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Volume 12 Issue 10

Isleta Pueblo News

Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com

Governor’s Report

Ma gu wum,

September 7, 2017, the first Principals’

meeting was held since the signing of the

Isleta Diversion Dam Settlement on October

21, 2016. The Principals’ meeting is attended

by leadership and staff from the Pueblo of

Isleta, the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy

District (MRGCD), and the Albuquerque

Area Office of the US Bureau of Reclamation

(Reclamation) and gives the parties a chance

to discuss the progress of the Settlement

Agreement. The Principals have committed

to holding this meeting twice per year.

Work has been progressing well in the past

several months, including:

•

Disposal of 60,871 cubic yards of

legacy spoil material off of the

Belen Highline Canal.

Routing of the first funds to the

Pueblo by Reclamation via a

PL 93-638 contract to begin to

evaluate dam and irrigation

infrastructure modifications, and

bosque and riverine restoration

options.

Pueblo hiring of the contractor

Tetra Tech to support the Pueblo

with engineering and technical

expertise toward developing a

Preliminary Engineering Analysis

Report to evaluate sediment

management, fish passage, and

geomorphic processes as they relate

to the dam and irrigation

infrastructure, as well as a bosque

and riverine restoration plan.

These planning-level reports are

scheduled to be complete in

late 2018.

While work is progressing well in many areas

and the members of the Pueblo-MRGCDReclamation technical team are working

together cooperatively, the Pueblo did bring

two topics to the attention of MRGCD and

Reclamation: 1) the hiring of a Pueblo Dam

Tender/ISO (irrigation system operator) and

2) short-term solution to sedimentation in

the Cacique Acequia.

MRGCD will be working with Pueblo

administration and staff to develop the Dam

Tender/ISO job description. Because the dam

tender job requires someone with experience

in irrigation system operation, this job will

be an apprentice position until sufficient

training is concluded. This position will be

an employee of MRGCD, but will operate

in close coordination with the Pueblo. It is

expected this position will be advertised

within the next few months. The Governors’

office will place an advertisement in this

newsletter when the position is posted.

MRGCD, in cooperation with Pueblo and

Reclamation staff, will also be evaluating

short term solutions to the sedimentation in

the Cacique Acequia that can be implemented

in the 2017-2018 off-season. Funding may

be an obstacle toward immediate solutions

in this area, as it is desired by all parties

to conserve available funding for the more

costly permanent fixes that are expected to

occur in the next several years with dam

and irrigation infrastructure modifications

aimed at specifically and permanently

solving the sedimentation issues in this area.

The options for permanent sedimentation

solutions will not be known until the

completion of the Preliminary Engineering

Analysis Report in late 2018.

Should you have any questions, please

contact the Governor’s office, or the POI

Water Resources Department at 505-8695564.

A community meeting is scheduled for

Saturday, October 14, 2017, Saturday from

9:00am till 12:00pm. The meeting will be

held in Ballroom A of the Isleta Resort.

We will present some ideas on economic

development for our community to determine

what ideas will be best to serve the Pueblo

of Isleta. As previously reported, income

generated for the community is limited to

casino revenue, and taxes generated from

gas sales. Negotiation on right of way for

El Paso Electric, AT&T, PNM, are currently

being negotiated, how much money will

be generated will be determined when

negotiations are complete.

There will be a Thanksgiving Turkey

Distribution on November 14-15, 2017 from

8:00am to 6:00pm at the Isleta Recreation

Center. In order to assist the staff to

determine eligibility, please provide your

tribal identification. Enjoy your holiday!

October 2017

Tribal Council

Community Meetings

Beginning October 18, the Isleta Tribal

Council will host a series of meetings

to inform tribal members of the move

to change the current election process.

All meetings will be held at the Old

Courthouse on the south end of the main

plaza or the new CCD building on the east

side of St. Augustine Church. Location

to be determined based on availability.

Please look for further announcements on

bulletin boards around the pueblo and on

the POI intranet.

Date Time

Wednesday, October 18

6 – 8 p.m.

Subject - Changing the tribal constitution

in order to remove the council secretary

from the election process

Saturday, October 21

9 – 11 a.m.

Subject -Changing the tribal constitution

in order to remove the council secretary

from the election process

Saturday, November 4

9 – 11 a.m.

Subject - Registration/Election dates;

Absentee and Early voting

Saturday, November 11

Subject -Wrap up meeting

9 – 11 a.m.

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Isleta Pueblo News

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

DEADLINE for November Newsletter articles is set

for Monday, October 23, 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 .

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 Tara at 505.869.9808.

Thank you,

Nathaniel Lujan

Newsletters may be found at the sixteen 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 sixteen Newsletter distribution locations are:

10)

11)

12)

13)

14)

15)

16)

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

Tribal Service Complex: Tribal Courts Window

Elders Center: Receptionist Desk & Lunch Delivery

Head Start: Receptionist Desk

Library: Newsletter Stand

Ranchitos Park: Blue Box (see picture for example)

Old Head Start Complex: Blue Box (see picture for

example)

Intersection of Tribal Road 82 & Tribal Road 84: Blue

Box (see picture for example)

October 2017

Surveying & Mapping Division Office

Greetings from the Surveying & Mapping Office! If you were not

aware, this office is responsible for land transactions for the tribal

members of the Isleta Pueblo Reservation. These transactions

include but are not limited to the following: land transfers, sales/

purchases, land exchanges, residential leases, probates and

boundary disputes/agreement. This office has completed over

2,175 transactions for our tribal members. If you have any pending

land transaction issues please do not hesitate to contact our office

to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are accepted however, we

strongly encourage you to make an appointment so that we may

devote the time and our knowledgeable staff necessary to discuss

your concerns or issues. Our office is located at 3920 Highway 47

(Tribal Services Building).

We look forward to serving you. Happy Halloween!

Faron Candelaria

Surveying & Mapping Division Manager

Public Services Department

3950 Highway 47

Isleta, NM 87022

St. Augustine Church Silent Auction

October 1 – November 19, 2017

The St. Augustine Church is holding a silent auction for an armoire

and two decorative doors October 1st through November 19th.

Bidders must be at least 18 years of age and register to participate

at the Parish Office during weekday business hours. Silent auction

rules are available at time of registration and online at the Tribal

Community website (isletapueblo.com/tribal-community.html).

The auction items will be available to view on October 14 (11am –

1pm) and November 4 (11am – 1pm) at the church’s storage unit:

American Self Storage, 8531 Indian School NE, Albuquerque, NM

87112. (Please DO NOT call or contact American Self Storage! A

parish representative will be onsite to show the items. Note that

show dates and times are subject to change without prior notice.)

Armoire (Starting Bid: $1,000).

The armoire was in the old church

sacristy for many years and used to

store clothing and other religious

articles. The shelves are worn and

could use refinishing or replacement.

(Color: Dark Brown / Overall

Dimensions: Height 69 3/4”, Width

102”, Depth 33”)

Decorative Doors (Starting Bid: $200

per door). Two solid-wood decorative

doors (carved design on one side

only) might have been installed in

the church, old priest's quarters,

or old parish office. Doors designed

to hang side-by-side & swing open

(swivel hinges remain attached);

without the swivel hinges, a single

door could possibly be installed

in a single door frame. Both in

good condition. (Color: MediumBrown, Stained/Overall Dimensions

(without hinges attached):Height: 80”, Width: 36”, Thickness: 1 3/4”)

Isleta Pueblo News

October 2017

PROBATE NEWS

First Notice – A petition to Probate the Estate

of Robert L. Reano, deceased March 2, 2006.

Case No. CV-17-PRO-00017, 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,

November 8, 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.

First Notice – A petition to Probate the Estate

of Michael F. Paquin, deceased March 14,

2017. Case No. CV-17-PRO-00016, 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, November 15, 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.

April 11, 2017. Case No. CV-17-PRO-00002,

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, September 13, 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 Albert Cherino, Jr., deceased December 29,

2016. Case No. CV-17-PRO-00013, 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, November 22, 2017 at 9:00

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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

SECOND NOTICE that in accordance with Pueblo

of Isleta Tribal Court requirements the Petitioner

Adrianna Abeita 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 Brianna Jasmyne Miller to Brianna

Jasymyne Abeita. 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 Wednesday, September

13, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. Any interested parties may

contact the Tribal Court Clerk with any questions at

505-869-9699.

First Notice – A petition to Probate the Estate

of Shawn Allen Valdez, deceased January 31,

2012. Case No. CV-17-PRO-00021, 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 Thursday,

November 16, 2017 at 1:30 p.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 Marcelina Marie Garcia, deceased

A PUBLIC MEETING FOR THE

"Draft Integrated General Reevaluation Report and Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement,

Middle Rio Grande Flood Protection from Bernalillo to Belen, New Mexico: Mountain View, Isleta and

Belen Units" has been scheduled at the Pueblo of Isleta Elder Center - Activity Room Date: Thursday

October 5, 2017 Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) announces the availability of a General Reevaluation Report and Supplemental Environmental

Impact Statement (GRR/SEIS) for Public Review. The GRR/SEIS evaluates alternatives to replace existing spoil banks with engineered

levees to reduce flood risk within the Middle Rio Grande between Bernalillo and Belen, New Mexico. A spoil bank is composed of earthen

material taken from an excavation and was constructed without consideration to function as an engineered flood control feature.

The GRR/SEIS also documents existing conditions adjacent to the spoil bank and potential impacts to nearby land, natural resources such

as vegetation, and wildlife that could result from implementing the alternatives. The Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD) is the

non-Federal cost-share sponsor for the flood protection project.

Public review of the GRR/SEIS will run for 45 days until October 30, 2017. The document will also be available on the Corps web site at

http://www.spa.usace.army.mil/Missions/Environmental/Environmental-Compliance-Documents/Environmental-Impact-Statements-ROD/. A

CD will be sent upon written request.

Paper copies of the GRR/SEIS are also available for review at:

Albuquerque Main Library

501 Copper NW

Albuquerque, NM 87102

Los Lunas Public Library

460 Main St NE

Los Lunas, NM 87031

Written comments on the GRR/SEIS should be postmarked on or before October 30, 2017 and mailed to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District

Environmental Resources Section

Attn: CESPA-PM-LE

Bernalillo to Belen Levee GRR/SEIS

4101 Jefferson Plaza NE

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109-3435

Pueblo of Isleta Point of Contact (POC) for assistance:

Shawna Ballay, Public Services Department Director, Office: 505.869.4965

Tribal Services Complex

Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Available by appointment

Email: Poi17501@isletapueblo.com

Isleta Pueblo News

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October 2017

Animal Control News

Animal control has been faced with the

investigation of animals that have been

dumped on the range and along the

Bosque in the last few months. The cause

of death of these animals is unknown.

This brings up the question if that animal

has died from some kind of disease it has

contracted. This is a public health concern

as some diseases are communicable to

other animals and humans. We think

that animals such as coyotes and birds

will feast on these discarded animals but

often times these dead animals and parts

go untouched for days or weeks, only to

be a public nuisance in the form of foul

odors.

*** WARNING – DISCLAIMER ***

Images may be graphic or disturbing

for some readers.

Photo 1: Dog that was dumped along a

Ditch, still wearing its collar.

Photo 3: Cow that was butchered and

parts discarded on range.

These cases can be considered as animal

neglect and or cruelty. If the owner of

an animal knowingly disregards seeking

veterinary treatment of a pet or livestock

it is considered cruelty as per the adopted

Isleta Pueblo Animal Ordinance. It states

under Section 3.J that “No owner shall

willfully or through negligence injury

Phot 2: Rabbit and Goose Dumped on

Photo 4: Dog that was dumped and left to

or mistreat an animal or livestock by:

Tribal Road 69.

rot along a roadway.

physical abuse; failure to provide food

water or veterinary care; or by other

acts of cruel and inhumane treatment”. A violation of this section will result in a fine of up to $1000.00 and possible incarceration for

up to six (6) months. Animal control will now look closely into these matters and take action against those owners.

We as native people pride ourselves with being in connection with nature and animals. As livestock producers and pet owners we

need to have some respect for our animals. They provide companionship, food and income for their owners. This is very sad to see

these animals dumped like trash. If any one witnesses or knows of anyone who may be responsible for illegal dumping of animals,

call the Isleta Animal Control or Isleta Police department.

Let us keep our community clean and safe for everyone. Please contact Isleta Animal Control for instruction on properly disposing of

pets and/or livestock. The following photos are some of the animals found on the range and Bosque areas over the past two years.

PUEBLO OF ISLETA

PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT

UTILITIES DIVISION

LEAD AND COPPER SAMPLING UPDATE

The public has heard a lot about the damage caused by Hurricane

Harvey in Houston, Texas. The Pueblo of Isleta is required to

obtain Lead & Copper samples from our various water systems

on a routine basis every three years; and this time our sampling

efforts were hampered due to the hurricane in Houston.

The Pueblo began the sampling process by dropping off containers

and the necessary paperwork on Wednesday, August 23, 2017. A

total of 12 containers were delivered to various residences in the

Subdivision area and another set of 12 containers were taken to

homes in the Eastside water system.

On Thursday, August 24th, Pueblo employees began picking up

the various containers at the homes. If a container was not visible

outside and ready to be picked up, the employees continued to other

locations to pick up the samples that were ready to go. A total of 10

samples MUST be submitted from each water system in order to be

compliant with EPA regulations. The first 10 containers picked up

with the associated paperwork properly filled out are shipped off to

the EPA lab for analysis.

Friday, August 25th the Pueblo had ten water samples from the

Subdivision water system area, complete with paperwork, ready

to go into the lab for analysis of the Lead and Copper levels in the

drinking water. The EPA provided cooler was packed up with the

required paperwork and the water sample containers. The cooler

was taken to UPS for overnight delivery to Houston, Texas.

The required amount of samples (10) for the Eastside water system

had not been obtained from the residences as of Friday morning.

The water samples that had been collected so far were being held

at the Utility office until the following week when it was hoped the

sampling process could be completed and those samples could then

be sent on their way to Houston for analysis.

As we know, Hurricane Harvey had other plans for Houston. The

EPA Region 6 office, in Dallas, Texas, which oversees this area

of the country, contacted Edwin Jaramillo, the manager for the

Utilities Division, on Monday August 28th and advised him that

the lab in Houston was “out of business” until further notice. The

Pueblo was advised to stop collecting the Lead & Copper water

samples until further notice due to the hurricane. Mr. Jaramillo

discussed with the EPA the status of our sampling efforts – one

batch of samples was already shipped and the other set of samples

was not completed as of yet.

The EPA has since advised the Pueblo that the samples sent for

the Subdivision water system were delivered safely to the Houston

lab and will be analyzed in the future. The samples the Pueblo is

required to obtain for the Eastside water system will be obtained at

a later date. Due to the conditions in Houston, the EPA is granting

extensions to the various water systems that were required to

obtain the Lead & Copper samples this year. The EPA will stay

in contact with Mr. Jaramillo and advise him of when to schedule

a new sampling event for the Eastside water system.

In the future, the Pueblo of Isleta will once again be asking the

residents of the Eastside water system for their help in collecting

the necessary water samples for the Lead & Copper analysis. Once

Mr. Jaramillo is advised by the EPA to begin collecting the water

samples, employees of the Utilities Division will be contacting the

various homeowners for their assistance. Thank you to those that

had already collected their water samples – those samples had to

be disposed of and once we hear from the EPA about when to begin

collecting samples again, new containers and paperwork will be

delivered to each residence.

Thank you to all the folks in the Subdivision water system that

participated in the Lead & Copper sampling event. It will be a

while until we are advised of the results of the testing so please be

patient.

October 2017

Water Resources

On September 7, 2017, the first Principals’

meeting was held since the signing of the Isleta

Diversion Dam Settlement on October 21,

2016. The Principals’ meeting is attended by

leadership and staff from the Pueblo of Isleta,

the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District

(MRGCD), and the Albuquerque Area Office of

the US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation)

and gives the parties a chance to discuss the

progress of the Settlement Agreement. The

Principals have committed to holding this

meeting twice per year.

Work has been progressing well in the past

several months, including:

•

Disposal of 60,871 cubic yards of legacy

spoil material off of the Belen Highline

Canal.

•

Routing of the first funds to the Pueblo

by Reclamation via a PL 93-638 contract

to begin to evaluate dam and irrigation

infrastructure modifications, and bosque

and riverine restoration options.

•

Pueblo hiring of the contractor Tetra

Tech to support the Pueblo with engineering

and technical expertise toward developing

a Preliminary Engineering Analysis

Report to evaluate sediment management,

fish passage, and geomorphic processes

as they relate to the dam and irrigation

infrastructure, as well as a bosque and

riverine restoration plan. These planninglevel reports are scheduled to be complete in

late 2018.

While work is progressing well in many areas

and the members of the Pueblo-MRGCDReclamation technical team are working

together cooperatively, the Pueblo did bring

two topics to the attention of MRGCD and

Reclamation: 1) the hiring of a Pueblo Dam

Tender/ISO (irrigation system operator) and

2) short-term solution to sedimentation in the

Cacique Acequia.

MRGCD will be working with Pueblo

administration and staff to develop the Dam

Tender/ISO job description. Because the dam

tender job requires someone with experience

in irrigation system operation, this job will

be an apprentice position until sufficient

training is concluded. This position will be an

employee of MRGCD, but will operate in close

coordination with the Pueblo. It is expected

this position will be advertised within the next

few months. The Governors’ office will place

an advertisement in this newsletter when the

position is posted.

MRGCD, in cooperation with Pueblo and

Reclamation staff, will also be evaluating

short term solutions to the sedimentation in

the Cacique Acequia that can be implemented

in the 2017-2018 off-season. Funding may

be an obstacle toward immediate solutions

in this area, as it is desired by all parties

to conserve available funding for the more

costly permanent fixes that are expected to

occur in the next several years with dam and

irrigation infrastructure modifications aimed

at specifically and permanently solving the

sedimentation issues in this area. The options

for permanent sedimentation solutions will

not be known until the completion of the

Preliminary Engineering Analysis Report in

late 2018.

Should you have any questions, please contact

the Governor’s office, or the POI Water

Resources Department at 505-869-5564.

Isleta Pueblo News

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Isleta Pueblo News

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October 2017

Pueblo of Isleta Elementary School

As the days get shorter and finally cooler,

students have jumped into their busy

school schedules. September has been filled

with fun, learning activities for the Isleta

Elementary Students.

The school hosted the Annual Open House

on August 31st. Parents and community

members visited the classrooms, met the

new and returning staff, ate posole and

frybread at the Cafeteria, and enjoyed a

little playtime on the new playground.

The Pueblo of Isleta Public Library and

JOM Staff also had booths set up to share

information about their programs.

“Mad Science” was the theme for the

September 13th Family Night. Following

a Picnic Dinner, The Albuquerque

Astrological Society (TAAS), presented four

visual tours of the well-known constellations

and explained their mythology. Explora

hosted Mad Science Experiments in the

Cafeteria. Participants were able to get

hands-on experience with science.

Some of our very talented Pueblo of Isleta

Elementary Students showcased their

artwork at the 2017 New Mexico State

Fair Student Art Show which began on

September 6th. Following the competition

and judging, students’ work was displayed

in the Exhibit Hall for the duration of the

State Fair. Congratulations Students! We

are very proud of you!

On September 27th the Wonders on Wheels

(WoW) mobile museum cruised to Isleta

showcasing a fascinating dinosaur exhibit.

It made a morning stop at the elementary

school before it headed towards its next

destination.

WoW is a 38-foot RV featuring 300 square

feet of arts, culture, history, science exhibits

and curriculum based programming on

wheels from the New Mexico Department of

Cultural Affairs. The free program travels to

schools and libraries statewide. The exhibit

this year featured authentic dinosaur and

fish fossils from millions of years ago from

the internationally renowned New Mexico

Museum of Natural History and Science

(NMMNHS) in Albuquerque.

WoW Program Director Jamie Brytowski

brought fossils and other educational

artifacts which students were encouraged

to visit and learn. “Some of them were

authentic fossils and some of them were

lighter weight copies,” Brytowski said.

Students had other authentic touchable

items which was passed around, and various

information specifically on New Mexico

dinosaurs and discoveries was shared.

The WoW exhibit and curriculum offered

a glimpse into the life of the Seismosaurus

and the Coelophysis, the state dinosaur

of New Mexico. In the exhibit, children

learned how fossils were formed, what

paleontologists do, what dinosaurs ate,

how they lived and their habitat, combined

with an educational curriculum that meets

statewide and national standards.

Students were engaged with the interactive

displays, and a table of projects and

touchable artifacts. There were dinosaur

specific

activities

involving

science,

technology, engineering, arts, math, and

language arts.

There is exciting news from the music room

at Pueblo of Isleta Elementary School.

Since the beginning of September, we have

been using Gameplan, a sequenced music

curriculum that is built around students

making and creating music. Students must

learn and master the basics to do so. In the

lower grades we are working on developing

rhythm patterns, learning short songs and

chants, and using an appropriate singing

voice. We are learning about instruments

and are learning how to keep a steady

beat. In the upper grades, we are reading

music, moving to music and creating

accompaniments to songs. You are invited

to visit our beautiful music classroom!

Belen, New Mexico Native, (Paula) Denese Auge has also returned for her third year at the Pueblo

of Isleta Elementary School. Retiring after 27 years in Belen Consolidated Schools, Mrs. Auge

continues to share her expertise with the Isleta Students. “Our classrooms are big, bright and

cheerful. Our student count is low, therefore promoting small class sizes. There is more time for

providing individualized attention to students. The staff works together to support each other

and our students. It is a wonderful working climate.”

Denese Auge earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education at the University of New Mexico. She

also attained her Master of Arts in Elementary Education from UNM. Mrs. Auge holds a Level

3 Teaching License from the State of New Mexico, with endorsements in Reading and Early

Childhood. Her love of learning has been shared with her Fourth Grade Students, the students

participating in the 21st Century After-School and Summer Programs, and our Family Night

Activities.

Isleta Pueblo News

October 2017

Alyssa

Jojola

has

returned for her third

year at the Elementary

School, as the Physical

Education

Teacher.

Ms. Jojola, a graduate

of Sandia Prep and

the University of New

Mexico is from the Isleta

Community. “I want to

keep inspiring children

from our community to

be active and eventually

travel, to experience

new activities.”

Ms. Jojola has earned a Level 1 Teaching License

from the State of New Mexico and holds a Bachelor

of Science in Education Degree. She has also worked

during our 21st Century After-School and Summer

Programs teaching long-distance training/conditioning

for cross-country running and archery. Alyssa Jojola

is the POIES coordinator of the “Family Fitness Fun

Nights.”

Richard

Wild

has

returned for his second

year as Music Teacher

at the Pueblo of Isleta

Elementary

School.

He is a National

Board

Certified

Teacher.

Originally

from

Culver

City,

California, he received

his Bachelor of Arts

in Music Performance

from UCLA and then

a Bachelor of Arts

Degree in Elementary

Education from the

College of Santa Fe. Mr. Wild holds New Mexico Level

3 Licenses for K-8 and Early Childhood (Birth – 3rd

Grade), both with Performing Arts Endorsements. He

has been working in the field of Music Education for 35

years.

Mr. Wild stated, “I really enjoy teaching at POIES. The

staff is fabulous and supportive, and the students are

happy and very eager to learn! Onward and upward!”

We look forward to our students’ next musical

performance, and hope that you will join us.

Janelle Jaramillo has

been working in her

home community of

Isleta for ten years. She

stated, “Working with

students from Isleta

has been a wonderful

opportunity.

Small

classes provide time

to give extra academic

attention.”

As graduate of Los

Lunas High School and

then the University

of New Mexico, Ms.

Jaramillo

completed

her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. She

completed a Post-Bachelor’s Program in Elementary

Education and has received her Level 2, K-8 Licensure

from the State of New Mexico. Ms. Jaramillo returns

for her third year as a Fifth Grade Teacher. She has

also served as the school’s Northwest Evaluation

Assessment (NWEA) Test Coordinator.

First Quarter Parent/Teacher Conferences

scheduled for October 12th from 1:00 – 6:00 P.M.

are

POIES will also be hosting a Halloween Carnival

during the afternoon of October 31st.

More information will be provided to our families closer

to the event.

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Congratulations,

Jacob Jojola

Jacob won first and second place with his

pottery at the 2017 New Mexico State Fair

for the Native American Youth division.

Jacob was also able to sell these pieces at

the fair in the Native Arts building.

He has been creating hand coiled pottery

since March 2017 and was driven to create

pieces which could be entered into this year’s

State Fair. With his beautiful art work he

was able to fulfill his goal of winning ribbons

at the fair.

Jacob is the son of Denise Jojola and

grandson of Tata Hagen & Nana Odie.

Isleta Pueblo News

October 2017

Isleta Pueblo News

Pueblo of Isleta Youth showcases speed

Eliana Sanchez

On the evening of August

31, 2017, Aidan Lucero

(12), son of Eugene and

Christina

Lucero

was

awarded the 2017 Isotopes

Base Replace Award. Base

Replace is Albuquerque

Isotopes challenge where a

fan must run the bases from

1st to 3rd on the Isotopes

baseball field and replace

the third base in the fastest

time. This challenge takes

place at every home game.

Aidan had the fastest time

of 16.72 seconds for the

2017 Albuquerque Isotopes

season. He was awarded an

autographed base from all

the coaches and players on

the Isotopes team.

Eliana Sanchez has successfully

achieved an Academic Reward

from APS.

Her father, Ian is so proud of her.

Eliana is the granddaughter

of Denise Sanchez. “Thank

God my Dad taught me how

to read!” These were her first

words when she got her award!

Aidan w/autographed base

& Coach Max Zuni

Aidan remembers the night as thinking he was getting

another opportunity to try and beat his 16.72 second record

time. However, while running to third base he saw his

parents coming out the player’s tunnel and then noticed that

the 3rd base had writing on it. It was not until afterwards

that he realized the writing was actually signatures and

that he had won the 2017 Isotopes Base Replace challenge.

Aidan does not want to take all the credit for the award

because it was a “team effort” from Coach Max Zuni always

inspiring him with words & wisdom, to tribal members

encouraging him and sharing their pride in seeing a young

tribal member on the baseball field.

“I feel so blessed to my have my efforts recognized” says

Aidan.

Lastly, he would like to thank both his mother and father

for showing him happiness is not about always getting what

you want all the time but loving and be grateful for what

you already have which is his family and community.

Aidan Lucero

My name is Aidan Lucero and I am 12 years old. I am a

proud Isleta tribal member who has been very busy. At the

beginning of the year I set a lot of goals for myself, and I

recently achieved one that I wanted to share with my

community.

On August 31st 2017 I was honored at Isotopes Ball Park

with an award during the bottom of the 6th inning. I thought

I was going to race around the bases one last time because

I LOVE to RUN!! But, as I was rounding the 3rd base line I

seen my parents coming out of the Isotopes player’s tunnel

and then ALL of the fans and Isotope players on their feet

cheering & clapping for me. And then right as I was about to

step on 3rd base I looked down and noticed it wasn’t a regular

3rd base. This 3rd base had autographs from EVERY! Coach

and EVERY! Isotope player on IT! That’s when I realized I

WON!!! I DID IT!!! I am officially the fastest kid that ran

from 1st base to 3rd base in 16.72 seconds for the 2017

Isotope Baseball Season.

But I cannot take all the credit because it was a team effort.

From Coach Max Zuni always inspiring me with his words

and wisdom to strangers stopping me and telling me they

LOVE! To see me run. I just feel so blessed to have my efforts

recognized. THANK YOU!!!! MOM & DAD for showing me

happiness isn’t about getting what you want all the time.

It’s about LOVING! What you have and being grateful for it.

I am truly grateful for my family and community.

I am truly overwhelmed with

APPRECIATION from you ALL!!!

THANK YOU!

Aidan Lucero

HAPPINESS

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HIGHER EDUCATION

Students:

October 2017

HEAD START, EARLY HEAD START and

CHILD CARE

•

Please call (505) 869-9790 to reserve your seat for the annual

Tribal Collaborative Employability Training.

•

The Higher Education Program “Mandatory Orientation”

dates for the month of October.

October 17, 2017 10AM and 3PM

October 19, 2017 10AM and 3PM

Please inform us of your desired date and time: (505) 869-9790

•

Students needing to complete their FASFA. Please call to

schedule your appointment.

Educational Opportunity Center (EOC)

2nd floor, Suite 250 MSC06 3715 1 University of New Mexico

Albuquerque New Mexico 87131

Phone (505) 277-2203

Fax (505) 277-3165

•

Funding for Spring 2018 Term

You must submit all required documents on the following dates.

Funding will not be provided if documents are received after

these deadline dates.

Spring/Winter 2018 Semester/Term:

Application due November 1st

Supporting documents due December 31st

It is the responsibility of all students to submit all documents by

deadline dates.

Reminders:

√ Students once you have registered for classes, setup payment

plans with your Institution to avoid classes being dropped.

√ Students it is extremely important you communicate with

our office regarding any changes to your education.

√ All students are required to submit Official Transcripts at

the end of each and every term.

√ *Failure to provide Official Transcripts may suspend

your scholarship award*

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not

hesitate to contact the Scholarship Program:

Cecelia Jaramillo,

Scholarship Coordinator

poi08001@isletapueblo.com

Kathleen Jojola,

Scholarship Assistant

poi08004@isletapueblo.com

Phone: (505) 869-9790

Dear Early Head Start, Child Care & Head Start Families:

I would like to take the opportunity to welcome back all of

our returning families, as well as those of you who are new

to us this year! The staff is thrilled and looking forward to

an outstanding school year and we know it will be the best

one yet! We are ready for the awesome task of preparing all

students to be successful learners. Our school community

is dedicated to providing our students with a well-rounded

educational experience.

This year will be filled with numerous learning opportunities

for our students, as well as our parents. Pueblo of Isleta Head

Start takes great pride in establishing an atmosphere that

invites its valued stakeholders to be a part of the educational

process. Throughout the year, parents are provided with

many opportunities to participate in the education of their

child. We welcome your attendance at school events and

encourage your participation by volunteering in our school.

You are a valued member of our team!

Molly Sanchez, M.Ed

Executive Director

October Upcoming Events

No School (Fall Break)

October 6-9, 2017

Children return October 10, 2017

Policy Council

October 10, 2017

5:00pm

Parent Committee

October 4, 2017

5:00pm

Family Night (Fire Safety)

October 18, 2017

5:00pm

Newest Employees

Business Manager

Donna Johnson started with Isleta Early Head Start, Head

Start and Child Care on July 31st 2017. She graduated from

NMSU with a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in

Business Administration emphasizing Human Resource

Management. Donna is was born in Farmington, NM and

has lived in different cities in the state of New Mexico.

She has many areas of expertise which include business

management, accounting, computer technician, mosaic tile

artist, and hair stylist. She is married and has 2 grandsons

which she and her husband have been raising for the past

6 years.

Early Head Start Teacher/Floater

Johanna Abeita is from Isleta Pueblo. She has an Associate’s

Degree in Child, Youth, and Family Development with a

concentration in Early Child Hood Multicultural Education.

She had the opportunity to work with the Laguna children

and families for five years. She is currently the Early Head

Start Teacher/Floater for the Isleta Early Head Start, Head

Start and Child Care. She looks forward to working with the

children and families of Isleta Pueblo.

Head Start Teacher

Jennifer Porter is the new Head Start Teacher in classroom

5. She has a background of 15 years working within special

needs children as a teacher’s aide, as well as a year experience

as a Head Start Teacher. She has a Bachelor’s degree in

Educational Studies from Grand Canyon University. She

is looking forward to getting to know your children and

watching them grow.

October 2017

Isleta Pueblo News

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HEALTH BEAT

Stephanie Barela | 869-4479

Flu Season Is Here!

WHAT IS THE FLU?

AND WHO NEEDS THAT FLU SHOT?

The flu is an illness, also called influenza,

which many people get during November to

April. It can cause fever, chills, body aches,

and a cough. It usually lasts about 2-3 weeks,

but for some people it could last longer and

make them very sick. The people at high risk

for complications are:

• Babies and kids under 5

• People older than 65

• Adults and kids who have health

problems, such as

diabetes or asthma

These individuals definitely need a flu shot,

but it is also important for everyone else to

get a flu shot so they are less likely to get the

flu and less likely to transfer it to someone

who is more at risk.

DO I NEED A FLU SHOT EVERY YEAR?

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

you will need to get a new shot this season

because every year the flu virus changes and

a new vaccine will be helpful in fighting the

new strain.

WHAT IF I GET THE FLU?

If you start to feel the symptoms of the flu

(fever, chills, body aches, cough), and are in

a high risk category, then you may want to

go to the Isleta Health Center. You can also

start taking these steps to feel better:

Quick Facts:

•

Cigarette butts are toxic to our ocean animals and to us.

•

Cigarette filters are made of cellulose-acetate, which is not biodegradable.

•

According to San Diego State University Public Health Professor Tom

Novotny, “Even one butt in a liter of water can kill the fish in a period of 96

hours.”

•

Ocean animals like crabs and salmon can then filter toxins into their

systems and transmit the toxins to humans when the animals are eaten.

•

Over time these toxins can affect human health.

It is time to stop the “Butt Cycle.” There needs to be a shift in individual and

collective thinking to classify cigarette butts as toxic waste and they should

be disposed of in a way that does not hurt our environment.

Article by Tammi Meissner, POW and Wrangell Health Educator and Tobacco Policy

•

Get a lot of rest

• Drink lots of liquids (water, chicken

broth, and other clear fluids)

• Take medicine your doctor may have

prescribed you, or just take certain over

the counter drugs to help ease your fever,

aches, and pains

• You may need to see a doctor if you

have trouble breathing, your muscles

hurt, or you feel confused

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Isleta Pueblo News

October 2017

Pueblo of Isleta Public Library

Since we missed out on promoting national Library card sign up

month on September, we would like to invite you all this month to

visit our library! Come check out what services we offer and upcoming

programs. Some misconceptions we face daily, Are you open to just

Isleta tribal members? We are a PUBLIC library therefore our services

and programs are open to anyone and everyone. Check out what we

have coming up for the month of October.

News

The Library will be closed from 8:00 am

to 12:00pm on Thursday, October 5th for

our monthly staff meeting. We will be

discussing upcoming holiday programs for

youth and adults. Please keep a look out for

flyers posted in the library and community,

library website, library Facebook, and the

newsletter. You can always give us a call to

inquire about upcoming programs as well.

The library will be closing at 4:30pm on

Halloween day. Fall is among us now and

it will be getting darker sooner. Remember

to look both ways before crossing the street

and carry a flashlight. For those who will

be driving around trick or treaters, please

be aware of children crossing the road and

drive slow to ensure everyone’s safety.

Happy Halloween from the entire library

staff!

We would like to give a big thank you to

everyone who took the time to participate

in our technology survey, which featured

a ticket giveaway to Jason Aldean on

September 16th. 2 pairs of tickets and one

VIP parking pass were donated by Council

man Juan Rey Abeita. The survey included

questions that would help us in potential

services we can offer since our recent WiFi upgrade. Potential services included:

EBooks, Music downloads, Audiobooks and

Movie Streaming.

We had a total of 90 surveys turned in for

the drawing. We compiled the results and

found out that 43 people DO NOT have

Wi-Fi at home and 47 people have Wi-Fi

at home. With a difference 6 people, 55

people watch movies by checking them out

from the library whereas 49 people prefer

to get movies from Red Box. Which digital

collection was most voted for to be offered as

a library service? Music downloads received

50 votes and movie streaming/downloads

received 49 votes. For full results of our

Technology Survey please visit our library

Facebook page. Please keep a look out for

future services the library will provide.

The Pueblo of Isleta Public Library received

the opportunity to do a presentation at the

Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries,

and Museums' conferences held at the Hyatt

Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa on October

12. Library Director Nathaniel Lujan and

Library Aide II Tara Abeita did a 20 minute

presentation on Library programs and

highlighted the most successful programs.

Our Library will also be a site for a tour for

ATALM conference participants on October

10th. We are very humbled to give a tour

of our library and share our insights with

conference goers.

The library will not be participating in

any Halloween carnivals this year due to

unforeseen circumstances with scheduling

conflicts. Unfortunately we will not be

hosting our Haunted House this year. We

are saddened to share this news with you

as Halloween is all of our favorite holiday.

Instead we decided to focus on other

Halloween programs throughout the month

giving families an opportunity to come in

and spend quality time together before

Halloween.

Upcoming

Join us for Family Story Time every

Monday at 11:00am. There is no sign up

required. Library staff member will read a

story followed by a fun activity. If you have

any question please give the library a call

and speak with Diane 505.869.9808 or by

email poi02006@isletapueblo.com.

Do you have library fines? Come by the

library on October 3rd and help us celebrate

National Mean Girls day. Come in wearing

pink and receive a $1 off your library fine or

tell us your favorite Mean Girls movie quote

and receive another $1 off your library

fine. We will also be giving out free pink

lemonade. If you have any questions give

the library a call and speak with Ashley at

505.869.9808.

Do you have an interest to the paranormal,

legends, or scary folk tales? Join our

Haunted Adult Book Club. We will be

reading the book, “Mysterious New Mexico:

Miracles, Magic, and Monsters in the Land

of Enchantment” by Benjamin Radford.

Book club will meet every Tuesday and

Thursday starting October 3rd from

5:00pm-6:00pm. This is open to 10 adults.

Aside from book discussions, there will be

crafts and two field trips. The first field trip

will be to the Belen Harvey House and the

final field trip will be on the Haunted Trolley

which will take place downtown. If you

have any questions please contact Ashley

or Diane at the library 505.869.9808. Or

by email Diane:poi02006@isletapueblo.com

Ashley:poi02009@isletapueblo.com.

Hearing scary stories gives you the

Goosebumps! Join us on Thursday, October

12th from 4:30pm-5:30pm for Goosebumps

Punch Creepy snack. Library staff member

Diane will be showing you how to make a

Goosebumps inspired punch just in time for

Halloween. This will be open to everyone

while supplies last. This is a family

program therefore families will be given

priority over single students. If you have

any questions please give the library a call

and speak with Diane 505.869.9808 or by

email at poi02006@isletapueblo.com.

Isleta Pueblo News

October 2017

Creepy but delicious! Join on Thursday

October 26th from 4:30pm-5:30pm to make

a Graveyard mud cup. Library staff member

Christino will be showing you how to make

a dessert cup filled with sugary goodness. A

great dessert for a Halloween get together

or Halloween treat. This will be open to

everyone while supplies last. This is a

family program therefore families will be

given priority over single students. If you

have any questions please give the library a

call and speak with Christino 505.869.9808

or by email at poi02004@isletapueblo.com.

Homework Help students making Zombie

man sugar cookies to decorate.

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Recap

During the month of September library

staff member Cheyenne hosted a Manga

Book Club for ages 10 years old and up. This

started on September 5th and ended on

September 28th. They met every Tuesday

and Thursday with book discussions and

a variety of Japanese Culture crafts.

Participants read Manga EBooks on the

library issued tablets. Some of the Japanese

crafts included Japanese Calligraphy,

Suminagashi Art, Candy Sushi and how to

use chopsticks. The participants had a great

time learning about Japanese Culture and

reading EBooks on the tablets. We would

like to thank all the participants who were

able to join us for each book discussion and

craft.

Library staff member Tara hosted a

children’s beginners sewing program for

ages 10 and up on September 6th. The

participants learned how to sew straight

lines using practice sheets. They were able

to practice pushing on the foot pedal and

control the speed. Once they learned how

to control the sewing machine they worked

on their first sewing project, which was a

school lanyard. As frustrating as some

moments got, the students were able to

learn how to sew and finish their lanyards.

Tara also awarded them with their very

own sewing license, which were laminated

and put in their badge holder. Thank you

to the participants! You all did a great job!

The library held another sewing class for

adults on September 11th and 13th. Library

staff member Tara and the participants

visited Wal-Mart on September 11 to pick

Kimono Jacket participant sewing hems

and getting things done.

out fabric. The prices on fabric were very

reasonable. One of our participants even

found flower fabric on the clearance rack

for $1.50 a yard! On September 13th they

were able to start cutting out their Kimono

jackets. They did not use a pattern, instead

they did it all free hand which troubled some

but it wasn’t long until their jackets were

coming along. We added an extra day so

they could finish up last minute hemming.

Thank you to all the participants! You will

see them sporting their new Kimono jackets

around the community.

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.

Manga Club participant writing his name

in Japanese and practicing different

brush techniques.

Mailing and Physical Address:

950 Moonlight Drive SW

Albuquerque, NM 87105

After a long day of sewing, the sewing

program participants earned their

sewing licenses.

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

Isleta Pueblo News

Manga book club participant creating

Japanese Marbling called Suminagashi

or floating ink art.

Another Kimono Jacket participant who

received a crash course on sewing 101 in

one day and finished her jacket.

Editor:

Nathaniel Lujan

Asst. Editor:

Tara Abeita

Published By:

Valencia Express

Isleta Pueblo News

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Pueblo of Isleta Career Opportunities

Position Posting

ACADEMIC COACH,

ARCHITECTURAL TECHNICIAN,

BUS DRIVER (1 Part-time),

CHILD CARE PROVIDER,

CHR VAN DRIVER,

CLINICAL THERAPIST,

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE,

DATA COORDINATOR,

NEW-EDUCATION ASSISTANT,

GROUNDS-KEEPING FOREMAN,

HOME OWNERSHIP COUNSELOR,

Location

Department of Education,

Housing Authority,

Head Start & Child Care,

Health Center,

Head Start and Child Care,

Elementary School,

Parks & Recreation,

Housing Authority,

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Continuously Accepting Applications

09/26/2017

Open Until Filled

October 2017

Isleta Pueblo News

Position Posting Location

IN-HOME CARE ATTENDANT,

Elder Center. WITHIN ONLY-

RE-ADVERTISE - NUTRITIONIST,

Health Center,

PAINTER,

Housing Authority,

PERSONAL CARE SERVICE AIDE (Occasional),

Elder Center,

PHYSICAL THERAPIST,

Health Center,

PHYSICIAN,

Health Center,

PLUMBER,

Housing Authority,

ROADWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER I, II, III,

Public Services-Transportation,

SENIOR MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN,

Health Center,

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER,

POI Elementary School,

SPECIAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR,

Tribal Court,

HEAD START TEACHER ASSISTANT/TEACHER,

Head Start & Child Care,

TEACHER-ELEMENTARY SCHOOL,

POI Elementary School,

TEACHER II-EARLY HEAD START,

Head Start & Child Care,

TEACHER-MUSIC,

POI Elementary School,

TIWA LANGUAGE TEACHER (2 positions),

Department of Education, WITHIN ONLY-

TIWA LANGUAGE TEACHER,

Elementary School,

WATER/WASTEWATER APPRENTICE

Public Services-Utilities Div., WITHIN ONLY-

VETERAN SUPPORT SERVICE PROGRAM MEMBER, Elder Center,

Construction Labor Needed

Isleta Casino & Resort Remodel

DESCRIPTION

Construction Laborers clean and/or prepare

construction sites to keep the job moving and

eliminate possible hazards. Work closely vAth the

site supervisor

RESPONSIBILTIES

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Move, secure, install, build, load, or unload

materials as directed by the site supervisor. Move

items from place to place. according to project

plans or direction from the site supervisor.

Move dirt or other material as directed in plans or

by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience on commercial

construction sites

Tools of your trade

Documentation to show you are

legally eligible to work in the US

Experience on commercial

construction sites

Verifiable work history

Able to pass a drug test

WEBSITE LINK

http://www.peopleready.com/job-description/

Construction-Loborer-Albuquerque-NM-351

ADDRESS

8900 San Mateo Blvd NE

Albuquerque, New Mexico

PHONE

505 348. 3082

EMAIL ADDRESS

351-br@peopleready.com

BRANCH # 351

BRANCH HOURS

Monday-Friday; 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

ADDITIONAL INFO

We are an equal opportunity employer.

One of the nation’s fastest-growing cities,

Albuquerque was named after the viceroy of

New Spain, the Duke of Albuquerque. Livestock,

farming, high-tech and even manufacturing

industries thrive there.

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Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Continuously Accepting Applications

Open Until Filled

Continuously Accepting Applications

Open Until Filled

Continuously Accepting Applications

Open Until Filled

Continuously Accepting Applications

Open Until Filled

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Isleta Pueblo News

October 2017

Position Description

ISLETA BUSINESS

CORPORATION

Position Title:

Department:

Level of Responsibility:

FLSA Classification:

General Responsibilities: The Sales Associate is responsible for

conducting all individual sales transactions for, both, internal and external

customers. Additional responsibilities include conducting inventory, stocking,

and performing general upkeep of the Isleta Travel Center and Isleta One

Stop store(s).

Retail Operations Core Competencies: To perform this job successfully,

an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The

requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and

ability required. Core competencies are those demonstrated competencies

required for all inside positions. Position grades are based on demonstrated

expertise and experience.

Greet: Smile when greeting customer(s) both in person and on

the phone and use age-appropriate greetings, avoiding slang terms. Be

proactive and ask how you may be of service.

Sell: Inform customers of specials and "ask" every customer for

another sale during the checkout process.

Cashier: Use excellent cash handling techniques, and maintain 98%

scan rates, avoid voids. Confirm purchases prior to ringing items etc.to

minimize voids and refunds.

Stock: All sales associates are responsible for stocking assigned

areas on a rotational basis.

Clean (Inside - Outside): Everyone in the store is responsible for

keeping every area of the store (inside and outside) clean. This includes

all parking areas, gas pumps, bathrooms, and common areas.

Product Knowledge: Know what you are selling and demonstrate a

confidence of product knowledge to customers.

Promotions Knowledge: Stay current on all promotions and offer

them to every customer.

Procedures: Know and learn standard operating procedures for

all processes in the store. Suggest proactive changes to processes and/

or suggest new process documentation whenever possible to increase

operational efficiencies.

Policies: Know and reference company and store policies, and ask

questions if they are not understood.

Loss Prevention: Everyone is responsible for loss prevention. Be

vigilant in preventing theft. Report any suspicious activity to supervisors.

Note time and dates of suspicious events for video, register transaction, or

case management review.

Inventory: Understand and participate in inventory processing.

Be aware of inventory trends and ask for replenishment of inventory to

maximize sales.

Teamwork: Be a team player, teach others, learns from others, and

support everyone.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This list of tasks is illustrative ONLY

and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by

positions in this class. It does not imply that all positions within the class

perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties

that may be assigned.

Accurately operates and conducts purchase transactions through

Passport electronic cash registers. Performs arithmetic calculations in

order to make change, complete reports and account for numbers of a

variety of products during vendor check-in; informs the C-Store Manager

or Shift Lead(s) of all sales, cash or operating discrepancies and customer

related issues.

Maintains the general upkeep of the concession area by way of

cleaning coolers, fountain drink machines; drink and ice cream coolers;

empties trash containers and bins; wipes down the countertops and

windows; and sweeps and mops the flooring. Stocks inventory on a daily

basis and as needed. Maintains awareness of all shop floor activity to

work towards preventing theft of merchandise.

Responsible for protecting and securing all store assets and company

issued property by way of following established policies and procedures,

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and loss prevention guidelines.

Ensures the store(s) are adequately prepped, opened, maintained,

and closed by adhering to IBC's Retail Standard Operating Procedures

(SOPs).

Preps and prepares store products to ensure readiness when store

opens and throughout the business day. Stocks and maintains shelves,

sales area, and grocery items ensuring correct temperatures, refrigeration

and frozen food requirements, and in accordance with established sanitary

standards. May be required to count and receive incoming inventories

from vendors.

Follows store policies and law when selling controlled substances

including alcohol and tobacco products.

Occasionally may be required to assist with maintaining the external

appearance of store to ensure that external property is clean and clear

from trash and debris.

Occasionally performs other duties as needed.

Sales Associate

Isleta Travel Center/Isleta One Stop

Reports to C-Store Manager and Shift Lead

Non-Exempt

Supervisory Skills:

This position is Non-Exempt and has no supervisory skills.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Must be 21 years of age or older.

Must successfully pass a drug/alcohol test and background

investigation.

Must be able to professionally and tactfully communicate, in

English, in an effective and informative manner. Must be able to maintain

composure and exhibit respect during all interactions with all guests and

must be able to convey denials and defuse hostile gracefully. Second

language, preferred.

Must be able to perform basic mathematics to include, but is not

limited to, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing in all units of

measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Must exhibit a highly developed sense of customer service and

interpersonal skills to include a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and

respect for all customers and IBC.

Must possess moderate computer skills and be able to operate

Microsoft applications and software and Passport cash registers.

Must be able to take direction and feedback well and must possess

strong organization and time management skills

Must be able to accurately and successfully perform several tasks

and work well under moderate levels of stress.

Must be able to work a flexible and varying schedule to include days,

evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Must be able to work cooperatively and professionally both with

others and independently.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

High School Diploma or General Educational Diploma (GED),

preferred.

Three (3) months consecutive cash handling experience and

customer service experience, required.

Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Alcohol Server's

License (NMASL), or be able to obtain a NMASL within one (1) employment,

required.

Working Environment and Physical Requirements: Work is generally

performed in an indoor convenient store setting with exposure to secondhand smoke and a moderate noise level. Periodically may be required to

work in an outdoor setting with expose to second hand smoke, gas and

chemical fumes, and exposure to harsh weather conditions specific to this

region. Occasionally may be required to interact with hostile and/or angry

guests.

The physical demands and environment characteristics described here are

representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully

perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations

may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

duties.

Must be able to stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods of time.

Must be able to use both hands and arms to feel, reach, and handle

small and large objects.

Must be able to climb stairs, maintain balance, stoop, kneel, crouch,

and/or crawl.

Must be able to talk and hear.

Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Must possess specific vision abilities to include close vision, distance

vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to

adjust focus.

Disclaimer: The above statements describe the general nature, level and

type of work performed by the incumbent(s) assigned to this classification.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands

and skills required of personnel so classified. Position descriptions are not

intended to do and do not imply or create any employment compensation or

contract right to any person or persons. Management reserves the right to

add, delete or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time

as needed without notice. This job description supersedes earlier versions.

Tribal Preference: Isleta Business Corporation (IBC) is an equal opportunity

employer with Tribal Preference and Native American Preference hiring

policies. All applicants are considered on the basis of their ability to perform

the job without regard to individual race, religion, color, sex, age, national

origin, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other protected status. IBC

is a drug free workplace. Background checks will be conducted.

I have read and understand this explanation and job description.

Print Name (Employee)

Date

Signature (Employee)

Print Name (Manager/Supervisor)

Signature (Manager/Supervisor)

Date

October 2017

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Health Beat:

Halloween Safety Tips

Stephanie Barela, Health Educator

http://www.safekids.org | www.aap.org

505-869-4479 | sbarela@islclinic.net

Walk Safely

Cross the street at corners, using traffic

signals and crosswalks.

Look left, right and left again

when crossing and keep looking as you

cross.

Put electronic devices down and

keep heads up and walk, don’t run,

across the street.

Teach children to make eye contact

with drivers before crossing in front

of them.

Always walk on sidewalks or paths. If

there are no sidewalks, walk going with

traffic as far to the left as possible.

Children should walk on direct routes

with the fewest street crossings.

Watch for cars that are turning or

backing up. Teach children to never

dart out into the street or cross between

parked cars.

Trick or Treat With an Adult

Children under the age of 12 should

not be alone at night without adult

supervision. If kids are mature enough

to be out without supervision, they

should stick to familiar areas that are

well lit and trick-or-treat in groups.

Keep Costumes Both Creative and Safe

Decorate costumes and bags with

reflective tape or stickers and, if

possible, choose light colors.

Choose face paint and makeup

whenever possible instead of masks,

which can obstruct a child’s vision.

Have kids carry glow sticks or

flashlights to help them see and be

seen by drivers.

When selecting a costume, make sure it

is the right size to prevent trips and

falls.

Drive Extra Safely on Halloween

Slow down and be especially alert in

residential neighborhoods. Children

are excited on Halloween and may

move in unpredictable ways.

Take extra time to look for kids at

intersections, on medians and

on curbs.

Enter and exit driveways and alleys

slowly and carefully.

Eliminate any distractions inside your

car so you can concentrate on the road

and your surroundings.

Drive slowly, anticipate heavy

pedestrian traffic and turn your

headlights on earlier in the day to spot

children from greater distances.

Popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30

p.m. to 9:30 p.m. so be especially alert

for kids during those hours.

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Isleta Resort & Casino

Isleta Resort & Casino is winding down from a busy

September to Remember, including a large community

celebration at the Isleta Lakes. The event was held

September 17th, and was open to all Pueblo of Isleta

Tribal Members, Pueblo of Isleta Employees, and

Isleta Resort & Casino Employees. Approximately

3,000 people attended the event, complete with free

food, giveaways, live music, games, and more.

“It was our way of showing appreciation for your

full support of not only the renovation, but also your

continued support of the operations,” said Isleta Resort

& Casino CEO Harold Baugus.

On that front, the resort continues to make progress

regarding its operations, Baugus added, continuing to

look for ways to improve, while working diligently for

the pueblo to ensure a successful casino operation.

The Resort will reopen its main entrance in October,

ahead of several exciting upcoming events. The

Pueblo of Isleta Elder Center Arts & Crafts Fair takes

on Sunday October 8th from 8am to 5pm, with an

expected attendance of 158 vendors.

The 48th Annual National American Indian Court

Judges Association Conference runs October 11 – 14.

To showcase the Isleta community, the Resort’s Valet

Team will run shuttles for group attendees to see the

tribal complex. Guests will be required to sign up to

attend a tour.

The 5th Annual Pueblo Market will be held November

25th from 9am to 6pm. Guests can also look forward

to seeing Santa and Mrs. Claus back at the Resort this

year for free photos.

WIC NOTES

Cavity Keep Away

Dental health is important for everyone,

including pregnant women and infants.

Did you know you can catch a cavity?

Cavities are made by germs in our mouth

that feed on the sugar we eat.

The germs can pass from person to

person through spit.

Keep the mouth germs away and you’ll

keep the cavities away!

Here are a few ideas to keep those

cavity causing germs away.

√ Visit your dentist during pregnancy.

Dental treatment is safe.

√ Wipe baby’s gums twice a day, in the

morning and right before bed.

√ Clean pacifier and bottle with soap and

water, not spit.

√ Give only water in the bottle at

bedtime.

√ First tooth-> baby gets her own

toothbrush.

√ Only use a dab (the size of a grain of

rice) of fluoride toothpaste every time

you brush your baby’s teeth.

√ Take baby to dentist before his first

birthday.

√ Each family member uses his or her

own toothbrush, spoon, fork and cup.

√ Choose gum or mints that have Xylitol

(Zy-lih-tall) in them.

√ Health foods help keep cavities away.

(Adapted from cda foundation)

WIC Nutrition

October 2017

Invitation Announcement

Pueblo of Isleta Head Start & Child

Care Center

The Isleta Head Start & Early Head Start programs

invite you to join our family by completing an

application for the upcoming 2017-2018 program year.

Applications are still being accepted for Early Head

Start & Head Start.

Mission: To develop the whole child in all

comprehensive areas reflecting the traditional Isleta

culture and language. A safe, positive, healthy, and

family-centered environment is supported with: a

highly competent staff; parental enrichment and

enhancement of their child’s education; a structured

developmentally appropriate learning environment;

strengthened community collaboration; & sustained

stakeholder communications.

Options for you and your child:

Head Start – 3 to 5 years old

A 6-hour, 5 day-a-week program. Classrooms are

equipped with hands-on, age appropriate materials

and qualified teachers. Transportation services

are available for those who live at least a ¾ mile

from the Head Start & Child Care building and

within the Isleta Reservation boundaries, with the

exception of those who reside East of NM 314.

Early Head Start- Prenatal to 3 years (3 options to

choose from)

Home Based for Pregnant Mothers: Home

visits from a Home Visitor who

brings information and materials about

pregnancy & child development.

Home Based for Parent & Child Birth to 3

years:

Weekly 90-minute home visits from

a Home Visitor who provides information

and materials about parenting and child

development. Bi-weekly Socialization

activities in a group setting (i.e. fun

walks, field trips, child development, &

more).

Classrooms ages 3 months to 3 years:

A 6-hour, 5 day-a-week program.

Classrooms are equipped with hands on,

age appropriate materials and qualified

teachers. There are no transportation

services available for this option.

Call to schedule an appointment to apply.

You need to bring ALL of the following:

√ Tribal Identification w/CIB # (required if

residence is outside of the Isleta Reservation)

√ Proof of Residency to ensure your physical

residence is within the Program’s service area

(New Mexico Driver’s License, Utility Bill,

Government/Tribal ID)

√ Proof of income for previous 12 months

(Such as: Public Assistance Award Letter, 2016

tax forms, W-2, 26 paystubs, etc.)

√ Proof of Child’s Birth (State issued birth

certificate, CIB Letter, Baptismal Certificate)

√ A copy of your child’s IFSP/IEP (if applicable)

√ For Prenatal option, Pregnant Mothers

need to provide proof of pregnancy

If you have any questions, please don’t

hesitate to call us at 869-9796.

We look forward to working together with you

and your family to make your child’s learning

fun and successful!

Isleta Pueblo News

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Elders Center

Greetings from the Elder Center! Before we

get into the swing of October, there have

been many changes that we would like to

inform our community of. We have added

new employees to our team and have also

had some employees take on new roles

here at the center. Nicole Abeyta who was

a former Adult Day Services Assistant, is

now our new Volunteer Program Manager.

Please see Nicole’s intro below. Karla

Trujillo has made the transition from a

Home Services worker to the new Adult

Day Services Assistant. Rebecca Gonzales,

who was the former Sr. Companion

Coordinator and acting Outreach Manager,

is now taking on the role of the Regulatory

Monitor. As for our new employees, we are

excited to welcome on board Monique Lujan

as our Activities Coordinator and Michael

Valdez as our new Outreach Manager. We

hope this may help with any confusion

about who to see in the office for any of your

questions. As these transitions were made

a few of our usual scheduled activities were

cancelled to allow time for all employees

to settle in. We hope you join us back in

October for all of our regularly scheduled

events!

October is a busy month for us here at the

Elder Center and we hope you can drop by

to visit with us, whether it is for lunch or an

activity. We are constantly trying to improve

our services and build new partnerships,

one of which you will soon see take place

in the kitchen during our lunch hour. Tina

Louise Carpenito a nutrition educator with

the New Mexico State University will be

hosting a nutrition class to teach about the

various aspects of elder nutrition as well as

supplying YOU with recipes you can try at

home. A big thank you to Robyn our Food

Service Manager who set up this great

opportunity. Robyn is constantly putting

our elders’ health first, thanks Robyn!

*First session will take place on November

9, 2017 from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm in our

dining room.

It is with regret that we inform the public

that we will no longer be hosting Enhanced

Fitness classes which took place at the

Recreation Center. Enhanced Fitness was

a collaboration with the New Mexico Senior

Olympics designed for elder individuals to

promote a healthy lifestyle. Thank you to

Bernadette Jojola who was the Enhanced

Fitness

instructor.

Bernadette

will

continue working with our elders under her

own program that will take place Monday,

Wednesday and Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the

new recreation center. We continuously

support and encourage healthy lifestyle

habits here at the Elder Center and will

work to find a new fitness class we can start

up very soon!

Our month of September started off very

busy as we worked hard to create an entry

for the New Mexico State Fair Parade. Our

Senior Olympians were able to show their

pride for the sports they love in a colorful,

sports-decorated float. Our Olympians are

very crafty and creative which showed

when our floats were finished and were

flying down the parade path. We had a blast

waving and passing out candy to all the

spectators! We received many compliments

regarding our decorations. Thanks again to

our volunteers who worked tirelessly on our

beautiful floats!

Isleta Pueblo News

Now a word from our Volunteer

Program Manager…..

Greetings everyone,

My name is Nicole (Jaramillo) Abeyta and

I am the new Volunteer Program Manager

at the Isleta Elder Center. I have been

employed with the Elder Center for 8

years and I am looking forward to this new

adventure!

As the Volunteer Program Manager,

I oversee the Legacy Program, Senior

Companion Program and recruitment

of volunteers. The Legacy Program is a

Veteran support service program that

offers support to Veterans’ and military

families. Services include: in-home/respite

care to Veteran and/or qualifying military

families, caregiver transitional services

and companionship. Stipend included.

The Senior Companion Program is for

seniors over the age of 55 who are interested

in providing companionship to their peers.

Monthly trainings are provided. Stipend

included.

Lastly, we are continuously looking for

volunteers to provide an array of services

such as answering phones, kitchen help

(must attain a food handler certificate),

Adult Day Services, assistance in the

activities area, and facility up-keep.

If anyone is interested in any of these areas,

please do not hesitate to contact:

Nicole Abeyta

Volunteer Program Manager

POI Elder Center

869-9770 Ext.9335

Poi23084@isletapueblo.com

Thank you Nicole!

As always we want to invite all individuals

50+ to come and participate in our exciting

activities that we host here on site as well as

October 2017

to the offsite field trips. We also encourage

and consider all suggestions when it comes

to new activities and/or trips. So feel free

to leave us a suggestion on what you would

like to see here at the Elder Center.

Special Events:

Laughlin, Nevada Trip:

We are pleased to announce that our annual

Laughlin, Nevada trip will be taking place

October 22-25. We will be traveling from

the Elder Center by Herrera Coaches to

Laughlin. The rate per person is as follows:

$125.00 for double occupancy and $155.00

for single occupancy. Your rate covers

transportation and lodging. Full amount is

due no later than Friday October 6, 2017.

There will be no holding spots, full amount

is due at time of sign up. Laughlin is always

an exciting trip that many of our community

members enjoy taking. If you are interested

please come sign up at the Elder Center.

The trip is for those who are 50+, if you will

need special assistance you are allowed to

bring a companion who is 21+ (at the price

listed above).

Arts & Crafts Fair:

Our annual fall Arts & Crafts show is just

around the corner and it is the perfect

place to shop for your local and handmade

crafts. Our Arts & Crafts Fair has been a

tremendous success in the years past and

we are excited to host what we expect to be

our largest crowd by far. Come spend your

day with us on October 8th from 8:00am5:00pm at the Isleta Casino and Resort,

and shop from local Isleta and New Mexico

vendors. We also still have booth spots

available for purchase, so if you or anyone

you know of would like to sell handmade

crafts or baked goods, please contact or visit

the Elder Center to purchase your space.

We hope to see you all there!

Transit Services Coming Soon to

the Pueblo of Isleta

The Pueblo of Isleta and the Rio Metro

Regional Transit District are pleased

to announce two new transit services

coming to the Pueblo beginning

Monday, December 4, 2017. Bus Route

208 will connect the Pueblo of Isleta

and Valencia County communities to

the Alvarado Transportation Center in

Downtown Albuquerque, where riders

can transfer to ABQ RIDE bus routes to

reach destinations like UNM, CNM and

employment/shopping centers. Route

208 will feature three northbound and

three southbound trips during the morning/midday when the Rail Runner does not

operate. On the Pueblo of Isleta, Route 208 will serve a bus stop just east of the Rio

Grande bridge on NM 147, as well as the Isleta Pueblo Rail Runner Station. The Isleta

Resort and Casino’s shuttle is also anticipated to meet Route 208 at the Rail Runner

Station.

Rio Metro, again in partnership with the Pueblo of Isleta, will also be bringing its “Dial-aRide” service to the Pueblo. This service will operate on weekdays from approximately

9:00am-2:00pm and provide trips within the Pueblo, and, potentially, to other desired

destinations just outside the Pueblo. To use the Dial-a-Ride service, residents will be

required to call Rio Metro dispatch and schedule their trip at least one day in advance.

An accessible van will then arrive within 15 minutes of the rider’s scheduled pickup time

on the day of their trip.

A Public Meeting will be scheduled in November and additional information will be

provided in the November newsletter after the details for both services are finalized.

Look for updates in future newsletters, flyers posted at various locations on the Pueblo,

and on Rio Metro’s website, riometro.org

October 2017

Isleta Pueblo News

HOME SERVICES PROGRAM

Starting October 3rd, I will assist elders in the application process to pay for utility bills.

Documents required at time of application. Income Qualified (must earn less than 150% of

2017 Federal Poverty Guidelines).

• PNM Home Energy Checkup Program

○ Proof of Income on all household adults.

o A valid picture ID for all adult members in household.

o Identification information on children in home

• DHHS Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

o Proof of Identification

Head of Household (Driver’s

license, State ID,

Tribal ID w/ photo)

o Proof of Income:

● Employment

3 most recent Pay Check Stubs

● Social Security

2016 Award Letter or recent Bank Statement w/ Direct

deposit

● SSI

2016 SSI Benefit letter

● Self Employed

2016 Tax returns and notarized statement of earnings

● Unemployment

Benefits History Report

● Not Employed

Notarized Statement explaining financial situation

● Other

Pensions, retirements, rental income, veteran’s payments,

child support, Indian monies - Per Capita payments

o Information on ALL household members: Names, Date of Birth, Social Security numbers

● One Utility Bill:

PNM, Gas Co of New Mexico, Propane, Wood

● Information on Resources/Assets:

Cash on hand, checking account,

savings account, CD, Stocks/

Bonds, Retirement, Livestock

• Central New Mexico Housing Corporation - Weatherization Program on Indian Lands

*Requires certification of home ownership.

Proof of Income:

● Employment

3 most recent Pay Check Stubs

● Social Security

2016 Award Letter or recent Bank Statement w/ direct

deposit.

● SSI

2016 Benefit letter

● Self Employed

2016 Tax returns and notarized statement of earnings

● Unemployment

Benefits History Report

● Not Employed

Notarized Statement explaining financial situation

Proof of Ownership:

● Mortgage Statement (If applicable)

● Statement of Occupancy (Pueblos Only)

● One Proof of Home Ownership is required

Rental Property – Copy of Rental Agreement & Landlord Proof of ownership

Most recent Electric & Gas or Propane Bill

Picture ID for everyone over 18 years of age

Date of Birth for all members of the household

For information and/or appointment (Elders 50 years and older), please contact:

Patricia L. Lucero, Home Services Manager at 869-9770 Extension: 9338.

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St. Augustine Parish

Isleta Pueblo

Ministry

Consolation

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.

OBJECTIVES:

1. To assist our spiritual

leader in Christ with his

duties to render pastoral

care and/or services.

2. To assist families

with hospitality and

Christian fellowship after

the liturgy and burial

services when requested.

3. The bereavement group will

offer informal continuing

support.

With Sympathy

“In times of sorrow

God’s quiet waters

of hope and courage flow”

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October 2017

Disposing Used Sharps & Needles

Stephanie Barela, Health Educator

505-869-4479 sbarela@islclinic.net

Sharps are hazardous instruments like needles, syringes, and lancets. It is

important to throw away your sharps safely to help prevent injury or illness.

If improperly discarded, they can cause injury to family members or to the

people who pick up your trash. They can also be re-used by others, which can

spread disease.

Q: Where should I properly throw away

my used sharps?

A: After securing sharps in one of the

recommended containers listed below, you

may throw the container in the trash

or take them to a drop off location

listed here.

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It is recommended to use an FDA approved

sharps container. If you cannot obtain one,

then using this alternative method is

acceptable.

We are sorry, but the Isleta Health

Pueblo of Isleta Police Dept

Tribal Services Complex 3950

NM, 47 A, ABQ, NM 87105

8am-4pm (505)869-9737

Los Lunas Public Health Office

445 Camino del Rey SW, Suite A

Los Lunas, NM 87031

(505)222-0960

Collection Hours:

1st Friday of each month from

1:00pm to 4:00pm

Center does not accept used sharps or needles.

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Isleta Health Center

Behavioral Health Services

Prevention Program

Phone: 505.869.5475

Domestic Violence

Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness

month. Domestic violence can happen to

anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation,

religion or gender. It can happen to couples

who are married, living together or who are

dating. Domestic violence affects people of all

socioeconomic backgrounds and education

levels. Many people whom think and hear the

word Domestic Violence refer to a scenario

where the victim is physically abused. What is

domestic violence? Domestic violence can be

defined as a pattern of assaultive and coercive

behaviors that include physical, sexual, verbal

and psychological attacks, as well as economic

coercion, that adults or adolescents use against

their intimate partners.

Abuse: are any physical, sexual, emotional,

economic or psychological actions or threats to

diminish or dehumanize a person. This includes

any behaviors that frighten, intimidate,

terrorize, manipulate, hurt, humiliate, blame,

injure or wound someone.

Battering: A pattern of intimidation, coercion,

and threats of or actual violence used by an

individual to establish and maintain control

over his or her partner.

Men’s Batterer’s

Intervention Program

The Belief Systems and How Change is

Necessary for Healthy Relationships

Currently the Isleta Behavioral Health Services

Program provides a Men’s Group, which

meets weekly to address the ongoing issues of

Domestic Violence. As a general society, the

views are continued to be held in the perspective

of domestic violence being predominantly men’s

violence against women, rooted in a cultural

and historical entitlement that requires a

response centered on changing belief systems

and requiring accountability by the individual

and the community. The program works with

individuals on those belief systems that are held;

either from learned personal experiences within

families, experiences of dominance within

a culture, or entitlement which ultimately

men use to justify the use of certain abusive

tactics to control their partners. Although the

men have violent and abusive upbringing, or

learned experiences, the men within these

programs need to step away from justifying

his battering tactics and use this excuse to

continue his violence with his partners, past,

present or future. The men in the group who

hold belief systems to have power and control,

must acknowledge the nature he presents to his

partners, his family and the community. With

their destructive present behaviors, the men

cannot blame anyone, any factors, and has to

accept responsibility for their actions.

The group looks at their own personal belief

systems, and challenges the belief systems they

hold. To ensure they accept responsibility for

actions and behaviors they have committed, the

men engage in discussions about: the beliefs,

their actions and intents behind battering

behaviors.

Summary to date: we have had 25 total

referrals-- 3 successful completions, 8 on going,

4 DNS (Did not schedule), 1 DNSt (Did not

start), 9 Non Compliant, 1 opt for services in

Valencia Co.

Isleta Pueblo News

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October 2017

ISLETA HEALTH CENTER

SAT / SUN

MONDAY

TUESDAY

30/1

Morning Group Fitness 6-7am @DPP

Early Recovery Skills: 9-10am @ BHS.

Another Recovery Technique (ART): 10-11a @

BHS.

Alcoholics Anonymous: 11am--12pm @ BHS.

Women’s Path to Recovery: 1-2:30p @ BHS.

Podiatry Clinic : 12:00-4:30p @DPP

Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:30-6:30p @ BHS.

7/8

Morning Group Fitness 6-7am @DPP

Early Recovery Skills: 9-10am @ BHS.

Another Recovery Technique (ART): 10-11am

@ BHS.

Alcoholics Anonymous: 11am--12pm @ BHS.

Women’s Path to Recovery: 1-2:30p @ BHS.

Podiatry Clinic : 12:00-4:30p @DPP

Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:30-6:30p @ BHS.

14/15

Morning Group Fitness 6-7am @DPP

Early Recovery Skills: 9-10am @ BHS.

Another Recovery Technique (ART): 10-11am

@ BHS.

Alcoholics Anonymous: 11am--12pm @ BHS.

Women’s Path to Recovery: 1-2:30p @ BHS.

Podiatry Clinic : 12:00-4:30p @DPP

Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:30-6:30p @ BHS.

21/22

Morning Group Fitness 6-7am @DPP

Early Recovery Skills: 9-10am @ BHS.

Another Recovery Technique (ART): 10-11am

@ BHS.

Alcoholics Anonymous: 11am--12pm @ BHS.

Women’s Path to Recovery: 1-2:30p @ BHS.

Podiatry Clinic : 12:00-4:30p @DPP

Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:30-6:30p @ BHS.

28/29

Morning Group Fitness 6-7am @DPP

Early Recovery Skills: 9-10a @ BHS.

FRIDAY

Pueblo Women Rising: 10-11a @ BHS. Morning Group Fitness: 6-7am

@DPP Wellness Center

Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS.

Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:30Pueblo Men Rising: 2-3:30p @ BHS.

6:30p @ BHS.

Express Endurance : 5:30-7:30pm

DPP Walking Group: 4:30-5:30p

@DPP

@ DPP Wellness Center.

Freedom From Smoking: (Session 6)

5:30pm @Isleta Health Center (Call

869-4479 to learn more.)

Podiatry Clinic: 8:00-4:30p @DPP Wellness

Center.

Optometry Education Class: 8:45-9:15am

@Training Center

Grief Group: 1-2p @ BHS

Express Endurance: 5:30-7:30pm @DPP

Alcoholics Anonymous: 6-7p @ Health Training Center.

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

Early Recovery Skills: 9-10a @

BHS.

Another Recovery Technique

(ART): 10-11a @ BHS.

Pueblo Women Rising: 10-11a @ BHS.

Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS.

Express Endurance : 5:30-7:30pm

@DPP

Pueblo Men Rising: 2-3:30p @ BHS.

Freedom From Smoking: (Session 7)

5:30pm @Isleta Health Center

Pueblo Women Rising: 10-11a @ BHS.

Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS.

Pueblo Men Rising: 2-3:30p @ BHS.

POI Community Cancer Support:

10:30am @Isleta Health Center

Kitchen

Express Endurance : 5:30-7:30pm

@DPP

Freedom From Smoking: (Session 8)

5:30pm @Isleta Health Center

Morning Group Fitness: 6-7am

@DPP Wellness Center

Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:306:30p @ BHS.

DPP Walking Group: 4:30-5:30p

@ DPP Wellness Center.

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

Morning Group Fitness: 6-7am

@DPP Wellness Center

Young Leaders Youth Krew:

4:30-6:30p @ BHS.

Community Healthy Cooking: 56:30pm @Health Center Kitchen

Alcoholics Anonymous: 11-12p @

BHS.

Another Recovery Technique

(ART): 1-3:30p @ BHS.

Dental Education Class 8:15-9:15am: @

Training Center

Podiatry Clinic: 8:30-4:30p @DPP Wellness

Center.

Grief Group: 1-2p @ BHS.

Express Endurance : 5:30-7:30pm @DPP

Alcoholics Anonymous: 6-7p @ Health

Training Center.

Early Recovery Skills: 9-10a @

BHS.

Another Recovery Technique

(ART): 10-11a @ BHS.

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

Pueblo Women Rising: 10-11a @ BHS.

Morning Group Fitness: 6-7am

Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS.

@DPP Wellness Center

Pueblo Men Rising: 2-3:30p @ BHS.

Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:306:30p @ BHS.

Express Endurance : 5:30-7:30pm

@DPP

Halloween Fun Run/Walk

Registration @ 4:30 Event to

follow at 5pm

Pueblo Women Rising: 10-11a @ BHS.

Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS.

Another Recovery Technique (ART): 10-11am @ Pueblo Men Rising: 2-3:30p @ BHS.

BHS.

Express Endurance : 5:30-7:30pm

@DPP

Alcoholics Anonymous: 11am--12pm @ BHS.

Women’s Path to Recovery: 1-2:30p @ BHS.

Podiatry Clinic : 12:00-4:30p @DPP

Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:30-6:30p @ BHS.

Questions? Call 869-3200

THURSDAY

POI Community Cancer Support, Breast

Cancer, Small Conference room—Dr. Lee,

MD Lovelace Women’s Hospital

WEDNESDAY

October 2017

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

Podiatry Clinic: 8:00-4:30p @DPP Wellness

Center.

Grief Group: 1-2p @ BHS.

Express Endurance: 5:30-7:30pm @DPP

Alcoholics Anonymous: 6-7p @ Health Training Center.

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

Podiatry Clinic: 8:30-4:30p @DPP

Grief Group: 1-2p @ BHS.

Express Endurance : 5:30-7:30pm @DPP

Alcoholics Anonymous: 6-7p @ Health Training Center.

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

Alcoholics Anonymous: 11-12p @

BHS.

Another Recovery Technique

(ART): 1-3:30p @ BHS.

Early Recovery Skills: 9-10a @

BHS.

Another Recovery Technique

(ART): 10-11a @ BHS.

Alcoholics Anonymous: 11-12p @

BHS.

Another Recovery Technique

(ART): 1-3:30p @ BHS.

Early Recovery Skills: 9-10a @

BHS.

Another Recovery Technique

(ART): 10-11a @ BHS.

Alcoholics Anonymous: 11-12p @

BHS.

Another Recovery Technique

(ART): 1-3:30p @ BHS.

REMINDER:

“DPP” = Diabetes Prevention Programs @ 869-4595

“BHS” = Behavioral Health Services

@869-5475

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