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Isleta Pueblo News
Volume 8 Issue 5
May 2013
Report from Governor’s Office - Governor E. Paul Torres, Lt. Governors Antonio Chewiwi & Isidore Abeita
On April 10, 2013, Governor E. Paul Torres
and Lt. Gov. Isidore Abeita, along with
Geraldine Jojola and Paul Lujan from the
Department of Education, visited Santa
Fe Indian School (SFIS). Superintendent
Everett F. Chavez shared information about
SFIS, its educational programs, operations
including
administration
building
maintenance, community relationships and
we were given a tour of the entire campus.
It was impressive that the campus buildings
are beautiful and well maintained.
SFIS utilizes the rich culture heritage of
each student to enhance the knowledge and
skills of each student; shape and nurture
future leaders to meet the challenges
of tomorrow, students who will learn to
develop life-long learning skills to handle
life outside their tribal community; to
graduate students as young adults who
are responsible and productive members of
their tribal community. SFIS staff promotes
student focus on caring, respect, giving back,
perseverance, integrity, accountability
and most importantly, respect for, and the
preservation of our tribal traditions and
culture.
The documented success of SFIS graduates
over the recent years is inspiring, with a
significant number of students not only
obtaining higher educational degrees, but
more importantly, a large number of SFIS
graduates returning to their communities
and contributing to the infrastructure that
is necessary for continued growth.
The school has been recognized as an
outstanding secondary school by the
U.S. Department of Education. With a
commitment to success, the school is looking
forward to meeting the growing challenges
confronting our Indian communities in the
new millennium.
After meeting with the administration,
staff and students and taking a tour of the
school, we are convinced that the school
offers a well-rounded curriculum that meets
the needs of our tribal community. We
would highly recommend that our students
seriously take into consideration attending
SFIS.
Governor Torres and both Lt. Governors
met with Brigadier General Gwen Bingham
and her Chief of Staff Daniel Hicks, from
U.S. Army White Sands Missile Range,
located in the southeastern New Mexico
near Alamogordo.
One of the pertinent issues discussed was
the flyovers and flight patterns over our
reservation and how these flights affect our
tribal customs and traditional way of life.
There have been many concerns by our
traditional leaders and other tribal
members of flyovers during our traditional
ceremonies, violating the privacy during
the times of our ceremonial dances and our
normal day lives.
We have also discussed these concerns with
Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque.
We have contacted the Commander from
Kirtland AFB and they have accepted to
met with our administration as soon as
we can arrange a date and time. We will
keep you updated on the outcomes of these
meetings.
Unfortunately, because of unforeseen
circumstances we were compelled to
cancel the community meeting which was
scheduled for April 27, 2013. This meeting
will be rescheduled at a later date that is
yet to be determined.
The Governor, Lt. Governors and the
administrative staff sends it condolences to
family of the Bruce Abeita.
FINAL NOTICE of ELECTION & REFERENDUM
Notice of a Supervisor Election (73-20-49 NMSA 1978, and 21.9.2 NMAC) & Referendum
(73-20-25 through 73-20-48 NMSA 1978 and 21.9.3 NMAC) for the Valencia Soil and
Water Conservation District.
To all registered voters situated within the Valencia Soil and Water Conservation District,
counties of Valencia, Bernalillo, Cibola, and Socorro, State of New Mexico.
Notice is hereby given that on the 1st Tuesday of May, May 7th, 2013 between the
hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. polls will be open for election of Supervisors Seat 3 and Seat
4 and for vote on a mill levy referendum. The ballot will include candidate P. Joseph
Moya for Seat 3, uncontested, and two candidates for Seat 4 including Teresa Smith de
Cherif, Lawrence (Larry) Sanchez, and the mill levy proposition which states 'Shall the
resolution of the Valencia Soil & Water Conservation District to levy an assessment of 25
cents per thousand dollars of net taxable value on real property for a period of ten years
to meet expenses of said District be approved?'.
Polling locations will be:
1) Valencia Soil & Water Conservation District Office, USDA Service
Center Field Office, 2600 Palmilla Road, Los Lunas, NM 87031, (505)
865-5807
2) Whitfield Wildlife Conservation Area Visitor Center, One mile north of
River Road, 2424 Highway 47, Belen, NM 87002, (505) 864-8914
Eligible voters within the district shall obtain and cast their ballots at the polling place on
the day of the referendum,
Referendum authorized by the NM Soil & Water Conservation Commission at a
public meeting, June 11th, 2012 and will be conducted pursuant to the Soil and Water
Conservation District Act, 73-20-25 through 73-20-48 NMSA 1978, and 21.9.3 NMAC.
If you have any questions regarding this election and referendum please call
Madeline Miller at 505-865-5807. Also, persons with disabilities in need of special
accommodations please do contact our office at least 5 days prior to voting day.
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
A Petition to Probate the Estate of Roger
Dean Blythe, deceased on May 27, 2010,
has been filed in the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal
Courts. Any person claiming an interest in
the estate is hereby requested to notify the
Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk within
thirty (30) days from the date of this notice
being posted.
A Petition to Probate the Estate of Keith P.
Abeita, deceased on April 10, 2013, has
been filed in the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts.
Any person claiming an interest in the estate is
hereby requested to notify the Pueblo of Isleta
Tribal Court Clerk within thirty (30) days from
the date of this notice being posted.
A Petition to Probate the Estate of Patrita J.
Garcia, deceased on December 1, 2006, has
been filed in the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts.
Any person claiming an interest in the estate
is hereby requested to notify the Pueblo of
Isleta Tribal Court Clerk within thirty (30) days
from the date of this notice being posted.
Claims must be filed in writing with the Isleta
Tribal Courts. If you have any questions,
please contact the Tribal Court Clerk at (505)
— 869 — 9699.
Claims must be filed in writing with the Isleta
Tribal Courts. If you have any questions,
please contact the Tribal Court Clerk at (505)
— 869 — 9699.
Claims must be filed in writing with the Isleta
Tribal Courts. If you have any questions,
please contact the Tribal Court Clerk at (505)
— 869 — 9699.
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Isleta Pueblo News
May 2013
PUEBLO OF ISLETA REALTY DEPARTMENT
The Tribal Council established the Isleta Realty Department in
1981 when it was deemed necessary to record and maintain all
land transactions on the reservation. These transactions include,
but are not limited to the following: sales and purchases, transfers,
inheritances, land trades, residential and farm leases, boundary
disputes, property settlements, trailer applications and probate
court decisions. We serve as a central record keeping facility for
assorted property maps, aerial photos, boundary maps, right-ofway plats from the State Highway department, Middle Rio Grande
Conservancy District, Burlington Northern and Santa Fe railroad,
Bureau of Indian Affairs and the various utility companies which
serve the reservation. We also conduct research at various Federal,
State County and Municipal government agencies and store and
maintain historical records and correspondence dating to the year
1852.
We have also been tasked with maintaining the E911/Rural
Addressing database. This will increase response times for first
responders such as the Police, EMS and Fire/Rescue units. We
have currently been put under the newly created Public Services
Department and will be referred to as the "Land Use and Mapping
Division". By being reorganized in this structure we will soon be a
"one-stop shop" for all your land servicing needs.
Our staff consists of the following: John M. Romero, Manager;
Patricia L. Lujan, Administrative Assistant; Faron I. Candelaria,
Land Surveyor; Priscilla Chewiwi, Survey Technician; Benny Lente,
Survey Technician; Jose Ray Jojola, Data Programmer/Addressing
Technician.
We encourage all individuals that wish to do any land transactions
to check with our office prior to any exchanges to verify that the
property is assigned to that person. Please note all transactions are
not considered valid unless it has been authorized by Governor or
Lt. Governors and recorded by this office.
Our office is currently located at the Tribal Services Complex.
Business hours are 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Please call us at 869-0710 for any services you require.
ANIMAL CONTROL REPORT:
Now that the weather is getting warmer and summer is approaching,
there are a lot more people walking and running with their dogs.
If you choose to take your dog out for a walk or run, please keep
your animal on a leash at all times when off your property. This is
to ensure that the animal is in your control. This is also stated in
the animal ordinance. If you need a copy of the animal ordinance,
please contact Isleta Animal Control.
Also, please contact Animal Control if you have a stray animal that
shows up at your property. We will come by to remove that stray
animal. We will do our best to identify where this animal may have
strayed from, so we can reunite it with it's owner. People do contact
our office, looking for their lost animals. It is also important to
contact Animal Control as soon as possible, once your animal has
gone missing.
Another problem that seems to happen around this time of year is
dogs attacking and killing livestock. There are plenty of livestock
owners that this has happened to around the Pueblo. If your dog is
caught attacking someone's livestock, that livestock owner has the
right to file a civil complaint for restitution and the owner of the
animal may be required by the Tribal Court to make restitution to
the victim for damages or injury, in addition to any citations and or
fines issued by animal control. So, please do your best to keep your
animals confined to your property.
Thanks to everybody who took the time to bring their pets to our
rabies clinic in April. Despite the wind that day, we had a huge
turn-out. We vaccinated well over 200 animals. If you didn't get a
chance to bring your pet to the rabies clinic, please contact Isleta
Animal Control. We can make arrangements to come by and
vaccinate your pets. Supply is limited, so it will be on a first come
first serve basis. We'd also like to thank Indian Health Services for
making this possible.
Animal Control Office: 869-7564
For Immediate Release: April 12, 2013
Contact: Nancy Harjo Serna or Patrick Murphy(800) 352-3496
AMERIND Risk on the Top 25 List of New Mexico
Business First Book of Lists
AMERIND Risk is #3 of American Indian-owned
Businesses for 2012
(Albuquerque, New Mexico) — AMERIND Risk continues its
five year trend at number three on the Albuquerque Business
First Book of Lists - top 25 American Indian-owned Businesses.
AMERIND Risk is proud to be recognized as one of the largest
revenue generating Native-owned businesses based in the
Albuquerque, New Mexico market.
The listing, like AMERIND Risk, is unique.
"Yes, Albuquerque is the only market with specific lists for
American Indian-owned businesses. The majority of the other
markets have a single minority-owned business list only," said
Jessica R. Pomerantz, Researcher, at Albuquerque Business
First.
AMERIND Risk has been in the top five spots in seven of the last
eight years according to Pomerantz.
AMERIND Risk was listed with having $32.5 Million in revenue
in 2012 employing 47 employees; and keeping the money in
Indian Country control while adding to jobs and opportunity to
Tribal economies.
About AMERIND Risk
AMERIND Risk's Tribal Workers' Compensation is a cost
effective Tribal preferred option to state statutory workers'
compensation provided through traditional insurance companies.
AMERIND Risk has over 26 years of success delivering safe,
secure, and sustainable Tribal insurance, and risk management
solutions to Indian Country. Our Tribal coverage affords
the Tribe the ability to take control of their Tribal workers'
compensation within their Tribal sovereignty and jurisdiction.
Our Tribal Government/Business coverage is designed to provide
comprehensive property and liability insurance to Tribal entities
and Tribal governments. All coverage is underwritten, insured,
and reinsured by AMERIND Risk and our AM Best A Rated
partner companies.
Our focus is Tribal customer's needs and flexible solutions
to meet those needs. Our Native American Homeowners and
Renters coverage is designed for the unique needs of our Tribal
citizens living in Indian communities. Our coverage is affordable
for our Tribal citizens.
To learn more about AMERIND Risk, visit us online at www.
AMERINDRisk.org or call: (800) 352-3496.
502 Cedar Drive. Santa Ana Pueblo, NM 87004 / (800) 352-3496 / Fax: (800) 388-7475
www.AMERINDRisk.org
Professional
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Deborah at 505 804-9397
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Public Services Resources Division
UNM ENGINEERING STUDENT SERVICES
May 2013
Tips on Rabies Prevention
and Pet Vaccination
Rabies is a preventable viral disease of mammals most
often transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal. The
vast majority of rabies cases reported to the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) each year occur
in wild animals like raccoons, skunks, bats, and foxes.
What are the signs and symptoms of rabies - The
first symptoms of rabies may be very similar to those of
the flu, including general weakness, discomfort, fever,
or headache. These symptoms may last up to four days.
There may also be discomfort or a prickling or itching
sensation at the site of bite. Symptoms could progress
within days to cerebral dysfunction, anxiety, confusion
and agitation. As the disease progresses, the person may
experience delirium, abnormal behavior, hallucinations,
and insomnia.
The most important global source of rabies in humans
is from uncontrolled rabies in dogs. Children are often
at greatest risk from rabies. They are more likely to be
bitten by dogs, and are also more likely to be severely
exposed through multiple bites in high-risk sites on the
body.
The acute period of disease typically ends after 2 to 10
days. Once clinical signs of rabies appear, the disease
is nearly always fatal, and treatment is typically
supportive.
Rabies in humans is 100% preventable through prompt
appropriate medical care — if you or a family member
has been bitten seek medical care and contact animal
control!
It is essential that you ensure that your pets are
vaccinated! The Public Services Department —
Resources Division's Animal Control Officers routinely
hold free vaccination events across the pueblo.
1. You should also ensure that you visit your
veterinarian with your pet on a regular basis and
keep all vaccinations up-to-date for all pets.
2. Maintain control of your pets by keeping
cats indoors and keeping dogs under direct
supervision.
3. Spay or neuter your pets to help reduce the
number of unwanted pets that may not be properly
cared for or vaccinated regularly.
It is important to report all animal bites to animal
control immediately, regardless if that animal has been
vaccinated. To report an animal bite, please call Isleta
Dispatch at 869-3030. Animal control will respond to all
animal bite incidents afterhours and on weekends. An
animal that has bitten somebody and is not up to date on
its rabies vaccinations will be impounded for a mandatory
10-day quarantine at Valencia County Animal Shelter.
The owner will be responsible to pay the quarantine fee
of $150 before the animal is released back to its owner.
If rabies is suspected during this quarantine period, that
animal will be euthanized and sent for further testing.
Luckily, none of the animals from the Pueblo that had to
be quarantined, did not show any signs of rabies.
Call animal control to remove all stray animals from your
neighborhood since these animals may be unvaccinated
or ill.
For more information — you may call 869-2710 and
speak with our Animal Control Officers.
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Hello:
I am writing to you on behalf of the UNM Engineering Student Services
department regarding the upcoming summer residential program called the
Summer Transportation Institute (STI) taking place June 9th through 28th
on the UNM main campus.
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation, this program is
intended for high school students in grades 10 and 11 (as of Fall, 2013) and
is designed to introduce participants to various careers in the transportation
industry while giving them a sneak preview of college life as they live on
campus throughout the program. The program is filled with workshops,
hands-on projects, field trips and weekend activities.
Applications for the program are still being taken up until May 10th (the
date was extended). They must complete the application packet and mail it
in.
Information about the STI Program can be found at: http://www.unm.edu/sti/
If you have any questions or if you need additional information, please feel
free to contact me by email at katherin@unm.edu or by phone at (505) 2779921.
Sincerely,
Katherine Love
Coordinator: Special Events & Summer Transportation Institute Program,
NSBE Advisor
Engineering Student Services
Mail Stop Code 01 1145
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
Phone: (505) 277-9921
Email: katherin@unm.edu
PUBLIC WORKS CHANGES
There have been a lot of changes at the Public Works offices. DNR has now
joined us in the building complex.
In case you haven't yet heard, we are across from the clinic. We are hoping
this makes it convenient to take care of your needs in one location. When
calls are placed to DNR or IPW they are being answered by one receptionist.
We are answering the phone as Public Services and directing your calls to
the proper person. This should help minimize having to make multiple calls
to address your needs.
The Utilities division submitted a sample of our drinking water to Drinking
Water Taste Contest held annually by the New Mexico Rural Water
Association. Isleta's drinking water took third place for best water. It is
with great pride we accepted the award. There were many contestants and
we did well. This was our first year to enter the competition.
For updates on current project don’t forget to visit our face book page at
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Isleta-Public-Works.
You can also follow us on Twitter @isletapublic. Our website is www.
isletapublicworks.com
There are many projects, daily updates, and notifications listed on the sites.
Because of quick changes in our work schedules, the internet has shown the
quickest way to get information out to the community.
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Buying Junk Cars and Scrap Metal !!!
Will Pay Cash !!!!
Call Pat Jojola at 220-2359
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Tribal Council
Isleta Pueblo News
Indian Gaming Phoenix 2013 Tradeshow and Convention
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The National Indian Gaming Association
(NIGA) has been around since 1985 and has
played a key factor in propelling the tribal
gaming industry into booming economies
on Indian Land. NIGA represents over 184
tribes and works closely with the federal
government in developing policy and
procedures to enrich the social, political
and economic aspects of Native People.
NIGA also provides technical trainings to
tribes and advocating for tribal gaming
rights and issues on the behalf of tribes.
This year's NIGA Conference took place on
March 24th-27th, 2013 in Phoenix, AZ. The
conference included a Tradeshow, trainings
sessions, certification trainings, roundtable
discussion, association member meetings
and networking events. During the NIGA
Conference my focus was directed at, "what
is a Tribal Leader's role in Indian Gaming?"
I have found that posing these questions to
myself would also help our Tribal Community
understand what our roles are as a tribal
member, a community, and a stakeholder in
a multi-million dollar industry is.
What is the Economic State of Indian
Gaming?
Indian Gaming across America has been
able to maintain a stable economy as
opposed to cities like Las Vegas who have
been seeing steady decline in their revenues.
There are many contributing factors to rise
of Indian Gaming and the fall of American
Commercial Gaming. One of these factors
is the great recession and the easement
there is in traveling to a closer Indian
Reservation. A second key factor would be in
the diversification of non-gaming products
(box retail stores, outlet malls, traditional
arts and crafts, fuel, etc.) and services
(hotels, golfing, spas, fun centers, etc.) being
sold in complimentary to Indian casinos.
Commercial gaming is not giving up without
a fight, and their next move is to legalize
internet gaming which can be detrimental
to tribes if tribes do not move along with the
current trends. Indian Gaming occurs in 28
states with the top five states eating up 61%
of all revenues and the top ten states eating
86% of revenues. New Mexico falls into the
category of the 18 states who divvy up the
remainder 14% of revenues.
Is internet gaming a threat to Isleta
Resort and Casino?
The threat of internet gaming is based on
the trend of younger generations being more
accustomed to technology and not having a
need for social interaction. if we believe that
future generations will not want to leave
their homes and will not have a need for
social interaction than internet gaming is
the direction that Indian Gaming must go. I
personally do not see this as a future trend
and I believe that future generations will
want a place to go and have fun physically
and interact with other people. Nonetheless,
there will still be a demand for internet
gaming but we can find solutions for internet
gamers to still come into our casinos.
Allowing internet gamers to build up credits
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that can only be used/spent at the actual how to understand our role as leadership
casino would be one strategy to draw in the in the Indian Gaming Industry is knowing
interactive market. One example to alleviate how to ask quality questions to ourselves,
the fear of internet gaming would be movie the experts and the professionals we have
theaters vs. internet streaming. Tomorrow in-trusted into our businesses. How do we
every movie that is made could come thru keep our separation from micromanaging
internet streaming and people would be and allow our CEO and casino management
able to watch everything from the comfort to perform their duties/responsibilities? Are
of their homes. This will not happen because we evaluating our professionals, experts
there is a demand for people to experience and ourselves as leadership well enough
the silver screen, the social environment, the so that we know we're prepared to handle
popcorn and candy, and the customer service a crisis when it erupts? We ask ourselves
of others making the experience grand. The as leadership, are we addressing the risks
same demand will be there for playing slots that could send us over a cliff? On a final
or table games, the social environments note, we must educate our people on past
casinos create, the food whether it's a deli successes, budgeting, ownership, roles of
or fine dining and the exquisite customer the community/community members and
service our casino will provide.
the how we create value out of the future
(future endeavors and future generations.)
What are the social and economic
The well-being of our people is why we have
impacts of Indian Gaming on Tribal
created a casino and the people respecting
Communities?
the ownership of the casino is what will keep
This isn't a very important question,
it producing fruitfully into the future.
especially pertaining to the social impacts
but you shouldn't expect an answer in this Employing Our People. What
paragraph because there has not been are the best practices for Tribal
enough study done to specifically address Member Development and Career
this topic. I attended a session on this subject Advancement?
at the NIGA conference and even the people There are two aspects to this subject. The
presenting who have done some studies on first aspect is the separation and balance
the social impacts would not want to give an of three entities; Political, Business and
answer to this question. What was touched Family. A business cannot run at the
upon in the session were some of the economic speed of Tribal Government. The Tribal
impacts. The current trend is that household Government spectrum of duties are so broad
incomes have been on the rise in Indian that we must leave a majority of the work
Country who have incorporated Indian to the professionals and experts we have
gaming in the midst of dropping household employed. Tribal Membership employment
incomes across America. In addition, there should not be viewed as a social welfare
were graphs shown during the presentation program where employees get paid for not
representing a growth of entrepreneurial working. Entitlement is the true nature
businesses on reservations throughout the of tribal members taking advantage of the
recession with plenty of room to grow. Is this system and making threats to management
trend relatable to our tribe and if so how do because of a relative or friend in a leadership
we capitalize on this economic trend before it position. Entitlement also has the high
runs it course? As far as the social impacts, potential of making people nasty which
these are questions we need to ask ourselves. in turn can be extremely detrimental to a
The right questions asked will help develop business. The second aspect of this subject,
a plan for the future of how we generate and is how do we diagnose so we can fix the
sustain a stable economy on the reservation situation and instill vibrant work ethic in
while culturally matching our language Tribal Members? The first crucial piece
and traditions at the same time. How has of transforming our tribal members into
the Indian Gaming improved our services management and leaders is that they must
to community members? How has Indian have personal motivation. We must teach
Gaming changed/altered our behavior and promote personal goal setting in our
and core values as a community and as community and it's important for goals to be
individuals? What lessons in leadership and time bound and measurable. We must give
business have been learned through Indian our tribal members the tools and avenues to
Gaming and how have we grown from these gain personal skills, abilities and knowledge.
lessons? These are just some of the answers Tribal leadership must weigh in on positive
we seek to gauge our balance of keeping our peer pressure to push up our Tribal Members
language, culture, and traditions intact as to become successful. We have to trust our
we move into the fertile economic future.
Tribal Members with the ability to see what
is out there and make decisions within their
What is the role of Tribal Council
job capacity. Celebrating and giving rewards
when the Tribe is invested into Indian
to our Tribal Members is how we continue
Gaming?
to motivate and keep retention of our Tribal
This is a question that will vary from Tribe to
Members. The last thing we can do as Tribal
Tribe. From the basics that I have gathered
Leadership is to set policy and procedures
while attending NIGA, the role of Tribal
that will promote Tribal Sovereignty and
Council is to ensure that the enterprise will
the growth of Tribal Member Development
grow profitability while maintaining efficient
and Career Advancement.
use of capital on a sustainable basis. Knowing
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National Reservation Economic Summit 2013
On March 10th-14th, 2013, I attended the
National Reservation Economic Summit
(RES) 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The intent
of the summit is to "gather Native People
from all across North America, participants
from around the world and brings us all into
one location to do business and to talk about
economic development" (RES 2013 Agenda
Book.) The four-day event was jam-packed
with lectures focusing on Alternative Energy,
Leadership, Taxation, Technology, Native
American History, Finance, Small Business,
Global Enterprise, Agriculture, Market
Analysis, Construction, Entrepreneurship,
and Community Development. In addition to
the lectures there was a Trade Show where
over 100 Native American owned businesses
showcased their enterprises. There were also
networking gatherings where attendees and
business enterprises were allowed to identify
and make connections to grow economically
across Indian Country. There was a lot of
ground to cover at the summit. Through
careful consideration I walked a path towards
economic development through Alternative
Energy, Small Business/Entrepreneurship,
and Agriculture because I believed that
would be the most beneficial to bring back
to the community
Economic Development
In a healthy economic community, one dollar
should at least roll over six times. On tribal
reservations one dollar typically rolls over
once before it leaves the reservation and
generally it is into a border town. You may
be asking yourself, "Why is this?" Well, the
answer is simple. There is simply no place
on tribal reservations to spend your dollar
and keep that dollar circulating on the
reservation. What's the solution? Economic
Development. Where do we start? We start
with a vision. Once there is a vision, then
we began to strategize. Once there is a game
plan, it is up to the performance of our actions
that will be either in success or failure.
Failure is a harsh word that we do not like
to associate ourselves with but it can also be
a good thing if there is growth in learning
from our mistakes. So back to the question of
how do we get one dollar to roll over 6 times
or more on a reservation? We build small
businesses either owned by entrepreneurs
or through tribal enterprises that would
provide services (restaurants, maintenance
shops, dry-cleaners, utility provider, etc.,)
businesses that sell goods (grocery stores,
garden/agricultural producers, novelties
or fetishes, clothing, etc.,) or a hybrid of
the two (laundromat, car-wash, equipment
rental.) Moving towards our own tribal
economic development breaths life into job
creation, providing services and goods to our
own community, efficiency and cost savings,
tribal sovereignty and getting outsiders to
spend their dollar on our land.
How do we plan for growth now and for
the future of our growing population, our
economy, and the prosperity of our general
welfare while balancing our traditions and
culture? We must make opportunities for
ourselves through creating and providing
energy for our own people through renewable
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and environmentally safe resources. We entrepreneurship and small businesses. The
must educate and train ourselves above the IBC has been tasked with the assistance
standards in all fields and welcome technology and development of entrepreneurship and I
as a tool to help us build with. Our human believe their emphasis on this matter should
capital development in leadership and youth be taken with more responsibility and
training both in culture and politics will accountability. It would be ideal for tribal
create stable ground for us to build upon members interested in starting a business
into the future. We must use what has been to go to the IBC and receive assistance with
taught to us through our people, traditions feasibility plans, business plans, loans, and
and culture about agriculture so to sustain have answers readily available for them about
our population growth. Forward thinking is licensure or business law. Entrepreneurship
essential to the mindset of leadership and as in many ways is like farming and producing
leadership our movement is based on guiding a garden. It takes nurturing, hard work,
our people in a direction that is beneficial constant maintenance, working through the
to our community economically as well as elements, and passion both in practice and
maintaining a culture/traditional match to for success. The emphasis of passion in the
our successes. And finally, as leadership we small business seminar was shared amongst
are tasked with figuring out a way for our the panelist as the key to their business
people to invest financially and emotionally success. If we need to look at an example of
entrepreneurs and success we can look at
into our community
our past tribal leaders. They started off with
Alternative Energy
close to nothing and grew our Isleta Resort
Alternative energy is a booming enterprise as and Casino to the multi-million dollar
I saw at RES 2013. There were lectures with enterprise it is today. Entrepreneurship is
key experts as well as business/contractor key to our economic development success
booths set up to discuss different avenues to but, it must always remain balanced and
approach from. I gained two things from the matched with our cultural and traditional
discussions and the displays on alternative identity.
energy. First, alternative energy across
Agriculture
America and more specifically across Indian
country can be risky business because of its We come from people who were admired for
infancy and native tribes not having a lot of their agriculture. The lands of Isleta Pueblo
resources to take the first steps. The benefit are nestled in some of the most fertile lands
of attending RES 2013 was to network along the Rio Grande and no other place in
and create dialogue about what works and the area has as much farm land as Isleta.
who to work with among other tribes and Embedded in our natural resources are
entities moving in the direction of utility answers to alleviate many of the health
development. Second, I believe that it would issues we face today. We have the ability to
be in the best interest of the pueblo of Isleta combat diabetes by showing our people how
to provide our own utilities to our people to grow healthy foods. We can eliminate
and our tribal enterprises. The benefits of preservatives, pesticides, and chemicals
constructing and taking control of our own that are sprayed on our food which can
resources would be; controlling our own ultimately lead to cancer in our people.
rates, providing services to our own people,
We own Comanche Ranch where we can
creating revenue in providing services to
raise naturally grown livestock without the
surrounding communities, job creation
need for genetic hormone injections, steroid
in operating and maintaining our own
injections, and other unsound practices
infrastructure, the expansion of electrical
that happen across the country. Most
services/infrastructure where we want, and
importantly, we can build trust amongst our
the development of energy sophistication/
people and tribal entities into agriculture
technology for ourselves. In addition, utility
and reinforce the lessons our ancestors have
companies do not make much profit and
shown us through agriculture. Agriculture
therefore the services provided run the risk
is big business as long as there are people
of becoming a social program where the
who need to eat. Economic development in
community feels entitled to free services.
this area can span to our own grocery stores.
If the tribe ever decides to pursue utility
We can look to supply healthy foods to our
development and wishes to avoid the social
elderly centers, schools systems, resort and
program scenario, the services should be
casino and even to local entrepreneurs who
provided through a business entity such as
wish to start up their own restaurants. With
the Isleta Business Corporation. The bottom
a vision of what we can do to sustain our
line of it all is that controlling our own
population growth, and ourselves we can
energy, resources and infrastructure helps
break away from unhealthy eating habits
break away from a crutch and strengthens
and see what the benefits are beyond the
our walk towards tribal sovereignty.
options we have been shown by commercial
and corporate America.
Small Business
If we want economic change on our
reservation, I believe it will come through
tribal entrepreneurship. It’s been said many
times in the media that America has been
built on the back of small business. When I
look at our reservation I see a lack in economic
development because we lack in tribal
Questions need answers/solutions
Challenges require strategy
Concerns call upon forward thinkers
Complaints are part of the trial and
error process
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May 2013
National Indian Gaming Association Annual Membership Meeting March 25-26, 2013
I will first introduce the function and mission
of the National Indian Gaming Association
(NIGA) and why it is important that the
Pueblo of Isleta be an active participant in
the organization.
The National Gaming Association (NIGA)
was formed to protect and preserve the
general welfare of the Tribes striving for
self-sufficiency through gaming enterprises
in Indian Country. To fulfill its mission,
NIGA works with the federal government
and Congress to develop sound policies
and practices and to provide technical
assistance and advocacy on gaming related
issues. In addition, NIGA seeks to maintain
and protect Indian sovereign governmental
authority in Indian Country.
For over 27 years, the National Gaming
Association has forged is reputation on
defending Tribal sovereignty first and
foremost. Last year, several pieces of
legislation were introduced that impacted
Tribal Sovereignty. Through the collective
action of Tribal Leaders, NIGA was
successful in defending and protecting
Tribal Sovereignty in 2012. Protection of
Tribal Nations' Sovereignty can ensure the
future of Indian gaming the right of Tribes
to determine their own economic destiny.
Government policies, from Washington
D.C. to State Capitols, continually present
unique challenges to Indian Country and
continue to shape the future of Tribal
Sovereignty.
The current economic climate reveals just
how integrated Indian gaming has become
with the national economy. Tribes continue
to inject several billion dollars worth of
income on capitol costs, operations and
maintenance, security and surveillance,
goods and services. Tribal governments
rely on their portion of gaming revenue to
reinvest in, and pay for, education, health
care, police and fire protection, housing,
water and sewer service, transportation,
government infrastructure and community
development. Indian gaming hand related
economic activity continues to generate
over $9 billion in Federal taxes and
revenue savings through reduced welfare
and unemployment benefit payments. In
addition, Indian gaming generated $2
billion in state government revenue and an
additional $100 million in local government
revenue.
Through NIGA, tribes are able to hear and
consider each other's opinions and find the
common ground they share, and then fight
fiercely to protect their common interest.
NIGA continues to be the most significant
tribal lobbyist group in the nation. It is
important that tribes remain vigilant
and determined in efforts to promote
and protect not only tribal gaming, but
economic development generally, as well as
the sovereign and inherent right of tribal
nations to determine their future!
It is important that NIGA has a strong
and reliable fiscal condition to support
Trip Report
Fernando Abeita
its operation and obligation to what has
become a multi-billion dollar industry and
the most significant economic catalyst in
Indian Country today.
I attended the following networking and
education workshops.
1) Food and Beverage as a Profit
Center—Management by Analytics
The scope of this workshop was to review
current F&B processes and analysis and
provide a road map for future monitoring of
operations and analysis of performance in
the food and beverage areas. The key focus
of this workshop was to
• Evaluate financial performance
using key indications.
• Develop an analytic procedure to
evaluate trends in the F&B areas.
• Identify red flags in the financial
statements and other accounting
documents
that
need
further
investigation, such as cost of goods sold
analysis, revenue capture, operating
cost analysis.
• Upon the identification of a red
flag, develop processes to investigate
variances.
2) NEPA and the Federal Gaming
Approval Process
A panel of experts provided an overview
of what can be the complicated NEPA
compliance processes involved in the various
Department of the Interior and National
Indian Gaming Commission approvals
necessary to engage in Tribal gaming—
in particular, acquiring and in trust for
gaming proposes. The session described the
process and typical timelines, examined
recent developments in JEPA law policy,
review the BIA's new NEPA Handbook
and discussed any changes and provided
practical advice for Tribes engaged in BIA's
and NIGC's NEP compliance process for
gaming-related activities.
3) Retail Development on Tribal
Lands
The meeting discussed how two Tribes
diversified their existing gaming property
to create additional revenue streams while
increasing
employment
opportunities
for their Tribe with the development of a
retail outlet mall. This workshop covered
the process to determine the viability and
feasibility, labor and TERO-compliance
issues, taxation for retail on Tribal
lands, current trends in casino and retail
construction /design, pros, and cons of hiring
a development team/property management
firm and projected costs and incremental
impact of adding a retail component.
4) Information Security Fundamentals
This workshop provided an understanding
of how gaming operations affected by
external attacks and viruses. The training
topics focused on how to minimize the
threat of external attack and viruses, how
to successfully implement general security
services and executing essential security
technologies.
5) Understanding Casino Financial
Information for the Tribal Leader and
Regulator
The discussion focused on the essentials of
understanding standard financial reports,
as well as key questions Tribal leaders
and regulators should be asking when
reviewing the financial statements. The
session provided insight on opportunities of
revenue growth, and how to evaluate and
track performance in a timely manner.
6) Financial Statement Analysis
for Gaming Commissioners—
Benchmarking, Analytical Review and
Red Flags
This workshop covered a user-friendly
approach to understanding the financial
statement and how to categorize property
in the industry. The discussion went over
common red flags for potential indications
of improper reporting practices (by error,
fraud or substandard practices). It provided
the tools necessary to analyze accounts and
balances with increased levels of risk.
7) Fraud Prevention and Detection
This session provided an understanding
of how gaming operation is affected and
targeted by fraud. This workshop explored
ways to recognize, monitor and detect
different types of fraud occurring or that
may occur in the gaming operation. Methods
to avoid becoming a victim of the newest
cheats and scams by early detection were
reviewed. Topics included: fraud awareness,
symptoms of fraud, fraud prevention and
fraud case studies.
8) 2013 Tribal Gaming Audit and
Accounting Update
This workshop provided the latest overview
of the following topics of importance to
Tribal gaming finance professionals:
• Hierarchy for Tribal gaming financial
reporting generally accepted accounting
principles (GAAP)
• Upcoming changes in GAAP (loan
fees, partnerships, Tribal distributions,
gaming revenue, WAP and participation
games.
• Free play accounting and impact
and Tribal-state compact fees.
Isleta Pueblo News
Editor: Ulysses Abeita
Asst. Editor: Beverly Piro
Published By:
Valencia Express
May 2013
Isleta Pueblo News
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Public Services Department- Fire Safety
We are anticipating a very severe and dangerous fire season this year. The Public Services-Natural Resources Division along with
the Isleta Volunteer Fire Department have already responded to dozens of fires on Pueblo lands, including managing three fires
occurring at the same time at different locations across the Pueblo and we have only entered the season. We are asking the public’s
help in helping us to prevent and control wildfires.
1. Obtain a burn permit from the Public
Services Complex across from the Health
Center.
2. Call before you burn, to ensure it is a burn
day (869-3030).
3. Prepare the area you are going to burn,
ensure you have fire breaks and/or a water
source/extinguisher present to keep the fire
from getting out of control.
4. Burn against the wind, not with the wind –
this will help you burn slowly and not risk the
fire “running” on you.
5. Stay with the fire from start to finish, and
check up on the area later to avoid rekindling.
6. If it’s a large area you can request help (if
available) from the Isleta Volunteers or Public
Services Fire/Fuels Crew.
The Pueblo’s Public Services DepartmentNatural Resources Division has 13 Federally
Qualified/Wildland Certified Fire Fighters
and one 4,000 gallon Tanker that provide
initial attack and Wildland fire suppression
services. Isleta Pueblo has a dedicated 15
person Volunteer Fire Department with two
brush trucks and an Engine who respond to
Structural Fires, Wildland Fires and Crash/
Rescue. In large events they are assisted by
the Bureau of Indian Affairs-Southern Pueblo’s
Fire Program. These brave men and women
put their lives on the line and respond 24 hours
a day - year round providing protection to the
public, They:
a.
Responded to over 60 fires last year
and over 30 fires this year.
b.
Assist farmers and homeowner
with requests to burn fields and hazard
areas.
c.
Are highly trained in Incident
Command, Chainsaw operations, Fire
operations, Rescue operations and
HAZMAT response.
d.
They also respond and help out with
Flooding, Environmental Emergencies
and assist the Police and EMS programs
when needed.
e.
They are funded under tribal
funds, grants, cooperative agreements
and specialized project funding.
Please help them by being Fire Wise, and when you see
them give them quick wave to say Thanks for standing
watch over you and your loved ones – THANK YOU!!!
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May 2013
PUEBLO OF ISLETA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Happy Global Warming, People of the Island! I do not know if I should remind you to put sunscreen
on or bundle up and stay warm. Whatever the weather may be, be sure to stock up on Chile in case
we have another Chile Crisis.
NEWS
The Library’s and Old Recreational Center’s
collaborative Final After School Homework
Incentive Field Trip to Cliff’s and IT’z has
been Canceled and another event will not be
scheduled. The reason for the cancellation is
in result to the students’ poor behavior and
lack of respect toward the Library Staff and
the patrons who utilize our services. Since
subtracting points, holding students back
from the Recreational Center, taking away
snacks, and video game privileges was not
enough to change their behavior, our only
option was doing away with the Final Field
Trip. Should the poor behavior and lack
of respect continue, the Library will start
suspending students from the Library and
all its functions.
Calendars for our 2013 Summer Reading
Program are now available for community
members to view and decide if the program
will fit their Summer Schedules or if the
theme is something their students will
enjoy. This year our theme is baking and
we will have a number of guest instructors
such as the Terry from Terry’s Sweet Garden
who will teach a class on chocolate molding.
The ladies from the Specialty Shop will
be teaching two classes on decorating and
cake pops and Margaret Catlin Wilton’s
Instructor will teaching various classes on
cake decorating. Calendars may be picked
up at the Library or downloaded from the
Library Web Page (www.isletapueblo.
com/library.html) or our Facebook page at
(www.facebook.com/IsletaPuebloLibrary).
Registration day will be Friday, May
17 and the Library will open at 7am
for the parents who must report to work by
8am. Should you have any questions, you
may call the library or visit us in person.
Once again the Library will be a site for the
Summer Lunch Program which is open to
every child regardless of ethnicity under
the age of 18. The first day of the program
will be Monday, June 3rd and will end on
Friday, August 2nd. Lunch will be served
starting at 11:30am to 1pm. Should you
have additional questions regarding the
Summer Lunch Program you may call the
Library.
We will once again be a participant in the
New Mexico Tribal Libraries Foundation’s
Annual Golf Tournament which will take
place on the afternoon of Friday, August 30
at the Sandia Golf Course. Our Library has
been nominated to provide the Tournament
with the four second place potteries or
ceramic hardware whichever the Pueblo of
Isleta is known for. Should you be an artist
or know of an artist who would like to discuss
this particular business opportunity, please
contact Nathaniel at the Library.
Tribal Councilman, Juan Rey Abeita,
has once again provided the Library
with Concert tickets to four shows at our
“Hard Rock Hotel & Casino” and Isleta
Amphitheater. Here is a list of Ticket
Inventory: two VIP Tickets to Edgefest
2013 (Amphitheater – May 5), two tickets
to American English: Tribute to the Beatles
(Hotel & Casino – May 21), two tickets to
The Temptations (Hotel & Casino – May
26), and two VIP Tickets to the Mayhem
Festival (Amphitheater – July 26). For an
opportunity at Winning these tickets, you
must complete a survey for the Library so
we may have a better idea of the technology
in your household, your program desires,
your needs, and so we may hear any of your
concerns pertaining to the library. For each
survey you submit, you will be given a raffle
ticket to complete and enter in the ticket
drawings. So, if you are a parent of seven
children and you get each child to complete
a survey you will then have eight chances
at winning some tickets. This will allow for
your children to have a voice when it comes
to the Library. Tickets will be awarded to
individuals eighteen years of age and older.
What you do with the tickets once you pick
them up, is your business and the Library
will no longer be held liable from that point
on. Surveys may picked up at the Library
or downloaded from the Library’s Website
(www.isletapueblo.com/library.html)
and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/
IsletaPuebloLibrary). Surveys can only be
submitted at the Library.
With the warmer months upon us and the
many of us still trying to work our “beach
bodies”, the Library has finally got around
to updating our Fitness DVD collection for
those of you working out at home and are
unable to make it the Recreational Centers.
Don’t forget that in the beginning of the
Calendar year we updated our fitness, diet,
and better living collections for all those
New Year Resolutions that were made. On
a side note, should your music library need
an overhaul to help motivate you during
your work outs, be sure to utilize our CD
collection.
As a reminder to everyone, the Library was
built with you in mind so should you, your
organization, your team, or study group
need to utilize our Art and Conference Room
all you have to do is set up a date and time
with the Library. All we ask is that you
respect the room and leave it as clean as it
was given to you.
In the coming months, the Library will have
a vacant permanent Full-Time Position
available as our Library Aide, Natasha
will be leaving the Library to focus on her
final semester of her Nursing Degree. She
has given the Library and the community
five years of her life which she will never
get back and was a major key person in the
Library’s current state. With that said, we
here at the Library wish her the best in
the Nursing Profession. Applications for
her position can be obtained at the Human
Resources Department.
The Library will be CLOSED on Monday,
May 27 in observance to Memorial Day.
UPCOMING
Not much to report other than our Summer
Reading Program and the Summer Lunch
Program mentioned in the News Section of
our article.
RECAP
On Tuesday, April 2nd the Library was
the host to the first event of the Social
Service’s Child Abuse Awareness Month
Program. The Isleta Extreme Challenge
event consisted of jumpers, an obstacle
course, three games, and a laser tag arena
which was to take place in our Parking Lot
but the 40mph winds changed our location
to the Soccer Field located at the New
Recreational Center. At this time, I would
like to Thank Rick Giron of the Recreational
Center for accepting the Library’s Event
at short notice. I would also like to thank
the many volunteers and participants
who participated in this fun event. The
winners of the event are as follows: 1st
Place Christine & Brianna Miller of Team
Tigers who selected a $50 Gift Card to IT’z
for the prize. In 2nd Place we had Darren
& Anthony Mallon of Team Bee-roo-ni who
selected a $50 Gift Card to Red Lobster, and
in 3rd Place we had Justin and Jarred Lente
of Team Hunters with a $50 Gift Card to
Century Rio Theaters. Congratulations to
all the winners and we at the Library hope
you enjoyed your prizes.
With our goal to issuing every Tribal
member a Library Card, we played host
to the Isleta Head Start & Child Care’s
Home Base Socialization on Thursday,
April 11th. The theme for the program
was Spring which consisted of Eric Carle’s
Very Hungry Caterpillar Story, Caterpillar
Paint Craft, Door Prizes, Gift Bags, and
Lunch provided by the Head Start Kitchen.
Library Aide Linda LeBeau did a great
job with the students and family members
whom attended the program.
Since our Library is a Public Library,
we welcome Non-Tribal Members to our
facility and on Monday and Wednesday,
April 15 and 17 we were the host site to two
Field Trips for Peralta’s Playhouse Child
Care Center. Similar to the Isleta Head
Start’s Homebase Socialization Program
mentioned above, Library Aide Natasha
read the story And Then It’s Spring by Julie
Fogliano, conducted a Flower Painting
Activity, gave a Library Tour, gave them a
copy of the book in their gift bag, and took
them to lunch at one our beautiful parks.
The students and faculty were impressed
with our Library and informed us that the
May 2013
Isleta Pueblo News
Pueblo of Isleta is very fortunate to have a
facility on this magnitude.
Island Assault as the second best team in
the Tournament.
In an attempt to fundraise, the Pueblo
of Acoma Library hosted a Dodgeball
Tournament on Friday, April 19. So in the
spirit of helping out our fellow Indigenous
Neighbors/Relatives, our Library in
collaboration with the Old Recreational
Center entered two Dodgeball Teams from
our After School Homework Program. The
Recreational Center purchased team shirts
with the team names (Super Heroes in
Training and Little Island Assault) and
provided the transportation. The Library
covered the entry fee and dinner at Johnny
Rockets. Team Super Heroes in Training
won their first game, but their luck turned
for the worst and was winless after that
point. Team Little Island Assault lost
their first game but made it back to the
Championship Game where they met up
with the team that had beat them. It was
an extremely close series and in the end the
Team from Acoma won leaving Team Little
For Earth Day, April 22, Library Aide Tara
conducted a butterfly mobile craft with the
community members and students of the
After School Homework Program. The
Elders also took part in the activity but at
a later date. The students were so proud
of their craft that some started running
around outside with it as if it were a kite
because they wanted to see their butterflies
fly.
Finally, on Friday, April 26 we in collaboration
with the Old Recreational Center took
nineteen After School Homework Program
students to their Final Field Trip to Gravity
Park for earning thirty points for doing
homework, reading, and participating in
the Recreational Centers activities. At this
time, I would like to Thank those parents
who choose to hold their child/children back
from the Field Trip for misbehaving during
the month long program despite earning all
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their points. You have gained the Library
Staff respect for taking a stand with your
child/children.
Unfortunately, we had
three girls misbehave at Golden Corral
which only proved not going forth with
the Cliff’s and IT’z Field Trip was the best
decision for the Library as a disciplinary
action. Hopefully, the students’ actions and
behavior will improve next school year so the
Old Recreational Center and Library may
continue with this successful collaboration.
Pueblo of Isleta Public Library
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday: 8am to 6:30pm
Friday:
8am to 4:30pm
Saturday:
9am to 1pm
Sunday:
CLOSED
Contact Information:
Phone: (505) 869-9808 Fax: (505) 869-8119
Email: poi02002@isletapueblo.com
Website:www.isletapueblo.com/library.
html
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/IsletaPuebloLibrary
2013 POI Intergenerational Gardening Project
This Earth Day, tribal members of different generations came together to honor and celebrate our Mother
Earth and our culture in the 2013 POI Intergenerational Gardening Project. Activities included gardening
and educational presentations for the adults and activities for the kids. The girls in attendance were taught
how to make and carry baskets, and how to carry pottery with water. The boys were taught how to plant,
water, and hoe. All of the children were taught words in our Tiwa language, and a traditional throw was held
by the children. After the activities lunch was served and the festivities ended. We want to give a special
thanks and acknowledgement to all of the partners who contributed to this project. Thank you to Leonard
and Theresa Bridge for donating the use of the field where the festivities were held, Joe Abeita and Alvin
Lucero for their help and labor, the Isleta Headstart and Isleta Elementary School for their attendance and
participation, the Tiwa Language Program for their help and participation, and the Isleta Elder Center
for their contributions and participation. Donations were also made by Southwest Lumber Graphics, Raks
Building Supply, and Hacienda Home Center. Thank you.
~Now that the seeds have been planted we look forward to the growth of both the garden and the communication
and participation between all of the generations in our community. ~
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Isleta Pueblo News
May 2013
PUEBLO OF ISLETA
ISLETA POLICE DEPARTMENT
P.O. Box 699, Isleta, NM 87022
Office: 505.869.9705 — Fax: 505.869.9756
FROM THE OFFICE OF JUANA JIRON
Administrative 1 / Adjudicator
Our Indian Highway Safety Program honored Traffic Officer
Jonathan Phillip Abeita at the recent National Life Savers
Conference in Denver, Colorado on April 16, 2013. Off. Abeita
and Christopher Jiron, Data Analyst, attended the conference
which included a Highway Safety Program Grants Workshop.
Mr. Algin Young, Director of the Indian Highway Safety
Program, awarded Traffic Officer Jonathan Abeita the Officer
of the year for FY 2012 from September 1, 2011 thru October
31, 2012.
We are very proud of Off. Abeita. With his dedicated efforts
his focus is encouraging the establishment of community
level traffic safety activities throughout our community and
surrounding areas. The Mission of Indian Highway Safety
is to reduce the number and severity of traffic crashes in
Indian Country by supporting Education, Enforcement and
Engineering, as well as creating a Safe Tribal Community
where roadways in Indian Country are safe for all.
Our Highway Safety Officers consist of Off. Sharon Mitamura,
Off. Jonathan P. Abeita and acting Traffic Off. Sgt. Juan
Reyes.
Once again Congratulations to Off.
Jonathan Abeita.
Isleta Pueblo News
May 2013
LOS LUNAS HIGH SCHOOL
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TITLE VII INDIAN EDUCATION
All our graduating seniors are now counting down to the end of
their high school career which started four years ago to this date.
Now for the last minute check list we remind all seniors to stay in
touch with their counselors as this is very important before walking
the line. If any Seniors are on the E2020 program you have until
May 8th at 3:00 pm to complete your course of study. Also we need
to remind all Seniors to attend school daily, keep up with your daily
course of study and prepare for your final exams. Another important
concern is to check for any scholarships available for you to apply.
Most scholarship programs have dead-lines to apply, but there are
a few which you can still check. SENIOR DUES need to be checked
and paid for before May 11th or earlier. Some Seniors still owe for
lost books or club fines that never have been paid for. Please check
with the librarian, Ms. Luera or Mr. Hull, financial specialist (main
school office) for any outstanding fees. Graduation will be held at
the UNM Pit on Saturday, May 18, 2013 @ 1:00 pm, and Seniors
need to meet at the Pit by 12:00 noon. PARKING at the UNM Pit
will be available on a first come-first serve basis and also at the
UNM Football Stadium parking lot. Handicapped parking will be
available for vehicles displaying a state handicap placard only.
We CONGRULATE ALL SENIORS/PARENTS &
GRANDPARENTS for your high school success and we wish you
well in all your future endeavors.
MAY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
5/1
Early Release for all students
5/2
End if course exams.. testing—math
5/2
EOC testing—Social Studies
5/2
Josten’s Cap & Gown delivery during lunches
5/2
Arts/Craft Show 5:00-7:00 pm—gym ( Ms Meier)
5/3
EOC testing...Make-up
5/6-17 AP Exams
5/9
Last night for E2020 classes
5/11 Last Saturday School for E2020
5/12 Mothers/Seniors Day Mass, 10:00 am (Please wear your
cap & gown) & report by 9:30 am
5/13 Senior Finals—Periods 4,5,6, (full day for seniors)
5/14 Senior Finals—Periods 1,2,3 (full day for seniors)
5/14 SENIOR COUNT DOWN 2:15 pm football field!!!!
5/15 Senior check out 7:30 am-11:00 am
5/16 Seniors Honors Recognition PRACTICE –8:00 am
MANDATORY FOR ALL SENIORS
5/16 Seniors Recognition Ceremony 6:30 pm
–MANDATORY FOR ALL SENIORS
5/17 Senior Graduation Practice @ 8:00 am in the gym
-MANDATORY FOR ALL SENIORS
Senior fun day after graduation practice.
5/18 GRADUATION @ 1:00 PM—Seniors and staff report to
UNM PIT by 12:00
5/22 Finals 1,2,3; Early Release
5/23 Finals 4,5,6; Early Release
5/24 Staff last day; check-out
5/29 July 3rd...Summer School M-F 1st session 8:00-11:30
2nd session 12:00-3:30 pm
If you have any concerns, feel free to call.
Mr. Analla @864-4646 ext
banalla@llschools.net
Valencia High School News - Graduation
Graduation is quickly approaching...and CONGRATULATIONS
will be in order...but first!!! All seniors need to make sure that
they have met all graduation requirements.
Graduation will be held at the UNM Pit on Saturday, May 18,
2013 at 9 AM. SENIORS MUST MEET AT THE PIT BY 8:00 AM.
PARKING... will be available at the UNM Pit and UNM football
stadium parking lots on a first come first served basis. Seating in
the Pit is unlimited.
The VHS Renaissance Committee will be selling flower bouquets
inside the UNM Pit on Graduation Day at the entrance areas. The
cost for the bouquets will range from $15.00 to $20.00.
Diplomas may be picked up by the student only inside the Pit on
the west side, for one hour following the graduation ceremony.
Tables will be set up in alphabetical order arranged by student
last name. A signature sheet MUST be signed by the individual
student, before a diploma is released. Diplomas that are not picked
up after the ceremony can be picked up at the VHS Registrar's
Office the following Monday — Friday from 2:45 PM — 3:15 PM.
STUDENTS WHO HAVE OUTSTANDING FINES OR FEES
WILL NOT BE ISSUED A DIPLOMA.
Any students who are working on E20/20 credit recovery courses
must complete all courses by Wednesday, May 8, 2013...NO
EXCEPTIONS
VHS May Events Calendar
May 3 May 8
May 9 May 10 May 10
May 12
May 14
May 17
May 18
May 29-
Final Progress Reports issued
Senior Finals...Deadline to complete E2020 course
by 3:00 PM
Senior Finals
Senior Grades due by 8:00 PM
Senior Mass @ St. Augustine Church at 10 AM.
Seniors are requested to wear Cap & Gown.
Senior Robing Ceremony Practice 9:00 AM
— 12:00 PM. Report cards will be given out
to seniors.
Graduation Practice 12:30 PM — 2:30 PM in VHS
Gym. Senior Robing @ 6:30 PM in VHS Gym.
Deadline for 4 30.00 Senior Dues.
Senior Graduation Practice if Needed. Senior Fun
Day at Cliffs Amusement.
VHS Graduation @ UNM Pit @ 9 AM. Arrive
before 8 AM.
Summer School Begins
Valencia High School Summer School
Valencia High School will hold summer school classes this summer
beginning on May 29 and ending July 3. Classes will be Monday
through Friday, 8 AM — 11:30 AM, and 12:00 PM — 3:00 PM,
with a thirty minute lunch break. A physical education course
will be offered from 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM with a thirty minute lunch
break. There is a fee of $75 per 1/2 credit, or $18.75 per 1/2 credit
if a student is eligible for free or reduced lunches.
Other classes will be offered for credit recovery using the E2020
program with assistance by highly qualified teachers in Math and
English. For these classes, students will attend a morning or an
afternoon session.
Lunch will be served from 11:30 am until 12:00 pm, similar to the
regular school year. No transportation is provided by Los Lunas
Schools. For information regarding enrollment, please call Karen
Garcia or David Yates at 565-8755 or send email to dyates@
llschools.net.
For any questions...please call Mr. Analla @ 565-8755 ext. 6232.
E-mail: banalla@llschools.net
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATING SENIORS!
Please join us for the High School Senior Mass!
Sunday, May 12, 2013 -10:00 AM
St. Augustine Church
If you plan to attend...
• R.S.V.P. by May 1 to the Parish Office (Ph. 869-3398) to
reserve a seat.
• Bring your graduation cap and gown to wear for the Mass.
• All seniors will walk-in with the procession at the
beginning of the Mass.
• Arrive at the CCD Building (next to the church) by 9:30
a.m., and be prepared to line-up outside the front doors of the
church by 9:45 a.m.
Congratulations!!
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Isleta Pueblo News
May 2013
CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!!
Audrena Abeita
Central New Mexico Community College
Certificate, Child Development
Derek Abeita
Central New Mexico Community College
Associate of Applied Science, Plumbing
and Gas Fitting
Erica Abeita
University of New Mexico
College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science Nursing
Juliann Abeita
Edmonds Community College
Associate of Technical Arts,
Paralegal Studies
Helen Baca
Brown Mackie College
Associate of Applied Science,
Criminal Justice
Jody Benavides
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts, Foundations of Business
Lorinda Castillo
Brookline College
Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice
Theodore Edaakie
University of New Mexico, School of
Architecture and Planning,
Bachelor of Arts, Architecture
Fall 2012
Hakon Hansen
University of Washington,
School of Medicine,
MEDEX Northwest Program,
Bachelor of Clinical Health Services,
Physician Assistant
October 5, 2012.
Cynthia Jaramillo
University of New Mexico
Bachelor of Arts, Native American Studies,
Concentration: Leadership &
Building Native Nations,
Minor: History, Concentration:
Southwest History
Karen Jaramillo
Bachelor of Science, Information
Systems Security
ITT Technical Institute
September 2012
Leslie Velardez-Jaramillo
Brown Mackie College
Associate of Applied Science,
Surgical Technology
October 2012
Kateri Jojola
University of New Mexico
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Minor Sociology
Brandon Keryte
New Mexico Military Institute,
Roswell
Associates of Science, Criminology
Kimberly Lujan
Brown Mackie College
Associate of Applied Science,
Paralegal Studies
Jessica D. Martinez
Central New Mexico
Community College
Associate of Applied Science,
Radiologic Technology
& Nursing Assistant Certificate
August 2012
Brianna Padilla
University of New Mexico,
College of Nursing,
Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Fall 2012
Iris Padilla
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Business, Human
Resources - November 2012
Lydia Peralta
Central New Mexico
Community College
Associate of Arts, Teacher Education,
Concentration: Elementary Education
Andrea Pesina
New Mexico Highlands University
Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood
Multicultural Education
December 2012.
Charlotte Smiley
Brown Mackie College
Associate of Applied Science,
Paralegal Studies
November 2012
Marcelina Anderson-Zuni
University of New Mexico
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science,
Minor Anthropology
&
Central New Mexico
Community College
Associate of Arts, Business
Certificate, Payroll Clerk
Summer 2012
Timothy Zuni
Central New Mexico
Community College
Associate of Applied Science,
Criminal Justice
Fall 2012
Leon Sanchez
Albuquerque Barber College
Certificate, Barber School
Blaine Trujillo
New Mexico Institute of
Mining and Technology
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical
Engineering
Jean Trujillo
Central New Mexico
Community College
Associate of Applied Science, Culinary
Arts
Melanie Valdez
New Mexico Highlands University
Bachelor of Arts, Social Work
Leah Wade
Lewis University
Bachelor of Arts,
Criminal/Social Justice
Joseph Wade
PSI
Electrical Contractors License,
Completion Business & Law course
Ashley Zuni
University of New Mexico- Valencia
Campus
Associate of Science, General Science
Matthew Zuni
University of New Mexico
Bachelor of Arts, Art Studio
Minor, Political Science
Melanie Zuni
UNM Continuing Education
Certificate, Web Developer
Sincere congratulations from the Isleta
Higher Education Program! All the hard
work you put into and effort and many
sacrifices you made do not go unnoticed
by this department.
To the community of Isleta, when you see
these individuals please congratulate
them as this is a HUGE accomplishment.
Our home should be where every Isleta
graduate is warmly welcomed to exercise
their competence, skill and education
they rightfully earned as a student.
Graduates
— next stop...
the Isleta Human Resources
Department!!!!
We need you!!
Sincerely,
Sonya Juancho
University of Denver
Master of Social Work, Concentration:
Clinical-Families
& Interpersonal Trauma Certificate
Phi Alpha-Xi Delta Honor Society
Pueblo of Isleta, Department of Education
May 2013
Isleta Pueblo News
Isleta Elementary News
What’s Happening?
Greetings families!! It is hard to believe that we are entering
our last month of school. Our students and staff will continue
to work hard until the last day of school on May 30th. We
have had a challenging and rewarding school year as our
school transitions from the New Mexico State Standards to
the Common Core Standards. The Isleta Elementary School
will begin registration for all students for the 2013-2014 school
year on May 1st through June 30th. All returning students
must register again as well. Please come by and pick up a
registration packet at the office from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00
p.m. All new students must submit a state birth certificate,
certificate of Indian blood, shot record, and physical in addition
to the registration packet.
Ronald McDonald visits IES
Students
began
their
Thursday morning with a
bright energetic welcome
from
Ronald
McDonald.
He
visited
IES
and
discussed the importance
of
TRUSTWORTHINESS,
RESPONSIBILITY,
FAIRNESS AND CARING.
Ronald put on a wonderful
show for all students and
staff.
April is Poetry Month
Once again, IES celebrated Poetry Month throughout April.
This year was the best yet with lots of activities to coincide with
the celebration.
Poetry Airways
Each classroom selected 2 students to recite their poems on TV
during morning announcements.
Poem in your pocket day
Students and staff were invited to bring a poem in their pocket
to share with one another, if asked.
Poetry Night
Parents and students were invited to the IES cafeteria to
explore and share poetry. Various poetry themed stations
were available. By the end of the night, guests participated in
a reading/poetry slam.
Poetry Club
Students had time to explore and create their own poetry
in detail after school. Students worked in small groups or
individually.
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Upcoming Events
May 10th
May 16th
May 27th
May 28th
May 29th
May 30th
May 30th
CENAC Spelling Bee
Kindergarten and Head Start Field Day 10:00 a.m.
No School—Memorial Day
6th grade vs. Staff softball game 10:00 a.m.
6th grade Rites of Passage Ceremony 6:00 p.m.
Kindergarten through 5th grade awards
ceremony 9:00 a.m.
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
5th grade students receive letter from
President Barack Obama
During the November 7th visit of Kenneth J. Gonzalez, U.S. Attorney
General for the State of New Mexico, the students in Dr. Charmaine
L. Shutiva’s fifth grade class gave letters to Mr. Gonzalez to give to
President Obama. The letters were letters of congratulations for
winning his second term as U.S. President, as well as informing the
President of important issues impacting the Pueblo of Isleta, the
native communities, and students.
On Tuesday, January 23, 2013, the students received a big manila
envelope with the return address, “THE WHITE HOUSE, Washington,
DC 20502”. It was addressed to Dr. Shutiva’s 5th grade class. The
envelope was silently passed around from student to student with
the directions, “Do NOT say a word. Just read what is written on the
envelope.” As the envelope was passed from student to student, their
eyes widened with surprise and gasps of excitement were emitted
from their mouths. The last student to read “THE WHITE HOUSE”
knew that it was something BIG.
After the last student read, “THE WHITE HOUSE”, demands of “Open
it! Open it!” rang in the classroom. Dr. Shutiva, not so delicately, (as
she was anxious, too) opened the envelope and put the letter under
the visual projector for all to read.
It was dated January 15, 2013. It had an embossed presidential seal
up at the top. The students noticed that the paper the letter was
written on was “fancy” and “probably expensive”. He thanked us
for writing to him and wrote, “...I appreciate your taking the time to
share your thoughts with me.”
What else did it say? Is that all he wrote? Our President wrote
THREE paragraphs! To find out what more he wrote, the fifth graders
invite you to come by their classroom to see their letter from President
Obama. They don’t want to tell you everything President Obama
wrote as they are studying the art of persuasion and how to write
good, enticing, interesting, “draw your audience in” introductions to
begin essays and reports. They are hoping you will come by and read
the letter and see the fancy, expensive paper it is written on with the
presidential seal up at the top. See you soon!.
Great job Mr. R. for giving the students and parents an
opportunity to explore and create poetry.
Isleta Elementary participates in
Planting Project
The Isleta Elementary students and staff had the privilege to
participate with the INTERGENERATIONAL GARDENING
PROJECT on April 22nd & 23rd.
The students each participated in many activities. Activities
were led by our elders from the Isleta Elderly Program and
Isleta Language Program. They demonstrated the importance
of traditional baskets for carrying food (Klee-cha), importance
of using a traditional shawl by Isleta women, (Ta-pa-lu), how
to carry a traditional water pot, and learn the importance of
our traditional drum. Students also learned Tiwa names for
planting. Such as flower (napuf), bee (koy-to-do), seed (Taa)
and many more words. Some students were able to take home
a packet of seeds to plant with their families at home.
6th grader Brandon Abeita and Kindergartener Josiah Jojola work
together to plant cucumbers.
Ms. Gonzales, Marcus Jojola, Lawrence Lucero, Eric Carpio and
Darrian Graves had fun getting in the dirt.
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May 2013
Pueblo of Isleta
Department of Education
First and foremost, the staff of the Pueblo of Isleta Department of
Education has been extremely busy. There are four (4) programs currently
housed within the Department of Education. We have the Tiwa Language
Program, Adult Education, Higher Education (POI and BIE), JohnsonO'Malley and we are also a satellite site for Los Lunas Public School's
E2020 Program.
Tiwa Language Program (Pueblo of Isleta &
State Grant):
Staff: Paul Lujan, Carol Lucero, Anthony
Lente, Alexandria Montoya and Larry
Lucero (contract)
The Tiwa Language Program currently
has 3 full time Tiwa Language Instructors
and one contract employee on board with a 4th full time Tiwa Language scheduled to begin soon. As
of December, we have a MOU in place with the Isleta Headstart and have been providing services
to children in that facility. We are working with the Bureau of Indian Education to establish a MOA
with the Isleta Elementary School so we can provide instruction at that site. We currently have a
Tiwa Instructor in place at the Native American Community Academy (NACA) in Albuquerque. The
instructor at NACA is a state licensed teacher and the course offered is recognized through AIAI
and provides dual credit for high school and for college credit.
With the most recent approval to incorporate technology into the language program the language
staff and Coordinator have visited several different language
programs including Ysleta Del Sur, Acoma, Jemez Pueblo and
also have a visit scheduled for Cochiti.
Ysleta Del Sur
The following are goals for the Tiwa
Language Program:
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Establish MOA with Isleta Elementary School
Ensure that Tiwa Instructors are State Certified
where applicable
Develop effective curriculum that is research based
Summer Language Program
Offer more community based instruction
Integrate technology in all aspects of learning
Pueblo of Jemez Headstart (Towa)
JOM (PL 93-638 & Pueblo of Isleta — Employee Salaries)
Staff: Beverly Piro and Brandon Tewaheftewa
Johnson-O'Malley is a federally funded program which receives an estimated $55,400 per year.
JOM works to meet the unique and specialized educational needs of Native American students
enrolled in Public Schools. Currently we have 810 eligible K-12th grade students and 683 have
received services. There are over 65 different school sites in which our students are enrolled. We
will be working with Los Lunas Public Schools to reestablish the MOA.
Services include:
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School supply distribution
•
Student/parent advocacy
•
Tutoring
•
Reimbursements for ACT/SAT, Lab Fees, PE Uniforms freshman/middle school
students
•
Ti-83-84 Calculators
•
Family Activity Nights
•
Literacy Nights
•
Experiential Learning Opportunities
Upcoming Events:
•
Graduation Banquet May 2, 2013: This event honors all graduating high
school students. Each year the JOM Program purchases graduation gifts
for graduating high school students.
•
Activities — Summer Bridge Program to begin June 10 —July 18, applications
available May 6, 2013.
•
Mother's Day Activity Night — May 9, 2013 from 5:00 — 7:30
•
Father's Day Activity Night —June 13, 2013 from 5:00- 7:30
•
End of Year Ice Cream Social & Literacy Night May 16, 2013 from 5:00 — 7:30
•
Prepare for Back-to-School Supply Distribution June 15 — August 4, 2013
•
Bully Awareness for Parents "Bully" —July 20 9:00 am — 12 pm
Easter Activity Night
Easter Activity Night
Isleta Pueblo News
May 2013
ADULT BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAM
(PL93-638 & Pueblo of Isleta Employee Salary)
Staff: Ulysses Abeita
The Adult Basic Education Program is designed to provide the
following educational services to adult tribal members:
• the opportunity to receive a G.E.D. diploma.
• raise the level of educational achievement through individual
participation in classes that will be presented throughout the
year.
• maintain and administer adult basic skills programs to
enable students to attain productive employment.
• provide tutoring, guidance and counseling with regard to
education and employment opportunities.
• provide education and information job training and
retraining programs.
GED Preparation/Adult Basic Education
Adult Basic Education provides tutoring services to prepare
individuals to acquire their GED diploma. Participants are
recruited by disseminating program information to the community
via the tribal newsletter and postings at various public places.
Student referrals are also made by local high school counselors
and tribal social programs. After assessment of their entry level
skills as determined by the Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE),
the participants are scheduled for instruction to fit their time
availability. An individualized education plan is prepared for each
student and one-on-one tutorial assistance is provided.
Students are oriented to the GED examination prior to attempting
the actual GED tests. Practice tests are used to give the student a
feel for the tests. Also covered are test-taking skills.
Post-Secondary, Vocational and Career Counseling
For those adults who have successfully completed the GED Tests,
counseling, guidance, career education plan development and
other services are provided for successful referral to post-secondary
academic or vocational programs. All students are encouraged
and assisted to complete and submit financial aid forms to help
further their education. These services are done in conjunction
with the Isleta Pueblo Higher Education Program and New Mexico
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Educational Opportunity Center. Students seeking employment
are assisted in developing a resume, completing job applications
and conducting a job interview.
Adults seeking employment are assisted in developing a strong
resume, searching for job opportunities, completing job application
forms and conducting a job interview.
ABE Funding Sources
Bureau of Indian Affairs P.L. 93-638.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ULYSSES
Newsletter/ Duties & Responsibilities
1.
Compile articles for tribal newsletter
2.
Prepare written materials for publication, read copy to
detect errors in spelling, punctuation and syntax. Deliver completed
newsletters for distribution
Veterans Service Officer (this is not part of Job
Description)
Certified by NM Department of Veterans Services to assist veterans
and their families to complete application for veterans benefits
i.e. education, compensation, pensions, retrieval of veterans
documents, application for headstones, etc.
Isleta Higher Education Program
(POI and PL.93-638 funded)
Evangeline Chavez, Scholarship Assistant
The Isleta Higher Education Program provides supplemental
financial assistance to post-secondary Isleta students. Students are
enrolled in various schools across the United States and abroad.
Staff of IHEP will also make site visits with various institutions.
Students that are 1/4 degree Isleta may be eligible to receive
supplemental assistance from IHEP. The funding source for those
students is Bureau of Indian Education Scholarship funds. We are
pleased to announce that we have estimated 40 students graduating
this 2013 Spring from various institutions. These students will be
recognized at the annual graduation banquet.
Also, Jennifer Padilla no longer works with Isleta Higher Education
Program.
Deadlines for Fall assistance are as follows: Application is due:
July 1. All additional supporting documents due: August 1.
—WIC NOTES—
Folic acid for a healthy pregnancy and baby
Folic acid is a B vitamin. If women of childbearing age take
400 micrograms of folic acid every day before and during early
pregnancy, it may help reduce their baby's risk for birth defects of
the brain and spine called neural tube defects (NTDs).
Folic acid works only if taken before getting pregnant and during
the first few weeks of pregnancy, often before a woman may know
she's pregnant. Because nearly half of all pregnancies in the
United States are unplanned, it's important that all women (even
if they're not trying to get pregnant) get the right amount of folic
acid.
The best way to get enough folic acid is to take a multivitamin with
400 micrograms of folic acid before pregnancy and eat healthy
foods. Most multivitamins have this amount, but check the label
to be sure. You also can get folic acid from food, the best sources
are fortified cereals, but it may be hard to get the amount your
need from food alone.
Once you are pregnant, take a prenatal vitamin with at least 600
micorgrams of folic acid.
What Are the Benefits of Folic Acid?
Without enough folic acid in your body, your baby's neural tube
may not close correctly and she could develop health problems
called neural tube defects. These Include:
•
Spina bifida: incomplete development of the spinal
cord or the vertebrae
•
Anencephaly: incomplete development of major
parts of the brain
Babies with anencephaly usually do not live long, and those
with spina bifida may be permanently disabled. These are scary
problems. But the good news is that getting enough folic acid may
protect your baby from neural tube defects by at least 50%.
When taken before and during pregnancy, folic acid may also
protect your baby against:
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Cleft lip and palate
Premature birth
Low birth weight
Miscarriage
Poor growth in the womb
Folic acid has also been suggested to reduce your risk of:
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Pregnancy complications (One report found that
women who took folic acid supplements during
the second trimester had a reduced risk of
preeclampsia.)
Heart disease
Stroke
Some types of cancers
Alzheimer's disease
If you would like more information on this important vitamin
please contact our office at 869-2662
Heidi Lanes, WIC Nutrition Coordinator.
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Isleta Elder Center
Activities Calendar
May, 2013
May 1:
May 2:
May 3:
May 6:
May 10:
May 15:
May 15:
May 20:
May 20:
May 22:
May 23:
May 27:
May 28:
May 30:
May 31:
San Felipe Feast - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Catholic Mass -11:30 am
Cinco de Mayo "Taco/Nacho Bar" 12 noon
Bingo and Refreshments 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Commodities
"Mother's Day" Luncheon - 12 noon
Friendship Breakfast - 9:00 am
Monthly General Meeting - 10:00 am -12:00 noon
Commodities
Center Closed- Staff Training
Ice Cream Social- 1:00 pm
El Santuario de Chimayo & Lunch in
Santa Fe - 8:00 am
Center Closed - Memorial Day Holiday
Center Closed- Staff Training
RSVP Breakfast (RSVP Volunteers Only!) - 8:00 am
Monthly Birthday Celebration! -12 noon
New Mexico Conference on Aging Accepting
Scholarship Applications
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term
Services Department is reminding New Mexicans interested
in attending the Conference on Aging in August to apply for
scholarships.
Ten full scholarships and 20 partial scholarships will be awarded
to assist adults age 55 or older who otherwise would not be able
to attend the conference. Full scholarships include conference
registration fees, lodging & meal costs. Applicants for the full
scholarship must live 80 miles or more from the Conference
site (The Hard Rock Conference Center) to qualify. Partial
scholarships include registration fees and a lunch gift card.
Send applications to:
Evone D. Gallegos
NM Conference on Aging
1015 Tijeras NW, Suite 200,
Albuquerque, NM 87102.
Questions may be directed to Ms. Gallegos at 505-222-4523 or
through email at evone.gallegosstate.nm.us. Applications must
be received no later than May 27, 2013 to be considered.
For more information on the 35th Annual Conference on Aging,
and to download a scholarship application, visit the NM Aging &
Long-Term Services Department website: www.nmaging.state.
nm.us. Click on the Special Events tab.
Isleta Head Start &
Child Care
Upcoming Events
Thursday, May 9th — Public Meeting regarding Child Care
Services @ 5:30pm
Saturday, May 18th — Center open to take applications for
Head Start & Early Head Start from 10:00am — 2:00pm
Currently until June 1st — Head Start applications are taken
daily 8:00am-5:30pm.
Early Head Start & Child Care are applications taken year round.
Friday, June 7th — Rite of Passage Ceremony & Family Fun
Day (Last Day for Head Start children, Early Head Start children
continue through August.)
Policy Council meets monthly to discuss program policies,
mandates, & concerns. Call the Head Start Program for meeting
dates and times at 869-9796.
May 2013
Achieve your weight loss goals
in 2013 with our Weight Loss
Challenge! Compete alongside
Isleta Pueblo, Valencia County
and Albuquerque's Herbalife
consumers. During this 3 week
program each participant will
learn about proper nutrition, how
to develop better eating habits,
the importance of exercise, and
various meal replacement options
to help you reach your ideal
weight and body composition. Weekly weigh-ins and consults
with your coaches are done confidentially. Each week the
group will discover new topics that will help you to lose weight
and keep it off! And don't forget the Cash Prizes! Winnings
have ranged from $250-$1000. The more participants enrolled,
the bigger the CASH prize! Prizes in the form of gift cards will
be given out to the Biggest Losers at the end of the program. (A
portion of the registration fee goes toward the prizes). Tell your
friends and family to sign up today!
When: Saturday, May 11th-Saturday, June 1st
Weigh Ins begin: Saturday, May 11th from 8AM to 1PM
(at either location)
Entry Fee: $20.00/person
Locations:
Cheers to Good Health
Family Ultimate Nutrition
1160 Bosque Farms Blvd
5600 McLeod NE-Suite M
Suite F 87068
87110
Contact:
Reyes Jiron-Herbalife Independent Distributor @ (505) 2634690
Joseph Lujan-Herbalife Independent Distributor @ (505)
730-9772
Samantha Wheeler-Herbalife Independent Distributor @
(505) 730-1229
Isleta Behavioral Health Service is hosting the
3rd Annual Community Awareness Summit
May 31, 2013
8am – 4:30pm
Isleta Golf Course
What is the summit about?
Native American men, women and children are often found
to be experiencing the highest rates of violence, suicide, and
poverty compared to other ethnic populations. In hindsight,
Native American communities can be described as being
one of the most resilient people for using language, culture
and tradition as protection and survival despite a traumatic
history.
Presenters will provide information on ways to address social
issues affecting Native American individuals, families and
communities. Awareness in the areas of domestic violence,
suicide prevention, youth development and addiction and
dependence will be provided.
Who should attend?
Tribal community members and service providers working in
Native communities are encouraged to attend. CEUs will be
provided. There is NO registration fee.
CALL Isleta Behavioral Health Services at
(505) 869-5475
REGISTER IN ADVANCE
Isleta Pueblo News
Pueblo of Isleta Veteran’s Association
WIC NOTES
May 2013
Next meeting will be on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 at 6:30
PM. Tentative meeting site will be the Old Headstart...but,
there may be a change as we are having minor problems
with the plumbing, which should be taken care of before 15
May…
The Association will be electing new officers, or retaining
the ones we now have. All Association members are eligible
to vote or may be nominated for office. Any honorably
discharged veteran who pays annual dues of $25 may
become a member of the Association.
Elections will be for the following offices:
• Commander
• Vice-Commander
• Adjutant
• Finance Officer
• Chaplain
• Judge Advocate
• Historian
The tractors have been out at the Richard Baker Field in
Los Charcos, laser leveling and will soon be planting…
probably oats…in the meantime we are waiting around for
the State of New Mexico to release our $188,000 capital
outlay funds. These funds will be utilized to set – up the old
MIS module which the Tribal Administration has donated
to the Association, and hopefully, the Association will have
a permanent home by late fall.
Veteran’s Designation” Driver’s License
The “Veteran’s Designation” Driver’s License is available
to any honorably discharged veteran of the United States
Armed Forces. Veterans need only to provide a copy of their
“DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from
Active Duty” or Military Retiree, VA Medical ID or National
Guard ID card when applying for the designation. There
will be no additional cost beyond the normal $18 driver’s
renewal fee. Veterans holding a current driver’s license will
have to pay the normal replacement fee for the veterans’
designation driver’s license.
If you should have any questions pertaining to Veteran’s
issues, call Ulysses Abeita at 307-1582.
Need help, have questions concerning Veterans benefits?
NM Department of Veterans’ benefits? Call Theresa
Zuni, NM Department of Veterans Service Officer at
505-841-5346.
Prevention is the Key
to Staying Healthy
1. Wash Hands Often with Soap and Warm
Water.
2. Cough into your hand, elbow, or tissue,
not toward another person.
3. If you have flu-like symptoms, stay
home until at least 24 hours after your
fever is gone (without fever-reducing
medicines).
4. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and
mouth.
5.Avoid contact with sick people
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Gestational Diabetes and Low-Calorie Sweeteners.
Gestational diabetes occurs when high blood sugar levels develop during
pregnancy. This happens when the mother's body can't make and use
all of the insulin it needs to "process" blood sugar normally. Because
gestational diabetes can hurt you and your baby, you need to start
treatment quickly. Treatment for gestational diabetes always includes
special meal plans and scheduled physical activity. It may also include
daily blood glucose testing and insulin injections. You will need help from
your doctor, nurse educator, and other members of your health care team
so that your treatment for gestational diabetes.
While gestational diabetes is a cause for concern, the good news is that
you and your health care team work together to lower your high blood
glucose levels. And with this help, you can turn your concern into a
healthy pregnancy for you, and a healthy start for your baby.
Recently a WIC participant who developed gestational diabetes, asked
about using low-calories sweeteners during pregnancy. "Can pregnant
women safely consume low-calorie sweeteners?"
Yes. Pregnant women, whether or not they have gestational diabetes,
may safely use low-calorie sweeteners. A significant body of scientific
data and years of testing show low-calories sweeteners are safe for the
entire family and are not linked to adverse health reactions.
Here is a list of low-calorie sweeteners approved by FDA: Aspartame,
Neotame, Saccharin, Sucralose, Stevia, and Acesulfame potassium. You
do not have to memorize the names of the sweeteners, as long as the lowcalorie sweetener products you purchases are "mainstream" you can rest
assured they are safe to consume.
Of course, always consult your health care provider, diabetes educator or
dietitian for specific dietary advice.
One Bowl Chocolate Cake
By making this simple cake from scratch, you can use healthful oil, wholewheat flour, and no-calorie sweetener.
Ingredients:
• 3/4 cup(s) whole-wheat pastry flour
• 2 tablespoon(s) whole-wheat pastry flour, combined with above
flour
• 1/4 cup Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking OR 1/2 cup(s) sugar
• 1/3 cup(s) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon(s) baking powder
• 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1/2 cup(s) nonfat buttermilk
• 1/4 cup Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking OR 1/2 cup(s) packed
light brown sugar
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoon(s) canola oil
• 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup(s) hot strong black coffee
• Confectioner’s sugar, for dusting
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9-inch round cake pan
with cooking spray. Line the pan with a circle of wax paper .
2. Whisk flour, Splenda (or granulated sugar), cocoa powder,
baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Add buttermilk,
Splenda (or brown sugar), egg, oil and vanilla. Beat with an electric
mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add hot coffee and beat
to blend. (The batter will be quite thin.) Pour the batter into the
prepared pan.
3. Bake the cake until a skewer inserted in the center comes out
clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10
minutes; remove from the pan, peel off the wax paper and let cool
completely. Dust the top with powdered sugar before slicing.
Heidi Lanes
WIC Nutrition Coordinator
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Isleta Pueblo News
May 2013
Parks & Recreation
As April comes to an end, it is important to report that the Rec. Center was involved with a number of events that were run by other
Departments. We had the opportunity to assist the Elderly with make-up events for the Senior Olympics, we were involved with
the Library’s evening event (Fun Evening) at the Soccer Park, assisted the Social Services Department with Fun Walk and Run at
Cottonwood and the Child Abuse Awareness Parade, and we assisted the Boy Scouts with the Pinewood Derby, and Little League
Opening Ceremonies. All of this was in addition to running all of our regular scheduled programs and the Big Bernie Jojola Memorial
Run which was part of the Cross Roads Fun Run/Walk that he helped co-found with 8 other Pueblos, and our Karate One of Isleta
competing in the 2013 Region 10 Karate Tournament.
Bernie Jojola Memorial Run
On April 13, 2013 we hosted the first Fun Run/
Walk of the season with about 250 runners
as part of the Cross Roads Running Program
that Bernie Jojola help co-found several
years ago. The other Pueblos involved in
bringing Fun Runs/Walks to Indian Country
are: Cochiti, Jemez, Zia, San Felipe, Santo
Domingo, Santa Ana, and Sandia Pueblos.
The whole idea behind the Fun Walk/Run
was getting "Pueblos Working Together
promoting Wellness". At our event we had 6
of the 8 Pueblos present and the Pueblo of
Jemez presented the Bernie Jojola family a
beautiful hand stitched quilt that included a
colored picture of Bernie. It was absolutely
beautiful and there was hardly a dry eye
when it was unveiled. Every month there
will be run at the 8 different Pueblos. The
schedule is as follows: Cochiti on May 18th at
7:30 am, Jemez on June 12th at 5:00 pm, Zia
on June 26th at 6:30 pm, San Felipe on July
11th at 5:30 pm, Santo Domingo on August
31st at 7:30 am, Santa Ana on September
21st at 8:30 am, and Sandia on October 2nd
at 5:30 pm. For those of you interested in
going to any of these Fun Run/Walks please
contact Bernadette Jojola, Phillip Abeita or
Alyssa Jojola at 869-8557 and sign up. We
will be taking those interested individuals to
all the runs in our Parks & Recreation vans.
Incidentally, after the run all in attendance
were treated to the traditional water, oranges
and bananas along with a little added flair, a
hotdog as well. The whole idea was to have
those individuals stay and reminisce with
the Jojola family about what Bernie meant to
them. His wife Bernadette, his children Carl,
Christine, Sam, Raeann, as well as his grand
children and brother Emil and sister Lila
were all present in his honor. Pictured is a
collage of pictures depicting the event which
Bernie helped co-found.
Isleta Karate One Program
Karate One of the Pueblo of Isleta Parks & Recreation Program had seven
individuals bring home the Gold and Silver Medals from the 2013 Region
10 Karate Tournament this last month in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Our group competed with schools from Texas, California, Colorado, and
several schools from New Mexico. The events they competed in were Kata,
and Sparring. Both David and Ricky Roybal competed in martial arts
weapons competition as well, where they came in first and second in the
Jr. weapons division. Pictured are back row L-R: Carla Cherino, Gabby
Lente, and Donna Begay. Front Row L-R: Ricky Roybal, Mary Cherino,
David Roybal, and Martial Arts Instructor: Mr. Clarence Chavez, Renshi
7th degree black belt. This group and others will be testing for upper
ranks next month. David Roybal will be testing for his 1st degree black
belt. Congratulations to all of our students, you make us proud.
May 2013
Isleta Pueblo News
Summer Program
Once again we remind all of our Pueblo members that our summer
recreation program will begin on Monday, June 3rd. We will be providing
all of our participants with breakfast and a cold lunch everyday, Monday
through Friday. All we ask is that the parents or guardians fill out a
registration form which can be picked up either at Old Rec. or New Rec.
beginning on Wednesday, May 1st. Registration will continue until the
program begins. Like always, we will be picking and taking children
home at different parts of our Pueblo of Isleta. For more information on
the pick-up and drop-off points, please contact Lil Bern Jojola at 8698557. Pick-ups will begin as early as 7:00 am and children will be taken
home at 3:00 pm unless you have made other arrangements with us.
All major field trips will be on Fridays with the first one taking place
on June 7th to Cliff's Amusement Park. All we ask for all participants
is to be present at least 3 times per week to qualify for the major field
trips unless attending summer school. If you don't register them in our
program, please get them into some type of program whether it be the
Library, the Language Program or one of the surrounding community
programs. The key is to keep our children busy and engaged all summer
long and not in front of the television as latch key children. We will be
providing a 1 to10 ratio with Rec. leaders to children. Besides the major
field trips, the children may also go on smaller group field trips, but it will
require a signed permission slip by the parents or guardians.
Little League Program
On Saturday, April 6, 2013 were the opening ceremonies of the Pueblo
of Isleta Little League program. Once again Virgil Lucero is heading up
the helm as the volunteer coordinator of the program. He, along with his
coaches and umpires, are part of the principles of a volunteer system that
the National Little League program was founded under. No one is paid
for their services. Also, we would like to thank the Tribal Council and
Administration for their continued financial support of the program which
makes it very affordable for all of our children who want to play. As a
reminder to players, coaches, and spectators, we have recently purchased
new bleachers (approx. $30,000) for all of the fields; please help us report
any vandalism that may take place to the bleachers and fields alike. All
of this equipment and fields belong to all you Pueblo members and when
they are vandalized, they are stealing from each one of you. It takes a lot
of money and hard work to maintain the fields to the top condition which
we have them in.
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Your Career Service
Can Start Here!
Pueblo of Isleta is Looking for You
You have an employment EXTRAVAGANZA in your
back yard. If you are a recent college graduate, you may
be qualified for employment within your community.
The Pueblo of Isleta, Human Resource Department
would like to venture to unite the local graduates with
employing departments.
Please consider visiting with the Human Resource
Department Recruiter, located at the Pueblo of Isleta
NEW Tribal Complex.
• Browse through the vacancy list, you may
find
something interesting and worthwhile
• Bring an updated resume
• Bring copies of your transcripts
• And, take the time to complete an
employment
application conveniently in our office
Inquiry and learn about career
opportunities in
YOUR community.
Vacancies are posted regularly at
http://www.isletapueblo.com/career-opportunities.
html,
or email us at
poiemployment@isletapueblo.com
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS
Business & Finance
Social Work
Education
Health Administration
Law Enforcement
Discover Your Potential with US!
Pueblo of Isleta, Human Resources Department
505-869-7584
Email: poiemployment@isletapueblo.com
Be Inspired to
make a difference
in Your Isleta Community!
Isleta Social Services is
looking for foster families to
provide love and support
to Isleta children.
Please contact 869-2772
for more information.
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Isleta Pueblo News
May 2013
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