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Volume 12 Issue 3

Isleta Pueblo News

From the Office

of the Governor

Ma goo wam,

February’s activities were shared with

leaders and individuals of our community.

As summer nears, prayers are offered to

bring rain and prosperity to our community.

With the continued drought, rain is essential

for the growth of our crops, the growth of

foliage to feed the domestic animals and

wild life on the plains and in the mountains.

This practice has been on-going since time

immemorial and will continue for the welfare

of our community. These are and will always

be the teachings of our leaders.

Others issues facing Indian Country are

pending Legislative Bills that will have

an impact on Indian communities within

the state of New Mexico with regard to

Gas and cigarette taxes and funding of

our infrastructure requests.

Lieutenant

Governor Andrew Teller is working with

the tribal lobbyist on these legislative

issues while I am attending other meetings

with tribal leaders from within the state.

Lieutenant Governor Max Zuni is addressing

issues for the pueblo.

Blessings to you and your family for continued

good health and happiness.

Ha-wuh,

J.Robert Benavidez

Governor

Pueblo of Isleta

Community Meeting

Isleta Resort & Casino Hotel

9AM Saturday, March 4, 2017

2nd Tuesday of the Month

POI Community Cancer

Support Group

OLDER DRIVER

TRAINING

March 14th | 6:00 – 8:00pm

@ Health Training Center

(pink building behind Health Center)

5th Annual Isleta Cancer

Education Conference

April 1, 2017

10:30am - 4:15pm

@ Isleta Golf Course

Learn About the Cancer

Numbers in Isleta

calling 869-4479.

Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com

March 2017

PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT UTILITIES DIVISION

So, What’s going on with Utilities ?

TR 82 -New water Main is on the way !

The Utilities Division of the Public Services

Department is currently working on some

major projects to better the infrastructure

here at the Pueblo of Isleta.

Indian Health Services is currently

designing a new water line project for TR

82, from TR 78 up to TR 84. The project

will include a new 6” water main line, tying

in each residential water service line to the

new main, fire hydrants and appropriate

valves.

Construction may be started sometime

this summer.

Expect detours and road

closures since TR 82 is extremely narrow.

Your patience will be appreciated when

construction does begin.

Pond/Lagoon wastewater moving to

Sunset Wastewater Plant

The Utilities Division and an engineering

firm are beginning design work for pumping

all the wastewater currently going into

the old ponds/lagoons just south of the

new recreation center, over to the existing

treatment facility located by the cinder

plant.

The Utilities Division realizes that the

area around the new recreation center can

become odorous at times when the ponds

“turnover”; which occur each spring and

fall. This project has been in the works for

a while and we are getting closer to having

a completed design.

The objective is to

pump all the wastewater generated in the

Village and Mousetown areas to the Sunset

facility instead of the ponds/lagoons, which

averages 80,000 gallons per day.

The Sunset plant is currently handling the

flow from the Sunset/Subdivision and Pickle

Heights areas, with an average daily flow

of 70,000 gallons. The plant was designed

to handle an average daily flow of 200,000

gallons per day.

When construction is

completed, the wastewater produced in

the Village and Mousetown areas will be

pumped to the Sunset plant and combined

with the flow from the Sunset/Subdivision

and Pickle Heights area for an anticipated

daily flow of around 150,000 gallons.

The project is in the early design stage and

will take some time to complete.

Once

completed, funds will need to be obtained

for construction and then the project can

go out for bid and eventual construction.

It is a long process to bring this project

to the construction phase but it is on the

way. Everyone will be happy to have the

ponds/lagoons properly abandoned once the

wastewater is sent over to Sunset plant.

Transfer of water from Subdivision to

and from Westside area

The Utilities Division is working with an

engineering firm to have a water transfer

facility designed that will allow water to be

brought down from the existing Subdivision

storage Tanks located along I-25 to the

Solar storage Tanks located at NM 45 and

NM 317.

The transfer facility will include a pumping

system to pump water from the Solar storage

tanks up to the Subdivision distribution

system in the event the well located there

goes down. The transfer facility will also

have a Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) that

will allow a controlled flow of water to come

from the Subdivision distribution system to

the Solar distribution area in the event of a

water emergency in the Village area.

Once this transfer facility is completed,

the two water systems will be able to

share water in the event of an emergency.

Without this transfer facility, the possibility

exists that the Subdivision area could be

out of water if the well supplying the two

storage tanks was to fail. There are two

wells supplying water to the Solar area

storage tanks but if one of the two wells

failed during the heat of summer, water

conservation methods would have to be

implemented.

Having this new transfer

facility will allow the Utilities Division to

supply water to either distribution system

as the need arises; providing a continuous

and safe drinking water to the residents at

the Pueblo of Isleta.

CRUSHER FINES AND

GRAVEL MIX ARE NO

LONGER AVAILABLE

Over the past 6+ years the Pueblo has

provided crusher fines and gravel mix

to community members and Pueblo

Departments at a nominal fee for use on

property assignments, for public projects,

and at public facilities throughout the

Pueblo.

Over these past years the crusher fines and

gravel material have been taken from a

historic stockpile located off of Tribal Road

16 east of Tribal Road 10. At this time

the stockpile is depleted and is no longer

a material source that is available to the

community.

This resource has been a valuable asset

to the Pueblo as a whole; and therefore,

the Public Services Department plans to

submit a grant application to the Bureau

of Indian Affairs, Division of Energy and

Minerals Development Program later

this year in hopes that we will secure the

funding needed to issue a Professional

Services Contract for the identification of

relevant mineral resource deposits on the

Pueblo that would be suitable for meeting

the needs of the community.

The main objective during the evaluation

and exploration process will be to identify

potential

aggregate

sources

within

unrestricted areas of the Pueblo, as

well as to calculate the volume of gravel

that could be available. The goal is to

ultimately ensure that any identified sites

are economically viable for the Pueblo over

the next 7 to 10 year period. If appropriate

aggregate sources are identified, funding

will also be pursued for resource extraction

and processing. Contingent upon receiving

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Isleta Pueblo News

CRUSHER FINES AND GRAVEL MIX

ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE (Continued)

Isleta Newsletter & Classified Ads?!?

grant funds for the evaluation, identification

and extraction of the material, the entire process

could take a few years to complete. The Public

Services Department recognizes the value of the

Pueblo’s land and the importance of preserving it

with unnecessary disturbance. If any material is

discovered, we will work diligently to provide this

valuable aggregate source with as much care as

possible.

Until that time, please be advised that fill dirt and

sand are still available for purchase by community

members. Please contact the Public Services

Office located at the Tribal Services Complex

on Highway 47 if you have any questions. Our

main number is 505.869.9782. Thank you for your

continued support.

March 2017

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.

DEADLINES for classified ads, business flyers, and newsletter articles can be

found in the first paragraph of the “Letter from the Editor” article.

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 Tara at

505.869.9808.

News from the Comanche Ranch

Pueblo of Isleta Veteran’s

Association (POIVA)

First of all, the Association would like to say

“Thank You” to all veterans who have honorably

served, whether it be in time of peace or war.

“Thank You for Your Service”.

The POIVA meets every 1st and 2nd Wednesday

of the month at 6:00 pm at the POIVA Veteran’s

Center located in Los Charcos, NM. Any honorably

discharged veteran may join the POIVA for a mere

annual fee of $10. First time members will receive

a shirt and cap with the POIVA logo. The next

meeting will be on March 1, 2017.

In the February 2017 Isleta Pueblo News, we

published the list of POIVA members. Please

check the list and contact the POIVA at 264-4110,

or 573-3733, if there is a need for any corrections.

Also, we have four veterans for whom we need

corrections:

• Juan D. Jojola – Army

• Charles Jojola – Army

• Harold Bob Jojola – no branch of service

listed

• Joseph Richard Jojola – no branch of

service listed.

POIVA members are now in the (continuing)

process of cleaning and renovating the two

additional modules on the property west of the

main building. There are no definite plans on how

these units will be used, but we definitely would like

your input at the next meeting. Also, the POIVA

has had discussions on economic development,

utilizing the POIVA property. Again, we would

appreciate your input…at the next meeting.

If you know of an active member of the military

who is serving outside the United States, please

send us their name, address and branch of services.

We will pass this on to the Blue Star Mothers, who

will then send a “care package” full of goodies.

For any further questions on Veterans issues,

POIVA concerns, please call one of the above

numbers.

I recently heard a comment that the ranch was a depressing place, way out in the

middle of nowhere. In a way this can be true, ranching is not an easy way of life

especially out here in the Southwest where conditions can go from extreme cold

to extreme heat. Rain is also in short supply and this can be a challenge when

trying to use best practices to utilize the forage and land. That is why we are going

to be working on installing new waterlines and drinkers, repairing/replacing old,

existing waterlines and putting in 4.5 miles of new pasture cross-fencing. This will

make it easier to better utilize the land and the resources that we have.

While some may view the ranch as being in the middle of nowhere, that is not the

view that I, the ranch hands or many people that have taken the time to visit.

Historically ranches are located in areas that afford good grazing and ample room

for livestock. Did you know that it takes approximately 60 acres of high-desert

land to support a single cow. With the ranch being approximately 105,000 acres

this means the ranch could theoretically support 1,700 head of cattle. Of course

this is only a number on paper since we must factor in the limited supply of water

and the different types of forage that is available. We must also be conscious of

over-grazing, erosion and other environmental factors. We here at the ranch are

committed to doing the best job we can to make this a place that the tribe can take

pride in and a joy to come and visit. There are many activities that can be afforded

to you as tribal members. There are great sites to visit and photograph, paint,

sculpt, hike and just be able to get away from the stresses of life and relax in peace

and quiet.

Depressing and in the middle of nowhere? I think not. Until next month here is

wishing you all good health and happy trails.

March 2017

Isleta Pueblo News

PROBATE NEWS

New Tribal Court Chief Judge

First Notice – A petition to Probate the Estate of

Juan Rey Abeita, deceased September 02, 1996.

Case No. CV-16-PRO-00153, has been filed with the

Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts. Any person claiming an

interest in the Estate may notify the Pueblo of Isleta

Tribal Court Clerk in writing within thirty (30) days of

this notice being posted. A hearing on the matter is

scheduled for Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 9:00 a.m.

Claims must be filed in writing with the Isleta Tribal

Court Clerk, located at the Tribal Service Complex,

3950 Hwy 47 SE, Building A, Albuquerque, NM. Any

questions regarding the matter may be directed to the

Isleta Tribal Court Clerk at (505) 869-9699.

Governor J. Robert Benavidez nominated the

Honorable Michelle Brown-Yazzie to serve as Chief

Judge for the Isleta Tribal Court and her nomination

was subsequently approved by the Isleta Tribal

Council

First Notice – A petition to Probate the Estate of

Marcelina L. Abeita, deceased August 02, 2015.

Case No. CV-16-PRO-00154, has been filed with the

Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts. Any person claiming an

interest in the Estate may notify the Pueblo of Isleta

Tribal Court Clerk in writing within thirty (30) days of

this notice being posted. A hearing on the matter is

scheduled for Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 10 a.m.

Claims must be filed in writing with the Isleta Tribal

Court Clerk, located at the Tribal Service Complex,

3950 Hwy 47 SE, Building A, Albuquerque, NM. Any

questions regarding the matter may be directed to the

Isleta Tribal Court Clerk at (505) 869-9699.

Second Notice – A petition to Probate the Estate of

Esquipula Jiron, deceased February 06, 2016. Case

No. CV-16-PRO-00169, has been filed with the Pueblo

of Isleta Tribal Courts. Any person claiming an interest

in the Estate may notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court

Clerk in writing within thirty (30) days of this notice

being posted. A hearing on the matter is scheduled for

Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. Claims

must be filed in writing with the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk,

located at the Tribal Service Complex, 3950 Hwy 47 SE,

Building A, Albuquerque, NM. Any questions regarding

the matter may be directed to the Isleta Tribal Court

Clerk at (505) 869-9699.

Second Notice – A petition to Probate the Estate

of Maria Delores C. Lucero, deceased October 09,

2016. Case No. CV-16-PRO-00137, has been filed with

the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts. Any person claiming

an interest in the Estate may notify the Pueblo of Isleta

Tribal Court Clerk in writing within thirty (30) days of

this notice being posted. A hearing on the matter is

scheduled for Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at 10:00

a.m. Claims must be filed in writing with the Isleta Tribal

Court Clerk, located at the Tribal Service Complex,

3950 Hwy 47 SE, Building A, Albuquerque, NM. Any

questions regarding the matter may be directed to the

Isleta Tribal Court Clerk at (505) 869-9699.

Second Notice – A petition to Probate the Estate of

Fredrico Jojola, deceased July 14, 2015. Case No.

CV-16-PRO-00147, has been filed with the Pueblo of

Isleta Tribal Courts. Any person claiming an interest in

the Estate may notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court

Clerk in writing within thirty (30) days of this notice

being posted. A hearing on the matter is scheduled

for Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. Claims

must be filed in writing with the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk,

located at the Tribal Service Complex, 3950 Hwy 47 SE,

Building A, Albuquerque, NM. Any questions regarding

the matter may be directed to the Isleta Tribal Court

Clerk at (505) 869-9699.

NAME CHANGE

FIRST NOTICE that in accordance with Pueblo of

Isleta Tribal Court requirements the Petitioner Linda

Sue Dawn LeBeau has applied to the Pueblo of Isleta

Tribal Courts, at the Tribal Services Complex. Bldg

A, 3950 Hwy 47 SE, Albuquerque, NM 87105, for an

ORDER FOR CHANGE OF NAME from Jade Soliz

to Jade Lente. Any person claiming in interest in this

matter may be notify the Court in writing and/or attend

the hearing. The hearing on this matter is scheduled for

Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 1:30 pm. Any interested

parties may contact the Tribal Court Clerk with any

questions at 505-869-9699.

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Judge Michelle Brown-Yazzie is an enrolled member

of the Navajo Nation and is also of Salish and Kootenai

and Oglala Lakota descent. Judge Brown-Yazzie

established her private practice in 2006 providing

legal, judicial and consulting services to a variety of

clients with emphasis on intergovernmental affairs

advocacy and the protection of tribal sovereignty.

Since 2011, Judge Brown-Yazzie served in the

judiciary as a Chief Judge, Acting Chief Judge,

Associate Judge and Judge Pro Tempore for various

Honorable Michelle

sizes of tribal courts, and through her private practice

Brown-Yazzie

currently sits as Judge Pro Tempore for the Pueblos

of Tesuque and Laguna in New Mexico. Judge Brown-Yazzie is a member of the

New Mexico Tribal-State Judicial Consortium and the New Mexico Children's Court

Improvement Commission, appointed to both positions by the New Mexico Supreme

Court. Judge Brown-Yazzie also serves on the Juvenile Detention Alternatives

Initiative (JDAI) State Leadership Team.

Judge Brown-Yazzie received her J.D. in 1999 from the University Of Iowa College

Of Law, her B.A. in English and Political Science in 1995 from the University of

New Mexico, and is licensed to practice law in the State of New Mexico and on the

Navajo Nation.

Prior to becoming a judge, she practiced law as Staff Attorney and Senior Prosecutor

for the Navajo Nation, Prosecutor for the Gila River Indian Community, State of

New Mexico Assistant District Attorney for McKinley County, and was partner at

Smith & Brown-Yazzie LLP. During her career, Judge Brown-Yazzie also served

several political appointments including, Deputy Cabinet Secretary for the New

Mexico Indian Affairs Department appointed by then NM Governor Bill Richardson,

Executive Director of the Navajo Nation’s Washington (D.C.) Office appointed by

then Navajo Nation President Kelsey Begaye and Legal Counsel to the Navajo

Nation’s Office of the President and Vice-President also appointed by President

Begaye. Judge Brown-Yazzie is also a former NM Governor appointed NM Indian

Affairs Commissioner (Chair) and NM Crime Victims Reparation Commission Board

Member and served on the NM VAWA Implementation Team for 10 years. Judge

Brown-Yazzie currently serves on the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) New

Mexico Board as a member and the National Board Representative.

Judge Brown-Yazzie is married and a mother of four children.

NOTICE FROM TRIBAL COURTS

Recent Appellate Court Rulings Clarify the Right to a Jury Trial.

The Isleta Appellate Court [IAC] has issued two decisions concerning a person’s right

to a jury trial in Isleta Tribal Court. The two cases were appealed in 2014: Lente vs. POI

and Seidl v. POI.

In the Lente case, the IAC reversed the Tribal Court’s decision to deny Ms. Lente a

jury trial based on the fact that the allegations against her did not subject her to the

potential of more than ninety days of incarceration. The IAC relied on both the Isleta

Criminal Rules of Procedure and the POI Jury Trial Rules and Procedures Ordinance

to determine there was no basis to limit jury trials only to offenses that carry over ninety

days of incarceration. In the Seidl case, the IAC clarified that in order for a person to

assert their right to a jury they must do so by requesting the jury trial at their arraignment

hearing.

Rule 6.2 of Isleta Rules of Criminal Procedure states: “Any person accused of a crime

for which imprisonment is specified in the Pueblo of Isleta Criminal Code as a possible

penalty shall be granted a jury trial” Section 10(B) of the POI Jury Trial Rules and

Procedures Ordinance states: “A demand for a jury trial must be made at the time of

arraignment.”

If a jury trial request is not made at the time of the arraignment, the matter shall be

tried to a judge rather than a jury; this is known as a bench trial. In a bench trial, the

judge hears the evidence, rules on motions and objections, and determines whether the

prosecutor has met the burden of proof. In a criminal matter, if the prosecutor proves the

charges beyond a reasonable doubt the judge will find the person guilty of an offense. If

there is insufficient evidence the judge will acquit the person.

In every criminal case, a person has a right to a trial. Whether that trial is a bench trial or

a jury trial depends on whether a timely request for a jury trial is made. It is important for

people to remember to assert their right to a jury trial at an arraignment proceeding. If a

person is unsure whether they want a bench trial or a jury trial, it is best to assert the right

to a jury trial at the arraignment because they are always able to waive it at a later time.

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Pueblo of Isleta Career Opportunities

Position Posting Location Closing Date

ACADEMIC COACH,

Dept., of Education,

Open Until Filled

BILLING TECHNICIAN,

Health Center,

Open Until Filled

BUS DRIVER (2 Part-time),

Head Start & Child Care,

Open Until Filled

BUSINESS MANAGER,

Isleta Elementary School,

Open Until Filled

CAREGIVER I (*Temporary Full-Time),

Assisted Living Facility,

Open Until Filled

CAREGIVER I (*Temporary Part-Time),

Assisted Living Facility,

Open Until Filled

CAREGIVER II (*Temporary Full-Time),

Assisted Living Facility,

Open Until Filled

CAREGIVER II (*Temporary Part-Time),

Assisted Living Facility,

Open Until Filled

CARPENTER, Housing Authority, Open Until Filled

CHILD CARE PROVIDER, Head Start, Open Until Filled

CLINICAL THERAPIST,

Health Center-Behavioral Health,

Open Until Filled

COOK (*Temporary Part-Time),

Assisted Living Facility, WITHIN ONLY-

Open Until Filled

DATA COORDINATOR,

Head Start and Child Care,

Open Until Filled

DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES.

Health Center,

02/24/2017

DISABILITIES COORDINATOR,

Head Start,

Open Until Filled,

EMT-INTERMEDIATE (2 positions),

Health Center,

Open Until Filled

EMT PARAMEDIC (PRN/Occasional),

Health Center,

Open Until Filled

FOOD SERVICE AIDE,

Elder Center, WITHIN ONLY-

Open Until Filled

HVAC TECHNICIAN, Housing Authority, Open Until Filled

LABORER (4-Tmp Pstns NTE: 6 mo.),

Housing Authority,

Open Until Filled

NURSE EDUCATOR, Health Center, Open Until Filled

OFFICE CLERK,

Isleta Elementary School,

02/24/2017

PERSONAL CARE SERVICE AIDE (Occasional),

Elder Center,

Continuously Accepting Applications

PHYSICAL THERAPIST,

Health Center,

Open Until Filled

PHYSICIAN,

Health Center,

Open Until Filled

PIPELAYER / LABORER (NTE 2 Years),

Public Services Department, WITHIN ONLYOpen Until Filled

PLUMBER,

Housing Authority,

Open Until Filled

RANCH HAND (Seasonal),

Comanche Ranch, WITHIN-

Continuously Accepting Applications

REGISTERED NURSE (RPT), Health Center, Open Until Filled

March 2017

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Pueblo of Isleta Career Opportunities

Position Posting Location Closing Date

TEACHER - COMPUTER,

POI Elementary School,

Open Until Filled

TEACHER-ELEMENTARY SCHOOL,

POI Elementary School,

Continuously Accepting Applications

TEACHER II-EARLY HEAD START,

Head Start & Child Care,

Open Until Filled

TIWA LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR,

Head Start & Child Care,

Open Until Filled

TIWA LANGUAGE TEACHER, Elementary School, Open Until Filled

VETERAN SUPPORT SERVICE PROGRAM MEMBER,

Elder Center,

Open Until Filled

The Albuquerque Journal is currently advertising a home delivery

special subscription price for Isleta Tribal members through Phillip

Jiron and Bernard Chavez. Checks must be made to the Albuquerque

Journal. Delivery will be done by Phillip Jiron and Bernard Chavez. If

you are interested or you have question please call Phillip Jiron at 505385-4419 or Bernard Chavez 505-217-6794.

Isleta Resort & Casino

Isleta Resort & Casino maintains its focus this month in

giving back to and working to strengthen our community.

The Resort is once again collecting new teddy bears from

employees, which will be donated to the Pueblo of Isleta

Social Services Department. The donation drive is organized

as part of National Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention

Month in April.

This is the second annual such drive for the Resort. Last

year, hundreds of bears were donated to Social Services and

the Police Department. Local media celebrated the donation

in its coverage and the Resort hosted a press conference to

show the unity and collaboration.

In further collaboration with community partners, the Resort

is sponsoring this year’s Ty Murray Invitational. The bull

riding contest takes place March 16th – 18th at Wise Pies

Arena aka “The Pit”.

Additionally, Isleta Resort & Casino proudly presents

the official After Party for the Ty Murray Invitational on

Saturday March 18, 2017 in the Isleta Casino Showroom.

Doors to the event open at 6:00PM with music and dancing

provided by Daniel Solis from 7:00PM to 10:00PM and Derryl

Perry from 10:30PM to 1:30AM. Tickets are on sale at the

Isleta Casino Box Office or at www.isleta.com. Tickets are

$5.00 in advance at the Isleta Casino Box Office, $7.50 online

at www.isleta.com or $10 day of show. The event is for ages

21 years and up.

Meanwhile, Isleta Resort & Casino continues planning its

upcoming renovations, which will include a new Showroom,

exclusive Bingo area, expanded Players Club, and much

more. Look for additional updates in upcoming Pueblo of

Isleta Newsletters

IMPROVEMENTS AT ISLETA

HEALTH CENTER

DENTAL CLINIC

In order to improve our service to you,

preparations are underway for the launch

of Electronic Dental Records at the end of

February and into March, 2017.

What does this mean for you?

You will start seeing your dentists, dental

hygienists, and dental assistants entering

more information into the computer.

Paper dental charts will eventually start

disappearing. In addition, you will be using

signature pads to acknowledge your updated

health history and for approval for your

treatment plans.

The conversion to new processes such

as electronic dental records is always

challenging. As new software is mastered

and changes in workflow are implemented,

there will be some learning and adjusting.

We’ve also learned from shared experience

in other organizations that visits initially

take longer and glitches may occur. You will

probably experience some delays in services

or appointment scheduling. We appreciate

your patience as we make this change.

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Isleta Pueblo News

The Pueblo of Isleta Elementary School

Students celebrated success at the 37th

Annual Native American Student Art

Show held at the Indian Cultural Center in

Albuquerque, NM. Twenty-three students

submitted works of art. These pieces were

also open for sale to the public. Many of

the students’ works were purchased. Sixth

Grader, Nadia Lucero took home a 1st Place

Prize and Fourth Grader Jojo Jojola took

2nd Place in his division. Congratulations

Pueblo of Isleta Elementary Students. Your

talent has not gone unnoticed!

The Pueblo of Isleta is happy to announce

that we have two new Language Instructors

on campus. We want to welcome our new

TIWA Language Instructors, Patricia Jiron

and Ulysses Abeita. They will be providing

instruction in all of our Kindergarten

through Sixth Grade Classrooms as part of

the regular instructional program, (push-in)

and through an additional pull-out program

where specific language instruction will be

provided.

Students have been busy preparing for the

PARCC Testing which will begin in April.

The winter MAPS assessments have been

completed and students are enjoying the

faster Internet connectivity. Thanks to

the MIS Department for their continued

assistance.

Pueblo of Isleta Elementary Students

participated in a fund-raising event by

hosting a Sock-Hop on February 15th.

Students could contribute $1.00 or a brandnew pair of socks for entry to the dance.

Students and staff had fun dancing to

Music Teacher, Rick Wild’s D.J. skills and

the students learned about giving back to

their community. All of the proceeds will be

donated to Joy Junction.

Students also participated in “Funny Hat

Day” on February 8th. Every type of hat

imaginable was on display. March 8th will

be “Wear a Basketball Shirt or Jersey Day,

“and March 29th is “Mismatched Clothes

Day.” We hope all of our students will

participate.

We have been busy trying to secure funds

for our new school playground and have had

help from many individuals in the process.

We have finally reached that goal and are

working to get the paperwork completed to

move forward with the project. A big thank

you all of those individuals that have helped

us, and to the students and parents that

have waited so patiently for this to happen.

Happy Spring!!!

March 2017

Isleta Pueblo News

Pueblo Women Rising

IBHS Support Group

February was a month full of love for the Pueblo Women Rising!

We attended the Annual Go Red For Native Women’s Heart Health

Conference, where we learned that symptoms of a heart attack are

unique for women. It really was educational and we learned a lot

that we can hopefully use in our daily lives. They even provided a

healthy meal for everyone that we really enjoyed.

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Census Bureau Hiring

The Census Bureau is hiring for the American Housing

Survey. We need Field Representatives in the metro

and surrounding areas. We are asking all interested

individuals to contact us at 1-877-390-6424 so we can

schedule them for a recruiting session.

•

Pay rate is $12.33-$15.53 per hour plus .54 cents

per mile.

Employments are temporary/part-time 20-40

hours per week.

Hours are flexible.

The job consists of interviewing selected

households using a laptop computer at their homes

and over the telephone.

Applicants must be over the age of 18, pass a

background check, be a U.S. Citizen, pass a written

test and interview.

Please let me know if you need additional information

from me. My direct line is (505)265-4642.

We also spent some time making Valentine’s cards for each other.

This was a wonderful opportunity to show and communicate how

much we appreciate each other. And to make others feel loved by

a random act of kindness, we made Valentine’s cards with candy

and inspirational messages and placed them on vehicle windshields.

Our hope is that we were able to make people smile with this kind

gesture!

Respectfully,

Kathy Davis

Field Supervisor, American Housing Survey

Denver Regional Office

U.S. Census Bureau

505.265.4642

kathy.davis@census.gov

census.gov Connect with us on Social Media

HOW TO ACCESS FREE MONEY

The Pueblo Women Rising Group meets every Tuesday from 10:00

am to 11:00 am at Isleta Behavioral Health Services. For more

information, or to join the group, please feel free to contact Krystal

Lucero 869-5483.

Higher Education:

Summer Funding Reminder:

•

If you are a continuing student and was funded for the Fall

2016/Spring 2017 Terms; you will need to request a SUMMER

– FNA (Financial Needs Analysis), in which it must be completed

by your college institution’s (Financial Aid Office).

Deadline Dates for the Summer 2017 Term:

√

Application Deadline Date: April 1st

o If you did NOT submit a Scholarship Application for Fall

2016 or Spring 2017; you will need to submit an application

to POI Higher Education in order to be considered for the

Summer 2017 Term.

√

Other Required Document Deadline Date (CONTINUING

STUDENTS): May 31st

o Class Schedule (must meet degree analysis)

o Official Transcripts

o Updated degree analysis, failure to submit may delay

funding.

√

NEW STUDENTS:

Please contact the POI Higher Education Program at (505) 8699790 or via email at:

● Cecelia Jaramillo, Scholarship Coordinator

poi08001@isletapueblo.com

● Kathleen Jojola, Scholarship Assistant

poi08004@isletapueblo.com

Scholarship and Grant Opportunity websites.

Or resources.

https://www.ihs.gov/scholarship/

https://www.abqjournal.com/895466/

native-americans-eligible-for-grants.html

http://www.gmsp.org

www.aigcs.org/

fastweb.com

www.collegescholarships.org

www.educationfirst.org/

https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/full-

list-of-scholarships-and-grants

www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/application-us

http://www.collegehorizons.org

affordablecolleges.com

www.itenet.org

www.collegefund.org/sss

www.cese.org

https://teachreachnm.com

@aissunm.edu

www.studentscholarships.org

If we can be of any assistance please visit, The Pueblo

of Isleta Higher Education program located at the

Department of Education

(505) 869-9790

Please contact Cecelia Jaramillo

poi08001@isletapueblo.com

Kathleen Jojola poi08004@isletapueblo.com

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Deadline for April Newsletter articles is

set for Monday March 20, 2017 at 4:30pm.

Articles may be dropped off at the Library or

emailed to poi02002@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 whom 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

whom 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 .

Thank you,

Nathaniel Lujan

Newsletters may be found

at the sixteen distribution

locations

listed

below.

Remember, Digital copies

of the Newsletter may

obtained

from

the

Newsletter archive at http://

www.isletapueblo.com/

newsletters.html

The sixteen Newsletter distribution locations

are:

The Administration Building

(Governor’s Office): Receptionist Desk

Census Office: Receptionist Desk

Health Center: Lobby(Newsletter

Stand)

Housing Department: Receptionist

Desk

Department of Education: Receptionist

Desk

New Recreation Center: Newsletter

Stand

Old Recreation Center: Front Desk &

Breakroom (Newsletter Stand)

Tribal Service Complex: Receptionist

Desk

Tribal Service Complex: I.P.D. Dispatch

Window

10)

Tribal Service Complex: Tribal Courts

Window

11)

Elders Center: Receptionist Desk &

Lunch Delivery

12)

Head Start: Receptionist Desk

13)

Library: Newsletter Stand

14)

Ranchitos Park: Blue Box (see picture

for example)

15)

Old Head Start Complex: Blue Box (see

picture for example)

16)

Intersection of Tribal Road 82 & Tribal

Road 84: Blue Box (see picture for

example)

Isleta Pueblo News

Editor:

Nathaniel Lujan

Asst. Editor:

Tara Abeita

Published By:

Valencia Express

March 2017

Helping Your Adult

Family Member Who Has

an Addiction

Although you may be tempted to rescue, bribe,

pamper, scold, or threaten an adult family

member who continues to use and abuse

alcohol or drugs, this is not a helpful approach.

Instead, families can share experience,

strength, and hope by attending Al-Anon

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. Not only does

this keep your loved one in sickness, enabling

also keeps you and the family trapped in the

problem. Further, enabling can make you

physically and emotionally sick and causes

increased stress for you and your home

environment. In short, enabling does not teach

responsibility and addiction is not something

that affects just the alcoholic/addict. It also

has a negative impact on the entire family and

community.

No one wants their adult family member to

suffer with an addiction and your intentions

to help are out of love and concern. But when

enabling turns into an intervention, things

can begin to change. This is time to take the

focus off the adult family member’s addiction

and place it onto you. From here, you and

your family can regain power in order to make

meaningful choices about what you will do and

what you won’t do. To find a meeting to attend

contact Al-Anon at (505) 262-2177 for the

nearest location from your community. Isleta

Behavioral Health Services does not provide

transportation.

QUIT SMOKING IN 8

SESSIONS STARTING

March 13, 2017

5:30 pm

ISLETA HEALTH CENTER.

Call for more information:

505-869-4479

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March 2017

Pueblo of Isleta Public Library

“It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is

summer in the light, and winter in the shade”-Charles Dickens, Writer

Charles Dickens sums up the month of March pretty well. We will gain an hour on March

12th, spring will officially start on March 20th and the flowers will start to bloom starting our

allergy season. Don’t worry, the Library is equipped with lots of Kleenex.

News

The Library will be closed from 8:00am12:00pm on March 2nd for our first planning

meeting for our Summer Reading Program.

We will be finalizing our calendars for both

the Youth and Juniors program. Please

keep a look out for the registration date

and calendars, which will be available

at the Library. If you have any questions

or concerns about our Summer Reading

Program give us a call and a Library staff

member will be happy to answer any

questions you may have.

If you have noticed when you come into

the Library we have a Library bear, which

is dressed up each month as something

different. This bear was donated by a

Library patron who thought the Library

would make use of. Thank you! We have

patrons who come in just to see how the

bear is dressed up each month and even

call it the Library mascot. So far the bear

has been a zombie, a turkey, Santa Claus,

Buddha, and a Leprechaun. Come visit

us each month to see what our bear has

transformed into.

Upcoming

Attention Pokémon Lovers! Starting March

1st, students of all ages are welcomed to

join the Library in building our pokedex!

For every 20 minutes that you read you

will be able to catch a Pokémon. The more

Pokémon you catch you will be able to

evolve them and collect prizes for yourself

or for your team you choose to be on. Please

visit our Children’s room of the Library for

up-to-date information on special Pokémon

events. For more information, please call

the Library at 505.869.9808.

Dr. Seuss Book Club. Attention Dr. Seuss

book fans! We will be having a Dr. Seuss

Book Club every Thursday starting March

2nd through March 23rd from 5:00pm6:00pm. Each Thursday Library Staff

member Valeri will be reading a different

Dr. Seuss book followed by a craft. This will

open to the first 8 students to sign up each

week. Sign up for each Thursday will begin

at the beginning of the week. All supplies

will be provided. If you have any questions

or if you would like to sign up your child/

children, you can contact the Library

505.869.9808 and ask for Valeri or by email

poi02009@isletapueblo.com.

Book Lovers! Join our book club open to ages

16 & over. Library staff member Diane will

be leading this book club based on the book,

The Zookeeper’s Wife by Diane Ackerman,

which will also be out in theaters on March

31st. We will meet every Thursday starting

March 2nd Through March 23rd. This is

open to the first 10 patrons, 16 & up. Sign

up starting on March 1st. If you have any

questions please call the Library and speak

with Diane at 505.869.9808 or by email at

poi02006@isletapueblo.com.

Do-It-Yourself Screen-Printing! Create

your own designs in your favorite color

and bam; you have created a one of a kind

shirt to show off. The Library will have two

Couples during our Couples Game Night playing some warm-up games of

Charades on the tablet.

sessions for adults and students ages 10 and introduced to our version of the game of

up. Adult screen-printing class will start on things, which is played on the Ellen Show.

March 13th-15th and students will meet on

March 20th-23rd. Space is limited to the

first 10 adults and 10 students. For times

and more information please call Christino

at the Library at 505.869.9808 or by email

at poi02004@isletapueblo.com.

Recap

The Library hosted a couples game night

held on February 9th. The couples played

a couple warm up games of charades on

our Library tablets. Some frustrations

but mostly fun and laughter were the

outcome of charades. They were all

The winners of our Couples Game Night!

March 2017

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Many came with an idea of how to design

their boxes and others let their imagination

run and made a unique box made with love.

Keep us in mind for any future art projects.

The Library has an Art Room available

with supplies for all our patrons. For more

information about our Library services

and what we offer please give us a call at

505.869.9808. A Library staff member will

be happy to answer any questions you may

have.

Our Library bear dressed up as a

Leprechaun for the month of March. Come

by the Library and rub the lucky four leaf

clovers for good luck.

Library staff member Tara surveyed the

couples prior to game night for this game,

and women had to guess what answers

their men gave. We switched off and it was

the men’s turn. Some answers got some

A student participant showing off her

finished Hello Kitty box during our

Valentines Day box program.

men in trouble with their women but it was

all in good fun! The last game was the NotSo-Newlywed game that earned the couples

some big points. During this game we had a

secret giveaway. The men were instructed

in the beginning of the game if they heard

the song “ Lets get it on” by Marvin Gaye

they must be the first one to yell “Lets get

it on”. Library staff member Tara hit the

button to play the song at a time when

everyone was in deep thought and only two

men yelled out the phrase. Jamie Guerrero

was the winner of our surprise gift.

Everyone went home with a love coupon

book to spice up their relationship. Thanks

to all the couples that attended and had a

blast with your significant other.

Students came into the Library on February

6th to start working on their Valentines Day

boxes for school. All supplies were provided

and we received donations of boxes for those

who did not have a box to decorate. Tables

were set by our conference room along with

all the supplies for students to work with.

Pueblo of Isleta Public Library

Hours of Operation:

Library Hours

Mon-Thurs - 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Friday -

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Saturday -

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Closed on Sundays, all federally recognized

Holidays and also Isleta traditional

Holidays. Please contact library for more

information on closures.

Mailing and Physical Address:

950 Moonlight Drive SW

Albuquerque, NM 87105

Phone: 505-869-9808

Fax: 505-869-8119

Email: poi02002@isletapueblo.com

Facebook Page:

www.facebook.com/IsletaPuebloLibrary

Web Address:

www.isletapueblo.com/library2.html

YouTube:

www.youtube.com/user/poilibrary

Pinterest:

www.pinterest.com/poilib

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RECREATION

March 2017

GET FIT IN MARCH AND BEYOND

It’s March 2017 and we still have good numbers, it

looks like everyone is doing their best to make good

on New Year’s Resolutions. It’s great to see people

sticking with their workouts. The name of the game

is staying healthy. Tribal members seem to be taking

full advantage of our wonderful facilities, great

equipment and awesome Fitness Instructors.

It’s important that we do our best to stay fit for

ourselves and for our families. Too many individuals

(elders, adult men, adult women and children)

around New Mexico and even here in the Pueblo as

well, have health problems or may be on the verge of

developing some type of health problems that can or

could be avoided. Two of the more prominent health

issues that we see here in the Pueblo are obesity and

diabetes and both of these are health issues that

can be addressed with a simple workout schedule or

routine. Getting up and moving is the easiest way to

get started toward a healthier you.

Let us our fitness staff help put together a workout

schedule or routine for you. Contact any of our

fitness staff at either one of our fitness facilities (New

Recreation Center or Pickle Heights). Don’t wait, call

today!

Fitness Staff

New Recreation Center (869-9777)

•

Bernadette Jojola

•

Michael Lente

•

Ray Mora

•

John Matt Jojola

•

Keenan Gurule

Pickle Heights (869-5741)

•

Mike Trujillo

•

Antoinette Emily Lucero

•

Steven Abeita

•

Constance “Connie” Olguin

Get started toward becoming a healthier you today!

BASKETBALL

For all you basketball fans, March Madness

is here. I’m sure you are just as pumped up

for March Madness as I am. In case you

can’t tell, I am a big Basketball fan. This

is the time of year that all of us basketball

fans wait for. College basketball’s biggest

show takes place this month, the State

High School Basketball Tournament takes

place and of course Professional basketball

is in full swing. Here at the Rec Center it’s

no different. The Isleta Pueblo Youth (Boys

and Girls) basketball teams have their end

of season tournament this month as well.

all the games this year. Keep up the great

work and keep playing hard!

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

Overall both teams (Boys and Girls) worked

really hard. Our Coaches (Keenan Gurule,

Girls Team and John Matt Jojola, Boys

Team) did a great job of working with the

kids this year. The best part was seeing

that the kids were having a great time

being part of a team. Our Girls Basketball

Team (see picture) took third place in a

Tournament at Jemez in January, and they

brought home the third place platter (see

picture) as proof. I want to congratulate

our coaches and players for doing a great

job of representing our Pueblo (Isleta) at

Our afterschool recreation program is in full

swing, the staff does an amazing job with

the kids in our program. Kim Chiwewe,

LeeAnn Zuni, Meredith Platero, Keenan

Gurule, John Matt Jojola, Andrew Montoya

and all the other staff help make sure that

the youth in our program stay active every

day. They help them with their homework

if needed, they play games with them, they

take them outside for outdoor activities,

arts & crafts, they also provide the children

snacks and of course take them on field

trips. My recreation staff is awesome.

We’ve had as many as 30 children in our

afterschool program this year and we still

get calls from parents wanting to to register

their child/children in the program. Seeing

the participation in this program continue

to rise is a credit to the staff and the great

job they do with the children.

Stop by and see what’s going on in the

afterschool program, we would love to

see even more children in this program.

Remember it’s a safe and friendly

environment for the kids to be and the best

part is they can have fun being kids.

If you need more information please feel

free to call the New Recreation Center at

869-9777 and talk to Kim Chewiwi or any of

the recreation staff available, they should

be able to answer your questions.

Nana Arts & Crafts Program –

The Nanas have been busy with the

afterschool kids as well. This past month

they did arts & crafts project with the

children a couple times a week. It’s great

to see the children interact with the

Nanas. They prepare all the materials

for the participants before they get to

the center, that way when the children

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March 2017

come in to do their projects everything is

ready for them to do a fun project to take

home to their parents. Come by and watch

them work with the kid’s Great job Nanas!

Check out some of the projects they did

with the children for Valentine’s Day. The

project that’s hanging in game room was

actually one of three piñatas that were

made, and the kids were able to break them

open for a Valentine’s Day party that was

put together by the afterschool staff and the

Nanas.

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SWIMMING POOL

PARK MANAGEMENT

Unfortunately, we had some mechanical

issues with the pool heater that were

unavoidable that took place in early

February and we are doing our best to

address the issues. We are very sorry for

any inconvenience that this has caused

individuals that frequent the pool. We

are hoping that those mechanical issues

will be completely addressed early this

month. Please don’t lose interest because

we have some great programs that we will

be continuing. The pool is still open for use

but the water in the main pool is still a little

cold, but as I said we are hoping to have

that issue taken care of very soon.

The Park Management Division just

continues to do a great job each and every

day. Park Superintendent Donald Lucero

and his staff work hard every day to

make sure that the parks and the Pueblo

continue to look great for all of you to use.

They are in the process of getting the parks

ready for upcoming softball tournaments.

None of us truly know how much work and

pride the Parks Management crew takes

in their parks. I’ve received many calls

and comments from pueblo members to

compliment the parks crew for the job they

do and also to tell me that the parks crew

is always friendly to them when they are

out using our parks. We have an awesome

staff here in the Parks and Recreation

Department.

For more information about the pool, and the

programs we have in the Aquatics Center

please contact my Pool Manager Chris

Avila or any of the pool staff at 869-9783.

They will gladly answer any questions that

you may have.

We hope to see you using our parks! Get

out and enjoy the fresh air.

MMA (MIXED MARTIAL ARTS) FITNESS PROGRAM

We recently started a Mixed Martial Arts Fitness Program and to our surprise the turnout

has been great. This program has only been going on for a couple of weeks, but through

word of mouth the numbers have doubled twice. We now have 14 individuals in this

program and it seems like there are more people interested.

This is another great opportunity to get fit. If you are interested in more information or

joining this program please feel free to contact the New Recreation Center at 869-9777

and ask for Chris Avila.

This program is currently taking place on Monday and Friday evenings in the gymnasium.

Feel free and come by to see this program in full swing.

When To Use Isleta Health Clinic versus Calling 911

Calling 911

Isleta Health Center

•

Chest pain/discomfort

High fever

Shock

Severe burns/cuts

Severe headaches

Severe trauma/injuries

Shortness of breath/difficulty

breathing

Unconsciousness

Uncontrollable bleeding

Visible fractures

Allergies

Colds/flu/fever

Ear pain/infection

Insect bites

Minor asthma

Minor cuts/burns

Rashes

Sprains and strains

Sore throat/cough

Urinary Tract Infections

By: Kamilia Elsisie, Isleta EMS Manager

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March 2017

Isleta Elder Center March 2017:

With the year just beginning, it seems to

have already started off at a very fast pace.

It’s hard believe that January & February

have passed us by so quickly. In the later

part of January & throughout the month

of February, there has been a number of

exciting events that have taken place here

at the Isleta Elder Center. These events

included the 2017 Senior Games events,

Enhance Fitness Program, Native American

Day at the Roundhouse, Afternoon Bingo,

Free Diabetes Screening by the Isleta

Diabetes Prevention Program fitness staff

& much more!

What new Isleta Elder Center Activities

are taking place in March 2017?

With the spring season just around the

corner and the weather becoming a little

warmer, there are a lot of great activities

and events to look forward to as we move

into March. We encourage all seniors to

take advantage of the various activities

and events throughout the year. Research

has shown that older adults who have

a social outlet are more likely to feel less

depressed, are more engaging, & are likely

to experience a more meaningful lifestyle.

Below is a list of activities & events for the

month of March 2017:

Ash Wednesday Mass by Father George

Pavamkott, O. Praem of St. Augustine

Church

March 1, 2017: 11:00am – 12:00pm

Isleta Elder Center – Activities Room

Start the Lenten Season with the Isleta

Elder Center and join us as we host a special

Ash Wednesday Mass followed by a Lentil

lunch for the elders of our community.

Beginning on Ash Wednesday, Lent is a

season of reflection and preparation before

the celebrations of Easter. Ash Wednesday

Mass by Father George will be taking place

in the Elder Center Activities Room starting

at 11:00am. Let us all celebrate together,

as this is a great opportunity to start the

Easter season with friends, family, & fellow

community members.

AARP Free Tax Assistance Day for

seniors ages 60 & Older

March 8, 2017: 9:00am – 4:30pm

Isleta Elder Center – Activities Room

Do you need help with your taxes? Is

the cost of getting your taxes done too

expensive? The Isleta Elder Center staff

and volunteers from AARP are here to help

assist you. The Elder Center will be hosting

a Free Tax Assistance Day for adults 60 &

older on March 8, 2017. The checklist below

includes items you need to bring when you

visit an AARP Foundation Tax-Aide site for

us to help you prepare your tax return(s).

•

Last year’s tax return(s)

Social Security cards or other

official documentation for

yourself and every individual

on your return.

Photo I.D. required for all taxpayers.

Checkbook if you want to direct

deposit any refund(s).

•

Payments

All forms and canceled checks indicating

federal and state income tax paid (including

quarterly estimated tax payments)

Deductions

Most taxpayers have a choice of taking

either a standard deduction or itemizing

their deductions. If you have a substantial

amount of deductions, you may want to

itemize. You will need to bring the following

information:

•

Income

•

W-2 from each employer

Unemployment compensation

statements

SSA-1099 Form showing the total

Social Security benefits

paid to you for the year, or Form

RB-1099, Tier 1 Railroad

Retirement benefits

1099 Forms reporting interest

(1099-INT), dividends (1099-DIV),

proceeds from sales (1099-

B), as well as documentation

showing the original purchase

price of your sold assets

1099-R Form if you received a

pension, annuity, or IRA

distribution

1099-MISC Forms

Information about other forms of

Income

State or local income tax refunds

•

1098 Form showing any home

mortgage interest

A list of medical/dental expenses

(including doctor and hospital

bills and medical insurance

premiums), a list of prescription

medicines, costs of assisted living

services, and bills for home

improvements such as ramps

and railings for people with

disabilities

Summary of contributions to

charity

Receipts or canceled checks

•

for all quarterly or other paid

tax

Property Tax bills and proof of

payment

Health Insurance

•

1095A Forms if you purchased

insurance through the

Marketplace (Exchange)

1095B/1095C Forms (if applicable)

Any exemption correspondence

from the Marketplace

(if applicable)

Credits

•

Dependent care provider

information (name, employer ID

or Social Security number)

1098-T and 1098-E Forms (Tuition

and Student Loan Interest)

Health Discussion: Special Guest

Stephanie Barela, Isleta Health

Center, Health Educator

March 8, 2017: 10:00am – 12:00pm

Isleta Elder Center – Conference

Room

The Elder Center will have a special guest

presenter, Stephanie Barela from the Isleta

Health Center at our March 2017 Health

Discussion. Mrs. Barela will be presenting

on all of the various programs that she

offers as the Health Educator for the Isleta

Health Center. This is a great opportunity

for anyone looking for more information

about the programs offered by the Isleta

Health Center such as the Freedom from

Smoking Program as well as the Cancer

Support Group. Join us as she will discuss

more information about these types of

programs and upcoming conferences offered

by the Isleta Health Center.

March 2017

Isleta Elder Center General Meeting &

Friendship Breakfast

New Mexico Indian Council on Aging

Presentation by Cedric Chavez,

NMICOA President & officers

March 15, 2017

Isleta Elder Center – Activities Room

The New Mexico Indian Council On Aging

is an organization composed of the federally

recognized tribes from around New Mexico.

The purpose of this organization is to

advocate as well as discuss issues & concerns

regarding Native American elders around

our state. NMICOA advocates to bring

about change for improved, comprehensive

services to New Mexico Native Americans

through partnerships with appropriate

agencies & organizations. This non-profit

organization operates in accordance with

NM State Laws as well as with the rules

& regulations of the NM Secretary of State

Corporations Bureau. During the month of

March 2017 the Isleta Elder Center will be

hosting our monthly General Meeting with

the president of NMICOA Cedric Chavez

as well as officers of the 2017 NMICOA.

This will be a great opportunity for seniors

interested in NMICOA.

St. Patrick’s Day Afternoon Bingo:

Wear Green & Win Green…. Green

Prizes…

March 17, 2017

1:30pm – 3:30pm

Isleta Elder Center – Activities Room

During March, the Elder Center will be

hosting a special St. Patrick’s Day Bingo

for adults ages 60 & older. Dress up in

your favorite green colored shirt, pants,

jacket, hat, jewelry, or other accessories,

for your chance to play & win some great

prizes. There is NO FEE required to play in

our afternoon bingo session. We do accept

various types of small donations of your

choice so that the size of our winning prizes

can increase. This is going to be a great

afternoon of bingo along with different

types of refreshments and snacks for you to

enjoy.

AARP Smart Driver Course with Ron

Sarracino

March 20, 2017

1:00am – 5:00pm

$15.00 for AARP Members & $20.00 for

Non AARP Members

Refresh your driving skills with the AARP

Smart Driver Course. By taking the class

you will learn about Defensive Driving

Techniques, proven safety strategies, &

new traffic rules for the road. Plus, there

are NO TESTS to pass. You simply sign up

& learn. Upon completion you could receive

a multi-year discount on your car insurance

depending on your car insurance company.

NM Rail Runner & Museum Fieldtrip

for Ages 60 & Older

March 22, 2017

8:00am – 3:00pm

Every Wednesday during the months

starting from February to April 2017 the

NM Rail Runner is FREE to seniors ages

62 & older. The Elder Center will taking

advantage of this great opportunity and

will providing a day trip for a group seniors

interested learning more about the NM Rail

Runner Transit. We will be catching the NM

Rail Runner at the Isleta Lakes location to

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one of our local NM museums as well as

enjoy a great lunch at one the surrounding

eateries. Participating museums are also

free of charge to seniors during these

months as well. So take advantage of this

opportunity and enjoy a day on the train.

Isleta Elder Center 2017 Senior

Olympics & Fitness Programs for

older adults

Have you been worried about a lack of

balance, strength, and/or your overall

health? Do you want to get in to exercise

or find a new way to stay active? The Isleta

Elder Center Senior Olympics Program in

collaboration with the Isleta Recreation

Programs are now offering specialized

fitness classes just for you! Listed below

are a couple of new programs taking place

this year at both the Isleta Elder Center

& Recreation Center. These programs will

help you get on the right track to staying

active and keep you moving.

Exercise Basics

Isleta Elder Center: Activities Room

Thursdays: 2:00pm – 3:00pm

Enhance Fitness Classes with

Bernadette Jojola

Location: Isleta Rec. Center Gym

Class Times:

Mondays: 10:30am – 11:30am

Wednesdays & Fridays: 9:00am –

10:00am

The Enhance Fitness Program is a free

hour long exercise program for older adults

offered every Monday, Wednesday, &

Friday at the Isleta Recreation Center. This

a great exercise class offered by the New

Mexico Senior Olympics in collaboration

with the Isleta Elder Center & Recreation

Program. Enhance Fitness combines the

three key components of fitness; strength

training, flexibility, and cardiovascular

conditioning. At all times you work at your

own pace. Bernadette Jojola (lil Bern) is our

certified instructor for the Enhance Fitness

Class. If you are interested in participating

in this program please contact the Isleta

Elder Center at (505) 869-9770.

2017 Isleta Senior Olympics & Isleta

Senior Games for March:

2017 Senior Olympics Meeting

March 6, 2017

10:30am – 12:00pm & 5:30pm – 7:00pm

Isleta Elder Center – Activities Room

Do you like to stay active by participating

in sports? Have you ever been interested

in Senior Olympics? Do you enjoy the

spirit of friendly competition? The Isleta

Senior Olympic Program is a great way

to stay active with some of your favorite

sports. Each year the Isleta Senior Olympic

Program offers the opportunity for all

Isleta community members ages 50 &

older to stay active and be part of a team

of individuals who practice & compete in

various sporting events locally, state wide,

& nationally. The Isleta Senior Olympic

Program is great for anyone interested

in wanting learning a new sport, looking

to stay competitive, and joining a team

of great individuals encouraging fellow

community members to stay active. Below

is a list of events taking place throughout

March 2017, this your chance to learn more

about the Isleta Senior Olympic Program

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by observing, participating, and/or cheering

on fellow community members! We will be

discussing the following topics during our

March meeting:

1. 2017 Isleta Senior Games upcoming

events & event schedule for makeup

week

2. 2017 National Senior Games &

Travel

3. 2017 New Mexico State Senior

Olympics

March 2017: Isleta Senior Games

Schedule – Ages 50 & Older

March 7, 2017: Shuffleboard Doubles

Locations: Isleta Elder Center & Recreation

Center

March 9, 2017: 400m & 800m estimated

time events – All Ages

Location: Isleta Rec Center

March 14, 2017: Hauchas (washers) – All

Ages