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Isleta Pueblo News
Volume 3 Issue 11
Governor’s Report
On September 4, 2008, the Pueblo of
Isleta honored Saint Augustinito with
a feast. Visitors from the surrounding
Pueblos visited Isleta, along with other
Native Americans from different parts
of the country. I want to say thank you
to the Mayordomos, Mark Jojola and
Sandra Eastman and their families, to
Alfred Herrera and the Acoya family for
preparing and serving food to all tribal
members. The food and everything was
great! We also want to thank the Jicarilla
Apache Tribe for their donation of two
elk that were prepared by the Casino
Chefs. Thank you to the chefs for expertly
preparing the elk for a wonderful meal.
The history of the Saint Augustinito Feast
is to honor and thank him by performing
traditional dances and preparing food and
feeding all people who attend the feast.
Farmers prayed to Saint Augustinito for
rain and vowed to hold a feast if their
prayers were answered, and their prayers
were answered, ending a long drought
that brought prosperity back to our
community. Sometimes we forget about
important people who are a part of this
history, the Elders who are appointed for
life, we thank them and their families for
their roles and commitment to the promise
we made to Saint Augustinito.
September was a busy month as the
administration staff attended many
meetings. On September 18, 2008 Isleta
hosted the New Mexico Legislative
Committee for Water, and Natural
Resources. As the host tribe, Isleta was
allowed one hour to present its White
Paper on water and natural resources,
and the impact on Isleta due to water
transfers upstream, the pumping of
water, and the purchase of water rights
by developers. I reported the importance
of water to the Pueblo of Isleta, and talked
about the history and the impact water has
had on our customs, religion and farming.
Following the meeting, we toured the Rio
Grande, where legislators got a look at
the impacts Isleta is suffering due to the
mentioned subject matter. Legislators
were also taken to the diversion dam to
see the devastation from the silt buildup
and the poor maintenance of the Middle
Rio Grande Conservancy. MRGCD has
failed to remove the silt sediment pulled
from the canals and river. A lot of this
silt, which is fine gravel material, ends
up in our yards whenever we have a wind
storm.
Rodney Ferguson, General Manager for
Isleta Casino and Resort turned in his
resignation, effective October 7, 2008.
Rodney has accepted a position as the
CEO Director for the Spirit Mountain
Confederate Tribes of Grand Ronde,
Oregon. We wish Rodney all the success
in his new position, and thank him for his
dedication to the Pueblo of Isleta during
his employment.
Official Public Notices have been mailed
to your residence, tribal members who
may be planning on entering the race
for Governor or Tribal Council that
Declaration for Candidacy for the year
2009-2010 term are now being accepted
at the Tribal Council office. Get involved,
register and vote, not only for tribal
elections but for federal and state elections.
Your vote is important!
Realty Office Updating Client Files
The Pueblo of Isleta Realty office will be updating client files. The
Isleta Realty Clerk will be providing client update forms, which will be
available to all property owners at the 2008 per capita distribution, at
the Isleta Recreation Center, date to be announced. The information
that is collected will be used for the sole purpose of updating the
Isleta Realty Office files. This information will be kept confidential.
IT IS IMPORTANT that you complete this form in the event that
you may need to be contacted regarding your property.
Please remember to visit the Isleta Realty Office station to complete
the update forms. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any
questions, please contact Patricia J. Lujan or John M. Romero at the
Isleta Realty Office at 869-0710.
October 2008
Pueblo of Isleta
American Legion
Post 209
to Host Town
Hall Meeting
American Legion Post 209 has invited
Congressional Representatives Steve
Pearce and Tom Udall to a Town Hall
Meeting on Saturday, October 18, 2008
to Post 209 located at the Old Isleta
Headstart in Chical to discuss issues
concerning veterans and their families
Congressman Pearce will be at the Post
at 10:00 AM, and Congressman Udall
will be at the Post at 1:00 PM. All
Veterans and their families, as well as
the public are invited to this meeting.
On Tuesday, November 11, 2008,
American Legion Post 209, in
conjunction with the Isleta Parks and
Recreation, will be dedicating the Chical
Park in memory of Robert David, US
Army, tribal member who lost his life
in Vietnam in 1968, and the Post will
also pay recognition to Fred Zuni, WWI
US Army veteran. There will be food
and ticket raffle sales to help support
Post 209.
On Saturday, November 17, 2008 Lloyd
Calderon, Coordinator of Veterans’
Business Development from the NM
Department of Veterans' Services, will
be at Post 209 to meet with veterans
who may be interested in starting
their own business. Also, Rita Aranda,
Benefits Coordinator from the Veterans'
Administration and Theresa Zuni
and Sardo Sanchez, Veterans' Service
Officers from the NM Department of
Veterans Services will be at the Post
to help Veterans and their families to
apply for veterans benefits, answer
veterans' questions, etc. Please bring
your DD-214 or discharge papers, or any
claim letters from the VA. Remember...
if you are a spouse, widow or child of a
honorably discharged veteran you may
be eligible for VA benefits.
American Legion Post 209 is always
accepting new members. Dues are
$32 per year. If you are an honorably
discharged veteran, come to the next
meeting on October 18.
For information, questions on veterans’
issues, Post 209 or the American
Legion, you may call Theresa Zuni, Post
Commander at 841-5346 or Ulysses
Abeita, Adjutant, VSO, at 869-2680.
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October 2008
Isleta Pueblo News
Los Lunas High School Title VII
This year, new changes have been
implemented to help and support Native
American students. The Title VII Indian
Education staff will be working more closely
with all school administrators, counselors,
teachers, Isleta Tribal Administration,
Department of Education and Truancy
Programs to provide more and better
services to our Native American students.
One of the most important areas is making
students aware of the services available,
both in and out of school, to all Native
American students. Some of the services
available are after-school tutoring, access
to school supplies, reimbursement for ACT/
SAT fees, and graduation cap and gown
expenses.
Mr. Ben Analla, Los Lunas Title VII Liaison,
is available to provide individual assistance
for any Native American student. Students
are encouraged to visit with Mr. Analla
regarding any concerns regarding academic
or other school related issues. This includes
problems with failing grades and attendance
issues!
Mr. Analla will be at Valencia High School
on Thursdays to meet with students and
staff.
If there should be any questions concerning
your child's education, or on Los Lunas
and, or Valencia High Schools, please call
Mr. Analla at 865-4646. For questions
concerning other schools in the Los Lunas
School District, you may call Jeanette Garcia,
Title VII Native American Coordinator at
866-8291.
Important Message to all
Students and Parents
NM State Law requires students to pass the
New Mexico High School Competency Exam
in order to receive a high school diploma.
The examination is taken during the
sophomore year. Students who do not pass
the examination in the sophomore year
must take it again the following year.
Parent Meetings
During the 2008 — 2009 school year, the
Pueblo of Isleta JOM and Program/Los
Lunas Title VII Programs will hold monthly
meetings at the Pueblo of Isleta Old
Elementary School. Information on JOM
and Title VII activities will be provided
and it is therefore important for parents
and students to attend these meetings. The
meeting dates are October 11, November
8, and December 13, 2008. Meetings in CY
2009 will be on January 10, February 14,
March 14, April 11 and May 9.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Pueblo of Isleta
JOM serves all Pueblo of Isleta students
attending Albuquerque Public Schools and
these students and parents should attend
these meetings.
Higher Ed. News
New students, if you are interested in receiving funding for
the Spring 2009 term, please submit a new Higher Education
Application by November 1, 2008. Files MUST be complete
to be considered for funding. Students MUST submit:
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CIB,
Class Schedule,
Student Aid Report,
Financial Needs Analysis,
Degree Plan,
High School transcript or GED,
Rental Agreement,
Acceptance Letter.
If any of the above documents are missing from your file,
your file will be considered incomplete. Funding will not be
considered until your file is complete.
I know this is early in the fall term to be letting our students
know about funding for the next term. But, if you are a returning
student, please keep in mind that a new class schedule, official
transcripts, and financial needs analysis MUST be submitted
in order for your file to be complete. Funding will not be
considered until your file is complete.
Any questions, please call our office at 924-3186. Please make
note of our new phone number.
Valencia High School
Valencia High School is proud to announce
the formation of its newest club, the Native
American Club! We have had two meetings
and will be electing our officials at the
next meeting. The students are excited to
participate in this club and I am honored to
be their sponsor. I would ask you, as parents
and community members, for support and
encouragement for our students to
participate in this organization. We have
big boots to fill because the LLHS Native
American is strong and visible. I appreciate
your support and help. If you have any
questions or issues, please feel free to
contact me, Gretchen Hannum at 505-5658755. I look forward to working with you
and your children.
Student Progress Report Dates :
October 17... October 21- 23:
Parent Teacher/Conferences
November 21
December 18 & 19 (Final Exams)
January 12, 2009... January 21-23
Parent/Teacher Conferences
February 13
March 17
April 27
May 20 & 21 (Final Exams)
QUALITY HEALTH MANAGEMENT
DENTAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM
TAKING STUDENTS NOW!!
PROGRAM SUMMARY
ADDED PROGRAM BENEFITS
Sterilization & Safety
Job Placement
Radiography Certification
Clinical Placement
Basic Dental Sciences
Life Skills
Coronal Polishing Certification
Case Management
Chair side Assisting
Professional Skills Training
Externship Experience
Hands On Experience
Front Office Training
Length of Program is six (6) months of
Class and Internship
Successful completion of this program will prepare
student for immediate employment
in the field of dentistry. All students will
be prepared for New Mexico Dental
Assisting Certifications.
For Details Call:
Herlinda Quintana, Administrator,
or Bernadette Jojola at
292-1582.
October 2008
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ISLETA TRIBAL ENROLLMENT/CENSUS OFFICE
LOCATION: 117-B TRIBAL ROAD 40, BETWEEN THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE AND
THE POST OFFICE, THROUGH THE BLACK IRON GATES
HOURS OF OPERATION: MONDAY — FRIDAY, 8:00 AM TO 4:30 PM
TELEPHONE NUMBERS: (505) 766-6624/25, FAX (505) 869-0362
TRIBAL IDS ARE ISSUED TO TRIBAL MEMBERS ON
TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS FROM 8:30 AM TO 4:00 PM
ATTENTION INDIVIDUAL INDIAN MONEY (IIM) ACCOUNT HOLDERS
The Office of the Special Trustee (OST) for American Indians
in conjunction with the Isleta Tribal Enrollment/Census Office is
attempting to locate Isleta Pueblo tribal members with an Individual
Indian Money (IIM) account or for whom per capita judgment funds
are held.
There are two lists; one contains the names of adults whose
whereabouts are unknown and their per capita share is held in a
tribal trust holding account, the other is a list of individuals with an IIM
account whose current address is unknown.
Minors with an IIM account may access their funds upon reaching 18
years of age, provided they are able to manage their financial affairs
on their own. Individuals not able to manage their financial affairs,
as defined in 25 CFR 115.002, should be reported to the BIA Social
Services, Southern Pueblos Agency, at (505) 563-3748 at least 120
days prior to their 18th birthday. The social worker will need to assess
whether the individual's account should be supervised as an adult.
The Tribal Enrollment Office has the form OST 01-004/6 to give to
any minors who reach the age of 18 to complete for access to their
account. The account holder will need to sign and date the form on
or after their 18th birthday. The account holder may request all of
their IIM funds and the account will be closed or they may request a
voluntary hold. Under the voluntary hold option, the account holder
may request funds for a one time disbursement, indicating the amount
to be disbursed, or they may schedule payments of their IIM account
funds. The frequency for the scheduled payments may be disbursed
monthly, quarterly, weekly or bi-weekly, indicating the exact dollar
amounts. The payments may also be made to a third party.
The account holder may also choose a method of payment in the
form of direct deposit or by check, which will be mailed to the address
indicated on the statements that were mailed to the account holder
by the OST.
When calling the OST, it is important that the account holder knows
that several security questions will be asked to verify the identity of
the account holder.
For information on updating your account, or to request a form, please
contact Evangeline M. Lente, Tribal Enrollment Coordinator at (505)
766-6624 or Peter J. Fredericks, Fiduciary Trust Officer at (505) 5633564.
WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN/ADULT MEMBERS
Isleta Pueblo Adult members whose judgment per capita share is held and whose whereabouts is unknown as of August 8, 2008.
Last Name
ABEITA
ABEITA
ABEYTA
BOGDANOVICH
CARPIO
CARPIO
CHAVEZ
CHAVEZ
CHAVEZ
CHEWIWI
CHEWIWI
COLLINS
CORREO
JIRON
JOJOLA
First Name
DONNA
JOSEPH
JOSEFINA
FRANCES
KALLEN
PEDRO
BETTY
FLORA
JUAN
JOSE
JUAN
MICHAEL
MANDY
LUCAS
DAVID
Middle Name
JEAN
MARCELINO
M.
THERESA
LOREN
PABLO
DOMINGO
RICARDO
JIRON
LEE
MARIE
JOSEPH
TAYLOR
Last Name
JOJOLA
JOJOLA
JOJOLA
LUCERO
LUCERO
LUCERO
LUJAN
MARCHI
MARUJO
OLIVER
PADILLA
PADILLA
PARGAS
RADFORD
TORRES
First Name
PATRICK
SAMUEL
GIRARD
JOSE
REYES
JOSE
JOSE
ELIZABETH
JIM
GEORGIA
MARIE
VALENTINE
MARIE
DAISY
AUGUSTINE
Middle Name
GARRETT
FLORENTINO
STEPHEN
REY
SEFERINO
MANUEL
FLORENCE
WAYNE
MARIA DOLORES
PRUDENCIA
VICENTITA FRANC
AMBROSIO
ADDRESS UNKNOWN/MINORS
Isleta Pueblo members with an IIM Account whose address is not current or is unknown as of August 8, 2008.
Last Name
ABEITA
ABEITA
ABEITA
ABEITA
ABEITA
ABEITA
ABEITA, JR.
ARMENTA
ARMENTA
ARMENTA
ARMENTA
BECENTI
CHEWIWI
CHEWIWI
CLOUD
CUARON
CUESTAS
DIXON
GABALDON
GABALDON
GARCIA
First Name
BRANDYN
DARREN M
MONIQUE
NATHAN
RYAN
TERRENCE M
DAVID I
ADELENE M
ALIEAS C
MARCHEYELLE D
MERCEADES D
THOMAS R
DAWN
RHEALYN
JORDAN B
LACRISHA
RAY P
LILLIAN C
ANDRAE M
NICHOLAS L
KRISTY A
Last Name
GARCIA
GURULE
HIGHTOWER
HIGHTOWER
JARMILLO
JARAMILLO
JARAMILLO
JIRON
JIRON
JIRON
JIRON
JIRON
JOJOLA
JOJOLA
JUANCHO
LENTE
LUCERO
LUCERO
LUJAN
LUJAN
LUJAN
First Name
PHYCICIA
LORENZO
GARRETT M
MELODY B
DOMINIC
DOMINIC
JOANN F
AKASHA J
KENDRA M
KOLTON M
KYLA B
SAVANNAH M
SEFERINO A
TRAVIS
JOSEPH A
REBECCA
DACIA J
JOHN (JUANITO)
DARLENE
DARREN J
KYLE A
Last Name
MAESTAS
MAESTAS
MARTIN
MONTOYA
OLGUIN
SALAZAR
SANCHEZ
TENORIO
TENORIO
TRUJILLO
VELARDEZ
WEATHERSPOON
YASKA
YASKA
ZUNI
ZUNI
ZUNI
ZUNI
ZUNI II
First Name
FELICIANO
JESSE
MAIA A
BLANCA T
TRINITY I
KYLE A
ORIANA D
CHELSEA R
MARIAH A
YVONNE
LEGINA R
BRANDON I
JAMILA 0
ROCA A
JULIANNA I
KENNETH A
SELENE
SUMMER S
JASON A
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Parks & Recreation
Isleta Pueblo News
The 2008 State Fair and September are all but a memory. October
is the start of Balloon Fiesta with our staff already planning a trip
to the Balloon Glow. The children from the Old Rec program who
had the opportunity to attend the State Fair really had a great
time. Andrena Martin reports that even though the Fair was a
little more expensive, the children had a great time enjoying
the exhibits, food, and amusement rides. Also the children from
the New Rec program have been treated to a special event every
Wednesday, which is early release day for our elementary school.
The children have already attended the Dollar Movie, the Isleta
October 2008
Fun Connection and Build-A-Bear program in Albuquerque just
to name a few. Bernie Jojola and Kimberly Chiwewe report that
the after-school program has been steadily growing every week.
Additionally, Roberta Chavarillo continues to take the children to
"Big Mama Hill" for Cross Country practice as well as to the regular
competition meets on Saturdays. She too reports that participation
on a daily basis continues to grow. Evening and weekend activities
continue as normal with Mike Lente and Ray Mora leading the way
with early morning Spinning Classes, as well as the two classes
offered on Monday and Wednesdays at 5 pm and 6 pm.
Arts/Crafts
The after-school arts/crafts class with Nanas
Abenita, Marie and Gloria continues to be
a major staple of the program where our
elementary children really enjoy and take
advantage of. This year's 2008 State Fair
had many of our children displaying some
of their projects and winning many ribbons
for their participation and outstanding
work. Rest assured, with Balloon Fiesta
here and Halloween at the end of October,
many of the Arts/Crafts projects will be part
of the October theme. Pictured at the right,
beginning from left to right was Sabrina
Jojola winning 2nd place for her project,
Darren Jojola receiving a participation
ribbon, Lexys Pino winning 1st place for
her Rocking Chair, Phillip Sangre 1st place
for his Drum, Sara Roybal 3rd place for her
Easter Basket and participation ribbons for
her Covered Wagons.
This picture, from left to right, is for Audrey
Sandoval garnering a participation ribbon for her
Stuffed Bunny and Carlton Jojola and Heather
Garcia receiving participation ribbons for their
Southwest Designs, and Kyrian Ortiz getting 2nd
place for her Stuffed Turtle and Shandin King
getting 3rd place for her Valentine Heart.
Park Management
As our park system continues to grow, I want to give a special
thanks to the Road Department headed by Mike "Charles"
Lente and assisted by Jacob Garcia, Irwin Garcia, and Patrick
Gasper for their continued support to the growth of our park
system. They have been continually available to our park
management crew by providing their big semi trucks, hauling
thousands of tons of dirt, and their water truck, which has been
intricately a big part to the development of our park system.
Big Bob Lujan says "it is nice to have others within our Pueblo
(Road Crew) having a lot to do with what is going on within our
park system. It gives them a sense of ownership to what our
park management crew is putting together with their continued
support." Pictured is Jacob Garcia from the Road Department
unloading one of several thousand tons of dirt needed to the
development of the Little League Park across the street from
New Rec.
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Pictured below is Assistant Park Superintendent Robert Apodaca giving direction to park crew and pueblo member Jose "Pedro"
Jojola on where sprinklers and bubblers must be placed. Next to that picture is once again Assistant Park Superintendent pointing
out to contractor Mike Chavez from Armour Paving, where speed humps must be placed to slow traffic down on Tribal Road 40.
Halloween Extravaganza
This year's Halloween Party, which is one of the Pueblo's biggest events, will be on Friday, October 24, 2008
from 5 pm until 8 pm. Kimberly Chiwewe will once again be coordinating this year's event. Mary Ann Carpio and
Lil Bern Benavidez will assist her. The date of the event was decided by all participating programs which most
agreed not to have the event on the actual Halloween Night which is Friday, October 31, 2008. They felt the actual
night of Halloween might have less children participating because many go out visiting families and friends for
"Trick or Treating". Kimberly also reports that this event could not be possible without the help of all Departments
who develop their own games and booths for all to enjoy. The Elderly program will have food concessions as a
fundraiser for their 2009 Senior Olympics in San Francisco. Please everyone, young and old, come out and enjoy
this event with our children, grandchildren. And if all of your children and grandchildren are already gone, come
out and enjoy the food, cakewalks, and camaraderie of your friends and neighbors. Like years past, this event is for
all of us, young and old. Everyone who would like to participate, we ask that you dress in your favorite costume.
Costume Contest categories will be from ages 0-3 years, 4 to 6 years old, 7 to 9 years old, 10 to 12 years old, 13 to
17 years old, and all adults 18 years and older.
Six from Karate One
Karate One of Isleta, Pueblo of Isleta Recreation
Center martial arts program proved their skills
and talent at the 2008 State Games of the West
which was recently held at the U. S. Air Force
Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The
event was open to amateur athletes of all ages
and skill levels from 13 Western states. The
majority of the competitors were from Colorado,
Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon,
Utah and Wyoming.
The small group of 6 Martial Arts students
competed in 2008 State Games of the West with
the assistance from their Sensi, Mr. Chavez. The
group from Isleta competed and earned medals
in the following events: Briana Roybal 1st in
Kata, 1st in Sparring and 1st in Weapons Kata;
David Roybal 1st in Kata and 1st in sparring;
Catherine Chavez 1st in sparring and 2nd in
kata; Connor Chavez 2nd in sparring; Damacio Front Row: (L-R) David Roybal, Damacio Chiwiwi, Cheyenne Zuni.
Chiwiwi 1st in sparring; Cheyenne Zuni 1st in Second Row: (L-R) Connor Chavez, Briana Roybal, Catherine Chavez
Back row: Sensi Clarence L. Chavez, 6th degree black belt.
kata and 1st in sparring.
The Games of the West served as a qualifier for
next summer's State Games of America. The 2009 State Games of America will be held July 30 through August 2 at the
U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The State Games of America have previously been held in St. Louis,
Missouri (1999, 2001), Hartford, Connecticut (2003) and Colorado Springs, Colorado (2005, 2007). The 2008 State Games of
the West is organized and managed by the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
For more information about the martial arts team or questions about martial arts,
please contact Mr. Chavez at 866-4360 or 869-8557 at the Pueblo of Isleta, Recreation Center.
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October 2008
ISLETA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES SPONSORS
17TH ANNUAL RED RIBBON RELAY RUN
Isleta Pueblo Nation, along with many
Native American Nations of New Mexico,
sponsored the United We Run to be "Drug
Free" multicultural Red Ribbon Relay
Run.
The Red Ribbon Relay Run began in 1985
to commemorate Enrique (Kiki) Camarena,
who was assassinated in Tijuana, Mexico
by Mexican drug traffickers. Enrique was
a Mexican / American law enforcement
officer, with a university degree in Criminal
Justice, who joined the Drug Enforcement
Agency. Mr. Camarena's dangerous life was
depicted in the academy award winning
film entitled, "Traffic". Mr. Benicio Del
Torres portrayed Enrique Camarena.
New Mexico is a gateway border state for
illicit drug trafficking, coming from Mexico,
Central and South America. Drugs have
eroded and in some cases destroyed the
fabric of American families nationwide.
Native American communities are affected
by the illegal drug culture. Families are
impacted by drug addicted family members;
drug gangster lifestyles influencing their
children; meth labs on reservations posing
serious bio health concerns and the threat
of chemical explosions. These are a few of
the many ways our community is impacted
by the existence of the illegal drug culture
in America.
Isleta Behavioral Health Services (IBHS)
provides drug / alcohol addiction recovery
services and behavioral mental health
services to Isleta tribal members and
Native Americans. IBHS staff consist of:
Program Manager — Sue Sanchez; Clinical
Supervisor — Frazier Wilson; Counselors
— B.J. Frady, Gabriel Rael, Krystal
Lucero, Lisa Cherino, Willie Waquie,
Santana Titla-Wall; Case Manager —
Stan Zuni; Administrator — Daisy Zuni;
Secretary / Receptionist — Eloisa Dewahe;
Transportation Coordinator — Jacob
Abeita; and Resident Psychiatrist —
Richard B. Smith, M.D., PA.
IBHS would like to thank the following
local sponsors of the 2008 Red Ribbon Relay
Run: Isleta Responsible Gaming; Isleta
Casino and Resort; Isleta One Stop; Isleta
EMS; Isleta Police Department; Isleta
Social Services; Isleta Elder Center; Saint
Augustine Parish; & Isleta Governor's
Office.
Most importantly, IBHS would like to
thank the runners who participated in
this year's Red Ribbon Relay Run. IBHS
sponsored the Red Ribbon Run from
Bernardo, New Mexico on September 10,
2008 and finished our leg of the Relay at
the New Mexico State Fair Indian Village
on September 12, 2008.
Anyone who has run a mile knows that
this is no easy feat. The Pueblo of Isleta
Runners, POI Social Services Runners,
IBHS Runners, and the Alamo Runners
all ran greater than one mile individually.
Thanks for representing Isleta and other
Native American Nations in this annual
event.
Stan Zuni — Journalist & Photography
Bernardo, New Mexico to Saint Augustine Isleta Church / Isleta Nation Red Ribbon Relay Runner Participants: Left to right — Bernie Jojola,
Isleta Recreation; Lynn Gomez, Isleta Social Services; Clark Tewaheftewa; Todd Jiron; Bernadette Benavidez; Sam Jojola; Nathan Dewahe;
Marie Byars, Isleta Social Services Intern; Caroline Dailey, Isleta Social Services; Frazier Wilson, IBHS; Willie Waquie, IBHS; Officer
Delinda Chavez, Isleta PD; Officer Russell Thomas, Isleta PD, and Sue Sanchez, IBHS.
Isleta Elder Center Red Ribbon Runner participants: Left to right — Isabel Cooka,
Alberta Lente, Edna Jiron, and La Vern Doyle
Bernardo, New Mexico to Saint Augustine Isleta Church /
Red Ribbon Relay Runners on Inter State 25 heading north
to Saint Augustine Isleta Church. Left to Right — Aaron
Abeyta, Nathan Dewahe, Clark Tewaheftewa, and Todd
Jiron.
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Bernardo, New Mexico to Saint Augustine Isleta Church / Red Ribbon Relay
Runners on Inter State 25 heading North to Saint Augustine Isleta Church.
Saint Augustine Isleta Church to Albuquerque Bataan Park / Red Ribbon Relay
Runners on Broadway Street, Albuquerque enroute to Bataan Park.
Saint Augustine Isleta Church to Albuquerque Bataan Park / Isleta Nation
Red Ribbon Relay Runner Participants: Left to right — Lisa Cherino, IBHS;
Christine Jojola; Leann Jojola; Bernie Jojola, Isleta Recreation; B. J. Frady,
IBHS; Sam Jojola; Clark Tewaheftewa, Marie Byars, Isleta Social Services
Intern; Gabriel Rael, IBHS; and Nathan Dewahe.
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Bernardo, New Mexico to Saint Augustine Isleta Church / Red Ribbon
Relay Runners on Inter State 25 heading North to Saint Augustine
Isleta Nation Red Ribbon Relay Runners: Left to right - Sam Jojola,
Bernadette Benavidez, Todd Jiron, and Clark Tewaheftewa
Bernardo, New Mexico to Saint Augustine Isleta Church / Red Ribbon Relay
Runners on Inter State 25 heading North to Saint Augustine Isleta Church.
Isleta Pueblo News
Editor: Ulysses Abeita
Asst. Editor:
Beverly Piro
Published By:
Valencia Express
Bernardo, New Mexico to Saint Augustine Isleta Church / Red Ribbon Relay
Runners on Inter State 25 heading North to Saint Augustine Isleta Church.
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Isleta Pueblo News
10th Annual All Indian Pueblo Council
Chairman’s Ball
October 2008
U.S. Census Bureau
DENVER REGIONAL CENSUS CENTER
COME JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY
RECRUITING ASSISTANT JOBS AVAILABLE
SOUTHERN PUEBLOS
(Cochiti, Santo Domingo, San Felipe,
Santa Ana, Jemez, Zia,
Sandia, Acoma, Isleta)
$14.25/hour + mileage reimbursement
Applicants must take an employment test
and complete an application packet.
To schedule an appointment call :
1-877-474-5226
(walk-ins are welcome)
Visit us at: http://www.census.gov/roden/
www/emply.html
Employment Test Date: Oct. 2, 2008
Location: Bureau of Indian Affairs Bldg
1001 Indian School NW/ Conf Room 135
Time: 9am
Please bring to the testing session:
(original documents required)
Picture ID issued by tribal, federal or
state govt.
AND
Other American Indian tribal document,
Social Security Card
or birth certificate
AND
Photocopy of DD-214 if
claiming veteran’s preference
ALLOW APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS AT
THE TESTING SESSION
Equal Opportunity Employer
As a Recruiting Assistant you will:
Nana's Gift Shop
Isleta Pueblo, New Mexico
TR 40 House 171 (North of St. Augustine Church)
Call (505) 681-0319 or (505) 869-2454
Traditional (Native) Clothing
*Women's Southwestern Clothing *Baskets
* Pottery * Blankets *Jewelry *Shawls
*Trinkets *Authentic Creations
Work to ensure sufficient numbers of applicants
are tested for temporary jobs.
Distribute posters, fiyers and recruiting
packets at events and perform other recruiting
activities.
Locate space for testing applicants.
Schedule and test applicants. Monitor testing
sessions, score tests, review applicant forms,
and perform other administrative tasks.
Must have reliable transportation.
BY LOCAL NATIVE PEOPLES!
NATIVE NATURAL FOODS
*Blue Corn *Red Chile Powder *Anasazi Beans* Blue Corn Meal
OVEN BREAD: Fri. & Sat. ALSO RELIGIOUS ITEMS!
Now Accepting All Major Credit & Debit Cards!
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October 2008
Pueblo of Isleta Public Library
Hello everyone from the Pueblo of Isleta
Public Library!
Great news! Our Fall Fun has ended and
congratulations to the students who worked
very hard at attaining their 30 points through
reading and completing their homework.
They were rewarded with a trip to Hinkle
Family Fun Center. We had hoped to take all
51 students who were making an attempt at
the beginning of the program, but it was 13
who stuck through till the end. Great job guys!
To those who fell short of the 30, good try! We
hope that you’ll be able to join us on another
trip.
Let the FUN Begin
( Bumper Boats Style )!!
Natasha Abeita, Matthew Lilly, and
Reyna Lilly Winning Tickets!!!
Isleta Pueblo News
on our booth for the carnival. Don’t forget to
stop by our booth and give us your best scare!
On that note: In the spirit of Halloween, the
library his holding a scary story contest. We
are looking for the scariest story out there.
Beginning September 29, we will be accepting
written submissions. The contest is open to all
ages. All the stories will be judged within the
same age category, pending on the number
of submissions we receive. The winner will
be awarded a $30 gift certificate to Spirit
Halloween Store. At the end of the contest, we
would like to compile all the stories into one
book and place it on our shelves. Therefore,
the stories must be original; not taken from
a book, nor taken from a movie. Personal
experiences are acceptable. An excessive
amount of foul language, gore or anything that
would warrant a possible NC-17 rating will
not be accepted. There is no word limit. We
just encourage everyone to be as creative as
possible; the spookier the better. The contest
ends on October 20, 2008 and the winner will
be picked on the October 22, 2008 by both the
Library Board and Teen Library Board.
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would like to donate an art piece, then please
contact Nathaniel Lujan at (505) 869-8119.
Entertainment will include the 2004 Grammy
Award Winner for Best Native American
Music Album artist Black Eagle Drum Group
and dinner will be provided by the Isleta
Casino and Resort’s Class A Chefs. Tickets
are $75 per ticket of $500 for a table that sits
eight people. Seating is limited to the first 200
event tickets sold and RSVP need to be done
by October 15, 2008. For more information
and the event or tickets please call Nathaniel
Lujan at (505) 869-8119.
The Library would like to Thank, Aimen
Abu Zahrieh, from Garden Fresh in Bosque
Farms for donating snacks to the After School
Homework Program (A.S.H.P.) in the month of
September. Because the students enjoyed the
snacks so much the library and Aimen (Garden
Fresh) have created a business agreement
where Aimen would provide Healthy Snacks
for the A.S.H.P. in future months to come.
Rumor has it that there will be no pumpkin
patch this year, BUT again Aimen (Garden
Fresh) has stepped in to provide the Library
October isn’t just about Halloween, either. & the A.S.H.P. students with pumpkins so
It’s time to take to the skies. It is time the Halloween Spirit can continue to prosper.
for the annual Albuquerque International Thank you, Aimen and Garden Fresh for
Balloon Fiesta. Although we cannot make a supporting your neighborhood library.
personal trip to the event, we are planning At the end of summer the library purchased
on celebrating the occasion in our own way. a Disc Repair System for our DVD and CD
Beginning September 22, we will begin our libraries. The Disc Repair System saves
“Up, Up, and Away!” program. Like the story us money by not having to throw away
contest, we want to bring out the creativity our scratched DVDs and CDs or sending
in everyone. We will be working on two them away to another place for them to be
projects: Hot Air Balloon Coloring Contest repaired. Because the Disc Repair System
and Paper Mache’ Hot Air Balloon Design works wonders for us, we are offering our
Contest. Anyone who wishes to participate in Disc Repair System services to the public for
the coloring contest can stop by the library and
a fee of $2 per disc. We understand that the
color a sheet. Depending on the amount of community has DVDs, CDs, Playstation and
entries, the coloring contest might be broken Xbox games that are scratched and would
into ages groups but at the moment the winner like to get them fixed so here is your chance.
will receive a $10 gift certificate to Sports However, Blu Ray Disc and Playstations 3
Authority. As for the paper mache balloon games are the only discs that we are unable
contest, we invite everyone to come into the to fix. For more information about the Disc
Library to create, design, and paint their own Repair System services please visit the library
balloon. On October 1st and October 8th will or call the library at (505) 869-8119.
be making the paper mache so people around
the 5 o’clock hour for those people interested
in entering the contest. All materials will be
provided by the library and depending on the
amount of entries, there might be age groups.
Both the coloring contest and the paper mache
contest will need to done in the library. The
winner(s) will receive a $20 gift certificate
to the Coronado Mall and will be picked on
October 15, 2008 by both library board and
teen library board members.
There will be a Tribal Libraries Fundraiser
and Gala Event on Saturday, October 25, 2008
from 6pm – 10 pm at the Isleta Casino and
Resort. The Isleta Pueblo Public Library is
one of six tribal libraries hosting this event
Nate and Kevin shoots hoops as
with the goal to raise as much money as
Leon M. watches in awe!!!
possible to support future programs held at
Halloween is coming up and the library staff the six tribal libraries. The six tribal libraries
is really excited for this one. Halloween are Isleta, Acoma, Jemez, Laguna, Santa
happens to be a favorite holiday for two of our Clara, and San Ildefonso. “Tribal Libraries:
staff members. They say it is a time of make- Where Dreams Take Flight” will be theme for
believe. You get to pretend to be anybody you the event. There will be both a LIVE Auction
want. We hope everyone is going to dress for the bigger donated art pieces and a silent
up as their favorite character and attend the auction for the smaller donated art pieces
Halloween Carnival at the New Rec on Friday, by well known Native Artist. If you would
October 24, 2008. We are currently working like to help out your local tribal library and
A.S.H.P. Students trying to accomplish
their 30 points!!!
Isleta Pueblo Public Library
Contact Information:
Phone Number: (505) 869 - 8119
Fax Number: (505) 869 - 7690
E-mail Address: poi_library@hotmail.com
Web Address: www.myspace.com/isleta_
pueblo_library
Operation Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8am – 8pm
Friday: 8am – 4:30pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
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The family of Joe E. Zuni,
would like to extend a sincere
and heartfelt thank you to all
of you who were able to attend
his services. Our father left us
on September 11, 2008 at the
age of 82, after complications
from having gone through
surgery for a broken hip.
Our family would like to thank
you for all of your support
during the past year, especially,
to those who stopped in to say
hello to our "Dad" during his
time of illness. Our Father touched many lives during his time on earth and
due to his commitment and dedication to his people, he will remain in many
hearts forever. I am sure we will all be reminded and will miss him at those
special times of the year. Keep strong and think of him in song and prayer.
Again, thank you for your kind words of condolence and for keeping Tata
ShaTeu in your prayers.
From the Zuni Family,
Marie Isabel Zuni, Pat Nieves, Carmela Sutherland, Dale Zuni, Gretchen
Jiron, Yolanda Zuni, Marcy Hightower, their spouses, all the grandchildren
and great grandchildren
October 2008
Pueblo of Isleta
Workforce Investment Act
JOB READINESS
WORKSHOPS
Preparing for an
Interview and
Dressing for Success!
Day: Wednesday
Date: November 12, 2008
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Place: Community Center Kitchen
Topics will include:
Interview Techniques and Preparation
Personal Appearance
Make up
Dressing for an interview/job
Please contact the WIA Program at 766-6652 to sign up.
For more information, please call the WIA Office.
October 2008
Isleta Pueblo News
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NEW FACES AT THE CLINIC
Health Educator: Stephanie Barela, 869-4479
Hello my name is Santana
Titia-Wall. I was recently hired
as a Mental Health Counselor.
I am half Acoma and half San
Carlos Apache. I live in Acoma
with my 8 yr old son, Hunter
and my husband Adrian Wall,
Artist and Musician. Before
I came to Isleta Behavioral
Health Services I worked for
Acoma Behavioral Health
Services for over 8 1/2 years,
as a Prevention Generalist
and then as the Gambling
Addiction Service Coordinator.
I enjoyed providing many different therapy and educational
groups for adolescents and adults, but also provided prevention
activities and counseling for the community. Another interest
for me is working with the elder population and hope that can
happen soon. I am also a recovering alcoholic and have learned
much from my road to recovery—everyday. I feel hopeful and
thankful when I am able to actively work towards wellness with
our native and not-native people. Thank you for allowing me to
work for and with your community.
My name is Terence
Lujan; I am the new
receptionist at the Isleta
Health Center. I used to
work in Medical Records 3
years ago and am glad to
be back at the clinic again.
I have a seven month old
son named Zachery.
My name is Lorraine
Vargas
and
I
am
the
Medical
Records
Manager.
I
recently
retired from the State
of New Mexico, and the
majority of years worked
was with the Department
of Health. I enjoy playing
and coaching basketball.
Hi, my name is William
(Willie) Waquie, tribal
member of the pueblo
of Jemez. I recently
joined the Pueblo
of Isleta Behavioral
Health Staff as the
Mental
Health/
Addictions Counselor.
I am happy to be with
the Behavioral Health
Program and look
forward to working
with the staff and
providing services to the tribal members.
National Dental Hygiene Month
Health Beat
Health Educator: Stephanie Barela, 869-4479
October is National Dental Hygiene (Health) Month.
There are a few IMPORTANT THINGS to REMEMBER
when thinking about your Dental Health:
1. Brush your teeth at least 2 times a day (morning and night),
but 3 times a day is better!!
2. Eat healthy foods with little sugar.
3. Go to the Isleta Dental Clinic at least 2 times a year for
your regular check up. (869-4872)
4. Use fluoride toothpaste to help protect your teeth from
cavities.
What do you do when you or your child has a toothache?
First of all, what is a Toothache? Pain in the tooth, usually from
tooth decay (Cavities). Usually, if you or your child had a toothache,
you will notice a white or brown spot on the teeth, small red bumps
on the gum near the tooth, possibly a swollen cheek and pus coming
out of the gum. You or your child may even have a fever.
What can you do at home to help relieve a toothache?
o To remove any possible food stuck in the tooth, it is good to
floss on both sides of it.
o Give Tylenol for pain (read the label to find out how much
medicine to give)
What can I do to prevent cavities?
o Brush your teeth at least 3 times a day.
o Don't put child to bed with a bottle or sippy cup.
o Mainly drink water from the tap, rather than bottled water.
Most tap water has fluoride, which fights cavities, but
bottled water does not. You can also ask your dentist if you
or your child needs more fluoride.
o As soon as your child's teeth appear, you should start
cleaning them, either with a soft tooth brush or a wet cloth
(you do not need tooth paste).
o Begin to teach your child to brush at 2 years old, however
you will still need to help your child brush until 5 years old.
o Make an appointment with the dentist when your child gets
his first tooth and no later than 1 year old.
o Floss your teeth.
o Buy a new tooth brush every 3-4 months. Everyone in
the family should have their own tooth brush, it should not
be shared!!
When should I call the clinic?
o If you see a brown or black spot in the mouth,
o If you or your child has a tooth pain,
o If you or your child has a fever or swelling in the cheek, jaw
or chin.
Other things to know about teeth and a toothache:
o You only get 2 sets of teeth, so when your permanent ones
grow in, it is VERY important to take good care of them!!
o All tooth cavities should be seen by the DENTIST!!
o Tooth Sealant is a clear cover put on teeth to stop cavities.
Talk to your dentist about it.
o SPIT out toothpaste when you are brushing your teeth. It is
not healthy to swallow it.
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October 2008
WIC NOTES
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Baby Health Care Basics
You do not want to have to rush out to the pharmacy every time your baby starts to sniffle. Keep these health-care basics on hand so
you can address your child's symptoms as soon as they appear. You can store them together in a basket or plastic drawer divider.
Rectal thermometer for infants under 4 months
Digital thermometer for infants over 4 months
Tweezers (for splinters)
Nasal aspirator
Medicine dropper
Baby nail scissors or clippers
Cotton balls and swabs
Self-adhesive bandages
Cold pack (keep in freezer)
KY jelly
Saline nose drops
Infant acetaminophen drops
Infant ibuprofen drops (for infants over 6 months only)
Oral rehydration solutions (such as Pedialyte)
Diaper rash ointment
Antibiotic ointment
Topical tether gel
Rubbing alcohol.
When to Take Your Baby to the Doctor
Here are some of the reasons why you should take your baby to see the doctor, however, always call the
doctor's office if you are ever in doubt.
Fever over 100 degrees F in a baby younger than 4 months
Fever over 101 degrees F in a baby 4-6 months of age
Fever over 103 degrees F in a baby over 6 months of age
Your baby is unresponsive or sleeping excessively
She refused to eat two or three meals in a row
She is wetting fewer than four diapers a day
She has persistent vomiting and /or diarrhea for more
than 24 hours
She has blood in her vomit, stool, or urine
He seems to be having difficulty breathing
She shows signs of ear pain (has redness or an outer ear or
cheek, cries when she is laid down) or has drainage from
an ear
She has a rash accompanied by a fever
She has white patches in her mouth
He has yellow or orange hued skin or eyes
She has discharge from her eyes, nails, navel, or genitals
How to Take Your Baby's Temperature
It may seem hard to do at first but taking your baby's temperature
with a rectal thermometer is no big deal.
WIC Beastfeeding
Peer Counseling Corner
When you call the doctor about a fever, she'll want to know your
baby's exact temperature. In infants under 4 months of age
rectal thermometers provide the most accurate readings.
1. Apply petroleum or KY jelly to a digital rectal thermometer
tip. Never use a mercury thermometer.
2. Lay your baby on the changing table on her back (not on
her belly, which is an uncomfortable position for newborns)
and lift her legs in the air like you are going to change her.
3. Gently slide the thermometer about a half-inch into the
rectum, and then hold it in place for two minutes or until
the thermometer signals that it is done.
A rectal thermometer can stimulate your baby's bowels, so have
paper towel or wipes on hand.
Condensed from babytalk volume 1 2008
A Better Brain for Baby
Could you give your child a more important gift than a better brain?
The brain is only 1/3 formed at birth. Breastmilk is designed to
continue to build your baby's brain after she is born and up until
2 yrs of age. Wow!
Cow's milk (which is what standard infant formulas are made
from) cannot build your child's brain the way mother's milk can.
Read about the amazing benefits of breastfeeding for yourself.
Here are two articles you can look up online:
"Breast-Fed Make Better Grades" Rueters News Agency, January
5, 1998
"Breastfeeding and Later Cognitive and Academic Outcomes"
Pediatrics Vol. 101 No. 1 Electronic Article, January 1998
Heidi Lanes
WIC Nutrition Coordinator
The Pueblo of Isleta Breastfeeding Task Force will be
producing the 2010 Breastfeeding Calendar. We are
currently looking for photos of mother's breastfeeding
to be included in this calendar.
Photos may be of mothers:
Breastfeeding an infant
Breastfeeding a toddler
Breastfeeding in public
Breastfeeding and fathers/families
Breastfeeding in a notable situation (unique,
humorous)
The calendar is distributed throughout the state of
New Mexico. Photos need to be submitted with an entry
form that can be picked up at the WIC office. You can
also call us and we can send an entry form to you. If
you have photos you would like to submit to be chosen
for the calendar, please send them to our office:
WIC Program
P.O Box 670
Isleta, NM 87022
WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counseling: # 924-3180
Isleta Pueblo News
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October 2008
Pre-Thanksgiving
"Burn off those Calories"
"Family Pride through Wellness"
Walk/Run & Balloon Pop
Saturday
November 8, 2008
Onsite registration: 10:00AM
Location: Isleta Recreation Center
FREE T-Shirt to Tribal Members ONLY!
Everyone welcome to participate
Lunch will be provided
To register or for more information, please contact Elissa at 869-4595
SPONSORED BY
PUEBLO OF ISLETA DIABETES PROGRAMS
TOTAL BODY HEALTH
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Please detach this registration form and submit by October 17, 2008 to the Diabetes Center
Registration Form
Sign me up for:
_____________________________________________________________
Print Name
DOB
1 mile walk
_____________________________________________________________
1 mile run
Address
City
_____________________________________________________________ T-Shirt Size:
Contact Number
2 mile walk
2 mile run
Small
X Large
3 mile run
Medium
Large
XX Large
By submitting this registration, I hereby waive and release all rights and claims for damages I may have against the
organization of "Burn off those Calories" walk/run to be held on November 8, 2008, for any and all injuries suffered by me
in this event. I hereby authorize the organizers and support personnel to obtain any appropriate medical aid I may require
during this event.
Participant Signature
Date
Staff Initials and Date
JOB READINESS WORKSHOPS
Resumes!
Job Search!
Day: Tuesday & Wednesday Date: November 4 & 5, 2008
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Place: WIA Office (next to HR)
Limited seating for 3 individuals
Resume Building
Topics include:
Job Applications
Internet Job Search
Please contact the WIA Office to sign up for the workshop. For more information, contact the WIA Program at 766-6652.
October 2008
Isleta Pueblo News
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Optometry Hours
Dear Optometry Patients:
Please note the Clinic hours, Dr. Stout will be
available on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Monday
8:00-1:00- Closed for Visual field appointments
only
1:00-4:00- Optical Store Open
Tuesday
8:00-3:30- Optometrist available by appointment
8:00-4:00- Optical Store Open
Thursday
10:30-3:30- Optometrist available by appointment
09:00-4:00- Optical Store Open
Friday
8:00-4:00- Optical Store Open
Now offering frame/len pkgs and our On-site
Optical Lab-Less time and faster service.
If you have any questions,
please call Anne @ 505-869-4080.
Thank You
Isleta Pueblo News
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