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Volume 14 Issue 9

Isleta Pueblo News

Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com

September 2019

Governor’s Report

Ma Gu Wam,

Thank you to everyone who came out

to the Community Meeting on August

17th. I realize that there were several

events going on here at the pueblo on

the same date, with the Growers Market

and the Mayordomos meeting, however,

we appreciate your attendance at the

Community Meeting.

Gail Eaton, PhD, was introduced as the

new Principal at Isleta Elementary School.

Dr. Eaton expressed her motivation to

begin new programs within the regular

curriculum. Dr. Eaton especially enjoyed

the cultural day they had at the school

where they made baked goods in the

traditional horno. She hopes to begin an

afterschool program at least twice a week

and to bring drama, archery, robotics and

a drum club to the school.

The Elders Center and the CHR/

Isleta Health Center programs gave

presentations at the meeting informing

the community of program changes they

have made with regards to transportation

services. The CHR Program will be focusing

on providing transportation to the elderly

primarily with medical appointment

needs. The CHR Program asks that you

provide at least one-day notice to schedule

transportation by calling (505) 869-4482

or (505) 869-4485, please leave a message

if there is no answer. The Elders Center

will provide transportation for shopping

trips or general transportation needs, to

schedule please call (505) 869-9770.

Chief of Police Sylvester Stanley and

Captain Darren Mallon of the Police

Department reported that there are

various issues which tribal members

need to be concerned with for their

safety. Discussion was held on telephone

scammers and door to door sales.

Community members are asked to report

illegal activity in the neighborhood such

as drug dealing, theft and other negative

impacts created by drug use. It was

reiterated that tribal members need to

comply with the Residence Ordinance by

making application by those who wish

to reside within the reservation that are

non-tribal members. The adoption of the

Residence Ordinance and posting of No

Trespassing Signs were the first moves to

legally deter non-residents from being in

our neighborhoods.

Virginia Contreras, Benefits Coordinator

of our Human Resources department was

present to inform the community of the

many job vacancies they are trying to fill.

Ms. Contreras stressed the importance of

tribal members applying for these jobs.

The Workforce Innovation & Opportunity

Act (WIOA) program is administered

by Natasha Jiron, HR Generalist of our

Human Resources Department 505 869-

7584. The program has been a success with

Tribal members entering or reentering

the workforce as they work closely with

the Department of Education to assist

members with education through this

program. We encourage tribal members to

reach out to us and take advantage of the

WIOA Program.

Nathaniel Lujan, Librarian of the

Isleta Library gave a brief history of the

beginnings of the Isleta Newsletter as a

community based publication. Information

was provided on publication costs, cost

of mailing the publication and the time

required to produce the newsletter. The

contents of the newsletter is information

reported by the Pueblo of Isleta Programs

and is not financially supported by outside

entities or advertisement.

I would like to thank the families that

sponsored the August 28th feast and I

hope you all enjoyed yourselves. Again,

thank you to Joseph Jojola, Lee Ann

Lucero, Mr. & Mrs. Dale Zuni, Mr. &

Mrs. Michael Wade and Mr. & Mrs. Val

Panteah Jr. Thank you to Fr. George and

the church community which helped to

make this event such a success.

The September 4th feast will soon be here

so please come out and enjoy a sense of

community by being a part of this annual

event. I sincerely want to thank Chris

Natseway, Margaret Abeita and their

families for volunteering to be the hosts

of this year’s September feast. Thank

you to everyone in support of this event.

I also want to thank the Pueblo of Isleta

Departments that help with many of the

“behind the scenes” preparations that

take place.

Another community meeting is planned

for October 2019, please let my office know

if there are any specific topics that you

would like presented and I look forward to

seeing you then. Thank you.

Hawoo,

Max A. Zuni, Governor

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Isleta Pueblo News

September 2019

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

PROBATE NEWS

DEADLINE for October Newsletter articles is set for

Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at 4:30 pm. 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.

FIRST NOTICE – A petition to Probate the Estate of Patrick A.

Jojola, deceased July 01, 2019. Case No. CV-PR-0274-2019, 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 06,

2019 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.

People who wish to submit an article or flyer are responsible for

generating their own article or flyer. Should you need help, please

call the Library at 505.869.9808 and set up a date and time to sit

down with a Library staff member who will help you throughout

the process. The Library will NOT accept notes dropped off at the

Library or information over the phone to generate your article.

PROBATES need to be published in the Newsletter for two

consecutive months. Probates are considered court documents;

therefore, all submitters must provide: 1) Name of Deceased, 2)

Date of Deceased 3) Court Case # and 4) Date of Court Date. A

Probate form can be found on the Newsletter Archive page at

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

CLASSIFIED ADS: The new administration has requested that

the Newsletter start a Classified Ad section for Tribal members

selling land, houses, mobile homes, vehicles, and farm equipment.

Leasing of houses and mobile homes will be accepted. Smaller

items which can be sold at the local flea markets or weekly yard

sales will NOT be accepted.

Currently, this service is FREE to Tribal members. Land, houses,

and mobile homes must be within the reservation boundaries.

Ads must meet the 160-character limit. Ads that exceed the 160

characters will NOT be submitted into the Newsletter. A single

picture may be submitted with the ad. Submitters of classified

ads are responsible for generating their own ads as this is a FREE

service.

As a reminder, Tribal business owners may submit a small flyer at

no charge. Like the classified ads, business owners are responsible

for generating their own flyers as this is a FREE service.

Classified ads and business flyers will be posted no more than

two consecutive months. In the event where the Newsletter may

exceed the 24-page limit, classified ads and business flyers will be

“bumped” for newsletter articles. Again, this is a FREE service

for Tribal members.

The Isleta Newsletter is owned and operated by the Pueblo of

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

final say of all articles and contents within the Isleta Newsletter.

For additional questions, you may call the Library and speak with

Nate or Diane at 505.869.9808.

Thank you,

Nathaniel Lujan

Newsletters may be found at the 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)

SECOND NOTICE – A petition to Probate the Estate of Michelle

Lujan, deceased September 12, 2018. Case No. CV-PR-0107-2018,

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 18,

2019 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.

NAME CHANGE

FIRST NOTICE that in accordance with Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court

requirements the Petitioner Bercy Bertha Mexicano 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 Bercy Bertha Mexicano to Bertha Bercy

Mexicano. Any person claiming interest in this matter may notify the

Court in writing and/or attend the hearing. The hearing on this matter

is scheduled for Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at 10:00 AM. Any

interested parties may contact the Tribal Court Clerk with any questions

at 505-869-9699.

SECOND NOTICE that in accordance with Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court

requirements the Petitioner Agnes Lucille Olguin 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 Lucille Olguin to Agnes Lucille Olguin.

Any person claiming interest in this matter may notify the Court in writing

and/or attend the hearing. The hearing on this matter is scheduled for

Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 1:30 PM. Any interested parties may

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

CALL for APPLICANTS

Any tribal member interested in serving on the following Board is

encouraged to submit a Letter of Interest, along with a Resume to

the Tribal Council Office,

Monday – Friday 8:00am -4:30pm.

•

Pueblo of Isleta Health Board

The deadline for submittals is no later than September 9, 2019. If

you have any questions, please contact the Tribal Council Office at

505-869-9746.

ISLETA HEALTH CENTER

CHR DEPARTMENT

The CHR Department will be transporting all individuals that need

transportation to Dialysis, Physical Therapy, Medical appointments

and Behavioral Health Services. To request transportation, please

call the CHR Office at 869-4485, 24 hours in advance to be scheduled.

The Elder Center will no longer be providing transportation to

medical appointments. They will be providing other services, such

as grocery shopping, Wal-Mart shopping, haircuts, bill paying, etc.

The CHR staff will work with you to do the best we can in providing

your transportation needs. We do have a set schedule for our Dialysis

patients, but we will work around this schedule to accommodate

your needs.

Thank you – Frances Anchondo, CHR

505-869-4485

Isleta Pueblo News

Editor:

Nathaniel Lujan

Asst. Editor:

Diane Abeita

Published By:

Valencia Express

September 2019

Pueblo of Isleta

Veterans Association

On Friday, August 2, 2019 a delegation from Zuni

Pueblo came to Isleta to meet with members of our

Veterans Association. Their purpose was to explore

ways to design their Veterans center, which will be

built by Zuni Pueblo.

They heard about our association as to how we were

organized and wanted ideas. They are in the early

stages of getting organized. It was a very productive

meeting. We wish them success in their venture

towards assisting the Veterans from their Pueblo.

Our Veterans Association is hosting a Health and

Wellness symposium on November 8, 2019 at Isleta

Resort and Casino. We will have approximately 50

heath and wellness vendors to assist Veterans from

throughout the Southwest. We usually have around

600 Veterans attending. The symposium will be held

only one day and is FREE to attend.

We would like to extend our thanks to Christine Abeita

and her community workers for their hard work cutting

weeds and removing them from our Veterans Center.

Their help on August 10, 2019 was well received by all

of our Veterans.

Important Message From

The Pueblo of Isleta

Environment Department

Notice on vesicular stomatitis

A contagious virus, vesicular stomatitis or VS, that can

affect horses and cattle has been found in Sandoval

County, Peralta, and Bosque Farms. Infected animals

have been ordered to be quarantined by the New Mexico

State Vet. VS can spread rapidly. Secondary animals are

sheep, lamas, alpacas, and rarely: humans.

The New Mexico Livestock Board has issued a one-page

fact sheet on VS, available in this issue of the Newsletter

for everyone's information.

Dr. Paul Sandoval of Roadrunner Public Health, Inc.,

which is the pesticide company under contract to the

Pueblo this year for mosquito control, assures the Pueblo

that the VS virus can be managed. Sandoval says that

the Pueblo's current mosquito program will help keep

the virus load under control and will help in slowing the

spread of the virus. Once the virus settles in an area,

it will stay in the area. The virus can be contracted by

directly contacting a sore on an animal; the sore would

usually be on or in the mouth of the infected animal.

The virus can also be transmitted through bites from the

mosquito, black fly, blow fly, deer fly, biting midge, sand

fly, and other vectors that are currently being researched.

Sandoval said the virus will go dormant after the first

freeze and will become active again in the spring when

it gets warmer.

Importantly, livestock owners are advised to watch

your animals. If showing symptoms, the animal

should be diagnosed by a veterinarian.

Please contact Ruben Lucero, Environment Department

Manager, at 869-9819 if you have any questions on this

matter.

Isleta Pueblo News

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Isleta Pueblo News

September 2019

AUGUST 22, 2019

Requisition

Posting Title Location Employment Posting

Posting

Number Status Date Status

213

Admissions/Issue Clerk

BINGO

144

Banquet Server

F&B CATERING & BANQUETS

297

Barback

F&B SPORTS BOOK BAR

296

Barback

F&B SPORTS BOOK BAR

403

Barback

F&B Triple 7s

320

Bartender

F&B FUN CONNECTION

295

Bartender

F&B SPORTS BOOK BAR

241

Bartender(TIWA)

F&B TIWA CAFE

272

Benefits Specialist

HUMAN RESOURCES

285

Beverage Server

F&B FLOOR BEVERAGE

171

Busser(TIWA)

F&B TIWA CAFE

301

Cage Cashier

CASH OPS CAGE

164

Cashier(Embers)

F&B EMBERS

342

Cocktail Server

F&B SPORTS BOOK BAR

160

Cook I (Employee Dining)

F&B EMPLOYEE DINING

163

Cook I (Prep)

F&B PREP KITCHEN

166

Cook I (TIWA)

F&B TIWA CAFE

145

Cook I(Banquets)

F&B CATERING & BANQUETS

147

Cook I(Chili Ristra)

F&B CHILI RISTRA

151

Cook II (Prep)

F&B PREP KITCHEN

154

Cook II(Chile Ristra)

F&B CHILI RISTRA

153

Cook II(TIWA)

F&B TIWA CAFE

221

Cook II(TIWA)

F&B TIWA CAFE

211

Count Machine

CASH OPS COUNT

Technician

264

Count Member

CASH OPS COUNT

384

Count Member

CASH OPS COUNT

300

Custodian

CUSTODIAL

159

EDR Attendant

F&B EMPLOYEE DINING

269

Electrician II

FACILITIES MAINTENANCE

281

Employee Relations

HUMAN RESOURCES

Specialist

155

Food Attendant

F&B CHILI RISTRA

156

Food Attendant

F&B CHILI RISTRA

(Beverage) Chili Ristra

143

Food Attendant

F&B DAUBERS GRILL

(Beverage) Daubers

305

Front Desk Agent

HOTEL FRONT DESK

282

Greenkeeper

GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE

191

Guest Service

MARKETING PLAYERS CLUB

Representative

287

Guest Service Supervisor

MARKETING PLAYERS CLUB

172

HDC Specialist

F&B UTILITY KITCHEN

381

HDCT

CUSTODIAL

182

Head Golf Pro

GOLF COURSE OPERATIONS

185

Hotel HDC Technician

HOTEL HOUSEKEEPING

209

Hotel PM Technician

HOTEL HOUSEKEEPING

186

Houseperson

HOTEL HOUSEKEEPING

175

HVAC TECH II

FACILITIES MAINTENANCE

284

Irrigation Technician

GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE

299

Lakes Groundskeeper

LAKES

176

Landscape Supervisor

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

184

Laundry Attendant

HOTEL HOUSEKEEPING

383

Lead Steward

F&B UTILITY

319

Lieutenant

SECURITY

187

Lobby Porter

HOTEL HOUSEKEEPING

302

Main Banker

CASH OPS CAGE

190

Network Administrator

MIS (IT)

317

Night Agent

HOTEL FRONT DESK

162

Off-Site Attendant

F&B FUN CONNECTION

290

Outside Service

GOLF COURSE OPERATIONS

286

Paymaster

BINGO

268

Plumber II

FACILITIES MAINTENANCE

309

Poker Dealer

POKER

311

Poker Dealer

POKER

178

Recreation Attendant

FUN CONNECTION

161

Restaurant Chef

F&B EMPLOYEE DINING

(Employee Dining)

382

Retail Attendant

RETAIL ENCHANTMENT

263

Retail Attendant

RETAIL ENCHANTMENT

188

Room Attendant

HOTEL HOUSEKEEPING

189

Room Inspector

HOTEL HOUSEKEEPING

363

Room Inspector

HOTEL HOUSEKEEPING

168

Room Service/Cashier

F&B TIWA CAFE

195

Security Officer I

SECURITY

196

Security Officer II

SECURITY

321

Security Officer III

SECURITY

304

Server

F&B 777 SPORTS BAR

Full-time

On Call

Part-time

Full-time

08/01/2019

08/12/2019

08/09/2019

08/21/2019

08/14/2019

08/09/2019

08/01/2019

08/02/2019

8/1/2019

08/12/2019

08/01/2019

Open until filled

Full-time

08/01/2019

08/19/2019

08/01/2019

08/07/2019

08/01/2019

Open until filled

Full-time

08/01/2019

Open until filled

Full-time

08/01/2019

Open until filled

Full-time

08/07/2019

08/01/2019

08/02/2019

Open until filled

Full-time

Seasonal

Full-time

Seasonal

Full-time

Part-time

Full-time

08/02/2019

08/01/2019

08/19/2019

08/01/2019

08/07/2019

08/01/2019

08/07/2019

08/01/2019

08/19/2019

08/13/2019

08/01/2019

08/07/2019

08/01/2019

08/08/2019

08/01/2019

08/07/2019

08/19/2019

08/01/2019

Open until filled

Full-time

08/16/2019

08/01/2019

08/12/2019

08/01/2019

08/13/2019

08/06/2019

Open until filled

September 2019

Isleta Pueblo News

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Requisition

Posting Title Location Employment Posting

Posting

Number Status Date Status

213

Admissions/Issue Clerk

BINGO

Full-time

08/01/2019

165

Server (Embers)

F&B EMBERS

Full-time

08/01/2019

169

Server(TIWA)

F&B TIWA CAFE

Full-time

08/01/2019

293

Shop Clerk

GOLF COURSE OPERATIONS

Seasonal

08/08/2019

197

Slots Floor Attendant

SLOTS OPERATIONS

Full-time

08/01/2019

267

Slots Floor Attendant

SLOTS OPERATIONS

Part-time

08/01/2019

198

Slots Floor Technician

SLOTS OPERATIONS

Full-time

08/01/2019

266

Slots Shift Supervisor

SLOTS OPERATIONS

Full-time

08/01/2019

265

Slots Shift Supervisor (PW) PALACE WEST

Full-time

08/01/2019

274

Spa Attendant

SPA SALON

Full-time

08/01/2019

205

Spa Supervisor

SPA SALON

Full-time

08/01/2019

173

Steward

F&B UTILITY KITCHEN

Full-time

08/01/2019

341

Steward

F&B UTILITY KITCHEN

Full-time

08/09/2019

405

Supervisor F&B

F&B TRIPLE 7S

Full-time

08/21/2019

298

Supervisor F & B

F&B SPORTS BOOK BAR

Full-time

08/02/2019

308

Surveillance Agent

SURVEILLANCE

Full-time

08/07/2019

200

Table Games Dealer

TABLE GAMES

Part-time

08/01/2019

202 Valet Attendant HOTEL GUEST SERVICE Full-time 08/01/2019

Open until filled

Pueblo of Isleta Career Opportunities

Position Posting

Office Location

Closing Date

ACCOUNTANT Health Center 08/23/2019

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

Police Department Within Only

08/30/2019

ARCHITECTURAL TECHNICIAN Housing Authority Open Until Filled

BUS DRIVER (Part Time) - REPOSTED

Head Start / Early Head Start / Child Care

Open Until Filled

CERTIFIED CODER

Health Center / Medical Records

Open Until Filled

CLINICAL THERAPIST - REPOSTED

Health Center / Behavioral Health

Open Until Filled

COMMERCIAL ELECTRICIAN - REPOSTED

Public Services

Open Until Filled

LIFEGUARD (2 Positions) - REPOSTED

Recreation Center

Open Until Filled

LIFEGUARD (3 Positions - 30 hrs. per week) - REPOSTED

Recreation Center

Open Until Filled

LIFEGUARD (Part Time -20 hrs. per week} - REPOSTED

Recreation Center

Open Until Filled

OPTOMETRIST Health Center Open Until Filled

OUTREACH MANAGER Elder Center Within Only 08/30/2019

PAINTER - REPOSTED Housing Authority Open Until Filled

PERSONAL CARE SERVICE AIDE (Occasional) Elder Center Continuously

Accepting Applications

PHYSICIAN Health Center Open Until Filled

PHYSICAL THERAPIST -REPOSTED Health Center Open Until Filled

POLICE OFFICER or POLICE CADET

Police Department

Open Until Filled

VETERAN SUPPORT SERVICE PROGRAM MEMBER

Elder Center

Open Until Filled

ISLETA POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWSLETTER

To the members of the community who attended our First Annual National Night Out THANK

YOU! We had to make a quick adjustment due to Mother Nature bringing in winds and stormy

weather as we started outdoors. But the transition to inside the Recreation Center was done

quickly and smoothly. A fun time was had by all and many thanks to ALL the departments

who helped to make this a success. Kenny Thomas was also present, UNM basketball player

who sponsors a basketball camp for youth annually. Members of the Bernalillo County

Sheriff’s Department were in attendance as was Lucy Lobo! The Isleta Police Department

feels this event was a huge success and we look forward to start planning next year’s event.

NEVADA POLICE & FIRE OLYMPICS

The Isleta Police Department sent a team to

the Nevada Police and Fire Games this year

and we had one person who came home with

GOLD! Congratulations to Silas Thornton for

his first place win in weightlifting and receiving

an invitation to attend Nationals! Great job sir!

to Mrs. Stanley, her team and her doubles

partner!

Summer vacation is over and the children

are back in school. Bus routes are in full

swing and Isleta Police Department will be

out checking bus zones and school zones.

Please obey flashing ambers and speed

limits on Sagebrush, the Elementary School

and ALL bus zones.

The bowling team missed a bronze medal

by 43 pins, but Rosemary Stanley, Chief

Stanley’s wife, representing the department

came home with medals for their team play

(bronze) and doubles (silver). Congratulations

Labor Day Weekend is just around the corner

and a reminder to all not to Drink and Drive

or Text and Drive. This is a busy weekend

and law enforcement statewide will be out in

force so we ask all who travel this weekend

be safe, courteous, and defensive drivers.

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Isleta Pueblo News

September 2019

ISLETA YOUTH COMPETES IN USSSA

ALL-AMERICAN GAMES

LOS LUNAS

NATIVE AMERICAN LIAISON

Leonard Abeita, son of

Jeremy and AuDrena

Abeita, tried out as

a Pitcher / Catcher

for the All American

games in Rio Rancho,

NM on June 06, 2019.

He was chosen as one

of four direct selects

represent

the

Midwest region.

Hello to you all,

I am Michael Valdez, or some may know me as Buzzy.

I wanted to introduce myself as the NEW Native American Liaison for

the Los Lunas Schools. I will have the privilege to work with all Native

American students at the middle school level. This is something that has

been missing at Los Lunas Schools and now I have the opportunity to

get this started.

Leonard played at the

USSSA Space Coast

Complex

Stadium

in Viera, Florida the

week of July 27th –

August 3rd. He was

on the 9U Midwest

American team. His

team placed 4th in the tournament

and 7th overall between the

National and American teams in

his division.

He was also able to have an athletic

assessment completed by the Major

League Baseball Player Association.

Leonard was very proud to be

representing the Pueblo of Isleta.

Leonard and his family would like

to thank everyone who helped with

fundraising and donations.

Department of Education

Fall is around the corner, leaves will be changing color

and students are back to school. The programs under

the Department of Eduction are working hard to meet

the needs of our students and the community. We have

wonderful tutoring programs under the Johnson O’Malley

Program, family events, training, and school supplies.

Our Scholarship Program is feverishly working on getting

all of the funding out to students attending Universities

throughout the United States. The Adult Ed. Program is

here to meet the needs of young adults 16 years old and

over who may need tutoring services and are working

toward getting their GED. The Tiwa Language Teachers

at present are located at the Isleta Elementary School and

serve the Los Lunas School District, Valencia High School,

Isleta Head Start as well as the Native American School

District (NACA).

We will be hosting a back to school Open House on

Wednesday, September 18th from 5:00 – 7:00. Each of the

programs will be sharing highlights of their program, we

will have information on signing up for the evening language

program, and attending an evening Sociology class two days

a week from 3:30 – 5:30 for high school students, college

students or community members. This class is a core class

at the University level and you will be receiving 3 college

credit hours from U.N.M./Valencia once completed. This

class will only be a pilot class to see if there is a need to offer

evening university classes at the Department of Education.

I do apologize as this position is only with Los Lunas Schools and does

not go out further to other school districts.

We still do have a high school Native American Liaison, which is Ben

Analla. Mr. Analla oversees Los Lunas, Valencia, and Century High

Schools. Mr. Analla and I will both be working together to help our

native students.

I am a proud member of the Pueblo of lsleta and after attending a couple

of school assemblies it goes to show that some of students already know

me (thank you guys for the great applause when I was introduced. I

know you know who you are, I just hope you are reading this.)

With this said, I am here to support your child's academic goals as well

as supporting families. I will be monitoring grades, attendance, and

behavior. I will be working closely with school staff, as well as the Pueblo

of Isleta Johnson-O'Malley Program, Truancy Department, and other

outside resources as needed. Also as family and community members,

we need to help strengthen the educational goals for our children. We

need to let our children know that we are there for them and in hopes of

doing so we can teach them to return the favor as well.

I will be at Valencia Middle School on Monday and Tuesday. Los Lunas

Middle School on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. This is to balance

the work load for each site as Valencia has over 30 native students and

Los Lunas has over 100 native students, I will make myself available to

the best of my ability.

Don't hesitate to call me, visit me, or even stop in to see me. You are

all more than welcome to do so. Yes, this does include coming into your

child’s school, but another cool tool to have and use is “Parent Portal”.

Please make sure that you are signed up for this and that you have your

notifications on as well. This is like having your child's teacher in an app.

This app tells you everything, grades, attendance, and a great way to

communicate with your child's teachers.

Thank you

Michael "Buzzy" Valdez

LLS Native American Liaison

Valencia Middle School 505-865-1750 (Mon & Tue)

Los Lunas Middle School 505-865-7273 (Wed, Thurs, & Fri)

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PUEBLO OF ISLETA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Upcoming Dates:

We’re off to a great start at the Elementary

School! Our staff had a week of Professional

Development, which included academic inservices, as well as a full day of first aid and

CPR training.

There will be no school on September

4, due to Traditional Activities.

Our Science/Planetarium Night is

September 17. We will have telescopes

available. The Planetarium is coming,

and Hands-On Science activities are

through Explora. Come at 4:15

for dinner.

Activities are from 5:00-7:00.

Our students started on August 12th

and are excited about the new school

year! On August 14th, 15th, and 16th,

our Tiwa teachers, Patricia Jiron and

Kaloots Lucero, along with Loretta Orozco

(bus driver), led three wonderful days of

cultural activities for our students and

staff by baking bread, pies, and cookies

in the horna. Marcella Zuni (parent), and

Martha Lucero (grandmother) volunteered

to help with the baking. Wood was provided

by Ulysses Abeita, Dennis Lucero, and

Natural Resources. Students watched and

participated in the Tiwa teachers’ lessons

and demonstrations. Thank you to all that

helped in making this a truly educational

and cultural experience for our students!

Pueblo of Isleta Department

of Education “Educational

Assistance” Fund 2019

Summary

Along with their academic classes, students

are participating in Special Classes, which

include P.E., Music, Art, Computer, and

Library. Some pictures of our Music Class

are featured in this month’s Newsletter.

The Pueblo of Isleta recognizes the need

to provide families with supplemental

funding to assist their child/children in

their education. Through the Department

of Education, specific guidelines have

been developed to assist qualifying tribal

members striving to reach high levels of

district, local and state academic standards.

These guidelines are used to provide

monetary support to students and adults in

need of educational assistance.

26 applicants

24 – In Priority C (Private Institutions)

2 students at Canon Christian Academy

1 student at Calvary Christian Academy

2 students at Christ Lutheran

1 student at Hope Christian

7 students at Holy Ghost School

1 student at Menaul Schools

2 students at Our Lady of Fatima

4 students at St. Mary’s Schools

4 students at St. Pius X

1 In Priority D (Extra-Curricular

activities Chess, band, sports, science

fair, etc.)

1 student USA Basketball Trip

1 – In Priority F (Adult Education

Special

interest,

Career

Development Classes) 1 Adult attended

a OSHA Training with the University of

Texas at Arlington

Grow Your Own Teachers

The “Grow Your Own Teachers Act,” seeks

to provide opportunities for educational

assistants to pursue careers in teaching

in New Mexico by providing scholarship

opportunities for educational assistants

who may want to attend a public postsecondary educational institution in New

Mexico to earn a bachelor’s degree in

education.

The program provides for professional

leave and scholarship awards to qualified

educational assistants. The scholarship

is intended to help defray the educational

expenses charged by the institutions

including tuition, fees, books and course

supplies.

Potential educators, please visit the web

site for more information:

https://hed.state.nm.us/financialaidscholarships/grow=your-own-teachers

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September 2019

SOLID WASTE

Greetings from Solid Waste. The Transfer Station

is open Monday through Friday 8AM - 4:30PM,

Saturday 7AM - 4PM, closed Sundays, Federal and

Tribal Holidays. For your safety we may close due

to high winds. No waste accepted from outside the

reservation, for tribal members use only, must have

a tribal member present when utilizing the facility.

Please have carts out by 7AM on your scheduled

collection day. Each house is provided with one

trash cart and is for use at the issued house only. An

extra cart may be purchased for a fee of $50. Recycle

carts are for recyclables only, do not use for waste or

cart will be removed.

We provide the following services:

• Animal Pick-up and Burial, animal must be

accessible for a fee of $50.

• Hauling of Waste $20 per load must be

accessible and piled, tipping fee may apply.

• Extra large trash cans for dinners and

ceremonies only, cans are not offered for cleanups.

• Mulch Delivery FREE

• White Goods Pick-up these items include:

washers, driers and refrigerators. Refrigerators

must be empty of food. Items must be outside of

home, pick-up is FREE.

Thanks to all of you for participating in our curbside

recycle program. Recycling is very important to our

Earth and our community. Recycling keeps our

cost down at the landfill by diverting recyclable

items out of our waste stream. There is a drop off

station located at the post office to serve our village

residents. The drop off location is for recyclables

only. All trash must be hauled to the Transfer

Station. Keep up the good work and remember the

following items may be dropped off at the Transfer

Station for recycling:

Trash Route / Recycle

Collection Days

Monday Trash Pick-up:

Los Charcos, Mousetown, Lizard Flats, NM 314

area, NM 45 area

Tuesday Trash Pick-up:

Village Proper

Wednesday Trash Pick-up:

East side of River (across)

Thursday Trash Pick-up:

Pickle Heights, Sunset Hills

Thursday Recycle Pick-up:

East side of River (across)

Friday Recycle Pick-up:

Los Charcos, Mousetown, Lizard Flats, NM 314

area NM 45 area, Pickle Heights, Sunset Hills

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September 2019

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Environment Department News

The Environment Department would like

to thank the Pueblo’s Summer Internship

Program. Through this program, our

department was assigned Heaven Lucero.

She is the daughter of Donald Lucero and

Rose Lucero. Heaven is currently in her

senior year at UNM, majoring in Earth

and Planetary Sciences with hopes of

graduating in the spring of 2020.

Heaven did an outstanding job with the

Pueblo’s Environmental Fair earlier

this summer. She reached out to various

organizations from the non-profit level to

local, federal and state levels confirming

their participation. She also prepared a

donation request letter, which she took to

businesses and received nearly $2,000 in

giveaways.

This photo was taken at Valle de Oro.

Heaven is shown holding a Kingfisher.

These two photos were taken on the Rio Grande during our monthly sample collection.

Heaven Lucero is being assisted by Jasmine James, who worked alongside

Clint Lente this summer with the Pueblo’s Native American Lands Environmental

Mitigation Program.

Another one of her assignments was Wildlife Refuge with a migratory bird

conducting a water quality study on the study. She had hands on experience with

Albuquerque Riverside Drain at the north setting up the nets, catching various species

boundary and the Isleta Interior Drain at of birds and assisted with the banding and

the 240 waste way in Los Charcos. Heaven releasing.

also assisted with EPA funded activities

As an intern in our department, she

such as monthly sampling of the Rio Grande

successfully completed the National

at 7 different sites.

Incident Management System training

She also learned about other environmental through FEMA and also received her First

challenges within our community such as Aid & CPR certification. Our department

asbestos, mosquito control, illegal dumping, looks forward to keeping Heaven on board

the problems that abandoned homes create with our department part-time during the

and indoor air-quality. Heaven also had the school year.

opportunity to assist Valle de Oro National

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September 2019

Pueblo of Isleta Public Library

School is in full effect and summer is coming to an end with the breeze of fall approaching. The

smell of fresh Green Chile roasting fills the air and the State Fair and Balloon Fiesta are just

around the corner. Of course we cannot forget the upcoming Feast Days and all the delicious food.

The Library’s calendar is filling up fast with programs to fit the season.

News

The library will be closed on September 2nd

and September 4th in observance of Labor

Day and Isleta Feast Day. All library media

checked out on August 29th and 30th will

be due on September 5th. We apologize for

any inconvenience this may cause. Enjoy

your Labor Day weekend and Isleta Feast

Day!

A staff meeting is scheduled for Thursday,

September 5th and we will be planning

upcoming programs for children, teens,

and adults. The Library will remain open

during this time so don’t hesitate to come

on in and check out any library material.

On Monday, September 9th the Library

will be hosting the Tribal Libraries retreat

from 9:30pm to 3pm, please make note the

library will be CLOSED during this time

and we will re-open at 3:00 pm.

School is back in session which means

students are everywhere. With that said,

the Library would like to remind you all to

PLEASE be aware of flashing school zone

lights and obey the School Bus Stop Sign

as we have students walking, riding bikes,

skate boarding and so on. The Head Start

Story Time will also be starting soon so that

means they will be walking to the library so

keep a look out for them as well.

Family Story time is back after taking a

break during the summer to focus on the

Summer Reading Program. Please join us

every Wednesday at 10:30 am, no sign ups

required so just come on in. Library Staff

member Cheyenne will read a story and

engage toddlers and families in an activity.

This program gives the opportunity

for parents and caregivers to introduce

their children to reading. If you have any

questions please give Cheyenne a call at

the library at 505.869.9808 or by email at

poi02004@isletapueblo.com

The Library is now offering Video Games for

check out! Games for check out include the

Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and the Nintendo

Switch. To check out you must have a

Library card at time of check out with one

game per account and no more than two per

household. Games can be checked out for a

total of three days and can be renewed once.

As many of you heard Tara Abeita left us

in August to take a position at Santa Fe

Indian School. The Library staff will miss

her but we wish her the best of luck with

her new position at Santa Fe Indian School.

Our current staff member Diane Abeita

accepted the position of Library Aide II

and started on August 5th. Diane has been

at the Library since 2013 and is currently

attending classes at UNM.

The Library Education Complex will be

hosting a Open House on Wednesday,

September 18th starting at 5pm to 7pm.

Stop by and see the different services the

Education Complex has to offer, such as

the Higher Education Program, Adult

Education Program, Language Program,

JOM and the Library. Come eat and

meet the Department of Education and

Library staff. Remember that the Library

Educational Complex has the resources to

make your school year a success.

Upcoming

The State Fair is just around the corner and

with it only being here two short weeks.

Library staff member Cheyenne will host

a New Mexico State Fair Food Program.

This will give participants who may have

missed out on the State Fair a second

chance to enjoy and make some yummy and

unique State Fair treats. Join us in making

your very own State Fair Foods, which

will consist of French Fry Corndog, Egg

Roll Apple Pies, Churros and Elote. This

program will have two sessions the first one

being for adults only 18 & over on Tuesday,

September 17th from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm.

The second session is for teens 13 & over on

Thursday, September 19th from 4:30 pm to

6:00 pm. It is open to the first 6 patrons for

the adult and teen sessions, so make sure

and come into the library and sign up. If you

have any questions regarding the program

please give Cheyenne a call at the library

at 505.869.9808 or by email at poi02004@

isletapueblo.com

We know it’s only September but the

library is already planning for Halloween

festivities. Come in and see our Scary Stories

book display and check out our variety

of Halloween books. We have everything

you need to make your spooky Halloween

crafts or treats. We also have Cake Pan

bags featuring skulls and pumpkin shaped

pans, which are perfect for any Halloween

Party. We are currently planning for our

October programs, such as creepy snacks,

mask decorating and a Halloween Movie

Madness throughout the month of October.

Keep up to date by checking out the Library

website, Facebook, Snapchat, and flyers

posted throughout the community as the

time comes closer.

Cheyenne at NACA’s Open House

September 2019

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have purchased two book carts to keep

better track of what books students are

reading. Also coming up in September we

are planning our first incentive field trip.

At this time our program is currently full

however we are continuously accepting

students to be put on our waiting list. If you

have any questions or concerns regarding

our After School Program, please give us a

call at 505.869.9808.

Recap

The Library attended open houses at

Bosque Farms Elementary on August 14th,

Sundance Elementary on August 15th ,

and Isleta Elementary on August 26th. We

drew in different audiences and promoted

our services to everyone. We would like

to “Thank” those who visited our booth,

gave suggestions, or stopped by to receive

a $5 OFF library token. We would also

like to thank the schools for allowing us to

promote our services to everyone. We plan

on attending more open houses during the

month of September so stop by and say “Hi”

if you see us.

Library staff members also attended

National Night Out with our very own Isleta

Police Department, where we promoted our

library services like Overdrive, Libby and

Freegal Music. People who stopped by got

to see first hand how our mobile apps work

by using tablets we had on hand. As a thank

you for stopping by we waived or reduced

library fines by showing your library card,

not a bad deal. We had a great turn out for

the first ever National Night Out, it was a

success to say the least and we look forward

to the next one.

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Pueblo of Isleta Public Library Hours

of Operation:

After School Program students off the bus

and on their way to the library.

Library Hours

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

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

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

Closed on Sundays, all federally recognized

Holidays and also Isleta traditional Holidays.

Please contact library for more information on

closures.

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

Pinterest:

www.pinterest.com/poilib

Reading, homework and Legos!

Bosque Farms Elementary. We currently

have 25 students enrolled in our program

with transportation to the library after

school provided for Bosque Farms

Elementary students. As you may have

noticed we have made a few changes to our

Library staff members promoting services program. We will now be focusing more

at National Night Out!

on reading with reading based programs

We’re off to a great start with our After and activities to engage our students. We

School Program with students from Isleta have put in place a reading log bookmark

Elementary, Sundance Elementary and to keep track of students’ reading, and

Snapchat:

poipubliclib

Library Youtube Channel

(Scan this code with your smart phone.)

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September 2019

ISLETA HEALTH BOARD

PUEBLO OF ISLETA

The Isleta Health Board is currently seeking interested individuals

who are willing to serve on the Health Board as Board members in

the advocacy of improving the health and wellbeing of all the Pueblo

of Isleta community members and their families who acquire health

services from the Isleta Health Center.

Interested individuals who are willing to serve in this capacity should

submit their interest to the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Council for their

consideration and recommendation to the following address:

Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Council

PO Box 1270

Isleta, New Mexico 87022

A brief resume should accompany an individual’s interest in serving

on the Health Board along with synopsis of experience in a health

related field or other careers relevant to health related concerns.

Thank You.

September 2019

Isleta Health Center

Phone: 505.869.5475

The Ripple Effect

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Summer Fun with the

IBHS Prevention Program

This summer was the Isleta Behavioral Health Clinic’s seventh year to offer the

Isleta Youth Prevention Program! The program hosts a wide array of groups to

include Prevention Programs for the youth.

“Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is

dropped into water,

the actions of individuals can have

far-reaching effects.” Dalai Lama

The impact or ripple effect of any chronic illness

is great! According to science, chronic illness or

diseases (such as addiction and/or diabetes) disrupt The Isleta Behavioral Health Clinic youth program consists of four components:

the normal, healthy functioning of the underlying

• Education and Awareness

organ, have serious harmful consequences, are

• Community Service

preventable, treatable, and if left untreated can

• Outdoor Experiential Learning

cause more serious damage.

• Culture and Traditions

An example of a better-understood chronic

disease is diabetes. With diabetes, if insulin is not Education and Awareness is concentrated on mental health during all the

present the glucose or sugar levels rise. Common summer activities.

treatments for diabetes include medications,

exercise, and diet. With diabetes, certain foods Community Service – The youth performed yard work once a week for the elders

can cause sugar to increase. Diabetes has an while also making lunch for everyone to enjoy. Through this activity, the youth

impact on the normal functioning of a person and learned some valuable lessons taught by the elders and took on a new form of

when left untreated causes a ripple effect on the respect for valuing the customs of their heritage as well as for other individuals,

emotional and mental health of the individual and generations, and culture of the Isleta community.

families.

Outdoor Experiential Learning – Included a trip to Valle de Oro National

Like diabetes, alcoholism/addiction is primarily a Wildlife Refuge, ropes course training in Santa Fe, and river rafting in Chama.

physical disease that is chronic in nature. Addiction These activities are important for reconnecting to the natural world, attaining

as well as diabetes is a function of biological group development, and recognizing individual strengths that foster motivation

features that involves chemical imbalances in the for change and growth.

brain and genetics.

Culture and Traditions – The youth engaged in cultural arts with choices of

Alcohol, heroin, cocaine, methamphetamines, learning how to sew traditional clothing, make moccasins, or bead.

ecstasy, pain pills, spice, and marijuana abuse

are far too common. We hear about the impact of Each activity provided a challenge for the youth while also teaching valuable life

alcoholism/addiction almost every day on the news lessons and new skills from the experiential learning component. This component

and social media. The loss of a friend or loved one helps the youth realize that they are responsible for their choices while also teaching

due to this epidemic highlights the ripple effect new skills and increasing their confidence. It has been a great summer filled with

of untreated illnesses that ultimately results so much knowledge and fun! The youth learned from the staff, the staff learned

in harmful consequences for the individual, the from the youth and the time spent together was valuable and made the summer

memorable for everyone involved. The Isleta Behavioral Health Clinic would like

family, and the community.

It is important to understand what addiction is to announce and welcome the newest member to our staff – Ms. Karlene Montano!

and what it is not in order to begin the healing Our Fall After-School Program will begin at the end of August and Kory, Kaylee,

process. Others often view the alcoholic/addict as and Karlene look forward to sharing more knowledge with the youth.

someone with no moral values, weak, and without

If you would like to register for the After-School Youth Program

will power. Remember, addiction is a physical or

please call the Isleta Behavioral Health Clinic at 505-869-5475.

biological disease that is chronic in nature and

when left untreated has a negative ripple effect.

If you are interested in learning more about the

science of addiction, please call.

Gilbert Romero, MS, LADAC

Kory Kie, BS, LSAA

WHAT DOES 20/20 Vision Mean?

20/20: Is a term used to express normal

visual acuity measured at a distance of

20 feet. If you have 20/20 vision,- you

can see clearly at 20 feet what should be

normally seen at that distance. If you have 20/40 it

means that you must be as close as 20 feet to see

what a person with normal vision can see at 40 feet.

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!

Having 20/20 vision does not necessarily mean you

have perfect vision. 20/20 Vision only indicates the

sharpness or clarity of vision at a distance. Other

important vision skills, including peripheral awareness

or side vision, eye coordination, depth perception,

focusing ability and color vision, contribute to your

overall visual ability.

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.

-American Optometric Association

(Adapted from cda foundation)

WIC Nutrition

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September 2019

Health Beat:

Distracted Driving

Stephanie Barela, Health Educator

www.nsc.org

Phone: 505-869-4479

Distracted Driving is the “practice of driving

a motor vehicle while engaged in another

activity, typically one that involves the

use of a mobile phone or other electronic

device”. I am sure you have seen people on

their phones while you are driving down

the road, maybe you were actually one of

those people. Well this is the month that we

should all PUT DOWN OUR PHONES and

focus on the road. According to the nsc.org/

JustDrive, “Thousands have died in vehicle

crashes because drivers are distracted by cell

phone conversations, emails, text messaging

and social media.” Nearly all crashes can be

prevented, because according to the National

Safety Council (NSC), 94% of all crashes are

caused by driver error.

Below are some tips from the NSC to

keep your eyes on the road, hands on

the wheel and your mind on the drive.

1. Turn off your Cell Phone! There is NO

safe way to make a call while driving—not

even hands free.

2. Send and Receive text messages

BEFORE you start driving.

3. If your drive is long, schedule breaks to

stop, park safely and respond to messages.

4. Take care of communications before

you start driving, using voice features

on your car’s infotainment system is also

distracting.

5. Know where you are going before you

leave. Put your destination into your GPS,

so you don’t have to touch it on the road.

6. Social media can wait. No update,

tweet or video is worth your life.

7. Park in a safe area if you must take a

call, return a text or check email.

8. Do not call or text family if you know

they are driving.

Important facts from the

National Safety Council:

•

Distraction leads to driver error

•

7% of all drivers at any given time

are using their phones while driving

•

Drivers talking on phones (hand-held

and hands-free) miss seeing up

to 50% of what is around them,

including:

•

Other drivers

•

Pedestrians

•

Bicyclists

BEFORE YOU START YOUR CAR,

TURN OFF YOUR PHONE

AND JUST DRIVE

September 2019

ISLETA RESORT & CASINO

Isleta Resort & Casino wants you to join their ranks. The

Resort is making a diligent effort to ensure employment

opportunities are available for Pueblo of Isleta tribal

members. An August Job Fair resulted in a productive

turnout, and the Resort remains committed to holding

continuous Job Fairs within the Pueblo of Isleta throughout

the year. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit

www.isleta.com for job postings and information.

Many of those positions are for the Resort’s new Food Court,

which opened in front of an eager and excited crowd in

August. Diners can now enjoy Panda Express, Fatburger,

and the all-new Chile Ristra.

The property also celebrated the opening of its temporary

Sports Book location in August, where they’re taking

wagers on local sports, Pro Baseball, Pro Football Regular

Season Win Totals, English Premiere League, UFC, WNBA,

PGA Golf, NASCAR, and more! So far, the Resort says the

response from guests has been tremendous.

“Our patrons have expressed their excitement and gratitude

for the new venue, which affords them the chances to bet

on their favorite teams,” said Isleta Resort & Casino CEO

Harold Baugus.

Sports Book is open for wagers 7 days a week: Monday –

Thursday, 8am – 10pm, and Friday – Sunday, 7am – 11am.

The Resort will open its permanent Sports Book later this

year.

Tips for Night Driving

From the Isleta Health Center’s

Optometry Clinic

1. Never wear tinted lenses while driving at

night

– So called night driving lenses with any amount of

tint or polarization only reduce the already limited

amount of light available to your eyes making driving

more hazardous.

2. Wear lenses with Anti Reflective (AR) coating

– AR coatings minimize distracting internal lens

reflections which can be significantly more noticeable

at night.

3. Have regular eye exams and ensure your

eyewear prescription is up to date

– Even slightly uncorrected refractive errors can make

night time driving more difficult.

4. Make sure your corrective lenses are clean

– Dirty lenses can limit your view and induce glare.

5. Make sure your windshield is clean

– As with corrective lenses, dirty windshields will also

limit your view and induce glare.

6. Make sure your head lights are clean and

properly aligned

– Dirty headlights can reduce efficacy by 75%.

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September 2019

Health Beat: Heart Disease

Stephanie Barela, Health Educator

www.CDC.gov

www.webmd.com

www.goredforwomen.org

Phone: 505-869-4479

HEART DISEASE

AWARENESS

Heart Disease, also known as cardiovascular

disease, is the leading cause of death in the

world and accounts for one in three deaths

among women each year and more than ½ of

the deaths in men. Here are things we can do

to LOWER our Risk of Heart Disease:

QUIT SMOKING COMMERCIAL

TOBACCO.

Contact Stephanie Barela (869-4479) to learn

about the Isleta Health Center’s quit smoking

programs.

EAT HEALTHY.

Eat more

•

Healthy fats, such as raw nuts, olive

oil, fish oils, flax seeds, or avocados

Colorful fruits and vegetables—fresh or

frozen, prepared without butter

High-fiber cereals, breads, and pasta

made from whole grains or legumes

High-quality protein, such as fish,

poultry, and lean meats

Organic dairy such as eggs, skim or

whole milk, or unsweetened yogurt

Eat less

•

Trans fats from partially hydrogenated

or deep-fried foods; saturated fats from

fried food, fast food, and snack foods

Packaged foods, especially those high

in sodium and sugar

White or egg breads, sugary cereals,

refined pastas or rice

Processed meat such as bacon,

sausage, salami, and fried chicken

Yogurt with added sugar, processed

cheese

GET ACTIVE

Get moving and increase your heart rate. Try

for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week.

MANAGE YOUR STRESS

o Deep Breath

o Take a Break

o Exercise

o Write in a Journal

o Talk to someone (Friends/Family)

o Make an appointment with Isleta

Behavioral Health (505-869-5475)

KNOW YOUR NUMBERS

BLOOD PRESSURE

•

Keep it below 120/80.

BLOOD SUGAR

•

Keep it below 6% (100mg).

BLOOD CHOLESTEROL

•

LDL is “bad” Cholesterol--Keep it less

than 100mg.

•

HDL is “good” Cholesterol--Keep it

higher than 60mg.

•

Triglycerides--Less than 150mg.

BODY WEIGHT

•

Keep your Body Mass Index between

18.6 and 24.9.

September 2019

Isleta Health Board

Procedure for Consideration

of Inclusion on Agenda

An individual or representative(s) of an

organization desiring placement on a Health

Board meeting agenda shall adhere to the

following process:

1. Contact the Chairperson of the Board

or Chief Executive Officer of the POI Health

Services Department and provide the following

information :

a. Name, organization and contact

information

b. The subject/topic for inclusion on the

agenda

c. The nature of the item and/or action

desired (e.g. informational only, resolution of

support, etc.)

d. Any time sensitive deadlines related to

item c (above)

e. The approximate time needed to present

the item.

f. A copy of any materials which will be

presented.

2. Each of the above elements need to be

addressed.

3. Only items relevant to the health of the

Pueblo community will be considered.

4. The Chairperson of the Board or the CEO

will contact the presenter to inform them if

they will be placed on the agenda, and if so,

when (date and time).

5. Any materials must be provided in

sufficient quantity for all meeting participants

(generally 13 copies), in advance if possible .

6. The presenter will be present only for

their presentation. The Board reserves the

right to discuss any proposed action with or

without the presenter present.

7. The Chairperson or CEO will inform the

presenter of any action taken.

Adopted: December 13, 2010

Optometry Services

Patients in need of Optometry Services:

Due to the Optometrist vacancy the IHC

Optometry Department and PRC are working

together to schedule Optometry services outside

of the Isleta Health Center. Please be advised

that services that are coordinated require an

authorized referral from PRC in advance. Patients

who schedule their own Optometry appointment

without an authorized referral will be financially

responsible for payment.

Optometry Services available

to IHC Patients:

•

Frame and lens selection

Frame repair and adjustment

Ordering glasses and contact lenses

Optometry will accept prescriptions for glasses

and contacts from outside providers as long as the

prescription is not expired.

If you have questions or concerns please

contact Optometry services @869-4080

THANK YOU

-Isleta Health Center Optometry Department

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Medicare.gov

How to fight Medicare fraud &

protect your identity

Now's a great time to brush up on your

Medicare rights and protections, and take

action to protect your identity.

Here are 3 things to do:

1. Protect your identity. Identity

theft happens when someone uses

your personal information without

your consent to commit fraud or other

crimes. Guard your Medicare Number

and card, and keep your Social Security

Number safe.

2. Help fight Medicare fraud. Use

your MyMedicare account to stay on

top of your claims. If you find errors

or fraud, report it to us. Don't have a

MyMedicare account yet? Sign up for

free at MyMedicare.gov today.

3. Know your rights. You have certain

rights and protections designed to make

sure you get the health care services

the law says you can get.

Sincerely,

The Medicare Team

Isleta Elder Center

For more information visit Medicare.gov or

please call: Pauline Lucero,

Benefits & Billing Manager

Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

505-869-9770 ext. 9339

St. Augustine Parish

Isleta Pueblo

Ministry of 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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Isleta Elder Center

Adult Day Services

ADS July Activity Highlight:

Santana from Isleta Behavioral Health,

provided a hands on experience in basket

weaving. Elders were able to learn how to

make different shapes and sizes of baskets.

Hours: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Adult Day Services (ADS) is a program

for the elders of our community to come

and spend the day with peers, socializing,

participating in activities & enjoy delicious

meals!

When participants arrive for the day

they enjoy a healthy breakfast followed

by participating in a variety of activities

such as; painting, pottery making, sewing,

exercising and bingo. They then enjoy a

nutritious lunch in the dining room where

they get to socialize with the congregate

lunch attendees. After lunch they continue

with activities and have an afternoon snack

before they are transported back home for

the day. We also often take field trips to

surrounding attractions such as museums,

movie theatres or the library.

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Adult Day Service participants also

have numerous educational classes and

presenters, such as: Tina Louise who

presents on ICAN (Ideas for Cooking

And Nutrition). She provides monthly

information on portion size, healthy recipes

and foods to avoid such as those with high

sugars. Sessions also include how to read

labels on food packages. Tina usually will

bring us a gift to help us in the kitchen!

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Refined Grains

A refined grain, or its product, is made by processing a natural, whole

grain so that some or most of the nutrients are lost. White rice, white

bread, white pasta, cream of wheat, cookies, and bowls of snap-crackleand-pop are all examples of refined grain products.

Limiting refined grains is crucial for optimal health. We all need a certain

amount of carbohydrates but through our addiction to refined grains and

sweets we are consuming far too many. The body's storage capacity for

carbohydrates is quite limited, though, so here's what happens to all the

excess: they are converted, via insulin, into fat and stored in the adipose,

or fatty tissue.

Consequences of refined

grains and sugars:

Excess weight and obesity lead to heart disease and a wide variety of

other diseases. But the ill effect of refined grains and sugars does not end

there. They suppress the immune system, contributing to allergies, and

they are responsible for a host of digestive disorders. They contribute

to depression, and their excess consumption is, in fact, associated with

many of the chronic diseases in our nation, such as cancer and diabetes.

A high insulin level in the body also leads to osteoporosis. Calcium will

not absorb if the body has a high insulin level.

If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, chances are very

good that the excess carbohydrates in your body are, in part or whole,

to blame:

•

Excess weight • Depression • Low blood sugar

Fatigue and frequent sleepiness • High triglycerides

Brain fogginess • Bloating • High blood pressure

Safe Grains:

The best grains include brown rice, quinoa, buckwheat, millet, corn,

amaranth, and whole wheat products. Soaking brown rice overnight

improves absorption of the vitamins and minerals up to 75%.

Recipe:

Kale with Brown Rice Ingredients

►3 t. oil or butter ►1 C kale or spinach (fresh)

►1 t salt ►1/8 t pepper

►2 boiled eggs

►2 C cooked brown rice (regular)

Directions

1. Soak brown rice overnight or for 8 hours. Prepare brown rice as

indicated on package directions.

2. Place two eggs in boiling water for 10 minutes.

3. Chop kale and sauté in oil or butter for 3 minutes. Stir in salt and

pepper and reduce heat.

4. Put cooked rice on serving platter and top with sautéed kale and sliced

boiled eggs.

WIC Nutrition

Prevention is the Key

to Staying Healthy

1. Wash Hands Often with Soap and Warm

Water.

2. Cough into your hand, elbow, or tissue, not

toward another person.

3. If you have flu-like symptoms, stay home

until at least 24 hours after your fever is gone

(without fever-reducing medicines).

4. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.

5.Avoid contact with sick people

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Join us for a educational

class and learn more

about diabetes including:

● Identify Low and High Blood

Sugar Symptoms

● Diabetes and Exercise

● Diabetes and Healthy Snacking

● Diabetes and Complications

Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019

5:00pm-6:00pm

Location-Training Center

The Training Center is

located West of the

Clinic, North of the

Wellness Center