Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com (2023)

Volume 18 Issue 6

Isleta Pueblo News

Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com

Governor’s Report

Maguwam,

I want to continue to wish the entire

community a nice safe and healthy month

as we approach into June! We would like

to remind the community to continue to

practice the safety protocols and continuing

to keep our COVID numbers low.

Thank you to everyone who attended our

2nd Community Meeting held at the casino.

We are eager to say our departments

and directors are working hard to secure

funding for our continued projects. We

anticipate to holding another community

meeting in August, but we will provide

more information as we get closer.

We would like to Congratulate ALL our

graduates, “The Class of 2023!” We are very

proud of you all and your accomplishments.

I would like to take this time to invite the

community to our Governor’s Feast on

Saturday, June 17, 2023. Mass is scheduled

for 8am, and the procession to follow with

tribal activities. We would like to extend

this invitation to our tribal vendors. If you

will like to be a vendor at the feast, you

must come to the Governor’s office to fill out

an application.

As we continue with the renovations of

the little leagues fields. The Little League

Chical field on Tribal Road 10 is making

progress with the field lights and are set to

be running in 2 weeks. We are excited to

move onto the little league fields next to the

recreation center. We ask you are careful

around these areas as the facilities are

undergoing these improvements.

We are aware of the current situation

with the increase of the mosquitos in the

surrounding areas. The pueblo does intend

to provide mosquito control in the parks

and recreation areas only beginning in

June. Keep in mind there is not a possibility

we are able to kill all mosquitos, we do ask

you continue to utilize insect repellant.

Please use repellant and keep in mind that

mosquitos harbor in weeds around homes.

Moonlight Drive Extension Project: The

tribe has selected the necessary approvals

to have the project under construction

within the May-June 2023 timeframe. The

June 2023

project will involve the extension of existing

Moonlight Drive to a new intersection of

Moonlight Drive with NM314. This project

includes two roundabouts, curb & gutter,

sidewalk, a multiuse trail asphalt surfacing,

waterline, sewer lines, storm drain and

arroyo stabilization. The project will be

new roadway construction and therefore

should not have any traffic impacts. We ask

that when construction starts, please avoid

driving, biking, walking and jogging in the

area under construction for your safety and

the safety of the construction workers.

Currently, the Bosque is closed until further

notice due to the high water flows from

snowmelt run-off. Roadways are closed and

barriers will be in place for the safety of

the tribal community. Thank you for your

cooperation and will update you with more

information as it is provided.

Last, I want to send my condolences to the

families of those who have lost their family

members during the month of May.

Ha-Wuh

Max A. Zuni

Governor Pueblo of Isleta

TRIBAL COUNCIL UPDATE

This is a brief summary of the items Tribal Council has been

working on since taking office. We will be sending out updates on a

regular basis, and are looking into hosting a Community Meeting

next month. An email account has been set up to address any

questions or concerns the community may wish to share. Again,

this is a brief summary; we will have more information available

once we solidify a meeting place and time.

January: POI Budgets Update, Casino Budget Update, 2022

Distribution Discussion, Little League Field Update, Public Work

Request for Vehicles, Board/Committee Update and Assignment of

Council Liaisons, Broadband Discussion, Chief Judge Appointment

Consensus, Pro-Tem Judge Appointment, POI Employee Salary

Discussion, Introduction to Lobbyist, Children’s Code Discussion

and Amendment to Procedures, Solid Waste Expansion, UNM Law

Clinic Engagement RE: Castro Huerta.

Attended: All Pueblo Council of Governor’s Meeting in Santo

Domingo (Kewa)

February: IPHA, School Resource Officer Memorandum of

Understanding, Appointment of Patty Elliott to Treasurer,

Appellate Court Judge Nadine Padilla appointment, Chical Well

Funding approval, Victim Services final approval for ARPA Project

& Cost Proposal for Modular Building, Reorganization of Isleta

Health Center, Approval of positions for Dental Coordinator, Midlevel Provider Nurse Practitioner, Infection Control Nurse and

Emergency Temporary Dentist.

Attended: Native American Day in Santa Fe.

March: Constitution Amendment Discussion, Presentation

of potential Vendors for Broadband project, Budget hearings,

Medicinal Marijuana Discussion with Tribal Courts, Invited all

relevant departments at budget hearings of plans for Council to

work with issues dealing with Mental Health.

Toured: Fun Connection, Place West, Transportation, Transfer

Station, Public Works, Karsten Homes

Attended: Broadband Summit in Gila River, AZ

April: Donation committee reinstatement, Appointment of Darryl

Chavez to Associate Judge, Insurance Renewal, WIC Reclassification

of Position, SJT Contract Renewal, Merrill Lynch Update, Selection

of Broadband Vendors, Introduction to Select Committee, Triennial

Water Quality Presentation, Presentation of Tribal Enrollment

Committee Bylaws and Policies and Procedures, 2022 Annual

Report from Tribal Enrollment Committee, Presentation of Census

Bylaws and Policies and Procedures, Census 2022 Annual Report,

Legal Monthly report, Approval for IPD Trailer and Traffic Unit,

Presentation from Survey and Mapping on How GIS is utilized in

POI, MOU with Dr. Erin Debenport, Approval of seasonal position

for Conservancy, MOU with the Pueblo Resurgents, Discussion

with NM Gas Company, ARPA Protocol Update, IPHA update on

Point System, Waiting List, Emergency Mobile Home Replacement

and Scattered Sites, Active Shooter Training, Approve Home Site

Applications, Medicinal Marijuana Discussion

Tours: IPHA Department, Survey and Mapping, Moonlight Home

Site, Golf Course, Lakes, Elder Center, Assisted Living Facility,

Yonan Historical Cultural Center

Attended: 1st Mental Health Summit meeting at the request

of Council to Administration, Luncheon for Administrative

Professionals’ Day,

May: FEMA Virtual Flood Training, Establishing Broadband

Budget, Approval of 2023 POI Budget, Provided funds for family

of POI Tribal member for Medical Expenses, Approval of COLA for

POI employees, Approval of Home Sites, Approval for IPD purchase

of Communication Antenna, Ballistics MOU with Albuquerque

Police, Presentation by Bureau of Reclamation, Reinstatement

of Cultural Committee, Presentation of Bylaws and Policies and

Procedures for Cultural Committee, Discussion of sharing Tribal

Council Meetings via Zoom, Update on Diversion Dam and Pottery

Mound Protection Grant Application, Reinstatement of Labor

Relations Employee Grievance Board, Interviews of Potential CEO

for Isleta Resort and Casino.

Attended: Magellan Dinner for Update on Pipeline

Tribal Council will be seeking letters of interest in

the near future for the following:

** Labor Relations & Employee Grievance Board

** Isleta Pueblo Housing Authority Board

** Isleta Tribal Council Constitution Amendment Committee

Submit any questions, concerns or Letters of Interest for

Committees/Boards to Council@isletapueblo.com, drop off

in person to Tribal Council Chambers or Mail to PO Box

1270 Isleta, NM 87022.

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ADMINISTRATION

State & Federal Funding Update

The Governor and Council have been

actively engaging the State and Federal

government for increased funding to

Isleta for infrastructure, education, law

enforcement, and natural resources

management.

In February, Governor Zuni met with

Governor Lujan Grisham to discuss

funding for restoration work to the Village

Proper, which would include renovations

to housing and other existing facilities,

as well as infrastructure improvement.

Governor Lujan Grisham was supportive

of the project and expressed an interest

in funding a broader program for "Main

Street" renovations across all Tribal and

Pueblo land in New Mexico.

Governor Zuni also met with U.S.

Congressman Vasquez in February to

discuss the ongoing trespass by Kirtland

Air Force Base of unexploded ordnance

and other military debris across Pueblo

lands. Congressman Vasquez recently

announced his sponsorship of a $1 million

federal budget earmark for Isleta's wildfire

management program.

as those ultimately sponsored by the NM

Congressional Delegation.

In May, Governor Zuni and President

Lente met with U.S. Senator Heinrich to

discuss unexploded ordnance, education

and Tiwa language, the restorative work

needed within the Village Proper, and

water infrastructure. Senator Heinrich

has announced his sponsorship of nearly

$4 million in federal budget earmarks for

the Village Restoration Project, Chical

water main improvements, after-school

programming by the Isleta Department of

Education, and wildfire management.

Note that even though 10 of Isleta’s budget

requests are now sponsored, federal

funding is not yet guaranteed. The U.S.

Senate and House will now debate the

federal budget as a whole, including the

earmarks sponsored by individual Senators

and Congressman. Isleta is in a relatively

strong position, as Senator Heinrich is

a member of the Senate Appropriations

Committee, which drafts the budget.

However, the Republican Caucus - which

now controls the U.S. House - is hostile

toward all federal budget earmarks.

Although neither Governor Zuni nor the

Council have yet had the opportunity to

meet with U.S. Senator Luján this term,

Senator Luján has agreed to sponsor $8.3

million in a federal budget earmarks for

Isleta.

The chart below, which was also distributed

at the May 21st Community Meeting,

provides the funding requests made by

Isleta for federal Fiscal Year 2024, as well

While U.S. President Biden has publicly

stated that he will not agree to Republican

demands for budget cuts, he may relent to

such demands during the presently ongoing

debt ceiling negotiations. Because the

federal fiscal year operates from October

to September, any earmarks approved by

Congress for Isleta in this budget round

will begin to be administered in October of

this year.

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

DEADLINE for July Newsletter articles is set for

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 4:30 pm. Articles may be

dropped off at the Library or emailed to Nathaniel.Lujan@

isletapueblo.com. Should you email your article, expect a

confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation

email, odds are it never made it to me and then it’s time to

panic, so call Nate at 505.869.9808.

People who wish to submit an article or flyer are responsible

for generating their own article or flyer. Should you need

help, please call the Library at 505.869.9808 and set up a

date and time to sit down with a Library staff member who

will help you throughout the process. The Library will NOT

accept notes dropped off at the Library or information over

the phone to generate your article.

PROBATES need to be published in the Newsletter for

two consecutive months. Probates are considered court

documents, therefore, all submitters must provide: 1)

Name of Deceased, 2) Date of Deceased 3) Court Case #

and 4) Date of Court Date. A Probate form can be found on

the Newsletter Archive page at http://www.isletapueblo.

com/newsletters.html .

CLASSIFIED ADS: The new administration has requested

that the Newsletter start a Classified Ad section for Tribal

members selling land, houses, mobile homes, vehicles, and

farm equipment. Leasing of houses and mobile homes will

be accepted. Smaller items which can be sold at the local

flea markets or weekly yard sales will NOT be accepted.

Currently, this service is FREE to Tribal members. Land,

houses, and mobile homes must be within the reservation

boundaries. Ads must meet the 160 character limit. Ads

that exceed the 160 characters will NOT be submitted into

the Newsletter. A single picture June be submitted with

the ad. Submitters of classified ads are responsible for

generating their own ads as this is a FREE service.

As a reminder, Tribal business owners may submit a small

flyer at no charge. Like the classified ads, business owners

are responsible for generating their own flyers as this is a

FREE service.

Classified ads and business flyers will be posted no

more than two consecutive months. In the event where

the Newsletter may exceed the 24-page limit, classified

ads and business flyers will be “bumped” for newsletter

articles. Again, this is a FREE service for Tribal members.

The Isleta Newsletter is owned and operated by the Pueblo

of Isleta. Therefore, the Governor of the Pueblo of Isleta

has the final say of all articles and contents within the

Isleta Newsletter.

For additional questions, you may call the Library and

speak with Nate or Diane at 505.869.9808.

Thank you,

Nathaniel Lujan

Newsletters may be found at the fifteen distribution

locations listed below. Remember, Digital copies of the

Newsletter may be obtained from the Newsletter archive

at http://www.isletapueblo.com/newsletters.html

The fifteen Newsletter distribution locations are:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

TR 2 & TR 22 - Chical SE of Community Hall

TR 10 - Behind the old 47 Sales

TR 1 & TR 5 – Ranchitos / Bosque Farms

Reservations Line

Ranchitos Park

Post Office - Big Tree

TR 82 & TR 84 - Teller Road

TR 78 & TR 82 - Carlos Trujillo Sr.

TR 90 @ Y - CF Padilla

Mouse Town Park –

Health Center – South end of Health

Center Parking lot

Library Sunlight & Moonlight Intersection

TR 6 - 47 Intersection

TR 12 - 47 & 147 intersection (Old Smoke & Save)

TR 71 & TR 54 @ Y - Holiday Robot / Paved Road /

Railroad Tracks

TR 45 & TR 40 @ Y - Tata Mel (POI Signage)

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ISLETA TRIBAL COURT

PEACEMAKING PROGRAM

The Tribal Court Peacemaking Program was established

by the Isleta Tribal Council on June 11, 2020 (Resolution

No. 2020-028)

What is PEACEMAKING?

Peacemaking is a voluntary and confidential process in which a qualified

peacemaker helps parties communicate to resolve problems between them.

Peacemakers are trained to guide participants through the resolution process;

they help the parties come up with agreements by listening to all points-of-view,

clarifying issues and interests, and facilitating open and honest discussion.

Peacemakers do not take sides; and have no personal interest in the outcome

of the process.

What happens in PEACEMAKING?

Peacemaker will describe the process and ask each party for a commitment to

participate. Each party is invited to discuss their perspective on the situation

and what they hope to achieve through peacemaking. The peacemaker helps

parties identify specific issues as they explore possibilities for settling differences.

Parties then negotiate which ideas for resolution are mutually acceptable and

satisfy the needs of all parties. A written agreement ends the session. The

written agreement signed by all parties is taken before the court for approval.

What are the qualifications of a PEACEMAKER?

A peacemaker must have high ethical standards and demonstrate leadership

qualities. A peacemaker should be a good listener and able to communicate and

understand various positions of parties in peacemaking sessions. Knowledge of

cultural values and law is a plus, but not required.

Benefits of PEACEMAKING:

Fair, Neutral and Confidential: Peacemaking is a voluntary process; it

provides a neutral, respectful and confidential setting where both parties can

openly discuss their views on the dispute. Parties have an equal say in the

process.

Allows the Parties to Determine the Solution: Parties decide settlement

terms, not the peacemaker. The peacemaker assists the participants

in reaching a voluntary, mutually acceptable resolution. There is no

determination of guilt or innocence. No legal arguments are made. No judges

or spokespersons are allowed.

Avoids Unnecessary Court/Litigation and Saves Time and Money:

Peacemaking can save the parties and the court major financial expense.

Parties can avoid the cost and uncertainty of a lawsuit. Peacemaking may

satisfactorily resolve all issues important to the parties.

Improves Communication & Restores Peace: Peacemaking offers a

problem-solving approach to complaints and reduces family disruptions.

Peacemaking usually occurs in the early stages of a conflict, is informal, and

is often completed in 1 or 2 meetings. Peacemaking can bring the parties

back together and re-establish “peace” and “harmony” between the parties.

Anyone involved with a dispute can file a Request for Peacemaking at the Tribal

Court. Cases in the Tribal Court can be transferred to the Peacemaking Program.

All parties involved must agree to Peacemaking. Please contact the Tribal Court

if you have any questions, or refer to the Peacemaking Program Rules posted on

the Tribal Court webpage (listed under "Resourceful Links").

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Pueblo of Isleta Job Opportunities

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Job Postings

Visit us online at

http://www.isleta.com/career-opportunities.aspx

Fax: 505-244-8232

June 2023

OUR LOCATION

Isleta Resort and Casino is located 7 minutes south of

downtown Albuquerque at Interstate 25 and Hwy 47, exit

215. The Human Resources office can be found on the east

side of the building through the Employee Entrance doors.

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Did You Know?

The F4D-1 Skyray Crash Site

In July of 1964, a Naval Aircraft, the F4D-1 Skyray ,

crashed into the Manzano Mountains. The pilot's body

was removed from the site, but a large portion of the

aircraft was left.

The plane was equipped with four 20-millimeter M-12

cannons. Most of which were recovered from the crash

site and destroyed.

The F4D-1 was a carrier based aircraft that was intended

to be used as a fighter/interceptor plane.

Shown above is a picture of an intact F4D-1 aircraft from

the Navy. Have you been told a story of a plane crash

on the reservation? If so, we would love to hear it and

investigate the story. Please contact the UXO/HAZMAT

Department at (505)869-5748 with any tips or findings.

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TRUANCY

Hats on for summer!

Congratulations to all the graduates!!! We wish you all the best

as you continue to reach your goals and succeed in all your

endeavors. If you decide to join the workforce or continue on with

your education, we support your decisions –GOOD LUCK!

There are so many fun activities that you can do with friends/family

– the Bio Park, a visit to Old Town, visiting the museums, thrift

store shopping, and yard/garage sales are all fun and interesting

activities. In the event you go to the Thrift stores or yard/garage

sales, you’d be surprised at the many “treasures” you can come

across to decorate your room or to add to your wardrobe. You

can also have a yard/garage sale to get rid of items that you

may not need anymore and make some extra spending money

for additional activities. Learn to cook/bake something that you’d

never thought you could make and have a fun competition with

others. Have a themed movie marathon such as horror, musicals,

comedy, and classics; dress as the characters and enjoy sharing

movies snacks

Of course, there’s social media to blog/vlog your summer

adventures, DIY blog/vlog of learning new things such as

cooking, painting, knitting, or even your own fitness journey of

workouts and meal prep ideas. You’d be surprised at how many

would watch or read your journey and who knows, you might

even inspire someone to do the same or try something that they

never they would. If you decide to try any of these ideas, please

be safe and remember what types of information, locations or

personal information you are comfortable sharing.

For some of you who have summer jobs lined up, remember that

this is a very important part of your summer. Not only do you

learn work etiquette, but you’ll also learn financial budgeting,

communication and being a part of a team. These are important

skills to learn to help you become RESPONSIBLE.

Once school resumes in August, the Truancy Department

would like to remind you to think about your success and daily

attendance. Upcoming information will be shared in the July

newsletter.

Have a fun and safe summer!!!

Thank you, Isleta

Truancy Department

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ENVIRONMENT

Opportunity for Public Comment

PNM – Proposed BF Tap Line Project

Project Location: Tribal Road 30, Chical

Under the National Environmental Policy Act,

the Pueblo of Isleta is given an opportunity

to identify any comments, concerns, and

suggestions our community might have

regarding Public Service New Mexico’s

(PNM’s) Proposed BF Tap Line Project. The

proposed project is a rebuild of the existing BF

Tap Line. Currently, the electric power line is

capable of carrying 46-kV and is constructed

with wooden monopoles within a 10-foot-wide

easement.

Due to the aging of pole structures and the need

to increase carrying capacity, the rebuild would

be a 115-kV line with weathered steel poles.

The new structures would be approximately 89 feet aboveground

(existing structures are approximately 56 feet aboveground) within

a 50-foot-wide, 0.9-mile-long right-of-way, totaling a maximum 5.3

acres of disturbance. The new line would be constructed 5 to 10

feet from the existing line.

The existing distribution line will have minor outages during the

reconstruction of the transmission line. All affected households

will be provided prior notice. Segments of Tribal Road 30 may be

closed; however, all residents will have access. The existing line

would be kept in-service until the new line is constructed to prevent

outages for the community.

Construction and operation vehicles would access the proposed

project area via existing roads. Construction is scheduled to begin in

October 2023, and the construction period would be approximately

1 month. Construction activity will take place only during daylight

hours.

A vicinity map and Biological Evaluation prepared by SWCA

Environmental Consultants are available at Governor’s Office or

Environment Department located at 3929 Highway 47.

Environment Department will accept written comments until July 21,

2023. Written comments may be submitted at Governor’s Office or

by e-mail to: Ramona.Montoya@isletapueblo.com If you have any

questions, please call Environment Department at 505-869-7565.

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HEALTH CENTER

Isleta Health Center 2023

Community Needs Assessment Survey

The Isleta Health Center wants to improve

our services by better understanding the

Health Priorities in the Isleta Community, but

we need your help! We will be offering a

Community Needs Assessment Survey to

the Isleta Community through paper form

and virtually (internet). This will be 1st given

out during the Isleta Health Center Health

Fair on May 12, 2023 from 4:30-6:30 at the

Isleta Health Center. WE HOPE YOU CAN

MAKE IT! If you do not attend the Health

Fair, we will also be sending out links, QR

Codes and having the survey available at the

Health Center for you to complete the Survey.

We would like EVERY Isleta Health Center

Patient, Isleta Tribal Member or Isleta

Community Resident to complete this

survey, so that we can improve our services.

Please keep an eye out for more information

regarding this survey and make it a point to

complete it before June 15, 2023.

Those who complete the survey will receive

a Sunshade (While Supplies Last) and a

chance to win a number of great prizes (Gift

Cards, Movie Passes, Gas Certificates and

more).

We hope you plan to attend the Isleta

Community Health Fair and that you make it

a point to complete the Isleta Health Center

Community Needs Assessment this year!

For more information, contact Stephanie

Barela, Isleta Health Center Health Educator,

(505) 869-4479

Stephanie.Barela@islclinic.net.

What to do if you find a

used needle outdoors

People, especially children,

must never touch or pick

up needles found on the

ground. Discarded needles

can be harmful. Needles or

hypodermic needles are also known as

syringes or sharps.

Cleaning up discarded needles must be

done carefully to protect human health

and the environment.

If a used or discarded needle is found

on Isleta tribal land, please call Isleta

Police Dispatch at 869-3030 to report

the location so that a qualified tribal

employee can safely collect and dispose

of the discarded needle.

Individuals who use needles for

insulin shots or other medical uses are

expected to dispose of their used needles

appropriately in sharps containers that

individuals have to purchase themselves.

An exclamation mark within a triangular

border is the international symbol for

caution. Always exercise caution if you

see a discarded needle.

If you have any questions about this

article, please contact Environment

Department at 869-7565.

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ENVIRONMENT

PUBLIC WORKS

Monthly surface water quality results

*Water quality samples are collected from the Rio Grande except

Indian Interior Drain at 240 Wasteway, Albuquerque Riverside

Drain, and the irrigation locations.

- Dash in data table indicates sample not collected.

“MPN” is a unit of measure that stands for most probable number.

MPN is equivalent to colony forming units (“CFU”).

The Pueblo of Isleta’s most stringent surface water quality standard

for E. coli bacteria is 88 MPN/100 ml at all times and at all flow

rates.

By Order of the Governor, the Rio Grande is closed for fishing.

The reason for closure is for the safety of our community. We have

been blessed with a good spring runoff. Be aware that bacteria

concentrations in the Rio Grande typically spike or rise to unsafe

levels following storm events and high water levels in tributaries

upstream. Please watch signage at the NM 147 bridge. Governor

will lift the closure order when the Rio Grande is safe.

Notes regarding surface water quality sampling:

On September 30, 2022 one sampling event was conducted

to measure the concentration of pesticides and herbicides at 4

sample locations: the drain near NM 45 and Interstate 25, Atrisco

Riverside Drain, NM 147 and the Albuquerque Riverside Drain

near the Northern Boundary. All results were non-detect.

Irrigation waters on the west side were shut off around March 22,

2023 for flushing.

If you have questions about surface water quality, contact Ramona

Montoya, Water Quality Control Officer, at 505-869-7565.

June 2023

Phone: 505-869-5170

This is a photo of

the US Inspector

General

Office

(IGO) staff and

Indian

Health

Service

(IHS)

engineers

that

came to the Pueblo

on April 20, 2021 to

take a look at the

area where sewer

improvements are planned to occur. Since the approved project is

expected to cost over 18 million dollars, the IGO has oversight of the

monies being spent by Indian Health Services (IHS) for this project.

A request for proposals for the required engineering services was

advertised in the Albuquerque Journal recently. It is expected to

take 12 – 18 months for the engineering portion of this project to

be completed. If you live on the east side of the river, you may see

workers in the area gathering information related to this project

within the next few months.

ATTENTION: Residents of Isleta village proper

(MAP: Isleta Dam Dirt Removal Truck Route)

The middle Rio Grande Conservancy District will be hauling

sediment from the Dam area to the old Lagoons south of the

Recreation center. Please be cautious as you drive on Tribal Road

33 and Tribal Road 40. This project will last through the month of

June.

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LOS LUNAS MIDDLE SCHOOL

SOFTBALL TEAM ENDS SEASON

UNDEFEATED!!

Congratulations to the Los Lunas Middle School Lady

Tigers softball team! The Lady Tigers finished their 2023

Softball season UNDEFEATED

18-0!! The Lady Tigers team

was a 12-player team, of these 12

players, 5 are from Isleta Pueblo:

Sienna Flores, Lozen Abeita,

Milah Martin, Janessa Lente, Kiki

Padilla and Manager, Jaelynn

Esquibel. These young ladies all started playing softball

with the Isleta Little League and continued on with the

LLMS Softball Team! Now

on to High School softball!

Again, Congratulations to

an awesome team!!!

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June 2023

Pueblo of Isleta Public Library

Hey June! We would like to congratulate all the 2023 graduates! We would like to wish good luck

to all College, High School, Middle School, Elementary, and Head Start School graduates. Now

comes the next chapter in life. Enjoy your summer while it lasts. As for the Library, we will be

busy with the Summer Reading Program from June 5th to July 21st. All our focus will be on SRP

for June and July, therefore other programs will start again beginning in August.

News

The library will be closed on Monday,

June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. All

library media checked out on Thursday,

June 15th will be due on Tuesday, June

20th. Juneteenth is a federal holiday to

commemorate the emancipation of enslaved

people in the US.

The Summer is a very busy time for the

library and patrons may experience longer

waiting times at the front desk. You will

notice more children during the day and

new summer workers. Please be patient

with us as some of the new staff are just

learning, and for some it is their very first

job. We would like to apologize in advance

for any inconvenience during this busy

time and we thank you for understanding.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any

questions or concerns. You may call the

library at 505-869-9808.

Do you have a lost library card? Don’t feel

like paying $5 for a new one? Well, the

library has a solution to your problem.

Download the library’s NEW mobile app

and download your digital library card all

for FREE. Available now in the App Store

or Google Play, be searching for “Isleta

LIB.” After downloading you will need your

library card barcode number and PIN to

access your account. The library’s mobile

app will allow you to search our library

catalog, check out books and materials,

browse events, access our e-Library digital

resources, set up your digital card and

more! For more information or if you need

help downloading or setting up your pin

number, please come in or call the library

at 505-869-9808.

Our Family Story Time will be taking a

break this June and July because library

staff will be busy with the Summer Reading

Program. Story Time will begin again in

August with story times every Wednesday

starting at 10:30am, activities and crafts

will follow. If you have any questions about

our story time, please give the library a

call at 505-869-9808 and speak with a staff

member.

Upcoming

Our Summer Meal Program started on

Wednesday, May 31st and will end on

Friday, July 28th. All meals are FREE to

children age 17 and under and are offered

to the community and public. Meals are

provided by Bernalillo County and will

be served in our art room with seating

available inside and outside of the library.

All meals MUST BE EATEN ON SITE due

to strict summer meal program policies and

regulations. All meals will be served daily,

Monday-Friday. Breakfast will be served

from 8:00am-9:00am. Lunch will be served

from 11:30am-1:00pm. If you have any

questions about this program, please give

the library a call at 505-869-9808.

The Summer Reading Program will begin

on Monday, June 5th. Our Junior program

will begin at 9:00am and end at 11:30am.

Our Youth program will begin at 1:00pm

and end at 4:00pm. Both programs are

currently full at the moment, however you

are more than welcome to put your child

on the waiting list. If a child decides our

program is not for them or misses more

than 5 days, they will be dropped from our

program, and we will move onto our waiting

list.

Library staff member Edith will be hosting

a program on Saturday, June 10th at 10am.

Where participants can Sew a Bucket Hat

for the hot summer heat. Registration for

this program begun on May 24th. So, join us

and beat the heat with a bucket hat. Can’t

sew? No worries, all levels are welcome

and we will learn together! This program is

offered to the first 10 patrons over 13 years of

age. This program is FREE and all supplies

will be provided. For more information or to

sign up please call the library and speak to

Edith at 505-869-9808 or by email at Edith.

Perez.Bonilla@isletapueblo.com.

Recap

Fire Extinguisher training for library staff

was held on Wednesday, May 3rd. Library

staff learned fire extinguisher basics,

common fire hazards, proper procedures

and also did a hands-on exercise using a fire

extinguisher to put out a digital flame. We

would like to thank the Pueblo of Isleta Fire

Department and Fire Chief Lester Gary

for conducting the training. Library staff

learned very valuable information that we

have in case of an emergency.

Our Summer Reading Program registration

was held on Friday, May 5th starting at

7am, however parents started lining up

at 5am that morning. We had a total of 20

June 2023

spots for the juniors, and 20 spots for

the youth programs. We started our

registration 15 minutes earlier to get

parents in and out that morning. Our

youth program filled up by 7:00am and our

junior program filled up later that same

day. We are currently still taking names

for our waiting list for each program. We

would like to thank everyone who woke

up extra early, cleared their schedules

and waited in line for registration. We

appreciate your participation in our

program each summer. We are continually

trying to improve our services, if you have

any recommendations or suggestions on

how we can improve, please feel free to let

us know.

On Saturday, May 13th the library hosted

a DIY Mother’s Day Edible Arrangement

Program where participants made a

unique and tasty gift for that mother in

their life. Participants enjoyed making

their arrangement, cutting out fruit and

spending quality time with their family.

Each arrangement was different but

special in their own way. We hope all the

mothers got to enjoy their tasty gift and we

hope they had a wonderful Mother’s Day.

Thank you, library staff member Elena,

for making such a special program.

On Saturday, May 20th library staff

member Diane hosted a Grow Your Own

Herb Garden here at the library, where

participants learned the basics of preparing

and growing an indoor herb garden. It was

a chance for participants to get their hands

dirty and spend time with community

members. We hope that everyone’s indoor

garden thrives and produces a bounty of

herbs to enjoy. We would like to thank

everyone who participated in this program.

The library would like to give a shout out

to our After School Programs students.

They finished out the school year and are

ready to have a fun summer. The library

staff would like to wish all students a safe

and fun summer and we will see you next

school year!

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Fire Extinguisher Training for library staff. Instructed by Fire Chief Lester

Gary from the Isleta Fire Department!

Participants making a tasty gift for Mother’s Day in our DIY Edible

Arrangement Program!

Siblings working together to make that special gift for mom for our DIY

Mother’s Day Edible Arrangement Program!

Our After School Program registration

for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year

will be in August and will be open to 20

students. Transportation to the library will

be available for Bosque Farms Elementary

ONLY as the other students have bus stops

near the library. If you have any questions

regarding our After School Program,

please give us a call at 505-869-9808.

Isleta Pueblo News

The After School Program students participated in a Story Time Yoga

Session with Instructor Anne from the rec.

Editor:

Nathaniel Lujan

Asst. Editor:

Diane Abeita

Published By:

Valencia Express

Participants for the Grow Your Own Herb Garden here at the library!

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UPDATES FROM PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

NEW LOCATION

We moved to a new location! We are now located at the Tribal

Service Complex in the space formerly known as the Wellness

Center.

UPCOMING PROJECTS

The Public Works Department will be busy with new projects

the next few months and through the year, we ask you to please

be careful when traveling in these areas and watch out for the

construction crew and equipment.

●

Eastside Drinking Water Infrastructure (MAP: Isleta

Pueblo Water System)

o Well drilling should be underway by mid-June for two new

drinking water wells to be constructed, but it will take time to

complete the drilling of each well.

o The Pueblo is also working with PNM to bring 3-Phase

electrical service to each of the well sites.

o Currently the Eastside water system is provided water

produced only by the two Casino wells. This puts a strain on

the two wells and the Arsenic treatment facility. With the

hot summer months quickly approaching, water usage will

continue to increase. Please remember to turn off the water

once you are done watering your gardens and don’t over-water

them. Check your home for any leaking fixtures, especially

the toilet as a “stuck” flapper valve will waste a lot of water

in a short period of time. Excessive water leaks will also

overwhelm your septic system, potentially saturating the

leach field.

●

Eastside Sewer Collection Systems (MAP: Eastside

Sewer Collection System)

o All residences and buildings on the Eastside of the Rio

Grande and South of the Tribal Complex, to the Bosque Farms

and Peralta reservation lines will be connected to a sewage

collection system

o The sewage collection lines will connect to the existing

Eastside treatment facility, which has enough capacity to

handle the expected sewage. Preliminary design includes an

E-1 pump system to be installed at each building, with piping

connecting the E-1 unit to the main collection line; lift stations

as needed to pump the sewage to the treatment facility,

abandonment of existing septic systems at each residence and

electrical upgrades as necessary.

o Public meeting will be held in June to give an

update on this project

•

Keep a look out for the time and place to be

announced

•

All East Side Residents are highly encouraged

to attend

●

•

This will be the time to express your concerns

and any comments before we meet with the

engineering firm

Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant

o

Project is to expand the existing plant to handle an

additional 200,000 gallons of flow per day at the Westside

Wastewater Treatment Plant, located on TR100.

o

Review of proposals submitted by engineering firms

is underway.

●

Los Padillas Tank and Well Construction

o

Construction will be started for a new well that will be drilled near TR 82 and Hwy 314, with a future elevated

200,000-gallon water storage tank to be constructed on the same property.

o

The elevated water storage tank will provide consistent water pressures throughout the area, which is a much needed

improvement.

o

Once the well and elevated tank are completed, the old well located on TR 90 will be properly abandoned.

o

The Public Works Utility crew installed a new 6” water main line along the western shoulder of Highway 314, South of

TR 90, to TR 82.

June 2023

●

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Westside Water Line Replacement 2 (MAP:

Westside Waterline Replacement -2)

o

This project will replace existing 2” and 4” water

main lines with new 6” water main lines, fire hydrants,

and valves along these roads. Residences will be

connected to the new water lines and the old main lines

will be abandoned.

o

Planning and design work has been completed

and a due date for construction bids to be submitted has

been set for mid-June 2023.

If you have questions, please call the

Public Works office at 505-869-5170.

Isleta Pueblo Cultural Center

ANNOUNCEMENT!

SOFT OPENING will be held

JUNE 23, 2023 at

Pueblo of Isleta Cultural Center

71 TRIBAL ROAD 40

Refreshments Vendors

Pueblo Dancers will be on the premises

for your Entertainment!

SEE OUR NEW ARTIST DISPLAYS

IN THE CULTURAL CENTER

TOURS OF THE 19TH CENTURY

PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBIT:

TIME EXPOSURES

ISLETA PUEBLO VENDORS WELCOME

FOR MORE INFORMATION

CALL 505-869-9768

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St. Augustine Religious Education

Program

Congratulations to our children who received the

Sacrament of Holy Eucharist on May 6, 2023,

and to our High School students who received the

Gift of the Holy Spirit through the Sacrament of

Confirmation on May 10, 2023. Father Milton

and our volunteer Religious Education Teachers

are honored that we had an opportunity to teach

our Catholic faith to your children. We had 22

boys and girls receive First Communion, and

10 students receive Confirmation. The pictures

provided were taken by parents of one of our First

Communicants and one from the Confirmation

class.

Isleta Pueblo News

June 2023

ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH

Introduction

Sacraments are powerful signs of grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the

Church, through which Divine Life is given. There are seven Sacraments: Baptism,

Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, anointing of the Sick, Matrimony

and Holy Orders. Sacraments are classified as Christian Initiation (Baptism,

Confirmation, and the Eucharist). Sacraments of Healing, (Reconciliation and

the Anointing of the Sick), and Sacraments of Commitment (Matrimony and Holy

Orders).

According to the Second Vatican Council “The purpose of the Sacraments is to

sanctify men, to build up the body of Christ, and finally to give worship to God.

The Seven Sacraments are God’s gift to us. They allow us to grow closer to him

and to deepen our faith and commitment to the Church.

We were very pleased to have had the honor

of Governor Max Zuni say a few words at both

sacramental Masses. We also were blessed to have

Archbishop John Wester celebrate the Mass for

Confirmation. Archbishop Wester also took time

before the mass to speak with the confirmation

students and their sponsors.

The Sacraments are actions of our Catholic faith, which take place in a local

community, which would be a Mission or Parish. In the celebration of the

Sacraments, we find our faith strengthened, and the hand of salvation is extended

to faithful believers. The Church has been called by God to extend God’s loving

touch to all his people in need.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude

and appreciation to our priest Father Milton

Thomas. He is not only here for our children, but

also for the whole community. His door is always

open for you to visit.

Baptism serves as the gate way to all the other Sacraments. It enables one to

be born anew in Christ and grants us each a share in his divine life. Our Lord

declared: “Unless a man be born again of water and the Holy Spirit, he cannot

enter the kingdom of God” (John 3:3)

Baptism makes us sharers in the life of God as members of the Church, the Body

of Christ.

Prayer for Kids

Honor your father and mother,

as the Lord your God has commanded you,

that it might go well with you on the land which

the Lord,

Your God give you.

Father, open the eyes of our children.

May they know Your Will

and evade worldly deception.

Give them grace to follow Your Will.

Show them how to honor their parents,

that Your blessings may follow them in this land.

Grant them good health and longevity . . .

Amen

As the first of three Sacraments of Initiation – Baptism, Confirmation and

Eucharist.

Baptism of Children requires special care and understanding since a child does

not know what is happening at Baptism. They will need to learn the teachings

of Jesus and the Catholic Church. The Parents and Godparents make a serious

promise to the child to be the teachers of the child in faith. The best teachers

are those who PRACTICE what they teach. The daily living of the faith always

involves honesty about truly living the teachings of Jesus and the Catholic Church.

Baptismal Policy

Baptisms at St. Augustine Parish are celebrated on the third Sunday of each

month. Please note – Baptisms are not held during Lent. Baptisms are scheduled

two months after the parents meet with the priest, and all baptismal registration

forms are submitted. Parish office hours are 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday

through Friday.

One responsibility of the Church leaders in our Parish is to help people see the

relationships that are implied in the celebration of the Sacraments, and to help

them strengthen those ties.

Because of this, we offer the present policy regarding infant Baptism:

Confirmation

First Communion

a)

If you are a registered member of St. Augustine Parish, and one who is

sincere and active in the practice of the faith, you are eligible to have your infant

baptized here. Parents are asked to meet with the priest to discuss steps to

have their child baptized. Registration forms will be given to the parents after

meeting with the priest. We ask that you attend Mass during the months leading

up to the baptism, and also after the baptismal day.

b)

If you are not yet registered and you want your infant baptized into Christ,

please make known your intention to be an active participant of St. Augustine

by registering as a parish member. Take a few months to accustom yourself to

our parish and find your place here.

c)

Letter of Permission. Parents from other parishes who wish to have their

infants baptized at St. Augustine are welcome to do so after we receive a letter

from the pastor of their home parish giving permission for the baptism to be

celebrated at St. Augustine Parish.

d)

Choose Godparents. A Godparent must be a practicing adult Catholic,

have received the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, & First

Communion), and be able to fulfill the responsibility of exemplifying a Catholic

way of life by living in full harmony with the Catholic faith (Cf. Code of Canon

Law, 874). Two Godparents are required, one male and one female. No more

than two are permitted. It is also prohibited to have two male or two female

godparents.

e)

Attend Baptismal Instruction (required for both Parents and

Godparents) before the Baptism ceremony can take place. Baptismal

Instructions are the specific preparation for infant baptism in our parish.

Everyone who participates in this program stands to gain something. Almost

all participants in the process discover that they have something important to

give.

f)

A Baptismal Fee of $15.00 per child (Parishioners) or $30.00 per child (NonParishioner) covers the cost of certificates, candles and other supplies provided

for the baptism.

June 2023

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Al-Anon or Nar-Anon

COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS

It is encouraging to attend

support group meetings like

Al-Anon or Nar-Anon at

(505) 262-2177. It helps

to learn ways of self-care

to “detach with love” to

stop enabling behaviors.

Enablers, while are wellmeaning, do more harm

than good. Enablers will

unknowingly

entice

or

encourage a person’s bad behavior by not letting the

love one have consequences, which sets back any

progress with recovery.

The Family members learn the message of “you didn’t

cause it, you can’t control it, and you can’t cure

it.” There is always an “uncertainty” of what to do, or

not as a family when coping with a love one’s addiction.

There is no right or wrong answer because everyone

is different. It is a good thing to explore using other

support group meetings in our local communities.

There is AA/NA meetings at (505) 266-1900 to call to

find meetings near you to continue motivation with

being sober or drug free.

There is available 24/7 text 741741 number

throughout United States (put this as an address

in your contact list for text phone number). You can

talk to a professional about anything related to your

emotional stress. This article written by Lisa Kaye

Cherino, Therapist from Beeh Koo-ee Wellness Center

at (505) 869-5474.

Isleta Health Center

Optometry Department

Eye Health for Adults Over 60

See your eye doctor regularly!

First and most important, it is recommended that you have

your eyes examined by an optometrist or ophthalmologist

at least once per year. You will be screened for eye

diseases such as glaucoma or macular degeneration. If

these are identified early, you can work with your eye

doctor to preserve your vision for many years to come.

Maintain a healthy lifestyle!

Conditions such as Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

can affect your eyes. It is very important to work with

your Primary Care Doctor to maintain healthy blood

sugar and blood pressure. A healthy lifestyle not only

helps the body, but also helps the eyes.

Use the right eye drops!

Dryness of the eyes is very common with age. It is

recommended that you use eye drops for lubrication,

also known as “artificial tears”. Avoid drops that say, “get

the red out” as these can actually make the eyes feel

more dry. Instead, look for drops that say “lubricating” or

“moisturizing”. If you are not getting sufficient relief, talk

to your eye doctor about other options.

Be aware of normal aging changes to your vision!

The eyes change with time. Driving at night and moving

from dimly lit to well-lit areas become more difficult. Be

extra cautious while driving, especially at night. You may

also find that good quality lighting will improve your ability

to read and do other near tasks.

Wear Sunglasses!

Good sunglasses with UVA/UVB protection will help to

slow the progression of cataracts and other eye damage

that can be caused by UV light. Wide-brimmed hats can

also help to decrease the UV light that enters the eyes.

*If you would like to schedule your routine eye

exam appointment please give us a call at

(505) 869-4080*

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Isleta Pueblo Cultural Center

ANNOUNCEMENT!

SOFT OPENING will be held JUNE 23, 2023 at

Pueblo of Isleta Cultural Center

71 TRIBAL ROAD 40

Refreshments Vendors

Pueblo Dancers will be on the premises

for your Entertainment!

SEE OUR NEW ARTIST DISPLAYS IN THE

CULTURAL CENTER

TOURS OF THE 19TH CENTURY

PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBIT: TIME EXPOSURES

ISLETA PUEBLO VENDORS WELCOME

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 505-869-9768

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Health Beat:

A Focus on Alzheimer’s Disease

Dr. Hadley Pope

Phone: 505-869-3200

What is Alzheimer’s Disease?

Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is a type of brain disease

that affects memory, thinking, and reasoning

skills. AD primarily affects people who are older

than 65 years of age. There is no cure for AD but

there are some treatments, particularly at the

early stages of the disease. Early diagnosis can

also help patients and families get connected to

resources and support. Some changes in memory

happen to everyone as they age, however, memory

loss that affects daily life and functioning is not a

typical part of aging. If you are concerned about

memory issues in yourself or a family member,

make an appointment with your doctor.

10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's

Adapted from Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org)

1. Memory loss that disrupts daily life:

forgetting events, repeating yourself or

frequently relying on more aids to help you

remember (like sticky notes or reminders).

2. Challenges in planning or solving problems:

having trouble paying bills or cooking recipes

you have used for years.

3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks at

home or at work: having problems with cooking,

driving places, using a cell phone, or shopping.

4. Confusion with time or place: having trouble

understanding an event that is happening later,

or losing track of dates.

5. Trouble understanding visual images and

spatial relations: having more difficulty with

balance or judging distance, tripping over things

at home, or spilling or dropping things more

often.

6.

New problems with words in speaking or

writing: having trouble following or joining a

conversation or struggling to find a word you are

looking for (saying “that thing on your wrist that

tells time” instead of “watch”).

7. Misplacing things and losing the ability to

retrace steps: placing car keys in the washer or

dryer or not being able to retrace steps to find

something.

8.

Decreased or poor judgment: being a victim

of a scam, not managing money well, paying less

attention to hygiene, or having trouble taking

care of a pet.

9. Withdrawal from work or social activities:

not wanting to go to church or other activities as

you usually do, not being able to follow football

games or keep up with what’s happening.

10. Changes in mood and personality: getting

easily upset in common situations or being

fearful or suspicious.

For more information about Alzheimer’s Disease

and other forms of dementia, visit the Alzheimer’s

Association at alz.org or talk to your doctor.

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B’EEH-K’OO-EE WELLNESS CENTER

Treatment for an Alcohol or Drug addiction

Addiction is defined as a chronic, relapsing

disorder characterized by compulsive

drug seeking and use despite adverse

consequences.

The health risks associated with drinking

and/or drugging are not limited to the

following:

•

Serious injuries, which can be

caused by vehicle crashes, burns, falls,

and even drownings.

•

Physical violence often occurs as

a result of drinking, and can end up in

homicide, suicide, assault, and spousal or

partner abuse.

•

Sexual behavior that poses risk.

HIV/AIDs and many other diseases have

been passed along through risky sexual

behavior.

•

Heart disease, liver disease, and

numerous digestive problems result from

drinking.

•

All types of social problems result

from abusive drinking.

Inpatient Treatment/Residential

Treatment Centers (RTC)

What is Inpatient/Residential

Treatment?

Individuals living at the treatment center

receiving around the clock care, education

and participating in extracurricular

activities while learning. At residential

treatment centers, individuals are able to

access a higher level of care with individual,

family, or group therapy provided.

Residential treatment centers are available

to both men and women, or women with

children, residential treatment centers

accommodate people of all ages and stays

can range from 90 days to 1 yr. and beyond.

RTC provide safe, effective, evidence based

care, for individuals who have experienced

negative consequences from issues related

to Drugs and/or alcohol related issues.

Outpatient Treatment (IOP)

Individuals work on their recovery while

living at home and still receive counseling

through a treatment center. B’eeh-K’oo-ee

Wellness Center offers IOP “The Ripple

Effect” Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

4:30pm to 7:30pm.

WITHDRAWAL

What does having withdrawals mean?

A term used to describe the physical and

mental symptoms that a person has when

they suddenly stop or cut back the use of

an addictive substance, such as opiates and

opioids, nicotine products, or alcohol.

Withdrawing from alcohol on one’s own

can be very dangerous and even deadly.

Withdrawal symptoms usually subside

on their own, but when the symptoms are

severe, withdrawal may require medical

treatment. Some medications can help

reduce the symptoms of withdrawal.

What is Detoxing?

Detoxing generally refers to the period

during which someone who has a chemical

addiction goes through chemical withdrawal.

During this period, the addictive substance

is still exiting the addicted person’s body.

Some individuals may need assistance with

a medically assisted detox.

Medical detox

Facts For VIVITROL

•Blocks opiate receptors, no opiate in

medicine

•Can be used for both alcohol and opiates

•Once monthly injection

•Works best in combination with therapy

and support agencies AA, NA

•This treatment is recommended for at

least 6 months to a year

Medical detox refers to ridding the body

of toxic addictive substances under the

supervision of a team of licensed medical

professionals. This team is usually headed

by a physician and consists of nurses,

clinical staff and therapists. Some facilities

utilize advanced practice staff like nurse

practitioners or physician assistants to

deliver medical care during detoxification.

Medication Assisted Treatment

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the

use of medications paired with counseling,

behavioral therapies and/or mutual aid

meetings (AA,NA) which is effective in

the treatment of Alcohol misuse, opioid

use disorders (OUD) and can help some

people to sustain recovery. Vivitrol is

used for Alcohol and Opiate addiction,

it blocks opiate receptors and does not

contain opiates in this medication. It is a

once a month injection that helps treat the

cravings of alcohol and opiates. Naltrexone

(pill form of Vivitrol) is the generic name for

Vivitrol. These medications work best when

paired with counseling and support groups

(AA, NA).

B’eeh-K’oo-ee Wellness Center offers various

services that are available in the Isleta

Pueblo Community such as: Individual,

Family, Couples & Group Therapy, as well

as Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

The Ripple Effect. Case management for

Inpatient Detox, Residential and Inpatient

Placement.

If you or a loved one are interested

in seeking IOP, Inpatient/residential

treatment, call the B’eeh-K’oo-ee Wellness

Center at (505) 869-5475 to schedule an

intake appointment.

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Helping Your Adult Family Member

Who Has an Addiction

Although you may be tempted to rescue, bribe,

pamper, scold, or threaten your adult family

member who continues to use and abuse alcohol

and/or drugs, this is not a helpful approach.

Families share experience, strength, and hope

at Al-non meetings. These meetings teach you

how to stop “enabling”. The word enabling means

“allowing, permitting, or aiding” the alcoholic/addict

to stay in their sickness and enabling keeps you,

the family, trapped in the problem. Enabling can

make you physically and emotionally sick and

cause increased stress with you and your home

environment. Addiction is not something that affects

just the alcoholic/addict but has a negative impact

on the entire family and the community.

No one wants their adult family member to suffer

with an addiction and your intentions to help are

out of love and concern. When enabling turns into

an intervention, things begin to change. It is time

to take your focus off the adult family member’s

addiction and place it onto yourself and your family.

You regain power to make meaningful choices

about what you will do and what you won’t do.

Enabling does not teach responsibility.

You can contact Al-non at (505) 262-2177 and find

out the nearest location from your community to

attend, (IBHS does not provide transportation).

Isleta Health Center - Behavioral Health

Isleta Health Center 2023

Community Needs Assessment

Survey

Isleta Health Center wants to improve our

services by better understanding the Health

Priorities in the Isleta Community, but we need

your help! We will be offering a Community

Needs Assessment Survey to the Isleta

Community through paper form and virtually

(internet). This was given out during the Isleta

Health Center Health Fiesta on May 12, 2023

from 4:30-6:30 at the Isleta Health Center.

If you did not complete a survey there, please

complete it either by stopping by the Clinic and

picking it up or access the survey using the QR

Code below, or go to the website. We would

like EVERY Isleta Health Center Patient,

Isleta Tribal Member or Isleta Community

Resident to complete this survey, so that we

can improve our services. Please Complete the

survey before June 15, 2023.

Those who complete the survey will receive a

Sunshade (While Supplies Last) and a chance to

win a number of great prizes (Gift Cards, Movie

Passes, Gas Certificates and more).

We hope you complete the Isleta Health Center

Community Needs Assessment this year!

For more information, contact Stephanie Barela,

Isleta Health Center Health Educator, (505) 8694479 Stephanie.Barela@islclinic.net.

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TERESITA (BA-WEH) SALAZAR

7 July 1936 - 29 June 2022

We miss saying “Mom”

out loud.

A year has passed, but

not a day goes by when

we reminisce about the

time you were with us.

We believe you are in

heaven watching over

us. However, it can’t

ease the pain of you

losing you. No one can

ever replace you, you’re

in our hearts forever.

She loved her family

unconditionally as well as her extended family, friends,

& community. She always thought of and prayed for

others before herself. Those that knew her know how

much she cared for her people.

Thank you all for the prayers, support & strength you

have given us.

Family of Teresita (Ba-weh) Salazar

ISLETA HEALTH CENTER

ANNOUNCEMENT

On April 27, 2023, Isleta Health Center achieved

accreditation by the Accreditation Association for

Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Accreditation

distinguishes the Health Center from other

outpatient facilities by an independent external

process of evaluation.

Status as an accredited organization means the

Health Center has met nationally recognized

standards for quality health care set by AAAHC.

During our site visit, I learned that a third of initial

applicants for accreditation fail or partially pass

the rigorous on-site survey process. Isleta Health

Center joins one of seven New Mexico health care

organizations with current accreditation with

AAAHC.

We are fortunate to have staff and providers willing

to accept the feedback of discerning patients who

support improvements to quality care.

Thank you to those patients and staff members

who contributed to our accreditation process

by consenting to observation, attesting to your

experiences, and asking the surveyor questions.

The Health Center seeks to maintain accreditation

with continued progress toward our re-accreditation

site visit in 3 years.

Respectfully,

Karen Lucero, CEO

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