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Volume 15 Issue 11

Isleta Pueblo News

Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com

Governor’s Report

Ma gu wam,

Good day to you all. I sincerely hope that this

issue of the newsletter finds you in good health

and spirits. More than ever we must come

together and stop the spread of this dangerous

virus in its tracks. In recent weeks we have all

seen the number of positive COVID-19 cases

spike across New Mexico. Now we find rising

case numbers right here in our community. We

all have a responsibility to protect one another,

our elders and our children. Please review the

following information carefully so that we may

work together to contain COVID-19.

Circulating reports from all governmental

levels indicate an alarming rise in the number

of COVID-19 cases that have emerged since the

Labor Day weekend. The Pueblo of Isleta is

included in this reality, as we too are experiencing

a spike in confirmed positive cases. In this month

alone, we are receiving notification almost daily.

I am sincerely concerned about this situation and

implore your help.

It is apparent that we have let our guard down,

and as a result, the COVID-19 virus has crept

into our community and is spreading quickly.

The Health Center has kept me informed of the

recent case investigations and has reported that

families continue to host and participate in social

gatherings. These activities are primary sources

of COVID-19 infection spread and are not COVID

Safe Practices. It is only a matter of time before

someone in our community gets severely ill or dies.

I understand that we are all tired and anxious to

return to the normalcy we knew ten (10) months

ago, however, the fact remains that the disease is

still alive and present and we must continue to

adhere to the mandates established throughout

this pandemic.

Elections:

This is a challenging election year with the tribal

election and the US General Election taking

place. By the time you receive this newsletter you

will already know the results of the US General

Election. Thank you for enduring the voting

changes in order for you to cast your ballots.

The tribal election information is included in this

issue of the newsletter as provided by the Isleta

Tribal Council. Just a reminder that Early Voting

for the Tribal General Election will be held on

Monday, November 23rd and Tuesday, November

24th, 2020 from 8:00 am to 7:00pm at the Isleta

Recreation Center Gymnasium. Final voting for

the Tribal General Election for Governor and

Tribal Council will be on Saturday, November

28, 2020 from 8:00am to 7:00pm at the Isleta

Recreation Center Gymnasium (one day only). If

you participate in Early Voting, you do not have

to return to vote on November 28, 2020. Again, I

want to thank you for taking the time and making

the commitment to cast your vote

Recently, we have lost several community

members and I want to offer my condolences to

the families and friends of the deceased. It is

never easy to endure such a loss, however, fond

memories help to ease the pain. May god bless us

all, grant us patience and keep us safe.

Hur kem.

Governor Max A. Zuni

November 2020

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November 2020

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

NAME CHANGE

DEADLINE for December Newsletter articles is

set for Wednesday, November 18, 2020, 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.

First NOTICE that in accordance with Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court requirements the

Petitioner Joylene Hope Campos has applied to the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts,

at the Tribal Services Complex. Bldg A, 3950 Hwy 47 SE, Albuquerque, NM 87105,

for an ORDER FOR CHANGE OF NAME from Cyenna Zaiyah Marsay Hawley to

Zaiyah Treasure Marsay Cyenna Hawley. Any person claiming in interest in this

matter may be notify the Court in writing and/or attend the hearing. The hearing on

this matter is scheduled for Friday, November 20, 2020 at 10:45 a.m. Any interested

parties may contact the Tribal Court Clerk with any questions at 505-869-9699.

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.

ISLETA TRIBAL COURT

PROBATION DEPARTMENT

Greetings! Due to the

Coronavirus Pandemic,

community service has been

somewhat restricted, although,

we have been diligently

working outside at the Health

Center cutting and helping

to maintain the weeds. We

have also been cleaning the

cemetery since September.

Classified ads and business flyers will be posted no

more than two consecutive months. In the event where

the Newsletter may exceed the 24-page limit, classified

ads and business flyers will be “bumped” for newsletter

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

The Isleta Newsletter is owned and operated by the Pueblo

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

has the final say of all articles and contents within the

Isleta Newsletter.

For additional questions, you may call the Library and

speak with Nate or Diane at 505.869.9808.

Thank you,

Nathaniel Lujan

Newsletters may be found at the fifteen distribution

locations listed below. Remember, Digital copies of the

Newsletter may be obtained from the Newsletter archive

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

The fifteen Newsletter distribution locations are:

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)

Governor issued a statement in October’s newsletter regarding cemetery

maintenance. My community service workers have been cleaning the

pathways and have removed the larger weeds, like tumbleweeds, throughout

the cemetery. We humbly ask that you help us maintain your family’s graves

as we will continue to maintain the pathways. Thank you to all for your help

in this matter and thank you to all my workers for doing a great job at these

locations.

Christine Abeita

Community Service Work Supervisor

Health Beat

Telemedicine

Now Available at the Isleta Health Center

Health Educator: Stephanie Barela, BS CHES CSST

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic the Isleta Health Center is working hard

at keeping the Isleta community healthy and safe by offering Telemedicine.

Telemedicine is a pre-scheduled appointment that allows patients and

healthcare providers to communicate via phone call. These appointments will

allow you to speak with your provider and ask basic medical questions. Based

on your medical needs your provider may schedule an in-office appointment.

Patients are still being required to schedule an in-office visit for Well Child

Visits and Sports Physicals. The Diabetes program will continue to offer

Patients AIC screens by drive-thru testing. The provider will follow up by a

Telemedicine appointment to discuss your condition.

With this new technology and in the interest of keeping our patients safe,

the Isleta Health Center is working toward offering video visits that will allow

Providers to see the patient over a cell phone, tablet or computer.

Please contact the Isleta Health Center at

(505) 869-3200 to find out more.

November 2020

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November 2020

PLEASE GET A FLU

SHOT THIS YEAR!!

Isleta Health Center

Stephanie Barela 869-4479

https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/keyfacts.htm

Why should people get vaccinated against

the flu?

The flu is an illness, also called influenza, which

many people get during November to April. It can

cause fever, chills, body aches, and a cough. The

flu affects people differently, with some people

affected for 2-3 weeks, while according to the CDC;

“Millions of people get the flu every year,

hundreds of thousands of people are

hospitalized and thousands to tens of

thousands of people die from flu-related

causes every year. An annual seasonal flu

vaccine is the BEST WAY to help protect

against the flu.”

Those having to be hospitalized can overwhelm

our Health Care System, especially now, with

having to also deal with COVID-19. This is one

reason why getting your flu vaccination this

year is so important. It has been shown to have

many benefits, which include reducing the risk of

flu illnesses, hospitalizations and even the risk

of flu-related death. The people at high risk for

complications from the flu are:

•

Babies and kids under 5

•

People older than 65

•

Adults and kids who have health

problems, such as diabetes or asthma

These individuals definitely need a flu shot, but it

is also important for everyone to get a flu shot so

they are less likely to get the flu and less likely to

transfer it to someone who is more at risk.

How do flu vaccines work?

Flu vaccines cause antibodies to develop in the

body about two weeks after vaccination. These

antibodies provide protection against infection

with the viruses that are used to make the vaccine.

The seasonal flu vaccine protects against the

influenza viruses that research indicates will be

most common during the upcoming season.

DO I NEED A FLU SHOT

EVERY YEAR?

Yes, even if you got a flu shot last flu season, you

will need to get a new shot this season because

every year the flu virus changes and a new vaccine

will be helpful in fighting the new strain.

WHAT IF I GET THE FLU?

If you start to feel the symptoms of the flu (fever,

chills, body aches, cough), and are in a high-risk

category, then you should contact your Medical

Provider for advice. You can also start taking

these steps to feel better:

•

Get a lot of rest

•

Drink lots of liquids (water, chicken

broth, and other clear fluids)

•

Take medicine your doctor may have

prescribed you, or just take

certain

over the counter drugs to help ease

your fever, aches, and pains

•

You may need to see a doctor if you

have trouble breathing, your

muscles hurt, or you feel confused

November 2020

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Pueblo of Isleta Career Opportunities

Position Posting

AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

ANIMAL CRUELTY INVESTIGATOR

BUS DRIVER

BUS DRIVER- PART TIME

CAREGIVER I

CHILD CARE PROVIDER

CHR VAN DRIVER (Part Time)

CLINICAL THERAPIST

COMPUTER LAB INSTRUCTOR

COVID-19 CONTACT TRACER - Reposted

COVID-19 MEDICAL ASSISTANT

COVID-19 TEST COLLECTOR

CUSTODIAN

ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

EMT-INTERMEDIATE

FEDERAL PROJECT MANAGER

FILE CLERK

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER

HELP DESK TECHNICIAN

HOME CARE ATTENDANT-PART TIME

HOME OWNERSHIP COUNSELOR

HR WIOA WORKER ADULT ( 7 Positions )

INTERNAL AUDITOR

LANGUAGE TEACHER

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

MIS JUNIOR SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

PERSONAL CARE SERVICE AIDE (2 Positions)

PHYSICIAN-AMENDED

PHYSICIAN/PEDIATRICIAN

PLUMBER

PAINTER

POLICE CADET

POLICE OFFICER-CERTIFIED

PRINCIPAL / EPA

PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY SUPERVISOR

REGISTERED NURSE

SALES ASSOCIATE

SCHOOL COUNSELOR

SHIFT LEAD

SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN

UTILITY WORKER

Office Location

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

11/05/2020

Open Until Filled

10/23/2020

Open Until Filled

Agricultural Division

Police Department-Open Space

Isleta Elementary School

Head Start

Assisted Living

Head Start

Health Center

Within Only

Health Services

Department of Education

Health Center

Public Works

Isleta Elementary School

Health Services

Isleta Pueblo Housing Authority

Census

Public Works

Treasury-MIS

Elder Center

Within Only

Isleta Pueblo Housing Authority

Human Resources

Gaming Regulatory

Language Directory

Public Works

Health Services

Treasury-MIS

Elder Center

Within Only

Health Center

Housing Authority

Police Department Within Only

Police Department

Isleta Elementary School

Health Center

C-Stores

Elementary School

C-Stores

Isleta Elementary

Public Works

Isleta Health Center Program

Cancellations

Health Educator: Stephanie Barela,

BS CHES CSST, 869-4479

The Isleta Health Center (IHC) is doing

our part to encourage social distancing, by

continuing to cancel all of our programs

until further notice:

The IHC

canceled:

Programs

below

are

►

All IBHC Prevention activities

►

ICAP Sewing Class on Thursday

evenings

►

ICAP Moccasin Making Class on

Tuesday evenings

►

Isleta Diabetes Prevention Exercise

Classes (Eagle HIIT) held Mondays

and Wednesdays

►

Isleta Diabetes Weight Training

held Tuesdays and Thursdays

►

Isleta Health Support Group, 2nd

Tuesday of the month, 11/10/20

CANCELED

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November 2020

DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL

AND

HISTORIC PRESERVATIONS

Greeting Isleta Pueblo Community,

We hope you and your families are doing well and

staying safe.

The Department of Cultural and Historic

Preservation welcomes our new team member,

Cassandra Smith. Cassandra is the Archivist at the

Pueblo of Isleta’s new cultural center, Yonan An. She

is also a 2020-2021 Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

Digital Knowledge Sharing Fellow, at the American

Philosophical Society Library and Museum Center

for Native American and Indigenous Studies. She

comes to us from Chicago, where she is also a PhD

Candidate in the Department of Art History at the

University of Illinois at Chicago. Cassandra holds

a BFA in Studio Arts from the University of Tulsa,

an MFA in Studio Arts from the University of

Illinois at Chicago, a Certificate in Museum Studies

from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and an

MA in Art History from the University of Illinois at

Chicago. Cassandra’s forthcoming dissertation is

“Kiva Murals at Pottery Mound: A Consideration

of a Trans-temporal Performativity in a Puebloan

Life World,” and she has worked closely with the

Department of Cultural and Historic Preservation

throughout her dissertation research process.

Yonan An Cultural Center which houses our

department is located in the old Pueblo of Isleta

Day School building on Tribal Road 40. Our

first major undertaking at the cultural center is

an ongoing, multi-tiered project called “Telling

History From the Land.” Over the last twentyplus years, the Pueblo of Isleta Department of

Cultural and Historic Preservation has acquired

numerous culturally and historically significant

archival documents, photographs, ceramics, and

other materials through various land claims and

archaeological research projects, contributions

by interested community members, and interinstitutional cooperation. Until now, the archive

has had neither the space nor the organization

necessary to make these collections readily

accessible or useful, greatly limiting their value as

community resources. Cassandra’s responsibilities

include the establishment, digitization, and growth

of the pueblo's collection of archival materials,

and she looks forward to working with community

members to transform these materials into a

meaningful and accessible living tribal archive and

collection.

As a first step, Cassandra is interested in

researching the history of the Day School within

the pueblo and invites all community members

who may be interested in sharing photographs or

memories of their time at the school to contact her

either by phone or email, and when it is safe to do

so, to drop by her office and say hello! Cassandra’s

contact info is: (505) 869-5376 and cassandra.

smith@isletapueblo.com.

Once we can get past this pandemic we are facing,

we hope to have an open-house and invite you

all to see the beautiful Cultural Center. Please

stay safe and help assist in the efforts to stop the

spread of COVID. Remember to wear a mask, wash

hands, social distance and be mindful of outings.

Please help in protecting our elders, children and

community.

November 2020

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ENVIRONMENTAL

Protect Your Home from Mold

With the winter season right around the corner, it is important

to keep your pipes from freezing in order to prevent water

damage and potential mold contamination in your home.

Here is some information you need to know in order to

prevent mold from growing in your home.

What is mold? Mold is a type of fungus comprised of

small organisms found almost everywhere. Molds thrive on

moisture and reproduce tiny, lightweight spores that travel

through the air. People are exposed to small amounts of

mold every day. Mold spores are usually harmless, but

when they land on damp areas in your home, they can start

to grow and release large number of spores into the air

where they can be easily inhaled.

Where does mold grow? Molds are common in buildings

and homes and will grow in places with a lot of moisture,

such as around leaks in roofs, windows, or pipes. Mold

growth is most commonly found in bathrooms, kitchens,

basements, laundry areas, attics, and crawlspaces.

How does mold affect your health? Exposure to damp and

moldy environments may cause a variety of health effects.

People who are sensitive to molds or who are exposed to

it for a long period of time may develop symptoms such

as stuffy nose, wheezing, and red or itchy eyes or skin.

People with allergies to molds or with asthma may have

more intense reactions.

Preventing mold indoors

Realistically, mold problems can occur at any time of year,

so long as the mold spores have three things: moisture,

oxygen and a source suitable on which to grow. Here are

a few tasks that may significantly reduce the risk of mold in

your home:

•

Keep indoor humidity levels low.

Clean and repair roof gutters.

Promptly fix leaky roofs, windows, and pipes.

Ventilate shower, laundry, and cooking areas.

Dry wet materials quickly.

Avoid placing carpeting in bathrooms

If you can see or smell mold in your home, a health risk

may be present. It is always best to call in mold removal

and remediation experts to eliminate and prevent mold. If

you have any questions regarding mold, you may contact

Pueblo of Isleta Environment Department at 505-869-7565.

ISLETA HEALTH CENTER

Reminder from the

Health Information Department

Medical Record requests need to be completed in writing,

a release of information form needs to be completely filled

out and turned in

► A Release of Information form can picked up at the

drive-thru tent at the front of the clinic or can emailed

to the patient requesting Medical Records.

► Completed record requests will be mailed to the

patient or can be picked up at Isleta Health Center.

► A signed

communication.

consent

required

for

each

If you are requesting Medical Records to be sent to a

Provider, please list the Provider’s information to include

Name of Facility, Address and Fax number. Providers

may also contact the Health Information Department

and request information directly.

November 2020

NOT ALL MASKS ARE

MADE THE SAME

How do I know if my mask fits correctly or

if I am wearing my mask correctly?

It should fit over your nose and

mouth and secure it under your

chin

Try to fit it snugly against the

sides of your face

Make sure you can breathe easily

CDC does not recommend use of

masks or cloth masks for

source control if they have

an exhalation valve or vent

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Staying home is the best way

to protect yourself

and others from COVID-19

•

Having a small dinner with

only people who live in your

household

•

Having a virtual dinner and

sharing recipes with friends

and family

•

Shopping online rather than

in person on the day after

Thanksgiving or the

next Monday

•

Watching sports events,

parades, and movies from home

•

Reference: CDC.gov

-Isleta Health Center

November 2020

What to Expect if You Receive a

COVID-19

Contact Tracer Phone Call

www.healthline.com

Stephanie Barela, BS CHES CSST, 869-4479

Contact tracing is a public health strategy that

involves identifying everyone who may have been in

contact with a person who has the coronavirus; this

also includes the positive person. Contact tracers

collect information and provide guidance to help

contain the transmission of disease. It starts when

the Health Center or local department of health

gets a report of a confirmed case of the coronavirus

in its community and gives that person a call. It is

crucial during this time to answer your phone. You

may not recognize the number, it might be a contact

tracer calling to let you know that someone you have

been near has tested positive for the coronavirus.

Ignoring calls from contact tracers could put you at

risk of unknowingly transmitting the virus to your

loved ones and others.

The contact tracer usually provides information

on how to isolate, when to get tested, signs and

symptoms. During your conversation with a contact

tracer, you will be asked an array of questions. For

example, family, employment, places and people you

have been around. This helps identify people that

may have been exposed to the virus. The interview

can take anywhere from 30 minutes to a few hours,

depending on how complex it is.

If you are the person who tested positive for

COVID-19 you will be asked who you have been in

contact with two days prior to the onset of symptoms.

This is because the infectious time is believed to be

2 days before symptom onset. The Contact tracer

will ask the person if they are socially distancing

and other precautionary measures, wearing a face

mask, staying 6 feet away, and hand hygiene.

Socially distancing and places they have been. It’s a

relatively straightforward process,

If the Positive person has not been adhering to the

prevention guidelines and has been getting together

with others, not wearing a mask, traveling, working

close to others and not washing their hands, the

interview can get a lot more involved. The person

might need to review their calendar, create a timeline

of everywhere they have been, and figure out how

long they spent with different individuals.

After the case interview, the contact tracers will call

the people who have been around and potentially

exposed to the coronavirus by the person who tested

positive. They are given recommendations on how to

safely quarantine or isolate, where to get tested, and

what to do if they become sick. If they’re not already

sick, we still need to self-quarantine to prevent the

spread of COVID. Just because you feel fine, you can

still spread the virus to others.

Reaching contacts of positive cases

can be difficult:

People do not answer their phone,

Return messages

Contact information is incorrect.

The number of contacts they have had.

Fear of getting in trouble

Please help keep Isleta healthy, thank you.

Isleta Pueblo News

Editor:

Nathaniel Lujan

Asst. Editor:

Diane Abeita

Published By:

Valencia Express

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NEWSLETTER

ISLETA POLICE DEPARTMENT

November – 2020

Hard to believe ten months of 2020 have come and gone

and we are now in the last two months of the year.

Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner

and it certainly will be different than past years.

CORRECTION

First and foremost I must send out a correction and apology to our newest

graduate of the Federal Law Enforcement Academy (Artesia, NM). The brain

and fingers were out of sync and I inadvertently recognized Leon Abeita of the

Police Department as the graduate when I should have recognized Leon Martin.

A thousand apologies to you young man!

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Kathleen Lucero who has been promoted to Sergeant of the

Criminal Investigations Division filling the vacancy left by Denise Billy.

Sgt. Lucero joined the department in March 2006 as part of the Patrol Division

and served in that capacity until 2014 when she was promoted to detective in

the Criminal Investigations Division. She served as Acting/Sergeant for the

Division when the position was vacated.

Sgt. Lucero is community minded serving in various capacities actively promoting

and coordinating “Reaching for a Star” and in past years the “Camp Courage”

(formerly “Camp Triumph”) program. She has worked diligently for the youth

and families of the community and received national recognition for her efforts in

2019 during the Attorney General’s Awards for Distinguished Service in Policing

which acknowledges exceptional work of law enforcement officers, deputies and

troopers from jurisdictions across the country.

The following was taken from the press release:

Detective Kathleen Lucero of the

Isleta Tribal Police Department, New Mexico

Isleta Tribal Police Department Detective Kathleen Lucero is recognized for

community policing initiatives that provide resources to impoverished youth and

build connections between law enforcement and the community. Through the

annual Reaching for A Star initiative, Detective Lucero provides gifts and food

to more than 150 children and their families during the holiday season. Through

her Camp Courage program, 60 children participate in a youth camp every

summer. Detective Lucero’s on and off-duty dedication cannot be overstated and

has made a true impact on the community.

Sgt. Lucero now takes over the reins of supervision of the Criminal Investigations

Division and there is no doubt she will have the same dedication to excellence in

this position.

Congratulations Detective Sergeant Kathleen Lucero!

INDIAN HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM

Traffic Division

As always the IHSP officers are patrolling the roadways of Isleta Pueblo ensuring

the safety of all who travel within it and through it. They will also be looking

out for seatbelt violations as the “Click It or Ticket” mobilization will be initiated

November 16 through 29, 2020. Normally this mobilization occurs in the late

spring/summer time but due to COVID-19 was pushed to the November dates.

A reminder to all that seatbelts/child restraints are always required not just

during the mobilization. Ensure that all occupants of a vehicle are buckled up

and children are in appropriate car seats, booster seats, etc. Compliance with

this law ensures the safety of all who travel in a motor vehicle so be aware and

COVID-19

CLICK IT OR TICKET!

Unfortunately COVID-19 is still with us and has made 2020 a roller-coaster of

a year. It appears the State of New Mexico is having a second wave of the virus

causing some restrictions within the State.

As a reminder, the curfew is still in effect and the Pueblo is closed to nonTribal individuals who are not officially recognized residents. The Isleta Police

Department will continue to patrol and monitor those individuals who are out

during the scheduled curfew hours of 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. seven days a week.

We are looking for compliance to ensure the safety, health and well-being of

community members so please assist us by staying home during these hours.

Please continue taking safety measures of wearing masks, washing hands,

safe distancing, staying home, and refraining from gatherings. We must work

together to maintain safety and good health for the members of the Pueblo.

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November 2020

Pueblo of Isleta Public Library

Greetings, Pueblo of Isleta readers! We hope you have been enjoying these autumn months

and are ready to set the time back and prepare for shorter days and longer nights and of

course that extra hour of sleep. We would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

The end of the year is approaching fast and the Library has been planning programs to

finish up the year.

News

The Library will be CLOSED on the

following dates during the month of

November.

Wednesday,

November

11th

observance of Veteran’s Day. We would like

to thank all that have served our country

past and present. All Library media checked

out on the 9th will be due on the 12th.

Thursday, November 26th, Friday

November

27th,

and

Saturday,

November 28th in observance of the

Thanksgiving Holiday. All Library media

checked out on Wednesday, November 25th

will be due on Monday, November 30th.

Don’t forget that the library has a variety of

cookbooks to try something new alongside

your turkey dinner.

Please keep in mind with the Holiday Season

and unpredictable weather, unexpected

closures may occur. Notices will be posted

and up to minute notices will be posted on

the Library’s Facebook page, Instagram,

and Snapchat.

With the Holidays approaching comes the

start of all the Holiday eating from left

over Halloween candy, Thanksgiving to

Christmas and everything in between. To

help you stay on track or if you want a

jump-start to those New Year’s resolutions

the library has fitness bags and workout

videos available for check out.

The library now has Student Hours available

for students that are in middle school and up.

Student hours will be independent based;

however help is available upon student

request. Student hours are Monday-Friday

from 8am to 3pm daily. Transportation or

lunch will not be provided during this time.

The library has Wi-Fi access, computer lab,

and printing. Students must wear a mask

and their temperature will be taken upon

arrival and COVID policies and procedures

will be implemented. Please call the library

in advance to schedule an appointment.

The After School Program currently

has spots available for elementary aged

students. The Tuesday/Thursday session

currently has 5 spots available. The After

School Program is from 3pm to 5:30 pm in

person where students come in and work on

homework as well as participate in reading,

crafts and activities. If you would like to sign

up, please call the library at 505.869.9808

and talk to a library staff member.

Join us for our Virtual Family Story Time

every Wednesday at 10:30 am. Story time

will take place over Zoom and is open for

ages 16 months - 5 years old. For each

month a calendar will be available with the

schedule of books and crafts. Supplies for

the crafts will have to be picked up prior to

the Story time through our curbside service.

If you would like to sign up, please call the

library at 505-869-9808 or email Cheyenne

at Cheyenne.Castillo@isletapueblo.com.

Library information is posted at the front of

the library with COVID-19 business Hours

of Operation, library Wi-Fi and Library

Mobile Apps.

The Library is offering a contactless

curbside service as well as computer use

by appointment only for essential use.

Curbside services will be

Monday-Thursday from 10am

to 5pm, and Friday 10am to

4pm. To check out material

please download our mobile

app Librista.

To make a computer appointment please

call the library to set up a time, as space is

limited. Appointments will be based on onehour increments so please come prepared.

When visiting the library please remember

to wear a mask at all times, patrons’

temperature will be taken before entering

the library. Sanitation stations have been

set up throughout the library, and computer

workstations must be disinfected before

and after use. Patrons will enter at the

front entrance of the library and will exit

on the north side of the library. We greatly

appreciate your patience at this time as

we are adjusting to a new normal. If you

have any questions or concerns feel free to

contact the library at 505-869-9808.

To drop off any library materials please

use our drop off box, which is located in the

front of the library. Drop off material will

be quarantined for three days, disinfected

and then checked in.

With things changing daily library staff

is closely monitoring the COVID-19

situation and as a result library programs

and services are being impacted. We will

continue to keep you updated and informed

about upcoming programs and services as

more information comes along. Below is a

list of our new hours of operation.

Library Temporary Covid-19 Hours of

Operation

Monday –Thursday: 8am-5:30 pm

Friday: 8am-4:30 pm

Saturday: Closed

Curbside Hours

Elderly: 10am-11am

General: 11am-5pm

Library staff members are on site to answer

any questions or address any concerns you

may have and we are always open to any

suggestions you might have to helps us

better serve the community. Please don’t

hesitate to give us a call at 505-869-9808.

Library Access from Home

During this time we encourage the use

of our digital services. If you ever have

questions or need help accessing our online

services. Please call us at the library at

869-9808 during regular business hours or

message us on social media (FB, Snapchat,

& Instagram).

The Library’s digital services give

cardholders 24/7 free access to eBooks,

audiobooks, music, and periodicals (NY

Times). So you can maximize your reading,

and listening experience at home. We’ve got

you covered.

The library online services will ask you to

enter your library barcode number which

is located on the back of your library card

and a pin or password. If you do not have

a pin or password set up with us you can

call the library during business hours and a

staff member can help you set that up over

the phone.

Below is a list of the digital services the

library has to offer.

To search our library collection and view

your account you can download the Librista

app on your iPhone, Android and Kindle

devices. This feature will let you see what

library material is available, let you search

our library collection and view your account.

New York Times online is now available to

our library patrons for FREE. Find breaking

news, multimedia, reviews & opinions

on Washington, business, sports, movies,

travel and so much more. New York Times

will be available on library computers,

library Wi-Fi or if you are at home you can

access through the library website and click

on the icon located on the general library

section.

The library now has Lynda.com, which is

FREE online training on various computer

software and programs. The Lynda.com

Online Training Library is a massive online

training resource. Using their thousands of

videos, members are able to learn – selfpaced and on-demand – topics ranging from

Google, Zoom and so much more. Members

must have a Library card in order to utilize

the Lynda.com site. The link to Lynda.com

may be found on our Library website at

http://isletapueblo.com/library.html. Just

click on the “Start Learning Click Here”

button to start your digital continuing

education.

Download the mobile app Libby to start

borrowing and reading ebooks and

audiobooks for FREE. Put your library in

your pocket with Libby to access this app

you will need your library barcode and

password.

Free Music! Take advantage of our Freegal

Music service. Log on with your library

card number and pin to start downloading

and streaming music. Library patrons

receive 3 free downloads each week and

UNLIMITED streaming of music with NO

AD interruptions. Log on to freegalmusic.

com or download the Freegal Music app. If

you have any questions about this service

or would like to set up a password please

give the library a call at 505-869-9808.

For additional help and information library

staff members have made YouTube videos

featuring the library’s digital services and

how to utilize them. Check them out by

visiting the library’s YouTube page at www.

youtube.com/user/poilibrary.

Upcoming

Library staff members are currently

working on a College program for the month

of November. Some of the ideas we had are

how to help student’s distress and how to

take proper notes on tablets and devices

with tricks and tips. More details to come

so stay tuned!

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Also in the works for the month of

November is an Adult virtual craft night,

where participants will join via Zoom to

get together and create DIY crafts. All

supplies will be provided and sign up

will be announced soon. Please check our

social media accounts for up to the minute

announcements.

More library programs will be announced

soon. Please keep up to date on programs

and events we are having by visiting the

Library’s Facebook page, Instagram and

Snapchat. All flyers and information will be

posted on bulletin boards throughout the

community. If you have any questions you

can give us a call at the Library at 505-8699808.

Recap

For the month of October the Library held

a Scary Story Program where participants

shared their Scary Stories. This program

was open to teens and adults and the first

10 sign ups received a special Spooky Snack

Basket to enjoy while listening to the Scary

Stories. Library staff set up the library to

be spooky and scary with telling the Scary

Stories in the dark. We would like to thank

everyone who participated and shared their

Scary Stories with us.

Things got a little messy with our Skull

Science Experiment!

It’s not Halloween without a little

pumpkin carving.

Watch out!! Don’t drop the pumpkin!

The Afterschool Program has been staying

busy with homework and daily crafts.

For the month of October students got to

do a Halloween skull experiment, carved

pumpkins and had a movie day. Students

also made a variety of Creepy Snacks that

included rice crispy mummies, a Halloween

snack mix and pizza skulls. The library

staff looks forward to planning activities for

the kids and we are happy they are back.

If you would like to sign up your child for

the After School Program please call the

Library at 505-869-9808.

Virtual Family Story Time with Spooky

Ghost Craft!

Virtual Family Story Time participant

excited to hang his Spooky Ghost!

The library wrapped up it’s first ever

Podcast Club for the month of October. Last

month’s podcast selection was Missing and

Murdered: Finding Cleo. Participants were

given a schedule and we would meet every

Wednesday via Zoom to discuss the episodes

that we listen to that week. We would

like to thank everyone who participated

and we plan on having a different Podcast

each month. Please keep a look out for our

next Podcast selection for the month of

November. If you have any suggestions or

would like to recommend a good Podcast,

please feel free to let us know!

There’s a smile under that mask! Happy to

show off her pumpkin.

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November 2020

Isleta Historical Society

Protect the Land · Preserve the Culture · Honor the Ancestors

This continues a monthly series of articles about historic Isletans and significant happenings at Isleta.

The Isleta Historical Society is interested in your reaction to these stories and encourages you to contact

us with ideas for future publications. Visit us on Facebook and Instagram @isletahistoricalsociety or

email us at isletahistoricalsociety@gmail.com. We will not use any information without your permission.

Thank you!

Members: Randy Jiron, Kateri Jojola, Malcolm Ebright, Valentino Jaramillo, Rick Hendricks, and

Ted Jojola

The “Spanish Flu” Pandemic of 19181920 and Other Epidemics and Isleta

Pueblo - Part 1

The Spanish flu pandemic of 1918-1920

was the deadliest in history, killing five

times as many people that died in World

War I. Compared to the current totals

for COVID-19 deaths worldwide, the

Spanish flu was fifty times as deadly. In

New Mexico, deaths from the Spanish flu

were seven times the current death toll of

COVID. Both diseases have similarities

as well as differences, and there may be

lessons we can learn from this episode in

history. Then as now, the Spanish flu hit

Native communities particularly hard.

In some pueblos like San Ildefonso the

mortality rate was as high as 40%. Isleta

suffered a lower mortality rate, and with

its strong resiliency, the pueblo recovered

fairly rapidly.

On October 26, 1918 Dr. D.A. Richardson

arrived at Isleta on an inspection visit,

accompanied by Indian Agent Phillip

Lonergan. He noted that just about everyone

at Isleta had the flu, including the children.

Most people had a fever which ranged from

102 to 105 and were sitting or lying down in

their homes. Dr. Richardson’s instructions

for treating the Spanish flu were simple:

“maintaining a horizontal position, eating

fluid food (soups, etc.), and drinking

abundantly of hot water.” When people

followed these recommendations, he said,

they recovered in a few days. Richardson

had already visited Zia, Santa Ana, Santo

Domingo, San Juan (Ohkay Owingeh),

Santa Clara, San Ildefonso, Nambe, and

Jemez. He reported eighty-nine deaths at

Isleta in December 1918. The population

decrease between the 1910 and 1920 census

was 150, but not all of the deaths can be

attributed to the Spanish flu.

The 1918 influenza pandemic did not

originate in Spain but was called the

Spanish flu because Spain, unlike other

European countries, did not censor its press

and reported on the pandemic freely. Spain

was not a participant in WWI, but the

other European countries censored their

press because they did not want to “depress

sagging morale in the waning months of

the war.” One likely source of the flu was

the French seaport of Brest, often cited as

the birthplace of the European outbreak

with the first cases reported in April 1918.

Soon thereafter when the war ended in

November, US troops, including some from

New Mexico, passed through this and the

other port of Etaples, making transmission

of influenza quite easy. Experts cannot

agree on the origin of the flu, but then as

now there was no shortage of countries

to blame. In Senegal it was named “the

Brazilian Flu,” in Brazil, “the German Flu,”

while in Spain it was named the “Naples

Soldier” after a tune in an operetta that

was said to be as catchy as the flu.

As mentioned, deaths caused by the Spanish

flu exceeded the deaths from WWI. War

casualties were ten million soldiers and

seven million civilians, whereas worldwide

deaths from the Spanish flu were between

50 to 100 million. In the US deaths from

the flu were between 650,000 to 700,000,

and in New Mexico more than 5,000 died

from the flu or its complications (usually

pneumonia). Of the roughly 17,000 New

Mexicans who enlisted to fight in the war

502 died. As of mid-October 2020, there are

39 and half million cases of Covid-19 virus

worldwide and over 1 million deaths; cases

in the US are over 8 million with 219,129

deaths, and cases in New Mexico are over

34,000 with 921 deaths.

The pandemic hit Native communities

particularly hard. It wiped out many

Alaska villages as well as Pacific Island

communities. The Navajos and Pueblos

suffered great losses. At San Ildefonso only

eighty-five people survived from a pre-flu

population of about 140. The Spanish flu

inordinately affected the young and healthy

because these younger victims’ immune

systems over-reacted and killed them. The

most susceptible were pregnant women.

And these patients often succumbed within

a few days. Others developed bacterial

pneumonia even after they had apparently

recovered from the flu.

Crescensio Martínez

Among the deaths at San Ildefonso was

Crescencio Martínez who was only 28 years

old. He was married to the sister of the

famous potter, María Martínez. Crescencio,

who would often paint designs on María’s

pots, was commissioned by Edgar Lee

Hewett to paint a series of twenty-four

watercolors depicting pueblo dances. He

had finished twenty-three and was working

on the twenty-fourth when he succumbed

in June 1918 to the Spanish flu, the first

case in New Mexico.

Edgar Lee Hewett wrote an article

eulogizing Martínez as the leading Pueblo

watercolor artist of his time who was at the

height of his artistic career. The deaths

from the Spanish flu at San Ildefonso hit

members of the Winter People especially

hard, almost wiping them out. This caused

a change in the ceremonial structure

from winter and summer people to a new

division between north and south. Thus,

the Spanish flu not only took Crescencio

Crescencio Martínez,

Mountain Goat Dance

Martínez’s life, it transformed the cultural

structure of San Ildefonso.

The Spanish flu pandemic spread across

the globe in three waves, the first during

the first half of 1918 was relatively mild,

attacking mainly the elderly, the sick, and

the very young. The second wave was much

deadlier than the first with the twenty

to thirty age group the most vulnerable.

The second wave began in the second half

of August 1918, and the third wave hit

in January 1919. In 1918 public health

measures available for controlling the

spread of the flu were limited to quarantine

and isolation, washing hands, curtailing

large gatherings, and wearing masks.

Even these measures were not followed as

strictly as we see today. For example, the

Philadelphia Liberty Loans Parade, held on

September 28, 1918 to promote government

bonds for World War I resulted in 12,000

deaths after a major outbreak spread

among people who attended the parade. In

Santa Fe, schools and churches were closed

during the height of the pandemic, but in

October the city health physician saw no

cause for alarm His recommendation was

to be outdoors, “living in as pure air as

possible.” Edgar Lee Hewett did his part

in getting the word out about what to do

if you get the Spanish flu by collaborating

with Secretary of State Antonio Lucero

to produce a one-page flyer title, “Lo que

debe hacerse cuando se crea que se tiene la

influeze.”

At Isleta, an examination of the burial

records from 1918 to 1920 reveals that the

following people were a few who died of

the Spanish flu or complications from the

flu, such as pneumonia: Reyes Lucero (22),

son of Juan Lucero and Juana Casilda;

Guadalupe Juancho (25), daughter of Juan

Rey Juancho and Barbara Torres; Juana

Montoya (30), wife of Jose Chiwiwi; Lupe

Lucero (23), son of San Juan Lucero; Maria

Prudencia Abeita (30), wife of Francisco

Jiron; Guadalupe Lucero (20), daughter

of San Juan and Ana Maria Lucero; Jose

Remijio Marrujo (30), son of Manuel

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Marrujo and Josefa Jiron; Maria Torres

(40), daughter of Santiago and Maria

Paulina Torres; Maria Placida Lujan (40),

daughter of Juan Lujan and Marcelina

Chiwiwi; and Emilia Abeita (47), daughter

of Juan Abeita and Juana Abeita.

These are just some of the Isletans who

died of the Spanish flu. If Dr. Richardson

was correct that there were eighty-nine

deaths by December 1918, and we know

that a third wave struck in January 1919,

it is likely that more died. The population of

Isleta Pueblo dropped by 150 between 1910

and 1920, and though all of the decrease

was not due to the Spanish flu, most of

them probably were. Overall, the impact of

the 1918-1919 pandemic was severe. The

1920 census lists sixty-eight widows and

widowers, eighteen more than are found in

the 1910 census. It is likely that the cause

of death for most of their spouses was the

Spanish flu. As a result, many parents had

to raise their children without a spouse and

chose to send some of them to be raised by

their grandparents or other relatives. Some

sent their children to boarding school to

lessen the cost of raising and feeding a child.

In 1920, the 49-year-old railroad laborer,

José Jiron, was raising three children on

his own. His youngest, Teresita, was eight

years old. The young widower, Dolores

Jojola, age 32, had to manage a household

with his four children while he pursued his

living as a sheepherder. Josefita A. Olguín

also had to juggle her duties as a farmer

while rearing four children, all under the

age of eight. The Spanish flu struck and

left many in Isleta without a mother or

father. It was a devastating pandemic.

Eventually, the Spanish flu virus calmed

down and became commonplace, like the

regular flu.

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time between infection and the onset of

symptoms). COVID-19 in contrast, has a

longer incubation period of two to fourteen

days, and there are more asymptomatic

people, so as we know, it lingers longer. The

biggest difference is that in 1918 medical

science did not know about viruses, so it was

impossible to develop a flu vaccine. Today

experts tell us an immunization vaccine

against COVID-19 is in development and

should be available in the new year.

An expert on the history of pandemics

compared COVID-19 to the plague that

swept through Europe seven centuries ago,

called the Black Death. She said, “after the

Black Death, nothing was the same … what

I expect now is something as dramatic is

going to happen. … Because of danger there

is this wonderful human response, which is

to think in a new way.”

Next month we will discuss other epidemics

that have affected Isleta and other Native

Americans tribes.

Seattle Streetcar

(the man without a mask is

refused access)

One of the lessons of the Spanish flu

pandemic for today’s COVID-19 world

is the importance of wearing masks. In

places where mask-wearing was enforced,

the impact of the Spanish flu was reduced

significantly. When author John Barry was

recently asked to compare the Spanish flu to

today’s COVID-19 pandemic, he noted that

the 1918 flu had a higher mortality rate,

but COVID-19 is more contagious. Also,

the Spanish flu moved quickly through

a community in six to ten weeks, partly

because of its short incubation period (the

We want to thank everyone who has been

reading these articles. We are grateful for

all of our readers and have been receiving

feedback from the community. Some of you

have even reached out with ideas about what

topics to cover next or areas of interest for

the Historical Society to dig deeper into. We

thank you for your interest in the stories we

are telling about the Pueblo and the people

and encourage you to reach out to us with

any information, ideas or comments that

you feel would be helpful to us. We will soon

be publishing on our social media platforms

so be on the lookout for that content. Again,

any information is greatly appreciated and

will not be used without your permission.

Thank you!

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November 2020

ISLETA PARKS AND RECREATION CENTER

Happy November everyone from the Parks

& Recreation Department!

The Holiday season is upon us, the weather

is starting to get a little cooler finally, but

unfortunately we are all still battling the

Covid virus and trying our best to keep it at

bay for our own safety as well as the safety of

others around us. Please, Please, Please

continue to practice social distancing,

frequent hand washing and wearing your

mask, those things seem to really help keep

the covid positive numbers down and those

things are all really simple things that each

and every one of us can do to make sure we

are doing our part to help fight this virus.

IMPORTANT REMINDER – It is

supposed to be mandatory for all of us to

wear our mask outdoors as well, so please

make sure that you have yours on anytime

you are outside as well. Unfortunately, we

have a group of mid-school and early high

school students that frequent our park

here at the recreation center and we are

constantly having to go outside and remind

them to put on their masks. We would

appreciate everyones help in supporting

this mandate. Thank you for your help

with this!

Once again the Holiday season is upon us

and many of our normal planned events here

at the recreation center had to be canceled

for safety reasons. I know it’s unfortunate,

but our events draw many participants so

we had to do the right thing and cancel

these events for this year to make sure that

we comply with the mandate to discourage

gatherings of more than 5 people. Hopefully

the new year will be better for all of us and

we all adjust to the new norm. This way we

can plan and schedule our normal events

once again.

PARKS MAINTENANCE UPDATE –

Unfortunately most of our parks are still

closed and the playgrounds at those parks

are still roped off in hopes that no one is

using them. The reason for doing this is to

try and keep everyone safe; unfortunately

we don’t not have the staff or the equipment

to constantly disinfect any tables or

playground equipment in our parks to keep

those items virus free, so we decided to

close the parks and their amenities. Right

now only the walking track and the grass

areas here at the recreation center are the

only parks that are open, and we have seen

many tribal members out there using the

walking track. Our parks crew continues

to do a great job maintaining all our parks

and they will continue to do so throughout

the winter as well. GREAT JOB PARKS

CREW. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!

RECREATION PROGRAM UPDATE –

Our education / recreation program that we

started to help parents and children is doing

well. My staff is constantly engaged with

the children, especially with the education

portion. They continue to plan projects and

activities for the students once they finish

their education portion. I hope this program

is giving the parents of the children that

attend a peace of mind and opportunity to

go to work comfortably knowing their child/

ren are here attending their online classes

and doing the work they are supposed to do.

Please remember that our staff here at the

recreation center are not teachers and all

we can do is encourage the children to stay

focused, so parents please make sure you

check their work when they get home at the

end of the day. Parents, please thank our

recreation staff. They are wonderful with

your children. GREAT JOB RECREATION

STAFF AND EVERYONE ELSE IN THE

FACILITY THAT HELPS WITH THE

CHILDREN!

FITNESS PROGRAM UPDATE – Our

numbers at both Old Rec and New Rec have

picked up slightly. This is good because

that means people here in the pueblo are

still trying to stay fit and healthy. The

staff at both facilities do an outstanding job

of keeping the facility clean and sanitized

for the safety of the participants that use

our facilities. We recently started up

some fitness classes that are doing ok as

far as participation, but unfortunately we

need to postpone those classes as a safety

precaution. We will open those classes

up again as soon as we are able to do so.

Thank you for your understanding and

patience. Please see flyers announcing that

the classes are being postponed.

SWIMMING POOL UPDATE – We should

have a contractor selected very soon to start

the re-plastering of the swimming pool. I

am hoping that we will be able to reopen

the swimming pool very early in the new

year, that is if everything gets completed on

time. When I say everything that includes

the needed construction on the pool and

also the hiring of the appropriate staff to

operate and run the pool. Please keep in

mind that our pool is a Red Cross Certified

pool/facility.

This means we need to

follow and meet all Red Cross regulations

and guidelines for safety.

Hiring the

appropriate staff is huge, without having

the appropriate staff in place we will not

be able to open the pool. If any of you are

interested or if you know anyone that might

be interested in becoming a Lifeguard

at our facility, please have them contact

me at the recreation center at (505) 8699777. We are having a hard time finding

certified Lifeguards, but we are hoping to

hire a Certified Pool Operator/Aquatics

Coordinator with credentials to teach

Lifeguarding and certify individuals that

want to become Lifeguards. I would love to

certify pueblo members to be Lifeguards for

our pool. Once again if you are interested or

if you know anyone that might be interested

in becoming a certified Lifeguard please

have them contact me at (505) 869-9777.

SPORTS PROGRAMS (FROM COACH

George Waquie) – Hope everyone is doing

well. We had started the Pueblo Harvest

Challenge on September 21st which ended

on October 23rd, 2020. The categories

were 100 miles, 75 miles and the 50 mile

run/walk. It was our first time we hosted

a virtual event and we had many POI and

Tribal members participate. It was exciting

to see all the participants challenge one

another. I know for me it was fun to get

back to running as well as getting in better

shape. To all the runners and walkers HaWu, it was nice to see a lot of people using

the park trail next to the rec as well as the

November 2020

Pueblo itself. All who participated in

the Pueblo Harvest can pick up their

incentives on November 5th and 6th at

the New Rec from 9am to 5:30pm. I would

like to encourage everyone to keep staying

active and safe. Here are the Top Male and

Female finishers for each category.

Isleta Pueblo News

Octavia Trujillo, Vanessa Martin, Jovon

Jojola, Summer Jones, Denise Lucero,

Christina Lente, Felicity Waquie, Daryl

Lucero, Audrey Lucero, Pauline Lucero,

Alyssa Jojola, Cassandra Smith.

•75 mile:

Diane Abeita, Janelle Esquibel, Isidor

•100 miles:

Lujan, Aaron Wade, Nicole Jaramillo,

Michael Toya – 9 days finished Brandi Lucero.

Jerrica Trujillo – 9 days finished

•50 mile:

•75 miles:

Constance Olguin, Cubathee Montoya,

Roshanna Toya – 17 days finished

Rachel Salvador, Krystal Lucero, Merlin

Gachupin, Rochelle Zuni, Jacqueline

•50 mile:

Waquie, Colleen Lujan, Laura Edaakie,

Blaine Trujillo – 10 days finished

Kendra Lente, Janelle Jaramillo, Alexis

Kaycee Montoya- 11 days

Scalese, Spenser Waquie, Sheryl Jiron,

Here are the rest of the participants:

Amanda Abeita, Sara Zuni, Aliyah Zuni,

•100 miles:

Grace Jojola.

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Thanks to our sponsors for supporting

the Pueblo Harvest Challenge: QUEEN

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ANOTHER QUICK REMINDER – We

have changed our hours of operation at both

facilities (New Rec and Old Rec) recently,

so please make note of this change. New

Rec hours of operation are now 7am to 6pm

Monday through Friday and Old Rec hours

of operation are now 6am to 5pm. As soon

as we are able we will expand our hours of

operations again. I am very sorry if this is

an inconvenience, as I mentioned we will

expand our hours of operation again as

soon as we are able to do so. Thank you

for your patience, support and continued

patronage.

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November 2020

Isleta Health Center

Optometry Department

Eye Health for Adults Over 60

See your eye doctor regularly!

First and most important, it is recommended

that you have your eyes examined by an

optometrist or ophthalmologist at least once per

year. You will be screened for eye diseases such

as glaucoma or macular degeneration. If these

are identified early, you can work with your eye

doctor to preserve your vision for many years to

come.

Maintain a healthy lifestyle!

Conditions such as Diabetes and High Blood

Pressure can affect your eyes. It is very

important to work with your Primary Care

Doctor to maintain healthy blood sugar and

blood pressure. A healthy lifestyle not only

helps the body, but also helps the eyes.

Use the right eye drops!

Dryness of the eyes is very common with age.

It is recommended that you use eye drops for

lubrication, also known as “artificial tears”.

Avoid drops that say, “get the red out” as these

can actually make the eyes feel more dry.

Instead, look for drops that say “lubricating” or

“moisturizing”. If you are not getting sufficient

relief, talk to your eye doctor about other

options.

Be aware of normal aging changes to your

vision!

The eyes change with time. Driving at night and

moving from dimly lit to well-lit areas become

more difficult. Be extra cautious while driving,

especially at night. You may also find that good

quality lighting will improve your ability to read

and do other near tasks.

Wear Sunglasses!

Good sunglasses with UVA/UVB protection

will help to slow the progression of cataracts

and other eye damage that can be caused by

UV light. Wide-brimmed hats can also help to

decrease the UV light that enters the eyes.

*If you would like to schedule your

routine eye exam appointment please

give us a call at (505) 869-4080*

Infection Prevention

Infection prevention and control has always

been an important part of public health

and safety. But as the global fight against

COVID-19 rages on, the world’s communities

are reminded just how important. Help us

celebrate all the infections prevented and

lives saved by our IPs this year!

Clean Hands

Stop the spread of germs

This Article and many more can be found at

SeniorsGuide,com

November 2020

Do these 6 things if

you're quarantined at home

Isleta Pueblo News

Stephanie Barela, Isleta Health Center, 869-4479

https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/blog/do-these-6-things-ifyoure-quarantined-at-home

Self-quarantine is a preventive measure to keep someone who

may have been exposed to COVID-19 from transmitting it

to others. Quarantine is a method used for patients who are

not sick but may become sick. COVID-19 Symptoms usually

appear within 2 weeks or less after exposure or infection. Some

people never experience any symptoms so they are asked to

self-quarantine for at least 14-days to allow time to confirm

that they are not infected and to prevent the possibility of

spreading it to others.

During self-quarantine you should:

•

Stay home unless you absolutely must leave, such as

for essential medical appointments

•

Separate yourself from other household members and

pets

•

Use a separate bedroom and bathroom if possible

•

Do not share utensils, dishes, cups/glasses, bedding,

towels, and other personal items

If you have been advised by a health care provider to go into

quarantine or if you are opting to do it on your own, below are

some things you can do to care for yourself at home.

1. Meals and Household Items

Make sure you have everything you need to go about your

daily life during the recommended quarantine period.

•

Food

Medication

Toiletries

Other household items

If you need assistance, ask a friend or family member who

may be able to help. Any items should be left at your front

door to prevent exposure to the person assisting. If you do

not have someone that can help you, contact the Isleta Health

Center COVID Line at 869-7920. You should avoid leaving

quarantine to grocery shop, refill medications or purchase

necessities. The Isleta Health Center is here to help.

2. Keep a Diary

Write down how you feel every day to help identify subtle

trends that we would not be aware of if you were not logging

them. In the case of COVID-19, look for basic cold and flu

symptoms such as runny nose, congestion, cough, shortness of

breath, fever and occasionally gastrointestinal issues.

3. Stay Active and Busy

Quarantine can be a lonely place, so you want to make sure

you have ways to keep yourself busy. This could be with a few

good books, movies or streaming services. There are so many

opportunities to interact with people virtually through social

media channels, video messaging or simply just picking up the

phone and calling someone. Be sure to exercise, eat a healthy

diet and stay well hydrated. Watch your sleep habits also, do

not stay up all night and sleep through the day.

4. Practice Social Distancing at Home

Remember to wash your hands for 20 seconds with soap and

water or use hand sanitizer when necessary. You should stay

in a separate room from others in your home and wear a mask

if you have to be near them; Avoid sneezing or coughing around

each other and make sure you are not sharing food or drinks.

5. Clean High-Touch Surfaces

It is important to keep high-touch surfaces clean by wiping

down items such as doorknobs, light switches, sink & toilet

handles. Other high touch items like your cell phone, TV

remote and other devices should also be wiped down frequently

to help prevent the spread of germs.

6. Call Your Health Care Provider

If you believe you have had a significant exposure to COVID-19,

you are advised to contact your healthcare provider. If you are

a patient at the Isleta Health Center, call our COVID Line at

(505) 869-7920. They can provide recommendations to keep

you and your loved ones safe, especially if at any time you

become uncomfortable with your symptoms. If you are in

distress and experiencing difficulty breathing, chest pain or

confusion, call 911 immediately.

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Head Start, Early Head Start, and Child Care

P.O. Box 579

Isleta, NM 87022

Due to the COVID-19, program services for

Head Start, Early Head Start, and Child Care

are currently providing remote services and in

some instances virtual learning. Teachers and

providers are working hard at preparing daily

activities, according to lesson plans for children

to complete during the week while at home.

Some teachers also are meeting with children

individually and as a classroom throughout the

week using Zoom video chat. To ensure the

health and nutrition of our children, kitchen

staff will continue to prepare and cook meals

to be distributed to families each week. Meals

provided by the center are freshly prepared and frozen, along with

grains, milk, snacks, fresh fruits and vegetables. Providing services

to our families is our main priority and we are doing what we can to

ensure we are meeting our families’ needs on a daily basis. We would

like to thank all our families for their cooperation during these trying

times.

Reminder:

We will continue accepting new applications throughout the school

year! Prenatal women - 3 years old are eligible to apply for Early Head

Start home-based and center-based programs. Children within the

ages 3-5 years old are eligible to apply for Head Start. Child care is also

accepting applications with an age eligibility from 16 months-5 years

old and criteria is based on family household income.

If you are interested in applying for any of our programs or have

questions and would like more information, please call the center at

869-9796.

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Isleta Community Health Needs

Assessment

Physical Activity/Exercise

Resource: www.cdc.org

Andrea Wilson, B.S., CPT, 505-869-4595

In 2019, the Isleta Health Center conducted a

Community Health Needs Assessment Survey

to provide information on our community’s

health. Based on the survey results, 73.6% of

respondents stated they had participated in

physical activity and/or exercise in the past

month. This is great to hear and we encourage

our community to continue exercising.

What are the benefits?

•

Physical activity/exercise improves

your health.

•

It can lower your risk for type 2

diabetes, heart disease, strokes,

depression, and some cancers.

•

Helps to improve your mental health,

your mood, and your chances of

living longer.

How often should I exercise?

According to the CDC, it is recommended

that we exercise at least 5 days per week for

at least 30 minutes or 150 minutes weekly.

Only 22.13% of survey respondents reported

that they exercise 5-7 days per week. Let’s get

moving and work on exercising a few more

days out of the week.

Exercising without a gym?

•

Walking is excellent exercise, no

equipment needed and the whole

family can do this together.

•

Walking, lunges or air squats also

require no equipment.

•

Body weight exercises such as pushups and sit ups are effective as well.

• Park farther from your destination in

a parking lot to get some extra steps

in.

Graph from 2019 Assessment Survey

Isleta Pueblo News

November 2020

Isleta Pueblo News

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If Nothing Changes…

Nothing Changes!

“One small change has an enormous impact”

Just as most problems don’t happen overnight but

usually take a long time and seem to grow even more

serious with time, recovery from problems does not

happen overnight…Wellness begins with a single

step…

The Ripple Effect

Intensive Outpatient Program

If you or someone you know has a problem with

alcohol or drugs…there is help…space is limited

in the Ripple Effect IOP and it is full right now

- call and schedule an assessment to get on the

waiting list… Covid safety protocols followed.

Isleta Health Center Behavioral Health Clinic

505-869-5475

24 Hour Coronavirus Hotline

1-855-600-3453

www.nmhealth.org

Isleta Health Center’s

Nurse Advice Line

505-869-3200

Monday - Friday

8:00am - 4:30pm

Isleta Health Center

CDC Cleaning and Disinfection Practices

CDC has great information available for cleaning and disinfection practices. The

framework is based on doing the following:

1. Normal routine cleaning with soap and water will decrease how much of the

virus is on surfaces and objects, which reduces the risk of exposure.

2. Disinfection using EPA-approved disinfectants against COVID-19 can also

help reduce the risk. Frequent disinfection of surfaces and objects touched by

multiple people is important.

3. When EPA-approved disinfectants external are not available, alternative

disinfectants can be used (for example, 1/3 cup of bleach added to 1 gallon

of water, or 70% alcohol solutions). Do not mix bleach or other cleaning and

disinfection products together. This can cause fumes that may be very dangerous

to breathe in. Keep all disinfectants out of the reach of children. Store and use

disinfectants in a responsible and appropriate manner according to the label.

Do not mix bleach or other cleaning and disinfection products together–this can

cause fumes that may be very dangerous to breathe in. Keep all disinfectants

out of the reach of children.

4. Always wear gloves appropriate for the chemicals being used when you

are cleaning and disinfecting. Additional personal protective equipment (PPE)

may be needed based on setting and product.

https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/pdf/guidelines/environmental-guidelines-P.

pdf

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Isleta Pueblo News

November 2020

COVID-19: Why is Testing So Important?

Isleta Health Center, Stephanie Barela, 869-4479

TESTING IS THE BEST WAY TO HELP PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19

•

Testing lets you know your status of COVID-19 at the time

of testing although results may take longer.

•

It identifies positive COVID-19 cases quickly. This allows

people to get treatment early and inform the person they must

stay away from others and isolate in order to reduce the risk of

spreading the virus.

•

It helps investigators determine who might be a close contact

of the infected person so that those people can quarantine and

get tested to potentially prevent the spread.

PLEASE ANSWER ALL CONTACT TRACER PHONE CALLS

AND ANSWER QUESTIONS HONESTLY.

20% OF CORONAVIRUS INFECTIONS ARE

ASYMPTOMATIC, BUT ARE STILL CONTAGIOUS.

• That is, 1 in 5 people with COVID19 have no symptoms at all,

but can infect others. So, even though you might feel completely

fine, you could still be getting others sick, which is why it is

important to get tested even if you feel normal.

• You could also spread the virus if you are pre-symptomatic,

meaning that you might feel fine right now, but you could be

COVID19 positive and still spread the virus before you start

to feel any symptoms. Because of this, it is very important to

always wear a mask when around others, wash your hands often,

not touch your eyes, nose, or mouth, and stay at least 6 feet

away from others. Simply being near someone who is COVID19

positive can infect you with the virus, even if the person feels

normal!

Help Keep Isleta Healthy, get

tested for COVID19!

November 2020

Isleta Pueblo News

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ISLETA HEALTH CENTER

DENTAL CLINIC

Greetings Isleta Dental Patients,

The Dental team at the IHC is concerned about your safety. We

are making changes in the Dental Screening process during the

COVID pandemic and the approaching Flu season. If you have

visited the dental clinic in the past few months, you will have

seen the many changes, such as face covering requirements,

temperature check stations and screening questions. As COVID

cases are increasing in our state, it is time to buckle down with

extra precautions to make the clinic as safe as possible for the

patients, employees, and the Isleta Pueblo as a whole.

We want you to be able to trust that when you come into

the Health Center for your visits, you are coming to a safe

environment. We are initiating a pre-testing for all high-risk

dental procedures. These procedures are including but not

limited to fillings, crowns and other restorative procedures, root

canals and even some cleanings. This means that if you have

a scheduled dental visit, you will be receiving a confirmation

phone call 3 days before your dental visit in which you will

be given instructions on how and when to come to the clinic

for your required COVID test. After your test is collected, it

is recommended that you self-quarantine before your dental

visit, to ensure that the test results are as accurate as possible.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this

crucial extra step, and we want to express to you that this

testing allows us to continue giving you the best and safest

dental care while keeping you safe. It is a joint effort to reduce

the risk of COVID spreading among patients and employees in

the Isleta Health Center.

Thank you

-The Isleta Health Center Dental Team

Isleta Pueblo News

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MONDAY

SAT/

Podiatry Clinic: 12:30-4:30 pm

The Ripple Effect : 9:00 12:00pm @IHC Training Center

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Wellbriety Group: 4:00pm @IHC

The Ripple Effect : 9:00 12:00pm @IHC Training Center Training Center > Virtual option will

also be available, For more

Information please call: 869-5475

THURSDAY

Podiatry Clinic: 8:00-4:30 pm

The Ripple Effect : 9:00 12:00pm @IHC Training Center

FRIDAY

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

Podiatry Clinic: 8:00-4:30pm

The Ripple Effect : 9:00 - 12:00pm

@IHC Training Center

7/8

November 2020

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

Podiatry Clinic: 8:00-4:30pm

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

14/15

Podiatry Clinic: 12:30-4:30 pm

Wellbriety Group: 4:00pm @IHC

The Ripple Effect : 9:00 12:00pm @IHC Training Center Training Center > Virtual option will

also be available, For more

Information please call: 869-5475

The Ripple Effect : 9:00 12:00pm @IHC Training Center

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

Podiatry Clinic: 8:00-4:30pm

The Ripple Effect : 9:00 - 12:00pm

@IHC Training Center

21/22

Podiatry Clinic: 8:00-4:30 pm

The Ripple Effect : 9:00 12:00pm @IHC Training Center

Wellbriety Group: 4:00pm @IHC

The Ripple Effect : 9:00 Training Center > Virtual option will

12:00pm @IHC Training Center also be available, For more

Information please call: 869-5475

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

The Ripple Effect : 9:00 - 12:00pm

@IHC Training Center

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

28/29

Podiatry Clinic: 12:30-4:30 pm

The Ripple Effect : 9:00 12:00pm @IHC Training Center

DP=Diabetes Prevention Program:

869-4595

BHS=Behavioral Health Services :

869-5475P

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