As I reported in the June Tribal Newsletter, (2008)

Isleta Pueblo News

Volume 3 Issue 9

August 2008

Governor’s Report

As I reported in the June Tribal Newsletter,

crews from the Isleta EPA have been

working in the Manzano Mountains on a

tree thinning project along the reservation

boundary. Due to heavy growth of brush,

and the recent rash of fires in the east

mountains, it was determined that the tribe

should begin the thinning project to create

a fire break. Ground crews, using the newly

purchased wood chipping equipment, have

completed work on a large section of the

project. Frank Jiron advised that there is

a plentiful supply of wood and recommends

that if anyone is in need of wood for the

winter may haul it from the mountains

before it is turned into mulch. There is fire

wood and logs available that can be used

as vigas. Tribal members need to apply

for a permit at the Governors' office before

hauling any wood. The permit is required to

keep track of individuals in the mountain

area.

We plan to be meeting with the US Forest

Service with the intention of contracting a

thinning project on the outer boundaries of

the Isleta Reservation. We have had some

earlier meetings with the Forest Service on

the possibility of working further on these

projects. When we purchased the wood

chippers, our intent was to use them for

this purpose and to possibly contract some

projects to bring revenue for the tribe. The

thinning cost estimates that I have received

vary from around $2500 or more per acre.

Tribal Elders, along with Lieutenant Max

Zuni, visited the site prior to the start of

the thinning project, and they agreed that

it was in the best interest of the tribe to

proceed with a thinning in order to protect

our forests from forest fires. Lieutenant

Governor Frank Lujan and Tribal Council

visited the site and were satisfied with the

work that had taken place and reported

that, 'the work had been completed looks

good'.

The Tribal Council, Lieutenant Governor

Zuni, Head Start Staff and I were in

Mescalero on July 18 - 21, to attend training

to comply with a federal mandate that gave

authority to tribal councils throughout

Indian Country to oversee Head Start

Programs. The training was mandated in

preparation for a consultation meeting that

was held in Seattle, Washington on July 31

with representatives from the Department of

Health and Human Services Administration

for Children and Families and the Office

of Head Start. Under the rules, a Tribal

Resolution authorizing representatives from

tribal organizations to give testimony was

required. Fred Lujan, Council President,

and I gave testimony at the consultation

session and hand delivered a written

statement concerning regulations and

funding affecting the Head Start Program

in Isleta. Mr. William Maes, Head Start

Director, Chris Jiron, Program Assistant

and Vincent Otero, committee member for

the Head Start Board were also present to

give testimony. Tribal Leaders testified on

the need for funding and presented their

concerns about the new stringent regulations

that will hurt programs throughout Indian

Country. Standards required under the

new law are too stringent for some tribes

to meet, especially for those tribes who do

not generate large amounts of revenue.

These tribes may not be able to have the

fmancial means to provide training for staff

as required by the new regulations. The

new standards will require that by the year

2013, 100% of the education coordinators

to have a BA, 50% of all teachers to have

a BA and 100% of all teacher assistants

to have a Child Development Associate

(CDA). Tribal leaders complained that the

turnover rate of teachers will be high due

to teachers seeking other jobs for better pay

after receiving a degree, and most tribes

can't afford to pay the costs to send head

start staff to school. The standards will take

jobs away from those needing jobs and from

new student graduates seeking jobs. Tribal

leaders stated that standards are more

stringent than those required of teachers

from K - 12. Federal Representatives did

acknowledge that oral testimony and

written statements from tribal leaders

will be taken into consideration before any

standards are finalized.

The future of federal funding for most

programs, not only for Head Start, does not

look good. This is why it is imperative that

we all register to vote in the next coming

elections. Tribal leaders and members must

lobby their representatives to overturn

some of these laws that affect us all. Please

vote as our future depends on your vote.

On August 2, the POI Department of

Education staff, Ms. Claudia KrauseJohnson, Los Lunas High School Principal,

Mr. Jay Leonard, Instruction Program

Manager, Albuquerque Public Schools

Indian Education Programs, Lieutenant

Governor Lujan and I met with parents and

students in preparation for the opening of

the school year. The meeting was intended

to give support to parents and students for

the upcoming school year. This graduation

year Isleta was successful with some

students who fell behind in grades and

credits, with help from the school districts

and Department of Education at Isleta,

earned their credits and raised their grades

and were able to graduate. I am asking that

we all work hard and support our students

and that all of our seniors graduate this

year. Thank you, to all who attended this

important meeting.

In preparation for St. Augustine Feast, our

church has been given a new coat of paint,

and fallen plaster has been repaired, holes

have been filled. Also the vehicle barricades

have been given a fresh coat of paint. All

this was done, at no cost to the tribe or St

Augustine Parish, by Matthew Lente of

Lente Painting and his crew of volunteer

painters. Matthew offered all the paint,

painting supplies and equipment needed to

complete this project.

Thank You, Matthew, to you and your crew

for all your hard work, and for a job well

done, from St. Augustine Parish, Tribal

Administration all the people of Isleta. May

your blessings be many.

What if there was party...

800 plus guests are invited, but less

than 100 show up...

...and that is exactly what happened.

On August 2, 2008 the Department of

Education (DOE) along with Los Lunas

Title VII —VII hosted a going back to school

meeting at the Isleta Elementary School

Gymnasium, which was followed by school

supply distribution at the DOE. Over 800

students and their parents were invited to

the meeting...but maybe 100 or less showed

up. (...but then...more than 200 people were

at the DOE for school supplies).

Governor Benavides and Lt. Gov. Frank

Lujan were at the meeting...and so were

LLHS Principal Claudia Krause-Johnson,

Ben Analla and Jeanette Garcia from LL

Title VII VIII, Beverly Piro, POI — JOM,

Jay Leonard, APS Indian Ed and many other

important people who wanted to provide

educational information on the upcoming

school year to students and parents. All

these people are committed to helping our

children to successfully complete their high

school education...not with a below 2.0 GPA

but with a 3.0 or above GPA. But it’s hard

to help if no one asks for help...but we all

know, that in spite of the small turn out at

the meeting, these people will not step back

and give up...they will continue to help...

Students from Isleta are very fortunate to

have in their community a public library,

after-school tutoring services, basic school

supplies, a computer lab...all available at

no cost. If every student took advantage of

what is available, the drop-out rate would

be less than 5%...there is no reason why the

drop-out rate is over 25%...

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Isleta Pueblo News

August 2008

2008 Reservation Wide

Physical Needs Assessment/

Inspections (PNAs)

PUEBLO OF ISLETA

(Home Inspections)

WHY SHOULD YOU HAVE YOUR HOME INSPECTED?

The Isleta Pueblo Housing Authority (IPHA) and Native American

Housing Consultants (NAHC) will begin Reservation Wide Physical

Needs Assessments/Inspections (PNAs) on Monday, July 28, 2008

on all occupied tribal member homes within the Pueblo of Isleta

reservation.

RECEIVE an extensive 11/2 to 2 hour home inspection by

2 trained inspectors... And it's FREE!

The PNA inspection is quite thorough as inspectors get up on roofs

to check for problem areas, check the furnace & water heater, go

into crawlspaces & attics, and check waste lines and/or septic

systems, & many, many other areas! They also test for natural/

propane gas leaks, carbon monoxide, and electrical systems.

INSPECTION BENEFITS:

* Detection of gas leaks! Make sure you are not paying more

than you should for propane/gas!

* Be certain your gas appliances are free of high levels of carbon

monoxide.

* Identify water leaks at roofs, crawlspaces or other areas (i.e.

Hose bibs) that may cause damage.

* Mapping of your home for EMS (Police and Fire Dept.) personnel

to find your home in case of an emergency!

Residents are encouraged

to prepare a list of concerns

or problems with the homes

that will be attached to the

inspection report. NAHC

inspectors will also inform

residents of possible areas

of rehab and train residents

on how to perform routine

maintenance.

Optometry Hours

Dear Optometry Patients:

Please note that beginning Monday, July 7th Optometry Clinic hours will change. Dr. Stout will no longer

be available Mondays or Fridays. He will be available on

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, instead.

Please call NAHC as soon

as possible to SCHEDULE

an inspection. You may

schedule with Marie Jojola

(505) 220-8879 or Tahlene

Chee (505) 797-8674 or

leave a message at the

IPHA office (505) 8694153.

Monday

8:00-1:00- Closed for Visual field appointments only

1:00-4:00- Optical Store Open

Your cooperation will be

greatly appreciated by

Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Council, IPHA, and NAHC

NAHC

Native American Housing Consultants, LLC

Native American

Housing Consultants

Isleta Pueblo

Editor: Ulysses Abeita

News

Asst. Editor:

Natasha Lujan

Staff: Maxine Zuni

Beverly Piro

Brittanie Lucero

Jennifer Zuni

Published By:

Valencia Express

Tuesday

8:00-3:30- Optometrist available by appointment

8:00-4:00- Optical Store Open

Thursday

10:30-3:30- Optometrist available by appointment

09:00-4:00- Optical Store Open

Friday

8:00-4:00- Optical Store Open

Now offering frame/len pkgs and our On-site Optical LabLess time and faster service.

If you have any questions, please call Anne @ 505-8694080.

Thank You

Isleta Pueblo News

August 2008

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Workforce Investment Act

Pueblo of Isleta

CLASSROOM TRAINING PROGRAM

Registered Apprenticeship is available.

The Workforce Investment Act, Classroom Training

Program can assist Native Americans interested in acquiring

a skill and Certification in Construction, Healthcare, and

Manufacturing.

Registered Apprenticeship is a high flexible training model combining

on-the-job training and related classroom instruction in which paid

employees receive technical and practical training in high-skilled

occupations.

The Isleta WIA Program partners with the Workforce

Connections of Central NM and other educational

institutions to offer you the best in certificate training. If

you are interested, please contact the WIA Program for

more information.

Apprentices/Employees receive:

After your training is complete, we will assist you with job

search and job placement.

• Requirement: Must be Native American residing on

the Isleta Reservation and unemployed or low income.

For more information please contact Mary Abeita at the

WIA Program at 766-6652. We are now located in the Tribal

Administration Bldg. next door to Human Resources.

•

•

•

•

On-the job Training

Related Instruction

Mentoring

Incremental Wage Increases

The WIA Program is partnering with businesses in the Albuquerque

Area to provide the Registered Apprentice Program to Native

Americans. Individuals can work and attend classes to learn a

new skill or advance in their present career field. The Registered

Apprentice Program is offered to adults 18 and over. High School

diploma or GED required.

For more information, please contact Mary Abeita at the WIA

Program, 766-6652 or stop by the WIA Office (next to HR) in the Tribal

Administration Bldg.

JOM Meeting

HEALTH FAIR 2008

Health Beat

Health Educator: Stephanie Barela,

869-4479

Were you one of the 380 people that attended

the Health Fair this year?

If you weren't part of the 380 attendants at the fair, you REALLY

MISS OUT, but GOOD NEWS, this is an annual event and it will

happen again next year!!! This year was an exciting year for the Isleta

Health Fair. The Govornor's Office was kind enough to help support

the Isleta Health Center put on this year's fair. There were almost

60 booths, sandwiches and fruit for all lots of activities. The Annual

Community Health Fair was on July 19, 2008 from 9am to noon at the

clinic. The health fair was filled with lots to do, see, hear and win.

The fair began with the annual community walk through Pickle

Heights. This walk was put on by the Isleta Diabetes Program. All

walkers received t-shirts. After the walk, the booths opened up for

people to receive health information. These booths ranged from ICE

ENERGY Basket Ball Tosses, to information on Acupuncture and

many more.

Along with learning about how to stay healthy, the people who

attended the fair also had a number of fun things to do. There were

Fun Jumps for the kids and a Fruit Basket Walk for everyone. There

was also a rock climbing wall donated by Albuquerque Parks and Rec.

Looking at Country with Jennifer Jojola played wonderful music for

people to listen to while they enjoyed great sandwhiches donated by

the Govornor's Office and fruit donated by Whole Foods. There were a

lot of activities, as well as numerous raffle prizes. The raffles ranged

from Massages at the Isleta Casino and Resort, to $20 Walmart Gift

Cards donated by Superior Service. As you can see, there was a lot

going on.

To add to the excitement, the Isleta Elderly Center Line Dancers

performed for everyone, as well as a performance by the Isleta Diabetes

Program. Both performances were great!!!

The Isleta Health Center would like to thank the Community Health

Committee, all the Booth Participants, and everyone else who helped

make the Isleta Community Health Fair a Success. We would also

like to thank all of our donators:

Dion's

Herman Lente

Chiwewe’s Smoke Shop

Leno's Smoke Shop

Isleta Casino and Resort

Looking at Country

Mike Sosa-Superior Service

Whole Foods

Einstein’s Bagels

Isleta Governor's Office

The next Johnson — O'Malley meeting, in conjunction with

Los Lunas Indian Ed Programs, is scheduled for Saturday,

September 13, 2008 at 9 AM at the Department of Education

Complex.

The JOM Program is governed by an Indian Education

Committee made up of parents of JOM eligible students.

At this time, there are two vacancies on the JOM — IEC. If

you are a parent or legal guardian of a child of 1/4 or more

Indian blood quantum enrolled in the Los Lunas School

District, or parent/legal guardian of an Isleta tribal member

student of 1/4 or more enrolled in the APS district, than you

are eligible to serve on the JOM — IEC.

Be at the next meeting on the above date...it's not a party

but we do have coffee and donuts.

JOM Tutoring Services

The JOM Program will begin tutoring services on Monday,

August 11, right after school till 7:00 PM. A complete

schedule will be provided As Soon As Possible. We are

looking for better tutoring facilities, cause as most of you

know...our facilities are not up to par...and but for now we

will be at the DOE...

Bernadette Correa and Jennifer Zuni are the tutor/liaisons.

Their titles mean that whenever they are not providing

after-school tutoring services, they will be out in the schools

visiting with administrators, teachers and students,

gathering information on how they can help students receive

the best education possible.

Remember... September 13, 2008 @ 9 AM

GED...Adult Ed Program is looking for a few people who did

not complete their high school education. It's never too late

to get your GED diploma. You can enroll at anytime.

Our phone number is 869-2680...ask for JOM or Adult Ed...

Beverly or Ulysses.

Isleta Pueblo News

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FAST

FACTS

August 2008

SOCIAL HOST

LIABILITY

Lock up the Liquor

New Mexico's felony law for providing alcohol to minors is seeing stepped-up education

and enforcement in retail alcohol establishments, making it harder for kids to obtain

alcohol in stores and bars. This has moved the problem of underage drinking into

domestic settings such as teen home parties. Seven out of 10 high school students who

drink do so either at their friends' parents' home (51%) or their own parents' home

(20%).1 The move from retail to domestic settings is sometimes aided by parents with

good intentions-- to keep kids at home and out of trouble.

Good parental intentions are not supported by science or the law, however: young people

who begin drinking before age 15 are five times as likely to develop alcohol dependence

than those who begin drinking at 21.2 In addition, parents who serve or give alcohol to

their children’s friends under the age of 21 are committing a felony.

Seven out of ten high

school students who

drink do so either

at their friends’

parents’ home (51%)

or their own parents’

home (20%)

New Mexico has stiff penalties for providing alcohol to minors: (3)

• Criminal Prosecutions: It is a felony for adults

to provide alcohol to minors who are not their own

children. Minors 18-21 years of age can be charged

with misdemeanor possession of alcohol (4) as well as

the felony for providing alcohol to another minor.

• Civil Lawsuits: Adults 18 and older can be sued

civilly for damages resulting from giving minors

alcohol. Under New Mexico law, if you gratuitously

provide alcoholic beverages to a guest in a social

setting, you can be civilly liable for damages to any

person for bodily injury, death or property damage

due to the intoxication of the guest IF the beverages

were provided, "recklessly in disregard of the rights of

others, including the social guest. (5) This law applies

to any guest without age limitations.

• Social Host Statutes and Ordinances:(6) Some

states outside New Mexico have passed laws that

prohibit persons from allowing an underage drinking

gathering to occur in their home or on their private

property, even if they do not provide the underage

persons with the alcohol itself. In addition, cities and

counties across the country, including those in New

Mexico, are beginning to consider enacting local

ordinances to curtail irresponsible social hosting,

especially with regard to minors. One model social host

ordinance developed with assistance from the Pacific

Institute for Research and Evaluation provides a way

for a county or city to charge social hosts (including

tenants) and/or landowners (including landlords) for

the recovery of specific costs associated with providing

law enforcement, fire or other emergency services on

multiple occasions to the scene of a loud or unruly

party where alcohol is being served to or consumed

by minors.(7) This recovery of costs is a civil matter

and therefore does not require the standard of proof

“beyond a reasonable doubt” associated with criminal

proceedings.

•

Nuisance Abatement Ordinances: Currently,

Albuquerque’s Party Patrol uses the civil provisions of

Albuquerque’s general nuisance abatement ordinance

when minors are found drinking at loud or unruly

parties.(8) There are two separate actions that can be

taken under this ordinance. The first is a criminal action

against the person who let the nuisance happen -- an

owner, manager, tenant, lessee, occupant. Persons who

were unaware of the problem and take care of it are not

charged with the offense.

The second type of action is civil and remedial and is

an action against the property itself. The purpose of

this second action is not to punish but to abate public

nuisances by removing the property from criminal use,

to require that profits from criminal use be removed

from criminals and to make property owners vigilant in

preventing public nuisances on their property.(9) The

ordinance specifically describes the following as illegal

activity: “selling, serving, giving away, disposing

of, exchanging, delivering, procuring, possessing or

permitting the sale of alcoholic beverages to, for or

by any person under lawful age or to an intoxicated

person.”(10) Penalties include fines, costs temporary

restraining orders, civil judgments, permanent

injunctions and even the possibility of seizure and sale

of the property(11) when there is a pattern of calls for

the police to a particular address.

• Keg Registration: New Mexico requires anyone who

buys a keg of beer to provide their name, address and

date of birth to the retailer, who records this information

together with the control number and the date of

purchase for every keg sold.(12) This information

is made available to law enforcement officials upon

request. Social hosts who buy kegs of beer that turn up

at underage drinking parties may find officers knocking

at their door asking questions. This information can be

used in both criminal prosecutions and civil lawsuits

against social hosts.

What Parents and Communities Can Do:

• Don't provide alcohol to anyone under 21- it's against the law.

• Get educated about alcohol and the developing teen brain. Know that

youth who start drinking before the age of 15 are five times as likely to

develop alcohol problems as adults.

• If you hear about a party where alcohol is being served to minors,

report it to authorities.

• If your local police department isn't active in curbing underage drinking,

go with other concerned parents to talk to the chief to find out why. Find

out what you can do to help.

• If your teen has a party, be at home.

• Don't let your teen attend parties where no responsible adults are

present.

• Get other parents onboard - talk to the parents of your kids' friends about

this issue and get their agreement not to provide alcohol to minors.

• Help teens plan alcohol-free events or help your kids plan alcohol free

events in your home. Enlist the help of other parents.

1 New Mexico Youth Risk and Resiliency Survey (YRRS): 2005 Report of State Results.

New Mexico Departments of Health & Public Education; Santa Fe, NM, Green, D., Penaloza, L.J., Chrisp, E., Dillon, M., Cassell, C.M., Tsinajinnie, E. Rinehart, J. & Ortega, W.

(2006) page 24, online at http://hsc.unm.edu/chpdp/Assets/Projects/yrrs/2005%20nm%20

yrrs%20statewide%20report%20final.pdf

2 The NSDUH Report: Alcohol Dependence or Abuse and Age at First Use — SAMHSA's

National Survey on Drug Use & Health

3 Section 60-7B-1 A and F, New Mexico Statutes Annotated. "Provide alcohol" means any of

the following: sell, serve or give, permit a minor to consume on a licensed premises, buy for

or procure the sale or service of, deliver or aid or assist a minor to buy, procure or be served

with alcoholic beverages.

4 Section 60-7B-1A and F, New Mexico Statutes Annotated.

5 41-11-1 New Mexico Statutes Annotated, Tort Liability for Alcoholic Sales or Service.

Youth and inexperience make misuse of alcohol especially likely and therefore more foreseeable when the drinker is under the age of twenty-one. Giving alcohol to a minor (under

21) is a felony, and could also be considered a reckless act.

6 Statutes are state laws and ordinances are city or county laws.

7 See for instance, Model Social Host Liability Ordinance with Legal Commentary, Center for the Study

of Law and Enforcement Policy, Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, Ventura, CA: Ventura

County Behavioral Health Department Publication, 2005 at http://www.venturacountylimits.org/

8 11-1-1-1 et seq. Albuquerque Code of Ordinances

9 Subpart C: Civil Abatement of Public Nuisance Offenses; in Rem Proceedings, Section 11-11-20(A),

Intent, Albuquerque Revised Ordinances.

10 11-1-1-3 DEFINITIONS, Revised Ordinances of Albuquerque.

11 Section 11-1-1-20 Intent, Revised Ordinances of Albuquerque. House seizure and forfeiture under this

ordinance is not a common response because homeowners generally take care of the problem without a

seizure action being required.

12 60-7B-12. Beer kegs; labeling; notice, New Mexico Statutes Annotated. A "keg" is a package of beer

containing more than six gallons of beer at the time of sale.

Published June, 2008 by the

New Mexico Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Bureau,

and the Institute of Public Law, University of New Mexico School of Law

Institute of Public Law

August 2008

FAST

FACTS

Isleta Pueblo News

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Underage Drinking

in New Mexico

A Costly Problem

Underage Drinking Costs New Mexico

•

Underage drinking costs the citizens of New Mexico $243 million in 2005. These costs include medical care and work loss but NOT

pain and suffering associated with the multiple problems resulting

from the use of alcohol by youth. This translates to a cost of $1,168 per

year for each youth in the state.1

•

New Mexico is #3 in the nation for the cost per youth of underage drinking.1

$243 million

not including costs of

pain and suffering.

This is an average of

$1,168 per youth in

New Mexico alone.

Drinking Patterns

•

Young people who begin drinking before age 15 (early onset

drinking) are five times as likely to develop alcohol dependence and

over twice as likely to become abusers of alcohol as those who begin

drinking at age 21.2

•

In 2005, 42.3% of 9-12th graders reported current alcohol use

in New Mexico (defined as having had at least one drink in the last 30

days).3

•

New Mexican youth in 2005 reported their most common

alcoholic drink of choice was hard liquor possibly because it

is more palatable to youthful drinkers when concealed in soft

drinks.5

Young people who begin drinking before age 15 are five times more likely to develop alcohol

dependence than those who begin drinking at 21

Parental

•

Alcohol consumption is a major contributor to the three leading causes of Involvement Is

Crucial

death among young people-- motor vehicle crash, suicide, and

Deadly Consequences

homicide. Youth alcohol use is strongly associated with many other life-altering • Provide a variety of after-school and alternative

activities for youth using a mix of dedicated funding

risk behaviors such as unplanned pregnancy, academic failure, and DWI!4

and volunteer efforts.

• Parents are encouraged to stay involved in their

Alcohol consumption is a major contributor to the three

children's lives and model responsible behavior.

leading causes of death among New Mexican youth—

Intoxicated parents who get behind the wheel send the

motor vehicle crashes, suicide and homicide.

worst kind of message to their kids.

• Parents should discuss the false promises of alcohol

Binge Drinking

advertising -- i.e. fame, status, beauty, success,

•

Binge drinking (drinking five or more drinks on a single occasion)

popularity-- with their children.

is especially strongly associated with risky behaviors. Prevention of binge

• 65% of underage youth who drink obtain alcohol

drinking should be a primary focus of our efforts to reduce harms associated

from older friends or brothers/sisters, not directly

with underage drinking.6

buying with fake ID cards.8

•

Increasing the cost and reducing the physical availability of alcohol are

effective, evidence-based strategies for reducing alcohol-related harm.

Footnotes - For copies of these reports (where available) go to

•

Reducing binge drinking would significantly reduce the three leading

http://ipl.unm.edu/traf/uad-sources.html

1. Underage Drinking In New Mexico, The Facts, published by the

causes of death among our youth in NM which are motor vehicle crashes,

Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation (PIRE).

suicide and homicide.

2. The NSDUH Report: Alcohol Dependence orAbuse and Age at First

Prevention of binge drinking should drive our efforts to reduce harms associated

with underage drinking

In New Mexico it is a FELONY to provide alcohol to someone who is

under 21— making it one of the nation's toughest laws.

Section 60-7B-1A and F, New Mexico Statutes

Alcohol Advertising

Americans are subjected to $4 billion of alcohol marketing each year-- in

the form of alcohol advertising and product placements on youth-oriented

television, radio shows, Internet sites and billboards.

To limit the impact of alcohol advertising on youth, national experts

recommend that states adopt legislation that:

•

Restricts outdoor alcohol advertising in locations where children are

likely to be present; and7

•

Restricts alcohol industry sponsorship of civic events, particularly

events held on state property.7

Published June, 2008 by the

New Mexico Department of Transportation

Traffic Safety Bureau, and the Institute of Public Law,

University of New Mexico School of Law

Institute of Public Law

Use - SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use & Health

3. New Mexico Youth Risk and Resiliency Survey (YRRS): 2005 Report

of State Results. New Mexico Departments of Health & Public Education;

Santa Fe, NM, Green, D., Petialoza, L.J., Chrisp, E., Dillon, M., Cassell,

C.M., Tsinajinnie, E. Rinehart, J. & Ortega, W. (2006)

4. Miller JW, Naimi TS, Brewer RD, Jones SE. Binge drinking and

associated health risk behaviors among high school students. Pediatrics.

2007 Jan;119(1):76-85.

5. Types of Alcoholic Beverages Usually Consumed by Students in 9th-12th Grades — Four States, 2005, MMWR, 56(29);737-740). Centers for

Disease Control, July 27, 2007

6. Drinking in America: Myths, Realities, and Prevention Policy, U.S.

Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency

Prevention, and PIRE, Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation.

7. Alcohol Advertising: Next Steps for New Mexico, House Joint

Memorial 64 Report, November 14, 2007, New Mexico Alcohol and

Gaming Division

8. Are You Doing Your Part? 65% of Underage Youth Who Drink Get

Alcohol From Family and Friends, The Century Council, http://centurycouncil.org/underage/65_percent.html

For more information:

• The US Surgeon General's Call to Action To Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking 2007,

http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/topics/underagedrinking/

• Drinking Underage Maims the Brain -- Top 10 Things Parents Can

Do, AMA Website, http://www.alcoholpolicymd.com/alcohol_and_ health/

underage_brain.htm

• Effects of Minimum Drinking Age Laws: Review and Analysis of the

Literature from 1960 to 2000. Wagenaar AC, Toomey TL. J Stud Alcohol

Suppl. 2002, 14: 206-25

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August 2008

St Augustine Church Preservation Committee Report

Alan Cherino, Preservation Committee Co-Chair

July 23, 2008

The St. Augustine Church

Preservation Committee has

been working more closely

with the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal

Administration who has made

the church restoration project

one of their priority capital

projects. Together, we have been

working the various planning

activities that a project of this

magnitude requires. I have been

eager from day-one of this project

to actually see restoration work

begin. However, the more I work

on this project, the more I learn

what needs to be developed,

who needs to be contacted,

what needs to reviewed and by

whom, what decisions need to be

made, who can approve certain

decisions, etc. The list of tasks

goes on and on!

The project team is made up of a

small committee who volunteer

their time and effort on a

part-time basis. Preservation

Committee

members

Fr.

Hilaire Valiquette, Eugene

Jojola, Ernest Jaramillo, Ted

Jojola, PhD. (UNM School of

Architecture and Planning),

and myself, all work the church

restoration project in addition

to other full-time commitments.

Also participating on the

project team is Second Lt.

Governor Frank Lujan, and

Tribal Planner, Simon Shima,

who are an enormous asset to

our committee to help keep the

project moving.

One crucial decision that

needed to be made after the

project's community meeting

held in September 2006 was the

appearance the church will have

at the outcome of the restoration

effort. Very little feedback

was received after requesting

the Isleta public's opinion in

an October 2006 newsletter

article. Thus, the Preservation

Committee decided to maintain

the appearance of the church

as it looks today based on the

assumption that the majority

of the community has become

accustomed to the church's

appearance,

especially

the

younger generations who have

never known the church to look

any different. However, some

of the major steps to restore

the building and preserve the

structural integrity will call for

removal of all the concrete plaster

(inside and out), the rebuilding

of the interior walls with new

adobes, the replacement of

concrete masonry blocks (CMU)

with adobes on the bell towers

and parapet walls on top of the

roof.

Another crucial matter that

is being worked is securing

funding for the entire project.

The Pueblo of Isleta was

awarded a $150,000 matching

grant from the Save America's

Treasures historic preservation

grant program administered

by the National Park Service.

Given that it's a matching

grant, the Pueblo of Isleta has

matched the $150,000 grant

funds for a total of $300,000.

(This is a very small percentage

of the overall anticipated

project costs. The Pueblo of

Isleta is currently identifying

other funding sources.) The

Save America's Treasures grant

is a prestigious grant award to

receive and Isleta was 1 of 42

applicants to be awarded from

among 327 total applicants

across the United States. This

award says that the Save

America's Treasures program

recognizes the St. Augustine

Church as one of America's

significant historical properties

that is worth preserving for the

many years to come.

Cornerstones

Community

Partnerships,

our

historic

preservation

consultant,

originally estimated the overall

church restoration cost at

$2.1 million. However, with

inflation, the rising cost of fuel,

and the outcome of additional

investigations, this estimate

will need to be re-assessed.

Once we have an architectural

contractor on-board the project,

who will develop plans and

specifications, an updated cost

estimate can made.

Cornerstones has also acquired

a couple of grants with specific

intent for the funds to be spent

on the church restoration project.

These funds are primarily for

training individuals and youth

on historic preservation skills

and other construction-related

skills (investigations, tool use,

etc.).

The Preservation Committee

also asked the tribe to provide

the necessary funding to

complete the entire church

restoration. This will allow for

the project to keep moving and

not stall due to insufficient

funds. The Committee has

agreed to keep searching for

grants and donations where

possible to contribute to the

restoration fund. The project

cannot afford to begin work and

stop because we run out of funds

(especially at a point where

safety could be comprised). It

is my understanding that the

Tribal Council has approved

this request, and is looking into

possible funding options.

Like many other grant programs,

the Save America’s Treasures

grant requires that the grantee

(the Pueblo of Isleta) satisfy

several conditions for receiving

federal financial assistance.

Most of the conditions have

to do with project reporting,

maintaining financial records,

etc. However, one condition

regarding

a

preservation

easement was of significant

importance that required the

Preservation Committee and

the Tribal Administration to

dedicate serious attention to

it. At first glance, the thought

of an easement concerned me.

I am certainly not in favor of

granting an easement on the

church to any entity. In order

to protect the tribe’s interests

and its sole property, we’ve had

various conversations with the

National Park Service, tribal

legal counsel, Cornerstones

Community Partnerships, and

with other pueblo tribes in New

Mexico to fully understand what

is a preservation easement and

what rights we could possibly be

granting to the National Park

Service. I am happy to say that

the easement is not granting

ownership of, access to, or

operations of the church. The

preservation easement condition

is stating (without all the legal

mumbo-jumbo) that the Pueblo

of Isleta will agree to maintain

the church according to historical

preservation standards set forth

by the Department of Interior

for the next 50 years, and that

any significant renovation of

the church would be submitted

for review to the National

Park Service or to an agreed

upon third-party representing

the National Park Service.

At present, the Preservation

Committee and the Tribal

Administration are negotiating

with the National Park Service

on an agreement regarding this

preservation easement.

The

Tribal

Administration

also approved the Preservation

Committee’s request to hire

a full-time project manager.

This will help keep the project

moving more efficiently with

someone working the various

aspects of the project on a dailyto-weekly basis. Restoring a

historic building is not like

renovating a modern structure

and so we wanted to ensure the

project manager who is hired

has some qualifications in the

area of historic preservation.

Thus, we conducted a Request

for

Qualifications

(RFQ)

process that will allow us to

identify qualified candidates for

project manager. We recently

reviewed qualification packages

received. Our next step will be

to request a proposal for project

management services from

among the qualified candidates

identified.

We are also planning to have

a preliminary archaeological

investigation conducted on

the church grounds. Such an

investigation will tell us where

we might encounter human

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Isleta Pueblo News

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Several

months

ago,

a

proposal was submitted to the

Tribal Council requesting a

renovation of the CCD building

to improve usage for religious

education and communitybased events, (e.g. feasts). The

Council approved the request

and this has become another

capital project for the tribe.

The Preservation Committee

has stepped into some of the

planning discussions for this

project since both the church

and CCD building provide for

a common function among our

tribal community: both buildings

must act in unison with one

another,

look

aesthetically

pleasing

to

the

church's

appearance and the Pueblo's

architecture style. We also want

to have an entire church "site

plan" developed so that we can

possibly take advantage of the

under-utilized space enclosing

the church's property. Once

a project manager is hired,

we will pursue architectural

designs for the renovation,

or the re-building, of a newer

community-based building. This

will be a separate project from

the church restoration project

but both projects will have to

collaborate and work together.

develop plans and specifications,

and perform the restoration

activity that is to be based

on the church's condition

assessment, preservation plans,

and subsequent investigations.

This contractor will work with

and consult with Cornerstones

Community

Partnerships

throughout the project.

remains or other archaeological

material in the course of

the restoration work. From

these

investigations,

steps

can be taken to work around

such material, or properly

and respectfully relocate the

material, if necessary. We

must have a good idea of what

we might encounter, and have

specific procedures in place

to follow if we encounter any

archaeological material. As

Committee Co-chair, and an

Isleta tribal member, it is the

utmost importance to me that

we properly and respectfully

protect what belongs to our

people. State and federal

agencies could be involved in

the viga support on the church

walls. The investigations will

also tell us whether certain

building components are simply

architectural ornaments or

serving in a structural, loadbearing capacity. Cornerstones

Community Partnerships will

perform these investigations.

any discovery and assessment,

and we will ensure that proper

procedures are in place to deal

with such discoveries and that

tribal interests are protected.

with classroom instruction.

Century High has developed an

adobe-making program where

they teach students how to

make adobes, how to estimate

material quantity to make a

certain amount of adobes, etc.

The Pueblo of Isleta donates

clay and straw and in turn,

adobes are donated to the

church restoration project. Over

100 adobes were made last year

for the project by the school.

The Preservation Committee

also made and donated a set of

adobe forms to the school last

year. (Special thanks to Andy

Trujillo for his help with the

adobe forms!)

Later this summer or early fall,

additional wall investigations

will be conducted on the church.

Before concrete from the church’s

interior and exterior walls can

be removed, these investigations

will need to confirm the

composition and thickness of

the concrete. They will also

indicate whether changes to

the original design at the front

facade will be necessary, and

it will confirm the condition of

In addition to specific planning

activities for the restoration

of the church building itself,

the Preservation Committee

has also partnered with the

Century

Alternative

High

School in Los Lunas. The school

utilizes the concepts of service

learning which combines service

(volunteered-based activities)

We will also pursue hiring

an architectural conservator

(contractor) who specializes in

restoring and preserving historic

buildings. This contractor will

As an additional side project,

the Preservation Committee

is having an assessment

conducted on the church's

artwork (paintings, statues,

etc.). The assessment will tell us

what needs to be done with each

piece to have it fully restored,

protected or encased in a proper

manner, and at what cost. With

the assessment in hand, we can

solicit bids from art restorers

to perform the art restoration

work.

The Preservation Committee

has worked very hard and on

a volunteer basis not only in

service to the St. Augustine

Parish, but also to the Isleta

Community since the church

is wholly owned by the Pueblo

of Isleta. If you run into any

of our project team members

— whether they be from the

Preservation Committee or the

Tribal Administration — please

give them a small thanks. I

think it's well-deserved! Thank

you!

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Isleta Pueblo News

A Public Safety Message from the Isleta Police Department

Captain Vernon Alvarez / Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

Thunderstorms and Lightning

Traditionally, July and August usually

produce more annual rainfall than any

other month. Each year, flash flooding

on the Pueblo of Isleta reservation has

shut down roads and caused damage to

homes and property. Besides the flooding,

thunderstorms produce lightning. In the

United States, an average of 300 people are

injured and 80 people are killed each year by

lightning. Although most lightning victims

survive, people struck by lightning often

report a variety of long-term, debilitating

symptoms.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

; Tells

you when and where severe thunderstorms

are likely to occur. Watch the sky and stay

tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, commercial

radio, or television for information.

Other associated dangers of thunderstorms

include tornadoes, strong winds, hail, and

flash flooding. Flash flooding is responsible

for more fatalities—more than 140

annually—than any other thunderstormassociated hazard.

Before Thunderstorms and Lightning

To prepare for a thunderstorm, you should

do the following:

Dry thunderstorms that do not produce rain

that reaches the ground are most prevalent

in the western United States. Falling

raindrops evaporate, but lightning can still

reach the ground and can start wildfires.

The following are facts about

thunderstorms:

•

They may occur singly, in clusters,

or in lines.

•

Some of the most severe occur when

a single thunderstorm affects one location

for an extended time.

•

Thunderstorms typically produce

heavy rain for a brief period, anywhere

from 30 minutes to an hour.

•

Warm, humid conditions are highly

favorable for thunderstorm develop ment.

•

About 10 percent of thunderstorms

are classified as severe—one that produces

hail at least three-quarters of an inch in

diameter, has winds of 58 miles per hour or

higher, or produces a tornado.

The following are facts about

lightning:

•

Lightning’s unpredictability

increases the risk to individuals and

property.

•

Lightning often strikes outside of

heavy rain and may occur as far as 10 miles

away from any rainfall.

•

“Heat lightning” is actually lightning

from a thunderstorm too far away for

thunder to be heard. However, the storm

may be moving in your direction!

•

Most lightning deaths and injuries

occur when people are caught outdoors in

the summer months during the afternoon

and evening.

•

Your chances of being struck by

lightning are estimated to be 1 in 600,000,

but could be reduced even further by

following safety precautions.

•

Lightning strike victims carry no

electrical charge and should be attended to

immediately.

Know the Terms

Familiarize yourself with these terms to

help identify a thunderstorm hazard:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Issued

when severe weather has been reported by

spotters or indicated by radar. Warnings

indicate imminent danger to life and

property to those in the path of the storm.

Take Protective Measures

•

Remove dead or rotting trees and

branches that could fall and cause injury or

damage during a severe thunderstorm.

•

Remember the 30/30 lightning

safety rule: Go indoors if, after seeing

lightning, you cannot count to 30 before

hearing thunder. Stay indoors for 30 minutes

after hearing the last clap of thunder.

Thunderstorms

The following are guidelines for what you

should do if a thunderstorm is likely in your

area:

•

Postpone outdoor activities.

•

Get inside a home, building, or hard

top automobile (not a convertible). Although

you may be injured if lightning strikes your

car, you are much safer inside a vehicle

than outside.

•

Remember,

rubber-soled

shoes

and rubber tires provide NO protection

from lightning. However, the steel frame

of a hard-topped vehicle provides increased

protection if you are not touching metal.

•

Secure outdoor objects that could

blow away or cause damage.

•

Shutter windows and secure outside

doors. If shutters are not available, close

window blinds, shades, or curtains. Avoid

showering or bathing. Plumbing and

bathroom fixtures can conduct electricity.

•

Use a corded telephone only

for emergencies. Cordless and cellular

telephones are safe to use.

•

Unplug appliances and other electrical

items such as computers and turn off air

conditioners. Power surges from lightning

can cause serious damage.

•

Use your battery-operated NOAA

Weather Radio for updates from local

officials.

Avoid the following:

•

Natural lightning rods such as a tall,

isolated tree in an open area

•

Hilltops, open fields, the beach, or a

boat on the water

•

Isolated sheds or other small

structures in open areas

•

Anything metal—tractors, farm

equipment, motorcycles, golf carts, golf

clubs, and bicycles

August 2008

During a Thunderstorm

If you are:

In a forest

Seek shelter in a low area under a thick

growth of small trees.

In an open area

Go to a low place such as a ravine or

valley. Be alert for flash floods.

On open water

Get to land and find shelter

immediately.

Anywhere you feel your hair stand on end

(which indicates that lightning is about to

strike)

Squat low to the ground on the balls of

your feet. Place your hands over your ears

and your head between your knees. Make

yourself the smallest target possible and

minimize your contact with the ground.

DO NOT lie flat on the ground.

After a Thunderstorm

Call 9-1-1 for medical assistance as soon as

possible.

The following are things you should check

when you attempt to give aid to a victim of

lightning:

•

Breathing - if breathing has stopped,

begin mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

•

Heartbeat - if the heart has stopped,

administer CPR.

•

Pulse - if the victim has a pulse and

is breathing, look for other possible injuries.

Check for burns where the lightning entered

and left the body. Also be alert for nervous

system damage, broken bones, and loss of

hearing and eyesight.

Knowledge Check

Decide whether the following statements

are true or false. When you have finished,

verify your answers using the answer key.

True of False Statements

1.

Every thunderstorm produces

lightning.

2.

Never touch a person struck by

lightning.

3.

Dry, cold conditions favor

development of a thunderstorm.

4.

If you can count to 25 after seeing

lightning and before hearing thunder, it is

safe to stay outdoors.

5.

It is safe to use a cordless telephone

during a thunderstorm.

6.

Rubber-soled shoes and rubber tires

provide protection from lightning.

Vernon Alvarez, Captain of Police

P.O. Box 699

Isleta, New Mexico 87022

Direct Office: (505) 766-6642

Cell phone: (505) 514-3760

Main Office: (505) 869-6511

Dispatch: (505) 869-3030

Fax: (505) 869-2407

E-mail: poi06004@isletapueblo.com

August 2008

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Recreation

The 2008 Summer Recreation Program has come and gone. A lot of the

feedback from the children and many parents was for the most part very

positive. It is not to say that we didn't experience some problems along the

way, but most of them were handled quickly and diligently. Our summer

program came to an end with two big finales. The first being our end of

summer carnival that was held on Thursday, July 24, 2008. The children

were treated to many water balloon activities (races, dodge-balloon, catch

and release) along with a dunk tank, face painting, duck pond, wheel of

fortune, plinko, several piñatas, and our Nanas had an Arts/Crafts display.

This along with our barbecue of hamburgers, baked beans, potato chips,

drinks and snow cones made a for an exciting and tiring day for all who came

out. I would like to thank all the parents, elders and staff who came out to

be with the children and enjoy the food as well. It is always great to have the

parent and elders come out and mingle with all the young children from our

program. Pictured right are several of the kids along with a staff member

saying their final good byes on the last day of the summer program.

Park Management

As the newest park is being prepared to being added to our park system (Chical

Neighborhood) please let all of our children know that the park will remain closed

until the grass is fully grown. We will be seeding in the next week or so and it will

be imperative that the children not try to use the equipment that is already in

place. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated and the park will love you for it.

The Fall and Winter Program

By the time everyone receives this newsletter the fall portion of the program will

be in full swing. The New Recreation Center will be closed from July 28, 2008

until Monday, August 4, 2008 for our annual clean up. Especially after our busy

summer program, the gymnasium will be receiving a thorough cleaning, including:

sanding of the wood floor and a fresh coat of varnish as well as all tile floors will be

stripped and waxed and the swimming pool will have some clean up work as well.

All of this is a must and necessary if we are to protect our investment and keep

it looking as new as possible. Although we know it does cause an inconvenience,

please bear with us and utilize the Old Rec. Center at Pickle Heights. Thanks for

your understanding.

Aquatic News

And the final day, which was Friday, July 25,

2008, all the children and staff were treated to the

number one movie in all the country, the "Dark

Knight" over at Century 24 theatres. Although

all enjoyed the movie, several comments from

children and staff were the movie was a bit long

(2 hrs. & 40 minutes). Pictured above are several

of our children and staff as they treat themselves

to popcorn and a drink as they prepare to watch

the movie.

Summer may be winding down, but aquatic programs continue in full swing. The

August Child Swim lessons are full, so we are offering a September Child Swim

lesson program. If your child is interested in participating, please call the pool

office at 869-8557 or come in and sign up. It is on a first come, first serve basis.

Classes are filling up quickly so don’t procrastinate.

Our water aerobics program continues throughout the year. If you have fear of

the water or can’t swim you NEED to try water aerobics. It’s a perfect way to

face your fears and get fit. Classes are offered for early birds on Monday and

Wednesday from 5:30 am to 6:15 am and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

from 6 pm to 7 pm.

Every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 am to 8 am is for Adult lap swim. You can

swim the full length of the pool without interruptions and at your own pace.

Massage Therapy

The Isleta Parks and Recreation Department would like to welcome

our new Massage Therapist Ramona Teller, TLMT. Ramona is

happy to be a part of our team and she is eager to start massage

sessions with our Pueblo Members.

If anyone is interested in setting an appointment, please call her at

869-8557. The benefits of Massage Therapy are: Massage relieves

pain, eases tension, and helps to combat stress. More and more the

medical profession is seeing massage therapy as a complementary

alternative to medicine (CAM) to relieve stress and chronic pain.

Raising awareness of the effectiveness of massage therapy is

important. The body has a positive response to touch and the use

of massage therapy as a drugless treatment for pain is a healthy

choice. A majority of people experience body stress and they seek

to relieve this stress. Some ways people combat stress are healthy

and others are not.

Good ways of dealing with stress

• Talk to family members, friends, clergy, or professionals.

• Exercise regularly, walk, ride a bike, swim, golf, or practice

karate.

•

•

Join support groups.

Massage Therapy

Bad ways of dealing with stress

•

Indulging in road rage

activities.

•

Fighting with co-workers

and or family members.

•

People may smoke, abuse

drugs and alcohol, or over eat.

Please consider using massage

therapy as a healthy alternative

and call Ramona Teller for the

next available appointment.

Although our former LMT.

(Yolanda Chavez) will be missed

Ramona is willing and able to

help her people, so please call her at 869-8557 to schedule and

appomtment and welcome her aboard.

Pictured is Ramona Teller, TLMT.

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Isleta Pueblo News

August 2008

A NEW FACE AT THE CLINIC

Health Educator: Stephanie Barela, 869-4479

Johnna Lementino is the new Contract Health Clerk at the Isleta

Health Center. She is married and lives in Albuquerque. She

previously worked for 14 years in an optometry clinic. Johnna

is currently attending CNM for Medical Billing and Coding.

She is looking forward to getting to know the community.

Sam Wasson is the new Computer Tech at the Isleta Health

Center. He grew up in El Paso, Tx and has lived in Albuquerque

since 2005. His wife is currently in Pharmacy School. Sam is

happy to be working at the clinic.

WIC NOTES

Workforce Investment Act

Pueblo of Isleta

Baby's Best Start

Pregnancy is one of the most important times in your

life. As a pregnant woman you do everything in your

power to ensure your baby has a healthy start to life.

You take responsibility for your, and your baby's,

health by seeing your doctor regularly, eating right

and taking care of yourself. After your baby is born

you continue to give your baby the care she needs and

depends on you for. Choosing to breastfeed is part of

giving your baby the best start in life you can.

Infant formula is not as healthy as breastrnilk, no

matter what the labels, advertisements, commercials,

or misinformed health providers say. Every mother

makes milk that is special for her baby. No two

mothers’ breastmilk is exactly the same because no

two babies needs are exactly the same. Infant formula

will feed your baby but it will not provide her with the

individualized nourishment that only your breastmilk

can.

WIA SERVICES

RESUMES!

JOB SEARCH!

Your body made your beautiful baby. Only you can

continue the great work you started when you were

pregnant. So breastfeed and help your baby reach his

full potential.

You're not alone. The WIC Breastfeeding Peer

Counseling Program is dedicated to helping you

breastfeed. WIC are very fortunate to have on staff

Janette Kiraly, a Registered Lactation Consultant

(RLC) and Carolyn Abeita, our breastfeeding Peer

Counselor. Both have extensive experience in solving

breastfeeding problems. These ladies are great at

what they do, so let our team assist you during this

important time in your baby's life.

Keep the Tradition... Breastfeed.

August is World Breastfeeding Month.

Thank you to all the breastfeeding mothers and their

families who stopped by the WIC office on August 5th

to help us celebrate World Breastfeeding Month. We

salute you in your choice to breastfeed!

Heidi Lanes, WIC Nutrition Coordinator

INTERVIEW SKILLS!

WE ARE HERE TO ASSIST YOU WITH

RESUMES, JOB SEARCHS AND

INTERVIEW SKILLS

The WIA Program is located in the Tribal

Administration Bldg. next to Human Resources

Contact No: 766-6652

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Eligibility is not required for Core Services.

Isleta Pueblo News

August 2008

Pueblo of Isleta

Public Library News

Greetings from your library! July was a

very busy month here at the library. After

the Fourth of July week, we continued

our fun-filled Summer Reading Program.

The Toddlers were kept busy with our

insect theme by presentations, crafts and

activities. We took our group to Hay’s

Honey and Apple Farm in Bosque Farms

where the children were educated on the

important role bees play in farming and

growing food. We were given a tour of their

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Productions, sand painting, making a photo

album, and a fieldtrip to the Sandia Peak

Tram with a hike to the Crest. The magic

show was amazing. Tall Paul’s illusions

fascinated the group and left us wanting

to know his secrets, some of which he did

share with us. Sand painting brought out

our creative sides. For the photo album, we

compiled a selection of photos to remember

our time together. The Crest adventure

helped us appreciate our environment and

Khyrene and Thur-shaan

enjoying the Zoo

Having fun at Cliff’s

honey processing room and got to sample

some sweet treats. Visit Hay’s sometime

for any honey products you may need. The

following week we were visited by the Dental

Hygienist, Chris Murphy. She reminded us

all that “sugar bugs” lurk in our mouths and

how very important it is to take good care of

our teeth. Brush and Floss for a healthy

smile! The parents had a chance to come in

and actually participate with their child in

making a craft and snacks. The Toddlers’

Program came to a close with a final fieldtrip

to the Albuquerque Zoo on July 23. We

visited our relatives and had lunch there.

We had a great time exploring the Zoo.

Thanks to the parents and grandparents

that accompanied their child. We hope you

had as much fun as we did.

The older Children in the Youth Program

continued with their theme of Change or

“Metamorphosis”. “Changing technology”

week included such topics as Internet

Safety, digital photography, and the

evolution of board games to video games.

We wrapped the week up with a trip to

the Santa Fe Children’s Museum. It was a

very interesting museum where we enjoyed

hands on activities and had lots of fun.

“Change Your Point of View” week included

a magic show by Tall Paul the Magician,

from the Magic Juggler/Good Time

nature’s boundless beauty. We learned

many interesting things about ourselves

and the world around us.

All in all, our Summer Reading program

was a complete success! We learned many

things, had loads of fun and, above all,

kept your kids reading. We would like to

thank everyone involved including Tall

Paul the Magician, the staff at the Santa

Fe Children’s Museum, Mr. Rick Jiron of

the Isleta Rec. Center, El Caliente Designs

of Peralta for t-shirts, Paradise Tour Buses,

and of course the Department of Education

for the use of their van. Also, a “Thank

you” to the staff at Hay’s Honey Farm in

Bosque Farms and Chris Murphy from the

Isleta Dental Clinic for their informative

presentations.

Summer has just flown by and it will

soon be time for school again. Beginning

August 11, our business hours will return

to Monday through Thursday 8am to 8pm

and Friday 8am to 4:30 pm. Remember,

we at the library are available for tutoring

and homework help after school for anyone

that wants to come by. We have purchased

many new books for the general collection

and reference and hope you use them for

your research needs. The DVD and CD

collection has expanded so be sure you come

in and check some out.

The library will be starting a Fantasy

Football League consisting of ten teams so,

if you are interested you may e-mail us and

we’ll sign you up.

Ready to hike the Sandia Crest

ISLETA PUEBLO PUBLIC LIBRARY

Contact Information:

Phone Number: (505) 869-8119

Fax Number:

(505) 869-7690

E-mail Address: poi_library@hotmail.com

Web Address:

www.myspace.com/isleta_pueblo_library

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US Army Corps

Of Engineers

2008-2009 LOS LUNAS/VALENCIA HIGH SCHOOLS

TITLE VII INDIAN EDUCATION

NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENTS

Albuquerque District

PUBLIC NOTICE

Request for information about the Isleta Pueblo

Ordnance Impact Area

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), working closely with the

Pueblo of Isleta Environment Department and other tribal organizations,

recently completed a Remedial Investigation at the former Isleta Pueblo

Ordnance Impact Area. This area is a mountainous region in northeast

portion of the Pueblo and adjacent to Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB).

Nearly 50,000 anti-aircraft artillery projectiles were fired between 1942

and 1945 from nine different locations on KAFB during development

and testing of the then top-secret "Proximity Fuze." A small percentage

of projectiles missed the target and came to rest on tribal lands. These

items may now exist as unexploded ordnance.

The former Isleta Pueblo Ordnance Impact Area is one of many

former military installations throughout the United States that will be

reviewed under the Department of Defense's "Munitions Response Site

Prioritization Protocol." This protocol is used to assess sites that may

have unexploded ordnance, discarded military munitions, or munitions

constituents, and to assign priorities for any additional investigation or

munitions removal that may be required.

The evaluation criteria, including types of munitions that may be present,

ease of access to the site and number of people living or working near

the site, are available for review at the Pueblo of Isleta Environment

Department. If interested, please call Steve Abeita at (505) 724-9279 to

arrange a review of evaluation criteria.

If you have additional information about past activities related to the

former Isleta Pueblo Ordnance Impact Area, please contact the

USACE:

Carol Wies

Project Manager

(505) 342-3477

USACE, Albuquerque District ATTN: CESPA-PM-M

4101 Jefferson Plaza NE Albuquerque, NM 87109-3435

or

Bruce Hill

Public Affairs Officer

(505) 342-3171

USACE, Albuquerque District ATTN: CESPA-PA

4101 Jefferson Plaza NE Albuquerque, NM 87109-3435

NOTICE FROM TRIBAL COURT

In the event of 2008 Per Capita Distribution, the Court

will require that all requests for withholding funds for

Child Support and/or Restitution be submitted in writing

NO LATER THAN September 15, 2008. You must have a

previous Judgment Order for Child Support or Restitution

from the court in order to qualify for withholding. Please

submit a copy of your Order and a calculated update of

your arrearages.

Beginning September 1, 2008, all Child Support and

Restitution payments (checks, money orders, or cash)

may be picked up on Thursdays ONLY from 1:30 pm to

4:00 pm. There will be no exceptions.

August 2008

WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL, WE HOPED YOU HAD

A ENJOYABLE SUMMER, AND ARE READY FOR THE

UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR.

PARENTS/STUDENTS, PLEASE READ THE 2008-2009

STUDENT HAND BOOK.

Rights and responsibilities are part of the life of every high

school. The student handbook describes very clearly what is

expected from students and staff. For all of us who are part of

the Los Lunas/Valencia High Schools communities, there are

certain guidelines that we must follow in our daily activities.

Ideally, we would like all students to be involved in the life of

the schools, participating in a wide variety of programs and

activities, and we expect all faculty members to contribute to the

well being of our students.

IMPORTANT DATES....

STUDENT PROGRESS REPORT DATES...

SEPT 16 (2008)

OCT 17 - OCT 21-23 PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES

NOV 21

DEC 18th & 19th..FINAL EXAMS

JAN 12 (2009)

JAN 21-23 PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES

FEB 13

MARCH 17

APRIL

27

MAY

20 & 21 FINAL EXAMS

Dear Parents and Students:

The faculty, staff and administration of Los Lunas School

District hope you had a wonderful summer and, like us, are

ready to have a great 2008-2009 school year!

Listed below are the registration dates for all our students

(including students attending the Challenge Program).

Counselors will be available in the cafeteria to address

necessary schedule changes during registration times only.

Schedules will not be handed out earlier than the designated

registration day. Please make sure your student comes on

their assigned date with the following completed documents:

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Emergency card

Cafeteria Form (This form was mailed to you by the

Cafeteria Services Dept.)

Shot Records (If your student is new to the district,

you will need to provide shot records to the nurse)

Emergency Medical Authorization Form

E-mail Verification

Student Computer Use Form

Student/Parent Contact

New Mexico High School Examination Requirements

Form

Proof of Residency (PNM bill, phone bill, or lease

agreement under parent name)

Title VII Native American Student Eligibility

Certification.(Indian Education Program)

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

8:00 A.M-2:00 P.M.

(Students coming in after 2:00 pm will NOT be processed)

LOS LUNAS HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA

Isleta Pueblo News

August 2008

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Pueblo of Isleta Head Start & Child Care Center

Vision: The Isleta Head Start & Child Care Center's vision is to have a safe, positive and healthy family-centered learning environment that

is unified in providing quality education involving traditional and cultural values of the children, their families and the Isleta Community.

Mission: The mission of the Isleta Head Start & Child Care program is to reflect the traditional culture and language in all service areas.

The program will commit to the following: Have a highly trained staff that is educated and certified preferably from the community; Provide

skills, resources and opportunities to parents and community members to enrich and enhance their children's and their own lives; Work

with parents, tribal government, community members and spiritual leadership to integrate the traditional and cultural elements that make

the Isleta community alive and dynamic; Provide children a structured learning environment that is based on developmentally appropriate

practices; Strengthen collaborative efforts within the community and utilize outside resources for improvement of services to children and

families; Improve communication to parents and families about the value and importance of child development and early education.

PROMIS - Selection Criteria 2008-2009

Policy Council Approval

Tribal Council Approval

Pending

For Head Start age eligibility, child must be 3 or 4 years of

age by August 31 of the current Program Year

Number

in

100% below 75% below 50% below 25% below

Poverty

30% above 50% above

75% above 100% above

Family

poverty

poverty

poverty

poverty

poverty

poverty

proverty

poverty

Number

in

Family

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Points

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Points

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

95

$2,600

$3,500

$4,400

$5,300

$6,200

$7,100

$8,000

$8,900

85

$5,200

$7,000

$8,800

$10,600

$12,400

$14,200

$16,000

$17,800

75

$7,800

$10,500

$13,200

$15,900

$18,600

$21,300

$24,000

$26,700

65

$10,400

$14,000

$17,600

$21,200

$24,800

$28,400

$32,000

$35,600

60

$13,520

$18,200

$22,880

$27,560

$32,240

$36,920

$41,600

$46,280

55

$15,600

$21,000

$26,400

$31,800

$35,100

$42,600

$48,000

$62,300

15

$18,200

$24,500

$30,800

$37,000

$43,400

$49,700

$56,000

$61,250

5

$20,800

$28,000

$35,200

$42,000

$49,600

$56,800

$64,000

$71,200

0

For families with more than 8 persons, add $3,600 for each additional person for up to 100% of poverty. For 130% add $4,680

Income

Low income 100-75% below poverty guideline.

Low income 74-50% below poverty guideline.

Low income 49-25% below poverty guideline.

Low ncome 24-00% below poverty guideline.

Above income 01-30% above poverty guideline.

Above income 26-50% above poverty guideline.

Above income 51-75% above poverty guideline.

Age (By compulsory school attendance age)

4.11 - 4.6

4.5 - 4.0

3.11 - 3.6

3.5 - 3.0

Disability

Identified

Suspected/(Section 504)

Parents Status

Foster Care

Guardianship

Single Parent

Two Parents

Other Factors

Combination of any two or more factors 1

Isleta Native

Isleta Decendent

Other Native non-Tribal

Non Native

Social Service or Special Need

Public Assistance, TANF, SSI

Child eligible to return from previous program year.

Teen Parent

Points

95

85

75

65

55

15

5

Points

95

85

75

65

Points

95

85

Points

95

85

75

65

Points

95

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

1 Used when a combination of two or more factors are identified and only when the point

total of the combined factors is greater than 95 points. When the total point combination is

less than 95, use the combined total points of the factors.

Statement on Recruitment:

Head Start is mandated to serve low-income and disabled children from 3 to 5 years of

age. At least 51% of children/families must have income at or below the ACF income

guidelines, and 10% of enrollment slots must be reserved for disabled children.

No family or child will be denied admittance to the program on the basis of race, sex,

national origin, religion, or disabling condition.

1. Families and children will be accepted according to the point priority allocation.

2. The Agency will work with the school districts to serve children with disabilities

in accordance with the program's Inter Agency Agreement.

3. Generally, the Agency will enroll 2/5 three-year-olds and 3/5 four-year-olds.

Income Eligible - Current ACF income guidelines will be used when selecting children.

The family's total annual income, before taxes, will be reviewed. Families meeting ACF

guidelines will be determined income eligible.

Children with Disabilities - No less than 10% of the total number of enrollment

opportunities shall be available for children with disabilities. Children with disabilities

must meet eligibility requirements of their school district.

Foster Children - Family income is the amount paid to a foster family on behalf of a

child.

Over-income Families - The program will not have more than 49% of its total

population consisting of over-income families. Over income families will he enrolled only

if the vacancy cannot be filled with a family whose income falls at or below the income

guideline, except in the case of a child with a disability or special need. The Program

Director’s approval is required before enrolling over- income families. By September 8,

assessment of over-income status will be made to direct additional, non-disabled, overincome enrollment.

The following guidance defines and gives examples of the headings listed on the Selection

Criteria. These headings are what guide the Pueblo of Isleta Head Start staff to assign

points and to determine selection priority. These definitions are strictly examples to be

used as guidance to determine point assignment. They do not, in any way, set boundaries

or limit the possibility of situations that may related to any or all of these topics.

Isleta Native:

An Isleta Native is defined as a child with a blood quantum of 50 percent or

greater and enrollment verification by the Tribal Census Office.

Isleta Decendent:

An Isleta decendent is defined as a child with a blood quantum of 49 percent or

less and enrollment verification by the Tribal Census Office.

Native non-Tribal:

Any Native American child enrolled in a Federally recognized Tribe and whose

parents reside within the program service area.

Non-Native: Any child whose ethnicity is other than Native American whose

parents reside within the program service area.

Social Service Need - History of Child Protective Services (CPS) involvement,

current open CPS case, domestic violence issues, sub stance abuse issues, not

hooked up with social service agencies, etc.

Referral from Other Agency/Professional - Written referral from any other

agency.

High Risk Family - Mental illness of a family member in the home, history of

or current post partum depression, disability of a family member in the home,

history of prior custody changes, family with no support system, etc.

ESL - Adults in home use English as second language or do not speak English at

all.

Serious Child Health Problems - Child is diagnosed with terminal disease,

with failure to thrive, or as medically fragile, or has had recent major surgery

that limits his/her participation, or *experienced low birth weight for any reason

(under 4 lbs. at birth. An infant or toddler with low birth weight for any reason

can be considered to have the potential for serious health problems).

Single Parent - Working / In School - Parent and child(ren) live alone and

parent is working or attending school part or full time.

Homeless - Temporary Housing - Homeless families meeting the definition of

the McKinney-Vento Act are also considered income eligible.

Family Need - Recent divorce/separation, recent loss or death in the family,

Military family, numerous (three or more) children living in the home who are

under the age of five, etc.

Blended Families (married or not) - Families with children from different

parents, families with extended family members living in the home (grand

parents, aunts and uncles, etc.), families providing foster care to other children,

grandparents raising their grandchild, etc.

Home Environmental / Safety Hazards - Inadequate heating/cooling, lack of

space for play, inadequate ventilation (the presence of mold or condensation),

unlocked guns or other weapons, high crime area, no smoke alarms and other

obvious safety hazards.

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Johnson - O'Malley

Program Services

The Johnson — O'Malley program has been

alive since, believe it or not, 1934, when

Congress enacted the Johnson — O'Malley Act.

The purpose of the Pueblo of Isleta JohnsonO'Malley Program, funded by BIA/SPA P.L.

93-638 Contract, is to meet the specialized and

unique educational needs of eligible Indian

students.

Eligible students serviced by the Isleta JOM

Program are all Native American students

attending the Los Lunas School District

who can provide proof that they are at

least 1/4 Native American blood quantum

and are enrolled members of a federally

recognized tribe, and, or, Pueblo of Isleta

students enrolled in the APS district

that can provide proof that they are at

least 1/4 Pueblo of Isleta blood quantum

and are enrolled in the Pueblo of Isleta

census rolls.

All students should have a copy of a

Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) on file.

During 2008-2009 School Year

the JOM Program will:

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•

•

distribute basic school supplies.

provide tutors for after-school tutoring

program.

maintain the computer lab (the lab

will be open from 6:30 PM — 8:00

PM), (beginning August 20, 2007 the

Library will be open till 8:00 PM)

Also, do not forget that the Pueblo of Isleta

Library is open Monday — Thursday till 8

PM.

We have two tutor/liaison, Bernadette Correa,

(who specializes in math, tutoring all levels of

math including algebra, trigonometry, calculus

and beyond) and Jennifer Zuni, who will be

working with grades K — 6 students.

If we can be of any assistance to you or you

have any questions concerning any educational

services available through the Pueblo of Isleta,

please call us at 869-2680.

Because the JOM Program has lost almost

10% of their 2008 funding, there will be no

reimbursements for the 2008 - 2009 calendar

year. We have been writing letters to our

congressional representatives requesting that

the national funding be restored to the amount

of $24 million. Isleta's portion of this would be

approximately $94,000.

Department of Education Executive Director

Garry Martin

JOM Director

Ulysses Abeita

JOM Office Clerk

Beverly Piro

Isleta Pueblo News

We would like to inform you about the

Junior / Senior Olympic that was held in

Detroit, Michigan. This tournament was

for the martial art form of Taekwondo.

Three competitors were from Los Lunas.

But only two were from the Pueblo of

Isleta. Adam and Lynette Edwards were

competing with their instructor Victor

Najera. Lynette got two gold's. Gold for

sparring and gold for forms. Adam got a

Sliver for sparring.

Lynette and Adam have been doing

Taekwondo for over 4 years. Adam is

a red/black belt which is one belt away

from being a black belt, and Lynette is

a red belt which is two belts away from

being a black belt.

The Edwards family wants to recognize

the pueblo of Isleta for their support on

sponsoring Lynette and Adam Edwards.

They appreciate your donations, and

dedication on helping them out for their

destination to Detroit.

Thank you,

Edwards family

August 2008

August 2008

Isleta Pueblo News

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JOM — OUTDOOR SCIENCE PROGRAM

The Outdoor Science Program ended on August 1, 2008. The

students and staff had a great summer filled with many different

activities.

The

students

learned

how to filter dirty

water and make

it cleaner, see air

pollution,

recycle

paper, and much

more. They learned

about the habitats

that surround them

and what animals

and plants are in

those

habitats.

Students got to

watch caterpillars change into butterflies and release them and

tadpoles grow into frogs. We had many different presentations

that the students enjoyed,

including the exotic bird

show, a robot and rocket

activity with Mr. Randy

Larry from NMSU, and Mr.

Bill Pentler from Outdoor

Spaces who talked with

them about the different

animals found in and around

the Isleta area. Students

and Staff also visited the

Atomic

Museum,

The

Albuquerque Zoo, The Natural History Museum, The Rattlesnake

Museum, and went on hikes at the Rio Grande Nature Center and

up on the Sandias at the La Luz trail. Also, the garden is growing

great! The students did a good job taking care of it. We are very

proud of our students and all they have learned this summer.

It was a joy to get to know all of them, teach them, and have

fun with them. We would like to thank the Elders and Elderly

Center for participating in our program and spending time with

the students, and also to all the parents, especially those who

joined us on field

trips as chaperones.

The

Outdoor

Science

Program

Staff would like to

add special thanks

to the Governors,

T r e a s u r y ,

Procurement,

POI Works Dept.,

Maintenance,

Vernon

Abeita,

Cody Walker, and

everyone else who

helped with the Outdoor Science Program. Last, but not least,

THANK YOU to the students for spending the summer with us!

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

COMPUTER LAB

August Computer Classes

Days: Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Subject: Introduction to Excel/Office 2007

Time: 8:OOAM-9:OOAM

Days: Mondays and Wednesdays

Subject: Introduction to Word/Office 2007

Time: 9:00AM-10:00AM

Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays

Subject: Intermediate Word/Office 2007

Time: 3:OOPM-4:OOPM

Please contact the DOE Computer Lab at

(505) 869-2680 x440 for any questions.

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