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Volume 12 Issue 1
Isleta Pueblo News
Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com
January 2017
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Governor Edward Paul Torres MA GU WAM:
Let me begin by saying how honored I am
to have had the opportunity to serve as the
Pueblo of Isleta Governor and as Chairman
to the All Pueblo Council of Governors,
and Chairman for the Southern Pueblos
Governors. I truly feel that the four years
have been fulfilling, and have given me the
opportunity to gain valuable experience
in the workings of Federal / State / Tribal
Government relations.
I want to express my appreciation and
gratitude to the People of Isleta that have
supported and placed their confidence in
me and my administration these past four
years. As we have accomplished so much
during this time, yet we fully realize the
task is only partly done. We, as a Tribe
stand at a pivotal point in our history as
we strive to advance our Tribe into the 21st
Century while preserving the customs and
traditions that identify us as who we are
as a distinct people since time immemorial.
We can either move forward together as
a unified Tribe and work to bring all that
we have worked for to realization, or we
can go backwards and start all over again.
Our Tribe cannot afford to delay all the
achievements we have made so far, as to
do so would affect the many multi-million
dollar investments we are involved in as
well as the critical initiatives we have set
out to accomplish. This is a critical choice
that only you, the Tribal members can make
by becoming involved. As is the tradition,
we all try to impart some last-minute
wisdom to our incoming Administration
and I propose to do the same.
The Pueblo of Isleta has accomplished a
great deal these past four years and have
set our Tribe on a path that recognizes us
as not just another Pueblo Tribe, but as a
creative and innovative Tribal entity with
specified goals and visions for our people’s
future. The Pueblo of Isleta stands tall
among our fellow Pueblo Nations, and we
need to continue to exert our influence in
order to survive and become competitive in
the outside world.
In consideration of all of this and very
much more, I want to express my heartfelt
appreciation for the honor of serving as
Governor for the Pueblo of Isleta.
Ha-wooh,
E. Paul Torres,
Governor, Pueblo of Isleta
Department of Education Staff Received Federal Recognition
For the past three (3) years the Pueblo of Isleta
Department of Education (POIDoE) has been
working closely with the Bureau of Indian
Affairs Job Placement and Training Office.
Through these efforts they have become a part
of what is known as the Tribal Collaborative
Employability Training, an effort that
enhances community members’ employability
skills. This effort has boosted the skills of over
300 individuals that have actively participated
in this training.
On December 8, 2016 at the Southern Pueblo
Council of Governors (SPCG) Meeting four Left to Right: Marsha Leno, Supervisory Academic Counselor; Cecilia Jaramillo,
staff members were honored and received Scholarship Coordinator; 1st Lieutenant Antonio Chewiwi; Governor E. Paul Torres;
federal recognition for their dedication and Mr. John Antonio, Superintendent Bureau of Indian Affairs; Geraldine Jojola, Executive
participation in these efforts. The Tribal Director and Kathleen Jojola, Scholarship Coordinator.
Collaborative Employability Training travels
to the Southern Pueblo communities and works directly with the Tribal Education Office. This initiative is supported by the Southern
Pueblo Council of Governors.
We are proud of the staff of the Department of Education. We recognize your commitment and dedication to providing educational
opportunities for all.
Isleta Elder Center Title VI Notice to Public
Notifying the Public of Rights under Title VI - English
• The New Mexico Department of Transportation operates its programs
and services without regard to race, color, and national origin in
accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Any person who believes
she or he has been aggrieved by any unlawful discriminatory practice
under Title VI may file a complaint with The New Mexico Department of
Transportation.
• For more information on the New Mexico Department of Transportation’s
civil rights program, and the procedures to file a complaint, please call
1-800-554-0936 or (505) 827-1774, email: damian.segura@state.
nm.us; or visit our administrative offices at 1596 Pacheco St., Santa Fe,
NM 87505. For more information, visit www.dot.state.nm.us.
• A complainant may file a complaint directly with the Federal Transit
Administration (FTA), Office of Civil Rights, Attention: Title VI Program
Coordinator, East Building, 5th Floor-TCR, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE,
Washington, DC 20590. Phone: (202)366-4043.
• If information is needed in another language, please contact 1-800554-0936 or (505) 827-1774.
Notificación al Público de los Derechos Garantizados por Título VI Español
• El Departamento de Transporte del estado de Nuevo México opera sus
programas y servicios, sin distinción de raza, color y origen nacional, según el
Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles. Cualquier persona que cree o que ha
sido perjudicada por una práctica discriminatoria ilegal bajo el Título VI, puede
presentar una queja con el Departamento de Transporte de Nuevo México.
• Para obtener más información sobre el programa de derechos civiles del
Departamento de Transporte de Nuevo México o para obtener más información
sobre los procedimientos para presentar una queja, llame al 1-800-554-0936
o al (505) 827-1774. Email: damian.segura@state.nm.us, o visite nuestras
oficinas administrativas en 1596 Pacheco St., Santa Fe, NM 87505. Para
obtener más información, visite www.dot.state.nm.us
• Un demandante puede presentar una queja directamente a la Administración
Federal de Tránsito (FTA), Oficina de Derechos Civiles, Atención: Coordinador
del Programa de Título VI, East Building, 5th Floor TCR, 1200 New Jersey
Ave, SE, Washington. , DC 20590. Teléfono: (202) 366-4043
• Si se necesita información en otro idioma, por favor póngase en contacto
con 1-800-554-0936 or (505) 827-1774.
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ISLETA TRIBAL COUNCIL
APPROVES PEACEMAKER PILOT
PROGRAM
Tribal Court Establishes a
New Peacemaking Program
The Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court approached
the Tribal Council for a resolution to authorize
the Tribal Court to establish a Peacemaker Pilot
Project. The Council passed a Resolution No. 2016073 on June 1st, 2016. The Tribal Court went about
establishing the project and prepared rules and
procedures for the Peacemaker Court and solicited
applications. The Peacemaking Court is a part of
the Court. Peacemaking is not new to Isleta. Isleta
had traditional methods of resolving disputes and
disagreements before tribal court was established.
Peacemaking gives the community a safe process
where people can come together to settle a dispute.
Peacemaking allows all parties to talk and be a part
of the process of arriving at an agreed upon solution.
Peacemaking sessions will reflect Isleta traditional
values to heal conflicts in the community.
Peacemaking sessions only involve the parties.
Spokespersons or attorneys are not involved.
Neither can speak to the peacemaker on behalf
of their client. A judge can refer a case to the
Peacemaking Program, but all parties must agree
to use peacemaking and also agree on who will act
as the peacemaker.
The court advertised for peacemakers and selected
five persons to become peacemakers. Professor
Cheryl Fairbanks, a leading national trainer, spent
two days training our peacemakers on the process
and the peace circle method. In addition, Judge
Knight and Judge Giron trained the peacemakers
on the procedures and the Children’s Code and
Probate Code. Judge Knight explained that “We
want the peacemaker knowledgeable about our
Code but not to the point of being a judge. These
are two entirely different processes.”
Anyone involved with a dispute can request a
Peacemaking session at the Tribal Court. The
request can be handwritten and should include the
name and address of all the parties and a short
statement of the problem. Cases in the Tribal Court
can be transferred to the Peacemaking Program.
All parties involved must agree to Peacemaking.
Anything that is stated in the peacemaking session
cannot be used in court against anyone.
The type of cases that can be referred or transferred
to the Peacemaking Program are: Child Support,
Child Custody, Visitation, Restraining Orders,
Protective Orders, Probate Issues involving land
assignments and personal property distributions,
and many others.
An outcome or result should be one that all parties
agree to. The final solution only applies to the parties
involved. The result is confidential but enforceable
by the court. At any time, the peacemaker may end
the session for failure to agree on a resolution, and
the case will be referred back to the Tribal Court
where a judge will make a decision. If successful,
the peacemaker will reduce the settlement to
writing and have all parties sign it and present it
to the court for approval.
The Tribal Court is excited about this new
Peacemaking Program, because this type of dispute
resolution relies on respect, communication,
listening, healing, and Isleta tradition. Any party
may request peacemaking before it comes to court.
The following persons have been trained and
certified as peacemakers by the tribal court; Moses
E. Lujan, Lisa M. Rochelle Mariano, Ramona
Chewiwi, Joyce A. Jojola, and Ben Lucero.
We hope people will take advantage of the new
peacemaking program. If you have any questions
regarding the Peacemaking Program contact the
Court at 505-869-9699.
Isleta Pueblo News
PROBATE NEWS
January 2017
First Notice – A petition to Probate the
Estate of Edna Sami, deceased September
20, 2016. Case No. CV-16-PRO-00122, has
been filed with the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal
Courts. Any person claiming an interest in
the Estate may notify the Pueblo of Isleta
Tribal Court Clerk in writing within thirty (30)
days of this notice being posted. A hearing
on the matter is scheduled for Wednesday,
March 15, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. Claims must
be filed in writing with the Isleta Tribal Court
Clerk, located at the Tribal Service Complex,
3950 Hwy 47 SE, Building A, Albuquerque,
NM. Any questions regarding the matter may
be directed to the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk at
(505) 869-9699.
of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk in writing within
thirty (30) days of this notice being posted.
A hearing on the matter is scheduled for
Wednesday, February 01, 2017 at 9:00
a.m. Claims must be filed in writing with
the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk, located at the
Tribal Service Complex, 3950 Hwy 47 SE,
Building A, Albuquerque, NM. Any questions
regarding the matter may be directed to the
Isleta Tribal Court Clerk at (505) 869-9699.
First Notice – A petition to Probate the
Estate of Maria Eulalia Anzara Olguin,
deceased August 17, 2011. Case No. CV16-PRO-00130, has been filed with the
Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts. Any person
claiming an interest in the Estate may notify
the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk in
writing within thirty (30) days of this notice
being posted. A hearing on the matter is
scheduled for Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at
9:00 a.m. Claims must be filed in writing with
the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk, located at the
Tribal Service Complex, 3950 Hwy 47 SE,
Building A, Albuquerque, NM. Any questions
regarding the matter may be directed to the
Isleta Tribal Court Clerk at (505) 869-9699.
Please take notice that a show cause hearing
will take place on January 17, 2017 at 11:00
am at the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts,
3950 Highway 47, Albuquerque, NM 87105
regarding the custody of a minor child. Any
person having an interest in this matter shall
appear and state their position to the court.
First Notice – A petition to Probate
the Estate of Christopher R. Lucero,
deceased November 07, 2007. Case No.
CV-16-PRO-00133, has been filed with the
Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts. Any person
claiming an interest in the Estate may notify
the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk in
writing within thirty (30) days of this notice
being posted. A hearing on the matter is
scheduled for Wednesday, March 29, 2017
at 9:00 a.m. Claims must be filed in writing
with the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk, located at
the Tribal Service Complex, 3950 Hwy 47 SE,
Building A, Albuquerque, NM. Any questions
regarding the matter may be directed to the
Isleta Tribal Court Clerk at (505) 869-9699.
Second Notice – A petition to Probate
the Estate of Jose M. Olguin, deceased
December 21, 2015. Case No. CV-16PRO-00129, has been filed with the Pueblo of
Isleta Tribal Courts. Any person claiming an
interest in the Estate may notify the Pueblo
NOTICE OF SHOW CAUSE
HEARING
Timothy Lucero v. Amelia Platero, Case
No. CV-CU-0690-2012
NAME CHANGE
First NOTICE that in accordance with
Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court requirements
the Petitioner April Abeita has applied to the
Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts, at the Tribal
Services Complex. Bldg A, 3950 Hwy 47 SE,
Albuquerque, NM 87105, for an ORDER FOR
CHANGE OF NAME from Andrew Bradley
Chavez to Andrew Bradley Abeita. Any
person claiming an interest in this matter
may notify the Court in writing and/or attend
the hearing. The hearing on this matter is
scheduled for Wednesday, January 18,
2017 at 2:30 pm. Any interested parties
may contact the Tribal Court Clerk with any
questions at 505-869-9699.
First NOTICE that in accordance with
Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court requirements
the Petitioner April Abeita has applied to the
Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts, at the Tribal
Services Complex. Bldg A, 3950 Hwy 47 SE,
Albuquerque, NM 87105, for an ORDER FOR
CHANGE OF NAME from Marissa Felipita
Chavez to Marissa Felipita Abeita. Any
person claiming an interest in this matter
may notify the Court in writing and/or attend
the hearing. The hearing on this matter is
scheduled for Wednesday, January 18,
2017 at 2:30 pm. Any interested parties
may contact the Tribal Court Clerk with any
questions at 505-869-9699.
January 2017
Isleta Pueblo News
News from the Comanche Ranch
Page 3
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
A new year is upon us and with it comes new hopes, plans and
dreams. We also say goodbye to the past year and look back on
our successes and our failures. I would like to thank the outgoing
Administration for all their support, dedication and hard work
to the ranch and the community as a whole. I would also like to
welcome the incoming Administration. I look forward to working
with you and am excited for what lies ahead.
Deadline for February Newsletter articles is set for
Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 4:30pm. Articles may be
dropped off at the Library or emailed to poi02002@isletapueblo.
com. Should you email your article, expect a confirmation
email. If you do not receive a confirmation email, odds are it
never made it to me and then it’s time to panic, so call Nate at
505.869.9808.
As I look ahead there has been a couple of major changes to our
cattle herd. First, we have added registered Hereford bulls. This will
increase the number of “black baldy” calves to our herd. Simply put,
a “black baldy” is a cross between a black Angus cow or bull with a
Hereford cow or bull. The result is a calf that is black hided with a
white face or other white markings on its body. The combination of
the 2 breeds combines the best traits of both and is highly sought
after by cattle buyers. Second we have adjusted our breeding season
so that we will have a calf crop in the spring and another in the
fall. This will enable us to sell calves in both the spring and fall,
making for a more constant flow of income. Also, during the spring
the supply of cattle is less while the demand remains constant or
may even go up. The simple law of supply and demand will be on
our side, we will have a supply and can take advantage of better
prices.
People whom wish to submit an article or flyer are responsible
for generating their own article or flyer. Should you need help,
please call the Library at 505.869.9808 and set up a date and
time to sit down with a Library staff member whom will help
you throughout the process. The Library will NOT accept
notes dropped off at the Library or information over the phone
to generate your article.
One recent change we have made may seem minor but is already
paying off in time and effort. We had a timer installed on a well that
supplies water to the western half of the ranch as well as the ranch
house. The timer is set so that the well will pump water for 6 hours
a day then turn itself off after 6 hours. This saves us from having to
make 2 trips a day to the well, 1 to turn it on and another to turn it
off. This saves time, effort and fuel. Thanks to David Chavez of the
Utilities division for installing the timer. I would also like to thank
the Transportation crew for coming out and maintaining the roads.
This will save the cost of maintaining and repairing our vehicles
due to the rough roads.
For us here at the ranch our year has started, I have seen new
calves on the ground and it fills me with a sense of joy and wonder
whenever I see new life. I was recently asked if this job was worth it
especially when there are many challenges ahead. As I see the little
baby calves my answer was YES!
I pray that the coming year will bring you success in all you do or
plan on doing and that the Creator watches over you in the days
ahead. For all you farmers and ranchers I hope you have plenty
of rain and sunshine, little wind and fewer bugs and pests. Happy
trails to all!
John M. Romero, Manager
Comanche Ranch
Greetings to our St. Augustine
Parish Community,
We the fundraising committee would like to thank you all from our
hearts for helping us through another year of reaching our goal. As
you are aware the committee sanctions many fundraising events
throughout the year of 2016. Our theme for this year was “Giving and
Sharing”. Giving by way of formulating family based activities that
would raise funds for our mother church, and Sharing their funds
within the many ministries of our Parish; especially in the areas of
educating our children and our families about the teachings of our
Lord. It truly is comforting to see us come together as a community
when assistance and support is needed for our Church. We thank
you for your generosity, your support, your encouragement and your
prayers. Most importantly your heartfelt devotion to our faith and
our St. Augustine Parish. May god bless you and your families.
-Fundraising Committee
Probates need to be published in the Newsletter for two
consecutive months. Probates are considered court documents
therefore all submitters must provide: 1) Name of Deceased, 2)
Date of Deceased 3) Court Case # and 4) Date of Court Date. A
Probate form can be found on the Newsletter Archive page at
http://www.isletapueblo.com/newsletters.html .
Thank you,
Nathaniel Lujan
Newsletters may be found at the sixteen distribution locations
listed below. Remember, Digital copies of the Newsletter
may be obtained from the Newsletter archive at http://www.
isletapueblo.com/newsletters.html
The sixteen Newsletter distribution locations are:
1) The Administration Building
(Governor’s Office): Receptionist Desk
2) Census Office: Receptionist Desk
3) Health Center: Lobby
(Newsletter Stand)
4) Housing Department: Receptionist
Desk
5) Department of Education:
Receptionist Desk
6) New Recreation Center: Newsletter
Stand
7) Old Recreation Center: Front Desk & Breakroom
(Newsletter Stand)
8) Tribal Service Complex: Receptionist Desk
9) Tribal Service Complex: I.P.D. Dispatch Window
10) Tribal Service Complex: Tribal Courts Window
11) Elders Center: Receptionist Desk & Lunch Delivery
12) Head Start: Receptionist Desk
13) Library: Newsletter Stand
14) Ranchitos Park: Blue Box (see picture for example)
15) Old Head Start Complex: Blue Box (see picture for
example)
16) Intersection of Tribal Road 82 & Tribal Road 84: Blue
Box (see picture for example)
Isleta Pueblo News
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January 2017
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Pueblo of Isleta Career Opportunities
Position Posting
ACADEMIC COACH,
NEW BILLING TECHNICIAN,
BUSINESS MANAGER,
BUSINESS MANAGER,
CARPENTER,
CHILD CARE PROVIDER,
CHR VAN DRIVER (Part-Time),
NEW CLINICAL THERAPIST,
DISABILITIES COORDINATOR,
EMT-INTERMEDIATE (2 positions),
EMT PARAMEDIC (PRN/Occasional),
HVAC TECHNICIAN,
INTERNAL AUDITOR,
LABORER (4-Tmp Pstns NTE: 6 mo.),
LANGUAGE COORDINATOR,
LIFEGUARD (2 Positions),
NURSE EDUCATOR,
NUTRITIONIST,
PERSONAL CARE SERVICE AIDE (Occasional),
Location
Dept. of Education,
Health Center,
Head Start & Child Care,
Isleta Elementary School,
Housing Authority,
Head Start,
Health Center,
Health Center/Behavorial Health,
Head Start,
Health Center,
Health Center,
Housing Authority,
Gaming Commission,
Housing Authority,
Dept., of Education,
Recreation Center,
Health Center,
Health Center,
Elder Center,
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
12/28/2016
Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled
12/29/2016
Open Until Filled.
Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled
Continuously Accepting Applications
Isleta Pueblo News
January 2017
Page 5
Pueblo of Isleta Career Opportunities
Position Posting
PHYSICAL THERAPIST,
PHYSICIAN,
PLUMBER,
RE-ADVERTISED- POLICE OFFICER or POLICE CADET,
RANCH HAND (Seasonal),
RANGELAND/IRRIGATION OPERATOR,
RANGELAND MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN,
REGISTERED NURSE (RPT),
TEACHER - COMPUTER,
TEACHER-ELEMENTARY SCHOOL,
TEACHER II-EARLY HEADSTART,
TIWA LANGUAGE TEACHER,
NEW - TREASURER,
UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE /HZMAT,
VETERAN SUPPORT SERVICE PROGRAM MEMBER,
WILDLAND FIRE CREW (4 Positions),
WILDLAND FIRE CREW BOSS,
WILDLAND FIRE SQUAD BOSS,
Honoring our Veterans
“Since the birth of America, [American
Indians and Alaska Natives] have
contributed immeasurably to our country
and our heritage, distinguishing themselves
as scholars, artists, entrepreneurs, and
leaders in all aspects of our society. Native
Americans have also served in the United
States Armed Forces with honor and
distinction, defending the security of our
Nation with their lives.”
-President Barack Obama
The spirit and dignity of the Native
warrior has always been an important
part of our tribal cultures, and it is alive
and well today. American Indians and
Alaska Natives have a rich history in the
United States Military, with several Native
Americans receiving the Medal of Honor,
the military’s highest decoration. Since the
Civil War American Indians have had an
active role in the military; as code talkers
they have ensured secure communications
for troops on the battlefield. For American
Indians, as in many communities, joining
the military is a sacrifice to protect the
freedom of family, friends and others living
in the United States. According to the U.S.
Department of Defense, Native Americans
serve in the military at a higher rate per
capita than any other ethnic group. Over
the years few have ever encountered any
overt prejudice while in uniform, though
Navajo Code Talkers were sometimes
mistaken by their own men for Japanese
soldiers. However, stories of code talkers
recall, Navajos had a chance to prove wrong
the bigots back home; the military prized
them for speaking their own language. For
all American Indian veterans, the honor of
defending their country overrode all other
considerations. Some have questioned why
Native Americans serve at such a high rate.
Part of it has to do with economics – the
military offers an opportunity for soldiers
to receive an education as well as provide
a stable income for their families. There is
also a certain pride stemming from Native
people’s grandparents and parents who
have served in the U.S. armed services.
Here in the Pueblo of Isleta, our community
in itself has a high rate of service members
who have served in various conflicts.
Many of our community’s veterans served
in many hard felt conflicts such as World
wars, Vietnam, the Middle East, and
others. While many of our people have
made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom
of our rights and country, we remember
they also fought for the sovereignty of all
Native People as well. Today we say thank
you to all of our brothers and sisters that
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have served and those who still continue
to defend all of us who lucky call ourselves
“Americans”. We are proud of all of you
and are forever grateful for your service.
Isleta Elder Center
Special Thank you to:
Governor Eddie Paul Torres,
Lt. Antonio Chiwewe & Their
Administration.
Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Council
Isleta Elder Center Advisory Board:
Lillian Jaramillo, Chair, Priscilla ReynaJojola vice, Edwina Abeita, Elsie Lucero,
Moses Lujan, Frances Cherino
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Jose Martinez: Legacy Corp. Member
Arnold Sena, Donald Lucero, Rochelle
Zuni & the entire Parks & Recreation
Staff
Father George
& St. Augustine Church Staff
Isleta Police Department
Isleta Social Services
Isleta Animal Control
Isleta Library Program
Isleta Behavioral Health Program
Isleta Cultural Committee
Isleta Human Resource Dept
Isleta Tribal Courts
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January 2017
Pueblo of Isleta
Elementary School
Happy New Year from the Pueblo of
Isleta Elementary School! We hope all
of our families are enjoying the Christmas
Break with their children. School will
resume on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2017.
There is one calendar change for parents
to note. There will be NO SCHOOL for
students on Monday, January 9, 2017.
A special Professional Development Day
has been scheduled for all of the POIES
Staff.
Second Quarter Parent/Teacher
Conferences will still be held on Wednesday,
January 11th, 2017 from 1:00 – 6:00 P.M.
December was a short month at school, but
the students and staff stayed very busy!
On December 14th students traveled to
the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Complex, the
Elderly Center and the Assisted Living
Facilities to go caroling. We would like to
extend a big thank you to all of the POI
Staff, Governor Torres’ Office, Tribal
Council, the Elderly Center Staff and
the Assisted Living Facility Staff for
their hospitality and special treats.
That evening our families took a trip on
the Polar Express at the School Library
during a special Family Night. Repeat
performances were also shared later with
the K-3rd Grade Students.
On December 15th students and staff
were invited back to the Elders’ Annual
Christmas Banquet at the Isleta Casino
to perform more Christmas carols for
the group. The students really enjoyed
performing for their family members who
were in the audience.
Elementary Carolers at the Elders Center
The Pueblo of Isleta Elementary School
hosted some very special guests that same
afternoon. University of New Mexico and
University of Texas at San Antonio Football
Team Members, Team Coaches, ESPN
Film Crew and staff from the Isleta Casino
visited with students as part of the New
Mexico Gildan Bowl excitement. Students
were treated to autographs, pictures
and special chats with the players. The
University of New Mexico posted a video
on their Facebook page that features our
POIES Students and the school. The kids
were so excited! That excitement continued
while the POIES Families and Staff braved
the cold as special guests at the Gildan
Bowl and the Isleta Casino on Saturday
December 17th.
Elementary Carolers at the Elders Center
University of Texas at San Antonio Football Team at the Isleta Elementary
Isleta Elementary Students and family at the 2016 Gildan Bowl
January 2017
Isleta Pueblo News
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Elementary Caroling at Tribal Service Complex
We celebrated our 2nd Annual Christmas Program and Christmas Dinner on Friday, December 16th. Parents and community members
were treated to special musical and percussion performances by the Pueblo of Isleta Elementary Students. Sixth Grader, J.T. Lente
provided a moving solo performance of Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire. The school’s new Music Teacher, Richard Wild showcased
all of the POIES students with his original rap song, Chile Chant. Students were very excited to end the program with an unplanned
visit from Santa Claus! One community member commented, “This was the best Christmas Program Isleta has ever had.” Another
visitor stated that it was the best school program she’d ever seen. The POIES Kitchen staff prepared a delicious “Traditional Foods”
Christmas Dinner that was shared with students, family and the Isleta Community.
Isleta Resort & Casino and Isleta Elementary
An ordinary school day turned
extremely unordinary for some Isleta
Elementary School children this past
December, when they were visited
by several Gildan NM Bowl football
players and coaches.
Student athletes from the University
of New Mexico and the University of
Texas San Antonio visited the school
and spoke individually with students,
gave autographs, and gave High 5's.
The players also took some time at the
microphone, explaining what playing
football and going to college has
meant for them personally. They also
shared some embarrassing moments
with the kids, and were then open to a
few questions from the crowd.
The visit was part of Isleta Resort &
Casino’s sponsorship of the Gildan
NM Bowl, which also included
providing 300 tickets to the game
to school children, their families,
and some faculty members.
The
tickets were met with overwhelming
excitement, providing the kids the
unique experience of attending a
college football game.
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HOW TO ACCESS FREE
MONEY
Scholarship and Grant Opportunity websites.
Or resources.
https://www.ihs.gov/scholarship/
https://www.abqjournal.com/895466/
native-americans-eligible-for-grants.html
http://www.gmsp.org
www.aigcs.org/
fastweb.com
www.collegescholarships.org
www.educationfirst.org/
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/full-
list-of-scholarships-and-grants
www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/application-us
http://www.collegehorizons.org
affordablecolleges.com
www.itenet.org
www.collegefund.org/sss
www.cese.org
https://teachreachnm.com
@aissunm.edu
www.studentscholarships.org
If we can be of any assistance please visit,
The Pueblo of Isleta Higher Education program
located at the Department of Education
(505) 869-9790
Please contact Cecelia Jaramillo
poi08001@isletapueblo.com
Kathleen Jojola poi08004@isletapueblo.com
AARP Driver
Safety Classes
The monthly AARP Driver Safety classes
held at the Elder Center has been changed
to every other month starting in 2017. The
first class for 2017 will be on March 20, 2017
starting at 1 o'clock pm, with a sign-up sheet
at the Elders Center. Please be informed of
the new class schedule for the Driver Safety
Courses.
Should you have any questions or concerns,
please don't hesitate to call, 869-0038.
On behalf of my family, I want to wish you
all a belated safe and happy holidays with a
prosperous New Year.
Respectfully,
Ron J. Sarracino
Isleta Pueblo News
Editor:
Nathaniel Lujan
Asst. Editor:
Tara Abeita
Published By:
Valencia Express
January 2017
January 2017
Isleta Pueblo News
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Census Bureau Hiring
The Census Bureau is hiring for the American Housing
Survey. We need Field Representatives in the metro
and surrounding areas. We are asking all interested
individuals to contact us at 1-877-390-6424 so we can
schedule them for a recruiting session.
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Pay rate is $12.33-$15.53 per hour plus .54 cents
per mile.
Employments are temporary/part-time 20-40
hours per week.
Hours are flexible.
The job consists of interviewing selected
households using a laptop computer at their homes
and over the telephone.
Applicants must be over the age of 18, pass a
background check, be a U.S. Citizen, pass a written
test and interview.
Please let me know if you need additional information
from me. My direct line is (505)265-4642.
Respectfully,
Kathy Davis
Field Supervisor
American Housing Survey
Denver Regional Office
U.S. Census Bureau
505.265.4642
kathy.davis@census.gov
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Quick Facts:
•
Cigarette butts are toxic to our
ocean animals and to us.
•
Cigarette
filters
are
made
of cellulose-acetate, which is not
biodegradable.
•
According to San Diego State
University Public Health Professor
Tom Novotny, “Even one butt in a liter
of water can kill the fish in a period of
96 hours.”
•
Ocean animals like crabs and
salmon can then filter toxins into their
systems and transmit the toxins to
humans when the animals are eaten.
•
Over time these toxins can affect
human health.
It is time to stop the “Butt Cycle.” There
needs to be a shift in individual and
collective thinking to classify cigarette
butts as toxic waste and they should
be disposed of in a way that does not
hurt our environment.
Article by Tammi Meissner, POW and
Wrangell Health Educator and Tobacco
Policy
Page 10
FROM THE DESK OF
THE PARKS & RECREATION
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR
(Arnold Sena):
Isleta Pueblo News
January 2017
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM
THE PUEBLO OF ISLETA
PARKS & RECREATION
DEPARTMENT!
This past November 2016 marked my first full year of working for the Pueblo of Isleta as the Director of the Parks & Recreation
Department and I am excited to say that it’s been fun and challenging. The support that I’ve received from both the administration
and the Isleta Pueblo community has been awesome and I’m really looking forward to this coming New Year and the challenges that
await me and the department.
2017 is here! HAPPY NEW YEAR to all
of our readers and to everyone in the
Pueblo! May your New Year be filled with
Happiness and Joy!
Like always, the start of a New Year
brings opportunities and many new things,
hopefully good things and hopefully we as
human beings make the most out of the
opportunities we are given this New Year.
The Department has been very busy over
the last three months (October, November
and December) and we are ready to get
started with the New Year.
Quick Department Update/Recap of last
three months – The last 3 months were
very busy for us. It started with the Annual
Halloween Carnival that took place at the
end of October and ended with the Reaching
for the Stars Event at the end of December.
October 2016
•
Annual Halloween Carnival - What
an awesome event for the children and
adults of the community! It was wonderful
seeing all the costumes and smiling
faces. Based on what I saw, everyone
had a great time at this event. Lots of
people pitched in to make this event a
great one. It was really good to see the
Casino and different POI Departments
and staff work together to create an
exciting, fun, friendly and safe event for
the children of the Pueblo to participate
in for Halloween. I also want to give
a special thank you to USDA and the
Farm Services Agency for coordinating
the donation of 2 truckloads of pumpkins
from Aday Farms in Estancia, NM to
the center for this event. We were able
to use those donated pumpkins to help
with the decorating of the gym for the
event and we gave out the pumpkins to
the kids and their families that attended
the event that evening. The event was
a huge success like always and everyone
who attended definitely had fun thanks
to everyone who helped put this event
together.
November 2016
•
Adult Co-Ed Volleyball League–
In early November our adult co-ed
volleyball league started, we had
approximately 18 teams in the league
this year and everyone really seems to
be having a great time playing again this
year. It’s really great to see community
members out here getting some exercise
and enjoying the spirit of friendly
competition from playing in the league.
There are still quite a few games left in
the regular season, the regular season
will be ending at the end of this month
and the tournament will take place in
early February. The actual date of the
tournament has not yet been determined,
but it will probably take place in early
February. If we (Parks & Recreation
Department) are in a good place fiscally
for the tournament, we should be able to
provide the league champions with some
type of incentive for winning the league
tournament again this year.
Great
league, great participation
•
Turkey Distribution – In early
November we also hosted the annual
POI turkey distribution. Like always the
turnout for the turkey distribution was
great. I’m not sure the exact number of
turkeys that were distributed, but as I
understand there were well over 1,200
turkeys given out for the distribution.
This was another great community event
for the pueblo.
•
Rec Center Youth (Boys and
Girls) Basketball League/Teams –
The basketball leagues also started in
November for both teams (Boys and
Girls) here at the center. Both Coaches
Keenan Gurule (Girls Team) and John
Matt Jojola (Boys Team) are doing a
good job. Both of these young men are
busy daily trying to teach these young
individuals in our program the game of
basketball. The kids on the teams seem
to be having fun and when I see them
before their games you can tell that they
are really into it.
•
Afterschool Recreation Program –
My recreation staff is doing a great job
with the kids after school as well. If you
come to the center you will see the center
decorated with some of the arts & crafts
projects that the kids did for the holidays.
When they come to the center the kids
are given time to do their homework,
they are usually given a snack, then
they play games or work on arts & crafts
projects until their parents or guardian
comes to pick them up. The staff does a
very good job of planning each month’s
activities out in advance, so make sure
to stop by and see what’s coming up next
month or just to say hi. Our staff does a
great job with the kids and as far as I can
tell the kids really enjoy the staff as well.
•
Nana’s Arts Program – The Nanas
helped with the afterschool program and
they’ve also helped decorate the center
for the holiday season. If you come to
the center you will be able to see their
trademark cultural arts projects around
the center. The art they’ve worked on
with the kids were used to decorate.
•
Martial Arts/Karate Classes –
Classes are being held two times a week
and on Saturdays. The participation
in these classes are steady, but there is
always room for more students. If you
are interested in these classes please feel
free to contact the rec center at 869-9777
and leave a message for Mr. Chavez. He
is the Instructor that has been teaching
the youth in the Isleta community Martial
Arts/Karate for many years now. Please
take advantage of this great opportunity
for our children.
•
Swimming Pool – Swimming pool
staff has been busy training so that all
or most of the pool staff are able to teach
swimming to individuals that want to
learn to swim. Constant staff training
is a very important part of being a
Lifeguard, especially if our guards will
be teaching swim lessons.
December 2016
•
December was much like November,
Ham distribution, League play for
youth and adults, Afterschool activities,
swimming pool staff training and normal
daily activities that take place but we
also had a couple of events take place as
well.
•
Winter Coat Drive (Children and
Adult) – We (Rec Center) had a winter
coat drive in December.
This coat
drive wasn’t limited to coats, we asked
that if anyone was able to also donate
hats, scarves and gloves as well. This
coat drive was only held for a couple of
weeks, but fortunately we still had lots
of donations. The donations were given
to the school to help children that are in
need of these types of winter items and
the adult items will be given to homeless
and or individuals that also are in need
of winter items such as these. We
definitely considered this coat drive to
be a success and we will look into having
it again next year. Thank you all for
your generous donations, the items you
donated definitely made a difference in
someone’s life.
•
Annual Light the Path Memorial
Walk – This event was a great event
that gave all that participated and the
Isleta Pueblo community an opportunity
to remember and honor their loved ones
that recently passed on or passed on
a while back. As we go about with our
daily routines there are times that we
may get so busy and wrapped up that
we may inadvertently forget about those
individuals in our lives that have passed
away. The Memorial Walk was a great
event to help all of us bring those loved
ones back into our lives daily. Isleta
Behavioral Health Services did a job
with this event, they had a presentation
complete with pictures of individuals
that have passed on and everyone who
attended had a chance to eat a sit down
dinner with their families and friend
while they reminisced about their loved
ones. Great event!
•
Reaching For The Stars Event –
This was an awesome event to close the
year. IPD put this event on at the center
with lots of help and lots of donations.
Many kids from the pueblo participated
in this event and it’s a wonderful thing to
see the smiles on their faces when they
get the present that was donated for them
at this event. It’s quite possible that the
presents that some of these children get for
this event maybe the only gift that they get
for this holiday season. IPD put in lots of
hours getting this event ready every year,
it’s such a joyful event that really shows
the spirit of the Holidays. Thank you IPD,
awesome job!
Isleta Pueblo News
January 2017
•
Swim Aerobics – We started with
swim aerobics this month and so far
participation has been a little slow but it
is picking up. We also had signups for
swim lessons and the sign up response
has been great. We are hoping that
everyone who signed up follows through
and attends all swim lesson classes.
Classes will be held on an individual
basis, for more information about this
please contact our swimming pool staff
at 836-9783.
SPECIAL THANKS – I want to give a
special thanks to our Parks Maintenance
crew, they have been busy all year long
like always keeping our parks looking
immaculate.
They
are
currently
winterizing the parks to make sure that
they look awesome again this coming
spring and summer. I also want to thank
them for all the additional help they have
been giving to the different departments
that have been short staffed. These guys
are out there in the elements (heat, cold,
rain, wind) daily working their tails off.
THANK YOU GUYS, you are all awesome!
With the start of this New Year 2017 many
of us make New Year’s Resolutions. Also,
it’s time to evaluate yourselves on your
old resolutions. How did you do? Did you
complete your resolution; did you meet your
goal? Did you lose that extra weight you
resolved to lose? What are you going to do
to accomplish your New Resolution this
coming year? Remember, if your goal is to
get in better shape or to become healthier,
we at both the Old Rec Center and the New
Rec Center have staff that can help you
that. We have trainers available at both
facilities that are able to help you with your
goals. All you have to do is ask any of them
for some assistance. Take advantage of
the resources you have available here in
the Pueblo. I want to challenge all of our
Tribal members and employees to utilize
this wonderful facility and trainers. This
is all free to you, come in and work out for
20 to 30 minutes daily, Let’s all do our part
to fight diabetes and obesity this year and
every year. Get moving, get healthier, eat
right, let’s all do our part!
Our hours of operation have changed with
the New Year, please make note of this
change.
NEW REC CENTER HOURS OF
OPERATION
Mondays
5am to 8pm
Tuesdays
5am to 8pm
Wednesdays 5am to 8pm
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Thursdays
Fridays
Saturdays
Sundays
5am to 8pm
5am to 6pm
7:30am to 4pm
CLOSED
OLD REC CENTER HOURS OF
OPERATION
Mondays
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays
Saturdays
Sundays
3:30am to 8pm
3:30am to 8pm
3:30am to 8pm
3:30am to 8pm
3:30am to 6:30pm
CLOSED
CLOSED
SWIMMING POOL HOURS OF
OPERATION
Mondays
7am to 11am and 2pm to
6:30pm
Tuesdays
8:30am to 12pm and 2pm to
6:30pm
Wednesdays 7am to 11am and 2pm to
6:30pm
Thursdays
8:30am to 12pm and 2pm to
6:30pm
Fridays
7am to 11am and 2pm to
5:30pm
Saturdays
10:30am to 1:30pm
Sundays
CLOSED
Karate One International News Release: Thank You for your support.
On behalf of the Isleta Recreation Center,
Karate One International and the students
under the direction of 7th Degree Martial
Artist Clarence Chavez. We would like to say
thank you for all of the support and words of
confidence that the students have received
from family members, aunts, uncles, friends
and members of Pueblo of Isleta this last year.
The Martial Arts program is also looking for
some new students (boys or girls) to join in
2017. Are you looking for a well-structured
program that builds upon good character and
improves disciplines? There is no cost for the
classes to any Isleta member.
Anyone interested in knowing more about
the Martials Arts Program: classes are on
Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30pm to 6:30
and Fridays from 5:00pm till 6:00pm. Age
groups from 8 years old and up.
If you are interested in starting the Martial
Arts program visit with Mr. Chavez at the
Isleta Recreation Center, Or contact Mr.
Chavez at IRC: 869-9777 or Home: 866-4360.
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Isleta Pueblo News
January 2017
SWIMMING POOL
Happy Holidays everyone! To bring in the New Year we have new programming! We are starting private swim training in January
(see submitted flyer). You may have already seen flyers around the Rec. Center. Our first session had 20 slots available, which have
all been filled. They will take place from 5-6 PM with two sessions lasting 30 minutes each. We will be continuing this program.
We will have a sign-up sheet for the next session available soon. We have also started water aerobics, they are held every Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday at 5:15 PM. The classes are instructed by Cayden Sharp, and every class has an awesome oldies playlist!
Along with our new programming we also received a new chemical controller. This is a great technological advancement for our pool.
We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, we look forward to seeing you all!
January 2017
Isleta Pueblo News
Page 13
Soil Health at the POI Veterans
Association Complex
Pueblo of Isleta Veterans Association recently
hosted a Soil Health for farmer’s presentation/
demonstration. Mr. Clarence Chavez is known
for his skill in the martial arts program at
the Isleta Recreation Center for the last 20
years or so. Mr. Chavez was both surprised
and grateful when asked to do a Soil Health
presentation for the Pueblo of Isleta Veterans
Association. Mr. Chavez recently retired
from USDA as a Soil Scientist and is helping
farmers throughout the state.
His goal is to help farmers and ranchers
understand what Soil Health is and work on
a management system that will improve the
way soil functions. Soils respond differently
to management depending on the inherent
properties of the soil and surrounding
landscape. Some of the topics Mr. Chavez
talked about was plant diversity, keeping
living roots year round, keeping the soil
covered with residues and living plants,
minimal soil disturbance, and consider
grazing where applicable.
Commander Fred Lujan and special guest Donna Montoya from the
Jicarilla Apache Nation assisting Mr. Chavez on the pouring water into
the jars for the soil infiltration demonstration.
Commander Fred Lujan and special guest
Donna Montoya from the Jicarilla Apache
Nation assisted Mr. Chavez with the aggregate
stability and soil infiltration portions of the
presentation. Members of the Jicarilla Apache
Nation, Tome Land Grant and the Hispanic
Farmers and Ranchers of America Inc., were
also a part of the attending group. The entire Mr. Clarence Chavez discussing Soil Health Aggregate Stability and Soil Infiltration.
group of people attending the presentation
were appreciative for the high quality of
the information given by Mr. Chavez in the
presentation “Advancing the Art and Science
of Soil Health” on the Pueblo of Isleta.
Mr. Chavez also invited farmers and members
of the group to his next Soil Health workshop
in Tome, NM at the Tome Dominguez
Community Center on January 14th, 2017
from 9AM till noon or so. To attend a 4 hour
long workshop with guest speaker Rudy
Garcia, Regional Soil Health Specialist for
USDA. You can contact Mr. Chavez at the
Isleta Recreation Center for more information
on this event next month.
Photo of the presentation table and the attending groups.
2017 Veterans Legal Clinic
In 2017, the Veterans Legal Clinic will resume with NEW dates
and NEW times 8:30-11:00am (must be signed in by 11:00 to be
seen by an attorney)
January 10, 2017
March 14, 2017
June 13, 2017
September 12, 2017
New Mexico Veterans Memorial
1100 Louisiana Blvd S.E. Albuquerque 87108
• Family Law (divorce, custody/visitation, child support)
• Consumer Rights • Bankruptcy • Landlord-Tenant
• Foreclosure • Employment
• Service providers including: Goodwill, NM Department of
Veterans Services, United South Broadway Corporation,
Roadrunner Food Bank, and More!
No appointment necessary.
Volunteer attorneys will provide
brief
legal
advice
(15-20
minutes.)
Please bring any
paperwork relevant to your case
(claims, correspondence, court
documents.)
Questions? Please contact
(505)265-1711, ext. 3434
Isleta Pueblo News
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January 2017
Pueblo of Isleta Public Library
Happy New Year! All the things you have always wanted to do in 2016 should become a reality in 2017.
Wanting to workout? Check out our wide variety of workout books and workout bags. Eat healthier?
We have tons of cookbooks and magazines full of recipes. Wanting to expand your knowledge and visit
a historical place? Check out our Family pass, which gives you access to many historical monuments
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News
Library CLOSED on Monday January 2nd.
The Pueblo of Isleta Public Library would
like to wish you a very Happy New Year.
Library CLOSED from 8:00am-12:00pm on
Wednesday January 4th for our monthly
staff meeting. We will be planning for
the upcoming months. If you have any
suggestions of programs you would like to
see feel free to tell a Library staff member.
We are always open to suggestions from our
patrons.
The Library will be CLOSED on Monday
January 16th in observance of Martin
Luther King Jr. Day. Library media checked
out on Thursday January 12th will not be
due until Tuesday January 17th. Grab a
movie or book for the 3-day weekend.
Upcoming
Due to budget cuts and possible program
adjustments we have not planned any
upcoming programs. Please check back with
the Library for program updates. For all up
to date news please visit our Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/IsletaPuebloLibrary
Our homework help program will be
accepting new students for the final half of
the school year. If your child is on the waiting
list expect a phone call from the Library. We
will have many activities for students to do
once homework and/or reading is complete.
Also students who attend regularly will be
eligible for incentive field trips. If you have
any questions please call the Library at
505.869.9808.
Recap
Adults made 2017 calendars during
our calendar class, which took place on
November 10th and ended on December
8th. All calendars were made using the
computer program Microsoft Publisher.
They were able to compile their favorite
pictures taken throughout the year and add
them for each month. They were excited
to add different pictures for each month
Calendar maker binding & completing her
customized 2017 Calendar.
Families enjoying the Santa photo opportunity at the Library.
and add their own personal touch to each Santa visited the Library on December 7th.
picture. During the last class the calendars Boys and girls were able to take a picture
were printed out and put together with our with him and received a candy cane from
binding machine. The calendars made the Santa. This year our theme was Mickey
perfect Christmas gift.
Mouse pictured along side Minnie Mouse,
Donald Duck and the Chipmunks. Pictures
Our Harry Potter book club started on
were emailed out and family pictures were
November 14th and ended on December
printed out. Family pictures are still here
20th. Participants read the second Harry
if you have not had a chance to come to
Potter book,” Prisoner of Azkaban” and
the Library to pick up yours. Previous
participated in weekly crafts based on the
Christmas and Easter pictures are here as
book. Library staff member Kyle led the
well. If for some reason your never received
book club and assigned weekly readings
your Santa picture by email please give the
for them to finish the book. The end of the
Library a call at 505.869.9808.
program consisted of a movie, food and
Harry Potter talk. Thank you to all who This year was our first time having an ugly
were able to participate in our book clubs sweater program. Library staff members
this year. We appreciate your time and Diane and Valeri led this program. 6 Adults
commitment to attending meetings and met on December 12th and 13th to start
enjoying the discussions and debate.
and finish their ugly sweaters. 6 children
met on December 15th and 16th to work
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Adults of the Ugly Sweater Program working hard & showing off their completed work.
It’s all fun & games for the children, UNTIL they
have to wear their sweaters.
Apparently the Child Labor Law does not apply to
Holiday Cookie Baking
for the 2016 Ugly Sweater Social.
Now that is some 2016 Holiday Spirit!!!
on their sweaters. Sweaters were provided
for all participants. Both groups of ugly
sweater makers had a fun time utilizing
the materials that the Library provided.
Some using Christmas garland and mini
Christmas ornaments and others using
felt and pillow stuffing to create the ugliest
sweater of all. Most participants claimed
all the sweaters were cute and not ugly but
I highly doubt they would wear them year
round in public. Who knows? On December
21st we hosted an Ugly sweater social and
invited participants from other December
Library programs to join us. We provided
Dion’s pizza and other participants bought
food and other goodies for everyone to enjoy.
Our Homework Help Program ended on
December 14th with a Christmas Party.
The children received a Christmas gift bag
filled with candy and toys. Library staff
members Valeri, Cheyenne and Kyle played
a variety of fun games such as toilet paper
snowman where teammates had to make a
team member into a snowman using toilet
paper and snowman cutouts as fast as they
can. Other games played were bingo and
stack the peppermints. We would like to
wish them a Merry Christmas and a Happy
After School Homework Program enjoying their Christmas Party at the Library.
New Year. We will see them again starting
off the New Year.
As in previous years, the Library
participated in IPD’s “Reaching for a Star”
Holiday event. The Library was in charge
of the craft booth which gave the children
and families an opportunity to create a
Christmas ornament for their Christmas
tree at home. Everyone had so much
fun that they kept coming back to make
additional ornaments. The Library was
glad to be part of this event as it has been
for the previous three years.
The students who participated in our
Gingerbread House Program visited the
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center on December
20th to view the other Gingerbread Houses.
Library staff members Tara and Christino
led the program, which started, on
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Families enjoying the Library’s Christmas Ornament Craft
at IPD’s 2016 Reaching for a Star event.
November 15th. All entries were delivered
to the Cultural Center on December 5th
and will remain there until January 3rd.
Many of the Gingerbread Houses were
intriguing and colorful. Unfortunately
none of our students placed, but they
enjoyed looking and snapping pictures
of all the entries. Afterwards, we enjoyed
lunch at Furr’s buffet as a treat for
their participation in our program. The
participants also received a gift bag filled
with a book, water bottle, stylus pen and
candy. We would like to thank the students
who participated in our program. We
encourage you to visit the Indian Pueblo
had them shivering in their boots but did
not prevent them from hunting (must be a
Pueblo thing). The two day event was capped
off with a nice warm lunch at Golden Corral
with the chocolate fountain. We would like
to thank all the participants that were able
to join us during our Pokémon meetings.
On December 29th and 30th the kids
attended the Library for a game of Star
Wars Tag and Mario Kart with wireless
remote control cars. The 29th we provided
transportation to the Isleta Recreation
Center where Star Wars tag was set up in
the gym. The kids were separated into two
teams, “ Dark side” and “Jedi’s”. The object
January 2017
filled up instantly and had a long waiting
list.
* Book Clubs! Harry Potter, Anime, and
Girl on the Train
* Homework Help Program Field Trips!
Glow Golf, Movies, Gravity Park and much
more!
*Old Recreation collaboration of TV,
Workout DVDs, Books and more!
*Summer
Reading
Program:
News
broadcasting for youth and Sports and
wellness for the toddlers!
* Weekly Creepy snacks for Halloween.
*Pokémon Go Club!
*Haunted house: Based on classic Horror
movies.
* Pueblo of Isleta Public Library recognized
nationally as a 5 star Library by the Library
Journal.
*Ugly sweater making and social with
adults and kids!
Pueblo of Isleta Public Library
Hours of Operation:
Library Hours
Mon-Thurs - 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Closed on Sundays, all federally recognized
Holidays and also Isleta traditional
Holidays. Please contact library for more
information on closures.
Mailing and Physical Address:
950 Moonlight Drive SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105
Phone: 505-869-9808
Fax: 505-869-8119
Email: poi02002@isletapueblo.com
Facebook Page:
www.facebook.com/IsletaPuebloLibrary
Web Address:
www.isletapueblo.com/library2.html
YouTube:
www.youtube.com/user/poilibrary
Pinterest:
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Pokémon Go Club, learning how to play the Pokémon Card
game taught by Michael Lucero.
Cultural Center to see the Gingerbread of the game was for the Jedi’s to transport
Houses.
beanbags from one side to another without
Pokémon Go club members met for the last getting tagged to change to the Dark side.
time on December 22 and 23. On the 22nd, The kids had a blast! The next day on the
Michael Lucero taught a brief workshop 30th the Library was transformed into a
on how to play the Pokémon Card game. Mario Kart battle arena. Kids bought their
Participants brought their own playing own wireless remote control cars and were
decks, learned what there pieces were and given balloons to tie on to serve as their
what they did. Afterwards, they played a “lives”. It got a little competitive but they
few games against one another. The second all had fun trying to protect their balloons
half of the day was used to discuss and from being popped.
share tips about Pokémon Go. They shared
which Pokémon to evolve, which one to
place in gyms for defensive purposes, spawn
locations, and nests. With their new found
Pokémon Go knowledge, the participants
along with some Library staff visited Old
Town Albuquerque for new Pokémons,
the special limited Holiday Pikachu, and
the newly added baby Pokémons (intro of
2nd generation). The fog and dampness
For the Library this year has been a
rollercoaster of programs. We would like to
share with you some of our highlights and
fun memories at the Library.
*Library Cooking Programs! We started off
the year incorporating a cooking program
every month for Adults!
* Sushi Date Night for Couples! Our very
exciting Valentines Day Program, which
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RAILROAD SAFETY
Stephanie Barela, Health Educator
869-4479 sbarela@islclinic.net
There are a number of railroad crossings in Isleta and that
is why it is so important that we all know how to be safe
in a railroad crossing zone. In America, someone is hit by
a train every 115 minutes, often killing them. According
to Operation Lifesaver, nearly 2,000 Americans are killed
and injured at highway/rail grade crossings each year.
Most collisions with vehicles and trains happen when
trains are traveling less than 35 miles per hour. In ¼ of
all collisions, the train is already in the crossing when
the car hits it, and since most (nearly 2/3, of all collisions
happen during the day), driver inattention must be the
major cause. It takes a train one mile to stop, so NEVER
try to beat a train, because the train always wins! A
motorist in a train/vehicle crash is 40 times more likely
to die than in a collision between two vehicles.
Ms. Lucero’s 3rd grade class learned about Rail Road
Safety on November 22, 2016 when Stephanie Paiz from
the Rail Runner came and spoke with them. Here are
some of the things they learned:
•
ANY TIME IS TRAIN TIME!!
•
Slow down when approaching a railroad crossing
and look both ways—twice! Left, Right, Left!
•
Never race a train to cross the tracks.
•
Never pass another vehicle within 100 feet of a
railroad crossing.
•
Watch out for vehicles that MUST stop at a
railroad crossing (e.g., school buses, trucks
carrying hazardous materials).
•
When approaching a crossing, roll down
your windows, turn off your radio and air
conditioner, and listen for whistles or bells.
•
Always yield to flashing lights, whistles,
closing gates, or stop signs.
•
Never shift gears on the railroad crossing, down
shift before you reach it.
•
If you must stop, keep a distance of 15 to
50 feet from the tracks. Since the tracks are
four feet eight and a half inches wide, the train
hangs 3 feet past the rails on each side, be sure
to leave enough space between your vehicle and
the tracks.
•
Teach children that the railroad is NEVER a
place to play, walk, run, bike ride or use as a
short cut.
•
Always cross the tracks at the designated
railroad crossing or pedestrian crossing.
REMEMBER TO LOOK, LISTEN AND LIVE!
STOPPING MAY ADD 30 SECONDS
TO YOUR JOURNEY,
WHILE NOT STOPPING COULD PUT AN
END TO IT COMPLETELY.
ANY TIME IS TRAIN TIME!
Reference: http://www.tdi.texas.gov/pubs/videoresource/
fsrailroadcross.pdf
Health Beat
Stephanie Barela, Health Educator
Phone: 505-869-4479
GLAUCOMA (Glaucoma Research Foundation)
January is GLAUCOMA AWARENESS MONTH. This is an eye disease
that gradually steals your vision and often has no symptoms, but then
suddenly results in vision loss if not properly treated. To help limit your
chances of glaucoma, it is important to get regular eye exams to detect
problems early and get them treated. In most types of glaucoma, the eye’s
drainage system becomes clogged so that intraocular fluid cannot drain.
This can cause pressure to inside the eye, which if the pressure becomes
too high, can damage the sensitive optic nerve and result in vision loss.
WHAT PUTS YOU AT RISK FOR GLAUCOMA?
•Over 60 years old •Relatives of glaucoma patients
•Those that are very nearsighted (myopic)
•Hispanics in older age groups
•African American or Asians
•People with thin central cornea
WHEN SHOULD YOU GET YOUR EYES CHECKED FOR
GLAUCOMA?
•Before age 40, every 2-4 years.
•After age 65, every 6-12 months
•From age 40-54, every 1-3 years •From age 55-64, every 1-2 years
ARE THERE SYMPTOMS FOR GLAUCOMA?
•Often there are no uncomfortable or painful symptoms
•In less common kinds of glaucoma, symptoms can be more
severe, which include:
•Hazy vision
•Sudden sight loss
•The appearance of rainbow colored circles around
bright lights
•Eye and head pain
•Nausea or vomiting
•People of all ages are affected by this, from babies to elders
•Sight loss from glaucoma cannot be reversed;
however, early detection and careful, lifelong treatment
with medication or surgery can maintain vision
WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF GLAUCOMA?
•Open-Angle Glaucoma
•Slow clogging of the drainage canals, resulting in
increased eye pressure
•Has symptoms and damage that are not noticed
•Develops slowly and is a lifelong condition
•Most common form of glaucoma
•Angle-Closure Glaucoma (AKA: Acute or Angle
Narrowed Glaucoma)
•Caused by blocked drainage canals, resulting in a
sudden rise in intraocular pressure
•Develops very quickly
•Has very noticeable symptoms and damage usually
•Needs immediate medical attention
HOW DO YOU TREAT GLAUCOMA?
•Medications usually are used to treat glaucoma to either
help the fluid drain better or to decrease the amount of fluid
•Surgery is another way to treat glaucoma:
•Laser Surgery, done in an outpatient setting
•Microsurgery (AKA: conventional surgery), done in a
hospital or surgery center
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January 2017
Johnson O’Malley Program
Happy New Year!
Hope everyone had a happy holiday season
and is ready to tackle the New Year. To our
returning students, Welcome Back! To our
new students, Welcome! If you have missed
our Family Nights, you’re not too late to
join us.
We had a successful and eventful 2016,
and are already in the planning process
for a productive 2017. To start off the year,
we have Great News! Native American
students attending Isleta Elementary
School are now eligible to receive services
through the JOM program. Stop by our
office with your student’s Certificate of
Indian Blood to fill out the necessary
paperwork. The JOM program invites you
to give us any input on your thoughts or
ideas that you may have in making 2017 a
successful year for your students. We are
excited to work with you this year and hope
you will take advantage of the academic,
social, and personal support and activities
that JOM has to offer.
Over the past several months, the JOM
staff has been to several workshops and
consultations to learn more about the
re-authorization of the Every Student
Succeeds Act (ESSA) formerly known as
the Elementary and Secondary Education
Act (ESEA, No Child Left Behind). The
continued efforts of educational advocacy
by Tribal Leaders and Tribal Education
Departments through the new Act has
positioned us in what we hope is sustainable
improvements to help improve the
education of our children. A pathway that
will lead to all Native American students
having equal access to a quality education
and career of their choice. Education
has become increasingly important and
we need to work together to ensure our
children are successful and make sure
school districts are held accountable in
providing every learning opportunity and
resources necessary for a strong educational
foundation. With new changes coming forth
through ESSA, educational advocacy is a
priority to the JOM program. Our effort is
to work with the school districts and tribal
leadership to ensure your students have
access to all resources for the betterment of
their education.
During the month of December, our
students and families had a jolly time with
several events we held. It is easy to get
caught up in the material trappings of the
holiday season, but by spending time with
Family Literacy Nights
Every year JOM hosts two Family Literacy nights where students
are able to take home 5 books of their choice. The intent is for
the children to build their own library and encouraged to read at
home. Boy were the children so excited when they walked into
the JOM building. It was great to see their smiles and excitement
when they saw the many book selections and held the books of
their choice. Winter Literacy night was held on December 13th
where staff served hot cocoa and cookies. An art table was also setup for families who wanted to create more Christmas cards for the
Tribal Elders.
your family or giving back you will reconnect
with the true meaning of Christmas and help
others in your community. That is exactly
what these families did. We kicked off the
month first with a private showing of the
Polar Express in 3D in pajamas at the New
Mexico Natural History Museum. It was
nice to hear the laughter of the children and
their parents smiling on as their children
enjoyed the show. Each family donated up
to three homemade Christmas cards for
Tribal Elders which were collected during
the show.
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The last event for the year was tamale making. Students and their
parents learned how to make traditional tamales for the holidays.
As we watched the children make tamales, we were so amazed and
proud of the young children as they used their ability to comprehend
instruction through eye and hand coordination to make their own
tamales. It was more joyful to hear the children as they were proud
of themselves for making tamales for their families to enjoy. Each
child took a dozen tamales home.
There is no doubt that 2017 will be another busy year! We still have so much work to do to ensure we provide educational opportunities
and resources for all our children. The JOM Staff want to personally thank each of you for your support over the last year and we look
forward to working with you on all that is ahead in 2017!
Wishing everyone health, prosperity and success into the New Year!
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Isleta Elder Center: December 2016
Throughout the year it seems as if each
month passes more quickly than next
and before we know it the end of the year
has come. Over the course of December,
the Elder Center hosted various events
and activities for the older adults in our
community to enjoy. The month started
with a sad farewell to our program’s own
Terry Salazar, as she retired from the Isleta
Elder Center after 11 years of service to our
community. Her service and dedication to
her community will forever be in the hearts
of all those she served and worked with.
The governor, community members, staff,
and members of our tribal administration
were invited to send Mrs. Salazar off with a
luncheon & afternoon celebration.
Also, in December the Elder Center was
invited to have community members
attend the 2016 New Mexico Rail Runner
Holiday Celebration as part of a community
exchange program. The event took place
at Los Volcanoes Senior Center located
in Albuquerque, NM. Senior programs
from the local ABQ area and surrounding
pueblos were all part of the celebration.
The day was filled with a variety of holiday
activities, raffle drawings, and great food.
A special “Thanks” goes out to Marie Mora
and her staff at the NM Rail Runner for
inviting our program to participate in this
year’s event. Thank you to all the staff at
the Los Volcanoes Senior Center for the
warm welcoming, great food, and awesome
activities for this event.
The Isleta Elder Center has been very
fortunate to have had the opportunity
to host a large number of various events
throughout the year 2016. With each month
offering a diverse range of activities, trips,
or special events, the month of December
provides the most anticipated event of the
year for the Isleta Elder Center. Each year
the Isleta Elder Center’s Christmas Event
is the biggest event offered to Isleta Pueblo
elder population.
This year the Elder
Center’s 2016 Christmas Luncheon was the
best event of the year. Hosting over 400+
individuals of our community, this was
the largest event of the year for the Elder
Center. As all of our attendees continued to
arrive the amount of festive energy began
to brighten the room with beautiful smiling
faces & cheerful laughter. The Grand
Ballroom was filled with an overjoyed
community of elders anxious to see friends
& family.
January 2017
January 2017
Governor Torres started the event with a
beautiful invocation, Director Rita Jojola
followed by kind words of encouragement
and gave thanks to all those in attendance.
Harold Baugus, CEO of the Isleta Resort
& Casino stated some big announcements
coming soon to the casino as well as
presented gifts to all of the attendees on
behalf of the casino. The Isleta Elementary
School students blessed the audience with
Christmas Carols & their youthful display
of holiday cheer. As the event continued on
Father George led our elders in a blessing
over the delicious meal provided the Isleta
Resort & Casino. During the later course of
the event live music from Steve Armijo got
elders out of their seats & onto the dance
floor.
During the year the Elder Center has a
number of fundraising events that take
place to help make this event possible.
We are very thankful to have had such
great support from Governor Torres & his
administration, Tribal Council, as well
as the Isleta Resort & Casino in planning
for this great event. The 2016 Christmas
Luncheon would not have been a success
without a small agenda of entertainment
& gifts for elders to make it a little more
special during the holiday season.
December ended with departure of two
other staff members Juan Rey Abeita &
Jeff Jojola. Each of these staff members
will be advancing onto new career chapters
in their lives. We at the Isleta Elder Center
are very proud of these individuals and the
great work they have done for the center as
well as our community. We will miss both
of these hard working members of our team
and are very proud of their accomplishments
stepping into 2017 with great ambition. We
wish the both of you the best of luck and
strength as you move forward.
Isleta Resort & Casino
Isleta Pueblo News
As we say farewell to the year and begin a
new year in 2017, the Isleta Elder Center
has been very blessed to have had such
a great year in 2016. None of our events
would take place without the all support
our program receives from our wonderful
community members and fellow programs.
Our program has been very fortunate to
have had programs volunteer their time
over the year to support many of our events.
Thank you to all of our community members
for your continued participation in our
programs and events. We look forward in
providing the best service possible to all our
elders in 2017. May everyone be blessed
with a great health & strength as you enter
the New Year.
January 2017: Isleta Elder Center
Activities & Closures
*Activities are subject to change. Please
contact the Isleta Elder Center for any
changes (505)869-9770
January 2, 2017: Pueblo of Isleta
Closure – Elder Center Closed
January 16, 2017: Martin Luther King
Day Closure – Elder Center Closed
January 11, 2017: Health Discussion W/
Dr.Cumby
January 12, 2017: Catholic Mass
January 18, 2017: General Meeting &
Friendship Breakfast –
Topic/Presenter TBA
January 20, 2017: Live Afternoon Music &
Social
If you head to or even simply drive past Isleta Resort & Casino,
you’ll notice a big change popping up in front of the Resort. Guests
and passers-by will soon be greeted by a 60-foot tall marque – twice
the size of the Resort’s previous marquee. The marquee, which is
currently under construction, will be visible from Interstate 25,
and destined to attract new visitors.
The Resort also hopes to attract new visitors by sponsoring several
exciting community events, with the support of Tribal Council and
Tribal Administration. In 2016, that included Best of the City,
Duke City Marathon, the Albuquerque International Balloon
Fiesta, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, and many others.
Additionally, as a major sponsor of the 2016 Gildan New Mexico
Bowl, 200 tickets were given to the Pueblo of Isleta Elementary
School, so children and their families attended the December 17th
game. The sponsorship also included hosting a press conference,
pep rally, and team luncheon at the Resort, as well as having
a large staff presence at the game itself. There, Isleta Team
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January 2017: Isleta Elder Center Senior Center Exchange Activities
January 17, 2017: Silver Shuffler’s/Isleta
Shuffleboard Team Monthly
Practice – Manzano Mesa
Multigenerational Complex
January 2017: Adults 50 & Older Isleta
Senior Olympics – Local Games
Events from: January – March 2017
January 3, 2017: Registration Opens for
2017 Isleta Senior Games
January 19, 2017: First Event – All Ages
Soccer Accuracy Kick
January 26, 2017: All Ages Basketball
Free-throw & 3-Point Shootout
January 31, 2017: All Ages Shuffleboard
Singles Event
January 2017: Adults 50 & Older
Exercise/Recreation
Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays:
Enhance Fitness Exercise Classes
Isleta Recreation Center
Thursdays: Swimming Hours
1:30pm – 3:00pm
January 2017-A: Major Isleta Elder
Center Activities
January 24, 2017: Alliance Senior Day –
Santa Fe, NM
Members handed out swag bags and hats, invited attendees to
spin a wheel for prizes, and stormed social media with pictures of
the day’s events.
The Resort also hosted the annual Pueblo of Isleta Elders Holiday
Event in December. A group of approximately 500 Isleta Elders
participated, posing for photos and receiving special gifts.
“We’re extremely excited to host events for members of our Pueblo
of Isleta community. We remain dedicated to generating revenue
for the Pueblo, and our mission continues to focus on offering a
supportive and involved role. This event is a showcase example
of that commitment, which we intend to see through into the New
Year,” said Isleta CEO Harold Baugus.
The Resort is looking ahead at other exciting plans for the future,
including an upcoming major sponsorship of the 2017 PBR Ty
Murray Invitational.
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ISLETA HEALTH CENTER
* NEWS* NEWS* NEWS*
After-Hours Care Notice
We regret to inform our patients that
the Nurse Advice Line is closing as of
January 1, 2017, for after-hours medical
inquiries. In order to ensure that you have
after-hours care when the Isleta Health
Center is closed, we are providing you with
other Urgent Care options below:
Please call the facility for clinic hours
AND to ensure they accept your
insurance plan.
First Nations Community Health
5608 Zuni Road SE
ABQ, NM 87108
505-262-2481
Presbyterian Urgent Care
on Isleta Boulevard
3436 Isleta Blvd. SW
ABQ, NM 87105
505-462-7777
Presbyterian Pediatric Urgent Care
@ Presbyterian Hospital
1100 Central Ave. SE
ABQ, NM 87106
505-841-1819
NextCare Urgent Care
200 Rio Bravo Blvd. SE
ABQ, NM 87105
505-545-6138
ABQ Health Partners Urgent Care
@ Journal Center
5150 Journal Center Blvd. NE
ABQ, NM 87109
505-262-3233
UNM Adult Urgent Care
2211 Lomas Blvd. NE
ABQ, NM 87106
505-272-9646
►
You must notify the PRC (Purchased/
Referred Care) office at 869-4488 within 72
hours if you are seen at any facility other
than the Isleta Health Center.
►
Please be aware that in order to be
covered financially for after-hours medical
care, you should only use these facilities when
the Isleta Health Center is CLOSED.
►
If the Isleta Health Center is CLOSED
and you are experiencing a life threatening
emergency such as chest pain, severe injury/
bleeding, or severe breathing problems, please
CALL 911 immediately.
ISLETA HEALTH CENTER HOURS
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Friday
8:00am to 4:30pm
Thursday
10:00am to 4:30pm
Saturday | Sunday
CLOSED
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JANUARY
MONDAY
ISLETA HEALTH CENTER
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
January 2017
Questions? Call 869-3200
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
1 SUNDAY
Reminder:
“DPP” = Diabetes Prevention Programs @ 869-4595
“BHS” = Behavioral Health Services @ 869-5475.
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New Years Holiday Women’s Support Grp: 10-11a @
HEALTH CENTER
CLOSED
BHS.
Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS.
Creating Process of Change: 2-4p @
BHS.
Str8 Rez: 5-7p @ BHS.
SAT / SUN
Happy New
Year!
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Circle of Security Parenting: 9-11a @
BHS.
Anger Management Skills: 1-2p @
BHS.
Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:30p @
BHS.
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CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am
Grief Group: 1-2p @ BHS.
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Early Recovery Skills:
9a-11a @ BHS.
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Circle of Security Parenting: 2-4p Another Recovery
Technique (ART): 1-4p
@ BHS.
@ BHS.
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Circle of Security Parenting: 9-11a @
BHS.
Anger Management Skills: 1-2p @
BHS.
Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:30p @
BHS.
DPP Walking Group: 530-630p @ DPP
Wellness Center.
Destination Health Premeasurements:
10a-630p @ DPP Wellness Center.
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Express Endurance
Premeasurements: 8aGrief Group: 1-2p @ BHS.
430p @ DPP Wellness
Circle of Security Parenting: 2-4p Center.
@ BHS.
Early Recovery Skills:
Express Endurance Premeasure- 9a-11a @ BHS.
ments: 11a-730p @ DPP Wellness Another Recovery
Center.
Technique (ART): 1-4p
@ BHS.
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Women’s Support Grp: 10-11a @
BHS.
Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS.
Creating Process of Change: 2-4p @
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Circle of Security Parenting: 9-11a @
BHS.
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Early Recovery Skills: 9-11a @ Women’s Support Grp: 10-11a @
BHS.
BHS.
Women’s Path to Recovery: 1- Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS.
2:30p @ BHS.
Creating Process of Change: 2-4p @
BHS.
Young Leaders Youth Krew:
4:30p @ BHS.
Str8 Rez: 5-7p @ BHS.
Express Endurance Week 2: 530-730p
@ DPP Wellness Center.
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Circle of Security Parenting: 9-11a @
BHS.
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Early Recovery Skills: 9-11a @ Women’s Support Grp: 10-11a @
BHS.
BHS.
Women’s Path to Recovery: 1- Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS.
2:30p @ BHS.
Creating Process of Change: 2-4p @
BHS.
Young Leaders Youth Krew:
4:30p @ BHS.
Str8 Rez: 5-7p @ BHS.
Express Endurance Week 3: 530-730p
@ DPP Wellness Center.
Coming up in February!
Save the Date for “National Wear Red Day for Heart Health Awareness”. Call Stephanie
Barela at 869-4479 if you are interested in attending the American Heart Association’s
“4th Annual Go Red for Native Women Heart Health Summit” on February 3, 2017
(Albuquerque Convention Center).
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Early Recovery Skills: 9-11a @
BHS.
Women’s Path to Recovery: 12:30p @ BHS.
Young Leaders Youth Krew:
4:30p @ BHS.
Express Endurance Premeasurements: 11a-730p @ DPP
Wellness Center.
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Women’s Support Grp: 10-11a @
BHS.
POI Cancer Support: 1030a-12p @
Health Center Kitchen.
Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS.
Creating Process of Change: 2-4p @
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Martin Luther King,
Jr. Day
HEALTH CENTER
CLOSED
BHS.
Express Endurance Premeasurements: @ 11a-730p DPP Wellness
Center.
Anger Management Skills: 1-2p @
BHS.
BHS.
Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:30p @
BHS.
Str8 Rez: 5-7p @ BHS.
Express Endurance Week 1: 530-730p Community Healthy Cooking Class
(DPP): 5-630p @ Health Center Kitchen.
@ DPP Wellness Center.
Anger Management Skills: 1-2p @
BHS.
Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:30p @
BHS.
DPP Walking Group: 530-630p @ DPP
Wellness Center.
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CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am
Grief Group: 1-2p @ BHS.
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Early Recovery Skills:
9a-11a @ BHS.
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Circle of Security Parenting: 2-4p Another Recovery
Technique (ART): 1-4p
@ BHS.
@ BHS.
Express Endurance Week 1: 530730p @ DPP Wellness Center.
CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am
Grief Group: 1-2p @ BHS.
Circle of Security Parenting: 2-4p
@ BHS.
Express Endurance Cooking
Class: 530p @ Health Training
Center.
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Early Recovery Skills:
9a-11a @ BHS.
Another Recovery
Technique (ART): 1-4p
@ BHS.
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