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Volume 20 Issue 3

Isleta Pueblo News

Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.co

Governor’s Report

Maguwam,

I hope this newsletter finds everyone in good

health, as we approach into the month of March.

As we enter into the farming and fire season, we

would like to remind you to be cautious and burn

your weeds responsibly to ensure the safety of

our community.

In the early part of January, a meeting was held

at the Court House to select the 2025 Mayordomos

for this farming season. I would like to extend

my gratitude to everyone who attended and to

the Mayordomos who were selected to serve in

this capacity.

Acequia Madre Mayordomos:

•

Jared Jojola

•

Steven Abeita

Cacique Mayordomos:

•

Derek Jaramillo

•

Nathan Abeita

Chical Mayordomos:

•

Joseph Jiron

•

Ryan Jojola

My Lieutenants and I have been actively

advocating for the Pueblo’s interests in the

2025 New Mexico legislative session. In early

February, we had a very productive meeting with

Governor Lujan Grisham to discuss the Pueblo’s

state legislative priorities, including capital

outlay funding, water rights, support for Native

students, and support for law enforcement needs.

We attended the 2025 American Indian Day

at the Roundhouse and will continue to closely

monitor the remainder of the state legislative

session.

We’ve also been actively monitoring the Pueblo’s

federal funding sources and recent federal

administrative changes. We continue to meet and

communicate with the Pueblo’s congressional

representation to report on how the Pueblo is

impacted by these changes at the federal level,

including funding, the recent ICE situation, and

other concerns.

On November 5, 2024, Tribal Council adopted

Pueblo of Isleta Nuisance Code into Chapter 7 of

the Land Use and Leasing Code. The Nuisance

Code is now in effect. The code can be found

online at www.isletapueblo.com underneath

the Tribal Council tab for POI Regulations,

Ordinances and Standards. Printed copies of

the Code are also available at the Tribal Council

Chambers, Isleta Police Department, the Tribal

Court, and the Governor’s Office. I have ordered

our Code Compliance officer to issue notices to

tribal members who are not in compliance with

this order. If you do not comply with this order,

you will be issued a fine or penalties.

I would also like to inform you that we are

planning a community meeting to occur in April.

Keep a look out for the postings of date and time

around the community bulletin boards.

Last, I want to send my condolences to the

families of those who have lost their family

members during the month of February.

Ha-Wuh,

Governor Eugene Jiron

Pueblo of Isleta

March 2025

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

DEADLINE for April Newsletter articles is set for

Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 4:30 pm Articles may be

dropped off at the Library or emailed to Nathaniel.Lujan@

isletapueblo.com. Should you email your article, expect a

confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation

email, odds are it never made it to me and then it’s time to

panic, so call Nate at 505.869.9808.

People who wish to submit an article or flyer are responsible

for generating their own article or flyer. Should you need

help, please call the Library at 505.869.9808 and set up a

date and time to sit down with a Library staff member who

will help you throughout the process. The Library will NOT

accept notes dropped off at the Library or information over

the phone to generate your article.

PROBATES need to be published in the Newsletter for

two consecutive months. Probates are considered court

documents, therefore, all submitters must provide: 1)

Name of Deceased, 2) Date of Deceased 3) Court Case #

and 4) Date of Court Date. A Probate form can be found on

the Newsletter Archive page at http://www.isletapueblo.

com/newsletters.html .

CLASSIFIED ADS: The new administration has requested

that the Newsletter start a Classified Ad section for Tribal

members selling land, houses, mobile homes, vehicles, and

farm equipment. Leasing of houses and mobile homes will

be accepted. Smaller items which can be sold at the local

flea markets or weekly yard sales will NOT be accepted.

Currently, this service is FREE to Tribal members. Land,

houses, and mobile homes must be within the reservation

boundaries. Ads must meet the 160 character limit. Ads

that exceed the 160 characters will NOT be submitted into

the Newsletter. A single picture may be submitted with

the ad. Submitters of classified ads are responsible for

generating their own ads as this is a FREE service.

As a reminder, Tribal business owners may submit a small

flyer at no charge. Like the classified ads, business owners

are responsible for generating their own flyers as this is a

FREE service.

Classified ads and business flyers will be posted no

more than two consecutive months. In the event where

the Newsletter may exceed the 24-page limit, classified

ads and business flyers will be “bumped” for newsletter

articles. Again, this is a FREE service for Tribal members.

The Isleta Newsletter is owned and operated by the Pueblo

of Isleta. Therefore, the Governor of the Pueblo of Isleta

has the final say of all articles and contents within the

Isleta Newsletter.

For additional questions, you my call the Library and

speak with Nate or Diane at 505.869.9808.

Thank you,

Nathaniel Lujan

Newsletters may be found at the fifteen distribution

locations listed below. Remember, Digital copies of the

Newsletter may be obtained from the Newsletter archive

at http://www.isletapueblo.com/newsletters.html

The fifteen Newsletter distribution locations are:

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

TR 2 & TR 22 - Chical SE of Community Hall

TR 10 - Behind the old 47 Sales

TR 1 & TR 5 – Ranchitos / Bosque Farms

Reservations Line

Ranchitos Park

Post Office - Big Tree

TR 82 & TR 84 - Teller Road

TR 78 & TR 82 - Carlos Trujillo Sr.

TR 90 @ Y - CF Padilla

Mouse Town Park –

Health Center – South end of Health

Center Parking lot

Library Sunlight & Moonlight Intersection

TR 6 - 47 Intersection

TR 12 - 47 & 147 intersection (Old Smoke & Save)

TR 71 & TR 54 @ Y - Holiday Robot / Paved Road /

Railroad Tracks

TR 45 & TR 40 @ Y - Tata Mel (POI Signage)

March 2025

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ENVIRONMENT

Monthly surface water quality results

*Water quality samples are collected on a monthly basis from

the Rio Grande. Two irrigation sample locations are collected

during the growing season.

- Dash in data table indicates sample not collected.

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

number. MPN is equivalent to colony forming units (“CFU”).

Environment collected water samples for ammonia at three

locations on the Rio Grande 12/17/2024; all three samples were

“non detect” for ammonia. Lieutenant at the time, now Governor

Eugene Jiron reported there had been a sanitary system overflow

in Rio Rancho. The estimated volume of the sewage spill on

Sunday, December 8, 2024 was 168,000 gallons; the estimated

volume reaching the Rio Grande was 72,000 gallons. The City

of Rio Rancho reported the spill was caused by a leaking 14-inch

force main. A local contractor was called out to repair the line.

The Pueblo of Isleta’s most stringent surface water quality

standard for E. coli bacteria is 88 MPN/100 ml at all times and

at all flow rates.

Please watch signage at the NM 147 bridge for surface water

quality advisory. No fishing or swimming is allowed on the east

and west side of the Rio Grande River nor ditches by Order of

the Governor; please follow all signs posted regarding Governor’s

order.

If you have questions about surface water quality, contact

Ramona Montoya, Water Quality Control Officer, at 505-8697565.

Goodwill

Goodwill Los Lunas will be hosting a Community Career

Fair and Community Resource Event on Friday, March 21

from 1-3 pm.

Come meet with employers and find out about resources

available!!

Contact: Vicki Herring

Career specialist at 505-944-0289

Contact : Vicki Herring

Career Specialist at

505-944-0289

Vicki Herring

Career Specialist

Goodwill Industries of New Mexico

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Job Postings

Visit us online at http://

www.isleta.com/career-opportunities.aspx

Fax: 505-244-8232

March 2025

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Pueblo of Isleta

Career Opportunities

ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER

Public Defender

Open Until Filled

ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL I

Legal

Open Until Filled

ASSOCIATE JUDGE

Tribal Courts

Open Until Filled

CAREGIVER

Assisted Living Facility

Open Until Filled

COOK I

Assisted Living Facility

Open Until Filled

COOK I Elder Center Open Until Filled

COOK I Head Start Open Until Filled

CUSTODIAN Public Worls Open Until Filled

DISPATCHER I or II

Police Department

Open Until Filled

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, IPHA

lsleta Pueblo

Housing Authority

Open Until Filled

FIREFIGHTER Fire Department Open Until Filled

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER

Public Works

Open Until Filled

HEALTH PROMOTION SPECIALIST

Health Services

Open Until Filled

IRRIGATION & LANSDCAPE TECHNICIAN Parks & Recreation

Open Until Filled

LIFEGUARD

Parks & Recreation

Open Until Filled

LIFEGUARD ASSISTANT

Parks & Recreation

Open Until Filled

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I, II, or III

Public Works

Open Until Filled

PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER

Parks & Recreation

Open Until Filled

PLUMBER Public Works Open Until Filled

POLICE OFFICER I

Police Department

Open Until Filled

POLICE OFFICER II

Police Department

Open Until Filled

RECREATION ASSISTANT (12

Positions)

Parks & Recreation

Open Until Filled

RECREATION LEAD

Parks & Recreation

Open Until Filled

STATE-TRIBAL IFPA COORDINATOR

Social Services

Open Until Filled

SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

Health Services

Open Until Filled

SYP - WEED & LITTER

Parks & Recreation

Open Until Filled

TEACHER ASSISTANT

Head Start

Open Until Filled

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER

Transportation Services

Open Until Filled

TRIBAL COUNCIL ADMINISTRATOR

Tribal Council

Open Until Filled

TRIBAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Cultural & Historical

TECHNICIAN Preservation

Open Until Filled

UTILITY WORKER

Open Until Filled

Public Works

VETERAN SUPPORT SERVICE MEMBER Elder Center

Open Until Filled

-WITHIN ONLY

WATER/WWTP OPERATOR I-IV

Public Works

Open Until Filled

PUEBLO OF ISLETA ANIMAL CONTROL

505-869-3030

Pueblo of Isleta Animal Control is seeking the public’s help. If you

have been given an Animal Control Animal Trap by former Animal

Control Officers and still have it in your possession, please give us a

call at 505-869-3030 and tell us.

It would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you, Isleta Animal Control

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March Women’s History Month

The Isleta Pueblo Cultural Center will be

hosting Women’s History Month through the

end of March. We would like to invite everyone

to come & enjoy the fashion show & guest

speakers on special topics

Isleta Pueblo News

March 2025

Pueblo of Isleta Sponsorships:

Supporting Our Community and Future Champions

March 6th – Pueblo Women in Politics

March 11th – Women’s Health & Wellness

March 13th – Women in the Police Force

March 18th – Pueblo Women’s Fashion Show

(1pm)

March 20th – Special Women’s Photograph

Viewing

March 25th – Women & Education teaching

Tiwa and Special Storytelling Session

Events will be held Tuesday and Thursday

beginning March 6th 2pm

Isleta Pueblo Cultural Center Lecture Hall

through March 25th 2025

Please feel free to contact us at 505-869-9767

MARCH WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

AT THE ISLETA PUEBLO

CULTURAL CENTER

Fashion Show on Traditional &

Contemporary Clothing

Along with Women’s History Month we

will be hosting our first Pueblo Fashion Show!

Traditional and Contemporary Clothing will be

modeled for this special occasion

FASHION SHOW WILL BE

HELD ON

March 18, 2025 at 1:00pm

Cultural Center Lecture Hall

The Pueblo of Isleta is proud to continue

its commitment to supporting Tribal

members and organizations through

the Sponsorship/Donation Program,

which provides financial assistance for

sports, fine arts, and club activities.

This initiative ensures that our

Tribal members have opportunities to

participate in meaningful events and

activities that enrich their lives and

represent our community with pride.

One inspiring example of this program in

action is Anthony Lucero, a dedicated

7th grade student at Los Lunas

Middle School and a proud Isleta

Tribal member. Anthony recently

received sponsorship to support his

participation in club baseball with the

NM Bombers, a competitive team that

travels for tournaments.

Sponsorship

Opportunities

Guidelines

The Pueblo of Isleta sets aside money

annually to support Tribal members

and organizations. Here are key details

about the process:

 Individual Tribal Members may

receive up to $1,500 per year.

 Tribal Organizations may receive

up to $5,000 per year (amounts

over $5,000 require Tribal Council

approval).

 Funds may be used for sports

events, fine arts, club activities, and

other approved initiatives.

Requests must be submitted at least

three weeks in advance using the

Sponsorship/Donation Request Form.

 Receipts and a written report on

the event’s impact must be submitted

within two weeks after the event.

 Unspent funds must be returned

within 30 days to comply with policy

guidelines.

With this sponsorship, Anthony was

able to take the field, train, and compete

at a high level. His hard work and

dedication paid off when he and his team

won the championship in a recent

tournament, bringing home a wellearned victory.

Have Questions?

For more information about the

sponsorship process, or to apply, contact:

Pictured

his

Bombers

uniform, Anthony proudly shows off

his championship ring, a symbol of

perseverance and excellence.

📌 Committee Secretary, Jessica

Jiron at the Governor’s Office

📌 Committee Chair, Charles

Walters at 505-521-9479

Anthony’s story is just one of many

successes made possible by the Pueblo of

Isleta Sponsorship/Donation Program.

This initiative has helped countless

individuals pursue their passions,

whether in sports, the arts, or other club

activities, while fostering a strong sense

of community and achievement.

The Pueblo of Isleta is committed to

investing in the success of our people.

Whether it is a young athlete like

Anthony Lucero, an artist, or a

club representing our community, we

encourage our Tribal members to take

advantage of these opportunities. Let us

continue to uplift and support our future

leaders, champions, and stars!

Los Lunas High School

Class of 1965 60th Reunion,Announced

The event will be simple: visit with all those old buddies from school days, share a

great meal, maybe win some prizes and remember those who can no longer be with

us for this reunion. We also hope to host a couple of special events with whoever

might be interested the next day Sunday, details to come later.

Time: May 3, 2025, starting at 5 pm until 8 pm

Place: Black Angus restaurant 2290 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque NM 87112

Fellow classmates, don't miss this if at all possible! Deadline to contact us with your

name and current address, phone number and email address is April 1st 2025.

Contact RJ at llhsclassof65@yahoo.com ASAP.

March 2025

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TRANSPORTATION

are

excited

announce

the

installation of four new

bus stop shelters across

the Pueblo, funded by

the Federal Transit

Administration (FTA).

These shelters are

part of our ongoing

efforts to enhance

public transportation

and improve safety for

all riders, including

students waiting for

school buses. One of

the shelters has been

installed, and we’re

eager to complete the

remaining three with the help of our dedicated

Roadway Maintenance Department.

The new shelters are designed to provide:

•

Comfort and protection from the elements.

Enhanced safety for students waiting for

school bus pickups

Safer and more convenient public transit

experience for the entire community

The shelters will be installed at the following

locations:

• Location 1 – TR26 and TR28 which was

completed on January 6, 2025

• Location 2 – On Sagebrush in front of the

Clinic

• Location 3 – Sagebrush and TR62

• Location 4 – On NM147 at the 208 Bus

Stop

Stay tuned for updates as we finalize installation

schedules in early 2025!

The roadway maintenance department will begin

installation of the remaining shelters in February

2025, with the project expected to be completed

by end of March 2025.

The shelters include:

• Seating

•

Lighting for safety

•

Information display

We value your input! If you have any questions

or feedback about the project, please contact

Transportation Services Department at Clarissa.

Abeyta@Isletapueblo.com or 505-869-9818.

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TRUANCY

Greetings,

We hope you are ready to spring forward into

time change on March 9th, 2025. We all know

the struggle of getting used to time change

especially when it goes forward. Here are some

tips to make it a little easier when time change

happens.

• In the days before the time change,

gradually adjust your bedtime and wakeup time by 15 minutes each day to ease the

transition.

• Get outside in the morning to expose

yourself to natural light, which helps regulate

your body's natural rhythm.

• Stick to a regular sleep schedule, even

on weekends, and create a relaxing bedtime

routine.

• If you need to nap, keep them short and

early in the day to avoid disrupting your

nighttime sleep.

• Avoid caffeine close to bedtime as it can

interfere with sleep.

As a reminder, our department has adopted a

new Truancy Attendance for Success Law.

The Pueblo of Isleta has adopted a new Truancy

Attendance for Success Law which outlines the

steps of enforcement that will be implemented.

It is important to understand this new law; feel

free to contact the Truancy Department with

any questions or concerns.

The following are the Steps of Enforcement that

will be implemented:

Third Absence (3rd)

Upon determining that a child has three (3)

unexcused absences, parent will be notified; first

notification letter will be sent to the address on

file. Truancy Coordinator shall inform parent/

guardian of the potential consequences of any

additional unexcused absences.

Sixth Absence (6th)

Upon determining that a child has six (6)

unexcused absences, parent will be notified

immediately. Five (5) business days after the

child’s parent is contacted, an attendance review

conference shall be scheduled and conducted;

child and parent will then enter into an

Attendance Contract.

Tenth Absence (10th)

Upon determining that a child has ten (10)

unexcused absences and continues to accumulate

unexcused absences, (within a school semester),

and/or the parent has not contacted the

Truancy Department to schedule an attendance

conference, the Truancy Department shall

recommend that a truancy petition be filed in

Tribal Court.

Thank you,

Isleta Truancy Department

Isleta Pueblo News

Editor:

Nathaniel Lujan

Asst. Editor:

Diane Abeita

Published By:

Valencia Express

March 2025

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DEPARTMENT of EDUCATION

Step 4: Repot the Absence

It’s hard to believe we’re already heading into March! As of

now, Los Lunas Public School students have completed grading

period 4, and report cards were finalized on February 28, 2025.

Albuquerque Public Schools will be wrapping up their 3rd

grading period on March 14, 2025. Please remember to save

your child’s report card, as our next Academic Success Week will

take place at the end of this month.

Los Lunas Public School parents, we want to ensure you’re

aware of a new feature on the district’s website that allows you

to report your student’s absences. To report an absence, please

follow these simple steps:

Step 1:

llschools.net

Step 2:

Click on schools at the bottom right

corner and find your child’s school.

Step 3:

Please remember that it is the parent’s responsibility to notify your

child’s school when they are absent. With the new feature on the

Los Lunas Public Schools website, reporting absences has become

much easier for parents. If you have any questions about the new

reporting system, please contact your child’s school directly.

For high school seniors who have submitted an application for the

Seal and Stole program, we will be reaching out to you soon. Be

sure to check both your inbox and junk mail for an email from our

department.

Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable spring break!

Shelly & Nissa

Join us for a fun and exciting Explora Family Night hosted by the

Department of Education! This event offers exciting activities and

valuable resources for the whole family to enjoy together. Don’t

miss out on the chance to explore new learning opportunities and

ribbon Lei making for seniors. Scan the QR code to sign up and

reserve your spot today!

We can’t wait to see you there!

POI Department of Education

Click on Report an Absence.

Save the date, for the 6th Native Youth Empowerment Symposium.

Interested in attending? Please contact Miranda Lente.

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News from Los Lunas Public Schools: Audriana Zuni, a 4th

grader at Sundance Elementary, has demonstrated outstanding

skill in the annual Sundance Elementary Spelling Bee competition.

Competing against 30 students from grades 3 to 6, Audriana

showcased her impressive spelling abilities and emerged as the

winner.

The competition at Sundance Elementary is always fierce, and

Audriana’s achievement is truly exceptional. Her success continued

as she advanced to the Los Lunas District Spelling Bee on February

10, 2025. We are proud to announce that Audriana is now one

of the top 10 spellers in Los Lunas Schools—an outstanding

accomplishment.

Congratulations to Audriana for her incredible performance and for

representing Sundance Elementary with pride. We look forward to

celebrating her future successes!

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MARCH – 2025

March?! Already??? We hope

everyone had an outstanding

and safe St. Valentine’s

celebration and are looking

forward to March with the

exception of the proverbial

winds. The weather has been a bit of a roller

coaster ride but welcome to New Mexico.

The winds are always problematic no matter

the month and with that please use extra

caution when traveling. The winds in the

area can be treacherous and become quite

dangerous while traveling, particularly on

the interstate or if driving a “high profile

vehicle”.

9 Safety Tips for Driving in

High Winds

Defensive Driving.Org

Did you know high winds can have a

devastating effect on road safety? In fact,

over 1.2 million vehicle crashes a year are

weather-related, including driving in high

winds. When learning to drive, it’s common

not to experience any type of bad weather.

As a result, new drivers can be caught off

guard in the event of driving in high winds.

They often don’t know what to do, and this

causes them to panic.

This kind of situation is hazardous, not

only for them but for other road users. It

increases the chance of a crash and can

have a long-term effect on their confidence.

So, it’s important to know what to do whilst

driving in windy conditions. If you have the

knowledge and expertise required, then you

can remain calm and stay safe.

1. Only Drive in High Winds if it’s

Urgent

It’s common sense to realize that the best

way to stay safe in extremely windy weather

is not to drive at all. If there are high winds

in your area, classed at around 40mph or

more, don’t travel.

If you’re unsure about traveling, check

local weather and news reports. Often,

when there is bad weather, they advise

you not to travel or only travel in an

emergency. Emergency travel is usually

classed as seeking medical help or escaping

a dangerous situation. It shouldn’t be to go

to a grocery store, cinema, or other social

events. You should also remember that if

you do need emergency help, you’re advised

to call 911 immediately.

2. Plan Your Journey In Advance

If you are looking to go on a long journey

out of town, plan your journey in advance

if traveling across states, especially those

within tornado alley which usually includes

states such as:

•

Texas

Oklahoma

Kansas

South Dakota

Illinois

Missouri

Indiana

Ohio

High winds are common and tornados

regularly occur in these states, so if planning

travel in this area be prepared.

3. Slow Down

7. Be Aware of Falling Debris

When we’re in dangerous situations,

sometimes our natural reaction is to escape

quickly so when driving in a windstorm,

some people try to get to their destination

faster. This puts them in more danger and

at a higher risk of crashing. Gusts of winds

surround the car and affect the handling

and braking and come in short and

unpredictable bursts and catch drivers off

guard. If this happens to you while driving

at high speed, you’ll have less time to react

so slow down and you’ll have more control of

the car and be able to react more efficiently.

If you are driving in a forest or the

countryside, you need to constantly be on

the lookout for falling trees, branches and

as they can cause severe accidents. In fact,

people have been killed by fallen trees

but they don’t have to hit you directly to

be dangerous. They can fall into the road

and cause a road hazard. This is especially

dangerous at night or in foggy conditions

because they are hard to notice. So, if you

hit one at high speed, you’re likely to suffer

severe injuries. Slow down and ensure

your lights are on. If a tree or branch is

overhanging, then try to avoid traveling

underneath it.

4. Adapt According to Your Vehicle

The best types of vehicles to drive in windy

conditions are small sports coupes because

they are more aerodynamic, meaning the

wind can easily travel over them. Trucks

and buses are the worst as they are blown

around more easily by side winds. In fact,

it’s almost like being hit from the side by

another vehicle. Plus, it’s common for

trucks to topple over in the most severe

wind conditions, so we recommend parking

somewhere safe if you are driving one. You

can then wait until the conditions have

eased before continuing.

This is also similar for motorcyclists as it

can take far less wind to affect the bike’s

handling and knock you off balance. If you

were to crash, you have very little protection

and could be hit by another vehicle. So,

you should avoid traveling at all in windy

conditions.

Finally, if you are driving a 4×4 or saloon,

be cautious. The car can still topple over or

be knocked off the road. So, you should slow

down and park somewhere safe.

5. Anticipate Winds

If you are about to go from a protected area,

like a tunnel, and into an open space, be

prepared for sudden gusts. They can catch

you off guard and easily cause a crash. So

before approaching, slow down significantly

so you can stay in control of your vehicle

and stay safe. You’ll also help protect other

drivers behind you as they’ll follow your

lead.

Finally, also look out for falling roof tiles

and electricity poles as well as objects

flying through the air. Damage to these is

common during storms; always stay alert.

8. Hold the Steering Wheel Correctly

Most of us are guilty of driving with one

hand on the steering wheel sometimes, but

you should never do this when driving in a

heavy storm. Instead, imagine the steering

wheel is a clock face and place your hands

at 10 and 2 as this gives you full control of

the vehicle and allows you to react in the

event of a sudden gust of wind.

9. Be Careful When You Park

If you need to park somewhere (and we

recommend you do during heavy winds),

park somewhere safe.

Do not park:

•

Near cliff edges

•

Near ditches

•

Underneath trees or large poles

Be careful when you exit your vehicle, as

winds can come in any direction and may

cause you to fall or slam the door into you.

WELCOME

6. Be Cautious When Overtaking

Ideally, you want to avoid overtaking other

vehicles, but sometimes this is unavoidable.

So, when overtaking trucks, buses,

motorbikes, and even cyclists, give them

a wide berth. We’ve already established

trucks, buses, and motorbikes are most

at risk from high winds. If a bus or truck

was to be blown over onto your vehicle,

it could be fatal. When overtaking, stay

as far away from them as possible. If the

worst did happen, your vehicle would have

more chance of not being hit. In terms of

motorcyclists and pushbike users, just do

the same and could be thrown into your

vehicle’s path. If you were to hit them, it

could have devastating consequences and

finally, as you are just about to overtake the

large vehicles, anticipate side winds. You’ll

no longer have the protection of the bus or

truck so approach it as you would exiting a

tunnel.

Please welcome the newest member of the

IPD family, Antonio Williams who is an

animal control officer. He has been here for

a few weeks and seems to be getting a good

feel for the area and handling his calls.

“I have a background in working pre-clinical

research studies as the lead departmental

trainer for the last couple of years. I have

worked with a variety of animals, from

primates and big cats to rodents. I’m

currently working on getting my associate’s

degree in Sociology, then transferring to get

my bachelors degree in Sociology. I’m still

trying to decide on the university that I’ll be

transferring to. I’ll be combining a passion

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March 2025

for animal welfare with an interest in

understanding human behavior. In my free

time I enjoy working out, hiking, camping,

and traveling whenever possible.

RESIDENCY & NUISANCE

ORDINANCE

Just a reminder to all of the investigation

into complaints, follow-ups and action(s)

taken for the above.

The nuisance

ordinance is relatively new and officers

and Pueblo Departments are providing

the Code Compliance Officer and Officer S.

Mitamura with concerns and complaints

regarding violations. The initial step has

been implemented in following up on the

complaints and informing the violators of the

new ordinance(s). Initially a warning has

been provided for the nuisance ordinance

with a follow-up visit. If no actions have

been taken to make an improvement,

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citations will be forthcoming.

The ordinance(s) can be found in the Law

and Order Code under 05-07 (Nuisance)

and Residency (30-12-20 & 30-12-21).

If you have questions, comments or

concerns, please do not hesitate to contact

the Isleta Police Department Dispatch

Center or Code Compliance Officer C. Eaton

or Officer S. Mitamura.

ANNUAL AWARDS

Each year tribal leadership recognizes the importance of keeping the community safe and at the beginning of each new year, Chief

Rodriguez entertains nominations made by police employees who they believe to be the “best of the best and the results were:

SERGEANTS OF THE YEAR

Sgt. J.P. Abeita

Sgt. M. Huckeby (photo

unavailable)

DETECTIVE OF THE YEAR

Isaac Maes

DISPATCHER OF THE YEAR

Dolores Howlingcrane

OFFICERS OF THE YEAR

Alissa Paquin C-Jay Smith

CIVILIANS OF THE YEAR

Gertrude Lujan Brenda Zamora

OUTSTANDING PROSECUTORS RECOGNIZED

Mark Drebing Jason Rael

GROUP PHOTO OF RECIPIENTS

With Governor and Lt. Governor

Once again, the IHSP Traffic Division has been recognized for

its assistance to Noblin Funeral Services (Mr.Robert Noblin &

Ms. Gina James) with an appreciation lunch for officers to enjoy.

Thank you for your support and thank you for the delicious meal.

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March 2025

Pueblo of Isleta Public Library

Spring is in the air, and with it comes a fresh season of reading, learning, and discovery!

This month, we’re celebrating National Reading Month, with newly added books to our

collection and engaging programs for all ages. Whether you’re looking for the perfect book

to enjoy as the days grow longer or eager to participate in our upcoming events, there’s

something for everyone and we are always happy to help!

News

A staff meeting will be scheduled sometime

during the first week of March. We will be

planning upcoming programs for children,

teens, and adults. The library will remain

open during this time so don’t hesitate

to come on in and check out any library

material.

Spring Break is just around the corner

and all ALL schools will officially be on

Spring Break during the week of March

17th through the 21st. During this time the

library may have more children than usual.

Please remember students will be out and

about, so please use caution when driving

to the library as students like to ride bikes,

scooters and hang out with friends.

We are excited to announce that our parttime and full-time positions have been filled

and we are now once again fully staffed.

We would like to introduce Aarika Jiron

filling our library aide full-time position

and will be focusing on our teen and adult

patrons with library services, resources and

programs. Filling our part-time position is

Shania Miera who will be working with

our After School Program students helping

them with reading and homework. Stop by

and say hello to our new library staff!

The library will be collaborating this spring

with the Head Start’s Family Nights. For

the month of March, the library will be

doing a Story Time presentation on Fire

Safety showing students the dangers of how

fires can start. The library will also have a

booth set up there and will be promoting

our library digital services. For April the

Head Start will be covering Child Abuse

and the library will be there promoting our

digital services and resources.

more information, please contact Aarika at

505-869-9808 or by email at Aarika.Jiron@

isletapueblo.com.

Looking for a fun and engaging way to

spend Spring Break? Join us at the library

for our Spring Break Story Time Series!

That includes a read-aloud story time as

well as visiting local eateries & community

spaces. Such as Europa, Say Cheese and

the Isleta Cultural Center to name a few.

There will be 15 slots open to youth of all

ages. Participants must sign-up for each

day they want to attend. Sign-ups start

March 3rd and to sign up you can call the

library or come in. Make sure and check

out our program flyer in this month’s issue

for schedule and more details. For more

information on this program, please call the

library at 505-869-9808 and speak with a

staff member.

Join us for a deliciously fun time at the

library. Library staff member Shania will

be baking up a batch of Blue Corn Cookies

on Wednesday March 26th at 5pm. Discover

a new way to use this unique ingredient, we

also have arrow root powder on hand to us

as a substitution for eggs. This program

will be open to 5 families of 3 per family to

reserve their spot. Sign-ups for this program

start March 3rd, to sign-up you can call the

library or come in. For more information,

please contact Shania at 505-869-9808 or

by email at Shania.Miera@isletapueblo.

com.

Summer Reading Program

Registration will be on Friday, May

9th at 7am.

Registration will be on a first come, first

serve basis. We will have one single line

(youth & junior) for registration. This will

ensure that priority is given to those who

showed up early.

Some reminders to keep in mind before

registering:

•

Only

Parents/Legal

Guardians

are allowed to register for the Summer

Reading Program, NO EXCEPTIONS!

•

3-year-olds MUST be potty trained

and comfortable going to the bathroom

on their own.

•

We will be asking for BASIC

information on registration form along

with a list of allergies.

•

Students cannot be dually enrolled

in other Pueblo of Isleta (POI) Summer

Programs as there are limited Summer

Program slots throughout our other POI

departments.