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Volume 16 Issue 3

Isleta Pueblo News

Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com

March 2021

Governor’s Report

Ma-Guwam,

I hope everyone is doing well. We thank our creator for

bringing us much needed moisture in the form of snow in

the month of February. As we move forward in our day-today operations at the tribal administration office and pueblo

programs, we are still in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic

and still need to be cautious.

Irrigation Update

The farming season is upon us and we are hoping and praying

for a good farming season. The mayordomos have continued

in their roll again for the 2021 season. They are as follows:

Chical Ditch

Head Mayordomo – Leon Chiwewe

Helper – Leonard Abeita

Acequia Madre

Head Mayordomo – Daniel Waseta Jr.

Helper – Matthew Lente

Cacique Ditch

Head Mayordomo – Ben Garcia

Helper – Calvin Jiron

Tribal Administration and Tribal Council met with the

mayordomos and some members in February to discuss our

water situation. We are in a drought season and we all need to

work together to maintain our Prior and Paramount water. For

the latest on drought conditions visit: https://droughtmonitor.

unl.edu/CurrentMap/StateDroughtMonitor.aspx?NM

We are also working with the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy

District (MRGCD) and the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) to

assure all of our farmers have water for the farming season.

The start of the irrigation season this year will be pushed

forward to April 1, 2021. Because of the pandemic we are

faced with, the mayordomos have not decided on when or if

there will be any ditch work. The mayordomos will notify the

farmers when they decide. Please work with the mayordomos

with the watering schedules they may come up with during

this farming season. To view MRGCD Water Readings click

on any of boxes, Division or other water informations links at:

https://www.mrgcd.com/water-measurements.aspx

COVID-19 Mitigation Team update

The COVID mitigation team is working hard to provide the community

with much needed information and the COVID-19 vaccines. Even if

you are vaccinated with the prime and booster dose, please continue

safe practices with wearing a mask, social/physical distancing and

good hand hygiene. The vaccine is to reduce the symptoms and

keep hospital admissions low. We try to keep everyone informed of

the ongoing and ever-changing virus. The COVID Team has a new

dashboard for vaccines received and administered. We are currently

on Phase 1C in the vaccination process which is:

•

Isleta Tribal Members 65-75 years of age

•

Other Essential Workers

•

Isleta Tribal Members 16-64 Years of age with underlying

health conditions.

The Isleta Health Center currently receives the Pfizer and Moderna

COVID-19 vaccines from the Indian Health Service in shipments. Of the

total shipments received, 89% of the doses have been administered.

All doses remaining are planned to be administered for booster doses

the week of February 1, 2021. A total of 1,028 individuals from Pueblo

of Isleta, including employees, have registered to receive the vaccine.

The COVID-19 Mitigation Team will continue to provide weekly updates

on COVID-19 vaccine administration for the Pueblo of Isleta using the

COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard. The IHC Vaccine Administration Team

is doing their best to reach all registrants in the coming weeks. We ask

for your patience and understanding, please continue to encourage

your family members to get registered to receive the COVID-19

vaccine by calling 869-9720.

Please call the COVID phone line for any questions and to register for

the vaccine at 505-869-9720.

Vaccine Dashboard

What do the numbers mean?

As of January 31, 2021 a total of 1,176 doses of COVID-19 vaccine

have been administered to the Pueblo of Isleta community, including

the Pueblo of Isleta employee workforce. A total of 908 individuals

have received their primary (first) dose, and 268 individuals have

received their booster (second) dose. The week of January 25, 2021

a total of 172 doses were administered.

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Governor’s Report (continued )

Infographic

As of 02/15/21 COVID summary:

The number of ACTIVE cases is five (5). There was one case identified

today from NM Department of Health that we are investigating, the

remaining four (4) cases we continue to monitor from last week. The

IHC Response Team is actively monitoring a total of 20 individuals in

quarantine/isolation and a total of 14 households. We continue to have

zero (0) hospitalizations this week.

We have consistently have less than 10 cases per week and we

appreciate the community’s effort in being safe and abiding by the

public health orders. Again, please continue to wear your mask, limit

contact with others, wash your hands, and avoid gatherings. And, if

you are sick and have symptoms of COVID-19, please call 869-9720 to

get tested for COVID-19. Thank you!

March 2021

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

DEADLINE for April Newsletter articles is set for

Friday, March 19, 2021, at 4:30 pm. Articles may be dropped

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

com. Should you email your article, expect a confirmation

email. If you do not receive a confirmation email, odds are it

never made it to me and then it’s time to panic, so call Nate at

505.869.9808.

People who wish to submit an article or flyer are responsible

for generating their own article or flyer. Should you need

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

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

help you throughout the process. The Library will NOT accept

notes dropped off at the Library or information over the phone

to generate your article.

PROBATES need to be published in the Newsletter for two

consecutive months. Probates are considered court documents,

therefore, all submitters must provide: 1) Name of Deceased,

2) Date of Deceased 3) Court Case # and 4) Date of Court Date.

A Probate form can be found on the Newsletter Archive page

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

CLASSIFIED ADS: The new administration has requested

that the Newsletter start a Classified Ad section for Tribal

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

farm equipment. Leasing of houses and mobile homes will

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

markets or weekly yard sales will NOT be accepted.

Residence Ordinance

I want to remind everyone that we have a Residence Ordinance

that was adopted by Tribal Council and amended in July 2011. The

residency ordinance is being enforced by the Isleta Police Department

and if there are any non-tribal members living with in the exterior

boundaries of the Isleta Indian reservation please contact the Census

Department for permission to reside. If you would like a copy of the

Residence Ordinance, please call the Governor’s office at 505-869-3111.

COVID-19 Mitigation Team update

Lastly, since January 2020, our Environment Department has been

sampling indoor air quality in our tribal buildings. Due to this

undertaking, it was recently discovered that elevated radon was found

present in St. Augustine Church. For that reason the church has been

closed the past few weeks out of safety. Until various POI Departments

complete a thorough investigation, the church will remain closed.

Please see Environment’s article on its radon sampling efforts for our

tribal buildings. (See Page 12 for Radon Article)

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the

Governor’s office.

May our creator bless each and every one of you with a long and

healthy life.

Haw-wuh,

Vernon B. Abeita

Governor

Notice of Opportunity for Public Comment

is Postponed

March 1, 2021

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has notified the Pueblo

of Isleta Environment Department that its anticipated

request to review use of Dredge and Fill Permits under

the Federal Clean Water Act is postponed until late

October/November 2021.

The project at Isleta Diversion Dam was expected to include

exploratory drilling into the river bed, collecting core samples

to identify sediment and geologic structure, and related

activities.

Please contact Ramona M. Montoya at the Environment

Department at 869-7565 if you have questions about this

withdrawn notice.

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

houses, and mobile homes must be within the reservation

boundaries. Ads must meet the 160 character limit. Ads

that exceed the 160 characters will NOT be submitted into

the Newsletter. A single picture may be submitted with the

ad. Submitters of classified ads are responsible for generating

their own ads as this is a FREE service.

As a reminder, Tribal business owners may submit a small

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

responsible for generating their own flyers as this is a FREE

service.

Classified ads and business flyers will be posted no more than

two consecutive months. In the event where the Newsletter

may exceed the 24-page limit, classified ads and business

flyers will be “bumped” for newsletter articles. Again, this is a

FREE service for Tribal members.

The Isleta Newsletter is owned and operated by the Pueblo

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

the final say of all articles and contents within the Isleta

Newsletter.

For additional questions, you may call the Library and speak

with Nate or Diane at 505.869.9808.

Thank you,

Nathaniel Lujan

Newsletters may be found at the fifteen distribution locations

listed below. Remember, Digital copies of the Newsletter

may be obtained from the Newsletter archive at http://www.

isletapueblo.com/newsletters.html

The fifteen Newsletter distribution locations are:

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)

March 2021

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ISLETA TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING OVERVIEW

January 1, 2021 Meeting:

The Isleta Tribal Council along with Governor Vernon B. Abeita met

in accordance with the Isleta Tribal Constitution, Legislative Branch,

Article V, Section 5 “to elect amongst themselves a President, Vice

President of the Council and a Council Secretary.” The following is a

result of this meeting:

Joe Padilla, President

Charlene F. Seidl, Vice-President

Rodney Jones, Secretary

January 6, 2021 Meeting:

The first official meeting of the Isleta Tribal Council was held with the

following items discussed and/or acted upon:

COVID-19 Virus: A lengthy discussion was held concerning

the COVID-19 Pandemic and the adoption of the “Chapter 40

Communicable Disease Code.” Governor Abeita will be providing an

update of all cases within the Pueblo on a weekly basis. A few revisions

must be made regarding “mass gatherings and enforcement” issues.

Tribal Council along with Governor Abeita will review the Chapter 40

Code for additional amendments.

Tribal Treasurer: The vacant position of the Tribal Treasurer is being

advertised with a closing date of January 22, 2021. The Tribal Council

determined to place the Tribal Treasurer’s position on the January 26,

2021 Tribal Council Meeting Agenda.

Gaming Regulatory Director: The vacant position of the Gaming

Regulatory Director is also being advertised with a closing date of

January 26, 2021. This item will be placed on the January 27, 2021

Tribal Council Meeting Agenda.

In-House General Counsel: Tribal Council was informed by Governor

Abeita that General Counsel, Francine Jaramillo, has turned in her

Letter of Resignation effective January 29, 2021. In accordance with

the Isleta Tribal Constitution, Article V-Legislative Branch, Section

2(a): “to employ legal counsel.” Governor Abeita was directed to

instruct Ms. Jaramillo to submit a written summary of all pending legal

cases she is currently working on. This should include a summary

along with the status of each case.

Appellate Court Justices: Motion was made to extend the term of

office for 30 days until the Appellate Court Justices are placed on an

upcoming agenda. President Padilla will contact the Appellate Court

and request that a list of all pending cases along with all cases that

have been adjudicated be prepared for Tribal Council review prior to

their placement on a Tribal Council Agenda.

**Please note: On August 11, 2011, the Tribal Council enacted

Resolution #2011-049 which established an Ordinance for Establishing

the Number, Salary, Qualifications, Term of Office, Vetting Process

and Superintending Authority for Pueblo of Isleta Appellate Court

Justices in accordance with the Isleta Tribal Constitution, Article IXJudicial Branch, Section 6.

COVID-19/CARES Funding Update: The Pueblo of Isleta received

the following funding on the following dates:

Phase I ----- received May 6, 2020: in the amount of $ 12,482,862.74

Phase II ---- received June 15, 2020: in the amount of $ 10,062,513.70

Phase III --- received June 18, 2020: in the amount of $ 3,177,635.90

TOTAL AMOUNT RECEIVED: $25,723,012.34

(Please keep in mind that this money must be spent in compliance

with the Federal Rules and Regulations of the U.S. Treasury.)

The 2019-2020 Isleta Tribal Council along with former Governor

Max Zuni enacted the following Appropriations via Tribal Council

Resolutions:

Appropriation #1:

Telework & Video Conferencing ……. $1,215,100.00

Appropriation #2:

3 Staff Members or COVID Cleaning

Contract Services for Fogging

PPE/Cleaning Supplies

COVID Safe Workplace Items …… $ 2,059,220.00

Appropriation #3:

Small Business Grants ………… .. $ 1,250,000.00

Housing Assistance through IPHA ...$ 250,000.00

Appropriation #4:

COVID-19 Leave

Governmental Closure Support due COVID-19

Food Distribution ……………… $ 7,708,542.74

Appropriation #5:

K-12 Assistance

Child Care Assistance

IR&C Closure due to COVID ...$ 9,031,936.00

Appropriation #6:

Headstart Distance Learning …$ 931,187.99

Appropriation #7:

Individual Assistance 18+ Tribal Members

Outside Accounting Services … $ 651,974.39

Appropriation #8 COVID-19 Testing

Non-Congregate Sheltering

Recovery from COVID-19

FEMA Cost-Share Match ……… $ 900,000.00

Appropriation #9: Unspent Funds go towards

IR&C Closure …………………. $ Rescinded

January 7, 2021 Meeting:

Governor Abeita informed the Tribal Council that he will be revising

the COVID-19 Mitigation Team, who will oversee the COVID-19

Pandemic. The Team will consist of Financial, Operations, Logistics

and Planning from the various Tribal Departments/Programs. Further

information will be provided in upcoming Tribal Council Meetings.

Tribal Council Stipends: Motion was made and passed that the Tribal

Council Stipends will remain at $240.00 per meeting and Committee

Meetings will be $30.00 an hour—not to exceed 4 hours.

Committee Stipends: Motion was made and passed that Committee/

Board Meetings will remain at $30.00 an hour—not to exceed 4 hours.

Meeting Dates: Motion was made and passed that Tribal Council

Meetings will be held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

apart from every third (3rd) Wednesday Meeting of every month to be

set for Isleta Resort & Casino business.

You are encouraged to contact the Tribal Council Office at (505) 8699746 if you wish to be placed on a Tribal Council Agenda. The Tribal

Council is also discussing the possibility of conducting a Community

Meeting in March depending on the COVID-19 status.

Isleta Pueblo News

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PROBATES

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:

Jose Epifanio Olguin (DOD: 01/04/2020)

Case No. CV-PR-0083-2020

First Notice

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

of Jose Epifanio Olguin, deceased 01/04/2020, has been filed in the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal

Court. Any person claiming an interest in the Estate is hereby advised to notify the Pueblo of

Isleta Tribal Court Clerk in writing within thirty (30) days of this notice being posted. Claims

must be filed in writing. A hearing in this matter has been scheduled for Thursday, March 25,

2021 at 10:30 a.m. 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:

Andrew M. Teller (DOD: 10/18/2020)

Case No. CV-PR-0113-2020

First Notice

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

of Andrew M. Teller, deceased 10/18/2020, has been filed in the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court.

Any person claiming an interest in the Estate is hereby advised to notify the Pueblo of Isleta

Tribal Court Clerk in writing within thirty (30) days of this notice being posted. Claims must

be filed in writing. A hearing in this matter has been scheduled for “To Be Determined” 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:

Lupita Avila (DOD: 09/29/2019)

Case No. CV-PR-0325-2019

Second Notice

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

Lupita Avila, deceased 09/29/2019, has been filed in the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court. Joseph

Avila, has been appointed to serve as the Administrator of the Estate. Any person claiming an

interest in the Estate is hereby advised to notify the Isleta Tribal Court. Claims must be filed in

writing. A hearing in this matter has been scheduled for Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 10:30 a.m.

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.

March 2021

Ma-gu ‘wam from the Department

of Cultural and Historic

Preservation!

DCHP staff members continue to look forward to

the day that we can welcome you all to the Yonan

An Cultural Center for some of the many exciting

programs we are planning. For the time being,

as we all continue to practice social distancing,

Archivist Cassandra Smith is busily building the

Pueblo of Isleta digital photo archive. The DCHP

photographic collection currently comprises more

than 2000 historic photos taken at the Pueblo of

Isleta dating from the late-19th century through

the 1950s. Once catalogued, this collection will

be made digitally accessible to tribal members

who, in turn, will be able to contribute their

knowledge of the people and places photographed

to the community archive.

In addition to such an extensive collection of

historic photographs, Ms. Smith looks forward

to including more recent photographs of Isleta

tribal leaders and community members in the

archive. If you have any photographs that you

would like to consider adding to the archive, you

may call Ms. Smith at (505) 869-5376 or email her

at cassandra.smith@isletapueblo.com to discuss

details. Original photographs will, of course,

be accepted and properly catalogued and cared

for in our secure and climate-controlled archival

storage space. And if you can’t quite bear to part

with your original photographs but would still

like to share them with the community, you may

make arrangements with Ms. Smith to create

high-resolution digital scans for inclusion in the

digital photo archive.

Herkim! We look forward to hearing from you

soon!

Scholarship Criteria for the 2021-2022

Tibien (Elk Mountain) College Fund

Purpose: In honoring the memory of our son

and nephew, Aaron Robert Dailey, the Tibien

College Fund will award one $1000 scholarship

for school year 2021-2022 to a college-bound or

college student.

Criteria: Students eligible to apply for the

Scholarship are graduating high school seniors or

persons who graduated from high school within

the last 4 years from the date of application, who

are enrolled in a federally recognized tribe in

New Mexico or California, and pursuing a college

degree. Consideration will be given to academic

achievement and the student’s community service

record. Students should submit a scholarship

application.

Amount: One Scholarship of $1000 will be

disbursed in two equal installments in August

2021 and January 2022. The disbursement

will be made to the Financial Aid office of the

recipient’s college.

Guidelines: The recipient must continue to

attend classes and maintain a 2.5 grade-point

average each semester.

Deadline: The application deadline is August 3,

2021. Applications must be received by that date

to be considered. Award will be made no later

than August 31, 2021.

Application Process: Call (505) 869-3836 or

email swlopc@outlook.com for application.

(See next page)

Submit applications by August 3, 2021 to:

Sh’eh Wheef Law Offices

P.O. Box 167

Isleta, New Mexico 87022

or swlopc@outlook.com

March 2021

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March 2021

Pueblo of Isleta Career Opportunities

Position Posting

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

ANIMAL CRUELTY INVESTIGATOR

ARCHIVIST TECHNICIAN

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH MANAGER- REPOSTED

BUS DRIVER- PART TIME

CERTIFIED FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

CHILD CARE PROVIDER - REPOSTED

CHR VAN DRIVER (Part Time)

CLINICAL THERAPIST

COOK I

CUSTODIAN

FAMILY SOCIAL WORKER

FEDERAL PROJECT MANAGER

FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER

HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN

HOME OWNERSHIP COUNSELOR

HVAC TECHNICIAN

LANGUAGE TEACHER

LIEUTENANT

LIFEGUARD (6 POSITIONS)

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

PAINTER

PERSONAL CARE SERVICE AIDE (2 Positions)

PHYSICIAN- AMENDED

PHYSICIAN/PEDIATRICIAN

PLUMBER

POLICE CAPTAIN

POLICE OFFICER-CERTIFIED

RECORDS CLERK / RECEPTIONIST

REGISTERED NURSE

ROADWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER I

SALES ASSOCIATE-REPOSTED

SCHOOL COUNSELOR

SHIFT LEAD

SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN

TREASURER

Office Location

Tribal Prosecutor

Isleta Elementary School

Police Department-Open Space

Tribal Council

Health Center

Head Start

Health Center

Head Start

Health Center

Within Only

Health Center

Elder Center

Within Only

Public Works

Social Services

Isleta Pueblo Housing Authority

Recreation Center

Public Works

Construction Operations

Isleta Pueblo Housing Authority

Public Works

Language Director

Police Department

Parks & Recreation

Public Works

Housing Authority

Elder Center

Within Only

Health Center

Housing Authority

Police Department

Elder Center

Health Center

Construction Operations

C-Stores

Elementary School

C-Stores

Isleta Elementary School

Tribal Council

Closing Date

03/01/2021

Open Until Filled

02/23/2021

Open Until Filled

03/01/2021

Open Until Filled

03/01/2021

Open Until Filled

02/24/2021

Open Until Filled

02/19/2021

02/26/2021

Telemedicine

Now Available at the Isleta

Health Center

Health Educator:

Stephanie Barela,

BS CHES CSST

During the COVID-19 Pandemic,

the Isleta Health Center is working

hard at keeping the Isleta community

healthy and safe by offering

Telemedicine. Telemedicine is a prescheduled appointment that allows

patients and healthcare providers to

communicate via phone call. These

appointments will allow you to speak

with your provider and ask basic

medical questions. Based on your

medical needs your provider may

schedule an in office appointment.

Patients are still required to schedule

a face-to-face visit for Well Child

Visits and Sports Physicals.

Please contact the Isleta Health

Center at (505) 869-3200 to find

out more.

March 2021

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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.

Address:

Isleta Resort and Casino

Attention: Human Resources Department

11000 Broadway Avenue SE

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87105

Fax: 595 244-8232

Valle de Oro Survey

We are requesting your feedback! What should

the Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge

Environmental Justice Leadership Team be

doing to address environmental injustices in

our community? Your input is essential to the

success of the Valle de Oro National Wildlife

Refuge and its Environmental and Economic

Justice Program. As the Refuge’s Environmental

Justice Leadership Team works to update its

Environmental and Economic Justice Strategic

Plan for 2021 through 2025, we would like to

hear from you on projects that matter most.

You can review the existing goals of the plan

and the projects underway by visiting http://bit.

ly/VdOEJMailer or https://friendsofvalledeoro.

org/our-impact/. Please send us your feedback

by March 17th, 2021 by using our online form,

https://forms.gle/xbvjRPJNfL8wrLPx6,

responding to our mailer coming to your mailbox

soon, or giving us a call at 505-274-3560 and

leaving us a message.

Your input will allow Valle de Oro NWR to

continue our efforts in advocating for a more

just and healthy community for the benefit of

wildlife and people alike, so thank you!

Isleta Pueblo News

Editor:

Nathaniel Lujan

Asst. Editor:

Diane Abeita

Published By:

Valencia Express

Isleta Pueblo News

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Department of Education

The Department of Education is delighted

to join forces with these individuals in

providing March Family Night.

Let’s Welcome

Don’t miss this deliciously fun event!

The March Family Night will be held on

Wednesday March 17 at 5:30-7pm. For

National Nutrition Month, families will be

learning how to prepare nutritious food for

all to enjoy. Please contact

505-869-9810

Friday

March 12 to sign up for this

event. Zoom links will be

sent by email.

Mr. Jacob Jojola is the new Native American

Liaison for the Los Lunas high schools. Mr.

Jojola works with the high school population

at Century High School, Los Lunas High

School, and Valencia High School. He will

assist students on academic advisement,

college preparedness and overall student

support.

Tune in to the College Engagement

Nights!

College Engagement Night is a great

opportunity for high school students and

all other college seekers to engage with

different college representatives from

around the state. The event is held on

March 10 and March 24 at 4:30-6pm.

The schools attending are NMSU, Fort

Lewis, NMHU, SIPI, Brookline, and

ENMU. College Engagement nights will

be ongoing every other Wednesday evening

through May. Additional schools, military

personnel and FAFSA assistance will be

included in more dates to come. Please

com -Educational Services tab. Contact

505-869-9790 for more information.

Need more supplies for school?

The

Department

Education

collaboration with Los Lunas schools

will be hosting a School Supply Pickup

on Wednesday, March 3rd between the

hours of 8-11 am and 1-3pm. This event

is open to all K-12th grade students. The

School Supply Drive will be held at the

Department of Education office. Please

update the Johnson O’Malley program form

and/or the LL School’s 506 form with your

liaison. Contact 505-869-9790 or 505-9857554 for more information.

Calling All Class of 2020 and Class

of 2021 High School SeniorsSeniors, submit the senior request form

to the Department of Education JOM

Department. In this request form, include

your name, a photo and an outgoing message

as a way to remember you throughout your

educational journey. The request form will

also include you in all Senior Graduation

correspondence and senior recognition.

Don’t miss out!

●

2020 Graduate Link-https://

isletapueblo.formstack.com/forms/2020_

hs_graduates

●

2021 Graduate Link-https://

isletapueblo.formstack.com/forms/2021_

hs_graduates

College Students-Internship

Opportunities

Higher Education recipients are encouraged

to participate in the Department of

Education’s student internship program.

College students are required to provide

community service hours in acceptance of

their financial assistance. The service these

students will provide is tutoring, student

mentorship, program collaboration, and

student interventions. If you are a higher

education recipient who would like to provide

service hours to the department, visit www.

Isletapueblo.com Tab: Educational Services

to submit an internship form. Contact 505869-9790 for more information.

Los Lunas

Liaison-

Schools

Native

American

March 2021

Verna Williamson-Teller has served as the

1st and only woman Governor in Isleta

Pueblo. She served as Governor from

1987 through 1990. Additionally, Verna

Williamson served as the President of the

Isleta Tribal Council for eight years. Verna

made national history when she became the

first Native American to deliver the opening

prayer in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Verna was also named American Indian

Woman of the Year in 2018.

Here is a message to families from Mr.

Jojola, Native American Liaison:

My name is Jacob Jojola and I am the

Native American Liaison for Los Lunas

Schools. My job is to assist Native American

students, at all three high schools. My office

is currently based out of Los Lunas High

School until further notice, due to Covid-19.

I have been reaching out via email, but

have not seen great success due to emails

not active, blocked, or missing contact info.

As your Liaison, I am your advocate for the

success of your student’s education. I want

everyone to know I am readily available for

your convenience. As working parents, it is

difficult to engage during working hours, so

I would be more than happy to accommodate

you and your student at any time. I have an

open-door policy for any concerns for your

students’ needs. If you have not updated or

given your contact info, please contact your

High School and update it.

My direct contact info is jojojola@llschools.

net or Office # 505-985-7554. I look forward

to working with all of you!

Indian Education Committee MembersThe Johnson O’Malley program would like

to introduce our newest members to the

Indian Education Committee.

Felicia Jojola was elected for the vacant

position to serve on the Indian Education

Committee. Felicia Jojola is a mother of five

children who have or currently attend Los

Lunas Schools. She has served on various

committees, such as the Isleta Headstart

Parent Policy Council and the Los Lunas

Indian Education Committee. She has

also contributed her time to the Isleta

Tribal Courts JDAI- Juvenile Detention

Alternative Initiative program. Felicia

is very passionate about assuring that

education is first for her children, as well

as, the children of the Isleta community. It

is her passion to assure that kids succeed

academically, while assuring that she can

help others succeed along the way.

“Our ceremonies and our religious culture

here in our community are of utmost

importance to us,” she said. “That’s what’s

kept us who we are as a people. And so when

there’s any threat to that, it’s very frightening

for our people. It’s a threat to our existence

as far as we’re concerned.”

Verna Williamson T

Mrs. Agnes Dill was born in Isleta Pueblo

on June 23, 1913. Agnes Dill was a

graduate from New Mexico Highlands

University in 1937, with degrees in English

and Art History. She served as an educator

with Bureau of Indian Affairs schools in

Oklahoma. In 1971, Agnes founded the North

American Indian Women’s Association,

where she served as the President. Agnes

worked diligently to establish job and

talent banks for Native women, as she

worked effortlessly as an activist for Native

American women. In 1975, Agnes was

elected by President Ford to the National

Advisory Council on women’s education.

She was the only Native American and the

only New Mexican to serve on this council.

In continuation of her success, she received

an honorary doctorate in human letters

from The University of New Mexico. Prior

to her passing in 2012, Agnes Dill was

honored with the Povika Award from The

Southwestern Association for Indian Arts

for service to Native communities.

Aubrey Cherino will serve as our High

School student representative. Aubrey is a

sophomore at Los Lunas High school. She

is very active in extracurricular activities

with her school and is an active participant

in the Isleta Community. Aubrey has

served on the student council for Los Lunas

High School. She also plays softball and

basketball. Aubrey Cherino is the daughter

of Reyes Abeita and Dominic Cherino.

Did you know?

As we celebrate Women’s history month,

let’s take a moment to appreciate women

in our community who have made history.

When we look into Woman’s History

for Isleta Pueblo, the names frequently

mentioned are Judge Verna WilliamsonTeller and Mrs. Agnes Dill.

“I knew there were other girls like me, who

were qualified to do other things. So, while I

was there washing dishes or sweeping floors,

I made a vow to myself to do something

for women’s betterment in education and

employment fields.”

Agnes Dill

March 2021

Isleta Pueblo News

Student Data

School Choices

These are the current number of students

within the Los Lunas school district. The

charts represent students who are in need

of tutor support or those who are excelling

in their academics. The goal for the

Department of Education is to decrease the

number of students in need and increase

the number of students excelling. If your

student is in need of educational supports

please contact 505-869-9810. You may also

visit www.Isletapueblo.com –Educational

Services, to submit a tutor registration

form for tutorial support.

When it comes to your

child’s

education,

choosing the appropriate

school can often be

challenging. Visit: www.

Isletapueblo.com TabEducational Services to

learn more about school

choices

around

our

community that may serve your student’s

interest.

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A big shout out to our New

Mexico trivia winners and

to the February Family

Night lucky raffle winners.

Visit:

www.Isletapueblo.com

TabEducational

Services

for

event

information, updates or to access forms

for submissions from the Department

of Education.

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March 2021

Student Shout Out

The Department of Education would like to give special recognition to the following students who are

excelling in their academics for the 2020/2021 School year.

DAMACIO CARRRASCO

LLMS 8th Grade

KAYANNA JIRON

LLMS 7th Grade

CELESTINO JOJOLA

LLMS 7th Grade

JUAN JOJOLA

LLMS 8th Grade

BAUTISTO HOWARD

SODA 6th Grade

Damacio likes Science.

He plans to attend college

to pursue his interest in

basketball.

Kayanna likes science

and math. She plans to

become a Veterinarian.

Celestino likes History.

He has good planning

skills.

Juan enjoys his

Math class.

Bau likes Geology. He

strives to succeed in

school.

JAEDEN “BUG” TUCHAWENA

VMS 7th Grade

DESTINY LUCERO

LLMS 7th Grade

MICHAEL STORMS

VMS 7th Grade

CARLOS TAFOYA

VHS 8th Grade

HAILEY CHAVEZ

LLHS 9th Grade

Jaeden likes Math, Science,

and Social Studies. He is

involved with archery.

Destiny likes Science,

English, Art, and Web

Design. She plans to attend

school for Interior Design.

Michael likes English.

He plans to become a

wartime journalist in

New York

Carlos likes Math and

Health. He has plans

to attend college

Hailey likes all

subjects. She is

determined and driven

for high academics.

AMBRIA MALIZIA

VHS 12th Grade

TAH’WHIN WASETA

VMS 7th Grade

J’DEN HOWARD

LLMS 8th Grade

JORDAN HOWARD

LLMS 8th Grade

FAITH VICENTE

LLHS 12th Grade

Ambria likes Math. She

plans to study in the

medical field to become

an Optometrist.

Ta’Whin likes Math.

He is a grand football

player.

J’den likes math. He

plans to receive a

college scholarship

to play football or

basketball.

Jordan likes Social

Studies. He plans

to receive a college

scholarship to play

football or basketball.

Faith likes Science

and Math. She has

received a Presidential

Scholarship for her

academics.

JAZMEN BENSEN

LLHS 12th Grade

MEADOW SHADOWS

VHS 11th Grade

TRAVIS ABEITA

LLHS 11th Grade

ANNA ABEITA

VHS 9th Grade

LOGAN MARTIN

LLHS 9th Grade

Jazmen plans to attend

medical school after

graduation.

Meadow likes Math and

Writing. She plans to

attend medical school

after graduation.

Travis likes English and

Science. He will pursue

a degree in Fine Arts in

Theater and Design.

Anna likes English

and History. Her

goal is to become a

Surgeon.

Logan enjoys his Math

class.

NATALIE JOJOLA

LLHS 12th Grade

DELSIN JARAMILLO

LLHS 12th Grade

ISAAC LIVINGSTON

LLHS 10th Grade

ANTHONY LUCERO

LLHS 10th Grade

MARIZA LUCERO

LLHS 10th Grade

Natalie likes Math,

Science and basketball.

She will pursue a degree

in college.

Delsin likes Math and

Science. He will be

attending NMSU to study

Engineering.

Isaac likes Math, football,

and wrestling. He is

interested in studying

coding.

Anthony likes music and

plays the saxophone.

He will pursue Fine

Arts to become a music

composer.

Mariza has a strong

passion for education.

Her goals are to pursue

a degree in Pediatric

Oncology.

SILAS MITCHELL

LLHS 9th Grade

JOSH MURPHY

LLHS 12th Grade

IZABELLA OLGUIN

LLHS 11th Grade

ELIZABETH WASETA

LLHS 11th Grade

MIRANDA YALCH

LLHS 11th Grade

Silas likes Computers

and Coding. He will

attend school to become

an engineer.

Josh likes Economics

and Business. He will be

attending ASU to achieve

a Business degree.

Izabella will pursue a

marketing degree in

college.

Elizabeth likes English.

She plans to attend

college after high

school.

Miranda likes Math. She

plans to attend medical

school to become a

Surgeon.

VINCENT OTERO

LLHS 12th Grade

SELENA ARCHIBEQUE

LLHS 10th Grade

Vincent likes Drama.

He will be attending

Performing Arts school in

Los Angeles.

Selena Likes English. She

has plans to attend college

after high school.

MACKENZIE ZUNI

LLHS 11th Grade

NATHANIAL DENETDALE

LLHS 12th Grade

Mackenzie likes

baseball. She plans

to pursue a college

degree to become a

Veterinarian.

Nathanial likes Math. His

goal is to attend medical

school.

AMBROSE ANDERSON

VHS 10th Grade

Ambrose likes Math. He

plans to attend college on

a basketball scholarship.

AUDREY ABEITA

LLHS 12th Grade

Audrey likes Math-PreAP Trigonometry and

Algebra II. She wants to

go to college at Northern

Arizona University or

University of Colorado for

Pre-Med or Astronomy.

Isleta Pueblo News

March 2021

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We are Proud :

Isleta Eagles

March Newsletter

Headphones/Earphones

were donated by DOE.

Distribution will be via bus

or parental pickup

depending on how parents

have arranged material/

Pueblo of Isleta

Elementary

Betty Lovato,

Acting Principal

supply deliveries.

Teachers will be receiving

classroom supplies from

DOE and will be able to

provide student with school

supplies as needed.

Students of the Month –

Dates to Remember:

* 2/13-3/13 – WIDA

Testing

*3/18-19 Conferences

*3/22-26-Spring Break

*3/29-5/7 NM-SSMA

TESTING

Happy Birthday

1/01-Jaidan Lucero

1/11- Sophia Padilla

1/25-Kassie Tewaheftewa

2/6-Marricellia Jojola

2/11-Chamuel Jaramillo

2/17-Love Otero

2/20-Trevor Abeita

2/21- Isaiha Abeita

2/24-Donald Benavidez

3/1-Timothy Lente

3/1-Kateri Olguin

3/4-Keenan Lucero

3/11-Illiana Padilla

3/15-Jayden Jojola

Great Work Ethic!

K. – Faith Lucero

First – Jonah Jojola

Second – Mathayus Jaramillo

Third - Damian Otero

Fourth – Macy Zuni

Fifth – Jayden Lucero

Sixth – Sienna Flores

Resource Room – Danian Mariano

Return to School Survey:

Please complete and

return the survey regarding

the reopening of IES for the

remainder of the 20/21

school year by March 12th.

Surveys will be distributed

by bus or pickup.

Congratulations to our amazing sister

Janai Campos

Master of Arts in Counseling

Wayland Baptist University

We are proud of you big sister! You have

shown us the true meaning of dedication,

motivation, and hard work. You are the

best example of a smart, strong, and

compassionate young woman. We look up

to you for your kindness and your ability

to always be you. We are fortunate enough

to witness you follow your dreams. By

watching you, we have learned to stay

focused and to believe. You absolutely

deserve the world. Thank you for being a

fabulous big sister and role model.

Keep Vibin’

Love,

Miyawni “MC” and Zaiyah “Z”

Acting Principals Message:

Welcome back to the IES Teaching Staff:

IES teachers are now back teaching from their classrooms.

Their homes which were transformed into classrooms

have now returned to their natural state. Teachers are

thrilled to be back in their classroom setting.

NM-SSMA Testing – Formally known as PARCC, is

scheduled starting the week of March 29th, and continues

through May 7th. The NM-MSSA is New Mexico’s

statewide summative assessment for Mathematics

and English Language Arts, administered at the end of

3-8 grade school year.

Students will come to the school, on the date

assigned for an hours’ time. Ms. Nicole, health

assistant will take temperature checks before your

children are admitted into the testing area. They

will wear masks and be assigned a seat that is 6 six

feet apart. Testing dates and times will be sent

home closer to testing.

New Mexico will join other states, in asking for a new

waiver for spring 2021.

More information forthcoming.

Office Hours:

Mon.-Thur. 7:00-4:00

Friday - 7:00-3:00

3:00-4:00 Fogging of building

on Fridays

Ms. Sanchez’ Valentine

Project

To: BUG from MOM

ALWAYS REMEMBER

YOU ARE BRAVER

THAN YOU BELIEVE

STRONGER

THAN YOU SEEM

SMARTER

THAN YOU THINK

& LOVED

MORE THAN YOU KNOW

YOU WILL DO

GREAT THINGS IN THE FUTURE,

I BELIEVE IN YOU.

CONGRATULATIONS!

YOU MAKE ME SO PROUD SON

LOVE YOU BUG

(Jaeden Tuchawena)!

LOVE MOM (Frances Piro)

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Isleta Pueblo News

March 2021

ENVIRONMENTAL – RADON RESULTS

In January of 2021, Environment staff

deployed short-term radon sampling

kits around the Pueblo’s department/

community buildings to measure

indoor radon levels. The Environment

Department has been testing radon

levels annually since 2018 and continues

to work closely with the Radon Outreach

Program at New Mexico Environment

Department.

What is Radon? Radon is an odorless

and tasteless radioactive gas that comes

from the natural breakdown of uranium

soil, rock, and water that gets into the air

you breathe. Radon moves up through

the ground in cracks and other holes

within a structural foundation and is the

2nd leading cause for lung cancer.

The US Environmental Protection Agency

recommends to take further action when

radon detections are greater than 4.0

pCi/L. The U.S. Congress has set a longterm goal that indoor radon levels be

no more than outdoor levels. While this

goal is not yet technologically achievable

in all cases, most homes today can be

reduced to 2.0 pCi/L or below.

Environment set out a total of 70 radon

sampling kits. The majority of the results

came back lower than 2.0 pCi/L which

means the indoor air quality contains low

levels of radon and no further action is required. For the location(s) that had results between 2.0 and 4.0 pCi/L, it is suggested to increase

air flow in the building by opening windows and using fans and vents to circulate air flow. It is common for results to vary from office to office.

Radon levels can fluctuate and spike during colder months when windows are kept closed, preventing heat (and radon) from escaping the

building. Therefore, there is a possibility these levels can decrease as the season gets warmer. Offices or buildings that had results which

exceeded the US EPA recommended action level of 4.0 pCi/L or higher are being investigated.

Note: These results are based off of short-term testing and do not reflect the building’s year-round average radon levels.

If you have any questions or concerns about radon feel free to email the Environment Department at Heaven.Lucero@isletapueblo.com or

call 505-869-9814.

2021 Irrigation Water Supply

The current water supply forecast for 2021 is not looking horrible, but it isn’t looking great either. Water supply is forecasted based on snowpack

in the mountains that supply runoff water to New Mexico’s northern reservoirs which, in turn, supply water to the Middle Rio Grande. Reservoirs

serving the Middle Rio Grande already have poor storage due to a dismal water supply in 2020. This year’s less than average snow pack (80%

of average) coupled with predictions for higher than average temperatures and lower than average precipitation means that in 2021, Middle

Rio Grande irrigators will likely have to work together to ensure everyone gets what they need.

Irrigation season will start April 1st due to the relatively low snowpack totals and New Mexico’s debt to Texas under the Rio Grande Compact.

Due to all of this, Irrigation water supply will be tight throughout the Middle Rio Grande, but Pueblo of Isleta Water Resources Dept. is working

closely with Reclamation, BIA, and MRGCD water managers to ensure the Pueblos’ irrigators receive water in sufficient quantity and on

schedule. The Water Resource Dept. is also working to ensure that prior and paramount water storage and delivery is managed to the benefit

of Isleta’s farmers for as long as possible. Final prior and paramount storage numbers will likely not be known until April or May 2021, and as

conditions change on the ground, so will management options. POI staff is closely monitoring this situation and is in close communication with

Reclamation, BIA, and MRGCD.

This year will require all farmers, mayordomos, and ditch riders to communicate frequently and work collaboratively together to ensure efficient

scheduling and irrigation practices are adhered too. Should it be necessary for irrigation operations to deviate from regular practices due to

water shortages, the farmers will be notified. If you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the Pueblo’s Water Resources

Department, at 505-869-7566

3-month (April-June 2018) Temperature Outlook (http://www.cpc.ncep.

noaa.gov/products/predictions/long_range/lead01/off01_temp.gif)

3-month (April-June 2018) Precipitation Outlook

(http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/long_range/lead01/

off01_prcp.gif)

March 2021

Isleta Pueblo News

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Did the pandemic affect your goal of

homeownership? Unsure if you’ll be

eligible for a home loan? Or you’re on track

but don’t know what to do next?

What is ENGAGE New Mexico?

For many students, going from a traditional classroom to learning from

home can be a real challenge. New Mexico’s Public Education Department

has partnered with Graduation Alliance to provide an extra layer of support

for students in grades k-12 and their families who might be struggling with

these changes.

Students who choose to participate in the program will get an academic

coach to work with them to answer questions, connect them with resources,

and develop a plan to get on track and finish the school year strong.

How does it work?

Graduation Alliance is reaching out to students through phone calls, emails,

text messages and more to get students started.

What does it cost?

There is no cost for the student. ENGAGE New Mexico is completely free

to students.

How do I enroll?

Go to ParentsNM.GraduationAlliance.com, call 505-340-3250, or email

EngageNM@GraduationAlliance.com to get started.

Join Tiwa Lending Services’

Achieving Homeownership ZoomWebinar on Tuesday March 09, 2021

at 5:30 p.m. Unable to attend? We will

be hosting the same webinar every

Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.

Come join us for the following dates:

March 16th

March 23rd

March 30th

This 45-minute Zoom webinar will be

an introduction to available counseling

services to guide you through the obstacles

and tasks of becoming a homeowner. To

please

Miranda at miranda@

tiwalending.org or Call

us at 505-916-0556.

Truancy Department

Greetings from the Isleta Truancy

Department,

The Truancy Department hopes that you

and your families are off to a safe and great

start to a new year. The department is here

to support your child’s educational success

during this uncertain time. Attendance is

important because students are more likely

to succeed in their academics when they

attend school regularly.

We work with the following school districts

that our Isleta students attend: Los Lunas

and Albuquerque Public Schools, Native

American Community Academy, Isleta

Elementary School and various Charter

Schools. In conjunction with the various

schools, we also work closely with Pueblo

of Isleta Service Providers such as the Isleta

Department of Education/JOM Program,

Isleta Social Services, Isleta Behavioral

Health Services, and Isleta Tribal Court.

The Truancy Department offers:

•

Support to students and their families

in regard to attendance and grades, as well

as advocating for your child’s individual

needs;

•

Referrals to service providers as

needed, within and around the Pueblo of

Isleta;

•

Perfect Attendance incentives to

Isleta Elementary School students.

The mission of the Isleta Truancy Department

is to increase school attendance and reduce

the truancy rates for our tribal youth. We

know that there are many factors that can

affect them; the Truancy Department is here

to help and support families that may need

assistance.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you

have any concerns or questions regarding

your child. We want your child to be

successful with their education, as we know

that this pandemic has challenged us with

many obstacles.

Thank you,

Isleta Truancy Department

Phone number: (505) 869-3870

“To support an education program for Isleta

school age students that will reduce absentee

rates, provide positive school attendance

support and contribute to the general welfare

and morale of our children by deterring

truancy and juvenile crime”

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March 2021

Pueblo of Isleta Public Library

Happy Spring and I’m sure everyone is ready for warmer weather and longer days.

The library has been busy these past months in preparation for our Summer Reading

Program and monthly programs. We are working diligently to offer you innovative

programs with a library twist.

News

The Spring Break vibe is in the air and

students will be out on Spring Break

during the month of March. When coming

to the library please be extra cautious when

driving, as we have been noticing more kids

coming out to play. Please keep a look out

for kids, walking, skateboarding or riding

their bike near the library.

On Thursday, March 4th the library will be

having a staff meeting. During this time we

plan for upcoming programs, and address

any questions or concerns the library staff

may have. For the time being, the library

will stay open to help any patrons that

come during that time.

Please welcome Issac Jaramillo to the

library. Issac accepted the part-time

position here at the library and will mostly

be working with the After School Program.

His official first day was Wednesday,

February 10th and we are excited to

welcome him to our team.

The library Teen room recently got an

emergency door installed on the south side

of the library leading in to the Rotunda.

Plans for the emergency door were in place

before COVID, so the project was put on

hold for a bit. The emergency door was put

in place, of course, if there’s any emergency

but the main reason was if there was ever

a situation of an active shooter there is now

an emergency door to exit.

Join us for our Virtual Family Story Time

every Wednesday at 10:30 am. Story time

will take place over Zoom and is open for

ages 16 months- 5 years old. For each

month a calendar will be available with the

schedule of books and crafts. For the month

of March crafts will include crafts like Cat

in the Hat, Shamrock Man, Pot of Gold,

Dinosaur, and a Frog craft. Supplies for the

crafts will have to be picked up prior to the

Story Time through our curbside service.

If you would like to sign up please call the

library at 505-869-9808 or email Cheyenne

at Cheyenne.Castillo@isletapueblo.com.

The Library is offering a contactless

curbside service as well as computer

After School Program students enjoyed doing the String Art project. They tried

something new and had fun learning a new craft.

use by appointment only for essential

use. Curbside services will be

Monday-Thursday from 10am

to 5pm and Friday 10am to

4pm. To check out material

please download our mobile app

Librista.

To make a computer appointment please

call the library to set up a time, as space

is limited. Appointments will be based

on one-hour increments so please come

prepared. When visiting the library please

remember to wear a mask at all times,

patrons’ temperatures will be taken before

entering the library. Sanitation stations

have been set up throughout the library, and

computer workstations must be disinfected

before and after use. Patrons will enter at

the front entrance of the library and will

exit on the north side of the library. We

greatly appreciate your patience at this

time as we are adjusting to a new normal.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel

free to contact the library at 505-869-9808.

To drop off any library materials please

use our drop off box, which is located in the

front of the library. Drop off material will

be quarantined for three days, disinfected

and then checked in.

With things changing daily library staff

is closely monitoring the COVID-19

situation and as a result library programs

and services are being impacted. We will

continue to keep you updated and informed

about upcoming programs and services as

more information comes along. Below is a

list of our new hours of operation.

Library Temporary Covid-19

Hours of Operation

Monday –Thursday: 8am to 6:30pm

Friday: 8am to 4:30pm

Saturday: CLOSED

Curbside Hours

Elderly: 10am-11am

General: 11am-5pm

Library staff members are on site to answer

any questions or address any concerns you

may have and we are always open to any

suggestions you might have to helps us

better serve the community. Please don’t

hesitate to give us a call at 505-869-9808.

Library Access from Home

During this time we encourage the use

of our digital services. If you ever have

questions or need help accessing our online

services. Please call us at the library at

869-9808 during regular business hours or

message us on social media (FB, Snapchat,

& Instagram).

The Library’s digital services give

cardholders 24/7 free access to eBooks,

audiobooks, music, and periodicals (NY

Times), so you can maximize your reading,

and listening experience at home. We’ve got

you covered.

The library online services will ask you to

enter your library barcode number which

is located on the back of your library card

and a pin or password. If you do not have

a pin or password set up with us you can

call the library during business hours and a

staff member can help you set that up over

the phone.

Below is a list of the digital services the

library has to offer.

To search our library collection and view

your account you can download the Librista

app on your iPhone, Android and Kindle

devices. This feature will let you see what

library material is available, let you search

our library collection and view your account.

New York Times online is now available to

our library patrons for FREE. Find breaking

news, multimedia, reviews & opinions

on Washington, business, sports, movies,

travel and so much more. New York Times

will be available on library computers,

library Wi-Fi or if you are at home you can

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March 2021

access through the library website and click

on the icon located on the general library

section.

The library now has Lynda.com, which is

FREE online training on various computer

software and programs. The Lynda.com

Online Training Library is a massive online

training resource. Using their thousands of

videos, members are able to learn – selfpaced and on-demand – topics ranging from

Google, Zoom and so much more. Members

must have a Library card in order to utilize

the Lynda.com site. The link to Lynda.com

may be found on our Library website at

http://isletapueblo.com/library.html. Just

click on the “Start Learning Click Here”

button to start your digital continuing

education.

Download the mobile app Libby to start

borrowing and reading ebooks and

audiobooks for FREE. Put your library in

your pocket with Libby. To access this app

you will need your library barcode and

password.

Free Music! Take advantage of our Freegal

Music service. Log on with your library

card number and pin to start downloading

and streaming music. Library patrons

receive 3 free downloads each week and

UNLIMITED streaming of music with NO

AD interruptions. Log on to freegalmusic.

com or download the Freegal Music app. If

you have any questions about this service

or would like to set up a password please

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

For additional help and information library

staff members have made YouTube videos

featuring the library’s digital services and

how to utilize them. Check them out by

visiting the library’s YouTube page at www.

youtube.com/user/poilibrary.

Upcoming

Summer Reading Program Registration

will be on Friday, May 7th at 7am.

Registration will be on the first come, first

serve basis. We will have one single line for

youth and junior group. This will insure

that priority is give to those whom showed

up early. Some reminders to keep in mind

before registering:

•

Please wear a mask and practice

social distancing.

•

Only Parents/Legal Guardian of

students is allowed to sign up students

for the Summer Reading Program.

•

3 year olds MUST be potty trained.

•

We will be asking for BASIC

information on registration form along

with a list of allergies.

The Youth Summer Reading Program group

descriptions will be out in next month’s

article. We will feature 5 different themes

to choose from. 5 spots will be available for

each of the programs.

Both Junior and Youth calendars will be

released in the May newsletter and will be

picked up at the library and will be posted

on our social media account so keep a look

out for that.

If you have any questions regarding the

Summer Reading Program please give us

a call at the library and speak with a staff

member at 505-869-9808.

Spring Break activities and crafts will

be offered during the week of March 16th

-18th Monday through Thursday. This will

be open to ages 6 years old and up from

1pm-3pm.

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Lots to do at the library After School Program students keeping busy making

DIY terrariums and painting a picture.

The library staff is currently working on

coming up with new programs for children,

teens and adults. Currently all programs

will have to be done in a virtual setting.

As days go by we are hoping that we can

once again have in-person programs. If you

have any suggestions or ideas about any

programs that you would like to see, please

feel free to give us a call at 505-869-9808

and share any thoughts or ideas.

Recap

During the month of February library staff

began the process of doing inventory on our

library material. Inventory was done using

Atriuum Inventory Resource, which is a

mobile app. Each library item was scanned

and marked as seen then submitted as a

report to be finalized. By doing inventory

we get to see what is missing, lost or

misplaced in the library. We will continue

to do inventory once a year to stay on track.

The After School Program has been doing

great with the program being back to inperson once again. We hope that it can

continue to stay this way and we hope to

open the program up to more students.

Students have been coming in daily to

work on homework for the first half, and

the second half they get to participate in a

craft or activity. For the month of February

students made a picture using string art,

Valentine’s Day crafts and a terrarium.

Daily crafts and activities give students a

chance to take a break from schoolwork and

engage in something new while having fun.

Isleta Pueblo News

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March 2021

NEWSLETTER

ISLETA POLICE DEPARTMENT

MARCH – 2021

Another month come and gone and SPRING is just around the corner! I’m sure everyone is ready for spring to

arrive this month as the weather has been chilling, snowy and icy causing closures or delayed start times for

many, not only here on the Pueblo but in surrounding areas. With spring arriving soon, we are all too familiar of

dusty windy days that will arrive as well. Please be sure to take precautions during days of high winds.

CHANGES

Changes abound and the Isleta Police

Department has had its share as well. The

Command Staff is currently manned by

Interim Chief of Police, Robbin Burge; Interim

Captain, Tim Zuni and an Interim Lieutenant,

Jeff Tenorio. Plans are underway to make

changes, improve in other avenues within

the Police Department and continue to strive

for professionalism and working with the

community to address problem areas.

INDIAN HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM

IHSP Traffic Division continues to monitor

and enforce the roadways throughout the

Pueblo of Isleta maintaining safety for all with

traffic enforcement. Construction continues

on Highway 47 where the speed limits have

been reduced in the area. The Traffic Division

continues to monitor and enforce traffic laws

targeting this area. Remember to ensure

everyone in the vehicle is appropriately

restrained in the vehicle (proper child

carseats, boosters, etc.).

Keep in mind, as recently advertised,

remember “BUZZED DRIVING IS DRUNK

DRIVING”. You may think you are fine to

drive after a few drinks and only feeling a

“buzz” but you may be in for a rude awakening

when you are arrested for DWI. Impairment

to the slightest degree can earn you a trip to

the local detention center on a DWI charge.

“DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE!”

SEEKING A PHLEBOTOMIST:

The Isleta Police Department is currently

seeking interested individuals to conduct

blood draws for DWI suspects. Must have a

current license/certificate as a phlebotomist,

pass a background check and be able to

serve on an on-call basis as needed. For

additional information, questions or interest,

please contact:

Detective Sergeant K. Lucero

(505) 869-9728

WOOD AND BURN PERMITS

Wood and burn permits are now available (no

appointment necessary) in three locations:

Isleta Open Space:

3950 Hwy 47, Bldg. E

(505) 869-7564

Governor’s Office:

117A, Tribal Road 40 (next to Post

Office)

(505) 869-3111

Isleta Police Substation:

1501 Twilight Street (Old Census

Office)

(505) 869-5387

Please remember you must appear in person

to obtain your permits. When preparing to

burn, be sure to call the Isleta Police Dispatch

center (505-869-3030) and provide the

address/area where you will be burning to

the Isleta Police Dispatch Center (505-8693030). They will verify if it is a “burn day” and

will request the burn permit number.

COMMUNITY SAFETY

CURFEW AND RESIDENCY:

The curfew remains in effect and we urge

everyone to abide by these restrictions. Those

who are non-Tribal and are not registered

with Census to live on the Pueblo cannot be

on the Pueblo. Though not as frequently as

before there are still curfew violations being

committed. It is posted throughout the Pueblo

and there are no excuses – PLEASE abide by

the restrictions. Residency requirements are

being enforced and we request adherence by

all.

COVID-19:

Governor Abeita has been publishing statistics

on the progress of the virus. Judging from the

last publication it seems the Pueblo is doing

well and hopefully we are getting closer to

suppressing this virus. However, we continue

to need everyone’s help to keep the numbers

under control. Testing and consideration in

taking the vaccine are methods to help curb it.

If you have tested positive for the virus,

PLEASE STAY HOME AND QUARANTINE!

Reports of the “new strain” of this virus found

in New Mexico are troubling and we must

continue safety precautions.

Members of the Police Department continue

to serve the members of the community,

following safety protocols and strive to keep

the community safe. So please:

STAY HOME – MASK UP

SAFE DISTANCING – WASH HANDS

FREQUENTLY – AVOID GATHERINGS

PLEASE!

WARNING!

Corporation (FDIC) or your bank and say

your bank account or your ability to get cash

are in danger and ask for your personal

information.

•

Grandparent and military service

member scams - A scammer pretends

to be a grandchild or a military service

member who’s sick or in trouble because of

the coronavirus. They contact you asking

to wire them money to pay for fake medical

or travel expenses.

Learn about other types of coronavirus scams

and listen to recordings of sample phone

messages from scammers.

Report Coronavirus Scams

•

Contact the National Center for

Disaster Fraud hotline at 866-720-5721 or

email disaster@leo.gov.

•

Report a scam to the FBI at tips.fbi.

gov.

•

If it’s an online scam, submit your

complaint through the Internet Crime

Complaint Center (IC3).

Coronavirus Rumors

Rumors, myths, and conspiracy theories

about the coronavirus can be frightening and

misleading. Go to FEMA’s Rumor Control

page to check out the real answers about the

rumors you’re hearing.

SCAM ALERT – SCAM ALERT – SCAM

Report Price Gouging

ALERT – SCAM ALERT

Scams are nothing new, however, there seems

to be an increased number and variations of

these scams since the pandemic. As reported

by the USA Gov website:

Coronavirus Scams, Rumors, and Price

Gouging

During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic,

scammers may try to take advantage of you

through misinformation and scare tactics.

They might get in touch by phone, email,

postal mail, text, or social media. Protect

your money and your identity by not sharing

personal information like your bank account

number, Social Security number, or date

of birth. Learn how to recognize and report

a COVID vaccine scam and other types of

coronavirus scams.

Common Coronavirus Scams

Scammers change their methods frequently.

Current coronavirus scams include:

•

COVID-19 testing, vaccine, and

treatment scams - Don’t trust offers to get

early access to the approved vaccine. And

be aware that scammers are also targeting

Medicare recipients by offering COVID-19

testing in an attempt to steal personal

information.

•

Charity scams - Fake charities pop up

during disasters. And scammers can also

claim to be from real charities. Learn how

to research charity claims and protect your

money.

•

Checks from the government Scammers say they’re from the IRS or

another government agency and ask for

your personal information or try to charge

you fake fees for getting your stimulus

check or offer you a way to get the money

early.

•

FDIC and banking - People pretend

to call from the Federal Deposit Insurance

During times of high demand, sellers may

raise prices to a very high and unfair level on

needed items like:

•

Face masks

Hand sanitizer

Household or personal care items

This is called price gouging and it’s illegal. If

you suspect price gouging, report it to your

state attorney general.

Telephone Scams

Telephone scammers try to steal your

money or personal information. Scams may

come through phone calls from real people,

robocalls, or text messages. Callers often

make false promises, such as opportunities

to buy products, invest your money, or receive

free product trials. They may also offer you

money through free grants and lotteries.

Some scammers may call with threats of jail

or lawsuits if you don’t pay them.

Report Telephone Scams

It’s important to report phone scams to federal

agencies. They can’t investigate individual

cases. But your report can help them collect

evidence for lawsuits against scammers.

•

Report telephone scams online to

the Federal Trade Commission. You can

also call 1-877-382-4357. The FTC is the

primary government agency that collects

scam complaints.

•

Report all robocalls and unwanted

telemarketing calls to the Do Not Call

Registry.

•

Report caller ID spoofing to the

Federal Communications Commission.

You can report either online or by phone at

1-888-225-5322.

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March 2021

For more help in resolving consumer issues,

you can report scams to your state consumer

protection office.

Protect Yourself From Telephone Scams

Remember these tips to avoid being a victim

of a telephone scam:

•

National Do Not Call Registry. You may

after registering, there’s a good chance

that the calls are scams.

•

Be wary of callers claiming that you’ve

won a prize or vacation package.

•

Hang up on suspicious phone calls.

•

Be cautious of caller ID. Scammers

can change the phone number that shows

up on your caller ID screen. This is called

“spoofing.”

•

Independently research business

opportunities, charities, or travel packages

that the caller offers.

Don’t

•

Don’t give in to pressure to take

immediate action.

•

Don’t say anything if a caller starts

the call asking, “Can you hear me?” This

is a common tactic for scammers to record

you saying “yes.” Scammers record your

“yes” response and use it as proof that you

agreed to a purchase or credit card charge.

•

Don’t provide your credit card number,

bank account information, or other personal

information to a caller.

•

Don’t send money if a caller tells you

to wire money or pay with a prepaid debit

card.

Banking Scams

Banking scams involve attempts to access

your bank account. Use this information to

recognize, report, and protect yourself from

them.

Popular banking scams

The most common banking scams include:

•

Overpayment scams - A scam artist

sends you a counterfeit check. They tell

you to deposit it in your bank account and

wire part of the money back to them. Since

the check was fake, you’ll have to pay your

bank the amount of the check, plus you’ll

lose any money you wired.

•

Unsolicited check fraud - A scammer

sends you a check for no reason. If you cash

it, you may be authorizing the purchase of

items or signing up for a loan you didn’t ask

for.

•

Automatic withdrawals - A scam

company sets up automatic debits from

your bank account to qualify for a free trial

or to collect a prize.

•

Phishing - You receive an email

message that asks you to verify your bank

account or debit card number.

Report Banking Scams

The proper organization to report a banking

scam depends on which type you were a

victim of.

•

Report fake checks you receive by

mail to the US Postal Inspection Service.

•

Report counterfeit checks to the

Federal Trade Commission, either online

or by phone at 1-877-382-4357.

•

Contact your bank to report and stop

unauthorized automatic withdrawals from

your account.

•

Forward phishing emails to the

Federal Trade Commission at spam@uce.

gov.

How to Protect Yourself

Remember these tips to avoid being a victim

of a banking scam:

•

Be suspicious if you are told to wire a

portion of funds from a check you received

back to a company.

•

Be wary of lotteries or free trials that

ask for your bank account number.

•

Verify the authenticity of a cashier’s

check with the bank that it is drawn on

before depositing it.

•

When verifying a check or the issuer,

use contact information on a bank’s

website.

Don’t

•

Don’t trust the appearance of checks

or money orders. Scammers can make

them look legitimate and official.

•

Don’t deposit checks or money orders

from strangers or companies you don’t

have a relationship with.

•

Don’t wire money to people or

companies you don’t know.

•

Don’t give your bank account number

to someone who calls you, even for

verification purposes.

•

Don’t click on links in an email to verify

your bank account.

•

Don’t accept a check that includes an

overpayment

There are also local utility scams and one

that has become prevalent is “PNM”. As

published on their website PNM advises:

Beware Phone Scams

We continue to get reports that phone

scammers are calling customers trying to

get money.

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Things to keep in mind:

Check your bill. If you

have not received a bold

disconnect notice on page

1, it’s a scam.

PNM does sometimes

make calls to customers

who are past due, but

scammers have no way

of knowing who those

customers are.

•

If you are asked to purchase pre-paid

gift cards, it is a scam.

•

If you are ever uncertain a caller

is from PNM, hang up and call PNM at

1-888-DIAL-PNM (1-888-342-5766).

There are a multitude of scams and you have

questions/concerns please do not hesitate to

contact the Police Department.

Keep in mind: Never divulge any personal

information i.e., Social Security number, date

of birth, bank account numbers, etc. If there

is a request to provide gift cards for payment

this is clearly a RED FLAG and one should

never purchase gift cards as payment. Many

scams will notify you a grand prize is yours,

but first you must send gift cards in various

denominations to cover “costs”, etc.

These vultures prey on the elderly who are on

fixed incomes and many, across the United

States, have had their entire savings “wiped

out”. Inform them of these scams and let us

work together to keep these scammers at bay

and members of the community safe.

Isleta Pueblo News

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March 2021

Isleta Historical Society

Protect the Land • Preserve the Culture • Honor the Ancestors

This continues a monthly series of articles about historic Isletans and significant happenings at Isleta.

The Isleta Historical Society is an independent, inclusive group looking to broaden understanding through

vigorous research, interviews, visits to museums and other historical sites etc. We are interested in your

reaction to these stories and encourage you to contact us with ideas for future publications. Visit us on

Facebook and Instagram @isletahistoricalsociety or email us at isletahistoricalsociety@gmail.com. We

will not use any information without your permission. Thank you!

Members: Randy Jiron, Kateri Jojola, Malcolm Ebright, Valentino Jaramillo, Rick Hendricks, and Ted Jojola

Another former Laguna silversmith

was Jose Platero, who worked silver in

Laguna before coming to Isleta with the

1879 migration. In 1900, Jose Platero is

listed in the Isleta census. Another Isleta

silversmith was Juan Rey Churino, who is

listed in the 1920 Isleta census as a widower

living with his daughter Juana who is

listed as a potter. Juan Rey, who was the

only silversmith listed in the 1920 census,

also migrated from Laguna, and was known

to be a headstrong person, even in Old

Laguna. After arriving at Isleta, hostility

between he and Pablo Abeita arose and in

1923, he decided to move to Sandia because

of their continuous fighting.

Silversmithing at Isleta

The Navajos/Diné were the first to learn

silversmithing, sometime before 1870.

They learned the craft from their Hispanic

neighbors and used American silver coins

as their silver source, making silver bells

that were used in their ceremonial dances.

Navajo mothers-in-law also wore the little

silver bells so that their sons-in-law could

hear them coming. Before they had silver,

the Diné jewelers used copper and brass.

They traded silver jewelry with the Zuni

and Hopi and later with the Pueblos. The

Diné also traded with the Fort Wingate

soldiers during imprisonment there after

the Long March (1864-1868).

Isletan woman with silver and bead

necklace and pendant

Navajo Men with silver necklaces

and earrings

The commercialization of jewelry-making

began when the Fred Harvey Co. started to

order jewelry expressly for sale to tourists.

It sold sliver-mounted turquoise jewelry

on the trains that traveled the Santa Fe

Line and at the stands in the stations. This

commercialization begun in a small way by

the Harvey Co. grew tremendously by the

mid-1920s and this jewelry — mostly rings,

bracelets, and necklaces — along with

Pueblo-made pots became the stereotypical

art of the Natives of the Southwest.

brother). In 1883, Diego Ramos Abeita

began working for Juan Andres Apodaca

(known as Valencenio), an immigrant from

Valencia, Spain, who made saddles and

worked silver, crafts he learned in Spain.

Valencenio taught Jose Ramos how to work

silver using the Spaniard’s tools: a pair of

bellows, a blowpipe, clay crucibles, and a

pair of fine pliers to use on earrings. After

working for Valencenio, with whom he was

good friends, Diego Ramos Abeita added to

his silversmithing skills when sheepherding

with a Zuni man in Arizona. He learned

how to set turquoise in silver, and in return

taught the Zuni man how to do fancy bentwire work (filigree), a craft he learned from

Valencenio. When Diego Ramos Abeita

returned to New Mexico, he first settled at

Laguna where there were about five other

silversmiths and later moved back to his

native Isleta.

When interviewed by the silversmithing

expert John Adair, Pablo Abeita told of

another early Isletan silversmith, Jose

Padilla, who was captured as a child from

the Navajo, brought to Isleta, and raised

by Tomas Padilla. Jose Padilla learned

silversmithing from a Hispanic man in El

Paso, who also made tinwork frames for

santos. When Jose learned to melt tin at

high temperatures, he made jewelry such as

silver buttons, and other pieces. Jose Padilla

is listed in the household of Tomas Padilla

in the 1900 Isleta census, and as the head

of a household in the 1920 census, married

to Lola L. Padilla. Pablo Abeita also noted

that the oldest silversmith in the village in

1944 was Jose Jaramillo, who learned his

craft from Juan Rey Churino, thirty-five

years earlier. Jose Jaramillo is listed in the

1920 census, married to Juanita Chiwiwi

(probably from Laguna) and living with

his stepdaughter, Damasia Lente, and his

father-in-law, Jesus Chiwiwi, age ninety.

At that time there were fifteen silversmiths

Diné women started making silver jewelry

in the 1910s. As their husbands found, the

more jewelry made, the more money made,

it behooved them to teach their wives, as

well as their sons and daughters. Beginning

in about 1870, Navajo silver evolved from

a crude state with a few craftsmen into

a highly developed fine art in which the

decoration was much more complex. These

artists made bracelet, rings, earrings, silver

buttons, and necklaces.

The first silversmiths at Isleta were Diego

Ramos Abeita, Jose Platero, Juan Rey

Churino, and Jose Padilla, two of whom

had connections with Laguna. Diego

Ramos Abeita was Marcelino Abeita’s

uncle (Marcelino was Pablo Abeita’s

Young Isleta girl with silver bracelets,

silver and beaded necklaces, and

woven belt, 1920, Horace S. Poley,

photographer, NAA, Smithsonian

Institution, negative P1054

Isleta woman with silver bracelet,

rings, and skirt with silver buttons,

George Wharton James, photographer,

Autry Museum of the American West,

negative no. P7271

March 2021

working from Isleta, five worked in Isleta

and ten in Albuquerque. Also working at

Isleta before the arrival of silver, before

1879, was a man named Spotted Eagle

(nicknamed Copper) who made bracelets,

rings, and buttons out of copper and brass.

Isleta Pueblo was known for its silver

necklaces, especially those with silver

crosses interspersed with silver, coral, or

jet beads, with a pendant double-barred

cross at the bottom. Pueblo people began

from the time of Juan de Oñate’s arrival in

1598; Oñate’s inventory included rosaries

and metal crosses for distribution to the

pueblos. By the time of Father Francisco

Atanasio Dominguez’s visitation to the

Pueblos in 1776, many Pueblo people were

wearing crosses, not so much because

of devoutness (except in a few cases)

commented Dominguez, “but from love of

ornament.” Pablo Abeita told Adair that

most Isletan necklaces were made with

fifty beads to the strand, representing

rosary beads. Traditionally, when a couple

was married in the Catholic faith, the man

gave the woman a necklace interspersed

with crosses and later it was customary

for the woman to give the man a similar

strand, though smaller in size. During the

wedding ceremony, the couple exchanged

these necklaces, after they were blessed

by the priest. Men’s necklaces, given to

them by their brides, usually included

beads made of abalone shells interspersed

with other beads, while women’s necklaces

given to them by their husbands contained

beads made of red coral. Isletan women

were particularly known for the doublebarred cross pendant at the bottom of the

necklace, which has been seen to represent

the dragonfly.

Isleta Pueblo News

Although it is not apparent from old

photographs, men wore earrings as did

women. Marcelino Abeita told the story of a

pair of large earrings made for him by Jose

Platero: “Those big earrings sure hurt your

ears when you were riding. We used to turn

them up over the top of our ears when we

were on horseback.” The tools used by Isleta

silversmiths were fairly simple according

to Charles Lummis, who lived at Isleta for

four years and discussed in our July 2020

article: “The silver [jewelry] is made by their

own silversmiths, who achieve remarkable

results with a mud forge, a hammer, files, a

punch, and a little solder, resin, and acid.”

The Marketing of Silver

In the late 1800s, Isleta silversmiths rarely

sold their work, mostly trading within the

pueblo. Then by the 1920s, with the arrival

of the railroad, and the commercialization

of Pueblo arts and crafts, some silversmiths

were able to make a modest living selling

to tourists. In addition, mercantile

establishments sprang up both on the

pueblo and in Albuquerque to satisfy the

growing demand for fine silver jewelry.

Several shops operated within the pueblo,

some specializing in silver and other

Pueblo arts and crafts, others carrying a

wide variety of goods including, jewelry,

pottery, and weaving products like rugs

and sashes. Diego Abeita, who we discussed

in the October 2020 issue, opened a shop in

the pueblo, selling mostly silver jewelry.

He employed a few young experienced

Isletan silversmiths and encouraged them

to copy the designs of the old Isleta silver.

Abeita’s shop made old-style crosses, beads,

traditional bracelets, earrings, and bow

guards. When Adair visited Isleta in the

1930s, he found that the shop had modern

tools and that the silver produced there was

well constructed and of good design.

Damasio Lujan, silversmith,

early 1940s

Isleta woman wearing double-barred

dragonfly cross,

1889, Charles Lummis, photographer

The dragonfly represents spring, life-giving

rain, and fertility in the Zuni origin story

and the dragonfly motif was found in rockart, Hohokam shell pendants, and Mimbres

pottery. Necklaces with the double-barred

cross pendant were unique with Isleta

women compared with those worn in

other pueblos. In addition to these distinct

pendants, these Isletan necklaces were also

comprised of beads of silver, coral, jet, and

glass, and single-bar crosses interspersed

with the beads.

Another local shop specializing in silver

was the Isleta Indian Curio Shop operated

in the late 1930s and early 1940s by

Johnny Lujan. Damasio Lujan (1883-1979)

was an old-time silversmith who had a

small shop on highway 147. He and his

sons then opened Isleta Indian Curio in

the pueblo where they produced and sold

silver jewelry as well as Isleta pottery. The

Lujan brothers, Joe, and Johnny operated

the shop during the late 1930s and early

1940s. Johnny Lujan served in WWII and

upon his return in 1945, the Lujan brothers

decided to make silver jewelry for Maisel’s

in Albuquerque.

By the late 1940s, it was possible for

silversmiths working for Maisel’s to make

a decent living, whereas in the 1930s this

was not the case. In 1936, the special

investigator for the United Pueblo Agency

looked into the employment practices at

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Interior of Isleta Indian Curio, Johnny

Lujan at the counter, brothers Joe and

Albert Lujan in the background, late

1930s to early 1940s

Maisel’s when a former employee, Isletan

Jose Rey Abeita, committed suicide in the

Albuquerque city jail. The investigation

discovered that the Maisel Trading

Company hired Indians to finish silver

rings in their own homes. However, the pay

was so low that no one could make a living

at that occupation. Conditions must have

improved in the 1940s, because Damasio

Lujan’s two sons, Johnny and Joe worked

there for about six years,and according

to Fred Lujan, Johnny’s son, the working

conditions were much improved. Dolores

Lucero Lujan worked at an unknown

jewelry store located in Albuquerque, but

never worked at Maisel’s.

Dolores Lucero Lujan, polishing

rings, early 1950s

There is not much of the original jewelry

that was created in Isleta left in the village,

as most of it was bought up by outsiders

who offered cash. Therefore, if you still own

any of it, hold on to it tightly as part of your

heritage. In the 1930s, when John Adair was

writing his classic book on silversmithing,

he noted that Isletans would never sell

their silver jewelry.

We would like to thank Fred Lujan for

taking the time to speak with us about his

family’s connection to silversmithing in

Isleta and providing photos to go along with

the article.

For further reading see John Adair’s Navajo

and Pueblo Silversmiths and Allison Bird’s

Heart of the Dragonfly.

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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!

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March 2021

ISLETA PARKS AND RECREATIONAL CENTER

SPORTS

Hope everyone is doing well. We have

been staying busy here at the recreation

center. In late January we held a Hot

Shot competition for adults and youth

and we were pleased with the turn-out.

We had two youth divisions competing in

this competition, a younger age group and

an older age group. In the younger youth

division the participants were Michael

Toya, Lawson Sutton, and Kateri Toya.

Michael Toya won the competition for that

age group. In the older youth division

the participants were Greg Zuni, Dylan

Lente, Christiano Jojola, Kairi Lucero,

Demacio Carrasco, Jaylan Lente, Andre

Coriz, Dominic Jojola, and Elijah Zuni. In

that division it was very exciting to see

Andre Coriz come back from the Losers

Bracket. He had to beat Elijah Zuni twice

to become Champion. We also had the

Adult Hot Shot challenge in late January

as well. We invited Andre Coriz, winner

of the older youth challenge, to compete in

the adult division to see how he would do

against the adults. In the Adult division

the participants were Michael Toya, Dan

Winsten, Joseph Pacheco, Bubba Jiron,

Cubs Montoya, Jeremy Lujan, Edmund

Lucero, Marissa Weldon, Michael Wilson

and Andre Coriz. The adult competition

was a battle throughout the event. In the

end it came down to Andre Coriz who came

through the loser’s bracket, and he had to

go up against Michael Toya. Andre Coriz

ended up winning the Adult Division.

We are planning more competitions like

this in the future. By the time you read this

newsletter our Hitting Challenge will have

concluded. Please keep your eyes open for

other activities like this. As mentioned we

will be having more activities like this.

Please don’t hesitate to contact the

recreation center, or better yet stop by the

recreation center to ask about upcoming

events and activities. These events are a

great way to get a little exercise and we will

be keeping safety practices in mind with

these events.

Keep your eyes open for information

concerning our upcoming runs. The FUN

RUN will take place throughout March

and the BERNIE RUN/Walk which will

take place in April. These runs are geared

to families, we want families to get out

and have fun runs together. Come to the

Recreation Center and sign up for these

runs. Hope to see you all. Stay safe and

active. Coach Waquie

FITNESS

Isleta Recreation Fitness

Center is doing quite well with a lot of

new faces utilizing the facilities, which is

awesome. The State’s Restrictions have

changed to Yellow but unfortunately this

still means we will continue to operate at

a maximum of 25% capacity in the workout

area. Remember our Basketball gym is

open after 2:30pm everyday so come shoot

some hoops as well.

Distance Learning Program News:

Our students are patiently waiting for this Covid-19 virus to end soon so they can

have some real fun again with family and friends. At this time Imagination comes

into play for these students here at the recreation center. We have several areas of the

recreation center that we have used in our imagination to travel to many places like

Neverland from Peter Pan, or go visit Grandma Willow from Pocahontas, and build

forts by gathering branches and rocks like the movie Lord of the Flies. They also used

their imagination in the game room as a group to decorate a place where they would

like to go. One of their places is to visit is the ocean and see all the different sea life

animals.

We have several students who are very artistic in our program. We have displayed

some of their work throughout the Recreation Center. Some of their drawings are

made with various art materials such as stencils, colored pencils, markers, glitter and

much more.

Next month, the students will display another place where they would like to go.

Maybe Disneyland, a camping trip, or maybe a safari. Who knows with these kids’

imaginations, but surely look out for it in the next newsletter.

March 2021

Again, please remember that face masks

remain highly required when visiting the

recreation facility, especially during all

activities. For all of you thinking about

starting a workout regimen, we have

trainers available to assist you, as well as

weekly workouts written on our workout

boards, for those of you that are not sure

what you want to target that day. But

before you start a routine… remember that

we have the INBODY 270 body analyzer,

this machine goes beyond the weight scale.

It calculates: body fat percentage, muscle

mass and your body’s hydration levels.

This service is free of charge to all and we

hope you take advantage of this unique

opportunity. It will give a good reading to let

you know exactly where you are before you

get started with your fitness goal. For more

information, please call your Recreation

Center at 505-869-9777.

Summer Recreation Program:

We are currently planning for the Summer

Recreation program, as long as things

progress and we are able to have the

summer program this coming summer. We

will continue to update you on this. Please

look out for flyers, and in the next newsletter

for more information on lottery registration

dates in April. Summer Recreation program

will start June 7th to July 30th.

PARKS

For those of you that haven’t noticed, our

Parks are open for use again, but keep in

mind that signs have been posted requesting

that safety guidelines are followed to

ensure that you as well as everyone else

who use are parks are being and staying

safe. Masks are still required and social

distancing is also a requirement, so please

stay safe and enjoy our parks once again.

Isleta Pueblo News

AQUATICS CENTER

Great news! On February 7th the new

plaster was completed on our Swimming

Pool! Meaning we are one step closer to

swimming again. Now that the plaster is

curing we are keeping a close eye on pH,

Free Chlorine, Alkalinity, and Calcium

Hardness as well as keeping the water

temperature cold for a couple of weeks while

the plaster hardens to ensure it lasts for the

years to come. With that being said, we are

still looking to filling our vacant Lifeguard

positions.

The positions are currently

listed on the POI website for those of you

that might be interested in becoming a

Lifeguard. We are also tentatively looking

to start swim lessons by April. Anyone

interested in Child or Adult swim lessons

please contact us at 505-869-9777 ext.9783.

We look forward to getting the pool ready

for Isleta Pueblo to enjoy and will keep you

updated as things move forward with this

project. Please come to the center and take

a look at the Aquatics Center. We would

love to show the progress being made.

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The Ripple Effect IOP

(Intensive Outpatient Program)

Isleta Health Center Behavioral Health Clinic

505-869-5475

“Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is

dropped into water, the actions of individuals can

have far-reaching effects.” Dalai Lama

The Ripple Effect Intensive Outpatient Program

(IOP) program is 90 days in length and is a viable

treatment alternative to a residential treatment center

for community members with chemical dependency

issues. An individual spends a minimum of 12 hours

per week engaged in education, individual therapy

sessions, and group counseling and participates in a

Recovery Peer Support group. Medication Assisted

Therapy (MAT) is a tool available to our patients with

alcohol or opioid dependencies. Patients complete an

in-depth substance use assessment and treatment

plan to address specific needs. The Ripple Effect IOP

gives patients the opportunity to live at home while

they engage in treatment activities at the Behavioral

Health Clinic. Individuals with a long history of

addiction, who fight a constant urge to use, and have

difficulty with sustained abstinence benefit from this

structured program.

The Ripple Effect IOP meets on Mondays, Tuesdays,

and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon with individual

counseling sessions scheduled as needed.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Pros:

●

Patients live at home and continue with

daily activities such as work, childcare, social

activities.

●

Schedules are more flexible for counseling

sessions.

●

Patients practice coping skills and make

positive changes while still in treatment.

Cons:

●

Patients face the same influences, risks and

triggers to use drugs and/or alcohol.

●

Drugs/alcohol are readily available.

●

Daily life distractions compete with focus on

recovery.

If you or someone you know has a problem with alcohol

or drugs…there is help…space is limited in the Ripple

Effect IOP (in-person-live sessions) or virtual is

an option- call and schedule an appointment for an

assessment to get on the waiting list for the next cycle.

Covid safety protocols followed.

505-869-5475

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National Poison Prevention Week

(March 21–27, 2021)

Stephanie Barela, Health Educator

https://nationaltoday.com/poison-prevention-week/

www.cdc.com Phone: 505-869-4479

National Poison Prevention Week, the 3rd full week

of March, is a great way to educate yourself on Poison

Prevention and do what you can to limit the number of

people who get sick and die from poisonings each year.

Nine out of 10 unintentional child poisonings happen

in the home, so learn ways to prevent poisonings by

remembering these facts:

•

Only take prescription medications that are

prescribed to you by a healthcare professional.

•

Never take larger or more frequent doses of your

medications, particularly prescription pain medications,

to try to get faster or more powerful effects.

•

Never share or sell your prescription drugs.

•

Keep all prescription medicines (especially

prescription painkillers, such as those containing

methadone, hydrocodone, or oxycodone), over-thecounter medicines (including pain or fever relievers and

cough and cold medicines), vitamins and herbals in a

safe place that can only be reached by people who take

or give them.

•

Follow directions on the label when you give or take

medicines. Read all warning labels. It may be harmful

to take certain medications or vitamins together, so it is

important to read and follow the instructions.

•

Turn on a light when you give or take medicines at

night so that you know you have the correct amount of

the right medicine.

•

Keep medicines in their original bottles or

containers.

•

Monitor the use of medicines prescribed for

children and teenagers, such as medicines for attention

deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD.1

•

Dispose of unused, unneeded, or expired

prescription drugs appropriately by taking them to a Drug

Disposal Site, such as, the Isleta Police Department.

Properly use household chemicals by:

•

Always reading the label prior to use.

•

Keep chemical products in their original bottles or

containers. Do not use food containers such as cups,

bottles, or jars to store chemical products such as

cleaning solutions or beauty products.

•

Never mix household products together. For

example, mixing bleach and ammonia can result in

toxic gases.

•

Wear protective clothing (gloves, long sleeves,

long pants, socks, shoes) if you spray pesticides or

other chemicals.

•

Turn on the fan and open windows when using

chemical products such as household cleaners.

•

If you or someone you know ingests something

they are not sure if they should have, call the NM Poison

Center, at 1-800-222-1222, to speak with a specialist

and find out what steps they should take to stay healthy.

To learn more about POISON PREVENTION, come to

the March 9th Isleta Health Support Group Meeting

at 5pm in the Isleta Health Training Center, to listen

to a presentation by the NM POISON CENTER.

Call to reserve your spot, 869-4479.

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.

NM Poison Control

1-800-222-1222

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Health Beat

DON’T FORGET, THE ISLETA HEALTH CENTER IS STILL HERE FOR YOU

It’s Important to Continue to Get your Screenings & Check Ups!

Stephanie Barela, Health Educator

Phone: 505-869-4479

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/tests-and-screenings-during-the-covid19-pandemic

With so much attention focused on COVID-19, it is easy to forget about other health issues, such as, cancer or heart disease.

Screening in most cases can prevent or detect them early so that treatment is more effective. Other preventive measures that we can

take such as, mammograms, pap tests, and colonoscopies are crucial for good health. If you are experiencing symptoms or signs of

illness please DO NOT WAIT, call your health care provider and get help.

It may be possible to avoid an in-person visit by scheduling a Telemedicine visit, which is a visit over the phone or internet.

Telemedicine is only available for certain medical appointments, such as, consultations, discussion of test results, general health

questions and follow-up appointments. In person visits consist of scans, exams, procedures and sports physicals. Ask your Health

Care provider if Telemedicine would be appropriate for you.

Below is a list of important screenings and appointments that should not be postponed. Doctor’s offices now have safety measures

in place such as screening and testing for COVID-19, wearing masks, practicing physical distancing, processes to minimize contact

and taking additional cleaning/disinfecting measures. It is important that you do not hesitate to see your Health Care Provider during

this time, especially if you are living with a condition that may put you at risk for certain diseases.

SCREENINGS & APPOINTMENTS

CHILDREN

PEDIATRIC CHECK-UPS

WELL CHILD VISITS

• Keeping our children healthy and up-to-date on their vaccines is important to their overall health.

WOMEN

PAP TESTS (with or without human papillomavirus-HPV)

• Can detect certain cancers of the cervix, as well as, viral conditions that put women at higher risk for

cervical cancer. If your test is normal, you should have a Pap test every 3 to 5 years, unless you have a

history of abnormal Pap tests, in that case you should get it done more frequently.

MAMMOGRAMS

• A yearly mammogram (or more or less frequent, as recommended by your doctor)

• Important step in early detection of breast cancer.

BONE MINERAL DENSITY TESTS

• As women age, their bones get thinner and the risk for fractures increases.

• This test assesses your risk and helps your doctor decide if you need calcium supplements or other

treatment for bone mineral loss.

MEN

PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING

• Men should follow their doctor’s instructions on getting tested for prostate cancer regularly.

MEN & WOMEN COLONOSCOPY: Detects Colon Cancer, which if treated early can be managed effectively.

• Men and women should get colonoscopies starting at age 45.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING

BODY MASS INDEX (BMI)

Follow your doctor’s guidance on getting regular blood tests for factors relevant to heart disease risk, such as:

BLOOD SUGAR

CHOLESTEROL

CORONARY ARTERY CALCIUM

C-REACTIVE PROTEIN

OTHER FACTORS AS YOUR DR SUGGESTS.

Remember the best way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is:

Wash Your Hands Often (Using soap & water or hand sanitizer) | Avoid Groups (Stay 6 feet apart) | Wear a Face Mask (When

around others) | Practice Good Hygiene (Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth) in order to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus

(COVID19).

Isleta Health Center

Purchased Referred Care (PRC)

PRC’s current process during the COVID-19 Pandemic:

•

PRC staff are not meeting with patients in person.

Patients are required to call PRC for any ER/Urgent Care notifications

within 72 hours of admission.

Patients are required to call PRC for all scheduled appointments.

Referrals are being directly faxed to the requested facility. If a patient

is requesting for a referral, it will be mailed to the address listed in the

patient’s chart.

Patient bills may be faxed, emailed, mailed or dropped off at the clinic

drive thru area.

St. Augustine Parish

Isleta Pueblo

Ministry of Consolation

The PRC department is extremely busy during this time of COVID-19 and may

be difficult to reach. You are encouraged to leave a detailed message, include

your name, date of birth and phone number of where you can be reached.

Please be assured that your call will be returned in a timely manner.

Phone numbers for PRC staff:

Erin Cooeyate, Manager

Phone: 505-869-4488

Renee Lujan (A-K), Clerk

Phone: 505-869-4862

Antoinette Peralta (L-Z), Clerk

Phone: 505-869-4396

Andrena Martin, AP Clerk

Phone: 505-869-4381

PRC Fax Number: 505-869-4881

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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March 2021

We had a Wonderful aunt,

One who never really Grew old; her smile

was Made of sunshine,

And her heart was Solid gold

Michelle (Garcia) Piro,

age 49, a tribal member

of Isleta Pueblo, passed

away peacefully on

Thursday,

February

11th, 2021, surrounded

by her loved ones.

Michelle was born on

September 4th, 1971,

Her pride and joy were

her 3 daughters, her

loving husband, and

twin nephews Bahkhimo and Thlee-chee.

Michelle's favorite past

time were attending Sunday morning mass. Also spending

time with her family, she would support her family by going

to watch them play sports whether it be going to the softball

fields to watch her husband and daughter play co-ed or in a

gym watching her daughters play basketball.

Michelle was a huge family fanatic, she spent so much time

with family you could say her entire family was her sanity.

She also enjoyed evening sit outs with her late mother

as they enjoyed the peacefulness of hummingbirds from

outside her home. Michelle and her late mother enjoyed

eating watermelon and popsicles outside while watching

her girls, nieces and nephews water the garden. She is

preceded in death by grandparents Joe L Abeita, Dolores

M (Huo-oo) Abeita, late Mother Mary Agnes (shedy) Garcia,

Frederick Ray Jr Garcia (Brother) Michelle is survived by

her husband of 29 years, Jason L, Piro, daughters, Patricia,

Ciara and Makayla. Father Frederick Ray Garcia, sisters

Annette, Victoria, and brother Christopher Garcia and many

loving nephews and nieces.

All services were held at the Saint Augustine Church on

Thursday February 11th, interment followed at Isleta

Cemetery.

Aunt, her-khem for being the world’s best aunt! You will be

missed by everyone dearly. We love you, you and Chee-ee

spread your wings, and fly

MICHELLE JOJOLA

On the behalf of the entire family of the late Michelle

Jojola we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to

each and every person who expressed their condolences

and sympathy during our most difficult time. On

February 4th 2021 Our Creator called her home where

she was needed. Michelle is now with her mother Martha

and her younger sister Jennifer who were also called

home a month before. Michelle is survived by her Dad

Bobby, her son Marvin and two daughters Gabriella and

Isabella. She also is survived by her sister Christina,

her brother Michael Mark, and her two nephews and 2

nieces which were more her sons and daughters. Again

we thank you and pray that our creator bless you and

your families with healthy and long life.

Isleta Health Center Program

Postponements

The Isleta Health Center (IHC) is doing our part to

encourage social distancing, by continuing to postpone

the following programs until further notice:

The IHC Programs below are postponed:

►

ICAP Sewing Class on Thursday evenings

►

ICAP Moccasin Making Class on Tuesday

evenings

Isleta Diabetes Prevention Exercise Classes

(Eagle HIIT) held Mondays and Wednesdays

►

Isleta Diabetes Weight Training held

Tuesdays and Thursdays

March 2021

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Head Start, Early Head Start,

and Child Care

P.O. Box 579 Isleta, NM 87022

March 2021

First week of March (TBD)Special Policy Council Meeting via BlueJeans

March 3, 2021Family Night/ Meal pick up at the center

March 9, 2021Parent/ Head Start Transition Committee Meeting

at 5 pm via Zoom (Call and inquire for meeting ID

and password)

March 15-19, 2021Spring Break- NO SESSION FOR CHILD CARE

March 16, 2021Policy Council Meeting at 5pm via BlueJeans

(Call and inquire for meeting ID and password)

Program Updates:

•

Full day child care is open for limited slots

for previously enrolled children.

•

Policy Council meetings will be held to

discuss the reopening of in person services for

Early Head Start and Head Start.

•

Remote learning will continue- Weekly

activity packets and meal distribution is

scheduled for each Thursday and Friday.

•

are

continuously

accepting

applications for all programs (Early Head

Start, Head Start, and Child Care- Prenatal

to 5 years). Applications are completed via

telephone, with prior required documents.

If you have any questions or would like to schedule

an application please call the center at 869-9796

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MONDAY

SAT/SUN

Podiatry Clinic - 8:00 - 12:00

The Ripple Effect : 9:00 - 12:00pm

Virtual or Limited in person Session.

For more information please call:

869-5475

The Ripple Effect : 9:00 12:00pm Virtual or Limited in

person Session. For more information please call: 869-5475

6/7

Podiatry Clinic - 8:00 - 12:00

The Ripple Effect : 9:00 - 12:00pm

Virtual or Limited in person Session.

For more information please call:

869-5475

Podiatry Clinic - 8:00 - 12:00

The Ripple Effect : 9:00 - 12:00pm

Virtual or Limited in person Session.

For more information please call:

869-5475

Virtual Youth Group: 3-4:30pm

For more information please call:

869-5475

Podiatry Clinic - 8:00 - 12:00

The Ripple Effect : 9:00 - 12:00pm

Virtual or Limited in person Session.

For more information please call:

869-5475

The Ripple Effect : 9:00 12:00pm Virtual or Limited in

person Session. For more information please call: 869-5475

27/28

Virtual Youth Group: 3-4:30pm

For more information please call:

869-5475

The Ripple Effect : 9:00 12:00pm Virtual or Limited in

person Session. For more information please call: 869-5475

20/21

Virtual Youth Group: 3-4:30pm

For more information please call:

869-5475

The Ripple Effect : 9:00 12:00pm Virtual or Limited in

person Session. For more information please call: 869-5475

13/14

TUESDAY

Podiatry Clinic - 8:00 - 12:00

The Ripple Effect : 9:00 12:00pm Virtual or Limited in

person Session. For more information please call: 869-5475

WEDNESDAY

The Ripple Effect : 9:00 - 12:00pm

Virtual or Limited in person Session.

For more information please call:

869-5475

Wellbriety Group: 11:00 -12:00pm >

Virtual Session. For more

Information please call: 869-5475

Virtual Youth Group: 3-4:30pm

For more information please call:

869-5475

The Ripple Effect : 9:00 - 12:00pm

Virtual or Limited in person Session.

For more information please call:

869-5475

Wellbriety Group: 11:00 -12:00pm >

Virtual Session. For more

Information please call: 869-5475

Virtual Youth Group: 3-4:30pm

For more information please call:

869-5475

The Ripple Effect : 9:00 - 12:00pm

Virtual or Limited in person Session.

For more information please call:

869-5475

Wellbriety Group: 11:00 -12:00pm >

Virtual Session. For more

Information please call: 869-5475

Virtual Youth Group: 3-4:30pm

For more information please call:

869-5475

Virtual Youth Group: 3-4:30pm

For more information please call:

869-5475

The Ripple Effect : 9:00 - 12:00pm

Virtual or Limited in person Session.

For more information please call:

869-5475

Wellbriety Group: 11:00 -12:00pm >

Virtual Session. For more

Information please call: 869-5475

Virtual Youth Group: 3-4:30pm

For more information please call:

869-5475

The Ripple Effect : 9:00 - 12:00pm

Virtual or Limited in person Session.

For more information please call:

869-5475

Virtual Youth Group: 3-4:30pm

For more information please call:

869-5475

The Ripple Effect : 9:00 - 12:00pm

Virtual or Limited in person Session.

For more information please call:

869-5475

Wellbriety Group: 11:00 -12:00pm >

Virtual Session. For more

Information please call: 869-5475

Virtual Youth Group: 3-4:30pm

For more information please call:

869-5475

March 2021

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

Podiatry Clinic - 8:00 - 12:00

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

Podiatry Clinic - 8:00 - 12:00

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

Podiatry Clinic - 8:00 - 12:00

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

Podiatry Clinic - 8:00 - 12:00

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

National Poison Prevention Week

DPP=Diabetes Prevention

Program: 869-4595

BHS=Behavioral Health

Services :869-5475

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