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Volume 14 Issue 5

Isleta Pueblo News

Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com

May 2019

Governor’s Report

Ma Gu Wam,

Warm weather – finally. Although the

winter precipitation provides much needed

water for our lands, this past winter has

been a true weather challenge. The water

is plentiful at this time with the spring

runoff. It is good to see the farmers busy

with field preparation for their crops and

I wish you all a bountiful harvest this

year. We have met with tribal farmers

to discuss water issues according to the

individual ditch associations. Please read

the article provided by our Water Resource

Director on the current water situation and

announcement for the Middle Rio Grande

Conservancy District Election this June.

The date for the next Community Meeting

is set for May 18, 2019, 9:00am to 1:00pm,

in the Showroom at the Isleta Resort and

Casino.

Now that the session is over, here are

critical items that the New Mexico State

Legislature produced in the form of funding

commitments to the Pueblo of Isleta through

Capital Outlay SB-280

•Moonlight Drive Extension: $1,129,000

•Realignment of Highway

314/45/317:

$1,000,000

•Veterans’ Center

$149,206

$2,278,206

HB-100 Indigenous Peoples’ Day to replace

Columbus Day Holiday.

SB-437 Raise Minimum Wage and Create

Separate One; increases begin 01/01/20

with tiered amounts per year: 2020-$9.00;

2021-$10.50; 2022 $11.50; 2023-$12.00. A

separate increase of $8.50 minimum wage

for high school students begins in 2020 with

no future increases.

SB-672 Early and Auto Voter Registration;

allows eligible folks to register and vote on

the same day during elections and during

early voting statewide and for special

elections.

New appointments to the NM Indian

Affairs Department are Cabinet Secretary

Lynn Trujillo (Sandia Pueblo) and Deputy

Secretary Nadine Padilla (Dine’). The

annual State-Tribal Leaders Summit is

tentatively planned for May 16-17, 2019

and the location has not been determined.

As many of you may already know, we have

had a change in the leadership of Tribal

Council. Kevin Lente is now President of

Council, Moses Lujan is Vice-President and

Antonio Chewiwi is Secretary. We have

been meeting weekly to coordinate agenda

items. I will be attending Tribal Council

meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays and

my Lieutenant Governors will cover the

remainder of the weekly Tribal Council

meetings.

Ms. Verna Teller, Chief Judge, along

with Chris Shultz, Associate Judge, were

recently appointed by me to serve as Tribal

Court Judges. These appointments for the

Judges will bring the Tribal Court up to

being fully staffed.

May is an exciting month for many,

especially the students who will be

graduating or participating in Rites of

Passage. Congratulations to you all for

your accomplishments.

Future events

that I will be holding will include invites to

students to be a part of our events for the

pueblo.

At the request of the Pueblo of Isleta

Veteran’s Association and Saint Augustine

Church, I am informing you that any future

graves at our cemetery will have to start

utilizing the new area of the cemetery to the

East. We appreciate your cooperation to not

consider the West portion of the cemetery

and we realize that past practices were to

be buried near other family members who

have passed. With that, to the families who

have recently lost loved ones, please accept

our condolences for the those who have

recently left us for the promised land.

Ha woo,

Governor Max A. Zuni

Report from the

Water Resources Department

2019 Irrigation Water Season

The 2019 irrigation season is upon us and

New Mexico has been blessed with a plentiful

winter and spring precipitation. Due to

Article VII of the Rio Grande Compact,

which mandates irrigation water deliveries

to Texas, water storage in our upstream

reservoirs is limited until Elephant Butte

and Caballo reservoirs reach a combined

total of 400,000 acre feet (ac-ft) (currently

at 266,531 ac-ft). Middle Rio Grande

water managers are passing as much

water as possible to try and achieve that

storage target in the southern reservoirs,

so subsequent irrigation water storage in

El Vado and Heron is unencumbered by

Article VII Compact restrictions. Despite

passing water down south for now, it is

expected that the MRGCD will still meet its

full storage supply for the 2019 irrigation

season.

Irrigation water delivered to the Pueblo

by MRGCD is stored in El Vado and

Heron, with Pueblo Prior and Paramount

(P&P) water stored entirely in El Vado.

Regardless of the Rio Grande Compact,

Pueblo P&P water is always stored, and is

always stored first; 2019 is no exception.

Current calculations place the preliminary

P&P storage target for 2019 at 13,845 acft, which can be called upon by the Middle

Rio Grande Pueblos if needed. This target

number may change with the May 2019

forecast, which is when the final P&P

storage numbers are calculated.

On March 26, 2019 the Water Resources

Department met with MRGCD and the

Pueblo’s Mayordomos to discuss the

outlook for the 2019 irrigation season. If

you irrigate from a ditch managed by a

Pueblo Mayordomo, please reach out to

your Mayordomo for details related to 2019

operations, or, as usual, feel free to contact

the Pueblo’s Water Resources Department.

The

Water

Resources

Department

will arrange follow up meetings with

Mayordomos and Pueblo farmers if

conditions should significantly deteriorate

throughout the season.

Spring Runoff

A high-flow spring runoff is expected in

the Rio Grande in the coming weeks, with

maximum rates of around 5000 cubic feet

per second. As a result, community members

may notice increased activity around the

Isleta Diversion Dam. Personnel contracted

by the Water Resources Department will

be collecting sediment samples in order

to better understand sediment transport

in and around the dam as part of the

dam modification options currently being

investigated to curtail sedimentation

within the Pueblo’s irrigation system.

Additionally, the MRGCD will be in the

area frequently clearing sediment in the

irrigation canal headings. You may have

noticed that the MRGCD installed a new

gate at the heading of the Big Chical this

off-season in hopes to mitigate some of the

sedimentation in the Cacique; this spring

will be a good test of that hypothesis.

MRGCD and US Army Corps of Engineer

staff will also be on the Pueblo frequently

monitoring the levee system.

MRGCD Elections

MRGCD will be holding elections on Tuesday

June 4, 2019 for three board members.

Isleta Residents over the age of 18 can

vote for all three of these positions. Isleta’s

polling location will be at the Recreation

Center. It is critically important for Pueblo

residents to vote. Please be on the lookout

for posters and further announcements on

who Isleta Pueblo will be endorsing in the

upcoming election.

POSITION NO. 1 – AT-LARGE:

Barbara Baca

Glen Duggins

POSITION NO. 2 – BERNALILLO

COUNTY

John P. Kelly

POSITION NO. 5 – VALENCIA COUNTY

Les Gibson

Stephanie Russo Baca

Michael W. Lundmark

Please contact the Pueblo’s Water

Resources Department at 505-869-5564 if

you have any questions.

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Isleta Pueblo News

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

DEADLINE for June Newsletter articles is set for

WEDNESDAY, May 22, 2019, at 4:30 pm. Articles may be

dropped off at the Library or emailed to poi02002@isletapueblo.

com. Should you email your article, expect a confirmation email.

If you do not receive a confirmation email, odds are it never made

it to me and then it’s time to panic, so call Nate at 505.869.9808.

May 2019

REMINDER TO COMPLY

WITH THE RESIDENCE ORDINANCE

In order to protect the customs, traditions, peace, safety, property,

health and general welfare of its members, the Pueblo of Isleta (POI)

would like to remind all tribal members that non-members must receive

the Governor’s permission to reside within the Pueblo of Isleta lands, in

accordance with POI Residence Ordinance, Resolution Number 2011People who wish to submit an article or flyer are responsible for 043 - Amending the Pueblo of Isleta Residence Ordinance.

generating their own article or flyer. Should you need help, please The Governor is requesting that everyone comply with the Residence

call the Library at 505.869.9808 and set up a date and time to sit Ordinance by July 31, 2019.

down with a Library staff member who will help you throughout

the process. The Library will NOT accept notes dropped off at the If you have questions, please contact the Census Office for direction on

the necessary steps in order to comply with the Residence Ordinance.

Library or information over the phone to generate your article.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter!

PROBATES need to be published in the Newsletter for two

consecutive months. Probates are considered court documents,

PROBATE NEWS

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

Date of Deceased 3) Court Case # and 4) Date of Court Date. A FIRST NOTICE – A petition to Probate the Estate of Joseph

Probate form can be found on the Newsletter Archive page at E. Jaramillo, deceased November 20, 2018. Case No. CV-18PRO-0157, has been filed with the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts. Any

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

person claiming an interest in the Estate may notify the Pueblo of Isleta

CLASSIFIED ADS: The new administration has requested that Tribal Court Clerk in writing within thirty (30) days of this notice being

the Newsletter start a Classified Ad section for Tribal members posted. A hearing on the matter is scheduled for Wednesday, June

selling land, houses, mobile homes, vehicles, and farm equipment. 12, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. Claims must be filed in writing with the Isleta

Leasing of houses and mobile homes will be accepted. Smaller Tribal Court Clerk, located at the Tribal Service Complex, 3950 Hwy 47

items which can be sold at the local flea markets or weekly yard SE, Building A, Albuquerque, NM. Any questions regarding the matter

sales will NOT be accepted.

may be directed to the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk at (505) 869-9699.

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

and mobile homes must be within the reservation boundaries. FIRST NOTICE – A petition to Probate the Estate of Anita M. Carpio,

Ads must meet the 160 character limit. Ads that exceed the 160 deceased December 24, 2018. Case No. CV-19-PRO-0175, has been

characters will NOT be submitted into the Newsletter. A single filed with the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts. Any person claiming an

picture may be submitted with the ad. Submitters of classified interest in the Estate may notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk

ads are responsible for generating their own ads as this is a FREE in writing within thirty (30) days of this notice being posted. A hearing

on the matter is scheduled for Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at 9:00

service.

a.m. Claims must be filed in writing with the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk,

As a reminder, Tribal business owners may submit a small flyer at located at the Tribal Service Complex, 3950 Hwy 47 SE, Building A,

no charge. Like the classified ads, business owners are responsible Albuquerque, NM. Any questions regarding the matter may be directed

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

to the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk at (505) 869-9699.

Classified ads and business flyers will be posted no more than

two consecutive months. In the event where the Newsletter may

Message to all Acequia Madre Water Users

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

“bumped” for newsletter articles. Again, this is a FREE service A new farming season has started. The annual Acequia Madre

ditch cleanup was on 4/23/2019. We had over hundred participants

for Tribal members.

this year. I want to thank all those that gave up their time to attend

The Isleta Newsletter is owned and operated by the Pueblo of the annual clean up. However, there were a lot of other farmers

Isleta. Therefore, the Governor of the Pueblo of Isleta has the and water users that did not show up to take part. This year, the

final say of all articles and contents within the Isleta Newsletter. head Mayordomo is Daniel Waseta Jr. He volunteered again this

For additional questions, you may call the Library and speak with year to try to complete some projects that are still on going, one

Nate or Tara at 505.869.9808.

of those being the revision of the Acequia Madre By-Laws. They

Thank you,

have been reviewed by some if not most of the Acequia Madre

Nathaniel Lujan

members and also the tribal administration. They are still not

Newsletters may be found at the sixteen distribution locations finalized and must be presented to the members again, hopefully

listed below. Remember, Digital copies of the Newsletter may be for final approval. Notice of this meeting will be forthcoming in the

obtained from the Newsletter archive at http://www.isletapueblo. near future.

com/newsletters.html

As was stated before, we had a very good turnout for the annual

The sixteen Newsletter distribution locations are:

10)

11)

12)

13)

14)

15)

16)

The Administration Building (Governor’s Office):

Receptionist Desk

Census Office: Receptionist Desk

Health Center: Lobby(Newsletter Stand)

Housing Department: Receptionist Desk

Department of Education: Receptionist Desk

New Recreation Center: Newsletter Stand

Old Recreation Center: Front Desk & Breakroom

(Newsletter Stand)

Tribal Service Complex: Receptionist Desk

Tribal Service Complex: I.P.D. Dispatch Window

Tribal Service Complex: Tribal Courts Window

Elders Center: Receptionist Desk & Lunch Delivery

Head Start: Receptionist Desk

Library: Newsletter Stand

Ranchitos Park: Blue Box (see picture for

example)

Old Head Start Complex: Blue Box (see

picture for example)

Intersection of Tribal Road 82 & Tribal

Road 84: Blue Box (see picture for

example)

ditch cleanup. The annual assessment fee is the same as last year

which is $15.00. The penalty for not attending the annual cleanup

is $60.00. Therefore, any member that did not go to ditch cleanup

now owes a total of $75.00. Payments can be made by mail or

directly to the treasurer which is Michael F. Lucero. (505) 5532133. If you mail a payment, be sure to make it payable to:

Acequia Madre Ditch Assoc.

P.O. Box 752

Isleta, New Mexico 87022

If you are also delinquent on last year’s payment (2018), the

Mayordomo has stated that you will not get irrigation water for

this year until all assessments and penalties are paid up. To give

you more time to make a payment, you have 30 days after posting

of this notice in the Isleta Newsletter. After that, all fees and

penalties will be considered delinquent.

Isleta Pueblo News

Editor:

Nathaniel Lujan

Asst. Editor:

Tara Abeita

Published By:

Valencia Express

May 2019

Isleta Pueblo News

Page 3

2020 Census:

FREQUENTLY

ASKED

QUESTIONS

Why should someone choose to work as a Census Taker?

Census positions provide the perfect opportunity to earn extra

income while helping your community. The results of the 2020

Census will help determine your state's representation in

Congress, as well as how certain funds are spent for schools,

hospitals, roads, and more. This is your chance to play a part in

history and help ensure everyone in your community is counted!

What are the benefits of working as a Census Taker?

In addition to supporting your community, census jobs offer great

pay every week, flexible hours, and paid training.

How does someone apply for a 2020 Census job? Applying

is easy. Visit 2020census.gov/jobs to learn more, then click on

Apply Now. Potential applicants can also call 1-855-JOB-2020

(562-2020) or use the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339

for TTY/ASCII to learn more or for assistance.

What are the application requirements? People can apply

for 2020 Census work if they are at least 18 years old, a U.S.

Citizen, and if they have a valid Social Security number and

email address. Males born after Dec. 31,1959, must also be

registered with the Selective Service System or have a qualifying

exemption. Please visit 2020census.gov/jobs to learn more

about specific application requirements.

When someone does apply for a 2020 Census job, what sorts

of questions are asked? As part of the application process,

applicants will be asked questions related to their educational,

work, and other experiences.

Isleta Health Center

Medical Clinic News

Prepare for the new school year!

Does your child need sports

participation clearance?

Has your child had their

annual wellness visit?

Are your child’s immunizations up to date?

Call us today to make an appointment for your

child’s annual wellness visit or update their

immunizations even if no sports participation

clearance is needed!

869-4089

Please bring all required forms to the appointment.

Patients under 18 years of age must be

accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Thank you for your cooperation

Isleta Health Center Staff

What happens once someone is offered a 2020 Census job?

Potential employees must pass a criminal background check

and review of criminal records (including fingerprinting). Once

these steps are completed, potential employees will receive

information about training.

What is required of most 2020 Census employees?

Employees should have access to a vehicle and a valid driver's

license, unless public transportation is readily available.

Employees should also have access to an Internet-connected

computer (to complete the training process).

What can people expect their 2020 Census work schedule

to be like?

Work schedules depend on individual positions.

Generally, hours for field positions are flexible. Some positions

require work during the day, and other positions require

evening and weekend work interviewing the public. In addition,

supervisory positions require employees to be available for

certain day. evening, and/or weekend shifts.

Where will most people work?

The Census Bureau is committed to hiring Census Takers to

work in their own communities.

How often will 2020 Census employees be paid? Employees

are paid weekly, and can expect to receive their first paycheck

approximately 10 to 14 days after their first day of work.

Will 2020 Census employees be reimbursed for work-related

expenses? Field employees will be reimbursed for authorized

work expenses, like mileage, while conducting 2020 Census

work.

Will 2020 Census employees be paid during training?

Yes, 2020 Census employees will be paid during training at a

slightly lower rate than their regular hourly rate.

APPLY ONLINE!

2020census.gov/jobs

2020 Census jobs provide:

Great pay

Flexible hours

Weekly pay

Paid training

Isleta Pueblo News

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May 2019

Updated: 4 / 16 / 2019 ( Internal Posting in BOLD )

www.isleta.com

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TITLE

COCKTAIL WAITRESS SPORTS BAR

MAIN BANKER

HVAC TECH III

IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN

SUPERVISOR

SLOTS FLOOR ATTENDANT

ADMISSIONS/ISSUE CLERK

CAGE CASHIER

MACHINE TECH-COUNT

TEAM MEMBER-COUNT

CUSTODIAN (GRAVEYARD)

CUSTODIAN (SWING)

FOOD ATTENDANT (BEVERAGE)

BANQUET SERVER (on-call)

COOK I

BARBACK-CENTER BAR

BARTENDER-CENTER BAR

SUPERVISOR - BAR

CASHIER SERVER - F&B CHILLS

ASSISTANT RESTAURANT MANAGER

COOK I

COOK II

COOK III

FOOD ATTENDANT

FOOD ATTENDANT (BEVERAGE)

SUPERVISOR F&B

COOK l

EDR ATTENDANT

RESTAURANT CHEF

OFF-SITE ATTENDANT

SUPERVISOR F & B

COOK - PREP KITCHEN

CASHIER -F&B STEAKHOUSE

COOK STEAKHOUSE

EXPEDITOR - STEAKHOUSE

SERVER - STEAKHOUSE

CASHIER - F&B TIWA

DEPARTMENT

F&B SPORTS BAR

CAGE

FACILITIES MAINTENANCE

GOLF COURSE

FACILITIES MAINTENANCE

PALACE WEST

SLOTS

BINGO

CAGE

COUNT

CUSTODIAL

F&B BINGO SNACK BAR

F&B CATERING BANQUETS

F&B CENTER BAR

F&B CHILL COFFEE BAR

F&B DELI

F&B EMPLOYEE DINING

F&B FUN CONNECTION

F&B PREP KITCHEN

F&B STEAKHOUSE

F&B TIWA

REMOVAL DATE

Internal 04/15/2019 External 04/22/2019

Internal 04/23/2019 External 04/30/2019

Internal 04/15/2019 External 04/22/2019

Internal 04/23/2019 External 04/30/2019

Internal 04/24/2019 External 05/01/2019

Internal 04/16/2019 External 04/23/2019

Internal 04/23/2019 External 04/30/2019

01/01/2020 or until filled

01/04/2020 or until filled

01/01/2020 or until filled

09/27/2019 or until filled

01/04/2020 or until filled

10/31/2019 or until filled

01/04/2020 or until filled

01/01/2020 or until filled

01/04/2020 or until filled

01/01/2020 or until filled

01/04/2020 or until filled

01/01/2020 or until filled

01/04/2020 or until filled

01/01/2020 or until filled

01/04/2020 or until filled

01/01/2020 or until filled

01/04/2020 or until filled

May 2019

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Isleta Pueblo News

TITLE

DEPARTMENT

COOK I

COOK I - TIWA

COOK I -TIWA

COOK II

ROOM SERVICE CASHIER

SERVER - TIWA

SOUS CHEF

TIWA BUSER

HDC SPECIALIST

STEWARD

HVAC TECH II

LANDSCAPE SUPERVISOR

LANDSCAPE TECHNICIAN I

LANDSCAPE TECHNICIAN III

PLUMBER

BOWLING & RECREATION MECHANIC

COUNTER RECREATION CASHIER

HEAD GOLF PRO

CALL CENTER AGENT

AGENT-FRONT DESK (Part-Time)

FRONT DESK AGENT (Part-Time)

ATTENDANT LAUNDRY

HOUSEPERSON

ROOM INSPECTOR

POOL ATTENDANT

REVENUE AUDIT I

SECURITY OFFICER I

SECURITY OFFICER II

SLOTS FLOOR TECHNICIAN

COSMETOLOGIST - SPA

TABLE GAMES DEALER Part Time

VALET ATTENDANT

VALET ATTENDANT(graveyard)

F&B TIWA

F&B UTILITY

FACILITIES MAINTENANCE

FUN CONNECTION

GOLF COURSE OPERATIONS

HOTEL CALL CENTER

HOTEL FRONT DESK

HOTEL HOUSEKEEPING

POOL MAINTENANCE

REVENUE AUDIT

SECURITY

SLOTS

SPA SALON

TABLE GAMES

VALET

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REMOVAL DATE

01/04/2020 or until filled

01/01/2020 or until filled

01/04/2020 or until filled

01/01/2020 or until filled

01/04/2020 or until filled

01/01/2020 or until filled

01/04/2020 or until filled

01/01/2020 or until filled

01/04/2020 or until filled

04/29/2019

04/16/2019

04/19/2019

01/04/2020 or until filled

04/25/2019

01/01/2020 or until filled

01/04/2020 or until filled

Pueblo of Isleta Career Opportunities

Position Posting

Office Location

Closing Date

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER Police Department Within Only 05/10/2019

ASSISTANT AQUATICS COORDINATOR Recreation Center 04/30/2019

BUS DRIVER (Part Time) REPOSTED

Head Start / Early Head Start / Child Care

Open Until Filled

BUSINESS MANAGER - REPOSTED

Head Start / Early Head Start / Child Care

Open Until Filled

CHILD / ADOLESCENT THERAPIST - REPOSTED Health Center 04/24/2019

CHILD CARE PROVIDER - REPOSTED

Head Start / Early Head Start / Child Care

05/01/2019

COMMERCIAL ELECTRICIAN Public Services/Utilities Division Open Until Filled

COOK - REPOSTED

Head Start / Early Head Start / Child Care

05/01/2019

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION MANAGER - REPOSTED

Public Services/Design & Construction Division

04/25/2019

DISABILITIES COORDINATOR

Head Start / Early Head Start / Child Care

05/05/2019

DISPATCHER I or II - REPOSTED Police Department 04/22/2019

EDUCATION ASSISTANT POI Elementary School Continuously Accepting Apps

FITNESS INSTRUCTOR Health Center 04/30/2019

HEAD COOK Elder Center Within Only 04/30/2019

HEAD LIFEGUARD Recreation Center 04/30/2019

HEALTH COORDINATOR- REPOSTED

Head Start / Early Head Start / Child Care

Open Until Filled

HOME CARE ATTENDANT (2 Positions) - REPOSTED

Elder Center

Within Only 04/29/2019

LIFEGUARD (Part Time 20 Hrs per week)

Recreation Center

04/30/2019

LIFEGUARD (3 Positions- 30 Hrs per week)

Recreation Center

04/30/2019

LIFEGUARD (2 Positions) Recreation Center 04/30/2019

MENTAL HEALTH/ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR - REPOSTED Health Center

04/25/2019

PATIENT REGISTRATION CLERK Health Center 04/30/2019

PERSONAL CARE SERVICE AIDE (Occasional) Elder Center Continuously Accepting Apps

PHYSICIAN Health Center Open Until Filled

PHYSICAL THERAPIST Health Center Open Until Filled

REGISTERED NURSE - REPOSTED Health Center 04/25/2019

REGISTERED NURSE (PRN) Health Center Open Until Filled

SCHOOL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN POI Elementary School 04/30/2019

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Head Start / Early Head Start / Child Care

Open Until Filled

TEACHER POI Elementary School Continuously Accepting Apps

TEACHER ( Substitute Positions ) POI Elementary School Continuously Accepting Apps

TEACHER Head Start / Child Care Open Until Filled

TIWA LANGUAGE TEACHER POI Elementary School Open Until Filled

VETERAN SUPPORT SERVICE PROGRAM Elder Center Open Until Filled

WATER / WASTEWATER OPERATOR APPRENTICE

Public Services/Utilities Division

Open Until Filled

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Isleta Pueblo News

May 2019

62A Tribal Road 90 SW

Albuquerque, NM 87105

Phone: (505) 916-0695

Fax: (505) 916-5243

www.cfpadillallc.com

CURRENT JOB OPENINGS

as of April 2019

Heavy Equipment Operators

Laborers

Pipe Layers

EMPLOYMENT PROCESS

Indian Preference Applies

1. Complete New Hire Application

Application available for pick up

at CF Padilla Office located at:

62A Tribal Road 90 SW,

Albuquerque NM 87105

Application available upon

request via email to Felicia

Padilla, Office Manager at:

felicia@cfpadillallc.com

2. Nick Padilla, Superintendent will

make contact and schedule interview

3. Pass a pre-employment drug screen

4. Must have a valid drivers license

*Once hired, employee must have the

ability to travel.

May 2019

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Coming Soon!

New Bus Service in

Valencia County

In an effort to keep pace with growing

demand for Rio Metro’s transit services in

Valencia County, and to offer our customers

more flexibility, Rio Metro will soon introduce

a new “deviated fixed route”. Effective June

3, 2019, bus Route 210 will provide service

along NM 6 and NM 47 in the Los Lunas

area, serving both designated bus stops on

a regular schedule and also deviating up to

1/4 mile from the route by reservation. Route

210 is anticipated to operate every 45 minutes

from 5:20 a.m. to 7:55 p.m. Monday through

Friday, and will connect with the 208 bus,

which serves the Pueblo of Isleta. Visit www.

riometro.org to learn more!

Department of Education

Summer programs here we come! Please

review the summer program schedules and

registration dates. We hope the times and

dates will meet the needs of all students.

Continue to read with your children at home,

here are some helpful tips:

•

Pay attention to what your child is

interested in, and encourage him or her to

read books on those subjects.

•

Set aside time to read with your child

every day. Spend time reading together just

before bed and take turns reading out loud

with younger children.

•

Set time aside every week for family

reading night

•

Make reading a daily part of life,

including reading road signs, recipes and

directions out loud.

•

Make reading interactive – ask your

children’s opinions on what they are

reading.

•

Set goals, such as challenging your

child to read three books over Christmas

break.

•

Ask older children to help younger ones

with reading. This activity will boost older

kids’ confidence, in addition to providing

important practice for younger children.

•

Spend at least an hour a week

with literacy activities such as reading

magazines, comic books, puzzles etc. We

need to instill the love of reading and

incorporate fun activities, because learning

is fun.

•

Actively encourage children to read

and congratulate them on their progress.

•

Set an example—seeing you read will

encourage your child to do the same!

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May 2019

ISLETA POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWSLETTER

Spring seems to be having a difficult time getting here and staying. As Mother Nature has still been sending us some

colder temperatures, but hopefully May will bring about an abundance of warmth, sunshine, a beautiful landscape

and LESS WIND. Children will soon be out of school and once the weather warms up you’ll be seeing them out and

about so please be mindful of your speeds in your local neighborhoods and make sure these little precious cargoes are

always buckled up in a proper child restraint anytime they travel in a vehicle.

EMPLOYEES OF QUARTER

Police and Civilian

Chief Stanley has implemented a new program which recognizes

officers and civilians who are nominated by their supervisor, who

display exceptional qualities to include dedication to the job, knowledge

of job, exceptional performance on the job, ability to interact well with

the public and co-workers. We are pleased to present the officer and

civilian selected for these awards for the First Quarter of 2019.

April, 15 2019

Marissa Martin

Patrol Officer

Congratulations!

Office Martin you have been selected

as “ Officer of the Quarter” for the 1st

Quarter of 2019.

You were nominated for Officer of

the Quarter by Sgt. Powers and Sgt

Burgo.

It has been stated that you do your

job with Dignity and Professionalism,

although you have a young family,

you put the needs and safety of the

Pueblo of Isleta first and foremost, It’s

stated you have proficient police procedures. You have dedication

and you’re professional in providing public safety - protecting private

and public property. Thank you!

April 12, 2019

Marie “Robin “ Velardez

Police Dispatcher

Congratulations!

Robin Velardez you have been

selected as “Employee of the

Quarter”, for the 1st Quarter of

2019. You have worked stressful

shifts, when calls are stacked up,

no officers respond, traffic officers

making traffic stops frequently, but

you maintained your Professionalism

throughout the entire time and never

complained. You handle all calls with

Tact and while working alone those

traits cannot be taught. Thank you!

Since our last newsletter changes have been taking

place. We want to welcome new employees:

Now on board with the Isleta

Security Division is Isaac Jaramillo

whose first day was April 1, 2019.

Isaac was born and raised on the

Isleta Pueblo and is widely known

throughout the community.

was previously employed by Isleta

Resort and Casino and is a member

of the Marine Reserve Division.

Mr. Jaramillo states he is looking

forward to protecting the people and

property of our reservation with care

and respect.

FAREWELL

Unfortunately we must say goodbye to Brandon Lujan who was in the

Isleta Police Dispatch division. Mr. Lujan has been employed as a

dispatcher and animal control officer and has been employed with the

Pueblo for approximately three years. Mr. Lujan is leaving to further

his career in the law enforcement field and he will be missed, but the

Department wishes him well.

The

Law

Enforcement

Exploring

Program is still seeking applicants for their

program. At the present time we have three

potential applicants but would like to begin

the program with five or more.

This program has the potential to provide

the youth of the Pueblo the opportunity to

learn and apply skills in the law enforcement

field. The program for Explorer Post is 14-20 years of age and we

are considering starting with an Explorer Post Club which will allow

13 year olds to participate. The program is a part of the Boy Scouts

of America program striving to provide a solid foundation for the

youth to learn not only about law enforcement but good citizenship,

professionalism, integrity and respect as well. Those who are

interested will go through an application and interview process which

helps them to prepare for the future. Those selected will be expected

to be responsible and attend training classes regularly. They will also

be monitored for grades and schoolwork with possible tutoring sought

to help those students having difficulties. Although those who serve

as instructors/advisors are volunteers and participate in the program

because they want to see the young people of the Pueblo succeed

if they choose the law enforcement field. They are dedicated in their

endeavors not only to help our young people who are interested in law

enforcement but also helping to mold individuals with high personal

standards, pride, integrity and sense of community.

Audrianna Chavez is the newest

addition to the Isleta Police Dispatch

Center employed for the 9-1-1 position.

Prior to coming to Dispatch, Audrianna

was a pet stylist for Serenity Pet Spa

in Los Lunas where she was employed

for four years while pursuing her

certificate in computer programming.

Audrianna says she “comes from

a pedigree of 911 dispatchers, law

enforcement, and military background

giving me an understanding of what

I was stepping into. But, I wanted to

become a 911 dispatcher because I

wanted to learn a universal trade that I could take anywhere and give

me the opportunity to save lives”.

For additional information on how to obtain an application please do

not hesitate to call Officer Sharon Mitamura at 505-382-3459.

We will be welcoming a new police officer,

Charles Otero, starting on April 22, 2019.

He was not available for a photograph but

look in the next newsletter for a proper

introduction. He is a certified officer who

retired from Santa Fe Police Department

and was most recently with Albuquerque

Public Schools Police before joining our

department.

Thanks to all for your patience and cooperation during the road

construction taking place on Highway 314 at Highway 147. Just a

few more adjustments and the project will be complete, but remember

the speed limit remains 25 mph in that area until the signs are

removed. Watch your speeds and look for workers who are still there

intermittently.

INDIAN HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM (IHSP)

Ladies and gentlemen traveling in vehicles

on Isleta Pueblo, beware….. “CLICK IT OR

TICKET” goes in effect May 20 through

June 2, 2019. Officers will be working extra

hard to keep motorists safe by enforcing the

seatbelt laws. All drivers and passengers

must wear their seatbelts and children need

to be in proper child restraints when traveling,

and if you are unsure if you have the proper

restraints please feel free to contact the Department or Safer NM

Now.

CONSTRUCTION:

Last thought, Memorial Day weekend will be coming up at the end of

the month and again we ask all to enjoy your long weekends but be

safe and courteous.

May 2019

Isleta Resort & Casino

As Isleta Resort & Casino continues its mission

to enhance its gaming product, the Resort

proudly announced in April that Sports Betting

is officially on its way. In 2018, following many

years of court proceedings, the Federal Court

reached a decision to permit Sports Betting in

states other than Nevada. Once that groundbreaking decision was reached, Isleta Resort

& Casino and the Pueblo of Isleta began a

deliberate effort to examine Sports Betting,

and ensure that it would be a good fit for the

property.

“The implementation of Sports Betting

is very much in line with our long term

vision to enhance our product by creating

all the possible amenities that we can. Our

$40 million renovation continues to be an

important mechanism of how we’re evolving

in this competitive market, and Sports Betting

is another opportunity to enhance our overall

entertainment environment,” said Isleta

Resort & Casino CEO Harold Baugus.

The Resort will be one of only a few tribal

casinos in the United States to offer Sports

Betting in a tribal casino. The new venue

inside of Isleta Resort & Casino is expected to

open later this summer.

Anxiety

Worry, fear, and apprehension are an everyday

part of life. In fact, anxiety in certain situations

is useful as it makes us more aware and careful

of our surroundings so that potential danger

can be avoided. Who has not been anxious or

worried when faced with the unknown such

as a job interview, walking down a dark alley,

going to the dentist, or maybe even being pulled

over by the police for speeding? Then when the

situation or incident is over, the anxiety or fear

generally goes away. However, for some people,

the anxiety does not go away and sometimes

gets worse over time. Some people get chest

pains, have nightmares, or may even be afraid

to leave home.

People with excessive anxiety tend to worry

too much about a number of things such as

personal health, work, social interactions, and

everyday routine life circumstances. Some of

the symptoms for excessive anxiety include:

•

Feeling restless, wound-up, or on-edge

Fatigue

Concentration problems; mind going

blank

Irritable or cranky much of the time

Muscle tension and/or excessive

sweating

Constant worry about the future or

regrets about the past

Difficulty falling or staying asleep

Some people with severe anxiety experience

panic attacks and have these symptoms, too:

•

Heart palpitations, a pounding

heartbeat, or a faster than usual heart

rate

Excessive sweating

Trembling or shaking

Sensations of shortness of breath,

smothering, or choking

Feelings of impending doom

Feelings of being out of control

When anxiety persists, call us

– we are here to serve.

Isleta Health Center

Behavioral Health: 505-869-5475

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May 2019

Isleta Recreation News:

Summer Recreation Program:

Summer Recreation will begin June 3rd and

run thru July 26th this summer. There are

still registration slots available for Ages 6–

12 year old age groups only. Our 4 & 5 year

old group filled up quickly on the first week of

registration so there is a waiting list . If any

of the children do drop, we can fill those slots

as needed. We are in the process of getting

all our summer training in for our summer

recreation employees with CPR/First Aid,

Defensive Driving, Good Touch/Bad Touch,

Summer Lunch Program, and much more.

Basketball Girls Banquet:

Our Isleta Basketball girl’s team had their end

of the season basketball banquet at Isleta

Fun Connection and received a basketball

trophy for participating in this year’s 2019

basketball season. Thank you to our parents,

grandparents and other family members for

supporting our girls this year. Also Thank you

to Brianna Tower for coaching the Isleta Girls

Basketball Team.

Summer Recreation Begins:

June 3rd-July 26th

Drop Off Time 7:30 a.m.

Pick up Time 3:00 p.m.

Must sign your Child /Children in & out at front desk daily

Breakfast and Lunch will be provided

Mandatory 3 days Attendance/Participation to attend Major Fieldtrips

No transportation will be provided

to and from the Rec.

Proper Dress Attire: No Sandals or Short Shorts allowed

On All fieldtrips: Spending Money is Optional

Parks & Recreation Crew:

The Parks Crew have been working hard on

all baseball fields and for the preparation of

Opening Day for Isleta Little League. The

Parks crew also replaced the water well at the

Chical Baseball field. This was replaced due

to renting other equipment for pumping water

to the Chical baseball field.

While our Parks Crew are out there working on

all the beautiful parks we have, please keep

in mind all pet owners need to keep our parks

clean too. The Parks crew have reported that

some pet owners have not picked up after

their dog’s mess. Let’s be responsible for

picking up after your pets in order to keep our

parks beautiful and clean for our children to

play in.

Isleta Parks Crew

The Parks Crew have many other projects

besides working out in the outdoors for

example for the Painting project in the

gymnasium that has been 100% completed.

Thank you to our Parks Crew for doing a

beautiful job.

Water Slides at All Parks:

Sorry there will be no more usage of water

slides at all Isleta Parks. The Water slides are

damaging the grass and the Parks crew have

been repairing the damages that are left from

the slides and it’s very costly to repair.

Our Isleta Basketball Girl’s Team

Mikyala, Kairi, Jade, Kaylanie, Jolaya,

Makhaila, Sienna, Ali, Lozen, Alyshia,

Destiny, Zaiyah and Coach Briana.

May 2019

Reserving Parks for Parties:

Please call the New Isleta Recreation Center

to reserve a park for your party venue. There

have been times that some of the parks have

been occupied with 3 or more parties taking

place at the same time. We would do not want

to have our parks overbooked with families

trying use their reserved park with others who

did not reserve ahead of time. This helps us

to provide the community with the adequate

space that they are requesting for a party to

take place. Also as a reminder, please keep

our parks clean and make sure to pick up

all your trash. Please call 505-869-9777 to

reserve a park.

New Fitness Coordinator:

We would like to welcome Thomas Zuni to the

Isleta Recreation Center as our new Fitness

Coordinator. Thomas says the following,

“I have been a certified personal trainer

since 2002. I am currently certified by ACE

(American Council on Exercise) as a personal

trainer and I am also a fitness nutrition

specialist. I have served our Isleta community

as the Diabetes fitness instructor at the Isleta

Health Center for the past 5 years. My goal is

to promote fitness thru exercise and nutrition

for our community. We have such amazing

facilities that our Isleta community should

utilize to the fullest. I am available to answer

any questions that you may have small or big.

And I am willing to do one on one training

with anyone who wishes to. I assist with

goal setting and lifestyle changes and I look

forward to working with you all. Thank you.”

Fitness Classes:

Tuesday & Thursday Mornings

9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Evening Spin Classes

with Aaron Wade:

Monday thru Thursday

6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Morning Spin Classes

with Mike Lente:

Monday & Wednesday

Lunch Hour : 12:00 p.m.

Early Morning Session:

Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 a.m.

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Culture Showcase at the Isleta Elementary

School:

The New Isleta Recreation Center participated

with other tribal programs to promote culture

games, storytelling, and traditional dances to

our tribal youth. We taught our Isleta youth

to count in our traditional language while they

jump roped. The youth received an incentive

in participating in the activity. We look forward

to continue to support our school and all the

other tribal programs.

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Optometry Services

Optometry Services available

to IHC Patients:

•

Frame and lens selection

Frame repair and adjustment

Ordering glasses and contact

lenses

Optometry will accept prescriptions

for glasses and contacts from outside

providers as long as the prescription

is not expired.

If you have questions or concerns

please contact Optometry

services @869-4080

THANK YOU

-Isleta Health Center

Optometry Department

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May 2019

Pueblo of Isleta Public Library

Summer Reading Program Registration is here, are you ready? Registration will be May 10th starting at

7am until all spots are filled. Read more about it in our upcoming section of our article. Schools will be

letting out this month and the library may be busier than usual throughout the day. Please be aware of

your surroundings in the parking lot, around the library and in the neighborhood as children may be out

enjoying their Summer Break. Hotter days are slowly creeping up on us, please remember not to leave

children, elderly, or pets in the car. Temperatures can rise in a matter of minutes, even with a cracked

window.

News

The Library will be closed from 8-12pm

on Friday, May 3rd for our monthly staff

meeting. We schedule our staff meetings

every first Friday of the month. We will

be discussing our upcoming Summer

Reading Program and new library services.

We apologize for the inconvenience this

may cause. Reminders of our closure will

be posted in the library as well as on the

Library Facebook page and our Snapchat.

The Library will be closed on Monday, May

27th in observance of Memorial Day. All

library media checked out on Thursday,

May 23rd will be due on Tuesday, May

28th. Enjoy your three-day weekend!

Attention eBook readers! Start using

OverDrive today with your library card

number and pin. OverDrive is a free eBook

service offered for all library patrons,

which allows you to check out eBooks and

audio books for FREE. OverDrive offers

bestselling books, graphic novels, teen,

children books, and audiobooks.

•

All Library patrons have a limit

of 4 loans per account with a 2-week

checkout.

•

No late fees. The books will

automatically be checked in on the

due date and you are able to return

the book early at the push of a button.

To access OverDrive you will need to

set up a pin on your library account. For

a mobile friendly version, download the

Libby app through the Google play store for

android users or app store for apple users.

If you need help navigating

OverDrive or the Libby app

please call the library at

505-869-9808 and speak

with a library staff member.

Looking

for

music

download for FREE? All you need is your

Pueblo of Isleta Public Library card!

Access FREE music downloads and music

streaming by visiting Freegalmusic.com or

by downloading the Freegal Music app on

your android or apple device. Come visit

the library to set up your pin/password to

begin downloading and streaming music.

•

All Library patrons receive 3

FREE downloads of songs of your

choice each week.

•

Unlimited streaming with NO

COMMERCIALS, ADs and no limits

on skipping songs.

•

Freegal offers music from SONY

artists only.

If you have any questions

about Freegal Music or

need to set up a library pin,

please give the library a

call at 505-869-9808 and we

will help you get started.

Upcoming

What’s new at the Library? Join us for

a short presentation on “What’s New at

the Library” on Tuesday, May 21st from

5:30pm-6:30pm. We will be showing you

how to use OverDrive and the Libby app

for eBooks and audiobooks. Learn how to

use our Librista app which features our

online catalog and provides you access to

your account and renewals. Attend this

presentation and receive a $5 OFF library

fine token (One per patron). If you have

questions about this presentation please

give us a call at 505-869-9808.

Summer Reading Program Registration

will be Friday, May 10th starting at

7am. Registration will be on the first come,

first serve basis. Due to issues with our

registration line last year, we will have one

single line for registration for youth and

junior groups. This will ensure that priority

is given to those whom showed up early for

registration. This means registration time

may take longer than expected, please plan

accordingly.

Some reminders to keep in mind before

registration day:

•

Only Parents/Legal Guardians of

students are allowed to sign up students

for the Summer Reading Program.

•

Juniors 3 year olds MUST be pottytrained.

•

We will be asking for BASIC

information on registration forms along

with a list of allergies and people you

give permission to sign out your child.

•

Our youth program will feature

different

curriculums.

During

registration you will be given a packet

with information on the 5 curriculums

and calendars. You will need to go over

the program descriptions with your

child so they can choose which program

interests them the most.

If you have any questions regarding our

Summer Reading Program please give us

a call at the library and speak with a staff

member at 505-869-9808.

We are excited to share with you our

Summer Reading Program themes for

our youth and junior programs this year.

Summer Reading Program will start June

10th and end July 26th.

Our Junior Program will be open to 20

students ages 3- 6 years old. Students will

be building and constructing items out of

cardboard. Story time will be incorporated

along with constructing items such as a play

kitchen, boxcars, a space rocket, robots,

skeeball, ball drop and a small bowling

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alley. At the end of each week the students

will play with their creations. Students

will also engage in daily recess time and

breakfast and lunch will be served every

day with our Summer Meal Program.

Breading their pickle appetizers during

our Game Day Appetizer Night.

Participants of our Game Day Appetizer

Night prepping their Jalapeno Poppers to

go in the oven.

All our participants showing off their

plates of appetizers. Hopefully their

appetizers made it hope to share with their

families.

Our Youth Program will be open to 25

student’s ages 7-17 years old. Each day

youth students will engage in daily reading

groups catered to their age group. After

our daily reading time we will have book

discussions and then move right into

activities. We will feature 5 different themes

to choose from. 5 spots will be available for

each of the programs mentioned below.

•

Art:

Learn to enjoy, appreciate

and create art. Students will learn

basic art techniques and apply these

skills and techniques to complete their

projects. Each week will be a different

medium, which will include drawing,

painting, photography, and pottery. At

the end of each week the goal is to make

a quality piece to display at the end of

the program. This program is for anyone

who has an interest in art and is excited

to explore a variety of art media. All art

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materials will be provided! If you have

any questions regarding this curriculum

you may contact, Diane Abeita, at 505869-9808 or by email at poi02006@

isletapueblo.com.

•

Animals: If you are interested in

learning more about animals and how

to care for them then this program is

for you. This program will be centered

on different types of animals, from pets

to wild animals. We will be learning

about the different types of animals

and information about them such as

foods they eat, where they live, and

more. We will be creating various crafts

and activities that are focused around

animals. We will create a shelter donation

blanket and take a trip to an animal

shelter. We will also visit Catopia, a cat

café in Albuquerque, to socialize with

adoptable cats and kittens. If you have

any questions regarding this curriculum

you may contact, Ashley Morales, at

505-869-9808 or by email at poi02009@

isletapueblo.com.

•

Film/Vlogging:

Enjoy watching

videos and always wanted to create

your own? This summer, join Cheyenne

at the Library in learning how to be a

YouTuber and creating your very own

videos! Each week we will be learning

about different types of videos that are

popular on YouTube. The different types

of film that we will learn are tutorials,

vlogging, skits, and reviews. Students

will learn how to edit videos and upload

them to the Library’s YouTube Channel.

Each week will also include challenges,

such as “The Spicy Noodle Challenge”,

and crafts that we will film and upload.

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Lastly, we will be going on two field trips

to “Empire Board Game Cafe/Library”

and “Catopia” to Vlog. If you have any

questions regarding this curriculum

you may contact, Cheyenne Castillo, at

505-869-9808 or by email at poi02004@

isletapueblo.com.

•

Travel Around the World:

Have

you ever wanted to travel out of the

country? Pack your bags and get ready to

get your Passports stamped because we

will learn and “travel” to five different

countries this summer. We will travel

around the world to Great Britain, Italy,

Mexico, France, and China. Each week,

students will learn about a different

country, culture, and will have access to

“Mango Languages” which is an online

interactive language program. Students

will make crafts, delicious foods, play

sports and keep a Travel Journal for all

the fun memories from each country. If

you have any questions regarding this

curriculum you may contact, Rebekah

Lovato, at 505-869-9808 or by poi02008@

isletapueblo.com.

•

Cooking: The Cooking Program will

consist of students practicing their knife

skills, measurements and conversions,

spice identification, tasting new food.

They will also learn different ways of

cooking like frying and baking. The kids

will also learn how to use different cooking

appliances and utensils. Some of the food

they will be making are burgers, scones,

pancakes, ice cream, and milkshakes. If

you have any questions regarding this

curriculum you may contact, Kyle Lujan,

at 505-869-9808 or by email at poi02007@

isletapueblo.com.

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had a beautiful Easter weekend!

Applying black icing to create the

basketball lines to finish up their cake pops

during our Game Day Cake Pop Program.

Good conversations taking place as they

crumble their cake during our Game Day

Cake Pop program.

Dipping their cake pops in orange

chocolate and letting them dry before

drawing on the basketball lines.

Join us every Wednesday in May for our

Family Story Time for toddlers. Library staff

member Diane will be reading a different

story each week and will feature a craft or

a hands-on activity. Please see our calendar

featured in this newsletter for more details.

If you have any questions about our Family

Story Times, please contact Diane Abeita at

the library at 505-869-9808. For the months

of June and July, Family Story Time will

be taking a break and will start back up in

August.

Library staff attended the Isleta Recreation

Easter Hunt, which took place on April

20th. We promoted our Summer Reading

Program and our library services to the

community and all that attended. Lots of

fun activities took place and we were happy

to see smiling faces in celebration of Easter.

We would like to thank all who donated

Easter baskets. The baskets were given out

during this event so no one was left without

a basket to search for eggs. We hope you all

Our March Basketball Madness ended with

two exciting food programs leading up to

the final four games. On March 28th library

staff member Rebekah hosted an appetizer

night featuring two tasty appetizers, oven

fried pickles and jalapeno poppers. On

April 4th Rebekah showed participants

how to make basketball cake pops for an

easy game day treat. She ended her series

of programs with a “Watch Party” which

took place on Saturday, April 6th at the

library. Auburn VS. Virginia teams played

that evening and the library served nachos

and soda to those who attended. We would

like to say congrats to Jaime "JuneBug"

Guerrero who was the winner of the

college basketball bracket with a total of 70

points. He received a $20 giftcard to Dick’s

Sporting Goods. We would like to thank

everyone who participated in our programs

celebrating college basketball.

During the month of April the library

celebrated Stress Awareness Month with

three programs to help ease some stress.

Library staff member Diane hosted an

Essential Oils Learning Series and Stress

Relief program on April 18th. The program

quickly filled up with participants anxiously

ready to learn about the benefits of essential

oils. Jessica Quesada, a doTerra advocate,

was our guest speaker and explained the

benefits of lavender, lemon and peppermint

essential oils. After the presentation was

done, library staff member Diane showed

attendees how to make an aroma bracelet

which holds essentials oil scents. We would

like to thank Jessica Quesada and everyone

who attended and learned an alternative

way to relive stress.

May 2019

We hosted our first ever Yoga Nights at the

library. Our first night was for families with

children ages 5 years old and up. This Yoga

session featured Felicia Otto, a certified

Yoga instructor, and took place on April

23rd. We had a total of 30 slots available for

all the families. They learned various yoga

and breathing techniques that they can use

in their daily lives. Our second yoga night

was an adult only session held on April

24th. They enjoyed their “me-time” with a

little bit of mediation.

Pueblo of Isleta Public Library

Hours of Operation:

Library Hours

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

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

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

Closed on Sundays, all federally recognized

Holidays and also Isleta traditional

Holidays.

Please contact library for more information

on closures.

Phone: 505-869-9808

Fax: 505-869-8119

Email: poi02002@isletapueblo.com

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SUMMER PROGRAMS

May 2019

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Isleta Elementary School

This last month has seen some wonderful adventures

for our students at the POIES as well as some more

staff changes. First, we welcome Jared Abeita as our

new IT technician for onsite support. He is a muchneeded addition. Secondly,

we wish to say “Kee Veh

Moo He” to Ulysses Abeita

who worked in our TIWA

language program. We offer

him blessings in his future

adventures.

The TIWA program cosponsored

Language

and Cultural Community

Showcase night. It included

food, games like Pah-tol and Brown Bear

Bingo, food, games, and fun for all. And don’t

forget the cake walk!

It was a privilege to have Governor Zuni come

to offer his blessing on this special night.

It was an amazing turn out! The Headstart

children sang” Twinkle, Twinkle” in Tiwa and

were so cute to watch. Even the Zuni Dancers,

from NACA came to share their culture.

Late in March, the upper grades were invited

to tour an archeological dig site at La Joya

and learn something about their ancestor’s

beginnings. Students visited La Joya, NM to

learn the archeological dig process where the

Piro Indians once lived. Students were able to

see a mission ruin and a kiva. Members from the Culture Committee joined

students and spoke on the history of the Piro and Isleta peoples. Students

enjoyed listening to historical stories of how pueblo peoples have migrated

along the Rio Grande River and connected the story to what they were able to

explore on the field trip.

In addition, the Tiwa teachers organized a series of field trips to

the Elder Center so the students could play traditional games

with the senior citizens. They played “Pah-tol” with their Cheeee’s and Teh-eh’s.

The 6th graders are

gearing up for their

Rites of Passage

Ceremony, which

Wednesday,

May 22 at 5:30pm.

Each

student

is composing a

short address to

be delivered in

both their native

language

and

English. We hope to

have the students

dress

their

traditional apparel for the Rites of Passage ceremony. Please join

us in honoring our 6th graders at this special event.

All the students are gearing up for their Awards Assembly and

Final Concert on Thursday, May 23. The students will be

singing, dancing drumming and playing the Appalachian String

Dulcimer.

Summer School

Summer school should be an exciting time for Students at Pueblo of

Isleta Elementary. The theme of this year’s summer school session

is: “Under the Big Top”. Math, reading and enrichment classes will

revolve around this theme.

Classes will begin on June 4th, and run thru June 27th. (Tuesday,

Wednesday and Thursdays only)

•

Buses will start running at 7:00am

•

Breakfast and lunch are offered by the “Albuquerque Summer

lunch Program” and held outside the library complex.

•

Breakfast 7:45am-8:15am – Lunch 12:15pm – 12:45pm

•

Classes start at 8:15am – 12:15pm

•

Dismissal is at 12:45am

Here are some important dates for your calendar

•

Friday, May 3:

Last day to checkout library books

•

Sunday, May 5: Run for the Zoo

•

Tuesday, May 7: Head Start visit

•

Friday, May 10: All library books due

•

Tuesday, May 14: Last day of library classes

•

Monday, May 20: ISES Fun Day; rotations will be from

10:30am-2:30pm

•

Wednesday, May 22: 6th Grade Graduation at 5:30pm

•

Thursday, May 23: Awards Assembly and Final Concert

•

Friday, May 24:

Last day of school

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Johnson - O’Malley

May News

I would like to take this time to thank all the

students and families for a great 2018-2019

school year. Congratulations to all the 2019

Seniors!! May you continue to be successful in

the years to come.

We have had many family night and experiential

learning opportunities throughout the year and

I would like to thank all those families whom

have joined us and allowed us to take your child

to our various trips. If you have any suggestions

for the upcoming school years family nights and

experiential learning opportunities, please let us

know, we are always open to new ideas.

Reimbursements:

All Reimbursements are made out to the JOM

eligible student.

It is not too late for Seniors to get reimbursed

for the cap and gown cost. The student will

need to have a w-9 on file, receipt, and the JOM

reimbursement form. Once all three documents

are submitted the reimbursement can be

processed.

JOM also provides reimbursements for summer

school at 50% of the cost. In order to get

reimbursed for summer school the student will

need to complete the class with a passing grade

(transcript will need to be provided), have a w-9

on file, receipt, and the JOM reimbursement

form. Once all three documents are submitted

the reimbursements can be processed.

Once again I thank you for a wonderful school

year and may you all have a safe summer!!

Upcoming Events:

Saturday May 4, 2019 2:00pm - Graduation

Banquet, Isleta Resort and Casino Ballrooms

Thursday May 30, 2019 3:00pm - 6:00pm - End

of Year Bash/Literacy Night, Department of

Education

Health Beat:

Isleta Community

Health Needs Assessment

Stephanie Barela, Health Educator

Phone: 505-869-4479

What do you like best about the Isleta

Community?

What ideas or suggestions do you have for

improving the overall health of the Isleta

community?

The Isleta Health Center wants to know your

answers to the questions above, along with

several other health related questions.

the next few weeks we will be at different

locations throughout the community asking

the community to fill out the Isleta Community

Health Needs Assessment Survey, as a way for

us to better understand the health priorities in

the community and to better improve our health

services. Please take a few minutes to complete

the survey. Your participation will help the

Isleta Health Center better understand health

priorities in our community and improve our

health services. Please stop by the clinic and

fill out a survey, so that we can get your input.

We ask that you only complete one survey this

year, as it will skew our numbers if we receive

duplicate forms from one person.

If there are any questions, please contact

Stephanie Barela, (505) 869-4479.

THANK YOU!

Isleta Pueblo News

May 2019

Isleta Pueblo News

May 2019

Isleta Health Center

Behavioral Health Services

Phone: 505.869.5475

WE ARE HERE TO SERVE

Isleta Health Center Team

Life can be stressful

Planned events, good news, bad news,

and the unexpected causes stress in our

lives. What exactly is stress? Most of us

consider that stress is about bad news or

negative events but it can be caused by

both good and bad experiences. Stress

is the body’s way of responding to any

kind of demand to include both physical

and emotional. When we feel stressed

by something going on around us, our

bodies react by releasing chemicals into

the blood.

Stress can create overwhelming

feelings of uncertainty even in the

strongest people. Some of us tend to

get stuck for a short period of time and

may experience feelings of depression

or anxiety, find ourselves missing work

or other obligations, and even lashing

out at family and friends. Changes

in emotions, mood or behaviors that

occur in response to any life stressors

may be the sign of what is known as

an adjustment disorder. Adjustment

disorders typically last from a few

weeks to a few months and rarely

require medication. But when we find

ourselves “stressed out”, it’s helpful to

talk about it.

Some Typical Stressors:

•

Finding out spouse is having an

affair

Being diagnosed with a serious

medical condition

Losing a loved one

A natural disaster such as a

hurricane or flood

Job promotion,

Career change

New baby

Injury or accident

Divorce or ending a relationship

Caring for a chronically ill

parent

Unemployment

Winning a contest

Completion of any major

challenge or contest

Everybody

experiences

stressful

situations in life, but sometimes the

circumstances make these events

particularly difficult to handle. If you

recently experienced a stressful event

or have ongoing stressors that are

interfering with your daily life, come

and see how we can help.

Adjustment disorders are highly

treatable and respond well to

counseling. Like many mental health

problems, an adjustment disorder may

increase the risk of substance abuse.

The anxiety and depression caused

by too much stress may lead people to

“self-medicate” with alcohol or other

drugs as an escape from dealing with

difficult mental issues.

Take a few minutes to answer these

questions. If you answer “yes” to 13

or more, you might want to come to

Behavioral Health to see how we can

help.

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Stress Management

STRESS TEST - Answer these

twenty questions: Yes or No.

Article: Lisa Kaye Cherino,

LCSW Clinical Therapist

1. Do you frequently neglect your diet?

How you deal with life challenges can predict

the likelihood that you will fall victim to

a stress related illness. The stress-related

illness could be mild like frequent tension

headaches, irritability, acid indigestion, and

loss of sleep or be very serious. Studies have

found that many serious health problems are

related to stress. Stress seems to worsen or

increase the risk of conditions like obesity,

heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes,

depression, alcoholism and addiction,

gastrointestinal problems, and asthma.

2. Do you frequently try to do

everything yourself?

3. Do you frequently blow up easily?

4. Do you frequently seek unrealistic

goals?

5. Do you frequently fail to see the

humor in situations others find funny?

6. Do you frequently get easily

irritated?

7. Do you frequently make a "big deal"

of everything

8. Do you frequently complain that

you are disorganized?

9. Do you frequently keep everything

inside?

10. Do you frequently neglect exercise?

11. Do you frequently have few

supportive relationships?

12. Do you frequently get too little rest?

13. Do you frequently get angry when

you are kept waiting?

14. Do you frequently ignore stress

symptoms?

15. Do you frequently put things off

until later?

16. Do you frequently think there is

only one right way to do something?

17. Do you frequently fail to build

relaxation into every day?

18. Do you frequently spend a lot of

time complaining about the past?

Using different strategies to relieve stress is

the best approach to effectively cope. You may

find yourself experiencing physical symptoms

such as difficulty sleeping, weight gain or

loss, stomach pain, irritability, headaches,

and/or other symptoms. Stress affects us all.

You may notice symptoms of stress when

disciplining your kids, during busy times at

work, loss of loved one, financial issues, or

when coping with a challenging relationship.

Stress is everywhere. And while a little stress

is OK, too much stress can wear you down and

make you sick, both mentally and physically.

Talk to your doctor and/or come to Isleta

Behavioral Health to learn ways to effectively

handle your stress.

In the meantime, try these stress relievers

that can work in just a few minutes to calm

your body’s stress response. Practice them

regularly to help manage stress.

•

Breath in an out with a count of 3

throughout the day

•

Stretch and go for 5-15 minute walk

•

Practice meditation in a quiet space

for 3-10 minutes

•

Chat with a friend for 5-10 minutes

•

Make self-care priority (e.g., get

enough sleep, socialize, eat healthy,

and exercise)

•

Speak with a counselor to feel less

overwhelmed

•

Manage your time to organize tasks

•

Replace 1 negative thought with 1

positive thought for the day

•

Distract yourself when having racing

thoughts for 1-3 minutes

•

Think of 3 positive statements to say

out loud 3 times

•

Sit quietly and visualize a positive

experience for 1-3 minutes

•

Keep a journal to increase awareness

19. Do you frequently race through the

day?

20. Do you frequently feel unable to

cope with all you have to do?

Count “Yes” answer as one point

Scores of 1-6 Few Hassles

Scores of 7-12 Pretty good control

Scores of 13-17 Danger Zone –

Watch out!

Scores of 18 or more – Stressed

out! Get Help!

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May 2019

Life in Isleta Pueblo in the Early Years

In and around 1918, village life was still

centered on agriculture.

Fields were

bountiful and the crops were diverse.

Besides the standard corn, beans and

squash, irrigated fields teamed with fruit

trees and many varieties of vegetables.

Interestingly, one of the principal crops

was grapes. The Spaniards introduced

vineyards and winemaking and even after

the Indian Prohibition Act of 1892 made

liquor illegal on the reservation, Isleta

farmers continued to be renown for their

table wines. Eventually, revenuers raided

the grape fields and uprooting and burned

the vines to stop the industry. It never

recovered.

Meanwhile, women from the village plied

the railroad tracks at the old Isleta depot,

selling farm produce along with various

types of arts and crafts to the passengers.

Steam locomotives regularly stopped at

a water filling station next to the railway

spur to renew their boilers. Many of these

vendors were migrants from Laguna who

lived in a settlement known as Orabi. In

fact, the depot area became its own vibrant

little town. It distinguished itself from the

main village because it was home to the

district Superintendent of the Santa Fe

Railroad. Many itinerant railroad workers

built houses next to the tracks and the area

even had its own hotel.

Ridership was free to Isleta people. It was a

concession that the Santa Fe Railroad had

made decades earlier when it trespassed

on its lands. Isleta vendors marketed their

wares at the Alvarado Hotel in Albuquerque,

but certain events like the Fiesta de Los

Angeles in California regularly invited

delegations to demonstrate Isleta customs

like singing and dancing. The host was

the family of Charles Fletcher Lummis

who, himself, had lived in the village and

later married an Isleta trader’s relative.

Her name was Eva Douglas, and an Isleta

sponsor christened their daughter at birth

with an Isleta name, Thurbesé.

earned some money for posing. This was

a vibrant era for our village. It was selfsufficient, but at the same time connected

to the outside world in surprising ways.

That memory is fading now with the loss of

our most senior elders. Let’s hope we never

forget.

Around the same time, the BIA appointed

its first uniformed Chief of Police, Louis

Abeita. He was later killed along the tracks

trying to apprehend a prisoner that had

fled from Albuquerque. Another tragedy

was the Influenza epidemic of 1918. Called

the “Spanish flu,” it killed many people in

the village. There were so many deaths,

that it was reported that the processions

never stopped. The scare was so profound,

that the custom of burials in the church

courtyard was stopped and the camposanto (graveyard) was moved away from

the village to its present place.

Historical Events during the early

to mid 1900’s in New Mexico

Many tourists frequented the plaza and the

St. Augustine church. Several curio stores

and a hotel were built in the vicinity of the

plaza. One person who had distinguished

herself during this time was Marie Chewiwi.

A one-time student at the Carlisle Indian

School, she became noted for her pottery.

She sold them at her small store that was

located at the southwest side of the plaza.

Tourists were delighted to meet and bargain

with the children that met them with

placards carded with homemade souvenirs.

Many took pictures of them and lucky kids

Contributed by

Theodore (Ted) Jojola, Ph.D.

In 1912 New Mexico became the 47th state

In 1916 Francisco “Pancho” Villa attacked

Columbus, New Mexico

In October 26, 1919 King Albert I of

Belgium with Queen Elisabeth of Belgium

and Prince Léopold, journeyed to Isleta

during their official visit to the United

States. The King decorated Pablo Abeita,

Governor of the Pueblo, and Father Anton

Docher with the Order of Léopold. Abeita

gave the king a turquoise cross mounted in

silver made by the Isletans. 10,000 people

journeyed to Isleta for this grand visit by

European royalty.

In 1920 Women won the right to vote

In 1922 Oil was discovered on the Navajo

Reservation

In 1945 the World’s first atomic bomb

detonated at Trinity bomb site in southern

New Mexico

In 1947 Alleged crash of a UFO happened

near Roswell

Honoring Our Beloved Centenarians

Born 1918

Maria Carlota Jiron

Born December 31, 1918

Carlota’s mother was Felicita Jiron who also

lived to be 100 years old. Carlota had 2

brothers, older brother Alex Jiron and younger

brother Crecensio Jiron. She has eight nieces

and nine nephews. Her extended family calls

her Auntie Carlota. Carlota never married.

Carlota worked for the Indian Services. She

worked at the Indian Hospital in Albuquerque

and the Isleta Day School, as a cook and

housekeeper. She retired after 36 years.

Indian School. She said it was a nice place.

She liked dancing at the school dances. She

remembers a young male student by the

name of “Tiger” from Santa Ana. Once when

Tiger and her danced, they won first place for

their dancing! And she was captain of the

senior hockey team. She loved to play field

hockey. Those were her favorite memories.

She graduated from the Indian School in

1934 when she was 18 years old.

During her youth, they had no electricity or

gas. As a child they played hop scotch and

jump rope because they had no toys.

She contributes her long life to having a very

good appetite. They ate the right foods and

food that they grew from the ground. She

loved to do canning. Her shelves were

always full of her canned foods. They had

apple, peach and pear trees and she canned

and dried the fruit. Men would stop by her

house on their way to work to get some

peaches and she gave it to them for free. Her

brother Alex had a garden and he brought her

what he grew in the garden and she canned

that as well. Her canning went all the way to

Germany and Japan! And she walked all the

time, and everybody always walked.

There was a grocery store and a post office

where she now lives. The property was

owned by the Sais family who operated the

store. The Sais family were Germans. Right

outside the door was a bus stop. Her favorite

memories were working at the Day School

and going to school at the Indian school. At

the Day School, Carlota rang the bell at 9:00

in the morning every school day. There were

30 in her class. She remembers some of

her classmates: Richard Jojola, Augustine

Lente, Isadora Jojola and Margarita Abeita.

She loved going to school at the Albuquerque

She still likes to go out of the house

sometimes, usually to Wal-Mart.

She’s happy when family is around to take

care of her. They take very good care of her

with a lot of patience. She has no worries,

and she knows she is loved, and she loves

everyone too.

She was proud to mention family

achievements.

She mentioned her 1st

cousin Diego Abeita who worked for Isleta

Pueblo, went to Washington D.C. to fight

for free meals for the Indian School and free

medical care for our people. He also fought

for the land the federal government took

from us. The government paid Isleta $41

million for the land they took. There was

a big celebration as a result and a building

was named after him in Albuquerque. The

building was located on 2nd street. She also

mentioned that her brother Crecensio was the

first volunteer when WWII broke out. He lied

about his age so he could become a soldier

and to go to war.

Her words of wisdom to the younger

generation is to go to school and get a good

education. And to eat good food to live a long

life.

Isleta Pueblo News

May 2019

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Honoring Our Beloved Centenarians

Maria Isadora Lujan Jojola

Eah-chude (Nana Chu-dee)

Born May 21, 1919

Nana Isadora’s parents were Patricio

Lujan and Rufina Carpio-Lujan. She had

one brother, Joe L. Lujan (Paoo), older

sister Petrita Jojola (Toyoh) and younger

sister Lupita Lucero (Mapeah). Nana was

married to Robert Jojola for 51 years and

they had six children; Elsie, Ruby, Harold,

Lena, Rita and Kenneth. She has 19

grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren and

15 great-great grandchildren. Nana’s most

celebrated accomplishments are raising her

children to speak our language fluently and

serving the community in her traditional

position for over 60 years.

Nana worked in her younger days as a

housekeeper for the teachers who worked

at the Day School and at the military base

in Albuquerque. She and her sisters rode

the bus to Albuquerque with their mother

to sell their pottery at the train depot. At

home she remembers going to a special

place along the river where they gathered

the dirt they used to make the pottery.

Our old people used to teach us a lot, that’s

how we learned to do things. She and her

sisters baked bread to sell at the train depot

in Albuquerque, made pottery, souvenirs

and strung beads to sell at the depot just

as their mother did. They also sold their

jewelry at the Old Town Plaza. They had

fun talking to all the people and strung

beads while sitting there on the plaza.

Over the years, she said they did very well

selling pottery and their souvenirs at the

train depot in Albuquerque, Oklahoma,

Texas, Colorado, California, Arizona and

throughout New Mexico.

She went to the Isleta Day School up to the

5th grade. They had no toys to play with as

a child. They didn’t have much, her mother

made dolls for her and her sisters. Their

mother rolled up old blankets or towels

and made pretty dolls out of them. They

carried their dolls everywhere. Life was

good, the family was always close and loved

one another.

She always liked to dance our traditional

dances. She danced every year and people

must’ve been happy when she stopped

dancing because she was always asked to

dance. She made her own Indian dresses,

and sometimes when someone stopped by

to visit, they’d ask “why are you sewing?

You must be getting ready to dance again.”

Social Security and OIG Launch Public Service

Announcement Campaign

Agency Alerts Public about Telephone Impersonation Scheme

The Social Security Administration (SSA)

and its Office of the Inspector General

(OIG) launched a joint Public Service

Announcement (PSA) campaign addressing

a nationwide telephone impersonation

scheme. Social Security and the OIG

continue to receive reports from across the

country about fraudulent phone calls from

people falsely claiming to be Social Security

employees. Calls can even “spoof” Social

Security’s national customer service number

as the incoming number on the caller ID. The

new PSAs will air on TV and radio stations

across the country to alert the public to remain

vigilant against potential fraud.

“We urge you to always be cautious and to

avoid providing sensitive information such as

your Social Security number or bank account

information to unknown people over the

phone or Internet,” said Nancy A. Berryhill,

Acting Commissioner of Social Security. “If

you receive a call and are not expecting one,

you must be extra careful – you can always get

the caller’s information, hang up, and contact

the official phone number of the business or

agency the caller claims to represent. Do not

reveal personal data to a stranger who calls

you.”

Social Security employees do occasionally

contact people--generally those who have

ongoing business with the agency--by

telephone for business purposes. However,

Social Security employees will never threaten

a person or promise a Social Security

benefit approval, or increase, in exchange

for information. In those cases, the call is

fraudulent and people should not engage

with the caller. If a person receives these

calls, he or she should report the information

to the OIG Fraud Hotline at 1-800-269-0271

or online at https://oig.ssa.gov/report.

“These calls appear to be happening

across the country, so we appreciate

SSA’s partnership in this national public

outreach effort,” said Gail S. Ennis, the

Inspector General for the Social Security

Administration. “Our message to the public

is simply this: If you or someone you know

receives a questionable call claiming to be

from SSA or the OIG, just hang up.”

The new PSA addressing the telephone

impersonation scheme is available online

at www.youtube.com/socialsecurity and

below:

To get more Social Security news, follow the

Press Office on Twitter @SSAPress.

Sure enough she would be asked to dance

again. She said every year her and Nana

Beh-oo (Juana Lujan) danced. It seemed

as though they had designated seats at

the kiva because they danced every year.

She laughed because she found this to be a

funny memory of hers.

She contributes her long life to being happy

all the time and praying. They all ate good

food and the right food.

What makes her happy is her children and

goddaughter taking care of her.

She’s

happy when visitors come to see her and

when everyone is around her and talk to

her. She has nothing to worry about.

Her words of wisdom or advice to the

younger generation is to show respect and

not leave our old teachings behind. Teach

the children our Indian ways and to be the

protectors of our Tiwa language. It will

be the elders to pass our language to our

people so it will not die. If we don’t teach

them, they will not learn. What I was

given and what I learned, I keep close to

my heart, it is precious.

Isleta Pueblo News

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May

Isleta Elder Center

(505) 869-9770

Monday - Friday

8:00AM - 4:30PM

Monday

Tuesday

*All activities subject to change

Please call the Elder Center with any questions regarding the

calendar or to sign-up for activities.

5/6/2019

5/7/2019

Softball Distance Throw

Soccer Kick Distance

9:00AM

Frisbee Distance & Accuracy

9:30AM - 10:30AM

5/14/2019

Activities Room

5/8/2019

Mother's Day Luncheon

5/15/2019

Friendship Breakfast 9:00AM

8:30AM - 3:30PM

General Meeting 10:00AM

Presented by:

Western Sky

Coffee & Commodities

Activities Room

5/20/2019

Afternoon Art

1:00PM - 3:00PM

Sign-Up Required

Commodities Distribution #1

3-Point Shoot Out: 9:00AM

Free Throw Shots: 9:00AM

Isleta Rec Center

5/21/2019

Bowling Singles Event

Isleta Fun Connection

Time: TBD Contact Monique

2019

Thursday

5/2/2019

5/22/2019

Washers (Huachas) Event

9:00AM - Isleta Rec Center

8-Ball Pool

Friday

5/3/2019

Cinco de Mayo

Lunch Entertainment

12:00PM

San Felipe Feast Day

8:00AM - 3:00PM

RSVP REQUIRED

ONLY 50 SLOTS AVALIABLE

ALL listed events at Isleta Rec Center

Basketball Events

5/1/2019

10:15AM - 2:00PM

8:30 AM

5/13/2019

Wednesday

May 2019

Family Feud Game Day

1:00PM - 3:00PM

Win PRIZES!

5/9/2019

5/10/2019

Horseshoes Event

8:30AM

Isleta Rec Center

Mass

Activities Room

11:30AM

5/16/2019

5/17/2019

Advisory Committee Meeting

Early Lunch - 11:00AM

9:00AM - 11:00AM

Monthly Caregiver Training

Topic: "Dealing with Difficult

Clients"

11:30AM - Activities Room

STAFF MEETING - 12:30PM

5/23/2019

Bowling Doubles

5/24/2019

EST Walk/Run Events

8:00AM - 12:00PM

Isleta Fun Connection

Time: TBD Contact Monique

Isleta Rec Center South West Track

Activities Room - 1:00PM

5/27/2019

5/28/2019

Shuffleboard Singles Event

8:00AM - 4:00PM

Isleta Rec Center

5/29/2019

Afternoon Bingo

1:00PM

Activities Room

5/30/2019

5/31/2019

Shuffleboard Doubles Event

May Birthdays Celebration

8:00AM - 4:00PM

12:00PM - Dining Room

Isleta Rec Center

Commodities Distribution #2

Elder Center CLOSED

8:30AM - 3:30PM

2019

Monday

Tuesday

REMINDER

4/30/2019

Please call by 9 AM to cancel Home

Delivered Meals. This saves time

and money. Thank you.

5/6/2019

5/7/2019

Wednesday

5/1/2019

Beans w/Green Chile and Pork

Egg hard boiled 2 ea

WW bread = 56 g

Carrot sticks 1 c

Tomato/cucumber 1 c

Fresh fruit

Diced chicken 3 oz

Steamed rice 1 c

Oriental veggies 1 c

Fortune cookie

Mandarin oranges 1/2 c

Pork 3 oz

Pinto beans 1/2 c

Green chile 1/2 c

Corn bread = 2 grain eq

Fruit cup 1/2 c

5/8/2019

Baked Chicken

Boneless chicken 3 oz

Stuffing 1/2 c

California vegetable 1/2 c

Fruit cup 1/2 c

Cabbage Stew w/pork

Ground pork 3 oz

Cabbage 1 c

Capri vegetable 1/2 c

WW roll = 56 g

Fresh fruit

Ranch Chicken Wrap

Baked chicken 3 oz

Romaine 1 c

Carrot coins 1 c

WW tortilla 8"

Fruit cup 1/2 c

Baked Ham

Ham slice 3 oz

Baked sweet potato 1 c

Biscuit = 56 g

Cottage cheese/fruit = 1/2 c

fruit

5/20/2019

Chicken and Rice Soup

Diced chicken 3 oz

Rice 1/2 c

Peas/carrots 1 c

WW crackers = 24 g

Fruit cup 1/2 c

5/27/2019

5/21/2019

Green Chile Potato Stew

Diced pork 3 oz

Green chile 1/2 c

Potato 1/2 c

Tortilla 8"

Fruit cup 1/2 c

5/28/2019

Carne Adovada

Pork 3 oz

Red chile puree 1/2 c

Calabacitas 1/2 c

Tortilla 8"

Fresh fruit

5/3/2019

Teriyaki Chicken Bowl

Shepard's Pie w/Red Chile

Ground beef 3 oz

Mixed vegetable 1/2 c

Mashed Potato 1/2 c

Red chile 1/4 c

Tortilla 8"

Fruit cup 1/2 c

5/14/2019

5/2/2019

Egg Salad Sandwich

Macaroni Stew

Ground beef 3 oz

Stewed tomato 1/2 c

Mixed vegetable 1/2 c

WW elbows 1/2 c

Garlic biscuit = 2 grain eq

Fresh fruit

5/13/2019

Friday

Thursday

5/15/2019

5/22/2019

Pork Tamale

Pork tamale 3 oz

Red chile w/pork 1/2 c

Rice w/cilantro 1/2 c

Spinach w/onion 1/2 c

Fresh fruit

5/29/2019

Sloppy Joe

Ground beef 3 oz

Sloppy joe mix 1/2 c

WW bun = 56 g

Sweet potato tots 1/2 c

Cottage cheese w/ peaches 1/2 c

5/9/2019

5/10/2019

Spaghetti w/Meatsauce

Ground beef 3 oz

Marinara sauce 1/2 c

WW spagetti noodle 1/2 cNutrition

Education

Brussels sprouts 1/2 c

12:00 PM

Garlic breadsticks = 26 g Dining

Fresh fruit

Posole w/pork

Pork 3 oz

Red chile puree 1/4 c

Hominy 1/2 c

Calabacitas 1/2 c

WW tortilla 8"

Fresh fruit

Vegetable Beef Stew

Ground beef 3 oz

Mixed vegetable 1 c EARLY

LUNCH

Crackers = 56 g

Fresh fruit

Cheeseburger

Burger patty 3 oz

American cheese .5 oz

Shredded lettuce 1 c

Pork and beans 1/2 c

Fresh fruit

5/16/2019

5/23/2019

5/17/2019

5/24/2019

Mac and Cheese

Cheddar cheese 2 oz

Diced tomato 1/2 c

Steamed carrot 1/2 c

Lima beans (M/MA) 1/2 c

WW pasta 1/2 c

Fresh fruit

Kale Salad with Chicken

Chicken 3 oz

Mixed kale greens 1 c

Cucumber, broccoli, tomato 1 c

Cranberries 1/4 c

Crouton 2 oz

Baked Tilapia

Tilapia 4 oz

Capri vegetable 1 c

Biscuit = 56 g

Fresh fruit

Meatball Sub

Meatballs 3 oz

Mozarella cheese .5 oz

Marinara sauce 1/2 c

Green beans 1/2 c

5/30/2019

5/31/2019

WW bun = 56 g

Fresh fruit

Based on the availability of ingredients/produce or other unforeseen circumstances, menus are subject to change.

May 2019

Isleta Pueblo News

Page 23

Isleta Health Center

Behavioral Health Services Prevention Program

Phone: 505.869.5475

Misperceptions and Stigmas

associated with Mental Health

When you hear the words Mental Health, what is

your initial thought? Is your first thought, “they’re

crazy, they’re psycho, they want attention, or

they are dangerous?” These are common stigmas

and negative terms that are heard throughout

exercises facilitated in Mental Health First Aid

courses. We don’t want to brand individuals as

John Doe “the Schizo” or John Doe “the Crazy guy

down the street”. The reality is, he is “John Doe

who has a mental health problem”.

Mental health issues are as common as physical

ailments and diseases. Yet, we are more likely to

go to the aid of someone with a broken leg than

someone who suffers from Depression or Anxiety.

Although Depression or Anxiety is ‘unseen’, these

mental health issues are just as debilitating as

or more so than many physical problems. Mental

Health issues don’t discriminate, a phrase taken

from Mental Health First Aid exercise, “it is

neither a rich man’s disease nor the poor man’s

curse.” The reality is that Mental Health issues

are as common as the use and abuse of legal and

illegal substances.

How can we help those in need who have anxiety,

depression, or other mental health issues? Like

stated above, we are often more likely to offer

help to a person with physical disabilities than

we are to the one with emotional or mental health

challenges. We can change that! We can become

Mental Health First Aiders. As participants in

the training, misperceptions and stigmas are

challenged and debunked through the 8-hour

Mental Health First Aid Training.

Developed in the U.S. by the National Council

for Behavioral Health in 2008, MHFA classes

are meant to give people the tools they need to

identify mental illness in people they interact with

on a regular basis — and support them in finding

help. Breaking stigmas and misconceptions about

mental illness is an added bonus.

Pueblo of Isleta

Head Start, Early Head Start, and Child Care

P.O. Box 579 Isleta, NM 87022

Important Dates/Upcoming Events

May 8, 2019- Professional Development Day (No School for Students)

May is considered Mental Health Awareness

month. In the month of May, Mental Health First

Aid training is offered for community members

to learn how to help those people who suffer from

Mental Health conditions, such as Depression,

Anxiety, Substance Use, and Psychosis.

May 9, 2019- Parent Committee @ 5:15pm in the Socialization Room (Dinner & Child

Care Provided)

All trainings are free! In recognition of Mental

Health Awareness Month, IBHS acknowledges

IHS Albuquerque Area Office the opportunity to

bring Mental Health First Aid to this community.

If you are interested in attending, call now to

reserve your spot: 505-869-5475

May 17, 2019- Last Day of School for Head Start Students

We are here to serve.

May 13-17, 2019- Head Start Fun Week

May 14, 2019- Policy Council @ 5pm in the Socialization Room (Dinner & Child Care

Provided)

May 17, 2019- Head Start Transition Ceremony @6pm at the Isleta Recreation Center

May 27, 2019- Memorial Day (No School for Students and Staff)

Helping Your Adult Family Member

Who Has an Addiction

Although you may be tempted to rescue, bribe, pamper, scold, or threaten your

adult family member who continues to use and abuse alcohol and/or drugs, this is

not a helpful approach.

Isleta Health Center

Community Summit and

Farmers Market

August 17, 2019

More Information to Come…

Contact Stephanie Barela, 869-4479 for more

information.

Families share experience, strength, and hope at Al-non meetings. These meetings

teach you how to stop “enabling”. The word enabling means “allowing, permitting,

or aiding” the alcoholic/addict to stay in their sickness and enabling keeps you,

the family, trapped in the problem. Enabling can make you physically and

emotionally sick and cause increased stress with you and your home environment.

Addiction is not something that affects just the alcoholic/addict but has a negative

impact on the entire family and the community.

No one wants their adult family member to suffer with an addiction and your

intentions to help are out of love and concern. When enabling turns into an

intervention, things begin to change. It is time to take your focus off the adult

family member’s addiction and place it onto yourself and your family. You regain

power to make meaningful choices about what you will do and what you won’t do.

Enabling does not teach responsibility.

You can contact Al-non at (505) 262-2177 and find out the nearest location from

your community to attend, (IBHS does not provide transportation).

Isleta Health Center - Behavioral Health

Isleta Pueblo News

Page 24

SUN

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

DM Clinic: 8:30-12 @DPP

Circle of Security Parenting Grp:

9-11am @BHS.

Youth-ICAP: 4:30-6:30pm

@BHS

Eagle Hit: Week 1: 5:30-7pm

@DPP Wellness

Podiatry Clinic: 12:30-4:30 pm

Early Recovery Skills: 9-10am @ BHS.

Another Recovery Technique - 10-11am

@BHS

Alcoholics Anonymous: 11-12 @ BHS.

Interactive “Anger” Group: 2:30pm @BHS

Youth Life Skills: 4:30-6:30pm @BHS

Eagle Hit Week 2: 5:30-7pm @DPP

Wellness

Podiatry Clinic: 8:00 - 4:30 pm

Early Recovery Skills: 9-10am @ BHS.

Another Recovery Technique - 10-11am

@BHS

Alcoholics Anonymous: 11-12 @ BHS.

Interactive “Anger” Group: 2:30pm @BHS

Youth Life Skills: 4:30-6:30pm @BHS

Eagle Hit Week 3: 5:30-7pm @DPP Wellness

Podiatry Clinic: 12:30-4:30 pm

Early Recovery Skills: 9-10am @ BHS.

Another Recovery Technique - 10-11am

@BHS

Alcoholics Anonymous: 11-12 @ BHS.

Interactive “Anger” Group: 2:30pm @BHS

Youth Life Skills: 4:30-6:30pm @BHS

Eagle Hit Week 4: 5:30-7pm @DPP

Wellness

DM Clinic: 8:30-12 @DPP

Bringing Peace to Relationships (Open

Group): 10-11:00 @BHS

Another Recovery Technique (ART): 13:30pm @ BHS.

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

Youth Power Source: 4:30-6:30 @BHS

Iron Eagle: 5:30-7:30 @DPP Wellness

DM Clinic: 8:30-12 @DPP

Bringing Peace to Relationships (Open

Group): 10-11:00 @BHS

Another Recovery Technique (ART): 13:30pm @ BHS.

DM Clinic: 8:30-12 @DPP

Circle of Security Parenting Grp:

9-11am @BHS.

Youth-ICAP: 4:30-6:30pm

@BHS

Eagle Hit Week 2: 5:30-7pm

@DPP Wellness

DM Clinic: 8:30-12 @DPP

Youth-ICAP: 4:30-6:30pm

@BHS

Eagle Hit Week 3: 5:30-7pm

@DPP Wellness

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

Youth Power Source: 4:30-6:30 @BHS

Iron Eagle: 5:30-7:30 @DPP Wellness

Community Healthy Cooking: 57pm @Health Center Kitchen

DM Clinic: 8:30-12 @DPP

Bringing Peace to Relationships (Open

Group): 10-11:00 @BHS

Another Recovery Technique (ART): 13:30pm @ BHS.

DM Clinic: 8:30-12 @DPP

Youth-ICAP: 4:30-6:30pm @BH

Eagle Hit Week 4: 5:30-7pm

@DPP Wellness

Podiatry Ed Class: 2:30-3:15pm IHC

Large Conference Room

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

Youth Power Source: 4:30-6:30 @BHS

Iron Eagle: 5:30-7:30 @DPP Wellness

DM Clinic: 8:30-12 @DPP

Bringing Peace to Relationships (Open

Group): 10-11:00 @BHS

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

Another Recovery Technique (ART): 13:30pm @ BHS.

Youth Power Source: 4:30-6:30 @BHS

Iron Eagle: 5:30-7:30 @DPP Wellness

DM Clinic: 8:30-12 @DPP

Youth-ICAP: 4:30-6:30pm

@BHS

Eagle Hit Week 5: 5:30-7pm

@DPP Wellness

May 2019

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SAT

DM Clinic: 8:30-12pm @DPP

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

Early Recovery Skills: 9-10a @

BHS.

Podiatry Clinic: 8:00-4:30pm

Another Recovery Technique

@DPP

(ART): 10-11am @ BHS.

Iron Eagle: 5:30-7:30 @DPP Wellness

Alcoholics Anonymous: 11-12pm @

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

BHS.

Wellbriety Group: 6-7:30pm

Another Recovery Technique

@BHS

(ART): 1-3:30pm @ BHS

DM Clinic: 8:30-12 @DPP

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

Early Recovery Skills: 9-10am@

BHS.

Podiatry Clinic: 8:00-4:30pm

Another Recovery Technique

@DPP

Dental Education: 2:30-3:15 @IHC (ART): 10-11am @ BHS.

Training Center

Alcoholics Anonymous: 11-12pm @

Iron Eagle: 5:30-7:30 @DPP

BHS.

Wellness CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

Another Recovery Technique

Wellbriety Group: 6-7:30pm

(ART): 1-3:30pm @ BHS

@BHS

DM Clinic; 8:30-12 @DPP

Early Recovery Skills: 9-10am @

Podiatry Clinic: 8:00-4:30pm

BHS.

@DPP

Another Recovery Technique

Elderly Screening TBD

(ART): 10-11am @ BHS.

Iron Eagle: 5:30-7:30 @DPP WellAlcoholics Anonymous: 11-12pm @

ness

BHS.

CLINIC

OPENS AT 9:50am

Wellbriety Group:

6-7:30pm

Another Recovery Technique

@BHS

(ART): 1-3:30pm @ BHS

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

DM Clinic: 8:30—12 @DPP

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

Early Recovery Skills: 9-10am @

BHS.

Podiatry Clinic: 8:00-4:30pm

Another Recovery Technique

@DPP

(ART): 10-11am @ BHS.

Iron Eagle: 5:30-7:30 @DPP WellAlcoholics Anonymous: 11-12pm @

ness

BHS.

Wellbriety Group: 6-7:30pm

Another Recovery Technique

(ART): 1-3:30pm @ BHS

@BHS

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

Podiatry Clinic: 8:00-4:30pm

@DPP

Iron Eagle: 5:30-7:30 @DPP Wellness

Wellbriety Group: 6-7:30pm

@BHS

DM Clinic: 8:30—12 @DPP

Early Recovery Skills: 9-10am @

BHS.

Another Recovery Technique

(ART): 10-11am @ BHS.

Alcoholics Anonymous: 11-12pm @

BHS.

Another Recovery Technique

(ART): 1-3:30pm @ BHS

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