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Volume 15 Issue 9

Isleta Pueblo News

Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com

Governor’s Report

Ma gu wam,

Greetings to you all. I hope you are all keeping safe

and well. My administration has been working

diligently to keep our community members safe

from the pandemic. We have been doing our best

to keep our programs operational by providing a

safe environment for those who seek services. I

want to also stress that all tribal members need

to continue safe guidelines by staying home,

wearing a mask, practice social distancing,

washing of hands and keeping high traffic areas

sanitized. Additional signage has been put in

place for public notice reminding everyone of

the curfew. When visiting the Pueblo of Isleta

buildings, it is a good practice to call in advance

so you can be informed of the department’s entry

protocol for services or appointment scheduling.

Recently, Pueblo of Isleta staff were tested

for COVID-19 at the State Fair Grounds and I

am happy to report that all tests results were

negative. There were two of our staff members

prior to this testing, who work in separate

programs, that contracted the virus and those

employees have completed the recommended

quarantine period and are now cleared to return

to work. In addition, POI buildings continue to

be sanitized on a regular schedule and have been

since early May. As stated, we are trying to do our

best to keep the public safe, please do your part

to help keep COVID-19 at bay. I must commend

you all for doing your part thus far as evidenced

by the minimal number of people that have been

infected by the virus. We are especially thankful

that no deaths have been contributed by the virus

here at the Pueblo of Isleta.

Regarding Community Testing events - The

Isleta Health Center will conduct testing on the

third Thursday of each month (except October,

which will be on 10/22/20 instead). The testing

will be held from 9 am to 11 am. The location

right now is the Main Recreation Center. To PreRegister, please call 505 869-4595. NO ON SITE

OR DAY OF REGISTRATION.

Masks have been purchased for distribution to

tribal members and will be given to the public

at various events, while supplies last. If you are

in need of a face covering, contact our office at

505 869-3111 and we can assist you to acquire a

mask,

Recently, we have lost a few of our tribal members

and I extend my condolences to the families who

are having to endure their loss. At this point, all

we can do is offer our prayers for the deceased

and their surviving families. Stay strong during

these trying times and take care of family.

As stated in the July Newsletter, we will not

be celebrating the feast of Saint Augustine in

August nor September. I will miss the excitement

and interaction with community in sharing this

joyous occasion.

Road construction will begin along State Road 47

the end of August 2020. Please read the Road

Construction information following this article

(page 3).

May our heavenly father bless us all,

Governor Max Zuni

September 2020

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September 2020

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Aaron Robert Daily Scholarship Recipient

DEADLINE for October Newsletter articles is set

for Tuesday, September 22, 2020, 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.

Congratulations to John Thomas Begay, the 2020-2021 Recipient of the

Aaron Robert Dailey $1000 Scholarship. Mr. Begay will be attending New

Mexico State University (NMSU) this fall to pursue a degree in business

and environmental science. The Tibien College Fund Committee is honored

to award this scholarship in memory of Aaron Robert Dailey, who received

his business degree from NMSU and pursued a business career in the

medical marketing field. The Scholarship was sponsored by Sh’eh Wheef

Law Office.

People who wish to submit an article or flyer are responsible

for generating their own article or flyer. Should you need

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

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

will help you throughout the process. The Library will NOT

accept notes dropped off at the Library or information over

the phone to generate your article.

PROBATES need to be published in the Newsletter for

two consecutive months. Probates are considered court

documents, therefore, all submitters must provide: 1)

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

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

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

com/newsletters.html .

CLASSIFIED ADS: The new administration has requested

that the Newsletter start a Classified Ad section for Tribal

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

farm equipment. Leasing of houses and mobile homes will

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

flea markets or weekly yard sales will NOT be accepted.

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

houses, and mobile homes must be within the reservation

boundaries. Ads must meet the 160 character limit. Ads

that exceed the 160 characters will NOT be submitted into

the Newsletter. A single picture may be submitted with

the ad. Submitters of classified ads are responsible for

generating their own ads as this is a FREE service.

As a reminder, Tribal business owners may submit a small

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

are responsible for generating their own flyers as this is a

FREE service.

Classified ads and business flyers will be posted no

more than two consecutive months. In the event where

the Newsletter may exceed the 24-page limit, classified

ads and business flyers will be “bumped” for newsletter

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

The Isleta Newsletter is owned and operated by the Pueblo

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

has the final say of all articles and contents within the

Isleta Newsletter.

For additional questions, you may call the Library and

speak with Nate or Diane at 505.869.9808.

Thank you,

Nathaniel Lujan

Newsletters may be found at the fifteen distribution

locations listed below. Remember, Digital copies of the

Newsletter may be obtained from the Newsletter archive

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

The fifteen Newsletter distribution locations are:

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)

Thank you,

CALL for APPLICANTS

Any tribal member interested in serving on the following Board is

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

Tribal Council Office.

Isleta Elementary School Governing Board

The deadline for submittals is no later than September 11, 2020

If you have any questions, please contact the Tribal Council Office at 505869-9746.

Please Note: The Tribal Council Office kindly requests that all Letters of

Interest and Resumes be mailed or emailed to the following addresses:

MAILING ADDRESS

P.O. BOX 1270

Isleta, NM 87022

EMAIL ADDRESS

poitribalcouncil@gmail.com

Have you heard about the 2020 Census?

WE WILL BE CALLING YOU.

The Pueblo of Isleta Complete Count Committee and the NM

Mexico Native Census Coalition will be calling tribal members to

inquire about the 2020 Census forms, which have been dropped off

in our community.

THIS IS NOT A SCAM.

We are calling as a reminder to complete the Census, which is so

vital for our community as it helps account for accurate data to

fund so many of our programs. The data collected is used to help

fund IHS, Head Start, school breakfast and lunch programs, and so

much more. We will also be asking if you need help with the form.

And a big thanks to those who have already completed the form you are helping your community.

Please contact the Census/Tribal Enrollment Department if you

did not receive a form or have any other questions at 505-869-9766

Thank you for your participation in the 2020 Census!

Our Community is counting on it.

-Isleta Census/Tribal Enrollment Department

Health Beat

Telemedicine

Now Available at the

Isleta Health Center

Health Educator: Stephanie Barela,

BS CHES CSST

Due to 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 pre-scheduled 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 being required to schedule an in office visit for Well Child

Visits and Sports Physicals. The Diabetes program will continue to offer

Patients AIC screens by drive-thru testing. The provider will follow up by a

Telemedicine appointment to discuss your condition.

With this new technology and in the interest of keeping our patients safe,

the Isleta Health Center is working toward offering video visits that will allow

Providers to see the patient over a cell phone, tablet or computer.

Please contact the Isleta Health Center at

(505) 869-3200 to find out more.

September 2020

ISLETA HEALTH CENTER

COVID-19 Helpful Tips

COVID-19 spreads mainly from person to person

through respiratory droplets produced when an

infected person coughs, sneezes, talks, or raises

their voice (e.g., while shouting, chanting, or

singing). These droplets can land in the mouths

or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be

inhaled into the lungs.

Cloth face coverings provide source control – that

is, they help prevent the person wearing the mask

from spreading COVID-19 to others. The main

protection individuals gain from masking occurs

when others in their communities also wear face

coverings.

The cloth face coverings recommended here are

not surgical masks or respirators. Currently,

those are critical supplies and should be reserved

for healthcare workers and other first responders.

Let’s protect each other. A few measures we

can take.

If you are sharing a space, all staff in that

area need to wear a mask.

If someone is entering your office, for your

safety and theirs wear your mask.

If you are taking off your mask,

remember hand hygiene before and

after applying a mask.

Store your mask daily.

If you are placing your mask on your desk,

clean and disinfect the area.

Storyline Online

Free, Easy to Use, and Great Storytelling!!!

Simply go to:

https://www.storylineonline.net/library/

Storyline Online is an award- winning children’s

literacy site that streams videos of stories being

read aloud by well-known actors. Even though

there is a “Buy this Book” option, you do NOT

have to purchase anything; the site is free.

Easy to use: click on the title you want,

choose your preferred video player and start.

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Pueblo of Isleta Career Opportunities

Position Posting

AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN

AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN -TEMP

ASSISTANT MANAGER C-Store

BUS DRIVER- PART TIME

CAREGIVER I

CAREGIVER II (2 Positions)

CARPENTER I, II, OR III

CHR VAN DRIVER (Part Time)

COMMUNITY HEALTH CASE MANAGER

COMPUTER TEACHER

COVID-19 MEDICAL ASSISTANT

COVID-19 TEST COLLECTOR

DENTAL ASSISTANT

DIRECTOR, LANGUAGE

DIRECTOR, PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES

EMS MANAGER

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GAMING REGULATORY

FEDERAL PROJECT MANAGER

FIRE CHIEF

GROUNDS KEEPER

HOME OWNERSHIP COUNSELOR

LABORER

LANGUAGE TEACHER

NURSE EDUCATOR -REPOSTED

PHYSICIAN-AMENDED

PLASTERER I, II or III

PLUMBER

PAINTER

PARAMEDIC (1 Part Time / 1 Fill Time - REPOSTED

POLICE OFFICER-CERTIFIED

PRC MANAGER - REPOSTED

PROCUREMENT DIRECTOR

PROJECT ASSISTANT

PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY SUPERVISOR

REGISTERED NURSE

SALES ASSOCIATE

SHIFT LEAD

SECURITY OFFICER- REPOSTED

TREASURER

UTILITY WORKER

Office Location

Agricultural Division

C-Store

Head Start

Assisted Living

Isleta Pueblo Housing Authority

Health Center

Health Services

Isleta Elementary School

Health Center

Health Services

Language Department

Health Services

Gaming Regulatory

Isleta Pueblo Housing Authority

Fire Department

C-Store

Isleta Pueblo Housing Authority

Language Director

Health Center

Housing Authority

Health Center

Police Department

Health Center

Treasury

Social Services

Health Center

C-Store

Police Department

Treasury

Public Works

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Pueblo of Isleta Vocational

Program News

Greetings Students and Community

members, Happy Fall!

The Commercial Driver’s License

(CDL) Class A is rolling on and the

English 1110 has been extended and

accepting students!

No charge

100% OFF

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO

Valencia Campus

505-925-8560

The class will begin October 12.

Apply now online at www.unm.edu/

apply or call 925-8560.

Education is the most

powerful weapon which

you can use to

change the world.”

Submitted by: Fran Mershon

September 2020

Greetings People of Isleta from

Animal Control

We hope everyone is doing well and safe. Listed

below are a few things that Isleta Animal Control

would like to announce to our community. As we

all know, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted

normalcy on daily operations of the pueblo. Please

be patient with our tribal government as we

proceed into the future.

Animal Control remains on a 7 day operational work

schedule from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. In our community,

pets are still running at large in residential and

rural areas. It is important to keep your pets on

your property. Otherwise, fines may be issued

even if it is a first violation of the Isleta Animal

Ordinance. All pets require a current Rabies

vaccination and must have an identification tag or

embedded microchip on their body. This will assist

Animal Control in returning your canine back

to you in the event a pet is lost, missing etc. For

individuals that have been issued citations or have

an upcoming court hearing with Animal Control a

check or money order for your fine can be sent by

mail to the Treasurer’s office. Please include the

citation number on the memo area of the payment.

Please be aware of the 30 payment submission for

any citation fees you may owe. Otherwise, citations

will be provided to tribal court for an appearance.

Our partnership with the Valencia County Animal

Shelter (VCAS) is continuing to expand. VCAS is

an integral component to Animal Control. They

provide the food, water, and shelter for Isleta’s

animal intakes as well as providing pets to foster

families throughout New Mexico and Colorado

through their adoption program. The animal

shelter is open Tuesday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to

5 p.m. or you can call (505) 866-2479 to schedule

an appointment. Valencia County Animal Shelter

has their own operational work schedule and fees

associated with animal release, adoption, and

animal surrender.

Thank you everyone for your patience and

cooperation.

Best regards,

Isleta Animal Control

During the Pandemic, we should be cleaning

and disinfecting more often. It is important

that you do not inject or ingest these

chemicals into your body. Please remember

to keep ALL chemicals out of children’s

reach. If any cleaning or disinfectant solution

is swallowed or injected, please contact the

NM Poison Control immediately.

NM Poison Control

1-800-222-1222

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR

ISLETA IRRIGATORS

On August 17, 2020, Pueblo leadership met with the

MRGCD to discuss the remainder of the irrigation

season. Continuous high temperatures and lack

of monsoon moisture have created very difficult

conditions for the river and all water users. Though

MRGCD is continuing to deliver to all users, the

District is operating at between 50 to 70 percent

of normal operations, using Rio Grande Compact

(RGC) debit water stored in El Vado Reservoir

authorized for MRGCD’s emergency use on July

17th. This water was made available through the Rio

Grande Compact Commission (RGCC), with the NM

Interstate Stream Commission/Office of the State

Engineer implementing the RGCC’s emergency use

authorization.

Emergency releases of the RGC debit water will cease

on September 7th, Labor Day. After September 7th

there may be substantially less water available from

natural flow of the river. The Six Middle Rio Grande

Pueblos will still have access to 6,042 acre feet (af) of

stored Prior and Paramount (P&P) water in El Vado

Reservoir for the month of September, in the event

that natural flows cannot satisfy P&P demand.

After Sept 7th, the MRGCD will continue to divert

natural flow for all users, if possible, until October 1st.

However, if natural flow in the river remains at its

present low levels, it is likely that non-Indian farmers

will not be provided with any irrigation water, and

the MRGCD will enter “P&P Only Operations”. The

MRGCD will then continue to supply the Six Middle

Rio Grande Pueblos with irrigation water, either

from the natural flow of the Rio Grande if sufficient

to satisfy P&P demand, or from stored P&P water in

El Vado Reservoir allocated for September.

On October 1st, the MRGCD is expecting to cease all

irrigation deliveries, regardless of the natural flow,

except for delivery of P&P water to the Six Middle

Rio Grande Pueblos. The MRGCD expects to deliver

P&P water through October 31 for the Pueblos,

and possibly into early November, using whatever

natural flow is present. There is no October storage

allocation for P&P water in El Vado Reservoir,

therefore satisfaction of October’s P&P demand will

be completely dependent on natural flow.

For Isleta farmers planning fall plantings, please

be aware that natural flows may at times be lower

on both the west and east sides of the river. The

MRGCD Hydrologist believes that even with the

reduced flows there will continue to be adequate

water for Isleta irrigators in September. However,

advance scheduling and coordination will help all

users water efficiently. Please plan your watering

accordingly.

For the rest of this irrigation season, it will be

especially important to work with your Mayordomo

to schedule irrigation water. Farmers should plan

on taking delivery of water throughout the week

days and at night, especially the rest of August and

September. Farmers must all work together with the

Mayordomos so that everyone has a successful year

during this time of extreme drought.

Let’s all pray for good monsoon rains in August and

September to supplement the flows in the Rio Grande

and replenish the soil moisture on Isleta rangelands.

Chical Mayordomos:

Leon Chiwewe-261-0007

Leonard Abeita-908-5101

Cacique Mayordomos:

Ben Garcia-389-0429

Calvin Jiron-307-3825

Acequia Madre Mayordomos:

Daniel Waseta Jr-433-8229

Jonathon Piro-259-4178 or 917-6933

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Isleta Elementary

Library Student

Checkout

1. During remote learning, the POIES

Library will be providing access for students

to check out library books to support their

classroom work and for their personal

enjoyment. The maximum number of books

students may check out at one time will be

based upon their grade:

• Kindergarten and First Grade:

books at a time

• Second, Third, and Fourth: 3 books

at a time

• Fifth and Sixth: 4 books at a time

Students will need to return ALL books

before they may check out more books.

Remote checkout started on Thursday,

August 20, 2020.

These are the procedures to

checking out books:

Go to the Pueblo of Isleta Elementary

Library webpage at: https://www.

isletaelementary.org/library

2. Click on the link to see our library

catalog of books (Destiny).

3. You can look for books by title, subject,

author, or keyword; just remember Destiny

will NOT find what you want if the word(s)

are not spelled correctly. Also, once you find

the book you want, look to the far right of

the page to see if a copy is available, such as

2 of 2 available.

4. After you decide what you want, go

back to the library webpage, scroll to the

bottom, and fill out the library checkout

form. You will need to fill out a form/submit

for every book you want to check out. Fill

out the form accurately in order to get the

book(s) you want. This is the best way to

ensure you get the books you want.

5. If you have any questions or just want

a general topic (such as books about dogs

for 2nd graders, fun books for kindergarten,

or any Wimpy Kid book, etc.), you can send

that in the checkout email at the top of the

page: poiescheckout@poies.org

6. Books will be wiped down with a

bleach/sanitizer solution when checked out/

returned.

7. Our bus drivers will have the books

when they deliver lunches. It is the

student’s responsibility to pick up/

return the book(s) from/to the bus

drivers.

8. If you do NOT live by a bus stop, you

can call me at 505-869-2321, ext. 1213 to

schedule a drive by pickup at the school.

9. Books will be transported in a bag with

the student’s name/grade. Please keep

books in the bag when not using and return

them in the bag.

10. Please allow up to a 48 hour turn

around before your books are ready.

11. If you have any questions, please call

me at 505-869-2321, ext. 1213.

12. Thank you for your patience as we work

through this process.

Ms. Fryar, POI Elementary Librarian

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ISLETA POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWSLETTER

Children have now returned to school in one format or another and adjustment is in store for all

– teachers, students and parents. The same is true for our Community Resource Officer and Dare

Instructors as they will be conducting “virtual presentations/instruction” for the program. Officer

Powers will be working on these presentations for the Elementary School students so stay tuned.

In the July Newsletter we announced the

Officer and Civilian of the First Quarter

and below they are pictured receiving their

awards. Congratulations again gentlemen!

OFFICER OF THE FIRST QUARTER

SAFETY TIPS

Safer NM Website:

It’s the Law – EVERYONE in a car must be properly belted in all seating

positions.

Seat belts and child safety seats save lives, and Safer is dedicated to efforts

which increase their proper use. The NHTSA reports that using child safety

seats decreases the risk of death by an estimated 71% for infants and 54% for

older children.

Officer Jonathan P. Abeita

CIVILIAN OF THE FIRST QUARTER

Security Officer David Roybal

serving the community he works for. He

is grateful for the opportunity to work for

the Pueblo of Isleta and hopes to make a

difference in the community. During his

time off, Bryson enjoys spending time with

family.

Both have experience in the traffic division

area and are a welcome asset to the IHSP

Division.

Officer Harry S. Powers also received

his award for Twenty Years of Service

to the Isleta Police Department.

Congratulations again sir!

IHSP NEWS

The Isleta Traffic Division is now fully

staffed with a total of four traffic officers.

We welcome the two newest officers:

Officer Daniel Tenorio began on July

27, 2020 of this year and is from the Santo

Domingo Pueblo. He has had five years

law enforcement experience graduating

from the Federal Law Enforcement Center

in Artesia, New Mexico in 2015. He then

received his New Mexico State Certification

through the Department of Public Safety in

Santa Fe, New Mexico in 2016.

Officer Bryson Nastacio is our newest

traffic officer and has six years experience

in law enforcement. Bryson states he

enjoys being a law enforcement officer and

WELCOME ABOARD GENTLEMEN!

With the Traffic Division now being fully

staffed, you can be assured you will see

them out there enforcing traffic laws,

investigating crashes, arresting drivers

under the influence, etc.

They just

completed a saturation patrol on August

13 and are now scheduled to begin a new

saturation patrol operation, so beware - -

“DRIVE SOBER OR GET

PULLED OVER”

August 21 through September 7, 2020

HIGHWAY 47 CONSTRUCTION

PROJECT

Upon the publication of this newsletter,

road construction on Highway 47 will have

already begun (August 24, 2020) and is

expected to carry on through February

2021. The Isleta Police Department will

have officers monitoring traffic for safety

precautions and/or traffic enforcement.

Please pay heed and obey all construction

road signs and be mindful of the workers in

the area.

REMINDER

Curfew for the Pueblo is still in effect and signs are placed throughout the

Pueblo reminding everyone of such. Please obey the curfew restriction and

help us maintain a safe, secure and healthy Pueblo.

September 2020

Best Ways to Clean Masks

BOILING:

●

Boil in water for five minutes-10 minutes.

●

Depending on the cloth of your mask, a

few rounds of boiling could damage it or affect

breathability.

To ensure your mask remains

functional after boiling, you’ll need to inspect it

closely.

WASHING MACHINE:

●

Wash in hot water laundry cycle, along with

your clothes.

●

Pay attention to the temperature, 140

degrees Fahrenheit can destroy most viruses. It is

recommended to use this temperature for treating

contaminated clothes and fabrics. No matter

what your machine is capable of, you should still

continue to wash your masks. Make sure you load

your machine with appropriate amount of soap and

complement it with any laundry booster (Chlorine,

color-safe bleach, or OxiClean).

HOT WATER AND BLEACH SOLUTION:

●

Soak your face mask for five minutes in a

solution of one teaspoon of bleach for every

quart of hot water. Temperature doesn't matter,

since the bleach killing the virus.

●

To make sure you get rid of any leftover

bleach, take the mask out of the solution and rinse it

under a tap for 10 to 15 seconds - any temperature.

After that, soak it in clean water for another

five minutes. You can hang your mask to dry or put

them in the dryer at high temperature. You’ll want

to make sure your mask is clear of bleach when you

put it on. Inhaling any residual fumes from it could

damage your airways or worsen any respiratory

condition.

STORAGE IS EVERYTHING:

●

Sanitizing your mask won’t change a thing if

you don’t store it properly.

●

Once you have a clean mask, put it in a closed

plastic container or a new zip-close bag by itself.

If you want to go the extra mile, write on the bag

or stick a note to the container with details about

when you last sanitized the mask and the method

you used. This will prevent cross-contamination and

you’ll be able to tell for sure if the mask is safe to use

or not.

WASH YOUR HANDS!

●

Remember that social (or physical)

distancing, washing your hands, and staying

home are the best ways to help slow the spread of

coronavirus.

●

Wearing and using homemade cloth face

masks is another way you can help support our

health and the health of the community. Let’s work

together as a community and help prevent the

spread of COVID-19.

Isleta Health Center

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Pueblo of Isleta Public Library

Greetings Isleta Pueblo Community! I hope you all are transitioning well to the new school schedule and

the new norm. We would like to give a shout out to all the parents, grandparents, older siblings, family

support and community for stepping up and helping our students with the new school year. I’m sure

many of you had to adjust schedules, set up at home classrooms, hook up Wi-Fi, go out and buy devices

and have a crash course on virtual learning. We see you and all your hard work and it has not gone

unnoticed, we would like to say thank you and keep up the good work!

News

Library Access from Home

With things changing daily and unforeseen circumstances the

library was closed for two weeks last month. During this time we

still did our best to help the community with our series of virtual

programs that were held for the month of August. Please remember

that the community is always in our thoughts and the library staff

is working daily to find solutions to help assist anyway we can. We

would like to thank you for your continued patience and following

all COVID policies and procedures.

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 will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance

of Labor Day. All library media checked out on September 3rd

will be due on September 8th. We apologize for any inconvenience

this may cause. Enjoy your Labor Day weekend and stay safe!

Family Story Time is back after taking a little break with the

Summer Reading Program and everything going on. However it

will look a little different for the time being. Starting Wednesday,

September 16, we will be doing a Virtual Story Time every

Wednesday at 10:30 am with library staff member Cheyenne.

Participants will meet via Zoom and an invite will be sent out

prior to the story time. You will need to sign up for this program in

advance to get Zoom meeting information and any supplies need

for the crafts. Cheyenne will read a story and engage toddlers

and families in an activity. This program gives the opportunity

for parents and caregivers a chance to introduce their children

to reading. If you would like to sign up for this program please

give Cheyenne a call at the library at 505.869.9808 or by email at

Cheyenne.Castillo@isletapueblo.com

Library information is posted at the front of the library with

COVID-19 business Hours of Operation, library WiFi and Library Mobile Apps.

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.

The Library is offering a contactless curbside service

as well as computer use by appointment only for

essential use. Curbside services will be MondayThursday 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’

temperature 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 505-8699808.

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-5:30 pm

Friday: 8am-4:30 pm

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.

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 & opinion on

Washington, business, sports, movies, travel and so much more.

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New York times will be available on library computers, library WiFi or if you are at home you can 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’s 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, 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 505-8699808.

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

The After School Program is in the works for the month of

September. Our program will follow the lead of how schools are

following their policies and procedures for COVID. If given the

okay we want to have a maximum of 5 students per session for

the After School Program. As an example we would have one

group of five students meet every Monday and Wednesday and

another set of five students meet every Tuesday and Thursday to

join at the library and go over homework, engage in reading and

participate in crafts or activities with a library staff member. If

things don’t go as plan we also have a Plan B where the After

School Program will be done on a virtual platform. The library

will follow all COVID policies and procedures and practice social

distancing. This includes students and library staff wearing a

mask at all times, as well as cleaning and disinfecting throughout

the program. The After School Program will start on Monday

September 14th. Parents or guardians will have to pre-register

their kids for this program. Since space is limited we will have an

open registration for all, starting on Wednesday, August 26, 2020

and will do a live drawing on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at

4:00 pm to fill the spots for the program.

As mentioned in last month’s article, the library is getting a new

printer and it has arrived. With the new printer library patrons

will see some changes that include having your library card to

print, Bluetooth access to print from a device, and 15 FREE prints

per day for every library patron and so much more. To go over all

this information about our new printer and how it works library

staff member Kyle will be hosting a Zoom meeting for our library

patrons. This program will be on Thursday, September 17th at

5:30 pm. To sign up or if you have any questions regarding this

program please call the library and speak with Kyle or you can

also send an email to Kyle.Lujan@isletapueblo.com.

Exciting news, the library will be hosting a virtual paint night for

adults! Library staff member Ashley will be showing participants a

guided instructional lesson on how to paint a picture using canvas

and acrylic paints. The Adult Paint Night will be on September 16th

at 5:30pm on Zoom. Participants will need an Internet connection

and a device compatible with Zoom. The program will be open to

the first 7 sign-ups, 18 and up. All supplies will be provided and

will need to be picked up at the library by September 15th at 6:00

pm. Sign ups will start on Tuesday September 8th. If you would

like to sign up or have any questions please contact Ashley at the

library at 505.869.9808 or email to Ashley.Morales@isletapueblo.

com.

Recap

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August Virtual Programs

On Thursday, August 6th library staff members Diane & Ashley

hosted a How To Use Zoom In 2020 virtual program to community

members. This program started our month of virtual program

in August. Participants learned how to set up a meeting, join a

meeting, invite participants, screen sharing and so much more.

There was a total of 5 participants that joined, everyone was

prepared and had excellent questions for us.

On Tuesday, August 11th library staff members Rebekah and

Ashley shared their knowledge on Google Docs. Participants were

given an overview on how to understand Google Docs. Google Docs

is a great tool to help with school, work and for personal use.

On Wednesday, August 19th library staff member Shaypof

introduced our Virtual Library to participants. Which she

explained how to access and use Freegal, NY Times and Libby.

Our virtual library is available for you to use at anytime and is

FREE to all library patrons. At any time if you need help accessing

these services please give the library a call and we will walk you

through it and answer any questions you may have.

On Thursday August 20th library staff member Cheyenne

explained the in’s and out’s of different tech devices. The goal

was to teach participants the differences between such devices

so participants would be knowledgable on what would be best for

their needs before going out and buying something that might not

be what they expected. We all know how expensive new technology

can be and sometimes it’s not what we expected, so we wanted to

give you the scoop on tech devices.

Last but definitely not least, library staff members Ashley &

Rebekah taught a session on how to use Lynda.com. Lynda.com

is a FREE online training resource library that teaches a variety

of computer software and programs. Participants learned how to

access and use Lynda.com where they are able to learn at their own

pace and on-demand on various topics. Lynda.com is available to

library patrons at anytime. If you would like to learn more please

call the library at 505.869.9808 and we will be happy to assist you

with Lynda.com or any other service.

We would like to thank everyone who participated in our virtual

programs and we plan on continuing our virtual programs until we

can all meet again in person. If you have any suggestions or ideas

about virtual programs, please give us a call at 505.869.9808 and

share your thoughts with us!

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September 2020

Isleta Historical Society

This continues a monthly series of articles about historic Isletans. The Isleta Historical Society is interested

in your reaction to these stories, and we encourage you to contact us with ideas for future publications. Please

email us at isletahistoricalsociety@gmail.com or call the Governor’s office at (505) 869-3111 (mention the Isleta

Historical Society) or visit us on Facebook and Instagram @isletahistoricalsociety. 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

Historic Agriculture and Stock Raising

in Isleta – Part 2

While Isleta continued to reap abundant

harvests after adopting improved farm

implements and modern farming practices,

pueblo politics again hindered progress

somewhat. In 1916 Superintendent

Lonergan sent Pablo Abeita a list of thirtyfive Isletans and the farm machinery they

wanted — such as mowers, hay rakes, plows,

and wagons — asking Pablo the likelihood

that each of these individuals would pay

back the loan for their purchases. Lonergan

was trying to help Isletan farmers improve

their production and increase their income

so that they could repay the loan. Many

farmers acquired the basic equipment

they needed and paid back the loans, but

Lonergan was hampered by Governor Juan

P. Lente’s resistance to the program. Lente

was not alone in this resistance. Even as

late as the 1930s Indian Superintendents

and agricultural agents noted “a traditional

Pueblo fear of outside influence in the

native agricultural programs.” After all,

the pueblos, including Isleta, had been

farming and raising stock well before the

arrival of the Americans — or the Spanish

— in the Southwest.

By 1933, however, Isleta was considered,

along with Laguna, as the most progressive

of all the pueblos. As with all farming,

however, Isleta farmers were subject to

periods of drought and insect infestation.

In 1920 Pablo Abeita wrote that “the

frost has killed all the fruit and we

have had no rain for three months and

millions of grasshoppers are making their

appearance,” and again in 1925, “the

river [the Rio Grande] is getting very low,

the drought is great, and there appeared

millions of grasshoppers.” Drought and

grasshoppers seemed to go together, and it

seemed the only remedy was rain. Another

remedy allowing farmers to ride out the

fluctuations in the weather and the price

of alfalfa was proposed by Pablo Abeita in

the mid-1920s. Isleta progressives, led by

Pablo Abeita, proposed to pay farmers for

their alfalfa at a higher price than market

out of the pueblo funds, and then sell the

hay in a few months when the market

price had risen. The plan was approved

by Superintendent Marble but was vetoed

by Isleta treasurer Antonio Abeita who

refused to sign the necessary papers.

A few decades later the political climate

changed at Isleta, as the pueblo became

more open to BIA agricultural programs.

Beginning in 1956, Isleta formed a farm aid

association called a conservation enterprise,

that assisted farmers in purchasing

agricultural equipment, leveling their land

in order to expand irrigation, and acquiring

improved varieties of seeds. Isleta’s

conservation enterprise consisted of a fivemember governing committee approved by

the tribal council. The success of the project

was due to two men: John B. Caldwell, soil

conservationist with the BIA, and former

Isleta governor John D. Zuni. Zuni was

governor in 1960 with Diego Abeita as his

second lieutenant governor. Diego Abeita

became a leading water rights advocate and

will be the subject of a future article in this

series. After a long history of antagonism

between the pueblo and the BIA, this

project was a success story due in part to the

personalities of Zuni and Caldwell. Pueblo

members remember Caldwell, who died

recently, as a good-natured man, always

laughing, but not afraid to get his hands

dirty if necessary. Zuni was a methodical

hard-working farmer who kept a diary off

and on from October 1948 to May 1966,

documenting the income and expenses of

his farming and livestock business.

Zuni farmed several tracts of land, raising

winter wheat, alfalfa, and oats, and used

the equipment he acquired to cut and bale

other farmers’ crops. For example, during

the third cutting of hay in July 1962, Juan

D. Zuni cut and baled hay for Bautista

Zuni, Juan B. Jiron, Remijo Zuni, and

Esquipula Jojola, receiving an average of

16 cents per bale. With this cash income, in

addition to what he made selling his own

hay, Zuni was able to pay off the loan for the

equipment, such as the baler. Like many

pueblo ranchers and farmers, John D. Zuni

kept track of the livestock he sold and how

much he received, the weight of the animal,

and the price per pound. For instance, in

October of 1949 he sold a 455 lb. steer at 20

cents/lb. for $91, a 365 lb. steer at 20 cents/

lb. for $73, six calves weighing 2,000 lbs. at

20 cents/lb. for $400, and a 545 lb. steer at

17 cents/lb. for $92.65.

Stock Raising at Isleta

Farmers like John D. Zuni often

supplemented their income and their diet

by raising cattle, sheep, and goats. With

Isleta’s abundant pastures sheep-raising

was customary in the mid to late 1800s

when Isletan ranchers like Ambrosio Abeita

owned large flocks of sheep. Ambrosio, who

served as governor of Isleta in 1856, lost

3,200 ewes that were grazing near the Rio

Puerco in a Navajo raid. On November 5,

1856, the Navajos captured the entire flock.

A group of men followed them, but as they

came in sight of the band, the Navajos were

able to capture one of the men, Jose Manuel

Lujan, captive. The fate of Lujan is not

known, but this story serves to illustrate the

size of some flocks and the perils of raising

sheep. Ambrosio Abeita’s large flocks of

sheep were an exception, however: most

Isletans had few if any, relying primarily

on farming for subsistence.

Cattle breeding gained prominence

at Isleta as Texas cattleman Charles

Goodnight introduced Texas Longhorns,

Angus, Herefords, and other breeds into

the pueblo. Soon most Isletan farmers

started breeding their own small herds,

putting them out to pasture in the summer

and keeping them in corrals and feeding

them hay they harvested over the summer

and fall.

Men Preparing to Brand a Cow, 1908,

photographer unknown,

Courtesy of the Library of Congress

The popularity of stock-raising brought

with it the problem of cattle invading

planted fields and destroying crops. Until

the invention of barbed wire in 18?? fences

were not strong enough to withstand

the onslaught of hungry animals. Isleta

pueblo employed several methods for

protecting crops from livestock. Many

acequias like the Chical Ditch Association

chose a few members as stock riders with

the responsibility of rounding up all stray

stock throughout the crop season. Another

way of controlling livestock was focused on

trespassing animals of outsiders. Governor

Pasqual Abeita described the process in a

1934 letter to John Collier, Indian Affairs

Commissioner, in 1934: “[The war captain]

has … charge of … land used for grazing

our stock … he and his sub-officers ride

around the boundary of the land and run

off any stock not belonging to the pueblo …

and … would fine the parties for damages.”

While the war captains continued to police

the pueblo boundaries, in the mid-1930s

the pueblo began issuing more grazing

permits or leases, the payments for which

were deposited in pueblo funds.

Another strategy for managing livestock

on pueblo lands was the community herd.

This herd was managed by trustees who

managed the acquisitions of cattle for the

pueblo, their branding with the CH brand,

and their sale, which provided funds for the

pueblo.

Recently, there has been a renaissance

in farming in Isleta Pueblo as well as the

Navajo Nation, a side effect of the Covid-19

pandemic with most people staying home.

Farming is one of the healthiest activities

available while people are sheltering in

place. One example of this renaissance

of farming at Isleta is Kateri Jojola, who,

with the help of Randy Jiron, and her

family, are farming her late grandfather,

Jose “Eddie” Jojola’s (son of Esquipula

Jojola) land. Over the last three years the

Jojola family has been cleaning up the

land, cutting back elm (a highly invasive

species), and restoring the soil in what

Kateri calls “a revitalization of the land.”

The family is farming seven plus acres of

land that includes a half-acre dedicated to

growing fruits and vegetables, which they

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plan to expand on after this summer.

Previously, five acres of land stood idle for

six years and this year all was replanted

and is now being restored. The Jojola family,

like many others in Isleta, own cattle and

hold a lease to graze the rangelands. She is

just one of many new farmers or those who

have expanded their acreage recently.

Again, this month we are requesting

information about silversmithing and

jewelry-making at Isleta. Many of the

old photos in our archives depict women

wearing intricate, stunningly beautiful

necklaces. We would like to know more

about how they were crafted. We would also

like to know how families exchange jewelry

with one another when their children marry.

Is anyone still working with silver? Do you

have examples of silver or other jewelry

that was handed down in your family? Any

information is greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

Isleta Pueblo News

Jojola Gardens, May 2020, Newly

Planted Garden

Editor:

Nathaniel Lujan

Asst. Editor:

Diane Abeita

Published By:

Valencia Express

Jojola Gardens, June 2020,

Blue Corn Maturing

WE ARE HERE TO SERVE

Isleta Health Center Team

(505)869-3200

Covid19 Glossary

Stephanie Barela, Health Educator 869-4479

www.diffen.com www.dictionary.com www.cdc.com

Have you been hearing several words lately in regards

to the Covid19 outbreak that are confusing? Several

words have been used interchangeably, which is not

always accurate. Medical terminology can be confusing

but using the words properly is important during this

time, so let us break them down for you:

Pandemic vs. Epidemic:

•

Epidemic refers to an increase, often sudden,

in the number of cases of a disease above what is

normally expected in that population in that area.

•

Pandemic refers to an epidemic that has

spread over several countries or continents, usually

affecting a large number of people.

In the past century, there have been four pandemics

caused by the new influenza virus, but Covid19 is

the first caused by a new corona virus.

Respirator vs. Ventilator:

•

Respirator is a masklike device, usually of

gauze, worn over the mouth, or nose and mouth to

protect from exposure to biological aerosols including

viruses and bacteria. In healthcare, filters out virus

particles as they breathe in so they are not infected

with COVID-19. CDC recommends that healthcare

professionals wear an N95 respirator that fits tightly

around the nose and mouth in order to reduce the

wearer’s exposure to airborne particles, from small

particle aerosols to large droplets.

•

Ventilator is a machine that helps people

breathe, it pumps oxygen into the lungs and removes

carbon dioxide.

Quarantine vs. Isolation:

•

Quarantine separates and restricts the

movement of people who were exposed to a

contagious disease to see if they become sick.

•

Isolation separates sick people with a

contagious disease from people who are not sick.

Social Distancing:

•

Social Distancing also called “physical

distancing”, means keeping a safe space between

yourself and other people who are not from

your household. To practice social or physical

distancing, stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms’ length)

from other people who are not from your household

in both indoor and outdoor spaces. If you must go

somewhere, wear a face covering; see the Health

Beat Article on making your own face covering.

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September 2020

PUEBLO OF ISLETA ELDER CENTER – FOOD DELIVERY PROCESS

Hello everyone, hope everyone in our community is doing well and staying safe. So sorry for the inconvenience in our sudden closure

on July 29th through August 14th. Due to this closure, our August food box delivery happened only once in August. However, we

are back on schedule to deliver twice in September. Here are some pictures to illustrate how food boxes are prepared.

Our clients receiving a safe food box is very important to us. Therefore, our packaging process includes: *wearing a mask at all

times*wearing gloves at all times*staying 6 feet apart*using meal trucks equipped with cold units to ensure that meats and cold

items remain at safe temperatures while on route*no contact with clients when delivering boxes*items are unloaded into a box or

container left by the recipient outside their door* no entry into the home is allowed. If you have any questions, please call (505) 8699770.

Isleta Health Center

Do you or someone you know

have a drinking problem?

Alcohol use is not a problem for everyone

but it can become a problem if you are not

aware of the signs. It helps if you know

the signs so you can do something about

it before it becomes a problem. If you are

curious whether your alcohol use might be

a problem, take a moment to answer these

questions:

In the past 6 months to a year, did you

•

End up drinking more, or longer,

than you intended

•

Tried to cut down or stop drinking

but continued to use alcohol

•

Drive a car or operate heavy

machinery while drinking or “buzzed”

•

Have to drink more than you used

to in order to get the same effect

•

Continue to drink even if you felt

depressed, anxious, or guilty

•

Continue to drink even though

you had health problems because of the

alcohol

•

Continue to drink even though it

caused problems with family, friends,

and/or the job

•

Spend a lot of time figuring out how

you would get your next drink

•

Experience hangovers that got

worse each time you drank

•

Ever have a drink the following day

just to “steady your nerves” or to “take

off the edge”

If you answered “yes” to any of these

questions, it may be time to seek help…

Isleta Health Center

Behavioral Health Clinic

505-869-5475

Isleta Pueblo News

September 2020

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Vaccinations for Preteens and Teens, Age 11–19 Years

Getting immunized is a lifelong, life-protecting job. Make sure you and your healthcare

provider keep your immunizations up to date. Check to be sure you’ve had all the vaccinations

you need.

Vaccine

Do you need it?

Chickenpox

(varicella; Var)

Yes! If you haven’t been vaccinated and haven’t had chickenpox, you need 2 doses of this vaccine.

Anybody who was vaccinated with only 1 dose should get a second dose.

Hepatitis A

(HepA)

Yes! If you haven’t been vaccinated, you need 2 doses of this vaccine. Anybody who was vaccinated

with only 1 dose should get a second dose at least 6–18 months later.

Hepatitis B

(HepB)

Yes! This vaccine is recommended for all people age 0–18 years. You need a hepatitis B vaccine series

if you have not already received it.

Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)

Maybe. If you haven’t been vaccinated against Hib and have a high-risk condition (such as a nonfunctioning spleen), you need this vaccine.

Human

papillomavirus

(HPV)

Yes! All preteens need 2 doses of HPV vaccine at age 11 or 12. Older teens who haven't been vaccinated will need 2 or 3 doses. This vaccine protects against HPV, a common cause of genital warts and

several types of cancer, including cervical cancer and cancer of the anus, penis, and throat.

Influenza

(Flu)

Yes! Everyone age 6 months and older needs annual influenza vaccination every fall or winter and

for the rest of their lives.

Measles, mumps, Yes! You need 2 doses of MMR vaccine if you have not already received them. MMR vaccine is

rubella (MMR)

usually given in childhood.

Meningococcal

ACWY

(MenACWY,

MCV4)

Yes! All preteens and teens need 2 doses of MenACWY vaccine, the first at age 11–12 years and the

second at age 16 years. If you are a first-year college student living in a residence hall, you need a

dose of MenACWY if you never received it or received it when you were younger than 16. If you have

a high-risk health condition, you will also need boosters if your risk is ongoing. Ask your healthcare

provider if you have a risk factor.

Meningococcal

B (MenB)

Yes! Teens who want to be protected from meningitis type B are recommended to receive 2 doses of

MenB vaccine starting at age 16. Teens with certain risk conditions (such as a non-functioning spleen)

should be vaccinated also, and receive boosters if their risk is ongoing. Ask your healthcare provider

if you have a risk factor.

Pneumococcal

Maybe. Do you have an ongoing health condition? If so, check with your healthcare provider to find

out if you need one or both of the pneumococcal vaccines.

(Pneumovax,

PPSV23; Prevnar,

PCV13)

Polio

(IPV)

Yes! You need a series of at least 3 doses of polio vaccine if you have not already received them.

Polio vaccine is usually given in childhood.

Tetanus,

diphtheria, and

whooping cough

(Tdap; Td)

Yes! All preteens and teens (and adults!) need a dose of Tdap vaccine, a vaccine that protects you

from tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough (pertussis). After getting a dose of Tdap, you will

need a Tdap or tetanus-diphtheria (Td) shot every ten years. If you become pregnant, you will need

another dose of Tdap during every pregnancy, preferably during the third trimester.

Will you be traveling outside the United States? Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s

(CDC) website at wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list for travel information, or consult a travel clinic.

Saint Paul, Minnesota • 651- 647- 9009 • www.immunize.org • www.vaccineinformation.org

www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4020.pdf • Item #P4020 (5/20)

Isleta Health Center Program

Cancellations

Health Educator: Stephanie Barela,

BS CHES CSST, 869-4479

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

social distancing, by continuing to cancel all of our programs

until further notice:

The IHC Programs below are canceled:

►

All IBHC Prevention activities

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

Isleta Health Support Group, 2nd Tuesday of the

month, 9/8/20 CANCELED

Healthy Cooking Class will be Virtual this Month, look

for more information in the Newsletter.

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September 2020

PUEBLO OF ISLETA WIC

505.869.2662

September 2020

Breastfeeding During Emergencies

Around the world and throughout history mothers and

their infants have experienced emergencies of every

kind. Whether it’s from natural disasters, war and

violence, or unexpected family events, breastfeeding

can save lives. Did you know that…

In emergency situations almost 95% of

infant and child deaths are caused by

diarrhea from contaminated water and

an unsanitary environment.

Infant formula requires sanitary water and

fuel to sterilize bottles, nipples and the

formula itself. Water and electricity are

often compromised during emergency

situations.

Human milk is full of antibodies that fight

infection and lowers your baby’s risk

and severity of illness.

Breastfeeding releases hormones that help

lower stress for both mom and baby.

Mothers who are stressed and malnourished

can still make plenty of milk for their babies.

For more info visit http://www.usbreastfeeding.org/

emergencies

Make a Plan

Ask yourself these questions

to get started:

How will I get emergency alerts

and notifications?

What is my shelter plan?

What is my evacuation route?

What is my family/household

communication plan?

Benefits of Breastfeeding During

Emergencies

No worries about contaminated

formula or water for baby.

Breast milk is always accessible and at

the right temperature.

Consistent warmth and comfort for

baby during a stressful time..

Helps keep baby healthy so you have

one less thing to worry about.

September 2020

Isleta Community Health Needs

Assessment

Suicide Prevention

Kaylee Chavez,

Isleta Health Center, 869-3200

The Isleta Community Health Needs

Assessment 2019 administered by Isleta

Health Center, found that approximately 8.6%

of community members have thought about

suicide and approximately 4.2% of community

members have attempted suicide. Safety and

protection trumps confidentiality in any crisis

and it is important to understand the issues

concerning suicide and mental health in order

to help others in crisis and make our community

stronger. It is to understand the risk factors

and warning signs related to suicide. Risk

factors do not cause or predict a suicide attempt

but increase the likelihood that someone will

consider, attempt, or die by suicide.

Risk factors include:

•

Mental disorders,

•

Alcohol and other substance use

disorders,

•

Hopelessness,

•

Impulsive/aggressive tendencies,

•

History of trauma or abuse,

•

Major physical illnesses,

•

Previous suicide attempts,

•

Job or financial loss,

•

Loss of relationship(s),

•

Family history of suicide,

•

Easy access to lethal means,

•

Local clusters of suicide,

•

Lack of social support/sense of

isolation,

•

Stigma associated with asking for help.

Warning signs can help determine if

someone is at risk for suicide and include:

•

Talking about wanting to die or kill

themselves,

•

Looking for a way to kill themselves,

•

Talking about feeling hopeless or

having no reason to live,

•

Talking about feeling trapped or in

unbearable pain,

•

Talking about being a burden to

others,

•

Increasing the use of alcohol or

drugs,

•

Acting anxious or agitated,

•

Sleeping too little or too much,

•

Withdrawing or isolating

themselves,

•

Showing rage or talking about

seeking revenge,

•

Extreme mood swings.

If you or someone you know exhibits any

of these signs, please seek help.

•

Agora Hotline 505-277-3013

•

Text Hotline 741741

•

1-800-273-TALK(8255)

•

Isleta Behavioral Health Clinic

505-869-5475

•

911

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September 2020

ISLETA HEALTH CENTER UPDATES

Thank you for Helping to Keep Our

Community Safe

Hours of Service:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday

(8:00am to 4:30pm)

Thursday (10:00am to 4:30pm)

Main Phone Line: 505-869-3200

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, please call ahead

for any changes or instructions on how to access

care. For medical emergencies or after hours, call

911.

**Reminder: You must have your face mask on

What is new at the Isleta Health

Center?

► Please provide your cell phone number when

you are checking in at the front for temperature

check and wristband.

► Isleta Health Center has purchased two exterior

buildings one is for the Pharmacy Drive Thru, and

the other for front reception.

► The Isleta Health center now has an entrance

and exit only, to enter the parking lot please use

the north east entrance and to exit please use the

southeast.

► Please let your provider know if you are having

the following symptoms: Fever, Cough, Shortness

of breath, Sore throat, Headache, Muscle pain,

Chills, Repeated shaking with chills, Nausea,

Vomiting, Diarrhea, Congestion and Loss of

taste or smell.

► Let your provider know if you have traveled out

of state or traveled to a “Hot Spot”. What is a hot

spot? A hot spot is not a public health term, but has

been used to describe areas with a particularly large

cluster of COVID-19 cases.

► Please remember face masks are required

at all times when on the IHC campus, this includes

while you are in your vehicle being assisted by staff

and visiting Pharmacy. While in the building a

mask must be worn at all times, if a person removes

their mask while waiting for their provider their

appointment may be cancelled.

Other Services

•

Dental: Please call (505) 869-4499 to schedule.

•

Optometry: Please call (505) 869-4080 to

schedule an appointment to pick-up/and or look at

eyeglasses.

•

Pharmacy Drive-thru services are still in effect:

Please call refill line @869-4590 for all medications

at one time. Allow 48hr turnaround time for your

prescriptions.

•

Behavioral Health: Please call 505-869-5475

or 505-869-5477, if you need information on services,

or if you need someone to talk to.

•

ALL other Services: Call 505-869-3200

COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving situation. The

Isleta Health Center (IHC) will provide updated

information and guidance as it becomes

available. The IHC is taking all precautions and

following New Mexico Department of Health and

CDC guidelines.

For questions pertaining to COVID-19, please

call the Coronavirus Hotline or the Isleta Health

Center’s Nurse Advice Line.

24 Hour Coronavirus Hotline

1-855-600-3453

www.nmhealth.org

Isleta Health Center’s Nurse Advice

Line

505-869-3200

Monday - Friday

8:00am - 4:30pm

St. Augustine Parish

Isleta Pueblo

Ministry of Consolation

MISSION STATEMENT

We are a ministry of consolation at St. Augustine Parish to offer spiritual

comfort and support to families who have experienced the loss of a loved

one. We will continue to honor and respect our traditional teachings.

September 2020

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MONDAY

SAT/

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

September 2020

THURSDAY

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

FRIDAY

Podiatry Clinic: 8:00-4:30pm

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

Know your Cholesterol &

Blood Pressure Numbers.

5/6

Wellbriety Group

4:00pm @IHC Training Ctr.

Virtual option will also be

available

For more information please

call: 869-5475

12/13 14

Podiatry Clinic: 8:00-4:30 pm

Wellbriety Group

4:00pm @IHC Training Ctr.

Virtual option will also be

available

For more information please

call: 869-5475

19/20 21

Podiatry Clinic:: 12:300-4:30 pm

Wellbriety Group

4:00pm @IHC Training Ctr.

Virtual option will also be

available

For more information please

call: 869-5475

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Podiatry Clinic:: 8:00-4:30 pm

Wellbriety Group

10 CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

Podiatry Clinic: 8:00-4:30pm

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

Podiatry Clinic: 8:00-4:30pm

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

Podiatry Clinic: 8:00-4:30pm

Is your child in the correct

Child Safety Seat?

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am Call: 869-4479 to find out

National Prostate Health

Month

4:00pm @IHC Training Ctr.

Virtual option will also be

available

For more information please

call: 869-5475



Eat Healthy

Move More

Quit Smoking

Get Regular

DP=Diabetes Prevention Program:

869-4595

BHS=Behavioral Health Services :

869-5475P

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