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Volume 11 Issue 10

Isleta Pueblo News

Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com

November 2016

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

MA GU WAM

by the Bureau of Reclamation; Bureau of

Reclamation and MRGCD will provide $10

million dollars in funds and/or services to

improve the infrastructure, functioning

and operation of the Dam and Associated

Irrigation facilities; and Reclamation will

provide $4 million dollars in funds and/or

services for bosque and riverine habitat

restoration work. The settlement also

terminates the perpetual easement that

the Pueblo granted in 1959 for the 74 acre

Peralta silting basin.

Testimony of E. Paul Torres on

Protection of Patrimony

Indian Pueblo Culture Center, Albuquerque,

NM – October 18, 2016, Governor E. Paul

Torres publicly thanked U.S. Senators Tom

Udall (D-N.M.), John McCain (R-Ariz.)

and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) for recently

introducing a Senate Concurrent Resolution

49 in support of efforts to stop the theft,

illegal possession or sale, and export of

Tribal cultural items. The bipartisan

Protection of the Rights of Tribes to stop

the Export of Cultural and Traditional

(PROTECT) Patrimony Resolution is a good

expression of Congress's condemnation of

the theft, illegal possession or sale, transfer,

and export of Tribal cultural items. It calls

for the implementation of several measures

to identify and stop the illegal trafficking

of Tribal cultural patrimony, and secure

repatriation of exported items to the

rightful Native American owners.

Governor Torres announced that last year

the All Pueblo Council of Governors passed

APCG Resolution No. 2015-12 and 2015-13

calling on the United States government to

consult with Native Americans to address

international repatriation and to take

affirmative actions to stop the theft and

illegal sale of tribal cultural items both

domestically and internationally. APCG

continues to note that Pueblo Indian tribes

of the Southwestern United States have

been disproportionately affected by the sale

of tribal cultural items both domestically

and internationally in violation of Federal

and tribal law.

More recently, the New Mexico legislature

passed a joint memorial authorizing the

New Mexico Attorney General to consult

with Indian tribes of New Mexico to create

stronger state laws to stop the theft and

illegal sale of tribal cultural items within

the State of New Mexico. Last month

an initial meeting was held in Santa Fe

between the New Mexico Attorney General

and the Indian tribes of New Mexico, where

many concrete recommendations were put

forth for discussion.

Governor Torres emphasized that the

Pueblo of Isleta believes that both the

state and federal governments need to

strengthen their respective laws in order

to prevent this kind of illegal activity from

occurring. It is a major problem for our

communities, our livelihood, and our way

of life. Governor Torres expressed his hope

that this bipartisan Senate Concurrent

Resolution 49 will be voted on by the Senate

and fully implemented.

Agreement of Compromise and

Settlement Regarding the Isleta

Diversion Dam

Isleta Pueblo NM – October 21, 2016 – In

a historical setting, under a canopy erected

on the east bank of the Rio Grande by

Governor E. Paul Torres providing a

welcome and opening statement at the

Settlement Agreement Event

Reclamation Commissioner Estevan Lopez

& Governor E. Paul Torres

signing of Agreement

the Isleta Diversion Dam, a Settlement

Agreement was signed and entered into

by the United States of America, acting by

and through the Bureau of Reclamation

(BOR), the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA),

the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy

District (MRGCD) and the Pueblo. The

settlement agreement, and the related

agreements and documents that are part

of it, resolves the Pueblo of Isleta’s claims

for past trespass, problems with sediment

accumulation at the Dam and in irrigation

ditches fed by the Dam, and provides the

Bureau of Reclamation with an easement

going forward for the use of Pueblo lands

for the Diversion Dam, subject to certain

conditions. The Pueblo recognizes the

importance of the Diversion Dam to the

MRGCD, and particularly to downstream

farmers, including Isleta farmers, who

receive water diverted by the Dam, and the

Pueblo desires to continue to maintain and

improve the excellent working relationship

that have developed with the MRGCD over

the past couple of years.

The Settlement also requires the removal

of sediment piles that have accumulated

for decades along the Peralta Main canal,

the Belen Highline canal, the Los Lunas

Lateral, and the Chical Lateral, and the

MRGCD will commit to preventing the

re-accumulation of such sizable piles and

to remove spoil on a regular basis. In

addition under the Settlement, the Pueblo

will be paid the sum of $5 million dollars

The settlement took over a year to negotiate,

and these negotiations were often difficult.

However, the agreements that were

ultimately hammered-out provide for much

needed improvements to the dam to address

the sediment problem and will allow for

needed restoration work on our reach of the

river and our bosque.

The Settlement Agreement was signed

by: Estevan Lopez, Commissioner, U.S.

Department of the Interior, Bureau of

Reclamation; William Walker, Regional

Director, Southwest Regional Office,

U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau

of Indian Affairs, Mike Hamman, CEO,

Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District

and E. Paul Torres Governor, Pueblo of

Isleta.

Governor E. Paul Torres expressed his

sincere appreciation to all participants

involved in the Settlement Agreement,

the People of Isleta for their support and

acknowledged the Interior Secretary Sally

Jewell, Deputy Secretary Mike Conner, and

the Reclamation Commissioner Estevan

Lopez for making resolution of the diversion

dam, a priority.

Pueblo of Isleta Turkey Distribution

Governor Eddie Paul Torres has scheduled

November 8 & 9, 2016, 8:00 am to 6:00

pm for Thanksgiving Turkey Distribution

and December 13 & 14, 2016, for Ham

Distribution; both distributions will take

place at the Isleta Recreation Center Game

Room on specified days. The distribution will

be made to enrolled Isleta Tribal members

residing in Isleta Pueblo, Los Lunas, Belen,

Bosque Farms, Albuquerque, Rio Rancho

and Bernalillo. Please provide proof of

Isleta tribal membership. Distribution will

be restricted to one turkey, one ham per

household. As always, thank you for your

cooperation.

Message from Governor

Eddie Paul Torres

Let us take time to reflect that, as much has

been given us, much will be expected from us,

let us give and share from our hearts as well

through deeds of kindness and compassion.

My sincere condolences to our families who

have lost loved ones. I pray for a joyous and

safe Thanksgiving to all.

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PROBATE NEWS

Second Notice – A petition to Probate the

Estate of Carmel O. Salazar, deceased

October 02, 2015. Case No. CV-16PRO-00090, 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 Thursday, November 11, 2016 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.

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 Should you have additional

questions regarding the Probate process,

please call the Library at 505.869.9808 and

speak with Nathaniel Lujan.

TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with

Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court requirements

the Petitioner Joe Edward Lujan (Chewiwi)

has applied to the Honorable Vincent Knight

Tribal Court Judge of the Pueblo of Isleta, at

the Tribal Services Complex. Bldg A, 3950

Hwy 47 SE, Albuquerque, NM 87105, for

an ORDER FOR CHANGE OF NAME from

(No Name) Lujan to Joe Edward Chewiwi.

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 October 18, 2016 at 2:45 p.m.

Any interested parties may contact the Tribal

Court Clerk with any questions at 505-8699699.

Isleta Pueblo News

November 2016

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Deadline for December Newsletter articles is set for Monday, November 21,

2016 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.

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.

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:

The Administration Building (Governor’s Office): Receptionist Desk

Census Office: Receptionist Desk

Health Center: Receptionist Desk

Housing Department: Receptionist Desk

Department of Education: Receptionist Desk

New Recreation Center: Newsletter Stand

Old Recreation Center: Front Desk

Tribal Service Complex: Receptionist Desk

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)

November 2016

Isleta Pueblo News

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Isleta Veterans Association

Greetings from the Pueblo of Isleta

Veterans Association

We have been busy with various projects, trying to

get our property and new building in order. We still

have many pending projects, i.e. security systems,

landscaping, internet installation, etc. We are hopeful

that within the next 60 days, 90% of these projects

will have been completed.

The Association members have been invited by the

Los Lunas Veterans of Foreign (VFW) Post 9676, and

the Blue Star Mothers of New Mexico, to participate

in the annual Veterans Day activities, November 11,

2016 at Daniel Fernandez Park, honoring World War

II and Korean War Veterans. Mr. Phillip L u c e r o

is the last World War II Veteran we hve listed from

Isleta. We have no record of any surviving Korean

War Veterans. If you know of any surviving WW II or

Korean War veterans, please call the numbers below.

This event, which starts at 9 AM is open to the public.

The Pueblo of Isleta Veterans have been invited by

the St. Augustine Holy Communion students and

staff to attend mass at 8 AM at St. Augustine Church

on Sunday, November 13, 2016. A breakfast will be

served after the mass at the Court House across from

the church. This gesture is a "Thank You" to all our

Pueblo Veterans for their service to our country. The

Association wants to extend a "Thank You" to the

students and staff for this honor. We appreciate all

your hard work and kindness.

We would like to congratulate one of our members,

Capt. Steve Abeita, who has been promoted to the

rank of Major, who is currently serving in the US

Army. Again, congratulations to you Major Abeita,

and to your family! Needless to say...this is a "major"

accomplishment! We Thank You and Appreciate your

service to our country.

The following is a list of our Association members.

If you wish to join the Association, dues are $10 per

year, payable in January. Any honorably discharged

veteran may join the Association. Meetings are on the

first and third Wednesday of each month, at 6 PM at

the POI Veterans Center located at 4101 Hwy. 314

North, Los Lunas...actually Los Charcos, NM. During

the month of January, 2017, an election of new officers

will take place.

For any questions, or information on the Associations,

or veterans issues, you may call 573-3733, 514-7332

or 264-4110.

News Release:

November 30th, 2016 at 6:00pm- 6:45pm. The

Pueblo of Isleta Veterans Association have invited

Mr. Chavez, to speak on the subject of Farming and

the new concepts of Soil Health dynamic principles

that farmers can use this spring. Mr. Chavez has

conducted over 73 full day workshop on Soil Health

principles and farming concepts throughout the state

of New Mexico. He also has 39 years experience with

soil science, and experience working with the USDA

Soil Health Division.

He recently got back from the Harvest Festival held

at the Nenahnezad Navajo Chapter House. Where

they want him to go back and speak to other Navajo

Chapter Houses/Groups.

Anyone that is interested in attending the Soil Health

presentation at the POI-Veterans Group building on

NM-314 is more than welcome to attend. Mr. Chavez

will be conducting a full days Soil Health presentation

to farmers throughout the area at the Tome, NM

community center this next January.

Contact Numbers for the POIVA:

(505) 264-4110 or (505)573-3733

POI Veterans Association - Members As of October 2016

Fred R. Lujan, Commander, USMC

Mike Lucero, Vice Commander, NAVY

Ulysses Abeita, Adjutant, USMC

David Calberg, Finance Officer, AIR FORCE

Marcus Lujan, Sgt. At Arms, ARMY

Joe L. Jaramillo, Chaplain, AIR FORCE

Steven Abeita, Judge Advocate, ARMY

Hubert Abeita, ARMY

Joseph H. Abeita, ARMY

Juan Rey Abeita, ARMY

Dan Abeyta, ARMY

Shashanna Aureshon, ARMY

Arturo Baldonado, ARMY/AIR FORCE

Ruperto Baldonado, ARMY

Edwin Chavez, ARMY

Antonio Chewiwi, Air Force

Carlene Cherino, NAVY

Dempsey Dreis, ARMY

Richard Eichaily, ARMY

Patrick Fincher, ARMY

Donald D. Fogal, NAVY

Marvin Garcia, ARMY

James Garley, ARMY

Darryl Jojola, ARMY

Jessie Jojola, ARMY

Jose V. Jojola, AIR FORCE/ARMY

Mike J. Jojola, ARMY

Myron Jojola, ARMY

Phillip Jojola, AIR FORCE

Evelyn Juancho, ARMY

Sonya Juancho, ARMY

Stephen Keppler, ARMY

James Keryte, USMC

Ronald Keryte, ARMY

Mike Kirk, USMC

James Lucero, ARMY

Leroy Lucero, USMC

Lee Roy Lucero, USMC

Robert A. Lucero, AIR FORCE

Robert L. Lucero, AIR FORCE

Albert Lujan, AIR FORCE

Diego Lujan, AIR FORCE

Ernest Lujan, USMC

Moses Lujan, ARMY

Sammy Lujan, ARMY

Benigno Martinez, NAVY

Matthew Mead, ARMY

Ken Miller, USMC

David Otero, NAVY

Leo Sangre, USMC

Mary Joanna Sarracino, ARMY

Arnold Sena, ARMY

Paul Shattuck, USMC

Cecelia Smith, AIR FORCE

Lisa Abeita Smith, ARMY

John Sorrell, COAST GUARD

Eddie Paul Torres, NAVY

Abel Vargas, ARMY

Don Wade, ARMY

Elaine Zuni, ARMY

Max Zuni, USMC

Theresa Zuni, ARMY

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November 2016

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Pueblo of Isleta Career Opportunities

Position Posting Location Closing Date

NEW - WILDLAND FIRE CREW BOSS.

Natural Resources.

Open Until Filled

NEW - RECEPTIONIST,

Gaming Commission. WITHIN ONLY

10/24/2016

RE-ADVERTISED - BUSINESS MANAGER

Head Start & Child Care.

Open Until Filled

RE-ADVERTISED - LAND SURVEY TECHNICIAN.

Survey & Mapping.

Open Until Filled

RE-ADVERTISED - LABORER (4-Tmp Pstns NTE:6mo) Housing Authority.

Open Until Filled

RE-ADVERTISED - BUSINESS MANAGER.

Isleta Elementary School.

Open Until Filled

CARPENTER. Housing Authority, Open Until Filled

CHILD CARE PROVIDER.

Head Start & Child Care.

Open Until Filled

CHR VAN DRIVER (Part-Time) Health Center. Open Until Filled

CLINICAL APPLICATION COORDINATOR. Health Center, Open Until Filled

DATA MANAGER. Head Start. Open Until Filled

DISABILITIES COORDINATOR.

Head Start & Child Care.

Open Until Filled

EDUCATION ASSISTANT. POI Elementary School. Open Until Filled

EMT-INTERMEDIATE (2 positions). Health Center, Open Until Filled

EMT PARAMEDIC (PRN/Occasional). Health Center, Open Until Filled

FACILITIES COORDINATOR,

Head Start & Child Care,

Open Until Filled

FITNESS INSTRUCTOR, Recreation Center, Open Until Filled

HOME VISITOR, Head Start, Open Until Filled

HVAC TECHNICIAN, Housing Authority, Open Until Filled

INTERNAL AUDITOR, Gaming Commission, 10/21/2016

LANGUAGE COORDINATOR, Dept. of Education, Open Until Filled

LIFEGUARD (2 Positions), Recreation Center, Open Until Filled

LIFEGUARD (4 Positions 30 hr wk)

Recreation Center

Open Until Filled

November 2016

Isleta Pueblo News

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Position Posting Location Closing Date

NUTRITIONIST, Health Center, Open Until Filled

PERSONAL CARE SERVICE AIDE, Elder Center, Continuously Accepting Applications

PHYSICAL THERAPIST, Health Center, Open Until Filled

PHYSICIAN, Health Center, Open Until Filled

PLUMBER, Housing Authority, Open Until Filled

RANCH HAND (Seasonal) Comanche Ranch, WITHIN- Continuously Accepting Applications.

RANGELAND/IRRIGATION OPERATOR,

Public Services, WITHIN ONLY-

Open Until Filled

TEACHER - COMPUTER,

POI Elementary School,

Open Until Filled

TEACHER-ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, POI Elementary School, Continuously Accepting Applications

TEACHER HEAD START,

Head Start & Child Care,

Open Until Filled

TEACHER ll - EARLY HEADSTART,

Head Start & Child Care,

Open Until Filled

TEACHER - MENTOR HEADSTART,

Head Start & Child Care,

Open Until Filled

TIWA LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR,

Head Start & Child Care,

Open Until Filled

TIWA LANGUAGE TEACHER, Elementary School, Open Until Filled

UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE /HZMAT,

Natural Resources Division,

Open Until Filled

VETERAN SUPPORT SERVICE PROGRAM MEMBER. Elder Center

Open Until Filled

WILDLAND FIRE CREW (4 Positions)

Natural Resources Division,

Open Until Filled

WILDLAND FIRE SQUAD BOSS,

Natural Resources,

Open Until Filled

Isleta Pueblo News

Editor:

Nathaniel Lujan

Asst. Editor:

Tara Abeita

Published By:

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Isleta Pueblo News

News from the Comanche Ranch:

Illegal Dumping

The weather is turning cooler and the days are

getting shorter. During this time of year we

have weaned and separated all the calves that

will soon be going to market, as well as culled

the old cows. Right now the cattle market is

in a slump with prices taking a down turn. I

am closely watching the oil market as well

as the political situation to see if there are

any indicators that the market will rebound

anytime soon. Perhaps the biggest factor in

the price of cattle is supply and demand. While

demand has been steady there is an oversupply of cattle on the market today. This is

what’s known as a “buyers market”, the buyers

are in control and can pick and choose the type

and amount of cattle they wish to purchase. As

I continue to monitor the cattle market I may

be forced to hold off on selling this year’s calf

crop and wait to see if things will rebound in

the spring of 2017. Fortunately we have some

pasture that was held in reserve for just such

an event.

Is a crime, violators will

be fined, and privileges

may be revoked. The

Pueblo's transfer station

continues to see garbage

dumped at our gate after

business hours.

Leaving garbage bags

outside our gates is not

permitted at our disposal facility. Any

persons observed dumping garbage

outside our gate will be fined and/or

banned from using the Tribal disposal

site. Your immediate attention and

cooperation will avoid loss of your

privileges and save you money.

As we head into cooler weather it is necessary

to adjust the feeding of the livestock. By feeding

I do not mean the feeding of cow hay or alfalfa.

What I mean is putting out supplements such

as protein and mineral blocks to make certain

that the cattle are getting their proper amounts.

When the grass goes dormant like it is now there

is less protein in the plants however the protein

needs of the cattle remain the same or go up

especially if the cows are bred and carrying

a calf. Thanks to our consultant, Dr. Manny

Encinias of C2 Consulting, a feeding program

to fit the needs of the ranch has been developed.

While the results will not be seen immediately

the goal is to have a healthier, more productive

herd in the coming years.

As always, here’s wishing good health and

longevity to you and your families. Take care of

yourselves and each other, life is precious and

should not be wasted. Have a happy and joyful

Thanksgiving, happy trails to all.

St. Augustine Parish

Isleta Pueblo

Ministry of Consolation

MISSION STATEMENT

We are a ministry of consolation at St.

Augustine Parish to offer spiritual comfort and

support to families who have experienced the

loss of a loved one. We will continue to honor

and respect our traditional teachings.

OBJECTIVES:

1. To assist our spiritual leader in Christ with

his duties to render pastoral care and/or

services.

2. To assist families with hospitality and

Christian fellowship after the liturgy and burial

services when requested.

3. The bereavement group will offer informal

continuing support.

With Sympathy

“In times of sorrow God’s quiet waters

of hope and courage flow”

For your convenience, transfer station is

open Sunday - Saturday 8 am - 4:30pm.

Thanks you, from the POI Transfer

Station

November 2016

Isleta Pueblo News

As a selected White House Tribal Nations

Conference Youth Delegate, Alexander

Smith, 17, spent September 25-27 in

Washington, DC, for the White House Tribal

Nations Conference and Youth Gathering.

The Center for Native American Youth in

partnership with the White House selected

100 applicants from across the United

States’ Generation Indigenous population

to attend this year’s event. The event

started on Sunday evening with a reception

in the Treaty Room at the White House

where youth delegates were mentored by

Olympic Gold Medalist Billy Mills of the

Oglala Lakota (Sioux) Tribe. Monday the

youth delegates had front row seating at

the Tribal Nations Conference held at

Mellon Auditorium where 567 federally

recognized tribes had the opportunity to

interact directly with high-level Federal

Government officials, which included a

speech from President Obama. The event

concluded on Tuesday with a Tribal Youth

Gathering that included a panel discussion

on Environment and Climate Change with

Secretary Sally Jewell. Below is an excerpt

from a paper Alex recently wrote on his

experience:

it is clearly different. Now, Indian Country

is working toward rising together, toward

fighting for what is right. There are many

associations, branches of government, and

everyday, hard-working people, some native

and some not, fighting for Indian Country.

Tribal Nations Conference Youth

I don’t know how many people fit in Mellon

Auditorium, which is where the main

conference was, but walking into a room six

stories tall, packed with tribal leaders, some

of whom took five planes from remote, Arctic

tribes (while in the midst of preparing to

be materially cut off from society for four

months due to severe winters), put it all into

perspective. Each one of the leaders that had

shared the auditorium with me represented

hundreds, or sometimes thousands of lives:

struggles, prayers, and dreams.

It struck me then, sitting in a grand,

Romanesque hall: Indian Country is big,

hundreds of tribes big. It is so big, that

for most of history, it has endured turmoil

within a Tribe and between Tribes, but now

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A highlight of the Tribal Nations Conference

was listening and briefly speaking with

Secretary Sally Jewell. Being a high school

student, authenticity is almost non-existent

in my day-to-day experience so Secretary

Jewell’s compassion, deep understanding,

Alex takes a photograph with P.O.I.’s

Governor Torres in Washington, D.C.

Alex Smith with Gold Medalist, Billy

Mills at the White House Tribal Nations

Conference and Youth Gathering.

and strong listening skills were admirable,

to say the least. I particularly took interest

in the panel discussion on the environment

and sustainability that she participated in

as these issues are of great importance to

me.

Pueblo of Isleta

Higher Education Program

Don’t Forget

Spring /Winter Semester Term

Students Application due November 1st

All Students Supporting documents due December 31st

FERPA

Any student who wishes to share a family member

or spouse access information from your file:

Must have a signed FERPA with the person

listed on the form.

It is required the FERPA form be up-dated

each and every year.

Remember...

Continuing Students Must Submit

Official Transcripts

Class Schedule

After each and every term funded.

FREE EVENT

The Los Lunas Schools Title VII Native American Program

and the Pueblo of Isleta Department of Education will be

hosting a College & Career Fair on Saturday, January 21,

2017 from 9am – 1pm at the Isleta Eagle Golf Course.

The Purpose of this event is to provide information about

educational and employment opportunities to high school

students, community members and the general public.

Another highlight was shaking President

Obama’s hand but I don’t like to brag.

Prior to this experience, I had never

considered returning home to help my tribe

after getting a post-secondary education but

this experience has changed that. I realize

that I am not alone, that there are plenty

of people ready to work on our problems,

and that Indian Country has only recently

started working together to show its true

strength, and this opened my eyes to the

possibilities. I recommend applying to be

a youth delegate for the Tribal Nations

Conference to every native youth, as it has

been life changing.

Alex is a senior at Sandia Preparatory School

in Albuquerque and his family is very proud

of him as he recently scored in the top 1%

in the Nation on his SAT. He is interested

in Energy Resources Engineering and Civil

Engineering. He is the son of Thomas and

Cecilia (Anaya) Smith and the grandson of

Andy Trujillo and the late Eileen Trujillo

of Isleta and of Daniel and Virgie Anaya of

Artesia, NM.

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Isleta Pueblo News

November 2016

Pueblo of Isleta

Elementary School

Students at the Pueblo of Isleta Elementary

School were busy in October! Our Red Ribbon

Campaign was a huge success. Students

learned about the effects that drugs and

alcohol can have on families and individuals.

The students had fun participating in a poster

contest, door decorating competition and a

red ribbon balloon launch. POIES also hosted

their first “Fun Run and Walk,” in support of

this initiative. We want to thank the Isleta

Police Department, the Isleta Health Center

and the Behavioral Health Department for

their support in these activities.

A big THANK YOU goes out to all the parents

and community members that attended

the monthly events: Red Ribbon Kick-off

Assembly and Play performed by students

in Ms. Jaramillo’s Fifth Grade Class, Fall

Festival, Parent/Teacher Conferences and the

Scholastic Book Fair. It was a big success and

a lot of fun.

POIES Students are learning the importance

of giving back in their community. Ms. Hope

Campos, School Counselor asked students

to bring in stuffed animals that were new or

gently used that could be donated to the Isleta

Police Department and other agencies within

the community. Students responded with 431

stuffed animals! Second Graders collected

113 of that total, and received a pizza party

for bringing in the most. All of the classes

received donuts, just for participating. We are

so proud of our students! We will be hosting

our “Annual Canned Food Drive” during the

month of November.

Students got into the spirit of things during

“Crazy Hair Day” and “Favorite Football

Jersey Day”. We have some very creative

students and parents at the Pueblo of Isleta

Elementary School. Students and staff also

supported “Breast Cancer Awareness Day,”

on October 7th by wearing pink. November

9th will be our next scheduled “Spirit Day” so

“Wear your Crazy/Fun Socks Day!”

The school’s Thanksgiving Dinner will be held

on Friday, November 18th at noon. Traditional

turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry

sauce and pumpkin pie will be served to our

families. The school will be on a Thanksgiving

Break from Wednesday, November 23 – Friday,

November 25, 2016. School will resume on

Monday, November 28, at 8:00 A.M. We hope

that our students can enjoy their time off with

their family.

We will have some special guest instructors

from the National Park Services beginning in

November. The Park Rangers will be visiting

the classrooms to provide special lessons

on New Mexico History, Geology and other

special topics. We will be learning about some

of the features of our New Mexico National

Parks in preparation of a field trip to visit two

of them during this school year. We are all

very excited!

November 2016

Isleta Pueblo News

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FROM THE DESK OF Arnold Sena (PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR):

I’m sure that all of you have noticed the season change. The cold

air is finally here so make sure and bundle up your children as

well as your selves. Keep warm, eat healthy, get your flu shots and

wash your hands frequently. These are just a few things that will

help you from getting sick this winter season.

October was a busy month for us, not only did we have our

everyday activities (Afterschool Youth Rec Program, Spin Classes,

Swimming Pool Activities, Fitness Instructors Helping Tribal

Members, etc.) taking place daily but we also played host to the

Domestic Violence Social Services Grocery Bingo and our Annual

Halloween Carnival. Hosting and putting together events like

these takes a lot of work and requires lots of planning, organizing

and coordination. I want to take this opportunity to thank my staff

for all that they do for the Parks & Recreation Department and the

Pueblo. Great Job Everyone! Thank you for making my first year

with the Pueblo of Isleta a great year, your help and professionalism

has made transition here an easy one. The Parks crew has done

an outstanding job of keeping our parks and fields at the top of

the list in the state. The aquatics staff is working hard on getting

trained, so they can offer classes and other structured activities

in the very near future. My fitness instructors are working hard

like always trying to keep tribal members healthy and fit with

spin classes, putting people on programs, working people out and

working out with people, setting up cross country meets, taking

tribal members to cross country meets and providing good solid

advice when needed, they have also started working with the Elder

Center to provide fitness opportunities for our elders. Also, my Rec

staff just keeps plugging away by providing good solid programs

and activities for the youth that attend our afterschool programs

Parks & Recreation Department

Notes to be Aware of:

•

They will be giving out Turkeys again this year so keep your

eyes open for more information on this. It’s my understanding

that they will be giving the Turkeys out on Tuesday, November

8th and Wednesday, November 9th, 2016 from 8 am to 6 pm.

Once again keep your eyes and ears for more information on

this.

•

The Parks Crew has shut off the water fountains in the

parks for the winter season. As all of you probably know this

is done every year to keep the fountains and the water lines

from freezing and busting. Thank you for your patience and

understanding.

daily. The Nanas are doing their thing as well, they do a good

job of providing arts & crafts activities for the youth that attend

our programs daily. Last but not least, my facilities maintenance

person does a great job of keeping up with our center and keeping

it looking good for all patrons that use our facility daily. THANK

YOU ALL FOR THE GREAT WORK YOU DO FOR ALL OF US

HERE IN THE PUEBLO!!!

The Domestic Violence Social Services Grocery Bingo had a great

turnout like always as did the Annual Halloween Carnival. I am

hoping to have pictures from both of these events for our next

newsletter.

The Youth Cross Country

Team did well and brought

home 6 trophies, great job

everyone and I want to give

a special thanks to Antonio

Garcia and Phillip Abeita

and all the other volunteers

that helped. They all did a

wonderful job at coaching

and encouraging the Youth

Cross Country Team. Take

a look at the hardware they

brought home this year. We

are proudly displaying these Trophies acquired by Isleta’s 2016

X-Country Team.

trophies at the Rec Center, so

please drop by the center and take a look at them when you get a

chance.

information you need concerning this great fun league. Please

see attached flyer for more information.

•

Our Youth (Boys or Girls) Basketball sign ups have started.

If you have children interested in signing up for the boys

Basketball Team you can call the Rec Center at 869-9777 and

talk to John Matt Jojola. If your child is interested in signing

up for the Girls Basketball Team you can call the Rec Center

at 869-9777 and talk to Keenan Gurule. See attached flyers for

more information.

As always if you have any concerns, questions or if you need

any additional information please feel free to contact us at

the New Rec Center at 869-9777. I would love to hear from

We have also removed port-a-potties from the following parks

you!

•

(Church, Mousetown, Pickle Heights and Parks/Fields around

the Rec. Center). After talking with my parks superintendent

we determined that the port-a-potties at these parks are rarely

used during the winter months, so for budgetary reasons we are

having them removed from the parks we listed. I hope that this

does not cause too much of an inconvenience. Once again, thank

you for your understanding.

•

The Recreation Center started a can food and non-perishable

food item food drive. This started at the Halloween Carnival and

we want to continue this Food Drive through November 18th,

2016. We are hoping to donate whatever we get to organizations/

departments that can use these items for the needy clientele

they deal with on a daily basis. Please drop off your can food or

non-perishable food items at the Rec Center. I want to thank all

of you that participate in this worthy endeavor.

•

Remember our beautiful swimming pool is open Monday

through Saturday, so please stop in and take advantage of the

pool. The pool hours are as follows:

o Mondays:

7 am to 11 am and 2 pm to 6:30 pm

o Tuesdays:

8:30 am to 11:00 am and 2 pm to 6:30 pm

o Wednesdays: 7 am to 11 am and 2 pm to 6:30 pm

o Thursdays:

8:30 am to 11:00 am and 2:00 pm to 6:30 pm

o Fridays:

7 am to 11 am and 2 pm to 5:30 pm

o Saturdays:

10:30 am to 1:30 pm

Keep in mind that we also have a dry sauna, steam room and

Jacuzzi. These are very therapeutic and can help with our daily

stress. Hope to see you here taking advantage of our aquatic

amenities!

•

Our Co-Ed Volleyball League sign up has started. If you are

interested in getting into our Co-Ed Volleyball League, please

call the Rec Center at 869-9777 and talk to Vanessa Martin, she

will be running the league again this year and can give you any

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Isleta Pueblo News

November 2016

JOM

Wow, can you believe that we are already in

November? The air is getting cooler and the

nights are getting longer. It’s officially fall, but

while Mother Nature is starting to slow things

down in preparation for winter, life at JOM

could not be any more active.

With the first nine weeks of school concluding,

we would like to remind parents that their

Parent Teacher Conferences are a great

time to take an active role in your students’

educational life. The educational process

cannot be a success with the collaboration

between the teacher, student, and parent

/ guardians towards a common goal of

academic success. We encourage parents

to actively follow your student’s progress.

Despite the crazy September weather the

JOM staff attended open houses at various

high schools, middle schools and elementary

schools throughout the Los Lunas School

District. It was an opportunity for students,

parents and school staff to meet the JOM staff

and learn about services the JOM program

provides for Native American students in

the district. Student’s and parent’s proven

commitment to education helps the student

achieve, and the services JOM provides

helps support the student. The JOM staff

appreciates the support that we receive

from families to make our work with students

productive.

In the month of September JOM had several

events such as a family night and Homework

101 which numerous families attended

and were provided information pertaining

to homework help. They were given

manipulatives to aid their students in math,

science, and language arts. Items which

they received were maps, clock, dictionary,

thesaurus, multiplication and measurement

charts.

In return, Parents and students were

requested to provide us with feedback on

what new experiential learning opportunities

and literacy book that the JOM program

JOM students at Disney’s The Lion King play at UNM’s Popejoy Hall,

could provide them with at our upcoming

family and literacy nights. Some suggestions

were native storytelling, mother son or father

daughter nights, stress reliefs for parents,

drawing, science, and map reading classes.

As for experiential learning they suggested a

field trip to Santa Fe Plaza and Meow Wolf

in Santa Fe or Old Town. Literacy book

suggestions are Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s

bio, Goosebumps, Geronimo, Magic Tree

House, horror and Disney books.

For the month of October, several experiential

learning opportunities and one family night

were held for the students and their families.

Our biggest hit was the Lion King at Popejoy

Hall and McCall’s Pumpkin Patch. Thirty

students and five chaperones attended

the Lion King. Thirty-two students and six

chaperones went to McCall’s Pumpkin Patch

located in Moriarty, NM. Our Family night

hosted in collaboration with Detective Kathy

Lucero encompassed on Halloween safety

was a success. Thank you, very much

Detective Lucero.

As Thanksgiving approaches, I am reminded

how blessed the JOM program is to have

the support from the entire JOM families and

community. The students, parents, extended

family members and of course the Department

of Education staff have been amazing to work

with. Be sure to look out for our flyers and

A JOM student at our Family Night:

Halloween Safety.

JOM newsletter of our future events in the

coming months.

Enjoy the time that you have to create special

memories with your family during the coming

weeks and months as the holidays approach.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact

the JOM program.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!

November 2016

Isleta Pueblo News

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Awareness and Education

Dangers and Risks associated with burning treated

lumber and railroad ties in your outdoor oven

Treated lumber and railroad ties are both wood

products that have been treated with toxic

chemicals that could potentially be harmful.

They are treated for their intended use only and

to be able to withstand the out-door environments

from the weather to insects.

Some of the chemicals listed are a known human

Carcinogen. The chemicals that are used to treat

wood pallets and railroad ties are:

•

Creosote

•

Arsenic

•

Chromium

•

Pesticides

•

Formaldehyde

Baked goods that are baked in ovens that have

been heated by treated lumber could potentially

absorb these chemicals.

Burning railroad ties and other treated lumber in

your outdoor oven cause humans to be exposed to

these toxic chemicals by inhalation, ingestion and

skin absorption.

Although material like wood pallets may be easily

obtainable and affordable for baking, it may not be

the safest.

We cannot tell tribal

members what kind of

material to burn, however

can

recommend

to burn wood that has

not been treated with

chemicals.

If you have any questions regarding this issue,

please feel free to contact Pueblo of Isleta

Environment Division.

Ramona Montoya

Environment - Division Manager

Ph. 505-869-7565

Email: poi36871@isletapueblo.com

Ruben Lucero

Environment - Environmental Technician

Ph. 505-869-9819

Email:poi36873@isletapueblo.com

Isleta Pueblo News

PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT

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Utilities Division News

November 2016

COLD WEATHER IS ON THE WAY

With cold weather on the way, it is time to

check the condition of pipe insulation, heat

tape and any other equipment you have

to help prevent your plumbing pipes from

freezing.

Take the time now to test any heat tape,

install new pipe insulation if needed and

remember the service line to the swamp

cooler. Most homeowners are good about

turning off the water supply to the swamp

cooler but as added protection you should

remove the water supply line at the valve

and allow the line to drain completely. You

could also remove the entire water supply

line from the swamp cooler and store it

inside during the colder months.

Mr. Kevin Jojola downloading

information on the location of a fire

hydrant into a GPS device.

The Utilities Division is pleased to announce

that Mr. Kevin Jojola has successfully

passed his Wastewater 1 Operator Exam

given by the State of New Mexico. Mr.

Jojola attended a four day short school in

Albuquerque for basic wastewater and took

the exam for Wastewater Level 1 Operator

in September. The entire community

should be proud of the achievements of Mr.

Jojola! Mr. Jojola started as an apprentice

for the Pueblo of Isleta on July 27, 2015.

He has since worked very hard to obtain

both a Water 1 Operator Certification and

a Wastewater 1 Operator Certification.

Once his official certification paperwork

is received, Mr. Jojola will be promoted

within the Department to an Operator

position. Please congratulate Mr. Jojola

for a job well done.

Water Line Project to Begin Soon

A waterline installation project should be

underway for TR 82 in the next few months.

A new 6” water main line is set to be installed

from TR 78 to TR 84, along TR 82.

A few weeks ago a “drone” was flown above

TR 82 to obtain survey data as part of the

design for the water line. Once the design

is completed, the project will be sent out for

construction companies to bid on. When the

project is awarded, the date for construction

to begin will be announced.

The road will need to be closed at times due

to the construction process. The roadway

itself is very narrow in places and to properly

install the new water main line, detours will

be set up to allow the construction crews

adequate room to work. There will be plenty

of signs to warn of the closures and marked

“detour” routes. Please be patient during the

construction project.

New customer service lines will tie into the

6” water main line and include a meter and

a meter box with an isolation valve for each

residence in the project area. Fire hydrants

will also be installed to protect area residents

and their property as a part of the project.

Indian Health Services (I.H.S.) are the

Engineers for this project and will ensure the

project is completed in a safe, timely manner

for all involved.

If you have any questions about this project,

please feel free to contact the Utilities

Division at 869-9782.

Locate the water isolation valve for your

residence. There should be a water turn-off

inside your home — try to locate this now

and see if it will operate properly. If not,

take the time to have this replaced prior to

an emergency situation. If there is a leak

on the outside of the home and you need

to contact the Utilities Division to turn

the water supply off at the main isolation

valve, do you know where this valve is? The

Utilities Division staff will need to know

exactly where the exterior isolation valve is

located in order to turn off the water in an

emergency situation. It's a great idea if you

could install a post (painted blue) or similar

to mark where the isolation valve is. If snow

is on the ground it will be easy to locate the

post and know where to start digging to find

the turn-off valve and get the water shut off.

If you do not know where the isolation valve

is, the Utilities staff will have to spend time

trying to locate the valve. Meanwhile, if

it’s an emergency, water will be running,

potentially causing damage to your

property. Some homes have more than one

water service so there may be more than

one isolation valve involved.

Call us at 869-9782 if you would like

assistance in locating and testing the

isolation valve. Our staff can also assist

with figuring out if your residence has more

than one water service line in use, and if it

does, which valve turns off which areas of

your home.

CONTAMINATED DRINKING WATER

Water normally will flow in one direction,

from the public water supply through the

customers cold or hot water plumbing to the

faucet, washer, shower, etc. When water

flows in the reverse direction, this is called

"backflow", and is usually caused by backsiphonage or backpressure.

When backflow happens, contamination of

the pipes inside your home and possibly the

main water lines occurs. Imagine drinking

the water that was once in a swimming pool,

livestock tank or chemical mixing tank !

Back-siphonage may occur due to a loss of

pressure in the water system during a fire,

main line break or a shutdown of the system

for repairs. A reduction of the pressure

creates a vacuum in the piping, allowing the

water to reverse direction. If a garden hose

was in use to fill up a livestock tank or a

chemical mixing tank, any liquid in the tank

will be drawn back into the garden hose,

through the interior plumbing and back into

the water main lines; contaminating the

drinking water supply for the entire area.

Back pressure may be created when using

well water to supply water for irrigation and

the pipes are tied into the main distribution

system from the Pueblo and your well water.

If the pump is creating a higher pressure

than the main line water pressure, the

well water (non-potable) could be pumped

into the Pueblo water distribution system,

creating a contaminated water supply.

To prevent any potential contamination

of YOUR water supply, keep the ends of

hoses from being submerged into tanks,

pools and other containers. Purchase and

install a hose bib type vacuum breaker (see

photo) on all the spigots and frost frees at

your residence. These are inexpensive and

available at hardware stores.

If you have an underground lawn irrigation

system, an approved backflow prevention

assembly is required to protect the water

supply. Contact us at 869-9782 if you have

any questions.

If you utilize a well or ditch water for

irrigation, be sure to have separate piping

for supplying the water to the area involved.

DO NOT use the same pipes, even if you

have "valving" in place to supply the water

to the different areas. Contact us at 8699782 if you have any concerns about how

the piping is installed.

CONNECTION BETWEEN TWO SYSTEMS

Connection between Public and

Private Systems is Prohibited

November 2016

Isleta Pueblo News

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November is National

Diabetes Month!

Pueblo of Isleta WIC

505.869.2662

November 2016

Get educated!

Get support!

Get empowered!

Get the facts:

• Every 19 seconds someone is diagnosed with

diabetes in the U.S.

• 1 out 11 Americans have diabetes

• If not controlled diabetes can cause many

health problems including blindness, nerve

damage, kidney disease, and even death

• Type 1 Diabetes

-caused by genetic and unknown

factors that trigger its onset

• Type 2 Diabetes

-caused by genetics and lifestyle

factors

• Native American and Hispanic populations

have an increased risk of developing

diabetes

Even small changes to your lifestyle

can make a big difference!

• Choose healthy whole foods

-eat more lean proteins such as

chicken and fish

-try to get 2-3 cups of fruits and

vegetables every day (keep on hand for

snacks and add to smoothies)

-swap white refined flour products with

whole grains

-Reduce and eliminate sugary drinks

such as soda, sweet tea, flavored drinks

and high sugar energy drinks

(increase water and flavor with fruit,

a splash of 100% juice or fresh herbs

like mint or cinnamon)

• Get regular exercise

-a walk after dinner, basketball with the

kids, jumping on the trampoline,

get creative!

• Maintain a healthy weight

-even a small amount of weight loss (5-

10 lbs) can reduce your risk of

developing diabetes or make it easier

to control if you’ve already been

diagnosed

• Breastfeed your babies

-formula feeding increases the risk of

both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in

children and later adulthood

-mothers who don’t breastfeed have a

higher risk of developing Type 2

diabetes

-the longer you breastfeed,

the lower the risk for both

mother and child

Isleta Pueblo News

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November 2016

Pueblo of Isleta Public Library

Greetings to all! This month we set our clocks back an hour for daylight savings time. The good news is

that we get to sleep for an extra hour. The bad news, it’s November and we will be eating everything in

sight until the end of the year! Don’t forget that the Library carries Fitness workout bags and healthy

eating cook books to help you maintain your fitness goals.

News

Recap

The Library will be closed on November

2nd from 8:00am-12:00pm for our monthly

staff meeting. The year is almost over and

we will be discussing the end of the year

programs for adults and children. This

will include our Holiday programs. Please

check the Library’s website and Facebook

page for an update of programs coming up.

October was a busy month for the Library.

We hosted a variety of programs every

week celebrating Halloween. On October

6th Library staff member Christino hosted

our first creepy snack, which was held

on October 6th. Everyone is attendance

learned how to make Halloween chocolate

bark made out of semisweet chocolate,

candy eyeballs, candy corn, and Halloween

sprinkles. This was a quick and easy snack

to make and was fun for all the patrons and

families that attended.

In observance of Veterans Day the Library

will be closed on November 11th. Thank

you to all who have served to protect our

country and also to those currently serving

in the military. We admire your bravery

and courage.

The Library will also be closed on November

24th, 25th and 26th for Thanksgiving

break. Enjoy your turkey dinner and Black

Friday shopping. Remember. Our staff is

here to help you with whatever new devices

you may purchase during Black Friday.

Our second creepy snack took place on

October 13th where patrons and families

learned how to make popcorn hands made

Upcoming

In collaboration with the Isleta Recreation

Center we will be accepting canned food

donations. Donate 3 canned food items or

non-perishable food items and receive a $5

off token. Please double check expiration

dates and damage on items before donating.

Thank you in advance for your consideration

and charity during this time of year. It is

greatly appreciated. You will be helping

someone in need this holiday season.

DIY Anthology Book Program. Every

Tuesday starting November 15th- December

13th from 5:00pm-6:00pm. Students will

compile collections of different types of

writing into a book that will be a reflection

of themselves. This will be open to 10 tweens

and teens ages 10-17 years old. What kind

of writing? Some examples of what will go

into these books are personal reflections,

lyrics from songs, poems, drawings, and

much more. You will have control of your

book, which will become a treasure for

years to come. If you are interested please

call the Library and speak with Tara at

505-869-9808.

Calendar Making Class. Every Thursday

starting November 10th from 5:00-6:00pm.

Come learn how to make your own 2017

Calendar for next year. All supplies will

be provided. Learn how to use Microsoft

publisher to create a personalized calendar

featuring 12 of your most treasured photos.

Hang the Calendar at work or at home to

give it that special touch to brighten up

a room. This program is open to 6 adults.

Basic computer knowledge preferred but

not required. For more information or to

Please keep up to date on programs and

events we are having by visiting the

Library’s website and our Facebook page.

All flyers and information will be posted

on these websites and bulletin boards

throughout the community. If you have

any questions you can give us a call at the

Library 505-869-9808.

and got to take extra popcorn home. Thanks

to all who were able to attend our creepy

snacks program. Hope you all had a fun

and safe Halloween night.

Our Pokémon Go Club started the month of

October with meetings with the Los Lunas

Public Schools on October 5th and the

Isleta Elementary on October 12th which

were both half days of school. The students

met at the Library and were taken to areas

around Daniel Fernandez Park and we

made our way back through Bosque Farms.

The students in attendance shared their

Pokémon Go experiences with new students

who signed up that day. Many caught new

Pokémon that were registered into their

Pokedex which made them yell and scream

in excitement after they caught them. Los

Lunas Schools will meet on November 2nd

and Isleta Elementary will meet on 9th.

There are still slots available if your child

is interested to joining this club. For more

information please give the Library a call

at 505-869-9808.

Showing off her creepy hands she made for

our creepy snack program held

on October 13th.

Brainstorming how he is going make this

Storm trooper costume into a

Deadpool Costume.

Filling up their plastic hands with

popcorn to finish up their creepy hands on

Creepy snack day.

Adding candy eyes to her purple chocolate

bark for our creepy snack day.

out of plastic gloves, popcorn, candy corn

and spider rings. Library staff member

Diane had our whole Library smelling like

popcorn. This program was a hit with the

kids who indulged on the popcorn hands

The Halloween Costumes that were

donated were used for our DIY Halloween

Costume making program held on October

20th and 21st. We know Halloween

Costumes can get pricey. This program

was designed for students who weren’t

able to afford a costume. They utilized our

supplies, donated costumes and also made

costume accessories out of cardboard and

whatever we had laying around. This was

their time to be creative and that is exactly

what happened. Some examples of what the

students made were Deadpool, a zombie,

a robot, a pirate and others made props

such as play knifes, swords and chains. A

huge thank you to everyone that donated

Halloween costumes and accessories.

You made a lot of students smile. Other

costumes that were donated were given

to those who were in need and could not

afford a costume. Teens attended the New

Mexico Slaughter house on October 21st

with Library Staff members Christino

and Cheyenne. The students read 4 scary

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stories and turned in 4 synopsis to secure

their spot on this field trip. We had some

that were excited and some that were not

sure how to feel going through a scary

Haunted House.

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They started off the walkthrough being

separated and put in cages as a scare

tactic. Then they made their way through

different parts of the house trying to escape

Having fun in the pool for our homework

help program field trip.

possible. We are already brainstorming

what to do for next year’s Halloween

Haunted House.

Happy faces until they entered the

Slaughter House Haunted House in

Albuquerque.

clowns, zombies, demons and possessed

creatures. They all had fun, expressing

how they were scared at first, but the

interaction and the storyline of the

Haunted House made it a fun experience.

Thank you to all the teens that were brave

enough to experience one of New Mexico’s

scariest Haunted House walkthrough. Did

you know, Halloween is the second most

celebrated and grossed Holiday behind

Christmas? With that said, the Library

took part in the Isleta Elementary Fall

Festival and the Rec’s Halloween Carnival.

Hopefully, those whom attended our booths

enjoyed our creativity on a small budget.

Our Fall Festival was a Witch Face where

participants whom wanted their treats had

to reach into the Witches’ nose to pull it out.

It may have been gross but the expressions

were priceless and put a smile on everyone’s

twisted faces. Our Halloween Carnival was

small and based on the Tic-Tac-Toe game

with a Halloween Twist of bones and body

parts as the game pieces. The layout was

The Library Afterschool Homework help

students attending our field trip to the

Hotel Cascada Water Park patiently

waiting in line.

that of a Witch Doctor Hut, to help hype our

Haunted House which was the following

night at the Library. We wanted to take

a different approach to Halloween Carnival

booth whereas in year’s past it was more

kid friendly. Therefore, we decided to go

with a more chilling theme. Hopefully, you

all enjoyed our creativity and our booth was

just as memorable as year’s past.

Our 2nd Annual Library Haunted House

was held on Saturday October 29th. Unlike

last year we decided on a scarier theme.

This year we created 8 themes: Nightmare

on Elm St, Texas Chainsaw Massacre,

Halloween Michael Myers, Annabelle, The

Conjuring 2, IT, the Blair Witch Project, and

The Ring. This program kept us busy during

the months of September and October and

it turned out to be a fun stress reliever for

the staff. All the Library staff participated

as a different character in the Haunted

House along with many volunteers. Thank

you to all that help us make this free event

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:

www.pinterest.com/poilib

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November 2016

ISLETA ELDER CENTER HOME SERVICE PROGRAM

We welcome two new staff members who have joined our Program:

Dorothy Becenti and Rafelita Lucero. As we acknowledge new

staff, we also want to thank a couple of former staff members who

have resigned – Carol Jojola and Wilberta Lane. Wishing you well

in your new ventures.

Home Services provides a large range of services to elders (60 years

& older) who meet the criteria.

Home Services Program

(Non-Medical Services)

Qualifying Criteria: Elders 60 years of age or older with two (2) or

more ADLs; or a younger disabled person under the age of 60 who

has two (2) or more ADLs, lives with their elder parents who are

responsible for providing support services.

Attendants provide 3 - 4 hours of service per week to clients in the

comfort of their home.

Light housekeeping: mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting,

dish washing, laundry and meal preparation, etc.

Personal Care services: bathing, showering, dressing, grooming

and medication reminders.

Transportation: Coordinates services and at times will assist

clients with errands and outings.

Advocacy: referrals for Public Assistance and/or provides

information and assistance.

Respite Care: provides relief to a full-time caregiver of a frail

homebound elder 60 years or older who are unable to perform two

(2) or more ADLs. Services are the same as described above.

Home Chores (Currently Position is Vacant)

Provides services to frail elders who meets requirements for: minor

home repairs, yard work, window & ceiling cleaning, chopping

wood, and minor home modifications. Referrals for home repairs

and handicap modifications are submitted through Elder Center

Director with referral to Housing Authority. Work Orders can be

submitted by calling the Isleta Elder Center.

Benefits Assistance

Application and referral for Public Resources for elders 60 years

and above.

Resources: Commodities, EBT Food stamps, Low Energy Assistance

Program, New Mexico Weatherization Program on Tribal Lands,

PNM Good Neighbor Fund, PNM Home Check Program, POI

Housing, POI Tribal Programs, Social Security, SSI, etc.…

Submitted by:

Patricia L. Lucero, Home Services Manager

November 2016

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THANK YOU!

From Dr. Emily Rothman

Thank you for your 14 years of service, Dr, Rothman

As many of you have heard, I accepted a position at the

Canoncito Band of Navajos Health Center in To’Hajiilee.

This was an extremely difficult decision, and I will miss all of

you greatly, but I feel that I can make a positive contribution

to the Community of To’Hajiilee as they are transitioning

from IHS to a 638 tribal clinic.

I have known so many of you for a great number of years,

and I am incredibly grateful that you have included me as a

part of your lives, families and the community as a whole. I

am so proud to have served the Pueblo of Isleta, and I value

the lessons I learned while working with you. Thank you for

the opportunities you provided me to learn and grow as a

physician and a person.

Isleta Health Center – Q&A series

The Isleta Health Center is conducting a series of “Questions & Answers”

to explain the reasons for its administrative and clinic processes. If you

have questions which you would like to have answered in this forum

please feel free to send them to:

Isleta Health Center

Attn: Administrative Services

P.O. Box 580, Isleta, NM 87022

Or simply drop off at the Patient Registration desk.

Why do they do that?

Question #1: Why am I required to complete a new patient

application to establish care?

The following is for those of you who are worried that you

might miss your short bossy doctor with the cold hands. Or

in other words, for one last time, doctor’s orders!

1. Exercise is my favorite medicine.

Answer: The Isleta Health Center is federally funded and provides

services to qualified Native Americans. Proof of patient eligibility

must be maintained in our patient files and is collected during the

new patient application process.

2. Laugh or cry in life. (I hope you choose to laugh with me!)

Question #2: What information is required with a new patient

application?

3. Be kind to yourself! It’s much easier to build on a positive

than a negative.

Answer: The following documents are required with the new patient

application.

► Valid driver’s license or state issued identification card

► Birth Certificate

► Social Security Card

► Certificate of Indian Blood, Tribal enrollment letter, or Tribal ID

► Proof of residency such as utility bill, rental agreement, etc.

4. When you feel the stress or pressure overwhelming you,

or making your shoulders tense, or your blood pressure rise,

take a deep breath. If you can, close your eyes and imagine

yourself in a calm and beautiful place, such as the Mountains,

near the Ocean, or simply in bed. As you breathe out, feel

the stress leaving your body, and as you breathe in, let the

peaceful feelings move into every part of your body.

(To be clear, I do not recommend closing your eyes if you are

driving!)

And if that doesn’t work, or you just need a hug, remember

that I’m not that far away!

With so much love and gratitude,

Dr. Rothman

ISLETA HEALTH CENTER

505 - 869-3200

Cold and Flu Season Is Here…

Are You An Established Patient

of Isleta Health Center?

Please remember that only established patients

are eligible to access Same-day appointments and

Walk-in services to address urgent care needs,

when available.

It is encouraged that any Isleta tribal member who

expects to access Same-day or Walk-in services,

complete a new patient application as soon as

possible. Please do not wait until you are in a

situation where you need urgent care attention.

Question #3: Why do I need to go through the Registration

process every time I check in for services?

Answer: The primary purpose is to collect your accurate and complete

information and to acquire your signatures for your Assignment

of Benefits, Consent to Care, and receipt of our Notice of Privacy

Practice. This process is to comply with both federal/state laws and

healthcare accreditation standards. It is the first step to assuring our

provision of high quality patient care, especially in matters where

your primary care provider must contact you immediately to give you

explicit medical instructions.

Question #4: Why do I need to provide my Medicare, Medicaid,

and/or private insurance card at the time of register?

Answer: Your primary care provider may need to issue you a

referral for immediate medical care to an outside facility. The Health

Center’s care coordinators must rely on your insurance information

to effectively coordinate your care through your insurance network to

reduce potential medical costs to you and your family.

Question #5: Why must I accompany my child to his/her

appointment?

Answer: By law, only a parent or legal guardian can give consent for

treatment on behalf of a minor (17 years or younger). Minors seeking

care for family planning services, pregnancy or prenatal/postnatal

care , STD, HIV/AIDS testing, or mental health treatment do not need

parental consent.

Question #6: Can I send my child to his/her appointment with

a relative or care giver?

Answer: Yes you can, however, the parent or legal guardian must

have an active Parent/Legal Guardian Authorization for Minor to

Receive Care form on file with the Medical Records department. The

form must list the specific name(s) of the person you authorize. Forms

are valid for up to one year from date of signature.

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Isleta Health Center

Health Education

Stephanie Barela

Phone: 869-4479

National Walk To School Day 2016

October 5th marked the 20th Annual Walk to School

Day and with the help of the Health Center’s Health

Education staff, Isleta Elementary Kindergarten and

6th grade classes were shown how to be safe pedestrians.

The students learned not only the importance of stopping

at the edge of the street every time, but they also learned

to think, to look left-right-left before crossing, to continue

to look while crossing the street, and finally, to listen for

vehicles. Further, kindergarteners were taught to never

cross the street alone and to always hold hands with

someone who is older. After honing these skills, the 6th

graders buddied up with the kindergarteners and went

on a safe pedestrian walk through the neighborhood.

Research shows the simple act of crossing the street can

be very dangerous and with another busy Halloween

night coming up, this was an opportune time for the

students to learn these skills.

There are millions of trick-or-treaters out in the streets

every year and it is reported that the most dangerous

day of the year for child pedestrians is Halloween. On

average, two times as many child pedestrians die on this

day than any other day (5.5 deaths on Halloween, versus

2.6 deaths any other day of the year) according to the

Children’s Safety Network. For these reasons, it is very

important for us to discuss good walking safety habits

with our children.

Annual Community Health Fair 2016 Review

On Saturday, October 15th the Isleta Health

Center (IHC) held its 11th Annual Community

Health Fair. This year’s theme was Pueblo

of Isleta – Partners in Your Healthcare:

How Can We Help You?, and with that, the

foremost goal of the fair was to convey to you

everything IHC has to offer when it comes to

your individual health and the overall health

of the community.

This year’s fair was held again at our facility as

a way to remind everyone what services Isleta

Health Center has to offer in a more familiar

setting. There were presentations from

various departments that were informative

and eye-opening to those who attended. And

although this year’s attendance was down

from previous years, we are happy that those

able to make it could leave with a wealth of

health knowledge.

From the evaluations received, it was

determined that everyone enjoyed themselves

and learned a lot. As always, these evaluation

forms help IHC staff to identify the services most used, how these services can be improved,

and what the service needs of the community are. If you are interested in filling out a

Health Center evaluation form, even if you did not attend the health fair, please stop by

and see the Reception/Patient Registration staff at the Health Center.

Thank you to everyone that participated in the

Isleta Health Center’s health fair!

Hope to see you all for the next one in 2018!

Thank you to Crystal Springs Bottled Water for the water donation.

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Questions? Call 869-3200

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Women’s Support Grp: 10-11a @ BHS.

Circle of Security Parenting: 9-11a @

BHS.

Anger Management Skills: 1-2p @

BHS.

Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:30p @

BHS.

Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS.

Creating Process of Change: 2-4p @

BHS.

Str8 Rez: 5-7p @ BHS.

Early Recovery Skills:

9-11a @ BHS.

Women’s Support Grp: 10-11a @ BHS.

POI Community Cancer Support Group

Women’s Path to Recovery: FALL POTLUCK: 10:30-12p @ Health

Center kitchen. Bring ideas for 2017!

1-2:30p @ BHS.

Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS.

Creating Process of Change: 2-4p @

Young Leaders Youth

BHS.

Krew: 4:30p @ BHS.

Express Endurance: 5:30p @ DPP

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Early Recovery Skills: 9a11a @ BHS.

Circle of Security Parenting: 9-11a @

BHS.

Anger Management Skills: 1-2p @

BHS.

Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:30p @

BHS.

Walking Club: 5:30p @ DPP Wellness

Center.

Women’s Support Grp: 10-11a @ BHS.

Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS.

Creating Process of Change: 2-4p @

Women’s Path to Recovery: BHS.

Str8 Rez: 5-7p @ BHS.

1-2:30p @ BHS.

Express Endurance: 5:30p @ DPP WellYoung Leaders Youth

ness Center.

Krew: 4:30p @ BHS.

Early Recovery Skills:

9-11a @ BHS.

Women’s Support Grp: 10-11a @ BHS.

Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS.

Women’s Path to Recovery:

Creating Process of Change: 2-4p @

1-2:30p @ BHS.

BHS.

Young Leaders Youth

Str8 Rez: 5-7p @ BHS.

Krew: 4:30p @ BHS.

5/6

SATURDAY NOV. 5

Another Recovery Technique

(ART): 1-4p @ BHS.

Walking Club: 5:30p @ DPP Wellness

Center.

Circle of Security Parenting: 9-11a @

BHS.

Anger Management Skills: 1-2p @

BHS.

Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:30p @

BHS.

Healthy Cooking Class (DPP): 5:30-7p

@ Health Center Kitchen.

SATURDAY/ SUN

Early Recovery Skills: 9a-11a

@ BHS.

Women’s Support Grp: 10-11a @ BHS.

Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS.

Creating Process of Change: 2-4p @

Women’s Path to Recovery: BHS.

Rock Your Mocs Run/Fun Walk: Regis1-2:30p @ BHS.

tration at 5pm / Run/Walk starts at 5:45p

@ Behavioral Health Services.

Young Leaders Youth

Krew: 4:30p @ BHS.

Early Recovery Skills:

9-11a @ BHS.

FRIDAY

Grief Group: 1-2p @ BHS.

Circle of Security Parenting: 2-4p

@ BHS.

Express Endurance: 5:30p @

DPP Wellness Center.

Wellness Center.

Early Recovery Skills:

9-11a @ BHS.

THURSDAY

Circle of Security Parenting: 9-11a @

BHS.

Anger Management Skills: 1-2p @

BHS.

Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:30p @

BHS.

Walking Club: 5:30p @ DPP Wellness

Center.

Diabetes Program: Dental Education Class: 845a @ Health Center’s small conference room.

Grief Group: 1-2p @ BHS.

Circle of Security Parenting: 2-4p

@ BHS.

Express Endurance: 5:30p @

DPP Wellness Center.

HEALTH CENTER

CLOSED

Grief Group: 1-2p @ BHS.

Circle of Security Parenting: 2-4p

@ BHS.

Express Endurance: 5:30p @

DPP Wellness Center.

THANKSGIVING

OBSERVED

Circle of Security Parenting: 9-11a @

BHS.

Anger Management Skills: 1-2p @

BHS.

Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:30p @

BHS.

Walking Club: 5:30p @ DPP Wellness

Center.

10:00am to 12:00pm

at IHC Parking Lot.

Please arrive no later than

11:40 in order to complete

the process!

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Another Recovery Technique (ART): 1-4p @ BHS.

THANKSGIVING DAY

Child Safety

Seat Clinic

2016 Rock Your Mocs Fun

Run/Walk

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