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Volume 17 Issue 3
Isleta Pueblo News
Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com
March 2022
Governor’s Report
Ma-guwam
I hope this newsletter finds everyone doing well.
The COVID Mitigation Team has made changes to
the Public Health Order. Please review the changes
within the order. As we continue to monitor the
changes with the COVID-19 Virus, we have seen a
decrease in the amount of positive cases within the
pueblo. This is a good sign and we are very hopeful
that the end of the pandemic is near however; we
cannot let our guard down. As you all may know,
Governor Michelle Lujan-Grisham has removed the
mask mandate for the State of New Mexico. The
Pueblo of Isleta will continue to follow our current
Public Health Order and require wearing masks for
the Pueblo of Isleta. We are still encouraging the
community to get vaccinated and practice COVID
safe practices. If you have any questions about
COIVD-19 please call the COVID line at 505-8699720 for further information.
As the New Mexico Legislation ends, we received
notice that our Capital Outlay funding requests for the
Los Padillas Well Project was awarded $1,000,000.00,
and for the completion of the Solid Waste Transfer
Station upgrade, $350,000.00. Other legislation
that passed was Indian Families Protection Act and
Preserving Languages and Culture, and has gone to
the Governor’s for signature. We are hopeful that
she will sign the legislation.
Tribal Administration proposed the re-establishment
of a Natural Resources Department with Tribal
Council approval. This is great news! As part of
the first step, Tribal Council approved the Director
position and budget. We will be advertising for the
position and hope to have it filled by summer. The
Natural Resource Director will be tasked to implement
an amended organization chart. What will guide
each of the new Natural Resources Departments
will be the requirement that all positions meet the
qualification of education and/or experience, and that
managers develop and implement plans that have
clear definable goals and objectives for each resource
area. For example, under the Natural Resources
Department and Range Program, the current
Range Grazing Management Regulations need to
be revised and re-written under separate categories
of Range Management, Grazing Administration,
and Livestock Health, which are all currently
combined and are difficult to implement. The Tribal
Council has appointed a select committee to make
recommendation on its revision and language. Part
of the discussion and recommendation is whether to
continue with a Livestock Board (which was never
established) or leave it to Tribal Administration
and the Range Program to implement grazing
administration. Regarding grazing permits for 2022,
Tribal Council has not issued an extension for the
current year until the Range Grazing Management
Regulations can be amended and approved.
One
another
note
related
to
Natural
Resources, and after discussion with the
traditional leaders, the East Mountains will remain
closed until further notice.
The Isleta Elementary School will be going through
a retrocession. The School Board had requested
the retrocession through the tribal council via a
Tribal Council Resolution. The Resolution passed
and the elementary school will be returned back
to the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) in June.
Further information will be shared with parents
and the community as the process continues.
We received some great news because of Isleta’s
Water Working Group and the Six Middle Rio Grande
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Pueblos Coalition efforts, the Department of Interior,
Working Group on Indian Water Rights Settlements,
agreed to appoint a Federal Assessment Team to
begin discussions on a negotiated settlement process
to protect our water rights. The team will evaluate
a set of factors and assess the opportunities that
may be available to define and secure the Isleta’s
and Coalition Pueblos’ water rights, including an
appropriate binding mechanism that would resolve
their water rights and bring certainty to other Rio
Grande communities. The Secretary’s Indian Water
Rights Office (SIWRO) to will begin to work on
initiating next steps, including the identification of
team members.
As part of the above efforts, we received a copy
of a letter from the Texas Rio Grande Compact
Commissioner, stating that Texas has no objections
to storing Prior and Paramount (P&P) water in
Abiquiu Reservoir in lieu of El Vado undergoing
repairs. The amount agreed to be stored is limited
to 20,000 acre feet. Unused P&P stored water will
still need to be released at the end of the irrigation
season. For P&P storage in Abiquiu to occur, the
Rio Grande Compact Commission must still approve
and by unanimous consent.
Unfortunately, Texas did not agree to storing water
for the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District
(MRGCD) water users that includes the Pueblo’s
Newly Reclaimed Land acreage. Texas’ position
is that due to debit water owed and until replaced,
storing native Rio Grande water for non-P&P water
users violates the 1938 Rio Grande Compact. As
long as New Mexico is in accrued debit, Texas will
not approve Abiquiu storage and release for nonP&P MRGCD water users.
In addition to the above, Water Work Group (WWG)
has begun to have discussions on developing Isleta’s
strategic plan concerning our water resources.
Developing our strategic plan will help guide how
to address maximizing our water rights and what
necessary actions must be taken by leadership to
reach that goal. Part of that challenge is instituting
a Land Use Plan that determines what and what
we cannot do with our land to maximize our water
right claims.
Despite some much needed moisture from snowfall,
we are still in need of more. Despite the good
news concerning P&P storage, farmers will need
to be diligent in water use and cooperatively share.
The community can expect for water restrictions
to be implemented this year to stop water waste
particularly related to our drinking water supply.
Our National Telecommunications and Information
Administration (NTIA) broadband grant application
underwent a curing to provide additional clarification
of information submitted. We are still in the running
to be funded under this grant to build a broadband
fiber network with internet connection to homes on
Isleta. Tribal Administration would like to thank
Marie Campos, our contract grant writer, Bryan
Schallip, Network designer, and Art Heffren of I9
Technologies, and their continued efforts through
the grant application process to support Isleta to be
awarded this grant.
Despite the challenges leadership faces every day
and differences of opinion on actions taken, we will
continue to strive toward what we feel is in the best
interest of Isleta. We must keep in mind how those
actions affect not only today, but next year, 5, 10,
and 100 years from now. To that end, I hope and
pray we continue to work together as a community,
so we can say 100 years from now, Isleta Strong!
May our creator continue to protect and guide us so
that we find and have a long, healthy, and happy
life.
Haw-wu,
Vernon B. Abeita
Governor
Isleta Pueblo News
March 2022
March 2022
Isleta Pueblo News
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
DEADLINE for April Newsletter articles is set for
Wednesday, March 23 , 2022, at 4:30 pm. Articles may be
dropped off at the Library or emailed to Nathaniel.Lujan@
isletapueblo.com. Should you email your article, expect a
confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation
email, odds are it never made it to me and then it’s time to
panic, so call Nate at 505.869.9808.
People who wish to submit an article or flyer are responsible
for generating their own article or flyer. Should you need
help, please call the Library at 505.869.9808 and set up a
date and time to sit down with a Library staff member who
will help you throughout the process. The Library will NOT
accept notes dropped off at the Library or information over
the phone to generate your article.
PROBATES need to be published in the Newsletter for
two consecutive months. Probates are considered court
documents, therefore, all submitters must provide: 1)
Name of Deceased, 2) Date of Deceased 3) Court Case #
and 4) Date of Court Date. A Probate form can be found on
the Newsletter Archive page at http://www.isletapueblo.
com/newsletters.html .
CLASSIFIED ADS: The new administration has requested
that the Newsletter start a Classified Ad section for Tribal
members selling land, houses, mobile homes, vehicles, and
farm equipment. Leasing of houses and mobile homes will
be accepted. Smaller items which can be sold at the local
flea markets or weekly yard sales will NOT be accepted.
Currently, this service is FREE to Tribal members. Land,
houses, and mobile homes must be within the reservation
boundaries. Ads must meet the 160 character limit. Ads
that exceed the 160 characters will NOT be submitted into
the Newsletter. A single picture may be submitted with
the ad. Submitters of classified ads are responsible for
generating their own ads as this is a FREE service.
As a reminder, Tribal business owners may submit a small
flyer at no charge. Like the classified ads, business owners
are responsible for generating their own flyers as this is a
FREE service.
Classified ads and business flyers will be posted no
more than two consecutive months. In the event where
the Newsletter may exceed the 24-page limit, classified
ads and business flyers will be “bumped” for newsletter
articles. Again, this is a FREE service for Tribal members.
The Isleta Newsletter is owned and operated by the Pueblo
of Isleta. Therefore, the Governor of the Pueblo of Isleta
has the final say of all articles and contents within the
Isleta Newsletter.
For additional questions, you 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:
1.
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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)
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March 2022
PUEBLO OF ISLETA
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
THE ISLETA CLEAN TEAM
Have you ever noticed the employees responsible for keeping your
facilities clean? They are seldom noticed or acknowledged for
the job they do for the Pueblo of Isleta. Imagine what our work
environment would be like without those employees that work
each day to provide a safe, clean and sanitary environment for
every Isleta employee and visitor.
There are a total of 30 buildings that the Custodians provide services
to on a daily basis and other facilities such as the Community
Building on an as needed basis. Custodial employees may also
respond after-hours for Covid related issues such as fogging and
they assist at various events sponsored by the Pueblo of Isleta.
The Custodial team currently consists of a Supervisor, a Lead
Custodian and nine custodians. The crews clean, dust, sweep,
mop, vacuum, empty trash and wipe down furniture and counter
tops. Cardboard and other recyclable materials are separated and
placed in the proper bins for collection by Solid Waste.
The Custodial Division employs staff that specialize in Covid-19
Prevention. They are tasked to thoroughly wipe down high traffic
areas at all Tribal buildings, utilizing a product known to be
effective against the COVID virus. The Custodial staff will also
provide fogging services to Tribal Member residences as directed
by the Isleta Health Clinic.
The Custodial team provides routine fogging for Pueblo buildings.
The fogging process involves the use of a “fogging” machine, filled
with a naturally formulated liquid that works on contact to kill the
COVID-19 virus. Use of the fogger allows the liquid to be misted
into the air, treating areas in the room that are hard to reach.
Each Custodial employee is provided with the necessary PPE to
perform their job duties in a safe manner, both for the employee
and anyone in the building.
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CENSUS / TRIBAL ENROLLMENT DEPARTMENT
Tribal Member file audit:
My name is Jonna Toledo and I work out of the
Goodwill store in Los Lunas. What I do is help people
find jobs in the community. This is a FREE service
that Goodwill offers. I do work by appointment.
The first appointment I just get the information to
help with your job search. Example: What you are
looking for, your availability, experience, etc…we
do meet weekly until you find a job. Just because
you find a job does not mean we are finished! I will
stay in touch with you about once a month for 3
months just to make sure everything is going well.
We want to make sure you are being treated well
and that the job is a good fit for you. I can give job
leads, help fill out applications electronically, make
resumes, and we can also practice interviewing
skills so you feel comfortable in an interview. I do
know lots of hiring managers in the area to help set
up interviews. We participate in job fairs as well
as organize them and set them up at Goodwill in
Albuquerque and Los Lunas. Because we are a non
profit there is no charge for this service. It is FREE
to the community. Not a lot of people realize that
Goodwill does FREE services because they are not
really advertised. They just know that the store is a
good place to go and get good deals on merchandise.
It doesn’t matter what type of job you are wanting,
I can help! There are several different fields in the
area including administrative, custodial/janitorial,
retail, daycare, eldercare, warehousing, production,
retail and food services. Soon landscaping and
outdoor type positions will be opening up. Please
contact if you need help. It is always my pleasure to
help with your job search. Just call me to set up an
appointment! Thank you!
Our office is currently conducting an audit on all tribal member files. We will be
sending out a letter from our office if any supporting document is missing from
your file. Please respond to these letters in a timely manner so we can update
each file. This audit is time consuming so not everyone will get a letter at the
same time. We will be working on this audit throughout the year. Thank you for
your understanding.
Address Updates:
Please make sure to update your address each time you move so our office has the
most current information on file. We have noticed a lot of address issues within
the Census and Treasury department during the past two distributions. Our
office is the main source that other departments use to verify information. You
may also call our office to verify your information regularly to avoid any issues.
Minor IIM accounts:
BIA is working on setting up all minor tribal member accounts for the past
distribution. Supporting documents were sent to their office by approval of Tribal
Council. Please note some files are missing birth certificates or social security
cards, please contact our office to verify if your child’s information is up-to-date
and all documents are in file. Although accounts are already in the works, BIA is
still requesting we reach out to parents to send these documents to their office.
We have attempted to contact parents via telephone, we have still not received
a majority of these documents. BIA informed us that these accounts can take up
to 3 months to create for every minor tribal member, please be patient during
this process. On March 31, 2022 BIA will send out letters regarding each child’s
account. Please contact our office for more information.
Tribal Identification Cards:
Tribal Identification cards will be issued every Tuesday and Thursday by
appointment.
Reminder** ALL TRIBAL IDENTIFICATION CARDS HAVE AN
EXPIRATION DATE OF FIVE (5) YEARS.
**ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE ON FILE WITH THE TRIBAL
ENROLLMENT/CENSUS OFFICE PRIOR TO RECEIVING A TRIBAL
IDENTIFICATION CARD. **
Birth and Certificates:
State of NM Birth Certificates may be obtained through the Census/Tribal
Enrollment Department. We will continue to make monthly visits to New Mexico
Vital Statistics on behalf of tribal members. An Authorization form must be signed
and notarized at the Census/Tribal Enrollment Department giving Director or
Enrollment Clerk authorization to obtain Birth Certificate on behalf of Tribal
Member. The cost for each certified certificate is $10.00 each with cash, check or
money order payable to: NM Vital Records Office. P.O. Box 25767 Albuquerque,
NM 87125
Death Certificates:
There have been many questions regarding the death certificate process as a
reminder, The Pueblo of Isleta, Census/Tribal Enrollment Department will
kindly assist family members in the completion of death certificates of all Tribal
Members. Paperwork needs to be completed by the family before starting the
process on the state system. Paperwork can be picked up at the Census office.
Once the death certificate has been approved and registered with the NM State
Vital Office, An Authorization form must be signed and notarized at the Census/
Tribal Enrollment Department giving Director or Enrollment Clerk authorization
to obtain Death Certificate on behalf of the family.
All Certified Death Certificate copies are $5.00 each with cash, check or money
order payable to: NM Vital Records Office. P.O. Box 25767 Albuquerque, NM
87125
Residence Ordinance:
Michael James Lucero
February 23,1969 - January 8, 2022
On behalf of the family of “Michael Lucero”,
we would like to take this opportunity to thank
you all for the prayers and contributions you
all had provided.
May God Bless you all and kept you safe.
Any non-tribal member wishing to reside on the reservation must have a
residence ordinance application on file. Applications are available for pick up
only at our office. This ordinance is being enforced by Governor’s and IPD, please
make sure your application is up-to-date. Due to delays in background checks,
this application can take up to 6 weeks or longer to complete. Note: only one nontribal member can be sponsored by enrolled tribal member (over the age of 18)
per household. Any minor non-tribal members do not need an application. Please
verify with our office the status of your application or any concerns you may have.
Please contact the Pueblo of Isleta Census/Tribal Enrollment Department at
(505) 869-9766 if you have any questions.
Census/Tribal Enrollment Staff,
Nanette Coriz, Director
Ashlee Abeita, Enrollment Clerk
Andrae Gabaldon, File Clerk
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Job Postings
Visit us online at
http://www.isleta.com/career-opportunities.aspx
Fax: 505-244-8232
OUR LOCATION
Isleta Resort and Casino is located 7 minutes south of downtown Albuquerque at Interstate 25 and Hwy 47, exit 215.
The Human Resources office can be found on the east side of the building through the Employee Entrance doors.
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Pueblo of Isleta Career Opportunities
ACCOUNTING DIRECTOR
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
ASSISTANT MANAGER
AUTO & DIESEL MECHANIC
BOSQUE RESTORATION CREW SUPERVISOR
BUS DRIVER (Part Time)
CAREGIVER (2 Positions)
CARPENTER I, II or Ill
CERTIFIED FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
CHILD CARE PROVIDER
CLINICAL THERAPIST
CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE
COURT CLERK
COVID-19 MEDICAL ASSISTANT
COVID CUSTODIAN (2 Positions)
CUSTODIAN
DIRECTOR, CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS
EARLY HEAD START TEACHER
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, IPHA
FACILITIES WORKER
FEDERAL PROJECT MANAGER
GAMING INVESTIGATOR
GENERAL COUNSEL
GROUNDS KEEPER
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER
HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGER
HOME CARE ATTENDANT
ICWA COORDINATOR
INSTRUCTIONAL COORDINATOR
INTERNAL AUDITOR
JR. SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
LANGUAGE TEACHER
LIBRARY AIDE I
LIFEGUARD
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
PARKS & MAINTENANCE WORKER
PERSONAL CARE SERVICE AIDE (2 Positions)
PHYSICIAN
PLUMBER
POLICE CADET - OPEN SPACE (5 Positions)
POLICE OFFICER I - CERTIFIED
POLICE OFFICER I - CERTIFIED
PRESENTING OFFICER
RECORDS CLERK
REGISTERED NURSE
ROADWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER I
SALES ASSOCIATE
SECURITY OFFICER
SEPTIC TRUCK DRIVER
SHIFT LEAD
SHIFT SUPERVISOR
TRIBAL COUNCIL COORDINATOR
TUTOR I
TUTOR II
VAN DRIVER
WATER RESOURCE SPECIALIST
W-WW APPRENTICE / W-WW OPERATOR IV
Treasury
Tribal Administration
Agricultural Division
Police Department
C-Stores
Construction Operations
Water Resources
Head Start
Assisted Living Facility
Housing Authority
Health Services
Head Start
Health Services
Housing Authority
Health Services
Tribal Court
Health Services
Public Works
Public Works
Construction Operations
Head Start
Housing Authority
Head Start
Housing Authority
Gaming Regulatory
Legal Department
C-Stores
Public Works
Health Services
Elder Center
Social Services
Department of Education
Gaming Regulatory
MIS
Department of Education
Library
Parks & Recreation
Public Works
Health Center
Parks & Recreation
Elder Center
Health Center
Housing Authority
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Police Department - Open Space
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Health Services
Construction Operations
C-Stores
Health Services
Public Works
C-Stores
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Department of Education
Elder Center
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PUEBLO OF ISLETA VETERANS
ASSOCIATION (POIVA)
“Veterans Helping Veterans”
The POI Veterans Service Officers will be at
the POI Health Clinic on the first Tuesday of
each month from 10 AM – 12 PM to provide
information to Veterans and their families. The
first scheduled date will be on 1 March 2022.
Information on service connected benefits,
survivors’ pension, health care benefits and
enrollment, burial benefits, recovery of lost
military records, education benefits, etc. If
possible please bring with you a copy of the
veterans’ DD214 (discharge document).
Within the last year, POIVA has not had regular
meetings due to the coronavirus pandemic
mandates. Now that some of the mandates have
been lifted, POIVA may start having scheduled
meetings in March 2022. The next tentative
scheduled meeting will be on 17 March 2022.
Meetings are scheduled for the first and third
Thursday of each month at 6 PM,
For information on POIVA meetings/activities
call Fred R. Lujan, Commander, at 505-5733733. For assistance concerning veterans
issues, please call Ulysses Abeita, VSO, at 505264-4110, or Marcus Lujan, VSO, at 505-5147332. VSO’s are available to schedule individual
meetings with veterans.
WATER RESOURCES
2022 Irrigation Water Supply: Exceptional
Drought Continues
The irrigation season will be starting this
month and the Pueblo of Isleta Water Resources
Department is getting ready to be on top of any
and all issues that arise. The season irrigation
season will be staggered with the Belen Division
(everything south of the Isleta Diversion Dam)
will start on March 7th and irrigation deliveries
starting on the 28th of March. The Albuquerque
division (the West side above Isleta Diversion
Dam) will start charging on March 21st and
irrigation deliveries will start on April 4th.
As stated in last month’s article, this year is
going to be very challenging for all water users.
The current stream flow in the Rio Grande is
50% below average for this time of year and
the snowpack for the basin is around 20%
below average. A recent study published by
the New York Times stated that we are in the
worst prolonged drought the Southwest has
experienced in the past 1,200 years (climate
records only go back 1,200 years), and the
drought shows no signs of slowing down. Climate
change is here and the effects of it will be felt
in full force this year, here, and throughout the
whole Western United States. Lakes across the
west are feeling the effects and are at historic
lows, which could potentially threaten not only
water supply, but also supply of electricity to
many major cities.
As previously mentioned, this year will
require all farmers, mayordomos, and MRGCD
personnel to communicate frequently and work
collaboratively together to ensure efficient
scheduling and irrigation practices are adhered
too. It is likely that strict irrigation rotation
schedules, similar to last year, will have to be
implemented at some point this year. Please
use water wisely and efficiently, and don’t
overwater. If you have further questions, please
don’t hesitate to contact the Pueblo’s Water
Resources Department, at 505-869-7566.
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March 2022
TRUANCY
Let’s Spring into Spring!
We hope you and your families have had a wonderful
start to the New Year. Along with the weather
change also comes daylight savings time; it’s time
to spring forward. We know the struggle of getting
up an “hour early”. Here is some information on day
light savings time and a couple of tips to help you
and your families for the spring forward struggle.
Daylight savings time began in 1916 in Germany,
in an effort to reduce wartime energy costs by
syncing daytime activities with natural daylight
hours. Daylight savings time was introduced in
the United States in 1918. At the start of daylight
savings time, the United States were not required
to observe this and only Arizona and Hawaii elected
to do so. Today, about 70 countries observe daylight
saving time during the summer months.
Teenagers and adults that need an alarm clock
to wake up in the morning will more than likely
struggle with the time change. It is difficult for
teenagers to make this adjustment because they
lose an hour of sleep by waking up an hour earlier
and they will need to go to bed an hour earlier; it is
difficult for some to go to sleep an hour earlier. One
way of helping your child slowly adjust to this time
change will be to wake them up an hour early on
Saturday morning, the day before the time change
and when evening approaches they will be ready for
bed. Just remember that it may take about a week
or more to adjust to this new time change. It may be
more difficult for your child to go to sleep while the
sun is still out. Consider darkening the room and
for older children you might have them consider
using a sleep mask.
Your child will not like the idea of having to get up
an hour early. Some might have temper tantrums in
the morning and mood changes for the first couple
of weeks, but remember to be patient, as this will
be temporary.
There are some pros and cons to daylight savings
time:
Pros
Longer evenings
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Adds an hour of natural day light to our
day.
More time for family time and sporting
activities
People feel more safer in the evening since
it stays brighter longer
Cons
Health
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Just by time changing even an hour, it
disrupts our body’s internal clock and
circadian rhythm.
Some studies have found that the risk
for heart attacks increases within the
first few days after time change.
Along with time change, depression is
increased due to tiredness and lack of sleep.
We hope that your child has a successful remainder
of the school year. Remember that the Truancy
Department is here to assist you and your families!
Thank you,
Isleta Truancy Department
Isleta Pueblo News
Editor:
Nathaniel Lujan
Asst. Editor:
Diane Abeita
Published By:
Valencia Express
Isleta Pueblo News
March 2022
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Isleta Elementary School
Isleta Elementary Has
A New Principal
Tips For Student Success
To help your student be successful:
As of Tuesday, February 1, 2022, the
Pueblo of Isleta Elementary School has a
new principal. Mikela Romero has 15 years
of education experience under her belt. She
began her career in education by working
as a 3rd and 4th grade teacher with
Albuquerque Public Schools. After spending
8 years in APS, Mrs. Romero decided she
wanted to work closer to home and moved
to Desert View Elementary School in Los
Lunas to teach 2nd grade. During her
time with Los Lunas Schools, Mrs. Romero
also served as an Instructional Coach at
the elementary, middle, and high school
levels. Prior to coming to IES, she served
as an assistant principal at Los Lunas High
School. Mrs. Romero has expertise in the
areas of elementary literacy, educational
technology, supporting English Learners,
coaching
teachers,
and
developing
curriculum. She is also proud of her Native
American heritage and is a tribal member
of Isleta Pueblo. It is for this reason that
she is excited about having the opportunity
to give back to her tribal community. In her
free time, Mrs. Romero likes to spend time
with her husband and kids. Outside school
hours, she can usually be seen driving her
son and daughter to swimming, music, and
dance lessons.
•
Make sure that your student has a
healthy breakfast. Keep in mind that
IES does begin serving breakfast at 7:30
a.m. and is available to all IES students.
•
Make sure your student is on time.
Students are allowed to arrive on campus
no earlier than 7:30 a.m. Class begins at
8:00 a.m., so please be sure your student
arrives with enough time for them to eat
breakfast if they need to and make it to
class at 8:00 a.m.
•
If your student is feeling sick at
all, please keep them home and call the
school as soon as the school opens at 7:30
a.m.
•
Make sure your student is attending
school unless they are sick or there is
a family emergency. If you have not
communicated with the school about your
student’s absence, they may be given an
unexcused absence. Please communicate
with the school when your student is
absent.
•
Make sure the school has your
most current contact information in the
event of an emergency. If your contact
information has changed in the last
several months, please contact the school
and make sure the school has your most
recent information.
Students Return To
In Person Learning
On Monday, February 7, 2022, students
at Isleta Elementary School were able to
come to the school to learn in person for the
first time since October of 2021. IES staff
have been working hard to make sure that
COVID safe practices are being utilized.
This includes daily temperature checks,
health screening, wearing recommended
PPE, frequent hand washing, and social
distancing. The majority of IES students
have returned to in person learning.
Students have been excited to see their
friends and teachers face to face and
teachers have been just as happy to see
their students in person. The school is once
again filled with the sounds of footsteps
and laughter, as well as the sights of
smiling faces and students learning. IES is
committed to focusing these last few months
of the 2021-2022 school year on setting its
students up for success.
that more newspapers were needed to serve
the entire staff and faculty and suggested
that we go right to the distributer to pick
up more so he could complete his deliveries.
Donald has proven that he is indeed the best
student for the job and will go to any lengths
to make sure everyone
here at the elementary
school receives their
paper in a timely
manner. Donald’s work
ethic is impeccable! This
is one student who has
a bright future ahead of
him.
DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION
The Cold Truth in Education
Isleta Elementary School has a new
paperboy. Donald B just turned 9 years old
and is the 3rd grade. He applied for the job
in December, 2021, and after an extensive
interview process, he was offered the job in
January, 2022. Donald delivers the monthly
newsletter to the POIES faculty and staff
with a spring in his step and a smile on his
face. After our friends from the library drop
off the papers to the school, Donald brings
them to his work station. He rolls the papers
and secures them with rubber bands. Once
that part of the job is complete, he loads
his papers into the wagon and makes his
many deliveries throughout the school.
After delivering the February newsletter,
Donald noticed that he did not have enough
papers for the entire staff. He determined
According to the data received from Los
Lunas Schools in February, 85% of Isleta
high school students are failing one or
more classes. Take the time to connect with
your students to see where they may be
struggling or need educational assistance.
The Department of Education is available
to support students with their educational
needs. Take advantage of the tutorial
supports for students in Pre K-12 grades
and college level courses. Tutors are
available after school at the Department
of Education office, virtual at student’s
schedule, and/or during advisory period at
Valencia High School and Los Lunas High
School.
Call 505-869-9790 for more information
or submit a request of supports to: https://
isletapueblo.formstack.com/forms/doe_
afterschool_tutoring
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March 2022
ISLETA POLICE DEPARTMENT MARCH NEWSLETTER
Well, at the time of this writing it seemed March arrived early as I sat and listened to the
winds howl and the parking signs rattling. A reminder to all, New Mexico weather is quite
unpredictable and drivers need to take heed of weather forecasts and adjust accordingly. We
can have shorts and suntanning weather one day and an inch of snow on the ground the next.
Traveling in a high profile vehicle can be dangerous as wind gusts can catch your vehicle,
move you into the next lane and into the path of another vehicle. If weather conditions are
not ideal for the type of vehicle you operate, reconsider traveling and remain stationary or at
home until the weather changes.
WELCOME
We welcome another new employee to the
Police Department family, Erika Pasqual
who is from the Santa Ana Pueblo.
Hello, my name
is Erika Pasqual
and I am from
Santa Ana Pueblo.
I
just
recently
joined the Animal
Control team and
so far I am enjoying
everything about it.
My love for animals
led me to work as a veterinary technician
for the past 17 years. During my free time I
enjoy spending time with my four children,
working out and having movie nights with
my kids. I currently have two dogs, a Great
Dane named Duggs and a Chihuahua
named Chadwick. I am grateful for this
opportunity to help protect the people and
animals of Isleta Pueblo.
IHSP TRAFFIC NEWS
The Isleta Traffic Division continues to
work diligently to maintain the roadways
through the Pueblo of Isleta as safe routes of
travel for all who use them. Unfortunately,
there have been some serious crashes on
Interstate 25 and though they did not
fall within the jurisdiction of the Police
Department, officers were out assisting
Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office wherever
needed.
A prime example of working
together to keep as many people safe as
possible. Please drive with care and scan
ahead being constantly observant of items/
individuals/animals that may cross your
path suddenly. Cell phones should only be
used handsfree with a Bluetooth speaker
where the driver does not have to pick it
up to answer or dial. “Alexa” and “Siri” are
great partners in this. Remember there
are traffic laws addressing the use of cell
phones and distracted driving, and Isleta
Police Department will enforce these.
NEWS FROM NATIONAL HIGHWAY
TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
(NHTSA)
On February 15, 2022 the following press
release was published regarding Adaptive
Driving Beam (ADB) headlights.
February 15, 2022 | Washington, DC
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s
National
Highway
Traffic
Safety
Administration issued a final rule today
allowing automakers to install adaptive
driving beam headlights on new vehicles.
This satisfies a requirement in the Bipartisan
Infrastructure Law more than a year and a
half ahead of schedule.
This final rule will improve safety for
pedestrians and bicyclists by making them
more visible at night, and will help prevent
crashes by better illuminating animals and
objects in and along the road.
Keenan
Samantha
Travis
You will remember these three faces as they were introduced in last month’s newsletter
but you may not have not seen them around much. They are all training at the Basic
Police Academy in Santa Fe, New Mexico and we are happy to report the trio is doing
well, working hard and making us proud. Keep up the good work!
“NHTSA prioritizes the safety of everyone on
our nation’s roads, whether they are inside
or outside a vehicle. New technologies can
help advance that mission,” said Dr. Steven
Cliff, NHTSA’s Deputy Administrator.
“NHTSA is issuing this final rule to help
improve safety and protect vulnerable road
users.”
Adaptive driving beam headlight systems,
or ADB, use automatic headlight beam
switching technology to shine less light on
occupied areas of the road and more light
on unoccupied areas. The adaptive beam is
particularly useful for distance illumination
of pedestrians, animals, and objects without
reducing the visibility of drivers in other
vehicles.
The final rule amends Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 108, “Lamps, reflective
devices, and associated equipment.” The
amendments adopted today are intended to
allow manufacturers to offer this technology
and establish performance requirements for
these systems to ensure that they operate
safely.
NHTSA also has the following safety tips
when driving in adverse weather. We all
know the adage…..if you don’t like the
weather in NM, wait 20 minutes and it will
change. We go from 60 degree weather one
day to snow the next and back to sunshine
and warmth two days later. As presented
by NHTSA:
Whether it’s snow, sleet or ice, winter
weather can cause extremely dangerous
road conditions. In 2019, there were 440
fatal crashes, and an estimated 33,000
injury crashes that occurred in wintry
conditions. Preparing yourself – and your
vehicle – for winter weather is key.
Driving in Winter Weather
The Basics
Slow down. It’s harder to control or stop
your vehicle on a slick or snow-covered
surface. In fact, in 2019, there were an
estimated 182,000 police- reported crashes
that occurred in wintry conditions. On
the road, increase your following distance
enough so that you’ll have plenty of time to
stop for vehicles ahead of you.
Don’t crowd a snow plow or travel beside
the truck. Snow plows travel slowly, make
wide turns, stop often, overlap lanes, and
exit the road frequently. If you find yourself
behind a snow plow, stay far enough behind
it and use caution if you pass the plow.
What to Do in an Emergency
If you are stopped or stalled in wintry
weather, stay focused on yourself and
your passengers, your car, and your
surroundings.
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Stay with your car and don’t
overexert yourself.
Let your car be seen. Put bright
markers on the antenna or windows and
keep the interior dome light on.
Be mindful of carbon monoxide
poisoning. Make sure your exhaust pipe
is clear of any snow and run your car
only sporadically — just long enough to
stay warm. Don’t run your car for long
periods of time with the windows up or in
an enclosed space.
Changes You May Notice
Tires
As the outside temperature drops, so does
tire inflation pressure. Make sure each
tire is filled to the vehicle manufacturer’s
recommended inflation pressure, which
is in your owner’s manual and on a label
located on the driver's side door frame.
Do not inflate your tires to the pressure
listed on the tire itself. That number is the
maximum pressure the tire can hold, not
the recommended pressure for the your
vehicle.
Some other tips:
•
Inspect your tires at least once a
month and before long road trips.
•
It’s best to check the tires when
they’re cold, meaning that they
have not been driven on for at
least three hours.
•
Check each tire’s age. Some vehicle
manufacturers recommend
replacing tires every six years
regardless of use.
An inspection is not just about checking
tire pressure and age. Remember to check:
•
for any damage or conditions that
may need attention;
•
the tread and sidewalls for any cuts,
punctures, bulges, scrapes, cracks, or
bumps. The tread should be at least 2/32
of an inch or greater on all tires; and
•
your spare tire.
If you find tire damage, take your vehicle
to a tire service professional.
Consider installing snow tires, but before
buying new tires, visit NHTSA’s Tires page
to review tire safety ratings. The Uniform
Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
lets you compare tire treadwear, traction
performance, and temperature resistance.
Car Seats
child in a car seat. When your child will
be secured in a car seat, pick thin, warm
layers, and place blankets or coats around
your child after the harness is snug and
secure for extra warmth.
Also, make sure car seats and booster seats
are properly installed and that any children
riding with you are in the right seat for
their ages and sizes. See NHTSA’s child
passenger safety recommendations to find
the right seat for your child’s age and size.
You can visit NHTSA’s Child Car Seat
Inspection Station Locator to find a free
car seat inspection site near you, or to get
information on virtual inspections.
Batteries
When the temperature drops, so does
battery power. In cold weather, gasoline
and diesel engines take more battery power
to start, and electric and hybrid-electric
vehicles’ driving range can be reduced.
Have a mechanic check your battery,
charging system, belts, and for any other
needed repairs or replacements.
Safety Technologies
Familiarize yourself with the safety
technologies on your vehicle and how
they perform in wintry conditions. Know
whether your vehicle has an antilock brake
system and learn how to use it properly.
Antilock brake systems prevent your wheels
from locking up during braking. If you have
antilock brakes, apply firm, continuous
pressure to the brake pedal. If you don’t
have antilock brakes, you may need to pump
your brakes if you feel your wheels starting
to lock up. For more information on driver
assistance technologies, visit NHTSA.gov/
DriverAssistTech.
Floor Mats
Due to slushy winter conditions, you might
consider switching out your usual floor
mats for thicker material or rubbery ones.
Improperly installed floor mats in your
vehicle could interfere with the operation of
the accelerator or brake pedal, increasing
the risk of a crash. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for mat installation and use
retention clips to secure the mats. Always
use mats that are the correct size and fit for
your vehicle.
Preparing Your Vehicle
Lights
Check your headlights, brake lights, turn
signals, emergency flashers and interior
lights. Be sure to also check your trailer
brake lights and turn signals, if necessary.
Windshield Wipers
You can quickly go through a lot of windshield
wiper fluid in a single snowstorm. Make
sure your vehicle’s reservoir is full of highquality “winter” fluid with de-icer before
winter weather hits. Make sure defrosters
and all windshield wipers work and replace
any worn blades. Consider installing heavyduty winter wipers if you live in an area
that gets a lot of snow and ice.
Cooling System
In colder weather, parents typically dress
their children in winter coats. But it’s
important to know that heavy coats can
interfere with the proper harness fit on a
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Make sure you have enough coolant in your
vehicle, and that it meets the manufacturer’s
specifications. See your vehicle owner’s
manual for recommendations. Check the
cooling system for leaks, test the coolant,
and drain or replace the old coolant.
You may also want to visit your mechanic
for a tune-up and ask them to check for
leaks, badly worn hoses, or other needed
parts, repairs, and replacements.
Before You Go
Stock Your Vehicle
Carry items in your vehicle to handle
common winter driving-related tasks, and
supplies you might need in an emergency,
including:
•
a snow shovel, broom, and ice
scraper;
•
abrasive material (sand or kitty
litter), in case your vehicle
gets stuck in the snow;
•
jumper cables, flashlight, and
warning devices (flares and
emergency markers);
•
blankets for protection from the
cold; and
•
a cell phone and charger, water,
food, and any necessary medicine.
Gas Up or Plug It In
Keep your gas tank close to full whenever
possible.
For electric and hybrid-electric vehicles,
decrease the drain on the battery. In
general, lithium ion batteries have reduced
energy at lower temperatures. Additionally,
most all vehicle batteries will use battery
power for self-heating in low temperatures.
The battery drain due to heating can be
minimized by keeping your electric vehicle
as warm as possible during freezing
temperatures. A common way to do this:
plug your vehicle in at night during the
winter, keeping the battery temperature in
its optimal ranges.
Plan Your Route
Check your local weather and traffic reports
before heading out. If your roads are not
in good shape, consider postponing nonessential travel until the roads are cleared.
If you do have to go out, make sure you are
prepared in case you become delayed while
traveling. If making a long road trip when
winter weather is forecasted, consider
leaving early or changing your departure to
avoid being on the roads during the worst
of the storm.
Familiarize yourself with directions and
maps before you go—even if you use a
GPS—and let others know your route and
anticipated arrival time. On longer trips,
plan enough time to stop to stretch, get
something to eat, check your phone, and
change drivers or rest if you feel drowsy.
Year-Round Safety
Check for Recalls
NHTSA’s Recalls Look-up Tool lets you
enter a vehicle identification number (VIN)
to quickly learn if your vehicle has a critical
safety issue that has not been repaired,
and how to get that repair done for free.
You can also download NHTSA’s SaferCar
app and enter your vehicle and equipment
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information. If a recall is issued, you’ll get
an alert on your phone.
Avoid Risky Driving Behaviors
You know the rules: Do not text or drive
distracted; obey posted speed limits; and
always drive sober. Both alcohol and drugs
can impair safe and responsible driving
by affecting things such as coordination,
judgment, perception, and reaction time.
And remember: always wear your seat belt.
Weather can be unpredictable and the
weather forecasters may not always be on
the money in their predictions so always be
prepared. We have all seen how the roads
(Highways 47, 45, 314, 317) can become
dangerously treacherous with an overnight
snowfall with gusty winds turning to ice
underneath the snow. Four-wheel drive
vehicles do not make a vehicle magical
and have the ability to travel any road
condition at regular speeds so always drive
with caution. One may think once we get in
to the month of March, all is well but snow
and/or an ice storm have occurred in the
state in April and in May.
Conduct regular maintenance checks on
your vehicles and repair/replace unsafe
worn tires, brakes, etc. Never take a chance
because Mother Nature unleashes poor
weather conditions whenever she chooses.
March 2022
DRIVE SAFELY AND
BE PREPARED
AND PLEASE -DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE,
DON’T DRIVE AGGRESSIVELY,
DON’T TEXT AND DRIVE
ISLETA PUEBLO HOUSING AUTHORITY
Greetings from the Isleta Pueblo Housing
Authority (IPHA). We have started out this
new year with a very busy schedule. The
Moonlight Subdivision is well underway;
our first three homes are close to completion.
The next three homes are being prepped
for pre-construction. Due to COVID, our
Construction Crew has been working with a
limited number of crewmembers, resulting
in a delay in some projects.
IPHA has been receiving a number of calls
for maintenance (clogged sinks, busted
water pipes, heater outages, etc.); our
Maintenance Crew is also experiencing
a shortage of staff due to COVID. IPHA
has partnered with POI Public Works
in handling after hour emergency calls.
These emergency calls go through the
IPD Dispatch for emergencies related to
electrical hazards, water leaks, sewage
issues, gas leaks, heating, etc. All calls
must be safety related or a true emergency.
IPD Dispatch will contact the Public Works
on-call employee. The Public Works on-call
employee will contact the Tribal Member to
request additional information about the
emergency. A determination will be made
if it is an IPHA or Public Works issue. The
on-call employee will make a judgement if it
is a true emergency – a safety or hazardous
concern. The on-call employee may need to
respond and assess the situation, if a true
emergency exists, repairs will be made to
address the issue. If it results in a nonemergency, a work order will be placed to
either IPHA or Public Works for repairs
to be made the next business day. Your
cooperation and understanding would
greatly be appreciated.
Emergency Rental Assistance Program –
this program has also been very busy. As a
reminder, this program was created by the
US Treasury Department to help renters
dealing with financial challenges related
to the COVID-19 pandemic. For eligible
households, the program offers rental and
utility assistance to help Tribal Members
avoid eviction or loss of utility service. This
is a federally funded program, IPHA must
follow federal guidelines when processing
these applications. These applications are
being processed on a first-come first-served
basis.
Lastly, IPHA would like to congratulate our
most recent New Homeowner, Benedict J.
IPHA Staff recently had a ‘key ceremony’,
turning over the keys to Mr. Jojola to begin
enjoying the comfort of his new home! IPHA
continues to apply for grants and additional
funding to be able to complete long awaited
projects as this. Congratulations Benedict!!
Greetings everyone, I am LaTanya Yazzie. I am the new Homeownership Counselor at the Isleta Pueblo
Housing Authority. I have 10 years of Indian Housing Experience. I have gained my work experience
while employed at Navajo Housing Authority, Pueblo of Jemez Housing Services, and Pueblo of Zia
Housing Services. I have assisted many Homebuyers in resolving their Delinquent Accounts and Payoffs. I have also assisted in the preparation of the Annual Performance Reports and quarterly reports.
I have obtained my certification(s) in Financial Education and Pathways. I look forward to further my
education and certification in Indian Housing that would benefit my services to the IPHA Homebuyers
and community members of Isleta.
I am super excited to work with the Pueblo of Isleta Homebuyers and community. I especially am looking
forward to meeting all of you personally. My newly acquired tasks will be working with Homebuyers
currently living in the POI Tribal Homeownership program, Mobile Homes, and Emergency Rental Units
with the following:
* Delinquent Accounts * Annual Statements * Title Conveyance * Housing Counseling
Please feel free to schedule and appointment or give me a call should you have any questions regarding
your housing account at (505) 869-4153.
March 2022
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ISLETA PUEBLO VOTERS ALLIANCE
MaGuWam, Greetings Relatives, Family and
Friends!
Happy New Year! We hope all is well and you're
staying safe. It’s been awhile since you've heard
from us. You're probably wondering what happened
to us, well we took some time off and we all grew
professionally and collectively, gaining relevant
experiences and knowledge to bring back to IPVA
for this year’s 2022 Tribal Elections. We're super
excited to get IPVA up and going again. In this letter
you will find last year’s POI Community meeting
with our newly elected tribal officials. We also have
a small synopsis of the meeting and an update on
our goals for this year's 2022 Tribal Elections.
The Tribal Council Community Meeting was held
at the Isleta Pueblo Casino on June 19th, 2021.
Honorable Governor Abeita, Lt. Blaine Sanchez,
2nd Lt. Virgil Lucero and all Tribal Council Members.
Tribal Council President, Joe Padilla, Vice President,
Charlene Sidel, Council Secretary, Rodney Jones,
and Tribal Council Members, Joyce Jojola, Larry
Lucero, and Herman Lente were all in attendance.
Agendas were provided before entering the ballroom.
Governor Abeita greeted us all and started following
a PowerPoint to go over the topics that were on
the agenda. (Agenda is attached) Governor Abeita
first introduced Ms. Jacqueline Yalch, who is Social
Services new Director. Ms.Yalch briefed us about a
grant they received to kick off a new initiative called
the Community Ready Initiative. This grant would
target suicide prevention, trauma, and patient help.
Governor
Abeita
talked
about
Economic
Development proposals. What do we want on our
Pueblo? Governor Abeita suggested Chick-fil-A, a
Costco, etc. Pitching ideas to possibly grow our tribal
economy. Questions from several Tribal members
were presented.
Questions from IPVA and the community were
submitted to Tribal Council prior and were answered
in various topics throughout the meeting.
1. Sustainability - What are we doing to be
innovative? How are we planning for the future/
what's our 5 year future plan look like?
2. How are we investing in our farmers, people?
Where do we fit in?
3. How can we start to use our water more
efficiently? We need to find ways to recycle, if
possible.
Some questions were never answered. It was
decided that the POI presentation would not be
interrupted, and all questions would be held until the
presentation was over.
We have not followed up with the Tribal Council or
Governor Abeita to see what our status is on some of
these topics. As part of IPVA’s goal this year we look
forward to providing updates about the progress of
our Pueblo and engage more with our community by
holding community meetings, bringing in community
volunteers, and empowering our tribal members to
vote. Let’s have the best voter turnout this year!
If you would like to volunteer please click on the link
below and join us!
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Edaue7xXG4YEYlKosIZV32eKfWxEBUuws4fjZAhAHNzQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Hawuu/Kerkem for your support and please follow
us for more information!
Instagram: isletapueblovotersalliance
Facebook: isletapueblovotersalliance
Phone: 575-418-3782
In Solidarity,
IPVA
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PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Everything seems to be headed in the right direction these days,
which is a very good thing for the pueblo, state and the world! Covid
positive cases are dropping fast and things are looking up. This does
not mean we should let our guard down, we all need to stay diligent
and continue to follow Covid safety practices at all times. Now that
things are headed in the right direction again, we (Parks & Recreation
Department) will be able to start offering and hosting more events,
activities and programs for the community. We will be doing this in
the safest way possible! Our charge is to do more for our community
members, but to do so in the safest manner for all participants and
users.
of Ireland’s nickname “The Emerald Isle”, the green in the Irish flag
and the shamrock or clover.
Mmm... Corned Beef & Cabbage – Is the staple meal at St. Patrick’s
Day Celebrations.
Please Please Please continue to be cautious and safe, but have fun
doing so!
AQUATICS CENTER
Isleta Aquatics hope you and your families have had a good start to
your year! With busy schedules we know it can be hard to fit in a
workout, we would like to invite all of you to come schedule a lane!
Only 30 minutes of swim is a great quick cardiovascular exercise and
has much lower impact on your joints than more traditional cardio
methods. We offer lane reservations by the hour from 6:30am5:30pm Monday-Friday as well as family sessions Monday-Friday
from 2:30pm-5:30pm (family sessions are limited to 8 household
members). The Wading pool is also available for children 6 and under
with an accompanying adult. All three types of swim sessions need to
be reserved by the hour at the front desk of the Rec Center.
Isleta Aquatics is also excited to announce we are now able to resume
both our child and adult swim lessons. The first session of 2022 has
already been filled but the waitlist is open for the second session, which
will begin the first week of April and will be filling fast. Registration
forms are available at the front desk at the Rec Center or contact
Josh or Connie at 505-869-9783 for more details on availability and
registration.
Isleta Aquatics is still looking to fill lifeguard positions. If there are
any prospective candidates that are over the age of 15 that would
like to apply for the Lifeguard position, have them call the Aquatics
Office at 505-869-9783. We are very flexible with school schedules,
extracurricular activities and we will provide training and certification
upon hire. For anyone interested in applying for a position or if you
have any questions about the Lifeguard certification, please call or
for any other information regarding the Aquatic Center information
or about child or adult swim lessons and other aquatic programming
please call Josh or Connie at 505-869-9783.
RECREATION PROGRAM
After School Program News – The After School program would like
to welcome the new faces that have registered into the program.
We do have a few slots available if your child wants to participate in
the After School program which starts at 3 pm and ends at 5:30 pm
daily. We provide an assortment of activities for the children here at
the Recreation center from Kinder-12th grade age level. For more
information, please call the Recreation Center at 505-869-9777.
March Activities – The youth are back into their swimming routine 2
days out of the week, enjoying the nice weather with lots of outdoor
play and being creative with their little minds with bead making, boat
making, and their monthly step by step painting. This month the
youth will learn some cool facts about St. Patrick’s Day and make a
leprechaun trap, crayon shamrock sun catchers and find the pot of
gold during their nature walk.
Upcoming Events for Isleta Youth – Summer Recreation will be a
Lottery Drawing this year again and will start taking entries in April.
Look out for dates and more information of any new changes posted
at the Recreation Center or Isleta web site. In addition, Isleta teens
and adults, 16 and older, look out this month for the job fair for summer
hires at the Recreation Center. We will be hiring for the Summer
Recreation program, Weed & Litter crew and Lifeguards.
St. Patrick’s Day Fun Facts – The Shamrock – St.
Patrick used the three-leafed shamrock to explain the
Trinity. The first is for Hope, the second for Faith and
the third for Love.
Why do we pinch each other on St. Patrick’s Day –
The tradition in America is to pinch anyone who isn’t
wearing green on St. Patrick’s Day. Legend has it that
wearing green makes you invisible to leprechauns,
who pinch anyone they see.
Color for St. Patrick’s Day – Green was originally blue! Wearing green
has become a staple of St. Patrick’s Day but the holiday color was
originally blue. It’s thought that the shift to green happened because
Please share with your family and friends. The After School Program
will have a Spring Break program filled of activities during March 14th18th, 2022 for Isleta youth. It will be a lottery drawing for 10 youths
to participate in the Spring Break program. For an entry form, come
by the Recreation Center and enter your child’s name at the front
office. For more information, you can reach me between the hours of
9:00am—3:00pm. Please see flyer!
SPORTS SECTION
Volleyball League Update – We are happy to announce that we will
be starting up the Volleyball league on March 15, 2022, so get your
teams ready. If you want practice call and set up a time here at the rec
center. We will be holding a Coaches meeting on Tuesday, February
22, 2022 at 6 pm here at the rec center, all coaches need to attend
this meeting, please email me (George Waquie) at george.waquie@
isletapueblo.com so I know you received the message. The Volleyball
games will be scheduled on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and
game time will probably be 6:30pm and 7:30pm. For safety reasons
and due to current covid restrictions, only players will be allowed in
the gymnasium (SPECTATORS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED at this
time)! (PLEASE SEE FLYER!)
Virtual Family Fun Run Update – This run will start on March 1, 2022
and we will once again be using the Nike Run Club App to keep track
of all runners/walkers. If you have any questions about this app or
about the run itself please contact me at (505) 869-9777 and I will do
my best to get you set up and answer any questions you may have.
Good Luck to everyone that will be participating in this run. Stay safe!
(PLEASE SEE FLYER!)
FITNESS SECTION
Fitness goers…. It is time to start your 2022 health goals. Spring will
officially be here on March 20, 2022. The days will be longer and the
weather will be welcoming. Classes will be up and running soon, so
be on a lookout for schedules of classes via flyers or on the community
Facebook page. We got many new classes in store for you this year.
We are so excited to get these classes going again and we hope to
see lots of new faces as well as familiar ones. We hope you all are
doing well and we cannot wait to assist you with your personal health
goals, whatever they may be. Also if group training is not your thing,
Personal Training is available as well, so feel free to contact the Main
Recreation Center or the Fitness West facility to get started. Thank
you and see you soon.
Isleta recreation would like to introduce our newest Personal Trainer
Ann Asman, she is training at the Fitness West location and is available
for your fitness needs. Please go meet her and utilize her fitness
knowledge and expertise. Please be on a look out for posting.
Thank you and we hope to see you utilizing your fitness facilities.
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March 2022
Pueblo of Isleta Public Library
Another month into the year as we welcome March. Spring will be here before we know it
along with Daylight Saving Time on March 13th. Here’s to warmer and longer days as we
approach the season of Spring. A time for re-growth, the sun’s warmth and the reappearance
of green and color everywhere.
News
On February 7th the library resumed inperson programming and the front doors
are now unlocked. No need to call, just come
on in, however patrons, we still need to do a
temperature check and a screening as well
as follow all COVID policies and procedures.
We would like to remind patrons that even
though some things have changed we still
need to be cautious and follow policies and
procedures, so please continue to be patient
with library staff as we follow protocols
during your visit.
If you look around the children and teen
room you will notice that we added some
color to the rooms. With bright colorful
furniture to brighten up the room. In the
teen room we have new computer chairs,
and a new lounge are to set relax and read
a book. In the children room we re-arranged
a little adding some new rugs and chairs. If
you haven’t been by the library in a while
stop by and see what’s new.
The library now has laptop checkouts for
in house use only for library patrons with
a valid ID. Laptops are available on a firstcome, first-served basis. Wi-fi is available
and laptops will automatically connect to it
for easy internet access. Laptops must be
returned to the checkout desk after each
session or before the end of the business
day. Laptop checkouts are only for use
inside the library and cannot be taken
home. If you would like to learn more about
this service or have any questions, please
give the library a call at 505-869-9808.
If you can’t make it into the library to check
out a book, take advantage of our eBook
service! Library patrons now have access
to Overdrive. Overdrive is a free service
offered to you by the Pueblo of Isleta Public
Library that allows you to borrow eBooks
and audiobooks anytime, anywhere. You
will need your library card number and pin
to log on Overdrive. Download the mobile
New furniture in Children and Teen Rooms!
app Libby to start enjoying this free service four ways to check your library account.
or simply log on to overdrive.com. If you
•
Visit our online library catalog at
have any questions about our services,
https://isletapueblo.booksys.net/opac/
please give us a call at 505-869-9808.
pipl/index.html or scan the QR code and
log on with your library card and pin
Tax season is upon us and the 2021 New
number.
Mexico Taxation and Revenue form packets
•
Download our FREE Librista app
are now available here at the library.
(Found in the Google Play store and APP
Federal Tax and Revenue forms will need to
Store) on your mobile device and log on
be downloaded from the Internal Revenue
with your library card number and pin.
website irs.gov. Instruction packets will
•
Visit the library and speak with
need to be downloaded onto a flash drive or
someone at the front desk.
device form irs.gov. Stop by the library or
•
Give us a call at 505-869-9808.
give us a call and we can run out a tax form
You will need a pin number to access your
packet to you or you can come in. If you
online library account. Speak with a library
have any questions, please call the library
staff member about setting up a password
at 505-869-9808.
or a password reset if you forgot. For more
Come join our team! The library is
information give us a call at 505-869-9808.
currently hiring for a Library Aide I Full
Time position. Applications can be found at
isletapueblo.com/careers or you can pick up
an application at the library. Applications
must be submitted to Isleta Resources
located at the Tribal Service Complex.
If you have any questions regarding this
position or how to apply, please call the
library at 505-869-9808 and speak with a
Come join us for weekly Family Story Time
staff member.
here at the library. Family Story Time is a
Have you returned your library material?
fun opportunity for parents, grandparents,
We are entering a new year so here’s your
and caregivers to introduce their children
chance to bring in any library material in
to reading and language. Open for ages 16
good condition and there will be NO FINES
months to 5 years old, but please keep in
applied to your library account. There are
mind that it is open for the whole family to
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come. For the month of March after story
time we will be doing a variety of crafts.
Story time will be every Wednesday at
10:30am here at the library. If you have
any questions about our story times give
the library a call and speak with Cheyenne
at 505-869-9808 or email at Cheyenne.
Castillo@isletapueblo.com.
Upcoming
Summer Reading Program will be here
before we know it and we are excited to
share with you all our new themes for
our junior and youth programs. Summer
Reading Program will start June 6th and
end July 22nd.
Our Junior Program 3-6 years old, theme
will be Ocean of Possibilities. Every day
story time will be incorporated along with
crafts and activities following this year’s
theme. Students will also get to attend
field trips and engage in daily recess time.
Breakfast and lunch will be served every
day.
Our Youth Program, ages 7-14 years
old, will feature 4 different curriculums
to choose from. We will be accepting 20
students with 5 spots available for the
mentioned programs below.
STEM,
Biology,
Chemistry,
Engineering and Physics. Library staff
member, Cheyenne will be leading this
program.
Marvel Universe. Library staff
member, Kyle will be leading this
program.
DIY. Library staff member Minewa
will be leading this program.
Dinosaurs. Library staff member
Kimberly will be leading this program.
More information on
curriculums coming soon!
the
different
Summer Reading Program Registration will
be May 6th starting at 7am. Registration
will be on first come, first serve basis. We
will have one single line for registration for
youth and junior groups. This will insure
that priority is given to those whom showed
up early for registration. Summer Reading
Program Calendars and descriptions will
be released in April so keep a look out for
that.
Some reminders to keep in mind before
registering:
•
Only Parents/Legal Guardians of
students are allowed to sign up students
for the Summer Reading Program.
•
3 year old’s MUST be potty trained.
•
We will be asking for BASIC
information on registration form.
If you have any questions regarding our
Summer Reading Program, please give us
a call at the library and speak with a staff
member at 505-869-9808.
After School Program students making heart fizz bombs!
Chinese New Year Program participants making Pineapple Cookies!
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Valentine’s Day Chocolate Letter Box program participants
and the finished product!
Recap
On February 16th library staff member
Cheyenne hosted a night to celebrate the
Chinese New Year “Year of the Tiger”.
Participants learned how to make Pineapple
Cookies. The word for Pineapple in Hokkien,
also means “Luck is Coming”. People eat
pineapple tarts for good luck. Everyone in
attendance enjoyed learning how to make a
dessert from a different culture. Thank you
all for joining us!
February was a month of Valentines
programs here at the library and on February
9th library staff member Shaypof hosted
a Valentine’s Day Chocolate Letter Box.
Filled with chocolate dipped strawberries,
chocolate truffles and flowers. Participants
filled a letter of their choosing with chocolate
dipped strawberries and filled a box full of
delicious goodies to give to their Valentine
or to share with loved ones. We had a great
turn out and it was nice to have in-person
programming once again. We would like
to thank everyone who participated in this
program.
Valentine’s Day Keepsakes program took
place on February 10th with participants
making a Valentine’s Day Keepsake for that
special person in their life. Participants made
a Heart Picture Holder and a Rose Flower
Heart to take with them for Valentine’s Day.
We wanted to give patrons an opportunity
to make something special for Valentine’s
Day to keep to remember for years to come.
We would like to thank everyone who
participated in our program this Valentine’s
season.
The After School Program is back in-person
and we are so excited to welcome all the
students back to the library. Just like riding a
bicycle, students got right back to routine and
didn’t skip a beat. Coming in and completing
their homework or reading before getting
into crafts or activities library staff have
prepared for them. Crafts and activities for
the month of February included Heart Fizz
bombs, Orbeez experiment, Valentine’s Day
card and so much more. We are optimistic
that we will finish the school year strong
and things will continue to improve each
day. Our After School Program is currently
full, however we do have a waiting list and
as things continue to change there’s a good
possibility, we can open our After School
Program up to more students. If you would
like more information or to add your child
to the waiting list, please call the library at
505-869-9808.
Valentine’s Day Keepsake Program Participants!
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Health Beat
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Stephanie Barela,
Isleta Health Center Health Educator
Phone: 505-869-4479
sbarela@islclinic.net
(Information from the “Guide to Preventable Cancers”
and www.aastec.net)
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and
a great time to get screened. Colorectal Cancer is
cancer of the colon or rectum found equally in both
men and women. According to the Albuquerque Area
Southwest Tribal Epidemiology Center and data
from the NM Tumor Registry 2007-2011, it is the
2nd most common cancer among American Indians
in New Mexico. Colorectal Cancer is often diagnosed
at a later stage in Native Americans, which is why it
is so important to get screened! Colorectal cancer is
one of the MOST PREVENTABLE cancers, because
it develops from polyps that can be removed before
they become cancerous. If you get the recommended
screening, this cancer can be prevented or can be
detected early when it can be easier to treat.
RISK FACTORS
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Men and women who are age 50 and older
•
People who use commercial tobacco, are
obese or sedentary
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People with a personal or family history of
colorectal cancer or benign (non-cancerous)
colorectal polyps
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People with a personal or family history of
inflammatory bowel disease, such as long-
standing ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease
•
People with a family history of inherited
colorectal cancer
RISK REDUCTION AND EARLY DETECTION
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Be physically active and exercise regularly
•
Maintain a healthy weight
•
Eat a high-fiber diet rich in fruits,
vegetables, nuts, beans and whole grains
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Consume calcium-rich foods like low-fat or
skim milk
•
Limit red meat and avoid processed meats
•
Stay away from smoking commercial tobacco
(sign up for Freedom From Smoking-869-4479)
•
If you drink alcohol, limit your drinking to
one drink a day if you are a woman or
two drinks a day if you are a man
•
If you are at average risk for colorectal
cancer, start having a regular screening at
age 50. If you are at greater risk, you may
need to begin regular screening at an earlier
age. The best time to get screened is before
any symptoms appear.
SYMPTOMS
•
Rectal bleeding or blood in or on the stool
•
Change in bowel habits or stools that are
narrower than usual
•
Stomach discomfort (bloating, fullness or
cramps) Diarrhea, constipation or feeling
that the bowl does not empty completely
•
Weight loss for no apparent reason
•
Constant fatigue
•
Vomiting
TREATMENT- Surgery is the most common
treatment. When the cancer has spread, chemotherapy
or radiation therapy is given before or after surgery.
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NEWS FROM ISLETA SOCIAL SERVICES
Social Services has been working diligently with our collaborative
partners on a couple of initiatives that can bring healing and wellness
to our community that may helpful for you to be aware of.
Tribal Assisted Equine Psychotherapy Project (TEAP) “Building
Youth Resiliency through Horses”
We are in the third phase of our “TEAP” project. With partnership
from the great crew at the Guadalupe Stables in Albuquerque’s North
Valley, this project focuses on trauma and supports family to creatively
communicate with one another. Families work with the TEAP team
and a horse designated to the family once a week. Families have fun
recording their time spent with their horse and hands on experience
at the stables. Incentives for participants are provided throughout the
8-week project. We’ve included storytelling each week to share the
significant meaning and importance of horses in historical time and in
today’s culture; dinner is always provided! As we near the final months
of the project, We extend this invitation to you and your family who are
interested in participating during the next phase that is set to begin
in the spring. Based on feedback from families who participated in
the prior groups, they described it as “magical and healing”. Families
were able to expand their learning and had some “neat experiences”
working with horses. We hope you consider joining this incredible
opportunity with a little twist on learning something new about yourself
and your family.
If you would like more information and/or wish to participate in this
powerful experience, contact Patricia Abeita at 505-869-2772 as soon
as possible to reserve your spot as it is as first come basis.
Community Readiness Model
The Community Readiness Model focuses on addressing and raising
awareness in Adverse Childhood Experiences, also known as ACEs.
This project focuses on trauma that everyone experiences in utero,
childhood and the lasting effects that can follow into adulthood.
What is the Community Readiness Model?
The Community Readiness Model:
•
Provides the community “truth” or perception about an issue,
which may or may not be the real “truth.” Finding community “truth”
helps set strategies based on the community’s readiness and is the
best point for intervention.
•
Is a model for community change that integrates a community’s
culture, resources, and level of readiness to more effectively
address: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
•
Allows communities to define issues and strategies in their
own cultural contexts.
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Builds cooperation among systems and individuals.
•
Increases capacity for ACEs prevention and intervention.
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Encourages community investment in Adverse Childhood
Experiences prevention and awareness.
•
Can be applied in any community. (Geographically, Issuebased, Organizational, etc.).
•
Can be used to address a wide range of issues.
•
Is a guide to the complex process of system and community
change.
What does Community Readiness mean?
Readiness is the degree to which a community is prepared to take
action on an issue. Readiness:
•
•
•
•
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Is issue-specific.
Is measurable across multiple dimensions.
May vary across different segments of a community.
Can be increased successfully.
Is essential knowledge for the development of strategies
and interventions.
Matching an intervention to a community’s level of readiness is
essential for success. Interventions must be challenging enough to
move a community forward in its level of readiness.
Why use the Community Readiness Model?
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Adverse Childhood Experiences may have barriers at various
levels. Community Readiness addresses this resistance.
•
It conserves valuable resources (time, money, etc.) by guiding
the selection of strategies that are most likely to be successful
based on the readiness stage.
•
It is an efficient, inexpensive, and easy-to-use tool.
•
It promotes tribal community recognition and ownership of
adverse childhood experiences as an issue of concern.
•
Because of strong community ownership, it helps to ensure
that strategies are culturally congruent and sustainable.
•
It encourages the use of local experts and resources instead
of reliance on outside experts and resources.
•
The process of community change can be complex and
challenging, but the model breaks down the process into a series of
manageable steps.
•
It creates a community vision for healthy change.
The ACEs team is working continuously on providing awareness,
education and resources the community to address ACE’s. Be on the
look out for more information from the team. If you are interested in
finding out what your ACE’s score is and/or you’d like to discuss more
in detail, reach out to the ACE’s leaders at ISS, Meighen Nieto or
Reyes Abeita at 505-869-2772.
Empowering Parents, Guardians and Foster Parents. Helpful
Resources.
Parenting 101: 5 Types of Discipline
When it comes to parenting-there is no right or wrong way to raise
a child or children. There are many different parenting styles along
with the traditional way of following in our generational practices of
learning by how we were parented. There are five types of parenting
styles.
1. Positive Discipline: The basic premise of this method is to
help children find a sense of belonging and significance in the world.
This is done through showing mutual respect between parent and
child, and it’s described as “kind and firm at the same time.”
An example of this: When a child is reluctant or resisting to complete
daily homework assignment, parent then sits with child, explains
why the homework needs to be completed. Parent sits and works
through as many problems or assignments as it takes in order to
help child be prepared for the next day of school. This is working
with the child instead of “forcing” them to do something.
2.
Gentle Discipline: This is something that starts right when a
child is born (which can make the toddler years a bit easier). This is
not a reward and punishment system or situation but a supportive
teaching process.
An example of this: When a child is reluctant or resistant to complete
daily homework assignment, parent then might respond with a joke,
and continue to help child continue to complete homework.
3. Boundary-Based Discipline: This lets children know that
they need to respect the needs of others, and in turn, their needs
will be respected. This is a more common form of parenting.
An example of this: When a child is refusing to do homework, a
parent using boundary-based discipline will typically say that if the
child does not complete homework, they will not get to spend any
time on devices that night.
4. Behavior Modification: This relies on “unlearning a
behavior” and relies on conditioning theories that believe that
behavior is learned-therefore, it can be unlearned. This relies on a
lot of praise and rewards-meaning that the child is being conditioned
by their parent(s)/caregiver(s) to behave in a certain way by offering
a reward for behaving well.
An example of this is: When a child does not want to complete
homework, a small reward is offered when homework is completed.
5. Emotion Coaching: This is responding to children in a
respectful way. They follow beliefs that the children’s behaviors are
based on their feelings and needs. It is the job of the parent(s)/
caregiver(s) to teach them how to express these feelings and needs
in a respectful and appropriate way.
An example of this is: When a child is refusing to do homeworktheir emotions will be surrounding why they don’t want to complete
the work. Parent/guardian will validate how they are feeling about
the thought of doing the homework, and how they will work through
those feelings together. An activity is conducted to share and
express feelings. When the feeling is taken care of, the homework
is more likely to be completed.
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Hello Families of Isleta Head Start!
We are proud to announce that we are a FIVE STAR FOCUS
Program! We are the first Tribal Head Start to achieve this status!
We work closely with the University of New Mexico to ensure
our children are receiving high quality early childhood education
before going on to kindergarten.
What is FOCUS?
FOCUS On Young Children’s Learning, New Mexico’s Tiered
Quality Rating and Improvement System (TQRIS), provides early
childhood program personnel with the criteria, tools, and resources
they need to improve the quality of their programs. These quality
improvements focus on children’s growth, development, and
learning – so that each child has an equitable opportunity to be
successful when entering school.
We work to:
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Provide developmentally appropriate activities for our
children – Our program uses the Creative Curriculum as well as
our own Tiwa Curriculum.
•
Expand early childhood community capacity – We
collaborate with various programs in the community such as the
Isleta Public Library, Isleta Health Center and more!
•
Support linguistically and culturally appropriate curriculum
– Our program ties our Tiwa Language and Culture into our
Creative Curriculum as such as providing various activities such
as storytelling, singing and dancing.
St. Augustine Parish Isleta Pueblo
Ministry of Consolation
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Focus on school readiness – We prepare our children and
families for a smooth transition into kindergarten by providing
developmentally appropriate activities and help them establish
a plan.
Teachers carefully plan indoor and outdoor activities based on
what children need to learn according to Teaching Strategies.
Teaching Strategies is our observation based assessment. We
use the objectives to share children’s information based on the
following domains:
• Social-Emotional
• Mathematics
• Social Studies
• Physical
• Cognitive
•Science and Technology
• The Arts
• Literacy
MISSION STATEMENT
We are a ministry of consolation at St. Augustine Parish
to offer spiritual comfort and support to families who have
experienced the loss of a loved one. We will continue to
honor and respect our traditional teachings.
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Happy New Year from the
POI WIC Program!
The POI WIC Program is a free program for those
who are eligible. We serve pregnant women,
postpartum
women,
breastfeeding
women,
infants, and children up to the age of 5. WIC is a
supplemental food program that provides nutrition
education, breastfeeding support, food benefits,
and more to the families we serve.
Find out if you and your family are eligible
today! (505)869-2662
The POI WIC Program hopes that this new year
gets off to a healthy start.
To make sure you are sticking to those healthy
new year resolutions, please see the healthy snack
recipe below with ingredients that can be bought
with WIC food benefits!
Whole Grain WIC
Roll Ups
Ingredients:
•
8 oz low fat cream cheese at room
temperature
•
1 can Rotel tomatoes with mild chilies.
Well drained (WIC food)
•
A big handful of fresh spinach. Rinsed,
chop, and remove stems (WIC food)
•
3-4 whole wheat tortillas (WIC food)
•
Garlic powder to taste
First, mix together the softened cream cheese,
drained tomatoes, spinach, and garlic powder.
Next, spread the mixture on the tortillas. Finally,
roll the tortillas, slice, and enjoy!
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Circle of Security Parenting
Presented by: Reyes Abeita
Sponsored by: Isleta Social Services
Location: Isleta Social Services-Cottonwood
Dates/Times: On an individual basis
Cost: FREE
Who should
Caregivers
attend:
Parents,
Guardians,
How to register: Contact Reyes Abeita at 505869-2772 or e-mail reyes.abeita@isletapueblo.
com
At times all parents feel lost or without a clue about
what our child might need from us. Imagine what it
might feel like if you were able to make sense of what
your child was really asking from you. The Circle of
Security Parenting™ program is based on decades of
research about how secure parent-child relationships
can be supported and strengthened.
Learning Objectives of the Program:
•
Understand your child’s emotional world by
learning to read the emotional needs
•
Support your child’s ability to successfully
manage emotions
•
Enhance the development of your child's self
esteem
•
Honor your innate wisdom and desire for your
child to be secure
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ISLETA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC
Inhalant Awareness
Inhalants are substances or fumes that are
“sniffed”, or “huffed” and cause an immediate high.
In the United States, inhalant use among younger
populations is very common due to the fact that most
of these chemicals are found in household items and
can also be purchased or easily obtained. There is
a variety of inhalant categories that include gases,
solvents, aerosols, nitrates, adhesives, and cleaning
agents. Some common household products that
are most commonly abused can include, but are
not limited to: paint thinners, nail polish removers,
propane, butane, poppers, rubber cement, glue,
hairsprays, spray paints, computer duster, room
deodorizers, dry erase board cleaners, and kitchen
and bathroom cleaners. Because these products are
so inexpensive and easily accessible, inhalants are
the 5th most used drug among younger populations.
Inhalants pose a serious health risk to youth
populations, and can lead to a misdemeanor offense
in New Mexico if you are caught misusing. Inhalant
use can be discrete, and there are multiple pathways
of consumption. Slang terms used in relation to
inhalant use can include:
• Dusting- inhaling compressed air and/or
propellant from a canned product used for dusting
computer keyboards or other electronics
• Huffing- when a rag is soaked in chemicals and
is held to the face or mouth and is inhaled
• Sniffing- can be done directly from containers,
plastic bags, clothing, or rags saturated with a
substance or from the product directly
• Bagging- when a substance is sprayed or
deposited into a plastic or paper bag and the
vapors are inhaled. This method of consumption is
very dangerous and can cause suffocation due to
the fact that the bag is placed over the individuals
head, cutting off oxygen supply
First time users may experience short term effects
that may include euphoria, drowsiness, impaired
functioning,
confusion,
impaired
judgment,
belligerence, nausea and or vomiting, headaches
and the inability to coordinate movements. When
inhalants are used regularly the user may inflict
damage to vital organs and some effects are
potentially irreversible. Long term users can build
a tolerance to the substances leading to more use
to achieve the same effects and individuals develop
compulsive use of inhalants. Long term effects of
inhalants are dependent on the chemical being
consumed and can sometimes lead to irreversible
damage including brain damage, damage to the
central nervous system, hearing loss, limb spasms,
and bone marrow damage. There are signs and
symptoms to be aware of when detecting inhalant
use and may include:
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Paint or stains on body or clothing
Spots or sores around the mouth
Red or runny eyes or nose
Chemical odor on breath
Drunk, dazed or dizzy experience
Nausea, loss of appetite
Anxiety, excitability, irritability
Lack of interest
Rapid decline in school performance
Poor concentration
Confusion
Paranoia
Inhalant use is often overlooked but can result
lasting damage to an individual even after just one
use. If you or someone you know is struggling or
engaging in inhalant use, please do not wait to seek
help. If you are in need of assistance please feel free
to reach out to the Isleta Behavioral Health Clinic at
505-869-5475. We are here for you!
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March 2022
Pueblo of Isleta
Head Start, Early Head Start,
and Child Care Center
2 Sagebrush Street,
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 869-9796
We are happy to announce, In-Person Services for our
Head Start, Early Head Start, & Child Care children
has officially resumed! The kiddos are excited to
be back at school socializing with their peers and
teachers!
It is very important for Parents/guardians to monitor
children for any signs of illness and to keep them home
when they are feeling sick. Our staff will continue to
practice and enforce safety procedures to ensure the
health of our children, families, and staff.
We would also like to wish a Warm Welcome to the
new members of our Head Start Family:
Anita Chiwewe– Administrative Assistant
Meredith Platero– Child Care Provider
Aimee Jojola– Child Care Provider
Important Dates:
March 2, 2022 – Family Night Activity & Meal
Pick-up at 5:00pm-6:00pm
March 14-18, 2022– Spring Break (NO SCHOOL)
March 21, 2022– Program Services Resume
A Look Inside the Classroom
Head Start Classroom 4:
Teacher Elisa and Teacher Pearl
Our class was responsible for conducting this month’s
Nutrition activity. We discussed a few of our favorite
desserts, and came up with ideas on how we can
modify them to provide more nutritional value. We
made Sweetheart Shakes out of Greek yogurt and
strawberries. The children loved it!
March 2022
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VACCINATION FROM THE
MISINFORMATION
Stephanie Barela, Health Educator, Isleta Health Center
Phone: 505-869-4479 www.TheMisinformationVirus.com
There is so much MIS-information in the media regarding
Vaccinations that a group of health professionals throughout
the country and right here in New Mexico, decided to do
something about it. They prepared a documentary called
“VACCINATION from the Misinformation Virus”. As noted
in this documentary’s discussion/viewer guide, “This
is a comprehensive media campaign to help parents
and community leaders understand vaccines are safe,
important to community health and save millions of
lives annually.” The hope of this campaign is to empower
and support families and community leaders to make
healthy decisions regarding lifelong vaccinations. As the
viewer guide states,
“with so much misinformation in the media (social and
otherwise)…(this project is) a way to ‘vaccinate’ yourself,
your family, and your community with clear, concise
and honest science-based information from leading
experts who have spent their lives studying vaccines
and viruses.”
People are exposed to a lot of different information from many
sources and right now, during the COVID-19 pandemic,
it is no different. Unfortunately a lot of this information is
health misinformation, which is “information that is FALSE,
INACCURATE or MISLEADING, according to the best
evidence at the time.” Misinformation has caused confusion
and led people to decline COVID-19 vaccines, reject public
health measures such as masking and physical distancing,
and use unproven treatments. Health misinformation
is not something new, however, due to Social Media and
the Internet, the misinformation spreads much faster and
much farther. It is important that together, we build healthier
communities by spreading accurate information, where we
can all make informed decisions about our health, the health
of our loved ones and the health of our communities.
Right now is a very important time to accurately educate
ourselves on the importance of vaccinations. Research has
shown us that vaccines are safe and important in order for
the community to stay healthy. Vaccines have prevented
the spread of many contagious diseases, such as, measles,
mumps, polio, chicken pox, whooping cough, diphtheria and
Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Benjamin Franklin once said
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”, which is
very important today! To develop, distribute and administer
a vaccine, it is much cheaper than the cost of treating
someone with the disease. Prevention is key!
It is my hope that we will be able to offer an in person screening
of this documentary soon, however, due to the current Public
Health Orders, we are not able to do that. Instead, please
access this documentary at www.TheMisinformationVirus.
com and watch the documentary virtually by clicking on PBS
and then PBS Video Portal or simply going to https://portal.
knme.org/show/vaccination-misinformation-virus/.
I will be planning a watch party in order to view this
educational documentary as a group. If you would like to
pre-register for the in person viewing of this documentary
or if you have any questions, please contact me at (505)
869-4479.
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March 2022
Helping Your Adult Family Member
Who Has an Addiction
Although you may be tempted to rescue,
bribe, pamper, scold, or threaten your adult
family member who continues to use and
abuse alcohol and/or drugs, this is not a
helpful approach.
Families share experience, strength, and
hope at Al-non meetings. These meetings
teach you how to stop “enabling”. The word
enabling means “allowing, permitting, or
aiding” the alcoholic/addict to stay in their
sickness and enabling keeps you, the
family, trapped in the problem. Enabling
can make you physically and emotionally
sick and cause increased stress with you
and your home environment. Addiction is
not something that affects just the alcoholic/
addict but has a negative impact on the
entire family and the community.
No one wants their adult family member to
suffer with an addiction and your intentions
to help are out of love and concern. When
enabling turns into an intervention, things
begin to change. It is time to take your focus
off the adult family member’s addiction and
place it onto yourself and your family. You
regain power to make meaningful choices
about what you will do and what you won’t
do. Enabling does not teach responsibility.
You can contact Al-non at (505) 262-2177
and find out the nearest location from
your community to attend, (IBHS does not
provide transportation).
Isleta Health Center - Behavioral Health
Isleta Pueblo News
March 2022
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POI Senior Olympics
Isleta Elder Center is one of the only two tribes in New Mexico
sanctioned by the NM State Sr. Olympic Organization as an official
site to hold associated events and activities. Standard activities
held throughout the year consist of: Local Games where many sport
events are held as an introduction to Sr. Olympics; seniors attend
the State hosted Annual Indian Game Day and State Games. In
addition, our monthly calendar allows for practicing the sport of
your choice (e.g., shuffleboard, pickle ball, bowling, archery, etc.).
Sr. Olympic programming is sponsored by the Isleta Casino and
Resort to cover the purchase of equipment and/or sponsor affiliated
activities and events to include travel to the National Senior
Olympics.
We are proud to announce POI Olympians who qualified to compete
in the upcoming National Sr. Olympics in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
in June of 2022. These athletes were dedicated and committed
in 2019 to compete at the State Games to qualify for Nationals.
Congratulations athletes!!
2019 National Qualifiers
Gloria Analla-Shuffleboard
Leanora Carpio-Shuffleboard
Edna Jiron-Shuffleboard
Maryann Johnson-Shuffleboard
John Jojola-Golf
Kenneth Jojola-Golf
Patty Jojola-Golf
Debra Lente-Jojola-Shuffleboard
Rudy Jojola-Golf
Shirley Jojola-Shuffleboard and Cycling
Alberta Lente-Shuffleboard
Beatrice Lente-Archery
Herman Lente-Archery
Pauline Lente- Shuffleboard
Monday
Green Beans 1/2c
Dinner Roll
Fresh Fruit
Confirmed List of Travelers to the Nationals
Gloria Analla
Edna Jiron
Patty Jojola
Debra Lente -Jojola
Shirley Jojola
Beatrice Lente
Herman Lente
Pauline Lente
Theresa Padilla
The Isleta Elder Center encourages elders in the community to
stay physically active. All research shows the value of exercise
and maintaining social connections. As they say “you don’t stop
playing because you get old, you get old because you stop
playing.”
Special thanks to: the Advisory Committee for overseeing Sr.
Olympic Programming and Budgeting; the Sr. Olympic SubCommittee in supporting activities and events. Last but not least,
the Isleta Resort and Casino for the annual contribution. For more
information call Antoinette Thayer, Activities Coordinator at (505)
869-9770.
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Must be 50+ years of age to participate in Sr. Olympics
Must meet eligibility criteria for Travel Sponsorship per
approved policy
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
3/1/2022
3/2/2022
3/3/2022
3/4/2022
BBQ RIB SANDWICH
BBQ Rib 3oz
BAKED TILAPIA
Baked Tilapia 4oz
BAKED CHICKEN
Chicken Thigh 3oz
Baked Beans 1/2c
Chuckwagon 1/2c
Steamed Rice 1/4c
California Vegetable 3/4c
Mashed Potato 1/2c
Broccoli 1/2c
Hamburger bun
Tartar Sauce 2oz
Gravy 2oz
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Cup
Cherry Cobbler 1/4c
3/7/2022
MEATLOAF
Meatloaf 4oz
Mashed potato 1/4c
Gravy 2oz
Marie Lujan-Bowling, Golf
Jose Martinez-Shuffleboard
Ramona Montoya- Swimming and Cycling
Paul Padilla-Horseshoes
Theresa Padilla-Bowling
Rose Zuni-Shuffleboard (our beloved Rose, may she rest in peace)
3/8/2022
BROCCOLI & HAM CASSAROLE
Diced Ham 4oz
Broccoli 1c
Rice 1/2c
Cheees sauce 2oz
Crackers 2ea
Fruit Cup
3/14/2022
3/9/2022
ITALIAN SOUP
Meatballs 3oz
Orzo pasta 1/2c
Carrots/Celery/Onions 1/2c
Spinach 1/2c
French Bread
Fresh Fruit
3/15/2022
3/16/2022
3/10/2022
CHEESEBURGER SLIDERS
Ground Beef 4oz
Cheese 1oz
Sweet Potato Tots 1/2c
California Vegetable 1/2c
Mini Rolls 2ea
3/17/2022
BARLEY SOUP
Barley 1/2c
5way Vegetable 1c
Crackers 2ea
Fresh Fruit
3/11/2022
TERIYAKI SALMON
Salmon 4oz
Rice Pilaf 1/4c
Broccolini 1/2c
Teriyaki Sauce 2oz
Fresh Fruit
3/18/2022
GC ENCHILADAS
Diced Chicken 4oz
Spanish Rice 1/4c
Chuckwagon 1/2c
Green Chile 2oz
PASTRAMI SANDWICH
Pastrami 3oz
Swiss Cheese 1oz
Coleslaw 1oz
Green Beans 1/2c
GNOCCHI STEW
Dice Chicken 4oz
Gnocchi pasta 1/4c
5way Vegetable 1/2c
Breadstick
CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE
Corned Beef 3oz
Cabbage 1c
Boiled Potatoes 1/4c
Carrots 1/2c
VEGETABLE LO MEIN
Lo Mein Noodles 1/2c
Broccoli 1/2c
Snap Peas 1/4c
Carrots 1/4c
Fresh Fruit
Fresh fruit
Fresh Fruit
Carrot cake 1/4c
Fortune Cookie
3/21/2022
3/22/2022
OPEN FACE TURKEY SANDWICH
Sliced Turkey 4oz
Mashed Potato 1/4c
Gravy 2oz
California Vegetable 1/2c
Toast
Fruit cup
PESTO PASTA
Penne Pasta 1/2c
Pesto Cream Sauce 2oz
Italian Vegetable 1/2c
Garlic Bread
SF Jello Cup
PORK TAMALES
Pork Tamale 4oz
Beans 1/4c
Chuckwagon 1/2c
Red Chile 2oz
Cheese 1oz
Rice Pudding 1/4c
CHICKEN AND RICE
Diced Chicken 3oz
Rice 1/2c
Green Chile 2oz
Carrots 1/2c
Oyster Crackers 2each
Fresh Fruit
3/28/2022
3/29/2022
3/23/2022
HEARTY BEEF STEW
Beef Stew Meat 4oz
Carrots 1/4c
Celery 1/4c
Onions 1/4c
Potatoes 1/2c
Dinner Roll
3/30/2022
POT ROAST
Pot Roast 4oz
Baked Potato 1/4c
Carrots & Celery 1c
Gravy 2oz
Cherry Cobbler 1/4c
3/24/2022
CHICKEN FRIED STEAK
BAKED COD
3/25/2022
Chicken Fried Steak 3oz
Mashed Potato 1/4c
Country Gravy 2oz
Peas & Carrots 1/2c
Fresh Fruit
Cod 4oz
Sweet PotatoTots 1/4c
Carrots 1/2c
Tartar Sauce 2oz
Fresh Fruit
3/31/2022
CHICKEN TACOS
Chicken 4oz
Refried Beans 1/2c
Elote Corn Salad 1/2c
Tortilla
Salsa 2oz
Garnish 2oz
Fresh Fruit
****Menus are subject to change without notice, based on the availability of products.****
Please call by 9 AM
to cancel Home Delivered
Meals.
Thank you.
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MONDAY
SAT/SUN
ISLETA HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP
Pain
Management
Renaldo Wilson
DOH NUPAC
Program Director
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Contact Stephanie Barela
869-4479 | sbarela@islclinic.net
5/6
7
The Ripple Effect : 9:00 - 12:00pm
For more information please call:
869-5475
Power Source: 3:30-4:30pm
For more information please call:
869-5475
12/13
14
The Ripple Effect : 9:00 - 12:00pm
For more information please call:
869-5475
Power Source: 3:30-4:30pm
For more information please call:
869-5475
19/20
21
The Ripple Effect : 9:00 - 12:00pm
For more information please call:
869-5475
Power Source: 3:30-4:30pm
For more information please call:
869-5475
26/27
28
The Ripple Effect : 9:00 - 12:00pm
For more information please call:
869-5475
Power Source: 3:30-4:30pm
For more information please call:
869-5475
TUESDAY
1
The Ripple Effect : 9:00 12:00pm For more information
please call: 869-5475
Isleta Youth Wellness Program: 4:30-6pm For more
information please call:
869-5475
8
The Ripple Effect : 9:00 12:00pm For more information
please call: 869-5475
Isleta Youth Wellness Program: 4:30-6pm For more
information please call:
869-5475
15
The Ripple Effect : 9:00 12:00pm For more information
please call: 869-5475
Isleta Youth Wellness Program: 4:30-6pm For m
ore information please call:
869-5475
22
The Ripple Effect : 9:00 12:00pm For more information
please call: 869-5475
Isleta Youth Wellness Program: 4:30-6pm For more
information please call:
869-5475
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WEDNESDAY
2
The Ripple Effect : 10:00 - 12:00pm
For more information please call:
869-5475
Wellbriety Group: 9:00 -10:00pm
For Information please call: 869-5475
Isleta Youth Wellness Program:
4:30-6pm For more information
please call:
869-5475
9
The Ripple Effect : 10:00 - 12:00pm
For more information please call:
869-5475
Wellbriety Group: 9:00 -10:00pm
For more Information please call:
869-5475
Isleta Youth Wellness Program:
4:30-6pm For more information
please call:
16
The Ripple Effect : 10:00 - 12:00pm .
For more information please call:
869-5475
Wellbriety Group: 9:00 -10:00pm > For
more Information please call:
869-5475
Isleta Youth Wellness Program:
4:30-6pm For more information
please call:
869-5475
23
The Ripple Effect : 10:00 - 12:00pm
For more information please call:
869-5475
Wellbriety Group: 9:00 -10:00pm
For Information please call: 869-5475
Isleta Youth Wellness Program:
4:30-6pm For more information
please call:
869-5475
30
The Ripple Effect : 10:00 - 12:00pm
For more information please call:
The Ripple Effect : 9:00 12:00pm For more information 869-5475
Wellbriety Group: 9:00 -10:00pm
please call: 869-5475
For Information please call: 869-5475
Isleta Youth Wellness Program: 4:30-6pm For more
information please call:
869-5475
Isleta Youth Wellness Program:
4:30-6pm For more information
please call:
869-5475
All In Person Programs are subject to the most current COVID-19 Public Mandate...
March 2022
THURSDAY
3
FRIDAY
4
CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am
Isleta Youth Wellness Program: 4:30-6pm For more
information please call:
869-5475
CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am
10
11
CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am
Isleta Youth Wellness Program: 4:30-6pm For m
ore information please call:
869-5475
CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am
17
18
CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am
Isleta Youth Wellness Program: 4:30-6pm For more
information please call:
869-5475
24
25
CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am
Isleta Youth Wellness Program: 4:30-6pm For more
information please call:
869-5475
31
CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am
CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am
Isleta Youth Wellness Program: 4:30-6pm For more
information please call:
869-5475
DPP=Diabetes Prevention
Program: 869-4595
BHS=Behavioral
Health Services : 869-5475
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