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Isleta Pueblo News

Volume 8 Issue 4

Report from the Desk of Governor E. Paul Torres
Ma Gu Wam,

I hope that this newsletter finds all of you
doing well, and in good health.
Summer Irrigation
The month of March finds our pueblo
farmers getting ready for the planting
season. The outlook for irrigation water
does not look very promising. We currently
have sufficient water, although, we are not
sure if it will last for the entire season. We
pray that the Great Spirit will bless us
with plenty of rain to help us through the
year. I will let all of you know of the water
availability each month as we progress
through the season.
Pueblo of Isleta Community Meeting
I am happy to inform everyone that our first
community meeting, this year, will be on
April 27th at the Hard Rock Albuquerque
Casino Showroom from 9:00am to 12:00pm. I
have plans to have at least three community
meetings this year. I hope all of you can
attend this first scheduled meeting.
Lieutenant Isidor Abeita attends
the National Congress of American
Indians
On March 5, 2013 thru March 8, 2013
Lt. Abeita attended the 113th National
Congress of American Indians (NCAI) held
in Washington, DC.
The 113th Congress got off to a fast start
with the passage of key legislation to
advance tribal sovereignty and improve the
welfare of Indian and Alaska Native people.
In an historic vote on February 28th, the
House passed the Senate version of the
reauthorization of the Violence Against
Women Act including the restoration of
tribal criminal jurisdiction over all persons
who commit acts of domestic violence,
dating violence, of violations of protection
orders within Indian country. In January,
Congress passed the Sandy Recovery Act
of 2013, including an amendment to the
Stafford Act where tribal governments now
have the option to seek a federal emergency
or major disaster declaration directly from
the President of the United States.
It has been an extraordinarily successful
start to the 113th Congress, and there
are many Members of Congress, as well
as the Administration, who deserve our
sincere thanks. The success comes with
broad support from both Republicans and
Democrats, emphasizing the importance of
bi-partisan engagement. Most importantly,
tribal leaders and advocates have worked
together cooperatively to educate Congress
and the Administration. Let’s keep up the
good work together.

Appointment of Tribal Judges for
2013-2014
The Pueblo of Isleta is pleased to announce
the appointment of a new Chief Judge and
two Associate Judges to the Isleta Tribal
Court. Former Lt. Governor Larry R. Lucero
has been appointed Chief Judge. Renee
Torres, Esq., and Joseph Little have both
been appointed as Associate Judges. Their
terms will last throughout to the end of 2014
to coincide with the term of the Governor’s
Administration. We congratulate their
appointments and wish them success as
judges. We also thank previous Chief Judge
Ernest Jaramillo and Associate Judges
Robert Medina and Aaron Choneska for
their service as judges during the previous
term.
Isleta Department
Language Program

of

Education,

The Language Program is in the process
of expanding its services. Currently, the
Language Program provides community
based language classes for all ages,
instruction at the Isleta Head Start and the
Native American Community Academy. The
Language Program also hosts the Summer
Language Program and applications shall
be ready by Mid April 2013. The Pueblo of
Isleta Department of Education Language
Program has been working with the
Bureau of Indian Education, Education
Line Officer, Mr. Casey Sovo to establish a
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the
Isleta Elementary School (IES). Through
the MOA, the Language Program will
work collaboratively with the staff at IES
to provide Tiwa Language Instruction to
Isleta students. This is a process that has
been in the works for well over six years. It
is with excitement and enthusiasm that we
are progressing forward in working closely
with the administration and staff of Isleta
Elementary School.
The Language Program recently visited
Acoma Pueblo Language program to get
some ideas and share ideas as well. We will
also be visiting Jemez and Cochiti Pueblos
in April and Ysleta Del Sur in mid-June. The
Interactive website is still in development
and will hopefully be available in 2014.
Isleta Elementary School
As many of you are aware there are
discussions about the Pueblo of Isleta taking
over the Isleta Elementary School. The Isleta
Elementary School has, in recent years,
struggled with making Adequate Yearly
Progress (AYP) and decreased enrollment.
Through federal rules and regulations,
the Pueblo has the right to request
administrative control from the Bureau
of Indian Education (BIE). However, the
Pueblo of Isleta is vested in making the best

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decision for our children and has decided to
complete a feasibility study before taking
action. In conjunction with the feasibility
study we are also in the process of requesting
technical assistance from the BIE through
an Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA).
Through the IPA, the Pueblo can submit
a request to a government agency for an
assigned or detailed government employee
to assist with specific tasks, such as the
feasibility study. On Thursday, March 21,
2013 Tribal Council approved a Resolution
approving the feasibility study including:
the first step in requesting for an IPA. Once
the request for the IPA and Resolution is
submitted to BIE, the Pueblo will wait for
approval and notification. Once approved
by the BIE, there will be a government
employee assigned to complete the feasibility
study. We anticipate the feasibility study to
be complete within two years from the time
it begins.
What is a feasibility study? A feasibility
study is research developed to provide
answers to key questions that guide in the
decision making process. This study also
analyzes and evaluates the potential of
success. We firmly believe that in order to
make an educated decision we must obtain
and review all data as it pertains to the
Isleta Elementary School. Upon completion
of the study, a final decision will be made.
If the Pueblo of Isleta decides to request
for administrative control over Isleta
Elementary School, there continues to be
an approval process in place with BIE; the
Pueblo does not simply assume immediate
control over the school. This particular
process ranges in length of time as well;
it can take two years for Isleta Pueblo to
assume administrative control of the Isleta
Elementary School.
New Mexico State Highway 47 Project
The NM47 Highway Safety Improvement
Project is on schedule and will not require
any acquisition of Pueblo Land. The base
course placement was completed on March
25, 2013. The asphalt paving is tentatively
scheduled to start the week of March 25th
and will last one week. The week of April 1st,
the Contractor will complete any remaining
paving and place the final seal coat layer
across the full width of the driving lanes.
Thereafter, the roadway will be striped
and the median will be constructed at the
Chical Road (Tribal Road 2) Intersection,
on NM47 south of Chical Road. The median
work will require a left lane closure in each
direction, estimated for Wednesday, April
3rd through Monday, the 8th. We estimate
the project completion the week of April
8th. Thank you for your patience, and if
you have any questions or concerns please
contact the following individual:
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Kathy Trujillo, Transportation Planner
Pueblo of Isleta
Department of Planning & Development
Office: 505-869-9683
Isleta Cemetery Improvements
In 2012, the Pueblo of Isleta purchased
approximately 2.45 acres that is adjacent
to the east side of the existing cemetery
for the purpose of expanding the cemetery
limits. In the fall of 2012, the Roads
Department started cleaning up the area.
A separate contractor was hired to remove
the large cottonwood trees. Currently the
Planning Department is working with the
Governor’s Office to have engineering plans
created for the grading and drainage of
the expanded area as well as a design for
a new wall that will surround the entire
property. The existing chain link fence will
be removed and the new wall will be built
using Isleta’s Lava Block. New walk gates
will be installed around the property along
with two larger entrances to the north. The
plans are currently at the 75% design phase
and we hope to start construction this

HUD's Public and Indian
Housing Suspends Section
184 Loan Program
"The purpose of this memorandum is
to provide lenders, tribes, and tribally
designated housing entities with an update
on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Federal budget.
HUD administers the Section 184 Indian
Housing Loan Guarantee Program through
the Office of Native American Programs.
All HUD programs are currently operating
under a Continuing Resolution (CR) that
expires on March 27, 2013. On February
27, 2013, an error in the credit subsidy
calculation was discovered and corrected.
Based on the revised credit subsidy rate,
HUD determined that the budgetary
resources provided for the Section 184
Program under the CR had been exhausted.
HUD is therefore suspending issuance of
firm commitments for Section 184 program
borrowers and lenders who will now need
to work towards finding other financing
options.
HUD encourages you to share this letter
with your tribal government principals and
members. Additionally, HUD will make
every effort to share additional information
as it becomes available, and will be ready to
offer assistance and guidance to all Section
184 stakeholders."
Comment by Eric Schmeider (NM Tribal
Homeownership Coalition): This is bad
news. Probably no new funding until
Congress passes and the President signs a
Continuing Resolution covering the rest of
the Fiscal Year. This should occur by March
27th at the latest. But 184 funding could
be limited and under-funded for the Fiscal
Year and beyond.

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summer. When the project is finished, the
landscaping and maintenance will be taken
care of by the Parks and Rec Landscaping
Division who have already provided great
ideas to make the cemetery look nice while
paying respect to our departed loved ones.
Middle Rio Grande Conservancy
District Election
The election, to fill several seats, with the
Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District
Board of Directors will take place this
June 4, 2013. Candidates are currently
working diligently to meet their declaration
requirements to announce and register their
names for candidacy. There are two seats
which Isleta voters are eligible to vote for in
Bernalillo County (for this election it does
not matter which county the Isleta Pueblo
voter resides in-Bernalillo/Valencia). The
Coalition of the Six Middle Rio Grande
Basin Pueblos (Water Coalition) supports
Adrian Oglesby (Bernalillo County). For
your information and support, Derrick
Lente of Sandia and Isleta is also running in
Sandoval County. A voter site on the Isleta
Reservation has not been determined as yet,

NM Indian Livestock Days
Route 66 Casino & Hotel, Albuquerque, NM

May 14-16, 2013
Online Registration & Payment
Individuals,Exhibitors & Sponsors
Available Soon

for

Indian Livestock Days began in the 1970's
and was initially called All Indian Livestock
School. It was discontinued in 1978 and
reestablished in 1985, at the request of tribal
livestock producers. Originally the event was
held in April and hosted on the main NMSU
campus in Las Cruces. In 1996, the location
was moved around the four-corners area to
make it easier for clientele to attend the event.
This event has grown from approximately 65
attendees in 1996, to 230 attendees in 2012.
New Mexico Indian Livestock Days is now
an annual event held in May, conducted by
NMSU Cooperative Extension Service.
What makes New Mexico Indian Livestock
Days unique? The people in general. Tribal
members raising livestock face many
challenges-- not enough land, not enough
feed on the land they have, and not enough
water, just to name a few. One of their main
challenges is to remain true to their ancestors
and their religious beliefs. With that being
said, it does not hold them back, it just makes
more of a challenging experience, and it
means much more to them than the average
cattleman.
The program is a grassroots program driven
by clientele needs and interest. The planning
committee is made up of Extension Agents
which service the Native American population,
tribal members of the various tribes in New
Mexico, and NMSU CES State Specialists.
Kathy Landers, County Program Director
McKinley County Extension Service
Phone: (505) 863-3432
Email:kalander@nmsu.edu

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however, we should know this information
after April 22, 2013. By voting, you help
support not only candidates running for
office but help protect the Pueblo of Isleta
water rights.
Our Traditional leaders expressed concern
about face book postings referencing
traditional customs and practices, which
were interpreted as demeaning to spiritual
beliefs and practices. Our spiritual beliefs
and practices are meant to instill in our youth
hopes of strengthening our customs and
traditions, and doing good for one another
for the betterment of future generations to
come. Our traditional leaders humbly ask
that we protect our spiritual beliefs and
hold sacred those values within our hearts.
In closing, we hope that the information
provided in this month’s newsletter answers
any question or concerns that you may
have. May you have a very enjoyable month
and we ask the creator to protect our people
wishing you all good health, happiness and
prosperity.
Governor E. Paul Torres and Staff.

PUEBLO OF ISLETA TRIBAL
COURTS PETITION TO
PROBATE
A Petition to Probate the Estate of Robert
Lujan, deceased on October 24, 2009, has
been filed in the Isleta Tribal Courts. Any
person claiming an interest in the Estate
is hereby requested to notify the Pueblo of
Isleta Tribal Court within thirty (30) days
from the date of this notice being posted.
Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk may be
reached at 505-869-9697.

PROPERTY FOR SALE
1.876 Acres Located at 1625 Highway 314
Property has water and septic, as well as
an electric pole ready for hook-up. Asking
price is $18,500. Will consider cash and a
good running tractor in trade. Property is a
nice piece of farmland...ready for a family to
build their future!
The Deal Won't Last Long But the Land
Will Last Forever!
Call Lloyd for terms and details
at 505-974-3429

Isleta Pueblo News

Editor: Ulysses Abeita
Asst. Editor: Beverly Piro
Published By:

Valencia Express

April 2013

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Animal Control Report:

TIWA
LENDING SERVICES
Tiwa Lending Services is a Native Community Development
Financial Institution (CDFI) that was incorporated January 6,
2011. It is a non-profit entity whose mission is to promote the
economic growth of the Isleta Pueblo community by creating
homeownership and small business opportunities for the Isleta
community. Tiwa Lending Services currently operates out of the
Isleta Pueblo Housing Authority (IPHA) Offices located at Tribal
Road 61 #3.
Tiwa Lending Services took over the Isleta Home Loan Program
effective March 2012. Services' goals are to seek additional
funding from federal and state governments, private foundations
and various organizations for its lending and financial services
activities.
Tiwa Lending Services (TLS) is expanding its target market, loan
products and development services, and would like to update its
market study of 2012 by conducting another round of surveys that
would supplement the current market study. William Guevara from
First Nations Oweesta Corporation will be in town to distribute and
collect surveys onsite at the Child Abuse Awareness Parade and
BBQ held at the Recreation Center. All participants who complete
a survey form will be entered into a drawing to win a gas card
and the drawing will be held at the end of the day. Participants
need not be present to win, but will be notified immediately and
recognized in the upcoming newsletter for their participation. TLS
in the coming weeks may ask employees working at some of the
Tribal Enterprises to complete a survey also.
For further information on Tiwa Lending Services products or
services, please contact Sheila Herrera at (505) 869-4153 ext.
9341.
TIWA LENDING SERVICES IS COMMITTED TO
HELPING ISLETA FAMILIES BECOME ECONOMICALLY
INDEPENDENT.

Pueblo of Isleta Veterans' Association
Capital Outlay Funds

The 2013 NM Legislative session is over, and we're happy to report
that the legislators have been good to the Pueblo of Isleta Veterans
Association. The Association was awarded $188,000 in capital
outlay funds. Most of the funds will be used to set up the old MIS
module at the Richard "Dickie" Baker Field in Los Charcos. This
will include the installation of a waste water disposal system,
utility hook ups, driveway construction and what ever else that
these funds will possibly pay for. The MIS module was donated to
the Association by the Tribal Administration.
If you haven't noticed, the Tribal Enterprise has begun tractor
work on the south end of the Baker Field, getting ready for spring
planting. This is a part of the future plans, which eventually will
someday be the site of the Richard Baker Memorial Veterans'
Center. The completion of the Center is still a few years down the
road. For now the MIS module which will be incorporated into the
master plan will be the beginning of the permanent site.
The next meeting of the Veterans' Association will be on 17 April
2013. Since the heater at the old Headstart stopped working, and
the weather has not changed to warm, we've been meeting at the
Natural Resources building conference room, thanks to Capt. Steve
Abeita (USA). Supposedly, our next meeting should be wherever
place Capt. Steve designates. Check the weather... if all is warm,
we may meet at our old Headstart site.
Any honorably discharged veteran may join the Association for a
mere annual fee of $25. For more info, any questions, please call
Ulysses at 307-1582.

We will be having our Spring Rabies Shot Clinic on April 17,
2013. From 9am-11:30am we plan on being set up at the Health
Center, and at the old courthouse in the plaza from 1pm-3pm.
Your pet must be at least 3 months old to receive the rabies
vaccine. All pets must also be on a leash.
Also, if your dog or cat goes missing, please contact Animal
Control right away. When we do pick up an animal off the street,
we do our best to identify the animal and where it might have
come from. However, the majority of animals we pick up do
not have tags. If we cannot identify it, it will be transported to
Valencia County Animal Shelter. If we are able to identify it and
nobody is home, we will leave a note at that residence. On the
note, we will advise them that their animal has been picked up,
that we attempted to return it, but unfortunately nobody was
home and it was transported to the shelter.
Since the beginning of the year, Animal Control has transported
well over 100 animals to Valencia County Animal Shelter. Only
5% of the animals that are taken to the shelter are reclaimed by
their owners. About 13% of the animals are adopted by a new
family. Approximately 33% of the animals are sent to various
"rescue" organizations and about 49% are euthanized at the
shelter’s discretion. Puppies and kittens make up 33% of the
euthanized animals. That is why it is important to call Animal
Control immediately, if your pet has gone missing.
Animal Control is on call afterhours, for all dog bite emergencies.
In case of an emergency, please contact Isleta Dispatch at 8693030.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact
us with your issue. Office 869-7564

Final Legislative Update on HB 376 –
Native Americans in
Medicaid Managed Care

By Edward Calabaza

HB 376, also known as the Medicaid Bill, stalled in committee
and did not pass the Senate. As the dust settles from this year's
legislative session, it remains unclear what the impacts will be
for citizens of New Mexico's tribes who are currently enrolled
in Medicaid.
As we reported in the last newsletter, HB 376 passed successfully
through the House at the end of February.
When it was introduced in the Senate, it was assigned to three
committees – Senate Indian Affairs, Senate Judiciary and
Senate Finance. This is widely regarded as the “kiss of death”
among legislative circles because bills very rarely make to
the floor for a vote going through three committees. It passed
the first two, unanimously, but stalled in the Senate Finance
Committee.
The chairman there, John Arthur Smith, refused to hear the
bill or to send it to the Senate Floor for a final vote. Tribal
leaders and non-profit advocacy groups made a last ditch effort
by calling or sending letters to the senator's office, but to no
avail. The session ended on March 16 without a vote.
Isleta's senator, Michael Sanchez, sits on the Senate Judiciary
Committee and voted in favor of the bill.
Tribal leaders and tribal health employees throughout the
state, and here in Isleta, are trying to figure out what this all
means for tribal members on Medicaid and where they will fit
into the state’s newly introduced Centennial Care program.
Currently, there is a 90-day one-time managed care disenrollment window. The bill would have reduced that to a 30day window.
The issue is sure to be a topic of discussion at this year's State
Tribal Summit to be held June 20-21.

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Los Lunas School District News
As the end to another school year approaches...we need to
continue to encourage students to keep track of their daily
school assignments and keep up with daily attendance.
Seniors... check with their counselors to make sure that you
have taken all the required tests and all requirements for
graduation are in order. Many scholarships are still open so
apply for as many as you can.
We would like to Thank All Students/Parents/Grandparents,
Governor E. Paul Torres, the Isleta Recreation staff, Police
Department, CHR, Los Lunas Mayor Robert Vialpando, and
the VHS Jaguar and the LLHS Tiger Mascot for being at the
Pow-wow and for all your help. A special Thank You to Ms.
Sally Miller (LLHS Library Aide) and her two daughters, who
volunteered to assist in our Native American Club concession
and also Mr. James Jojola who volunteered along with the
LLHS ROTC to post colors; to Mr. and Mrs. Isadore Jaramillo,
who donated the oven bread, and Josie Weldon who donated
the fry bread. And to all those who helped out, we apologize if
we left your name out...but we do THANK YOU!!!
Summer School Information for LLHS & VHS E20/20
Los Lunas H.S.... Summer School will be at Los Lunas

Middle School
Valencia H.S. ... Summer School will be at Valencia H.S.
May 20th — July 3rd ...
Monday Through Friday
Morning Session
8:00 AM — 11:30 AM
Lunch
11:30 AM — 12:00 PM
Afternoon Session 12:00 PM — 3:30 PM
No Transportation will be Provided
Cost : $75.00 per 1/2 credit. This is a non-refudable fee due
before student is placed on the summer school list.
E20/20 Summer school is offered for Credit Recovery Only.
Courses offered are:
First & Second semester credit recovery ...
,
Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry
First & Second semester credit recovery...
English I, English II, English III and English IV.
Attendance — Students must maintain excellent school
attendance. TWO (2) absences will result in dismissal from
the program and loss of credit. Tardiness to class will not be
tolerated.
Summer School Rules and Policies. Students must follow all
school personnel and school rules as outlined in the Student
Behavior Handbook including the District Computer and
Internet Code of Conduct.

APRIL SCHOOL CALENDAR
1st
3rd
10th

No School/April Break
Early Release
LLHS & VHS Native American Junior Day at UNM.
Students with good attendance and grades will attend.
13th LLHS Prom at Hard Rock Casino/Hotel
18th NHS Induction @ 6:30 PM in LLHS Auditorium
24th College Fair for all juniors
25th Drama. "New Director's One Act Play"
26th - 27th Eye of the Tiger Festival @ 7:00 PM in LLHS
Auditorium
27th Valencia HS Prom at Hard Rock Casino/Hotel
29th Academic Letter Ceremony @ 6:30 PM in LLHS Gym
Parents...if you have any educational concerns, please call Ben
Analla, Los Lunas Title VII Indian Education at below phone
numbers.
Los Lunas HS
565-8755
Valencia HS
865-4646

April 2013

VALENCIA HIGH SCHOOL
310 Bonita Vista Blvd., Los Lunas, NM 87031
Phone: (505) 565-8755
Fax: (505) 565-8762

Dear Parents of Seniors,
Graduation is quickly approaching. Congratulations will be in order,
but first, all seniors need to make sure they have met all graduation
requirements.
If students are working on E2020 Credit Recovery courses, those
courses must be completed by Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 3:00pm
(NO Exceptions). E2020 Credit Recovery is available every day
after school in Room 405 from 2:30pm until 4:30pm, and late
arrival Wednesday mornings from 7:25am until 8:25am. Unmet
course requirements will prevent students from participating in the
graduation ceremony. Graduation will be held at the UNM Pit
on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 9:00am. Students must meet at
the UNM Pit by 8:00am.
Because of the Lottery Scholarship, seniors are urged to apply to
at least one New Mexico College. Kim Griego, our Registrar, will
send transcripts and test scores to colleges upon student request.
Final transcript requests will be made during Senior Check-Out on
Friday, May 10, 2013. Senior Check-Out will run from 8:00am until
11:00am.
The New Mexico Legislative Lottery Scholarship is available to all
seniors who begin attending a state college during the fall semester
after graduating high school. To keep the New Mexico Legislative
Lottery Scholarship, incoming freshmen must pass 12 hours of college
credit their fall semester with a 2.5 semester GPA. Most New Mexico
state colleges offer a Bridge Scholarship to help incoming freshmen
pay their fall tuition costs. After your student has submitted the
FAFSA, contact the financial aid offices of the colleges of your choice
to make sure that everything is in order.
Additionally, college athletes need to register with the NCAA
Clearing House. Males over the age of 18 need to register with
Selective Service in order to be eligible to receive financial aid. This
can be done online.
Please feel free to contact the counselors at any time. Please also
check out our school website for more resources. Go to llschools.
net, click on "Valencia High School", then in the left hand column of
links, click on "Counseling". You will find a great deal of information
on college admissions and scholarship opportunities.
Thank you for your continued involvement. We look forward to seeing
you at the Senior Awards Robing Ceremony on Tuesday, May
14, 2013 at 6:30pm in the VHS Gym and then at the UNM Pit for
Graduation on Saturday, May 18, 2013 (Additional information
attached). If interested, the Renaissance Committee will be selling
flower bouquets inside the UNM Pit on the day of graduation,
near each of the entrance areas. The cost of these bouquets ranges
between $15.00 & $20.00 each. Questions regarding flower bouquets
can be directed to Diane Silva, the Activities Coordinator.
Diplomas will be available for pick up by the student only,
inside the UNM Pit, on the West side, for one hour following
the graduation ceremony. Tables will be alphabetically
arranged by student last name. A signature sheet must be
signed by the individual student, prior to the release of the
diploma. Diplomas that are not picked up after the ceremony
can be picked up at the Registrar's Office the following
Monday — Friday from 2:45-3:15 pm. Students who have any
outstanding fines or fees will not be issued a diploma.
There will be a Senior
Parent Meeting to go
over graduation
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
@ 6:00pm
VHS Cafeteria

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CONGRATULATIONS FELLOW GRADUATES!!!

Erica Abeita
University of New Mexico
College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science Nursing

Brandon Keryte
New Mexico Military Institute, Roswell
Associates of Science, Criminology

Derek Abeita
Central New Mexico Community College
Certificate, Plumbing and Gas Fitting
Juliann Abeita
Edmonds Community College
Associate of Technical Arts, Paralegal Studies
Marcelina Anderson-Zuni
University of New Mexico
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Minor
Anthropology and (Graduated Summer 2012)
Central New Mexico Community College
Associate of Arts in Business
Certificate, Payroll Clerk
Helen Baca
Brown Mackie College
Associate of Applied Science,
Criminal Justice
Lorinda Castillo
Brookline College
Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice
Cynthia Jaramillo
University of New Mexico
Bachelor of Arts, Native American Studies,
Concentration: Leadership & Building Native
Nations, Minor: History, Concentration in
Southwest History
Denise Jojola
Kaplan University
Bachelor of Science, Health and Wellness
Kateri Jojola
University of New Mexico
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Minor Sociology

Audrena Abeita
Central New Mexico Community College
Certificate, Child Development
Kimberly Lujan
Brown Mackie College
Associates of Applied Science, Paralegal Studies
Leon Sanchez
Albuquerque Barber College
Certificate, Barber School
Blaine Trujillo
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Melanie Valdez
New Mexico Highlands University
Bachelor of Arts, Social Work
Leah Wade
Lewis University
Bachelor of Arts, Criminal/Social Justice
Ashley Zuni
University of New Mexico - Valencia Campus
Associates 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
Joseph Wade
PSI
Electrical Contractor’s License,
Completion Business and Law Course

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.
It won't hurt to guilt them into working for their community... our home should be where every Isleta graduate is
warmly welcomed to exercise the competence, skill and education they rightfully earn as a student. Graduates—next
stop...the Isleta Human Resources Department!! We need you!!
Sincerely,
Isleta Higher Education Program

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.

Vacancies are posted regularly at http://www.isletapueblo.com/
career-opportunities.html, or email us at
poiemployment@isletapueblo.com

The Pueblo of Isleta, Human Resource Department would
like to venture to unite the local graduates with employing
departments.

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

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.

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

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Parks & Recreation

As March 2013 comes to an end, it's one that was very action packed for us here at the Pueblo of Isleta Parks & Recreation Department.
It all started with us being the host site for the local Senior Olympic qualifying Games and continued with a National Certification
Training for some of our Personal Trainers, Basketball Games and Tournaments for our Elementary School Age Children who participate
in the SPA League, and culminated with our Los Lunas/Valencia High School Pow Wow, and Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday
March 30, 2013. April 2013 looks like it will be much of the same action packed with the Child Abuse Awareness Month and all of their
activities, the Bernie Jojola Memorial Run, and the Child Abuse Awareness Parade and barbecue coming up on Saturday April 20th,

Local Senior Games
Once again the Pueblo of
Isleta Parks & Recreation
facilities
were
utilized
for the local qualifying
games for our Elders who
participated in a number
of activities ranging from
Archery,
Basketball,
Frisbee Accuracy, Washas,
Soccer kick, and just
about everyone's favorite,
shuffleboard. Once again
Renee Chavez did an
outstanding job organizing
the events so as to qualify
our Elders for the State
Senior Olympics to be held this summer in Las Cruces,
New Mexico. A number of our seniors did just that and
will compete with everyone from throughout the State of
New Mexico. Who says that competition is only for the
youth and young adults? Pictured is a collage of photos
depicting some of the indoor events that took place
throughout the month of March.

Basketball Games
Over the month of March our elementary age school children have
been participating in what is known as March Madness throughout the
country. The youth have participated in several tournaments in which
both Boys and Girls from our Pueblo have taken at least one 1st place
finish. Congratulations to all who participated in this year's program.
Now that the program after one year of absence is under our auspices
the program has once again really taken off and has had tremendous
support not only from children participating but lots of support in family
members going to most of the games. It really is nice especially when
we are playing elsewhere that we have a large contingency supporting
our children at those games. Pictured are our 3rd and 4th grade girls
who are coached by Brittany Benavides and assisted by Raeann Jojola.
They finished in 1st place in the final tournament that we hosted, and
our 5th and 6th grade girls who took 1st place in the Jemez Invitational
Tournament.

( Continued next page )

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National Training

Ticket Giveaway

In an effort to keep our employees trained and current in a
number of activities, we were fortunate to have National Training
Certification Classes in two different categories, one of which was
"Walking Strong Trainer", and the second was "Medical Conditions
& Exercise" given by the Native American Fitness Council out
of Flagstaff, Arizona. Because we hosted the training we were
able to have four of our employees get certified at no cost to us
which would have been about $845.00 per student. Incidentally,
we had about 25 people from throughout the country not only
take this training but also used our Hardrock Hotel and Casino
as their lodging. Many of those who were here had nothing but
great things to say about our facilities and the hospitality.

Our first winner of
the concert giveaway
made possible by Tribal
Councilor
Juan
Rey
donating his tickets was
given to Vicky Johnson.
She was able to go to the
Sarah Evans Concert
held at the Hard Rock
Hotel and Casino just
by being involved and
participating
in
our
programs. For those of you who are interested in winning tickets
in the future, you must be registered and participating in one of
the many programs that we do offer at the Rec. Center. Of all those
people participating we will draw one set of tickets for two people to
attend. Once you have won a set of tickets you will not be eligible for
3 months for the next drawing. For more information please contact
Rick Giron at 869-8557. Pictured is Rick Giron presenting our first
winner Vicky Johnson with her Sarah Evans Concert tickets.

Park Management
Beginning immediately, we the Parks & Recreation Department
have taken over the maintenance of most ground maintenance
in our public buildings here at the Pueblo of Isleta. One of
those buildings is our new public library over at Pickle Heights
neighborhood. Since we have taken over this endeavor we have
had to fix the irrigation system and really clean up all the over
growth of weeds and blow sand. With fixing and beautifying
the Library we have experienced another problem. Someone is
stealing lots of the plants and shrubs that make up that whole
landscape around the Library. Please, if anyone knows of those
people responsible for the removal of these plants, please let us
know or report them to the Isleta Police Department. You can
remain anonymous. Remember, any time things are stolen or
vandalized they are stealing from all Tribal members.

Easter Egg Hunt
Our Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March
30, 2013. We will have 3 different categories for those children to
participate in. They are 5 years of age and under, 6 to 9 year olds,
and 10 to 12 years of age. If all goes well we are planning a surprise
Elderly Hunt for those 60 years of age and older. I will report more
on the outcome in next month's newsletter.

High School POW WOW
On Saturday, March 23rd, we were the host site for the Los Lunas/Valencia High School POW WOW that was in honor of those graduating
Native students from both high schools. Once again Counselor Ben Analla who heads up the Native American Programs for both high
schools was at his best with the preparation of this annual pow wow held here at the Pueblo of Isleta Parks & Recreation gymnasium.
The program had two different drum groups and a number of dancers from several tribes along with the Color Guard from Los Lunas
High School leading the procession into the gymnasium. Governor Eddie Paul Torres did the official welcoming and Tata Robert Padilla
did the prayer in our Native tongue. Although the weather was bad (wind), there were a
number of vendors selling and displaying their wares along with some traditional food that
was available for sale, and everyone who attended really had a great time. As Mr. Ben
Analla said, "The purpose was to honor those graduating seniors and their parents from
both high schools who persevered to this final chapter of their public education.” Pictured
are a number of photos depicting the event with the first being of Governor Eddie Paul
Torres and Counselor Ben Analla who has coordinated the event since its inception for a
number of years.

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Pueblo of Isleta Public Library
Happy Belated Spring Time, People of the Island. Hopefully everyone is coping with their allergies
just fine while others are being extremely cautious with their yard and ditch fires.

NEWS:
As most of you noticed the weather is
starting to heat up, so with that said, we
would like to remind all you parents,
guardians, aunts, uncles, older brother/
sisters, and baby sitters NOT to leave
your children unattended in your vehicles.
This has always been a major problem in
the Library Parking Lot mainly because
adults think they will be in and out of the
Library but they starting talking to friends
or sifting through the returned material.
Leaving your vehicle running with the air
conditioner on is just as bad as leaving your
child in the vehicle with the windows up.
Like previous years, should we come across
vehicles with unattended children in it, we
will take your license plate number and
report it to the Isleta Police Department.
The Library has a drop box in the parking
lot if you do not want to unbuckle your
children. The Library strives to be family
friendly and we encourage and appreciate
it when you bring your children into the
Library.
The Library is still searching for a couple
of community members to serve on the
Library Board and Teen Library Board.
At the moment we have two respectful
community members and we are looking
for a third to meet the quorum requirement
set forth in the Library Board Bylaws.
Members will meet a minimum of two times
but no more than four times this calendar
year, for approximately two to three hours
per board meeting. Members will help the
Librarian update Library Policies, review
challenged materials, provide input on new
material, help create new programs for
the community, and work with our Tribal
Council Liaison. Should you be interested in
becoming a Library Board Member, please
contact the Librarian at 505.869.9808.
Once again the Library will be participating
in the Social Service’s month long AntiChild Abuse Awareness Program. We will
be hosting the first event of the Program at
the Isleta Recreational Center’s Soccer Field
on Tuesday, April 2 from 4pm to 6pm. The
event will require a parent/guardian and
child team to partake in five crazy timed
games. Registration forms may be picked
up at the Library, Recreational Centers,
and the Governor’s Office. We hope to see
you all at our MXC Event.
We will also be assisting Patricia Abeita
of Social Services with the Grocery Bingo
at the Old Court House on the evening of
Tuesday, April 16 at 5:30pm. I believe the
Grocery Bingo is free but there was talk
of charging a brand new toy which will be
donated to the Isleta Police Department so
Police Officers will have something in their
units for children during stressful times.
For more information about the Grocery

Bingo, you may call the Social Service
Department at 505.869.2772.
Unfortunately, this year the Library will not
have a float in this year’s Anti-Child Abuse
Awareness Parade on Saturday, April 20 in
the village of Isleta, starting at 9am from
the Isleta Recreational Center. However,
we will have a booth at the bar- b-que where
we will pass out information and calendars
of our upcoming Summer Reading Program
along with Snow Cones. To reiterate the last
sentence, we will be giving out literature on
our upcoming Summer Reading Program,
NOT registering.
Registration for our
Summer Reading Program will be on Friday,
May 17, but next month’s newsletter article
will have more information or you may ask
us at the bar-b-que, should we not be too
busy.

gift bags for both the parent and child. If
you are unsure if your child is a home base
student or not, please contact Rebecca
Gonzales of the Isleta Head Start & Child
Care at 505.869.9796.
Finally, on Earth Day, Monday, April 22
the Library will be hosting two Butterfly
Crafts in the Art Room at the Library. The
first program will be at 10AM and will be
exclusively for the Elders of both the Adult
Day Care and the Congregant Group should
they want to attend this craft. The second
craft time slot will be open to the public at
4:30pm and will be a first come first serve

UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
Due to the success and great feedback from
both parents and students on the Library
and Old Recreation Center’s After School
Program collaboration, we have decided
to continue our works together and have
created another Incentive Program. This
time around we will be taking those students
who earned the required points to Gravity
Park followed by dinner at Golden Corral.
Like all Incentive Programs, students may
earn points by reading for thirty minutes
which would equal one point or do their
homework which equal one to three points
based on the amount and difficulty of the
homework. The Old Recreational Center
will give additional points for participating
in physical and new recreational activities.
Students may start earning points on
Monday, March 25 and their last day to earn
points is Thursday, April 25. Parents and
Guardians, should this sound interesting
to you and your child, you may pick up a
registration packet at the Library or at
the Old Recreational Center with Eugene
Jojola. For more information you may call
a Library Staff at 505.869.9808 or Eugene
Jojola at 505.869.5741.
On the morning of April 11 (Thursday)
the Children’s Room of the Library will be
CLOSED due to a collaborative program
with the Isleta Head Start & Child Care’s
Home Base Parents and Students. The
program will be led by Library Aide, Dawn
LeBeau which will consist of a story, age
appropriate craft, Library Tour, lunch, and

Wii U Spring Break Tournament
Competition on Just Dance 4.
basis, however, families will be given a
higher priority. Should you have further
questions, you may call the library and
speak to Natasha or Tara at 505.869.9808.

RECAP:
The first collaborative After School Incentive
Homework Program between the Library
and the Old Recreational Center was
successful despite the rough start. In the
end, twenty students earned the required
twenty-five to attend the field trip to Hinkle
Family Fun on the first day of their Spring
Break. Half the group spent their time in
the paint ball arena and the other half spent
their time on the unlimited attractions. For
dinner they were treated to Furr’s Fresh
Buffet where they ate almost everything in
sight due to all the running around all day.
Hopefully, the students went to sleep early
and gave their parents a nice peaceful
evening. At this time, the Library would
like to Thank the Old Recreation Staff as
well Rick Giron and whoever else that was
involved in making this collaboration a
success.
For the second half of Spring Break the
Library hosted two three-day Game

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Tournaments. Tara hosted the childrenfriendly Nintendo Game Tournament in the
Childrens Room. Winners of the Nintendo
Tournament were Jonelle( $30 to Best
Buy), Iris ($20 to Target), & Travis ($10
to Wal-Mart). Gilbert hosted the much
competitive Xbox 360 Game Tournament
which came down to tie breaker for third
place. The winners were Nathan ($30 to
Gamestop), Samuel ($20 to Target), and
Justin ($10 to Wal-Mart). Congratulations
to the winners and better luck next time to
the other competitors.
On the evening of March 19, Dawn hosted the
Isleta Head Start & Child Care Fatherhood
Program at the Library. The theme of the
program was Dr. Seuss where they read a
Dr. Seuss story, did a “Thing” Hand Craft,
took a Library tour, ate dinner, received
gift bags, and won door prizes. After the

Isleta Headstart Fatherhood Program
at the Library.
program, we had one father with a child and
two Grandfathers with grandchildren sign
up Library Cards. We hope that everyone
was pleased with the program and that we
can host another Fatherhood program in
the future.
This year we changed things up a bit with
our Easter Pictures with the Easter Bunny.
Instead of printing one hundred plus photos
we had patrons provide us with an email
address and sent them digital copies instead.
This saved us money with unclaimed photos
and parents/guardians had digital copies of

Our 2013 Spring Break Game X-Box 360 Tournament.
their photos which they seemed to enjoy
because they were able to text and email
photos to other family members or post
them on social network sites. If you did not
receive your photos via email, please call
Natasha at 505.869.9808 and have your
email address in hand.

older kids would only look for the Gold and
Silver Eggs whereas the younger kids did
not know better and were satisfied with the
regular plastic eggs. It was priceless to see
the disappointment on the older children
faces when they open the prized eggs and
got only jelly beans.

For our Easter Craft, patrons got to create
their own Despicable Me Easter Minion.
Everyone loved their Easter Minion
because it was so “Fluffy” although it was a
challenge for many. Much Thanks to Tara
for all the sewing preparation and making
the Library look like a sweat shop with the
sewing machine set up in plain sight.

Well, I hope you enjoyed our April Newsletter
Article and are inspired to come in and give
us a visit in person. Until next month, stay
safe, be safe, and pay your taxes.

The Library held a secret Easter Egg hunt
on the afternoon of March 28 for the patrons
that were at the Library at the very moment.
Parents and children were surprised by the
spur of the moment Easter Egg Hunt and
were overwhelmed with the amount of eggs.
This year we played tricks on the children
by putting candy in the Gold and Silver
Prize Eggs and put the prizes in the regular
plastic eggs. Our reasons were because the

Pueblo of Isleta Hours and Info:

Hours of Operations:

Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 6:30pm
Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED
Mailing & Physical Address:
950 Moon Light Dr. SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105
Phone: (505) 869-9808
Fax: (505) 869-8119
Email: poi02002@isletapueblo.com

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Isleta Elder Center
Activities Calendar April, 2013
April 1: POI Local Games - Make-Up Day - Recreation
Center
• Indoor Activities - 9:00 am
Basketball (FreeThrow and 3-pt.) and Frisbee Accuracy
• Outdoor Activities - 10:00 am
Soccer Kick; Softball Throw; and Frisbee Distance
April 3: Elder Field Day: Albuquerque Museum (Free
Admission) - 9:30 am Lunch in Old Town (On your
own) - 12:00 noon
April 4: Senior Olympics State Games - Athletes Meeting 10:00 am
April 4: Catholic Mass - 11:30 am
April 5: Deadline: Early Bird Registration - State Games
April 8: Commodities
April 8: Shopping Assistance: - Wal-Mart & Lunch (on your
own)
April 10: Bingo @ Hard Rock - 11:00 am
April 11: "Earth Day" Planning Meeting - 10:00 am
April 16: Shuffleboard @ Manzano Mesa Multigenerational
Center/Lunch -10:30 am
April 18: Friendship Breakfast - 9:00 am
April 18: General Meeting (Speaker/Topic: TBD) - 10:00 am
- 12 noon
April 19: "Earth Day" Activity
April 22: Commodities
April 24: NMICOA Quarterly Meeting - Jemez Pueblo
April 29: Advisory Committee Meeting - 10:00am-12 noon
April 30: Shuffleboard @ Manzano Mesa Multigenerational
Center/Lunch - 10:30 am

Temporary Job Opportunity!
The Pueblo of Isleta will be sending interested individuals to
work as Sweeper/Laborers with a private contractor to remove
debris from the Manzano Mountains, Isleta Pueblo Ordinance
Impact Area.
This employment is considered arduous, as employees may
be required to lift heavy objects weighing up to 15lbs or more,
be able to stand and walk for extensive periods of time, and
endure all types of outdoor weather conditions.
This job is temporary. If you are interested and meet the
qualifications stated, please stop by the POI, Human Resources
Department and submit a resume.
Contact Myra Garro, Workforce Program Coordinator for more
information at 505-869-9792.

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April 2013

Car Seat
Clinics

Health Educator, Stephanie Barela
869-4479 ■ sbarela@islclinic.net
Have you ever been to a Car Seat Clinic?
What is it? Why do we have them?
The purpose of a Car Seat Clinic, also known
as a Child Safety Seat Check, is to educate
parents, grandparents and guardians on
properly installing and the proper use of their
child/grandchild’s car seat. If the car seat is
out of date, recalled or not appropriate for the
child, there is a possibility that the car seat
may be replaced if there are seats available,
but a car seat clinic does not just give car
seats away. There are guidelines we must
go by and we are not allowed to give away
car seats freely. Our Child Passenger Safety
Technicians (Frances Anchondo-869-4482 and
Stephanie Barela-869-4479) are available by
appointment year round. Each appointment
can take up to an hour. Your child and the
car seat MUST be present in order complete
the car seat check. During each Car Seat
Check, we will Inspect – Educate:
• review the suitability of the child car
seat
• ensure the harness is properly fitting
with the child
• demonstrate the correct installation
• discuss injury prevention
• answer any questions
Why is it important to use Child Safety
Seats for your child?
Motor vehicle injuries are the leading cause
of death among children in the United States,
but many of these deaths can be prevented.
Placing children in age- and size-appropriate
car seats and booster seats reduces serious
and fatal injuries by more than half, according
to the Centers of Disease Control (www.CDC.
com). In the United States during 2009, 1,314
children ages 14 years and younger died
as occupants in motor vehicle crashes, and
approximately 179,000 were injured. One
CDC study found that in one year, more than
618,000 children ages 0-12 rode in vehicles
without the use of a child safety seat, booster
seat or a seat belt at least some of the time.
Not only are parents not insuring the child
to be in a safety seat, but if they do put them
in a safety seat, it is usually used incorrectly.
One study found that 72% of nearly 3,500
observed car and booster seats were misused
in a way that could be expected to increase
a child’s risk of injury during a crash. Not
only do we see national studies that show a
high number of car seats being incorrectly
installed, but every year at Isleta Health
Center’s Car Seat Clinics, we see many car
seats incorrectly installed. In February’s Car
Seat Clinic in Isleta, there were 12 car seats
inspected, 9 of which were incorrectly used,
which is a 75% misuse rate. This shows how
important it is to get your child’s car seat
checked, to insure the safety of it. Schedule
an appointment with us, to insure that your
child is safe in their car seat.

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PREVENT INJURY—
BUCKLE UP!!
Health Educator, Stephanie Barela
869-4479 ■ sbarela@islclinic.net

Do you put your seatbelt on EVERY
TIME you get into the car? Well, as the
4th grade students learned, it’s ONE OF
THE MOST IMPORTANT things you
can do to PREVENT INJURY!!! After
learning about seatbelt safety, the Isleta
Elementary School 4th graders put on
their first Observational Seatbelt Survey
on November 9th, 2012 and Mrs. King’s
4th grade class just had the 2nd seatbelt
survey for the school year on March 22,
2013. Both surveys took place in front
of the clinic. The students kept track
of how many individuals were wearing
their seatbelt. The 4th graders had a
great time promoting safety by educating
those that passed about the importance
of wearing their seatbelts. They held
up signs promoting seatbelt use and
noticed that if they inform people about
the importance of wearing their seatbelt,
they can make a difference and people
will be safer.
The results they found from observing
the vehicles are interesting. Isleta is
not being as safe as we have been in the
past.
The number of people wearing
their seatbelts is down in some areas and
up in others. The December 2012 results
SHOW US THAT MANY DRIVERS ARE
being safe and wearing their seatbelt,
however, when it comes to the passengers
in the vehicle, they are not being as safe.
Ninety-four percent (94%) of the drivers
wore their seatbelt (Dec 2012 results),
compared to only 74% of the drivers in
Spring 2011, which is great that it went
up, but then the results from the most
recent survey in March went down, with
only 82% if the drivers wearing their
seatbelt. The most concerning part of
the results show that only 64% of the
passengers wore their seatbelt, compared
to 67% in Spring 2012 and a saddening
22% in Spring of 2011.
Looking at these results can hopefully
open our eyes to how unsafe we are being.
Seatbelts reduce serious crash-related
injuries and death by about 50% (www.
cdc.gov). Motor vehicle crashes are the
#1 cause of death for those 5 years old
to 34 and wearing your seatbelt can help
reduce this risk, so it is VERY important
that EVERYONE in the vehicle wear a
seatbelt, not just the driver, but also the passengers!! Here are some tips:
•
•

•
•
•

Use seatbelts on every trip, no matter the distance.
Make sure children are properly buckled up in a seatbelt, booster seat or
car seat. Contact Isleta Health Center Car Seat Technicians, Stephanie
869-4479 and Frances-869-4482, to get your car seat checked and make sure
your child is in the appropriate car seat.
Have all children 12 and under in the back seat.
Never seat a child in front of an air bag.
Place children in the middle of the back seat when possible, because it is the
safest spot.

PLEASE BUCKLE UP and TEACH YOUR KIDS
TO BUCKLE UP TOO!!!!

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April 2013

Health Beat

Health Educator, Stephanie Barela
869-4479  sbarela@islclinic.net

2nd Annual Isleta Cancer Education
Conference Postponed until Fall
The Isleta Cancer Education and Support Group
(ICES) planned to have their 2nd Annual Cancer
Education Conference in March 2013, but due to
Traditional Activities, the conference was postponed.
We plan to reschedule the conference for October
or November of this year. Those who attend this
conference will not only learn about what cancer
is, what the risks are for cancer and how to reduce
them, understand the latest on cancer, and also learn
about talking with your loved ones about cancer, but
those who attend will also learn about the number of
cancer cases in Isleta. There will be door prizes and
other great incentives, so keep an eye out for the new
conference date or CALL me at 869-4479 to get on the
contact list for when a date is chosen.

How can injuries to children in
motor vehicles be prevented?

www.CDC.gov

Child safety seats reduce the risk of death in
passenger cars by 71% for infants, and by 54% for
toddlers ages 1 to 4 years.
•Know the stages:
• Birth through Age 2 – Rear-facing child
safety seat. For the best possible protection,
infants and children should be kept in a
rear-facing child safety seat, in the back seat
buckled with the seat’s harness, until they
reach the upper weight or height limits of their
particular seat. The weight and height limits on
rear-facing child safety seats can accommodate
most children through age 2, check the seat’s
owner’s manual for details.
• Between Ages 2-4/Until 40 lbs – Forwardfacing child safety seat. When children outgrow
their rear-facing seats (the weight and height
limits on rear-facing car seats can accommodate
most children through age 2) they should ride
in forward-facing child safety seats, in the back
seat buckled with the seat’s harness, until they
reach the upper weight or height limit of their
particular seat (usually around age 4 and 40
pounds; many newer seats have higher weight
limits-check the seat’s owner’s manual for
details).
• Between Ages 4-8 OR Until 4'9" Tall
– Booster seat. Once children outgrow their
forward-facing seats (by reaching the upper
height and weight limits of their seat), they
should ride in belt positioning booster seats.
Remember to keep children in the back seat
for the best possible protection.
• After Age 8 AND/OR 4'9" Tall – Seat
belts. Children should use booster seats until
adult seat belts fit them properly. Seat belts fit
properly when the lap belt lays across the upper
thighs (not the stomach) and the shoulder belt
fits across the chest (not the neck). When adult
seat belts fit children properly they can use the
adult seat belts without booster seats. For the
best possible protection keep children in the
back seat and use lap-and-shoulder belts.
•
All children younger than 13 years should
ride in the back seat. Airbags can kill young
children riding in the front seat. Never place a
rear-facing car seat in the front seat or in front of
an air bag.
•
Place children in the middle of the back
seat when possible, because it is the safest spot in
the vehicle.

ISLETA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
PO Box 580 - Isleta, NM 87022
(505) 869-5475

Parenting Group
The Parenting group is for eight weeks and
is facilitated by Isleta Behavioral Health
Services. In the parenting group you will learn
parenting is an active process of teaching
your family values and rules. We know that
all families have different problems. The
parenting group is an opportunity to learn
about problem solving techniques. This is
how come the parenting group is offered
only in a group format.
Goals of the Parenting Group:
• Share openly about your parenting
styles to learn from each other.
• Feel comfortable in a group setting
with others.
• Participate in presenting handout
assignments related to topics.
• Learn problem solving for improved
communication.
• Teach your cultural values to your
family.
Schedule:
• Parenting group is for 2 hours for 8
weeks.
• Every Wednesday from 9:00AM11:00AM
• IBHS
transportation
can
be
provided.
• This is an informal group and there
is no restroom breaks, but you can
freely go when needed.
Attendance:
• Upon completion of 8 weeks, you
will receive a certificate.

Goals of the Early Recovery Skills (ERS)
Group:
• Share openly about your addiction
to learn from each other.
• Feel comfortable in a group setting
with others.
• Participate in presenting handout
assignments and topics.
• Learn problem solving for relapse
prevention.
Schedule:
• Early Recovery Skills (ERS) Group
is for 2 hours for 8 weeks.
• Every Monday from 9:00AM11:00AM
• IBHS
transportation
can
be
provided.
• This is an informal group and there
is no restroom breaks,
but you can freely go when needed.
Attendance:
• Certificates will be given at the
completion of the group.
Early Recovery Skills Group (ERS)
Evaluation
Did you learn new recovery skills in your
group to take back with you?
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What was your favorite part of the group?
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Early Recovery Skills Group

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The Early Recovery Skills (ERS) group
is for eight weeks facilitated by the Isleta
Behavioral Health Services. We would like
to invite you to feel welcomed. In the ERS
group you will learn early recovery skills
for relapse prevention. We know that all
addictions are difficult and all individuals
have different problems. We hope you feel
comfortable in the group to share about how
you are learning to live day by day with your
continued recovery. The ERS group is a safe
place for you to be with other group members
and is offered only in a group format.

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What would you change in the group?
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
Any comments you would like to share with
us?
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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Apueblo_isleta%3A880b710ddd6bc119. Public record. Not legal advice.