# Report from the Desk of Governor Frank Lujan

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Isleta Pueblo News

Volume 8 Issue 1

Report from the Desk of Governor Frank Lujan

“Wishing and Praying for a Joyous New
Year for each and every one of You.”

As the end of my term as Governor
approaches, I thought that it would be
appropriate to share with you my message
to the incoming administration, as I believe
that also, the People of Isleta should know
and be informed of our accomplishments
and unfinished business.
I want to congratulate Governor-Elect Eddie
Paul Torres on his election to serve as our
Tribal Governor for the years 2013 and 2014,
and to all elected Tribal Council Members. I
ask that you, the People of Isleta, will give
your support to all our tribal leaders, as
you have given to my administration. I also
want to acknowledge the outgoing members
of the Tribal Council. Thank you for your
dedication, your tireless efforts, patience
and for making positive decisions for the
betterment of our Pueblo.
First, I should also inform you that as
Governor-Elect Eddie Paul Torres is reading
this report, I am somewhere in Spain, or I
might be in Portugal. After six years of being
a servant to the People of Isleta, I decided
to take time off from tribal government and
catch up on things I have been neglecting.
Therefore, I decided to make this trip to
spend some time with my son, Philip, who is
finishing up his studies at the Unerversita
De Granada in Spain.
Governor-Elect Torres, members of the newly
elected Tribal Council, my administration
set goals at the beginning of my term. We’ve
worked hard to achieve these goals, but
unfortunately some goals take time, and we
therefore did not accomplish all we set out
to do, as we just ran out of time. However,
Governor-Elect Torres, I am confident, that
with your support, what remains to be done
will be accomplished.
We have a growing community, and with it
growing needs, growing concerns, growing
responsibilities. At the forefront are health,
education, natural resources, economic
development and gaming. The Pueblo
has needs related to infrastructure and
community development. I will explain in
this article, where we stand, and hopefully
the Tribal Council will support these
initiatives.
The last two years of my administration,
at times, has been very challenging with
respect to ethical conduct expected of elected
officials. I need not remind you of what I
make reference. You have been elected to
represent the People of Isleta, therefore,
keep in mind that the ethical conduct of an
elected official must be set to the highest
standards, and I am confident, knowing
each of you, that you have the utmost
professionalism to honorably serve the
Pueblo. During this past term, I have heard
many tribal leaders, traditional leaders,
religious leaders speak with emphasis on the

need of community togetherness, keeping
safe our traditional values and practicing
them, including speaking and improving on
teaching our native language.
Many times I have heard our traditional
and religious leaders speak of the hatred
we have among ourselves, the jealousies
we show towards each other, the respect we
have lost for one another even within our
own families and neighbors. We need to be
good to one another, to help one another
in times of need. I am happy to report that
my administration developed a healthy
relationship with our traditional leaders,
always informing them of our initiatives,
inviting them for advice and guidance so
that projects could proceed. Thank you to
all of them for their support.
You have a lot of work to do. I pray and will
continue to pray that each of you as tribal
leaders of our Pueblo, our servants, that
you will be blessed with knowledge, health,
that guidance will be given to you, and that
you will use this knowledge and wisdom
to make honest and wise decisions for the
good of the people of Isleta. May the spirits
be on your side, and as we always say, I am
here if there is ever a time when you need
help, as a son of our People, I am here in
time of need.
The Tribal Constitution
This is a priority. It is the most important
document that we have to govern the affairs
of the Pueblo. It has been shown time and
time again, that the present constitution
is vague, at times conflicting, and equal
sharing of power is non-existent. With the
hard work of the Constitution Amendment
Task Force, this document is near ready to
be presented to the Pueblo for comment, the
first step to ratification. During the 2009 2010 term, all three branches of government
met for three consecutive days to review the
constitution and come up with a number of
recommendations for changes in each of the
three branches. Since then, the task force
appointed by the council has worked long
hours without compensation, taking time
away from their families. I commend them
whole heartedly. I, therefore, implore the
council to allow the task force to proceed
towards a special election to amend the
constitution without further involvement
of the council. It is the Constitution of the
People for the People.
Health
On 11/27/12, the Centers for Medicare
and Medicaid Services (CMS) convened a
tribal consultation meeting in Albuquerque
regarding the State’s proposed changes to
the Medicaid Program. The State submitted
a waiver request to enact the changes under
the title, Centennial Care. CMS must
review and approve state waivers to the
Medicaid Program. Approximately fourteen

January 2013

tribes were represented and there were
approximately one-hundred individuals in
the audience. Initial testimony focused on the
tribes’ feelings that the State consultation
meetings, which are required by both state
and federal law, were a notification of what
the state was going to do, rather than a
consultation to discuss issues/ideas.
The major objection to the State’s waiver
were the proposed mandatory enrollment
of all Medicaid beneficiaries, including
Native Americans, in managed care plans
and the elimination of retroactive coverage.
Currently, Native Americans are exempt
and can “opt out” of managed care, which
80% currently do. Also, the current Medicaid
plan allows eligible individuals to have
health expenses covered retroactively for the
previous 90 days. There was considerable
discussion about difficulties encountered by
tribes and I.H.S. managed care plans (e.g.
administrative burden of executing contracts,
( Continued on page 2)

FROM GOVERNOR ELECT:
EDDIE PAUL TORRES

I want to thank the people of Isleta for
their support and confidence by entrusting
in me the honorable position of Governor
for the Pueblo of Isleta.
Our current administration will be working
closely with our Tribal Council to make sure
that there is a smooth transition as possible
to the new incoming administration. I want
to thank Governor Frank Lujan for his six
years of public service to our community,
first serving as 2nd lieutenant governor
and then as our Governor.
Most of all, thank you to the people of
Isleta, I've enjoyed building a relationship
with you, and our relationship continues
for another two years.
I do want to remind all of you that my goal
was not just to become governor and get
elected to this honorable office, my goal was
to be governor to lead our tribe to prosper
into the future. And that's what I plan to
do with the help of our Great Spirit and
our people.
I have seen a sense of urgency in our tribe
right now that we've seen throughout
Indian Country. Indian people are hurting;
people are worried about their future.
Those are the concerns we plan to begin
working on immediately.
Our plan is to be a more effective leadership
and govern together; Governor and tribal
council to bring our tribe together.
I want to challenge each of you as proud
Isleta tribal members, young and old alike,
fulfill your potential, whether you're in
school, working or retired, exceed your
potential and fulfill your dreams.
God bless each one of you.

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slow payment of claims, etc.). It was also
stressed that the elimination of retroactive
coverage could leave lower income
individuals with enormous/medical bills,
exposing them to collection agency tactics.
Even though many tribal representatives
thought some provisions of the plan would
be detrimental to all New Mexicans, they
eventually concluded that it would be
inappropriate for them to speak on behalf
of persons other than Native Americans.
Consequently, the door was left open for
CMS to approve the plan, with exceptions
specific to Native Americans.
In conclusion, the tribal consensus provided
to CMS was the exemption of Native
Americans from managed care and the
continuation of retroactive coverage were
the most essential points of opposition. The
tribes’ presence indicated a willingness to
work with the State and/or CMS on health
issues.
CMS indicated that they would be meeting
with the State at CMS Headquarters to
review the waiver request during the week
of December 17, 2012, and that they would
convene a conference call with the tribes
sometime thereafter. While making no
promises, CMS did appear to listen and
were acceptable to the reasons for the depth
of opposition from New Mexico’s tribes.
Lastly, I ask that the governing body to
continue to support preventive care, for
example, diabetes, obesity, heart disease,
and other health programs administered by
the Health Clinic.
Education
Education will always be a priority of the
Pueblo. Presently, Ms. Geraldine Jojola has
been promoted to the Executive Director
position for the Department of Education.
Ms. Jojola is a tribal member and has a
Master’s Degree in Education. We believe
that she has all qualifications that are
needed to help our students succeed in their
pursuit of a quality education. The Pueblo
of Isleta has to continue to develop a strong
working relationship with the Los Lunas
and Albuquerque Public School Districts.
To insure that they are in compliance
with state statues that are of concern to
our Native American students, specifically
that monies, such as Impact Aid, received
by schools is spent on Native American
students. As all of us know, Native American
students continue to rank at the low end
of the spectrum compared to other ethnic
groups, and I am therefore asking that the
DOE will put forth all their efforts to raise
the level of education for all our Pueblo of
Isleta students.
Governor Torres will be spearheading
upcoming meetings in preparation for the
Pueblo of Isleta to take full control of the
Isleta Elementary School via a grant or
638 contract. Most tribal operated schools
are grant schools, and we believe that the
best way to provide a quality education for
our children is by creating new programs,
implementing new methods of teaching,
assuring that the administration and staff

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are uniquely qualified, and by providing
resources to accomplish these goals. Ms.
Jojola has been given the task to assemble
a meeting that will include both elementary
and DOE school boards, the Bureau of
Indian Education, the tribal administration,
and other interested persons to begin
this transition. I believe that this is the
right approach in consideration of the
unstableness of the elementary school that
year after year has not met AYP. I ask
that all those involved will give this matter
serious consideration.
With the establishment of the Isleta
Business Corporation, and Governor - Elect
Torres’ insistence in preference for hiring
tribal members, we envisioned creating job
opportunities, filling existing job vacancies,
and promoting those students who have
gone through the DOE’s programs to give
back to the community while earning decent
wages. The vision is to train our youth
early, continue to monitor their progress
and to all those our students to become
employable and productive tribal members.
The DOE is working with IBC and Human
Resources to identify the employment
needs of the Pueblo so that tribal members
may be recruited and placed into jobs to the
fullest extent possible. We have made the
IBC that when considering establishment
of a business, entering into a partnership,
to identify and train our tribal members,
especially our students so that they may be
prepared to lead our Pueblo to a prosperous
future. The goal is to have all our tribal
businesses be operated and managed by
Isleta Tribal members.
I am more than happy to inform you that
our traditional leadership has approved
the use of technology to teach the Tiwa
language to our Tribal members. Again, this
will become a part of the curriculum for the
elementary school, after-school and, or after
-work program for any tribal member who
wants to learn the language. Permission
has been given to utilize computer systems,
recording and video equipment for teaching
the language. Of course, use of technology
will have to be controlled in a manner
that will allow only the students and
teachers access to teaching materials. A
tribal resolution is in place to memorialize
this endeavor. We are all aware that our
language is slowly dying and it is apparent
that in our everyday conversation, English
is the dominant spoken language. We have
begun to identify the needs and the costs
to operate an effective language program.
These costs include computers, printers,
video equipment, licenses, teachers’
salaries, classrooms and other necessary
miscellaneous supplies, and a budget
will be developed and presented to Tribal
Council. The Headstart Program has
already implemented the teaching of the
Tiwa language. Again, I ask the Tribal
Council for full support as it was not easy
convincing our traditional leaders to accept
the teaching of our language.
Natural Resources
Mr. Steve Abeita has been promoted to be

January 2013

the next Director of the Natural Resources
Department. As of this writing, Mr. Abeita
(also, Capt. Abeita, US Army) is still serving
in Afghanistan, and once he is released
of his military duties, he will take over
the operations of the Natural Resources
Department. Mr. Abeita, an employee of the
Natural Resources Department prior his
call to active military duty, is well informed
and knowledgeable about the Program.
One of the most pertinent issues is the
trespass of the Isleta Diversion Dam. As
most of you know, the Middle Rio Grande
Conservancy District has been in trespass
since on or about 1991. This was on the
top of my “to do” list at the beginning of
my term. My Lieutenant Governors and I
have met with members of Congress, the
BIA’s Solicitor’s Office, the BIA, Bureau
of Reclamation, Secretary of Interior
Ken Salazar, accompanied by our Tribal
Attorneys in an effort to retrieve more
information on the status of the diversion
dam. We have made several field visits with
the above individuals, have had numerous
discussions, and to date, we are no where
close to a resolution. One major issue is the
issue of ownership. The POI has maintained
all along that ownership is with the Pueblo.
In the latest round of correspondence, the
solicitor sided with the BOR, and stated
that ownership is with the BOR. My hope
is that this matter will come to a final
resolution that will be favorable to the POI,
and that we will not get drawn into a long
legal battle.
Comanche Ranch will be in trust status by
the end of December 2012. As of this writing,
the BIA has all the necessary documents
pertaining to the transfer from fee to trust
land. Omitted from the transfer are four
bombing sites on the ranch. The BIA has
excluded these sites until all unexploded
ordnances have been cleared. This work
will be done under the NALEMP program.
Critically important is the Tribal Council’s
approval of the sole source contract
with Shaw for work on the Isleta Pueblo
Ordnance Impact Area (IPOIA) and the bid
package for Skyray and Hubble Crashes and
the Los Lunas Air Force Range. I signed a
modification to the NALEMP on September
12, 2012 that brought the total award to
$1,623,278.22. This is the largest award to
any single tribe and the largest award in
the history of the NALEMP.
Other
Natural
Resources
Activities
Approved in the mis-management claim
include:
Rangeland water development,
distribution and storage.
As part of the Tribal Council and Bureau of
Indian Affairs approved Expenditure Plan,
projects have been identified to include
replace/improve thirty-two range wells,
water tanks and waterlines. The Pueblo
manages 177,00 acres of rangelands to
graze over 2000 head of cattle. The grazing
of cattle is an important traditional land
use for the Pueblo. A needs assessment has
been completed that revises the original
estimated cost of $1,500,00 to $850,000
(Continued on page 3)

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( Continued, Governor Frank Lujan )
and identifies in detail, the number
and location
of rangeland and water
improvement projects throughout the
livestock thirty-two grazing units on the
reservation. The proposed rangeland water
improvement projects include replacing
twenty existing windmills with solarpowered submersible pumps and panels,
fencing the solar powered water pumping
systems, installing twenty-six miles of
waterlines, drilling four new wells and
installing water tanks. Capital equipment
purchases will consist of two new vehicles
to replace existing fleet that have been
costly to maintain/repair or are not suitable
to effectively carry out implementation of
these projects.
Boundary fence realignment adjacent to
Meadow Lakes Community
The reservation boundary line has been
resurveyed by Bureau of Land Management,
and the current fence needs be relocated to
the original boundary line. The boundary
line needs to be moved right adjacent to
home owners’ property living along the
boundary. We have met with representatives
from Valencia County, BIA, and BLM and
it has been confirmed the existing boundary
markers on the ground indicate the original
boundary line location. We have requested
from the BIA, material to construct the new
fence, either a pipe fence or welded wire
fabric for a more durable fence. The cost
for this project will be determined once the
fence design has been confirmed.
Elm tree eradication
Non - native tree removal project, targeting
dangerous trees that cause damage
to infrastructure and over growth in
agricultural areas with the hopes of putting
agricultural lands back into production.
Every work order is prioritized by emergency
to remove trees, and capability to complete
the work. (Targeted species are mostly
Siberian elm trees) A total of fifty work
orders have been completed from January
to November. Most of these posed a threat

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to homes infrastructure and, or were a
safety hazard to homeowners, along with
sixteen work orders on agricultural lands
to be reclaimed and put into production.

bid. The engineer of record will be meeting
with staff to answer questions and discuss
the project.

BIA - Jimmy Shack hazardous fuels
reduction project

The Silt Removal Project is in the planning
and design phase. Tetra Tech is providing
engineering services for this phase of the
project. Bid documents will be completed
and ready to advertise at the end of January
2013. Funding source for this project is NM
Water Trust Board with POI matching
funds from Settlement Fund.

This project is to promote growth to
evergreen stands located in the Jimmy
Shack area, by removal of large fuel loads
and non-native vegetation using fire crew
manual labor, as no machinery is allowed
in the area. The total acreage to date is 100
acres thinned in 2012. Small slash piles
have been prepped for future prescribed
burn. There are plans to thin and additional
30 - 50 acres in 2013.

POI Rio Grande silt removal

Field drainage system

Shade fuel break Manzano project.
This project provides defensible space along
the borders of the Manzanos to help control
fires that may occur. The approach will
consist of fire crews utilizing machinery to
complete the task.

A proposal from Stetson Engineers for
soil salinity evaluation and subsurface
drain alignment has been submitted to
the Procurement Director. A sole source
justification has also been submitted. This
project will complete salinity project that
was initiated in 2007 to determine which
irrigated lands will be improved for drain
excavation & dredging projects

Canal improvement project

Gaming

The IDIQ contract between POI and Kimo
Constructors Inc. completed 80% of the
Irrigation System Repair and Replacement
project. This included R & R of broken
and misaligned concrete panels, R & R of
checks, crossing and turnouts, caulking
of cracks in concrete panels, and welding
repairs to turnouts and check structures.
(Due to ongoing contract disputes between
the Interior Department (BIA and BOR)
and the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy
District, no off-season improvements have
been made to the irrigation systems by the
District in 2011 or 2012.) Routine operations
and maintenance i.e. mowing, dredging and
water delivery, have been provided by the
District during the irrigation season.

The Pueblo of Isleta has made a decision
to end our relationship with Hard Rock
Las Vegas. As you, the Administration and
Tribal Council, continue to meet on this
issue, you will be given more legal details in
ending this relationship and transitioning
to the property’s new identity. I supported
to enter into a relationship with Hard Rock
and I also support the decision to end this
relationship. We will continue to compete
with vigor and make our property successful.
What you will be faced with is the position
the State of New Mexico took with “free play”.
The state claims we owe approximately
$3.2 million in miscalculating free play.
This is a complicated issue and presently,
all gaming tribes are in mediation, which
includes both the 2001 and 2007 compact
tribes. It appears that POI will enter into
arbitration for a resolution to this matter,
and hopefully all decisions will be in our
favor.

River bank stabilization
The River Access/Bankline Improvement
Project plans and specifications have been
delivered to POI tribal member contractors
(Joe Padilla and KIMO Constructors) for

Pueblo of Isleta Veterans' Association
On Wednesday, 16 January 2013, the Pueblo of Isleta Veterans'
Association will hold its monthly meeting. However, the heating
system at the Veteran's Association site (Old Headstart Building)
is out of order, and at this time we have no meeting site...but if
the heating system is repaired before 16 January 2013, or if the
temperature rises another 30 degrees, the meeting will be at
the Association site. Because of no heat, the December meeting
was held at the Recreation Center, and we want to Thank Rick
Giron for permitting us to use the Rec facilities. We will inform all
concerned about the status of the heating problem and where we
will be meeting.

During the month of December, the Association participated in
the Luminaria Walk along with the Valencia High School ROTC
program, and at the Pow-wow at the Rec Center, which was
sponsored by the POI Library. We want to Thank Nate Lujan,
Librarian, and his entire staff for their support of our Veterans...
they donated all the monetary proceeds from the Pow-wow to the
Association.

We are now preparing our capital outlay proposal which we will
submit to the NM State Legislature requesting funds for the
construction our Veterans' Center at our Los Charcos property. We
have received a tremendous amount of support for our project from
throughout the state, and State Representatives Alonzo Baldonado
and Kelly Fajardo have stepped forth to introduce our proposal
to the legislatures. We are very hopeful that the legislature will
allocate some funding for our project.
The purpose of the Veterans Association is "to help our fellow
veterans and their families", and if there are any questions about
what the Association is all about, come to one of our meetings.
Any veteran with an honorable military discharge, after paying a
nominal annual fee of $25 may become a member of the Veterans'
Association. All monetary proceeds are kept within the Association
to be used to help veterans and their families...or if you are not a
Veteran and might be interested in helping out...you are welcome
to sit in on our meetings.
For any questions, please call Ulysses Abeita at 307-1582.
Joe L. Jaramillo, Commander

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Isleta Pueblo News

January 2013

Annual Payments to Elected, Appointed and Board and Commission Members

On December 20th 2012 the Tribal Council voted and approved a motion to publish in the Isleta Newsletter the annual payments to
date of individuals, elected, appointed, or serving on Boards and Commissions. Note: the figures presented may not match the budgeted
amounts since the figures are what will be reported to government agencies in the form of W-2 and 1099-Misc. reporting requirements.
These payments are the actual payments made on a calendar year basis and include payments made in 2012 some related to the last
week of 2011 time period.
ADMINISTRATION – Governor, Lieutenants and Sheriffs
W2 Reporting
Taxes W/H - includes withholding of FICA, Medicare, Federal Taxes and State if applicable.
Other W/H - Employees elective withholding, health insurance choices, deferral of income in 401K participation.
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME

ADMINISTRATION
Lujan
Frank E
Torres
Edward P
Chewiwi Jr.
Antonio
Chewiwi
Robert E
Lente
Herman E

PAY TO DATE
12.21.2012

TAXES W/H

OTHER W/H

NET PAY

90,101.60
70,092.00
70,092.00
21,300.00
5,800.00

27,852.34
10,246.15
11,285.70
2,260.74
486.43

2,951.98
8,380.16
3,792.52
-
-

59,297.28
51,465.69
55,013.78
19,039.26
5,313.57

TOTAL
257,385.60
52,131.36
15,124.66
190,129.58

OTHER APPOINTED FULL TIME POSITIONS: TREASURY & TRIBAL COURTS
W-2 Reporting
Same withholding instances as administration.
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME

TREASURER
Teller
Andrew

TRIBAL COURT JUDGES
Jaramillo
Ernest C
Medina
Robert F
Choneska
Aaron E
TOTAL

PAY TO DATE
12.21.2012

TAXES W/H

OTHER W/H

NET PAY

79,348.00

13,484.33

2,427.84

63,435.83

70,092.00
80,501.25
59,891.64

11,744.36
16,791.35
9,053.53

9,398.16
2,412.07
2,920.16

48,949.48
61,297.83
47,917.95

210,484.89

37,589.24

14,730.39

158,165.26

TRIBAL COUNCIL
W2 Reporting
Taxes W/H - includes withholding of Federal Taxes and State if applicable.
Other W/H - Elective withholding incudes repayment agreements related to tribal related balances. Ineligible for participation in the
Pueblo’s fringe benefits program.
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME

Abeita
Fernando J.
Abeita
J Leonard
Benavides
Jose R
Dixon
Mark D
Jaramillo
Cynthia L
Jaramillo
Larry
Jiron Sanchez
Barbara Jean
Lucero
Joseph R
Lujan
Fred R
Lujan
Moses E
Padilla
Josephine
Peigler
Diana L
Zuni
ReGina J

PAY TO DATE
12.21.2012
32,418.75
26,587.50
12,800.00
29,462.50
24,333.50
7,100.00
35,192.50
33,999.50
29,725.00
23,690.50
30,500.00
1,600.00
2,175.00

TAXES W/H

OTHER W/H

NET PAY

3,020.18
1,459.64
864.55
3,176.79
2,146.56
590.25
4,447.49
4,516.00
3,079.50
1,251.76
3,440.22
281.70
136.41

0.00
729.99
120.00
5,729.99
0.00
0.00
729.99
729.99
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

29,398.57
24,397.87
11,815.45
20,555.72
22,186.94
6,509.75
30,015.02
28,753.51
26,645.50
22,438.74
27,059.78
1,318.30
2,038.59

289,584.75

28,411.05

8,039.96

253,133.74

TRIBAL COUNCIL TYPE OF PAY
Council meetings $25 per hour, greater than four hours is no more than $200 per day. Committee and other meetings $25 per hour not
to exceed $200 per day. Travel stipend $200 per day.
LAST NAME
FIRST, MI

Abeita
Fernando J.
Abeita
J Leonard
Benavides
Jose R
Dixon
Mark D
Jaramillo
Cynthia L
Jaramillo
Larry
Jiron Sanchez
Barbara Jean
Lucero
Joseph R
Lujan
Fred R
Lujan
Moses E
Padilla
Josephine
Peigler
Diana L
Zuni
ReGina J

TOTAL PAY

32,418.75
26,587.50
12,800.00
29,462.50
24,333.50
7,100.00
35,192.50
33,999.50
29,725.00
23,690.50
30,500.00
1,600.00
2,175.00

COUNCIL
MEETINGS
23,925.00
23,300.00
9,925.00
22,400.00
20,000.00
6,900.00
24,550.00
24,450.00
21,975.00
20,325.00
24,000.00
1,600.00
1,625.00

289,584.75

224,975.00

COMITTEES &
OTHER
5,293.75
3,287.50
2,075.00
3,262.50
3,533.50
200.00
6,842.50
5,749.50
5,550.00
2,565.50
3,900.00
0.00
550.00
42,809.75

TRAVEL
STIPENDS
3,200.00
0.00
800.00
3,800.00
800.00
0.00
3,800.00
3,800.00
2,200.00
800.00
2,600.00
0.00
0.00
21,800.00

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OTHER APPOINTED PARTTIME
APPELLATE COURT JUDGES 1099-MISC Reporting
These appointed positions are considered by the Internal Revenue Service as independent contractors. They are personally responsible
for reporting their income and payment of related taxes. Their rate of pay is $115 per hour or fractions thereof. Chief Justice Johnsons
pay is prorated at $35 per hour to serve as court administrator.
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME

PAY TO DATE
12.21.2012

TAXES W/H

OTHER W/H

NET PAY

JOHNSON
WILLIAM
JARAMILLO
FRANCINE
JIRON
RICHARD
LUCERO
THOMAS
ZUNI-CRUZ
CHRISTINE
TOTAL

38,814.87

17,718.49
6,124.50
10,268.75
13,197.91
86,124.52
0.00
0.00

38,814.87
17,718.49
6,124.50
10,268.75
13,197.91
86,124.52

BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
1099-MISC REPORTING JANUARY 1, 2012 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2012
W-2 REPORTING OCTOBER 1, 2012 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2012
Through September 30, 2012 Board and Commission Members were paid as independent contractors and were responsible for payment
of their own tax liabilities if any. After review by the Internal Revenue Service, the IRS made a determination that most Board
and Commission Members were considered employees, albeit part-time. The exception is the Appellate Court Judges, Isleta Business
Corporation Board and Tewa Lending Services Board.
Henceforth, all payments to board and commission members will be reported as W2 earnings.
Total Earnings - Combined of 1099 Payments and Gross Payments of W2 earnings.
1099 Payments

No taxes were withheld, individual is responsible to report and pay any related liabilities.

W2 Payments - Gross Payments, less Taxes Withheld and Other Deductions relate to net payments to members. If there are no entries
in these fields there has not been a claim of payments due made since October 1, 2012.
BOARD & COMMITTEE PAYMENTS FOR 2012
Total Earnings Gross 1099 Payments and W2 Payments
Taxes W/H FICA, Medicare, Federal, and State Taxes if applicable
The Pueblo pays matching contributions of FICA and Medicare contributions, total 7.65%
Members are not eligible to participate in the Pueblo’s fringe benefits program.

TOTAL
1099
MEMBER
EARNINGS PAYMENTS

030 - Aid To Tribal Government
Census Committee W2

JARAMILLO, JOSE EDWARDO
3,193.75
2,287.50
JARAMILLO, MARCELLA LORRAINE 1,662.50
950.00
JOJOLA, ANACITA F.
3,953.75
2,803.75
JOJOLA, JOHN D. JR
962.50
962.50
KIRK-LENTE, MELANIE
1,764.50
1,764.50
RAEL, CAROL JOANN
4,769.06
3,244.06
SELLS, CAROLINE
1,943.75
1,187.50

W-2 PAYMENTS

TAXES
W/H

OTHER
W/H

NET PAY
W-2

906.25
712.50
1,150.00
1,525.00
756.25

53.30
40.27
134.28
130.76
78.71

-
-

852.95
672.23
1,015.72
1,394.24
677.54

5,050.00

437.32

-

4,612.68

080 - Department of Education W2
Education Board

CHERINO, E. FRANCES
37.50
37.50
JONES, M. RODNEY
62.50
62.50
LUCERO, CHARLENE
175.00
175.00
WILSON, TERRY
212.50
212.50

-

-

-

-

Total 080 - Department of Education

-

-

-

-

850.00
700.00
725.00
975.00

51.84
84.66
42.50
71.40

-

798.16
615.34
682.50
903.60

3,250.00

250.40

-

2,999.60

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Total 030 - Aid To Tribal Government

18,249.81

487.50

13,199.81

487.50

100 - Housing Program POI W2

Housing Board

LENTE-JOJOLA, DEBORAH J.
1,850.00
1,000.00
LUCERO, JOSE R
1,900.00
1,200.00
LUCERO, ROSE E.
1,537.50
812.50
OVERSTREET, PAUL
987.50
987.50
ZUNI, ALLEN
2,887.50
1,912.50
Total 100 - Housing Program POI

9,162.50

5,912.50

130 - JOM W2

Johnson O’Malley Board
ABEITA, JEANETTE A.
LUJAN, KATHLEEN D.
MONTOYA, ODESSA
Olguin, Karen Spencer
ROYBAL, KAREN
Total 130 - JOM

400.00
400.00
400.00
350.00
400.00

400.00
400.00
400.00
350.00
400.00

1,950.00

1,950.00

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MEMBER

TOTAL
EARNINGS

Isleta Pueblo News

1099
PAYMENTS

January 2013

W-2 PAYMENTS

TAXES
W/H

OTHER
W/H

NET PAY
W-2

150.00
150.00
150.00
150.00
150.00
150.00
100.00
150.00

8.49
8.49
8.49
8.49
8.49
8.49
5.66
8.49

-

141.51
141.51
141.51
141.51
141.51
141.51
94.34
141.51

1,150.00

65.09

-

1,084.91

1,975.00
200.00
1,125.00
1,075.00
1,850.00
900.00
2,000.00
975.00
-

165.78
11.31
63.57
60.74
203.46
50.86
284.40
55.09
-

-

1,809.22
188.69
1,061.43
1,014.26
1,646.54
849.14
1,715.60
919.91
-

56,442.50

10,100.00

895.21

-

9,204.79

704 - Labor Relations Board W2

DIXON, VICTORIA
3,810.23
2,897.73
GARCIA, RICHARD L.
4,780.56
3,530.56
JOJOLA, MICHAEL A.
3,187.38
2,474.88
LUCERO, MIRIAM
3,787.50
2,862.50
MILLER, GEORGIA Z.
3,956.22
2,956.22

912.50
1,250.00
712.50
925.00
1,000.00

81.33
148.49
46.57
64.11
56.51

-

831.17
1,101.51
665.93
860.89
943.49

Total 704 - Labor Relations Board

260 - Health Services W2

Health Board

ABEITA, EDWINA
425.00
275.00
BRUNEAU, PATRICIA M
525.00
375.00
COTTEN, BERNADETTE
400.00
250.00
JOJOLA, GRACE
475.00
325.00
KUTICKA, JOSEPHINE M
425.00
275.00
NIEVES, PASQUALITA Z.
500.00
350.00
ROMERO, CARLOTTA
200.00
100.00
WACONDA, JOSEPHINE
425.00
275.00
Total 260 - Health Services

3,375.00

2,225.00

600 - Cultural & Historic Preservation W2
Cultural & Preservation Committee

JARAMILLO, JUAN B. E.
8,312.50
6,337.50
JARAMILLO, VALENTINO
9,925.00
9,725.00
LUCERO, CELESTINO
6,550.00
5,425.00
LUCERO, JOE D.
5,937.50
4,862.50
LUJAN, JOSE IGNACIO
8,175.00
6,325.00
MARTIN, ISIDOR
5,212.50
4,312.50
WASETA, JOHN P D
9,362.50
7,362.50
ZUNI, AVELINO
6,962.50
5,987.50
ZUNI, MARILYN S.
6,105.00
6,105.00
Total 600 - Cultural &
Historic Preservation

66,542.50

19,521.89

14,721.89

4,800.00

397.01

-

4,402.99

705 - Ethics Board W2

ABEITA, JAMES
1,437.50
ABEITA, RAY WILLIAM
2,737.50
ANZARA, MICHAEL B.
1,643.75
CHAVEZ, JUAN L.
1,781.25
LENTE BURCH, SHARON
4,543.75
PEREZ, FLORENCE V.
1,962.50
SEIDL, CHARLENE F.
3,531.25

768.75
2,737.50
543.75
700.00
4,543.75
743.75
3,531.25

668.75
1,100.00
1,081.25
1,218.75
-

69.74
161.36
157.47
83.60
-

-

599.01
938.64
923.78
1,135.15
-

Total 705 - Ethics Board

13,568.75

4,068.75

472.17

-

3,596.58

900 - Governors Administration

17,637.50

Water Board W2

MONTOYA, RAMONA
50.00
SANCHEZ, BLANE
50.00

50.00
50.00

Total 900 - Governors Administration

100.00

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

976 - POI Boxing Commission W2

ANZARA, DAVID
487.50
487.50
JOJOLA, CHARLES
487.50
487.50

-

-

-

-

976 - POI Boxing Commission

-

-

-

-

100.00

975.00

-

975.00

OTHER INDEPENDENT BOARDS CREATED BY THE PUEBLO
Tewa Lending Services, Inc.
1099-Misc Reporting
Created to provide a home loan program to meet the needs of
potential home owners that do not meet the thresholds of the Pueblo’s HUD Program. Stipend set at $50 per Meeting by the TLS Board.
Tewa Lending Services, Inc. 1099- Misc
Abeita, Shawn
Calabaza, Edward
Pedro, Ted
Peone, Charles Jr.
Steffen, Debbie
Total - Tewa Lending Services, Inc.

550.00
550.00
550.00
550.00
550.00
550.00
500.00
500.00
600.00
600.00
2,750.00

2,750.00

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Isleta Business Corporation – IBC
1099-Misc Reporting
Created in 2010 to pursue other income sources for the Pueblo
other than gaming revenue. Approved Charter set stipends of $1,500 per month per member of the Board.
Isleta Business Corporation 1099-Misc

Culbertson, Harold
18,000.00
18,000.00
Fitting, James
18,000.00
18,000.00
Kovacs. Rafaela
18,000.00
18,000.00
Lucero, Nathan A.
18,000.00
18,000.00
Paquin, Michael
18,000.00
18,000.00
Total IBC Board Members
90,000.00
90,000.00

Total Board & Commission Payments
230,751.70
202,332.95
28,418.75
2,517.20
0.00
25,901.55

Isleta Pueblo News

January 2013

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ISLETA POLICE DEPARTMENT
TRAFFIC DIVISION NEWS
JANUARY 2013

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
from the Traffic Division

We at the Traffic Division hope the holiday season was joyous and
filled with wonderful memories for all and look forward to a safe and wonderful 2013.

As part of the Division’s ongoing efforts
toward making the roadways of Isleta
safe places to travel and in conjunction
with the BIA Indian Highway Safety
Program’s “Don’t Shatter the Dream”
mobilization, the Traffic Division was
an active participant in checkpoints
and saturation patrols. The Traffic and
Patrol Divisions participated in numerous
saturation patrols during December 14,
2012 through January 1, 2013. A sobriety
and safety checkpoint was conducted on
December 21, 2012 on Highway 314 at the
historical marker.

One of the highlights of this particular
checkpoint was a visit from the newly
appointed U.S. Assistant Secretary of
Indian Affairs, Kevin Washburn. Chief
William McClure (Southern Pueblos
Agency, Bureau of Indian Affairs) and
Max Dickens, Agent in Charge were also
guest visitors. It was an honor to have
these visitors observe the operations and
the Traffic Division’s dedication in the
program. The BIA “Batmobile” was also
on scene and provided a command center
for the operations.
The checkpoint saw approximately 494
vehicles come through which resulted
in an arrest and a good quantity of
citations for such things as no insurance,
no driver’s license, suspended driver’s
license, no registration, to name a few. All
in all, this was a successful operation. The
Traffic Division also prepared packages of
approximately 450 information brochures

and calendars and “Don’t Shatter the
Dream” tee shirts for distribution to
those who came through the checkpoint.
Young passengers were also gifted with
a small package consisting of a “Traffic
Junior Officer” badge, pencils, rulers and
keychains of which approximately 150
packages were distributed. A special
thank you to all who participated in
putting these materials together for
distribution as it was definitely a major
undertaking.

Based upon statistics from the past few
months, the Traffic Division still finds
motorists traveling along our roadways
continue to fail to observe clearly posted
speed limits signs. Highways 47 and 314
continue to be major thoroughfares for
violators and be assured the Traffic Division
continually patrols these highways and
will stop violators and issue citations.
Speed and aggressive driving have been
found to be major factors in crashes being
investigated on our roadways.
On the rise is driver inattention which is
fast becoming a major contributing factor
to many of our crashes, and, of course,
this is attributed to drivers attempting to
utilize cellular phones, to include texting.
Officers have also observed make-up
application, shaving, reading a book or
newspaper, eating, etc. being done by
drivers on our roadways. Drivers are no
longer in complete control of their vehicles
and obviously their entire time and
attention to the roadways is secondary.

NOT A GOOD MIX!

Drinking and driving is still a problem and
the myth that impaired drivers only drive
at night after the bars have closed is just
that …… a MYTH! Impaired drivers are
being detected and arrested at all times
of the day and night. Early morning,
mid-morning, noon, early afternoon……..
they have been detected and arrested. So
please

DON’T DRINK AND
DRIVE!!!!
The Traffic Division is earnestly asking
your assistance in making this the safest
year on the roadways of Isleta….let us
all work together to make 2013 the best
year ever. We are striving to reduce all
crashes, increase arrests for DWI, and
continue our never-ending battle with
speed violators. We believe it is a joint
effort from the community, surrounding
communities and law enforcement to
make our roadways safe!

BEST WISHES FOR A
SPECTACULAR 2013!!
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Isleta Police Department Traffic Division
Traffic Safety Officer Sharon K.
Mitamura
poi06056@isletapueblo.com
(505) 869-9722
(505) 382-1518

NARROWBANDING OF THE PUEBLO OF ISLETA
RADIO FREQUENCIES
Radio Frequency Public Safety narrowbanding
is an national effort to ensure more efficient
use of the VHF and UHF spectrum by
requiring all VHF and UHF Public Safety and
Industrial/Business land mobile radio (LMR)
systems to migrate to at least 12.5 kHz
efficiency technology by January 1, 2013.
On this date, the Isleta Police Department
coordinated with our radio service provider,
Advanced Communications, and all our POI
service providers to have both their handheld
and vehicle two-way radios narrowbanded as
per the federal mandate. Currently, our present
VHF radios operate using 25 kHz efficiency
technology and those frequency bands are
currently congested among public safety.
Our POI EMS currently is on the UHF radio
frequency spectrum. In a 911 type of event,
our radio frequencies would be overwhelmed

by the number of agencies using the wideband radio frequency bandwidth.
In preparing for this change, IPD and other
departments have up-graded their hand held
radios and vehicle radios that allow for system
expansion or implementation of new systems
to accommodate the narrow banding.
The migration to 12.5 kHz efficiency
technology requires that our POI radio network
licensees operate more efficiently, either on
narrower channel bandwidths or increased
voice paths on existing channels. This will
allow creation of additional channels within
the same spectrum, thereby supporting more
users within our public safety radio frequency
spectrum.
On the date of December 20, 2012, the Isleta
Pueblo is in full compliance.

Vernon Alvarez, Chief of Police
Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Police Department
Mailing address: P.O. Box 699
Isleta, New Mexico 87022

Physical address: 3950 Hwy 47
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87105
Mobile (505) 514-3760
Main (505) 869-9704
Office (505) 869-9707
Fax: Main: (505) 869-9756

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Isleta Pueblo News

Happy New Year!!

January 2013

Department of Cultural and Historic Preservation Pottery Mound

Pottery Mound
The Regents of the University of New Mexico
approved the transfer of Pottery Mound to
the Pueblo of Isleta on Dec 11, 2012. Thanks
to everyone and the University of New
Mexico who worked together to make this
transfer possible.

also capped by adobe block construction.
Both walls probably date to the late 1600s.
They are oriented north-south and were
both foundations for massive Colonial
period structures. It is likely that these
walls were part of the 17th century mission
and possible church complexes.

The Pueblo of Isleta Realty Office recorded
the deed on 12/21/12.

The west wall crosses the excavation area
without cross walls, which shows that it was
a large room consistent with a church nave.
The lower east wall has a perpendicular east
wall, which is either part of a roomblock or
possible buttress. The upper construction of
both walls was adobe block, the patterns of
which are visible at the top of the masonry
foundations. The walls clearly supported
a massive construction of the Pre-Revolt
Colonial period (1600s), and are no doubt,
part of the early San Antonio de Isleta
mission complex.

Pottery Mound is a unique ancestral village.
Some believe it was a major ceremonial
center. Perhaps it was. Today, it continues
to be a site worth protecting because of the
strong cultural significance to our people and
other Pueblo tribes. It is appropriate that it
has been returned and is now part of the
greater Comanche Ranch-Isleta holding.
Long known for its vast quantities of
decorated pottery that gave the site its
name, it was partially excavated between
1954 and 1962. Pottery Mound is listed on
the New Mexico State Register of Cultural
Properties and is clearly eligible for the
National Register of Historic Places.
Archaeological excavation at St.
Augustine Convento
Archaeological excavations at the Isleta
church convento have revealed some
startling discoveries. At the request of the
Isleta Historic and Cultural Preservation
Department and as a part of the planning
process for the proposed construction at the
CCD (Confraternity of Christian Doctrine)
complex east of the present church,
archaeological test excavations were carried
out from September to November. The
purpose of the tests was to ensure that no
important cultural remains be disturbed
during the planned building renovations.
Michael Marshall, who has worked on a
number of archaeological projects at Isleta,
was contracted for the testing.
Archaeological excavations included 10 test
pits (approximately 1.0 by 1.0 m) scattered
in the area from the east church courtyard
into the present courtyard and east-walled
compound of the CCD complex. One test pit,
directly east of the compound's driveway
was enlarged over a 4- by 7-meter area,
and included 3 deep pits, up to 13.1 ft in
depth. The findings here greatly surprised
everyone.
Excavations here revealed a great deal of
early pottery, other artifacts, and structural
remains extending to a depth of 13.1 ft.
What were exposed were the possible
remains of the original 1612-1629 Isleta
mission complex and deep cultural deposits
associated with this complex dating to the
1600s and 1700s. What has been found here
is the first archeological evidence that a PreRevolt Colonial (1600s) period settlement
existed at Isleta.
Two massive masonry foundation walls
were found at depths of 4.3 to 6.1 ft below
the surface. The lower east wall is 55
centimeters (cm) thick and 60 cm high and
was capped by adobe blocks. The upper west
wall is 80 cm thick and 60 cm high, and was

Under the two walls is construction debris of
an earlier 1600s period building. This debris
was at the lowest levels, extending from
about 8.2 to 13.12 ft below the surface. This
construction debris was dumped over the
edge of a former bench, which once existed
in the area of the CCD driveway entrance.
This dismantled building was probably on
the adjacent bench edge in the present area
of the CCD courtyard. Based on the rubble
found here, the building or buildings were
probably part of the early 17th century
mission establishment built in 1612-1629.
The building was made of adobe block and
jacal. The interior walls of the building were
white plastered, and in some areas were
over-painted in solid red. Occasional molded,
fired bricks, which are rare in early New
Mexico Colonial architecture, were found in
the rubble. Also present in the rubble are red
sandstone spalls, which are likely trim from
a sandstone accent or decorative feature
in the building. Numerous fragments of
selenite (semi-translucent gypsum) were
found, which were likely window glazing.
The use of adobe blocks, fire-bricks, selenite
windows and other associated artifacts
including iron nails, Spanish and Mexican
Majolica pottery, olive jar fragments, and a
partial candlestick suggest that this building
was probably the earliest Colonial mission
structure built at Isleta Pueblo. It was likely
dismantled in the early 1600s and replaced
by a more substantial building.
Above all this is an 18th century circular
adobe room, about 4.0 meters in diameter
that was built over the earlier 17th century
structures. This room may have been a
granary or animal pen built in the 18th
century. Artifacts from this upper level date
to the 1700s and 1800s. The most common
ceramics in the upper levels is Isleta Redbanded pottery that was made until the
1930s.
The reason we are able to date the early
structures and upper deposits is that they
are associated with pottery that we know
the age of. These include the glaze-painted
pottery that stopped being made by 1700
to the Isleta red banded pottery that was

made after that. In fact, the stratigraphic
deposits exposed here reveal an unbroken
ceramic sequence from the early 1600s to
the present day, with the exception of the
Pueblo Revolt period hiatus (1680-1709).
Thus, the development of Isleta Pueblo
ceramic styles for approximately 400 years
is represented in the artifact collections that
were recovered.
What we have found is the presence of an
early 1600s mission complex. This complex
was erected under the direction of Juan
de Salas from 1612 to 1629. It is rather
remarkable that such deep deposits and
important early Colonial period remains
were identified in a small 4 by 7 meter
area in the East Convento compound.
In this rather small test area, deep pits
extending to 4 meters in depth revealed
over four centuries of cultural deposition
including the rubble of an elaborate early
colonial adobe building (with painted walls,
selenite windows and fired-brick details),
superimposed by two massive masonry
foundations, great volumes of midden fill,
capped over with a circular adobe room and
more midden.
Isleta Pueblo and the Colonial Isleta Mission
complex is one of the most important culturalhistorical sites in the Rio Grande, and has
been recognized as potentially eligible for
nomination as a World Heritage site. The
fact that these early cultural remains were
previously unknown is probably because
much of the area was covered by later
buildings and development, including the
demolition of earlier buildings and the
leveling of the area for later construction.
As a result, these early remains were deeply
buried along the eastern edge of the convento
compound.
Despite the rather remarkable discoveries
at the site to date, it should be recognized
that the archeological tests represent only a
few windows into the subterranean cultural
landscape of the area. What we have
revealed has created as many questions
as answered, some of which we hope to
eventually answer.

January 2013

Isleta Pueblo News

NEW in 2013 for the
Public Works Department
Wow, another year has come and gone. We stay very busy here at IPW
with keeping the Pueblo's important infrastructure running smoothly.
Water line breaks and sewer back-ups alone keep our crews on alert at all
times.
I work at my desk and think of all the work that the PW staff has
accomplished in the past years and can hardly believe how much work has
been done to improve the quality of life here at Isleta. There is a long list
of projects we have taken on and completed, many of which you have never
heard of, or even thought we have taken on. Many times a water line will
break and it is repaired within hours. Unfortunately there are many times
when informing all the residents in the affected area is not possible.
I have wondered over the last 3 years of how to let everyone know what
work the Public Works staff spends their days keeping the Pueblo operating
efficiently.
So......for 2013 Isleta Public Works has entered the social media world to
keep everyone informed of all that happens AS it happens.
Beginning January 14, 2013 you can log on to the new Isleta Public Works
web site at

www.isletapublicworks.com

OR you will be able to follow IPW on Facebook
OR you can follow us on Twitter @isletapublic

Isleta Public Works is doing all we can to keep you informed of what
services we can perform, as well as what type of work that we are doing
that affects you!
There will be regular updates and we will keep you informed of changes as
they happen. Please check our site for changes within the Department.

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Isleta Health Center
Community Health Representatives
(CHR)
Season's Greetings! All of us here on the CHR team hope
everyone had a great Christmas and we wish all of you
good health and happiness in the coming New Year.
The CHR Department has a few reminders for 2013:
• We transport patients to medical, physical therapy,
and dialysis appointments.
• 24 hours advance notice is required for all
transportation needs.
• You are required to complete a Transportation
Form, which will be kept on file for your transportation
needs.
• If you use a wheelchair, please ensure that you have
an aide to assist you at your appointments.
• We deliver medications from the IHC Pharmacy to
people that are homebound, our elderly, and people
that cannot drive or have had surgery and cannot get
to the Pharmacy. This service also requires 24 hours
advance notice.
• We do not deliver medications (narcotics) that require
an ID for pick up at the IHC Pharmacy.
• Medications are delivered only to the patient and
a signature is required upon receipt. CHR staff will
not leave medications with anyone other than the
patient.
Office hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm. Transportation hours
are from 8:15 am to 2:30 pm. Medication deliveries are
made in the afternoons. We can be reached at 869-4485; if
there is no answer, please leave a message or call 869-3200
and leave a message with the receptionist.
Thank you for your cooperation!
CHR Staff: Frances Anchondo, Manager
Ron Jojola, Van Driver Verna Chavez, Van Driver

ISLETA APPELLATE COURT JUSTICES
The Pueblo of Isleta is looking for qualified Tribal Members to serve on the
Pueblo of Isleta Appellate Court. The Isleta Appellate Court is governed
by the Ordinance Establishing Number, Salary, Qualifications, Term
of Office, Vetting Process and Superintending Authority of the Isleta
Appellate Court Justices, approved by Tribal Council on August 12, 2011
and subsequently approved by BIA that year.
Educational Requirement. The minimum educational requirement for an
Appellate Court Justice shall be a High School Graduate. Preference shall
be given to a licensed attorney who has practiced in the field of Native
American Indian law. However, those possessing relevant experience
may be considered despite not being a licensed attorney. Preference shall
be given to individuals who have a Tribal Court certification from an
accredited institution.
Other Relevant Qualifications.
a.
Experience in Federal Indian law and Tribal law,
litigation, Trial Court and Tribal Court experience.
b.
General knowledge of Indian tribes, including the Pueblo of
Isleta.
c.
Knowledge of courts that administer justice, including
criminal and civil court systems.
d.
Ability to hear court cases and render oral and written
decisions based on interpretation of the law and findings of fact.
e.
Ability to interpret laws, including the Pueblo of Isleta
Tribal Constitution, Tribal Ordinances, Tribal Council
resolutions, Law and Order Code, and other relevant law.
f.
Successful completion of drug screening test and criminal
background check. Individuals with felony convictions shall not
be considered for the position.
Please submit your letter of interest, resume and credentials to Tribal
Council office at the Tribal Services Complex at 3950 Highway 47, Bldg.
D or in person.

Prevention is the Key
to Staying Healthy
1. Wash Hands Often with Soap and
Warm Water.
2. Cough into your hand, elbow, or
tissue, not toward another person.
3. If you have flu-like symptoms, stay
home until at least 24 hours after your
fever is gone (without fever-reducing
medicines).
4. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and
mouth.
5. Avoid contact with sick people.

Isleta Pueblo
News
Editor: Ulysses Abeita
Asst. Editor: Beverly Piro
Published By: Valencia Express

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January 2013

Pueblo of Isleta Higher Education Program
The Pueblo of Isleta Higher Education
Program (also known as the Scholarship
Program) provides supplemental financial
assistance to Isleta community members
for some higher educational costs.
The Isleta Higher Education Program
(IHEP) General Policy and Provisions
(Resolution 2008-197) indicates the length
of time supplemental funding lasts:
1. If you are an enrolled student
seeking a bachelor's degree requiring
four or fewer academic years to complete,
supplemental funding will NOT exceed
more than five (5) academic years once
you begin your program
2. If are an enrolled student seeking a
master's degree requiring two or fewer
academic years to complete, supplemental
funding will NOT exceed more than two
(2) academic years once you begin your
program
3. If you are a doctoral candidate,
supplemental funding will NOT exceed
more than three (3) years once you begin
your program
The IHEP may waive the time limits for
hardship caused by special circumstances.
To
remain
eligible
for
continued
supplemental funding, you must submit
specific required documents for each term
and comply with the following scholarship
recipient requirements:
1. Maintain a 2.5 grade point average
(GPA)
2. Maintain minimum credit hours
earned as a full-time or part-time
student, established by the institution
you are attending
Students not meeting either/or will result
in academic probation* for the next
immediate term student is requesting
supplemental funding. Academic probation
means an advisory warning that improved
performance is necessary for continued
supplemental funding.
To remove probationary status the student
must meet ALL the above scholarship
recipient requirements during the term he/
she is on academic probation.
The IHEP will place students on academic
suspension if ONE or MORE of the following
occur(s):
1.
Failure
to
fulfill
scholarship
recipient requirements while on academic
probation
2.
Exceeding
MAXIMUM
TIME
FRAME as determined by BOTH IHEP
and the Federal Department of Education
- Pell Grant guidelines
3.
Not making Satisfactory Academic
Progress according to the institution the
student is enrolled in
Students placed on academic suspension
WILL NOT be considered eligible for
reinstatement before the completion of
the suspension period. Students may be

subject to suspension or dismissal if
they fail to provide official transcripts
from institutions previously attended
AND funded by the IHEP. Unsealed
official transcripts and facsimiles/email
attachments of transcripts are NOT official
transcripts.
For students who have never before
applied to the IHEP the following required
documents must be provided:
1.
IHEP supplemental scholarship
application for the respective academic
year
2.
Isleta Census Office documentation
indicating at least 1/4 degree of Isleta
Tribal Blood
3.
An official high school transcript/
diploma showing a graduation date or a
GED certificate showing a passing score
4.
A letter of acceptance from your
institution
provisional/contingent
acceptance letters are unacceptable
5.
A class schedule for the respective
term - all courses enrolled in MUST be
applicable to securing the degree you are
working on
6.
A degree plan - an institution
document listing ALL courses needed to
complete chosen degree
7.
A Student Aid Report (SAR) for
the respective academic year student is
attending classes - provided once student
completes the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA)
8.
A Financial Needs Analysis (FNA) for
the respective academic year -completed
by the institution’s financial aid office
For continuing students who are current
recipients of an IHEP supplemental
scholarship the following required
documents must be provided:
1.
IHEP supplemental scholarship
application for the respective academic
year
2.
Unofficial transcripts for the term
currently funded - this should be provided
immediately once grades are posted and
will act as an official document UNTIL
official transcripts are provided
3.
Official transcripts to include up to
the last term funded
4.
A SAR for the respective academic
year student is attending classes
5.
A FNA for the respective academic
year
6.
Updated Degree Plan, if changes
have been made by the institution
7.
A class schedule for the respective
term
IHEP deadlines are as follows:
FALL
July 1
IHEP SUPPLEMENTAL
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

August 1 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
SPRING
November 1 IHEP SUPPLEMENTAL
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

December 1 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
SUMMER
April 1 IHEP SUPPLEMENTAL
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

May 1

The IHEP receives funding from two
sources: the Bureau of Indian Education and
the Pueblo of Isleta. On average 350 Isleta
tribal members and 65 Isleta descendents
receive supplemental assistance each
term. The IHEP funds are always subject
to budgetary constraints, thus never a
guarantee.
Supplemental
scholarship
awards may change from term to term and
sometimes without prior notification to
the student. No one should ever depend on
IHEP funding as a guaranteed sole source
to cover any portion of educational costs.
In general, one’s total cost of attendance
includes
tuition/fees,
books/supplies,
room/board,
transportation,
personal/
miscellaneous, and childcare costs and
sometimes can amount up to $15,000 per
term. It will never be the responsibility
of IHEP to cover all costs of educational
expenses. The IHEP maximum supplemental
award is based on a dependent student
living on campus (University of New Mexico
criteria). Because higher education is costly,
students are expected to find other means of
funding to cover educational expenses then
apply to the IHEP for supplemental funding.
Supplemental funding means only a portion
of one’s total cost of attendance will be
covered by the IHEP award. However, it will
always be the responsibility of the student
and/or his/her parents/guardians to pay
any costs incurred as a result of attending
an institution of higher education.
The Pueblo of Isleta and the IHEP
understand investing in one’s education is
always key to creating sound minds and
good hearts therefore building a healthy
and strong community. Thank you to every
student who is excelling in your educational
journey as you are making a great name for
our community. The IHEP is always here to
assist you in any way.
I am available for any questions or to
provide further clarification pertaining
to the IHEP supplemental scholarship
application process.
Jennifer Padilla, LMSW
Scholarship Coordinator poi08001@
isletapueblo.com
P: (505) 869-9790
F: (505) 869-7573
*Academic probation is an INTERNAL term
IHEP uses to describe an IHEP scholarship
recipient’s standing - to NOT be confused
with satisfactory academic progress
according to the institution the student is
attending.

January 2013

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CONGRATULATIONS FELLOW GRADUATES!!!
Andrea Pesina
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood
Multicultural Education
New Mexico Highlands University,
December 2012
Iris Padilla
Bachelor of Science in Business
Concentration: Human Resources
University of Phoenix, November 2012
Charlotte Smiley
Associates of Applied Science in
Paralegal Studies
Brown Mackie College, November 2012
Lydia Peralta
Associates of Arts in Teacher Education
Concentration: Elementary Education
Central New Mexico Community College

Hakon Hansen

Son of Gert Hakon Hansen
and Betty Lou Keryte
Nephew to Jose L. AKA "Snookie,"
and Angelina Keryte
Bachelors of Clinical Health Services
Physician Assistant
University of Washington
School of Medicine
Northwest Medex, October 2012

Joshua Zuni
Bachelor of Science in
Civil Engineering
New Mexico State University
Valerie Keryte
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Minor: Human Services
& Social Policy
University of New Mexico,
December 2012
Leslie Velardez-Jaramillo
Associates of Applied Science
in Surgical Technology

Sincere congratulations from the Isleta Higher Education Program! All the hard work you put into and effort and many sacrifices
you made do not go unnoticed by this department.
To the community of Isleta, when you see these individuals please congratulate them as this is a HUGE accomplishment. It won't
hurt to guilt them into working for their community☺... our home should be where every Isleta graduate is warmly welcomed to
exercise the competence, skill and education they rightfully earned as a student. Graduates - next stop...the Isleta Human Resources
Department!!!! We need you!!
Sincerely,
Isleta Higher Education Program

Drowsy Driving
Tidbit
Isleta Health Center

Health Educator,
Stephanie Barela, 869-4479

Have you ever driven
while you were drowsy...
chances are you probably
have. Next time think
twice before you get
behind the wheel when
you are having trouble
staying awake. The
Center of Disease Control
(CDC) says that there are
about 100,000 crashes
each year due to drowsy
driving. This attributes to
40,000 injuries and about
1,500 deaths a year.
STAY SAFE and
DON'T DRIVE
DROWSY!!

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January 2013

Holiday Celebration—Isleta Tribal Services Complex

By Judy Abeita-Chavez

On behalf of POI, IBC and the Planning
Committee, I would like to take
this opportunity to thank all of the
Community Members, Tribal Leaders,
Directors, Managers, Employees and
most importantly our Children for
participating in the Holiday Event that
was held at the Tribal Services Complex
on December 13th—everyone made this
event a success!
THANK YOU to all of our sponsors
who generously gave gifts and money to
support this event. THANKS to all the
volunteers who gave their time to help
in any way they could in planning this
event.
Special thanks to the people who
volunteered their time to participate
on the Planning Committee—THANK
YOU so much for your hard work and
dedication to this project. (Laura Abeita,
Patricia Lujan, Holly Shije, Sara Zuni,
Rochelle Mariano, Laura Shije, Rebecca
Gonzales, Caroline Dailey, Nadine
Waconda, Renay Valdez, Carol Jiron,
Juana Abeita, Eddie Paul Jr., and
Marvin Jiron.
Thank you to Nathanial Lujan (Library)
and Rick Giron (Rec Center) for your part
in helping us with this event—you went
above and beyond. Also a BIG THANK
YOU to Sam Abeita for volunteering his
talented DJ Services—everyone loved
it! Thank you to Lt. Antonio Chewiwi
for making himself available to give
the invocation and welcoming our
community and guests.
Thank you to Monica Jojola, Montech
Inc., Lorraine Y. Chavez Insurance
Agency, Isleta Business Corporation,
POI Administration, POI Tribal
Council, POI Departments, Landscape
Technologies, Admiral, Pepsi, Blue Sky,
Fusion, Frito Lay, Joni's Bakery, and
Manny's Bakery for your generosity.

On December 14, 2012
Cheryldine M. Valencia
AKA “Thurby”
Graduated from the United States
Coast Guard Company KILO-187 in
Cape May, New Jersey.
She is the daughter to Terrance
&
Bernadette
Valencia,
and
Granddaughter to Jose L. AKA
“Snookie” & Angelina Keryte.
She is currently stationed in East
Moriches, New York.
We are very proud of you!!!
Thank you to those who have served
and those who continue to serve our
Country!!

Thank you to all of our Sponsors and Volunteers for
your time, gift donations, gift cards, refreshment
donations, and door prizes.
Admiral
Amanda Abeita
Amanda Jiron
Blue Sky
Candido Chavez
Charlotte Esser
Community Services Workers
David Gonzales
Deborah Steffen
Diabetes Program
Dolores Lujan
Dolores R. Abeita
Eddie Paul Torres, Jr.
Elaine Zuni
Elle Mishra
Eric DeFlon
Erline Correa
Frito Lay
Fusion
Gloria Lena Abeita
Hard Rock Hotel/Casino
Holly Shije
Hon. William Johnson, Appellate Courts
IBC Travel Center & One Stop
Ida Vallejos
IHS Clinic--Isleta
Joni's Bakery—Tony & Joni Abeita
Judy Abeita-Chavez
Keyna Gutierrez
Kristen Anzara
Laura Abeita
Laura Shije
Leona Jiron
Lisa Olguin
Lori Cereceres
Lorraine Y. Chavez Insurance Agency
Lurlaine Chavez
Manny’s Bakery
Margaret Kline
Frances Benevidez

Melanie Zuni
Michael-Paquin, Landscape Technologies
Miram Cherino
Monica Jojola, MonTech Inc.
Pablo Abeita
Patricia Lujan
Paula Abeita-Segura
Pepsi Cola
POI Education Dept.
POI Elderly Program
POI Finance Dept.
POI Headstart Program
POI Human Resources Dept.
POI Library
POI Natural Resources Dept.
POI Planning Department
POI Police Dept.
POI Realty Dept.
POI Recreation Center
POI Regulatory
POI Social Services Dept.
POI Treasury Dept.
POI Tribal Administration
POI Tribal Council
POI WIC Office
POI Public Works Dept.
Sam I Am DJ Services—Sam Abeita
POI Truancy Dept.
Tribal Services Complex Facilities Mgmt.
Rochelle Mariano
Renay Valdez
Sandra Montoya
Sara Zuni
Lynette Padilla
Summer Aldrich
Lisa Olguin
Raul Flores
Sgt. Juan Reyes, IPD
Valerie Lente

Be Inspired to
make a difference
in Your Isleta Community!
Isleta Social Services is
looking for foster families to
provide love and support
to Isleta children.
Please contact 869-2772
for more information.

Isleta Pueblo News

January 2013

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Health Beat

HELMET SAFETY

Health Educator:
Stephanie Barela,869-4479
On December, 7, 2012, the 4th grade students at Isleta Elementary School learned about
bicycle and helmet safety. The Isleta Health Educator teamed up with Albuquerque
Parks and Rec to offer the 4th grade students a presentation on bike safety and then
the opportunity to try out their newly learned skills through participating in a BIKE
RODEO. A bike rodeo is a skills course, which provides a fun and safe environment for a
class to learn various bike safety skills and practice them. This rodeo consisted of a bike
riding course designed to simulate actual road conditions, a stop sign to help practice their
starting and stopping, as well as using their directional signals, a chance to practice their
skills when they are approached by a dog and many other important bike safety skills.
Bike riding is a lot of fun, but accidents happen. Every year, about 300,000 kids go to the
emergency room because of bike injuries (www.kidshealth.org). Some of these injuries
are so serious that children die, usually from head injuries. A head injury can mean brain
injury and as the 4th graders learned; OUR BRAIN IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART
OF OUR BODY, so we need to PROTECT IT!! That's why it is so important to wear your
bike helmet. Wearing one doesn't mean you can be reckless, but a helmet will provide
some protection for your head and brain in case you fall down.
The most important skills the 4th graders learned were:
•
•

STOP and Look Left, Right, Left, before crossing the street
Use your hand signals when turning

Hand signals. (Use left hand.)

left turn

right turn

stop

•
If you are ever chased by a dog while your are riding your bike, you should
stop pedaling and coast (continue to move forward without using your pedals),
if the dog continues to chase you, get off your bicycle and put it between you
and the dog and back up slowly.
•
ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET!!
THANK YOU ALBUQUERQUE PARKS AND REC.
Chuck Malagodi and the Isleta 4th grader classes.

Isleta Public Library
Winter is officially here! It’s the time to whip
out your big jackets and warm up some hot
cocoa. Hope you enjoyed your holidays filled
with warmth in your hearts and family near.
It is a New Year and we wish you all the best in all of your future
endeavors. Blessings to you all!
We would like to thank everyone who helped and supported our
Native American Heritage Month activities. We are proud to
announce that the Library raised $584.26 for the Isleta Elder
Center at the first ever Grocery Bingo held at both the Elder Center
and the Library. This money will be going towards a field trip of
their choice with the Elders. We also raised $711.99 for the Isleta
Veterans Association at the 1st Annual Celebrating Indigenous
Communities Powwow. The money will be going to the future
construction of their future facility. We had a great response to
these events and we are looking forward to next year!
During the winter months the Library will be asking parents to
please come pick up your children at 5:30pm due to it getting dark
so early.
Santa made his way to the library and stopped by to take pictures.
If you have not yet come to the Library to pick up the pictures you
took with Santa, they are here waiting for you. Drop by the Library
and pick them up and while you visit us come take a look at our
new books, movies, and cd’s.

Christmas crafts were a hit this year. We started off with a
Gingerbread house contest with 3 places. All the houses were very
creative and it was competitive. There were many families that came
in to work on them which made their chances greater. We would
like to thank everyone to came to participate and congratulations
to the winners. 1st place- Nicole and family, 2nd- Clarise and
Lucretia Jojola and 3rd- Clarinda and October Trujillo. The last
day of crafts everyone made Christmas tree pinecone ornaments.
We painted the pinecones green and decorated them with sequins
and glitter.

Have a great start of the New Year!
Pueblo of Isleta Public
Library Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-6:30pm
Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm
Saturday: 9:00am- 1:00pm
Mailing and Physical Address:
950 Moonlight Drive Albuquerque, NM 87105
Phone: (505) 924-3192
Email: poi02002@isletapueblo.com
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/ IsletaPuebloLibrary
Web Address: www.isletapueblo.com/library2.html
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/ poilibrary

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Parks & Recreation

Isleta Pueblo News

January 2013

As we close out December 2012 we are saying goodbye to a month that was filled with lots of special events that were hosted by the New
Rec. Center. The Elementary School age children have been busy almost on a daily basis with basketball practice for the up-coming
2013 S.P.A. Youth Basketball Season. Also in December we hosted the Indian Health Services Physical Activity PAK Training where we
had about 35 individuals from through-out Indian Country and as far away as Minnesota come for this worth while training seminar.
Four of our staff members took advantage of this training which may be repeated for all new staff members prior to the Summer 2013
program. The purpose of the training was for "Staying on the Active Path in Native Communities a Lifespan Approach” is a strategy
that refines an effective and efficient method to package, implement, evaluate and disseminate culturally appropriate physical activities
for American Indian/Alaska Natives and their communities. Also in December we were the host Site for the Memorial Walk put on by
the Behavior Health Department and the host Site for the evening Church Services on Christmas Eve because of a scheduling conflict
at St. Augustine Church. The Memorial Walk event was very well attended and I’m sure that the Behavior Health Dept will talk about
this activity in their newsletter report.
New Year's Resolutions
It is that time of the year as we close out 2012 and bring in 2013 and hopefully some New Year's
Resolutions that will make us a lot healthier then ever before. Prior to making new resolutions evaluate
yourself on this past year's resolutions. How did you do? Did you accomplish what you wanted? What
were your shortfalls? Why did you accomplish some goals and not others? What can you do to make
exercise an everyday part of your life? Remember when you do make your New Year's Resolutions don't
go on with over kill and discourage yourself in the first few days. Start off slowly and work your way
up. Initially we should be doing a lot of stretching exercises prior to walking, running swimming and
or weightlifting. If any of you need assistance please contact one of the many personal trainers at both
facilities (Old Rec. and New Rec.) that are part of our staff. Don't be afraid or embarrassed to ask for
help and or assistance. It will make it a lot safer for everyone and they can help you achieve your goals.
Pictured left is Kenneth Lujan who was pictured the day after Christmas at the New Rec. Center. He
is to that point where he has made working out an everyday part of his life whether it's working out at
Old Rec. or at New Rec., he says it's a must for him. Let him serve as an inspiration for all of us.

Physical Activity Kit (PAK)
As mentioned earlier,
we were the host site for
this training that was
very well received by all
those in attendance. In
fact, I am considering
bringing these trainers
back to assist me with
a training package prior
to the Summer 2013
Program for all of our Summer Youth workers. The primary
goal of the PAK is to increase the time spent in Moderate
to Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA) by
promoting both age and culturally appropriate
physical activities across the lifespan in Native
communities. These physical activities are
appropriate across age spans (young children,
young people, adults/family and older adults)
and include various levels of activity: warm-up
(flexibility), cardiovascular, strength, and cooldown flexibility. The training included some classroom sessions and lots of physical activities in the gymnasium. Pictured is a collage of
pictures depicting the training event.

Basketball
Now that the New year has begun, the children will now start
entering the fun part of the season, actually playing basketball
games against other teams. For your information, most games
will be played on Fridays or Saturdays so the children’s school
schedule is not disrupted. Also in January, 2013 we will be the
host site for the Native American Community Academy High
Basketball games. These games will be played on Saturday
afternoons and may of the children on the team are from our
Pueblo of Isleta. Please come out and support them as well.

Park Management
Once again we are asking for assistance in trying to catch
those individuals who are vandalizing our park system. Our
parks have had lots of graffiti, sprinklers kicked and broken,
sprinkler heads stolen and our park benches carved into with
sharp objects. When this type of activity takes place they are
stealing from all tribal members because ultimately it's your
money through Council Appropriations that pays for all the
repairs. Let's help insure that all of our Pueblo members get to
enjoy the most beautiful park system in the Southwest.

Pueblo of Isleta Is Accepting Applications for
Child Care
Eligibility Criteria is Based upon Work, Job Training, or
Educational Program
*
*
*

Parents working and gainfully employed
Parents enrolled in a Job Training Program or
Parents enrolled in an Educational Program
Co Payments will be determined prior to
completion of Application

You will need to bring:
*Application *Birth Certificate *Social Security Card
*1 month Proof of Income *School or work Schedule
*Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB)
For More Information Call:
Isleta Pueblo Head Start &
Child Care Center
505-869-9796

January 2013

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WIC Notes

What is flu?

Influenza, commonly shortened to "flu," is
an extremely contagious respiratory illness
caused by influenza viruses. Flu appears
most frequently in winter and early spring.
The flu virus attacks the body by spreading
through the upper and/or lower respiratory
tract.

Whether you are sick with the flu or not,
protein is always necessary to keep your
body strong. Proteins are essential to help
your body maintain and build strength.
Lean meat, poultry, fish, legumes, dairy,
eggs, and nuts and seeds are good sources
of protein.

What's the difference between a cold
and flu?
The common cold and flu are both contagious
viral infections of the respiratory tract.
Although the symptoms can be similar, flu
is much worse. A cold may drag you down
a bit, but the flu can make you shudder at
the very thought of getting out of bed.

By eating foods high in protein, we also
get the benefit of other healing nutrients
such as vitamins B6 and B12, both of which
contribute to a healthy immune system.
Vitamin B6 is widely available in foods,
including protein foods such as turkey and
beans as well as potatoes, spinach, and
enriched cereal grains. Proteins such as
meats, milk, and fish also contain vitamin
B12, a powerful immune booster.

Congestion, sore throat, and sneezing are
common with colds. Both cold and flu bring
coughing, headache, and chest discomfort.
With the flu, though, you are likely to
run a high fever for several days and
have headache, myalgia, fatigue, and
weakness. Usually, complications from
colds are relatively minor, but a severe case
of flu can lead to a life-threatening illness
such as pneumonia.
How is flu spread?
The flu virus is spread from person to person
through respiratory secretions and typically
sweeps through large groups of people who
spend time in close contact, such as in
daycare facilities, school classrooms, college
dormitories, military barracks, offices, and
nursing homes.
Flu is spread when you inhale droplets in the
air that contain the flu virus, make direct
contact with respiratory secretions through
sharing drinks or utensils, or handle items
contaminated by an infected person. When
the flu virus is on your skin it can infect you
when you touch or rub your eyes, nose, or
mouth. That's why frequent and thorough
hand washing is a key way to limit the
spread of influenza. Flu symptoms start to
develop from one to four days after infection
with the virus. The flu is not caused by cold
weather.
Specific strains of flu can be prevented
by a flu vaccine, either a flu shot or nasal
spray flu vaccine. In addition, antiviral
medications are available to prevent flu.
These medications may help reduce the
severity and the duration of flu and are
best used within the first 48 hours of flu
symptoms.
Condensed form Web MD. For more
about the flu, visit webmd.com

What Foods Help Fight the Flu? If you
are already suffering with the flu, you may
be wondering if there's a "flu diet". Food
has the power to heal and strengthen our
immune system, allowing us to recover
from illness more quickly. Of course, proper
nutrition is necessary for maintaining
good health. But when your body battles
flu symptoms for days or even weeks, your
diet becomes even more essential in helping
you achieve a speedy recovery. It's critical
that necessary vitamins and minerals be
included in your daily diet to help you build
your strength.

Minerals such as selenium and zinc work
to keep the immune system strong. These
minerals are found in protein rich foods
such as beans, nuts, meat, and poultry.
Heidi Lanes
WIC Nutrition Coordinator
The entire WIC Staff wishes to thank
Governor Lujan, Lt Governors Torres and
Chewiwi and the Isleta Tribal Council for
the Christmas hams.

This recipe was so well liked by our WIC
Education classes, we wanted to share it
with you. Please give it a try.
WIC APPLESAUCE CAKE
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 tsp nutmeg
1 cup sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg (WIC Food)
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/4 cups applesauce

(WIC Food)
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup raisins

(optional)
1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

(optional)
Cream together butter and sugar until well
mixed. Beat in egg. In small bowl stir together
flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and
cloves. Gradually add to creamed mixture.
Beat applesauce into creamed mixture. Stir
in raisins and nuts. Pour into greased and
floured 9x5 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350’ for
1 hour. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove
from pan, cool on wire rack. Sprinkle with
powdered sugar, if desired.
People with higher intakes of fruit have lower
rates of heart disease, obesity and cancer.
The fiber in fruit may be responsible for some
of these benefits. Apples and applesauce are
a good source of fiber.

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Isleta Pueblo News

January 2013

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Apueblo_isleta%3A2bd46a7cac11fc26. Public record. Not legal advice.