Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com (2022)

Volume 17 Issue 10

Isleta Pueblo News

Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com

October 2022

Governor’s Report

Ma-gu-wam,

I hope this newsletter finds you well. The

COVID-19 pandemic is still a concern for

the Pueblo. We have been fortunate that

our COVID positive numbers have been low

and have not had many hospitalizations due

to COVID. We will continue to monitor and

provide services needed for our community.

The new booster vaccine will be available.

Please contact the COVID line at 505-8699720.

The Isleta Health Center staff and I met

with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid

Services (CMS) Deputy Administrator and

Director Dr. Dan Tsai and Kitty Marx,

Director of Division of Tribal Affairs, to

discuss Medicaid process and services to

the state and Pueblo. One discussion point

that is important to the community is,

during this pandemic of COVID-19 it was

not necessary to update information with

CMS. After our discussion CMS will soon be

requiring individuals who receive Medicaid

benefits to update their information as

required to continue to receive services

through Medicaid. If you receive Medicaid

services, please update your information

with the Isleta Health Center.

Isleta was asked to participate and give

the opening prayer for the Valle del Oro

National Refuge 10 Year Anniversary

event on September 10, 2022. Lt. Governor

Lucero gave the opening and provided

comments. The event host acknowledged

the refuge being on the ancestral lands

of Isleta and appreciates the partnership

with Isleta. During the event 2nd Lt.

Governor Sanchez took the opportunity to

talk with Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller,

who prior to his foray into politics helped

Isleta develop our business operations on

our north boundary. 2nd Lt. Governor’s

conversation centered on the asphalt

plant being proposed to be located north of

Isleta’s boundary affecting air quality and

our recreation areas.

Isleta, along with South Valley community

groups have been opposing Star Paving

Company wanting to build a continuous

hot mix asphalt plant west of South

Broadway Boulevard near Interstate

25, directly across the railroad tracks

just north of the reservation boundary

and past chicken operation. The County

Zoning Administrator, the County Board

of

Adjustment,

and

Albuquerque’s

Environmental Health Department had

denied all requests relating to the new

asphalt plant. Star Paving and the property

owners appealed the Zoning decision to the

Bernalillo County Commissioners. The

appeal hearing was held on September 13,

2022, and with coordination between Isleta

and community groups, a large in person

protest was staged at the front entrance

of Alvarado Square. Due to our efforts

which included Isleta’s opposition letter

in the September 11, 2022, Albuquerque

Journal and signed on by the community

groups, the Bernalillo County Commission

unanimously denied the appeal. We would

like to recognize our Isleta team involved

including our Environment Department,

Ramona Montoya, Heaven Lucero, Jamie

Jojola, in house legal counsel, Emily Soli,

outside legal counsel Frank Holleman

and Dave Mielke, and 2nd Lt. Governor

Sanchez. Also, thanks to Mountain View

Neighborhood

Association,

Mountain

View Community Action, Friends of Valle

De Oro National Wildlife Refuge, New

Mexico Environmental Law Center, and

Los Jardines Institute. Star Paving has

30 days to appeal to State Court. We will

provide updates should this occur.

Tribal Council, 2nd Lt. Governor Sanchez,

General Counsel Emily Soli, Outside

Counsel Dave Mielke, and myself, attended

the National Tribal Telecommunications

Association (NTTA) Broadband Summit,

in Chandler, AZ, September 20-21, 2022.

Attending the conference was connected to

Isleta’s effort in building our fiber network

from the National Telecommunications and

Information Administration (NTIA), $26

Million Grant Fund received in August.

Some of the topic discussions covered:

How to Build Sustainable Operations,

Managing Broadband – Challenges and

Opportunities, Becoming a Broadband

Service Provider, and How to Build your

Network, to name a few. Some tribes that

are also building broadband networks

already

have

telecommunications

operations in place that make it easier to

integrate this service for its members. For

Isleta, we are starting from the bottom

and not having experience in this type

of telecommunication experience.

Our

challenge is to understand what all the

parts are, how they work, build out, and

then maintain the fiber network. We

are in the process of developing a project

manager position and hiring that person to

coordinate and help manage these efforts.

We will continue to provide updates on

progress as they occur.

As the community is aware of by now, Big

Game Hunting was allowed by our War

Chiefs. Tribal Administration, along with

them, determined the number of permits

to be made available. As we continue

to re-establish and develop our Natural

Resources Department, we would like

to establish a Wildlife Biologist position

and management program that can

help determine the size of our big game

populations to base the number of permits

issued. This would tremendously assist

our traditional leadership when it comes to

determining harvest numbers.

Lastly, it has been announced that

Declaration of Candidacy for the 2023-24,

Governor and Tribal Council. The open

period to declare candidacy is October 3 –

19, 2022. Posting of candidates running

for Governor and Tribal Council on Oct. 19,

2022, and by bulk mail. Registrations and

nominations will take place 8 am to 7 pm,

October 29-30, 2022. Early Voting for the

General Election Voting will be Monday

and Tuesday, November 21-22, 2022, from

1 to 7 pm. The General Election Voting will

take place Saturday, November 26, 2022,

from 8 am to 7 pm. Please see the separate

article in the Newsletter regarding the

Official Public Notice and that has been

posted on Isleta’s Facebook page.

As a reminder, when driving on the

Pueblo, please respect the speed limits and

especially the village 15 mph limit. Staying

within the 15 mph limit helps reduce dust

which is a health concern for those residing

in the village and being exposed to that

air quality. We will be looking to enforce

speed limits for the safety and well-being of

our community. If you see any suspicious

activity or individuals, please do not

hesitate to call our Police Department to

report such occurrences. It is up to each

and every one of us to protect our land,

resources, environment, and community

from any threats to our well-being.

May our creator continue to keep us safe

and in following the good road and to be

respectful to one another and please give

us strength as a community to face the

challenges now and tomorrow.

Haw-wu

Vernon B. Abeita

Governor

TRIBAL ELECTION

OFFICIAL ELECTION NOTICE

Beginning Monday, October 3, 2022 tribal

members wishing to declare their candidacy

for either Governor or Tribal Council can do

so at the Tribal Council Office located at

the Tribal Services Complex during regular

business hours. Deadline to declare

candidacy will be noon on October 19,

2022.

Tribal members who will be at least 35

years old at the time of the election, have

lived on the reservation continuously for

five years and have never been convicted

of a felony are eligible to run for Governor.

Tribal members who will be at least 25

years old at the time of the election and

have lived on the reservation continuously

for five years are eligible to run for Tribal

Council.

Registration/Nominations will be held

Saturday, October 29, 2022 and Sunday,

October 30, 2022 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

at the new Recreation Center. This

year’s Election Day will be held Saturday,

November 26 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the

new Recreation Center.

Early voting for this year’s election will be

held November 21, 2022 and 22, 2022

from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the new Recreation

Center. Voters participating in Early Voting

do not have to return to vote on Election

Day.

In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, voters

are recommended to wear masks at the

polling center. If you have questions, feel

free to call the Tribal Council Office at (505)

869-9746.

Secretary M. Rodney Jones

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Isleta Pueblo News

October 2022

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

DEADLINE for November Newsletter articles is set

for Wednesday, October 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 June be submitted with

the ad. Submitters of classified ads are responsible for

generating their own ads as this is a FREE service.

As a reminder, Tribal business owners may submit a small

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

are responsible for generating their own flyers as this is a

FREE service.

Classified ads and business flyers will be posted no

more than two consecutive months. In the event where

the Newsletter may exceed the 24-page limit, classified

ads and business flyers will be “bumped” for newsletter

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

The Isleta Newsletter is owned and operated by the Pueblo

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

has the final say of all articles and contents within the

Isleta Newsletter.

For additional questions, you may call the Library and

speak with Nate or Diane at 505.869.9808.

Thank you,

Nathaniel Lujan

Newsletters may be found at the fifteen distribution

locations listed below. Remember, Digital copies of the

Newsletter may be obtained from the Newsletter archive

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

The fifteen Newsletter distribution locations are:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

TR 2 & TR 22 - Chical SE of Community Hall

TR 10 - Behind the old 47 Sales

TR 1 & TR 5 – Ranchitos / Bosque Farms

Reservations Line

Ranchitos Park

Post Office - Big Tree

TR 82 & TR 84 - Teller Road

TR 78 & TR 82 - Carlos Trujillo Sr.

TR 90 @ Y - CF Padilla

Mouse Town Park –

Health Center – South end of Health

Center Parking lot

Library Sunlight & Moonlight Intersection

TR 6 - 47 Intersection

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

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

Railroad Tracks

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

Higher Education Reminder

If you are thinking of attending school in the Spring of 2023 for

a certificate, associate’s or bachelor’s degree, be sure to fill out

the Pueblo of Isleta Higher Education application by November

1, 2022 (11:59pm). You can find information on our webpage,

to include our policies: https://www.isletapueblo.com/tribalprograms/educational-services/isleta-higher-education/

(Note: Students who applied for the full academic year (20222023) do not need to apply again for Spring. These students

need to submit supporting documents by January 15, 2023)

Or you can fill out the application using

the following link or QR Code:

Department of Education Scholarship

Application - Formstack

If you have questions or need assistance,

please do not hesitate to call our office at

505-869-9790.

October 2022

Isleta Pueblo News

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My name is Jonna Toledo and I work out of the Goodwill

store in Los Lunas. What I do is help people find jobs in

the community. This is a FREE service that Goodwill offers.

I do work by appointment. The first appointment I just get

the information to help with your job search. Example: What

you are looking for, your availability, experience, etc…we

do meet weekly until you find a job. Just because you find

a job does not mean we are finished! I will stay in touch

with you about once a month for 3 months just to make

sure everything is going well. We want to make sure you

are being treated well and that the job is a good fit for you.

I can give job leads, help fill out applications electronically,

make resumes, and we can also practice interviewing skills

so you feel comfortable in an interview. I do know lots of

hiring managers in the area to help set up interviews. We

participate in job fairs as well as organize them and set them

up at Goodwill in Albuquerque and Los Lunas. Because

we are a non profit there is no charge for this service. It

is FREE to the community. Not a lot of people realize that

Goodwill does FREE services because they are not really

advertised. They just know that the store is a good place to

go and get good deals on merchandise. It doesn’t matter

what type of job you are wanting, I can help! There are

several different fields in the area including administrative,

custodial/janitorial, retail, daycare, eldercare, warehousing,

production, retail and food services. Soon landscaping and

outdoor type positions will be opening up. Please contact if

you need help. It is always my pleasure to help with your job

search. Just call me to set up an appointment! Thank you!

Isleta Pueblo News

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October 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.

October 2022

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ACEQUIA MADRE

Hello farmers and gardeners,

As the 2022 season comes to an end, we want to thank all

the farmers and gardeners for helping us through the season.

Especially for understanding the history of drought conditions

with associated low water availability.

We must all stand up for our water rights and never let anyone

take that away from our community. Being a majordomo has

been an excellent experience,helping farmers and gardeners

with water schedules, and ensuring our water levels remain

at acceptable levels. We know some farmers were upset

because of low water levels, I told them I would not let any

field or garden suffer. Hopefully, they understood the current

water situation.

Also, On July 7, 2022 a large sewer pipe ruptured near I-40

and the Rio Grande river. This caused untreated sewage

to spill into the river and associated aquifer, impacting

downstream farmers and gardeners here on the reservation.

As such, irrigation was halted for a period of time. Many felt

the impact to their crops. Those responsible for maintenance

of the sewage system north of the reservation should be

held responsible for our crop losses. Failure to maintain that

sewage system is unacceptable.

I want to thank Clint Lente for being an excellent assistant

majordomo as I was out of commission for ten weeks due

to surgeries. Clint managed five ditches and did an excellent

job!!

As we near the end of our water season, Clint and I want to

thank all the farmers and gardeners for their cooperation.

In addition thanks to:

Treasurer Diego Lujan

Ditch Committee:

Late Joe Pat Padilla

Marvin Abeita

Amador Lente

Patricio Abeita

Raymond Jojola

Daniel Waseta Jr.

Daryl Reckaway

Majordomos

Matthew E Lente

Clint Lente

TRANSPORTATION

Upcoming Project for Replacement and Upgrade of Roadway

Luminaire Heads on NM 47 from TR-2 to TR-15

The Pueblo of Isleta has been awarded a Local Government

Road Funds (LGRF) grant from the New Mexico Department

of Transportation for replacement of the existing incandescent

luminaires on NM47 with state of the art LED luminaires.

Installation of the luminaires will be performed under a

contract with MWI for an estimated cost of $73,268.85

including $18,317.21 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

matching funds. There will be an estimated 12 week lead time

for delivery of materials. Construction is anticipated to begin

Mid-December and require two weeks to complete. There will

be no lane closures, but a rolling arrow board will be used to

protect traffic and the shoulder work zones. The LED luminaires

will reduce energy consumption and provide perpetual future

operational and maintenance cost savings. Quality LEDs have

an expected lifespan that is an order of magnitude longer than

typical incandescent bulbs. LEDs do not have filaments or

glass enclosures and are therefore breakage resistant. LEDs

use 50% less electricity than traditional incandescent lights,

resulting in a substantial reduction in energy consumption

and associated cost savings. This project was conceived by

James Weldon, Transportation Manager and advanced by

the Construction Operations Department with the support of

Tribal Administration and Tribal Council.

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Isleta Pueblo News

October 2022

Pueblo of Isleta Career Opportunities

Position Posting

Office Location

Closing Date

ACCOUNTANT Treasury Open Until Filled

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I Department of Education Open Until Filled

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I Recreation Center Open Until Filled

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II Tribal Administration Open Until Filled

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II Elder Center Open Until Filled

ADULT DAY CARE MANAGER

Elder Center

Open Until Filled

AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN Agricultural Division Open Until Filled

ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL I Legal Department Open Until Filled

AUTO & DIESEL MECHANIC

Construction Operations

Open Until Filled

BOSQUE RESTORATION TECHNICIAN

Natural Resources

Open Until Filled - Within Only

BOSQUE AND RIVERINE RESTORATION MANAGER

Natural Resources

10/02/2022

BUS DRIVER (Part Time)

Head Start

Open Until Filled

CARPENTER I, II or Ill (3 Positions)

Housing Authority

Open Until Filled

CAREGIVER (2 Positions)

Assisted Living Facility

Open Until Filled

CERTIFIED CODER Health Services Open Until Filled

CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER Police Department Open Until Filled

CHILD CARE PROVIDER Head Start Open Until Filled

CLINICAL THERAPIST Health Services Open Until Filled

CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN Housing Authority Open Until Filled

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE

Health Services

Open Until Filled

COMPUTER IT SPECIALIST Department of Education Open Until Filled

COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR SUPERVISOR Gaming Regulatory Open Until Filled

COOK I Elder Center Open Until Filled

COOK I Head Start Open Until Filled

COOK I Assisted Living Facility Open Until Filled

CUSTODIAN Public Works Open Until Filled

DIRECTOR, CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS

Construction Operations

Open Until Filled

EMT INTERMEDIATE Health Services Open Until Filled

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER/ LAND MANAGEMENT PLANNER

Natural Resources

Open Until Filled

FACILITIES WORKER Head Start Open Until Filled

FORESTRY TECHNICIAN

Natural Resources

09/28/2022

GROUNDS KEEPER C-Stores Open Until Filled

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER Public Works Open Until Filled

HEAD START STAFF ASSISTANT Head Start Open Until Filled

HEALTH INFORMATION CLERK Health Services 09/27/2022

HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATOR

Department of Education

Open Until Filled

HOME CARE ATTENDANT Elder Center Open Until Filled

INSTRUCTIONAL COORDINATOR

Department of Education

Open Until Filled - Within Only

INVESTIGATOR Police Department 10/07/2022

IRRIGATION SUPERVISOR Natural Resources Open Until Filled

JR. SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

MIS

Open Until Filled

LIFEGUARD Parks & Recreation Open Until Filled

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Public Works Open Until Filled

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Housing Authority Open Until Filled

MEDICAL ASSISTANT Health Center Open Until Filled

NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGER Natural Resources Open Until Filled

OPTOMETRIST Health Center 09/30/2022

PARKS & MAINTENANCE WORKER

Parks & Recreation

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 Space

Open Until Filled- Within Only

POLICE SERGEANT Police Department Open Until Filled

PRE K-12 EDUCATION COORDINATOR

Department of Education

Open Until Filled

PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT Procurement 09/30/2022

RANGELAND MANAGEMENT SUPERVISOR

Natural Resources

Open Until Filled

RANGELAND MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN

Natural Resources

Open Until Filled

RECORDS CLERK Tribal Administration Open Until Filled

RECORDS CLERK/RECEPTIONIST Elder Center Open Until Filled

REGISTERED NURSE Health Services Open Until Filled

SALES ASSOCIATE C-Stores Open Until Filled

SECURITY OFFICER

Police Department

Open Until Filled

SECURITY OFFICER/SUPERVISOR

Police Department

Open Until Filled

SEPTIC TRUCK DRIVER Public Works Open Until Filled

SHIFT LEAD C-Stores Open Until Filled

SHIFT SUPERVISOR-CNA Assisted Living Open Until Filled

TIWA LANGUAGE EDUCATION ASSISTANT

Department of Education

Open Until Filled

VETERAN SUPPORT SERVICE MEMBER

Elder Center

Open Until Filled - Within Only

WATER RESOURCES MANAGER Water Resources Open Until Filled

WATER RESOURCES SPECIALIST Water Resources Open Until Filled

WIC NUTRITIONIST WIC Open Until Filled

W-WW APPRENTICE- W-WW OPERATOR IV

Public Works

Open Until Filled

October 2022

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Health Beat

Keeping our People Safe Suicide Prevention

Orion Zuni,

Experiential Educator

B’eeh-K’oo-ee Wellness Center

(505) 869-5482

orion.zuni@ISLCLINIC.net

This time of year brings many things including

seasonal change, the start of a new educational

year, and for many people it can be a major

change in our mental wellbeing.

According to the Centers for Disease Control,

suicide is considered a death caused by injuring

oneself with the intent to die. While a suicide

attempt is when someone harms themselves

with any intent to end their life, but they do

not die as a result of their actions. Suicide can

be the product of violence, trauma, and even

injury. This is a major public health issue that

severely impacts Native American populations

across the United States, especially those who

identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual. CDC data

shows that 90% of individuals who attempt

suicide and survive will never go on to die by

suicide.

Although suicide is a stigmatized and often

taboo subject, it is still preventable and we

can all play a role in saving someone’s life. It

isn’t always obvious if someone is in distress,

but most individuals who are suicidal will show

some signs that they are considering harming

or killing themselves. Unfortunately, adults

are not the only populations that are at risk

of suicidal inclinations. Today we are seeing

younger generations experiencing hardships

that lead to suicidal behaviors.

Signs of suicide within older and younger

populations may differ in some instances

depending on the individual’s environment.

Signs can include speaking about death or

suicide, seeking methods of self-harm, and/or

talking about being hopeless or having no reason

to live. Other potential signs could also include

an increase in alcohol or drug use, increase

in reckless behaviors, uncontrollable anger,

changes in sleep schedules, social withdrawal,

and obtaining lethal weapons (guns, sharp

objects, etc.). If one or more of those warning

signs is observed, especially if they are new

behaviors, or seem to be in relation to a painful

event, loss, or change, please step in or speak

up.

Intervening in these types of situations isn’t

easy, and can be very concerning for all involved.

But, you are not alone! If you or someone you

know is in an emergency call 911 immediately.

There are also other free options for those who

may find themselves in crisis, and may include

dialing 988 which is an active suicide and crisis

lifeline that provides 24/7, free and confidential

support for people in distress. Sometimes it takes

just one person to take action and save a life.

If you find yourself or someone you know that

is struggling with their mental health please

feel free to reach out to B’eeh-K’oo-ee Wellness

Center (AKA Isleta Behavioral Health) at 505869-5475 and set up an appointment with one

of our counselors.

Isleta Pueblo News

Editor:

Nathaniel Lujan

Asst. Editor:

Diane Abeita

Published By:

Valencia Express

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ISLETA ANIMAL CONTROL

Hello fellow Tribal Members

and Happy Fall!

Isleta Animal Control hopes everyone

had a fun and safe summer this year.

As summer draws to an end and the

cooler months start coming in, we want

to remind everyone to make sure their

pets are still secured on their property.

During these cooler months, pets are

more active outside and will wander

more than they would in the hot summer

months. Isleta Animal Control has dealt

with a substantial increase in pets being

struck by vehicles recently due to them

Running at Large.

We would like to take this time to inform

everyone about the public services we

offer. There will NOT be another spay/

neuter clinic for the rest of the year.

If you need your pet to undergo the

surgery, or are required to do so, you can

contact your normal veterinarian, or you

can contact Isleta Animal Control and

we will provide you with different “low

cost” services you may qualify for. Our

next Vaccination clinic is being planned

for the early parts of next year (2023).

If your pet needs the Rabies Vaccine

or if you are required to get it for your

pet, you can contact Village Veterinary

Hospital in Bosque Farms. A one year

Rabies Vaccine is $21.00 plus tax. We

are planning on bringing a microchip

clinic back early next year as well. One

last thing is the food donations. We may

be getting another shipment of various

pet foods again soon, so please keep your

eyes open for advertisements.

Isleta Animal Control would like to close

out with an important section from our

Animal Ordinance.

Section 5.B. Animal Bites. When a

person/animal is bitten by an animal,

without notice or warning and outside

the residence of the owner, it is the

responsibility of the owner of the animal

to provide proof of rabies vaccination. If

an owner fails to show that the animal

is current on the rabies vaccination, the

animal will be impounded for ten (10)

days for a mandatory quarantine period.

Any expenses incurred by the confinement

of the animal for the quarantine is the

responsibility of the owner. If after ten (10)

days no rabies is found, the animal may

be released to the owner after obtaining

a release form from the Pueblo of Isleta

Animal Control and payment of any fines

and fees. In addition, the owner may be

fined up to $500.00.

If your canine/feline bites someone off of

your property unprovoked, and there is

failure to show the animal is up to date

on the Rabies Vaccine, your animal WILL

be taken to the Valencia County Animal

Shelter where you will be charged $25.00

per day per animal. Please be sure your

animals are secured on your property at

all times. Thank you for your cooperation

and everyone stay safe!

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Thinking About

Quitting

Have you been Thinking About Quitting?

Now is the time to act and

Quit your Nicotine Habit for Good!

Take this 1 time, 1 on 1, 90 minute session over the phone

or in person at the Isleta Health Center, to increase your

motivation to quit and to get some Tips and Tricks to help

you do Quit for Good!

Call Stephanie, Health Educator

@ 869-4479 to learn more

Isleta Health Center

Billing Department Updates

Patient Registration Update:

Thursday, November 17, 2022

8:00 -11:00 AM

Bloodmobile in the back parking lot

1 Sagebrush Street

Albuquerque, NM 87105

Patient Registration has gone back to the normal patient

check in process as follows:

•

•

•

To schedule a lifesaving appointment, please

call Mckinzey at 505-246-1452. If you have

any questions, contact Stephanie at 505869-4479.

For more information or to schedule a

donation, call 877-258-4825 or visit us at

vitalant.org

Patients are asked to fill out the patient

sign-in sheet

Review the patient face sheet which

consists of demographic information

and confirm it is correct.

Make any needed updates

to active telephone number,

mailing address, physical address,

and insurance information.

Please inform patient registration staff if you need

assistance with this process or have any questions.

Benefits Coordinator Update:

The Benefits Coordinator is available to assist with all

your NM Medicaid, Medicare and insurance questions.

Please call (505)869-4469 if you have any questions or

need help with any of the coverages listed.

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Hello community! My name is Jolynn

Sandoval. I would like to introduce myself as

the Academic Success Coach with the Isleta

Department of Education. In my position, I

work closely in providing academic support

individually or in small groups at the high

school and first year of college level. My job

is to meet with students and discuss their

concerns and work to help them discover

learning techniques that will enhance

their overall academic performance and

efficiency. My responsibilities also include

planning, developing, and conducting

assistance with academic advising, degree

plans, scholarships, tutoring services, and

financial aid assistance.

Now that the school year has officially

begun, the Pueblo of Isleta Department of

On September 14, myself and Department

of Education Director, Charlene Lucero

joined Governor Abeita in visiting Los

Lunas High School, Century High School,

and Valencia High School to speak with our

Isleta students about tribal government

and listening to ideas of what they would

like to accomplish if they were governor

or a tribal council member for a day. The

students had some great responses and

showed they care about the future of their

community and people.

Upcoming Opportunities….On October

12, 2022, UNM is hosting an American

Indian Senior Day to learn more about

admissions, campus life, financial aid/

scholarships, and more. If your student is

interested in attending this event, please

contact our office or Andrea Evans (Native

American Liaison for all Los Lunas High

Schools) at (505)865-4646 ext. 6094 for

more information. Registration needs to be

completed by October 5.

Northern Arizona University has invited

students interested in attending NAU

to partake in their Indigenous Visit Day

on October 28, 2022. Discover how NAU

celebrates cultures through academic and

personal development and learn about how

departments across their campus work

together to help indigenous students find

success as Lumberjacks. To register, please

go to nau.edu/special-events. If you have

any questions about the event, registration,

Education has already scheduled a couple

of events for Isleta students enrolled in

APS and Los Lunas school districts. In July

and August, we hosted our Freshman and

Senior Kick Off Events at the Isleta Resort

and Casino with students and families.

It was an informative session to give an

overview of high school credit requirements,

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

with local schools, Release of Information

forms, truancy guidelines, and academic

supports. Among our presenters were

Governor Abeita, Lt. Governor Lucero,

2nd Lt. Governor Sanchez, Regina Lucero

(Assistant Principal at LLHS), Andrea

Evans (Native American Liaison for LLS),

Isleta Behavioral Health, Isleta Social

Services, EPICS, Isleta Police Department,

APS

Indian

Education

Department

(Philip Farson), and LLS Office of Special

Programs (Cathy Chavez). Each presenter

gave insight on how their departments

can provide services to families and

students. The Department of Education

provided a meal and many door prizes for

those in attendance. Our next event will

be a combined Kick Off Event for both

Sophomores and Juniors on October 20,

2022 from 5pm-8pm. The venue is still

pending at this time. If you have a student

in the 10th or 11th grade that attends APS

or Los Lunas schools, be on the lookout for

an invitation that will be sent via email or

call our office at (505)869-9790 to add your

student to our mailing list to RSVP for the

event.

October 2022

or resources and support, email Nacy.

Navarro@nau.edu or call (928)523-2907.

EPICS (Education for Parents of Indian

Children with Special Needs) will be hosting

a conference November 7-9th, 2022. It will

be at the Marriot Albuquerque Hotel. This

year’s conference will be focused on how to

navigate resources, advocacy, and support

to advance supported special education

best practices for parents of children with

disabilities. A few topics in consideration

are: Special Education Process, Autism, IEP

Process, Record Keeping, Transition Services

for Young Adults, Bullying/Emotions/Stress/

Anxiety/Depression, and many more… There

will be great presenters and guest speakers.

Go to www.epicsnm.org to register. The fee

for the conference is $100 for a parent of a

child with disabilities. Please call or stop by

the Department of Education office to ask for

financial assistance with conference fee.

Lastly, please familiarize yourself with the

important apps/tools the schools have made

available for families and students to keep

on track (Remind, Parent Portal, CANVAS,

ParentVue) and for important messages like

letting families know report cards were sent

out September 19 and parents and students

should know their grades for the first sixweeks. If you need support in setting up

these apps, please call Andrea Evans for

assistance.

If I can be of further assistance to help your

student achieve their goal with individual

learning needs, goal setting, and solutions to

be a successful learner, please do not hesitate

to call me to set up an appointment to meet.

I may be reached at (505)869-9790 or Jolynn.

sandoval@isletapueblo.com.

ST. AUGUSTINE

PARISH ONLINE GIVING

St. Augustine Parish is now offering

online giving services to better serve

our parishioners.

We are providing

this option in addition to cash or check

donations. You can still give through

traditional methods, but now you can

make recurring or one-time gifts online

with a credit/debit card or electronic

check.

To give online through our new platform,

visit our giving page on our website

https://www.isletachurch.org/.

You

can also give through text message by

sending “Give” to (505) 207-4077.

This program is beneficial to you, in that

you do not need to worry about having

cash or a check on hand at Mass, and it

benefits the Parish by reducing the time

needed to process donations and run

financial reports.

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October 2022

Pueblo of Isleta Public Library

October is here and fall has officially started with the crispness in the air, the changing color of

the leaves with shorter days and longer nights. As winter is approaching us, we can expect some

unpredictable weather and with that comes unexpected delays and closures. Follow us on our

social media accounts for up to the minute updates on programs, events, delays and closures.

News

The library will be having a staff meeting

on Wednesday, October 5th. The library

will remain open during this time so feel

free and come in and use the library as

normal. The library staff will be discussing

upcoming programs, library business and

staff concerns or questions.

The library staff will be participating in

this year’s Halloween Carnival at the Rec.

We have something special planned for this

event so make sure and stop by our booth

to say hi and join in on the fun. This year’s

Halloween Carnival will be on Friday,

October 14th from 5pm to 8pm at the new

rec.

We will be closing at 5:30pm on Monday,

October 31st. We would like to wish

everyone a safe and Happy Halloween.

Please be aware of your surroundings while

driving and walking with your family.

The library is now open on Saturdays

from 9am to 1pm so come in and use the

computer lab, connect to the Wi-Fi, print

or check out any library material for your

weekend entertainment. Library staff

is also available for any questions or any

help that you may need and lastly, the

conference room is also available to use.

The library now has laptop checkouts for in

house use only for library patrons with a

valid ID. Laptops are available on a firstcome, first-served basis. Wi-fi is available

and laptops will automatically connect to it

for easy internet access. Laptops must be

returned to the checkout desk after each

session or before the end of the business

day. Laptop checkouts are only for use

inside the library and cannot be taken

home. If you would like to learn more about

this service or have any questions, please

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

Join us every Wednesday at 10:30am with

library staff member Renetta. Renetta will

read a story and do a small activity with the

families and children who attend. Family

Story Time is geared towards children

16 months to 5 years old but everyone is

welcomed! No sign up is required and

monthly calendars will be available for

story time here at the library. For more

information on the story and activity for

that day please call Renetta at 505-8699808 or email Renetta.Jojola@isletapueblo.

com.

Upcoming

For the month of October come in and check

out any library movie and book from our

Halloween collection and receive a Spooky

Snack Pack filled with popcorn, candy and

drinks to enjoy over the weekend. There

will be a limit of 5 Snack Packs given out

every Friday and it will be one snack pack

per family. But don’t worry, you have plenty

of time to come in and get a Spooky Snack

Pack. Remember Spooky Snack Packs will

be given out every Friday. Dates include

October 7th, October 21st and October

28th. Families can come to the library

starting at 2:30pm to 4:30pm to receive a

Spooky Snack Pack.

In collaboration with Social Services and

Tiwa Lending, the library will host a series

of financial classes in October for Domestic

Violence month. The schedule is as follows:

October 12th Saving & Budgeting, October

19th Credit & Collections, and October

26th Homeownership. All classes will be on

a Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm here at the

library. During this time the library will

have Halloween themed crafts for children

that attend with their parents or guardians.

Please keep in mind that this craft is only

for children whose parents or guardians

attend the financial classes. This way

parents or guardians can attend the classes

without worrying about a babysitter. If you

have any questions or concerns regarding

this program, please give the library a call

at 505-869-9808.

Come in and learn how to make a Pumpkin

Cheese Ball here at the library on Tuesday,

October 25th from 5pm to 6pm. Perfect for

your Halloween and Thanksgiving events.

This program is open to the first 10 adults

to sign-up. This program is FREE and ALL

supplies will be provided. Also, library

cooking books will be on display for patrons

to come check out throughout the month.

Sign-ups for this program will start on

October 11th. To sign up for this program

please come to the library or give us a call.

For more information on this program

please contact Diane at 505-869-9808 or by

email at Diane.Abeita@isletapueblo.com.

Are you ready for the scare of your life? Join

our reading incentive program for teens

and adults here at the library! It will be a

Scream Fest at McCall’s Haunted Farm.

Come into the library and check out 2 books

from our designated selection, write a

review (per book)! The first 10 participants

to submit their reviews will earn a ticket to

a night full of horror on Saturday, October

22nd. Sign-ups started on September

12th and you have until October 19th to

read your two books and write your two

reviews. Families are welcome to join at

their own expense. For more information

regarding this program please contact

Kimberly at 505-869-9808 or email at

Kimberly.Lacsina@isletapueblo.com.

Back by popular demand, the library is

continuing its collaboration with Tutor

Doctor. Tutor Doctor offers professional

torturing services for students. Tutoring

session will begin sometime in September

or October, whenever the first grading

period concludes. This will help determine

what subjects students are struggling

with. A meeting will be scheduled for all

that are interested. Dates and times will

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Participants from our Picture-Perfect Paint Night are all smiles and showing us their finished product!

be provided as they become available to us.

For more information or questions please

call the library at 505-869-9808.

programs. We hope to have more events

like this one in the near future. If you have

any suggestions or ideas on how we can

improve our services, please speak with a

library staff.

More program announcements to come! For

up to the minute info on the library follow

us on our Social Media accounts where we

will be promoting upcoming programs and

events.

Recap

On Thursday, September 8th the library

attended Isleta Elementary’s Open House

from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. It was a great turn

out and we were excited to talk to students

and parents about our services and

upcoming programs. It was great to see all

the students and parents at the open house.

On September the After School Program

went on their first incentive field trip of the

year to Terri’s Sweet Garden located in Los

Lunas. Incentive field trips are designed

to help keep students motivated to read or

do homework. It’s a way for the library to

say “good job and keep up the good work” to

our students in our After School Program.

The library staff loves to see when students

are engaged in a good book or focused on

getting that homework completed.

Participants from our Anime Nights

program enjoying the Demon Slayer that

was streamed at the library!

Participants from our Picture-Perfect

Paint Night completing a Teddy Bear

picture using shapes!

a colorful teddy bear. This paint night was

geared for children 3 to 6 years old, and

library staff member Renetta did step-bystep instructions so parents and children

could follow along to complete their picture.

Dinner was provided from Dion’s and kids

also got to enjoy a yummy cookie that was

Library staff members Diane & Renetta at in the design of a paint palette. We would

Isleta Elementary’s Open House!

like to say thank you to all the parents and

children that participated in this program.

Our Live Streaming Game Nintendo Switch

Game Tournament took place on Saturday, The library’s Anime Nights have concluded

September 24th. Participants got to choose and it was a great success. On Saturday

between Super Smash Bros Ultimate or September 10th participants came into the

Mario Kart 8 to play in the tournament. library and enjoyed the Demon Slayer that

Lunch was also provided from Chick-fil-a we streamed here at the library. Lunch

and winners received a Nintendo gift card. was provided from Dion’s and participants

We would like to thank all the participants were given a survey to complete about the

program. The number one request was more

who played in our game tournament.

Anime programs and Saturday Programs.

The library’s Perfect Picture Paint Night After each program has concluded we like

happened on Thursday, September 15th. to hand out a survey for participants to fill

We had a full house of kiddos and parents out. Surveys are anonymous and we ask

excited to paint the night away. Participants for participants to be honest as a result we

completed a picture using shapes to make

can see how to improve our services and

The After School Program Students

working together making fall crafts!

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The After School Program Students

working on a Balloon Experiment and a

Hot Air Balloon Painting!

NM Poison Control

During the Pandemic, we should

be cleaning and disinfecting

more often. It is important that

you do not inject or ingest these

chemicals into your body. Please

remember to keep ALL chemicals

out of children’s reach. If any

cleaning or disinfectant solution

is swallowed or injected, please

contact the NM Poison Control

immediately.

1-800-222-1222

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Isleta Health Center

Welcome Letter from the New Director of

Clinical Services

I am excited to greet Pueblo of Isleta (POI)

community members, tribal leadership, the

Health Board, and POI employees in my role as

Director of Clinical Services of the Isleta Health

Clinic (IHC). This is a wonderful opportunity

to join the impactful and important work of

the Nursing Services, Laboratory, Audiology,

Dental Clinic, Pharmacy, Optometry, and

Physical Therapy departments to strengthen

our clinic’s readiness for a site visit with the

Accreditation Association for Ambulatory

Health Care (AAAHC). An AAAHC site

visit will determine our site as accredited or

further the quality of services IHC provides

to collaborate with the organization. The

benefits of becoming an AAAHC clinic

include organization design focused on

patient-safety standards, developing the

practices and process for ongoing quality

improvement benchmarks, creates a path

for ongoing education with peer-reviews and

in-service topics, and creates a system to

reduce risk by review of our organization and

best practices recommendations to improve

patient outcomes. I love building programs,

mentoring, and connecting with patients and

the community so this job is a dream job for

me.

To let you know more about me personally,

I am an Isleta tribal member and resident

whose career has focused on direct services

as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

(LPCC) and clinical leadership at surrounding

Pueblo and Albuquerque clinics. Though

my direct service provider career shifted

primarily toward clinical leadership positions,

I remain connected to the populations I

served by assisting on the National Center

on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental

Health Advisory Board.

I am currently entering into my fourth week

at IHC, I have loved the collaborative spirit

within my department and neighboring

departments creating a community-based

service organization. From my vantage point,

all IHC departments are adding new staff and

shifts in positions are occurring—growth is

exciting! Some growth has been bittersweet,

as our Executive Assistant accepted an

exciting position outside of POI and we wish

her the best! Since I am on the subject, we

welcome internal/external applicants for the

Executive Assistant position.

Sincerely,

Karen Lucero

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October 2022

ISLETA POLICE DEPARTMENT

October - 2022

We have just started the final quarter of the year and it is just unbelievable there are just three months for 2022!

Soon the ghosts and goblins will be out and traveling in the neighborhoods hoping to gather treats. So the Isleta

Police Department is once again reminding and putting out safety tips to keep everyone safe. As listed in their

article, The National Safety Council (NSC) has published some suggestions:

Simple Steps for an Extra

Safe Halloween

Kids love the magic of Halloween, but

costume and traffic safety are essential for

trick-or-treaters. These tips can help make

a safe and happy holiday for everyone.

Costume Safety

To help ensure adults and children have a

safe holiday, fda.gov has compiled a list of

Halloween safety tips. Before Halloween

arrives, be sure to choose a costume that

won't cause safety hazards.

•

All costumes, wigs and accessories

should be fire-resistant

•

If children are allowed out after dark,

fasten reflective tape to their costumes

and bags, or give them glow sticks

•

Opt for nontoxic Halloween makeup

over masks, which can obscure vision;

always test makeup in a small area first

to see if any irritation develops

•

Remove all makeup before children

go to bed to prevent skin and eye irritation

When They're on the Prowl

Here's a scary statistic: Children are more

than twice as likely to be hit by a car and

killed on Halloween than on any other day

of the year. Lack of visibility because of low

lighting at night also plays a factor in these

incidents.

Keep these tips in mind when your children

are out on Halloween night:

•

A

responsible

adult

should

accompany young children on the

neighborhood rounds

•

If your older children are going

alone, plan and review a route acceptable

to you

•

Agree on a specific time children

should return home

•

Teach your children never to enter a

stranger's home or car

•

Instruct children to travel only in

familiar, well-lit areas and stick with

their friends

•

Tell your children not to eat any

treats until they return home, and take

care to avoid any food allergies

•

Children and adults are reminded to

put electronic devices down, keep heads

up and walk, don't run, across the street

Safety Tips for Motorists

NSC offers these additional safety tips

for parents – and anyone who plans to be

on the road during trick-or-treat hours:

•

Watch for children walking on

roadways, medians and curbs

•

Enter and exit driveways and alleys

carefully

•

At twilight and later in the evening,

watch for children in dark clothing

•

Discourage new, inexperienced

drivers from driving on Halloween

So everyone have fun,

but be safe and take

care!!!

WELCOME!!

The Isleta Police Department welcomes the

newest addition to Patrol Division – Robert

Anguiano. He is currently going through

the administrative stages with paperwork,

assignments, uniforms, etc. but will be seen

on the street with a Field Training Officer

soon.

30, 2022), the new approved grant will be

incoming and changes appear to be in the

offing which includes additions to help with

the statistical data and possibly an addition

to the division. This is proof positive the

efforts of this division exceed the norm

and warrant additional assistance. The

Division assist the New Mexico State Fair

(Expo NM) annually and their assistance

does not go without notice.

I was born in Culver City, Ca. and raised in

Whittier, Ca. I am a father of two amazing

young adults.

I graduated from Pioneer H.S and right

after graduation I went on to serving in

the United States Marine Corps. For a

few years after that I worked as a Deputy

Sheriff for Los Angeles County. In 2010,

I began working as a security officer for a

local high school, where I coached football

and ran the softball program for the last

four years as Head Varsity Coach. This led

to applying for the police officer position at

the Pueblo of Isleta.

I’m honored for the opportunity to be able

to serve your community and to be part of

it. If you should see me around, please don’t

hesitate to say hello. Again, thank you for

this opportunity to serve you!

NEWS FROM ANIMAL

CONTROL

Erika Pasqual

Now that children have been back to school

for over a month, Isleta Animal Control

has been getting many calls about canines

roaming the roads while children are

getting on and off the bus. As the Animal

Control Ordinance states, all animals must

be kept secure on their property at all

times. If you take a dog on a walk the dog

must be restrained on a leash at all times.

Let’s all do our part to keep the children

and animals safe.

Gil Stewart – EXPO NM The Division at

community events “Thanks you guys, Isleta

Pueblo you rock”.

The Division at community events National

Night Out 2022

The division also attended a conference in

Kentucky during the month of September

as well and interact with other agencies

throughout the nation sharing ideas

regarding traffic safety continuing their

quest towards conducting effective traffic

services for their communities.

Lost pets without identification are rarely

reunited with their owners. Felines and

canines must have an I.D. tag with current

and correct information such as: pet’s name,

address and phone number. Microchips are

another form of pet identification. If your

pet is picked up by Animal Control without

proper identification, it can result in a

$25.00 citation.

Please call (505) 869-3030 to report any

animal related issues.

IHSP TRAFFIC DIVISION

This division is always busy but had even

more activities in September. With the

ending of the current grant year (September

HAVE A SAFE

AND HAPPY

HALLOWEEN!!!

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Following are a few of the photographs taken at the National Night Out held in Isleta

August 5, 2022 which were not included in last month’s newsletter. It seems a good time

was had by all and the photographs speak for themselves.

Community events are fun, rewarding and fundamental in creating good working

relationships with the community members, Pueblo departments and even outside

agencies. On to NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2023!

Ma-gu-wam

The Isleta Pueblo Voters

Alliance (IPVA) was formed

in 2020 as a non-profit, nonpartisan group of volunteer

Tribal Members who unite

to look for solutions to

increase General Election voter turnout.

IPVA is committed to provide factual and

educational information to Tribal members

via Facebook, Instagram, the POI Newsletter,

and most recently aired a special presentation

about Pueblo Civil Rights Activist Miguel

H. Trujillo on Native American Calling.

The presentation aired on July 28, 2022,

and honored Miguel H. Trujillo who was

instrumental in advocating to allow Native

American votes to be counted in State and

Federal Elections.

IPVA is committed to focus on increasing

voter participation for the upcoming General

Election 2022. We are currently working on

initiatives to inform eligible voters of their

rights and responsibilities in Tribal elections.

We will keep you informed on special dates,

events, and hope to have a record-breaking

voter turnout this 2022 election year. Be a part

of history and exercise your Right to Vote!!

Any questions or comments are welcomed

and IPVA can be reached at ipva-01@

ipvalliance.org.

A few important dates and facts:

4. The two candidates receiving the

greatest number of votes for governor

shall be certified by the Council Secretary

as the only two candidates for Office of

Governor.

5. 14 persons receiving the greatest

number of votes for Council shall be

certified by the Council Secretary as the

only candidates for Council members in

the next general election.

2. Tribal Council shall designate the

polling place at a public location from 8am

to 7pm on the last weekend in October.

6. 10 days prior to general elections

the Council Secretary shall post

announcements of the forthcoming

elections and a list of candidates whose

names will appear on the ballot and the

location of the polling place designated by

Council.

3. At registration time eligible voters may

cast a secret ballot for a Governor and

one Council Member candidate.

IPVA encourages all enrolled Tribal members

to exercise your right to vote this 2022 election

year!!

1. Any eligible member shall register their

candidacy for Governor or Council 20

days prior to registration date.

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October 2022

PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Happy October Isleta Pueblo – The chill

is in the air, I can feel it! The mornings have

been so nice lately, cool and fresh. I love the

weather this time of the year, cool mornings

and comfortable warm afternoons. It is a

perfect time to get out and go for a walk, a

nice jog or even a bike ride. I do not know

about any of you, but I would love to see the

weather stay like this all year round.

relaxation, deep breathing and mindfulness

are the core focuses and teachings in the

class. Other ways to reduce stress is to

start exercising, working out is a great way

to lose yourself in the moment and focus

on you. By doing this, you will release

endorphins, increase energy and even sleep

better. These are just a few of the pros that

come with exercise.

Remember that both of our recreation

centers (Old & New Rec), fitness facilities,

swimming pool and all of our parks around

the pueblo are all open for you to use.

Come take advantage of these wonderful

amenities offered to our tribal members.

Come visit one of our fitness facilities and

set up a time to work out one-on-one with

one of our Personal Trainers or join one of

our classes (Boot Camp, Spin or Yoga), I

think you’ll be glad that you did!

FITNESS SECTION

Fall is in the air! The participants in our

After School Program are learning the

meaning of Fall and what actually happens

during this time of the year. Things like

when and why the leaves change colors,

how some animals prepare for the winter

and what types of foods are being dried or

cooked during the fall season. The youth

activities this month will consist of some

fall baking of apple pies, pumpkin cookies,

painting fall portraits, making Hot Air

Balloons, observing the leaves changing

colors as a science activity and lastly

carving pumpkins for Halloween!

October is Emotional Wellness Month –

Remember to focus on the good as often as

possible. By doing this you will feel better,

if you continually look at the positive

aspects of people, positive new experiences,

eat good healthy meals and concentrate on

positive fun everyday activities, your mood

and demeanor will follow suit and your day

will be much more positive and fulfilling

and just overall better.

Deep breathing and progressive muscle

relaxation can also help reduce your

stress. Your new Recreation center facility

provides wonderful yoga classes where

RECREATION SECTION

October is Bullying Awareness Month

This month is Bullying Awareness Month.

As a parent, we wonder why my child is

being picked on at school or at an After

School program. Well parents, bullying is

becoming an issue again and your child

may be scared to say anything because

they’re afraid they’ll get beat up if they tell

on the bully. Bullying usually starts from

the schools, carries on to the bus, then to

whatever program they may attend after

school.

Here is some information on types of

bullying that may occur and ways to

prevent bullying.

Types of Bullying

There are three types of bullying:

1.

Verbal bullying is saying or writing

mean things. Verbal bullying includes:

a. Teasing

b. Name-calling

c. Inappropriate sexual comments

d. Taunting

e. Threatening to cause harm

2.

Social

bullying,

sometimes

referred to as relational bullying,

involves hurting someone’s reputation or

relationships. Social bullying includes:

a. Leaving someone out on purpose

b. Telling other children not to be

friends with someone

c. Spreading rumors about someone

d. Embarrassing someone in public

3.

Physical bullying involves hurting

a person’s body or possessions. Physical

bullying includes:

a. Hitting/kicking/pinching

b. Spitting

c. Tripping/pushing

d. Taking or breaking someone’s things

e. Making mean or rude hand gestures

Here are Ways You Can STOMP Out

Bullying!

Bullying is something many of us face, and

it can be difficult to know what to do. You

must always remember that bullying is

NOT your fault. This Bullying Prevention

Tip Sheet outlines steps you can take to

help prevent bullying in your school or

community.

Bullying Prevention Tip #1:

Report It – Don’t be afraid to tell an adult.

Telling isn't tattling! You are helping

someone. Prevention is best addressed by

communicating and teaching the expected

pro-social behaviors:

Who should you tell?

You could tell your parents, teacher, school

counselor, school nurse, coach or any adult

you trust. Be sure to tell exactly what

happened ... who was bullied, who the bully

was, where and when it happened. Even if

you only suspect a kid is being bullied, it is

a good idea to report that, too. Most adults

really do care about bullying and will be

glad that you told them about it so they can

prevent it from occurring in the future. If

you tell an adult and you do not think they

are doing anything about the bullying or if

the situation isn't improving, tell another

adult. Keep telling adults until someone

does something to help.

Bullying Prevention Tip #2:

Be a Friend to Someone Who Is Being

Bullied! When someone is down, they need

a friend. Be there for the person who is

being bullied. Be a buddy on school grounds,

get together after school, include them in

activities, walk home with them, or sit with

them on the bus. Being an understanding

and supportive friend means so much.

Show a kid who is being bullied that you

care about them.

Bullying Prevention Tip #3:

Stand Up to The Bully! If you feel safe and

comfortable, tell the bully that what they

are doing is mean and wrong. It is not cool

and they should stop. Keep it simple.

Bullying Prevention Tip #4:

If you are Left Out of A Group and Being

Bullied! Very often someone you thought

was your friend, has joined the bully’s side.

While this does hurt you, ask yourself …

how much of a friend could they have really

been if they are doing this to you? Find

other friends; join groups and clubs at

school. The best revenge is for you to be

happy!

WHEN IT COMES TO BULLYING,

REMEMBER

•

It is NOT your fault. No one deserves

to be bullied!

•

Do not fight back or bully a person

back. It will not make things any

better and it will probably get you into

trouble. The ONLY time to fight back

is if someone is physically hurting you.

At the same time, others who see this

should seek help from a trusted adult.

•

Never keep the pain of being bullied

to yourself. Tell someone. Tell a friend.

Tell a trusted adult. Report it! Telling is

NOT tattling.

•

Do not skip school or avoid friends,

sports or clubs because you are afraid of

the bully. You have a right to be there

just as much as the bully does. No matter

how bad you feel, hurting yourself

or thinking about suicide is NOT the

answer. Nothing is that bad. Talk with

an adult and get help.

Does your school have a peer-mentoring

group? If so, talk to them. Ask for help.

October 2022

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SPORTS SECTION

From the sports desk at the rec

center we just finished up with our

corn hole tournament we had a

very good turnout. There were 19

teams and the Elote bro’s came in

1st (Cody Lujan, Kevin Jojola), in

2nd place we had the Goo Back’s

(David Sousea, Heribeto Amaya)

and in 3rd place we had the Old

Schoolers (Virgil Lucero, George

Waquie). It was nice to see the

community show up and have fun.

You can start signing-up for the

Pueblo Harvest Run/walk starting

on Oct 1st, the deadline to sign

up will be on Oct 15th, so let’s

celebrate what has been given to

us. We will also be having our next

installment of our Hitting Challenge on Sept 25th at Chical Field. We will have more details on how that went in the next newsletter.

AQUATICS SECTION

Isleta Aquatics is looking for Lifeguards! Previous

experience is welcome but we can train and certify those

that need it and qualify. Schedules are flexible and work

around school and extracurricular activities. If you know

anyone interested in becoming a Lifeguard, please call or

visit the POI website for the job posting!

We would once again like to invite all to come check out

the Lap Pool, Wading Pool, Jacuzzi and saunas! We will

have sessions available from 6:00am-8:30am as well as

3:30pm-7:30pm Monday through Thursday and 6:00am8:30am and 3:30pm-5:30pm Fridays. We will close

mid-day to accommodate swim time for youth programs

Isleta has to offer, as well as daily pool maintenance. We

are also offering our adults only lap swim on Mondays,

Wednesdays and Fridays from 12pm-2:00pm. All three

types of swim session can be reserved in one and two hour

increments at the front desk of the Rec Center. Swim

lesson registration forms are available at the front desk

at the Rec Center or contact Josh or Connie at 505-8699783 for more details on availability and registration.

For anyone interested in information about Lifeguard

certification, child or adult swim lessons, water aerobics

and other aquatic programming please call Josh or

Connie at 505-869-9783.

LOS LUNAS YOUTH

BASKETBALL LEAGUE

Los Lunas Youth basketball

league

is

looking

for

volunteers. We are currently

down to two Board members

with no volunteers to help out

in the league this year. We

need volunteers to kick our

2022 - 2023 season off. If we don't get volunteers

we will not have a season this year. If you have

any questions, please contact Jeff Lassard at

505-514-8001. Thank you!

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Mental Health Awareness

Orion Zuni, Experiential Educator

Isleta Behavioral Health Services

(505) 869-5482

“You don’t have to struggle in silence. You can be

Un-silent. You can live well with a mental health

condition, as long as you open up to somebody

about it.”

~Demi Lovato

Mental Health Awareness was established to bring

attention to the importance of mental health and

wellness in American lives, and to celebrate recovery

from mental health illness. Although we may not

realize it, mental health is an essential aspect of a

person’s overall health.

What is mental health?

Mental health is focused on our emotional,

psychological, and social well-being. It is very impactful

to the way we think, feel, and act. Mental health is

very important at every stage in life, from childhood

and adolescence through adulthood into our elder

years. It helps determine how we handle stress, relate

to others, and when making choices. Throughout our

lives we may face mental health problems that could

impact our thinking, mood, and behavior.

There are many factors that can contribute to mental

health problems, and could include:

•

Life experiences, such as abuse or trauma

•

Family history of mental health problems

•

Biological factors, such as genes or brain

chemistry

Mental health problems affect everyone and are very

common within our community. Typically, mental

health problems are clinically diagnosable and are

products of our experiences, biology, psychology

and social factors. There are many various types

of treatments for mental health problems and are

dependent on the individual. Treatments can include

therapies (talk, trauma, EMDR, etc), medication, or

both depending on the individual’s needs that will

target specific mental health problems.

While it is important to consider mental health as a

part of our overall health and wellbeing, it still holds a

lot of stigma behind it. Many people with mental health

problems can be highly productive members of our

community. You probably know someone who struggles

with mental health problems but does not show it. Even

very young children may show early warning signs of

mental health concerns. Unfortunately, less than half

of children and adolescents with diagnosable mental

health problems receive the treatment they need.

Mental health support early in a child’s life can help

before problems interfere with other developmental

needs.

While there are many factors that play into mental

health problems, there are also positive ways of

maintaining positive mental health and can include:

•

Getting professional help if you need it

•

Connecting with others

•

Getting active physically

•

Helping others

•

Maintaining a healthy sleep schedule

•

Developing healthy coping skills

Positive mental health allows us to realize our full

potential, cope with the stress of everyday life, work

productively, and make meaningful contributions to

our community.

While mental health problems are very common, help

is available. People with mental health problems can

get better and many recover completely. If you or

someone you know is struggling with mental health

feel free to reach out to the Isleta Behavioral Health

Clinic at 505-869-5475 and set up an appointment

with one of our counselors.

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October 2022

RODNEY PAQUIN

On behalf of the Paquin and Chewiwi family, we would

like to express our sincere appreciation for all those who

came to support us during our loss of our son and nephew

Rodney Paquin. Rodney was a unique individual with a

beautiful spirit, beautiful smile and has made himself

unforgettable and loved by many. He will be missed

and always loved. May he rest in peace, gone but he

will always be in our hearts. He has joined his brother

Michael and grandparents who will watch over us.

Rodney was President of a Motorcycle Club Chapter in

Albuquerque. He loved to travel and had lots of friends

across the US and other counties. He started fund raising

with his chapter to help cancer patients with medical

bills, along with clothes drives, food drives, toy drives,

school supplies drives and bike give aways every April

at Los Lunas Park. On Saturday nights he helped feed

the homeless, gave clothes, blankets and food away to

whoever needed them. He got his education at Isleta

Elementary, Rio Grande High School, Valencia UNM

and CNM. Again, thank you to the community, family

and friends for your support. Bless each and every one

of you.

October 2022

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PUEBLO OF ISLETA

WIC PROGRAM

(505)869-2662

The first week of August was World Breastfeeding

Week, and the Pueblo of Isleta WIC Program

had a huge success! We love supporting our WIC

families! We would like to thank Albertson’s in Los

Lunas, Albertson’s off Rio Bravo, Jerry’s Market,

POI Transportation, Randy Jim, and WIC staff for

making this day possible. We cannot wait for the

next WIC event!

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October 2022

Health Beat

Primary Care Week

Stephanie Barela

Isleta Health Center Health Educator

(505) 869-4479

Stephanie.Barela@Islclinic.net

https://ucfhealth.com/our-services/primary-care/theimportance-of-primary-care/

www.AAFP.com

National Primary Care Week is the first week in

October (Oct. 1-5, 2022). You might wonder, what

exactly is Primary Care? In looking at how the

American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)

defines Primary Care you can see that the Isleta

Health Center gives a great example of this. AAFP

defines Primary Care as:

“a provision of integrated, accessible health care

services by physicians and their health care teams

who are accountable for addressing a large majority

of personal health care needs, developing a sustained

partnership with patients, and practicing in the

context of family and community. The care is

person center, team-based, community-aligned and

designated to achieve better health, better care and

lower costs.”

Primary care is the routine health care and

treatment of general ailments that promotes

a patient's wellbeing. This type of generalized

medicine ensures that people are on the right track

to having healthy, high-quality lives. Primary care

is your first line of defense against illness, chronic

conditions, and injury.

Family physicians, nurse practitioners and internist

with the health care system all typically provide

primary care. These different providers can be seen

for a number of ailments. Various services are covered

under primary care including but not limited to yearly

examinations, wellness checkups, and the treatment

of flu, cold, strep throat, and other common ailments.

Primary care also encompasses the diagnosis of

less common illnesses through conversation and

examination. Primary care includes vaccinations,

cancer screenings, allergy tests, and more.

Primary care physicians can assist you uniquely

because they are able to study your medical history,

develop a trusted rapport and consider your needs

going forward. Going to an Urgent Care Facility may

just result in medication or over the counter symptom

suppressant, but there are better benefits in going to

clinic, where we know you and our providers know you

and your history.

It is important to have a primary care provider so

that you have the same person walking through your

health journey, knowing your medical history and

monitoring your symptoms routinely. You can consult

with your primary care provider and address problems

faster than you could by scheduling an appointment

as a new patient with a random general practitioner.

According to University of Central Florida Health,

patients who see primary care physicians regularly,

have better, more reliable access to beneficial health

care plans. This website also states that a primary

care doctor can benefit the whole community because

they are able to notice a certain illness or chronic

disease affecting more people in the community and

ultimately be able to determine this concern for the

community as a whole, rather than a provider outside

of the community.

Please come to the Isleta Health Center and help

Celebrate Primary Care Week the first week of

October.

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ISLETA SOCIAL SERVICE

Hello Everyone. Domestic Violence Awareness

Month is upon us. Because domestic violence can be

considered a taboo subject that is rarely discussed

in native communities, we are opting to take a

stand in solidarity with victims, survivors, and

silent witnesses associated with intimate partner

violence and/or domestic violence on a macro scale.

We truly value and appreciate those who choose to

step forward and allow the healing to begin within

our own community. We would like to take the time

to share space with you...

You may ask yourself, what is domestic violence?

What does that mean for my family members and

my community? How can I become an ally and an

advocate to support those who are or have been

living in an unsafe and uncomfortable situation?

Domestic violence falls under one of the categories

from the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).

The legal definition of domestic violence in New

Mexico is defined as “an incident of stalking or

sexual assault whether committed by a household

member or any one else; or an incident committed

by a household member against another household

member that involves:

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

Physical harm;

Severe emotional distress;

A threat causing imminent fear of bodily

injury by any household member;

Criminal damage to property;

Repeatedly driving by a residence or

workplace;

Telephone harassment;

Strangulation;

Suffocation;

Harm to children or threatened to harm

children”

After reading the domestic violence legal definition,

you may be asking yourself, what is harassment?

Harassment is defined as “knowingly pursuing

a pattern of conduct that is intended to: annoy,

seriously alarm, or terrorize another person and

that serves no lawful purpose. The conduct must

be such that it would cause a reasonable person to

suffer substantial emotional distress.”

With all this information, you may be asking

yourself, how can I be a source of support to my

family member, neighbor or community members?

The answer is…listening, reporting any unsafe or

alarming behaviors to law enforcement.

https://www.womenslaw.org/laws/nm/restrainingorders/protection-orders-domestic-violence/basicinformation/what-legal

If you are in an unhealthy relationship and would

like to speak to someone confidentially, please call

the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800799-7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org/

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MONDAY

SAT/SUN

1/2

3

The Ripple Effect : 4:30 - 7:30pm

For more information please call:

869-5475

Power Source: 3:30-4:30pm

For more information call: 869-5475

Sewing Class

5:00-7:00pm @ IHC Training Center

For more information call: 869-5475

TUESDAY

4

The Ripple Effect : 4:30 7:30pm For more information

please call: 869-5475

Isleta Youth Wellness

Program: 4:30-6pm For more

information please call:

869-5475

WEDNESDAY

5

The Ripple Effect : 4:30 - 7:30pm

For more information please call:

869-5475

Isleta Youth Wellness Program:

4:30-6pm For more information call:

Adjusting to Grief & Loss Grp: 2:00

-3:30pm @IHC Training Ctr. For more

information call 869-5475.

National

8/9

10

World Mental Health Day

The Ripple Effect : 4:30 - 7:30pm

For more information please call:

869-5475

Power Source: 3:30-4:30pm

For more information call: 869-5475

Sewing Class

5:00-7:00pm @ IHC Training Center

For more information call: 869-5475

15/16

22/23

29/30

17

The Ripple Effect : 4:30 - 7:30pm

For more information please call:

869-5475

Power Source: 3:30-4:30pm

For more information please call:

869-5475

Sewing Class

5:00-7:00pm @ IHC Training Center

For more information call: 869-5475

24

The Ripple Effect : 4:30 - 7:30pm

For more information please call:

869-5475

Power Source: 3:30-4:30pm

For more information please call:

869-5475

Sewing Class

5:00-7:00pm @ IHC Training Center

For more information call: 869-5475

11

The Ripple Effect : 4:30 7:30pm For more information

please call: 869-5475

Isleta Youth Wellness

Program: 4:30-6pm For more

information call: 869-5475

18

The Ripple Effect : 4:30 7:30pm For more information

please call: 869-5475

Isleta Youth Wellness

Program: 4:30-6pm For more

information call: 869-5475

The Ripple Effect : 4:30 7:30pm For more information

please call: 869-5475

Isleta Youth Wellness Program: 4:30-6pm For more information please call: 869-5475

6

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

Isleta Youth Wellness Program:

4:30-6pm For more information

please call: 869-5475

Social Support Grp: 4:30-6:00pm

@IHC Training Center, For more

Information please call: 869-5475

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

13

Isleta Youth Wellness Program:

4:30-6pm. For more information call:

869-5475

please call: 869-5475

Social Support Grp: 4:30-6:00pm

19

20

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

The Ripple Effect : 4:30 - 7:30pm For

more information please call:

869Isleta Youth Wellness Program:

5475

4:30-6pm For more information

7

National Depression

Screening Day

Wellbriety Group: 6:00 7:00pm @IHC Training Center, For more Information

please call: 869-5475

Week

14

Wellbriety Group: 6:00 7:00pm @IHC Training Center, For more Information

please call: 869-5475

@IHC Training Center, For more

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

Adjusting to Grief & Loss Grp: 2:00 Information please call: 869-5475

-3:30pm @IHC Training Ctr. For more

information call 869-5475.

The Ripple Effect : 4:30 - 7:30pm .

For more information please call:

869-5475

Isleta Youth Wellness Program:

4:30-6pm For more information call:

869-5475

Adjusting to Grief & Loss Grp:

2:00-3:30pm @IHC Training Ctr. For

more information call 869-5475.

26

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

Isleta Youth Wellness Program:

4:30-6pm For more information

please call: 869-5475

Social Support Grp: 4:30-6:00pm

27

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

4:30-6pm For more information

Isleta Youth Wellness Program:

please call: 869-5475

4:30-6pm For more information call:

Social Support Grp: 4:30-6:00pm

869-5475

CLINIC

OPENS AT

9:50am

@IHC Training

Center,

For more

Adjusting to Grief & Loss Grp: 2:00 Information please call: 869-5475

-3:30pm @IHC Training Ctr. For more

information call 869-5475.

ISLETA HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP

October 24, 2022

Wellbriety Group: 6:00 7:00pm @IHC Training Center, For more Information

please call: 869-5475

Education

The Ripple Effect : 4:30 - 7:30pm For

more information please call:

869Isleta Youth Wellness Program:

5475

Drug Take Back Day

21

@IHC Training Center, For more

Information please call: 869-5475

Health

National Prescription

TAKE A STAND AGAINST

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

FRIDAY

Care

12

31

The Ripple Effect : 4:30 - 7:30pm

For more information please call:

869-5475

Power Source: 3:30-4:30pm

For more information please call:

869-5475

Sewing Class

5:00-7:00pm @IHC Training Center

For more information call: 869-5475

THURSDAY

Primary

National

25

October 2022

Topic: Stress Management & Isleta Health

Group 12th Anniversary Celebration

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

10:30-Noon

Cindy Brown, Senior One

Isleta Health Training Center

or Virtual

Contact Stephanie Barela

869-4479 | sbarela@islclinic.net

Week

28

Wellbriety Group: 6:00 7:00pm @IHC Training Center, For more Information

please call: 869-5475

DPP=Diabetes Prevention

Program: 869-4595

BHS=Behavioral

Health Services :

869-5475