# Governor’s Administration (2017) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Apueblo_isleta%3A38f16ac1f9c2ee50 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text Volume 12 Issue 5 Isleta Pueblo News Greetings from the Governor’s Administration Ma-Gu-Wam. Lieutenant Max Zuni, Lieutenant Andrew Teller and I attended many events and meet daily on issues of business pertaining to economic development, in hopes of creating long term good paying jobs for our community members. Right now we have the Isleta Resort and Casino which entails the Isleta Eagle Golf Course, Isleta Lakes, the Fun Connection and two gas stations. At this time we have approximately 40 departments with approximately 1,400 employees. Isleta operates on casino funding grants and PL 638 contracts. Other business venues are reviewed carefully by Tribal Council and Administration. As you may have heard through the grapevine, that the Comanche Ranch is shutting down due to continued revenue loss. The ranch has been losing a substantial amount of money from the date of purchase. The question is – What to do with the Ranch? Isleta doesn’t own the water or mineral rights to this property, only the surface rights to the ranch. There are companies interested on leasing portions of the property that may create revenue and jobs for the community of Isleta. I will keep the community posted on this matter and what the plans for the future will bring. On April 2, 2017, Lieutenants and I had the pleasure of welcoming a group of 50 youth from Chicago, IL. The youth were welcomed to the Pueblo of Isleta and the Saint Augustine Church. The youth all come from various ethnic groups and travel throughout the country and internationally to visit other indigenous people. The group travel and perform on donations and perform beautifully. The group sang several gospel songs and were later treated to refreshments at the Old Court House. The youth were enjoyed by all who attended the Sunday services. Thanks to Father George and the Church Committee for getting involved and inviting such a talented and wonderful performance. April 21, 2017, Tribal Council and Administration were invited for the Ground Breaking for the Isleta Resort and Casino renovation, which is estimated to cost 40 million dollars, with an added Bingo Hall and other needed expansions. The idea is to attract more people to the casino. In order for Isleta to generate more money, it takes money to make money. As the funding through the State of New Mexico, Capital Outlay and Federal Funding dwindles, it is imperative to find other ways to generate revenue. This is what Tribal Council and Administration are working on. Administration offer our condolences to the families who recently lost their loved ones. Our prayers are with you. Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com Isleta Resort and Casino Isleta Resort & Casino is entering its second month of construction, in what is expected to be an 18 total month project. Beginning in April, patrons saw traffic and parking rerouted, as the resort shut down its main entrance. In order to better accommodate guests, shuttle service is now available from the parking lot to a secondary entrance. “The shuttle service has become such a valuable amenity for our guests, we now expect it to continue indefinitely,” said Isleta Resort & Casino CEO Harold Baugus. Ground breaking for the resort’s $40 million renovation took place in late April. The project is expected to be completed through a series of stages. Phase I includes a redesigned Porte Cochere, which is anticipated to be finished late this summer. Plans also include a renovated Showroom, increased food and beverage options, as well as a redesigned casino floor. Also promising to enhance the love of bingo in our community, the resort will build an entirely new facility, dedicated entirely to bingo. May 2017 Isleta Resort & Casino has announced it will continue to celebrate the ground breaking of an 18 month long renovation project, inviting Pueblo of Isleta community members to a family friendly event at the Isleta Lakes. The event will be complete with food and entertainment for the entire family, though a date has not yet been announced. The resort will publish further details in upcoming editions of the Pueblo of Isleta Newsletter. Meanwhile, community leaders, members of the media, and other community dignitaries attended a smaller groundbreaking ceremony on April 21st. The event was attended by approximately 250 guests, and included a blessing and welcome speech by Governor Benavides. The resort’s $40 million renovation kicked off in April, and is expected to take approximately 18 months to complete. It will feature enhanced food and beverage options, increased retail space, an expanded and redesigned casino floor, new Bingo facility, and much more. Page 2 Isleta Pueblo News LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Deadline for June Newsletter articles is set for Friday, May 19, 2017 at 4:30pm. Articles may be dropped off at the Library or emailed to poi02002@isletapueblo.com. Should you email your article, expect a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation email, odds are it never made it to me and then it’s time to panic, so call Nate at 505.869.9808. People whom wish to submit an article or flyer are responsible for generating their own article or flyer. Should you need help, please call the Library at 505.869.9808 and set up a date and time to sit down with a Library staff member whom will help you throughout the process. The Library will NOT accept notes dropped off at the Library or information over the phone to generate your article. Probates need to be published in the Newsletter for two consecutive months. Probates are considered court documents therefore all submitters must provide: 1) Name of Deceased, 2) Date of Deceased 3) Court Case # and 4) Date of Court Date. A Probate form can be found on the Newsletter Archive page at http://www.isletapueblo. com/newsletters.html . Thank you, Nathaniel Lujan Newsletters may be found at the sixteen distribution locations listed below. Remember, Digital copies of the Newsletter may be obtained from the Newsletter archive at http://www.isletapueblo.com/ newsletters.html The sixteen Newsletter distribution locations are: 1) The Administration Building (Governor’s Office): Receptionist Desk 2) Census Office: Receptionist Desk 3) Health Center: Lobby(Newsletter Stand) 4) Housing Department: Receptionist Desk 5) Department of Education: Receptionist Desk 6) New Recreation Center: Newsletter Stand 7) Old Recreation Center: Front Desk & Breakroom (Newsletter Stand) 8) Tribal Service Complex: Receptionist Desk 9) Tribal Service Complex: I.P.D. Dispatch Window 10) Tribal Service Complex: Tribal Courts Window 11) Elders Center: Receptionist Desk & Lunch Delivery 12) Head Start: Receptionist Desk 13) Library: Newsletter Stand 14) Ranchitos Park: Blue Box (see picture for example) 15) Old Head Start Complex: Blue Box (see picture for example) 16) Intersection of Tribal Road 82 & Tribal Road 84: Blue Box (see picture for example) Isleta Newsletter & 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. DEADLINES for classified ads, business flyers, and newsletter articles can be found in the first paragraph of the “Letter from the Editor” article. The Isleta Newsletter is owned and operated by the Pueblo of Isleta. Therefore, the Governor of the Pueblo of Isleta has the final say of all articles and contents within the Isleta Newsletter. For additional questions, you may call the Library and speak with Nate or Tara at 505.869.9808. May 2017 Meanwhile…..Back at the Ranch… Despite reports in social media the Comanche Ranch is still in business albeit at a reduced capacity. As of now we are focusing our energies on building new facilities that will make it easier to perform our work as well as our normal activities such as cleaning and repairing drinkers, fixing fences, making sure the water is flowing to the drinkers and storage tanks. As the grass has greened up significantly we have noticed the cattle are not eating as much of the mineral supplement blocks. The cattle are looking a bit rough but that is due to that fact that is getting warmer and they are losing their winter coat plus many of the cows either have a new calf by their side or they are due to calve very soon. Also it is almost time for their pre-breeding vaccinations as well a dose of dewormer. We do these vaccinations as a part of our vaccination schedule that was developed in consultation with Dr. Manny Encinias, former Beef Specialist at New Mexico State University. I was recently told that I am not a rancher or a cowboy and that is very true to a certain extent. Being the manager of your ranch means I have to be a plumber; veterinarian; mechanic; budget analyst; secretary; book keeper; range specialist; fence fixer; marketer; contributor to the monthly newsletter; etc. With all these tasks to perform I hope that I have not let the community down during my short time here. None of us is perfect and to think that we are better than anyone else is egotistical and audacious and I certainly do not claim to be perfect or to know everything there is about livestock or anything else. If I have made any mistakes here it wasn’t due to lack of trying. Even at my age I still have a lot to learn and I also have a lot to share. I don’t mind sharing any knowledge I have or any contacts I have in the livestock industry so if you have a question please do not hesitate to ask just as I will not hesitate to ask if you can teach me something. Remember, knowledge and love are 2 of the greatest gifts we have to give……in closing I would like to wish all the ladies a Happy Mothers Day. Whether you are a mom, aunt, sister, grandma, you all had a hand is raising us. I know there are some gentlemen that have to be both dad and mom as well so hats off to you as well. Also congratulations to all the graduates!!! PROBATE NEWS First Notice – A petition to Probate the Estate of Jose (Joe L.) Jojola, deceased May 09, 2016. Case No. CV-16-PRO-00109, 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, April 27, 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. CALL FOR APPLICANTS Isleta Business Corporation (IBC) The Isleta Tribal Council is soliciting letters of interest from individuals interested in serving on the Board of Directors as a Board Member. The IBC is a tribally-owned Business Corporation that was established to seek and promote business opportunities to benefit the Pueblo of Isleta. Any person interested in serving on the Board of Directors of the IBC is requested to submit a letter of interest including resume/curriculum vitae (C.V.) to the Isleta Tribal Council. Applications will be accepted until the two vacancies are filled. These vacancies are for two Tribal Members and one NonTribal Member. Send letters of interest to the attention of: Isleta Tribal Council Administration Office P. O. Box 1270 Isleta, NM 87022 Isleta Pueblo News Editor: Nathaniel Lujan Asst. Editor: Tara Abeita Published By: Valencia Express May 2017 Isleta Pueblo News PUEBLO OF ISLETA POLICE DEPARTMENT Mail: P.O. Box 699, Isleta, NM 87022 Main Office - 3950 Highway 47 Albuquerque, NM 87105 Office: (505) 869-9728 - Fax: (505) 869-9756 Kathleen B. Lucero, Criminal Investigator April 24, 2017 Dear Program Director, Isleta Police Department, along with local law enforcement agencies and Community Partners are proud to host the Fourth Annual Camp Triumph Summer Youth Prevention Program. This is our fourth year in which we have been working alongside Project Safe Neighborhood and law enforcement agencies to develop a great camp. Isleta Police Department will be hosting two camps on June 20 – 23, 2017 and July 18 – 21, 2017. Camp Triumph is a four day camp in which our youth ages 11-16 have a chance to develop a variety of skills that will help them to resist the temptation of drug use and gang activity as a life choice. The participants achieve these skills by working in small groups that accomplish a variety of tasks in a collective and fun atmosphere. We believe the Camp can be the starting point for a lifetime of positive decisions. We want to empower our youth to make the right decisions in difficult situations, and instilling in them a spirit of community action, civic responsibility and teamwork to build a stronger community. We have built in classroom curriculum such as substance abuse, bullying, gun safety, gangs and some fun outdoor activities into our program. At the end of the program each participant will graduate and we hope they use the tools they were taught to make wise decisions and become leaders someday. In order to have continued success with Camp Triumph, I am requesting for any kind of support such as water, Gatorade, snacks and food items for the graduation BBQ. The youth, who were part of the Camp last summer have greatly benefitted and have prospered since then. The sense of belonging, their extended friendship, their increased self-esteem and memories of camp are a few reflections of how Camp Triumph has made a difference in his/her life. POI departments have showed a great support in all the functions we have presented to our community children these past years. We hope to have your support this year again. We look forward to continue in building a stronger community for our youth for they will be the leaders of our community in years to come. Sincerely, Kathleen B. Lucero, Isleta Police Department Isleta Social Services K’EA-WAH Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Program Advisory Committee Isleta Social Services is looking for Tribal Members to become part of an advisory committee that will assist in the development and revision of its current policies and procedures pertaining to the K’EA-WAH Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Program. This program monitors supervised visitations for children of custodial and non-custodial parent(s) in a structured, private, and safe environment. We are in need of Tribal Members who have knowledge and /or education pertaining to Domestic Violence, Intimate Partner Violence, Teen Violence and the negative impact this creates for all victims, children, and the community. Please join us in establishing a committee that will address the issues relating to violence and provide a safe environment for our community. Please submit a Letter of Interest to Isleta Social Services, attention Ms. Caroline Dailey at P.O. Box 1270, Isleta Pueblo, New Mexico 87022. Deadline to submit your Letter of Interest is May 31, 2017. If you have any questions, please contact us at (505) 869-2772. Page 3 Page 4 Isleta Pueblo News May 2017 **PLEASE NOTE: POSITIONS ARE OPENED UNTIL FILLED** www.isleta.com Vickie Carrion 244-8206 or Andrea Fuentes 724-3920 Updated: April 21, 2017 (Internal Postings in BOLD) Auto req TITLE ID 1182BR 1177BR 1181BR 1179BR 1175BR 1174BR 1180BR 1178BR 1183BR 759BR 1037BR 1039BR 1140BR 1171BR 878BR 995BR 1145BR 1035BR 1146BR 1147BR 1120BR 1176BR 1134BR 1118BR 636BR 808BR 1152BR 1153BR 1020BR 1170BR 821BR 851BR 1122BR 1025BR 1167BR 1068BR 371BR 1101BR 1138BR 1017BR 975BR 1137BR 1142BR 1111BR 878BR 995BR AGENT-FRONT DESK (Part-Time) MASSAGE THERAPIST - SPA RECEPTIONIST - SPA SOUS CHEF - PREP KITCHEN SUPERVISOR SHIFT TIWA SUPERVISOR SHIFT TIWA TEAM MEMBER-COUNT TIWA SOUS CHEF TRAINING SPECIALIST 2ND MECHANIC ATTENDANT CONCESSIONS - FUN CONNECTION ATTENDANT CONCESSIONS - FUN CONNECTION ATTENDANT FLOOR-SLOTS (Part-Time) ATTENDANT ROOM ATTENDANT VALET ATTENDANT VALET ATTENDANT CONCESSIONS - CHILI RISTA ATTENDANT CONCESSIONS - CHILI RISTA ATTENDANT CONCESSIONS - CHILI RISTA ATTENDANT CONCESSIONS - CHILI RISTA ATTENDANT CONCESSIONS - CHILI RISTA BAKER-F& B MAIN BARTENDER-BANQUET CONSESSIONS SUPERVISOR COOK-BANQUET COOK-DELI LAUNDRY ATTENDANT MACHINE TECH-COUNT MANAGER SHIFT SLOTS ROOM ATTENDANT SERVER - STEAKHOUSE SERVER BEVERAGE SERVER- TIWA SOUS CHEF-BANQUET SPA REPRESENTATIVE SUPERVISOR - SPA SUPERVISOR CENTER BAR SUPERVISOR HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR SHIFT SLOTS TABLE GAMES DEALER TEAM MEMBER-COUNT TEAM MEMBER-COUNT TEAM MEMBER-COUNT TIWA BARTENDER VALET ATTENDANT VALET ATTENDANT DEPARTMENT DIVISION HOTEL FRONT DESK SPA THERAPY SPA SALON F&B PREP KITCHEN F&B TIWA F&B TIWA COUNT F&B TIWA TRAINING FUN CONNECTION F&B FUN CONNECTION F&B FUN CONNECTION SLOTS HOTEL HOUSEKEEPING VALET VALET F&B DELI F&B DELI F&B DELI F&B DELI F&B DELI F&B BAKERY F&B CATERING BANQUETS F&B DELI F&B CATERING BANQUETS F&B DELI HOUSEKEEPING COUNT SLOTS HOUSEKEEPING F&B STEAKHOUSE F&B BEVERAGE SERVICES TIWA F&B CATERING BANQUETS POOL MAINTENANCE SPA SALON F&B CENTER BAR HOTEL HOUSEKEEPING SLOTS TABLE GAMES COUNT COUNT COUNT F&B TIWA VALET VALET HOTEL HOTEL HOTEL FOOD & BEVERAGE FOOD & BEVERAGE FOOD & BEVERAGE GENERAL & ADMINISTRATION FOOD & BEVERAGE GENERAL & ADMINISTRATION AMENITIES FOOD & BEVERAGE FOOD & BEVERAGE GAMING HOTEL HOTEL HOTEL FOOD & BEVERAGE FOOD & BEVERAGE FOOD & BEVERAGE FOOD & BEVERAGE FOOD & BEVERAGE FOOD & BEVERAGE FOOD & BEVERAGE FOOD & BEVERAGE FOOD & BEVERAGE FOOD & BEVERAGE HOTEL GENERAL & ADMINISTRATION GAMING HOTEL FOOD & BEVERAGE FOOD & BEVERAGE FOOD & BEVERAGE FOOD & BEVERAGE SPA HOTEL FOOD & BEVERAGE HOTEL GAMING GAMING GENERAL & ADMINISTRATION GENERAL & ADMINISTRATION GENERAL & ADMINISTRATION FOOD & BEVERAGE HOTEL HOTEL Pueblo of Isleta Career Opportunities Position Posting Location Closing Date ACADEMIC COACH, Dept. of Education, Open Until Filled NEW - BILLING SUPERVISOR, Health Center, 05/04/2017 BUS DRIVER (2 Part-time), Head Start & Child Care, Open Until Filled BUSINESS MANAGER, Head Start & Child Care, Open Until Filled BUSINESS MANAGER, Isleta Elementary School, Open Until Filled CARPENTER, Housing Authority, WITHIN ONLY-Open Until Filled CARPENTER, Housing Authority, Open Until Filled CAREGIVER I (*Temporary Full-Time), Assisted Living Facility, Open Until Filled CAREGIVER I (*Temporary Part-Time), Assisted Living Facility, Open Until Filled CAREGIVER II (*Temporary Full-Time), Assisted Living Facility, Open Until Filled CAREGIVER II (*Temporary Part-Time), Assisted Living Facility, Open Until Filled CHILD CARE PROVIDER, Head Start & Child Care, Open Until Filled NEW - CLINICAL THERAPIST, Health Center, Open Until Filled COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE, Health Center, Open Until Filled CUSTODIAN, Elder Center, WITHIN ONLY-Open Until Filled CUSTODIAN SUPERVISOR, Health Center, Open Until Filled DATA COORDINATOR, Head Start and Child Care, Open Until Filled DISABILITIES COORDINATOR, Head Start & Child Care, Open Until Filled, EARLY HEAD START TEACHER I, Head Start & Child Care, Open Until Filled HVAC TECHNICIAN, Housing Authority, Open Until Filled IN-HOME CARE ATTENDANT, Elder Center, WITHIN ONLY-Open Until Filled INTERNAL AUDITOR, Gaming Regulatory Agency, Open Until Filled Isleta Pueblo News May 2017 Page 5 Position Posting Location Closing Date LABORER (4-Tmp Pstns NTE: 6 mo.), Housing Authority, Open Until Filled NEW - LIBRARY AIDE I (Regular Part-lime), Library, WITHIN ONLY-04/27/2017 NEW - OPTOMETRY ASSISTANT, Health Center, 05/07/2017 NURSE MANAGER, Health Center, 04/26/2017 PAINTER, Housing Authority, Open Until Filled PERSONAL CARE SERVICE AIDE (Occasional), Elder Center, Continuously Accepting Applications PHYSICAL THERAPIST, Health Center, Open Until Filled PHYSICIAN, Health Center, Open Until Filled PLUMBER, Housing Authority, Open Until Filled POLICE SERGEANT, Police Department, 04/25/2017 REGISTERED NURSE (RPT), Health Center, Open Until Filled SUMMER LIFEGUARD (2 Pstns), Parks & Recreation, Open Until Filled TEACHER - COMPUTER, POI Elementary School, Open Until Filled TEACHER-ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, POI Elementary School, Continuously Accepting Applications TEACHER II-EARLY HEAD START, Head Start & Child Care, Open Until Filled TIWA LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR, Head Start & Child Care, Open Until Filled TIWA LANGUAGE TEACHER, Elementary School, Open Until Filled TRANSFER STATION APPRENTICE (2 TEMP PSTNS), Transfer Station, WITHIN ONLY-Open Until Filled TRIBAL PROSECUTOR, Tribal Administration, Open Until Filled VETERAN SUPPORT SERVICE PROGRAM MEMBER, Elder Center, Open Until Filled 2017 POI SUMMER INTERNSHIP Applications are NOW being accepted for the 2017 Summer Internship Program Eligibility to apply: ● ● ● Isleta Tribal Member or descendant. A current High School Graduate, and a "Letter of Acceptance" to the college of choice OR, a current recipient of a POI Scholarship Application packet: Application packet must include: 1. 2. 3. A Letter of Interest Resume indicate your career field and interest College letter of acceptance OR, Unofficial Transcripts Submit your application packet to the Human Resources Office. Application packets are accepted Via postal mail, email, or fax. All selected Interns must complete an employment Drug Screen and Background check Contact: Myra Garro, WIOA/Internship Administrator POI Human Resources PO Box 1270 Isleta, NM 87022 505-869-7584 Office 505-869-7579 Fax Email: poiemployment@isletapueblo.com Classifieds: For Sale 1980 JD 2440 Tractor, 60HP, 3K Hrs, Mechanically Sound. $8K OBO. Contact Diego Lujan 238-8826. (No Photo Provided) 1990 GMC 2500 PU. 109K Miles, V8, 4X, Gooseneck Hitch, Headache Rack, Mechanically Sound.$3500 OBO. Contact Diego Lujan 238-8826. 1999 Tahoe 28ft 5th Wheel, Sleeps 6, New Tires, Slideout, Well Maintained. $10K OBO. Contact Diego Lujan 238-8826. Page 6 Isleta Pueblo News NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Contact: Eric Davis, Marketing & Communications Director 505.424.2351, or eric.davis@iaia.edu Ron Martinez Looking Elk Among Institute of American Indian Arts’ (IAIA) 2017 Graduates Santa Fe, New Mexico: April 17, 2017 – The Institute of American Indian Arts is pleased to announce the graduation of Ron Martinez Looking Elk (Isleta & Taos Pueblos) with a BA in Indigenous Liberal Studies. He will receive his degree during the commencement ceremonies in Santa Fe, NM on Saturday, May 13, 2017, at 11:00 am. Offering undergraduate degrees in Studio Arts, Creative Writing, Cinematic Arts and Technology, Indigenous Liberal Studies, and Museum Studies -- and a graduate degree in Creative Writing -- IAIA is the only college in the nation dedicated to the study of contemporary Native arts. The school serves 531 Native and non-Native college students from across the globe. IAIA is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges -- and is the only college in New Mexico accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. Many of the over four thousand students who have attended IAIA have gone on to earn recognition as acclaimed artists, writers, educators, and leaders in their professions. For more information about the IAIA commencement, please contact Eric Davis at 505.424.2351, or eric.davis@iaia.edu. For more information about IAIA, please visit www.iaia. edu. About IAIA -- For over 50 years, the Institute of American Indian Arts has played a key role in the direction and shape of Native expression. With an internationally acclaimed college, museum, and tribal support resource through the Center for Lifelong Education, IAIA is dedicated to the study and advancement of Native arts and cultures -and committed to student achievement and the preservation and progress of their communities. Learn more about IAIA and our mission at www.iaia. edu ISLETA HEALTH CENTER Questions? Call 869-3200 Patient Parking We understand that at times it seems easier to pull up in front of the clinic and run in for business that may only take few minutes. However, we would like to remind all of our patients and visitors that the area directly in front of the Health Center is designated for the drop-off and pick-up of patients only (there is a five minute time limit if dropping off/picking up). Otherwise, if you are visiting us for any other reason, such as to make an appointment or to pick up prescriptions, a referral, or eye glasses, please use the available parking spaces for your business at the Health Center. The first two rows in front of the clinic are reserved for patient parking. Please help by keeping this area available for the patients who need it, for our Community Health Representatives and Behavioral Health Services staff who transport patients to and from their appointments, and for our EMS personnel, in the case of an emergency. Thank you, Isleta Health Center Safety Committee May 2017 May 2017 Isleta Pueblo News Page 7 HIGHER EDUCATION CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL GRADUATES • Graduates please remember to bring in a copy of your completed degree and or Official Transcripts to complete or close off your file. High School Seniors: Summer Funding Reminder: • If you have met deadline of April 1, 2017 for summer funding please remember deadline date of May 31, 2017 for all supporting documents. • Please make sure your upcoming classes align to your program of study. • Higher Education and the Johnson-O’ Malley (JOM) Program has made visits to Los Lunas High Schools. We have distributed scholarship packets to students who were Deadline Dates for the Fall 2017 Term: in attendance. We have also mailed out packets to JOM • Application Deadline Date: July 1st High School Tribal Members. If you have questions or • Due to the 2017/2018 academic year all students would like to submit your application before the deadline must submit a new POI/HEP Supplemental Scholarship dates, please feel free to contact the Higher Education Application. Program. “Kick Start to College Nights”: • May 2, 2017 and May 4, 2017 from 5:30pm – 7:30pm • Higher Education Program we will be hosting College Nights to share their school information and also open for any questions students or parents may have. • Door prizes. “FASFA NIGHT”: • May 23, 2017 from 5pm-7pm. • We will be hosting a FASFA Night with representation from Intellitec College for all students who are in need of completing their 2017/2018 FASFA. • Please bring in your 2015 taxes to complete the process. ► Other Required Document Deadline Date (CONTINUING STUDENTS): August 31st o Class Schedule (must meet degree analysis) o Official Transcripts o Updated degree analysis, failure to submit may delay funding. o FNA (Financial Needs Analysis) ► NEW STUDENTS: Please contact the POI Higher Education Program at (505) 869-9790 or via email at: • Cecelia Jaramillo, Scholarship Coordinator poi08001@isletapueblo.com • Kathleen Jojola, Scholarship Assistant poi08004@isletapueblo.com Page 8 Isleta Pueblo News May 2017 Pueblo of Isleta Elementary School News The Pueblo of Isleta Elementary School Students have been seeing some new faces on campus since January 2017. We have two new Tiwa Language Teachers on staff. We want to welcome Patricia Jiron and Ulysses Abeita to our School Team! They have been working with the students daily to develop and practice their use of the Tiwa Language. Students have been participating in a variety of ways. They go to the Tiwa Language Room as part of a “Pull-Out Program” and the teachers visit in the regular classrooms and specials as “Inclusion.” The Kindergarten through Sixth Grade Students have also received “Coaching,” from our teachers to practice the Morning Announcements. If you live near the school campus, you may have heard our daily greetings and the “Word of the Day.” The teachers are developing an elementary curriculum that can hopefully transition what our community children are practicing at Head Start. Kindergarten students are ready for the Egg Hunt! First Grade students wait patiently for their turn. Ulysses Abeita & Patricia Jiron, POIES Tiwa Language Teachers Students are also learning about the Pueblo Cultures. This year’s field trip was a visit to Boca Negra Canyon at the Petroglyph National Monument. The Kindergarten through Third Grade Students visited on April 19th. Park Ranger Dianne Souder explained how the carvings may have been made in the basaltic rock, and a hypothesis about the possible meaning. She shared with us all, that only the original carvers really know the answer. Ranger Dianne also provided a lesson on the history of the park and the surrounding area. The students and staff enjoyed hiking to the top and the picnic lunch following. Fourth Grade through Sixth Grade Students will visit on Wednesday, May 3rd. POIES Students will also have a chance to visit the Pottery Mounds in June during our Summer Program. Staff from the Isleta Culture Committee will be accompanying the students for this special outing. Following a great Family Literacy Night in March, featuring Dr. Seuss, POIES Families are again invited to join us for our last Family Night of the school year. On Wednesday, May 10th, we will be hosting a “Family Fun and Fitness Night.” The evening will begin at 5:00 P.M. Coach Alyssa and POIES Staff will be putting everyone through the paces in a variety of “Fitness Activities.” Come join us for the fun! Students completed the PARCC Assessments in April and participated in the Annual Easter Egg Hunt. All Kindergarten through Sixth Grade Students will begin the Spring NWEA (MAPS) Tests in early May. As the school year is winding down we have some dates that you might want to note on your calendars. The Head Start Students will be visiting the Pueblo of Isleta Elementary School for a special lunch and “Field Day, “on May 11th. Field Day for POIES Students will be on Friday, May 19th. The Sixth Grade Students “Rites of Passage” will be held on the Tuesday, May 23 at 6:00 P.M. Awards and the End-of-theYear Program is scheduled on May 24th. Enrollment will begin in early May for the 2017-2018 School Year. Applications will be sent home with the students currently enrolled at the Pueblo of Isleta Elementary School and the Head Start. Fourth Grade students agree, the “Eggs: have it! May 2017 Isleta Pueblo News Page 9 The K-3 Field Trip at Boca Negra Canyon at Petroglyph National Monument. How can injuries to children in motor vehicles be prevented? Child safety seats reduce the risk of death in passenger cars by 71% for infants, and by 54% for toddlers ages 1 to 4 years. •Know the stages: • Birth through Age 2 – Rear-facing child safety seat. For the best possible protection, infants and children should be kept in a rear-facing child safety seat, in the back seat buckled with the seat’s harness, until they reach the upper weight or height limits of their particular seat. The weight and height limits on rear-facing child safety seats can accommodate most children through age 2, check the seat’s owner’s manual for details. • Between Ages 2-4/Until 40 lbs – Forward-facing child safety seat. When children outgrow their rear-facing seats (the weight and height limits on rear-facing car seats can accommodate most children through age 2) they should ride in forward-facing child safety seats, in the back seat buckled with the seat’s harness, until they reach the upper weight or height limit of their particular seat (usually around age 4 and 40 pounds; many newer seats have higher weight limitscheck the seat’s owner’s manual for details). www.CDC.gov • Between Ages 4-8 OR Until 4'9" Tall – Booster seat. Once children outgrow their forward-facing seats (by reaching the upper height and weight limits of their seat), they should ride in belt positioning booster seats. Remember to keep children in the back seat for the best possible protection. • After Age 8 AND/OR 4'9" Tall – Seat belts. Children should use booster seats until adult seat belts fit them properly. Seat belts fit properly when the lap belt lays across the upper thighs (not the stomach) and the shoulder belt fits across the chest (not the neck). When adult seat belts fit children properly they can use the adult seat belts without booster seats. For the best possible protection keep children in the back seat and use lap-and-shoulder belts. • All children younger than 13 years should ride in the back seat. Airbags can kill young children riding in the front seat. Never place a rear-facing car seat in the front seat or in front of an air bag. • Place children in the middle of the back seat when possible, because it is the safest spot in the vehicle. Page 10 Isleta Pueblo News May 2017 May 2017 Isleta Pueblo News Page 11 The Pueblo of Isleta Veterans’ Association (POIVA) “Veterans Helping Veterans and their Families” The POIVA which was established in 2010 is committed to: • help and ensure that all eligible veterans and their families have access and benefits entitled to them, • help ensure that all tribal, state and federal agencies and governments are more responsive to the needs of veterans, • help unite all veterans under one governing body to help enhance their voice, and, • promote the social welfare, including educational, economic, and cultural values for all veterans. POIVA participates at veterans’ funerals where a funeral flag is presented to the designated kin of the deceased veteran, and taps are played; also at headstone ceremonies to help families set up headstones for a deceased veteran…and of course we thank Father George for providing prayers and blessings at these ceremonies. POIVA Honor Guard will also post colors at public events, conferences, meetings, etc. by invitation. A future planned project is to replace worn US Flags at various community centers, i.e. administration, tribal complex, elementary school, etc. On Memorial Day, POIVA will set up US Flags at veteran grave sites at the POI Cemetery. Father George will be present to provide the prayer and blessing. This ceremony is open to all tribal members. The POIVA at present has a membership of fiftyfive active members who have paid an annual fee of $10. Membership is open to any veteran who has been honorably discharged. We have members from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps and Navy. The estimated veteran population within the Pueblo of Isleta is estimated at over 350, who have served in all branches of the military and all wars. POIVA is working on a list of POI veterans, and the list will be published in the July Newsletter. Officers for CY 2017 are: Commander – Fred R. Lujan (USMC) Vice-Commander – Michael B. Lucero (USN) Chaplain – Joe L. Jaramillo (USAF & USMC) Finance Officer – David Carlberg (USAF) Adjutant/Veterans Service Officer – Ulysses Abeita (USMC) Sgt. – at – Arms/Veterans Services Officer – Marcus Lujan (USA) Judge Advocate – Steven Abeita (USA Reserve Active) Veterans Service Officers (VSO) provide information on available veteran benefits and services, and will also assist veterans apply for benefits and services. All services are provided at no cost, and all POIVA members volunteer their services… The POIVA Center is located at 4001 Highway 314, on eight acres of land which was donated to the POIVA by the late Richard Baker, USMC, Vietnam Veteran, for the purpose of providing for a location for a veterans’ center. POIVA mailing address is Pueblo of Isleta Veterans’ Association, P.O. Box 338, Isleta, NM 87022…and information is available by calling 573-3733 or 2644110. Page 12 BERNIE JOJOLA MEMORIAL RUN 2017 PUEBLO CROSSROADS: PUEBLOS WORKING TOGETHER TO PROMOTE HEALTH & WELLNESS It’s that time of the year again, with The Bernie Jojola Memorial Run back at it to kick off the Crossroads 2017 Season. Isleta’s Crossroad’s own Bernie Jojola Memorial Run was held this past Saturday April 22, with over 250 participants. The run consisted 5 different challenges, 1 mile run/ walk, 2 mile run/walk and the 3 mile “challenge run” that’s runs up Big Mama Hill. Once the runners were done they received a sling bag and/ or a rally towel. We were Fortunate enough to have Channel 4 acknowledge the start of the first of many runs in the Pueblo Crossroad events. (see Picture above) Special thanks to Tata John D. Jojola Jr. for opening the run with a prayer, and the Isleta Parks and Rec for helping to get it organized and ready for the event. Also, special thanks to Running Medicine for helping to warm up and cooling off the group before and after their run. Lastly to thank First Nations Community Healthsource with their free screening to help improve education and prevention of HIV. We would like and be happy to get more vendors and participants be more involved in future Pueblo Crossroad events. Pueblo of Isleta Elementary School and Department of Education The Pueblo of Isleta Elementary School and the Department of Education Governing Board has vacancies to serve on the Pueblo of Isleta Elementary School/Department of Education Governing Board of Education until filled. This is a dual Board responsibility. Nominations are now being accepted. If any tribal member is interested in serving on the Governing Board of Education, please submit your Letter of Interest and Resume to the POI Tribal Council Secretary’s office at the POI Tribal Services Complex during normal business hours from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. If you should have any questions, please contact the Pueblo of Isleta Elementary School Principal at 505-869-2321 or the Department of Education at 505-869-9790. Isleta Pueblo News May 2017 May 2017 Isleta Pueblo News Page 13 Registration Form: The event is Saturday, July 15, 2017 from 10am – 2pm. The Recreation Center will be open by 8am for set up. Please submit your registration as soon as possible. Organization: Contact Name: Work Phone: Cell Phone: Email: # of Tables/Chairs: Names of individuals who will be accompanying you: Special requests, electricity, etc: Please email this form back to Ruben Lucero at: poi36873@ isletapueblo.com Some participants that have joined us are: Rio Grande Nature Center, US Fish & Wildlife Service, Animal Protection of New Mexico, ACME Environmental, NMSU, Wildlife Rescue of New Mexico, Pueblo of Sandia, Pueblo of Santa Clara, Pueblo of Santa Ana, Pueblo de Cochiti, Valle de Oro, The Santa Fe Raptor Center, New Mexico Herpetological Society, NMDOG, National Park Service, MRGCD, Pride Taxidermy, Wildlife Artistry, Beetles and Bones Taxidermy, Reservation Party Rentals and many Pueblo of Isleta Departments & Divisions. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Ruben Lucero at (505)869-9819. WIC NOTES doesn't put you at risk? Stephanie Barela Isleta Health Center, Health Educator Think again! 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 Think your exposure to secondhand smoke Even just a small amount of secondhand smoke can put you more at risk for getting lung disease (Cancer). Researchers from American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine did a study on the genes in cells from people's airways and found that breathing even a little cigarette smoke can affect the genes, which in turn can result in Lung Disease (Cancer). The scientists examined genes from heavy smokers and those who were exposed to only a little smoke. They saw the same type of changes in both, although the amount was less in people who breathed less smoke. This is a warning for light smokers or people who breathe secondhand smoke: "Don't think that it's not affecting you. Your lung cells know it. They are behaving abnormally. And for some individuals who are at risk, they are more susceptible for developing lung disease", warns researcher Ronald Crystal. Article adapted from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HealthBeat. Isleta Pueblo News Page 14 May 2017 Pueblo of Isleta Public Library News Summer Reading Program Registration will be on Friday May 5th starting at 7am. We will have 20 spots available for our Junior program ages 3 years old to 6 years old. Thirty (30) spots will be available for our Youth program ages 7 years old to 17 years old. This year our Junior program will be based on popular animated movies such as Despicable Me, Up, Lilo and Stitch, and Moana just to name a few. Our Youth program will be based on Architecture where children will learn problem solving techniques and critical thinking skills. Our Youth program will also include daily book group readings and discussions. Calendars are available at the Library. If you have any questions or concerns please give the Library a call at 505.869.9808. The Library will be closed on May 3rd from 8:00am-12:00pm for our monthly Library staff meeting. We take this time to discuss upcoming Library programs and improve Library services. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Reminders will be posted throughout the Library as well as a status update on our Library Facebook page. The Library will be closed on Saturday, May 27th and Monday, May 29th in observance of Memorial Day. All Library material checked out on Thursday May 25th will be due on Tuesday, May 30th . Upcoming Attention all comic book fans! The Library would like to invite you join us on Free Comic Day on Saturday, May 6th. We will be making our way around Albuquerque to the different comic books stores to collect free comic books. This will be open to 10 patrons. All ages are welcomed. Sign up starting May 1st. If you have any questions or concerns please give us a call at 505.869.9808. Are you a fan of Manga? Do you love drawing anime characters? Join our Manga Book Club! This will be open to ages 10 years old and up. This will begin on May 2nd and end May 30th. A total of 4 books will be read throughout the program along with button designing, anime bingo, screen printing, and Japanese snacks. If you are interested in this program, please give the Library a call and sign up with Cheyenne at 505.869.9808 or by email at poi02008@ isletapueblo.com The Library will once again be the host to the Summer Meal Program which will begin on May 31st from 11:30am-1:00pm. This program is FREE and open to ages 1 year old to 18 years old. All meals must be eaten at the Library. All meals will be served in the Library Art Room. We will also be serving breakfast starting June 5th from 8:00am-9:00am. This program will run until July 21st. If you have any questions please give the Library a call at 505.869.9808. Recap The Library hosted our Annual Easter Pictures FREE and open to the public. The Easter Bunny hopped in to take pictures on April 5th from 3:00pm-6:00pm. This The Easter bunny sharing smiles with a little visitor! was also the day we released the Summer Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Reading Program calendars to all that were book club took place on April 3rd through interested. Pictures were emailed out and April 24th. Library staff member Kyle led families who did not have an email were this book club with about 6 students who printed out. If you have not received your participated. They met every Monday and picture please give the Library a call at Thursday from 5:00pm-6:00pm. Each book 505.869.9808 and we will get that emailed club meeting consisted of book discussions, to you as soon as possible. nightly readings and book related crafts May 2017 Isleta Pueblo News Page 15 such as screen printing. We would like to thank the students who took the time to participate in our book club. On April 19th the Library had a Pokémon party for all our Pokémon Library Go Reading incentive participants. Students who read for 20 minutes earned a Pokémon and were able to donate to a “pool” where they could earn a Pokémon themed party. The students were able to talk each other into donating Pokémon which ultimately earned them the party. The Library provided pizza from Dion’s which included a pizza designed as a poke ball with pepperoni and olive toppings. They washed the pizza down with sparkling flavored drinks which resembled the potions used to power up Pokémon on the Pokémon Go game. We played bingo, a Pokémon silhouette game and “hatched” Pokémon eggs. The students had a great time and enjoyed the Pokémon prizes and decorations. 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. Hatching eggs during our Pokémon Library Go event. The eggs were made out of baking soda and water covering a random Pokémon that they got to keep! Congratulations to the student who read the most during our Pokémon Library Go event! The Library surprised him with a Pokémon card set. Closed on Sundays, all federally recognized Holidays and also Isleta traditional Holidays. Please contact library for more information on closures. Mailing and Physical Address: 950 Moonlight Drive SW Albuquerque, NM 87105 Phone: 505-869-9808 Fax: 505-869-8119 Email: poi02002@isletapueblo.com Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/IsletaPuebloLibrary Web Address: www.isletapueblo.com/library2.html YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/poilibrary Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/poilib Library Pokémon Go reading incentive participants enjoying Dion’s pizza and playing Bingo hoping to win a Pokémon keychain. Isleta Pueblo News Page 16 May 2017 “April Showers bring May Flowers to JOM!” The countdown is HERE! Standardized testing is almost complete and graduations are right around the corner. Just like our students, the JOM staff continues to be a busy and productive! Our program goal is to make learning a priority by engaging students and parents in fun filled activity nights and experiential learning opportunities. We are currently working on our curriculum for our six-week Summer Bridge program, getting ready for back-to-school supply distribution and many other activities. The JOM staff has attended various meetings with the New Mexico Indian Education Division pertaining to the welfare of our children’s education. By attending these meetings it allows us to familiarize ourselves with the new changes in law increasing our awareness to better serve our community. The Pueblo of Isleta Department of Education along-side of the New Mexico Public Education Department – Indian Education Division is exploring new opportunities for building communication and collaboration between our education programs and Los Lunas Public Schools. Moving forward Local Educational Agencies aka Public School Districts/Educational Institutions will be held accountable by engaging in meaningful consultations and providing Native American students equal access to resources and services that support their educational needs. Parents you also have a voice in all this! If a District receives Title VI funding, districts are required to have an Indian Education committee per Indian Policy and Procedures. As an advisory committee, you have every right to make recommendations on the budget, give input on services you want provided for your children and ask how the local school district will implement those services. As we understand all the new changes happening, we can greatly improve our ability to advocate and support our children and the future of their education. Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) which replaced No Child Left Behind (NCLB) is a Federal Regulation that places firm accountability rules directly on states and school districts to work closely with Tribal entities, disclose funding received, funding allocated, services provided and engage in meaningful dialogue regarding programs and services to support the Native American student. Each Local Education Agency (LEA) must engage in timely and meaningful consultation with tribes when developing their annual plans. If the Districts don’t, they could delay receiving federal aid through programs such as Title I – Title VI for schools that serve low-income families. Raising the next generation is a shared responsibility. When families, communities and schools work together, students are more successful and the entire community benefits. The activities JOM hosts allows students to express their creative spirit and I don’t get this: parents their passion and dedication to family. As we think back over the past few weeks in April, the list of activities and events would include our Easter family Activity night and Friday Fractals! The students of our community represent who we are in the best ways possible by their respectful manners and focused engagement when participating in JOM activities and other community program events. Student’s success is also demonstrated through their commitment when participating in school events such as sports, science fair and other extra-curricular activities. The students of the Pueblo of Isleta are fortunate to have so many opportunities here at JOM. Activity & Event Highlights: Friday Night Fractals April 7, 2017 This once a month experience was a first for most! First Friday Night Fractals was a greatlearning experience for these group of students. Students learned how fractals are created and how long it takes to create a fractal! A fractal is a geometric pattern that is repeated at small or larger scales to produce irregular shapes and surfaces. Fractals are geometric shapes or forms that are represented in natural objects, from a fern leaf or tree, to a spider web or snowflake, to larger phenomena such as clouds, hurricanes, or even galaxies in space. Fractals can be created using math equations from simple geometry or trigonometry. Easter Eggstravaganza April 5, 2017 May 2017 Isleta Pueblo News Page 17 Our annual Easter Eggstravaganza was once again a hit! This year we were able to enjoy the evening without all the wind! Parents and students enjoyed time outside with gunny sack races and pass the egg races. Along with the outdoor games families were able to create their own arts & craft to take home. What an enormous amount of information! We are grateful for all you do to nurture and guide your children during their school years. That, of course, includes you as parents, guardians, family members and all of us who support and encourage them every step of the way. It is the partnership between home, school and tribal programs that is at the foundation of the successes and achievements of our students, your children and we are committed to enhancing that partnership in every way we can. We look forward to working with you as we continue to make possible these wonderful activities and accomplishments during the rest of the school year. Marsha & Michelle Healthy Snacks for Kids Stephanie Barela, Health Educator Child Passenger Safety Technician Phone: 869-4479 Child Safety Seat Clinics are free and open to the public and are provided twice a year for parents and guardians. However, issuance of child safety seats is not guaranteed. These are state sponsored events with guidelines on when a seat may be provided to an attendee. If a replacement is deemed necessary, it may be replaced dependent on the availability of seats. These clinics also provide you, the parent/ guardian, with education on proper child car seat installation and can answer any questions you may have about child car seat safety. Trained car seat technicians can also help to identify car seats that may be on a manufacturer recall and can help determine if your child’s seat has expired. Keep in mind that when you attend a child safety seat clinic you must arrive in a vehicle with all children secure in car safety seats; furthermore, you should have your vehicle’s Operator’s Manual on hand. The Isleta Health Center has two certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians on staff. You can call at any time if you have any questions or concerns about child safety car seats. Our next car seat clinic is Saturday, May 6th in the Isleta Health Center parking lot starting at 9:00am to ending promptly at 11:00am. As a way to keep track of the people we see that are from Isleta, we are asking you to please bring your Tribal ID. There will be low cost replacement seats available for $20, if your child’s child safety seat is determined expired or inappropriate for your child, then you may need to switch out child safety seats. As always, we encourage you to buckle up yourself and your child every time you travel in your vehicle, even if you’re ‘just going down the street.’ Frances Anchondo, CHR Coordinator Child Passenger Safety Technician Phone: 869-4482 Parfait: Layer yogurt and mandarin oranges or blueberries in a tall glass. Top with a sprinkle of granola. Mini Pizza: Toast a whole grain English muffin, drizzle with pizza sauce and sprinkle with cheese. Banana Split: top a banana with vanilla and strawberry yogurt and sprinkle with your favorite whole grain cereal. Smoothie: Blend yogurt, milk, frozen strawberries and a banana in a blender for a frozen treat. Spread peanut butter on apple slices, celery or graham crackers. Dip it! Baby carrots and cherry tomatoes in ranch dressing Strawberries and apple slices in yogurt Pretzels in mustard Graham crackers in apple sauce Baked tortilla chips in bean dip or hummus Animal crackers in low fat pudding Bread sticks in salsa For more healthy snack ideas visit www.eatright.org Plan of Action! Small changes to your family’s meals and snacks can mean big rewards in your health! Tips for making positive changes: 1. Choose one area to focus on such as soft drink intake, snacks, cooking at home, etc. 2. Involve the entire family by coming up with a plan together. 3. Don’t be afraid of mistakes and bumps along the way, no one is perfect. 4. WIC is here to help! We are happy to help you make a plan that you can stick to. The WIC Program offers a variety of healthy foods and practical nutrition information to help your family be happy and healthy! Call us today for our soonest available appointment. Isleta Pueblo News Page 18 May 2017 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT UTILITIES DIVISION The Utilities Division of the Public Services Department is flushing the water main lines here on the Pueblo of Isleta as time allows. The Utilities Division flushes the main lines to help remove any sand or other material that has settled out in the main lines. Flushing dead-end water lines helps to eliminate stagnant water and removes sand. We are also flow testing and color coding fire hydrants to help the fire department visualize which hydrant is best to use in the event of an emergency. When flushing the water from a hydrant, flow through the area it is increased, “pulling” any sand or other material off the bottom of the main line pipe and flushing it out through the hydrant. Flushing is an important part of keeping your drinking water supply fresh and safe for consumption. It may appear that we are wasting our precious water when we flush the main lines but it is the best way to remove any potential sources of contamination that may or may not be in the main lines. Sometimes residents complain about “dirty” water or even “black” water when flushing is occurring near their residences. When flushing the main lines old water, sand or manganese (black in color) can get pulled into the service lines of homeowners if they are utilizing the water at the same time flushing is happening in the area. The quickest remedy is for the homeowner to open any outside water fixtures (frost free, spigot) to purge out the dirty water. This keeps the water from entering the home plumbing system. If dirty water does enter the house piping, remove the aerator screen from the sink faucet(s) and allow the water to run until the dirty water is no longer an issue. The best place for this to be done would be at the bathtub. Clean the aerator screen and replace it on the faucet when done. Check all the plumbing fixtures (shower heads, washer hoses) in the home, cleaning the screens as needed. The Utilities Division would also like to congratulate Patricia Binnert. Patricia was nominated and received the Wastewater Operator of the Year, Large Systems, from the New Mexico Rural Water Association. Patricia is our lead operator here and assists with training operators, upcoming projects, sampling plans, sampling and records. Patricia goes above and beyond to keep the water and wastewater operations running. We would also like to recognize our crew who take care of our wastewater treatment plants, the lagoons, lift stations, pumps, motors, all our well houses, water storage tanks, water leaks, sewer backups and whatever else comes our way. Our Water and Wastewater Operators are Patricia Binnert, Walter Watkins, Carlos Candelaria, Anthony Keryte, Augie Lucero, Nathan Lente, Jeremy Abeita, Andrew Lente, Kevin Jojola and Jolene Jiron, apprentice. Our electrician is David Chavez who does electrical work not only for our department but Pueblowide when called upon. Our force account crew is Phillip Jiron, Supervisor and Brian Jaramillo who take care of septic systems, both new and replacements. Division Manager is Edwin Jaramillo, Operations Supervisor is Bernard Chavez. Utilities Management would like to thank all of our hard working and dedicated staff!! Thanks for the great job!! If you have any questions, please call our main office at 505-869-9782 and the Public Services Department staff will be glad to assist you. Water Resources Department May Water Outlook for the 2017 Irrigation Season The Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (District) provides irrigation water to the Six Middle Rio Grande Pueblos and nonIndian farmers from Cochiti to Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. The water is stored in El Vado Reservoir in northern New Mexico near Chama. As of April 1, 2017 the Bureau of Reclamation has stored 14,687 ac/ft. of P&P water for use by the Six Middle Rio Grande Pueblos. This winter’s snowpack is the greatest since 2005. The April runoff forecast of 2017 for New Mexico’s rivers continued to improve. Flow on the Rio Grande at the Otowi gage, upstream of Cochiti reservoir is projected at 133% percent of the 1981-2010 average according to federal forecasters at the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The forecast for the rest of the summer calls for average rainfall and average temperatures. There may be up to 5000 cfs in the Rio Grande on Isleta Pueblo for several weeks in late April through the entire month of May. These flows will inundate the floodplain on Isleta and may cause problems with the levees at some locations. Isleta Water Resources and Natural Resources staff will be monitoring the high flows and notifying the MRGCD and US Army Corps of Engineers of any problems with the levees. The Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Bureau of Reclamation have stored Prior and Paramount water in El Vado during the spring runoff for the Six Middle Rio Grande Pueblos. After the first of July, Prior and Paramount water will be released from El Vado for use by the Six Middle Rio Grande Pueblos only. The water may be released in large blocks to reduce carriage losses to the river system. Irrigation diversions for the Six Middle Rio Grande Pueblos will be dependent on the Natural Flow in the Rio Grande and releases of Prior and Paramount (P&P) water stored in El Vado for use by the Six Middle Rio Grande Pueblos only. Releases of P&P water will be used to supplement the Natural Flow in the Rio Grande. Releases of P&P water may begin in July depending on monsoon inflows to the Rio Grande. The Water Resource Department will continue to work with the Bureau of Reclamation, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the MRGCD to ensure adequate deliveries to the Acequia Madre, Cacique, and Chical canals. Scheduling of water deliveries with the Isleta Mayordomos will be required. Please work with your Mayordomos to make sure everyone receives adequate water in a timely manner. This will require watering when the water is available, including watering at night and during the week. Farmers are urged to cooperate with their Mayordomos and fellow farmers and use the irrigation water supply wisely. Please contact Jessica Tracy, Water Resources Director, 869-5564 or Cody B. Walker, Water Protection Specialist, 869-9623 or 2204595 with any questions regarding this information. May 2017 Isleta Pueblo News Page 19 The 2017 Women Economic Forum are looking for artists, speakers, and vendors etc. to help raise money to provide scholarships for Native youth. Thank you! E-Cigarettes: Things Everyone Should Know Stephanie Barela, Isleta Health Educator, 869-4479 From JourneyWorks Publishing Nicotine in E-Cigarettes is Addictive • Most e-cigarettes have nicotine, just like regular cigarettes and other tobacco products. Nicotine is very addictive. Once you start, it is very hard to stop. Nicotine Poisoning Risk • Nicotine is a poison that can KILL. • There are no rules for safety labels or child proofing on e-cigarettes or the liquid refill packs, which can really put children and pets at risk. Chemicals in E-Cigarettes Can Harm Your Health • Some e-cigarette liquids have toxins such as antifreeze and other chemicals that may cause cancer. E-Cigarettes are Not Regulated • Studies have shown nicotine is in some e-cigarettes that claim to be nicotine-free. People who buy them do not know what they are really getting. Health Effects are Not Known • E-cigarettes are very new. No one really knows how harmful they are. • Long term studies on the health effects have not been done. • There is no proof that the vapor is safe for the people smoking, or for those who breathe the secondhand vapor. • E-cigarettes contain nicotine, which changes your heart rate and raises your blood pressure. Can E-Cigarettes Help you Quit Smoking? • People who sell e-cigarettes claim they can help a person stop smoking, but there is no proof this is true. • In fact, some studies suggest they may keep smokers hooked. • They may also cause people who have quit smoking to start again. • E-Cigarettes are not regulated, so no one really knows if they are a safe quitting aid. • Nicotine is NOT harmless. • Studies show it may increase problems with diabetes. • Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) has been proven to help people stop smoking. NRT includes nicotine patches, inhaler, nasal spray, lozenges and gum. You may be eligible to receive nicotine replacement therapy from the Isleta Health Center Pharmacy if you attend the Freedom from Smoking sessions. To learn more the Isleta Health Center’s Freedom From Smoking and Thinking About Quitting programs, contact Stephanie Barela at 869-4479. When To Use Isleta Health Clinic versus Calling 911 Calling 911 • • • • • • • • • • Isleta Health Center Chest pain/discomfort • High fever • Shock • Severe burns/cuts • Severe headaches • Severe trauma/injuries • Shortness of breath/difficulty • breathing • Unconsciousness • Uncontrollable bleeding • Visible fractures Allergies Colds/flu/fever Ear pain/infection Insect bites Minor asthma Minor cuts/burns Rashes Sprains and strains Sore throat/cough UrinaryTract nfections By: Kamilia Elsisie, Isleta EMS Manager Page 20 Isleta Pueblo News Family of Michael Paquin The family of Michael Paquin wish to express our sincere gratitude to our family, friends, and the Isleta community for your support and prayers during the time of our loss. Michael Paquin was born to Daisy and Alvin Paquin on December 19, 1966 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was raised in the Isleta Pueblo and attended both the Isleta Head Start and Elementary schools. He graduated from Los Lunas High School and continued his education in Jacksonville, Florida; Central New Mexico Community College; and the University of New Mexico to prepare himself to enter the Business Field of Landscaping. He was employed by Heads Up and other Landscaping companies until he started his business, Landscape Technologies, Inc. Design and Construction. He cared very deeply for the Isleta community and was very proud to be the local construction serving the Pueblo of Isleta, Isleta Resort and Casino, and Isleta Head Start School. He served his community as Mayordomo and as Chairman on the Board of Directors for the Isleta Business Corporation. He was a kind, caring, generous, and happy person. He liked to joke around with everyone. He was a jack of all trades and could do anything once he put his mind to it. He loved to travel and be outdoors. Our Thanks to You! The family of Nana Bathu (Marie L. Zuni) would like to express our sincerest appreciation to our Uncle Albert, Auntie Isabel, cousins, relatives, friends, Tribal Community, Tribal Administration, and EMTs, who have supported us with prayers and with generous support during the loss of our mother, Chee-ee Bathu. Thank you to Father George for your care, and thank you to Lorraine Padilla and Frances Abeita for leading the Rosary, which Nana Bathu recited every day. She was a beautiful and wonderful person. Through the memories that she gave each of us, she will live on forever in our hearts. Nana Bathu will be missed tremendously by her children (Lorraine and Michael, Max, Margaret, Richard, Branda) 17 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandson on the way. There are no words that can express our appreciation for those who gave generous support during the loss of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Nana Bathu. Our family will pray to our Heavenly Father to keep you safe and protect your families. Thank you again. Family of Nana Lugarda Jojola May 2017 Isleta Elder Center PO BOX 1270 TR 40 Bldg 79 Isleta NM 87022 Office: 505-869-9770 Personal Care Services Isleta Elder Center Personal Care Services assists elders and/or disabled adults over the age of 21. PCS enables an individual to live in the comfort of their home and maintain the highest level of independence. Personal Care Services: Provide services in the client’s home five to seven days a week. Provide support in assisting the client to reach highest level of independence. Provide a PCS Aide or the client can select a qualified family member who is 18 years or older to assist their PCS client. (with the exception of a spouse) PCS Aides will follow their client’s plan that may or may not include the following: Assist client with hygiene, grooming, and bathing that includes shampooing hair, shower, bath, sponge bath, dressing, combing hair, applying lotion etc. Assist client with meal and snack preparation Assist client with eating or drinking, may include partial or total assistance. Assist client with Self-Administered medications-prompting & reminding only Assist client with mobility -stand-by help, prompting/cueing, transferring/ repositioning Provide client with household services-dusting, sweeping, mopping, changing linens, laundry, washing dishes etc. Provide client with transportation services-grocery shopping, errands, etc. Provide minor cleaning/sanitizing to wheelchairs, canes, walkers, etc. To see if you qualify or to obtain more information, please call our PCS Manager, Pauline Lucero. St. Augustine Parish Isleta Pueblo Ministry of Consolation The family of Nana Lugarda Jojola want to express our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude for all the help and love during our time of loss. Your kind words, hugs, shared memories of her and true compassion during our time of grief helped make it easier to get through, and we truly thank you. Nana Lou loved her friends, family and community. Before God came to take her home, he gave us the priceless gift of time to spend with her. She left this world knowing that she was loved, respected and appreciated by of all those who stopped to visit to show their compassion by laughing and praying with her which lifted her spirits. Nana Lou was one of a kind, a true treasure and her contagious smile, silly little ways and unconditional love will be missed by all who loved and knew her. Especially by her two sons, three granddaughters and six great grandchildren for whom her love was endless and now eternal. On behalf of the entire family of Nana Lou, we pray that your life’s path be lit by the light of God’s smile, that you have wisdom, strength, good health, love, peace and joy in everything you do. Thank you again……..We Love You All 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. Isleta Pueblo News May 2017 SUBSTANCE ABUSE EDUCATION Call IBHS at 505-869-5475 for information or schedule an assessment. The Isleta Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) provides a structured and consecutive three-hour education, counseling, and support program every Monday and Friday throughout the year: Early Recovery (ERS): 9am - 10am Skills ERS group provides open discussions on addiction topics to help individuals learn recovery skills for relapse prevention. We provide participants with a curriculum and the facilitator makes every effort to ensure everyone feels comfortable and relaxed to share openly by using different teaching styles (e.g., drawings, educational videos, storytelling, and homework assignments presented during group sessions). Another Recovery Technique (ART): 11am 10am - This particular ART group, geared towards substance abuse recovery, helps to provide a creative outlet to clients using different art mediums such as paint and clay sculpting. Clients can create items such as fetish bears, dream catchers, wellness ladders, and medicine wheels. They play a medicine wheel discovery game and practice affirmation writing for positive thinking. Further, it is an outlet to manage feelings for increased well-being. Participants may find that they have known these skills from their cultural experience but have drifted away from their time management to cultivate the skills. IBHS also offers 8-week ART groups four times a year (Fridays from 1:00pm to 3:00pm). This group, hosted by different IBHS facilitators with an artistic flair, teaches clients painting and basket making using art designs from cultural pottery patterns with art mediums including color pencils and markers. They also dabble in jewelry creation, making necklaces, key chains and key rings. Polymer clay sculpting of storytellers, corn maidens and other figures is a highlight as well. The client can include a personal mission statement with any of their crafts to help them towards their recovery. Alcoholic Anonymous (AA): 11am - 12pm An AA (Alcoholic Anonymous) meeting immediately follows the Early Recovery Skills and ART Group. Here, participants share their experiences, strength, and hopes towards their recovery. They are also encouraged to find a sponsor by attending outside community AA meetings for relapse prevention. Information on other AA meetings outside the Pueblo of Isleta can be found by calling (505) 266-2177. IBHS does not provide transportation to outside AA meetings. • IBHS offers another AA evening group weekly on Thursdays at 6:00pm at the Health Training Center (IBHS transportation is provided). We expect all group members to practice confidentiality and to abstain from any mood altering substance to participate. Finally, we also encourage laughter, a healing medicine, in all our groups. Page 21 Page 22 Isleta Pueblo News May 2017 May 2017 Isleta Pueblo News Page 23 Seasonal allergies (hay fever) Allergies are an abnormal response of the immune system. People who have allergies have an immune system that reacts to a usually harmless substance in the environment. This substance (pollen, mold, and animal dander, for example) is called an allergen. Allergies are a very common problem, affecting at least two out of every 10 Americans Spring time brings budding trees, green grass, and of course, weeds. With seasonal allergies, also called hay fever and allergic rhinitis, there are some strategies you can try to keep some of your symptoms under control. Bothersome symptoms include sneezing, congestion, runny nose and itchy eyes. Try to reduce your exposure to the things that trigger your allergy symptoms. Stay indoors on windy days. If possible delegate lawn mowing and weed pulling. Remove the clothing you have worn outside and shower to rinse the pollen form your skin and hair. Don’t hang laundry outside. Pollen can stick to sheets and towels. Wear a pollen mask if you do outside chores. Take extra steps when pollen counts are high Check your local TV, newspaper or internet for current pollen counts and forecasts. Close windows and doors at night or any other time when pollen counts are high. Avoid outdoor activities in the early morning when the pollen counts are highest. If high pollen counts are forecasted start taking your allergy medication before your symptoms start. Isleta Pueblo News Page 24 ISLETA HEALTH CENTER MAY 2017 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 1 Early Recovery Skills: 9-10a @ BHS. Another Recovery Technique (ART): 10-11a @ BHS. Alcoholics Anonymous: 11a-12p @ BHS. Women’s Path to Recovery: 1-2:30p @ BHS. 2 Pueblo Women Rising: 10-11a @ BHS. Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS. Pueblo Men Rising: 2-3:30p @ BHS. Express Endurance: 5:30-7:30p @ DPP Wellness Center. 3 Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:30p @ BHS. 8 Early Recovery Skills: 9-10a @ BHS. Another Recovery Technique (ART): 10-11a @ BHS. Alcoholics Anonymous: 11a-12p @ BHS. Women’s Path to Recovery: 1-2:30p @ BHS. 9 10 Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:30p @ BHS. DPP Walking Gro p: 5:30-6:30p @ DPP Wellness Center. 11 15 Early Recovery Skills: 9-10a @ BHS. Another Recovery Technique (ART): 10-11a @ BHS. Alcoholics Anonymous: 11a-12p @ BHS. Women’s Path to Recovery: 1-2:30p @ BHS. 16 Pueblo Women Rising: 10-11a @ BHS. Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS. Pueblo Men Rising: 2-3:30p @ BHS. Express Endurance: 5:30-7:30p @ DPP Wellness Center. 17 Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:30p @ BHS. 18 22 Early Recovery Skills: 9-10a @ BHS. Another Recovery Technique (ART): 10-11a @ BHS. Alcoholics Anonymous: 11a-12p @ BHS. Women’s Path to Recovery: 1-2:30p @ BHS. 23 24 Pueblo Women Rising: 10-11a @ Young Leaders Youth BHS. Krew: 4:30p @ BHS. 29 Early Recovery Skills: 9-10a @ BHS. Another Recovery Technique (ART): 10-11a @ BHS. Alcoholics Anonymous: 11a-12p @ BHS. Women’s Path to Recovery: 1-2:30p @ BHS. 30 Pueblo Women Rising: 10-11a @ BHS. Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS. Pueblo Men Rising: 2-3:30p @ BHS. Express Endurance: 5:30-7:30p @ DPP Wellness Center. . DPP Walking Group: 5:30-6:30p @ DPP Wellness Center. Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:30p @ BHS. . Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:30p @ BHS. . Pueblo Women Rising: 10-11a @ BHS. Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS. Pueblo Men Rising: 2-3:30p @ BHS. Express Endurance: 5:30-7:30p @ DPP Wellness Center. POI Community Cancer Support ‘Cancer Survivors Day Event: 68:30p @ Health Training Center. Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:30p @ BHS. . Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS. Pueblo Men Rising: 2-3:30p @ BHS. Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:30p @ BHS. 4 CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am Grief Group: 1-2p @ BHS. Express Endurance: 5:30-7:30p @ DPP Wellness Center. Alcoholics Anonymous: 6-7p @ Health Training Center. Express Endurance: 5:30-7:30p @ DPP Wellness Center. CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am Grief Group: 1-2p @ BHS. Express Endurance: 5:30-7:30p @ DPP Wellness Center. Alcoholics Anonymous: 6-7p @ Health Training Center. Express Endurance: 5:30-7:30p @ DPP Wellness Center. CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am Grief Group: 1-2p @ BHS. Community Healthy Express Endurance: 5:30-7:30p @ Cooking Class (Diabetes DPP Wellness Center. Prevention): 5:00p @ Alcoholics Anonymous: 6-7p @ Health Center Kitchen. Health Training Center. Express Endurance: 5:30-7:30p @ DPP Wellness Center. DPP Walking Group: 5:30-6:30p @ DPP Wellness Center. Express Endurance: 5:30-7:30p @ DPP Wellness Center. Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:30p @ BHS. . THURSDAY 31 Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:30p @ BHS. DPP Walking Group: 5:30-6:30p @ DPP Wellness Center. 25 CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am Grief Group: 1-2p @ BHS. Express Endurance: 5:30-7:30p @ DPP Wellness Center. Alcoholics Anonymous: 6-7p @ Health Training Center. Express Endurance: 5:30-7:30p @ DPP Wellness Center. . May 2017 Questions? Call 869-3200 FRIDAY 5 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. 2 Early Recovery Skills: 9-10a @ BHS. SAT / SUN 6/7 SATURDAY, MAY 6TH Child Safety Seat Clinic 9:00am—11:00am @ Isleta Health Center *Must bring child & car seat *Bring Tribal ID *Low cost seats available if current one is deemed unsafe/unfit for your child ($20) 12 / 14 Another Recovery Technique (ART): 10-11a @ BHS. Alcoholics Anonymous: 11-12p @ BHS. Another Recovery Technique (ART): 1-3:30p @ BHS. 19 Early Recovery Skills: 9-10a @ BHS. 20 / 21 Another Recovery Technique (ART): 10-11a @ BHS. Alcoholics Anonymous: 11-12p @ BHS. Another Recovery Technique (ART): 1-3:30p @ BHS. 26 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. 27 / 28 --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Apueblo_isleta%3A38f16ac1f9c2ee50. Public record. Not legal advice.