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Volume 15 Issue 2
Isleta Pueblo News
Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.co
February 2020
Governor’s Report
Ma Gu Wam,
First, I would like to thank everyone for attending
and assisting with the events held in January.
The Saint Reyes Day Dances were beautiful
and I am glad the weather cooperated for the
sake of the dancers. The Blessing of the Canes
was held on Sunday, January 19. Thank you to
all who attended the event. I hope you enjoyed
the mass and watching the Buffalo Dancers.
I would especially like to thank my family for
their support for the past several years while I
have been in office. It would be very difficult to
meet any of these responsibilities without family
support, the support of my administration and
their families. Thank you.
Traditional appointments
Congratulations to our new War Captains for
2020, they are: James Jojola, Mark Dixon,
Jacob Valdez, Kenneth Jaramillo; Anthony
Jiron, Brian Jojola, and Norman Abeita. We
wish them and their families the strength and
wisdom to fulfill the newly appointed positions.
Mayordomo Meeting
The meeting to select Mayordomos was held on
January 25, 2020. Information will be provided
in the March 2020 Newsletter on who was
appointed.
Chical Reception Hall
Details for rental of the Chical Reception Hall
are complete. We now have three facilities that
we rent to tribal members (Old Courthouse,
Traditional House and Chical Reception Hall).
If you wish to rent the facilities listed, please
call Administrative Assistant Marie Peterson,
at 505 869-5295, for additional information or
to book a rental.
Valencia County Voting
Voting for Valencia County residents for the
2020 elections will continue to be held at the
Pueblo of Isleta Veteran’s Center. Early voting
is not offered at the pueblo, however, there
are voting locations in nearby Bosque Farms
at the Library. Additional information can be
found on-line at Valencia County Bureau of
Elections or by calling the county office at 505
866-2080. The New Mexico Secretary of State
is a great resource to check the status of your
voting status, you can go on-line at New Mexico
Secretary of State website or call 505 827-3600.
Pueblo of Isleta Community Meeting
The next Community Meeting is scheduled for
Saturday, February 1, 2020, 9:00am to noon, in
Ballroom C of the Isleta Casino and Resort.
Motor Pool
Pueblo of Isleta Water Resources Department
In support of the Pueblo of Isleta (POI) groundwater rights, the Bureau of Indian
Affairs (BIA) and the POI constructed and developed a monitoring well network
in the Paquita Range Unit in November and December 2019. The well network
is approximately one-half mile north of the south boundary and 100 yards east of
the PNM 130KV transmission line serving the Facebook, Inc. server facility in Los
Lunas.
The wells are constructed with steel casing and include:
one eight-inch diameter 1220’ deep well, one four-inch diameter 1220’ deep well, and
one four-inch diameter 250’ deep. The two deep wells are screened from 600’ bgl. to
1120’ bgl. with 0.030” slotted steel casing, and the shallow well is screened from 180’
bgl. to 230’ bgl. with 0.030” slotted steel casing.
After the wells were constructed, they were swabbed with a steel brush and airlifted
for 48 hours to remove fines and residual bentonite clay using in the drilling process.
A ground breaking ceremony was held on
Monday, January 27, 2020 for a motor pool.
The motor pool and construction is scheduled
to begin on January 29, 2020 at the site of the
Tribal Services Complex.
Pump testing of the wells will be completed in February 2020 to determine pumping
rates and well recovery. Groundwater level transducers will be deployed in the wells
by the BIA, and monitored for a minimum of one year. The transducers will measure
changes of the static water level of the aquifer over time. Static water level changes
over time may include drought, high precipitation and infiltration of surface water,
and pumping of the aquifer by surrounding communities.
Wishing you all a healthy and prosperous year.
Governor Max A. Zuni
Once the BIA monitoring is completed, the wells may be used for economic
development or agricultural land expansion this area of Isleta Pueblo.
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Isleta Pueblo News
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
DEADLINE for March Newsletter articles is set for
Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at 4:30 pm. 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 who wish to submit an article or flyer are responsible
for generating their own article or flyer. Should you need help,
please call the Library at 505.869.9808 and set up a date and
time to sit down with a Library staff member who will help you
throughout the process. The Library will NOT accept notes
dropped off at the Library or information over the phone to
generate your article.
PROBATES need to be published in the Newsletter for two
consecutive months. Probates are considered court documents,
therefore, all submitters must provide: 1) Name of Deceased, 2)
Date of Deceased 3) Court Case # and 4) Date of Court Date. A
Probate form can be found on the Newsletter Archive page at
http://www.isletapueblo.com/newsletters.html .
CLASSIFIED ADS: The new administration has requested
that the Newsletter start a Classified Ad section for Tribal
members selling land, houses, mobile homes, vehicles, and
farm equipment. Leasing of houses and mobile homes will
be accepted. Smaller items which can be sold at the local flea
markets or weekly yard sales will NOT be accepted.
Currently, this service is FREE to Tribal members. Land,
houses, and mobile homes must be within the reservation
boundaries. Ads must meet the 160 character limit. Ads that
exceed the 160 characters will NOT be submitted into the
Newsletter. A single picture may be submitted with the ad.
Submitters of classified ads are responsible for generating their
own ads as this is a FREE service.
As a reminder, Tribal business owners may submit a small
flyer at no charge. Like the classified ads, business owners are
responsible for generating their own flyers as this is a FREE
service.
Classified ads and business flyers will be posted no more than
two consecutive months. In the event where the Newsletter
may exceed the 24-page limit, classified ads and business flyers
will be “bumped” for newsletter articles. Again, this is a FREE
service for Tribal members.
The Isleta Newsletter is owned and operated by the Pueblo of
Isleta. Therefore, the Governor of the Pueblo of Isleta has the
final say of all articles and contents within the Isleta Newsletter.
For additional questions, you may call the Library and speak
with Nate or Diane at 505.869.9808.
Thank you,
Nathaniel Lujan
Newsletters may be found at the 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: Lobby(Newsletter Stand)
4)
Housing Department: Receptionist Desk
5)
Department of Education: Receptionist Desk
6)
New Recreation Center: Newsletter Stand
7)
Old Recreation Center: Front Desk & Breakroom
(Newsletter Stand)
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)
Intersection of Tribal Road 82 &
Tribal Road 84: Blue Box
(see picture for example)
February 2020
Appellate Court
The Appellate Court has issued new rules that effect
how appeals are processed.
Here are some highlights:
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The new rules now allow 30 days for a party to file an appeal of a tribal
court decision. The old rules only allowed five days.
•
The new rules now provide new forms that a party can use for an
appeal. The old rules did not provide any forms.
•
The new rules allow a party to file an appeal when there is no final
tribal court order, but only if the appeal involves a controlling legal question
that hasn’t been addressed by the Appellate Court before and if the case
can be resolved quicker by resolving that controlling legal question.
•
The new rules require the appellant—the party who is appealing—to
file a statement supporting his or her case and appellee—the party who
is responding to the appeal—to file a statement opposing the appellant’s
statement.
•
The new rules allow a party to put the tribal court’s final judgement
on hold—called a “stay”—until the Appellate Court resolves the appeal. A
form entitled “ Motion for Stay Pending Appeal—is now available for that
purpose. If a party does not file the Motion for Stay or the reasons for
the Motion are not sufficient, Pueblo law will make the tribal court’s final
judgement effective as soon as it is issued.
To review the Resolution and the new revised Rules of Appellate Procedures,
please follow the link provided:
h t t p s : / / w w w. i s l e t a p u e b l o . c o m / w p - c o n t e n t / u p l o a d s / 2 0 2 0 / 0 1 /
RevisedRulesofAppellateProcedure-Revised121819.pdf
PERMANENCY PLACEMENT HEARING NEWS
SECOND NOTICE – A Notice of Permanency Placement Hearing for Social
Services vs. Ashton Abeita and Daniel L. Lucero, Case No. 17CHI00002,
has been filed with the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts. A hearing on the matter
is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. at 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.
PROBATE NEWS
FIRST NOTICE – A petition to Probate the Estate of Richard T. Jojola Sr.,
deceased September 09, 2019. Case No. CV-PR-0285-2019, 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, February 12, 2020 at 9:30 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 Prudence Maria A.
Lente, deceased May 05, 2019. Case No. CV-PR-0282-2019, 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, April 1, 2020 at 9:45 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 Augustine Delano
Jiron, deceased June 04, 2019. Case No. CV-PR-0304-2019, 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, April 08, 2020 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 Lex Jaramillo,
deceased April 28, 2019. Case No. CV-PR-0251-2019, 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
Monday, January 27, 2020 at 2:15 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.
Isleta Pueblo News
February 2020
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NOTICE FROM THE TRIBAL COURT
DETENTION & DRUG TESTING
BUDGETS
•
The Tribal Court would like to share
information regarding the costs for 2019 for
Detention, Soberlink Alcohol Monitoring,
Global Positioning System (GPS) Monitoring
and Drug Testing with the Community.
Detention and drug testing costs are funded
by the Pueblo of Isleta.
DETENTION BUDGET
$200,000
The Pueblo contracts with the following
detention facilities: Valencia County ($95
per day per adult); Southern Ute ($70
per day per adult); and Bernalillo County
Juvenile Detention Center ($135 per day
per juvenile). A total of $272,944.76 was
expended on detention costs, resulting in an
overage of ($72,944.76).
This line item also covers the cost
associated with the following:
Sober link Alcohol Monitoring
The Court utilizes Sober link Devices
which monitor alcohol use and serve as a
deterrent. The cost of a Sober link device is
$7.00 per day.
Global Positioning System (GPS)
GPS devices are utilized to monitor
Probationers who have no Contact Orders or
Restraining Orders issued by the Court from
accessing restricted areas. The cost of a
GPS device is $5.00 per day.
DRUG TESTING BUDGET
$3,000
Drug tests are administered to all probation
clients on a scheduled or random basis.
Drug testing is a very important function of
probation monitoring services. Probationers
report to the Probation office and undergo
drug tests to ensure they are compliant
with the terms and conditions of probation.
A number of civil cases also require drug
testing. The cost is $5.50 per drug test,
and if further confirmation is required for
testing of a specific drug an additional fee of
$12.00 is charged. A total of $5,077.99 was
expended on Drug Testing, resulting in an
overage of ($2,077.99).
TRAFFIC PENALTY ASSESSMENTS
If you are a Tribal Member and/or of Native
American Descent and have been cited
for a Traffic Violation by the Isleta Police
Department and have chosen to pay the
“Penalty Assessment”, your payment shall
be made directly to the Isleta Tribal Court,
and NOT the State of New Mexico Motor
Vehicle Division.
Payment can be made Online, in Person
or by Mail
Online at www.citepayusa.com, you must
have your citation number and date of birth
to access your payment.
In person or by mail – You must make a
Money Order or Check payable to:
Isleta Tribal Court
PO. Box 729
Isleta, NM 87022
As a reminder please review
Courtroom Rules and Procedures as
they will be enforced and adhered to.
COURTROOM RULES
•
NO WEAPONS of any kind are
allowed in the courtroom including: sharp
objects such as knives, metal nail files,
razor blades, scissors and certain types of
cigarette lighters (torch lighters).
NO bags, purses, backpacks, etc.
•
NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES
capable of recording audio/video.
•
NO CELL PHONES ALLOWED in
the courtroom, unless you are an attorney/
advocate, or it is being presented as
evidence (i.e. picture, voicemail or text
message). Cell phones must be on “silent”
mode.
•
CHILDREN are not allowed in the
courtroom. Please arrange for childcare.
The court staff will not provide childcare.
•
NO REVEALING OR
INAPPROPRIATE CLOTHING. You may
be asked to leave the courtroom and/or
required to change your clothes prior to
your hearing.
•
NO FOOD, drinks, or gum chewing in
the courtroom.
•
NO HATS/CAPS OR SUNGLASSES
may be worn in the courtroom.
•
NO TALKING WHILE COURT IS IN
SESSION unless you are addressing the
Judge or testifying as a witness.
•
NO CONTACT WITH INMATES
present in the courtroom, including hand
gestures or verbal contact.
•
Anyone suspected of being under the
influence of DRUGS AND/OR ALCOHOL
may be tested and/or removed from
the courtroom and may face contempt
proceedings, including possible jail.
•
Any INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR
will result in removal from the courtroom
and possible contempt proceedings,
including jail.
NOTE: Anyone who fails to comply
with any of these rules will be removed
from the courtroom and/or face
contempt proceedings.
COURT PROCEDURES
•
Persons with criminal cases must
remain seated in the gallery until the
Judge calls your case. When called
proceed to the podium.
•
Parties present for civil matters may
be seated at the tables.
•
Parties must ensure that their
witnesses are given notice of the date/time
of the court hearing. The court does not
personally serve or subpoena witnesses
to appear in court.
•
If copies are needed for your hearing
you must have them available BEFORE
the hearing so as not to delay court
proceedings.
•
If you are presenting document(s)
to the court, you must give a copy to the
opposing party.
•
Copies can be made at the clerk
window at 50 cents per page. If the court
clerk makes copies for you during your
hearing, the cost will be added to your
court costs/fees.
•
Hearings regarding minors/juveniles
are CLOSED proceedings (not open to the
public) and only parties necessary to the
matter are allowed in the courtroom. All
others will be asked to leave.
•
If you are a witness you will be
asked to leave the courtroom during the
proceedings until you are called upon to
testify.
•
If you are served with a subpoena,
and fail to appear for a hearing a bench
warrant may be issued and/or you could
be held in contempt.
•
Before you leave the courtroom you
will receive a Notice of Hearing with the
date and time of your next hearing. Do not
leave until you receive your notice and all
paperwork from the court clerk.
•
You must make sure the court has
your current contact information, including
mailing address, physical address and
telephone number. The court will notify
you by mail and/or telephone if your court
date is rescheduled, continued, vacated,
etc.
•
Subpoenas may be signed by a judge
upon request and approval. However, the
requesting party is responsible for serving
their own subpoenas.
Caring for Your Glasses
•
To avoid scratching, never lay your lenses face down on any type of hard or
abrasive surface.
•
Be sure to use two hands when putting on or removing your glasses. This
will keep the glasses in better adjustment.
•
To avoid scratching lenses, never wipe them when they are completely dry.
Always use a little warm water with a soft tissue. If your lenses are treated with
anti-reflection coating, use an approved cleaner or cloth.
•
Ultra-fine, machine-washable microfiber lens cleaning cloths trap dirt and
dust. So try to avoid rubbing prescription lenses with rags, facial tissues or paper
towels or your tie or scarf as all of these can scratch your lenses. Also, avoid using
household cleaners, acetone or soaps with cream—as chemicals may damage
your frames, your lenses.
•
When in the bathroom, remember: A sink or vanity top subjects your glasses
to all manner of spatters, sprays and cosmetic products which can quickly soil or
even damage your lenses.
•
Never leave your glasses or sunglasses lying out in the hot sun or on the
dash or console of your car.
•
Take off your glasses before applying hair spray, perfume, or cologne. Not
only can it damage the lenses, but it can also dirty the lenses and nose pads.
•
Don't sleep with them!
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Notice: Removal and Proper
Disposal
of Deceased Animals
The Isleta Animal Control (IAC) hope all is well
with you and your families
this New Year.
We would like to call attention to information
pertaining to the disposal and removal of all
deceased livestock and animals within the
Pueblo boundaries.
Isleta Animal Control and Solid Waste have made
some changes in regards to All Animal Owners
for proper removal and disposal of a deceased
animal. First step, is for the Animal Owner to
contact Isleta Animal Control. Once IAC is notified,
we will contact Solid Waste for the removal and
disposal of the deceased animal. It will be up to
the animal owner to decide how the carcass will be
removed and disposed of.
If the owner decides to remove the animal
themselves, they will have to stop by the office at
the Transfer Station and check-in for instructions
of disposal by an employee at the facility. There
will be “no charge” if owner transports the animal
to the waste facility. However, if Solid Waste has
to perform removal and disposal service, there will
be a fee in the amount of $100.00. The payment
(cash, money order, personal check) must be paid
in full at the Isleta Treasury Office before carcasses
can be removed by Solid Waste.
Keep in mind, there will be no services for the
removal of deceased animals on Saturday and
Sunday for the Treasurer’s office is closed.
If you have any questions regarding this notice,
please feel free to contact Isleta Animal Control at
(505) 869-7564 or Solid Waste at (505) 869-4106.
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated and may
everyone have a Safe and Prosperous New Year!
Thank You, Isleta Animal Control
2020 Fire Season
beginning soon.
Isleta Pueblo Fire
Department
Fire Season coming soon!
The Fire Department will be
available to assist residents
with agricultural burns.
Burn permits still required,
instructions must be followed
on burn permit.
For more info contact the
numbers below, burn permits
available at lsleta Natural
Resources Department
located by the Isleta Health
Center.
For more info call
505-869-9725 OR
505-401-5119
Isleta Pueblo News
February 2020
February 2020
Isleta Pueblo News
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Pueblo of Isleta Career Opportunities
PositionPosting
OfficeLocation
ClosingDate
ARCHIVIST Cultural & Historic Preservation 01/24/2020
BIOLOGIST Water Resources Open Until Filled
CUSTODIAN - AMENDED Public Works Open Until Filled
EMT-Intermediate PPM Health Center Open Until Filled
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER
Public Works
Open Until Filled
HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN
Construction Operations/Motor Pool
01/22/2020
HVAC TECHNICIAN Public Works Open Until Filled
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Public Works Open Until Filled
MUSIC TEACHER Isleta Elementary School Open Until Filled
NURSE EDUCATOR - REPOSTED
Health Center
Open Until Filled
OPTOMETRIST-AMENDED Health Center Open Until Filled
PARAMEDIC PT Health Center Open Until Filled
PC TECHNICIAN I MIS Open Until Filled
PERSONAL CARE SERVICE AIDE Elder Center 01/23/2020
PHYSICIAN-AMENDED Health Services Open Until Filled
PHYSICIAN/PEDIATRICIAN Health Center Open Until Filled
PLUMBER Public Works Open Until Filled
POLICE OFFICER CERTIFIED - AMENDED
Police Department
Open Until Filled
POLICE SERGEANT (2 Positions) Police Department 02/07/2020
REGISTERED NURSE-AMENDED
Health Services
Open Until Filled
SECURITY OFFICER Police Department Within Only, 01/24/2020
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Isleta Elementary School
Open Until Filled
SYP AQUATICS AIDE (3 Positions)
Parks & Recreation
02/17/2020
TEMP-PART TIME
SYP RECREATION AIDE (16 Positions)
Parks & Recreation
02/17/2020
TEMP-PART TIME
SYP WEED & LITTER WORKER (6 Positions) Parks & Recreation
02/24/2020
UTILITY WORKER Public Works Open Until Filled
VETERAN SUPPORT SERVICE Elder Center Open Until Filled
PROGRAM MEMBER
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION COORDINATOR Department of Education 01/23/2020
OIG
Office of the Inspector General
Social Security Administration
Please Share
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 8, 2020
The Inspector General of Social Security, Gail S. Ennis, is
warning the public that telephone scammers may send faked
documents by email to convince victims to comply with their
demands. The Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has received reports of victims who
received emails with attached letters and reports that appeared
to be from Social Security or Social Security OIG. The letters
may use official letterhead and government “jargon” to convince
victims they are legitimate; they may also contain misspellings
and grammar mistakes.
This is the latest variation on Social Security phone scams,
which continue to be widespread throughout the United States.
Using robocalls or live callers, fraud-sters pretend to be
government employees and claim there is identity theft or another problem with one’s Social Security number, account, or
benefits. They may threaten arrest or other legal action, or may
offer to increase benefits, protect as-sets, or resolve identity
theft. They often demand payment via retail gift card, cash, wire
transfer, internet currency such as Bitcoin, or pre-paid debit card.
See the full advisory at the OIG website
Isleta Elder Center
505-869-9770
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Isleta Pueblo News
CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
PO BOX 1270
ISLETA, NM 87022
February 2020
PHONE: 505‐869‐4964
FAX: 505‐869‐9732
TRANSMITTAL
January 15, 2020
Nathaniel Lujan, Librarian
Pueblo of Isleta Public Library
950 Moonlight Drive,
Albuquerque, NM 87105
Please include the following article and attached graphic in the upcoming Newsletter:
UPCOMING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT:
A roadway construction project to improve traffic safety is NM Highway 47 is anticipated to begin on or about May of
2020. The project consists of adding a 14’ two‐way left turn lane, and 8’ wide shoulders along three (3) NM 47 road
segments:
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NM 147 to Tribal Road 10
Tribal Road 6 to Tribal Road 7
Tribal Road 4 to Tribal Road 2
In addition, MRGCD structures will be extended as required to accommodate roadway widening.
Construction is anticipated to take approximately 9 months, and will be completed in six phases. One southbound lane
and one northbound lane will be maintained for traffic at all times, and access is to remain open to all properties
throughout the duration of construction. Phase I & II will construct the roadway widening on the East and West sides of
NM 47 within segments 1 and 2. Phase III ‐ V will construct the MRGDCD structure extensions and the roadway
widening on the East and West sides of NM 47 within segment 3. Phase VI will place Open Graded Friction Course on
the roadway and complete the Permanent roadway striping.
Interested Parties will be informed of the project at the Community Meeting scheduled on February 1, 2020 at 9:00am.
The location will be advertised in the near future.
February 2020
Isleta Pueblo News
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Isleta Casino and Resort
Isleta Resort & Casino has laid out the red, er, blue carpet, as
the Resort’s $40 million renovation comes to a close. Crews have
finished the installation of colorful new carpet throughout the
casino floor, a final touch on the four year, $40 million renovation.
The project also included a new Bingo venue, new Poker room,
Triple Sevens, Porte Cochere, Non-Smoking Room, Food Court,
Sports Book, and High Limits Room. If you haven’t visited
the property in a while, the Resort’s CEO says they’re open for
business.
“We’ve completely redesigned the entire casino and it looks
immaculate. We’ve received nothing but great compliments
regarding our new food venues, and we look forward to showing
From the desk of Adrianna Carpio,
CEO Manager / CEO Mentee:
My first day as your General Manager/CEO
Mentee was January 7, 2019, and my, what a year
it’s been! I’d like to take a moment to reflect on
the past year, and thank you for your support.
My first few weeks on the job included meetings
with Tribal Council, Tribal Administration,
Property Directors and Managers. These meetings
were held to ensure we were all on the same page,
and to listen to any new ideas of how to make
Isleta Resort and Casino a more productive and
prosperous property. I took that feedback, and
launched myself into one of the busiest and most
exciting years of my life.
In the past whirlwind of a year, I’ve attended
trainings, conferences, and meetings in order to
learn how things run, not only in our property, but
at other properties as well. In April, I attended
the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA)
Conference in San Diego, CA., where I immersed
myself in building vendor relationships and slot
purchase negotiation, which is a particularly
valuable skill for a CEO.
I’m incredibly thankful for the education I’ve
received over the past year with our slot machine
vendors, particularly as our Resort moves forward
with the process of changing our entire slot
system this Spring. As most of our revenue is
generated through slot machines, it’s important
to know and be familiar with which machines
to purchase versus lease, the types of games to
purchase (including themes and denominations),
the mathematics behind each game, and the
potential revenue that can be generated from
each machine.
Since we are in the process of changing the slot
system at IRC, I’ve been fortunate to be involved
and learn the processes. Changing an entire slot
system is one of the most challenging tasks a CEO
is faced with, and I’m thankful for the opportunity
to be learning about this important process.
I’ve also been involved with finalizing the deal
with our new cash access vendor, FABICash. Once
all of our new ATM and Kiosk equipment arrives,
and the new slot system has been implemented,
we will move forward with an install; hopefully
end of April of this year. I am personally looking
forward to being a part of that change out.
I’ve been extremely busy in my position as General
Manager/CEO Mentee and have dedicated myself
to my position, my team and my tribe. Currently,
I am overseeing the Cage Operations, and have
recently gotten more involved in the Hotel side
of the property. I’ve also been working on a few
contracts for other projects, but will save that
information for a later article.
I am truly grateful for this experience and for all
of the support I’ve received from team members,
Management, Directors, the Tribal Council, Tribal
Administration and the community. I’m excited
to see what 2020 has in store for me!
you the amazing work completed by our dedicated team members,”
said Isleta Resort & Casino CEO Harold Baugus.
With amenities on the rise, employment has been increasing
at the Resort, as well. Baugus says the Resort remains highly
committed to attracting qualified candidates within the Pueblo of
Isleta. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit www.isleta.
com to learn more.
Meanwhile, the Isleta Lakes & RV Park is adding 50 new class
parking spaces, doubling the available paid spaces. The project
will soon be another successful expansion under the belt of all the
Team Members at Isleta Resort & Casino, and provides another
revenue driver for the Pueblo of Isleta.
Isleta Pueblo News
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February 2020
Housing Authority
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
January 17, 2020
Isleta Pueblo Housing Authority
P.O. Box 760
Isleta Pueblo, NM, 87022
(505) 869-4153
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural
requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Isleta Pueblo
Housing Authority.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about February 4, 2020 the Isleta Pueblo Housing Authority
will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD), Office of Native American Programs
for the release of Indian Housing Block Grant funds under 24
CFR Section [1000 ] of the Native American Housing and Self
Determination Act, as amended, to undertake a project known
as the Moonlight Development for the purpose of construction of
Phase 1 of the development (Infrastructure and 39 homes) for an
estimated total development cost of $13.4 million located on the
Isleta Indian Reservation 6 miles north of Los Lunas, NM.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The Isleta Pueblo Housing Authority has determined that the
project will have no significant impact on the human environment.
Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required.
Additional project information is contained in the Environmental
Review Record (ERR) on file at Isleta Pueblo Housing Authority,
Tribal Road 6, Isleta Pueblo, NM and may be examined or copied
weekdays 8 A.M to 4:30 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments
on the ERR to the Isleta Pueblo Housing Authority, P.O Box 760
Isleta Pueblo, NM 87022. All comments received by February 3,
2020 will be considered by the Isleta Pueblo Housing Authority
prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.
Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The Isleta Pueblo Housing Authority certifies to HUD that
Governor Max Zuni in his capacity as Governor of the Pueblo of
Isleta consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if
an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the
environmental review process and that these responsibilities have
been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its
responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and
allows the Isleta Pueblo Housing Authority to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the Isleta
Pueblo Housing Authority’s certification for a period of fifteen days
following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the
request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following
bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying
Officer of the Isleta Pueblo Housing Authority; (b) the Isleta Pueblo
Housing Authority has omitted a step or failed to make a decision
or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the
grant recipient or other participants in the development process
have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities
not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of
funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to
40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project
is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality.
Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with
the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall
be addressed to the HUD office at 500 Gold Avenue SW, 7thFloor,
Suite 7301 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 906, Albuquerque, NM
87103-0906. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the
actual last day of the objection period.
Max Zuni, Governor
Isleta Head Start,
Early Head Start, &
Child Care Center
February 5, 2020–
Professional Development Day
(NO SCHOOL)
February 7, 2020–
Family Night: Valentine’s Sweetheart
Dance at the Isleta Recreation
Center at 5:30pm-7:30pm
February 17, 2020–
President’s Day (NO SCHOOL)
February 19, 2020–
Policy Council Meeting at 5pm
(Dinner and Child Care Provided)
February 20, 2020–
Parent Committee Meeting at 5pm
Isleta Pueblo News
February 2020
Page 9
ISLETA POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWSLETTER
The first month of the 2020 has passed and
hoping all of your New Year’s Resolutions are
still on track. The children are back in school
and settled into their routines. As for the Isleta
Police Department, changes are in motion
and we hope the community will begin to see
the effects and benefits of these changes.
One of the changes is the introduction of the
new Community Resource Officer who will not
only be making contacts and appearances
within the community, but will also serve as
the chief resource for presenting D.A.R.E.
into the schools here in Isleta. Officer Harry
Powers has been placed into this position
and he is no stranger to the community as he
has served in the Police Department since
July 2000. Officer Powers recently attended
and successfully completed training at the
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
(October 28 through November 8, 2019)
and is D.A.R.E. certified as well as a School
Resource Officer. Detective Kathleen Lucero,
who also attended the training, will also be
active in D.A.R.E. activities and teaching in
the schools with Officer Powers.
Police Department worked closely with
Isleta Truancy, Isleta Social Services, and
Isleta Behavioral Services to oversee the
program. Since then, the model program
has evolved into a full camp, now known
as Camp Triumph.”
~As taken from Tribal Access to Justice
Innovation
EMPLOYEES OF 2019 FOURTH
QUARTER
Congratulations to the Officer and Civilian
who were selected as the Employees of the
Fourth Quarter.
Officer Alissa Paquin was employed in June,
2108 and attended training at the Federal
Law Enforcement Training December 2018
and the State Certification by Waiver training
in Santa Fe in March of 2019. Officer Paquin
was commended for being “a team player
always willing to assist other officers when
needed despite the type of call or situation.
She takes each situation in stride and takes
charge of the situation regardless of who
she is dealing with and treats everyone as
a person. She takes responsibility admitting
when she is wrong and accepts criticism to
better herself. Her work ethic and integrity
are prime examples of what a “great officer”
should be.
we are responsible for. Therefore, parents
and caregivers should never leave a child
behind in their vehicle, cold or hot. Children
left alone in cars are at risk for hypothermia or
hyperthermia.
As taken from an article “Dangers of Leaving
Children in Cars” published by BabyGooRoo
Understanding hypothermia versus
hyperthermia
Hyperthermia, or overheating of the body,
is a serious risk in warm temperatures.
Temperatures rise quickly in a stopped car,
and leaving a window cracked makes little
difference. The temperature in an enclosed
car can rise about 19ºF in a matter of minutes,
34ºF in half an hour, and 43ºF in 1 hour.
Imagine it’s 80ºF outside, within minutes of
parking, your car’s internal temperature could
rise to 99ºF. A child’s body overheats three
to five times more quickly than an adult’s,
meaning babies and children are at much
higher risk for hyperthermia and heatstroke
than adults.
The danger of hypothermia—the body
losing heat faster than it can be produced—
is also a serious risk. Children’s smaller body
size and subsequent inability to make enough
body heat through shivering put them at higher
risk for hypothermia and frostbite, which can
happen all too quickly in cold conditions. Signs
of hypothermia include shivering, confusion,
memory loss, drowsiness, exhaustion, poor
coordination, slurred speech, and numbness.
Children may have trouble communicating
these symptoms.
But in cold temperatures, leaving your child
in a car with the motor running and the
heater on can be equally dangerous. While
it may reduce the child’s risk of hypothermia,
it increases the risk of hyperthermia. One
expert notes that many cars don’t have a builtin temperature-control system, and young
children, particularly those strapped into car
seats, can’t adjust the temperature.
So the best rule of thumb:
NEVER LEAVE YOUR CHILDREN
UNATTENDED IN A VEHICLE
REGARDLESS OF THE WEATHER
SUMMER YOUTH CAMP
Planning for the upcoming youth camp
(formerly known as Camp Triumph) this
summer is beginning with upcoming meetings.
The organizing group will be searching for a
new name for the camp being sought. This
program has been in existence since 2014
serving the youth of the community.
“Summary: Camp Triumph is a weeklong camp for children ages 10 – 16 who
have been, or may be exposed to gangs,
family trauma, or illegal drugs. It is a
mentor-style camp run by the Isleta Police
Department that encourages community
building between campers and local law
enforcement. Its goal is to provide kids the
skills they need to make the right choices,
while also building their self-esteem and
sense of belonging. It offers both cultural
education and physical activity to get kids
moving and learning in a healthy and safe
way.
Camp Triumph is based off the Albuquerque
Police Department’s GREAT project. It
was introduced to the Pueblo through
the Isleta Police Department as a way
to address gang related issues. Isleta
FROM THE DESK OF CHIEF STANLEY
Laura Abeita has been with the Department
since December 2014 and is the Executive
Administrative Assistant. Her duties are many
and Laura was nominated and chosen for the
award because of her continued diligence
and dedication to ensure payroll documents
are submitted to the Payroll on time in spite of
hardships she suffered earlier in the year. She
also set a standard of compliance to all POI
and IPD Policies and Procedures for herself
and the Department as well while continuing
to carry out other duties assigned.
CHILD SAFETY
Most often we discuss leaving children alone
in hot cars but in essence leaving them in a
car during the winter months can put them at
risk as well.
It is never really okay to put your own
convenience above the safety of the children
The Isleta Police Department is recruiting
Tribal members who have an interest in
starting a career in law enforcement. The
following requirements must be met to
become a cadet:
1. Must be able to pass a physical agility
test
2. Must pass a written exam consisting
of math, reading comprehension and
spelling, etc.
3. Must appear before an oral interview
board
4. After completion of these steps you will
need to pass a psychological examination
If you need additional information, please
contact the Stephanie Wilson in the Human
Resources Department (869-7584).
The Law Enforcement Training Academy is
13 to 26 weeks dependent upon the academy
you attend.
Isleta Pueblo News
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February 2020
Isleta Historical Society
Historic Isletans Known and Unknown
This continues a monthly series of articles
consisting of photographs of well-known
Isletans coupled with photos of unknown
Isletans (at least to us) whose names we
may or may not know, but whom we cannot
connect with any families or descendants.
If anyone has information or photos that
might help to identify these Isletans, please
email us at isletahistoricalsociety@gmail.
com, call the Governor’s office at (505) 8693111 (mention the Isleta Historical Society)
or visit us on Facebook and Instagram @
isletahistoricalsociety. We will not use
any information without your permission.
Thank you!
This month’s article will feature part one of
a two-part series on Pablo Abeita.
Isleta Historical Society: Randy Jiron,
Kateri Jojola, Malcolm Ebright, Valentino
Jaramillo, Rick Hendricks, and Ted Jojola
and the special attorney for the Pueblo
Indians for the good of Isleta Pueblo and
the other pueblos. In a letter to the Bureau
of Catholic Indian Missions regarding a
position for which he was applying, Pablo
said, “my ambition is not so much for what
money may be in it, but for any good I can
do … for my people.”
Pablo Abeita — 1871-1940
Pablo Abeita was perhaps the most widely
known Pueblo Indian in the Southwest from
the early 1900s until his death in 1940.
Abeita served Isleta Pueblo as lieutenant
governor in 1894, 1900, 1929 and 1935.
He never served as governor, however,
preferring to work behind the scene. He
served on the tribal council as a principale
for most of his adult life, beginning in
the early 1890s when he was in his early
twenties. Abeita was called a progressive in
his political life, as he advocated working
with the federal Indian agents in gaining
assistance from the government to protect
Isletan lands from encroachment and in
obtaining farming implements. Although
labeled a progressive, Pablo Abeita
was a conservative in religious affairs,
particularly in his view that Pueblo religion
and ceremonialism should remain secret
and that the Indian Service should avoid
meddling in these matters. The main issue
that separated the progressives from the
conservatives was the conservative's view
that the pueblo should avoid dealing with
the Indian agent and other government
officials as much as possible, based on the
view that these officials could not be trusted.
After all, they represented a government
whose avowed principle was the removal
and acculturation of all Native people in
the U.S. Pablo, on the other hand, believed
that it was important to work with the
Indian agent, other government officials,
Pablo Abeita descended from a prominent
Isletan family. His grandfather, Ambrosio
Abeita served as Isleta governor in 1862
when he is said to have loaned the U.S.
government the huge sum of $18,000 to
pay Union soldiers who had successfully
defeated the Texas Confederate Army that
attempted to invade New Mexico. Ambrosio
kept good records of the transaction and
was repaid by the government in full with
interest.
Pablo began his schooling in the Pueblo
Day School and, for a short period, at the
Albuquerque Indian School. Beginning
in 1886 Abeita attended the Jesuit Holy
Family Select School for Boys, held in
the home of Albuquerque businessman
Ambrosio Armijo. Then in 1879 he entered
St. Michael’s College (actually a high
school) in Santa Fe as part of a separate
department consisting of twenty-two pueblo
boys. Abeita returned to the pueblo in
1887 and lived at Isleta, except for periods
of employment, all is life. In 1889, the day
before he turned eighteen, he married
his second cousin, Maria Dolores Abeita,
daughter of Juan Reyes Abeita and Maria
de los Reyes Zuni. The couple had five
children beginning in 1893: Juan Rey, Jose
Simon, Remijio, Jose Augustine Ambrosio,
and Jose Andres. In the early 1900s he
worked in Albuquerque as a typesetter for
what is today the Albuquerque Journal and
in Santa Fe in a hardware store. When he
returned to Isleta for good, he operated a
general merchandise store like his mother
Marcelina Lucero had done for many years.
Intermittently, Pablo operated the Isletan
post office out of his store.
Abeita's greatest accomplishment was
obtaining a resurvey of the eastern
boundary of the Isleta Grant adding
over 21,000 acres to Isleta's land base,
including primarily the slope leading to the
crest of the Manzano Mountains. Isleta's
boundary on the east was the spine of the
Manzano Mountains, but the government
surveyor surveyed the foothills as the
eastern boundary, not the crest. Pablo
Abeita fought for three decades to obtain a
resurvey to the crest of the Manzanos. In
1899 Pablo wrote to the recently appointed
Special Attorney for the Pueblo Indians
George Hill Howard, pointing out the
surveying error and asking for Howard's
help without success. Undaunted Pablo
Abeita petitioned Francis Wilson, special
attorney for the Pueblo Indians. and many
others to get the government to take action.
But nothing changed until Isleta sent a
delegation to Washington consisting of
Bautista Zuni, Pablo Abeita, and Pablo's
brother, Marcelino, specifically for the
purpose of obtaining a resurvey. Finally,
in August of 1919, a surveying party
arrived at Isleta to correct the mistaken
survey. Pablo thought that victory had
been achieved but the General Land Office
still dragged its feet in preparing a patent.
After continuous prodding by Abeita and
other advocates for Isleta, such as Richard
Hanna, the GLO finally issued a patent to
Isleta Pueblo for 21,415 acres of the Isleta
tract in October 1933. It is largely through
Abeita’s efforts that Isletans now have free
access to the mountain for hunting, natural
resource gathering, and ceremonial usage.
Another of Pablo Abeita’s accomplishments
was getting bridges built across the Rio
Grande in 1911 and 1912 with the help
of William Ketcham of the Bureau of
Catholic Indian Missions (BCIM) and
Indian Agent Ruben Perry. Pablo was
able to get a funding bill for two bridges,
one at San Felipe and the other at Isleta,
before Congress. In 1911 Congress passed
an appropriation of funds to construct the
bridges. These were the first major bridges
across the river near Isleta, and they were
a huge improvement, especially for Isletan
farmers. Prior to this time people crossed
the river either on foot bridges (which
were often washed out during floods) or by
means of boatmen or barqueros who ferried
passengers and their cargo across the river
for a fee. This practice proved hazardous
as farmers lost their crops and horses, and
more tragically, some women and children
drowned. Farmers who lived on the west
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side of the Rio Grande had many of their
fields on the east side where they cultivated
about 4,000 acres of alfalfa, corn, wheat,
and melons which had to be brought across
the river for use and for shipment by train.
By December of 1911 less than two years
after the idea was first hatched, the bridge
was completed. Pablo Abeita also succeeded
in getting jobs for Isletan workers on the
project. Today the bridge stands, with
modifications, as a monument to Pablo
Abeita's foresight and perseverance.
Pablo Abeita was uncompromising in his
many speeches in Washington D.C. before
the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.
He often spoke of the injustices of federal
policies regarding Indian land as he did in
1923: "You never gave us any land. The
land that we have was always ours. You
gave us the paper only, you never gave us
any money, nor do now, never any cattle or
sheep, not even a wagon... We did not kill
any white man, but instead, fed them and
protected them when they were in need, and
now that we are in need, the Government
wants to take away our last bite, to take
away according to law what land we have
left, and turn us into the wrath of our
neighbors." To be continued in March’s
newsletter…
UNKNOWN GIRL - Please help us identify the above girl photographed with
Pablo Abeita (65 years old at the time). It was taken in 1936. Any information is
greatly appreciated and will not be used without permission. Thank you!
Department of Education College Career Fair
During the month of January, the Pueblo of Isleta along with the Los Lunas Public Schools
hosted a College/Career Fair at the Pueblo of Isleta Golf Course. Attendance was great!
During this event attendees were able to meet representatives from various colleges and
universities in and out of New Mexico. Students also met with various employers including
the amazing United States Armed Forces. We would like to thank Los Lunas Public
Schools, Tribal Programs, college representatives, students and parents that came out and
participated in this event. It is through the hard work and dedication of the Department
of Education staff that we are able to provide quality educational support and services to
Tribal members.
If your student is graduating from high school this Spring 2020, and they will be interested in
attending college in Fall 2020, please do not hesitate to contact the Isleta Higher Education
Program to obtain information about supplemental financial assistance. We look forward
to helping students with their transition into their post-secondary educational careers.
2020 Graduation Banquet
It’s that time of year…
If you have a high school student that will graduate this year, a college graduate, or if you are a GED/HiSET recipient please contact the
Department of Education at 505-869-9790 and confirm your graduation. Each year, the Department of Education hosts a Graduation
Banquet which allows us to honor all graduates! It is your student’s time to shine!
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February 2020
Los Lunas Schools
Middle School Na-Khaa-chaa
I would like to start off by re-introducing
myself. I am Michael Valdez or some may
also know me as Buzzy. I am the Native
American Liaison for the Los Lunas
Schools and my concentration is with the
middle school students. In my position I
am able to support all Native American
students, but being from Isleta Pueblo
I keep a closer eye for my community
member students. I am at Valencia
Middle School on Mondays & Tuesdays
and at Los Lunas Middle School on
Wednesday, Thursday, & Fridays, but I
make myself available with appointment
for both schools during the week. My
schedule allows me the flexibility to travel
to both schools when I am needed as well
as attend meetings off campus if that may
also be the need.
As mentioned in the last newsletter,
most of these students are starting to
understand the grading concept now and
have a better understanding on what
and how these teachers grade. Daily
classroom participation also plays a role
on their grades and may not be made
up at a later time. This is where I am
encouraging students to work harder now
so when the time comes that they need
to be absent then it would not put them
to far back that they struggle to keep up.
Since we are always running on Indian
time, it’s hard for us to plan ahead, so
please push your student to keep on top
of their assignments and grades. In the
event that you do know your student will
be absent try to have your student talk
with their teacher about homework. I am
also here if you need help with this.
During
traditional
events,
please
encourage your student to participate as
much as they can. I have talked with my
Principals at both schools to let them know
that Isleta students tend to be absent for
a day or periods at a time, not because
they don’t like school, but because it’s
our way of life that we need to be there to
support our village, and I am happy to say
they are all in full understanding of this. I
am only asking that our traditions are not
used as an excuse for your student to stay
home and do nothing. We all participate
in our own ways, so please be mindful of
how you use traditional excuses. Believe
it or not, I have heard some excuses from
the schools that make no sense to me in
regards to traditional excuses and the
schools honor it because they don’t know
our traditions and they will not question
it out of respect.
I have seen much growth with these
students since I started here. We have
made great strides with our Homework
Help program provided by POI JOM
Program. Homework Help is at both
schools for one day every other week
and is also available afterschool at JOM.
When these students first started they
loved to have their random conversations
and had a slow time getting started, but
now they still talk the talk, but they also
talk with one another about homework
and different ways to get it done. They
developed their own peer tutoring and
they don’t even know it. It’s amazing!!
Keep up the great work, students and
JOM.
Bus Safety
New year, same old concerns. I am
still hearing that students are being
disrespectful in conversations as well as
showing signs of inappropriate behavior
towards one another or themselves. All
buses have cameras in them, so it’s pretty
disturbing when I see these types of
behaviors going on in the bus. Remember
if you can’t do that stuff in front of
grandma or grandpa, then please don’t
do it on the bus either. Please remember,
with the upcoming months schools often
go on more field trips and I would hate
to see you stay behind because you’re
suspended off the bus. Stay safe on the
bus and keep it clean. I will still make my
rounds and check in and ride the bus just
to make sure all is cool and to save my
gas in my car. Just kidding, just wanted
to make sure you’re still reading this.
Native American Clubs
I would like to thank the Isleta
Sponsorship Committee for your support.
I will be working with our club Treasures
and school Admin to start utilizing these
funds to support our clubs. Thank you
I have started to plan several trips for our
students, so please remind them to check
in with me or attend our meetings for
further information as space is limited.
Also, if you can please encourage these
students to start utilizing the services we
provide. I am noticing that most students
do not like to come in for help or to talk
with me and that is fine, but we are
offering free services with free incentives
for different items just to come in and
meet. I do have my regulars at one school
and none at the other school, so I just
sit there all alone, eating my delicious
snacks, enjoying my hot food, drinking
my refreshing drink
Sports / Activities
In reference to last month’s newsletter
article about the School Attendance Zone
and the boundaries for sports, I have been
asked by Governor Zuni to work with POI
Dept. of Education to survey the families
and see if they would like to have all of
Isleta Pueblo under the Los Lunas School
District or leave it as it currently is, part
Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) and
part Los Lunas Schools (LLS). Please be
on the lookout for further information
on this as you are the ones to make this
change. It is a lengthy process to change
said boundaries, so Governor Zuni wants
to make sure this is what the people want
before he can request for the change. The
Pueblo of Isleta has an agreement in place
between LLS and APS for transportation,
so this should not be affected. This
agreement was established back in 1996
under the support of former Governor
Alvino Lucero.
With spring approaching, that means
we are going to be starting our spring
sports (baseball, softball, golf, tennis,
track and field) they will be looking at
the G3 grades (report card from Jan 10,
2020) for eligibility. So, make sure your
student has the grades, which is NO F’s
& a 2.0 or higher in order for them to
play. Now if they do not meet this as of
now, have them talk with the coach and
Athletic Director at the middle schools to
see what they can do, because G4 (report
card from Feb 20,2020) is just around the
corner and they will be looking at those
grades for eligibility when those are
released. Please encourage them to work
hard and play smart. I have always told
my students/players that the first part of
being a Student Athlete is the student.
You will need this first and the other part
will fall into place, as long as you work
for it and want it and when you get it you
have to find balance to maintain it.
I would also like to congratulate the
students that do participate in school band,
clubs, or sports. You are showing people
that you are committed to your school
and the activity you are participating in.
I would also like to thank all the family
and friends that are there to support and
cheer for them. A student performs so
much better when they know they have
an audience behind them, even if it is just
one person. Students please also take the
time to thank these people as well. Win or
lose they are always in your corner ready
to pick you up from practice, drop you
off early in the mornings or pick you up
late at night, they bring you lunch, give
you money, buy you new equipment and
so on. These things we all often take for
granted and don’t give much appreciation
for our efforts, but a simple “Thank you”
is all that is needed, unless you really
want to say thank you, then you can do
the dishes, take out the trash, laundry,
feed your animals, and so on, just be the
reason those ladies are talking positive
about someone around the ovens when
baking bread.
Starting this new adventure I didn’t know
what to expect. I didn’t know if I could
make a difference with these students
and half way into the school year I know I
made the right choice in being here. I have
seen grades come up and attitudes change
in these students as well as some parents,
you may not all see it, but I do. With your
continued support and understanding I
think we can help these students start
appreciating life and where they came
from, so they can start to respect where
they want to go.
Respectfully,
Michael Valdez,
LLS Middle School Native American
Liaison
February 2020
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Health Beat: Heart Disease
Stephanie Barela, Health Educator
www.CDC.gov
www.webmd.com
www.goredforwomen.org
Phone: 505-869-4479
February is HEART DISEASE
AWARENESS MONTH. Heart Disease,
also known as cardiovascular disease,
is the leading cause of death in the
world, and accounts for one in three
deaths among women each year and
more than ½ of the deaths in men.
Here are things we can do to LOWER our
Risk of Heart Disease:
QUIT SMOKING COMMERCIAL TOBACCO.
Contact Stephanie Barela (869-4479) to learn about
the Isleta Health Center’s quit smoking programs.
EAT HEALTHY.
Eat more
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Healthy fats, such as raw nuts, olive oil,
fish oils, flax seeds, or avocados
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Colorful fruits and vegetables—fresh or
frozen, prepared without butter
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High-fiber cereals, breads, and pasta
made from whole grains or legumes
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High-quality protein, such as fish, poultry,
and lean meats
•
Organic dairy such as eggs, skim or whole
milk, or unsweetened yogurt
Eat less
•
Trans fats from partially hydrogenated or
deep-fried foods; saturated fats from
fried food, fast food, and snack foods
•
Packaged foods, especially those high in
sodium and sugar
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White or egg breads, sugary cereals,
refined pastas or rice
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Processed meat such as bacon, sausage, and
salami, and fried chicken
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Yogurt with added sugar, processed cheese
GET ACTIVE
Get moving and increase your heart rate. Try for 30
minutes a day, 5 days a week.
MANAGE YOUR STRESS
o
Deep Breath
o
Take a Break
o
Exercise
o
Write in a Journal
o
Talk to someone (Friends/Family)
o
Make an appointment with Isleta Behavioral
Health (505-869-5475)
KNOW YOUR NUMBERS
BLOOD PRESSURE
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Keep it below 120/80.
BLOOD SUGAR
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Keep it below 6% (100mg).
BLOOD CHOLESTEROL
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LDL is “bad” Cholesterol--Keep it less than
100mg.
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HDL is “good” Cholesterol--Keep it higher
than 60mg.
Triglycerides--Less than 150mg.
BODY WEIGHT
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Keep your Body Mass Index between 18.6
and 24.9.
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February 2020
Pueblo of Isleta Public Library
February is upon us and there is only one more month of winter. We hope the year is treating
you right so far and encouraging everyone to stick to those New Year’s resolutions. We
are currently in the stages of planning for our upcoming 2020 Summer Reading Program,
continue reading for more details!
News
The library will be closed from 8am-12pm
on Friday, February 7th for our monthly
staff meeting. During this time we will
discuss potential programs and services
for adults, teens, and children for the
upcoming months. We will also finalize our
Summer Reading Program Details. If you
have any questions or concerns please give
the library a call at 505-869-9808 and speak
with a library staff member.
The library will be closed on Monday,
February 17th in observance of Presidents
Day. All library material checked out on
Thursday, February 13th and Friday,
February 14th will be due on Tuesday,
February 18th. We apologize for any
inconvenience this may cause.
Stay up to date on closures due to traditional
dances and weather related closures
with signs posted throughout the library
and updates on the Library’s Facebook,
Instagram and Snapchat.
Quinoa Salad and a Smoothie. The Dance
Fit was held on January 23rd with a packed
class getting their workout on in the general
area of the library. The Dinner Meal Prep
session was a full class and participants
made a Build-a-Bowl with chicken and
roasted vegetables. Lastly the program
ended with the Dance Fit class on January
30th. We would like to thank everyone who
participated in the Fitness Frenzy program.
The library staff would like to encourage
everyone to continue with a healthy
life style, with the Diabetes Prevention
Program and the Isleta Recreation offering
a variety of workout programs to serve the
community.
Chinese New Year Candy Art!
Upcoming
Family Story Time has officially started for
the 2020 year and is open to the community
and to the public.. Library staff member
Ashley will read a story every Wednesday
at 10:30 am along with a small activity or
craft. No need to sign up for this program
just show up. If you have any questions
please call the Library and speak with
Ashley at 505-869-9808.
Our Summer Reading Program will be here
before you know it. Just to give you a quick
overview, the Youth Program will be open
to 25 students ages 7-16 years old. Our
Junior Program will be open to 20 students
ages 3-6 years old. Toddlers must be potty
trained. Registration for both programs
will be Friday, May 8th starting at
7am. Space is limited and will be on the
first come first serve basis. Registration
will stay open and a waiting list will also be
available. Library staff members have been
busy planning the 2020 Summer Reading
Program and finalizing calendars for both
the Youth and Junior Programs. The flyer
and calendars will be released shortly,
so please keep a look out on our Library
Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat. Flyers
will be posted throughout the community.
Recap
On January 9th and 10th the Library was
closed for our Summer Reading Program
Planning. Each year we start extra early on
our planning so we can get the information
and calendar to you so you may review and
make the best decision on where your child/
children will go for the summer.
Our Fitness Frenzy Program was a success
with a big turn out. On January 15th we
started off with our Breakfast Meal Prep
session and participants got to make over
night oats with fruit in a mason jar and
a healthy egg muffin. Unfortunately due
to the weather our first Dance Fit class
was canceled and was rescheduled at a
later date. The Lunch Prep session was
on January 21st with participants making
Meal Prep participant adding that
sprinkle of garnish!
Chinese New Year Program.
Fitness Frenzy Dinner Meal Prep Group.
Alyssa Jojola Leading the class in decision
about healthy eating.
On January 22nd and January 29th the
library celebrated the Chinese New Year,
as 2020 is the year of the Rat. Library staff
member Cheyenne showed participants
how to make traditional Chinese New Year
desserts. This program was broken into two
sessions one for adults and one for children.
The adult session made Candy Animal Art
and the children session made “Tanghuru”
which is a candied fruit kebab. The desserts
were easy to make and everyone enjoyed
making something new.
The Holiday Movie and Pajama Party
kicked off the Month of January with Isleta
Scout Pack 1572 fundraising for their
group. Families got to enjoy a movie after
the busy holidays and show their support to
the Isleta Scout Pack 1572. We would like
to thank everyone who showed up, making
another successful movie night.
A Movie Night is a great opportunity to
fundraise for your group or organization.
If you would like to know more about a
Movie Fundraiser at the Library please call
the library at 505-869-9808. Please note
that we will need advance notice to help us
better prepare for a fundraiser event.
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We are hoping that this will be the first of
many tournaments to come that we will
be hosting. The boys and girls had a blast
playing the different teams from Los Lunas,
Albuquerque, and Santa Ana Pueblo. On
February 1st the team will be playing Zia
Pueblo for the first time. The teams have
also been invited to to play in a tournament
in Dulce on February 8th. This tournament
is only for the 5th-6th grade boys and girls.
Janelle Esquibel, Madison Vanderlaan,
Enrique Jojola, and Isabella Padilla
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The 5th- 6th grade boys basketball
team members are – Ohitika Martin,
Gavin Abeita, Elias Jiron, Michael Padilla,
Tino Jojola, Aaron Abeita, Nicholas Zuni,
and Kyllen Nez
February 2020
Isleta Recreational Center
As January 2020 comes to an end we turn our
focus on February 2020. This is the month
that we officially start our planning for the
upcoming 2020 Summer Program. This
means finding staff, planning summer field
trips, setting up training dates, finalizing
summer program dates and summer
program registration dates, etc. One very
important item for our summer program
is finding the right individuals to fill our
vacant Part-Time Temp summer positions.
We are looking for responsible, dedicated,
reliable, safety conscious individuals who
enjoy working with children to fill our
summer part-time temp positions. The
positions we are looking to fill this summer
are the following:
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16 Summer Youth Program
Aides – These positions close
on February 17th, 2020.
6 Weed & Litter Positions –
These positions close on
February 24th, 2020.
3 Summer Youth Program
Aquatic Aides – These
positions close on February
17th, 2020.
We encourage tribal members 16 years of
age and older to apply for these positions.
If any of you are interested in applying for
any of these positions please make sure and
apply on-line as soon as possible. You can
apply at the following website http://www.
isletapueblo.com/careers/ Please make sure
to apply before the positions close.
If anyone wants more information about
the positions we have available for the
summer, please feel free to contact me at
869-9777.
FITNESS OPPORTUNITIES
I know that many of you have started new
work out routines for the year and we want
to help you stay on track with your routine,
so the following are some of the classes
that we are offering at the new recreation
center:
•
Aerobics/Light Weight Training
– Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 am to
10:00 am
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Spin Classes – Monday and
Wednesday 6:00 pm, Tuesday and
Thursday at 12:00 noon and Friday
at 5:00 pm
Keep in mind that we have fitness
instructors available at both facilities (Old
Recreation Center and New Recreation
Center). These individuals will help you
develop a workout routine/plan tailored for
your specific needs. For more information
contact either facility.
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New Recreation – 869-9777
Old Recreation – 869-5741
From our Sports Coordinator’s
(George Waquie) Desk
Happy New Year, the Isleta Recreation
Center basketball teams have been playing
and are having a great time with it. The
coaches are in the gym working with the
kids and helping them learn the game and
making sure they are having a good time
doing so. On January 24th the team played
Jemez Riverside and they did well. The
recreation center hosted the Isleta Pueblo
Round Robin tournament on January 25th.
I think it’s important to let everyone know
who the members of this year’s teams are:
•
The 3rd-4th grade boys basketball
team members are – Antonio Jaramillo,
Kobe Martin, Michael Toya, Damian
Garcia, Yahnozha Abeita, Jacob Silva,
Anthony Flores, and Korbin Lujan
•
The 3rd-4th grade girls basketball
team members are – Taloa Abeita,
Kendall Peshlakai, Arianna Garcia,
Illiana Padilla, Sophia Padilla, more girls
are needed for this age group.
•
The 5th-6th grade girls basketball
team members are – Makhaila Peshlakai,
Sienna Flores, Ayshia Jojola, Emilia
Jojola, Zaiyah Hawley, Kaylanie Abeita,
The kids have been a lot of fun to coach
and are getting better as the season moves
along. The coaching staff is as followsGeorge Waquie, Cubs Montoya, Bubba
Jiron, and Kyle Wade. We would like to
thank all of you for your continued support.
The Adult Volleyball league ended in
January and we wanted to thank all the
teams that joined this year. It was a lot of
fun and we hope that all the teams that were
involved had a good time. This year’s first
and second place teams were, The Sicarios
(1st place) and The Net Ninjas (2nd Place).
Thank you all for a great season. It was lots
of fun, we are looking forward to next year
and we are hoping to make it even better
next year.
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February 2020
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Quit Smoking in 2020
Stephanie Barela, Health Educator
www.fda.gov
Phone: 505-869-4479
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Did you make a New Year’s
Resolution? If you smoke, chances are you thought
about quitting smoking. According to the US Food
and Drug Administration, nearly 70 percent of
current adult smokers say they want to stop. But
how, you ask? There are a number of approved
products that can help. In fact, data has shown that
using an “FDA-Approved cessation medication can
double your chances of quitting successfully”. As the
saying goes, Never Quit Quitting. If at first you don’t
succeed, try and try again!! It may take you several
attempts to quit smoking, but each attempt you take
will get you closer to actually quitting. Keep at it
and you will continue to learn what works for you
and eventually you will be successful!
When quitting smoking the FDA wants you to
remember these 4 quitting tips:
1. Know your reasons for quitting.
Everyone wants to quit for different reasons
(health, lifestyle, money, family, etc.). Whatever
motivates you, get clear on it when you decide to
quit. Make a list so that you can read it when you
get the urge to smoke as advised by the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention.
If you want to quit for your health, remind yourself
that cigarette smoking is still the leading cause
of preventable disease and death in the United
States, causing 480,000 deaths every year. If you
quit, not only will you lower your risk of getting
various cancers, including lung cancer, you’ll also
reduce your chances of having heart disease, a
stroke, emphysema, and other serious diseases.
Quitting also will lower the risk of heart disease
and lung cancer in nonsmokers who no longer
have to be around your secondhand smoke. Also
know that no matter how much you smoke—or for
how long—quitting will benefit you.
2. Be kind to yourself.
Quitting smoking can be hard, especially because
of a highly addictive chemical in tobacco products
called nicotine. Tobacco users who are addicted to
nicotine are used to having nicotine in their bodies.
And because you’re used to it, you can go through
symptoms of withdrawal (like cravings, trouble
sleeping, and anxiety) when you try to stop. These
withdrawal symptoms can make it harder to quit,
but they also disappear over time as your body
readjusts to being nicotine-free. When you try to
quit, you may have to try a few times before you’re
successful. Just know that you can do it, and don’t
be too hard on yourself. The FDA say the more
times you try to quit, the more likely you are to
quit. It may take you a number of tries, but keep
at it and you will eventually get there.
3. Know that FDA-approved products can
help you quit.
You don’t have to quit all on your own. FDAapproved smoking cessation products can help.
For instance, nicotine replacement therapy (NRT),
which supplies controlled amounts of nicotine, can
help you quit by reducing withdrawal symptoms
and cravings. The FDA has approved three types
of over-the-counter nicotine products (a gum,
transdermal patch, and lozenges). Most of these
products have been approved for at least 20
years. And while their effectiveness can vary by
type, these products can double your chances of
a successful quit attempt. Other FDA-approved,
prescription drug products that do not contain
nicotine also are available.
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Isleta Health Center
Behavioral Health Clinic: Prevention
Program
Phone: 505.869.5475
Substance Use: Difference of
Abuse and Dependence
This short article is to look at the differences of
Substance Abuse and Dependence; more importantly,
what is the impact among the two. The question is,
is there a difference between substance abuse and
substance dependence. Yes, but one characterization
is not less impactful than the other is.
Addiction – or compulsive use (of a substance) despite
harmful consequences, which can be characterized by
an inability to stop using a drug; failure to meet work,
social, or family obligations, legal issues, continued
use despite consequences. Alternatively, sometimes
the withdrawal symptoms. The latter use can be
reflective of the physical dependence.
Dependence is in which the body adapts to
the substance, requiring more of it to achieve a
certain chemical effect in the brain (tolerance) and
eliciting drug-specific physical or mental symptoms
(withdrawals, which can be life threatening if use is
ceased).
Physical dependence can develop with the chronic
use of many substances, which can include alcohol or
illicit drugs (cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, and
opioids - many prescription drugs). Even if taken as
instructed, prescriptions can lead to dependence. Thus,
physical dependence in and of itself does not constitute
addiction, but it often accompanies addiction.
Nevertheless, if any one person - a loved one,
a neighbor, or a stranger, are having issues
with Substance Use, and they abuse or become
dependent, they need help!
Pueblo of Isleta
Veterans Association
Our association held our annual elections on January 9, 2020.
The following were elected : Fred Lujan Commander , Michael
B Lucero Vice Commander ,Ulysses Abeita Adjutant , James
Keryte Finance Officer , Mark Lujan Sgt at Arms , Doug
Meskimen Judge Advocate and Robert K. Abeita Chaplain .
David Carlberg our former Finance Officer and wife Barbara
have relocated to another State. They have both been very
involved with our association. Barbara was chairperson of the
Valencia County Blue Star Mothers organization. We wish
them the best at their new home.
Veterans who are service connected (enrolled at the VA) and
currently receiving compensation who are in need of grab bars
in showers or tubs, ramps or other medical equipment that
will assist them toward improving their level of independence
may contact Tony Munoz at 505 948 8635.
We are still collecting Pueblo member veteran photos. Photos
may be dropped off at the Governor’s office.
The following is the 2019 honor guard report;
February 2020
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With age comes wisdom, specifically
wisdom teeth.
Your mouth goes through many changes in your lifetime.
One major dental milestone that usually takes place
between the ages of 17 and 21 is the appearance of your
third molars, historically these teeth have been called
wisdom teeth because they come through at a more
mature age.
When they come through correctly, healthy wisdom teeth
can help you chew. It’s normal to feel a little discomfort
when your wisdom teeth appear, but if you have pain,
see your dentist immediately.
Room to Grow?
Wisdom teeth can lead to problems if there isn’t enough
space for them to surface or they come through in the
wrong position. If your dentist says your wisdom teeth
are impacted, he or she means they are trapped in your
jaw or under your gums.
As your wisdom teeth make their way through your
gums, your dentist will be monitoring your mouth for
signs of the following:
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Wisdom teeth that aren’t in the right
position can allow food to become trapped.
That gives cavity-causing bacteria a place
to grow.
Wisdom teeth that haven’t come in
properly, which can make it difficult to
floss between the wisdom teeth and the
molars next to them.
Wisdom teeth that have partially come
through can give bacteria a place to enter
the gums and create a place for infection
to occur. This may also lead to pain,
swelling and stiffness in your jaw.
Wisdom teeth that don’t have room to come
through are thought by some to crowd
or damage neighboring teeth.
A wisdom tooth that is impacted can form a
cyst on or near the impacted tooth.
This could damage the roots of nearby
teeth or destroy the bone that supports
your teeth.
Why You Might Need to Have Your
Wisdom Teeth Removed.
Every patient is unique, but in general, wisdom teeth
may need to be removed when there is evidence of
changes in the mouth such as:
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Pain
Infection
Cysts
Tumors
Damage to neighboring teeth
Gum disease
Tooth decay (if it is not possible or
desirable to restore the tooth)
Your dentist may also recommend removal of wisdom
teeth as part of treatment for braces or other dental care.
Before making any decisions, your dentist will examine
your mouth and take an x-ray. Together, you and your
dentist can discuss the best course of treatment.
Keeping Your Wisdom Teeth?
Wisdom teeth that are not removed should continue
to be monitored because the potential for developing
problems later on still exists. As people age, they are
at greater risk for health problems—and that includes
potential problems with their wisdom teeth. Be sure to
floss around your wisdom teeth and visit your dentist
regularly. Regular dental visits allow your dentist to
evaluate your wisdom teeth and your overall dental
health.
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WE ARE HERE TO SERVE
Isleta Health Center Team
When Counseling Helps
Talking to others is always helpful and talking with
a professional therapist can really help. If emotional
or mental health issues did not have such a stigma,
people would see a therapist as regularly as they
see any other health professional. Is there a special
time or circumstance that makes it the “right” time
to talk with a counselor?
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Perhaps a loved one was diagnosed with a
serious health problem or a loved one passed
away. Maybe an important relationship ended.
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Perhaps there is tension at work, home, with
family, or with friends.
*
You have been “blue” or “down” for a while
but do not really know why. You do not have
to have a specific reason to justify talking to a
professional…if you’ve been sad for a significant
period of time - every day, for two weeks or more
— it’s time to get help.
*
You are avoiding other people – just want
to be left alone – while some alone time can be
good; avoiding other people can also be a sign of
depression.
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You have little or no energy, have difficulty
concentrating or remembering, and little
motivation for everyday tasks – these could be
signs that you have depression – depression is
one of the most common mental health issues in
this country.
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You worry too much about what might
happen or you feel guilty about what has already
happened in your life. These emotions can be
overwhelming and cause anxiety. Anxiety can
really disrupt your regular routine and can even
result in panic attacks.
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You feel as though family, friends, and your
job all have something negative to say to you and
it may feel as though the whole world is against
you.
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You are self-medicating to improve or change
your mood - maybe one drink or a shot leads to
drinking the entire bottle…or you cannot seem
to get through the day without a little something.
If you’re relying on something to numb yourself
or change how you feel – food, alcohol, drugs,
gambling, or otherwise — it’s definitely time to
talk to someone.
Call 869-5475 and schedule an appointment to
meet with a therapist to see if counseling could help
you.
There are times you cannot wait for an appointment
to get the help you need, if you or someone you
know is having a mental health crisis, call the
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800273-8255, you can also contact the Crises Text
Line by texting HOME to 741-741 for 24-hour
support, it is free.
Give time and attention to all your health needs
physical, emotional, and mental.
February 2020
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Isleta Social Services, The K’ea-Wah
Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange
Program along with other POI departments
would like to wish you all a Happy New Year.
We are starting the new year with a number of
awareness raising events for the community.
To begin with the month of February, we are
sharing this Newsletter Article on healthy
relationships and safety planning. Program
staff would like to inform the community that
we have an open door policy for any questions
you may have regarding the array of services
that are available and how to access them.
The program in partnership with other service
providers embrace a healthy and united
community which supports one another when
dealing with or experiencing challenging
situations.
you like.
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Not have to share passwords to your
email, social media accounts or phone.
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Respect each other’s individual likes
and needs.
abusive relationship, you may not think the
unhealthy behaviors are a big deal. However,
possessiveness, insults, jealous accusations,
yelling, humiliation, pulling hair, pushing or
other abusive behaviors, are — at their root
— exertions of power and control. Remember
that abuse is always a choice and you deserve
to be respected. There is no excuse for abuse
of any kind.
If you think your relationship is unhealthy,
it’s important to think about your safety now.
Consider these points as you move forward:
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Understand that a person can only
change if they want to. You can’t force your
partner to alter their behavior if they don’t
believe they’re wrong.
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Focus on your own needs. Are you
taking care of yourself? Your wellness is
always important. Watch your stress levels,
take time to be with friends, get enough
sleep. If you find that your relationship is
draining you, consider ending it.
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Connect with your support systems.
Often, abusers try to isolate their partners.
Talk to your friends, family members,
teachers and others to make sure you’re
getting the emotional support you need.
Remember, our advocates are always
ready to talk if you need a listening ear.
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Think about breaking up. Remember
that you deserve to feel safe and accepted
in your relationship.
What is a Healthy Relationship?
Different people define relationships in
different ways. But in order for a relationship
to be healthy, it needs a few key ingredients!
Healthy Communication
Open, honest and safe communication is a
fundamental part of a healthy relationship. The
first step to building a relationship is making
sure you both understand each other’s needs
and expectations—being on the same page
is very important. That means you have to
talk to each other! The following tips can help
you and your partner create and maintain a
healthy relationship:
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Speak Up- In a healthy relationship, if
something is bothering you, it’s best to talk
about it instead of holding it in.
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Respect Each Other- Your partner’s
wishes and feelings have value, and so do
yours. Let your significant other know you
are making an effort to keep their ideas
in mind. Mutual respect is essential in
maintaining healthy relationships.
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Compromise-Disagreements are a
natural part of healthy relationships, but it’s
important that you find a way to compromise
if you disagree on something. Try to solve
conflicts in a fair and rational way.
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Be Supportive-Offer reassurance
and encouragement to each other. Also,
let your partner know when you need their
support. Healthy relationships are about
building each other up, not putting each
other down.
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Respect Each Other’s Privacy- Just
because you’re in a relationship doesn’t
mean you have to share everything
and constantly be together. Healthy
relationships require space.
Healthy Boundaries
Creating boundaries is a good way to keep
your relationship healthy and secure. By
setting boundaries together, you can both
have a deeper understanding of the type of
relationship that you and your partner want.
Boundaries are not meant to make you feel
trapped or like you’re “walking on eggshells.”
Creating boundaries is not a sign of secrecy
or distrust — it’s an expression of what makes
you feel comfortable and what you would like
or not like to happen within the relationship.
Remember, healthy boundaries shouldn’t
restrict your ability to:
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Go out with your friends without your
partner.
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Participate in activities and hobbies
Healthy Relationship Boosters
Even healthy relationships can use a boost
now and then. You may need a boost if you
feel disconnected from your partner or like
the relationship has gotten stale. If so, find
a fun, simple activity you both enjoy, like
going on a walk, and talk about the reasons
why you want to be in the relationship. Then,
keep using healthy behaviors as you continue
dating.
If you’re single (and especially if you’re a
single parent), don’t worry if you need a boost
too! Being single can be the best and worst
feeling, but remember relationships don’t just
include your significant other and you. Think
about all the great times you’ve had with
your parents, siblings, friends, children, other
family members, etc.
Try going out with the people you love and
care about the most — watch movies together,
go out to eat, take a day off from your busy life
and just enjoy being you! If it helps, also talk
about your feelings about the relationships in
your life. If you just want them to listen, start
by telling them that. Then ask what makes
relationships good and what makes them
bad? Along the way, if you need advice, feel
free to contact us. We’re here to help 24/7.
And don’t forget, the relationship you can
always boost up is the one you have with
yourself!
What Isn’t a Healthy Relationship?
Relationships that are not healthy are
based on power and control, not equality
and respect. In the early stages of an
Even though you cannot change your partner,
you can make changes in your own life to stay
safe. Consider leaving your partner before
the abuse gets worse. Whether you decide
to leave or stay, make sure to use our safety
planning Tips to stay safe.
Remember, you have many options —
including obtaining a domestic violence
restraining order. Laws vary from state to
state so chat with a peer advocate to learn
more.
Isleta Pueblo News
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February 2020
Menu
Isleta Elder Center
2020
IMPORTANT REMINDERS!!
Please call ahead of time to cancel Home Delivered Meals. This saves time and money. Thank you.
Congregate meals age 55+ free of charge. Persons ages < 55 the suggested donation is $5.00 however any donation is appreciated.
2/3/2020
2/4/2020
Chili Con Carne
Chicken Adovada
Pork 3 oz
Kidney beans 1/2 c
Diced tomato 1/4 c
Corn bread = 2g
Mixed veggies 1/2 c
Fruit cup 1/2 c
2/10/2020
Chicken 3 oz
Red chile puree 1/2 c
Chateau vegetables 1/2 c
Spanish rice 1/4 c
Fruit cup 1/2 c
Cream of broccoli soup 1/2 c
Diced chicken 3 oz
Steamed rice 1 c
Oriental vegetables 1 c
Fortune cookie
SF gelitan w/fruit 1/2 c
2/11/2020
Soup and Sandwich
Half turkey sandwich w/cheddar
Fruit cup 1/2 c
2/17/2020
Center Closed
2/24/2020
Chicken and Rice
Diced chicken 3 oz
Rice 1/2 c
Peas and carrots 1 c
WW crackers= 24g
Fresh orange
Chicken Teriyaki Bowl
2/18/2020
Egg Salad Sandwhich
Diced eggs 3 oz
WW bread slice = 56g
Steamed carrot coins 1 c
Sliced cucumber 1 c
Grapes 1/2 c
Taco salad
2/25/2020
Ground beef 2 oz
Shred cheddar 1 oz
Corn tortilla chips 1 oz
Squash/zucchini 1 c
Fresh fruit
Kale Soup
2/5/2020
Sausage crumble 2 oz
Sliced potato 1/2 c
Kale 1 c
Sweet rice with raisins 1/4 c
Baked Ham
2/12/2020
Ham slice 3 oz
Mashed sweet potato 1/2 c
Steamed broccoli 1/2 c
Cherry cobbler 1/2 c
2/19/2020
Salisbury Steak
Ground beef 3 oz
Gravy 1 oz
Mixed vegetable 1 c
WW roll = 56 g
Fruit cup 1/2 c
2/26/2020
Beans and Chicos
2/6/2020
Grilled Chicken Harvest bowl
Fideo
2/7/2020
Grilled chicken 3 oz
Brussel sprouts 1/2 c
Tri colored potatoes 1/4 c
Brown rice 1/4 c
Cranberry topping 1/4 c
Teryaki sauce 1 oz
2/13/2020
Ground beef 3 oz
Pasta bits 1/4 c
Diced tomato 1/4 c
Steamed cabbage 1/2 c
Fresh fruit 1/2 c
Pinto beans 1 c
Frito chips 1/4 c
Red chile puree 1/2 c
Shredded cheese .5 oz
Lettuce/ tomatoes 1/2 c
Fruit cup 1/2 c
2/20/2020
Ground beef 2 oz
Stuffing 1/2 c
Gravy 1 oz
Corn 1/2 c
Ambrosia salad 1/2 c
Ground beef or pork 3 oz
Marinara sauce 1/2 c
WW noodle 1 c
($5/<
Ground pork or bacon bits 3oz
Caulilflower 1 c
Shredded cheese 1 oz
WW cracker = 24g
Build your own Frito Pie
Meatloaf
2/21/2020
Spaghetti w/ Meat sauce
Italian vegtables 1/2 c
Fruit cup 1/2 c
2/27/2020
Green Chile Enchiladas
2/14/2020
/81&+
Loaded Cauliflower Soup
Green onions and sour cream .5 oz
Fresh fruit 1/2 c
2/28/2020
Baked Fish
Pinto beans 1 c
Chicken 3 oz
Fish filet 3 oz
Chicos (dried corn) 1/4 c
Shredded cheddar .5 oz
Vegetable medley 1 c
Shredded cheddar .5 oz
Green chile 1/2 c
Wild rice 1/4 c
Red chile puree 1/2 c
Stewed tomato 1/2 c
Fruit cobbler 1/2 c
Green beans 1/2 c
Corn tortilla 2 oz
WW roll = 56g
Fruit cup 1/2 c
Fresh apple
Based on the availability of ingredients/produce or other unforeseen circumstances, menus are subject to change.
Isleta Health Center
Dental Department News
Dr. Andrea Eicker, DMD
Andrea Eicker is so
excited to be at the
Pueblo of Isleta! She is
a New Mexico native,
and attended dental
school at Midwestern
University
outside
of Phoenix, AZ. She
returned shortly after
and has worked in
dental clinics in Cuba,
Torreon, and Bernalillo.
She says that our
Health Clinic is one of the friendliest places she has
been! Outside of caring for your teeth, she loves to run,
read, and spend time with her two young children and
husband. She is thankful you will trust her with your
care, and she looks forward to meeting you!
Ripples
The chronic condition of alcoholism/addiction has
a devastating ripple effect on children, parents,
communities, and nations. If you or someone you
know has a problem with alcohol or drugs, remember
that this chronic condition requires ongoing attention
to minimize the damage and help improve the overall
quality of life.
There is help…505-869-5475
Isleta Pueblo News
February 2020
Page 23
Activities Isleta Elder Center
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
2/5/2020
2/6/2020
Friday
Transportation is available for All events/activities
Isleta Elder Center (505) 869-9770
Please call the Elder Center with any questions
regarding the calendar or to sign-up for activites.
Activities are offered to those 50years & older unless
otherwise noted.
2/3/2020
2/4/2020
Shuffleboard
9am- Commodities Distribution #1
12pm 1pm-3pm
8:30am - 3pm
Elder Center Activities Room
2/10/2020
2/11/2020
Beachball Exercise Activities
Room 1pm-2pm
2/7/2020
Shuffleboard
9am-12pm 1pm-3pm
Elder Center Activites Room
2/12/2020
2/13/2020
The Wangui Wolf Fund
and Rescue
Mass 11:30am
9AM-12PM
Haircut,Style,Manicure or
Massage
Activities Room
1pm-1:30pm Golden Eagle
Presentation
1PM-3:30pm
Activities Room
2/14/2020
BINGO 1:30PM - 3:30PM
2/17/2020
Closed
2/18/2020
2/19/2020
Shuffleboard 9am-12pm
1pm-3pm
Friendship Breakfast 9am
Elder Center Actvities
Room
General Meeting 9:30am
2/20/2020
Topic:Natural Resources &
Public Works Department
Presentations
Afternoon Walk 1pm-2pm
2/24/2020
Beachball Exercise
Activities Room 1pm2pm
2/25/2020
2/26/2020
Commodities
Distribution #2
8:30am-3pm
2/27/2020
Scavenger Hunt 1pm
2/21/2020
Early Lunch 11am
Caregiver Support
Services Training Begins
@ 11:30am
Topic: Dental Care
Presentations By: Isleta
Health Center
AARP 1pm-5pm
Isleta Elder Center
Conference Rm
2/28/2020
Birthday Celebrations
Activities and Events are Subject to Change
Do you or someone you know have a
drinking problem?
Alcohol use is not a problem for everyone but it can
become a problem if you are not aware of the signs
so you can do something about it before it does. An
alcohol use disorder is diagnosed when someone is
drinking to the point it causes harm or distress. If you
are curious as to whether or not your alcohol use might
be a problem, take a moment to answer the questions
below.
In the past 6 months to a year, did you:
•
Drink longer or more than you intended?
•
Try to cut down or stop drinking but instead
continued?
•
Drive a car or operate heavy machinery while
drinking or feeling “buzzed”?
•
Have to drink more than you used to in order
to get the same effect?
•
Continue to drink even though it makes you
feel depressed, anxious, or guilty?
•
Continue to drink even though you have had
health problems because of alcohol?
•
Continue to drink even though it causes
problems with family, friends, and/or your job?
•
Spend a lot of your time figuring out how you
would get your next drink?
•
Experience hangovers that get worse each
time you drink?
•
Ever have a drink the following day just to
“steady your nerves”?
-Isleta Health Center Behavioral Health
Clinic 505-869-5475
Page 24
HOW TO USE CRISIS TEXT LINE
Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis,
providing access to free 24/7 support and information
via a medium people already use and trust: text
HELP 741741
How It Works
Text HELP to 741741 from anywhere in the
United States, 24/7. You can text about whatever
is a crisis to you – addiction, anxiety, assault,
bullying, depression, eating disorders, self-harm,
suicide, and emotions. The Crisis Counselor listens
without judgement, invites you to share more, and
helps you move from a hot moment to a cool calm.
You’ll text back and forth, sharing only what you feel
comfortable. The goal of the conversation is to help
you find calm. That may mean sharing resources for
you to check out for more help; sometimes it means
listening. Conversations usually end when you and
the Crisis Counselor feel comfortable that you are
in a “cool,” safe place. The Crisis Counselor provides
support, but not medical advice.
This information comes from https://www.
crisistextline.org/texting-in
Community Health Assessment Surveys
In 2019, the Isleta Health Center prepared,
disseminated and collected 549 Health Assessment
Surveys at over 21 different program sites throughout
Isleta. In reviewing all of the responses, we are
aware there is a need for more education on the Isleta
Health Center and our services. In 2020, we plan to
offer a quarterly newsletter as a way to provide this
information to the community, along with a range
of information on health. We will initially distribute
the IHC Newsletter out to the community at different
locations throughout the Pueblo, however, if you would
like this Quarterly Newsletter mailed or emailed directly
to you, please contact Lorraine Lucero at (505) 8694595 and specify that you would like to be on the Isleta
Health Center Newsletter list.
Please feel free to contact Stephanie Barela at (505)
869-4479 if you have any suggestions on Health
Education topics.
Thank you.
Isleta Pueblo News
February 2020
February 2020
Isleta Health Center
Behavioral Health Clinic:
Prevention Program
Phone: 505.869.5475
Isleta Pueblo News
Page 25
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Two young teens became involved in a
romantic relationship that was something
new to both of them and left them with
feelings of excitement and happiness.
As their relationship progressed, their
excitement started to fade, and became
filled with negativity. The foundation of the
relationship was now built around control,
and that control was expressed through
psychological manipulation and emotional
abuse that later developed into physical
violence. The boyfriend’s behavior was
now conditioned to slap, punch, kick, and
make unwanted sexual advances towards
the girlfriend whenever he wanted to. She
feared her boyfriend but did not know how
to escape his power over her. He made her
promises of being a better boyfriend in hopes
that she would accept him and forgive him.
She did but the promises were broken as he
continued to control her and abuse her until
one day she was hospitalized. How could
she stay in this relationship, jeopardize her
life, and lose the many people and things
she loved?
The IBHC youth prevention program
submitted their feedback on a survey about
teen dating violence (TDV). Every single
one of the youth knew a friend or family
member that was involved in a violent
relationship and not one of the youth
reported that their parents taught them
anything about teen dating violence.
Teen dating violence (TDV) is prevalent
and universal and affects millions of teens
in the U.S. each year. Approximately 1
in 9 female teens and 1 in 13 male teens
report physical dating violence in the prior
two years. According to statistics obtained
from the Center for Disease Control,
Prevention Youth Risk Behavior Survey
and the National Intimate Partner and
Sexual Violence Survey, about 1 in 7 female
teens and 1 in 19 male teens have reported
sexual dating violence in the last two years.
Alarmingly, 3 in 4 parents have never
talked to their children about domestic
violence. Sadly, violence – physical, sexual,
or psychological, is highly under-reported.
The teen stages of life are common to have
an emergence of romantic relationships
and these early romantic encounters are
the foundation for future development of
learned intimacy skills and the development
of one’s identity. TDV is a nationwide public
health issue that needs recognition in order
to process future change for a healthy
development of our youth.
Domestic violence does not just apply to
adults, the statistics and real life situations
apply to teens too. TDV has longstanding
effects on the life of an individual. Prior
research has found that teens that undergo
violence in romantic relationships have been
associated with serious physical and mental
health consequences such as depression,
substance use, eating disorders, school
failure, early pregnancy, suicidality, and
injuries requiring medical attention caused
by experiences from TDV. Continuous TDV
reinforces interactional patterns; these
patterns then carry on into adulthood as
risk factors for a trajectory of increased
abuse and possible future exposure to
adult intimate partner violence. Violence
is a learned behavior; each youth in the
IBHC Prevention Program was witness
or knew someone who was in a violent
relationship. One of the youth stated
that, “relationships should not have so
much control, and if domestic violence
is coming your way, you should get help
right away”.
The youth involved expressed their
stress and hardships at school
and home in regards to violent
relationships. They are concerned with
the cycle of violence that is continuing
in our community and throughout the
entire nation. Although TDV is common,
prevention efforts are available for future
generations and eradicated for teens that
currently undergo dating violence. TDV
exposure can be limited through parental
responses and communication about dating
violence. Open and healthy adolescentparent communication is a protective factor
against adult domestic violence (ADV)
and research has supported the idea that
adolescents do seek advice, opinions, and
support from their parents or guardians.
Supporting the development of healthy,
respectful, and nonviolent relationships
can prevent and reduce harmful effects
on the individual, their family, and their
community. It is vital for youth to learn
and begin early on in life. The skills
needed to be aware that dating violence is
common and is NOT acceptable and how to
effectively behave and react to situations
that are harmful to them. If you feel like
your partner is violent towards you in any
way, talk to someone you can trust who will
help you escape the abusive relationship
and seek help to mend the situation.
Prevention and change is possible, and it
begins by teaching our children that violent
relationships are never acceptable and that
the cycle can have an end.
Optometry Services
Patients in need of Optometry Services:
Due to the Optometrist vacancy the IHC Optometry
Department and PRC are working together to
schedule Optometry services outside of the Isleta
Health Center. Please be advised that services
that are coordinated require an authorized referral
from PRC in advance. Patients who schedule their
own Optometry appointment without an authorized
referral will be financially responsible for payment.
Optometry
Patients:
•
•
•
Services
available
to
IHC
Frame and lens selection
Frame repair and adjustment
Ordering glasses and contact lenses
Optometry will accept prescriptions for glasses
and contacts from outside providers as long as the
prescription is not expired.
If you have questions or concerns please
contact Optometry services @869-4080
THANK YOU
-Isleta Health Center Optometry Department
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Isleta Pueblo News
February 2020
Food Pantrys Near By:
South Albuquerque Cooperative Ministry
3907 Isleta SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105
505-414-4902
3rd Friday of every month from 9 to 10:30am.
Please bring valid ID and proof of address.
Please bring your own box and/or bags if
possible.
Knights of Columbus council #14124
1400 Arenal Ave SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105
719-650-1289
Third Saturday, 7:00 am
Holy Family SVDP Food Pantry
562 Atrisco SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105
505-385-8598
Every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:3012:00pm
Clients have to live in 87105 or 87121
zip codes only. Utility bill or other proof of
address (does not have to show name just
address)
The Storehouse
106 Broadway SE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
505-842-6491
http://www.thestorehouseabq.org/
Wednesday/Friday/ Saturday
9:00am-12:00pm* Third Thursday
9:00am-12:00pm Closed on the 1st Saturday
of the month. Caseworkers Only Wed. &
Fri., 1:00pm - 3:00pm* Please bring bags if
possible.
SVDP-San Clemente
960 E. Main Street
Los Lunas, NM 87031
565-1218M-Th 12-1; photo ID plus
utility or phone bill;
First Baptist Church
914 Los Lentes Rd SE
Los Lunas, NM 87031
505-865-7957
Thursdays 2:30PM-3:30PM. Serves 87031
St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral Food
Pantry
318 Silver SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
505-247-1581
Every Tuesday from 9-10am Picture ID
required. Clients with homes in the 87102
Zip code may come once a month. Must
show electric, gas, water bill, or other mailing
with name and current address. Others may
come one time to get food and a list of RRFB
agencies near where they live.
Only the first 25 families will be served. Bring
re-usable bags, if you have them.
Steel Bridge
525 2nd St SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
505-346-4673
Pantry: Monday, Thursday, Friday
9:15 AM - 11:15 AM, 12:15 PM - 3:00 PM
No requirements.
SVDP - St. Francis Xavier Conference
820 Broadway Blvd.
Albuquerque, NM 87102
505-243-5201
Third Friday, 12:00 pm
Alamosa Health and Social Service Center
6900 Gonzales Rd SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
505-836-8800
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 am - 12
pm; Tuesday and Lease Agreement (dated
within the past 30 days.)
Family Worship Center
7311 Glenrio Rd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
505-831-5365
2nd Thursday of the Month
10:00am-12:00pm
Photo ID with proof of residency
Rio Grande Food Project
600 Coors NW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
831-3778
MWF 10-2; photo ID for adults; proof of
parenthood for children under 18 *Will be
closed December 22nd through January 1st
for food distribution*
Visions Unlimited Ministries
7701 Zuni SE
ABQ, NM 87108
505-232-6770
4th Sat. of the month and as needed.
SVDP-Holy Ghost
833 Arizona SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
505-346-1500
Every Saturday 9AM - 12PM
SVDP - Peralta
3674 Hwy 47
Peralta, NM 87042
505-866-1984
Tuesdays 10-11:30
Peralta Memorial UMC
25 Wesley Road
Peralta, NM 87042
505-865-9334
Mon 10am-12:30pm
There are a number of food resources
throughout the state to assist people with
food. To find other foodbanks near you, go to
www.feedingamerica.org and click on finding
a food bank. If you do not have computer
access, go to the Isleta Library or contact
Stephanie Barela at 505-869-4479 to locate a
food pantry near you.
Isleta Health
Center’s
Community Health
Fair 2020
@ the Isleta Rec Center
SAVE THE DATE
August 8, 2020
10am-1pm
February 2020
Isleta Pueblo News
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What Is Addiction ?
Alcohol, heroin, cocaine, Methamphetamines,
ecstasy, pain pills, spice, marijuana and others,
they’re all out there. We hear about it every day
on the news, social media, in the community,
nothing drives it home as the loss of a friend
or loved one due to this epidemic known as
“addiction.”
As an individual, family and community it is
important to understand what addiction is and
what it is not, in order to even begin the healing
process. Too often addiction is misconstrued as
a lack of moral values, weak, and no will power.
The fact is addiction is a complex disease that
requires much more than willpower and good
intentions. Addiction is chronic disease such as
diabetes, asthma, or heart disease. Compulsive
drug/alcohol seeking and use despite negative
consequences characterize addiction. Initially
it is an individual choice whether to engage in
substance use activity. Unfortunately, continued
use can lead to changes in the brain chemistry
that can make it difficult for the individual to
control, limit or resist the powerful urge to use.
Because these brain changes are continual,
addiction is referred to as a “relapsing disease”
and those in recovery are at constant risk even
after lengthy periods of sobriety.
The brain contains a chemical called Dopamine.
Dopamine is necessary for survival by sending
pleasurable messages to the reward center of
the brain in order to repeat behaviors that are
necessary to thrive such as eating, quenching
thirst, sex, exercise, etc. Use of drugs and alcohol
causes surges of dopamine in the brain that
result in pleasurable and memorable experiences
reinforcing the negative behaviors. As a person
continues to use, the brain adapts as a protective
measure by essentially limiting the dopamine
into the reward center. When this happens,
a person no longer feels the same euphoria as
they once did with the same amount of alcohol or
drug, resulting in what is called tolerance. With
tolerance comes increased use in search of the
same “buzz” they once had. This can lead to loss of
enjoyment of normal activities such as food, sex,
and social activities. Other long-term effects of
the brain include learning, memory, judgement,
decision-making, stress, and behavior.
No one factor can indicate whether a person
will become addicted to drugs and or alcohol.
Two primary factors to consider are “Biological”
and “Environmental”.
Biological factors
such as genetics, gender, ethnicity and other
mental health disorders may influence the risk
for addiction. Biological factors account for
about half of the person’s risk for addiction.
Environmental factors such as family, friends,
social economic status, peer pressure, physical
and sexual abuse, stress, trauma, historical
trauma and parental guidance can also influence
drug use and addiction.
The only sure way to avoid addiction is to
avoid the first drink, hit, bump…!
Isleta Pueblo News
Editor:
Nathaniel Lujan
Asst. Editor:
Diane Abeita
Published By:
Valencia Express
Isleta Pueblo News
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MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
DPP=Diabetes Prevention Program:
869-4595
7th Annual Drum to the Beat of a Healthy Heart
BHS=Behavioral Health Services :
869-5475
Go Red for Native Women Heart Health Summit
February 7, 2020—8am
Hyatt Regency Albuquerque
Please contact Charlene Gabaldon, CHN at Isleta Health
Center at 869-4864 to register or go to http://
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Youth Life Skills 4:30-6:30pm @BHS
Eagle HIIT Week 1: 5-6:30pm @DPP Wellness
Morning Medicine Exercise : 6-7am
@DPP Wellness
Bringing Peace to Relationships Group:
11:30-12:30 @ BHS
Another Recovery Technique (ART): 13:30pm @ BHS.
Pueblo Men Rising Group: 2-3:30pm
@BHS
Moccasin Class: 5-7 @BHS
Weight Training: 5-6:30pm @DPP Well-
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Morning Medicine Exercise : 6-7am @DPP
Wellness
Podiatry Clinic: 12;30-4:30 pm
Early Recovery Skills: 9-10am @ BHS.
Another Recovery Technique - 10-11am
@BHS
Nurturing Parenting Group: 1-3pm @BHS
Morning Medicine Exercise : 6-7am @DPP
Wellness
Podiatry Clinic:: 8:00-4:30 pm
Early Recovery Skills: 9-10am @ BHS.
Another Recovery Technique - 10-11am
@BHS
Nurturing Parenting Group: 1-3pm @BHS
Morning Medicine Exercise : 6-7am
@DPP Wellness
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Morning Medicine Exercise : 67am @DPP Wellness
DM Clinic w/Medical: 8:30-12
pm
Youth Life Skills: 4:30-6:30pm
@BHS
Wellbriety Group: 5-6pm
@BHS
Eagle HIIT Week 1: 5-6:30pm
@DPP Wellness
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Morning Medicine Exercise : 67am @DPP Wellness
Youth Life Skills: 4:30-6:30pm
@BHS
Youth Life Skills 4:30-6:30pm @BHS
Eagle HIIT Week 2: 5-6:30pm @DPP Wellness
Bringing Peace to Relationships Group:
11:30-12:30 @ BHS
Another Recovery Technique (ART): 13:30pm @ BHS.
Pueblo Men Rising Group: 2-3:30pm
@BHS
Moccasin Class: 5-7 @BHS
Weight Training: 5-6:30pm @DPP Wellness
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Morning Medicine Exercise : 6-7am
@DPP Wellness
Bringing Peace to Relationships Group:
11:30-12:30 @ BHS
Another Recovery Technique (ART): 13:30pm @ BHS.
Pueblo Men Rising Group: 2-3:30pm
@BHS
Moccasin Class: 5-7 @BHS
Weight Training: 5-6:30pm @DPP Wellness
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Morning Medicine Exercise : 6-7am @DPP
Wellness
Podiatry Clinic:: 8:00-4:30 pm
Early Recovery Skills: 9-10am @ BHS.
Another Recovery Technique - 10-11am
@BHS
Nurturing Parenting Group: 1-3pm @BHS
Youth Life Skills 4:30-6:30pm @BHS
Eagle HIIT Week 4: 5-6:30pm @DPP Wellness
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Morning Medicine Exercise : 6-7am
@DPP Wellness
Bringing Peace to Relationships Group:
11:30-12:30 @ BHS
Another Recovery Technique (ART): 13:30pm @ BHS.
Pueblo Men Rising Group: 2-3:30pm
@BHS
Moccasin Class: 5-7 @BHS
Weight Training: 5-6:30pm @DPP Wellness
Wellbriety Group: 5-6pm
@BHS
Eagle HIIT Week 2: 5-6:30pm
@DPP Wellness
February 2020
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Child Safety Seat Clinic
SAT/SUN
1/2
Tentatively Scheduled for:
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
1:15 - 4:15
Isleta Casino and Resort
For more Information or to make an appointment
CLINIC
OPENS
AT 9:50am
Please
Call
505-208-5508
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6
CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am
Morning Medicine Exercise : 6-7am
@DPP Wellness
Podiatry Clinic: 8:00-4:30pm
Weight Training: 5-6:30pm @DPP
Wellness
8/9
Morning Medicine Exercise
: 6-7am @DPP Wellness
Early Recovery Skills: 910am@ BHS.
Another Recovery Technique (ART): 10-11am @
BHS.
Sewing Group: 4:30-7:30pm @BHS
CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am
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CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am
Morning Medicine Exercise : 6-7am
@DPP Wellness
Podiatry Clinic: 8:00-4:30pm
Weight Training: 5-6:30pm @DPP
Wellness
15/16
Morning Medicine Exercise
: 6-7am @DPP Wellness
Early Recovery Skills: 910am@ BHS.
Another Recovery Technique (ART): 10-11am @
BHS.
Sewing Group: 4:30-7:30pm @BHS
CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am
Morning Medicine Exercise : 67am @DPP Wellness
Youth Life Skills: 4:30-6:30pm
@BHS
Wellbriety Group: 5-6pm
@BHS
Healthy Cooking Class: 5-7pm
@Health Center Kitchen
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CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am
Morning Medicine Exercise : 6-7am
@DPP Wellness
Podiatry Clinic: 8:00-4:30pm
Weight Training: 5-6:30pm @DPP
Wellness
Eagle HIIT Week 3: 5-6:30pm
Sewing Group: 4:30-7:30pm @BHS
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Morning Medicine Exercise : 67am @DPP Wellness
Youth Life Skills: 4:30-6:30pm
@BHS
Wellbriety Group: 5-6pm
@BHS
Eagle HIIT Week 4: 5-6:30pm
@DPP Wellness
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Morning Medicine Exercise
: 6-7am @DPP Wellness
Early Recovery Skills: 910am@ BHS.
Another Recovery Technique (ART): 10-11am @
BHS.
CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am
CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am
Morning Medicine Exercise : 6-7am
@DPP Wellness
Podiatry Clinic: 8:00-4:30pm
Weight Training: 5-6:30pm @DPP
Wellness
Sewing Group: 4:30-7:30pm @BHS
28
Morning Medicine Exercise
: 6-7am @DPP Wellness
Early Recovery Skills: 910am@ BHS.
Another Recovery Technique (ART): 10-11am @
BHS.
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