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Volume 19 Issue 8
Isleta Pueblo News
Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.co
August 2024
Governor’s Report
Maguwam,
I hope this newsletter finds our
community in good health and spirits.
We are reaching the hotter days of the
summer, make sure you are drinking
plenty of water and keeping yourself
hydrated. As we all know, we are in
a drought and we are at drier than
normal conditions. These conditions
have a large impact for our community,
agriculture, and animals.
On June 26th USACE (U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque) and
the Pueblo of Isleta signed a Tribal
Partnership agreement for Pottery
Mound cultural preservation study.
“Entering the agreement is the first
step of a comprehensive study of erosion
at the Pottery Mound to evaluate what
solutions can be put in place to protect
the ancestral site.” We look forward
to continuing our partnership into the
future.
On July 3rd I was in attendance to
witness the significant signing of Mayor
Tim Keller’s Legislation Requiring
Consultation for Development that
Impacts Tribal Land. This legislation
impacts sovereign and sacred lands
as well as other sensitive areas.
“Albuquerque is taking action to
strengthen the partnership we share
with our local tribes over our land,”
stated Mayor Tim Keller.
I would like thank Mayor Tim Keller and
Albuquerque Fire Rescue Chief Emily
Jaramillo for accepting our Fire Chief
Leo Tafoya’s request for fire trucks.
The AFR donated two fire engines to
the Pueblo of Isleta Fire Department. I
would like send a special thank you to
our Fire Chief Leo Tafoya, Mayor Tim
Keller, and AFR.
to make St. Kateri Tekakwitha feast
a great day to celebrate. This year the
feast was held on Sunday, July 14th,
2024. I would also like to thank the
POI Departments for assisting with the
set up to make our feast day special!
HAWU, everyone and many blessing to
you in return.
We have issued a memo regarding no
fishing or swimming in the Rio Grande
River on the West and East side. We
ask that you follow all signs posted
regarding this order, we are working on
re-opening the North side of the river
soon. We appreciate your patience.
Last, I want to send my condolences to
the families of those who have lost their
family members during the month of
July.
Ha-Wuh
Max A. Zuni
I would like to thank the Kateri Circle Governor
and the community who came together Pueblo of Isleta
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August 2024
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
DEADLINE for September Newsletter articles is set
for Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 4:30 pm. Articles
may be dropped off at the Library or emailed to Nathaniel.
Lujan@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 who wish to submit an article or flyer are responsible
for generating their own article or flyer. Should you need
help, please call the Library at 505.869.9808 and set up a
date and time to sit down with a Library staff member who
will help you throughout the process. The Library will NOT
accept notes dropped off at the Library or information over
the phone to generate your article.
PROBATES need to be published in the Newsletter for
two consecutive months. Probates are considered court
documents, therefore, all submitters must provide: 1)
Name of Deceased, 2) Date of Deceased 3) Court Case #
and 4) Date of Court Date. A Probate form can be found on
the Newsletter Archive page at http://www.isletapueblo.
com/newsletters.html .
CLASSIFIED ADS: The new administration has requested
that the Newsletter start a Classified Ad section for Tribal
members selling land, houses, mobile homes, vehicles, and
farm equipment. Leasing of houses and mobile homes will
be accepted. Smaller items which can be sold at the local
flea markets or weekly yard sales will NOT be accepted.
Currently, this service is FREE to Tribal members. Land,
houses, and mobile homes must be within the reservation
boundaries. Ads must meet the 160 character limit. Ads
that exceed the 160 characters will NOT be submitted into
the Newsletter. A single picture may be submitted with
the ad. Submitters of classified ads are responsible for
generating their own ads as this is a FREE service.
As a reminder, Tribal business owners may submit a small
flyer at no charge. Like the classified ads, business owners
are responsible for generating their own flyers as this is a
FREE service.
Classified ads and business flyers will be posted no
more than two consecutive months. In the event where
the Newsletter may exceed the 24-page limit, classified
ads and business flyers will be “bumped” for newsletter
articles. Again, this is a FREE service for Tribal members.
The Isleta Newsletter is owned and operated by the Pueblo
of Isleta. Therefore, the Governor of the Pueblo of Isleta
has the final say of all articles and contents within the
Isleta Newsletter.
For additional questions, you my call the Library and
speak with Nate or Diane at 505.869.9808.
Thank you,
Nathaniel Lujan
Newsletters may be found at the fifteen 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 fifteen Newsletter distribution locations are:
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TR 2 & TR 22 - Chical SE of Community Hall
TR 10 - Behind the old 47 Sales
TR 1 & TR 5 – Ranchitos / Bosque Farms
Reservations Line
Ranchitos Park
Post Office - Big Tree
TR 82 & TR 84 - Teller Road
TR 78 & TR 82 - Carlos Trujillo Sr.
TR 90 @ Y - CF Padilla
Mouse Town Park –
Health Center – South end of Health
Center Parking lot
Library Sunlight & Moonlight Intersection
TR 6 - 47 Intersection
TR 12 - 47 & 147 intersection (Old Smoke & Save)
TR 71 & TR 54 @ Y - Holiday Robot / Paved Road /
Railroad Tracks
TR 45 & TR 40 @ Y - Tata Mel (POI Signage)
Isleta Pueblo Cultural Center
CALL FOR NEW Isleta Pueblo ARTIST WORK FOR
CULTURAL CENTER DISPLAY CASES
Please bring works to fit space size
7ft. width and 4ft. height
ALL MEDIUM OF ARTWORK WELCOME!
Please make an appointment with
Isleta Pueblo Cultural Center@ 505-869-9768
CALL FOR MILITARY PHOTOS!! WE ARE WORKING ON
ISLETA’S MILITARY WALL. PLEASE SUBMIT PHOTOS
FOR DISPLAY TO THE CULTURAL CENTER.
August 2024
Goodwill
Goodwill Goodjobs! Serving Albuquerque south
valley/Isleta Pueblo, and Valencia County
We offer individual free assistance with job search,
interview skills, and resume assistance.
Contact : Vicki Herring
Career Specialist at
505-944-0289
Vicki Herring
Career Specialist
Goodwill Industries of New Mexico
_____________________________________
vherring@goodwillnm.org
505-944-0289 or 505-881-6401 x4097
201 Desert Willow Rd, Los Lunas, NM 87031
www.Goodwillit.org
ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH
IT TAKES A VILLAGE…
Our St. Augustine Parish and community has been
blessed with a new ministry called ITHIRST. This
ministry is an addiction and recovery program
supported by the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. It is an
international ministry of Missionary Servants of the
Most Holy Trinity.
The ministry is designed for clergy, religious, and
laity who desire to accompany the addicted and offer
faith based companionship and support. We have
recently certified 6 individuals from our community
who have been trained, received certification and
are qualified to assist individuals suffering from
addiction and their families.
They are called
Spiritual Companions and are now available to
begin the ministry. Anyone struggling with addiction
and their loved ones are invited to reach out to the
Spiritual Companions at this number 505-750-0226
or by contacting the St. Augustine Parish Office.
Our iTHIRST ministry will offer:
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Masses for recovery, healing and special
intentions
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Group meetings utilizing the AA 12-Step
Program with a spiritual component
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Gatherings for family and friends with
frequent guest speakers
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Spiritual Companionship on an individual
basis
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Rosary recitation and Holy Hour
“Addiction isn’t just a physical and psychological
illness; it’s also a spiritual disease that requires
a spiritual remedy.” (Keaton Douglas, Executive
Director of the ITHIRST Initiative)
We must crush the stigma of addiction and embrace
individuals that are struggling to remain sober, we
follow Christ’s teachings….
When one encounters situations that are disturbing
to your peace, this is the place to come! All are
welcome!! iTHIRST was created with the desire to
quench God’s thirst for love. They were among the
last words Jesus spoke from the cross (Jn 19:28).
Yours in Christ,
Spiritual Companions
and
Father Thomas Milton
St. Augustine Parish
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Pueblo of Isleta Career Opportunities
Position Posting Office Location
Closing Date
Position Posting Office Location
Closing Date
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Job Postings
Visit us online at http://
www.isleta.com/career-opportunities.aspx
Fax: 505-244-8232
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OUR LOCATION
Isleta Resort and Casino is located 7 minutes south of downtown Albuquerque at
Interstate 25 and Hwy 47, exit 215. The Human Resources office can be found
on the east side of the building through the Employee Entrance doors.
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ISLETA POLICE DEPARTMENT
As the summer comes to a close and the
school bells begin to ring once again, we
welcome students back for another exciting
year of learning and growth. The start of the
school year is a busy and exciting time, but
it also brings with it the need for increased
awareness and safety measures. The Isleta
Police Department is committed to ensuring
the safety of our children, parents, and
educators.
Back to School Safety Tips
For Parents:
1. Travel Routes: Plan and review the
safest route to and from school with your
child. Stick to sidewalks, crosswalks, and
intersections with crossing guards.
2. Stranger Danger: Remind children not
to talk to strangers or accept rides from
anyone without your permission.
3. Emergency Contact: Ensure your child
knows your contact information and who to
call in an emergency.
4. Backpack Safety: Make sure backpacks
are not too heavy and that they are worn
correctly to avoid back strain.
For Students:
1. Bus Safety: Stay seated on the bus, keep
the aisles clear, and follow the bus driver’s
instructions. Always wait for the bus to stop
completely before getting on or off.
2. Walking to School: Always walk on the
sidewalk, look both ways before crossing
the street, and use designated crosswalks.
3. Bike Safety: Wear a helmet at all times,
follow traffic signals, and use hand signals
to communicate with drivers.
4. Online Safety: Be mindful of online
activities. Do not share personal information
with strangers and report any suspicious
behavior to a trusted adult.
For Drivers:
1. School Zones: Slow down and follow
the speed limits in school zones. Be extra
cautious during pick-up and drop-off times.
2. Watch for Pedestrians: Be alert for
children crossing streets, especially at
crosswalks and intersections.
3. Bus Stops: Never pass a stopped
school bus with its stop sign extended. Be
prepared to stop for children entering or
exiting the bus.
We encourage all community members to
be vigilant and proactive in keeping our
children safe. If you notice any suspicious
activity around the Isleta Head Start or
Isleta Elementary or have any safety
concerns, please do not hesitate to contact
the Isleta Police Department at (505) 8693030 (non-emergency).
If you or someone you know is in need of
a child safety seat or booster seat, you can
call and schedule an appointment to get one.
You can also have your seats inspected for
recalls, broken parts, improper installation,
and the appropriateness for your child.
Indian Highway Safety Program
(505) 869-9708 | (505) 869-9830
Please join us in welcoming the newest
employees to the Isleta Police Department.
Tristen Trujillo – Animal Control Officer
Matthew Halona – Open Space Cadet
Keshi/ Háu mitákuyepi
Čhaŋté wašté napéčhiyuzapi, Matthew
Halona emáčiyapelo. Tiwáhe na Tiyóšpaye
Zuni Pueblo, Diné na Wazí Aháŋhaŋ Oyáŋke
emátaŋhaŋ. wikčémna núŋpa aké šákpe. Iná
Mary ečíyapi na Até David ečíyapi. Tiyóšpaye
Até Julius NotAfraid na Iná Cheryce NotAfraid.
Lakota emáčiyapelo wakíŋyaŋ lúta wačhí
Hello my Relatives
I shake your hand with a heartfelt handshake,
my name is Matthew Halona. My Family
comes from the Zuni Pueblo, Diné and
extended family comes from the Pine Ridge
Reservation, in Kyle South Dakota. I am 26
years old. My mother is Mary and Father
is David. My extended parents are Julius
NotAfraid and Cheryce NotAfraid. My Lakota
name is Wakíŋyaŋ Lúta Wačhí (Dances with
the Red Thunder-Beings)
My Hobbies are traveling throughout the United
States and Canada singing and dancing in
powwows. I sing with my Uncles the Stoney
Park singers From Morley Alberta, Canada
which is my late Lekši (uncle) Coleman
Beaver’s Drum Group in which we sing in the
traditional Stoney Nakoda language. I also
draw and paint Lakota Ledger Art from time
to time. As far as Law Enforcement I always
wanted to be a Law Enforcement Officer and
follow in my family’s footsteps with also being
a positive role model for my Nephew. I want
to Thank the Pueblo of Isleta for allowing
me the opportunity to serve with the Police
Department and serve the Pueblo of Isleta
and the neighboring communities.
Ho, héčhetu weló / Elahkwa.
Erin Waconda - Receptionist
Shawn Garcia – Dispatcher
A recent publication by the DEA lists the following information:
Fentanyl
NARCOTICS (OPIOIDS)
What is Fentanyl?
Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid drug
approved by the Food and Drug Administration
for use as an analgesic (pain relief) and
anesthetic. It is approximately 100 times more
potent than morphine and 50 times more
potent than heroin as an analgesic.
Street Title
Apace, China Girl, China Town, Dance Fever,
Friend, Goodfellas, Great Bear, He-Man,
Jackpot, King Ivory, Murder 8, Poison and
Tango & Cash
How is it consumed?
snorted/sniffed, smoked, orally by pill or
tablet, spiked onto blotter paper, patches,
sold alone or in combination with heroin and
other substances, has been identified in fake
pills, mimicking pharmaceutical drugs such
as oxycodone.
What is their effect on the body?
Similar to other opioid analgesics, fentanyl
produces effects such as: relaxation,
euphoria, pain relief, sedation, confusion,
drowsiness, dizziness, nausea and vomiting,
urinary retention, pupillary constriction, and
respiratory depression.
What are the effects of an overdose?
Overdose can cause stupor, changes in
pupil size, clammy skin, cyanosis, coma,
and respiratory failure leading to death. The
presence of a triad of symptoms such as coma,
pinpoint pupils, and respiratory depression
strongly suggests opioid intoxication.
Forms of Fentanyl Citrate
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid typically used
to treat patients with chronic severe pain or
severe pain following surgery. Fentanyl is a
Schedule II controlled substance that is similar
to morphine but about 100 times more potent.
Under the supervision of a licensed medical
professional, fentanyl has a legitimate medical
use. Patients prescribed fentanyl should be
monitored for potential misuse or abuse.
Illicit fentanyl, primarily manufactured in
foreign clandestine labs and smuggled into
the United States through Mexico, is being
distributed across the country and sold on
the illegal drug market. Fentanyl is being
mixed in with other illicit drugs to increase
the potency of the drug, sold as powders and
nasal sprays, and increasingly pressed into
pills made to look like legitimate prescription
opioids. Because there is no official oversight
or quality control, these counterfeit pills often
contain lethal doses of fentanyl, with none of
the promised drug.
There is significant risk that illegal drugs have
been intentionally contaminated with fentanyl.
Because of its potency and low cost, drug
dealers have been mixing fentanyl with other
drugs including heroin, methamphetamine,
and cocaine, increasing the likelihood of a
fatal interaction.
Producing illicit fentanyl is not an exact
science. Two milligrams of fentanyl can be
lethal depending on a person’s body size,
tolerance and past usage. DEA analysis has
found counterfeit pills ranging from .02 to 5.1
milligrams (more than twice the lethal dose)
of fentanyl per tablet.
•
42% of pills tested for fentanyl
contained at least 2 mg of fentanyl,
considered a potentially lethal dose.
•
Drug trafficking organizations typically
distribute fentanyl by the kilogram. One
kilogram of fentanyl has the potential to kill
500,000 people.
It is possible for someone to take a pill without
knowing it contains fentanyl. It is also possible
to take a pill knowing it contains fentanyl, but
with no way of knowing if it contains a lethal
dose.
According to the CDC, synthetic opioids (like
fentanyl) are the primary driver of overdose
deaths in the United States. Comparison
between 12 months-ending January 31, 2020
and the 12 months-ending January 31, 2021
during this period:
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Overdose deaths involving opioids
rose 38.1 percent.
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Overdose deaths involving synthetic
opioids (primarily illicitly manufactured
fentanyl) rose 55.6 percent and appear to
be the primary driver of the increase in total
drug overdose deaths.
Unless a drug is prescribed by a licensed
medical professional and dispensed by a
legitimate pharmacy, you can’t know if it’s
fake or legitimate. And without laboratory
testing, there’s no
way to know the
amount of fentanyl
in an individual pill
or how much may
have been added
to another drug.
This is especially
dangerous because of fentanyl’s potency.
August 2024
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Isleta Pueblo News
Editor:
Nathaniel Lujan
Asst. Editor:
Diane Abeita
Published By:
Valencia Express
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DEPARTMENT OF EDCUATION
The summer seemed to go by way too fast. We
enjoyed working with multiple programs to
provide an enriching experience. Students
at the recreation center were able to enjoy
a weekly visit from staff at Explora, where
students engaged with fun STEM activities.
Our summer enrichment program allowed
students to expand their minds with our
language, math, reading, science, arts and
so much more.
for any of your educational needs. We will
do our best to support you!
The DOE TEAM
Words from Academic Success…
Summer has come and gone, and now it is
time to get back into the groove of back to
school. Here are a few tips on how to be
successful in high school:
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Field trips to the Bosque, around the village,
the mountains and Tijeras Pueblo allowed
our students to gain a better understanding
of our community and the importance of
caring for it. We appreciate our local role
models and teachers who shared their
knowledge, skills and spaces with our staff
and students. It was truly enjoyable to see
our leaders, teachers and students share
and use the language on a daily basis.
Camping and an expedition to Chaco
Canyon, Southern Colorado and Mesa
Verde helped us to understand and connect
us to our past. Working with the Be-Kooee program and their students made these
trips even more enjoyable.
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Have a morning routine at home
Give yourself enough time to get to
school before the first bell rings
Go over your class schedule and
school map
Don’t be late to your classes
Get to know your teachers
Find a way to be involved in your
school
Complete all your assignments on
time
Sign up for tutoring
Make time afterschool for
homework/study time
These tips can help you become a better
student. It is always up to the student on
what they want to achieve in school. There
is plenty of support in your community for
you to utilize, it is up to you to want it.
First year college students, it is almost time
to experience college life. What does college
life even look like? College can be a lot of
things at one time, you will feel scared,
nervous, yet be so excited to start this new
adventure in your life. At one point you
may have no idea what you are doing and
that’s okay. College is a time for you to find
yourself and what you want for your future.
You have made the first step and that was
enrolling into a college, now it is time to
let yourself shine. Just as high school you
will need to set a routine, know how much
time you need to get from one class to the
next and make time for your homework
and study time. You will think that you
have more free time than you did while you
were in high school however some of that
free time will need to be used for homework
and studying. It will be very important to
know what types of resources your school
has to offer. Always remember that if your
school does not offer a resource you need
your Isleta community may offer it. Just
because you are off to college does not mean
you can’t reach out.
I wish you all the best 2024-2025 school
year!
Shelly
Academic Success Coordinator
----------------------------------------------------------Greetings from the
POI Higher Education Team
Looking back on an eventful summer brings
a smile to our faces. Special thanks to the
families who shared their students with us,
we appreciate you! We also want to thank
all the teachers, summer employees and
volunteers for working so hard to make a
positive impact on our community.
We now look forward to a new school year,
2024-2025. We hope this new school year is
full of positivity and growth. Our department
is excited to support your needs. Please feel
free to contact our office (505)869-9790 us
A new school year is upon us. Whether
you’re a first-time college student, current
student, or returning student, we are proud
and support your decision to continue your
higher education journey! College isn’t easy,
there may be times when you don’t get the
grade you want or may feel like this isn’t
for you, we want to encourage you to stay
strong and finish your respected program.
College itself is a huge accomplishment and
we are here to help assist and support.
Here are a few tips to help you navigate
through college:
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Plan ahead (create a schedule that
balances school, work, and family)
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Stay organized (use a calendar or a
planner to help keep track of assignments,
deadlines, events)
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Take care of yourself (prioritized
your mental and physical health)
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Get to know your professors and
instructors (utilize office hours if you
need to talk to your instructor, actively
participate in class, have them get to
know you and your academic plans)
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Build a support system (ask for help
from your family/friends, school advisors,
instructors and mentors)
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Use resources around campus (the
campus library, tutoring, take advantage
of the recreational services, your student
email can help with discounts, academic
advisors, IT support department, student
organizations and clubs, financial aid
office)
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Be smart with your finances (take
the time to apply for scholarships,
internships, work-study or part-time job
if needed)
We wish all POI Scholarship recipients a
successful academic year!
- DOE Higher Ed Team (Charlene, Fran,
and Samantha)
Reminder all supporting documents
for the POI Scholarship are due August
31st by 11:59PM
Words of Advice to Incoming High
School Students from Current POI
Scholarship Recipients
The advice that I would like to pass on to
the younger generation coming into high
school would be first and foremost to take
school serious and always attend class and
by eliminating unnecessary distractions
and absences if at all possible. This will help
you to stay focused and on track. Staying
on top of your assignments without any
procrastinations will help you eliminate
stress and also help you to further succeed.
– Sophomore, New Mexico Institute of
Mining and Technology, Class of 2027
If I could give advice to an incoming
high school student, it would be to finish
school while getting experience. The most
important thing is to finish school and
make sure you’re getting experience while
you’re there. Now I’m not saying join all
these clubs you don’t have to but at least
join one club or if you can get a part time
job that revolves around your degree that
would be setting you up for success when
you graduate. – Senior, University of New
Mexico, Class of 2025
One piece of advice that I would give an
incoming student, regardless of whether
they are entering high school or college, is
not to be afraid of seeking or asking for help.
When I first went to college, I struggled
because I wasn’t used to the course load, nor
did I truly understand what my professors
wanted from my assignments. It wasn’t
until one of my professors told me to come
to their office hours and sit with them to
discuss the assignment. After going to seek
help during office hours, I understood that
the teacher/professor wanted to help us
if we needed it. This experience not only
taught me a valuable lesson in asking for
help but also provided me a chance to get
to know my instructors on a personal level,
and they ended up being a mentor for me in
my program. They want to see us succeed
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in their class, and it is up to us to seek
their help or help from other places (tutors,
library, etc.) if needed. If you don’t know
the answer, it will always be okay to ask for
help. How else would you learn something
you don’t know? One last piece of advice
is if you don’t get the help you need, don’t
stop trying. Find someone else who will be
willing to help you. – Graduate (2nd Yr.),
University of New Mexico, Class of 2025
My advice to an incoming high school
student is upfront and realistic. High school
is what you make of it. You can choose to
be involved and take it seriously or you can
choose to blow it off. High school is a time to
discover yourself, grow your interest, and
push your limits. Mistakes will be made,
but you learn from those mistakes and
move on. High school is definitely a different
environment, but your interpersonal
growth will flourish if you allow it to. Don't
be afraid to ask questions, become involved,
make new friends, build a relationship with
your teachers, and believe in yourself. If
things get challenging or overwhelming,
find someone to talk to. High school should
be a time to have fun and discover your
interest. High school can help you plan for
the future. When you start your freshman
year, start off with some realistic goals.
Evaluate those goals and make new ones. –
Graduate (1st Yr.), New Mexico Highlands
University, Class of 2025
High School is a time filled with
opportunities and new experiences. I would
say, that it helps to stay organized. Use
planners, calendars, or apps to keep track
of assignments, tests, and extracurricular
activities. It will help you manage your
time and reduce stress. Develop good study
habits early on and a consistent routine will
help you retain information and perform
well on tests. Get involved in clubs, sports
teams, or other extracurricular activities.
They’re a great way to meet new people,
develop skills, and make high school more
enjoyable. Build relationships with your
teachers by asking questions and seeking
help when you need it. I was involved in
Golf and developed lifelong friendships
with people that I still have today. These
connections can be beneficial for academic
support and future recommendations.
Don’t forget to prioritize your health. Make
sure you get enough sleep, eat healthily,
and exercise regularly. Taking care of your
physical and mental well-being is crucial
for success. Choose your friends wisely
and surround yourself with positive and
supportive people who encourage you to
be your best self. Manage stress through
healthy outlets like hobbies, talking to
friends or family, or practicing mindfulness.
Stay open to new experiences, whether it’s
a new subject or social activity, as this is
a time for exploration and growth. Start
thinking about your goals for the future
and explore your options, whether it’s
college, a trade school, or another path.
Most importantly, be yourself. – Doctorate,
Grand Canyon University, Class of 2025
As an incoming high school student, I would
start off by saying this is the start of a very
important and fun time of your life. While
you will meet your group of friends that will
ISLETA YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN INTERTRIBAL YOUTH BASEBALL TOURNAMENT
Seven
young
tribal
members participated in
the Inter-Tribal Youth
Baseball
Tournament
in Phoenix, Arizona, in
June, representing the
New Mexico Sun Devils
across different divisions:
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help you get through the next four years,
it is also the time when you begin to shine
and start learning about the value of hard
work and perseverance. High school is the
time when one should start thinking about
the bigger picture of the interests that you
begin to acquire which will hopefully lead
you to pursuing a future that aligns or stems
from those interests. You definitely want
to start asking questions about anything,
whether it is about a particular subject,
the resources that are available to you, or
personal questions that only you have the
answer to power to get your answer. As
you take more and more courses, you will
learn about your abilities and what you
need to work on. Once you start to see your
abilities, you will find that the limits you
think you know are merely a small obstacle
and you will begin to perform better and
better until you find your answer to the
next step in life after high school. There
will be times that you will struggle or feel
stressed, anxiety, or even mad and that is
completely okay because that is a major part
of growing into the best version of yourself.
It is overcoming any challenge or form of
struggle that leads you to conquering one
obstacle after the next. While I do not mean
to discourage or scare you in anyway, I am
assisting you in letting you know that you
are about to embark on a four-year journey
that will begin to teach you the value of
working hard to achieve a goal, which all
starts with you having an open mind and
taking the first major step towards being
a successful adult. – Graduate (2nd Yr.)University of Oklahoma, Class of 2025
Sports Physicals
By Dr. Ray Kelley
It’s sports physical season!
Summer is flying by, and soon parents and student
athletes will need to complete their sports physical forms.
Please contact IHC sooner rather than later to set up your
appointment. We are saving a few appointment slots a week
to get these done for our students, so we encourage you to
take advantage of this and don’t procrastinate until the last
minute!
Senior Division Youths
• Senior Division:
Talen L.,
Dwayne R.,
Kyle V.
• Junior Division:
Davion T.
Michael T. III
• Major Division:
Damacio L.
Jacob S.
Junior Division
Youths
Major Division
Youth
Despite playing in scorching temperatures exceeding 105
degrees, these boys gave their all. The junior and major divisions
played three games, winning two and losing one. The senior
boys played five games, winning four and narrowly missing the
championship game by one run. They proudly secured 3rd place
in their division. Not only did they have the opportunity to be
a part of this tournament they were also recognized during the
Arizona Diamond Backs Native American night where they were
able to parade around the field before the game. These young
men are looking forward to more tournaments in the near future
to represent their tribe. We would like to thank the Pueblo of
Isleta for their sponsorship, and all the coaches that made this
tournament a success.
Sports physicals are an important part of preventing sportsrelated injuries and making sure our student athletes are
able to participate fully in their seasons. We focus especially
on the heart, bones, joints, and muscles at these visits. For
tween and teen athletes, we also check in on topics like body
image, nutrition, and emotional and mental health.
If your young ones are not playing sports this year, we
would still love to see them! An annual check-up is a good
idea for most kids. Not only does it teach them the habit
of taking care of their health, it also is a good opportunity
to check up on their physical growth curve, their emotional
development, their vision and hearing, and make sure
they are up-to-date with their childhood immunizations.
Dr. Sapien, our pediatrician, is here every other week, and
doctors Nelson, Pope, Kistin, and Kelley are family doctors
also trained in pediatric primary care. See you soon!
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MEDIA RELEASE FOR FREE MEALS FOR CEP
National School Lunch/Breakfast Program
School Year 2024-2025
The Isleta Elementary School announced today it will operate
the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National
School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the
2024-2025 school year.
Schools qualifying to operate CEP serve breakfast and lunch
to all children at no charge and eliminate the collection of meal
applications for free, reduced-price, and paid student meals.
This new approach reduces burdens for both families and
school administrators and helps ensure that students receive
nutritious meals.
For additional information please contact the following person:
Isleta Elementary School
Attention: Esther P. Ceus/ Principal
Christina Lujan/Head Cook
Isleta Elementary School
1000 Moonlight Dr. SE
Albuquerque, NM 87105
505.869.2321
Sincerely,
Christina Lujan/Head Cook
Non-discrimination Statement:
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil
rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis
of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability,
age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with
disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information
(e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible
state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 7202600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027,
USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: USDA
Program Discrimination Complaint Form, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992,
or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name,
address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in
sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature
and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be
submitted to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400
Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
(2) fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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August 2024
Surveying and Mapping E911
Addressing Project
As the summer winds down and the children are
returning back to school we’d like to remind you to
take a minute and be aware of your surroundings.
Accidents can happen in an instant. With this
in mind the Surveying & Mapping Department
would like to share information for a project
that will benefit our community. Thank you in
advance for your cooperation.
The Survey and Mapping Department is
happy to inform Isleta residents of the E911
addressing sign project for individual homes
will be forth coming. The Survey and Mapping
E911 Department and the Pueblo of Isleta Fire
Department will be working together on this
project. The address signs have been ordered
and installation will start once the signs are
received. We anticipate this will happen around
the first week of August. The plan is to do the
installation by Tribal roads and neighborhoods
beginning with Tribal Road 1 in the Ranchitos
area. The signs will not be installed on the home
itself. They will be installed near the front of
your drive entrance in a place that can be easily
seen from the road. They may be installed on a
fence, wood post, or steel fence post. These details
will need to be addressed for each situation and
discussed with the homeowner. The purpose of
this project is to allow for improved emergency
response from the fire department, police
department and ambulance services. Other
services such as public works, deliveries of food
by the elderly program, home visits by social
services, mail delivery and deliveries of various
other goods will also benefit from this project.
Please call the Survey and Mapping department
at 505-869-5281 and we will try to answer any
questions the best we can for this phase of the
project. Below is an image of what the new signs
will look like.
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Pueblo of Isleta Public Library
It’s back to school time for students and we hope you all enjoyed your summer! We would
like to wish all students the best of luck this upcoming school year. The library is
your one stop resource center. The library has a computer lab, FREE Wi-Fi, printing,
copying and much more. Take advantage of our conference room equipped with a
projection screen, smartboard, white boards and a phone for conference calls. If you
would like to reserve our conference room for any reason such as meetings,
conference calls, presentations, or studying, please give the library a call.
News
Monthly staff meetings will resume starting
in August. We will take this time to review
and discuss the Summer Reading Program
as well as plan upcoming library programs
for the community and public.
St. Augustine Feast is just around the
corner. Because we have not heard of any
POI closures at this time, please keep a
look out for library signage, social media
posts, or library app notifications of any
closures. Of course, you can always give us
a call at the library at 505-869-9808 and we
will be happy to relay any information we
may have.
Join our library team! We are currently
hiring for a part-time position here at
the library. The position would be mostly
working with the After School Program
where you will help with daily reading,
homework, activities and crafts with
elementary school aged students. To apply,
please visit the Pueblo of Isleta careers
page and look for the posting, from there
you can submit an application to the Pueblo
of Isleta HR Department. If you have any
question about this position, please call the
library at 505-869-9808 and speak with a
staff member.
The Juniors working on their Science Experiment for the day.
Upcoming
Library staff will be out and about this
August attending Open Houses for Back
to school. We will be promoting our library
services, resources and programs with
students and their families. We will be
posting on our library social media pages
and event calendar in our library app of the
upcoming open houses so make sure to stop
by and say hello!
The Juniors at Sensory Bins and playing in the Learning Center.
The library will be planning programs for
children, teens and adults in the upcoming
weeks and months. Please keep your eyes
and ears open. We are excited to share
our knowledge with you. You can always
refer back to our library website, app,
social media, Isleta Newsletter, and library
flyers throughout the community. All our
programs are open to the community and
public.
Recap
Our 2024 Summer Reading Program has
come to an end. We had an exciting summer
full of activities. Our Junior Program had
two field trips throughout the summer
to We Rock the Spectrum: Kids Gym and
Jungle Jam. This summer they did a variety
of crafts and science experiments like DIY
Snow, Rain Clouds, Biohazard Petri Dish’s,
Dancing Popcorn and so much more. They
enjoyed story time each day, sensory bins
and outside time in the learning center
area.
Our Youth Program completed their group
curriculums which included Desserts from
Around the World, DIY, Oceans of Mystery,
Space Walk and All About Doggies. Students
selected their group choice for the month
of June and once again for the month of
July giving them a total of two curriculums
Doggie Youth Group standing by their project’s doggie
treats and doggie portrait.
Space Youth Group exploring the museum and making a Solar System.
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and two-chapter books completed for
the summer. Youth group had a very
productive summer and ended the sixweek program with the much anticipated
and always a favorite field trip to Cliffs
and lunch at Golden Corral.
The After School Program registration
took place the week of July 29th and
will remain open until all 20 spaces are
filled. We will be accepting students
Kindergarten and up. Since this article
was written before registration we will
not know if there are spots available, so
please give the library a call. Our After
School Program is designed to help
students with reading and homework
in a safe and comfortable environment.
Library staff members are not certified
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tutors and cannot guarantee one-on-one
services with all the students. However,
library staff is well equipped with various
resources and acquire the knowledge to
provide After School Services for students.
If you have any questions or concerns,
please give us a call at 505-869-9808.
All students are welcome to come to
the library after school. We strongly
encourage students up to the age of 16
to read 20 minutes before being allowed
on the computers and game consoles. We
would also like to remind students that
our General Computer Lab is for adult
patrons. Students will be logged on Teen
Room and Children’s Room computers
and periodically switching computers to
give everyone a chance.
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TRUANCY
Welcome into the 2024/2025 school year!
It’s back to school time and the Truancy
department would like to wish all of our Isleta
students a successful school year. We hope that
the Kindergarteners are excited to be attending a
new and bigger school. New routines, schedules,
environments and new friends will now be a part
of their school week. Wherever your children go
to school, we hope that they have a safe and
wonderful school year. To the senior class of 2025.
We want to wish you all a very successful, fun and
exciting school year. If you are in any school sports
or clubs be sure to enjoy your time and be sure to
study so that you will have the grades to continue to
participate in such activities. As in years past, the
Truancy Department will continue working with our
Isleta students and their families; we want to see
our students attending school daily so that they will
not fall behind in their academics. We would like
to see ALL of our Isleta students be successful to
become our future leaders.
During the month of August, the Truancy
department is looking forward to participating in
the following events:
National Night Out hosted by the Isleta
Police Department. This will take place on
Friday, August 9, 2024 at the Isleta Recreation
Center.
Isleta Elementary School Open House on
August 2, 2024, from 5pm to 7pm.
DIY Youth Group making room décor.
We hope to see you at these events as well as
many more exciting events that are hosted by the
various Pueblo of Isleta departments.
We will continue to work with the Isleta Elementary
School to provide quarterly perfect attendance
incentives for grades K-6; these incentives are
provided to students who have zero absences,
zero tardies and no early checkouts. For the
2023/2024 school year, we provided the following
number of incentives for Isleta Elementary School
students:
1st Quarter
2nd Quarter
21
7
3rd Quarter
4th Quarter
12
15
Desserts Around the World Youth Group cooking up
something yummy in the kitchen.
Two students received perfect attendance
incentives; these two students arrived to school
on time and did not miss a day of school!
Congratulations to them! We are hoping that for
the 2024/2025 school year, we can celebrate with
sharing a higher number of incentives.
Incentives are available for all other students,
grades K thru 12th grade. Please contact the
Truancy Department if you need more information
or have any questions.
As always, we look forward to working with our
students at the various schools they attend. Los
Lunas Public Schools, Albuquerque Public Schools,
the Native American Community Academy, Isleta
Elementary School, School of Dreams Academy,
Santa Fe Indian School, APS Charter Schools and
LLPS Charter Schools are some of the schools we
work with.
We would like to wish all of our students a happy
start to this new school year and wish them
success.
Mysteries of the Ocean Youth Group all smiles while they
work on their projects.
Please reach out to the Truancy Department if you
have any questions and we will be happy to assist
you!
Have a wonderful August!
Isleta Truancy Department
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PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
August 2024 is already here, seemed like it
crept up on us! It’s that time again for our youth
to focus on school. I hope all of you parents
and guardians are stressing the importance
of learning to all the youth here in the pueblo!
School is starting much earlier this year than
in past years so make sure you get out there
and get the children all the school supplies
that they need to be successful this school
year.
We just ended another successful summer
here in the Parks & Recreation Department.
June and July were busy months for us here
with all the children being here this summer
again. We always say we are glad the
summer is over, but I know that we all miss
the kids when they aren’t around anymore. I
loved seeing their smiling faces and the hugs
they would give us throughout the day.
We are already prepping for the school year.
•
Our recreation program (After School)
is already drawing interest. This program
will start up on August 1st 2024 and we
will be picking up children like we used
to prior to covid, so if any of you parents
and/or guardians are interested in getting
your children involved in our afterschool
recreation program this coming year, make
sure you contact our office at (505) 8699777 and talk to our Activities Coordinator
to get more information.
•
Our Sports Coordinator helped out
quite a bit this summer with various events
and activities (bike rides, running camps,
basketball camps, archery activities, etc.)
for our children. He (Coach Waquie) is also
getting ready for the school year and fall as
well, so keep your eyes open for upcoming
sports, activities and events that will be
planned for all our tribal members (youth,
adults and elders), we will be posting all of
these so keep your eyes open.
•
Our Parks Crew were very busy as
usual this summer and it showed. Just look at
the parks and grounds that they maintained
and you will see just by looking at those
areas just how busy they were. I can’t say
enough about our parks maintenance crew.
They work very hard year-round and in
the heat all summer long, and they never
complain. They finally got new vehicles
which will help make their jobs easier this
coming fall. It’s about time, they really
needed them, I’m sure now that they have
these vehicles, they will even be better at
what they do for the pueblo.
•
Our Fitness Section keeps plugging
away both here at the main rec and up at
the old rec. Unfortunately, we recently lost
two employes in this section here at the
main recreation, and we are in the process
of trying to fill those spots, so please bear
with us. Because of this staff shortage
we are having to make some adjustments
with classes and programming and we
apologize for any inconvenience this may
be causing. and we are hoping this will
only be temporary. Thank you for your
understanding.
•
Our Aquatics Section did all they could
this summer to make the pool available
for everyone that wanted to come swim.
Kids and adults from almost all programs
being offered throughout the pueblo made
arrangements to come swim or bring their
groups to come swim this summer, it was
awesome to see everyone here using our
pool again this summer. If you have any
questions, comments and/or concerns
about our Aquatic Center, please feel free
to contact us and we will do our best to help
you out, or answer your questions.
RECREATION SECTION
Summer Recreation Program is over and our
focus is now on our School Year program!
We would like to thank all the parents for
trusting our recreation staff to care for your
children this past summer. We hope that your
children enjoyed themselves this summer.
This summer our staff were with your children
daily, the staff learned how to supervise
children of various ages and I’m sure they had
the opportunity to create some fun memories
for both themselves and your children.
Children who participated in the program
were involved in many activities this summer,
ranging from fishing trips, Archery, basketball
& running camps, swimming, various sports
activities, and they also had the opportunity to
attend various fieldtrips as well. These were
just a few of the things they did this summer.
Once again, we hope your children had fun
this past summer and we hope to see all your
children back again next summer.
The After School Recreation Program will kick
off on August 1st, 2024. The program consists
of after school activities at the recreation
center from 3:00pm to 5:30pm for Isleta
tribal youth attending Isleta, Bosque Farms,
Sundance Elementary Schools, NACA and
SODA schools. For more information, please
contact LeeAnne Zuni at the Recreation
Center 505-869-9777.
AQUATICS CENTER
We hope everyone has had a Fun, Relaxing
Summer! We had a fun, very busy summer
with many of Isleta’s fantastic Youth programs
coming out to utilize the facility which was
great to see! We are excited to continue
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means your kids will be in school and sports
before you know it. Now is the time to get
back into a gym routine to keep up with those
busy lifestyles because believe me, you will
need the extra energy and strength.
We have a variety of classes to choose from.
There is something for everyone. Agility,
Spinning, Stretching and Water Aerobics
these collaborations into the fall! The Summer
Swim Lesson Sessions were also a success!
We had a great turnout and the kids showed
great improvement, and many were eager to
sign up for the fall session as well. We still
have openings for the upcoming fall sessions
and we are currently taking registration
forms. Registration forms are available at
the Recreation Center front desk or email
Joshua.roybal@isletapueblo.com and we can
send you over a printable version to fill out at
home. Registration forms can be turned into
the Aquatics Office or at the Front Desk here
at the Recreation Center.
Open Swim will be open from 5:30 pm until
7:30 pm from Monday through Thursday and
4:30 pm-5:30 pm on Fridays. We will still have
a Saturday Session from 8:30 am-11:30 am!
Morning Lap swim can also be scheduled
through the Aquatics office at 505-869-9783
and is available from 5:30 am-8:30 am M-F.
Isleta Aquatics is still hiring Lifeguards! If
you know anyone interested in becoming a
lifeguard, please call or visit the POI website for
the job posting! We do provide all training on
site and work with school and extracurricular
activities schedules. For anyone interested
in information about Lifeguard certification,
child or adult swim lessons, groups and other
aquatic programming please call Josh or
Jayna at 505-869-9783.
SPORTS SECTION
Another great summer is over for us! The
men’s basketball league is winding down
done. The top 3 teams right now are the
Timberwolves, the Mudd Doggez and the
Hoyas. Come on down to the recreation
center on Sundays if you have a chance and
check out the games, they are from 10am to
4 pm.
We also just started our youth cross country,
so if you would like to sign up your child,
please call Rec center at (505) 869-9777 or
email to george.waquie@isletapueblo.com.
Cross Country practices are on Tuesday and
Wednesday evening from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
Our youth basketball league is also finishing
up, the kids had a lot of fun and they were
able to see the different competition levels
from other teams in the Albuquerque area.
Coming up next will be the Cornhole league
and Volleyball league so be on the lookout
for information, and keep a look out for future
flyers.
FITNESS SECTION
Isleta Fitness Community, August has come
so fast and school is starting soon, which
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Classes. And let’s not forget one-on-one
personal training.
Currently we are in the search for a new
fitness instructor, so you may see some new
faces in the fitness facility. We are here to
assist you in your fitness journey, so don’t be
shy and pick our brains or ask for a one-onone session.
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PUEBLO OF ISLETA
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
WATER USE IS HIGH ON THE PUEBLO
Public Works understands the temperatures are
high and water is utilized to keep cool, water
gardens, and everyday use such as bathing,
laundry, and cleaning.
Please take extra steps to conserve as much
water as you can. The Eastside water system
is utilizing the Casino wells to provide water to
the residential portion of the system. Two new
wells have been drilled in the area but 3-phase
power needs to be installed along with water
transmission lines and well houses before the
wells can be utilized. Meantime, the demand
for the two Casino wells is much higher than
normal.
On the Shea Whiff water system (the old
Westside and Subdivision systems combined),
the Solar well has a temporary well pump and
motor installed until the new pump and motor
are received. The temporary well pump does
NOT produce as much water as the previous
pump. Meaning it takes a lot longer to get the
water storage tanks filled.
The Public Works department has been
improving the old Los Padillas well on TR 90.
The well casing was deteriorated and the well
has since been sleeved. The sleeve was installed
to prevent the sand and/or debris from being
pumped from this well into the distribution
system. A replacement well pump and motor
have been ordered and once they arrive, will be
installed in the well to increase the amount of
water that can be provided to the water system,
especially for the lower zone.
The transfer station located at the Solar well site
has a flow control valve installed there, allowing
water to flow down from the Subdivision area to
the Solar site, providing much-needed water for
the system's lower zone, including the Village
area.
A new well has been drilled in the Los Padillas
area. Construction of a new well house and an
elevated storage tank in the Padillas area will
provide much-needed water and pressure in the
Northern end of the system. Public Works is
hopeful the construction of the well house and
elevated tower will begin sometime this fall.
Please do what you can to help conserve the water
supply in the Pueblo. Water is a precious resource
and should not be wasted. When irrigation ditch
water or non-potable water can be used, please
consider using those as a water source for your
garden, landscaping, and livestock.
If you have leaks, especially at a toilet fixture,
please repair these as soon as possible. A lot of
water can be wasted due to a toilet flap failure.
This type of leak can also lead to problems
with your septic system as it is not designed to
handle that extra water. Leaks can also impact
treatment facilities as the extra water being sent
to a treatment facility now requires treatment
even though that water was “clean” when it
arrived at the plant.
If you have any questions, please call the Public
Works office at 505-869-5170.
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Health Beat: Isleta Community
Health Conference
Isleta Community Health Conference 2024 June 18, 2024
Stephanie Barela, B.S CHES,
Health Educator
Stephanie.Barela@islclinic.net,
505-869-4479
The Isleta Health Center offered an Isleta
Community Health Conference on June 18,
2024 from 5:30-8pm at the Isleta Resort and
Casino, as a way to share the results of the
2023 Community Needs assessment, as well
as, to educate the community on some of the
top heath concerns of the community, which
include mental health, medications for opioid
use and heart health. For several months,
the Isleta Health Center staff planned for
this event. A BIG THANKS GOES OUT
TO EVERYONE WHO ASSISTED WITH
THIS EVENT, including the Isleta Public
Health Dept., which includes the Isleta
CHR (Community Health Representative)
Program, Isleta Community Health Nurse,
Isleta Diabetes Program, Isleta B’eeh K’ooee and Isleta Health Education. We also
want to thank the other Isleta Health Center
Departments that assisted with the event,
including the Isleta Medical Department, the
Isleta PRC Dept, the Isleta Physical Therapy
Department, the Isleta Medical Providers
that presented during the conference (Dr.
Kisten, Dr. Kelley, Laura Ahrens) and all the
other staff that assisted with this great event.
Throughout the evening, there was also
time to visit different booths, as well as,
several different local vendors. This was
an opportunity for attendees to learn about
resources that are available, as well as, to
have the opportunity to purchase jewelry and
locally crafted items. We want to thank all
the vendors for their beautiful items: Jade
Lavato with This & That by Jade, Wanda
Peigler with Eagle Tail Creations, Terence
Lujan, Eydie Chavez with Pueblo Roots,
Paul and Liz Jiron, Lisa Kaye Cherino with
Hopalong and Fina Jiron, as well as, the
Isleta Diabetes Prevention Program and
Isleta Community Health Nurse (AIC/Blood
Pressure Screenings), the NM Department
of Health (Hepatitis and Harm Reduction),
Breaking the Silence (Suicide Prevention),
Isleta B’eeh K’oo-ee, Isleta Community
Health Representatives, Isleta Purchased
Referred Care, Isleta Health Education
(Health
Education
Presentations
and
Nicotine Cessation), NM Aging and Long
Term Services and Kassy’s Kause for their
educational booths. Lastly, we want to thank
those who donated items for this event. Thank
you to Terence Lujan for the beautiful frame
and art work, to Sopa’s Mexican Restaurant
for their gift card, to the Isleta Diabetes
Program for their gift basket.
We hope that you all are able to attend future
IHC programs. With 97% of those attendees
stating that they would recommend this
conference to others, it is definitely something
more of the community would enjoy. Please
keep an eye out for all that is happening with
our programs and hopefully we will see you
soon.
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Be-ee-nu, you ah nee nue.
Meem na kacha ai keem oowehen bai-ah eem weh
ahn beh na thieu pien be mee ee weh dea hee ah
weh pia who kee bah key thath yea take? Beechu hei
aah wun eem behumnin bei ninah ee meh weh way
you da veh him ai who vathudeen eem nap oh ahn.
Youth a vah eem beh um nin w was kurche kam
ootha arededee you na ware hi yum. Na kachawam
heiah keem dai weh-heen ahwan da ee was kuden.
Beechu nak er wam.
Bai-ah ah na piu mee nu, bai ah wae ennn nu, eem
na pee-ow wem bye va ah emm bee daeeth de hee he
pei tunie fer bah peiweh khon feer. Yoon pien lauth
na thur-de wae eeai fee whem hou-wheaty-wheaty
die nin you tun che heem ai. Ee kheen num ai ba
bai ah ahpee ee. Utha fee whey way wam ba thei fur
un fer wam ban na tum wem keyveh na thieu na
pien beh me.
Hou wheaty, wheaty are oome hee:
1. Ah peiwee un
2. Pei weh bah-hun ah ee un
3. Meem beh dai whei goweu ne bee ee un
4. War hi un pie wee un
5. Ka na kacha pee-na um
6. Ootha kana pee-na um bie ah uhn men shie
him ai.
NA-KEETH WHEM.
WHITH TAUTH MEE WEH.
Authors: Eashudee | Hanna-Marie Lucero,
Experiential Educator, B’eeh K’oo-ee Wellness
Tori Lema, Peer Support Specialist, B’eeh K’oo-ee
Wellness
Tata Larry Lucero, Social Services Dept.
Happy summer from the IHC Dental Team!!!
Here in the dental clinic we are a growing team. We
are finally fully staffed! We are happy to introduce
our new dental assistant Jalene Garcia. Our Dental
team here at IHC consists of 2 full time dentists, 4
dental hygienist, 1 part time (Thursday and Fridays
only) 5 dental assistants, 1 front desk clerk and 1
dental coordinator. This is the team looking forward
on seeing and helping our community with all their
dental needs.
Dentists – Improving lives, one smile at a time!
Dental hygienist – sweet enough to make you
smile, skilled enough to protect it!
We have recently seen the increase of patients, which
have not been seen since covid or longer. Now that
we are fully staffed, it will be a lot easier for our
community to get an appointment for your dental
care. If you are having any discomfort or want to
get back on track with your dental care make an
appointment TODAY! 505-869-4499
Facts from the dental world:
DID YOU KNOW?
Just like other major diseases, prevention, early
detection and treatment of oral diseases is important
to stop any negative effects on the rest of your body.
DID YOU KNOW?
Tooth decay (dental caries) is the most common
health condition in the world, caused by unhealthy
diets high in sugar as well as exposure to other risk
factors.
Smiles are contagious so go forth and contaminate
as many people as you can!
Be the reason someone smiles today!
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August 2024
August 2024
ASK THE CLINIC
Isleta Health Center Provider,
Dr. Ray Kelley, 505-869-3200
It is normal to have low blood pressure?
Great question! Blood pressure measurements
have two numbers – the top number is the systolic
pressure, and the bottom number is the diastolic
pressure. The goal for most people is about 120
to 130 systolic, and about 80 to 90 diastolic. Many
people have a blood pressure lower than 120/80,
and they are perfectly healthy. For example,
children’s blood pressures are supposed to be
lower than adults’ -- their goal blood pressures
change with age. Adults with great cardiovascular
fitness – like runners and swimmers – often have
blood pressures below 120/80. It is common that
people with certain health conditions such as
cirrhosis have lower yet normal blood pressures.
When is low blood pressure a problem?
Most of the time, low blood pressure is not a
problem (see above). Lower blood pressure
measurements are only a problem when the person
is having symptoms. Someone could have a blood
pressure of 110/70 and feel 100% normal – that’s
no problem! However, someone else could have
a blood pressure of 110/70 and feel dizzy, lightheaded, or sick – that’s a problem! Sometimes
low blood pressure is related to being sick, being
dehydrated, or certain medications. If you or a loved
one have symptoms alongside low blood pressure,
get checked by a health professional.
Ask the Clinic, is a new section in the
POI Newsletter, where you can ask the
Clinic ANY Question and we will answer
it in future newsletters. If you have a
Question for the Isleta Health Center,
please contact Stephanie Barela at 505869-4479 or email her at Stephanie.
Barela@islclinic.net.
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Community Engagement Initiative:
Opioid Settlement Funds
for Isleta Pueblo
The Pueblo of Isleta is embarking on an important journey to
address the impact of the opioid crisis within our community.
As recipients of opioid settlement funds, we have a unique
opportunity to channel these resources into initiatives that can
bring lasting, positive change. To ensure that these funds are
used effectively and align with the needs of the community, we
will be hosting several town hall meetings to gather your input.
The opioid crisis has affected communities across the nation,
including Isleta Pueblo. Families have been torn apart, lives
lost, and the ripple effects have touched all aspects of our
society. The settlement funds are a form of restitution, offering
a chance to heal, rebuild, treat, and prevent.
Our primary goal with these town hall meetings is to engage
directly with community members. We believe that the best
solutions come from those who are most affected. By listening
to your voices, we can develop initiatives that are not only
effective, but community-driven.
During the town hall meetings, we will cover several key topics,
including:
1. Prevention Programs: How can we prevent opioid misuse
in our community, especially among our youth?
2. Treatment and Recovery Services: What types of treatment
and recovery services are most needed, and how can we
make them accessible to everyone?
3. Support for Affected Families: What support systems can
we establish for families dealing with the fallout of opioid
addiction?
4. Education and Awareness: How can we raise awareness
about the dangers of opioids and promote healthy, drug-free
lifestyles?
We invite all community members to attend these town hall
meetings. Your insights, experiences, and suggestions are
invaluable. Together, we can create a comprehensive plan that
reflects our collective wisdom and meets the unique needs of
our community.
Meeting Schedule
The town hall meetings will be held at various locations across
Isleta Pueblo to ensure accessibility for all residents. Specific
dates, times, and venues will be announced through the Pueblo
of Isleta Newsletter, social media, and the electronic message
board outside of IHC.
Let's work together to make our community a model of resilience
and recovery. Your voice can help transform these settlement
funds into a powerful force for positive change. Join us at the
town hall meetings and be part of this crucial conversation.
Please contact Nancy Gonzales, IHC Public Health Director
at (505) 869-4462 or nancy.gonzales@islclinic.net with any
questions or for more information about the town hall meetings.
Purchased Referred Care
Did you know?
Did you know Isleta Health Center is your payor of last resort?
Payor of last resort means if you have primary insurance, Isleta
Health Center would be your secondary insurance. If you have
a primary and secondary insurance, Isleta Health Center would
be your Tertiary insurance. Please list Isleta Health Center as
your last payor.
Did you know you have to call PRC to inform them of all
appointments?
This includes all ER/urgent care visits, any follows ups, any
secondary referrals, telemed appointments, rescheduled
appointments. Not calling in for appointments will delay payment
Did you know if you receive a bill from a provider, you have to
bring it in to PRC, even if you have a referral?
Some facilities will send a bill to the patient but not Isleta Health
Center. It is best to bring all bills in received by mail to make
sure PRC contacts the facility to bill Isleta.
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TONY JOJOLA
Sending Happy
Heavenly Birthday
wishes to Tony Jojola
08-11-1958~12-28-2022
The truth is,
a million words could
not bring you back,
I know,
cause I tried.
Neither would a
million tears,
I know
because I cried.
Missing you always
Tony, you will forever be in our hearts.
Love Ruffles and Family.
Masterglass
The Collaborative Spirit of Tony Jojola
There is an exhibit of Tony's art that are
collections from the Wheelwright Museum
and different individuals. The exhibit is at the
Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian,
located at. 704 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM
87505.
This is open to the public from 10am to 5pm.
Closed Sunday and Monday. The display will
be set up until September 2024.
Go and visit The Collaborative Spirit of Tony
Jojola.
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