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Volume 16 Issue 11
Isleta Pueblo News
Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com
Governor’s Report
Ma-gu-wam. Hello everyone. We hope
everyone is doing well and staying safe.
As we have stated in past articles, we
must remain vigilant and keep our guard
as Covid-19 still has not gone away. We
continue to pray that our community
remains safe. So, again we continue to
stress to everyone to please abide by Public
Health Order. It is for our safety as well
as the community as a whole. I want
to encourage those that have not been
vaccinated for Covid-19 to get vaccinated.
We have seen breakthrough cases here
within the Pueblo. This means those that
have received the vaccine are contracting
Covid-19. The symptoms these individuals
had were not severe enough to have been
hospitalized. This is why we continue to
encourage those individuals who have not
received the vaccine to get vaccinated. As of
September 30, 2021 there has been a total
of 450 Covid-19 cases with a Pueblo of Isleta
Tribal Affiliation that have been identified.
The greatest number of these cases that
were identified occurred during October
2020 through January of this year. Total
number of cases in October 2021 was 13 as
compared to 36 cases in the same month
a year ago. There were no individuals
hospitalized during this time. There were
no Covid related deaths for October. The
Isleta Health Clinic (IHC) will continue to
offer the Covid Vaccine to those who want
it. They have now began administering the
booster to individuals who received the Pfizer
vaccine that are immunocompromised and
the elderly (see attached Flier). The IHC
is awaiting approval to begin administering
the Moderna booster. If you interested in
receiving the booster and/or the first series
of vaccination, please call the Covid hotline
at (505) 869-9720.
Administration and Council have been
meeting with Representatives from the
state including Governor Michelle Lujan
Grisham.
Congresswoman Melanie
Stansbury stood up to her word and came
and visited with Isleta Administration and
Council. During the visit we discussed
concerns and issues the Pueblo is facing. One
concern discussed with Congresswoman
Stansbury was the lack of support for
Pueblo irrigation infrastructure. With
talks with other Pueblos, Congresswoman
Stansbury was successful in getting $200
million to Pueblo’s irrigation improvement
project. This was secured as an amendment
from the natural resource committee.
Congresswoman Stansbury also will be
assisting us in coordinating talks with
Kirtland Air Force Base in regards to the
low flying military aircraft that has been
consistently seen over the Pueblo Lands.
We hope to establish a good working
relationship and reestablish agreements
with Kirtland that benefit both entities
via the assistance of Congresswoman
Stansbury.
We also met with Congresswoman Leger
Fernandez, on Saturday, October 16. The
Representative excused herself from the
NM Federation of Democratic Women
meeting held at the Isleta Resort Casino
to meet with Tribal Administration
and Council.
Representative Leger
Fernandez introduced herself providing
her background and work that included
representing tribal interest and serving
as legal counsel for Santo Domingo and
Taos Pueblos.
A variety of subjects
were discussed from US Department of
Agriculture grants, broadband, Economic
Development Administration funding, Air
Force airspace issues, land to trust, and
water to solar energy. Though Isleta is
not in the Congresswoman’s district, she
expressed her willingness to support our
issues and concerns in any way she can.
On October 20, Governor Lujan Grisham
visited the Pueblo. Administration and
Council had the opportunity to sit down
and discuss issues we would like her
to address during the next legislative
sessions including support for our 2022
Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan
projects list. Governor Lujan Grisham
has and continues to be supportive of the
Pueblo’s efforts in regards to support for
our Elderly programs, Gaming, Taxation,
Education (including Library services) and
other infrastructure and highway projects.
In the area of water, we requested NM and
the State Engineers’ support for Isleta’s
and the Six Middle Rio Grande Pueblos
efforts to store water at Abiquiu Lake the
next two years while El Vado Reservoir is
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under repair.
Additionally, we asked
that discussions begin with NMDOT to
address improving the Isleta Riverside
Drain crossing under NM 147, which is
undersized and needs upgrading by the
Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District to
address the increasing occurrences of being
plugged with debris.
Administration would like to give a big
thanks to Behavioral Health, Courts, Public
Works and Solid Waste for the assistance
they provided during the community
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cleanups held. We also give a big “Thank You”
to the many volunteers who showed up which
made the two events a great success. It was
good to see the community come together to
spruce up the areas. We did not expect the
turn out for the cemetery cleanup in which
there were approximately 200 people who
came out and volunteered. The turnout for
the village proper cleanup was not as great
but we were able to clean up many places that
seem to be neglected. Thanks again for those
individuals who set time aside to beautify
our community. We hope to schedule more of
these events in the future. We have attached
some photos from the Village Cleanup.
As we move into fall, many people have been
busy with harvesting wood to prepare for the
winter months to come. Wood permits are
available at the Governor’s office and at the
Open Space office during normal working
hours. Please keep in mind the permits are
good for one (1) month from the date of issue.
We cannot stress enough how important it is
to keep safety in mind. Felling trees and using
chainsaws can be dangerous. Please always
provide a plan and let someone know where
you will be, especially if you are headed into
the Manzano’s. Many places have no cell or
poor cell phone reception. We want everyone
to be safe and enjoy what resources we have.
Remember that signing for a permit you are
agreeing to abide by all the rules found on the
permit. If anyone should have questions, do
not hesitate to reach out to the Open Space
Department or the Governor’s Office.
One last thing to bring out is the request to
obey speed limits and especially in the village.
With the ongoing Sewage Improvement
Project, we need to drive with caution. Please
observe the posted speed limits we have.
Be respectful of others, as you would expect
others the same for you.
May the creator bless you with a good and
healthy life, and we pray that our creator will
continue to keep our community safe.
VETERANS OUTWARD SERVICE
Pueblo of Isleta Veterans Service Officers will be at the Isleta Health
Center every first Tuesday of the month from 10 am to 12 pm.
For more information, please contact Ulysses Abeita at (505) 264-4110 or
uly2283mc@gmail.com
Fainting goats for sales.
Please contact Esquipula Garcia
@ (505) 331-1590 for questions.
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
DEADLINE for December Newsletter articles is set
for Tuesday, November 16, 2021, 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 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 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:
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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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PROBATES
November 2021
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
Case No. CV-PR-0144-2021
Jose Francisco Roberto Jojola (DOD: 02/15/2021)
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
Marie Daisy Zuni (DOD: 01/15/2021)
First Notice
Second Notice
TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with notice requirements, a Petition
to Probate the Estate of Jose Francisco Roberto Jojola, deceased
02/25/2021, has been filed in the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court. Any person
claiming an interest in the Estate is hereby advised to notify the Pueblo of
Isleta Tribal Court Clerk in writing within thirty (30) days of this notice being
posted. Claims must be filed in writing. A hearing in this matter has been
scheduled for Wednesday, January 05, 2021 at 9:30 am at the Isleta Tribal
Court, located at the Tribal Services Complex, 3950 Hwy. 47 SE, Building A,
Albuquerque, NM. If you have any questions, please contact the Isleta Tribal
Court at (505) 869-9699.
TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with notice requirements, a Petition to
Probate the Estate of Marie Daisy Zuni, deceased 01/15/2021, has been
filed in the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court. Any person claiming an interest in
the Estate is hereby advised to notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk
in writing within thirty (30) days of this notice being posted. Claims must be
filed in writing. A hearing in this matter has been scheduled for Thursday,
November 18, 2021 at 10:30 am at the Isleta Tribal Court, located at the
Tribal Services Complex, 3950 Hwy. 47 SE, Building A, Albuquerque, NM. If
you have any questions, please contact the Isleta Tribal Court at (505) 8699699.
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
Mary J. Coriz (DOD: 04/19/2021)
Case No. CV-PR-0147-2021
Case No. CV-PR-0126-2021
Second Notice
First Notice
TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with notice requirements, a Petition to
Probate the Estate of Mary J. Coriz, deceased 04/19/2021, has been filed
in the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court. Any person claiming an interest in the
Estate is hereby advised to notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk in
writing within thirty (30) days of this notice being posted. Claims must be
filed in writing. A hearing in this matter has been scheduled for Wednesday,
January 05, 2021 at 10:45 am at the Isleta Tribal Court, located at the Tribal
Services Complex, 3950 Hwy. 47 SE, Building A, Albuquerque, NM. If you
have any questions, please contact the Isleta Tribal Court at (505) 869-9699.
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
PR-0164-2021
Jose I. Olguin (DOD: 07/12/2021)
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
Carlos Zuni (DOD: 11/18/2020)
Case No. CV-PR-0123-2021
Case No. CV-
TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with notice requirements, a Petition to
Probate the Estate of Carlos Zuni, deceased 11/18/2020, has been filed
in the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court. Any person claiming an interest in the
Estate is hereby advised to notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk in
writing within thirty (30) days of this notice being posted. Claims must be
filed in writing. A hearing in this matter has been scheduled for Tuesday,
November 30, 2021 at 09:30 am at the Isleta Tribal Court, located at the
Tribal Services Complex, 3950 Hwy. 47 SE, Building A, Albuquerque, NM. If
you have any questions, please contact the Isleta Tribal Court at (505) 8699699.
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
Lonnie A. Trujillo (DOD: 06/20/2021)
Case No. CV-PR-0128-2021
Second Notice
First Notice
TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with notice requirements, a Petition to
Probate the Estate of Jose I. Olguin, deceased 07/12/2021, has been filed
in the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court. Any person claiming an interest in the
Estate is hereby advised to notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk in
writing within thirty (30) days of this notice being posted. Claims must be
filed in writing. A hearing in this matter has been scheduled for TBD at TBD
at the Isleta Tribal Court, located at the Tribal Services Complex, 3950 Hwy.
47 SE, Building A, Albuquerque, NM. If you have any questions, please
contact the Isleta Tribal Court at (505) 869-9699.
TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with notice requirements, a Petition to
Probate the Estate of Lonnie A. Trujillo, deceased 06/20/2021, has been
filed in the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court. Any person claiming an interest in
the Estate is hereby advised to notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk
in writing within thirty (30) days of this notice being posted. Claims must be
filed in writing. A hearing in this matter has been scheduled for Tuesday,
November 30, 2021 at 10:30 am at the Isleta Tribal Court, located at the
Tribal Services Complex, 3950 Hwy. 47 SE, Building A, Albuquerque, NM. If
you have any questions, please contact the Isleta Tribal Court at (505) 8699699.
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
Isidor Carpio (DOD: 12/15/2013)
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
Juan Felipe Lucero (DOD: 05/15/2020)
Case No. CV-PR-0156-2021
Case No. CV-PR-0116-2021
Second Notice
Second Notice
TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with notice requirements, a Petition to
Probate the Estate of Isidor Carpio, deceased 12/15/2013, has been filed
in the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court. Any person claiming an interest in the
Estate is hereby advised to notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk in
writing within thirty (30) days of this notice being posted. Claims must be
filed in writing. A hearing in this matter has been scheduled for Thursday,
October 14, 2021 at 10:30 am at the Isleta Tribal Court, located at the Tribal
Services Complex, 3950 Hwy. 47 SE, Building A, Albuquerque, NM. If you
have any questions, please contact the Isleta Tribal Court at (505) 869-9699.
TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with notice requirements, a Petition to
Probate the Estate of Juan Felipe Lucero, deceased 05/15/2020, has been
filed in the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court. Any person claiming an interest in
the Estate is hereby advised to notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk
in writing within thirty (30) days of this notice being posted. Claims must be
filed in writing. A hearing in this matter has been scheduled for Thursday,
December 02, 2021 at 09:15 am at the Isleta Tribal Court, located at the
Tribal Services Complex, 3950 Hwy. 47 SE, Building A, Albuquerque, NM. If
you have any questions, please contact the Isleta Tribal Court at (505) 8699699.
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
Rufina Carpio Montoya (DOD: 08/29/1995)
Case No. CV-PR-0118-2021
Second Notice
TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with notice requirements, a Petition to
Probate the Estate of Rufina Carpio Montoya, deceased 08/29/1995, has
been filed in the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court. Any person claiming an interest
in the Estate is hereby advised to notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk
in writing within thirty (30) days of this notice being posted. Claims must be
filed in writing. A hearing in this matter has been scheduled for Monday,
November 01, 2021 at 03:00 pm at the Isleta Tribal Court, located at the
Tribal Services Complex, 3950 Hwy. 47 SE, Building A, Albuquerque, NM. If
you have any questions, please contact the Isleta Tribal Court at (505) 8699699.
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
Melvin Isidore Anzara (DOD: 07/17/2010)
Case No. CV-PR-0111-2021
Second Notice
TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with notice requirements, a Petition to
Probate the Estate of Melvin Isidore Anzara, deceased 07/17/2010, has
been filed in the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court. Any person claiming an interest
in the Estate is hereby advised to notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk
in writing within thirty (30) days of this notice being posted. Claims must be
filed in writing. A hearing in this matter has been scheduled for Thursday,
November 18, 2021 at 09:15 am at the Isleta Tribal Court, located at the
Tribal Services Complex, 3950 Hwy. 47 SE, Building A, Albuquerque, NM. If
you have any questions, please contact the Isleta Tribal Court at (505) 8699699.
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
Martha M. Lucero (DOD: 01/01/2021)
Case No. CV-PR-0005-2021
Second Notice
TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with notice requirements, a Petition to
Probate the Estate of Martha M. Lucero, deceased 01/01/2021, has been
filed in the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court. Any person claiming an interest in
the Estate is hereby advised to notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk
in writing within thirty (30) days of this notice being posted. Claims must be
filed in writing. A hearing in this matter has been scheduled for Monday,
December 06, 2021 at 03:00 pm at the Isleta Tribal Court, located at the
Tribal Services Complex, 3950 Hwy. 47 SE, Building A, Albuquerque, NM. If
you have any questions, please contact the Isleta Tribal Court at (505) 8699699.
● PRC will assist with payments for medical services only.
● PRC does not cover Durable Medical Equipment like
Orthopedic Braces, crutches, wheelchairs, hospital
beds.
● PRC does not cover Labs at other facilities, unless it
is associated with a hospital stay.
● PRC does not cover pharmacy, rehab services or long
term care facilities.
Call PRC for more information.
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Job Postings
Visit us online at
http://www.isleta.com/career-opportunities.aspx
Fax: 505-244-8232
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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Pueblo of Isleta Career Opportunities
ACADEMIC COACH
Isleta Elementary School
10/26/2021
ACADEMIC SUCCESS COACH
Department of Education
10/21/2021
ACADEMIC SUCCESS COORDINATOR
Department of Education
10/21/2021
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN
Treasury
10/29/2021
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I
Health Services Behavioral
10/21/2021
AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN
Agricultural Division
10/21/2021
AUTO & DIESEL MECHANIC
Construction Operations
Open Until Filled
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
Police Department - Open Space
Open Until Filled
ANIMAL CRUELTY INVESTIGATOR
Police Department - Open Space
Open Until Filled
ASSISTANT MANAGER
C-Stores
10/22/2021 - Within Only
BACKGROUND SPECIALIST / ADJUDICATOR
Human Resources
10/22/2021
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH MANAGER
Health Services
Open Until Filled
BENEFITS COORDINATOR
Human Resources
10/22/2021
BILLING TECHNICIAN PHARMACY
Health Services
10/21/2021
CAREGIVER (2 Positions)
Assisted Living Facility
Open Until Filled
CARPENTER I, II or III
Housing Authority
Open Until Filled
COMPUTER IT SPECIALIST
Department of Education
Open Until Filled
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE
Health Services
Open Until Filled
COOK I
Assisted Living Facility
10/29/2021
COURT CLERK
Tribal Court
10/29/2021
COVID CUSTODIAN (2 Positions)
Public Works
Open Until Filled
DIRECTOR, IPHA
Housing Authority
Open Until Filled
DISPATCHER
Police Department
Open Until Filled
EMT INTERMEDIATE
Health Services
Open Until Filled
FACILITIES WORKER
Head Start
Open Until Filled
FAMILY INTERVENTIONIST
Social Services
Open Until Filled
FEDERAL PROJECT MANAGER
Housing Authority
Open Until Filled
FILE CLERK
Census
11/01/2021 - Within Only
FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
Recreation Center
Open Until Filled
GENERAL COUNSEL
Legal Department
Open Until Filled
HEAD START STAFF ASSISTANT
Head Start
Open Until Filled
HOME CARE ATTENDANT
Elder Center
Open Until Filled
HOME OWNERSHIP COUNSELOR
Housing Authority
Open Until Filled
HRIS TECHNICIAN
Human Resources
10/22/21
HVAC TECHNICIAN
Public Works
Open Until Filled
ICWA COORDINATOR
Social Services
Open Until Filled
INSTRUCTIONAL COORDINATOR
Department of Education
Open Until Filled - Within Only
INTERNAL AUDITOR
Gaming Regulatory
Open Until Filled
LANGUAGE TEACHER
Department of Education
Open Until Filled - Within Only
LIFEGUARD
Parks & Recreation
Open Until Filled
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Public Works
Open Until Filled
PAINTER
Housing Authority
Open Until Filled
PARKS & MAINTENANCE WORKER
Parks & Recreation
Open Until Filled
PATIENT REGISTRATION CLERK
Health Center
11/02/2021
PERSONAL CARE SERVICE AIDE (2 Positions)
Elder Center
Open Until Filled - Within Only
PHYSICIAN-AMENDED
Health Center
Open Until Filled
PLUMBER
Housing Authority
Open Until Filled
POLICE CADET (2)
Police Department- Open Space
10/22/2021
POLICE OFFICER I - CERTIFIED
Police Department
Open Until Filled
POLICE OFFICER I - CERTIFIED
Police Department- Open Space
Open Until Filled - Within Only
PRESENTING OFFICER
Tribal Administration
10/21/2021
REGISTERED NURSE (Part Time)
Assisted Living Facility
Open Until Filled
SALES ASSOCIATE
C-Stores
Open Until Filled
SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Isleta Elementary School
Open Until Filled
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Isleta Elementary School
10/26/2021
TUTOR I
Department of Education
Open Until Filled
VAN DRIVER
Elder Center
Open Until Filled
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Pueblo of lsleta Higher
Education News
Greetings Students and Community members, Happy
Fall! The University of New Mexico -Valencia Campus is
open for enrollment to study for either the Early Childhood
Education (ECE) Certificate or ECE Associates Degree.
www.unm.edu/apply or call 925-8560. CNM Ingenuity is
open for enrollment to study for the Commercial Driver's
License (CDL) Class. Any questions! Call the Department
of Education for additional information.
Considering college? Think of the many possibilities
for you to develop a vision for your future. Create a plan.
Do well in school. Join extracurricular activities such as
a sport or club that will show your interests.
College Prep Timeline
10th Grade
•
Study for and take the Preliminary Scholastic
Aptitude Test (PSAT) and Advanced Placement (AP)
Exams.
•
Be comfortable with computers, smartphones or
tablets. Discover helpful apps, podcasts and videos.
•
Build rapport with your guidance counselor and
take the required courses for a successful junior and
senior year.
11th Grade
•
•
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Enroll in dual credit and/or AP courses.
Research and visit schools and college fairs.
Study for and take the SAT and/or ACT exams.
12 Grade
•
Enroll in dual credit and/or AP courses.
•
Submit your FAFSA after October 1st.
•
Apply to schools and schedule a campus tour on
your family vacation.
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can
use to change the world."
- Nelson Mandela
A. Tachine, M. Makomenaw, Native Pathways: A
college-going guidebook. NMEAF.org
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DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AND
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Ma k’u wam from the Department of Cultural and
Historic Preservation and the Yonan An Cultural
Center! Listed below are the latest goings-on at the
Yonan An Cultural Center:
Tuesday Coffee: A weekly community coffee meeting
on (you guessed it!) Tuesday mornings from 9:30 to
10:30. Tuesday Coffee is a new program for POI
community members to familiarize themselves with
the Digital Photo Archive and enjoy each other’s
company (as well as coffee and pastries!). The Digital
Photo Archive is an expansive and growing collection
of photographs taken in and around Isleta from the
19th century through today. Folks who are interested
are more than welcome to bring additional photos
to share as well! Dates and times for the month of
November are as follows:
November 9 9:30-10:30 a.m.
November 16 9:30-10:30 a.m.
November 23 9:30-10:30 a.m.
November 30 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Sunday Matinee: Yonan An is happy to announce
that November marks the start of a new film series
on Sunday afternoons featuring an assortment of
documentary, short, feature-length, and animated films
by Indigenous filmmakers! We’ll start the series off
with a spotlight on the work of Sterlin Harjo (Seminole
Nation, with Muskogee heritage), director and cocreator of the new hit television series “Reservation
Dogs.” In addition to his work on “Reservation Dogs,”
Sterlin has directed several feature-length films and
is a member of the Native sketch comedy group, the
1491s. This month we’ll screen three of his films, with
conversation and snacks to follow. Dates and times
are listed below. Hope to see you here!
November 7 2:00-4:30
“Barking Water” (2009)
November 14 2:00-4:30
“This Could Be the Last
Time” (2014)
November 21 2:00-4:30
“Mekko” (2015)
The Yonan An Cultural Center is located at 70 Tribal
Road 40 (the old elementary school). For special events,
please use the covered entrance at the northeast corner
of the building (across from the Elder Center). For all
other business during the work week, please use the
rear entrance at the southwest corner of the building
(across from the Little League fields). In accordance
with POI COVID safety protocols, gatherings are
limited to 30 people, and all attendees must wear
masks. Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Kheurkem!
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you
can use to change the world.”
― Nelson Mandela
Do you enjoy working with children or young adults?
Do you want to make a positive impact on hundreds
of lives? Are you looking to strengthen your skills and
inspire others? Would you like to develop meaningful
teaching lessons that are culturally relevant to the
Native American population? If you have answered
yes to any one of these questions, we need you to
consider the teaching profession.
The Pueblo of Isleta would like to support you in your
pathway to becoming a teacher. Currently, there
are hundreds of vacancies in the Los Lunas and
Albuquerque Public School Districts for teachers. In
addition, the Pueblo of Isleta Elementary School and
the Isleta Head Start have additional opportunities.
The need to grow teachers from our community is
urgent.
If you are interested in learning more about the
pathway to becoming a teacher, please contact our
office at 505-869-9790 or email: poischolarships@
isletapueblo.com for more information.
Our deadline to apply for Spring 2022 funding is
November 1, 2021. Please visit our website for more
information.
TRUANCY
Greetings from the Truancy Department,
The Truancy Department hopes you and your
families had a safe and fun Halloween and hope you
are looking forward to a wonderful holiday season,
which kicks off with Thanksgiving Day with your
families. We hope that this year will be different from
last year, with restrictions being somewhat lifted and
more family members are able to be together. Keep
in mind that by following recommended Covid safe
practices, you will help keep you and your loved ones
safe. Constant hand washing, using hand sanitizer,
social distancing and wearing a mask are important
in staying healthy.
The first quarter/grading period has ended and
we hope you are enjoying being back to in person
learning. For the first quarter of the 2021-2022
school year at Isleta Elementary School, there was a
total of 15 students that received perfect attendance
incentives. Perfect attendance is having no absences,
no tardies, not arriving to school late and no early
checkouts. So with this in mind, remember that your
student has 3 more Quarters to work on earning
Perfect Attendance.
The Truancy Department not only works with
students from Isleta Elementary School, but with
students attending the surrounding school districts.
You can contact our office for more information. As
always, the Truancy Department is here to assist the
youth in being successful with their education.
With the colder weather and flu season upon us,
remember to stay bundled up to ensure less illness
and less absences from school.
Thank you,
Isleta Truancy Department Staff
Isleta Pueblo News
Editor:
Nathaniel Lujan
Asst. Editor:
Diane Abeita
Published By:
Valencia Express
November 2021
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The Tribal Administration and the Department of Education were happy to recognize 42 college graduates at recognition ceremony
on October 22, 2021. These graduates completed their coursework for their degrees in the Fall of 2019, 2020, and Spring 2021. We
are excited to have so many of our community members advance in their education and professions. Congratulations Graduates! As
we move forward we encourage students to reach out to the Department of Education if they would like support in attaining their
professional goals.
Pueblo of Isleta College Graduates
Adrianna Abeita
Brookline College
Bachelor of Arts in Health Care
Administration
AuDrena Abeita
Central New Mexico Community College
Associate Degree in Early Childhood
Multicultural Education
Ashlee Abeita
Central New Mexico Community College
Associate Degree in Office
Administration
Margaret Abeita
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Christine Abeita
Central New Mexico Community College
Associate Degree in Hospitality &
Tourism
Victoria Abeita Vega
University of New Mexico
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Justine Aragon
Park University
Bachelor of Arts in Public
Administration, Associate of Science in
Criminal Justice Administration
Jason Armijo
Central New Mexico Community College
Associate Degree in Hospitality &
Tourism
Katherine Benavidez
University of New Mexico
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Nanette Coriz
University of New Mexico/Central New
Mexico Community College
Associate Degree in Integrated Studies,
Associates in Business Administration
Antonio Dailey
University of New Mexico
Bachelor of Arts in Music Education
Leilani Foulk
University of New Mexico
Masters of Arts in Family & Child
Studies: Human Development and
Family Relations
Toshio Herrera
University of New Mexico
Bachelor of Science in Computer
Engineering
Mahlon Howard
University of Colorado-Boulder
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Shay Jaramillo
Brookline College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Jonas Jaramillo-Smith
Intellitec College
Certificate in Automotive Technology
Tatianna Jiron
New Mexico Military Institute
Associate Degree Criminal Justice
April Jiron
Central New Mexico Community College
Associate Degree in Hospitality &
Tourism
Calvin Jiron
Central New Mexico Community College
Associate Degree in Hospitality &
Tourism
Tiffany Jiron
Central New Mexico Community College
Associate Degree in Human Services
Marie Jiron
PIMA Medical Institute
Certificate in Medical Assistance
Chris Jiron
National American University
Bachelor of Arts in Business
Administration
Trina Jojola
Central New Mexico Community College
Associate Degree in Applied Science
Michelle Jojola-Mirabal
University of New Mexico
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Justin Lente
Central New Mexico Community College
Associate Degree in Hospitality &
Tourism
Savannah Lovato
University of New Mexico
Associate Degree in Liberal Arts
Rebekah Lovato
University of New Mexico
Bachelor of Science in Population Health
Heaven Lucero
University of New Mexico
Bachelor of Arts in Earth and Planetary
Sciences
Gabrielle M Lucero
University of New Mexico
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Garbielle L. Lucero
New Mexico State University
Bachelor of Business Administration
Sonny Olguin
University of Portland
Bachelor of Arts in History
Joseph Ortiz
Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts in Education
Stephanie Padilla
University of New Mexico
Juris Doctor
April Padilla
University of New Mexico
Master of Arts in Special Education
Mekalah Padilla
University of New Mexico
Bachelor of Science in Chemical
Engineering
Angelistia Romero
University of New Mexico
Associate in Elementary Education
Antoinette Wade
Central New Mexico Community College
Associate Degree in Hospitality &
Tourism
Marissa Weldon
University of New Mexico
Associate Degree in Criminology
Orion Zuni
Fort Lewis College
Bachelor of Arts in Public Health
Christina Zuni
New Mexico State University
Bachelor of Creative Media in
Cinematography
Sara Zuni
Central New Mexico Community College
Certificate in Project Management
Diedra Zuni
Central New Mexico Community College
Associate Degree in Early Childhood
Multicultural Education
We would like to thank all the community members who participated in the, “Strengthening our Tiwa Language” workshop.
The conversations were rich and many ideas were shared. Please be on the lookout for upcoming opportunities.
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
JOHNSON O’MALLEY
Native Youth Climate and Adaptation
Leadership Congress (NYCALC)
presents:
Our Pueblo Needs Less Waste!
Plastic Awareness Campaign
Do you remember a time when life was
essentially plastic-free? Where purchased
goods were put into a brown bag, food
items were purchased fresh or in cans, and
most beverages came in cardboard or glass
bottles. Today, something made of plastic is
always within sight.
Times with plastic have truly changed.
It is not just in the grocery stores, it
is everywhere. There is plastic in food
packaging, household products, personal
care items, shipping material, and
much more. Why is this a concern? For
generations, Pueblo People were taught to
respect the Mother Earth and her natural
resources. Consuming plastic products is
harming the environment and recognizing
the range of harms can lead to making the
appropriate change.
First, let’s identify what plastic is and how
bad plastic is for the environment. Plastic
is created by breaking down crude oil and
rearranging its components into synthetic
polymers. These synthetic polymers
are unique. They can be lightweight,
malleable, and durable. Because of these
characteristics, plastics is mass-produced at
a very inexpensive cost for manufacturers.
Although plastic has become a material
that has changed our lives for convenience,
it has also become trash that ends up in the
garbage can. The fact is, plastic does not just
disappear after being thrown away. Once
plastic has provided its intended use, the
material is then potentially polluting our
environment. We can recycle responsibly,
but real change will only happen if we stop
consuming plastic products altogether.
In order to envision our community free of
plastic pollution, we must face the reality of
how plastic affects our environment today.
Plastic pollution is a huge topic to cover,
but here are some important facts to know:
THE FACTS
(Adapted from Plastic Pollution
Coalition website: https://www.
plasticpollutioncoalition.org/the-facts)
•
Plastic never goes away. Plastic
is a durable material made to last forever,
yet 33% of it is used once and then
discarded. Plastic cannot biodegrade; it
breaks down into smaller pieces.
•
Plastic spoils our groundwater.
There are tens of thousands of landfills
across the globe. Buried beneath each
one of them are plastic leachate, which
are full of toxic chemicals that seep into
groundwater.
•
Plastic attracts other pollutants.
Manufacturers' additives in plastics, such
as flame-retardants, BPAs, and PVCs, can
leach their own toxins. These oily poisons
repel water and stick to petroleum-based
objects like plastic debris.
•
Plastic
threatens
wildlife.
Entanglement, ingestion, and habitat
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disruption all result from plastic ending
up in the spaces where animals live. In
our oceans alone, plastic debris outweighs
zooplankton by a ratio of 36-to-1.
generated 6.9 billion tons of plastic waste.
Approximately 9% of plastic waste has been
recycled and 12% has been incinerated.
The remaining 79% of plastic waste has
accumulated in landfills and the natural
environment.
•
Plastic piles up in the environment.
Americans alone discard more than 30
million tons of plastic a year. Of that,
only 8% of it gets recycled. The rest ends
up in landfills and a small portion is
incinerated.
•
Plastic poisons our food chain.
Even plankton, the tiniest creatures in
our oceans, are eating microplastics and
absorbing their toxins. The substance
displaces nutritive algae that creatures
up the food chain require.
•
Plastic affects human health.
Chemicals leached by plastics are in
the blood and tissue of nearly all of us.
Exposure to them is linked to cancers,
birth defects, impaired immunity,
endocrine disruption and other ailments.
•
Plastic costs billions to abate.
Everything suffers, from tourism,
recreation, business, the health of
humans, animals, fish and birds—
because of plastic pollution. The financial
damage continuously being inflicted is
inestimable.
Worldwide, 9.1 billion tons of plastic
has been produced to date, which has
Plastic is a material that is made to last
forever. The more we purchase, the more
plastic we encounter. Out of the plastic
that is purchased, 40% are single use. If
we don’t make change now, by 2050, 13.2
billion tons will enter landfills or into our
environment. In order to fight this battle
with plastic, we must adapt our lifestyle in
ways to eliminate or decrease our plastic
intake. Due to convenience and habit, of
course it seems harder than it really is.
Making small strides is a big step towards
tackling our community plastic problem.
Eliminating plastic in our lives doesn’t
have to be hard. Most food outlets will
happily put the food directly into your own
reusable container if you ask. If you forgot
your Tupperware, you may always ask for
foil. You can also shop at bulk food stores
and bring your own containers to fill. Take
your own reusable cup or a mason jar, if you
are planning a trip to your favorite juice or
smoothie shop. You can also help encourage
your favorite cafes and food retailers to
switch to eco-friendly and compostable
alternatives. Reusable bags always benefit
the customer both in shopping and in living.
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There are also certain products that contain
a plastic ingredient called Polyethylene.
Polyethylene is often found in many personal
care products. Read personal care labels and
avoid items that contain Polyethylene. Nonstick pans contain Polyfluorinated Alkyl
Substances (PFAs), another harmful plastic
ingredient that can go into the food you cook.
Select cookware that does not contain PFAS.
Choose fabrics that are natural and more
ecologically friendly over synthetic fabrics.
Last, always remember to recycle. Recycle as
many products as you can.
By reducing our plastic intake, we are not
only making changes in our own lives, but
changes in the environment as well. Let’s be
that change!
Would you like your own starter reusable
kit?
The first 100 community Earth Protectors
to stop by the Department of Education
on Saturday November 20 between 10am1pm will receive a starter kit and pledge
to a plastic free life.
Call Department of Education at 505-869-9790
or Environment Department at 505-869-9814
for more information.
The NYCALC teams consists of:
Tessa Harris, Student Leader
Travis Abeita, Student Leader
Isabella Olguin, Student Leader
Heaven Lucero, Mentor
Tish Howard, Mentor
St. Augustine Parish Isleta Pueblo
Ministry of Consolation
MISSION STATEMENT
We are a ministry of consolation at
St. Augustine Parish to offer spiritual
comfort and support to families who
have experienced the loss of a loved one.
We will continue to honor and respect
our traditional teachings.
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November 2021
Pueblo of Isleta Public Library
We are fast approaching the end of 2021, and we are now in the last two months of the year. With
Thanksgiving and Christmas coming soon the New Year will be here before we know it. With that
being said let’s enjoy the rest of 2021 with the beautiful scenery of autumn and prepare for shorter
days and longer nights. The library will soon be planning for the upcoming year so keep a look out
for new programs for children, teens and adults!
News
The Library will be CLOSED on the
following dates during the month of
November.
Thursday, November 11th in observance
of Veteran’s Day. We would like to thank
all that have served our country past and
present. All Library media checked out on
the 9th will be due on the 12th.
Thursday,
November
25th,
Friday
November 26th, and Saturday, November
27th in observance of the Thanksgiving
Holiday. All Library media checked out on
Wednesday, November 24th will be due on
Monday, November 29th. Don’t forget that
the library has a variety of cookbooks to
try something new alongside your turkey
dinner. The entire library staff would like
to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!
Please keep in mind with the Holiday Season
and unpredictable weather, unexpected
closures may occur. Notices will be posted
and up to the minute notices will be posted
on the Library’s social media accounts.
With the Holidays approaching comes the
start of all the Holiday eating from left
over Halloween candy, Thanksgiving to
Christmas and everything in between. To
help you stay on track, or if you want to
jump-start to those New Year’s resolutions,
the library has fitness bags and workout
videos available for check out.
An alarm was placed on the emergency door
in the Teen Room so construction is now
complete. The Teen Room now has an active
emergency door in case of an emergency or
fire. Library staff noticed that there was
no exit in the Teen Room during an Active
Shooter Training. From that point on we
wanted to get an emergency door installed
in the Teen Room and we are happy to say
it is now complete and we all feel a little
safer.
Come join us for weekly Family Story Time
here at the library. Family Story Time is a
fun opportunity for parents, grandparents,
and caregivers to introduce their children
to reading and language. Open for ages 16
months to 5 years old, but please keep in
mind that it is open for the whole family to
come. For the month of November after story
time we will be doing crafts that include
a Paper Carmel Apple Friends, a Paper
Raccoon, a Black Cat and a Fall Windsock
and a Popsicle Stick Turkey. Story time will
be every Wednesday at 10:30am here at the
library. If you have any questions about our
story times, give the library a call and speak
with Cheyenne at 505-869-9808 or email at
Cheyenne.Castillo@isletapueblo.com.
Upcoming
For the month of November the library staff
will be going through a series of trainings
that include CPR, First Aid and Mental
Health Training. We will be training on the
procedures and protocols of the trainings
mentioned above to gain the necessary
knowledge in case of an emergency here at
the library. With the focus being on staff
training for the month of November library
programs may be limited during this time.
The library is currently in the works of
getting Capira Mobile, which is a custom
app for our library. This new feature will
help us engage patrons like never before
using features like iBeacon, Digital Library
Collection, Mobile Library Card Sign Up
and Event Notifications and Reminders
to name a few. We are excited to get this
app and running and we look forward to
sharing our knowledge with out patrons.
More details and information coming soon!
Recap
Descendant’s Program was a wicked fun
filled three-day event here at the library.
The 1st day participants made Uma
tentacle pretzel sticks, a potion bottle
while enjoying the Descendant’s movie and
eating pizza from Peter Piper Pizza. The
2nd day participants made Descendant’s
themed friendship bracelets, chocolate
apples, and enjoyed Chick-fil-A while
watching the Descendant’s movie. The 3rd
and final day participants made chocolate
covered strawberries, painted and played
a Decedent’s game. We can’t forget about
the food, which was provided by Dion’s
with the Descendant’s movie playing in
the background. We would like to thank
everyone who participated during Fall
Break and to library staff member Shaypof
for putting this program together.
The Anime Glass Painting program was
held in the month of October. Participants
painted their favorite Anime character on
glass. If this sounds familiar you might
have seen the trend going around Tik Tok.
This program was geared towards Tweens,
Teens and Young Adults. Thank you library
staff member Cheyenne for introducing this
program and everyone that participated.
Spooky Snack Packs were given out every
Friday for the month of October to anyone
that checked out an item from the library’s
Halloween collection. The Spooky Snack
Packs included popcorn, candy and drinks
for patrons to enjoy with their families. We
are currently planning something similar
for the month of December so keep a look
out for more details coming soon!
Family Pumpkin Carving Night was held
on Thursday, October 14th here at the
library. We had a full house with 5 families
joining us for a fun night of carving.
Participants had a free range to be creative
with paint, carving templates, felt stickers,
or character pumpkin push-ins. Everyone
did an awesome job carving their pumpkins
and also got to enjoy the Adams Family
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Movie in the background. Participants got
to do a photo op with a Scary Halloween
backdrop and played a little Corn Hole for
a little extra entertainment. We would like
to thank all the families who participated
in our Family Pumpkin Carving Night and
also the Isleta Rec for letting us borrow the
Corn Hole set up.
The Spooky Gingerbread House program
was held on Wednesday, October 20th.
Participants got to be creative and design
and build a Spooky Gingerbread House for
Halloween. All supplies were provided and
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this program was held in the back area
of the library. We also had a Halloween
Backdrop so families could take pictures
and display their Spooky Gingerbread
House. We would like to thank all the
families that participated and Cheyenne
for putting this program together.
The After School Program has been busy
with homework, reading, crafts and
activities. Students started the month of
October with a much-deserved Fall Break
from school. Returning from Fall Break,
students got right back to the routine of
doing homework and participating in crafts
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such as making Carmel apples, Rice Crispy
Halloween Treats, and Pumpkin Carving
just to name a few. As a special surprise
the library treated the students with a
Halloween Party on Thursday, October
21st. Students received a goody bag with
Halloween items and got to enjoy an early
dinner from Chick-fil-A. Students have
been doing a great job coming in completing
their homework, reading and participating
in daily crafts and activities. We would like
to say keep up the good work to all our After
School Program Students.
Pumpkin Carving Family Night participants carving their pumpkins!
What a fun night to carve a pumpkin!
Descendant’s Program participants coming together for a fun filled three-day event over Fall Break.
Spooky Gingerbread House participants working away!
Anime Glass Painting Program participants painting anime characters on glass
during the month of October!
We think this pumpkin is ready for
Halloween!
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November 2021
Isleta Historical Society
Protect the Land • Preserve the Culture • Honor the Ancestors
This continues a monthly series of articles about historic Isletans and significant happenings at Isleta.
The Isleta Historical Society is an independent, inclusive group looking to broaden understanding through
vigorous research, interviews, visits to museums and other historical sites etc. We are interested in your
reaction to these stories and encourage you to contact us with ideas for future publications. Visit us on
Facebook and Instagram @isletahistoricalsociety or email us at isletahistoricalsociety@gmail.com. We
will not use any information without your permission. Thank you!
Members: Randy Jiron, Kateri Jojola, Malcolm Ebright, Valentino Jaramillo, Rick Hendricks, and Ted Jojola
The Pueblo Canes – Part One
The Peace Medals
New Mexico pueblos are unique among
Native tribes in the US: they still live on their
ancestral lands (though diminished in size),
and all nineteen pueblos hold canes of office
given to them from the Spanish, Mexican,
and US governments as a living symbol of
their sovereignty and self-government. All
the Pueblos cherish their canes, especially
the most prized Lincoln canes given to
each pueblo during the administration of
President Abraham Lincoln. The Pueblo
canes are the most visible representation
of sovereignty in the Pueblo world and
they symbolize the authority of the tribal
officials who hold them. The following
Isleta Pueblo offices hold at least one cane,
including canes of office for the governor,
first and second lieutenant governors, the
cacique, war captains, and their assistants.
The governor holds the prestigious Lincoln
cane.
The history of the pueblo canes given to
the pueblos by the governments of Spain,
Mexico, and the United States as a symbol
of their nation-to-nation relationship is
deeply connected with the peace medals
given to nomadic tribes and sometimes to
the pueblos as well. Like the Spanish, the
British and the French also used silver
medals to promote peace and alliances
when dealing with native tribes. When
these European countries first engaged in
diplomatic relations with the native peoples
of North America, they soon learned to follow
native customs of gift-giving, feasting, and
paying respect to native leaders. When the
Spanish Crown sent an expedition to visit
Indian nations, its officials carried the
canes and medals ready for use in gaining
the friendship of the Indians and winning
their affections. The English and the French
gave the leaders of delegations visiting
London and Paris medals or medallions
with the likeness of the monarch stamped
on them, sometimes on a gold chain,
forerunners of the peace medals given to
eastern tribes in the nineteenth century.
When the tribes of the Illinois Confederacy
sent representatives to Paris to speak to
fifteen-year-old King Louis XV, the king
“gave each chief a royal medallion on a gold
chain, a rifle, a watch, and an engraving
depicting ... the royal audience.” Members
of Indian delegations to Washington often
displayed these medals with pride.
from generation to generation.” (“The
Indians forced Spaniards to be sure that the
quality and quantity of gifts corresponded
to the status of individual recipients.”) In
a single meeting between the Spaniards
and the Arancanian Indians, the Spaniards
delivered 200 silver-headed bastónes to the
caciques. At Chaco in 1776 the Mocobies
Indians “complained about bastónes that
had handles of tin rather than silver.” “A
Quapaw chief rejected a Spanish medal
in 1771 because it was smaller than the
one given to him by the French. Gálvez
responded by ordering the smaller medals
melted down to make larger medals.” By
1783 Spanish authorities were giving away
so many expensive medals in Louisiana
that Commandante General Bernardo de
Gálvez urged that only the ‘medal chief’ of
each village should receive them. But local
officials recognized that this economizing
would irritate Indian leaders and never
followed through.
Martín Vigil, Tesuque Pueblo, holding
pueblo cane,
Courtesy of the National
Anthropological Archive, Negative no.
BAE GN 02062
Spaniards introduced the practice of
recognizing Native authorities in their New
World colonies around the early 1600s.
The symbols of that recognition not only
included canes, but also silver medals as
tokens of peace and friendship. These peace
medals were given more often to nomadic
tribes like the Comanches, Navajos (Diné),
and Utes, whose leaders were later seen in
photos wearing their peace medals. In New
Mexico canes were probably first given to
the Pueblo leaders by Spanish authorities
in the year 1620. When Governor Diego de
Vargas arrived in 1692, he appointed Luis
Picurí from Picuris Pueblo as governor or
leader of the thirteen pueblos conquered
during Vargas’s reconquest and gave Picurí
a cane as a symbol of his authority. He
also gave canes to the governors of each
of the pueblos he subdued. Vargas had an
ample supply of canes and distributed them
freely, even giving them to the war captain
and campaign captain of the Jemez Indian
allies in 1694 who were about to set off with
him on an expedition.
Apache chief James A. Garfield
with peace medal
Cheyenne and Arapaho delegation to
Washington, D.C.,
White Spoon and Black Coyote in first
row are wearing peace medals,
Viola, Diplomats in Buckskin, 157.
Late in the colonial period, Spain began
to bestow specially minted peace medals
on Indian leaders who were accustomed
to receiving them from Spain’s European
rivals. Unlike canes (bastónes), which
enjoyed long use throughout the empire,
Spain only gifted peace medals after its
acquisition of Louisiana in 1763. Peace
medals, with the likeness of the sovereign
— either the king or the president of the
United States — conveyed the meanings
of the outcome desired by the presenter:
peace, friendship, and loyalty. Indian peace
medals were “tokens of friendship and
symbols of allegiance. Among the Indians
the medals were cherished possessions, to
be buried with the chiefs or passed down
The British gave peace medals in exchange
for French peace medals. In 1765 the British
Indian Superintendent, John Stuart, gave
British peace medals to the Choctaws and
Chickasaws at a conference in Mobile,
Alabama in exchange for French medals.
Sometimes Indian agents distributed peace
medals. In February 1792, Secretary of
War Knox appointed Leonard Shaw as
agent to the Cherokee nation. “Shaw took
with him presents of clothing and silver
ornaments (including medals) for the chiefs,
for winning the friendship of the tribes.”
Secretary of War Thomas McKinney noted
the importance of medals in relations
with the Indians: “without medals, any
plan of operations [with] the Indians ... is
essentially enfeebled ... The medals are,
besides [tokens] of Government Friendship,
badges of power to them, and trophies of
renown. They will not consent to part from
this ancient right, as they esteem it.”
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Michael Steck
Presidential peace medal with elk
teeth and beadwork added
The first American peace medals were
produced under the administration of
George Washington in hopes of placating
southern tribes like the Choctaws and the
Creeks. In January 1786 a peace conference
was held at Hopewell, South Carolina, when
the Choctaw chiefs “produced their medals
and commissions desirous of exchanging
them for [those of] the U.S. “When the U.S.
was competing” with the British for the
friendship of the tribes, the medals were
of supreme importance for the chiefs. They
signified their switch of loyalty from the
British to the US when they turned in their
British medals and exchanged them for
American medals. “A proposed regulation
from 1829 set forth the ... rules to govern
the distribution of medals by Indian
Agents.” “The largest medals will be given
to the principal village chiefs, ... the second
size ... to the principal war chiefs, and ... the
third size to the less distinguished chiefs
and warriors.” Peace medals and canes, or
bastónes, were often given together with
other gifts to nomadic tribes such as the
Comanches, Navajos, Utes, as well as the
Caddoan-speaking Indians of East Texas.
“As relations between [the U.S.] ... and
Indian tribes changed during the nineteenth
century the peace medals became less
significant. Less and less symbols of
national allegiance and friendship, [they
became] simply rewards for good behavior.”
Native leaders soon realized that the gifts
of peace medals came at a price: the loss
of most of the tribe’s land. Those leaders
would soon find out that the Americans’
idea of peace was one-sided. US leaders
expected the Indians to keep the peace
and not attack US settlers or troops, while
the Americans felt at liberty to attack the
Natives, move them from their homelands,
and destroy their government. The canes in
contrast, represented the acknowledgement
by US officials of the Pueblos’ rights to
govern themselves, protect their lands, and
provide for their people’s welfare.
The Lincoln Canes
The Lincoln canes are the most cherished
of all the canes. There is a myth, often
repeated, that President Lincoln delivered
the canes in person, a myth driven in
part by an old Hollywood movie showing
Lincoln riding a stagecoach out to New
Mexico to present the canes to the Pueblo
governors. It didn’t happen that way.
In the fall of 1864 during Lincoln’s
presidency, Indian agents gave canes to
all nineteen pueblos. The canes were made
of ebony with a silver cap with A. Lincoln
engraved on it. Michael Steck, New Mexico
Superintendent of Indian Affairs, conceived
of the idea in collaboration with President
Lincoln. Much of the story of the Lincoln
canes is the story of Michael Steck, who
was a progressive Indian superintendent,
but was beset by huge political pressures
that undid his policies (the Navajo
relocation to Bosque Redondo, which Steck
vehemently opposed, took place during his
administration).
Steck served as Indian agent to the Apache
prior to his appointment as Indian Affairs
superintendent. During his time as Apache
agent, Steck realized the importance of the
canes of office even to the nomadic Apache.
In March 1859, during a treaty negotiation
with the Pinal Apaches, Steck noted that the
Pinal chief’s final request was “for a letter
and a cane.” While Steck was agent to the
Apaches, he often called influential chiefs
to the agency for informal meetings, which
were often more effective than officially
sanctioned peace negotiations. In a world
where the Apaches could trust almost
nobody, they found a friend in Michael
Steck. He gained the trust of almost every
chief through his acts of kindness and
forbearance. Unfortunately, several of the
treaties he negotiated with Apache bands
failed to be confirmed by Congress.
When Steck became New Mexico’s
Superintendent of Indian Affairs in May
of 1863, with responsibility for nineteen
New Mexico pueblos, he looked for a way to
honor them. Steck realized that the Pueblos
were a self-sufficient, self-governing people
who needed little monetary help except in
times of crop failures. They, however, did
need help with non-Indian encroachments
on Pueblo lands. Steck conceived the idea of
bringing new canes with Lincoln’s name on
them to the Pueblos along with the patents
to their lands. Steck first mentioned the
canes in a December 17, 1863 letter to his
secretary, William B. Baker: “I will get the
staffs of office for the pueblos, their patents
are being issued … Old Abe has been very
sick. He is better. [He went] out to a lecture
last night but looked thin and haggard.”
The Commissioner of Indian Affairs
William Dole, authorized the Lincoln canes,
though the matter was probably discussed
informally with Lincoln. In early 1864 when
the canes were discussed and purchased,
the country was in the middle of the Civil
War, and Lincoln was consumed by it. When
Steck ordered the canes in February 1863,
Lincoln said to a friend, “This war is eating
my life out. I have a strong impression that I
shall not live to see its end.” The war would
continue until April 9, 1865: less than a
week later, Lincoln was assassinated.
To be continued…
Again, we want to thank everyone who
has been reading these articles. We invest
a great deal of time and energy into these
articles, and we do so because we are
interested and passionate about the topics
we cover. We believe that by sharing
these stories with the community it may
instill a sense of confidence in who we are
as Isletans. We are grateful for all of our
readers and have been receiving feedback
from the community. Some of you have
even reached out with ideas about what
topics to cover next or areas of interest for
the Historical Society to dig deeper into. We
thank you for your interest in the stories we
are telling about the Pueblo and the people
and encourage you to reach out to us with
any information, ideas, or comments that
you feel would be helpful to us. We will soon
be publishing on our social media platforms
so be on the lookout for that content. Again,
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Thank you!
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Isleta Pueblo News
November 2021
ISLETA POLICE DEPARTMENT
NOVEMBER – 2021
Time seems to be flying!
We are entering the 11th
month of the year and fall
is definitely upon us. The
changing colors on the
Bosque are a sight to see
and the crispness in the air
is undeniable. Thanksgiving holidays will
be a few short weeks away and then the
frenzy of Christmas shopping, etc.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS
MONTH was the month of October and
be it known there were a few incidents.
However, please keep in mind there are
services available to victims of this crime
not only on the Pueblo but nationwide. If
you have been a victim or are fearful you
may become a victim of domestic violence,
please reach out to someone be it a friend,
neighbor, family member and make them
aware. There are resources available to you
as a victim to include our Victim Services
Department, Tribal Courts and the Police
Department. The dynamics of domestic
violence are sometimes quite complicated
for many reasons but an understanding of
the cycle of violence is necessary.
As author of this newsletter, I have
completed training for our agency and
others just this past month for domestic
violence, refreshing and reminding officers
of their duties and investigative issues
when responding to this type of incident. It
includes the safety and well-being of those
involved in the incident as well as safety
measures for officers when responding.
Please contact me if you have questions or
need additional information.
CHANGES IN LOCAL CALLING:
Please make note and make changes in
your directories, the requirement to dial all
ten digits of a telephone number to make a
call within the State of New Mexico began,
October 24, 2021. This change affects
36 states in the U.S. and New Mexico is
included. The reason? There is a new three
digit number, 988, to call the National
Suicide Prevention Hotline and because
there are many numbers with this prefix
the required change to dialing all ten digits
of the phone number was necessary. A list
of the 36 states include:( See Chart Above )
So no matter who you are calling, enter
the area code then the number or the call
will not go through. Change your contacts
on your phone to avoid frustration when
calling.
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS
Children will be looking forward to a break
from school for the Thanksgiving holidays,
so please be aware of them being at home
and playing in neighborhoods. Watch your
speed limits in residential areas and be
alert for that stray ball and bike riders that
may suddenly come into your path. Let’s
keep everyone safe during the holiday.
Many thanks to all motorists who
maintained watch for children at school
bus zones. IPD Officers have monitored
random bus routes following the bus and
finding motorists are aware and obey the
signals put out and illuminated on the
buses. Thank you for keeping our children
safe!
REMEMBER COVID-19 SAFETY
PROTOCOLS ARE STILL IN
EFFECT FOR THE PUEBLO
Wear your masks, maintain social
distancing, sanitize and most
importantly report if you are
experiencing symptoms!
Please observe the curfew restrictions
which are still in effect as well. Nontribal individuals are not allowed on
the Pueblo at this time so please help
us keep everyone safe!
ISLETA STRONG TOGETHER!
THE ISLETA POLICE
DEPARTMENT WISHES
EVERYONE A SAFE
AND HAPPY HOLIDAY!
SEATBELTS/CHILD RESTRAINTS
Whether taking a trip to the
grocery store or shopping
mall or just down the road
to a family member or
friend please remember
to BUCKLE UP!
It is
mandated by State Law
and is for the safety of all
who travel in the vehicle.
For children, appropriate
fitting car seats or booster
seats must be installed and
used. Adults/teenagers are
not excluded from buckling
up.
The following was taken from the Safer NM Website:
“It’s the Law – EVERYONE in a car must be properly belted
in all seating positions.”
Seat belts and child safety seats save lives, and Safer is dedicated to efforts which
increase their proper use. The NHTSA reports that using child safety seats decreases
the risk of death by an estimated 71% for infants and 54% for older children.
November 2021
Pueblo of Isleta Fire Department
3950 Hwy 47
Albuquerque NM 87105
505-869-9724
With Fall already in full swing,
starts the beginning of another
fire
season-prescribed
fire
season. As we begin smelling
smoke, the Isleta Pueblo Fire
Department, and all Pueblo
partners want to remind Community members
and visitors of the important role that fire
plays in our community. Beginning with our
Prescribed Fire Mitigation Project our message
is to become a fire-wise and fire-safe community.
In order to accomplish this mission, the Isleta
Pueblo Fire Department is in the process of
establishing a Prescribed Fire Mitigation
Project. This project will be designed to assist
the members of the community who for many
years have used fire to burn off their fields for
the next planting season. Over the past several
years we have had an increase in agricultural
burns. Currently the Pueblo of Isleta has issued
over 446 burn permits. The Isleta Volunteer Fire
Department will and does assist the community
and the Pueblo Administration in the burning
off of fields and ditches. Isleta Pueblo is a rural
community covering 330 square miles and has a
population of 3500 and an approximate of 1900
homes.
The intent of this project is to assist the
community members to have a pre-planned fire
wise, fire safe prescribed burn process that will
mitigate any losses of property to the community
members.
The Pueblo of Isleta fire department is comprised
of 10 Volunteers and 1 paid Fire Chief who have
attended the appropriate Wildland Firefighting
training. All firefighters are required under the
National Wild Fire Coordinating Group and
the Southern Pueblos Agency to follow proper
guidelines for wildland firefighting and will
maintain the proper certification and personal
protective equipment required to do so.
To accomplish this mission, the Isleta fire
department will establish a training curriculum,
training procedures to present to the members
of the community prior to the burn season, and
to coordinate within the community a time table
so all members can burn off their fields within a
timely, efficient and fire wise manner. This will
be done in four to six meetings held throughout
the Pueblo and or via video call if needed.
Scope of work will entail meeting with the
members of the community to train on the
proper procedure to apply wet lines around the
property so as to not escape to neighboring land,
how to monitor the local weather conditions to
determine if it is a good day and time to burn
and how and where to obtain a burn permit.
Meetings will be determined as to dates and
times and notifications will be sent out.
The fire department will establish and assist
in the pre-planning of the proposed burns.
Establishment of a sustainable water source
in the event the property is not located with a
reasonable response area of available water.
Assist with the extinguishment of the fire at the
end of the project and ascertain the fire is out
and will not rekindle or re-ignite.
Hopefully this will decrease the amount of time,
effort and additional resources that sometimes
are needed to accomplish the burns in our
community.
If you have further questions or comments,
please feel free to contact the Fire Department
at 505-869-9724
Isleta Pueblo News
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Isleta Pueblo News
November 2021
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT UPDATE
RECREATION SECTION
This past month the After School Recreation
Program did some fun after school projects
that the participants really enjoyed. The
following are just some of the fun things
they did:
Fun Science Activities
– Science with Mentos and Diet Coke!!
After observing the science experiment with
Mentos, it makes you wonder what happens
to our stomachs when we drink a soda pop
and a mixture of other ingredients. By
adding the Mentos candy to the diet coke,
it causes the production of more carbon
dioxide bubbles to make an eruption. The
participants watched their Recreation
Leaders demonstrate the experiment not
knowing which way the bottle will fly. They
were amazed of the reaction of the two
ingredients combined.
Step by Step Painting
Craft for Halloween
– The participants and Recreation leaders
both painted a Halloween picture by
following step by step instructions given by
LeeAnne, the Activities Coordinator. The
youth painters range from 1st graders to
5th graders. The participants were given
one color at a time and painted as instructed
to do so. Some of the participants were
unsure of themselves about painting but
they all seemed to love their masterpieces
when they were all finished!!
– As you come to the recreation center
for a quick workout, you may have seen
areas decorated for Halloween. The After
School Program participants did various
craft projects and their projects are on
display. One activity was making yarn
pumpkins by using glue like the Paper
Mache technique. The children also made
pony bead pumpkins, and a fall door décor
for their homes.
Halloween Snack Making
– The participants also participated in
a Halloween scavenger hunt looking for
various orange envelopes throughout the
recreation center. Their scavenger hunt
lists consisted of leaves, pencils, candy,
bubbles, toothbrush and much more. All
the participants received a prize, they are
all winners in our book.
– The participants also made caramel
apples with candy sprinkles and decorated
cookies for Halloween. The after school staff
were very generous to purchase pumpkins
for the participants, those pumpkins were
used for the participants to have a pumpkin
carving session for Halloween. I want to
thank Luke and Jeremy for purchasing the
pumpkins.
Halloween Scavenger Hunt
November 2021
Isleta Pueblo News
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SPORTS SECTION
This is what’s been happening in the sports
department for the month of October.
Pueblo Harvest Run/Walk – This event
started on October 18th and will conclude
on November 19th, this year we have over
50 participants in the event. That’s a
great turnout, the number of participants
definitely increased this year.
3-Point Shooting Contest – This activity
will be lots of fun, once the results are final
we will be posting those so all of you can
see who is the best 3-Point shooter in the
Pueblo.
Volleyball League – We are hoping to
start the volleyball league on November
16th this year if everything goes as planned.
The games will be played on Tuesday and
Thursday evenings probably at 6:30 pm and
7:30 pm. We’re very excited to be hosting a
sporting event and seeing the community
get out to have some fun again.
STORY RIDERS PROGRAM – We
partnered up with the Story Riders program
and this program started on October 18th,
and will conclude on November 14th. Just
to give you a brief overview on the Story
Riders, it was presented to us by Janice
Lucero and Marcos Sandoval. The program
is designed to reach out to children here
in the pueblo and teach them about bikes
and biking and everything that comes with
it. In this program the children are taught
things like how to fix a flat tire, how to fix
brakes and make adjustments to them as
well. They are also taught biking safety
and the rules of riding. When they go on
rides the children stop along the way to talk
to community elders to hear stories. This is
a nice opportunity for them to learn things
from the past. Just seeing these kids’ faces
light up and the interest was awesome. They
rode around the community here and trails
as well. At the end of their experience they
were able to get a bike and helmet to take
home and tools to fix their bike. We want to
thank Behavior Health for donating some
hydration packs, all the kids received one.
We also had a bike clinic for the community
on Oct 16th that was fun as well. We are
going to be having an adult bike clinic so
keep your eyes on the lookout for that. I
just want to thank Marcos Sandoval, Janice
Lucero, Daryl Lucero and Kateri Jojola for
all their help with this program. We are
hoping to continue programs like this in the
future for our youth.
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 Pueblo News
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November 2021
The many faces of systemic violence
By Tiffany Jiron
October is nationally proclaimed as Domestic
Violence Awareness Month and during
this month, many of us in the work to end
violence against women across the nation
are busy trying to educate our communities
to bring an end to this systemic crisis
disproportionately impacting Indigenous
communities across the country.
Most of our movement leaders come to
this work with real-life lived experiences
and want to help others live a life without
violence. In tribal communities, where the
rate of violence is five times more likely to
occur than in non-native communities, it’s
important to understand the root causes of
violence. It’s important to understand the
historical context and historical trauma and
how they are a direct consequence of ongoing
systemic violence against our Indigenous
nations as a result of the establishment and
expansion of the settler colonial project we
know as the United States of America.
Systemic violence is not a theoretical issue,
rather it is lived day in and day out. As
an example, it is a fact that four out of
five American Indian and Alaskan Native
women experience violence in their life. This
includes sexual violence, physical violence
by an intimate partner and at least half
experience stalking and 66% experience
psychological aggression by an intimate
partner. Overall, more than 1.5 million
American Indian Women and Alaskan
Native Women will experience violence in
their lifetime.
To adequately deconstruct the roots of
systemic violence, we must first acknowledge
that there are systems at play specifically
created to perpetuate further exploitation
of labor and disenfranchisement of black
and Indigenous people while removing us
from the land. One recent example is the
forced separation of Indigenous families.
It is estimated that 60% of all Indigenous
children were removed from their families
into abusive and deadly boarding schools
during the Boarding School Era. This was
the U.S. government’s system that forced
Native American children away from
their homes and its devastating result
was violence–a trauma-response behavior
that has been passed down to the next
generations.
Systemic violence also translates into
impacts in people’s health and their ability
to access adequate care. This area was
highly visible once the social determinants
of tribal communities during the Covid-19
pandemic were finally highlighted and got
the attention of news reporters and leaders
showing the gaps and lack of support for
our people in response to the pandemic. A
strong reminder of how systemic violence
holds many faces but its impact is felt
gravely in our communities.
Access to resources, generational wealth by
land dispossession, and opportunity in the
U.S. functions within a class system that
benefits some and excludes others–as part
of the systemic violence foundation in our
society. This is the very foundation that can
and must be changed.
This month is an opportunity to learn more,
get involved, and support organizations
working to dismantle systemic violence that
impacts communities across NM through its
many faces. This is the time to materialize
resources and programs through our state,
county, and municipal governments to
tackle violence against our families.
Tiffany Jiron is from Sheh-Wheef-Tui also
known as Isleta Pueblo and she is also the
Advocate Coordinator for the New Mexico
Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native
Women.
Counseling Can Help
The Behavioral Health Clinic is open for direct
patient contact with careful adherence to protocols
as established by the Isleta Health Center to include:
•
Patients must wear a face mask at all times
when in the facility and when in your vehicle
checking in for your appointment
•
All patients must check in at the front of the
Isleta Health Center where your temperature
will be taken and you will receive a wristband
and instructions how to proceed
•
Please arrive 15 minutes ahead of your
appointment time
•
Patients and staff maintain social distancing
at all times
•
Lobby and offices are sanitized before and
after each patient visit
Talking to others is always helpful and talking
with a professional therapist can really help –
especially during this difficult time.
Call 869-5475- Make an appointment
to meet with a therapist - see if
counseling can help.
Sometimes you can’t wait If you or someone you know is having a mental
health crisis, call 1-800-273-8255 for the National
Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
You can also text HOME to 741-741 for free, 24hour support from the Crisis Text Line.
Give time and attention to all your health
needs – physical, emotional, and mental.
November 2021
Isleta Pueblo News
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Isleta Health Center
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. It
helps if you know the signs so you can do something
about it before it becomes a problem. If you are curious
whether your alcohol use might be a problem, take a
moment to answer these questions:
In the past 6 months to a year, did you
•
End up drinking more, or longer, than you
intended
•
Tried to cut down or stop drinking but
continued to use alcohol
•
Drive a car or operate heavy machinery while
drinking or “buzzed”
•
Have to drink more than you used to in order
to get the same effect
•
Continue to drink even if you felt depressed,
anxious, or guilty
•
Continue to drink even though you had health
problems because of the alcohol
•
Continue to drink even though it caused
problems with family, friends, and/or the job
•
Spend a lot of time figuring out how you
would get your next drink
•
Experience hangovers that got worse each
time you drank
•
Ever have a drink the following day just to
“steady your nerves” or to “take off the edge”
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, it may
be time to seek help…
Isleta Health Center
Behavioral Health Clinic
505-869-5475
Isleta Health
Center Optometry
Digital Eye Strain
Dr. Mitchel Anderson,
OD, Optometrist
Phone: 505-869-4080
We are using screens now more than ever before. Many
of us use our computer screens at work and spend much
of our spare time on our TVs, phones or tablets. This can
be a wonderful thing, but there are also potential side
effects. One of the effects of increased screen time is that
it can bother our eyes, a recent term has been coined for
this: “Digital Eye Strain”. Our eyes feel strained due to
the background light from the devices, and due to small
muscles inside our eyes that are working hard to keep us
focused on the devices in front of us.
The Optometry Times and many eye-care professionals
have recently created a simple rule to help combat this
Digital Eye Strain. They call it the 20-20-20 Rule; this
means that for every 20 minutes you spend on a digital
screen, you should take a 20-second break to look at
something at least 20 feet away. Oftentimes, our eyes
feel most relaxed when we let them rest for a moment
and just look into the distance. If you can actively
remember to take short breaks from staring at screens
throughout your day, your eyes will thank you. Especially
if you are feeling eyestrain or fatigue at the end of the
day, this is something you should implement into your
daily routine. Vision is such an important part of our lives,
let’s remember to take care of our eyes so they can take
care of us for many more years to come.
Isleta Health Center
Optometry Department
Isleta Pueblo News
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November 2021
Isleta Elder Home Delivered Meals 2021
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
11/1/2021
11/2/2021
11/3/2021
11/4/2021
11/5/2021
BEEF TIPS
Slow Roasted Beef 3oz
Steamed Rice 1/4c
California Vegetable 1/2c
Gravy 1oz
Fruit
CHICKEN FAJITAS
TUNA SANDWICH
11/8/2021
Diced Chicken 4oz
Peppers and Onions 1/4c
Spanish Rice 1/4c
Shredded Cheese 1oz
Chuckwagon 1/2c
Tortilla
11/9/2021
Tuna 3oz
Celery Sticks 1c
Low Fat Ranch 2oz
Goldfish 2oz
Fruit Cup 1/2c
WW. Bread
11/10/2021
Salisbury Steak 3oz
Mashed Potato 1/4c
Gravy 2oz
Carrots 1/2c
Dinner Roll
Fresh Fruit
11/15/2021
Lean Ground Beef 3oz
Pinto Beans 1/4c
Red Chile 2oz
Corn Bread =2g
Vegetable blend 1/2c
Fruit cup 1/2c
11/16/2021
Chicken 4oz
Steamed Rice 1/4c
Oriental Vegetables 1/2c
Sweet & Sour Sauce 2oz
Fortune Cookie
Fruit
11/17/2021
SALISBURY STEAK
POSOLE
Pork 3oz
Red Chile 2oz
Hominy 1/2c
Tortilla
Fruit Cup
11/22/2021
BEEF POT PIE
Beef 3oz
5 way vegetable 1c
Biscuit
Apple Crisp 1/2c
11/29/2021
FRITO PIE CASSAROLE
Ground Beef 3oz
Beans 1/4c
Red Chile 2oz
Shredded Cheese 1oz
Fritos 2oz
Garnish 2oz
Fruit
CHILE CON CARNE
SWEDISH MEATBALLS
Meatballs 3oz
Steamed Rice 1/4c
Italian vegetable 1/2c
Dinner roll
11/23/2021
OPEN FACE TURKEY
Turkey 3oz
Mashed Potatoes 1/2c
Gravy 2oz
Broccoli 1/2c
WW bread
Pumpkin Pie
11/30/2021
SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN
BEANS W/HAM
Beans 1/2c
Ham 2oz
Red Chile 1/4c
Tortilla
Melon cup 1/2c
11/24/2021
BEEF BARLEY SOUP
Ground Beef 3oz
Mixed Vegetable 1c
Barley 2oz
Crackers 2ea
Fruit
SHREDDED BEEF BURRITO
Beef 3oz
Cheese 1oz
Green Chile 2oz
Zucchini 1c
Fruit
11/11/2021
**CENTER CLOSED**
CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
Diced Chicken 3oz
Egg Noodle 1/4c
Mixed Vegetables 1/2c
Oyster Crackers 1pkg
Sugar Free Jello 1/2c
11/12/2021
GRILLED TURKEY SANDWICH
Sliced Turkey 3oz
Sliced Cheese 1oz
Green Chile 1oz
WW Bread
Winter Blend 1/2c
11/18/2021
11/19/2021
PIZZA
PORK TAMALES
Pepperoni 3oz
Mozzarella Cheese 2oz
Marinara Sauce 2oz
Italian Vegetable 1/2c
Fruit Cocktail 1/2c
11/25/2021
Tamale 4oz
Red Chile 2oz
Ranch Beans 1/2c
Chuckwagon 1/2c
Sugar Free Jello 1/2c
11/26/2021
CENTER CLOSED THURSDAY & FRIDAY
CHICKEN WRAP
Chicken 3oz
Lettuce & Tomato 2oz
Tortilla
Potato Salad 2oz
Fruit
Please call by 9 AM
to cancel Home Delivered Meals.
Thank you.
****Menus are subject to change without notice, based on the availability of products.****
869-4488
November 2021
ISLETA HEALTH CENTER
Ma Gu Waam from
Shay Jaramillo, BSN, RN
Happy Fall to everyone!
I hope everyone is staying safe.
It is that time of year again; flu
shot season. Call to schedule your flu shots today,
6 months and older are eligible.
Below are some helpful Q&A tips about the
Medical department:
Did you know that you have to call at 8:00am
for a walk in appointment? Dial 869-4385 to speak
to a nurse, and remember we open at 10:00 am on
Thursdays.
Did you know we now have a pediatrician?
His name is Dr. Sapien and he joined the IHC team
on June 28, 2021. He is here twice a month; make an
appointment for your child(ren) today.
Did you know if you are transported by
ambulance from the Health Center that you will still
need to notify PRC within 72 hours?
Did you know you can now print your child(ren)
s or your own vaccine record? Visit VaxViewNM.org to
print.
Did you know you could request your medication
refills without asking your doctor? This can be done
by calling the Pharmacy refill line or the pharmacy
directly. If you are out of refills, the pharmacy staff
will ask your doctor to refill the medication for you.
Did you know the best way to prevent illnesses
such as the flu, cold and COVID is to WASH YOUR
HANDS? Washing your hands with soap and warm
water as soon as you get home from work, school,
running errands or being outside will help keep
yourself, your family and the community healthy.
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ISLETA HEALTH
CENTER
Medical and Lab Clinics
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Please call (505) 869-4089 to
schedule your appointments.
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All Visits are by appointment.
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Please update your phone and
address with patient registration
with any changes.
•
Please allow three to five business
days for paperwork processing.
•
Lab appointments require a
physican order.
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Notify PRC if you go by ambulance,
go to an urgent care or emergency
room.
•
If you are sent to Albuquerque
IHS for an X-ray or Ultrasound
remember to take all your
documents, (CIB, drivers license,
insurance card).
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Greetings from Isleta Social Services
With the end of the year quickly approaching, we
here at Isleta Social Services would like to make our
community members aware of some of the changes
that have happened especially with the COVID-19
pandemic that has affected us in so many ways,
not just in families - but as a community. With
a COVID19 plan in place, we opened up our doors
to in-person office visits, we conduct temperature
scans and respectfully ask that a questionnaire be
completed before we move forward with visits.
Since school has started, we are seeing a rise of
bullying and suicide within our younger generation.
We have been collaborating with Isleta Behavioral
Health to help put an end to the bullying which
could ultimately lead to suicide. No child should have
to feel that it is unsafe to go to school, so let's help
prevent bullying by speaking to our children about
the negative impacts of behaviors and words towards
one another. With hectic schedules, zooms and trying
our best, we often forget how critical it is for our kids
to know we're there for them. Please check in with
your child on a regular basis.
Signs a child is Bullied:
Unexplainable injuries, feeling sick, or faking
illness, declining grades, loss of interest in school
work or not wanting to go to school, feeling
helplessness or decreased self-esteem.
Signs a child is Bullying Others:
Getting into physical or verbal fights, have friends
who bully others, don't accept responsibility for
their actions and often gets sent to the principal's
office or detention frequently.
Signs of Suicide:
Talking about dying or killing themselves, hurting
themselves, feeling hopeless or having no purpose,
extreme mood swings, withdrawing or feeling
isolated.
GET HELP...Suicide Prevention Life Line: 1-800273-TALK (8255)
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.
We have been in collaboration with Isleta Behavioral
Health, Pueblo of Isleta Victim Advocates,
Albuquerque Area Southwest Tribal Epidemiology
Center (AASTEC), Albuquerque Area Indian Health
Board (AAIHB) and have been working on a project on
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES). Earlier this
year we conducted a survey within the community. We
wanted to find out how much our community knows
about ACES and the general knowledge surrounding
such events. Adverse Childhood Experiences/ACES
can be various forms of physical and emotional abuse,
neglect and household dysfunction experienced in
childhood. We have interviewed some community
members to gain insight of how aware our community
is about ACES. With the completion of the interviews
that were conducted, we are aware that we, as a
community, need more information on what ACES
really is and how it affects us. We are in the process
of gathering specific information and will be hosting
various presentations, trainings, and community
events in the near future for service providers and
community members on how to address ACES. Please
stay tuned as we proceed on distributing information
and resources for the community.
For more information and resources contact Isleta
Social Services: 505-869-2772. Stay safe and be well.
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Isleta Health Center Program
Postponements
The Isleta Health Center (IHC) is doing our part
to encourage social distancing, by continuing to
postpone the following programs until further notice:
The IHC Programs below are postponed:
ICAP Moccasin Making Class on Tuesday
evenings
Isleta Diabetes Prevention Exercise Classes
(Eagle HIIT) held Mondays and Wednesdays
Isleta Diabetes Weight Training held
Tuesdays and Thursdays
(Wellness Center available by appointments only)
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ISLETA HEALTH CENTER
Know Your Numbers, You Are
Important, You Are Worth It
Weight, BMI, and Waist
Circumference
Andrea Wilson, Fitness Instructor
Phone: 505-869-4595
References: cdc.gov nhlbi.nih.gov
uofmhealth.org
Weight, waist measurement, and/or BMI are
different measurements used to measure the
health of an individual. Being overweight or
obese increases your risk for developing health
diseases such as type 2 diabetes, high blood
pressure, high blood cholesterol, and many
others. If you are overweight and/or obese,
losing a small amount of weight (between 5-10%
of your current weight) will help you lower your
risk for developing these health diseases. The
best way to lose weight is by eating a healthy
and balanced diet, and by exercising at least
150 minutes per week.
Weight
The ideal weight for males and females can
differ. It also depends on factors such as: age,
height, fat and muscle composition, frame size,
etc. It is important to know how much we weigh,
that way we know our risk for developing health
diseases. If you are overweight and/or obese,
you are at a higher risk for developing health
diseases such as diabetes, heart disease,
stroke, and some types of cancer. You can
maintain a healthy weight by exercising
regularly, and eating a healthy and balanced
diet. One way to determine a healthy weight is
calculating your BMI.
BMI
BMI is known as Body Mass Index. BMI is
a measurement of body fat based on an
individual's height and weight. It is important
to note that BMI does not consider muscle
mass, and for this reason individuals with a
high muscle mass may have a high BMI. In
this specific case, the individual would have a
high BMI, but have a healthy-looking physique.
There are different BMI categories, which
include: Underweight= <18.5, Normal weight=
18.5-24.9, Overweight= 25-29.9, and Obesity=
BMI of 30 or greater. For example, if you are
5'5" and you weigh 170 pounds, your BMI
would be 28. A BMI of 28 would place you in the
overweight category. In order to move into the
normal weight BMI category, you would have to
lose about 30 lbs. Let's say you lost 30 lbs. and
you now weigh 140 lbs. Your BMI would be 23,
which is considered a normal weight. You can
calculate your BMI through various websites,
InBody, handheld body fat analyzers, body
fat scales, bod pods, and skinfold calipers.
You can decrease your BMI by exercising and
eating a healthy and balanced diet in order to
lose weight. A decrease in weight results in a
decreased BMI.
Waist Circumference
Your waist size is also another way in which
you can measure your health. A large waist
circumference is associated with an increased
risk for type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, high
blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease.
You can measure your waist circumference
by placing a tape measure at the top of your
hip bone, then bringing the tape measure all
the way around your body, level with your
belly button. A healthy waist measurement for
males is less than 40 inches, and a healthy
waist measurement for females is less than
35 inches. You can decrease inches from your
waist measurement through calorie deficit and
exercising often.
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MONDAY
SAT/SUN
1
The Ripple Effect : 9:00 12:00pm For more information
please call: 869-5475
Power Source: 3:30-4:30pm
For more information please call:
869-5475
6/7
13/14
20/21
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2
WEDNESDAY
Isleta Youth Wellness
Program: 4:30-6pm For
more information please
call: 869-5475
Isleta Youth Wellness Program:
4:30-6pm For more information
please call: 869-5475
ICAP Sewing Class - 5:00-7:00pm
@IHC
Training Center. For more information please call: 869-5475
Isleta Youth Wellness Program:
4:30-6pm For
moreOPENS
information
CLINIC
AT 9:50am
please call: 869-5475
9
10
11
The Ripple Effect : 9:00 - 12:00pm
For more information please call:
869-5475
Wellbriety Group: 11:00 -12:00pm
For more Information please call:
869-5475
Power Source: 3:30-4:30pm
For more information please call:
869-5475
Isleta Youth Wellness
Program: 4:30-6pm For
more information please
call: 869-5475
Isleta Youth Wellness Program:
4:30-6pm For more information
please call: 869-5475
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16
17
The Ripple Effect : 9:00 12:00pm For more information
please call: 869-5475
The Ripple Effect : 9:00 12:00pm For more information please call: 8695475
Power Source: 3:30-4:30pm
For more information please call:
869-5475
Isleta Youth Wellness
Program: 4:30-6pm For
more information please
call: 869-5475
Isleta Youth Wellness Program:
4:30-6pm For more information
please call: 869-5475
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23
24
The Ripple Effect : 9:00 12:00pm For more information please call: 8695475
Isleta Youth Wellness
Program: 4:30-6pm For
more information please
call: 869-5475
Isleta Youth Welness Program:
4:30-6pm For more information
please call: 869-5475
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30
The Ripple Effect : 9:00 12:00pm For more information
please call: 869-5475
The Ripple Effect : 9:00 12:00pm For more information please call: 8695475
Isleta Youth Wellness
Program: 4:30-6pm For
more information please
call: 869-5475
Power Source: 3:30-4:30pm
For more information please call:
869-5475
FRIDAY
4
The Ripple Effect : 9:00 - 12:00pm
For more information please call:
869-5475
Wellbriety Group: 11:00 -12:00pm
For Information please call: 8695475
The Ripple Effect : 9:00 12:00pm For more information
please call: 869-5475
Power Source: 3:30-4:30pm
For more information please call:
869-5475
THURSDAY
3
The Ripple Effect : 9:00 12:00pm For more information please call: 8695475
The Ripple Effect : 9:00 12:00pm For more information please call: 8695475
The Ripple Effect : 9:00 12:00pm For more information
please call: 869-5475
27/28
TUESDAY
November 2021
The Ripple Effect : 9:00 12:00pm . For more information
please call:
869-5475
Wellbriety Group: 11:00 -12:00pm
> For more Information please call:
869-5475
The Ripple Effect : 9:00 - 12:00pm
For more information please call:
869-5475
Wellbriety Group: 11:00 -12:00pm
For Information please call: 8695475
CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am
5
12
CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am
19
18
CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am
ICAP Sewing Class - 5:00-7:00pm
@IHC
Training Center. For more information please call: 869-5475
CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am
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ISLETA HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP
Risk from Potential/Actual
Releases of Pollutants into the
Environment
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Isleta Health Training Center
RSVP by November 8th
Contact Stephanie Barela
869-4479
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CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am
DPP=Diabetes Prevention
Program: 869-4595
BHS=Behavioral Health
Services :869-5475
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