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Volume 17 Issue 1

Isleta Pueblo News

Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com

Governor’s Report

Maguwam,

Hello everyone! Administration hopes that

everyone had a safe and joyous Christmas.

We also want to wish everyone a safe and

Prosperous New Year. We pray that the

New Year will bring us light at the end of

the tunnel in regards to Covid-19. This

November we hit our highest total number

of positive cases for the year, 141 positive

cases. This is very similar to the spike we

saw last year in the same month with a total

of 153 cases. Our cases have decreased and

we now currently as of this writing have 9

positive cases within the Pueblo. There is

a total of 15 Pueblo of Isleta Residents that

are quarantined for close contact. A total of

9 households are being monitored. At this

time there is 1 hospitalization.

The following graphs depict the age and

gender demographics for November 2021.

In summary for November 2021, there

were a total of 141 cases. The average age

of cases was 29 years. Approximately 55%

of the total cases in November 2021 were

female and 45% male. There were a total

of 88 individuals who were not vaccinated

or fully vaccinated which made up 62% of

the total cases for November. Fifty-three

(53) fully vaccinated individuals made up

38% of the total positive cases (see graphs

below).

Furthermore, the IHC COVID-19 Response

Team is observing that the virus spreads

very easily and rapidly within households,

and predominantly among the unvaccinated

who are reporting more severe symptoms.

Please do your best to keep you and your

family safe. Get tested immediately if

you have COVID-19 like symptoms, get

vaccinated, and comply with the current

Public Health Order.

Stay safe, get tested, and get vaccinated!

Call 505-869-9720 if you or a loved one

are experiencing symptoms, for vaccine

scheduling and information, or guidance on

getting Monoclonal Antibody Treatment.

Administration would like to apologize

and clear up any misinformation about the

Ham distribution. Our staff worked hard

at acquiring a contract with Albertson’s to

fulfill our ham order. The process began

in September to get this order filled.

Unfortunately, Albertsons on December

6, 2021 announced a removal and recall

of Spiral Sliced Seasoned Uncured ham

due to potentially being contaminated

with Listeria monocytogenes.

Listeria

monocytogenes is an organism which

can cause serious and sometimes fatal

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infections in young children, frail or elderly

people and others with weakened immune

systems.

Although healthy individuals

may suffer only short-term symptoms such

as high fever, severe headache, stiffness,

nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea,

Listeria infection can cause miscarriages

and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Due to the short notice it was impossible to

get such a large order placed and delivered

by the distribution dates of December 14 and

15. Due to the unforeseen circumstances,

we had to cancel the distribution of hams

for the Christmas Holiday.

Western Spirit Transmission Line

On December 6, 2021, Pattern Energy

Group LP (Pattern Energy) and the New

Mexico Renewable Energy Transmission

Authority (RETA) announced today the

Western Spirit Transmission line has been

energized and is fully operational. The 155mile 345 kV transmission line, developed

jointly by Pattern Energy and RETA, will

collect up to 800 megawatts (MW) of wind

power from central New Mexico and connect

it to the electric grid managed by Public

Service Company of New Mexico (PNM)

near Albuquerque. PNM will acquire and

operate the transmission line shortly after

commissioning (see map).)

The Western Spirit Transmission line

is enabling the construction of Pattern

Energy’s suite of Western Spirit Wind power

projects, which is scheduled for completion

at the end of December 2021. Totaling more

than 1,050 megawatts (MW), the Western

Spirit Wind projects represent the largest

single-phase renewable power build out in

U.S. history. The four wind projects that

comprise Western Spirit Wind are located

in Guadalupe, Lincoln and Torrance

Counties in central New Mexico. Pattern

Energy has more than 4,500 MW of New

Mexico wind in operation or development,

representing over $9.5 billion of planned

investments. For more information, please

visit patternenergynewmexico.com.

About RETA

RETA was created by New Mexico

lawmakers to facilitate the development of

electric transmission and storage projects.

RETA’s role is to encourage and facilitate

the development of new transmission and

storage infrastructure needed to enable

critical development of New Mexico’s

extensive renewable energy resources.

These projects ensure that power from

New Mexico’s remote renewable energy

facilities can be connected to both in-state

and export electricity markets. In addition,

RETA projects upgrade grid reliability,

improve

operational

flexibility,

and

relieve transmission congestion. For more

information, visit https://nmreta.com.

On December 13, 2021, the Public Service

Company of New Mexico (PNM), whollyowned subsidiary of PNM Resources, Inc.

(NYSE: PNM), closed on its purchase of

the Western Spirit transmission line and

service under the Transmission Service

Agreements has begun. PNM announced

on May 1, 2019 that it had entered into an

agreement with affiliates of Pattern Energy

Group 2 LP (“Pattern”), and the New Mexico

Renewable Energy Transmission Authority

(“NM RETA”) to acquire a renewable

transmission project, Western Spirit, which

will support the development of new wind

resources in eastern New Mexico. NM

RETA and Pattern partnered to develop and

construct the Western Spirit transmission

project, and PNM has acquired the project as

planned. The capacity additions strengthen

the existing PNM transmission system

and provide upgrades to accommodate 800

megawatts of new wind energy. (To note,

Pattern Energy provided the above Western

Spirit Transmission Line information).

Approximately, 8.4 miles of the Western

Spirit Transmission line transverses the

westside of Isleta. The Tribal Council

approved the right of way (ROW) in 2015,

for 30 years. Unlike other ROW through

non-tribal land being perpetual, PNM or

subsequent owners would have to undergo

re-negotiation at that time.

NM 2021 Special Session and

Re-Districting

Our lobbyist, the Setter Group, provided

the following report. The special session

began at noon on Monday, December 6th

and wrapped up on Friday, December 17.

The Legislature sent the following bills to

the Governor:

HB 2 – General Appropriations Appropriated approximately $478 million

in federal funds for various projects. The

remaining $591 million in federal funds was

transferred to the general fund. Notable

expenditures include $10 million for tribal

libraries (to plan, design, construct, renovate

and equip and broadband infrastructure

through PED), as well as $133 million

overall for broadband.

HB 8 – Redistricting House - The

State House of Representatives’

redistricting maps included the tribal

consensus maps.

Passage of this bill was still controversial

from the Republicans’ point of view, but the

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Governor is expected to sign it. It is

anticipated the New Mexico Republican

Party will contest it in court. https://www.

nmlegis.gov/Redistricting2021/Maps_And_

Data?ID202=221619.1

HB 9 – CRC Redistrict PEC; Concept

E (Chaptered) - The Public Education

Commission redistricting maps passed with

little comment or fanfare.

HB 11 – Medical Malpractice Changes This bill made changes to the medical

malpractice bill that was passed earlier in

the year to clarify definitions and limits for

independent health care providers.

SB 1 – Congress Redistricting

(Chaptered) - The Congressional

redistricting maps included the tribal

consensus maps.

There is a lot of controversy surrounding

the maps with Republicans saying they

are deliberate, Democratic gerrymandering

of the Congressional districts, and some

Democrats, claiming the new districts may

overly favor Republicans. It is anticipated

the maps will be challenged in court. https://

www.nmlegis.gov/Redistricting2021/Maps_

And_Data?ID202=221648.1

SB 2 – Senate Redistricting NM State Senate maps took over a week

to work out after changes were made

unexpectedly to the bill that altered tribal

consensus maps. After intense negotiations

between the tribal Ad Hoc Committee and

Senate leadership, an agreement was

reached over the maps. Republicans will

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definitely challenge the map in court, as

will some independents. https://nmlegis.

gov/Redistricting2021/Maps_And_

Data?ID202=221780.1

Overall, Tribes did well in preserving

the maps for districts that met the

guidelines and principles agreed

upon and that Isleta supported. Our

continued support made a huge difference.

Even if the maps are ultimately altered by

the courts, the tribal districts are likely to

remain intact.

Burn Permits and Wood Hauling

We would like to remind everyone that Burn

Permits issued in 2021 will now be expiring

on December 31, 2021. We will send out

a notice to the community when the new

permits for 2022 are available. Also Wood

permits will be continued to be issued until

December 31, 2021. New Permits must be

acquired also for 2022 and again a notice

will be sent out to the community when

those are ready to be issued.

As of current the Manzanos will continue to

be open for access for wood hauling. Please

be respectful and make sure to follow all

the rules as stated on the permit you signed

for. Remember, sale of wood off the Pueblo

that is harvested on the Pueblo by a tribal

member is prohibited. If anyone should see

any violations, please do the right thing and

report it. You can call the non-emergency

number to report any wood harvest or game

harvest violations. You may also call the

Open Space Department at 869-7561.

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As we move forward and plan for this year

we are looking forward to collaborating

with the tribal council on reestablishing the

Department of Natural Resources. Identify

needed plans for the Pueblo such as land

use and water use plans. We will also

identify projects for the use of the American

Rescue Plan Act monies appropriated by

the United States Treasury Department.

We are hoping to get the Chical Well project

and the Los Padillas Well project started

with these funds. We have applied for a

Broadband infrastructure grant to move

forward with broadband to the community.

We also plan to open the Yonan An Museum

this year. We will inform you as we move

closer to an opening date.

I pray the creator gives us strength and

leads all of us in the right direction this

year. I pray that we will one day have our

feast days and dances and to hear the drum

and songs to fill our hearts and call upon

the rain to have a fruitful year. I pray that

each and everyone one of you have a long,

healthy, and prosperous life.

Haw-wu,

Vernon B. Abeita

Governor

Isleta Pueblo News

Editor:

Nathaniel Lujan

Asst. Editor:

Diane Abeita

Published By:

Valencia Express

CALL for APPLICANTS

Any tribal member interested in serving on the following Board is

encouraged to submit a Letter of Interest, along with a resume to

the Tribal Council Office.

The Tribal Council is actively seeking applications for the Pueblo of

Isleta Health Board.

● Tribal Enrollment Committee

If you have any questions, please contact the Tribal Council Office

at 505-869-9746.

Please Note: The Tribal Council Office kindly requests that all

Letters of Interest and Resumes be mailed or emailed to the

following addresses:

MAILING ADDRESS

ATT: Tribal Council

P.O. BOX 1270

Isleta, NM 87022

EMAIL ADDRESS

poitribalcouncil@gmail.com

The following criteria should be considered when submitting your

application:

●

Health Board members are expected to have knowledge of

business, boards, and management practices related to health care,

or to have the ability and interest to develop a working understanding

of medical processes, standards of care, policies and procedures,

regulations, laws, planning, and problem resolution, tribal health, and

knowledge of the culture of the Pueblo of Isleta.

●

Health Board members must be committed to conducting Health

Board business with confidentiality, professionalism, and ethics.

●

Health Board members must be willing to dedicate sufficient

time to attend regular, special board, and committee meetings and

adequately prepare for such meetings by reviewing Board packets or

other information provided to Board members.

●

Health Board members must meet the minimum standards

of character of the Indian Child and Family Violence Prevention Act,

25 U.S.C. § 3207, and associated regulations, and must have and

successfully pass a criminal background check before appointment to

the Health Board.

●

Employees of the Pueblo of Isleta Health Services Department

and their spouses, partners, and first-degree relatives (parents, siblings,

or children) are not eligible for nomination or appointment to avoid

conflicts of interest. Indian Health Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, or

Bureau of Indian Education employees shall obtain clearance from their

agency prior to serving on the Health Board.

This is an appointed two-year term. To apply, please submit a Letter

of Interest, along with a resume, to poitribalcouncil@gmail.com or

mail to:

ATT: Tribal Council

P.O. BOX 1270

Isleta, NM 87022

If you have any questions, please contact the

Tribal Council Office at 505-869-9746.

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ISLETA HEALTH CENTER

PROBATES

Ma Gu Waam from

Shay Jaramillo, BSN, RN

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:

Isidor Carpio (DOD: 12/15/2013)

Happy Holidays 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 8694385 to speak to a nurse, and remember we

open at 10:00 am on Thursdays.

January 2022

Case No. CV-PR-0156-2021

First 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 Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at 1:30 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) 869-9699.

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:

Bernadette L. Gaisthia (DOD: 06/4/2021)

Case No. CV-PR-0117-2021

First Notice



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.

TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with notice requirements, a Petition to Probate the Estate of

Bernadette L. Gaisthia, deceased 06/04/2021, 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 26, 2022 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) 8699699.



Did you know if you are transported

by ambulance from the Health Center that

you will still need to notify PRC within 72

hours?

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:

Juan Felipe Lucero (DOD: 05/15/2020)

Doris A. Lucero (Maria Dominga Abeita) (DOD: 07/10/2018)

Patrick Angelo Lucero (DOD: 09/08/2020)



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.

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.

Case No. CV-PR-0116-2021

(ALL cases Consolidated)

First Notice

TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with notice requirements, a Petition to Probate the Estate of

Juan Felipe Lucero, deceased 07/12/2021, Doris A. Lucero, deceased 07/10/2018, and Patrick

A. Lucero, deceased 09/08/2020, 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 To Be Determined (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.

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:

Jose Francisco Roberto Jojola (DOD: 02/15/2021)

Case No. CV-PR-0144-2021

Second Notice

TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with notice requirements, a Petition to Probate the Estate of

Jose Francisco Roberto Jojola, deceased 02/15/2021, 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 Wednesday, January 05, 2022 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) 8699699.

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:

Mary J. Coriz (DOD: 04/19/2021)

Case No. CV-PR-0147-2021

Second 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, 2022 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:

Reynita M.C. Lente Jaramillo (DOD: 03/14/2017)

Case No. CV-PR-0160-2021

Second Notice

TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with notice requirements, a Petition to Probate the Estate of

Reynita M.C. Lente Jaramillo, deceased 03/14/2017, 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 To Be Determined (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) 8699699.

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:

Frances Pabulita Anchondo (DOD: 08/31/2021)

Case No. CV-PR-0167-2021

Second Notice

TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with notice requirements, a Petition to Probate the Estate of

Frances Pabulita Anchondo, deceased 08/31/2021, 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.

January 2022

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

DEADLINE for February Newsletter articles is

set for Wednesday, January 19, 2022, 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.

The fifteen Newsletter distribution locations are:

1. TR 2 & TR 22 - Chical SE of Community Hall

2. TR 10 - Behind the old 47 Sales

3 TR 1 & TR 5 – Ranchitos /

Bosque Farms Reservations Line

4. Ranchitos Park

5. Post Office - Big Tree

6 TR 82 & TR 84 - Teller Road

7. TR 78 & TR 82 - Carlos Trujillo Sr.

8. TR 90 @ Y - CF Padilla

9 Mouse Town Park –

10. Health Center – South end of Health Center

Parking lot

11. Library Sunlight & Moonlight Intersection

12 TR 6 - 47 Intersection

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

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

Railroad Tracks

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

RETIREMENT OF

MARVIN JIRON

The Custodial Division of the

Public Works Department

would like to thank Mr. Marvin

Jiron for over 13 years of

service to the Pueblo. Mr. Jiron

retired on December 3, 2021.

He plans on taking it easy for

a while and spending quality

time with his grandchildren

and children. All of Public

Works wishes the very best

for Marvin Jiron as he begins

this new phase of life. If you

happen to see Mr. Jiron, wish

him well in his retirement.

Stepping into Mr. Jiron’s

shoes as the Supervisor of

the Custodial Division is

Mr. Eddie Zuni. Mr. Zuni

was previously the Lead

Custodian and is now taking

on the responsibilities of

Supervisor.

If you happen to see Mr. Zuni

please congratulate him on

his promotion.

Marvin Jiron, incognito

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January 2022

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

ACCOUNTING DIRECTOR

Treasury

12/30/2021

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I

Head Start

12/30/2021

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I

Social Services

12/27/2021 - Within Only

AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN

Agricultural Division

Open Until Filled

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 Fitted

ASSISTANT MANAGER

C-Stores

Open Until Filled

BACKGROUND SPECIALIST/ADJUDICATOR

Human Resources

Open Until Filled

BOSQUE RESTORATION CREW SUPERVISOR

Water Resources

Open Until Filled

BOSQUE RESTORATION TECHNICIAN

Water Resources

12/30/2021 - Within Only

BUS DRIVER Head Start Open Until Filled

BUSINESS MANAGER

Elementary School

12/27/2021

CAREGIVER (2 Positions)

Assisted Living Facility

Open Until Filled

CARPENTER I, II or Ill Housing Authority Open Until Filled

CERTIFIED FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

Health Services

12/27/2021

COMPUTER IT SPECIALIST

Department of Education

Open Until Filled

CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN Housing Authority Open Until Filled

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE Health Services Open Until Filled

COOK I Assisted Living Facility Open Until Filled

COURT CLERK Tribal Court Open Until Filled

COVID-19 MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Health Services

Open Until Filled

COVID CUSTODIAN (2 Positions)

Public Works

Open Until Filled

DIRECTOR, CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS

Construction Operations

Open Until Filled

EARLY HEAD START TEACHER Head Start Open Until Filled

EDUCATION ASSISTANT

Elementary School

12/27/2021

FACILITIES WORKER

Head Start

Open Until Filled

FEDERAL PROJECT MANAGER Housing Authority Open Until Filled

FILE CLERK

Census

Open Until Filled - Within Only

FINANCIAL ANALYST

Treasury

12/30/2021

GENERAL COUNSEL Legal Department Open Until Filled

GRANTS & CONTRACTS MANAGER Treasury Open Until Filled

GROUNDS KEEPER

C-Stores

Open Until Filled

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER

Public Works

Open Until Filled

HEAD START STAFF ASSISTANT Head Start Open Until Filled

HOME CARE ATTENDANT Elder Center Open Until Filled

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

LEAD CUSTODIAN

Public Works

Open Until Filled

LIFEGUARD

Parks & Recreation

Open Until Filled

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Public Works

Open Until Filled

MENTAL HEALTH/ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR

Health Services

Open Until Filled

PAINTER Housing Authority Open Until Filled

PARKS & MAINTENANCE WORKER

Parks & Recreation

Open Until Filled

PATIENT REGISTRATION CLERK Health Services Open Until Filled

PERSONAL CARE SERVICE AIDE (2 Positions)

Elder Center

Open Until Filled - Within Only

PHYSICIAN Health Center Open Until Filled

PLUMBER Housing Authority Open Until Filled

POLICE OFFICER I - CERTIFIED

Police Department

Open Until Filled

POLICE OFFICER I - CERTIFIED

Police Department - Open Space

Open Until Filled - Within Only

POLICE SERGEANT

Police Department - Open Space

12/27/2021 - Within Only

PRESENTING OFFICER Tribal Administration Open Until Filled

PRINCIPAL lsleta Elementary School Open Until Filled

RANGELAND MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN

Rangeland Division

Open Until Filled

RECEPTIONIST

Gaming Regulatory

12/30/2021

January 2022

Isleta Pueblo News

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REGISTERED NURSE Health Services Open Until Filled

ROADWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER I

Construction Operations

Open Until Filled

SALES ASSOCIATE

C-Stores

Open Until Filled

SEPTIC TRUCK DRIVER

Public Works

Open Until Filled

SHIFT LEAD

C-Stores

Open Until Filled

SHIFT SUPERVISOR Assisted Living Open Until Filled

TUTOR I Department of Education Open Until Filled

REGISTERED NURSE Health Services Open Until Filled

ROADWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER I

Construction Operations

Open Until Filled

SALES ASSOCIATE

C-Stores

Open Until Filled

SEPTIC TRUCK DRIVER

Public Works

Open Until Filled

SHIFT LEAD

C-Stores

Open Until FiIled

SHIFT SUPERVISOR Assisted Living Open Until Filled

TUTOR I Department of Education Open Until Filled

VAN DRIVER

Elder Center

Open Until Filled - Within Only

WATER RESOURCE SPECIALIST

Water Resources

Open Until Filled

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January 2022

Greetings Higher Education Students,

Congratulations to the students who just wrapped up the

fall semester and are ready to start the New Year. The

Department of Education has been working diligently on

making some positive changes to the Higher Education

Policies and Procedures. Students will now be required

to write a 200 word response to one essay question when

applying for the Pueblo of Isleta Department of Education

Scholarship application. The essay encourages students to

share their reasons why they want to pursue their education

and how important an education is. One major change is the

deadline date for spring supporting documents has changed

from December 31st to January 15th.

Additional changes have been approved by Tribal Council

and can be viewed on our website.

The Higher Education Department advises students to

please be mindful of the deadline dates. The deadline dates

are there to help students turn in documents in on time and

help move the funding process in a timely manner.

If you have questions or are interested in attending college

or want to return to college, give our office a call at 505-8699790.

UPDATES from the Department of Education and

Language Program

The years 2020 and 2021 have proved to be two of the most

challenging years for many. Looking into the New Year we

can plan to address some items that remain in our control.

We have the ability to plan, take action and improve our daily

lives. Sometimes change or improvements come in small

steps.

If you had only one granule of sand it would be very difficult

to see, but if you had 20 maybe even 100 you would begin to

notice. All the little things you do each day add up – choose

things that are positive, things that add value to your life and

soon you will notice the difference you make for yourself and

others. When you succeed, we as a community succeed.

Begin by setting small goals and if things don’t work out at

first attempt, keep trying. The Department of Education staff

would like to support you with your educational and career

endeavors.

If you have goals of getting your GED, a Vocational Certificate

and/or a Post-secondary degree such as a Bachelors or

Masters, please contact the Department of Education. We

would be glad to assist you in the process.

As you begin the New Year, even in these challenging times

take small steps and make them count! We wish you success.

~ The Department of Education

UNM-Valencia Campus opens the Workforce Training Center

We are excited to share that the University

of New Mexico-Valencia Campus

has just opened the WORKFORCE

TRAINING CENTER (WTC) at 1020

Huning Ranch in Los Lunas located

just South of the Starlight Cinema. The

courses below are available for the high

school students who are interested in

dual credit and the general public.

Admission for the WTC courses are

going through the UNM Valencia

Admission office at our regular Valencia

campus. To take courses at the WTC, for

first time students, an application would

need to be completed at the website:

http://valencia.unm.edu/admissions/

index.html

At that point, an email prompt will give

instructions for registering for courses

through their student account.

Another option would be to visit the UNM

Valencia campus, to apply in person at

280 La Entrada Rd., Los Lunas, NM.

Offices will be open through Dec 22,

2021 and reopen again January 4th.

Courses begin Jan 18th.

Just a hop and a skip from Isleta

January 2022

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Greetings from the Truancy Department,

We would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year. We hope

your holidays were full of joy. Although the holidays were celebrated

differently again this year, we hope it was a wonderful time spent

with your family.

With students returning back to school after a long holiday break

we know it’s difficult to engage them into attending school on a

regular basis. There are many ways to help when your child refuses

to go to school, here are a few suggestions:

Take a kind but firm approach:

a. It is important to express kindness as your child may be

going through a difficult time, especially during this time.

b. Kindness can be expressed by listening to your child talk

about their worries, offering advice without raising your voice

or in a manner that may make your child feel that you are not

listening to them.

c. Help them to face their fears, as facing their fears promotes

self-confidence.

Be consistent:

a. Wake up your child at the same time each day with enough

time to get ready.

b. Have a routine every morning and continuously follow it.

c. It’s important to remember that even on days your child

stays home from school to keep a routine, getting up at the

same time and getting ready as if they were going to school.

d. Limit TV and video games during the day.

e. Encourage your child to complete unfinished assignments

and focus on homework as soon as they get home from school.

Helping your child through virtual learning:

a. Create a work space for your child, have them personalize

their work space to feel more comfortable.

b. Keep materials that are used often nearby.

c. Allow for breaks from the screen as high levels of screen time

can have a variety of health effects such as: obesity, headaches,

blurred vision and depression.

d. Have your child do a light exercise before they attend class

online, having them repeat activity during the day in intervals

can improve your child’s attention. Exercise is a great way to

reduce stress and prevent anxiety!

Support your child’s needs:

a. Listen to them share their day’s events, this will help them

to know you care about what they have to say and that they are

being heard.

b. This will help them feel important and to also feel that they

are valued and supported.

May you and your family have a Happy New Year!

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Isleta Pueblo News

January 2022

ISLETA BEHAVIORAL

HEALTH CLINIC

Isleta Youth Wellness Program

The Isleta Behavioral Health Clinic (IBHC) offers yearround Prevention and Intervention programs that serve

at-risk Native American Youth. Information for all IBHC

youth programs are provided below:

The Isleta Youth Wellness Program (IYWP) is a

prevention-based program geared towards youth aged

9 – 17 years of age. This program uses a positive youth

development approach through experiential learning

to promote mental health awareness by reducing risk

factors and increasing protective facts in adolescents

with the intention of reducing, delaying or preventing the

onset of substance use and/or mental health problems.

Through participation in this program, prevention staff

will foster positive group cohesion, increase social and

emotional competency, and will guide students on how

to develop important life skills and promote mental

health awareness. The IYWP is built on the foundation

of four guiding principles: culture/tradition, experiential

education, service ethic, and community cohesion. The

IYWP is offered in two different settings:

●

After School: Program during the fall and spring,

youth sessions are offered three days a week from

4:30PM to 6:00PM, with occasional weekend outings.

Transportation to and from program is available

for all participants residing within the reservation

boundaries.

●

Summer: During the summer, youth sessions

are offered for three and half days out of the week,

with occasional weekend trips. Transportation to and

from program is available for all participants residing

within the reservation boundaries.

Power Source is an after-school youth intervention

program that targets highly at-risk youth. This program

guides participants to develop skills and a lifestyle that

promotes a strong sense of self and resiliency, which in

turn will aid in the discovery of a sense of purpose and

positive outlook for their future. This youth intervention

program is held for thirteen consecutive weeks, covering

a variety of topics ranging from anger management to

mindfulness.

Program questions, concerns or inquires please reach out

to our program at 505-869-5475.

***All youth programs are subject to the most

current COVID-19 Public Mandates, which may

result in switching to a virtual setting at any time

during the program***

January 2022

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The Department of Education would like to welcome our new tutors to

the Department, Kelly Thomas and Dr. Shivesh Pathak.

the pandemic switched all of SIPI courses

to online. This lead to providing support to

students virtually through Zoom, which was

a success. In December 2020, I completed

my degree in Pre-Engineering Associate of

Science. My goal for tutoring students is for

them to become confident and independent

life-long learners with the motivation to

graduate high school and to continue on

Higher Education.

Hello! I'm Kelly Thomas, the tutor for the

Department of Education-JOM program. I

started in November 2021 and I’m enjoying

my job so far. I travel to Los Lunas Schools

during the week to provide in-person

tutoring to high school and middle school

students. I provide academic assistant

to help students improve their academic

performance in core courses such as Math,

English, Social Science, and Science. I also

tutor elective courses such as Performing

Arts, Foreign Languages, Computer

Science, and Visual Arts. Tutoring Services

are offered to all Native American students

attending the Los Lunas School District and

all Isleta students attending Albuquerque

Public Schools. In-person and virtual

tutoring is available by appointment at the

Educational Complex.

I started tutoring in February 2019, when

I earned a tutoring certificate through the

Association of Colleges for Tutoring and

Learning Assistance. During the same

time, I was attending Southwestern Indian

Polytechnic Institute. I tutored my peer

classmates taking courses while I was

also a full-time student taking 21 college

credits. During my time working there,

I presented workshops that helped with

Organization/ Time Management Skills,

Stress Management, Studying Skills, and

Note-Taking Skills. I actively engaged with

students by having small-group sessions

and one-one sessions. A few months later,

If your student is need of tutorial support,

you may request a tutor at: https://

isletapueblo.formstack.com/forms/tutoring

For more information on the tutoring

program, call 505-869-9790.

The Pueblo of Isleta Department of

Education, Truancy, Social Services,

Behavioral Health programs and Los

Lunas Schools have collaborated to

develop a referral process with the

need to address at-risk students with

immediate response.

If your student is struggling with their

academics, need additional support, or if

you notice a change in their socialization,

behavior, etc., complete this referral

and the student will be referred to the

appropriate service provider who will

support them in their area of need.

https://isletapueblo.formstack.com/

forms/nativeamericanreferralform

Dr. Shivesh Pathak is postdoctoral

appointee who currently works at Sandia

National Labs on Quantum Computing and

Biophysics. He completed his PhD studies

at the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign in the fields of Computational

Condensed

Matter

Physics

and

Mathematics. While finishing his PhD, he

also taught many high level undergraduate

courses in computing, machine learning,

physics, and mathematics. Shivesh is

excited to tutor with the Isleta Department

of Education and is happy to teach material

in computer programming, physics and

math at any level of difficulty, including

college material.

The schedule for tutorial supports are

as follows:

● Los Lunas High School: Tuesday &

Wednesdays- Advisory hour

● Los Lunas Middle School: Tuesdays &

Wednesdays- Advisory and Lunch

● Valencia Middle School: Thursdays Advisory and Lunch

● Valencia High School: Thursdays Advisory hour

● K-12 Grades: Mondays, Tuesdays,

Wednesday from 3-5pm

The Department of Education and

Johnson O’Malley Program appreciate

your time in taking our annual surveys

to ensure participation satisfaction,

program

quality,

and

program

effectiveness.

> Please complete the Annual

Department

Education/JOM

Survey to assist in programming

effectiveness and productivity.

https://isletapueblo.formstack.com/

forms/2022_doe_jom_annual_survey

The closing date for the DOE/JOM

Annual Survey is Friday, January 28,

2022.

> If you have attended any monthly

family nights this year or have any

interest in monthly family nights,

please complete this survey.

https://isletapueblo.formstack.com/

forms/2021_doe_family_night_survey

The closing date for the Family Night

Survey is Friday, January 21, 2022.

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January 2022

Pueblo of Isleta Public Library

Happy New Year to you and your family! It’s a new year and a new opportunity to become your best

self, and the Pueblo of Isleta Public Library can help. We offer a variety of resources, which is all

FREE to use with your library card and it can help you learn a new skill or take up a new hobby

this year. Here’s to 2022 being a year of discovery, learning, and self-improvement.

News

With the upcoming holidays, unpredictable

winter weather, unexpected closures may

occur. Library hours are subject to change

at any given moment and a notice will be

sent out as soon as we know. Please follow

us on our Social Media platforms for up-tothe-minute updates on Library closures or

delays.

Library Closures:

The Library will be CLOSED on

Monday, January 17th in observance

of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

All library media checked out on

Thursday, January 13th and Friday,

January 14th will be due Tuesday,

January 18th.

Our Summer Reading Program Planning

meeting will be taking place on January

4th, 5th & 6th from 9am-12pm each day,

therefore we will be closed during that

time. Once our planning meeting has

concluded we will resume regular business

hours. Our Junior and Youth curriculums

will be developed and turned into a

6-week program during the summer. If

you have any questions or concerns about

the summer reading program, please call

the library and speak with a library staff

member at 505-869-9808.

With everything going on regarding the

COVID pandemic we would like mention

that any programs and events that are

planned here at the library are subject to

change or be canceled at any time due to

the Pueblo of Isleta Health orders. We will

continue to plan programs that work for the

community even if that means that they

will be postponed or virtual. Keep connected

with up-to-the minute notifications on any

changes or cancellations by following us on

our social media accounts.

Have you returned your library material?

We are entering a new year so here’s your

chance to bring in any library material in

good condition and there will be NO FINES

applied to your library account. There are

four ways to check your library account.

•

Visit our online library catalog at

https://isletapueblo.booksys.net/opac/

pipl/index.html and log on with your

library card and pin number.

•

Download our FREE Librista app

(Found in the Google Play store and APP

Store) on your mobile device and log on

with your library card number and pin.

•

Visit the library and speak with

someone at the front desk.

•

Give us a call at 505-869-9808.

You will need a pin number to access your

library account online. Speak with a library

staff member about setting up a password

or a password reset if you forgot. For more

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

If you are like millions of Americans, you

may have received a new tech gadget this

holiday season, but do you really know

how to get the most out of it? We can help

with our Book a Librarian service inperson or virtual, simply call and make an

appointment with one of our Library staff to

help you learn the basics of operating your

new gadget. Whether you want to download

audiobooks, stream music and movies,

check out eBook’s a world we can help you

find a world full of digital content right at

your fingertips. Let 2022 be the year you

unlock the full potential of your devices, all

with a little help from your library. Please

give the library a call at 505-869-9808 in

advance to set up a day and time that works

for you. Calling in advance gives us time to

prepare for your needs to better assist you.

Come join us for weekly Family Story Time

here at the library. For the time being

Family Story Time will be virtual, please

make sure and pick your supplies for the

crafts before Story Time. 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

Library Staff preparing gift bags

and dinner boxes to hand out for the

After School Program

Virtual Christmas Party.

Isleta Pueblo News

January 2022

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the bottom of flyer which is also printed in

this issue of the newsletter. If you would

like more information about this program,

please feel free to call the library at 505869-9808.

Recap

For the month of December, the library

had to postpone all in-person programs.

This included the Murder Mystery Dinner

Party. We hope to reschedule once we get

the go-ahead to have in-person programs

once again.

for the whole family to come. For the

month of January after Story Time we will

be doing crafts that include Construction

Paper Fireworks, a Paper Plate Polar Bear,

Sparkly Snowflake, and a Dragon Puppet.

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

Take advantage of our Book-A-Librarian

service here at the library. Get assistance

with job applications, resumes, computer

basics, Microsoft Office, promotional flyers,

social media, tablets, laptops and much

more. The Book-A-Librarian service allows

you to reserve appointments with librarians

for up to one hour of uninterrupted,

personalized reference assistance. To set up

an appointment you can call the library or

fill out our form on google docs, information

on this can be found at the bottom of the

flyer posted in this issue of the newsletter.

Please let us know what you need assistance

with so we can prepare for your visit.

Appointment can be in-person or virtual. If

you have any questions or would like more

information on this service, please call the

library at 505-869-9808.

Join us every Tuesday for our Virtual Tech

Tuesdays starting in January. For the

month of January, we will be going over our

Digital Library. For the first Tuesday we will

be going over Overdrive and Libby, followed

by Freegal, Skill Share and LinkedIn. We

hope this can be an ongoing thing here at

the library. No need to sign up just join us

via zoom every Tuesday starting at 10am.

Zoom meeting information is posted on

The After School Program is currently

virtual until further notice. During this

time library staff and students are meeting

daily to go over homework and reading

followed by a craft or activity. For the

month of December, students made crafts

such as a Reindeer painting, snow globe,

window ornament, and a fleece pillow to

name a few. On Tuesday December 21st

the library hosted a virtual Christmas

Party for students. The afternoon was filled

with holiday crafts, gift bags and dinner

provided by Dion’s. For the crafts, students

made a Christmas Gnome, slime and an

ornament. It was nice to see everyone even

if it was only virtually. We would like to

wish all students a wonderful winter break

and we can’t wait to see everyone next year.

During the month of December Library staff

attended a series of trainings that included

Mental Health, CPR, First Aid, and Food

Handlers course. It was a busy month and

we learned so much and the library staff is

now recertified for the upcoming New Year.

Thank you to Kory Kie from Behavioral

Health for providing the Mental Health

training to the library staff.

CPR & First Aid Training for

the Library Staff.

Mental Health Training for the

Library Staff.

Isleta Pueblo News

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January 2022

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 Laguna Migration to Isleta

In the fall of 1879, a group of some thirty

to forty Laguna traditionalists decided to

leave the pueblo in protest to the Protestant

progressives led by Walter Marmon,

who were intent on destroying Laguna’s

traditional religion. Although relatively

few, they comprised the traditional elite

of Laguna society. The migrants, initially

headed for Sandia, passed through Isleta,

and stopped to rest for a few days. The

Lagunas carried with them their sacred

religious objects to find them a new home. As

they were about to continue their journey to

Sandia, the leaders of Isleta induced them

to stay. The travelers were offered fields to

the south and a plot of land adjacent to the

village on which to settle “on the condition

that the Lagunas establish their own

plaza and kiva within Isleta village proper

and there guard the sacred objects.” They

settled in the Oraibi section of Isleta.

The Laguna migrants brought new religious

ceremonies, new surnames, and new ideas

such as Laguna pottery techniques to

Isleta. Many important Isletans who we

have profiled in this series of articles, such

as Paul Shattuck, Agnes Dill, and Miguel

Trujillo, had strong Laguna connections.

This is the story of what led to the Laguna

migration and its aftermath in Isleta.

Laguna was settled after the Pueblo Revolt

by displaced Keresans, joined by Indians

from Cieneguilla, Santo Domingo, and

Cochiti, all refugees from the upheaval.

Later influxes of Hopis, Zunis, Navajos,

Jemez, and some Acomas contributed to a

remarkable heterogeneity at Laguna. All of

these Indians had different belief systems

and methods of social organization. In the

1850s, Navajo and Apache raids were still

a threat, but by 1864, with Kit Carson’s

relocation of the Navajos to Bosque Redondo,

the raids had ceased. This made it possible

for Lagunas to establish small satellite

farming villages which were occupied only

seasonally. Eventually, these outer villages

— Mesita, Encinal, Cañoncito, Paguate,

Cebollita, and Casa Blanca — became

permanent settlements.

Laguna’s factionalism was due in part

to Laguna’s early acculturation due to

incursions from outsiders, such as a

temporary military camp established in

the late 1850s. Other outside contacts came

when Lagunas were employed as scouts

in the army’s campaign against Mangas

Colorados. The Baptist preacher Samuel

Gorman and his wife, Catherine, were

the first protestant missionaries to arrive

in Laguna in 1852. They stayed until the

Baptist Mission Society recalled them in

1859. The Catholic Church, most pueblo

members, and the governor vehemently

opposed the missionaries. During their

residency, the Gormans built a house, and

in 1858, a chapel. Still, their influence was

negligible — they only had one convert

— but they planted the seeds for further

Protestant influence. By 1870, there was

Laguna towns and part of Laguna Pueblo

significant factionalism at Laguna along Menaul’s four years of service at Laguna

Catholic/Protestant lines. During the did not lead to much enthusiasm for the

decade before the Laguna migration, there Protestant faith. In 1879, Menaul reported

was an influx of Anglo/Protestants into a church attendance of seven people, five

the pueblo, all of whom were to become an of whom were Lagunas. By 1883 between

integral part of Pueblo life.

thirty and sixty people attended. This was

due in part to Menaul’s discovery that his

Walter Gunn Marmon, a government

translator was altering the meaning of

surveyor, came to Laguna in 1866 and in

his words so that the reverend’s message

1871 was appointed government teacher

was rendered in a biased manner. The

in the pueblo. In 1872, his brother, Robert

translator then vowed to abandon the

Gunn Marmon, a surveyor and trader, and

“ancient custom” and began translating

George Pradt, another surveyor, joined

the true meaning of Menaul’s words.

Walter. They established a small colony in

Marmon started a press at Laguna called

the northwestern part of the village. The

the Laguna Mission Press that published

Marmons found life in Laguna so favorable

his own writing, textbooks, and books with

that they encouraged others in the family

Christian themes. During Menaul’s tenure

to come as well. Several of the Gunnas teacher and Robert Marmon’s term as

Marmon family married into the pueblo,

governor, tensions that had been brewing

furthering their acceptance by the pueblo,

for many years overflowed. The breaking

and enhancing their influence. Pradt

point occurred when Robert Marmon closed

married a Laguna woman, built a home,

the kivas and permitted the progressive

and started a family. Walter Marmon

faction to raid and destroy them. “Leaders

married the daughter of the chief of one of

of the traditional faction were herded into

the strongest religious societies at Laguna,

the plaza and forced to watch as the sacred

Luis Sarracino. Soon after their arrival, the

ceremonial objects were burned.” The

Marmon brothers and Pradt began making

traditionalists rescued some of the objects,

what they thought were improvements in

hiding them in the mountains, and later

the pueblo. They drafted a constitution

brought them down to Mesita, three miles

modeled after that of the US, which was

east of Laguna. They made plans to leave

adopted by the pueblo. In 1872, Laguna

Laguna.

held an election, the first pueblo to do so.

Each of the Marmons and Pradt served for The Migration

one term as governor of Laguna. In 1875,

Finally, in the fall of 1879, they believed

the Presbyterian Church took control of

it was time to leave because Laguna was

the government school and appointed John

suffering a drought which they ascribed

Menaul to be Walter Marmon’s successor

to the desecration of their traditional

as teacher. Menaul was relentless in his

deities. Their traditional religion had been

criticism of the Catholic Church, displaying

insulted, and this was the retribution. Led

a dogmatism that only aggravated a tense

by a group of thirty heads of families, clans

situation.

or societies, the migrants headed east to

Sandia Pueblo on the Rio Grande.

Laguna group portrait, 1880s,

Ben Wittick, photographer

Together with the immediate family

members, the group totaled approximately

112 individuals. The 1880 US census of

Isleta Pueblo lists the Laguna immigrants

on an amendment that states: “Laguna

Indians formally adopted by the Pueblo

Indians of Isleta.” The group consisted of

almost every major religious organization

at Laguna Pueblo and was led by Francisco

Correo (Kaituri).

January 2022

The weary and hungry group, traveling by

foot and on wagons, arrived on a western

mesa on the outskirts of Isleta Pueblo and

was met initially by sheep herders who

immediately notified Isleta Pueblo civil and

religious officials. Isleta Governor Vicente

Giron, Cacique Juan Domingo Juipe, and

other secular and religious officials provided

the Laguna migrants with food, water, and

other assistance. Seeing that the Lagunas

brought with them ceremonial artifacts,

the Isleta officials made an offer: If they

would agree to live by Isleta’s unwritten

laws and promise never to leave or remove

their sacred objects, Isleta would provide

them with land for homes and agriculture.

The weary Lagunas, eager to end their long

journey, accepted the offer. Their religious

leader then became town chief for the

Laguna Colony located on the hill of Oraibi

on the southwest outskirts of the village.

Isleta also provided a house for ceremonial

activities and a plaza.

Isletans referred to the Laguna colonists

as Birnin since they called Laguna

Pueblo Berkwi, or rainbow. The colonists

represented a wide array of Laguna family

names such as Correa, Velho (Vallo),

Gayama, Garcia, Rita, Yuwai, Miguel,

Martin, Platero, Largo, Chaves, Pedro,

Casildo, Alonzo, Chino, Kasero, Guacamaya

(Cheromiah?), Dyea, Lorenzo, and many

more. When the Laguna migrants arrived

in Isleta in 1879/1880, it was believed that

they were without patronyms (last names)

so they took the names of their Isleta

sponsors. Here is a partial list of some of the

Laguna colonists and their descendants:

1. Francisco Correa (Kaituri) and his

wife Maria (Tsi”tiwi). He was the Kachina

chief and leader of the colonists. He was

succeeded in his position of leadership

by his son, Jose Ignacio (Nacu) Correo,

and then by his Isleta nephew, Manuel

“Payatema” Abeita.

2. Lorenzo

Correa,

brother

Francisco Correa and his wife Maria

Abeita (Shuitia), had a younger son,

Jose Antonio Correo, who was adopted

by another Laguna family, Jose Miguel

Garcia and his wife, Jesusita. Upon their

death, he assumed the name of Garcia

and married Maria Gertrudes Chiwiwi.

Their children were Refugia Garcia,

Jose Fernandez Garcia, and Bernardino

Garcia.

3. Jose Antonio Correo and his wife

Siu’tina had a son, Jose Tomas Correa,

who together with his wife Rufina Kie,

had two sons, Fernando and Vicente

Correa.

Vicente

Correa

married

Lt. Governor Randy Jiron Photo by Dick Garcia

Isleta Pueblo News

Ramoncita Jojola from Isleta and were

the parents of Frances Correa married

to the late Douglas Jiron). Their son is

Phillip Jiron.

4. Matias Garcia and his wife Jesusita

were the parents of Juan Rey (Reishu)

Chirina and his wife Lupe, Joe Mariano

Chirina and his wife Benina Yuwai, and

Jose Miguel Chirina (Waipyli) and his

wife Jesusita Miguel. Matias’s brother,

Jose Miguel Garcia and wife Jesusita

Miguel had several children. Among

them was Francisco Garcia who married

Maria Beatrice Juancho. Their children

included Caroline Garcia Olguin, mother

of Verna Olguin Teller, the first female

governor of the Pueblo of Isleta. The

Garcia brothers named above were given

the Isleta name of Chirina after their

sponsor. A few years after their arrival,

however, some of the Chirina family

assumed their original Laguna name of

Garcia.

5. The family of Laguna emigrant

Santiago Chino were given the Isleta name

of Torres and kept that name. Former

Isleta Governor Eddie Paul Torres is one

of hundreds of descendants of Santiago

Chino Torres. Other descendants

include prominent Isleta families such

as Lucero, Benavidez, Abeita, Lente,

Carpio, Keryte, Salazar, Zuni, Jojola,

Juancho, Martinez, Jiron, Acoya, Aragon,

Salvador, and Chiwiwi. Santiago Chino’s

relatives in Seama Village at Laguna are

the Sowtrum, Leeds, Lockwood, Dyea,

and Siow families. Santiago Torres’s

daughter, Gregoria Chino Torres, was

three years old when she made the walk

from Laguna to Isleta. Gregoria married

Nicholas Lucero and had four children,

including Juan Lucero who married

Damasia Trujillo. They had a daughter,

Lupita Lucero, who married Juan

Bautista Jiron. They had a son named

Randy Jiron, former lieutenant governor

of Isleta. Today Randy is a farmer and a

member of the Isleta Historical Society.

6. Juan Pedro was a widower and had

a daughter, Maria Ts’uku. Maria had

a son in 1882 whose Isleta godfather,

Francisco Chavez, not only gave the child

his name, but also gave the Pedro family

his Isleta surname as well. The young

Francisco Chavez was given the name

Seu by the Laguna religious officials. One

of his descendants, Sam Chavez, married

Pablita Lente and had a daughter named

Virginia. Virginia married Jose Eddie

"Short" Jojola and had a son, Raymond.

Raymond married Theresa Lente, a

Maria Marcelina Martin Unknown Photographer

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Laguna descendant from the Santiago

Torres family mentioned above. Their

daughter, Kateri Jojola, is currently a

member of the Isleta Historical Society.

She is the great-great-great-grandchild

of Juan Pedro, 1880 Laguna migrant.

7. Jose Martin Platero (Uakwi) and

his wife Josefita Martin (Tsiuyaitiwitsa)

dropped the Platero name and became

Martin. They came from Paguate Village

in Laguna. Jose Platero was a silversmith

and was featured in an earlier article.

His children were Pedro (Felipe)

Martin and Marcelina Martin, a potter.

Marcelina married Esquipula Lente and

had a daughter, Guadalupe Lente. She

Married Jose Rey Papuyo and they had a

daughter, Juana Bautista, who married

Levi Jojola. They had a son, Ted Jojola,

esteemed professor of architecture at

the University of New Mexico and also a

current member of the Isleta Historical

Society.

While it has been more than 141 years

since the Lagunas made the long journey to

Isleta in the winter of 1879 and early 1880,

the memories of their struggle to retain the

customs and traditions of their Keresan

ancestors continue in the hundreds of

descendants that live in Isleta and Laguna

today. May we never forget the sacrifices

these people of strong will and religious

determination made for us. Thank you to

Dickie Garcia for providing his input on the

genealogy of the Laguna Colony.

•••

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,

any information is greatly appreciated and

will not be used without your permission.

Thank you!

Governor E. Paul Torrez,

Photo by Dick Garcia

Isleta Pueblo News

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Manuel “Payatema” Abeita,

Photo courtesy of Frances Abeita

Governor Verna Teller,

Photo by Geraldine Lujan

Nepomucemo Lente and

Rosalia Torrez Lente,

Photo Courtesy of Smithsonian

Library

Josecito and Juana Bautista

Santana Lente Jiron,

Photo courtesy of Yvonne

Acoya

January 2022

Guadalupe “Lupe” Abeita,

Photo by Owen Mills

Juana Correa –

Photo by Karl E. Moon

Self-Care Tips During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Stephanie Barela, Isleta Health Center Health Educator ● Phone: 505-869-4479 ● sbarela@islclinic.net

https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/self-care-tips-during-the-covid-19-pandemic

It has been a very overwhelming year with COVID-19. Many of us

are working longer/busier hours; we are constantly given updated

information; some of us have been caring for family; and many of us

are concerned about our family or ourselves contracting COVID-19.

It is important to remember to take a minute for ourselves and take a

breath, collect our thoughts and remain calm.

According to the Mayo Clinic, it is “normal to feel stressed or

overwhelmed during uncertain times.” They mention that we may

be feeling many emotions in response to this uncertainty, including

anxiety, fear, anger and sadness, as well as, helpless, discouraged

and occasionally out of control. Not only do we feel these emotions,

but the stress can come out in a physical response as well, such as

a headache, muscle tension, fatigue and sleeplessness. It is really

important to take care of yourself during this time, especially so you

can be available to help your family through this rough time as well.

Here are a few tips you can use to take care of yourself:

Physical health:

•

Fuel your body by, well-balanced eating a healthy diet and

drinking plenty of water.

•

Aim to get seven to eight hours of sleep each night.

•

Exercise every day.

•

Take deep breaths and stretch often.

•

Avoid risky or destructive behaviors, such as abusing

alcohol or drugs, excessive gambling or ignoring public

health recommendations.

•

Spend time outside, such as going for a walk in the park

following the social distancing guidelines.

Mental health:

•

Set and maintain a routine at home.

•

Focus on things you can control.

•

Use technology to maintain social connections with your

loved ones. Consider a regular check-in schedule to

give you something to look forward to.

•

Focus your thoughts on the present and things to be grateful

for today.

Listen to music or read books.

Consume reliable news sources that report facts, and avoid

media that sensationalizes emotions. Limit your exposure

or take a break from news and social media if you find that

it makes you anxious.

Lean on your personal beliefs and faith for support.

Look for ways to help your community, such as blood

donations, checking on older people in your neighborhood, or

donating supplies or money to local organizations.

Acknowledge and appreciate what others are doing to help

you and your community.

Symptoms to watch for

If any of the following symptoms become persistent or interfere with

daily functioning and are outside the norm for the COVID-19 pandemic,

contact your provider for help and guidance:

•

Trouble focusing on daily activities

Anxiety that turns into feelings of being out of control

Strong feelings that interfere with daily activities

Having emotions that become difficult to manage

Feelings of hopelessness or helplessness

Learn more about self-care:

•

Get strategies to help kids cope with COVID-19.

•

Discover how to maintain human connection during social

distancing.

•

Visit our COVID-19 page for resources on how to get health

care during the pandemic.

Another great resource available to everyone is a free &

anonymous COVID-19 Counseling and Support Services,

(505) 954-1057.

January 2022

Isleta Pueblo News

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Environment Department

Eco-friendly Inspired New Year’s Resolutions

With the holidays now over, you’re probably thinking

about making New Year’s resolutions for the 2022 New

Year. Let’s face it, it’s hard to make lifestyle changes that

you only put less than an hour of thought into. Instead

of thinking about your New Year’s resolutions as big

projects, try thinking of them as small commitments that

could improve your life. With that being said, here are

some environmental friendly inspired ideas that can help

you live more sustainably:

•

CHOOSE PAPERLESS RECEIPTS: You can

reduce your paper waste by asking for email receipts.

Many stores and restaurants now offer email receipts

as a secondary option to paper ones.

•

ENCOURAGE OTHERS: Get family and friends

on board with eco-living! Spread awareness and educate

those you know on new lifestyle swaps, plastic-free

switches or new environmental-friendly alternatives.

•

SAY NO TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS: Use those

reusable products as much as possible! Just to name

a few, here are some examples of reusable products:

water bottles, metal straws, reusable grocery bags, etc.

•

START USING REUSABLE STRAWS: Try

switching to a reusable straw such as a bamboo,

silicone or stainless steel straw in an effort to become

eco-friendlier. Americans use about 500 million plastic

straws every day, which could wrap around the Earth

2.5 times a year! Plastic straws are found to be toxic to

your own health and the environment.

•

SHOP LOCAL WHEN YOU CAN: By shopping

locally you can help curb the resources and energy

necessary for packaging and transportation at large

stores. If you shop at farmer’s markets or local grocery

stores you will likely receive fresher produce as well!

•

MINDFUL SHOPPING: Help reduce your carbon

footprint by purchasing clothing that is organic and

ethical. Support brands who are supporting the fight

against climate change. Many companies are now

changing their outlook and are becoming more green

and sustainable. You may find some of them recycling,

using biodegradable products, and using renewable

energy. They may also have ongoing projects that

donate towards environmental causes.

We all know it’s easier said than done when it comes to

resolutions. Remember to practice positive reinforcement

instead of putting yourself down if you fail along the

way. Instead, focus on the progress you’ve made and

learn from previous mistakes so that you can improve

to accomplish your goals. You do not need a new year

to start something new. Every day is a new day for

opportunities to start again or continue progressing your

goals! For more information, please call the Environment

Department at 505-869-9814.

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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Isleta Pueblo News

January 2022

ISLETA POLICE

DEPARTMENT

January 2022

Another unpredictable and challenging

year behind us as we said goodbye to 2021

and welcomed the new year – 2022! But as

a community we came together to weather

what was placed before us and we will

continue to be Isleta Strong in 2022!

chance as what he hopes to be a rewarding

career in law enforcement.

The Isleta Police Department has welcomed

several new faces in 2021 and some of the

most recent members have been in our

Communications Center.

Distracted driving is dangerous, claiming

3,142 lives in 2019. NHTSA leads the

national effort to save lives by preventing

this dangerous behavior. Get the facts, get

involved and help us keep America’s roads

safe.

DISTRACTED DRIVING:

The National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration provided the following:

What Is Distracted Driving?

Traci Ray is from Laguna Pueblo where

she resides with her family. Traci began

her career in telecommunications with

the Laguna Police Department.

She

changed employment

moving to the

Acoma Police Department where she was

for seven years. Traci then changed her

employment once again moving to Laguna

Social Services working with many people

for a year before deciding to join the Isleta

Police Department. Traci says she enjoys

spending time with her family is excited

to be a part of the Isleta Communications

family.

Samantha Lente was employed with the

13th Judicial District Court as a judicial

specialist and criminal clerk for Judge

James Lawrence Sanchez. She was a part

of the judicial system for six years before

making the decision to become a part of

law enforcement family at Isleta Police

Department.

She is thankful for the

opportunity the Isleta Police Department

has given her to give back to her community.

Distracted driving is any activity that

diverts attention from driving, including

talking or texting on your phone, eating and

drinking, talking to people in your vehicle,

fiddling with the stereo, entertainment or

navigation system — anything that takes

your attention away from the task of safe

driving.

Texting is the most alarming distraction.

Sending or reading a text takes your eyes

off the road for 5 seconds. At 55 mph, that's

like driving the length of an entire football

field with your eyes closed.

You cannot drive safely unless the task of

driving has your full attention. Any nondriving activity you engage in is a potential

distraction and increases your risk of

crashing.

THE ISSUE

Consequences

TRAFFIC SAFETY FACTS & DATA

PUBLICATIONS

DRIVER DISTRACTION &

ELECTRONIC DEVICE USE

Keenan Gurule also a new cadet was

previously employed with the Isleta Head

start two years. Keenan is grateful for the

opportunity to be a part of the Isleta Police

Department and excited to begin pursuing

a career in law enforcement.

Using a cell phone while driving creates

enormous potential for deaths and injuries

on U.S. roads. In 2019, 3,142 people were

killed in motor vehicle crashes involving

distracted drivers.

THE ISSUE

Get Involved