Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com (2025)

Volume 20 Issue 5

Isleta Pueblo News

Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com

Governor’s Report

Maguwam,

I hope all is well with our community, and everyone

is enjoying this Spring Season. How time is flying

and we are approaching the month of May! I just

want to remind everyone to be safe as we approach

the end of the school year, and entering fire season.

The Lieutenants and I have been busy attending

many meetings within the community. We had

a great visit with our young youth students who

attend Los Lunas Public Schools on April 2nd. We

were invited by our Department of Education to

visit and speak with our students. Our first stop

was at Los Lunas High School, then made our way

to Valencia High School. The visit went very well

and we are very proud of our students.

On, April 9th we were invited to attend the Isleta

Head Start Feast Day at their center. It was very

nice to see all the families participate for our

children. Lt. Jojola was in attendance and provided

the opening invocation for the evening. They

had food, traditional dancers, arts & crafts their

students crafted. It was great to see their creativity!

Unfortunately, I was not able to attend, but I look

forward to next year. I did attend the MRGDC

meeting that evening held at the reception hall.

The Lieutenants and I met with Representative

Stansbury this month to discuss the Pueblo's

priorities and federal funding cuts. We appreciate

her advocacy in speaking out against efforts to

defund programs that serve Tribes and Tribal

members. We hope to meet with Representative

Vasquez in the coming weeks to discuss similar

concerns.

There were a number of bills that were signed into

law after the end of the state legislative session.

Some notable bills include HB 450, 308, and SB 41.

The Pueblo received capital outlay funding that will

go towards the Isleta Fire Station, Maintenance

Shop, and Westside Treatment Plant under HB 450.

HB 308 was signed into law and ensures that the

registration and voting process remains the same for

MRGCD elections. SB 41, Turquoise Alert System,

creates a dedicated alert system for missing persons

who are members or eligible to become members of

Tribes, improving response times and coordination

between Tribal and non-Tribal agencies.

Recently, I issued an Executive Order 2025-01 Burn

Activities on No Burn Days. Effective in the month of

May, we are going to take action with this executive

order. Our staff have provided copies of this order

and are available for pick at the Governor’s office.

I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to all

our Administrative Assistants for their continued

hard work and dedication to POI. As a reminder to

everyone, Professional Administrative day is April

24th, so mark your calendars!

I would also like to thank everyone who attended our

1st Community Meeting on April 26th held at the

Isleta Resort & Casino-Showroom. We collaborated

with Tribal Council to listen and address our

community with their concerns.

We hope our community had a great Easter with

your families!

Last, I want to send my condolences to the families

of those who have lost their family members during

the month of April.

Ha-Wuh,

Governor Eugene Jiron

Pueblo of Isleta

May 2025

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Isleta Pueblo News

May 2025

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

DEADLINE for June Newsletter articles is set for

Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 4:30 pm. Articles may be

dropped off at the Library or emailed to Nathaniel.Lujan@

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

confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation

email, odds are it never made it to me and then it’s time to

panic, so call Nate at 505.869.9808.

People who wish to submit an article or flyer are responsible

for generating their own article or flyer. Should you need

help, please call the Library at 505.869.9808 and set up a

date and time to sit down with a Library staff member who

will help you throughout the process. The Library will NOT

accept notes dropped off at the Library or information over

the phone to generate your article.

PROBATES need to be published in the Newsletter for

two consecutive months. Probates are considered court

documents, therefore, all submitters must provide: 1)

Name of Deceased, 2) Date of Deceased 3) Court Case #

and 4) Date of Court Date. A Probate form can be found on

the Newsletter Archive page at http://www.isletapueblo.

com/newsletters.html .

CLASSIFIED ADS: The new administration has requested

that the Newsletter start a Classified Ad section for Tribal

members selling land, houses, mobile homes, vehicles, and

farm equipment. Leasing of houses and mobile homes will

be accepted. Smaller items which can be sold at the local

flea markets or weekly yard sales will NOT be accepted.

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

houses, and mobile homes must be within the reservation

boundaries. Ads must meet the 160 character limit. Ads

that exceed the 160 characters will NOT be submitted into

the Newsletter. A single picture may be submitted with

the ad. Submitters of classified ads are responsible for

generating their own ads as this is a FREE service.

As a reminder, Tribal business owners may submit a small

flyer at no charge. Like the classified ads, business owners

are responsible for generating their own flyers as this is a

FREE service.

Classified ads and business flyers will be posted no

more than two consecutive months. In the event where

the Newsletter may exceed the 24-page limit, classified

ads and business flyers will be “bumped” for newsletter

articles. Again, this is a FREE service for Tribal members.

The Isleta Newsletter is owned and operated by the Pueblo

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

has the final say of all articles and contents within the

Isleta Newsletter.

For additional questions, you may call the Library and

speak with Nate or Diane at 505.869.9808.

Thank you,

Nathaniel Lujan

Newsletters may be found at the fifteen distribution

locations listed below. Remember, Digital copies of the

Newsletter may be obtained from the Newsletter archive

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

The fifteen Newsletter distribution locations are:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

TR 2 & TR 22 - Chical SE of Community Hall

TR 10 - Behind the old 47 Sales

TR 1 & TR 5 – Ranchitos / Bosque Farms

Reservations Line

Ranchitos Park

Post Office - Big Tree

TR 82 & TR 84 - Teller Road

TR 78 & TR 82 - Carlos Trujillo Sr.

TR 90 @ Y - CF Padilla

Mouse Town Park –

Health Center – South end of Health

Center Parking lot

Library Sunlight & Moonlight Intersection

TR 6 - 47 Intersection

TR 12 - 47 & 147 intersection (Old Smoke & Save)

TR 71 & TR 54 @ Y - Holiday Robot / Paved Road /

Railroad Tracks

TR 45 & TR 40 @ Y - Tata Mel (POI Signage)

G.I.D

Handyman services

Remolding ● Roof Repairs ● Flooring wood/vinyl

Painting interior/exterior ● Fence work/repairs

Build dog houses

Give me a call anytime

Ben 505-285-0327

May 2025

Isleta Pueblo News

Job Postings

Page 3

Visit us online at http://

www.isleta.com/career-opportunities.aspx

Fax: 505-244-8232

FOOD ATTENDANT (BEVERAGE)

Albuquerque, NM

..

$13.87 I Hour• Non-Exempt

STEWARD

..

Albuquerque, NM

0386

$14.87 /Hour• Non-Exempt

PROMOTIONS MANAGER

..

Albuquerque, NM

1195

$72172.03 /Year• Exempt

NIGHT AGENT ..

Albuquerque, NM

0205

$16.14 / Hour- Non-Exempt

GRAPHIC DESIGNER ..

Albuquerque, NM

$23.02 /Hour• Non-Exempt

Isleta Resort and Casino is looking for a creative and detail-oriented Graphic

Designer to join our dynamic team! This role is perfect for someone who thrives

in a collaborative environment, designing original artwork and promotional

materials that brin...

RESTAURANT CHEF

Albuquerque, NM

$72172.03 /Year• Exempt

Ignite Culinary Creativity as a Restaurant Chef at Isleta Resort and Casino!

Bring your passion for flavor and leadership to life in a fast-paced, highenergy kitchen. As a Restaurant Chef, you’ll lead a talented culinary team in

developing innovative m...

SERVER (Ristra)

..

Albuquerque, NM

$13.87 / Hour• Non-Exempt

Join our team as a Server and deliver exceptional dining experiences with

friendly, attentive service. You’ll greet guests, take accurate orders, and ensure

a clean, welcoming atmosphere. If you’re energetic, guest-focused, and thrive

in a fast-paced en...

Carpenter III-IPHA

..

Albuquerque, NM

Join the Isleta Pueblo Housing Authority as a Carpenter Ill! We’re seeking a

skilled Carpenter III to lead and perform a wide range of carpentry tasks in the

construction, remodeling, and alteration of buildings, floors, roofs, stairways,

partitions, do...

SOUS CHEF (EDR)

..

Albuquerque, NM

$23.02 / Hour• Non-Exempt

Ignite Your Culinary Career as a Sous Chef!Join Isleta Resort and

Casino as a Sous Chef, where you’ll lead day-to-day kitchen operations,

support our Executive and Restaurant Chefs, and deliver culinary

excellence across all venues. Drive innovation, e...

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS COORDINATOR

..

Albuquerque, NM

$20.31 / Hour• Non-Exempt

Join Isleta Resort and Casino as a Compensation and Benefits

Coordinator, where you’ll help ensure fair, competitive pay and

meaningful benefits for our team. From salary structures to leave

tracking, you’ll support employee wellbeing while delivering w...

PLAYERS CLUB REPRESENTATIVE ..

Albuquerque, NM

$14.87 / Hour• Non-Exempt

Shine as a Players Club Representative! Greet and delight

guests, support exciting promotions, special events, and top-notch

entertainment.

FRONT DESK AGENT ..

Albuquerque, NM

$14.62 / Hour• Non-Exempt

Welcome guests as a Front Desk Agent! Check guests in and out,

ensuring a seamless and pleasant experience.

TABLE GAMES FLOOR

SUPERVISOR

Albuquerque, NM

Craps knowledge preferred

$26.30 / Hour• Non-Exempt

Homeownership Counselor-lPHA

Albuquerque, NM

Join our team! Assist homebuyers with applications, inspections,

training, and counseling. Process payments, handle maintenance

reports, and ensure compliance. Apply now to make a difference in

housing services!

Laborer-lPHA

Albuquerque, NM

Assist with housing renovations, repairs, and maintenance. Operate

equipment, handle materials, and support skilled workers. Keep

worksites safe and organized. Apply today to make a difference!

Carpenter I-IPHA

..

Albuquerque, NM

Kickstart Your Carpentry Career with the Isleta Pueblo Housing Authority!

We’re looking for a motivated Carpenter I to join our team and grow within the

skilled trades! In this entry-level role, you’ll assist with a variety of construction

and repair ta...

BANQUET CAPTAIN

Albuquerque, NM

$15.12 / Hour• Non-Exempt

Provide exceptional guest service, coordinate events, oversee billing,

and ensure smooth operations. Support staff, promote positive

experiences, and maintain high standards. Apply today to make an

impact!

Construction Superintendent-lPHA ..

Albuquerque, NM

Join Isleta Pueblo Housing Authority as a Construction Superintendent,

overseeing projects from planning to completion. Lead teams, manage

subcontractors, ensure quality standards, and contr•ibute to building safe,

high-quality housing. This role offers

EXPEDITOR (Ristra)

Albuquerque, NM

$14.87 / Hour• Non-Exempt

Ensure timely, accurate food service, assist guests, maintain

cleanliness, and uphold service standards. Apply today to be part of

our team!

CAGE CASHIER

...

Albuquerque, NM

$14.87 /Hour• Non-Exempt

Join Our Team as a Cage Cashier! Bring your attention to detail and passion

for exceptional guest service to Isleta Resort and Casino. As a Cage Cashier,

you’ll handle financial transactions with accuracy and efficiency, maintain

balanced bank inventori...

MAIN BANKER ...

Albuquerque, NM

$16.14 /Hour• Non-Exempt

Now Hiring: Main Banker - Be at the Center of the Action! Step into a vital

role at Isleta Resort and Casino as a Main Banker, where precision meets

exceptional service. You’ll manage vault operations, process internal guest

transactions, and ensure the...

HDCT ...

Albuquerque, NM

$15.12 /Hour• Non-Exempt

Shine Bright as an HDCT at Isleta Resort and Casino! Join our dedicated team

as a Heavy Duty Cleaning Technician, where you’ll be hands-on in creating

a spotless and welcoming environment for guests and staff alike. From

maintaining pristine floors and ...

ASSISTANT MANAGER (Convenience Store) ...

Albuquerque, NM

$26.30 / Hour• Exempt

Step into Leadership as Our Assistant Manager! Support daily operations

across two store locations, lead and train staff, manage inventory and sales,

and deliver exceptional guest service. Be a key player in our tea

REVENUE AUDITOR II

Albuquerque, NM

1565

$20.31 / Hour• Non-Exempt

BUSSER

Albuquerque, NM

$11.50 / Hour• Non-Exempt

Maintain cleanliness, assist with table resets, and provide excellent

guest service. Apply today to make a difference in our dining experience!

CUSTODIAN

Albuquerque, NM

$14.62 / Hour• Non-Exempt

Ensure a clean and welcoming environment by maintaining customer

areas, restrooms, and gaming areas. Provide excellent guest service

while promoting safety and cleanliness. Apply today to make a

difference!

BARTENDER

Albuquerque, NM

$10.50 / Hour• Non-Exempt

Mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to guests 21+,

handle cash, and provide excellent service in a clean, efficient bar

environment. Apply today!

COOK

Albuquerque, NM

$15.12 / Hour• Non-Exempt

Join our vibrant team as a cook. You’ll prepare and cook delicious meals,

understand and follow recipes, and maintain kitchen cleanliness.

FOOD ATTENDANT

Albuquerque, NM

$13.87 / Hour• Non-Exempt

Become a Food Attendant! Facilitate smooth setup, prepare delicious

meals, and deliver exceptional food service.

SUPERVISOR F & B

Albuquerque, NM

$20.31 / Hour• Non-Exempt

Oversees dining operations, ensures exceptional service, managers

staff, and enhances guest experiences.

Isleta Pueblo News

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May 2025

Pueblo of Isleta Career Opportunities

Position Posting

Office Location

Closing Date

Public Defender

Open Until Filled

POLICE SERGEANT

Police Department

Open Space

Open Until Filled

ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER

CAREGIVER

Assisted Living Facility

COOK 1

Assisted Living Facility

Open Until Filled

POLICE OFFICER I

Police Department

Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled

POLICE OFFICER II

Police Department

Open Until Filled

FIREFIGHTER

Fire Department

Open Until Filled

Health Services

Open Until Filled

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

WORKER

Public Works

Open Until Filled

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE

PUBLIC SAFETY AIDE

Police Department

Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled

Head Start

Open Until Filled

PURCHASED/REFERREDCARE

RECEPTIONIST

Health Services

HEALTH COORDINATOR

HOME CARE ATTENDANT

Elder Center

Open Until Filled

RECREATION AIDE

Parks & Recreation

04/28/2025

ICWA COORDINATOR

Social Services

Open Until Filled

RECREATION LEAD

Parks & Recreation

Open Until Filled

INVESTIGATOR

Police Department

Open Until Filled

ROADWAY MAINTENANCE

WORKER I

Transportation Services

Open Until Filled

IRRIGATION & LANDSCAPE

TECHNICIAN

Parks & Recreation

Open Until Filled

SOLID WASTE DRIVER

Solid Waste

Open Until Filled

LIFEGUARD ASSISTANT

Parks & Recreation

Open Until Filled

STATE-TRIBAL IFPA COORDINATOR

SociaI Services

Open Until Filled

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I, II

or Ill

Public Works

Open Until Filled

SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

Health Services

Open Until Filled

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER

Transportation Services

Open Until Filled

NURSE PRACTITIONER

Health Services

Open Until Filled

Parks & Recreation

Open Until Filled

TRIBAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION

TECHNICIAN

Cultural & Historical

Preservation

Open Until Filled

PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER

PERSONAL CARE SERVICE AlDE

Elder Center

Open Until Filled

VETERAN SUPPORT SERVICE

Elder Center

MEMBER

Open Until Filled

-WITHIN

PLUMBER

Public Works

Open Until Filled

Police Department

Open Until Filled

WATER/WWTP OPERATOR I-IV

Public Works

Open Until Filled

POLICE LIEUTENANT

Graduation Information for

Los Lunas Schools

● Wednesday, May 13, 2025

Century High School and Los Lunas Family

School Robing & Rose Ceremony

o 5:30 pm @ Valencia High School Performing

Arts Center

·

● Thursday, May 14, 2025

Los Lunas High School Robing Ceremony

o 6 pm @ LLHS Gym

·

● Thursday, May 15, 2025

Valencia High School Robing Ceremony TBD

·

● Monday, May 19, 2025

Century High School and Los Lunas Family

School Graduation Ceremony

1pm @ The Pit

·

● Monday, May 19, 2025

Valencia High School Graduation Ceremony

4pm @ The Pit

·

● Monday, May 19, 2025

Los Lunas High School Graduation Ceremony

7pm @ The Pit

Bandelier National Monument

Bandelier National Monument is currently hiring for 2 interns

Goodwill Good jobs! Serving Albuquerque south valley/Isleta

Pueblo, and Valencia County

We offer individual free assistance with job search, interview

skills, and resume assistance.

Contact: Vicki Herring

Career specialist at 505-944-0289

Goodwill Industries of New Mexico

vherring@goodwillnm.org

505-944-0289 or 505-881-6401 x4097

201 Desert Willow Rd, Los Lunas, NM 87031

www.Goodwillit.org

at Bandelier National Monument, a 26-week paid opportunity

that individuals 18-30 years old (up to 35 for military veterans)

who are able to learn the trade of stone masonry from National

Park Service Staff. This is a no experience required/necessary

program! Would you be able to help share the opportunity? We

also highly encourage individuals from associated tribes/pueblos

and communities of Bandelier to apply! Please reach out to me

directly for questions about this opportunity! Elahkwa/Asquali for

your time.

Kiana Etsate-Gashytewa

May 2025

Department of Education

The Pueblo of Isleta Department of Education warmly

invites all 2025 high school seniors and college

graduates to a special morning mass in honor of this

year’s graduates. The mass will take place on Sunday,

May 11, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., and attendees are asked to

arrive no later than 9:45 a.m. Graduates are encouraged

to dress in their cap and gown or traditional attire.

Refreshments will be served following the mass. For

more information, please contact the Department of

Education at (505) 869-9790.

Follow Us Poster:

Stay connected with the latest from the Department of

Education by scanning the QR codes provided. Follow

us to view updated flyers, event announcements,

important notices, and valuable educational

opportunities directly to your device. Don’t miss out—

stay informed and engaged!

Higher Education Program Scholarship

Deadlines

Application Deadlines:

Fall - July 1st

Spring - November 1st

Summer - April 1st

(11:59 p.m. MT)

Supporting Deadlines:

Fall - August 31st

Spring - January 15th

Summer - May 31st

(11:59 p.m. MT)

Message from Shelly:

The time has come, not to say goodbye but to say see you

later. After twenty-seven years I have decided to part

ways with the Pueblo of Isleta. It has been a wonderful

experience to work with our community. I have gained

so much knowledge within the years I have spent at

the Recreation Center, Head Start, Procurement and

the Department of Education. I have gained so many

friendships over the years and have many memories to

hold close to me with each and every one of you.

For all the students that I have worked with over the

many years I want to remind you to follow your goals

and dreams. To the parents that have trusted me to

work with your child(ren) I want to thank you, I have

enjoyed every moment and opportunity that I had with

them. I will definitely miss my students the most as I

adventure out into the real world.

Shelly

Isleta Pueblo News

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ENVIRONMENT

Monthly surface water quality results

May 2025

TRUANCY

Greetings,

Summer is almost here but the heat has already

arrived.

*Water quality samples are collected on a monthly basis from the Rio Grande.

Two irrigation sample locations are collected during the growing season.

- Dash in data table indicates sample not collected.

“MPN” is a unit of measure that stands for most probable number. MPN is

equivalent to colony forming units (“CFU”).

The Pueblo of Isleta’s most stringent surface water quality standard for E.

coli bacteria is 88 MPN/100 ml at all times and at all flow rates.

Please watch signage at the NM 147 bridge for surface water quality

advisory. No fishing or swimming is allowed on the east and west side of

the Rio Grande River nor ditches by Order of the Governor; please follow all

signs posted regarding Governor’s order.

you have questions about surface water quality, contact Ramona Montoya,

Water Quality Control Officer, at 505-869-7565.

If

The 3rd quarter ended and we were happy to

provide 4 Isleta Elementary School students

with perfect attendance incentives which was a

multi-color modeling clay kit for each student.

We hope to see the number of students for

perfect attendance increase for the 4th and final

quarter for this school year. This year, we will

start to implement the FINAL school attendance

incentive. This incentive will be awarded to

students who have had perfect attendance

for the entire school year, with no absences, no

tardies and no early checkouts. We can’t wait to

see how many students have worked towards

this goal.

With just a few weeks of school left, we hope that

you are not on summer mode just yet. Be sure

to turn in all assignments on time and make

sure to be at school and in all of your classes

every day. The last few weeks of school are

very important with final projects being due and

taking class finals to earn your final class grade

and high school credit. We know that although

some times these things may not sound like

a priority, they are – these are what will help

you move forward in your education, and upon

graduation, the good grades will help you mold

your future.

As families are aware, the Truancy department

has been sending out attendance notification

letters more frequently. The amended Pueblo

of Isleta’s Children’s Code was approved and

adopted in November 2024. Implementation

of the new code and attendance started for

the second semester of the school year. To

date, the department has seen an amazing

response from parents in regards to letters that

they have received. From parents calling our

department and following up with the school the

students attend, we have seen an improvement

on the weekly student attendance reports

that we receive from the Los Lunas Truancy

Department. Keep up the continued attendance

improvements and communication, as we are

here to help you and your child attend school

daily. Understand that truancy is here to help

you and your child with any issues that may

be affecting their daily attendance. Negative

outcomes are not what we want to see with our

students. You are encouraged to reach out to us

with any attendance concerns. We work closely

with other Pueblo of Isleta service providers to

assist in offering a variety of services.

We would like to send out big congratulations

to the class of 2025 from Head Start to College

students! Continue moving forward and

following your dreams!

Thank you,

Isleta Pueblo News

Editor:

Nathaniel Lujan

Asst. Editor:

Diane Abeita

Published By:

Valencia Express

May 2025

Isleta Pueblo News

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ENVIRONMENT

Isleta community is encouraged to attend an

information meeting on Sandia National Laboratories’

Draft Site-Wide Environmental Impact Statement

When?

The meeting for Isleta community members will be held

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 5:00-6:30 p.m.

Where?

The meeting location is the Chical Reception Hall, 191

Tribal Rd 2, Bosque Farms

What is a "Draft SWEIS"?

Reminder for Graduates

CALLING ALL GRADUATES FROM HIGH SCHOOL, TECHNICAL INSTITUTES, AND

COLLEGES, please be sure to let us know you are graduating or have graduated

by calling our department or filling out the link below. We want to celebrate your

accomplishments!

POI Scholarship Recipients, if you graduated Summer 2024,

Fall 2024 or will be graduating Spring 2025, please fill out the

form using the QR code or link below. We want to celebrate

your educational accomplishment during our DOE graduation

banquet, date forthcoming.

https://isletapueblo.formstack.com/forms/2025_graduate

A draft Site-Wide Environmental Impact Statement

(“SWEIS”) is a comprehensive document that analyzes the

potential environmental impacts of ongoing and proposed

activities at a specific site, in this case, Sandia National

Laboratories in New Mexico (“Sandia” or “Sandia Labs”).

Analysis in the Draft SWEIS considers proposed operations

at Sandia from the year 2025 to 2040.

Brief overview of Sandia National Laboratories in

New Mexico

Sandia’s mission is ensuring the U.S. nuclear arsenal is

safe, secure and reliable, and can meet National Security

requirements. Sandia Labs was established in 1949; it has

been a neighbor to the Pueblo of Isleta for 76 years.

A fact sheet is available about Sandia Labs, its core

capabilities, generally high-tech programs with multiple

missions, and physical assets. In 2024, Sandia had a total

workforce in New Mexico of 13,299 employees. Sandia’s

economic impact is considerable, in the hundreds of billions

of dollars per year. Sandia Labs is managed and operated

for the U.S. Department of Energy, National Nuclear

Security Administration by National Technology and

Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC (“NTESS”), which is

a wholly owned subsidiary of Honeywell International Inc.

Operations at Sandia Labs take place within Kirtland Air

Force Base (“KAFB” or the “Base”) on fee-owned land

and permitted land from KAFB. Sandia’s campus is about

16,000 acres with over 900 buildings. The Base and Pueblo

of Isleta share a common land boundary that is about 11.5

miles. The Draft SWEIS does not address KAFB.

National Environmental Policy Act

The National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”) requires

the public to have an opportunity to participate in public

review. Sandia’s draft SWEIS will contain analysis of

proposed alternatives and potential impacts of continued

operation. While all impacts are to be considered, NEPA

requires mitigation for significant adverse environmental

impacts.

Under NEPA, “environment” means the physical

environment – air, water, land, underlying geology, plants,

animals – and the human environment, for example,

cultural resources, health and safety, transportation, and

jobs.

Sandia’s most recent SWEIS became available in 1999;

the analysis at that time was for the next 15 years.

Why is Sandia’s Draft SWEIS important to the

Pueblo of Isleta?

As a neighboring tribal government, the Pueblo of Isleta has

an interest in the past, present, and future environmental

impacts that Sandia National Labs has on the Pueblo’s

cultural resources, lands, water, wildlife, and air quality.

Comments and input from our Isleta community on Sandia’s

Draft SWEIS will be considered by Sandia. Feedback

or response to comments will be provided as the Labs

prepares the Final SWEIS.

Refreshments will be served

For more information contact:

Pueblo of Isleta Environment Department

at 505-869-7565

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2025 Mosquito Control

Until the end of August 2025, the Pueblo is providing

mosquito control in parks and recreation areas only.

Keep in mind there is not a possibility we are able

to kill all mosquitos. You are strongly encouraged

to continue using insect repellent as needed when

outdoors. Follow product instructions carefully.

Mosquito Control will be in the following recreational

areas

Isleta Recreation Center, Tribal Rd 40:

●

Baseball Fields, Tee Ball Fields, &

Soccer Field -- east of Tribal Rd 40

●

Baseball Fields, playground, and batting

cage area -- west of Tribal Rd 40

Parks:

●

Mousetown “Veterans Park,” Tribal Rd 70

●

Pickle Heights “Veterans Park,” Tribal Rd 65

●

Jose Lawrence Jojola/Celso Montoya Park

“Church Park,” Tribal Rd 48 near NM 147

●

Chical Baseball Field

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Corporal Robert David/Fred Zuni Park,

Tribal Rd 10

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Jose Manuel Valdez Park “Ranchitos

Park,” Tribal Rd 7

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Fitness West grassy areas, Tribal Rd 64

Head Start:

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playground area, Sagebrush Street

Insecticide will be applied with hand sprayers in

Recreation locations, limited to grassy areas and

athletic fields plus artificial turf at Isleta Head Start.

A sign will be posted on nearby park fencing each

day an area is sprayed. The first application is

planned to take place in May and will be repeated

approximately every 3 weeks. People and pets may

re-enter a treated area when the treated grass or

turf is dry.

Contact Environment Department at 505-869-7565

if you have any questions.

LOS LUNAS HIGH SCHOOL CLASS

OF 1960 60TH CLASS REUNION

ANNOUNCEMENT

The event will be simple: visit with all those old

buddies from school days, share a great meal,

maybe win some prizes and remember those

who can no longer be with us for this reunion.

We also hope to host a couple of special

events with whoever might be interested the

next day on Sunday, details to come later.

Time: May 3, 2025, starting at 5 pm until 8 pm

Place: Black Angus restaurant, 2290 Wyoming

Blvd NE, Albuquerque NM 87112

Fellow classmates, don't miss this if at all

possible! Deadline to contact us with your

name and current address, phone number

and email address is April 1st 2025. Contact

RJ at llshclassof65@yahoo,com ASAP

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Pueblo of Isleta Public Library

Happy May, readers! As spring blooms in full force, we’re excited to bring you another month of

upcoming events and library updates. Don’t forget May is also National Get Caught Reading Month, so

snap a photo of your favorite reading moment and tag us on social media for a chance to be featured!

Also, we want to give a big shout-out to the Class of 2025! To every soon-to-be graduate – you did it and

congratulations! We’re proud of you and we’re rooting for you!

News

A staff meeting will be scheduled sometime

during the first week of May. We will be

planning upcoming programs for children,

teens, and adults. The library will remain

open during this time so don’t hesitate

to come on in and check out any library

material.

The library will be closed on Saturday, May

24th and Monday, May 26th in observance

of Memorial Day. All library media checked

out on Thursday, May 22nd will be due

on Tuesday, May 27th. Enjoy your threeday weekend and the official start to the

summer season.

The library will be a host site for the Summer

Meal Program provided by the Bernalillo

County food program starting June 2nd

through August 1st. We will be serving

breakfast and lunch for children ages 1-18

years old in the library Art Room. Breakfast

will be served from 7:45am – 9:30am and

lunch will be served from 11:30am -1:00pm.

All meals are FREE and must be eaten on

site. If you have any questions regarding

this program, please call the library at 505869-9808 and speak with a staff member.

Please join us every Thursday at 11:00am

for Family Story Time, no sign ups required

so just come on in. Library Staff member

Abbey will read a story and engage toddlers

and families in an activity. This program

gives parents and caregivers the opportunity

to introduce reading to their children. If you

have any questions, please give Abbey a call

at the library at 505-869-9808 or by email

at Abbey.Whitaker@isletapueblo.com.

Upcoming

Summer Reading Program Registration

will be on Friday, May 9th at 7am.

Registration will be on a first come, first

serve basis. We will have one single line

(youth & junior) for registration. This will

ensure that priority is given to those who

showed up early. We will try our best to

get you all in and out as soon as possible as

we know most of you must head out for the

workday!

Some reminders to keep in mind before

registering:

•

Only

Parents/Legal

Guardians

are allowed to register for the Summer

Reading Program, NO EXCEPTIONS!

•

3-year-olds MUST be potty trained

and comfortable going to the bathroom

on their own.

•

We will be asking for BASIC

information on registration form along

with a list of allergies.

•

Students cannot be dually enrolled

in other Pueblo of Isleta (POI) Summer

Programs as there are limited Summer

Program slots throughout out other POI

departments.

Our Junior Program will be open to 20

students ages 3-6 years old. This year’s

curriculum is the Wild West & Monsters.

Each day will have a story time, activities,

crafts, sensory station and outside play

in our Learning Center. With two field

trips, community outings and a water day

planned for the summer. Children will be

served breakfast and lunch daily provided

by the Summer Meal Program.

Our Youth Program will be open to 25

students, ages 7-14 years old. This summer

we will feature 5 different curriculums to

choose from and 5 spots will be available

for each group. Children will select their

groups once during registration and then

again before break. Each day children will

engage in daily reading groups and after

reading, groups will have a discussion

based on the book and what they read.

Afterward, children will move on to their

selected curriculums.

Both Junior and Youth descriptions and

calendars are available on the library’s

website page under the 2025 Library

Summer Reading Program (SRP) at https://

www.isletapueblo.com/tribalprograms/

library.

Please go over the descriptions and calendars

with your child(ren) before registration to

get a better idea if our program will be a

good fit for both parents and children. If you

have any questions regarding our Summer

Reading Program, please give the library a

call at 505-869-9808 and speak with a staff

member. To view descriptions and calendars

please

visit

https://www.isletapueblo.

com/tribal-programs/library/2022-librarysummer-reading-program-srp/ or follow QR

Code provided below.

The library will be mainly focusing on the

Summer Reading Program in the upcoming

months. During this time library programs

will be put on pause until our Summer

Reading Program has concluded. You will

also notice that the library and library staff

will be busier than normal. Please be patient

with us during this time as we will also have

new summer staff that are learning on the

job. We apologize for any inconvenience and

thank you for understanding.

Not to worry, library staff is always on

the lookout for new programs for children,

teens, adults and families. Please follow us

on our social media accounts for up to the

minute announcements on programs and

events.

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We will also be posting flyers throughout

the community, so keep a look out for that.

Recap

Library staff completed A.L.I.C.E (Alert,

Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate)

Active Shooter Training on April 1st.

Instructed by Officer Yzquierdo and Officer

Abeita from the Pueblo of Isleta Police

Department. This training went over how

to recognize the warning. Signs of potential

workplace violence and how to react if am

active shooter or violent individual enters

the building. We would like to thank Officer

Yzquierdo and Officer Abeita for instructing

this training for the library staff.

Library staff Abbey, Astrid and Shania

attend the Annual Feast Day at the Head

Start on April 9th. Where the talked to

parents and community members and

promoted library services and resources.

Especially the upcoming Summer Reading

Program for students that will be attending

the head start. It was a great evening thank

you Isleta Head Start for hosting such a

wonderful event.

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weeks. It’s important for students to keep

on top of their reading and homework for

the last month pf school. April was a busy

month for library staff and students as we

enjoyed spring crafts/activities and warmer

weather. Students attended an incentive

field trip and earned their spot to attend by

reading and completing homework. We are

so glad we got to spend the school year with

all our students. We would like to wish ALL

students a Happy Summer Vacation, and to

those that are graduating we would like to

say congratulations and here’s to your next

adventure.

Since we didn’t get a chance to share pictures

from the Blue Corn Cookie program in the

April edition here are a few pictures from

the program.

Child Safety Seat Checks

offered at the

Isleta Health Center

Learn how to properly

install your

Child’s Safety Seat

CALL 505-869-4479 to

Schedule an Appointment.

Child and Car Seat

must be present.

The library’s After School Program is in

its final month of the program before the

Summer Break. As you can guess, students

are excited and anxious, but we can’t let all

our hard work go to waste in the upcoming

Blue Corn Cookie program

participants.

MEMORIAL DAY MAY 26th

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ISLETA POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS

MAY – 2025

SUMMER VACATION!

CAN IT BE TRUE? The end of

the school year is upon us and

children and teachers will be

celebrating at the end of the

month anticipating summer

vacation. Are parents ready

for their precious bundles to

be home for the summer? So the children

will be home or maybe traveling to attend

summer functions at the recreation center

and the annual message goes out to all. Be

aware of pedestrians, bicycle riders and

youthful drivers out and about.

Seasoned drivers be aware and watchful

of all these added pedestrians, bicyclists

and new drivers by being alert and aware

of your surroundings. Children are in the

mindset of playing with friends and not so

mindful of the dangers on the streets when

chasing the ball that got away into the

street or failing to use bicycle safety, etc.

SCHOOL’S OUT!!

Other activities through the spring and

summer will be random DWI sobriety

checkpoints and saturation patrols which

focus on all aspects of traffic enforcement,

i.e., driving while impaired, speeding,

seatbelts etc. This is a concerted effort with

patrol to make and keep the Isleta Pueblo a

safe place for all travelers.

Before beginning their tour, the new

recruits were sworn in by Chief Rodriguez

and made honorary police officers.

OTHER EVENTS

During the month of March, Isleta Police

Department participated in many activities

to include “Career Opportunities Day” at

the Santa Fe Indian School on March 21,

2025 which allowed young adults to meet

with different agencies to explore possible

career choices prior to graduation day.

Let’s all be alert and aware of all of our

surroundings when driving through the

Pueblo.

HEAD START CLASS TOURS THE

POLICE DEPARTMENT

On March 31, 2025 a class from Head

Start was provided a tour of the Police

Department. The tiny “young recruits”

quietly filed into the Training Room wideeyed and were greeted by the evidence/

property techs who greeted them one by

one. As they filed into the room, they were

fitted with their police vest, a hat signing

for their “equipment” and moved to the

front of the room. Under the watchful eye

of their new “boss”, the tiny recruits stood

quietly and patiently until the last recruit

was issued their equipment.

One little recruit received a congratulatory

hug from grandma.

TRAFFIC DIVISION

The Isleta Traffic Division enforces traffic

laws daily, investigates crashes and watches

for impaired and aggressive drivers, be it

on the highway or Pueblo streets and roads.

So, drivers be aware if you violate the laws

and fail to drive sanely and safely because

the IHSP Traffic Division will probably stop

you and issue citation(s). This division is

determined to make and keep the Isleta

Pueblo a safe place to travel for all.

Several activities are planned for the

coming month which includes “Click It or

Ticket” a national mobilization beginning

May 19, 2025, through June 1, 2025. As

the title indicates, EVERYONE, needs to

have a seatbelt or appropriate fitted child

restraint device (birth to age 12) and then

carries on through adulthood.

Officer Sharon Mitamura/

IHSP Gertrude Lujan

The Department also participated in the

CNM Career Fair in Albuquerque on March

25 which afforded students to meet with

several law enforcement, fire, dispatch,

EMS agencies and IT/Computer Sciences,

gaining information for different career

paths.

SPECIAL NOTE:

Carseats are available (infant to

booster seats) through IHSP.

Please contact Gertrude Lujan at

505-869-9830 for additional

information or set an appointment

Please remember, it is the law, so everyone

“Buckle Up”. Officers are ever vigilant for

seatbelts throughout the year, but push

hard during this mobilization. So fair

warning to all traveling…………

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and dangerous mental health issue). Often

unrecognized by many to include family

members and medical professionals, this

has been an ongoing issue faced by many

mothers and without intervention can lead

to tragic consequences. If anyone with

newborns have questions or are in need

some type of support and/or information,

please do not hesitate to contact your

physician/healthcare provider.

May 2025

REMINDERS

The Isleta Police Department reminds

everyone to please become familiar with

the Residency, Nuisance Ordinances

and Fire Restrictions (Burn/No Burn

Days). Violations will be addressed and

actions taken (citations/court appearances

may result). If you have questions, please to

do not hesitate to contact Code Compliance

Officer C. Eaton or Officer S. Mitamura at

the Police Department.

The Police Department is taking

every opportunity to keep the Pueblo

of Isleta a safe place to live and asks

for community input if you have

concerns regarding community safety.

Please report suspicious activity

and remember you can remain

anonymous. We have a proactive

police department and need the

community’s assistance by being

made aware of problems, incidents,

areas of concern, etc.

If it is an emergency, call 9-1-1

For other reports call 505-869-3030

We appreciate your input and

interest.

On March 31, Officer Sharon Mitamura

attended the 3rd Annual Maternal Mental

Health Summit to speak on the emotional

and mental health issues of mothers

of newborns from a law enforcement

perspective. Many may be more familiar

with the term postpartum depression and

postpartum psychosis (much more severe

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Rosita Lujan Papuyo

March 19, 1938 – March 24, 2025

We would like to thank our

family and friends for their

love and prayers during

the loss of our mom “Cozy

Rosie” as she was known to

us. Her-khem to Governor

Eugene Jiron, staff, & to the

community for your support.

Mom was truly “the rock

of the family” with lots of

love for all her children,

grandchildren,

great

grandchildren, plus her 2

great-great granddaughters,

along with those she

welcomed into her heart.

Even though she is not here

in person, her presence is all around us. “Mom” you will be

our angel and forever in our hearts. Rest in Paradise.

May God Bless you all.

The Papuyo Family.

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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.

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).

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