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Volume 11 Issue 5
Isleta Pueblo News
Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com
May 2016
Sonia Marie Sotomayor, Supreme Court Justice, Governor Eddie P. Torres, Governor’s Administration,
Tribal Council and Isleta Elders at the Isleta Pueblo Elderly Center.
MA GU WAM:
Supreme Court Justice Visits
Isleta Pueblo – April 5, 2016
By Edward Calabaza
She came to fulfill a promise. She came
amid all the fanfare, courtesies and respect
demanded of a Supreme Court Justice. She
came with a history all too familiar among
Pueblo people.
Sonia Marie Sotomayor, Supreme Court
Justice, juris doctorate, summa cum laude
graduate from Princeton University,
Bronx native who overcame numerous
life-obstacles and quite possibly the most
influential person to ever visit Isleta, came
with her own message of influence.
During private meetings with state tribal
leaders, pueblo elders and UNM law
students, Justice Sotomayor spoke of her
early struggles in what she described as a
“youth of sadness.”
Her father drank too much. Alcohol
became an issue her parents argued about
regularly. At age seven she was diagnosed
with juvenile diabetes. Insulin shots have
been part of her daily life ever since. Her
father died when she was nine. Raised
by a single mother, the eldest of two was
forced to raise her younger brother. Her
schoolwork took a hit, particularly learning
English.
Through it all, she never lost hope. Her
mother wouldn’t let her. Sotomayor
recalled, “My mother never let me believe
there wasn’t an out.” That way out would
come in the form of education. Her mother
sacrificed nearly everything to buy the
children a set of encyclopedias. Today,
the brother is a doctor and Sotomayor is a
member of the highest court in the country.
While attending Princeton, Sotomayor
befriended Regis Pecos, a Cochiti native
who would later serve multiple terms as
the pueblo’s governor. Through the years,
the pair has kept in touch. At one time,
the Justice promised she would visit New
Mexico’s pueblos. She has visited four so
far – Santa Ana, Santo Domingo, Jemez
and Isleta.
Throughout her visit, it was evident
that Sotomayor not only has a soft spot
for Native Americans, but that she has
genuinely tried to learn more about them
and has done her best to get others to do
the same. She admits she is distressed
by the fact that there aren’t more Native
American judges at various levels – city,
state and federal – and/or that there aren’t
more Native American attorneys arguing
tribal cases.
Sotomayor first stopped at St. Augustine
Church where she was greeted by Governor
E. Paul Torres, 1st Lt. Gov. Antonio
Chewiwi, 2nd Lt. Gov. Isidor Abeita,
Tribal Council President Verna Teller and
tribal council members: Ulysses Abeita,
Fernando Abeita, Beatrice Lente, Michael
Lente, Frank Lujan and Barbara Sanchez.
At the church, First Lady Geneva Torres
presented her with a traditional shawl that
she wore throughout her visit at the pueblo.
Inside the church she was impressed by
the church’s architecture and the fact
that Isleta was chosen to house the Kateri
Tekakwitha Shrine. In speaking of the first
Native American saint she quipped, “I need
her blessing.”
(Photographs taken by Sara Zuni)
Her second and last stop was at the Elder
Center where she was greeted by tribal
elders. Governor Torres gave a traditional
blessing before reciting a brief history of the
tribe and some of its major accomplishments
in the federal courts, especially the
landmark 1987 water quality ruling.
The Justice mentioned that she was “deeply
touched” by the sharing or history, our
culture and that by visiting the pueblos she
is gaining deeper respect for community
and community buildings. When asked why
that is important she replied that Native
Americans have a mixed history with the
Court. In cases that went against Native
Americans, she believes lack of knowledge
and misinformation of tribes contributed.
For her part, as with this visit, she reaches
out as a justice to continue to learn so she
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can make decisions with knowledge. As she
put it, “Most Americans are too far removed
that they never get to meet a Native
American.”
During her visit at the Elder Center, she met
with UNM law students and emphasized
that education opens doors. Drawing on her
own background she told them, “Education
will allow you to do anything you want to
accomplish.” A small token of advice that
led her to the highest levels of the justice
system. A small token of advice that
resonates throughout our pueblo, today.
NATIONAL RES – Reservation
Economic Summit – Las Vegas, NV.
The National Res Economic Summit took
place March 21-24, 2016 and was held at
the Mirage convention center. The event
provided access to respected tribal leaders,
members of congress, federal agency
representatives, and top CEOs on a national
platform. Attendees benefited from one to
one networking, teaming opportunities, and
business development sessions. The event
also included a business trade show and
expo, featuring American Indian artisan
market and Tribal Business Leaders
Forum. Attendees gained valuable insight
and knowledge on economic development
opportunities available in Indian Country.
The summit was attended by members of
the Isleta Tribal Council and 1st Lt. Antonio
Chewiwi.
Pueblo of Isleta Community Meeting
Governor Eddie P. Torres has scheduled a
community meeting for May 14, 2016 from
9:00 am to 1:00 pm to be held at the Isleta
Casino and Resort ballroom C.
The agenda will include the Governor’s
report on major accomplishments in 2015
and projected objectives for 2016, and
reports by ICR, CEO, Program Services
and Tribal Council.
Listing of presenters:
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Isleta Resort and Casino
Harold Baugus, CEO
Public Services Department
Shawna Ballay, Director
Isleta Elementary School
Rebecca Vesely, Principal
Isleta Elderly Center
Rita Jojola, Director
Isleta Assisted Living
Natalie Abeita, Director
Isleta Census Department
Michelle Lujan, Director
Isleta Tribal Council
Verna Teller, President
Smithsonian Tribal Leader
In the interview series “Meet Native
America”, the Smithsonian National
Museum of the American Indian invites
tribal leaders, cultural figures, and other
interesting and accomplished Native
individuals to introduce themselves and say
a little about their lives and work. We are
proud to announce that Governor Torres
was featured as one of Native American
Leaders who illustrate the diversity of the
indigenous communities of the Western
Hemisphere, as well as shared concerns,
and insights beyond what’s in the news to
the ideas and experiences of Native people
today. Post on the museum’s Facebook
link: http://bit.ly/NMAIGovEPTorres
Isleta Pueblo News
May 2016
Kirtland Air Force Base - 1941-2016 - 75th Anniversary
Governor Eddie P. Torres, Chairman of the All Pueblo Council of Governors and members
of the APGC visited the 58th Special Operations Wing at Kirtland Air Force base. Kirtland
Air Force Base which was officially established on January 7, 1941 celebrates its 75th
year in service. The Pueblo of Isleta has established ongoing working relationships with
the base as neighbors sharing common borders.
MESSAGE FROM GOVERNOR:
In reflecting over all that our Pueblo has achieved in the past years, I fully realize and
appreciated our community, our native culture and traditions for your support and
guidance in creating that positive future for the generations to come. Only through our
mutual trust and respect of self and others, we will continue to realize personal growth and
continued wellness of our community and our future generations. To all our employees I
sincerely appreciate all your hard work and dedication. Thanks for all your extra effort.
May the Great Spirit always guide you and protect you and your loved ones.
Pueblo of Isleta Veterans’ Association
Pueblo of Isleta Veterans’ Association Plan Opening of
Veterans Center, Los Charcos, NM
The Pueblo of Isleta Veterans’
Association (POIVA) will, on
Friday, 27 May 2016, at 1000 hours
(10:00 AM) hold official opening
ceremonies at their new Veterans’
Center, in Los Charcos, NM. This
ceremony is open to the public.
The Center will serve as a meeting
place for area Veterans, and a
place from where our Veterans
Service Officers will provide
veterans services. We have not yet
set the hours of operation, but we
anticipate being open at maybe two
days per week, and holding POIVA
meetings at maybe two times per
month.
Work is now being done to contact
and invite people to the opening
ceremonies, who have supported
our project. This includes many
legislators, tribal administrations,
and of course veterans…and also
the Valencia High School Army
(weren’t good enough to be Marines)
ROTC Unit will raise the US flag.
As reported in last month’s newsletter article, this project has been an almost ten year
project. It was a vision of Tribal Veterans to have a place where Veterans, their families
and friends could meet, share experiences and to seek support from other Veterans, many
who have never left their combat experiences behind. The mission is to help all Veterans
and their families.
We had thought about a Richard “Dickie” Baker story for this month’s newsletter article
but…it’ll be brief. Richard, US Marine, Vietnam Combat Vet, sniper, grew up in Isleta,
somewhere behind St. Augustine Church. Sometime during his teenage years, Richard’s
family moved away from Isleta. After Vietnam, Richard became an employee of the “BIA
establishment” and spent the rest of his life in the Washington, DC area, periodically
rode his Harley to visit friends in Isleta. While in DC, Richard was instrumental in
putting together a Native American Veterans association, with the vision of “Veterans
helping Veterans”. If ever you are in DC, take a trip to Arlington National Cemetery,
go south from the visitor’s center to the near end of the Cemetery, and somewhere in
that area is the “Native American Vietnam Veterans Memorial” plaque, which Richard
worked hard on, including appearances before Congress, Arlington officials, before he
was given permission to place the plaque in Arlington…the plaque and the Pueblo of
Isleta Veterans Center is Richard’s Legacy. The Pueblo of Isleta Veterans’ Association is
honored to have helped Richard fulfill his wishes. Semper Fi.
May 2016
TRIBAL COURTS
Isleta Pueblo News
Headline: Isleta Tribal Court Establishes a
New Peacemaking Program
The Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court is in the process of initiating a
peacemaking program. Peacemaking is not new to Isleta Pueblo.
The community has always utilized peaceful, and informal ways
of dealing with disputes. The Tribal Court seeks to re-introduce
traditional dispute resolution as an alternative to formal legal
actions and court hearings.
Peacemaking provides the community a safe process whereby
people come together to settle a dispute. Peacemaking allows all
interested parties to collaborate and be a part of the process of
coming to an agreement and begin the healing process in a way
that western courts fail to recognize.
Peacemaking sessions only involve the parties to the dispute and
a designated peacemaker. Judges and attorneys are not present.
Parties may be represented by a spokesperson but only to explain
the process. A judge may refer a case to the Peacemaking Program
if all parties to the case agree.
Peacemakers must be 21 year of age. A peacemaker should be a
member of the Pueblo of Isleta who is known and respected by the
community. Peacemakers should have knowledge of the Isleta
language and tradition. The parties must agree on who will serve
as the peacemaker or agree to let the judge appoint a peacemaker.
Anyone involved in a legal case before the Tribal Court may
request a peacemaking session. The request can be handwritten
and should include the names and addresses of all the interested
parties. The request should also include a short description of the
dispute. Thereafter, cases pending in the Court may be referred
to the Peacemaking Program if all parties agree.
Peacemaking sessions are available for child support cases, child
custody cases, visitation planning, restraining orders, protective
orders, probate distributions, land disputes, and small claims.
The outcome should be one that all parties agree upon. If the
dispute is not resolved it will be referred back to the judge for a
final decision.
The Tribal Court is excited to offer this new program to the
community because, at its core, it’s a process that is based on
respect, communication, listening and Isleta tradition.
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Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative
On Wednesday, April 20, 2016 the Tribal Council passed a resolution
to incorporate a Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative (JDAI)
model to the Pueblo of Isleta. In early December 2015, JDAI
advocates, Gina Peralta, and Raquel Marisque from the Burns
foundation presented their ideas along with the Bernalillo County
Juvenile Justice Department. Isleta Department Heads which
were at this presentation were Social Services, IBHS, Truancy,
Education, Police, Prosecutor, and the Public defender’s office.
The Presentation went well and all departments present were
all very excited and verbalized that this is something that the
Pueblo of Isleta should strive to implement in our handling of not
only juveniles but the incarceration of our young people. This
new approach in dealing with Juveniles and young people is not
anything new but in sense new in the way service providers treat
young offenders. It is restorative approach that has been lost in
the so called Western Sense of approaching our social problems
and bringing back Cultural and Community and spending our
resources prior to adjudication of our young people.
Isleta Tribal court has worked diligently to serve our community
with efforts of trying to heal our people from many of our
dysfunctions along with all our service providers. But I think our
thought must shift on changing attitudes toward our community’s
ills. I’m asking for your support in our community efforts to try
and instill our thoughts in these new approaches to justice.
As you know Tribal Court along with IBHS, Truancy, and some of
our Cultural Leaders sponsored the first ever Tribal mentorship
Youth Hunt. This hunt went very well and got the support of many
community members and I will strive to continue to encourage our
youth reaching out to our many resources which we have here
on our Pueblo. For example On December 22, 2015 the Isleta
Aquatics Department assisted us in holding a confidence building
exercises/ swim lessons for our youth and for possible future
endeavor adventures. Know that these sorts of programs and
activities are toward the building of future discipline for our youth
to stop them from knowing the inside of a court room and jail cell.
It’s not ironic when I hear an elder tell me when they come inside
the court room for a minor traffic infraction “I don’t know what to
do or say here I have never been inside a court room”. That is my
Goal for our community.
PROBATE NEWS
First Notice – A petition to Probate the Estate
of Jean Renae Gonzales, deceased August 04,
2014. Case No. CV-16-PRO-00018, has been
filed with the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts. Any
person claiming an interest in the Estate may
notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk in
writing within thirty (30) days of this notice being
posted. A hearing on the matter is scheduled for
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 09:00 a.m. Claims
must be filed in writing with the Isleta Tribal Court
Clerk, located at the Tribal Service Complex, 3950
Hwy 47 SE, Building A, Albuquerque, NM. Any
questions regarding the matter may be directed to
the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk at (505) 869-9699.
First Notice – A petition to Probate the Estate of
Philip Cherino, deceased June 17, 2007. Case
No. CV-16-PRO-00028, has been filed with the
Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts. Any person claiming
an interest in the Estate may notify the Pueblo of
Isleta Tribal Court Clerk in writing within thirty (30)
days of this notice being posted. A hearing on
the matter is scheduled for Wednesday, June 22,
2016 at 1:30 p.m. Claims must be filed in writing
with the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk, located at the
Tribal Service Complex, 3950 Hwy 47 SE, Building
A, Albuquerque, NM. Any questions regarding the
matter may be directed to the Isleta Tribal Court
Clerk at (505) 869-9699.
Second Notice – A petition to Probate the
Estate of Bartolo Lente, deceased August 09,
2015. Case No. CV-16-PRO-00008, has been
filed with the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts. Any
person claiming an interest in the Estate may
notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk in
writing within thirty (30) days of this notice being
posted. A hearing on the matter is scheduled for
Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 09:00 a.m. Claims
must be filed in writing with the Isleta Tribal Court
Clerk, located at the Tribal Service Complex, 3950
Hwy 47 SE, Building A, Albuquerque, NM. Any
questions regarding the matter may be directed to
the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk at (505) 869-9699.
First Notice – A petition to Probate the Estate
of Edwina Isabella Jojola, deceased March 2,
2016. Case No. CV-16-PRO-00029, has been
filed with the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts. Any
person claiming an interest in the Estate may
notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk in
writing within thirty (30) days of this notice being
posted. A hearing on the matter is scheduled for
Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Claims
must be filed in writing with the Isleta Tribal Court
Clerk, located at the Tribal Service Complex, 3950
Hwy 47 SE, Building A, Albuquerque, NM. Any
questions regarding the matter may be directed to
the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk at (505) 869-9699.
First Notice – A petition to Probate the Estate
of Josie J. Zuni, deceased February 11, 2015,
Case No. CV-16-PRO-00035, has been filed with
the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts. Any person
claiming an interest in the Estate may notify the
Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk in writing within
thirty (30) days of this notice being posted. A
hearing on the matter is scheduled for Tuesday,
July 5, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. Claims must be filed in
writing with the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk, located
at the Tribal Service Complex, 3950 Hwy 47 SE,
Building A, Albuquerque, NM. Any questions
regarding the matter may be directed to the Isleta
Tribal Court Clerk at (505) 869-9699.
Second Notice – A petition to Probate the Estate
of Pedro Tony Carpio, deceased January 22,
2013. Case No. CV-16-PRO-00015, has been
filed with the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts. Any
person claiming an interest in the Estate may
notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk in
writing within thirty (30) days of this notice being
posted. A hearing on the matter is scheduled for
Thursday, June 28, 2016 at 09:00 a.m. Claims
must be filed in writing with the Isleta Tribal Court
Clerk, located at the Tribal Service Complex, 3950
Hwy 47 SE, Building A, Albuquerque, NM. Any
questions regarding the matter may be directed to
the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk at (505) 869-9699.
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 Should you have additional questions
regarding the Probate process, please call the Library at 505.869.9808 and speak with Nathaniel Lujan.
Isleta Pueblo News
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Council Update
The tribal council holds regularly scheduled
meetings on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Oftentimes, additional meetings are held
out of necessity to address issues that
come up or for the purpose of addressing
special projects or issues that council needs
additional time to address. One matter the
council has been exploring extensively is
economic development. Gaming has been
economically beneficial to the tribe for
many years, however, it is important to
note that it may not always be that way.
Therefore it is important to diversify the
types of profit making businesses that could
be beneficial in the future. Development of
new enterprises and businesses is a topic
of discussion that the council has been
actively discussing recently.
The council receives reports from the tribal
programs about many of the activities
that are being promoted on behalf of our
community members.
Many of these
initiatives are designed to benefit our
youth. The council commends the efforts
of the Tribal Court, Police Dept. and others
who are working toward making Isleta a
place we can all be proud of. The council
recognizes that much work is still needed
to bring about optimum services to our
People and welcome any positive ideas that
tribal members can offer.
The Council, in collaboration with the
Governor's office, is addressing concerns
related to tribal offices/buildings that have
been infected with mold due to damp walls.
You may have noted that the Census
office is being temporarily housed in the
conference room located in the Governor's
office. This is a very busy department and
we ask for your patience as we prepare
to accommodate the community's need
for services in the coming weeks and
months. Considering the time it takes for
construction, moving of supplies and files, it
may take some time to be fully operational.
The business of the Tribal Council will
continue while working through the many
unexpected concerns and issues that arise
daily. The council will continue to work for
the good of all tribal members.
May 2016
Council meetings are open to all Tribal
members and we encourage you to attend.
Meeting begin at 9 a.m. on Mondays and
Wednesdays.
Call for Applicants:
The Tribal Council is soliciting letters
of interest from individuals interested
in serving on the Pueblo of Isleta Health
Board and The Pueblo of Isleta Labor
Relations/Grievance Board.
Any persons interested in serving on the
Boards are requested to submit a letter of
interest, including a resume/vital to the
Tribal Council Office. Applications will be
accepted until the vacancies are filled.
If you would like more information please
feel free to contact the Tribal Council Office
at 505-869-9746.
Send letters of interest to:
Tribal Council Office
P.O. Box 1270
Isleta, NM 87022
Fax at 505-869-5276.
Approved Resolution for February, March, and April, 2016
2016-027
Establishing a Tiwa Linguistic Archive
2016-028
Approval of Sole Source Professional Services for the
POI at the Archaeological Site of Pottery Mound in
the amount not to exceed $39,600
2016-029
Approving and Supporting Tribal Matching Funds
for POI Environment Division's Application to U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, Region 6
Cooperative Assistance under the Federal
Clean Water Act Section 106 Tribal Water Quality
Program
2016-030
Approving and Supporting the Implementation of an
Asset Management Plan in Compliance with the
Water Trust Board Policies in Support of the POI's
Water Trust Board Application for the Westside Water
Improvements Project-Transfer Station Facility
2016-031
Authorizing POI-Public Services Department to
proceed with Soliciting the necessary Planning &
Design Services for the Community Lagoon transfer
to the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant
2016-032
Authorizing the POI- PSD to proceed with submitting
a USDA Water and Waste Grant Application for the
Community Lagoon Transfer to the Westside
Wastewater Treatment Plant
2016-033
Authorizing the POI-PSD to proceed with Soliciting
the necessary Planning & Design services
for the Village Proper Wastewater Collection system
Rehabilitation Phase 1 & 2 Projects
2016-034
Authorizing the POI-PSD to proceed with submitting
a USDA water and waste grant Application for the
Village Proper Wastewater Collection
System Rehabilitation Project- Phase 1
2016-035
Authorizing the POI-PSD to Proceed with Soliciting
the Necessary Planning & Design Services for TR76
Lizard Flats Collection System Project
2016-036
POI Settlement and Natural Resources Restoration
Act of 2006 Expenditure Plan Amendment to Create
New Project No. 30: Westside Water Improvements
Project (All Phases of Alternative No. 4)
2016-037
Authorizing the POI- PSD to proceed with Soliciting
the Necessary Planning & Design Services for all
Phases of Preferred Alternative Number 4 for of the
Westside Water System Improvements Project
2016-038
Authorizing the POI- PSD to Proceed with Submitting
a USDA Water and Waste Grant Application for the
Westside Water Improvements Project
2016-039
2016-042
POI Settlement and Natural Resources Restoration
Act of 2006 Expenditure Plan Amendment for
Appropriated Project No. 3---Authorizing the
PSD DNR to Purchase Equipment Trailer-Mounted
Concrete Pump in Fulfillment of Expenditure
Plan Project No. 3.
2016-043
Endorsing Application Submittal to the United States
Department of Justice for Funding Under the Fiscal
Year (FY) 2016 Second Chance Act Reentry Program
for Adults with Co-Occurring Substance Abuse
and Mental Disorders
2016-044
Residential Lease from Tiwa Lending
2016-045
Approving a Land Assignment to the Isleta Pueblo
Housing Authority for Housing Purposes
2016-046
"Authorizing the Secretary of Interior to Accept the
Transfer of the So-Called “Tract 8, Mesa Del
Sol” Property from Fee into Trust Status for the
Pueblo of Isleta"
2016-047
Disbursement Policies for IRC Expenditures to Third
Parties
2016-048
Authorizing the PSD- Utilities to Purchase a Backhoe
Utilizing the Discretionary Profit from the Indian
Health Service (I.H.S) FY2013-FY2016 Budgets
2016-049
Authorizing the POI- PSD to proceed with Submitting
a U.S. Department of Transportation- National
Infrastructure Investments Under the
Consolidated Appropriations Act, for
Funding Under FY2016 Transportation
Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER)
2016-050
Authorizing the PSD/Design and Construction
Division to Award a Construction Contract to
Longhorn Construction Services Inc. for the
Construction of the CCD Facility to include the Base
Bid and Bid Alternatives as Selected
2016-051
Approving Changes to Restated "Pueblo of Isleta/
Isleta Resort and Casino Employees 401(k)
Plan and Trust" which includes Isleta Business
Corporation (IBC) and Isleta Pueblo Housing Authority
(IPHA)
2016-052
Suspending Enforcement of HR Policy 704.7
Regarding Background Checks for Board,
Committee and Commission Members
2016-053
Approving the 2015 External Audit Opinion
2016-054
Approving the FY2016 Diabetes Program Budget
Residential Lease from Tiwa Lending
2016-055
Lava Block
2016-040
Residential Lease from Tiwa Lending
2016-041
POI Settlement and Natural Resources Restoration
Act of 2006 Expenditure Plan Amendment for
Appropriated Project No. 3---Authorizing the
PSD DNR to Purchase Equipment Backhoe Loader in
Fulfillment of Expenditure Plan Project No. 3.
2016-056
Resolution for Department of Treasury Contract
and Grant Administration to Disburse the
Annie E. Casey JDAI Implementation Grant and for
the Tribal Court to Oversee the JDAI Program
May 2016
Isleta Pueblo News
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Howdy from the Comanche Ranch:
Spring is here and it’s a time for new growth and new faces.
The range is in excellent condition due to the plentiful rains
from last summer and the recent rains within the past few
weeks. There are quite a few calves on the ground now with
more arriving every week. As we begin planning for branding,
I thought it would be a good idea to give you some information
on the cattle herd.
The herd is made of several different breeds, the majority being
Black Angus. We also have some “black baldies” which are a
mix of Black Angus and Hereford. We also have some Brangus
type and a few red hided cattle which are probably Hereford in
origin. The bull herd was comprised of Black Angus and some
Angus Plus which is a bull that has Brangus influence.
As I took a first look at the herd I made the decision to supplement
the genetics of the herd by bringing in some Hereford bulls.
Studies have shown that one of the best crossbreeds in the
industry is an Angus/Hereford. They combine the desirable
traits of feed efficiency, growth, disposition, reproduction and
excellent meat quality. We also purchased some Balancer bulls.
The Balancer is made up of 51% or more Angus with the remainder being different breeds. I chose to go with an Angus/Gelbvieh Balancer
with the bulls being 69% or more Angus breed. The reason I chose this mix is the Angus side will help maintain the Angus breeding of
the cow herd and the Gelbvieh is a breed known for its gentle disposition and producing excellent milk for the growing calves.
I believe that by adding these different types of genetics into the herd we will produce cattle that are feed efficient, good mothers and
produce a healthy calf every year. We have an excellent foundation to work with thanks to all the previous managers who worked
diligently to raise the type of cattle that fit this environment. By adding onto this base we can work to improve the performance of the
ranch.
If you would like further information about the herd, our bulls or the ranch in general, please do not hesitate to contact me at 505-9174217.
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Deadline for June Newsletter articles is set for Wednesday,
May 25, 2016 at 4:30pm. Articles may be dropped off at the
Library or emailed to poi02002@isletapueblo.com. Should you
email your article, expect a confirmation email. If you do not receive
a confirmation email, odds are it never made it to me and then it’s
time to panic, so call Nate at 505.869.9808.
People whom 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 whom 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 .
Thank you,
Nathaniel Lujan
Newsletters may be found at the sixteen 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 sixteen Newsletter distribution locations are:
1)
The Administration Building (Governor’s Office):
Receptionist Desk
2)
Census Office: Receptionist Desk
3)
Health Center: Receptionist Desk
4)
Housing Department: Receptionist Desk
5)
Department of Education: Receptionist Desk
6)
New Recreation Center: Newsletter Stand
7)
Old Recreation Center: Front Desk
8)
Tribal Service Complex: Receptionist Desk
9)
Tribal Service Complex: I.P.D. Dispatch Window
10)
Tribal Service Complex: Tribal Courts Window
11)
Elders Center: Receptionist Desk & Lunch Delivery
12)
Head Start: Receptionist Desk
13)
Library: Newsletter Stand
14)
Ranchitos Park: Blue Box (see picture
for example)
15)
Old Head Start Complex: Blue Box
(see picture for example)
16)
Intersection of Tribal Road 82 &
Tribal Road 84: Blue Box (see picture
for example)
2nd Annual Isleta Cancer
Survivor’s Day
Event
Are you a Cancer Survivor?
WE NEED YOU!
We are looking for Cancer Survivors to sit on
a Panel and share their experience.
Compensation available.
PLEASE CONTACT STEPHANIE
BARELA AT 869-4479.
Purchased / Referred Care
provides a referral for 1 visit
at a time.
Questions?
Call PRC at 869-4488
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Isleta Pueblo News
PUEBLO OF ISLETA ELEMENTARY
The Pueblo of Isleta Elementary School has been very busy! The students have
been taking the PARCC state assessment. They have been working diligently
and we appreciate the parental support making sure their child is at school and
on time. We had a successful Child Abuse Awareness Family Night on April
14, 2016. We wish to thank The Pueblo of Isleta Social Services Department for
providing an evening of parent training and parental support information. Our
21st Century program is providing our students with afterschool extracurricular
activities that are enhancing their educational learning. The students have been
working on designing Roller Coasters and building rockets. They are also exploring
their creativity with arts and crafts, cooking through literature and Lego creations.
The program will continue through mid- May on Tuesdays and Thursdays from
3:30pm-4:45pm. We are planning on providing Summer Tutoring for our students.
If you would like more information, please contact the school at 869-2321. Plans
are in process for the end of the year activities, more information to follow. Check
your child’s backpack and/or homework folders for flyers with the information and
details.
Mrs. Lovato’s and Mrs. Armijo’s 3rd and
1st grade students enjoyed flying kites
during their afternoon recess.
They
learned how to share and take turns.
They also learned that they need to stay
away far away from the tree so that the
kite string doesn’t get tangled in the
branches and the kite flying fun ends!
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM 4/19/16
The technology program is in full swing at POI Elementary. The upper grades (4-6)
are focusing on developing internet research skills, using Microsoft Word and Power
Point, and developing critical thinking through educational games.
Currently,
Grade 6 are researching their science fair projects. Grade 5 completed a unit on
Greek Mythology by creating illustrated Power Point presentations along with a
“family tree” designed using Smart Art in Word. Grade 4 researched the life cycle of
rocks and human body systems to write reports. All upper level students used the
technology lab to practice online for the PARCC tests. The lower grades (K-3) have
been learning to create documents in Word and improve their keyboarding skills.
Grade 3 researched the U.S. presidents and created reports using their information.
It was surprising to see what some of the presidents looked like and how they lived.
Grade 2 studied jellyfish and is learning to use Word to write persuasive letters.
First grade is busy with reading comprehension practice using Reading Kids A to Z.
Kindergartners are developing skills with using the mouse and understanding how
to navigate pages. In addition, they are practicing reading skills with Reading Kids
A to Z.
May 2016
May 2016
Bicycle Safety
Isleta Pueblo News
Page 7
Do you put on your helmet every time you ride a
bike? Well, as the 4th grade students at Isleta
Elementary learned, this is one very important
thing to do to PREVENT INJURY! The Isleta Health
Center’s Health Educator, Stephanie Barela,
teamed up with Albuquerque Parks and Recreation
staff to offer 4th grade students a presentation on
bike safety and then gave them the opportunity to try
out their newly learned skills through participating
in a BIKE RODEO. A bike rodeo is a skills course
which provides a fun and safe environment for
a class to learn various bike safety skills. This
rodeo consisted of a bike riding course designed
to simulate actual road conditions. This included a
stop sign to help practice their starting and stopping,
use of their directional signals, a chance to practice
their skills when they are approached by a dog and
many other important bike safety skills.
Bike riding is a lot of fun, but accidents do happen.
Every year, about 300,000 kids go to the emergency
room because of bike injuries (www.kidshealth.
org). Some of these injuries are so serious that
children die, usually from head injuries. A head
injury can mean brain injury, and as the 4th graders
learned: OUR BRAIN IS THE MOST IMPORTANT
PART OF OUR BODY, so we need to PROTECT
IT! That's why it is so important to wear your bike
helmet. Some skills the 4th graders learned were:
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STOP and LOOK: Left – Right - Left,
before crossing the street
Use your hand signals when turning
If you are ever chased by a dog while riding
your bike, you should stop peddling
and coast (continue to move forward
without using your peddle), if the dog
continues to chase you, get off your bicycle
and put it between you and the dog and
back up slowly.
ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET!
THANK YOU CHUCK MALAGODI and ALBUQUERQUE PARKS &
RECREATION FOR TEACHING OUR STUDENTS HOW TO BE SAFE ON
THEIR BICYCLES.
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Isleta Educational Assistance Fund
The Pueblo of Isleta recognizes the need to provide families
with supplemental funding to assist their child/children in their
education. Applications shall be reviewed the third week of
January, March, June and September. The education-funding
year shall reflect school year – August through July.
Through the Pueblo of Isleta Department of Education, specific
guidelines have been developed to assist qualifying tribal
members striving to reach high levels of district, local and state
May 2016
academic standards. These guidelines shall be used to provide
monetary support to students and adults in need of educational
assistance.
Assistance may be provided for the following categories: (Priority
will be given to category A, then B and so forth). If you require
additional assistance or an application please contact Beverly
Piro, Administrative Assistance III at 505-869-9790 or poi08101@
isletapueblo.com
May 2016
Isleta Pueblo News
Page 9
Hello my fellow tribal members, I have been
a carrier of the Albuquerque Journal for the
past 20 years. If you would like to receive home
delivery of the Albuquerque Journal. There are 2
subscriptions you could receive. Daily is Sunday
through Saturday (7 days a week) or, Weekends
only (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). If interested
please contact Phillip Jiron at 505-414-1153.
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Pueblo of Isleta Career Opportunities
May 2016
Position Posting Location Closing Date
NEW SECURITY BACKGROUND SPECIALIST,
Human Resources,
05/04/2016
NEW RANGE TECHNICIAN, Public Services,
WITHIN ONLY
04/21/2016
NEW SENIOR CRIME VICTIM ADVOCATE,
Police Department,
Open Until Filled
BUS DRIVER (PART-TIME),
Headstart & Child Care,
Open Until Filled
BUYER, Procurement Department, 04/20/2016
CAREGIVER II (RFT),
Assisted Living Facility,
Open Until Filled
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER,
Health Center,
Open Until Filled
CHILD CARE PROVIDER,
Headstart & Child Care,
Open Until Filled
COMMERCIAL ELECTRICIAN, Public Services, Open Until Filled
CHR VAN DRIVER (Occasional),
Health Center,
Open Until Filled
COOK ASSISTANT (TEMP / NTE 90 days),
POI Elementary School,
Open Until Filled
DENTAL ASSISTANT, Health Center, Open Until Filled
DISABILITIES COORDINATOR,
Headstart & Child Care,
Open Until Filled
ELEMENTARY TEACHER,
POI Elementary School,
Continuously Accepting Applications
HEALTH COORDINATOR,
Headstart & Child Care,
Open Until Filled
HVAC TECHNICIAN, Housing Authority, Open Until Filled
IN-HOME CARE ATTENDANT,
Elderly Center,
Open Until Filled
LAND SURVEY TECH AIDE. (20-HR WK),
Surveying & Mapping,
Open Until Filled
LIFEGUARD (2 Positions), Recreation Center, Open Until Filled
LIFEGUARD (4 Positions-Summer Hire),
Recreation Center,
Open Until Filled
LIFEGUARD (4 Positions 30 hr wk),
Recreation Center,
Open Until Filled
LIFEGUARD (Regular Part-Time),
Recreation Center,
Continuously Accepting Applications
NURSE EDUCATOR, Health Center, Open Until Filled
PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER
Recreation Center,
Open Until Filled
PERSONAL CARE SERVICE AIDE
Elder Center,
Continuously Accepting Applications
PHYSICAL THERAPIST, Health Center, Open Until Filled
PLUMBER, Housing Authority, Open Until Filled
POLICE OFFICER, Police Department, Open Until Filled
RANCH HAND (Seasonal ),
Comanche Ranch,
Continuously Accepting Applications
REGISTERED NURSE, Health Center, 04/22/2016
SCHOLARSHIP COORDINATOR, Dept of Education, Open Until Filled
SCHOOL BUS DRIVER (TEMP / NTE 90 days),
POI Elementary School,
Open Until Filled
SENIOR MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN,
Health Center,
Open Until Filled
TEACHER - COMPUTER,
POI Elementary School,
Open Until Filled
TRUANCY COORDINATOR Truancy Dept, Open Until Filled
VETERAN SUPPORT SERVICE PROGRAM MEMBER,
Elder Center,
Open Until Filled
2016 POI SUMMER
INTERNSHIP
Applications are NOW being
accepted for the
2016 Summer Internship Program.
Eligibility to apply if:
*You are a current High School
Graduate, and you have a “Letter
of Acceptance” to the college of choice
*OR, you are a current recipient of a
POI Scholarship.
Application packet:
Application packet must include:
1. A letter of Interest
2. Resume indicate your career field
and interest
3. College letter of acceptance
OR Unofficial Transcripts
Submit your application packet to the
Human Resources Office.
Application packets will be accepted
Via postal mail, email, or fax.
All selected Interns must complete an
employment Drug Screen and
Background check.
POI, Human Resources
PO Box 1270
Isleta, NM 87022
505-869-7584 Office
505-869-7579 Fax
Email: poiemployment@isletapueblo.com
Isleta Pueblo News
May 2016
Page 11
MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL BOOT CAMP
WHAT IT IS: Four days of workouts designed to give younger student-athletes who aspire to
play for their school or an AAU team some experience with similar workouts and drills used by
the Los Lunas Boys Basketball Program. Workouts will include skill development, strength
training, conditioning, competitive drills and competitive games. This camp can be a great way
to transition into the Summer Program at LLHS for student athletes who are attending Los
Lunas High School or plan on attending Los Lunas High School. Students from other
schools/districts are welcome too.
DATES/TIMES: May 23rd- May 26 , 2016; 12:30-4:00 PM each day
GRADES: The Camp is for Students entering 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade and 9th grade
LOCATION: LOS LUNAS HIGH SCHOOL MAIN GYM AND AUXILIARY GYM
INSTRUCTION: Players will receive instruction in the following:
Read and React principles – the base offense of the Los Lunas Tigers Boys Program
Man to Man Defensive Principles
The Pro Shot System – Shooting program used by the Los Lunas Tigers Boys Program
Workouts from Skill Development Coach program
Strength Training and Conditioning (Modified for younger student-athletes)
INSTRUCTORS: Coach Travis Julian and Los Lunas Boys Basketball Staff and Players
REGISTRATION FEE: $40 per player
Make checks/money orders payable to Los Lunas Boys Basketball Booster Club
MAIL REGISTRATION FORM AND PAYMENT TO:
LOS LUNAS BOYS BASKETBALL BOOSTER CLUB; 1011 MESA LOOP NW; LOS LUNAS, NEW MEXICO 87031
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
COACH TRAVIS JULIAN (505) 321-9786; coachjulian30@gmail.com
**********************************************************
Registration Form
Name:______________________________ Phone #:__________________ Email_______________________
Address__________________________________________________________________________________
Age:______ Grade starting in Fall: ______ School attending in the Fall:______________________________
Emergency contact (name and number) _______________________________
Insurance Waiver
I hereby authorize the directors of the Los Lunas Tigers Basketball Camp to act for me according to their best
judgment in any emergency requiring medical attention. I hereby release the Los Lunas Tigers Basketball Camp
and its agents from any cause of action I may have during this basketball camp.
Parent or Guardian’s Signature: __________________________________________________________
Health Beat
Health Educator:
Stephanie Barela, 869-4479
CHOLESTEROL EDUCATION
Know Your Cholesterol Numbers - Know Your Risk - Give Yourself Some TLC
Let’s all make a point to learn our numbers
and know our risk. The next time you are
at the clinic ask for a lipid profile, which
is a measurement of your cholesterol and
triglyceride levels. All adults over the age
of 20 should have a lipid profile.
Here is what your cholesterol numbers
mean:
Total cholesterol(mg/dL):
Less than 200 is desirable
200-239 is borderline high: Depending on
your other risk factors, you may be at a
higher risk for heart disease. Talk to your
doctor about your overall risk for heart
disease.
240 or higher is high: you are at risk for
clogged arteries and a heart attack. See
your doctor to determine your risk for heart
disease.
LDL Cholesterol is BAD cholesterol. KEEP
IT LOW!!
Here is what your triglyceride numbers
mean:
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Less than 100 is optimal or ideal.
100-129 is near optimal/above ideal
130-159 is borderline high
160-189 is high
190 and above is very high
Less than 150 is NORMAL.
150-199 is borderline-high. You may be
at an increased risk for heart disease. To
lower your level, aim for a healthy weight
and be more physically active.
HDL Cholesterol is GOOD cholesterol. THE
HIGHER THE BETTER!
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Keep it above 40
200-499 is high.
Weight control and
physical activity are very important to
lower your level. Watch out for other heart
disease risk factors such as overweight and
obesity, diabetes, low HDL and high blood
pressure.
Triglycerides are another type of fat in the
blood. They come from fat that you eat and
are made in the body. Triglycerides are
made when you take in too many calories or
eat a diet too high in carbohydrates. When
you have high triglycerides, you have a
higher risk for heart disease.
Over 500 is VERY HIGH!! ALERT! See
your doctor immediately. This level requires
attention to prevent severe problems with
your pancreas.
Isleta Pueblo News
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May 2016
Pueblo of Isleta Public Library
April showers bring May flowers! With all this rain and snow we should have lots of flowers blooming
soon! Hopefully our fruit trees and flowers did not freeze because we want to enjoy a peach or two and
take pictures by beautiful flowers.
News
The Library will be closed from 8:00am12:00pm for our monthly staff meeting. We
will be discussing and finalizing all Summer
Reading Program details and curriculum.
Just a friendly reminder that our Library
staff meetings are every first Wednesday of
each month unless noted otherwise.
The Library will be closed on Monday, May
30th in observance of Memorial Day. All
Library Media checked out on Thursday
May 26th will not be due until May 31st.
Have a safe three-day weekend!
Summer Reading Program registration will
be on Friday May 13th starting bright and
early at 7:00am. Registration will remain
open until all spots are filled. We will have
20 spots open for Juniors ages 3-6 years
old and 30 spots open for Youth ages 7-18
years old. In the past we have filled up all
50 spots by 7:30am so if you are planning
on joining us this day, come extra early.
We will have a waiting list, but we cannot
guarantee a spot, but please do not let that
discourage you from doing so. If you have
any questions please give the Library a
call at 505.869.9808. More details on the
Summer Reading Program Curriculum in
our Upcoming Programs sections of our
article.
Upcoming Programs
Mothers Day Craft May 5th from 4:30pm5:30pm- Come by the Library and create a
special gift for your Mother or Grandmother.
What is the gift? Come sign up for the
program to see what it is. Just don’t spill
the beans to your mom before Mother’s
Day, that way she can be surprised. This is
open to the first 10 people to sign up ages 8
& up! All supplies are provided. For more
information please call the Library and
speak with Cheyenne at 505.869.9808 or by
email at poi02008@isletapueblo.com.
Beginners Sewing Class: Maxi Skirt- May
17th and Thursday May 19th from 5:307:30pmHave you wanted to learn how to sew but
never had the time? Now is time! Come join
our beginners sewing class. You will learn
the basics of using a sewing machine. We
will be shopping for fabric at Hobby Lobby
and begin your first sewing adventure. Your
sewing project will be to make a Maxi Skirt.
All sewing will take place at the Library
with the help of Library staff member Tara.
This program is open to the first 5 adults
OR youth 16 years and over. All supplies
and sewing machines are provided and this
class is FREE! For more information please
call Tara at the Library at 505.869.9808 or
by email at poi02005@isletapueblo.com.
DIY: Pocket Fishing Kit- Wednesday May
11th from 5:00pm-6:00pm. Do you like
fishing? But do not want to carry a big tackle
box around? Come by to the Library and
make your own handy pocket fishing kit.
Why not have everything you need in your
pocket! Library staff member Christino will
show you how utilize fishing items from an
ordinary tackle box and turn it into a pocket
sized fishing kit. This is open to the first 10
people of any age. Make it a family night out!
All Supplies are provided. Sign up starting
May 2nd. For more information please call
Christino at the Library 505.869.9808 or by
email at poi02004@isletapueblo.com.
night before school ends officially. The
Library would like to wish everyone a safe
and fun summer.
Summer Reading Program- June 9th – July
26th- SRP registration will be on May 13th
starting at 7:00am and will remain open
until all Junior and youth spots are filled.
If you can come early please do so. Our 50
slots usually fill up by 7:30am.
Homemade Chips and Salsa- Wednesday
May 25th from 5:00pm-6: 30pm. Calling all
salsa lovers! Join our Adult Food Program
as we make our own baked tortilla chips.
We will also be making salsa, mango salsa
and grilled corn guacamole. Is your mouth
watering yet? This program is open to 10
adults. All supplies and ingredients will be
provided. Sign up starting May 2nd. For
more information please give Tara a call
at the Library 505.869.9808 or by email
poi02005@isletapueblo.com.
Juniors Program- 20 spots available
for ages 3 to 6 years old. Theme:
Sports, Health and Wellness. Time:
9:00am-12:00pm. Each day will start
with story time based on our sports
curriculum. Students will be active in
activities geared towards sports, and
wellness.
Youth Program- 30 spots available
for ages 7 to 18 years old. Theme:
Broadcasting. Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm
Students will be reading in groups
based on grade level. Students will
learn how to write scripts, find news
worthy stories, lighting, filming and
editing.
Once again we will be collaborating with
the Bernalillo county summer breakfast
and lunch program. Breakfast will be
served every morning from 8:00am-9:00am,
and Lunch will be served everyday from
11:30am-1:00pm. This program is open to
ANY and ALL children ages 1-18 years old.
We do not provide transportation to or from
the library. If you have questions about
the summer lunch program or the Summer
Reading Program, please give the library a
call to talk to a library staff member 505- 8699808. Calendars for the Summer Reading
Program are available at the Library. They
are also available on the Library’s website:
www.isletapueblo.com/whats-new.html
and on the Library’s Facebook page: www.
facebook.com /IsletaPuebloLibrary.
Homework Help Incentive Program End of
School Field Trip May 20th- The Library
staff will be taking our homework help
students to go see the new Angry Birds
movie and dinner at Fuddruckers. The
students worked hard all school year and
we would like to treat them out to a fun
Recap
American Girl Book Club is coming to an
end. Along with the recommended reading
from the American Girl Book titled,“Grace
Makes It Great” By Mary Casanova, the
participants made milk shakes and a
sleeping bag for their dolls. On May 11th
the participants along with program leader
Diane Abeita will be taking a Field Trip to
the Justice Store at Coronado Mall. They
will receive a $30 gift card to Justice to
purchase an outfit of their choice! What a
great way to end a three month program full
of reading, doll play and making accessories
for their dolls.
Making a birthday party hat for their
American Girl dolls.
American Girl Club participants at Wal-Mart picking out a My Life Doll.
Isleta Pueblo News
May 2016
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Preparing her Green Chili Chicken
Lasagna before it goes in the oven.
Mother and Daughter preparing their Green Chili Chicken Lasagna during
our Adult Food Program.
Green Chili Chicken Lasagna Adult Food
Program April 19th- Library staff member
Diane introduced our food class of 7 to Green
Chili Chicken Lasagna. All ingredients
were provided and prepped for everyone.
Participants were able to prepare this dish,
cook it, and take a mini dish home for their
family to try or to save for lunch the next
day! We would like to thank everyone who
participated and gave us feedback on our
food programs. We appreciate the honesty.
We use this feedback as a way to improve
and make the experience of our Library
Programs more enjoyable.
Pueblo of Isleta Public Library Hours of
Operation:
Library Hours
Mon-Thurs - 8:00a.m. - 6:30p.m.
Friday 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m.
Saturday -
9:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.
Closed on Sundays, all federally recognized
holidays and also Isleta traditional Holidays.
Please contact library for more information on
closures.
Mailing and Physical Address:
950 Moonlight Drive Albuquerque, NM 87105
Phone: (505)-869-9808
Fax: 505-869-8119
Email: poi02002@isletapueblo.com
Facebook Page:
www.facebook.com/IsletaPuebloLibrary
Web Address:
www.isletapueblo.com/library2.html
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/poilibrary
Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/poilib
After making a milkshake craft for their
dolls, the girls made milkshakes for
themselves to enjoy.
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May 2016
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From The Desk of Arnold Sena,
Parks and Recreation Department Director
It’s May and school is almost out. I know
the kids are getting anxious to be out of
school and parents are wondering what to
do with their children for the summer months.
Well just like past summers the Parks &
Recreation Department will be sponsoring a
summer recreation program for the youth of
the Pueblo.
SUMMER PROGRAM DATES
This summer we will offering an 8 week
summer recreation program for the children
that are registered in our program. This year’s
Summer Program will begin on Monday, June
6th, 2016 and run through Friday, July 29th,
2016. The program hours are 9am to 3pm
daily.
SUMMER PROGRAM REGISTRATION
INFORMATION
Registration for the summer program is taking
place right now and is on-going daily Monday
through Friday at both the Old Rec Center and
the New Rec Center and will continue through
the end of May 2016, we would like to have all
participants registered for this year’s summer
program by Friday, May 27th, 2016 if possible.
Having all the participants registered by the
27th of May will make it easier for us with
our summer planning, so make sure to stop
in to get your child registered in the summer
program.
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4 and 5 years olds need to be
registered at the Old Rec Center at
Pickle Heights.
Children 6 years and up will need to
be registered at the New Rec Center.
SUMMER PROGRAM PARTICIPANT
PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN MEETING
This year we will be having a participant
parent/legal guardian information meeting
and question and answer session. The
meeting will be held on Thursday, June 2nd,
2016 in the New Rec Center Gymnasium
from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. We recommend that
at least one parent/legal guardian of each
registered participant attend this meeting.
This meeting will give my staff and I an
opportunity to formally introduce ourselves
to you. This meeting will also allow us to go
over the Parent Information Handout and
cover some important information about the
summer program, center rules, expectations,
participant rules, participant discipline
procedures etc. It is really important that a least
one parent/legal guardian of the child(ren)
registered in the summer program attend this
meeting, so please make arrangement to be
here.
The Summer Recreation Program is a safe,
comfortable place for children to stay active
during the summer months. The program
offers all participants an opportunity to express
themselves through various art forms, sports
and special events. It’s a wonderful place
for all participants to be physically active
and experience healthy alternatives; it’s a
great environment that helps encourage
listening, caring and where positive values
are reinforced. It also give the participants
an opportunity to develop varied interests, to
practice recreational skills and to experience
a positive use of leisure time, it is also a
time for friendships and socializing. Each
day spent at the Center will include sports,
games, music, and arts and crafts, swimming
etc. In addition, there will be several field trips
throughout the summer.
The Recreation Staff will have many exciting
and enriching activities planned for the
children this summer and we look forward
to having your children be part of this great
experience!!!
Thought of the Day:
“When you have confidence,
you can have a lot of fun;
and when you have fun, you can do
amazing things.”
-Joe Namath
SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM
(Free Lunch and Breakfast)
This program is federally funded by the US
Department of Agriculture and administrated
by NM Children, Youth & Families Department
(CYFD). It is designed to provide nutritional
meals to children ages 1 to 18 during the
summer. All registered participants in our
program are eligible for the free breakfast
and lunch program as long as they are
between the ages of 1 to 18. This year the
program will begin on June 1st and end on
July 29th, 2016. Please take advantage of
this wonderful program. If you have any
questions concerning this program, please
feel free to contact the center at 869-9777
and talk to Rochelle Zuni.
SWIMMING POOL UPDATE
We are looking forward to re-opening the
swimming pool this month. Unfortunately the
hold up with the re-opening of the pool has
been getting staff hired and cleared to work.
The Human Resource Department are doing
their part, but unfortunately it takes a while to
get background checks and drug test cleared.
I’m very sorry for any inconvenience that
the swimming pool closure has caused and
thank you for your patience. If you have any
additional questions concerning this matter,
please feel free to contact me at the center
at 869-9777.
PARKS UPDATE
I’m not sure if any of you have noticed how
beautiful the parks here on Pueblo look, if you
haven’t make sure that next time you pass one
of our Parks take a good look at it because
they look awesome. Once again, my Parks
Maintenance has magically transformed our
parks into beautifully manicured areas for the
people of the pueblo to take their families to
enjoy the outdoors. My guys have done a
really awesome job with making the parks
look so beautiful. Please make sure and take
advantage of our parks, they are a wonderful
place to spend time with your families.
RECENT VANDALISM
We have recently had a Port-A-Potty
vandalized at one of our parks, the Port-APotty was actually burned down to the ground
and unfortunately no one saw anything.
Please help us stop any vandalism here
on the pueblo, if any of you see anything
suspicious at our parks or anywhere on the
pueblo, please report it to IPD (Isleta Police
Department) immediately. If we are all vigilant
about reporting suspicious activity anywhere
on the pueblo we can help stop or at least
limit any vandalism that takes place here on
the pueblo. Thank you in advance for help
with this matter.
TELL US HOW WE ARE DOING!
Feel free to contact me to let us know how we
are doing. I feel it’s important to hear from
the clients we serve and even the clients that
don’t use our services. Your feedback, your
suggestions, your ideas and most of all your
voice is important to us, please give me a call
or email me with your input. I can be reached
at 869-9777 or by email at poi91001@
isletapueblo.com, looking forward to hearing
from you.
Random Fact of the Day:
When glass breaks, the cracks move
faster than 3,000 miles an hour.
BERNIE JOJOLA MEMORIAL RUN/WALK
On April 9th, 2016 we hosted the Bernie Jojola
Memorial Fun Run/Walk as part of the Cross
Roads Running Program. The weather was
beautiful and from what I was told by some
of the participants, it was a perfect day for
running and/or walking. There were at least
200 registered participants this year’s Run/
Walk and probably another 20 to 30 nonregistered participants that came out to honor
Mr. Jojola’s memory by running or walking in
the event. The morning started off with a few
words about Mr. Bernie Jojola and how he
loved working with the youth in the Pueblo,
then all the participants joined in some preevent stretching exercises before the Run/
Walk got started, after everyone got loose the
fun began and the 200 plus participants took
off. Incidentally, after the run all in attendance
were treated to water and orange slices to
help the participants rehydrate. It was a great
event named after a very good man that did
some good things for the youth of the pueblo.
If all goes well I hope everyone will come
out and join us again next year for this great
event. I want to thank my staff and everyone
who helped make this event possible. Great
work everyone!
You could live two hours longer for every
hour you exercise
— even if you start in middle age.
Isleta Pueblo
News
Editor:
Nathaniel Lujan
Asst. Editor:
Tara Abeita
Published By:
Valencia Express
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Isleta Pueblo News
Isleta Elder Center:
It’s hard to believe that summer is just around the corner and
almost half of the year has already passed by. In a blink of an eye
the month of April has come & gone, so have many great activities
and community events that took place here at the Isleta Elder
Center. Hosting various collaborative events from Isleta Pueblo
Programs, Community Assistance Programs, and distinguished
guests. In April, the Isleta Elder Center made history as we hosted
a very special guest, the honorable Supreme Court Justice, Sonia
Sotomayor. Throughout her visit Mrs. Sotomayor met with the
Governor Edward Paul Torres Sr., Lt. Governors, Tribal Council,
Isleta community members, as well as various pueblo governors
and their staff. She was welcomed by Director Rita Jojola, members
of the Elder Center’s Advisory Committee, and the Isleta Elder
Center staff.
The Elder Center is very fortunate to have our fellow Isleta
Programs and the continuous support they offer to the elders
of our community. The Elder Center is very grateful for each of
these programs as we work together to ensure that the Isleta elder
community is given an opportunity to understand how our pueblo
programs are utilized, as well as what each program offers to the
community.
May 2016
programs like our neighbors at the Bosque Farms Senior Program,
who visited the Isleta Elder Center & various Isleta Programs. Our
visitors were very grateful for the hospitality of all our community
programs and very captivated by all our pueblo has to offer.
“THANK YOU”, to the Isleta community and everyone that
participated in April’s Events. As we look into May 2016, we will
continue to provide a variety of activities for our elders and work
side by side with our Isleta Programs to ensure the best service
possible. If you are interested in any future events events or would
like to know how you could be involved in any of the Elder Center
Programs/Activities please contact (505) 869-9770.
During April, the elders of our community experienced a great
interactive awareness presentation by the Isleta Facilities
Department. Elders were able to understand and distinguish
various fire extinguishers as well as learn basic Fire Safety. Mr.
David M. Lente also taught the elders in attendance how the Pull,
Aim, Squeeze, Sweep or P.A.S.S method is utilized with an actual
hands on experience with a real fire extinguisher. Elders had the
opportunity to control and put out a simulated fire using a life-like
extinguisher.
Caroline Dailey & members of the Isleta Social Services Program
also presented on Elder Abuse Awareness as well as hosted a Story
Telling Night during April. The Social Services Program was very
informative about how their program can offer assistance to the
elder community through a variety of services. As a part of the
Child Abuse Awareness campaign, the Social Services Program &
Elder Center hosted a community story telling night titled “A Night
to Listen”. The story telling night was an excellent opportunity
to hear stories of inspiration, history, culture, & values from a
variety of community members ranging in different ages. Elders
from our program were able to voice their experiences & values
through the story telling night.
Upcoming Activities May 2016:
There are also many programs outside of our pueblo who have
brought many wonderful events to the Isleta Elder Center. Many
of these organizations have offered assistance to community
members through programs such as the PNM Good Neighbor
Fund, AARP Smart Driver Course, & Food Distribution Program
(Commodities) just to name a few. We also have surrounding
May 6, 2016:
“Just for Mom”- Mother’s Day Event
May 9, 2016:
Senior Olympic Meeting
May 12, 2016:
Catholic Mass
May 17, 2016:
Movie Day in Activities – Native American Documentary
May 18, 2016:
NM Rail Runner Exchange – South Valley Senior Center
May 20, 2016:
Elder Health discussion with Dr. Cumby & Dr. Lil
May 2016
Isleta Pueblo News
May 25, 2016:
Staff Meeting
May 26, 2016:
Storytelling – My Pueblo Life Series & History
May 27, 2016:
Chaco Canyon Day Trip
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St. Augustine Parish
Isleta Pueblo
Ministry of Consolation
Isleta Senior Olympics Local Games Dates:
May 1 – May 13, 2016: Various Venue Locations
May 2016: Closure Dates
May 30, 2016: Memorial Day
MISSION STATEMENT
We are a ministry of consolation at St. Augustine Parish
to offer spiritual comfort and support to families who
have experienced the loss of a loved one. We will
continue to honor and respect our traditional teachings.
2016 Senior Olympics:
With summer fast approaching, Isleta community members are
participating in the 2016 Isleta Senior Games as an opportunity to
qualify for the 2016 NM State Senior Olympics in Roswell, NM, during
July 2016. Athletes participating at this year’s NM State games will
have a chance to compete and advance to the 2017 National Senior
Games in Birmingham, Alabama. The 2016 Isleta Senior Games had
over 40 participants, each competing in various events such as archery,
bowling, golf, and free throw shooting just to name a few. Games are
being conducted at the Isleta Elder Center, Recreation Center, Isleta
Eagle Golf Course, & Fun Connection. A special “THANK YOU” to each
of these organizations for their assistance and to their amazing staff in
making the 2016 Isleta Senior Games possible. For more information
about the Isleta Senior Olympic Program or how you can be involved,
please contact, Eugene Jojola (505) 869-9770.
OBJECTIVES:
1. To assist our spiritual leader in Christ with his duties
to render pastoral care and/or services.
2.To assist families with hospitality and Christian
fellowship after the liturgy and burial services
when requested.
3.The bereavement group will offer informal continuing
With Sympathy
“In times of sorrow God’s
quiet waters of hope and courage flow”
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Isleta Pueblo News
May 2016
Isleta Elder Center
Personal Care Services
505-869-9770
Isleta Elder Center Personal Care Services assists elders and/or
disabled adults over the age of 21. PCS enables an individual to
live in the comfort of their home and maintain the highest level
of independence.
Personal Care Services:
Provide services in the client’s home five to seven
days a week.
Provide support in assisting the client to reach
highest level of independence.
Provide a PCS Aide or the client can select a
qualified family member who is 18 years or older
to assist their PCS client. (with the exception of a
spouse)
PCS gives the family peace of mind.
A PCS Aide assists their
client with daily living
activities.
PCS Aides will follow their client’s plan that may or may not include the following:
Assist client with hygiene, grooming, and bathing that includes shampooing hair,
shower, bath, sponge bath, dressing, combing hair, applying lotion etc.
Assist client with meal and snack preparation
Assist client with eating or drinking, may include partial or total assistance.
Assist client with Self-Administered medications-prompting and reminding only
Assist client with mobility -stand-by help, prompting/cueing, transferring/repositioning
Provide client with household services-dusting, sweeping, mopping, changing linens,
laundry, washing dishes etc.
Provide client with transportation services-grocery shopping, errands, etc.
Provide minor cleaning/sanitizing to wheelchairs, canes, walkers, etc.
For more information on Personal Care Services or to see if you or family member qualifies,
please call our PCS Manager at 869-9770 ext. 9339.
A PCS Aide provides
companionship to their client.
A PCS Aide assists their client
with preparing meals & feeding-if
needed.
May 2016
Isleta Pueblo News
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Behavioral Health Services
Community Garden Update
April 20, 2016
Planting season is near and in preparation a lot is happening in the
Community Garden! Currently we are working on walking paths
using discarded cardboard boxes from the Isleta Health Center
as a weed barrier and covering that with mulch donated from the
Pueblo of Isleta landfill. If you are exiting or entering I-25 via
exit 209 you will see our progress and the materials donated from
community members. Just recently Mr. Moses Lujan donated
cow manure and bales which he delivered for us! Hierkiem!!
We are still asking for the following *donations to make our soil
and provide protection from the weather:
The NMSU Bernalillo Cooperative Extension office provided us a
free composting class to educate us on the difference between hot
and cold composting, what material to compost and how to compost
in the desert. If you have any questions regarding composting
please send them to compost-questions@nmcomposters.org. Free
public composting classes are posted at www.nmcomposters.org.
*For your convenience we can pick up any donations just give us
a call!!
On April 16th and 17th a small group of community gardeners
traveled to Tesuque Pueblo for the Seed Sovereignty in the
Face of Climate Change-Growers Gathering.
We met at
the Intergenerational Center and learned about Traditional
Agriculture, Adaptive Farming Practices, Appropriate Scale
Technology, Traditional Foods as Medicine, Botany of Flowers:
How Seeds are Made, Environmental and Reproductive Justice:
Lessons from Seeds, and Community Needs for Seed Conservation.
A tremendous amount of networking was done at the gathering
and in the near future some of those who spoke at this workshop
will travel to Isleta to visit our community garden and show their
support!
A lot of great messages were heard at the gathering, one in
particular stuck with me. Agriculture has always been an aspect
of who we are as Native people. When people lose their value and
meaning for whatever reason, agriculture seems to be the path to
healing and wellness. Agriculture is in our blood. It is who we
are. When we don’t have it, we lose our way.
Come join us in the garden! We have a lot that needs to be done!
1. Leaves
2. Old hay, straw, or Alfalfa bales (the kind that cannot be fed
to animals)
1. Grass clippings
2. Any berry transplants
3. Any fruit bearing or nut bearing tree transplants
We have weekly meetings every Tuesday at 3:00 pm at Isleta
Behavioral Health Services. Please join us and bring your
expertise, wisdom and ideas. Come dressed to work in the garden
too! Thank you in advance for your contributions. To donate to
or learn more about the community garden, please call (505) 8695475 and ask to speak to Jennifer Padilla.
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Isleta Pueblo News
May 2016
Johnson O’Malley Program
Program Information
Wow! Where has the school year gone?
Thank you to all those families who joined us
throughout the year for our Family Activity
Night and IEC Meetings. There is nothing
more important than parent participation
and family support for our students.
Congratulations to all those who will be
graduating! All your hard work and dedication
to school will soon pay off.
Kickstart to College
We would like to thank all those who came out
to the Higher Education Kickstart to College
nights. Very important information was given
out to those who were interested in attending
various colleges in the fall.
Reimbursements
The 2016 JOM contractual agreement with
Bureau of Indian Affairs has been approved
and allowed the program to reimburse JOM
eligible students for cap and gown costs as
well as a portion of 2016 summer school
costs. Cap and gown reimbursement is for
the cap and gown with original receipt only;
no add-ons will be allowed. Summer school
reimbursement is up to 50% of the total cost
and requires proof that the student received
credit for the course. These reimbursements
do not occur every year and is dependent upon
total cost of services and direct impact.
2016 Summer Bridge Program
Isleta Health Center
NOTICE: Proof of Eligibility for Services
Isleta Health Center is federally funded and provides health services to
persons of Native American descent. Proof of Native American descent
must be maintained in our patient files as evidence of eligibility for services.
Common forms of evidence include a valid Certificate of Tribal Enrollment, a
Tribal Membership Card, or a Certificate of Indian Blood.
A recent audit of patient records revealed that the Health Center is not in
full compliance with this federal requirement and must take the necessary
actions to correct the matter. As a result, letters are being sent to patients
whose accounts do not have a copy of their tribal enrollment verification on
file. We ask for your help by providing a copy of your Tribal Enrollment
Certificate or Tribal Membership Card within 30-days of receipt of the letter.
Summer Bridge Program will begin
Monday, June 6, 2016 thru Thursday,
July 14, 2016
Monday - Thursday
Grades K-3rd 9:00am to 12:00pm
Grades 4th- 8th 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Applications will be available on May
16, 2016 8:00am @ the Department of
Education Building.
Family Activity Night
Earth Day Night
We would like to thank all the families who
joined us at our Earth Day Family Activity
Night. Families used their imaginations to
create beautiful terrariums for their homes.
They used measurements and learned about
how pebbles can help properly drain water so
their plants get the proper amount of water.
They also planted vegetables, herbs, fruit, and
flowers for their own gardens. It was a fun
night for families to come together and create.
May Family Night/Literacy Night
May 25, 2016 5:30pm
Join us as we end the school year with a
Literacy Night to get your student reading
through the summer months. Each child will
receive 5 books. Dinner will be provided.
May 2016
Isleta Pueblo News
Isleta EMS
505-869-4486
Kamilia Elsisie EMT-P, MPH, EMS Manager
How you can help EMS find your house in an
emergency.
Have you ever called 911 during an emergency? If you have
then you know it can feel like an eternity before anyone arrives.
There are many different factors that can affect a response
time, such as, where the 911 unit is responding from, caller
disconnection, wrong address given, and not being able to
identify a house due to a lack of numbering or good lighting.
These are just a few examples that EMS crews and dispatchers
deal with on a daily basis. You can help by making your house
more visible and easier to find for EMS. First, take a good look
at your house from the street. Is your house number visible
from the road? Are your house numbers reflective? Is your
street sign or Tribal Road number visible? Is there enough light
to make your residence visible at night? Is there something that
distinguishes your house from others nearby? Below are some
ideas/guidelines you can follow to make some simple changes,
so you can help EMS help you.
Help EMS help you, by doing the following for your residence:
• Have easy to read numbers approximately 4 inches in height
• Numbers should be a contrasting color to the background
• Numbers should be illuminated or made of reflective material
• If the residence has a porch, numbers should be displayed
on the outer wall or a post closest to the street
• Display numbers on both sides of the mailbox, as well as
the front
• Numbers should be visible within a 3 foot circumference of
the front entrance
Bad Numbering
Good Numbering
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Health Beat
www.healthline.com
Health Educator, Stephanie Barela @ 869-4479
Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer is the type of cancer that starts in the lungs, but can spread
(metastasize) to other parts of the body. Cancer that begins elsewhere
but spreads to the lungs is not lung cancer. Lung cancer is the second
most diagnosed cancer in the United States according to the U.S.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which is very sad,
because the leading cause of lung cancer is smoking; which can be
prevented! However, non-smokers can get lung cancer too, but it is
much less likely. In the past few decades, the rate of lung cancer has
fallen at about the same rate as cigarette smoking. You are at high risk
if you smoke and are also exposed to other cancer-causing agents.
Certain factors put people at risk for developing lung cancer:
•
If you smoke, this is the #1 RISK!
•
If you have family member (especially a sibling or parent) who
has ever had it.
•
People who are exposed to secondhand smoke, radon gas,
asbestos, substances like arsenic, nickel or chromium.
Symptoms:
•
Early stages of lung cancer are often unnoticeable
•
Chest pain
•
Chronic cough, a change in “smokers cough”.
•
Bone pain
•
Coughing up blood.
•
Headache
•
Hoarseness, wheezing, frequent shortness of breath
•
Unexplained weight loss
Ways to Diagnose:
•
Imaging testing, like x-ray and computed tomography CT Scan.
•
Sputum (spit) can be analyzed for cancer cells.
•
Biopsy, a test which doctors take a tissue sample so it can be
analyzed under microscope for presence of cancer cells. This
can be done by inserting a needle through the chest into the
lung (needle biopsy) or a sample from a lymph node can be
taken from a surgical instrument through a cut in the neck
(mediastinoscopy)
What Staging Means:
•
Stage I means the tumor is less than five centimeters and
hasn’t spread outside the lung.
•
Stage II means the tumor is larger than five centimeters. It
could also mean the tumor is smaller, but nearby tissues like the
diaphragm, chest wall, or lymph nodes are involved.
•
Stage III means the tumor is larger and has invaded nearby
organs. It may also indicate a smaller tumor along with the
presence of lung cancer cells in distant lymph nodes.
•
Stage IV means the cancer has spread to the second lung or
more distant areas.
Treatments:
The options depend greatly on your situation.
•
Surgery: It may be necessary to remove the tumor and
some surrounding tissue, part of the lung or airways or
the whole lung.
•
Chemotherapy: Powerful drugs are used to kill cancer
cells throughout the body.
•
Radiation Therapy: Also a way to kill cancer cells and can he
targeted to specific areas.
•
Other treatments may be recommended:
Laser Therapy uses a narrow beam of light
Photodynamic therapy combines laser light with drugs to kill
cancer cells.
Cryosurgery freezes and destroys abnormal tissue
Electrocautery uses a needle heated by electric current
to kill the cells
Monoclonal antibodies and tyrosine kinase inhibitors
are targeted therapies that prevent cancer cells from growing.
•
You can also ask your doctor about clinical trials in order to try
newer cancer treatments.
Complications of Lung Cancer:
•
Shortness of breath
•
pain
•
pleural effusion, which is when fluid accumulates in the
area around the lung. If that happens, you’ll need to have
fluid drained from your chest.
•
A serious complication of lung cancer is metastasis.
That’s when cancer spreads to distant areas like the
brain, liver, adrenal glands, or bones. Metastatic cancer can
cause a wide variety of symptoms, including increased pain.
Various treatments can help manage symptoms.
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May 2016
Invitation Announcement
Pueblo of Isleta Head Start & Child
Care Center
The Isleta Head Start & Early Head Start
programs invite you to join our family by
completing an application for the upcoming 20162017 program year.
Applications will be accepted beginning
March 21, 2016.
Mission: To develop the whole child in all
comprehensive areas reflecting the traditional Isleta
culture and language. A safe, positive, healthy, and
family-centered environment is supported with: a
highly competent staff; parental enrichment and
enhancement of their child’s education; a structured
developmentally appropriate learning environment;
strengthened community collaboration; & sustained
stakeholder communications.
Options for you and your child:
Head Start – 3 to 5 years old
A 6-hour, 5 day-a-week program. Classrooms are
equipped with hands-on, age appropriate materials
and qualified teachers. Transportation services are
available for those who live at least a ¾ mile from
the Head Start & Child Care building and within the
Isleta Reservation boundaries, with the exception of
those who reside East of NM 314.
Early Head Start- Prenatal to 3 years (3 options to
choose from)
1.
Home Based for Pregnant Mothers: Home
visits from a Home Visitor who brings information
and materials about pregnancy & child development.
2.
Home Based for Parent & Child Birth to 3
years: Weekly 90-minute home visits from a Home
Visitor who provides information and materials
about parenting and child development. Bi-weekly
Socialization activities in a group setting (i.e. fun
walks, field trips, child development, & more).
3.
Classrooms ages 3 months to 3 years:
A 6-hour, 5 day-a-week program. Classrooms are
equipped with hands on, age appropriate materials
and qualified teachers. There are no transportation
services available for this option.
Call to schedule an appointment to apply.
You need to bring ALL of the following:
√
Tribal Identification w/CIB # (required
if residence is outside of the Isleta
Reservation)
√
Proof of Residency to ensure your
physical residence is within the Program’s
service area (New Mexico Driver’s License,
Utility Bill, Government/Tribal ID)
√
Proof of income for previous 12 months
(Such as: Public Assistance Award Letter,
2015 tax forms, W-2, 26 paystubs, etc.)
√
Proof of Child’s Birth (State issued birth
certificate, CIB Letter, Baptismal
Certificate)
√
A copy of your child’s IFSP/IEP (if
applicable)
√
For Prenatal option, Pregnant Mothers
need to provide proof of pregnancy
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to
call us at 869-9796.
We look forward to working together with you and
your family to make your child’s learning fun and
successful!
PLEASE READ YOUR APPOINTMENT LETTER
ATTACHED TO YOUR REFERRAL CAREFULLY.
IT HAS A LOT OF GOOD INFORMATION TO GET
YOU TO YOUR APPOINTMENT ON TIME.
QUESTIONS? CALL 869-4488
May 2016
Isleta Pueblo News
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WIC NOTES
Gestational Diabetes and Low-Calorie Sweeteners.
Gestational diabetes occurs when high blood sugar levels
One Bowl Chocolate Cake
develop during pregnancy. This happens when the mother's
By making this simple cake from scratch, you can use healthful oil,
body can't make and use all of the insulin it needs to "process"
whole-wheat flour, and no-calorie sweetener.
blood sugar normally. Because gestational diabetes can hurt
you and your baby, you need to start treatment quickly.
Treatment for gestational diabetes always includes special Ingredients:
meal plans and scheduled physical activity. It may also
• 3/4 cup(s) whole-wheat pastry flour
include daily blood glucose testing and insulin injections.
• 2 tablespoon(s) whole-wheat pastry flour, combined with
You will need help from your doctor, nurse educator, and
above flour
other members of your health care team so that your
• 1/4 cup Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking OR 1/2 cup(s) sugar
• 1/3 cup(s) unsweetened cocoa powder
treatment for gestational diabetes.
• 1 teaspoon(s) baking powder
• 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda
While gestational diabetes is a cause for concern, the good
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
news is that you and your health care team work together
• 1/2 cup(s) nonfat buttermilk
to lower your high blood glucose levels. And with this help,
• 1/4 cup Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking OR 1/2 cup(s)
you can turn your concern into a healthy pregnancy for you,
packed light brown sugar
and a healthy start for your baby.
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
Recently a WIC participant who developed gestational
• 2 tablespoon(s) canola oil
diabetes, asked about using low-calories sweeteners during
• 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
pregnancy. "Can pregnant women safely consume low• 1/2 cup(s) hot strong black coffee
• Confectioner’s sugar, for dusting
calorie sweeteners?"
Yes. Pregnant women, whether or not they have gestational
Directions:
diabetes, may safely use low-calorie sweeteners. A significant
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9-inch round cake
body of scientific data and years of testing show low-calories
pan
with cooking spray. Line the pan with a circle of wax paper .
sweeteners are safe for the entire family and are not linked
2.
Whisk flour, Splenda (or granulated sugar), cocoa powder,
to adverse health reactions.
baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Add
Here is a list of low-calorie sweeteners approved by FDA:
buttermilk, Splenda (or brown sugar), egg, oil and vanilla. Beat
Aspartame, Neotame, Saccharin, Sucralose, Stevia, and
with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add hot
Acesulfame potassium. You do not have to memorize
coffee and beat to blend. (The batter will be quite thin.) Pour the
batter into the prepared pan.
the names of the sweeteners, as long as the low-calorie
3. Bake the cake until a skewer inserted in the center comes
sweetener products you purchases are "mainstream" you
out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for
can rest assured they are safe to consume.
10 minutes; remove from the pan, peel off the wax paper and let
Of course, always consult your health care provider, diabetes
cool completely. Dust the top with powdered sugar before slicing.
educator or dietitian for specific dietary advice.
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Questions? Call 869-3200
MONDAY
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Early Recovery Skills: 9-11a @
Behavioral Health (BHS).
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
3
Women’s Support Group: 10-11a @ BHS.
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Circle of Security Parenting: 9-11a @ BHS.
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Grief Group: 1-2p @ BHS.
Women’s Path to Recovery:
1-2:30p @ BHS.
Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS.
Creating Process of Change: 2-4p @ BHS.
Str8 Rez (BHS): : 5-7p @ Training Center.
Circle of Security Parenting: 2-4p @
BHS.
Young Leaders Youth Krew:
4:30p @ Training Center (BHS).
Express Endurance Class Workout: 5:307:30p @ DPP Wellness Center.
Anger Management Skills: 1-2p @ BHS.
Freedom From Smoking Session 6: 4:30-6p @ Health
Center, small conference room.
Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:30p @ Training Center
(BHS).
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Early Recovery Skills: 9-11a @
Behavioral Health (BHS).
10 Women’s Support Grp: 10-11a @ BHS.
Women’s Path to Recovery:
1-2:30p @ BHS.
Young Leaders Youth Krew:
4:30p @ Training Center (BHS).
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Early Recovery Skills: 9-11a @
Behavioral Health (BHS).
Women’s Path to Recovery:
1-2:30p @ BHS.
Young Leaders Youth Krew:
4:30p @ Training Center (BHS).
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Early Recovery Skills: 9-11a @
Behavioral Health (BHS).
Women’s Path to Recovery:
1-2:30p @ BHS.
Young Leaders Youth Krew:
4:30p @ Training Center (BHS).
Destination Health WEEK 1: Call
869-4595 for more information.
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MEMORIAL DAY
CLINIC
CLOSED
Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS.
Creating Process of Change: 2-4p @ BHS.
Str8 Rez (BHS): 5-7p @ Training Center.
Express Endurance Class Workout: 5:307:30p @ DPP Wellness Center.
POI Community Cancer Support’s 2nd
Annual Cancer Survivor’s Day Event: 68:30p @ Training Center (new bldg. west of
clinic).
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Women’s Support Group: 10-11a @ BHS.
Lung Cancer Presentation: 10-11a @ Elder
Center (IHC Health Education).
Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS.
Stride To Victory (Diabetes Walking Club): 5:30-6:30p @
Village Recreation Center.
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Circle of Security Parenting: 9-11a @ BHS.
Anger Management Skills: 1-2p @ BHS.
Freedom From Smoking Session 7: 4:30-6p @ Health
Center, small conference room.
Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:30p @ Training Center
(BHS).
Optometry Education Class
(Diabetes Prevention): 8:45a—9:15a
@ Health Center, large conf. room.
12
Grief Group: 1-2p @ BHS.
Circle of Security Parenting: 2-4p @
BHS.
Express Endurance Class Workout:
5:30-7:30p @ DPP Wellness Center.
18
Circle of Security Parenting: 9-11a @ BHS.
Anger Management Skills: 1-2p @ BHS.
19
Grief Group: 1-2p @ BHS.
Circle of Security Parenting: 2-4p @
BHS.
Str8 Rez (BHS): 5-7p @ Training Center.
Express Endurance Class Workout: 5:307:30p @ DPP Wellness Center.
Stride To Victory (Diabetes Walking Club): 5:30-6:30p @
Village Recreation Center.
24
Women’s Support Group: 10-11a @ BHS.
25
Circle of Security Parenting: 9-11a @ BHS.
Anger Management Skills: 1-2p @ BHS.
Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:30p @ Training Center
(BHS).
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Grief Group: 1-2p @ BHS.
DPP Alliance Group/Rez Café: 10-11:30a. Call 869-4595 for
more information.
Express Endurance Healthy Cooking Class: 5:30-7:30p @ DPP Wellness Center.
Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS.
Creating Process of Change: 2-4p @ BHS.
Str8 Rez (BHS): 5-7p @ Training Center.
Express Endurance Class Workout: 5:307:30p @ DPP Wellness Center.
31 Women’s Support Group: 10-11a @
BHS.
Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS.
Creating Process of Change: 2-4p @ BHS.
Str8 Rez (BHS): 5-7p @ Training Center.
Express Endurance Class Workout: 5:307:30p @ DPP Wellness Center.
6
Early Recovery Skills: 911a @ BHS.
Another Recovery Technique (ART): 1-4p @ BHS.
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Early Recovery Skills: 911a @ BHS.
Another Recovery Technique (ART): 1-4p @ BHS.
Stride To Victory (Diabetes Walking Club): 5:30-6:30p @
Village Recreation Center.
Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:30p @ Training Center
(BHS).
Freedom From Smoking Session 8: 4:30-6p @ Health
Center, small conference room.
Diabetes Healthy Cooking Class: 5:30-7:30p @ Health
Center Kitchen.
Creating Process of Change: 2-4p @ BHS.
FRIDAY
Stride To Victory (Diabetes Walking Club): 5:30-6:30p @
Village Recreation Center.
Express Endurance Class Workout:
5:30-7:30p @ DPP Wellness Center.
Circle of Security Parenting: 2-4p @
BHS.
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Early Recovery Skills: 911a @ BHS.
Another Recovery Technique (ART): 1-4p @ BHS.
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Early Recovery Skills: 911a @ BHS.
Another Recovery Technique (ART): 1-4p @ BHS.
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