
Another project which we will soon be undertaking is identifying
the resting places tribal members who are buried at the tribal
cemetery. Once we identify our passed veterans, hopefully we can
attach a military bio to the name. Of course this will require some
help from living family members.
In the July Newsletter, under the title "Isleta Veterans", "...the
Isleta Veterans Association is creating a living record of Isleta
Veterans to honor their service and to preserve their memory for
future generations..." This is an ongoing project, and if you have
any pictures and a short bio of a Veteran, submit to Steve Abeita,
Judge Advocate at SteveAbeita@gmail.com.
And, as always, the Association continues with its mission, "to
help Veterans and their families".
Next meeting will be on Wednesday, 21 August 2013, at 6:30 PM
(1830 hours) at the POIVA Center, which is the old Headstart
Building in Chical.
Any questions, concerns about POIVA...call Ulysses at 307-1582.
We are proud to announce
our son PV2 Zuni,
Lawrence graduated from
the United States Army,
D CO 35TH EN BN 1ST
PLT "WARLORDS", on
April 19, 2013 from Fort
Leonard Wood, Missouri.
He is now stationed at
Fort Polk, Louisiana. We
are very proud that he
has chosen to serve our
Country and we pray
that he will return home
safely. Please keep all
of the Soldiers in your
prayers, and always thank
a Veteran for their service
to our Country. He is the son of Carol and Joseph Jojola, and
the son of David Zuni. His Grandparents are Alvino and Reyes
Lucero and the late " Ta-Ta Marcelino, and Nana Lucy Zuni.
We wish him the best, from Mom and Dad, his sisters and
brothers, all his aunts and uncles.
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August 2013
PUEBLO OF ISLETA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Happy Belated Mansoon Season, People of the Island (Literally). Hopefully, everyone by now has
finished up their roof repairs before the next storm or the spaghetti night.
NEWS:
The Library will be CLOSED for a short period of the day (10:30am to
2pm) on Wednesday, July 31 so the Library staff may start planning
the late summer/early fall programs for both the Homework Help
Program and Computer Classes for the Adults.
A quick reminder to all you parents and guardians who plan on
sending your child/children to the Library for the Homework Help
Program that you MUST complete an Emergency Contact Form
otherwise we will NOT accept your child/children. This is mainly
a precautionary effort for those unfortunate accidents, which occur
at the Library and its premises. Upon completing the Emergency
Contact Form you will also be required to sign an acknowledgment
form stating that you received both the Library’s General Library
& Computer Usage Policies and have discussed the rules with you
child/children.
As for all you general library patrons, the first school to start its
classes is Monday, August 5, so you can be sure to expect a loud
library for the first two to three weeks of August. We, the Library
staff, will try our best to control the students, but with all honesty
the month of August is our busiest time with the students, as many
of them will attend the library but will eventually dwindle down. So,
please accept our advanced apologizes.
was based on Baking Cakes and Cake Decorating. Our goal for
creating a curriculum is not only to introduce new things to the
students but also to start inputting the idea of attending college
in their young minds. Another thing we try to implement is the
family bonding aspect by creating an end of the program event
where the children showcase what they have learned during our
six-week program.
This summer we brought in three professional instructors who
were Terri for Los Luna’s Terri’s Sweet Garden who taught the
students how to create their very own chocolate molds. Our
second instructor of the summer was Pat of The Specialty Shop
located in Albuquerque who taught a class at our Library and
one at her store. Our third instructor was Margaret Catlin, the
Wilton Cake Decorating instructor at both Hobby Lobby and
Michael’s in Albuquerque who conducted a three-day crash course
at our Library. We would also like to acknowledge Tribal member
Christina Lujan of the Isleta Casino & Resort and Sweet Tooth
who unexpectedly volunteered her time to help the students with
their brainstorming and creative edible creations for their finals
while dropping off and picking up her children from the S.R.P.
The final for both the Jelly Beans (Toddler) & Baker’s Dozens
(Youth) was a cake challenge at the Library where each child
For the second half of year the Library will be offering Computer
Classes as requested by you the general library patron in our
Technology Surveys conducted throughout the summer. Our first
class will be on Emails, meaning learning about all the FREE
email providers, set up accounts, composing, sending, and receiving
correspondence; adding attachments; and setting up/syncing emails
accounts on smart phones, tablets, and computers. Classes will
most likely start in September (dates have not been determined yet)
but you may start registering now by simply calling (869.9808) or
visiting the library. Space is limited so be sure to get you name on
the list.
Some of you might know from previous Library Articles in this very
Newsletter that our Library Aide of six years, Natasha Abeita will
be leaving our Team to pursue a profession in the Nursing field.
Natasha has played a key role in the Library’s success over the past
three years as our Library has received National recognition in the
Library Profession and therefore, we wish Natasha and her family
the best with her career change. Perhaps, one day should you decide
to increase your family, you may find her assisting your new family
member in her nursing scrubs.
Margaret Catlin, Wilton Instructor, conducting a
Cake Decorating Class with the Youth.
Natasha’s replacement has been selected but due to the Human
Resources’ Policies pertaining to the Drug Test and Background
checks, I am unable to share any information with you at this
moment but the individual will be starting on August 5. So, be sure
to welcome our new team member and remember to take it easy on
the person for a week or so until he/she learns the ins and outs of
our library.
RECAP:
Our 2013 Summer Reading Program (S.R.P.) has finally come to and
end. Like previous years, this year S.R.P. had a curriculum, which
WIA Worker Dimitri Trujillo helping Youth students
with their Reading Logs.
Mother & Son working on Jelly
Bean Cake Final.
Father & Son working on their
Dinosaur Cake for the Final.
Grandmother & Grandson
working on Jelly Bean Cake
Final.
Grandmother &
Granddaughter working on
Baker’s Dozen Final.
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brought in one person from the family to help them create their
final cake in a one hour time event. As you can see in the various
pictures both the participants had fun while sharing the same
frustrations. Winners of the Jelly Bean Final were: 1st Place –
Thur-Shun Jiron, 2nd Place – Santana Routzen, 3rd Place – Jayden
Zuni. Winners of the Baker’s Dozen Challenge were: 1st Place –
Travis Abeita, 2nd Place – Jasmine James, 3rd Place – Elizabeth
Waseta. We here at the Library would like to congratulate these
students as well as the rest of the participants and their family
members in partaking in this fun event.
A Summer Reading Program would not be complete without some
sort of reading element. Every day the students were required to
read for 20 minutes then complete a reading log, which served as
a reading comprehension exercise. In order to ensure the students
participated in these daily exercises, reading logs were their
“tickets” to attend the field trips.
To encourage extra curricula reading outside the library, students
were given the option of reading books and completing book
reports throughout the six-week program.
This year we had
nine students who submitted book reports, however only three
won prizes, which all the students voted on in the beginning of
the S.R.P. as a motivation factor. In first place with eleven book
reports was Jasmine James who won a Samsung Tab 3 7” Tablet,
in second place with 8 book reports was Jason Padilla who selected
a Samsung Chromebook, and in third place was Darren Martin
with six Book Reports who received a silver 16GB iPod Touch 5th
generation. Congratulations to all the students who participated
in book report contest.
Lastly, the Library staff would like to acknowledge the aid of this
year’s WIA Workers who were Taylor Jojola, Dimitri Trujillo,
and Vanessa Bitsillie, and Seasonal employee Valeri Schroder for
helping make this year’s S.R.P. a fun successful program.
Isleta Elder Center
Activities Calendar
August 2013
August 1:
Catholic Mass — Elder Center — Kiva Room
- 11:30 am
August 2:
Elder Field Day: Jemez Pueblo Feast —
10 am
August 5:
Nickel Bingo w/ Adult Day Care — 1 pm
August 6:
Per Capita Distribution — Recreation Center
August 6:
Shuffleboard @ Manzano Mesa
Multigenerational Center
Lunch in Albuquerque — 10:30 am
August 8:
Commodities
August 9:
Shopping Assistance: Wal-Mart & Lunch in
Albuquerque — 10 am
August 13: Elder Field Day: Isleta Golf Course — Tour
and Lunch — 10 am
August 20-21: NM Conference on Aging — Isleta
Casino & Resort
August 22: Elder Field Day: Morning Drive to Placitas/
Picnic — 9 am
August 22: Isleta Diabetes & Obesity Prevention
Advocacy Group (IDOPAG) Meeting — Elder
Center — Kiva Room - 1 pm — 3pm
August 23: Food Handlers Training — Isleta Casino &
Resort — 10 am
August 27: Commodities
August 28: Center Closed — St. Augustine Feast
August 29: Laughlin Trip — Planning Meeting — Elder
Center — Kiva Room — 11 am
August 30: Monthly Birthday Celebration! — 12 noon
Other:
August 4:
Santo Domingo Feast
August 10: Acomita Feast
Sisters posing by their Butterfly
Cake for the Jelly Bean Final.
A Youth Student with her
Watermelon Cake for the
Baker’s Dozen Final.
Pueblo of Isleta Hours & Business Info:
Monday – Thursday: 8am to 6:30pm
Friday: 8am to 4:30pm
Saturday: 9am to 1pm
Sunday: CLOSED
Phone: 505.869.9808
Fax: 505.869.8119
Email: poi02002@isletapueblo.com
Elder Center News
Hello
everyone!
The
Elder Center has been
working hard on trying to
get feedback on our Food
Services Department. We
recently conducted a survey
where we evaluated how the
elders view our services on
an array of subjects, from
The Elder Center kitchen staff
the food that we serve to
working
hard to pack meals for
the packaging that it comes
the
homebound
elders.
in. One thing that we got an
overwhelming response on is that elders preferred traditional
foods, such as soups and stews. In response to that particular
subject our kitchen recently prepared a traditional meal of rabbit
stew made up of rabbit meat and blue corn meal. The response
that we got from the congregate members was a positive one and
many of our members reminisced of how they used to eat rabbit
meat all the time when they were young. We would like to thank
those who participated in the survey for their input and we want
them to know that we are continuously working on trying to fulfill
their wants and needs. Thank you and God bless.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ELDER AND DISABLED
TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC COMMENT
AND DISCUSSION FORUM
Date: Tuesday, August 13th, 2013
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Elder Center / Kiva Room
Please join the Isleta Elder Center and staff for a Public
Forum to Discuss Elder and Disabled Transit Problems and
Solutions within the Community. If you need transportation
or assistance to the public meeting please contact the Elder
Center at 505.869.9770 to make arrangements.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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WIC NOTES
—August is World Breastfeeding Month—
Thank you to all of our WIC moms
who participate in our World Breastfeeding
Day Activities!
We congratulate you on your choice to
continue the tradition of breastfeeding.
What you can do before you give birth to
prepare for breastfeeding
What dad can do
A woman who is thinking about how to feed
her baby values her partner's advice. A
father's approval and support of breastfeeding
can boost the mother's confidence and help
her to overcome challenges. But supporting
a woman's choice to breastfeed is not the
father's only role. Although the bond between
mother and baby is important, so is the
bond between father and baby. Babies need
cuddles and hugs from their dads, too! In fact,
skin-to-skin contact helps baby and father
bond much like it does for mother and baby.
To prepare for breastfeeding, the most
important thing you can do is have confidence
in yourself. Committing to breastfeeding starts
with the belief that you can do it!
Other steps you can take to prepare for
breastfeeding:
1. Get good prenatal care, which can
help you avoid early delivery. Babies born
too early often need special care, which
can make breastfeeding harder.
2. Tell your health care provider and POI
WIC about your plans to breastfeed.
3. Take a breastfeeding class. Pregnant
women who learn about how to breastfeed
are more likely to be successful than those
who do not. POI WIC breastfeeding classes
offer pregnant women and their partners
the chance to prepare and ask questions
before the baby's arrival.
4. Talk to your health care provider about
your health. Discuss any breast surgery
or injury you may have had. If you have
depression or are taking medications,
discuss treatment options that can work
with breastfeeding.
5. Tell your health care provider that you
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would like to breastfeed your newborn
baby as soon as possible after delivery.
The sucking instinct is very strong within
the first hour of life.
6. Talk to fathers, partners, and other
family members about how they can help.
Partners and family members can:
o Support the breastfeeding relationship
by being kind and encouraging.
o Show their love and appreciation
for all of the work that is put into
breastfeeding.
o Be good listeners when a mother
needs to talk through breastfeeding
concerns.
o Make sure the mother has enough to
drink and gets enough rest, help around
the house, and take care of other
children at home.
o Give emotional nourishment to the
child through playing and cuddling.
Tips for getting off to a good start
After you have the baby, these steps can help
you get off to a great start:
•
Breastfeed as soon as possible
after birth. Ask for the hospital lactation
consultant to come help you.
•
Ask the hospital staff not to give
your baby formula, unless it is medically
necessary.
•
Contact POI WIC so we can
immediately answer questions and offer
assistance.
•
Allow your baby to stay in your
hospital room all day and night so that you
can breastfeed often. Or, ask the nurses to
bring you your baby for feedings.
•
Avoid giving your baby any pacifiers
or artificial nipples so that he or she gets
used to latching onto just your breast.
Bringing your baby to the breast
to latch
Did you know?
Some babies latch on right away and, for
some, it takes more time.
When awake, your baby will move his or her
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head back and forth, looking and feeling for
the breast with his or her mouth and lips. The
steps below can help you get your baby to
"latch" on to the breast to start eating. Keep
in mind that there is no one way to start
breastfeeding. As long as the baby is latched
on well, how you get there is up to you.
•
Hold your baby, wearing only a diaper,
against your bare chest. Hold the baby
upright with his or her head under your
chin. Your baby will be comfortable in that
cozy valley between your breasts. You
can ask your partner or a nurse to place a
blanket across your baby's back and bring
your bedcovers over you both. Your skin
temperature will rise to warm your baby.
•
Support his or her neck and shoulders
with one hand and hips with the other. He
or she may move in an effort to find your
breast.
•
Your baby's head should be tilted
back slightly to make it easy to suck and
swallow. With his or her head back and
mouth open, the tongue is naturally down
and ready for the breast to go on top of it.
•
Allow your breast to hang naturally.
When your baby feels it with his or her
cheek, he or she may open his or her
mouth wide and reach it up and over the
nipple.
• At first, your baby's nose will be
lined up opposite your nipple. As his or
her chin presses into your breast, his or
her wide, open mouth will get a large
mouthful of breast for a deep latch. Keep
in mind that your baby can breathe at
the breast. The nostrils flare to allow air
in.
•
Do not put your hands on your
baby's head. As it tilts back, support
your baby's upper back and shoulders
with the palm of your hand and pull your
baby in close.
The WIC program is here to provide you
the information and support you need to
breastfeed. We work for you and are honored
to be a part of your family's lives.
Heidi Lanes,
WIC Nutrition Coordinator
August 2013
Parks & Recreation
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As we now approach August 2013 and by the time everyone receives this newsletter,
our Summer Program for 2013 will be but a memory. With our children scheduled to go
back to school on Monday August 5th and Per Capita Distribution set up for Tuesday,
August 6th it was necessary to close our summer program on July 31, 2013. It's not to
say that we didn't end the program with a bang? With a death in the village the Vacation
Bible School which was set up for Monday through Friday July 22nd through the 26th
at the Church was forced to look for a new venue which ultimately was held here at the
New Rec. Center. As I recap the month of July 2013 it was finally an added relief to
have our swimming pool finally opened for everyone to use and enjoy. Once again all of
our children were treated to some fun filled major field. Also, like all Fridays during the
summer program, all those in attendance were treated to the major field trips that took
them to the Movies to see the box office hit "Despicable Me 2", Roller Skating at Roller
Skate City in Albuquerque, and a dance that everyone really enjoyed in our very own
gymnasium. Because of our early deadline we are scheduled for our final major field trip
of the summer to go to "Cliff’s Amusement Park" on Friday July 26th. I will report on this
trip in next month's newsletter. For those of you parents and children who were involved
in the Little League Baseball and Softball program, we were honored to host the 13-15
year old Girls State Softball Tournament here at our very own Governor's Baseball/
Softball Complex. As a secondary note, and one of two field trips that the children who
had an opportunity to be involved really enjoyed was going to the opera in Santa Fe, New
Mexico. Pictured right is DJ Ian Telahaftewa playing the music for our dance, and above
him are many of our children as they were doing some line dancing which they really
enjoyed.
Aquatic News
Having lost the whole month of June to cracks
and holes developing in the swimming pool, we
were forced to close the pool for about 1 month
to actually have the whole swimming tank
resurfaced. Although we are still investigating
the cause of the problem, it was refreshing and
very well appreciated by all of our participants
and tribal members to once again have our
very own pool back in full swing. While our
pool was closed several of our groups went
in to Albuquerque to utilize the pools there.
Although the children enjoyed going outside
the reservation to go swimming, the problem
we dealt with was the need now to contract out
for unscheduled transportation and the need to
pay (although minimal) for entrance to these
swimming pools. Needless to say we are back at
our own pool and once again everyone is happy.
On a very important note, Head Lifeguard
LeeAnn Lente is conducting a training seminar
for 3 potential lifeguard candidates who are
hoping to be employed by us once the 23 hours of
training requirements are fulfilled and passing
all written and practical testing. Two of the
three candidates are tribal members from our
Pueblo of Isleta. Pictured are our children from
the summer program doing just that, Enjoying
the swimming pool and the other pictures are
of the training class taking place for potential
guards.
Vacation Bible School
As I mentioned earlier, because of a death to one of our tribal
members we were asked to host the vacation bible school
which was scheduled at the church so traditional ceremonies
could continue. Although this put a kink in our scheduling
process, we were honored and privileged to be able to help
this beautiful well planned program of events that took place.
The class itself was taught by 9 students and 1 instructor, all
from the State of California. The children were treated to
a number of fun filled activities and all will be receiving a
children's bible for completing the class. Pictured are many
of our children really involved with the instruction that took
place.
( Continued on the next page)
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State Softball Tournament
On Saturday, July 13th through Wednesday,
July 17th we were the host site for the 1315 year old Girls State Softball Tournament.
Although none of our own Isleta teams in that
age group made it to the tournament, it was an
honor and privilege for us to host such a high
caliber tournament. The exposure we received
and the comments about our beautiful well
manicured facility was something that former
Governor Frank Lujan wanted us to pursue
and see of our facilities. When tournaments of
this caliber are issued out to communities like
Isleta, we must in a sense bid on them. With
the exposure we recently received we shouldn't
have any problems attracting future events to
our Pueblo of Isleta. Also, our Little League
program gained some great exposure and
benefit by playing host and selling concessions.
They are hoping to eventually raise enough
money to have score boards installed. The
winners of the tournament which had to go to
the extra if game, was eventually won by the
girls from Las Vegas, New Mexico by beating
the team from Silver City, New Mexico. Congratulations to Las Vega and all the teams
who made it to this tournament. Because we had so much positive exposure I felt it was
imperative to have our Park Management crew who prepared the fields to be showcased
to be featured as part of this story. Pictured at top is Felipe Brian Johnson on the Sandpro tractor preparing the infields which were immaculate, next to him is Brian Lente on
the Lawn mower tractor designing the grass cut to checkered boards, and below them is
Kaylene Jojola loading the Cushman car with the equipment and debris utilized to keep our
complex in beautiful condition. Congratulations, to you three. You really made us proud as
you helped showcase our complex and our Pueblo of Isleta. Next to them are two different
teams, one having warm-up batting drills on the grass prior to playing and the other team walking in to the complex as they first arrived
to our pueblo.
Three Special Events
Although summer time is better known for playing baseball, going
swimming and enjoying the outdoors, we were the host site for several 3
on 3 basketball tournaments held on the weekends here at the Pueblo of
Isleta. Coach Carl Anderson said that the reason for a 3 on 3 basketball
tournament as opposed to a team league play is to keep it more local
and more in control of the rowdiness that many times comes of adult
basketball leagues. At this point everyone involved is getting plenty of
exercise in this league and it also helps fill a void on some weekends that
people who aren't doing anything constructive can sign up for on that
particular weekend. The impromptu games are signed up for on that day.
Carl reports that in the beginning we started with 3 or 4 teams, and at
times have had as high as 9 teams participating. All games are played
in a double elimination match format. Men and women do participate
together. Pictured are several of our participant's high flying each other
as they complete one of the rounds.
The second special activity taking place is of the children
who were taken to the opera in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Like so many people have said about the opera, “you either
love it or hate it” once you have experienced it. Well, I am
glad to report that our children who experienced it, really
loved it so much, that by the time we were invited to the
second outing everyone was again eager to sign up for the
event. Both outings had many of our children being taken
home well after midnight but they were back the very
next day a bit sluggish but eager to continue with their
regular scheduled activities. All children were also treated
to dinner either at Furr’s Cafeteria or at the children’s
favorite place “McDonald’s”. Pictured left are many of
those who participated in first opera outing.
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The third special activity is of that of our
involvement in the Cross Roads Running
Program hosted by several of our Pueblos
inclusive of the Pueblo of Isleta. Cross
Country Coach Phillip Abeita says as of
late several of the Pueblos, in addition
to the regular running event, have set up
“Challenge Courses” that make them more
competitive and fun at the same time. Some
have added mud pits that you must navigate
through in order to complete your run. Those
children and adults who have participated
have had a blast doing so and are eagerly awaiting the next running challenge event.
Note: Coach Phillip Abeita is planning a second running event that will include a
challenge course in late August or early September here at our Pueblo of Isleta. If you all can remember several months back, we were
the host site of the start of this year’s Cross Roads running events as we honored former pueblo employee and pueblo member Bernie
Jojola. Pictured are several of our participants as they navigated through a mud pit at the run at San Felipe Pueblo and the second
picture is of them hamming it up because they completed the run. Good Job.
In closing, you can tell that the Pueblo of Isleta Parks and Recreation Department has been extremely busy. In fact there are several
other news worthy events that took place at the New Rec. facility that didn't get any print because of our time constraint i.e.; Pueblo of
Isleta Veteran's Group Meeting and barbecue, and the involvement of the 1st year Medical students from the University of New Mexico
out visiting and engaging in activities with our Pueblo members here at the Rec. Center. We will get them some print next month.
Two Special Notes: I would first and foremost publicly like to thank all of our employees, and especially our summer
youth Rec. aides, and our outstanding volunteer Tata Mel Lucero who was with us all summer long (helping with the 6
and 7 year old program) for doing such an outstanding job keeping our children busy and engaged. Everyone who works
here did their part to make this program a success, from the Park Management crew, to our lifeguards, early morning
staff, our weekend and evening crew who makes this program possible. It's not to say that we didn't experience problems,
but we did overcome and persevere and my hat goes out to all of you staff members. On a second note: The New Rec.
Center will be closed the day after per capita distribution which is Wednesday, August 7th until Saturday, August 17th so
we can clean, sand, strip and varnish the gym floors, paint and wax the main building for the upcoming Fall and Winter
program. Sorry for any inconvenience but it is imperative that we do this, especially after the busy summer program that
we just are completing. We must do our part to protect your investment in this building that you have put in charge of.
Thanks, Your Director of the Parks & Recreation Department, Rick Giron.
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Isleta Health
Center News
Optometry Clinic:
The Isleta Health Center's Optometry Clinic now has
a full time Optometrist, Dr. Scott Bartlett. Dr. Bartlett
has been with us since March 2013 and provides eye
exams Monday through Friday. He has worked at
Santo Domingo Pueblo and the Navajo Nation prior
to coming on staff at the Isleta Health Center.
Make sure to get your annual eye exam and get those
glasses updated before the back to school rush! Dr.
Bartlett does provide care for glaucoma, cataracts, and
diabetes. Limited medically necessary contact lenses
are available, but contact lens exams are evaluated
on a case by case basis. Sign up for your routine eye
exam today! Call 869-4080 for more information.
Community Health Representatives (CHR):
Due to Employee Training,
there will be
NO CHR TRANSPORTS on
between 8am and 1pm
THURSDAY AUGUST 22nd
August 2013
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