# Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com (2025) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Apueblo_isleta%3A55ffdcd3889c95e3 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text Volume 20 Issue 11 Isleta Pueblo News Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com Governor’s Report Maguwam, I hope this newsletter finds our community in good health and spirits. Fall is here and its nice to see the color changes. It is getting colder in the evenings, so remember to bundle up. We would like to welcome our new director Angel Montoya, Elder Center. She comes to the Pueblo with 26+ year specializing in Adult Care with the City of Albuquerque. We are looking forward to the great things she can offer to the Pueblo. I would like to thank the Recreation staff for an awesome cross-country season. The Pueblo of Isleta hosted the meet on October 4th at Big Momma. It was nice to see all the runners, families, and tribal members who attended to support our kids. I would like to thank Tiffany Jiron and staff for the “I will Run for Them 5K” held on October 11th at the Isleta Lakes. This event was to support the Domestic Violence Awareness Month; it was a great event and nice to see the support for this event. On October 16, Lt. Jones, Charlene Lucero, and staff attended the Government-toGovernment Indian Education Summit in Santa Fe. They had a full agenda of how to collaborate with Native American Families, Supporting Native American students, and the Martinez/Yazzie action plan, etc. We look forward on providing ongoing to support to our department, students, and community. The following week Lt. Jojola along with Andrea Pesina, Executive Director of Head Start and Jeffery Jojola, Business Manager attended the AIAN Policy Institute in Washington, D.C. Lt. Jojola and staff meet with Senator Heinrich while in Washington. Every year our departments do a wonderful job celebrating Halloween with costumes, goodies, and themed games for the community to enthrall themselves in. We want to say thank you for the community and departments for making this event fun. Turkey Distributions will be held on November 17th, at the Isleta Recreation Center, from 8am to 8pm on this day only. Please look out for notifications and flyers for more information, if you have further questions, please contact the Governor’s office at 505-869-3111 and you can speak with Jessica Jiron or Amber Richesin. Last, I want to send my condolences to the families of those who have lost their family members during the month of October. Ha-Wuh, Eugene Jiron, Governor November 2025 Page 2 Isleta Pueblo News LETTER FROM THE EDITOR DEADLINE for December Newsletter articles is set for Monday, November 10, 2025, at 4:30 pm. Articles may be dropped off at the Library or emailed to Nathaniel.Lujan@ isletapueblo.com. Should you email your article, expect a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation email, odds are it never made it to me and then it’s time to panic, so call Nate at 505.869.9808. People who wish to submit an article or flyer are responsible for generating their own article or flyer. Should you need help, please call the Library at 505.869.9808 and set up a date and time to sit down with a Library staff member who will help you throughout the process. The Library will NOT accept notes dropped off at the Library or information over the phone to generate your article. PROBATES need to be published in the Newsletter for two consecutive months. Probates are considered court documents, therefore, all submitters must provide: 1) Name of Deceased, 2) Date of Deceased 3) Court Case #, and 4) Date of Court Date. A Probate form can be found on the Newsletter Archive page at http://www.isletapueblo.com/ newsletters.html . CLASSIFIED ADS: The new administration has requested that the Newsletter start a Classified Ad section for Tribal members selling land, houses, mobile homes, vehicles, and farm equipment. Leasing of houses and mobile homes will be accepted. Smaller items that can be sold at the local flea markets or weekly yard sales will NOT be accepted. Currently, this service is FREE to Tribal members. Land, houses, and mobile homes must be within the reservation boundaries. Ads must meet the 160-character limit. Ads that exceed the 160-characters will NOT be submitted to the Newsletter. A single picture may be submitted with the ad. Submitters of classified ads are responsible for generating their ads as this is a FREE service. As a reminder, Tribal business owners may submit a small flyer at no charge. Like the classified ads, business owners are responsible for generating their flyers as this is a FREE service. Classified ads and business flyers will be posted no more than two consecutive months. In the event that the Newsletter may exceed the 24-page limit, classified ads and business flyers will be “bumped” for newsletter articles. Again, this is a FREE service for Tribal members. The Isleta Newsletter is owned and operated by the Pueblo of Isleta. Therefore, the Governor of the Pueblo of Isleta has the final say in all articles and contents within the Isleta Newsletter. For additional questions, you may call the Library and speak with Nate or Diane at 505.869.9808. Thank you, Nathaniel Lujan Newsletters may be found at the fifteen distribution locations listed below. Remember, Digital copies of the Newsletter may be obtained from the Newsletter archive at http://www. isletapueblo.com/newsletters.html The fifteen Newsletter distribution locations are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. TR 2 & TR 22 - Chical SE of Community Hall TR 10 - Behind the old 47 Sales TR 1 & TR 5 – Ranchitos / Bosque Farms Reservations Line Ranchitos Park Post Office - Big Tree TR 82 & TR 84 - Teller Road TR 78 & TR 82 - Carols Trujillo Sr. TR 90 @ Y - CF Padilla Mouse Town Park – Health Center – South end of Health Center Parking lot Library Sunlight & Moonlight Intersection TR 6 - 47 Intersection TR 12 - 47 & 147 intersection (Old Smoke & Save) TR 71 & TR 54 @ Y - Holiday Robot / Paved Road / Railroad Tracks TR 45 & TR 40 @ Y - Tata Mel (POI Signage) November 2025 Isleta Pueblo News November 2025 Page 3 Marvin A. Trujillo, Jr. Tribal Council Administrator PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE TRIBAL COUNCIL BOARD AND COMMITTEE VACANCIES: TIME TO PREPARE FOR THE COLD The Pueblo of Isleta is seeking applicants for open Board and Committee Positions. The following positions are open: Elder Advisory Committee (2 Vacancies) Sponsorship/Donation Committee (2 Vacancies) Higher Education Board (5 Vacancies) Tribal Enrollment Committee (TEC) (2 Vacancies) Election Committee (5 Vacancies) Health Advisory Board (5 Vacancies) Appellate Court: Lay Judge (1 Vacancy) Letters of interest can be submitted via email to Marvin.Trujillo@isletapueblo. com and Sabin.Chavez@isletapueblo.com or contact the Tribal Administration Staff at (505) 869-9746. The letters should include the position you are requesting to fill, all contact information (email address, mailing address and phone number) and current resume. Letters can also be mailed to: Pueblo of Isleta Attn: Tribal Council P.O. Box 1097 Isleta, NM 87022 Construction Project Notification – Isleta Diversion Dam Sluiceway and East Bank Modifications Project The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, in coordination with the Pueblo of Isleta and the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District, will construct modifications to the Isleta Diversion Dam (IDD) and the east bank of the Rio Grande with the goal of reducing the amount of sediment flowing into the Peralta Main Canal. The project will build a new concrete floor in the Peralta Sluiceway, automate several dam and sluiceway gates, and realign the east bank of the river just upstream of the IDD. Construction is currently scheduled from: February 25, 2026 November 19, 2025 – The project site is located on the east side of the Rio Grande, south of the NM147 bridge, on Tribal Road 21. Some traffic control may be required on NM147 at the turnoff to Tribal Road 21. For questions, please contact: Andrew Sweetman Acting Director, Department of Natural Resources Water Resources Division Manager Pueblo of Isleta 505-869-7566 David (Sonny) Cooper Project Manager U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Albuquerque Area Office 505-462-3599 PHONE: 505-869-5170 Colder temperatures are here and it’s time to protect your plumbing from freezing temperatures. Sewer piping can freeze – especially underneath a modular home. Take time now to check your water and sewer lines. Any exposed water or sewer pipe should be protected with heat tape, insulation or other means to help prevent the pipes from freezing. If you have a modular home, please ensure the skirting is in good condition and if there is no skirting, do what you can to protect the underside of the home from the cold. Swamp coolers should be properly winterized. The water supply line should be removed from the spigot or frost free and drained. Frost frees should not be left in the open position; remove any hoses from the frost free and close the frost free. When left open, the frost free cannot drain the water that is inside the unit. The frost free is designed to drain itself when the handle is put in the closed position, which should help prevent freezing. Homeowners should know where the main water shut off is to their residence. Most homes have an interior and exterior main shut off valve. Toilets and sinks should have isolation valves going directly to the fixture. The purpose of the fixture isolation valves is to isolate just the fixture that has a leak, allowing water to be available at the other fixtures in the home. Have you ever tested these isolation valves to ensure they work? Take time before cold weather moves in to locate these valves and ensure they are working properly. There should be a main isolation valve located both inside and outside of the home. Many of the interior main shut-off valves are located close to the hot water heater. Shutting this valve down will stop water from entering the home but you will still have water available outside the home. If it is necessary to shut off the water outside the home, knowing exactly where your shut-off valve is, is vital. Locating the exterior isolation valve may be challenging. Take time to locate your exterior shutoff while it is not an emergency. Placing a marker of some type near the shut-off will save time in the event you do have an emergency and need the main water to the home shut-off. It will take Public Works time to respond to an emergency water leak, especially after hours or on weekends. If you know where the main shut-off valve is, Public Works employees can arrive and work immediately on shutting off the water to the home. If they need to first locate the shut-off, valuable time is lost and water damage to the home may occur. Be prepared and protect your water and sewer pipes from the cold. Check the isolation valves at each fixture and know how to turn off your water in an emergency. Locate and mark the location of your exterior water shut-off device. If you have any questions, please call the Public Works office at 505-869-5170. Goodwill Good jobs! Serving Albuquerque south valley/Isleta Pueblo, and Valencia County We offer individual free assistance with job search, interview skills, and resume assistance. Contact: Vicki Herring Career specialist at 505-944-0289 Goodwill Industries of New Mexico vherring@goodwillnm.org 505-944-0289 or 505-881-6401 x 4097 201 Desert Willow Rd, Los Lunas, NM 87031 www.Goodwillit.org Page 4 Isleta Pueblo News Job Postings November 2025 Visit us online at http:// www.isleta.com/caree r-opportunities.aspx Fax: 505-244-8232 LAKES CASHIER Albuquerque, NM 0780 $14.62 / Hour • Non-Exempt COSMETOLOGIST Albuquerque, NM 0510 $16.14 /Hour• Non-Exempt TABLE GAMES FLOOR SUPERVISOR Albuquerque, NM 0120 $26.30 / Hour • Non-Exempt MASSAGE THERAPIST Albuquerque, NM 0500 $18.04 /Hour• Non-Exempt PLUMBER Ill Albuquerque, NM 1350 $26.30 / Hour • Non-Exempt ASSISTANT RESTAURANT MANAGER Albuquerque, NM 0330 $54696.19 / Year • Exempt SERVER Albuquerque, NM 0315 $11.50 /Hour• Non-Exempt TABLE GAMES DEALER Albuquerque, NM 0120 $11.50 /Hour• Non-Exempt FOOD ATTENDANT Albuquerque, NM $13.87 /Hour• Non-Exempt OFF-SITE ATTENDANT Albuquerque, NM $13.87 /Hour• Non-Exempt SUPERVISOR F & 8 Albuquerque, NM $20.31 / Hour• Non-Exempt FOOD ATTENDANT (BEVERAGE) Albuquerque, NM $13.87 /Hour• Non-Exempt PAINTER -IPHA Responsible for the setup, operation, and closing of all front and back of the house snack Albuquerque, NM bar areas, including food preparation, food service and dining areas. Must be able to handle all guest requests. PLUMBER -IPHA Albuquerque, NM PAYMASTER Albuquerque, NM $14.87 /Hour• Non-Exempt MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN -IPHA 0140 Albuquerque, NM BINGO ADMISSIONS CLERK Albuquerque, NM 0140 $14.37 /Hour• Non-Exempt PROMOTIONS MANAGER Albuquerque, NM 1195 $72172.03 /Year• Exempt PLAYERS CLUB REPRESENTATIVE Albuquerque, NM 1150 $14.87 / Hour • Non-Exempt VALET ATTENDANT Albuquerque, NM 0250 $14.12 /Hour• Non-Exempt RETAIL ATTENDANT Albuquerque, NM 0400 Carpenter II-IPHA Albuquerque, NM LABORER - IPHA Albuquerque, NM $22.73 - $26.71 /Hour• Non-Exempt $30.25 - $35.55 / Hour • Non-Exempt $20.65 - $24.27 / Hour • Non-Exempt $25.00 - $29.38 / Hour • Non-Exempt $15.50 / Hour• Non-Exempt LAKES GROUNDSKEEPER Albuquerque, NM 0780 $14.62 / Hour • Non-Exempt SUPERVISOR F & B Albuquerque, NM 0327 $18.04 / Hour • Non-Exempt EDR ATTENDANT Albuquerque, NM 0370 $14.62 /Hour• Non-Exempt $14.37 /Hour• Non-Exempt $15.12 /Hour• Non-Exempt CUSTODIAN Albuquerque, NM 1355 COOK Albuquerque, NM 00HCOOK $14.62 /Hour• Non-Exempt $14.87 / Hour • Non-Exempt HDCT Albuquerque, NM 1355 STEWARD Albuquerque, NM 0386 $15.12 /Hour• Non-Exempt $18.04 / Hour• Non-Exempt MAIN BANKER Albuquerque, NM 0150 SECURITY OFFICER II Albuquerque, NM 0180 $16.14 / Hour • Non-Exempt FLOOR BEVERAGE SERVER Albuquerque, NM PMT II Albuquerque, NM 1350 $18.04 /Hour• Non-Exempt LANDSCAPE TECHNICIAN I Albuquerque, NM 1360 $15.12 / Hour • Non-Exempt HVAC TECH Ill Albuquerque, NM 1350 $26.30 / Hour • Non-Exempt HVAC TECH II Albuquerque, NM 1350 $23.02 /Hour• Non-Exempt SURVEILLANCE AGENT Albuquerque, NM 0170 $18.04 /Hour• Non-Exempt ROOM INSPECTOR Albuquerque, NM 0230 $15.12 / Hour • Non-Exempt STEWARD Albuquerque, NM 0386 $14.87 /Hour• Non-Exempt MARKETING COORDINATOR Albuquerque, NM 1195 $20.31 /Hour• Non-Exempt ROOM ATTENDANT Albuquerque, NM 0230 $14.62 / Hour • Non-Exempt NAIL TECHNICIAN Albuquerque, NM 0510 $14.37 /Hour• Non-Exempt $13.87 / Hour• Non-Exempt COCKTAIL SERVER Albuquerque, NM $10.50 / Hour • Non-Exempt Job opening will be for Poker, and Class 2. Hours of operation will be morning and swing shift. BARTENDER Albuquerque, NM $10.50 /Hour• Non-Exempt Bartending position for Triple Sevens night club. Hours of operations Friday-Sunday 5pm to 2am. Second Bartending position Class 2 gaming Bar, and roam between Center, and Sports Book Bar Swing shift. IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN Albuquerque, NM 0701 CARPENTER Ill -IPHA Albuquerque, NM $18.04 /Hour• Non-Exempt $27.50 - $32.32 /Hour• Non-Exempt SERVER Albuquerque, NM $11.50 / Hour • Non-Exempt Responsible for waiting on all food and beverage guests, accurately recording, submitting, and delivering food and beverage orders while promoting and exhibiting World Class Guest Service to all the lsleta Resort and Casino employees and guest. November 2025 Isleta Pueblo News Page 5 Pueblo of Isleta Career Opportunities Attention: Pueblo of Isleta Community Public Works has implanted a new work order system for community work orders. Community members can submit a work order the following ways: 1. Below is a QR Code you can scan with a smart device 2. You can access the link on the Pueblo of Isleta Website 3. Calling Public Works Office at 505-869-5170 Please provide as much information as possible about the work order being placed. We will need the following information: • What is the issue? • Location (Complete Address) • Contact Name & Number • Attached pictures, if any NOTE: Please one work order per submittal! Our new system will not generate multiple work orders in one submission. Not providing all detail information on your work order may cause a delay! We understand that not everyone has access to a smart device or computer to submit a work order, calling into Public Works Office at 505-869-5170 is still available. Position Posting Office Location Closing Date ACADEMIC SUCCESS COORDINATOR Department of Education 12/14/2025 or Until Filled ACCOUNTANT Health Services 01/04/2026 or Until Filled ACCOUNTANT- PAYROLL Treasury 12/23/2025 or Until Filled ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER II Police Department Open Space 11/05/2025 or Until Filled ASSOCIATE JUDGE Tribal Courts 11/06/2025 or Until Filled BAILIFF Tribal Courts 12/22/2025 or Until Filled BEHAVIORAL HEALTH MANAGER Health Services 01/04/2026 or Until Filled CAREGIVER Assisted Living 12/24/2025 or Until Filled CHILD CARE PROVIDER Head Start 11/24/2025 or Until Filled COMMUNITY HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE Health Services 01/05/2026 or Until Filled COMMUNITY SUPPORT CASE MANAGER Health Services 01/08/2026 or Until Filled COOK I Assisted Living Facility 11/16/2025 or Until Filled CUSTODIAN Public Works 01/05/2026 or Until Filled DATA ANALYST Head Start 11/24/2025 or Until Filled DENTIST - PEDIATRIC Health Services 01/07/2026 or Until Filled DIRECTOR- NATURAL RESOURCES Natural Resources 12/15/2025 or Until Filled DIRECTOR PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES Health Services 01/04/2026 or Until Filled EMT- PARAMEDIC Health Services 01/04/2026 or Until Filled EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GAMING REGULATORY Gaming & Regulatory 12/22/2025 or Until Filled FORESTRY TECHNICIAN (2 Positons) Natural Resources 01/05/2026 or Until Filled HEAD LIFEGUARD Parks & Recreation 12/21/2025 or Until Filled HEALTH PROMOTION SPECIALIST Health Services 01/04/2026 or Until Filled IRRIGATION & LANDSCAPE TECHNICIAN Parks & Recreation 12/21/2025 or Until Filled LANGUAGE TEACHER Department of Education 12/14/2025 or Until Filled LIFEGUARD Parks & Recreation 12/21/2025 or Until Filled MAINTENANCE & FACILITIES MANAGER Health Services 01/04/2026 or Until Filled NURSE PRACTITIONER Health Services 01/04/2026 or Until Filled PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER Parks & Recreation 12/21/2025 or Until Filled PATIENT REFERRAL COORDINATOR Health Services 01/05/2026 or Until Filled PHARMACY TECHNICIAN Health Services 01/04/2026 or Until Filled PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT Health Services 01/04/2026 or Until Filled POLICE DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT Police Department 11/05/2025 or Until Filled POLICE OFFICER I/ OPEN- SPACE CERTIFIED - (2 Positions) Open Space Police Department 11/05/2025 or Until Filled PROBATION/JUVENILE OFFICER Tribal Court 01/19/2026 or Until Filled PUBLIC WORKS COORDINATOR Public Works 01/04/2026 or Until Filled RECREATION AIDE-- (2 Positions) Parks & Recreation 12/22/2025 or Until Filled RECREATION CENTER AIDE/ FRONT DESK Parks & Recreation 12/21/2025 or Until Filled RECREATION LEAD Parks & Recreation 12/21/2025 or Until Filled ROADWAY MAINTENANCE Transportation Services WORKER I (2 Positions) 01/06/2026 or Until Filled STAFF ASSISTANT Head Start 11/24/2025 or Until Filled TEACHER ASSISTANT Head Start 11/24/2025 or Until Filled UTILITY WORKER Public Works 01/04/2026 or Until Filled Page 6 Isleta Pueblo News November 2025 Opportunity for Public Comment October 21, 2025 Notice that the Pueblo of Isleta Environment Department is reviewing a request for Tribal Water Quality Certification or Denial of the Reissuance and Modification of Nationwide Permits Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water Act The Federal Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404 authorizes discharges of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States. The US Army Corps of Engineers issues nationwide permits (NWP) for specific types of projects. The current NWPs will expire on March 14, 2026. The Pueblo is within a six-month reasonable period of time that ends December 18, 2025 to act on the Army Corps’ certification request. More information on nationwide permits is available online at: http://www.spa.usace.army.mil/Missions/RegulatoryProgram-and-Permits/NWP/ https://www.regulations.gov/document/COE-2025-00020001 This notice serves to notify the Isleta community that Environment Department will be preparing a recommendation to Governor for his signature regarding the request for certification under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. Environment Department’s recommendation will be reviewed by the Pueblo’s Legal Department. The purpose of such certification is to reasonably ensure that the permitted activities would comply with Pueblo of Isleta Surface Water Quality Standards. Environment Department will accept written comments regarding the Tribal water quality certification for re-issuance of the Nationwide Permits until 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. The Environment Department will consider all comments received. Comments may be submitted by e-mail or by hard copy (U.S. mail or hand-delivered) to: Ramona M. Montoya, Water Quality Control Officer PUEBLO OF ISLETA Environment Department Physical address: 3929 Hwy 47 Albuquerque NM 87105 (505) 869-7565 office Mailing address: PO Box 1270 Isleta NM 87022 Ramona.Montoya@isletapueblo.com Protecting Elders: The Safety of COVID and Flu Vaccines By Dr. Hadley Pope Doctor at Isleta Health Center Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza is very important for older adults. These vaccines help protect people from getting very sick, going to the hospital, or even passing away from these diseases. Staying up to date with vaccines helps keep elders, families, and the whole community safe. Some people worry about feeling sick after getting a vaccine. It is normal to have mild side effects like a sore arm, tiredness, or a low fever. These are signs that the body is building protection. Feeling a little sick after a vaccine is not the same as having the actual disease. The vaccine cannot give you COVID-19 or the flu. These side effects usually go away in a day or two. Getting vaccinated is one of the best ways to protect yourself and others. Elders are at higher risk for serious problems from COVID-19 and flu, but vaccines make these illnesses much less dangerous. By getting vaccinated, you help protect your family, your friends, and your community. Staying healthy helps everyone, and vaccines are a safe and effective way to do that. If you have questions about vaccines or want to schedule your COVID or Flu vaccine for the 20252026 winter season, contact Isleta Health Center Medical Clinic at 505-869-4385. If you live on the Pueblo and would like to find out if you can get your vaccines at home, contact Public Health Nursing at 505-869-4890 or 505-869-5474. November 2025 Transit Services Now Serving the Pueblo of Isleta The Pueblo of Isleta and the Rio Metro Regional Transit District Working Together Bus Route 208 (No Fares until further notice!) Bus Route 208 connects the Pueblo of Isleta and Valencia County communities to the Alvarado Transportation Center (ATC) in Downtown Albuquerque during the morning/midday when the Rail Runner does not operate. Route 208 features three northbound trips arriving at the ATC at 9:30am, 11:00am and 1:30pm, and three southbound trips departing the ATC at 9:35am, 11:05am and 1:32pm. At the ATC, riders can transfer to ABQ RIDE bus routes. Route 208 serves two bus stops on the Pueblo of Isleta. The stop closest to the village proper is located on NM 147 just east of the Rio Grande Bridge. Please do not park and leave vehicles unattended on the adjoining roads near this stop, as the bus and other vehicles use these roads to turnaround and access other locations. Route 208 also stops at the Isleta Pueblo Rail Runner Station, where riders can transfer to the Isleta Resort and Casino shuttle. Because the bus serves the station, riders can also consider using Route 208 in combination with the Rail Runner, for example, taking the bus to Downtown Albuquerque in the mid-morning and returning by train in the evening. Please see route flyer that includes map, times of Bus Route 208. (No Fares until further notice!) Pueblo of Isleta Dial-a-Ride (No Fares until further notice!) The Pueblo of Isleta Dial-a-Ride operates Monday through Friday from 8:15am to 2:45pm, providing trips within the Pueblo and to the ABQ RIDE Route 53 bus stop on NM 314. Service to places like Smiths, Albertsons and Wal-Mart in Los Lunas is also provided with requests made before noon at least one business day prior to your trip. Request your Dial-a-Ride trip by calling Valencia County dispatch at (505) 352-3595 before noon at least one business day prior to your trip. Requests are accepted between 5:00am and 3:00pm Monday thru Friday. On the date and time of your trip, a wheelchair accessible van will arrive within 15 minutes of your scheduled pickup time. Trips may also be grouped together; riders should expect to travel with others. For more information about both services, including a copy of the Route 208 schedule, visit riometro. org and select “Schedules” > “Bus” > “Pueblo of Isleta” from the grey bar near the top of the website. Schedules for Route 208 are also available at the Public Services Department Office at the Tribal Services Complex. For publication in the July 2023 issue of the Isleta Pueblo News. Isleta Pueblo News Page 7 Page 8 Isleta Pueblo News November 2025 DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL & HISTORIC PRESERVATION Last month we thanked everyone who contributed to the reception to honor Miguel Trujillo but left one name out. We sincerely apologize and wish to give a warm thank you to Patricia Waconda Abeita! The Department of Cultural and Historic Preservation would like to thank all the artists and their families who have generously loaned their belongings and creations for the hallway niches inside the culture center. Designer of traditional clothing and contemporary styles. Gloria sees clothing as an art that keeps growing with colors and styles. She also makes traditional pottery by hand using natural clay and paints. She works with ceramics, pottery, and figurines with traditional designs. GREGG ANALLA (1965-2018) During my childhood I would spend summers with my Grandmother Anita Abeita in the Pueblo of Isleta, it is here is where my artistic journey into the ceramic arts began. My Grandmother was very instrumental in exposing me to the beauty, creativity and functional use of clay. She introduced me into forming simple pinch pot forms, small animal forms and traditional firings of the clay in her Horno.” ANTONIO LENTE (1983-2008) Two Worlds in One, n.d. Acrylic on canvas. Gloria Lena Abeita Theresa Abeita Gregg Analla, deceased 2018 Marguerite Madrid de Analla Preston Chavez Ernest A. Correa Gabriel Correa Kimo DeCora Lupita M. “Lupe” Jojola DeCora, deceased 2016 Rowan Harrison Margaret Jaramillo Elements of Prayer III, 2009. Mixed media on wood. Antoinette Lucero Gregg was a great son, father, and phenomenal artist of various mediums. Gregg was an accomplished vocalist, guitarist and percussionist. He is survived by his wife, Marguerite Madrid de Analla; son, Xavier; and family. Lupita A. Lucero KIMO DE CORA Michael Jiron Antonio Lente, deceased 2008 Marlene and Joe Lente Ruby D. Lucero, deceased 2019 Virgil N Lucero Pascha Madrid Celestino Papuyo, deceased 1996 Antonio Lente was an exceptional artist. His work was featured on billboards, murals and skate decks. One of his murals is in Albuquerque: the northside of Central and 2nd St, designed and painted by Antonio in 2000. Wanda E. Peigler Virginia Sangre Jose Lalo Valdez, deceased 2022 Lorraine Valdez Immanuel Zuni RUBY D. LUCERO (1946-2019) Pablita Zuni Here are some highlights in case you missed it. GLORIA LENA ABEITA Ten years after graduating from Haskell Jr. College, Kimo started his artistic career as a painter. He is a self-taught artist who paints cast and hand-made Christmas pots, miniature pots, and rocks. These pots by Kimo are less than one inch! Yes, one inch. ROWAN HARRISON Children playing on mesa. Clay. “A strong lady with a beautiful talent for pottery and designing art. She was taught by her mother and father in the process of making natural clay and the natural process of firing her pots (a natural fire pit left with pots overnight). Her hand painting uses ashes from the fire for black color and yucca strips as paintbrushes.” -Gloria Abeita Men’s shirt, 2024. Cotton thread, red and white cotton. Flowers. Clay and wood. November 2025 Isleta Pueblo News Page 9 PASCHA MADRID Abalone earrings, 2024. Abalone, leather, seed bead. Pascha Madrid is a self-taught beader and weaver. “My journey as a self-taught artist has been woven with passion and dedication, resulting in authentic, handcrafted earrings and woven straps that reflect the rich tapestry of my heritage.” JOSE LALO VALDEZ (1947-2022) Jose Lalo Valdez was a leader and health worker at Isleta Pueblo. He served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam conflict. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine Valdez, and his family. Made from homegrown round gourds, each gourd is cleaned of seeds and fiber, then boiled in cedar water. The handles are made of cedar, smoothed with sandpaper to soften the shape and accentuate natural coloring. White leather straps are then placed at the top, middle, and end of handle. The handle is secured by a pin at the top to hold it in place. We are planning to rotate the displays in the next couple of months. Be on the lookout for a call for artists in the future. Kher-kem / Ha-wuh from the Cultural Center staff: Felicia Bartley, Anita Chiwewe, Daryl Lucero, and Dr. Henry Walt Pueblo of Isleta Veterans and Community Members We are honored to announce the Pueblo of Isleta Elder Center Veterans Day walking Parade, On Friday November 14, 2025. We would like the Veterans from the community to take part in their respective branches. If you would like to participate in this wonderful event. Please sign up by calling the POI Elder Center 505-869-9770 In addition, if you would like to share a Picture of you or your Veteran, please bring an 8x10 copy. Which will be showcased at the Elder Center. POI Elder Center is not responsible for Lost or Stolen Pictures. Page 10 Isleta Pueblo News November 2025 November 2025 Isleta Pueblo News Page 11 TRUANCY Happy Thanksgiving, The Truancy Department hopes you had a fun Halloween! We were excited to participate in the Halloween carnival at the Recreation Center, and were excited to see all the families enjoying the evening together, playing games, winning prizes and getting many treats from all the booths that joined in on the festivities. It great seeing all the children and their parents dressed up in their finest Halloween costumes for this community event. We hope that you enjoyed the goodie bags that our department gave out, as well as the other treats from other departments. The Truancy Department also participated at both Halloween activities for the Head Start and Isleta Elementary School students. The morning started off with visiting the children at the Head Start, where we shared treats with them. They were so excited to see all the treats that were offered to them, and it was fun to watch our young children enjoying their morning. In the afternoon, we went to the Elementary School where we took part in their Trunk or Treat Event. Seeing all the children dressed in their costumes was fun and exciting for us. It’s always a joy for our department to participate in community events. A BIG thank you to both Head Start and Isleta Elementary School for inviting us to join in on your festivities! If you are excited for the food, football games or even the time change, we hope that the Fall months bring you many blessings, as more holidays are coming up and more time will be spent with family. The Truancy Department works closely with the Isleta Elementary School on perfect attendance; the first quarter ended in mid-October. We provided a special luncheon for ten (10) students who achieved perfect attendance, along with two guests. A scrumptious meal of Dion’s pizza and salad was enjoyed by all. Each student was awarded a certificate of recognition, as well as a 25-dollar movie gift card to Starlight Cinema in Los Lunas. We hope the students that received perfect attendance this first quarter enjoyed their incentives. Moving forward, we hope to see more students achieving perfect attendance for the remainder of the 2025/2026 school year. Incentives are offered to students attending other schools as well; please contact our department and we can discuss this with you. Keep in mind that we strive to assist students and their families understand attendance policies of the school districts our students attend as well and the Pueblo of Isleta Children’s Code, which cites the current Attendance for Success Law for the students, ages five (5) up until their eighteenth (18) birthday. You may contact our office if you have any questions. Thank you, Isleta Truancy Department Page 12 Isleta Pueblo News November 2025 November 2025 Angel Montoya Elder Center Director Angel Montoya starts her career at the Pueblo of Isleta after a 26-year public servant career at the City of Albuquerque, Department of Senior Affairs, where she oversaw the senior, multigenerational, and fitness centers. She is a graduate of the University of New Mexico with a bachelor's degree is business management and a high school graduate of St. Pius X. Angel is eager and ready to hit the ground running as the new Director of the Elder Center. Falling for Great Smiles: Your November Newsletter from Isleta Dental Clinic The air is getting crisp, the leaves are turning, and the holidays are just around the corner! This season, we want to remind everyone that just like a cozy sweater keeps you warm, a great oral hygiene routine keeps your smile healthy. Fall is a perfect time to refocus on dental awareness and ensure your mouth is in top shape before all the festive feasting begins! November Hygiene Patient Drawing: Win an Electric Toothbrush! We're kicking off November with a fun giveaway to encourage everyone to keep their hygiene appointments! Any patient who attends their scheduled hygiene appointment between November 3rd and November 28th will be automatically entered into a drawing to win a brand new electric toothbrush! A little extra motivation to keep those smiles sparkling clean. The winner will be randomly drawn at the end of the day on November 28th. Good luck to all! Celebrating Our Wonderful Dentists We want to take a moment to celebrate two incredible providers who have dedicated themselves to serving the Isleta community: • Dr. Matthew Matte is celebrating his 9th year with Isleta Dental Clinic! His commitment and care for our patients are truly invaluable. • Dr. Jonathan Pauwels is celebrating his 2nd year with us! We are so grateful for his expertise and dedication. Thank you, Dr. Matte and Dr. Pauwels, for being such wonderful and dedicated providers for the community! Dental Awareness: Don't Forget Your Routine! As your schedule fills up with school events, work deadlines, and holiday planning, it's easy to let good habits slip. Here are a few quick tips to boost your dental awareness this fall: 1. Brush Twice a Day: Use a soft-bristled brush and fluoride toothpaste for two minutes each time. 2. Floss Daily: Flossing removes plaque and food particles between your teeth and under the gumline where your toothbrush can’t reach. 3. Keep Your Appointments: Regular check-ups and cleanings are crucial for catching minor issues before they become major problems. If you haven't scheduled your next hygiene appointment, call us today! (505)869-4499 We look forward to seeing you soon and helping you maintain a healthy, beautiful smile all season long. Isleta Pueblo News Page 13 Isleta Pueblo News Page 14 November 2025 Pueblo of Isleta Public Library As the crisp November air sets in, weather turns colder, and the days grow shorter many of us are preparing for the winter months ahead. It’s officially sweater weather, followed by warm drinks in the morning and delicious Thanksgiving meals to end the month. Here at the library, we’re thankful for our wonderful community and all who walk through our doors. This month, we invite you to stop by, warm up with a good book, and take part in our upcoming programs as we head into the holiday season. News A staff meeting will be scheduled sometime during the first week of November. We will be planning upcoming programs for children, teens, and adults. The library will remain open during this time so don’t hesitate to come on in and check out any library material. The library will be CLOSED on the following dates during the month of November. Saturday, November 1st in observance of All Souls Day! Normal hours will resume on Monday, November 3rd. Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veteran’s Day. We would like to thank all that have served our country past and present. All library media checked out on Thursday, November 6th will be due on Wednesday, November 12th. Wednesday, November 26th EARLY CLOSURE the library will be closing at 4:30pm. Thursday, November 27th, Friday, November 28th and Saturday and November 29th in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. All library media checked out on Wednesday, November 26th will be due on Monday, December 1st. Remember the library has a section filled with cookbooks to try something new alongside your turkey. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, December 1st. The library staff would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! Please keep in mind with the upcoming Holiday Season and unpredictable weather that unexpected closures may occur. Notices will be posted and up to the minute notices will be posted on ALL library social media accounts (FB, IG & Snapchat). Our mobile library app service with CapiraMobile will be coming to an end on December 01, 2025. This means account authentication, viewing checkouts, holds, fines, and catalog searching will be inoperative. On November 12, 2025, a push notification will be sent out to all users of our mobile app stating, “Important notice: Effective on December 01, 2025, this app will no longer function. Please contact the library for more information.” The library and app developer are unable to remove the app from devices, therefore, users will have to delete the app on their own. Should users decide to keep the mobile app, the only features that will operate are links to the digital resources, digital library cards, and library info such as google map location, phone number, email address, and business hours. The library is in the market for a new mobile library app developer and will keep you all posted. The library would like to extend our warmest congratulations and best wishes to Abbey Whitaker, who will be leaving the library to join the Isleta Police Department as an Admin Assistant. We are grateful for her contributions as a full-time Library Aide. We are excited to see her continue to serve the community in her new role. Congratulations and best of luck on your new journey! Welcome to the Library Team! We’re excited to welcome Paullene Chavez as our new Part-Time Library Aide at the library. Paullene will be assisting with the After School Program, daily operations, and helping patrons access our many resources and services. Be sure to say hello and give her a warm welcome next time you visit the library! lights to complete their pumpkin. It was wonderful to see all the different pumpkins and participants showing off their artistic skills. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this fall activity! We hope you had a great time and look forward to seeing you at our upcoming library programs. Join us for Family Story Time here at the library every Thursday starting at 11:00am, no sign ups required so just come on in and stay for the fun! Library Staff member will read a story and engage toddlers and families in an activity or craft. This program gives parents and caregivers the opportunity to introduce reading to their child(ren). If you have any questions. Please give Abbey a call at the library at 505-869-9808. Upcoming The library will be planning programs for children, teens and adults in the upcoming weeks and months. Please keep your eyes and ears open. We are excited to share our knowledge with you. You can always check for up-to-the-minute updates on the library’s website, mobile app, social media, Isleta Newsletter, and library flyers throughout the community. All our programs are FREE and open to the community and public. Recap During the month of October, B’eeh K’ooee Wellness Program in collaboration with the library hosted a Suicide Prevention Youth T-Shirt Contest to raise awareness and promote positive mental health. Participants were encouraged to design original artwork centered around hope, healing, and wellness. The winning design will be featured on a B’eeh K’oo-ee Wellness t-shirt and shared at upcoming community events. A big thank you goes out to all the youth artists who participated and to everyone who continues to support suicide prevention and mental wellness in our community. Library staff member Astrid hosted a fun and festive “Guess How Many? Candy Corn” challenge! Patrons were invited to test their guessing skills by estimating the number of candy corn pieces in a jar. Each participant had one chance to submit their best guess, and the person who came the closest without going over won a Halloween themed goody basket. Congratulations to our lucky winner, and we look forward to more fun challenges in future programs. Our Family Pumpkin Carving Program took place on October 14th and was a huge success! Families gathered to create their own Halloween pumpkin masterpieces. The library provided all the supplies, and each family received up to three pumpkins with carving tools, templates and LED Pumpkin Carving Family Night Program! November 2025 Isleta Pueblo News Our Halloween Family Night was a fun and festive evening here at the library! Families gathered from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM to get creative and make something for the spooky season. Participants enjoyed making Pine Cone Spiders and Pine Cone Bats, using their imaginations to crafts some Halloween decorations. It was wonderful to see families work together, laughing, and showing off their unique creations. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this Halloween Family Night such a success! Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Halloween Mocktail Night on Thursday, October 23rd! It was a frightfully fun evening filled with spooky drinks, laughter, and creative drink creations. Guests enjoyed a variety of festive mocktails, Halloween music, and great company in a relaxed, adults only setting. We loved seeing everyone’s creativity and Halloween spirit come to life. The After School Program has a lot of fun activities and crafts planned for this month and the upcoming holiday season. There is even an Incentive Field Trip and Christmas Party in the works. All out After School Program students are doing an excellent job in completing their homework and reading. We are almost at the halfway mark of the school year, and we can’t believe it has gone by so fast. If you are interested in signing up your student for our After School Program, please give the library a call and we can let you know if there’s any availability. If you have any questions or concerns about this program, please feel free to give us a call at 505-869-9808. Halloween Family Night Program! Pottery Demo with Pueblo Artist Clarence Cruz (Ohkay Owingeh). Library After School Program! Page 15 Page 16 Isleta Pueblo News November 2025 ISLETA POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS NOVEMBER – 2025 Month eleven of 2025! We hope all had a safe and fun Halloween and are now looking forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas which will now approach rapidly. School breaks for Thanksgiving holiday will soon be happening so watch out for the children during this time. REMEMBER VETERAN’S DAY – NOVEMBER 11, 2025 The Isleta Police Department pays tribute to our veterans from the Pueblo and we thank you for your service and sacrifices to ensure our safety and opportunities. If you know a veteran, please take the time to acknowledge and thank them for their service. IHSP TRAFFIC UNIT: As usual, this unit will be out for traffic violations to include speeding, seatbelt, DWI and any other traffic violations that contribute to unsafe travel upon the roadways of the Pueblo. With the cooling temperatures of fall and unpredictability of weather, always be prepared when traveling and make sure you have emergency supplies if you somehow become stranded for lengthy periods of time. Drinking and driving is still problematic as many feel they are okay to drive, but remember you are responsible for those traveling with you and those other motorists on the roadways as well. Driving under the influence is never acceptable so find a designated driver. The Traffic Unit will be conducting random checkpoints and patrol through the end of 2025, so please ... DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE! The unit has received grant funding allowing them to purchase car seats. Car seat clinics and checks will be upcoming as well so please keep an eye out for these functions. TIPS & REMINDERS: Please dispose of any carseat which may have been in a vehicle involved in a crash, avoid purchasing a carseat at a garage sale and check the expiration date (yes, carseats do expire) for the seat. Knowing the history of the seat is imperative to ensuring it is not defective and in good order. If you encounter a reckless or suspicious driver, please contact the Police Department and report it. Impaired driving, road rage, medical emergencies can attribute to the nature of the person driving and we are here to ensure the roadways are safe for all to travel. CONGRATULATIONS & BEST WISHES TO OUR RECENT RETIREE! Though the retiree is furry and four-legged, Rollo Lujan, served the community and Isleta Police Department well. Rollo was honored at his very own retirement party on October 16, 2025 and here are a few pics we would like to share: And as is traditional for all law enforcement retirees Rollo was given his “Last Dispatch” as well. We will miss you Rollo and thank you for your dedicated service, but enjoy your well-deserved life of retirement. The illegal narcotics game does filter on to Pueblo Lands and we ask everyone to be aware of this fact. Our Pueblo participated in a drug public service announcement recently on one of the television stations. It is important not to take this lightly as it is a problem everywhere. Below is an article published last year. Please read and take it to heart as the illegal narcotics game is constantly changing and adulterants are being used in various narcotics making them much more dangerous and lethal. KUNM | By Daniel Montaño Published June 20, 2024 at 5:45 PM MDT New drugs increasing presence in New Mexico brings even more threats to opioid epidemic Xylazine, often sold to veterinary offices under the brand name Rompun from Bayer, has been increasingly used as an adulterant in opioids across the U.S., and an advocacy group in Albuquerque says it has made its way to here in the Land of Enchantment. It carries a host of negative side-effects, some of which can be life-threatening, or cause the loss of a limb due to infection. Staff with a nonprofit in Albuquerque say they’ve seen a recent rise in the use of a dangerous animal tranquilizer as an adulterant in street drugs in New Mexico, and it brings a host of potential issues to an already deadly epidemic. November 2025 Isleta Pueblo News Page 17 While xylazine, sometimes called tranq, is regularly used in veterinary offices as a sedative and pain reliever in animals, the FDA says in humans it can have several dangerous side-effects including extremely low blood pressure, sedation, severe withdrawal, and wounds that can become necrotic, which is rotting human flesh. drug usage. Instead, they often appear “downwind” of the injection, often where a small scrape might be. “They’re not in a position where they work with actual drug checking, or actual lab confirmations,” she said. “The only reason we have this knowledge is because of the fact that the department of health has a drug checking program that actually allows us to go out into the community, collect substances, get them confirmed.” Ashley Charzuk with the New Mexico Harm Reduction Collaborative said her organization saw a sudden increase in the drug's presence starting in mid-May. She says the tranquilizer is being used as an adulterant, or cutting agent, in other drugs. “ We never see xylazine by itself, or at least hardly ever, and here in New Mexico we’ve never seen it alone,” she said. When drug dealers or wholesalers are trying to maximize profits, they will cut the main drug of choice with a bulking product to increase yield. They will then add another drug, in this case xylazine, to increase the now weaker product’s potency. In New Mexico, Charzuk says xylazine has only shown up in a brown powder sold as fentanyl powder or heroin, even though the powder contains no actual heroin. “We usually get around five to seven samples of that specific powder, like that brown powder,” she said, “and I know that from the last quarter, three out of seven samples had xylazine” That's a nearly 43% positive test rate. Charzuk says the New Mexico Department of Health first confirmed the drug's presence in the state in samples taken in February, though it wasn’t announced until later. The delay was caused by an error, where the positive test for Xylazine was missed by the harm reduction collaborative. In response to the positive test, the DOH distributed xylazine testing strips to harm reduction programs and community health offices statewide. They're also providing additional training and resources. Usually people are unaware the tranquilizer is in their supply of drugs, which can cause them to unexpectedly pass into a deep sleep from which they cannot be woken. This is an especially dangerous problem for people living on the streets. “They often will wake up and maybe they've been robbed, or maybe they’ve been assaulted, or they’ve fallen asleep in an area that is in direct sunlight and they’ve got extreme burns,” she said. Because of the tranquilizer's strong sedative effects, it can complicate overdose reversal. Even after receiving a dose of Narcan, people will still be asleep. In those cases, Charzuk says the best thing to do is not to rush to another dose of Narcan, but to confirm the victim is breathing, and if not, to perform rescue breathing, and put them in the recovery position. “You add vasoconstriction to that, the healing process is now going to be much longer,” she said. “It’s going to be much more difficult for oxygen to get to the wound, and for white blood cells to get to the wound.” Dr. Anjali Taneja, the executive director of Casa De Salud, a harm reduction program and medical provider in Albuquerque’s South Valley, said xylazine wounds generally require medical intervention to be properly treated. “If someone has been taking care of a wound and it’s not getting better, that’s definitely a sign to urgently get care, and if that’s at an outpatient center, or if that’s in an emergency room, I think the access to care is really important,” Taneja said. Charzuk agrees that the wounds are more difficult to treat, but also says the wounds get such a bad reputation because they tend to be worse on people experiencing homelessness. She says for people living in houses, who get the right equipment, which her organization provides, to take proper care of the wound, it can heal up well. But for people living outdoors without access to running water, or proper light, who live in less than sterile situations…“Chances are the wound is going to grow,” Charzuk said, “and it’s going to need some kind of medical help and antibiotics. Both Charzuk and Taneja say New Mexico is not prepared to deal with another largescale drug epidemic. Charzuk says while providers and harm reduction advocates knew the drug would make its way to the land of enchantment, most thought there was at least several more months to prepare. Taneja says more services and a wider range of services are necessary to fight the encroachment of more and more dangerous drugs. “Our city, county, state government systems have not put enough innovation and infrastructure into best meeting the needs of people who are using drugs,” Taneja said, “and this only multiplies that effect, both for people who are using drugs and for their families.” According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Xylazine gets into the hands of drug manufacturers, wholesalers, and dealers in both a powder form that comes from China, and a liquid form rerouted from veterinary supply chains The drug has been spreading across the United States for over a year now according to the DEA. “Which means on their side with their leg crooked and their arm crooked, so that way they cannot turn over onto their stomach and they cannot turn over onto their back,” she said. Organizations such as Bernalillo County’s detox, the CARE campus, Presbyterian Health Group and the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office, as well as other official sources, said they were not able to confirm an increase in xylazine, though some of them did confirm they had heard accounts of its increased presence. Xylazine constricts the blood vessels, known as vasoconstriction, which contributes to the wounds for which the drug is so infamous. Charzuk says the wounds don’t necessarily appear at injection sites, like traditional abscesses associated with intravenous But Charzuk says her organization, which does direct harm-reduction work with people using drugs, including mobile outreach to people living on the street, is one of the only places in the state doing the sort of testing that can confirm xylazine’s presence. Charzuk says her organization provides several drug checking options, Such as collecting samples to send out to the UNC Chapel Hill, for more information on drug testing contact the collaborative or the NMDOH Harm Reduction Team. Moreover, Charzuk says they have seen growing incidents of xylazine wounds, and more and more reports from people on the streets of drug users falling into a sleep from which they can’t be woken. They were even able to go back and track the drug’s progress moving south from Colorado into northern New Mexico, and then Albuquerque. Now that xylazine is confirmed to be here, and shows signs of growing, Taneja says we need to invest in ways to keep drug users alive, so we can then get them into recovery. After all, dead people can’t get sober. The Isleta Police Department cares about this community…..if you have information regarding illegal narcotics, suspicious activity in your neighborhood or anything you find troubling, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can provide information anonymously or send the information to Crime Stoppers. We can make a difference if we all work together. The Isleta Police Department wishes everyone a safe and joyous Thanksgiving holiday! Page 18 Isleta Pueblo News Why is It Important to Know the Names of My Medications? Knowing the names of the medications you’re taking is very important for your safety and overall health. Here’s why: 1. Emergency Situations In emergencies, it is important to know what medications you’re on to avoid harmful interactions or duplicate treatments. 2. Avoid Drug Interactions If you see different doctors or use multiple pharmacies, knowing your medications helps prevent dangerous drug interactions or duplication of treatments. 3. Correct Use Knowing the names helps you:  Take the right medication at the right time  Avoid Mixing up medication that may look alike  Follow the proper instructions (e.g. take with food, avoid alcohol) 4. Communicate with Healthcare Providers Doctors, MA’s, PA’s, Nurses, Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians will ask what you’re taking. Knowing the names helps you give accurate information and get the best care. 5. Track Side Effects or Allergies If you have a reaction, knowing the medication name makes it easier to figure out what caused it and avoid it in the future 6. Refills: You’ll need medication names to:  Request correct refills  Verify prescriptions 7. Empowerment Understanding what you are putting in your body helps you take control of your health and asked informed questions. If it’s overwhelming, you don’t have to memorize everything – keeping a written or digital list of your medications (with names, doses, and why you take them) can be just as helpful. Early Medication Refill(s) We know that life can be unpredictable, and there are times when you may need to get your prescription filled earlier than usual. Whether you’re planning a vacation or have experienced a lost or damaged prescription, it’s important to understand our policy to ensure a smooth and timely process. Early refills are for chronic medications only This policy applies exclusively to your chronic, long-term prescription medications. Over-the counter (OTC), controlled substances and weight loss items are not eligible for early refills under this provision. Two early refills per year You are permitted a maximum of two early refills per calendar year for chronic medications. This can be for travel or lost or stolen medication. After the annual limit After you have used your two early refills for the year, you will have two options: Transfer: You may transfer your prescriptions to another pharmacy. In this case, you will be responsible for any co-pay or out-of-pocket expense. Wait: You may wait until your next refill is due to have it filled at IHC. New Pharmacy Hours As of August 11, 2025, Pharmacy hours have changed Monday 8:00am to 5:30pm • Tuesday 8:00am to 5:30pm Wednesday 8:00am to 5:30pm• Thursday 10:00am to 5:30pm Friday 8:00am to 5:30pm November 2025 November 2025 Isleta Pueblo News Page 19 Page 20 Isleta Pueblo News November 2025 --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Apueblo_isleta%3A55ffdcd3889c95e3. Public record. Not legal advice.