# Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com (2025) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Apueblo_isleta%3A4788db0b90de7e9a ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text 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 Page 2 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 Page 4 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 Page 5 Page 6 Isleta Pueblo News 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 Page 7 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 Page 8 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 ● Corporal Robert David/Fred Zuni Park, Tribal Rd 10 ● Jose Manuel Valdez Park “Ranchitos Park,” Tribal Rd 7 ● Fitness West grassy areas, Tribal Rd 64 Head Start: ● 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 Isleta Pueblo News May 2025 May 2025 Isleta Pueblo News Page 9 Page 10 Isleta Pueblo News May 2025 May 2025 Isleta Pueblo News Page 11 Page 12 Isleta Pueblo News May 2025 May 2025 Isleta Pueblo News Page 13 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. (Continued, next page) Page 14 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. Isleta Pueblo News May 2025 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 May 2025 Isleta Pueblo News Page 15 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………… Continued Next Page Page 16 Isleta Pueblo News 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 May 2025 Isleta Pueblo News Page 17 Page 18 Isleta Pueblo News May 2025 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. May 2025 Isleta Pueblo News Page 19 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). Isleta Health Center - Behavioral Health Page 20 Isleta Pueblo News May 2025 --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Apueblo_isleta%3A4788db0b90de7e9a. Public record. Not legal advice.