Report from the Desk of Governor Eddie Paul Torres

Isleta Pueblo News

Volume 8 Issue 3

March 2013

Report from the Desk of Governor Eddie Paul Torres

Ma-Gu-Wam,

I hope that this newsletter finds all of you

and your families well. 2013 has started off

to be a busy year. We are working diligently

to continue the unfinished projects from

2012. Some of the activity you will see

will be with regard to the CCD project at

Saint Augustine Church, Isleta Cemetery

improvements and expansion, Sunset Hills

infrastructure upgrade and Isleta Elder

Care Center. We are confident that we have

the expertise and consultation to see the

projects through.

All Indian Pueblo Council (AIPC)

January 31, 2013, the Nineteen New

Mexico Pueblo Governors and Governor of

the Pueblo of Ysleta Del Sur from Texas

all convened at Santo Domingo Pueblo

for the traditional blessing of governor

canes. According to tribal oral history the

All Indian Pueblo Council has existed for

many centuries prior to the date of 1598

which appears on the AIPC logo which was

the date of the first recorded meeting in

Santo Domingo with the Spaniards under

Governor Juan de Onate. The AIPC is a

political organization that continues to be a

strong political voice in Congress for Pueblo

Government interests. The Nineteen Pueblo

Governors all reaffirmed their commitment

to Protecting and Preserving the Customs,

Traditions and Values which are essential

for the survival of our Pueblo people into

the future. In attendance representing the

Pueblo of Isleta were Governor Eddie Paul

Torres, 1st Lt. Antonio Chewiwi and 2nd

Lt. Isidor Abeita and members of the Isleta

Tribal Council.

Ten Southern Pueblo

Governors Association

January 10, 2013, in the first meeting

for 2013 of the Ten Southern Governors

Association, was held in Albuquerque, NM

where the Governors elected officers for

2013. Governor Myron Armijo, of Santa Ana

Pueblo was elected as Chairman, Governor

Eddie Paul Torres, of Isleta Pueblo was

elected as Vice Chairman and Governor

Vince Toya from Jemez Pueblo was elected

as Secretary/Treasurer for the Ten Southern

Governors association.

American Indian Day at

the State Legislature

February 1, 2013, the annual "American

Indian Day" at the State Legislature was

attended by Governor Eddie Paul Torres,

1st Lt. Antonio Chewiwi, 2nd Lt. Isidor

Abeita, Isleta Tribal Council Members

and Isleta Community Members. The 2013

theme is "Beyond the Centennial: Building

Alliances — Today, Tomorrow, Together".

Governor Eddie Paul Torres addressed

representatives of the State Legislature

on behalf of the Ten Southern Governors

Association to present a tribal perspective

All Indian Pueblo Council (AIPC)

on issues and concerns to legislators and the cleaning work and keep your account dues

public at the session. We have submitted current as these funds are for the continued

funding requests for approval by the NM maintenance of ditches for water delivery to

Legislature and hope to acquire funding your fields.

for the Veterans' Association building

In closing, I want to thank you for your

infrastructure and funding for the Sunset

continued support of me and my appointed

Hills housing development.

officials. In working together toward

Coalition of Six

positive goals, we will succeed to lay the

Middle Rio Grande Basin Pueblos

foundation for a better place for us and our

February 7, 2013, the Coalition of Six Rio future generations to live in and cherish.

Grande Basin Pueblos consisting of Cochiti, Please remember that April is Child Abuse

Santo Domingo, San Felipe, Santa Ana, Awareness Month and our Social Services

Sandia and Isleta met on February 7, 2013 and support departments are working to

and elected officers for the Coalition. We bring another excellent program for your

are proud to announce that Governor Eddie participation.

Paul Torres, Isleta Pueblo, was elected as Thank you. Governor E. Paul Torres

Chairman, Glenn Tenorio, Water Quality

Specialist, Santo Domingo Pueblo, was

ATTENTION ISLETA

elected as Vice Chairman and Ms. Ramona

PUEBLO LOCAL ARTISTS

Montoya, POI, Natural Resources, was

The Pueblo of Isleta Planning and

elected as Secretary of the Water Coalition.

Development Department is seeking

The Coalition was formed in the late

to promote and exhibit local artists’

1920's and was originally called the Indian

work to be a part of the Pueblo's future

Irrigation Committee. The name was

development. The goal is to have local

changed to the Coalition of Six Middle Rio

art commissioned and incorporated into

Grande Basin Pueblos in 1998. The mission

the design and construction of future

of the Coalition is to work collectively on

projects to include some pieces of the

irrigation and domestic water related issues

artist's work. A commissioned artist may

affecting the Pueblos, to assess Pueblo

be asked to create a unique large-scale

future water needs, to develop strategies

project of site-specific artwork that is

to ensure fulfillment of those needs, and to

integrated directly into the architecture

protect Indian water rights in the Middle

of a building or landscaping. Artists

Rio Grande Basin. Governor Torres, as

may have the opportunity to work

chairman of the Coalition, is the presiding

with a community-based art-selection

official at all meetings of the Coalition and

committee to produce something unique

serves as the Coalition's representative to

and high-impact.

the Bureau of Reclamation and Bureau of

Artists who work with any type of media

Indian Affairs regarding irrigation water

are encouraged to make an appointment

delivery and storage issues and operation,

with the Planning Department to discuss

maintenance and betterment of the

the type of art he/she creates and to

irrigation systems.

submit a portfolio of their work. To

Soon we will be putting out meeting notices

schedule an appointment, please contact

for the appointment of 2013 mayordomos

Ms. Rachel Jojola at the Planning

for the various ditch associations. Please

Department at 505-869-7589.

make certain to support the annual ditch

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March 2013

TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBER REPORT

Report submitted by VP Joseph R. Lucero on Tribal Leaders Summit on December 3-6, 2012 in Washington,DC. The following report

is a synopsis regarding his attendance of the NIGA Legislative Summit, Tribal Leaders Briefing, White House Tribal Nations Summit,

Energy Development in Indian Country, Tax & Investment Reform Meeting as well as other meetings with National Association of

Federally Impacted Schools, National Indian Education Association, FEMA.

Inter-Tribal Organization Tax Initiative

December 4, 2012 Tribal Discussion Draft Document • Washington, DC

THE TRIBAL TAX AND INVESTMENT REFORM ACT

LANGUAGE DESCRIPTIONS

Tribes as Sovereigns

greater of the minimum state volume cap or would be the same as how other government

the total population of all such tribes (using charities are treated under current law.

Indian tribal governments have a unique

tribal populations estimates supplied annually

status in our federal system under the U.S.

Subsection (d) relating to the Federal

by the Department of Interior in consultation

Constitution and numerous federal laws,

Legislation to Facilitate Collection of Sales

with the U.S. Census Bureau). The national

treaties and federal court decisions. They

Taxes on Remote Sales: These amendments

bond cap would be allocated among the tribes

have a governmental structure, and have

to Section 7871 are intended to ensure that

under regulations prescribed by the Secretary

the power and responsibility to enact civil

tribes, as sovereign governments funded by

of Treasury. Other than the special calculation

and criminal laws regulating the conduct and

tax revenues, will be able to participate in the

of volume cap, private activity bonds issued

affairs of their members and reservations.

imposition and collection of sales taxes under

by tribal government would be subject to the

They operate and fund courts of law, police

any federal scheme to facilitate, streamline or

same restrictions that apply to private activity

forces, and fire departments. They provide a

simplify the collection of sales taxes on remote

bonds issued by state and local governments

broad range of governmental services to their

sales. Like state and local governments, Indian

(including the prohibition on using such

citizens, including education, transportation,

tribal governments are becoming more and

bonds to finance skyboxes, airplanes,

public utilities, health, economic assistance,

more dependent on tax revenues, including

gambling facilities, health club facilities and

and domestic and social programs. Like

sales taxes, to supplement federal funding

liquor stores). Similarly, governmental bonds

states and local governments, tribal revenues

and other government revenue streams. It

issued by tribes would be subject to the same

are not treated as taxable income — but

is necessary that Indian tribal governments

restrictions and rules applicable to state and

as the governmental revenues of a distinct

be afforded an equal opportunity to collect

local governmental bonds. Subsection (f) of

sovereign. Any language must reflect these

taxes on Internet sales where the purchased

Section 7871 (relating to Tribal Economic

key aspects of inherent sovereignty, the

goods are delivered to addresses within the

Development Bonds) would be expected to

federal trust relationship, and the federal

boundaries of an Indian reservation. The

sunset as soon as the full $2 billion of bonding

policy of self-determination.

amendment further clarifies that longstanding

authority provided under the American

federal principles preempting the imposition of

Tribal governments are requesting the Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 has

state taxes on Indian reservation transactions

disparities in tax and investment laws be been fully allocated.

shall not be overridden by such federal

improved to reflect these guiding principles.

Subsection (b) relating to Excise Taxes: This legislation unless mechanisms are provided for

Provision Descriptions

subsection specifies that tribes will be treated tribes to share in sales tax revenues that they

Section I. Short Title. The title of the Act is as states for purposes of the following excises have the right to impose and collect, including

taxes that provide exemptions for state and tribal-state tax collection agreements.

the Tribal Tax and Investment Reform Act.

local governments:

Section 4: Treatment of EmployerSection 2. Declarations and Affirmations.

• Excise taxes on luxury passenger Sponsored Plans of Indian Tribal

The declarations and affirmations highlight

vehicles, special fuels, and heavy trucks Governments. Section 4(a) would amend

the sovereign authority of Indian tribal

and trailers

the Internal Revenue Code with respect to

governments, their responsibility and authority

•

Manufacturing

excise

taxes,

including

the following: (1) adding the same distribution

to provide government services and develop

the gas guzzler tax

rights for tribal and state public safety

tribal economies, and the need for tax parity.

• Communications excise taxes

employees, (2) removing the “essential

Section 3. Treatment of Indian Tribes as

• Wagering excise taxes

government function” and “commercial”

States. Section 3 amends Internal Revenue

• Harbor Maintenance tax

activity tests that already do not apply to state

Code Section 7871 (which treats Indian tribal

• Occupational taxes on persons in the and local plans, (3) confirming that pension

governments as states for certain federal tax

business of wagering

plans may honor tribal court domestic relations

purposes) with respect to: (a), governmental

• Taxes on distilled spirits, wine and orders that meet the same standards applied

authority to issue tax-exempt debt (b)

beer

to state court orders, (4) grandfathering tribal

governmental exemptions from federal excise

• Taxes on certain firearms

“457” plans that otherwise comply with the

taxes, and (c) the classification of charities

• Structured Settlement Factoring Tax.

Code and were established when it was not

that are funded by and/or controlled by

clear what plans tribes could adopt, and (5)

The treatment of tribes like states does not

governments as public charities.

applying the same employment tax rules for

mean that tribes will be exempt from all of the

tribal deferred compensation plans that apply

Subsection (a) relating to Tribal Authority above excise taxes, but merely that they will to state and local plans. The common theme

to Issue Tax-Exempt Debt: This subsection have the same exemptions currently afforded of these Code amendments is to provide

repeals the special restrictions that currently to states under the Internal Revenue Code greater parity between Indian tribal plans and

apply to tribal government-issued debt, such and that no special restrictions (such as the state and local government plans.

as the essential governmental function test essential governmental function test) will

and the prohibition on tribal private activity apply to tribes where such restrictions are not Section 4(b) would make conforming

imposed on states.

amendments to the Employee Retirement

bonds.

Under Section 2(a), the only special rule that Subsection (c) relating the Classification Income Security Act (ERISA) provisions of

would apply to tribal tax-exempt debt would of Tribal Charities as Public Charities: federal law relating to governmental plans.

be a customized formula for determining the This subsection treats tribal governmental Section 5. Exclusion from Income of

volume cap on private activity bonds issued funding of Section 501(c)(3) organizations General Welfare Program Benefits. Section

by Indian tribal governments. This special as “public support” and also treats charitable 5(a) would add a new Internal Revenue Code

rule, is similar to state volume caps, but all organizations formed to support Indian tribal section (Section 139E) that would exclude

federally recognized tribes would be treated governments as public charities. In both payments made by an Indian tribal government

as one State, and would then determine a cases, the treatment accorded to charities to or on behalf of its members pursuant to a

national tribal bond volume cap based on the funded by or formed to support Indian tribes qualified general welfare program. Section

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5(b) defines a “qualified general welfare

program” as one that is (1) established by

the tribe’s governing authority for a social

welfare or cultural preservation purpose, (b)

designed to meet the needs of the tribe’s

members, including for education, cultural

enrichment and preservation, funerary and

elder assistance, recreation, housing, health

care, and employment, and (c) administered

by the tribal government using established

criteria to ensure that benefits or assistance

are provided in a consistent manner. As in

the case of payments excluded under the

general welfare doctrine recognized by the

IRS and common law, the exclusion generally

would not be applicable to amounts paid as

compensation for services.

offset program. Section 7(b) would make

a parallel amendment to Section 464 of the

Social Security Act, and it would amend Section

453 of the SSA to include tribal child support

enforcement agencies in the definition of an

“authorized agent” so that such agencies may

directly access the Federal Parent Locator

Service. In order to be fully effective, tribal

child support enforcement agencies need to

have access to the same enforcement tools

available to state and local agencies.

Indian tribe and that numerous federal laws

and policies provide for the protection of tribal

heritage an culture, the provision recognizes

the community benefit provided by those

individuals who are charged with by a tribal

government and responsible for carrying out

community ceremonial, cultural, heritage or

religious events. A similar exemption from

taxation has been recognized previously in

26 U.S.C. 7873 with respect to treaty fishing

rights-related activities.

Section 6. Exemption of Tribal Government

Distributions from Kiddie Tax Provisions.

Section 6 would amend Code Section 1(g)

(relating to the so-called Kiddie Tax, which

imposes federal income tax on the unearned

income of certain minors and dependent

children at their parents’ rates of tax) to

exempt distributions of unearned income from

a federally recognized Indian tribe, including

distributions from a minor’s trust established

by such a tribe, from such higher rates of tax.

The purpose of this provision is to limit the

anti-abuse rules contained in the Kiddie Tax

to those instances of intergenerational income

shifting to which they were meant to apply.

Section 8. Financing and Investment

Parity Provisions. Section 8 is intended to

put tribes on par with states with respect to

SEC registration requirements and other

rules applicable to financing and investments.

Section 8(a) amends section 3(a)(2) of the

Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77c(a)(2) by

treating tribal governments and their political

subdivisions the same as state and local

governments, which are exempted from SEC

registration when they issue debt. Section 8(b)

would direct the SEC to amend its regulations

(specifically, Regulation D, 17 CFR 230.15) to

include Indian tribes and wholly-owned tribal

entities in the definition of “accredited investor”

if they have non-trust assets in excess of five

million dollars. Section 8(c) defines the term

“non-trust asset” as an asset that is under the

direct control of an Indian tribe or tribal entity,

and which is not held in trust by the United

States for the benefit of the tribe.

Section 10. Transfer of Tax Credits by Indian

Tribes for Production from Renewable

Resources Section 10 amends paragraph

(3) of section 45(e) of the Internal Revenue

Code of 1986 that relates to the ability of

tribes to utilize existing tax credits available

to businesses. The ability of Indian tribes

to transfer tax credits for the production of

renewable energy resources not only incents

tribes to become domestic energy partners,

but provides tribes with the same cost of

investment capital as corporations. The ability

to transfer tax credits to investment partners

also incents private capital flow to Indian

tribal governments. An incentive is needed

since there is often additional leasing and

administrative hurdles that tribal governments

need to navigate which is clearly serves as a

disincentive for private capital.

Section 7. Permit Tribal Child Support

Enforcement Agencies to Offset Tax

Refunds and Access the Same Data

Available to State and Local Child Support

Enforcement. Section 7(a) would amend

Section 6402(c) of the Internal Revenue Code

to permit Indian tribes or tribal organizations

receiving funding under Section 455(f) of Title

IV-D as child support enforcement agencies

to participate in the Federal income tax refund

Section 9. Income Derived from Cultural

and Ceremonial Activities Section 9

amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986

to clarify that honorarium, gifts, stipends, or

other income derived from the performance

and conduct of cultural or ceremonial

activities of American Indian tribes should

be exempt from taxation. In recognition

that maintaining and revitalizing culture and

tradition is of paramount importance to each

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Please contact the following for more

information:

NAFOA — Dante Desiderio

Dante@nafoa.org

USET — Kitcki Carroll

Kcarroll@usetinc.org

ATNI — Fawn Sharp

atni@atnitribes.org

CATG — Will Micklin

Wmicklin@leaningrock.net

NCAI — Derrick Beetso

Dbeetso@ncai.org

Think your exposure to secondhand

smoke doesn't put you at risk?

Think again!

Stephanie Barela

Isleta Health Center, Health Educator

Even just a small amount of secondhand smoke can put

you more at risk for getting lung disease (Cancer).

Researchers from American Journal of Respiratory and

Critical Care Medicine did a study on the genes in cells

from people's airways and found that breathing even

a little cigarette smoke can affect the genes, which in

turn can result in Lung Disease (Cancer). The scientists

examined genes from heavy smokers and those who

were exposed to only a little smoke. They saw the same

type of changes in both, although the amount was less

in people who breathed less smoke.

This is a warning for light smokers or people

who breathe secondhand smoke:

"Don't think that it's not affecting you. Your lung cells

know it. They are behaving abnormally. And for some

individuals who are at risk, they are more susceptible

for developing lung disease", warns researcher Ronald

Crystal.

Article adapted from U.S.Department of Health and Human Services HealthBeat.

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Isleta Police Department

IHSP Traffic Program

OPEN HOUSE!!

Mission Statement of our unit. It is the policy of the Isleta Police

Department IHSP Traffic Unit to provide traffic enforcement

duties to reduce death and injuries on the Pueblo of Isleta as a

result of motor vehicle crashes. In addition to provide and increase

DUI/DWI patrols and increase traffic enforcement program for all

moving violations.

In plain talk our traffic unit is out patrolling the reservation on

a daily basis to help our community members drive safely and

provide any assistance to the community to make our roads, and

highways a safer place to live. Our Traffic Officers are professional

and highly trained officers and will always be courteous with all

tribal members and non-members who travel through here on daily

basis.

In addition you might see our Speed Sled Machine within the

community, this equipment is designed to monitor the speed laws

and provide our agency with data on traffic trends, i.e.; speeding,

traffic flow, and radar enforcement. It's for your safety that is

our main concern.

If our traffic unit can be of any assistance to the community, please

feel free to contact me, Sgt. J. Reyes, IHSP Traffic Supervisor, at

below listed numbers.

Our unit is always available to conduct safety traffic classes for

schools, business, or community events.

Thank You and have a safe day . .

Sgt. Juan Reyes,

Special Operations IHSP and Training Div.

Isleta Police Department

3950 HWY 47 SE

Albuquerque, NM 87105

Office: 505-869-9710 Cell; 505-264-9533 Fax: 505-869-9756

LEGAL NOTICE

A petition to probate the estate of Caroline G. Olguin

deceased July 11, 1997 has been filed in tribal courts. Any

person claiming interest in the estate is hereby requested

to notify Isleta Tribal Court clerk within thirty days from the

date of this notice posted.

March 2013

THE ISLETA POLICE DEPARTMENT

IS HOSTING AN OPEN HOUSE

ISLETA TRIBAL SERVICES COMPLEX

3950 HIGHWAY 47 SE, JUST SOUTH OF

HARD ROCK CASINO

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

We are inviting the public and other Law

Enforcement Agencies. Come meet our staff and

tour our facility. Our IPD personnel will have

demonstration/information booths set up and we will

provide food and refreshments.

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Unused medications/pharmaceuticals turn-in

Criminal Investigations Alternate Light Source Demo

Traffic Division booth And More!

See you there!

Turn over your unused Rx medication

to the Isleta Police Department for

PROPER DISPOSAL!!!

Open House Night, Thursday, March 21st

from 5:30 to 7:30pm

WHERE: Isleta Police Department at the New Tribal

Complex Bldg A.

Contact Bernadette Valencia @ 505-869-9703

for more information.

WHEN:

Studies have shown that a majority of abused

prescription drugs are obtained from family and

friends, including those from the home

medicine cabinet. Flushing them down the toilet

or throwing them in the trash both pose potential

safety and health hazards.

Educational Assistance

Through the Department of Education, specific guidelines have been

developed to assist qualifying tribal members striving to reach high

levels of district, local and state academic standards. These guidelines

shall be used to provide monetary support to students and adults

in need of educational assistance. Applications are available at the

Department of Education.

Assistance may be provided for the following categories: (Priority will

be given to category A, then B and so forth).

Category:

A. Students K-12: Students who are in need of academic

support, unavailable through other resources, for example:

tutoring through Sylvan Learning Center or other programs.

B. Students K-12: Students with disabilities.

C. Students K-12: Students attending private institutions.

D. Students K-12: Students involved in extra-curricular

activities, i.e., band, chess, sports activities, science

fair, etc.

E. Group trips: To give students K-12 the opportunity to

attend and explore educational programs or take education

trips outside the regular classroom.

F. Adult Education: Continuing Education, special interest

classes, i.e., career development, etc.

G. Recognized Groups: Kateri Circle, Senior/Elderly Program,

etc.

Preliminary Required documents for:

Category:

A. Parents will need to submit a letter of request and teacher

recommendations. Assistance will be provided on a need basis.

Documentation from the tutoring source/ educational program will

need to be submitted. The source must be accredited with the

New Mexico Public Education Department. Maximum assistance

allowed shall be 70% of total costs, not to exceed $1,000.00.

Sylvan learning center is an example of a recognized tutoring

program.

B. Students K-12 with disabilities may submit request for

educational materials or miscellaneous needs for up to 70% of

base costs, not to exceed $1,000.00.

C. Letter of request, official tuition & fees from the institution.

Assistance shall be 30% of the base costs not to exceed

$3,000.00. Acceptance letter and tuition costs, financial

statement from the institution must be submitted with the

application. Number of requests allowed shall be one per school

year, if granted.

D. Letter of request with the name of activity your child is

involved in and current itemized list of materials and equipment

required from the school. Please indicate what costs are due to

the family after fundraising. Assistance may be provided for 70%

of base costs not to exceed $500.00.

E. Educational groups must submit all requests together:

a list of participants, informational packet of the desired

educational trip, actual costs broken down by travel.

March 2013

HB 376 — Native Americans in

Medicaid Managed Care

By Edward Calabaza

As of Feb. 27, HB 376 was being introduced the

Senate after passing through the House.

House Bill 376, which every tribe in New Mexico

supports, was passed in the House on Tuesday,

February 26, by a vote of 70-6. The bill was introduced

by Rep. Roger Madalena of Jemez Pueblo.

The State of New Mexico has initiated its "Centennial

Care" health program which requires mandatory

enrollment for Medicaid recipients into Managed

Care Organizations (MCO). HB 376 would allow

Native Americans a choice to enroll in an MCO or

"opt-out" and enroll in a "fee for service option." The

bill also would allow Native Americans to enroll or

disenroll in a medicaid MCO or a medicaid fee for

service program.

New Mexico tribes support this bill because it would

allow Native Americans to continue to receive health

services by Indian Health Service, at tribal clinics

or through urban Indian organization (I/T/U).

Isleta, through its lobbying firm, testified before two

house committees that it fully supports the bill.

Under the Affordable Care Act, Native Americans

are allowed a special enrollment period that

permits the purchasing of, or changes to a qualified

health insurance plan. The state's Centennial Care

plan currently does not allow this option. HB 376

recognizes the federal requirement and would give

Native Americans the special enrollment.

The state has contracted with MCOs before such as

"Optum Health," SALUD and the COLTS program.

Each program created a number of problems

for Native Americans including geography,

reimbursement of fees and cultural sensitivity.

Under a recent MCO plan, members of the Ramah

Navajo Chapter were given an MCO that was

located in Farmington, NM making it unrealistic to

seek medical care more than 100 miles away.

Under the current I/C/U format, the federal

government reimburses 100% of the medical

services received by Native Americans at an I/T/U,

like Isleta Health Clinic. The money is sent directly

to the state and the state sends the money to the

tribe. But when MCOs are involved, the federal

government sends the money to the state which

then sends it to the MCO which is supposed to send

it to the tribe. This extra step has resulted in delays

of payment or non-payment altogether. When this

happens, the tribe has to foot the bill until payment

is received.

Lastly, an MCO is generally not knowledgeable of

tribal communities, customs and traditions. It has

been argued that patients heal better and faster

when in their own environment. Tribal health care

services are coordinated through the involvement

of numerous resources in the community. Their

primary care providers work directly with

community health representative programs, elderly

services, wellness centers, etc. all located within

their communities. MCOs cannot duplicate this and

only serve to displace the traditional role of I/T/Us.

If the bill passes the Senate, Governor Martinez

can either sign it into law or veto it and send it back

to the legislature. It would take a 2/3 vote in both

the House and Senate to override the veto. We will

continue to monitor the bill and will have an update

for you in our March newsletter.

Isleta Pueblo News

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March 2013

Pueblo of Isleta Public Library

Hello People of the Island and Happy Tax Season and belated Valentine’s!

Hopefully, your “Shi-Heart” took good care of you…if not, well than Happy

Easter!!!

NEWS:

The Library as well as the entire Pueblo

of Isleta has a new website page design

thanks to the hard work and collaboration

of Melanie Zuni from the MIS Department.

Now, the Library’s Website is easier on

the eyes but more importantly easier to

navigate through.

Should you find the

time to visit our website you will notice

that there are forms for you to download

(Library Card Registration & Policies),

links to our Facebook, Youtube, & Online

Catalog; Program Calendar; Isleta Tribal

Newsletter Link; hours of operation; and

current contact information. Along with

the new web site comes a new url which

is as follows: http://www.isletapueblo.com/

library.html.

Since we all survived the Mayan

Apocalypse, the Library is now in search

for new members to serve on the Library

Board and Teen Library Board. We will

need a minimum of three members and

a maximum of five members on each

board. Members will meet a minimum

of two times but no more than four times

this year, for approximately two to three

hours per board meeting. Members will

help Librarian update Library Policies,

review challenged Library Material, give

input on new Library Material, help create

and/or think of new programs which the

community needs, and work with our Tribal

Council Liaison. Should you be interested

in becoming a member, please contact the

Librarian at 505.869.9808. We are looking

for people who actually use the library and

its services, so their decision will improve

our overall services to the community.

Due to the generosity of Tribal Council

Member Juan Rey Abeita, the Library will

be having random contests or drawings

for two FREE tickets to concerts or other

events taking place at our Hard Rock

Hotel & Casino (soon to be Isleta Resort &

Casino). The Library Staff have created

some Contest Rules so every contestant

has an equal opportunity at winning. We

will post the rules on both our Facebook

and NEW Library Website.

Contest

will be announced via Library Facebook

(www.facebook.com/IsletaPuebloLibrary)

or during Program Events. So, be sure to

like our Facebook Page so you can be in the

running for some free tickets!!!

Once again the Library will be one of many

host sites for the Social Service Anti-Child

Abuse Awareness Program. Our event will

be Tuesday, April 2 from 5pm to 6:30pm at

Library Complex Parking Lot. The event

is our “Isleta Library’s Xtreme Challenge

To Eliminate Child Abuse” where a child

and parent or guardian will have to work

together as a team in the five or some

challenges in hopes of winning a family

theme prize at the end of the event. There

will be obstacle course jumper(s) and other

out of the ordinary games. See attached

Program Flyer and be sure to complete a

registration form so your team may start

the contest right away instead of waiting in

the registration line. Registration forms can

be picked up at the Library, Administration

Building, Library’s Facebook Page, Library’s

website, and other willing Departments.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS:

With Spring Break around the corner

for many schools, they Library will once

again be hosting two different three day

game tournaments starting Wednesday,

March 13 through Friday, March 15. One

game tournament will be on the Xbox

360 and the other on the Nintendo Wii U.

Unfortunately, the flyers have not been

created yet but they will be posted on both

our Website & Facebook page as soon as

they are ready. PARENTS & GUARDIANS:

The game tournaments will start after

Lunch so be sure to feed your child/children

before sending them to the library. We

might have snacks for them but a Snack is

not a meal. Your child/children may bring

lunch with them but they will be expected

to eat in a designated area, clean up their

mess, throw away ALL their trash, and be

respectful to the other children’s lunch box.

Students who misbehave will be asked to

leave and will NOT be allowed to return for

the remainder of the Game Tournaments.

“The Guardians” have agreed to send the

Easter Bunny to our Library on the Little

Island for Easter Pictures on Thursday,

March 21 from 2pm to 6pm. We decided

Another Participant showing off

his Final Products.

to change things up a little, so instead of

printing every single photo taken with the

Easter Bunny we will print Group Pictures

and Family Pictures.

All individual

pictures will be emailed to whichever email

account you provide to us. The reason for

the change is because many people do not

come for the printed photos and we could

use the money for other programs. Once

you receive the photos via email, parents

and guardians may download and share

the photos with family members, friends,

Social Networks (if that’s your style). In

the long run, everyone will be Happy Happy

Happy!!!

This year’s Easter Craft will be the making

of a plush Despicable Me Minion with Easter

Bunny ears. Like all the Programs in the

past, supplies will be limited so be sure to

get to the library early. The craft will take

place on Tuesday and Wednesday, March

26 & 27 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. Be sure to

look for Flyers within the community and

Library Website & Facebook page.

RECAP:

For Valentine’s Day the Library and

approximately forty-five patrons created

four different Cake Pops for their special

Valentine’s but honestly a lot of the cake

pops did not make it home or to their

Valentines before being eaten. Whatever

the case was, everyone had fun making a

mess. I just hope all those cake pop cook

books that were checked out make their

way back to the library.

A Participant in our Valentine

Cake Pop Craft.

The first Department Homework Help

Program collaboration between the Old

March 2013

Recreational Center and the Library has

been a success in many ways, therefore we

will continue on with a second collaboration

program for the end of the 2012-13 school

year. On Tuesday & Thursday, the Old

Recreational Center would pick up those

students whose Parents and Guardians

gave them permission to attend the Old

Rec’s facility for recreation activities after

they completed their homework or read at

the library. Many of the students loved this

new collaboration and are requesting that

we keep it going. After they finished their

activities, the Old Rec Staff would take the

students home. This collaboration helped

alleviate the overcrowding of students

at the library after school and gave them

some more physical activities after a long

day at school. So be sure to look for our next

collaborative Homework Help Incentive

Field Trip Program.

If you can remember back to November, the

Library held a Grocery Bingo at the Library

where the proceeds were to go toward a field

trip for our Elders…well they cashed that

Field Trip Voucher in the month of February.

So, the Library took approximately

twenty Elders which consisted of both

the Adult Day Care and the Congregant

to Route 66 Diner for Lunch. The elders

were overwhelmed and pleased the huge

selection of food at the buffet. However, no

matter how much or how delicious the food

was it was no match for their Casino Fever.

It was heartwarming to see them full of joy

as they laughed and made fun of one other.

Isleta Pueblo News

So, if you participated in our Grocery Bingo

back in November at the Library, please

know that Elders had so much fun due to

your monetary contribution and please

accept their appreciation via this newsletter

paragraph.

Our Dr. Seuss Party Program which was

scheduled during the last week of February

was moved back a week due to the February

Dances. Pictures and a friendly update

about that particular program will have to

wait until next month’s article because by

the time you get this copy of the newsletter

the program will be taking place. So, if

you should want to try your luck, give the

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library a call and find out if the Dr. Seuss

Program has already taken place.

Pueblo of Isleta Hours Info:

Hours of Operations:

Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 6:30pm

Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm

Saturday: 9am – 1pm

Sunday: CLOSED

Mailing &Physical Address:

950 Moon Light Drive SW

Albuquerque, NM 87105

Phone: (505) 869-9808

Fax: (505) 869-8119

Email: poi02002@isletapueblo.com

Elders having Lunch at Route 66 Diner courtesy of the

Library & donating Community Members.

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Isleta Pueblo News

March 2013

Pueblo of Isleta Higher Education Program

A sincere thank you to our students

and community for your patience and

understanding of several new changes

taking place in the Isleta Higher Education

Program.

The following topics will be discussed:

1. How a supplemental scholarship is

determined in general

2. How a scholarship transitions its way

from IHEP to your student account

3. What institutions you must be

enrolled in to be funded from this

department

4. Maximum Time Frame minimal

funding

5. Descendant membership funding

6. Why it is beneficial to make an

appointment with the Scholarship

Assistant or Coordinator

How a supplemental scholarship is

determined :

The Federal Government designates every

institution's Total Cost of Attendance/Total

Standardized Expenses and determines

what set amount of expenses to list for

students living with their parent(s),

students living on campus, students living

off campus, and students with dependents.

The institution’s Financial Aid Department

completes a Financial Needs Analysis

with what Costs/Expenses the Federal

Government designated and any Awarded

Resources (Pell Grant, Loans, non-IHEP

Scholarships, etc.).

For Example:

All independent students living off campus

without dependents who are enrolled Full

Time and attending Central New Mexico

Community College will have the following

expenses for ONE term - these expenses

DO NOT CHANGE FROM STUDENT

TO STUDENT IF HE/SHE IS LIVING

OFF CAMPUS AND DOES NOT HAVE

DEPENDENTS:

Expenses per Term:

Tuition & Fees:

$192

Books/Supplies:

$360

Room/Board:

$4,401

Personal:

$693

Transportation:

$646

TOTAL expenses per term: $6,292

Awarded Resources: (Theses resources

WILL CHANGE from student to student)

Pell Grant:

$1,000

Expected Family Contribution (EFC):

$850

TOTAL resources per term:$1,850

IHEP scholarship calculation:

Total Expenses per term - Total Resources

per term

= UNMET NEED

($6,292) - ($1,850) = ($4,442)

*$4,442 IS the IHEP Supplemental

Scholarship AMOUNT for ONE term.

*There are numerous things this department

must consider before making FINAL the

ACTUAL IHEP Supplemental Scholarship

amount. For example:

•Is this student making satisfactory

academic progress according to CNM

standards?

• Is this student taking ONLY the

classes he/she NEEDS to graduate?

• Is this student default on ANY

government loans he/she took out during

their enrollment in CNM?

How a scholarship transitions its way

from IHEP to your student account:

Through purchase requisitions (PR)

submitted by IHEP to the Pueblo of Isleta

Treasury Department (POITD), scholarship

checks are requested every Friday until all

students are funded. Once POITD receives

the PR it generally takes ONE week to

process and print the actual check. IHEP

is then contacted to pick up the check and

either will hand deliver it to the institution

or mail it via certified mail. Once it leaves

IHEP it can be up to three weeks until you

see it in your student account.

Please keep in mind there is always

the possibility something may come up

therefore further delaying the time it

takes your scholarship check to reach your

student account. At the present moment

this department is coming up with better

ways to inform you when your check was

requested and when it was either delivered

or mailed to your institution.

What institutions you must be enrolled

in to be funded from this department:

The IHEP General Policy and Provisions

(June, 2008) state one must be enrolled in

an accredited institution of higher education

by a sanctioned national or regional

accrediting agency or association recognized

by the Secretary of Education. A student

must be working on a Certificate, Associate,

Baccalaureate, Master or Doctoral program

to be funded by IHEP.

Funding may be available for a student

enrolled in special legal summer programs

in preparation for entrance to an accredited

institution or pursing a course of study

that normally does not lead to a four year

degree.

Maximum Time Frame (MTF) minimal

funding:

On December 23, 2011, President Obama

signed into law the Consolidated

Appropriations Act, 2012 (Public Law

112-74). The law amended the Higher

Education Act to reduce the duration of a

student's eligibility to receive a Federal Pell

Grant from 18 semesters (or its equivalent)

to 12 semesters (or its equivalent). This

provision applies to all Federal Pell

Grant eligible students effective with

the 2012-13 award year. The calculation of

the duration of a student's eligibility will

include all years of the student's receipt of

Federal Pell Grant funding. This change in

the duration of students' Federal Pell Grant

eligibility is not limited only to students

who received their first Federal Pell Grant

on or after the 2008-2009 award year, as

the HEA previously provided when the

duration of eligibility was 18 semesters.

Through the Financial Needs Analysis

(FNA) this department will be informed if

the student has exceeded MTF. Currently,

it is this department's decision it to ONLY

fund the Tuition/Fees, Books/Supplies and

Transportation expenses on the FNA for

students who are exceeding MTF.

Descendant membership funding:

Because of the extremely limited amount

of grant money from the Bureau of Indian

Education and the number of descendant

members

requesting

supplemental

assistance, this department had to make

a tough decision: to provide 2 quarters/

semesters of funding for our descendant

members for the 2013 calendar year. The

maximum scholarship amount one can

receive as a descendant is up to $1,500 per

quarter/semester. The student will choose

what two quarters/semesters.

As mentioned, there are several things this

department must consider when determining

the actual scholarship amount.

Why it is beneficial to make an

appointment with the Scholarship

Assistant or Coordinator:

There are many deciding factors in

determining one's eligibility to be funded

and at what amount, therefore, it is always

beneficial to the student to meet with the

Scholarship Assistant or Coordinator,

Evangeline Chavez or Jennifer Padilla,

respectively. Such meetings will reduce

anxiety and frustration thereby ensuring

clarity and correct information sharing.

IHEP is here for academic support and at

the same time must enforce, to the best of

its ability, the IHEP Policy and Provisions.

This article was written in hopes to provide

some clarity in how the internal day-to-day

business of deciding one's eligibility to be

funded and at what amount is conducted.

Planning for the 2013 Pueblo of Isleta

Department of Education Annual

Graduation Ceremony is taking place. If

you graduated from college during Fall 2012

or will be graduating in either Spring or

Summer of 2013, please contact Evangeline

Chavez, Scholarship Assistant, at (505) 8699790 as this will help us plan accordingly

and of course inform our community of your

accomplishments!

Jennifer Padilla, LMSW

Scholarship Coordinator

poi08001@isletapueblo.com

P: (505) 869-9790

F: (505) 869-7573

Isleta Pueblo News

Editor: Ulysses Abeita

Asst. Editor: Beverly Piro

Published By: Valencia Express

March 2013

Isleta Pueblo News

USDA Census Form for Agriculture

Anyone who does any farming or ranching on or off

the reservation should have received a USDA Census

Form.

There will be a meeting on March 14, at Elderly Center,

to explain and provide information on what the USDA

Form is all about...or.for more information, or if you did

not receive a form, call Norbert or Cecilia Sanchez at

553-1804 or 321-8110, or email missychrome@gmail.

com.

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Aarika Jiron performs with

Albuquerque Youth Symphony

Aarika Jiron has been performing

with The Albuquerque Youth

Symphony Program for the past

4 years. She plays the violin

and is currently performing

with The Albuquerque Youth

Concert Orchestra under the

direction of Mike Peterson.

Aarika is a freshman at Los

Lunas High School.

The AYS Program has annual

auditions for spots in each

orchestra. Existing members

and newcomers must compete

with one another for a chance

to be part of the program. AYS

features concerts throughout

the Fall and during the Christmas Season. They also perform during the

Playathon every Jan/Feb at the food court in Cottonwood Mall. Their

final performance of the season ends with a Gala Event at Popejoy Hall

in the Spring.

She is the daughter of Robert and Edna Jiron and the granddaughter to

Victor Jiron (deceased), Bart and Angelina Jojola of Isleta Pueblo and Joe

Martinez of Albuquerque.

Bravo, Aarika we are very proud of you!

Rebekah Lovato - National Honor Society

Rebekah Lovato, a sophomore at

Hope Christian High School was

inducted to the National Honor

Society on November 12, 2012.

She has been a student at Hope

Christian for 4 years and has

remained on the honor roll. She

is active in Basketball, playing

on the JV and Varsity teams. She

is the daughter of Marsha and

Joe Lovato, Jr. Grandparents

are Angelina and Bart Jojola

and Clara & Joseph Lovato Sr.,

of Santo Domingo Pueblo. Her

sister, Rachel, is in the 6th grade

at Hope Christian Middle School.

Rachel has also remained on the honor roll while playing volleyball and

basketball for the Huskies. We are all proud of your hard work!

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Isleta Pueblo News

March 2013

Los Lunas School District News

First of all, we want to wish a warm farewell to Jeanette Garcia,

Los Lunas Indian Education Title VII Coordinator, who will be

leaving Los Lunas School District within two weeks for a new

position at Bernalillo School District. We want to thank you for all

your support to all the Native American Indian students in the Los

Lunas School District.

Los Lunas High School Calendar of Events

March 1

Drama Production, "The Dining Room" at 6 PM

March 1

Spring Sports Afternoon Pep Assembly

March 4

Graduation Meeting for Senior Parents at 6:30 PM

in Auditorium. Graduation information will be

available.

March 5

Career and Internship day for all students from

8:00 AM — 12:00 PM in gymnasium.

March 6

Early Release. Talent Show Try-outs. Contact

Person: Mrs. Davis.

March 8

Dodgeball Buyout — Afternoon Assembly - $2.00

March 11 — 15 Spring Break.

March 19

Los Lunas School Board Meeting

March 21

Talent Show

March 23

Senior Pow-wow at Isleta Recreation Center. 5:00

PM — 10:00 PM

March 26

Navigating the College Process for Juniors & their

parents

March 29

No School April Break

Summer School

Cost : $75.00 per 1/2 credit. Free & Reduced Lunch students

$19.00 per 1/2 credit

Dates : May 29 - July 3 - Monday — Friday

Morning Session : 8:00 AM — 11:30 AM

Lunch : 11:30 Am — 12:00 PM

Afternoon Session : 12:00 PM — 3:30 PM

Format: E2020 — Class of 2014 gets priority

Live Class: PE for incoming freshmen

Students can begin registering after spring break. Application

forms will be available in the counseling office after spring break.

I know that there are a lot of questions that both the students

and parents will have...see your counselor or Ben Analla, Title VII

Native American Liaison at (Los Lunas High School Number) 8654646.

Valencia High School

SBA Testing

Students with a Graduation Year of (most Juniors) will take the

Reading SBAs on March 19, the Mathematics SBAs on March 20,

and the Science SBAs on March 21. There are some students with

a graduation year of 2013 who are taking the SBAs; and those

students have been contacted individually.

2014 graduates and beyond must pass the SBA math, reading

and science in order to graduate, as well as complete all other

graduation requirements.

Students with a graduation year of 2015 (most sophomores) will

take the Reading SBAs on March 19 and the Mathematics SBAs

on March 20.

Seniors (with some exceptions) will not have to attend school on

March 19, 20 and 21. Seniors should use this time to get caught up

on all courses and hand in their signed Next Step Plans. Seniors

who have not met all graduation requirements, turned in a

signed Next Step Plan, and purchased a cap and gown, will

not participate in the graduation ceremonies in any way

whatsoever. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Freshmen will also not have school on March 19, 20 and 21 unless

they are reclassified, in which case, they will be testing on March

19 and 20. We urge students to use this time off to get caught up

and check out colleges.

Summer School

Dates; May 29 - July 3

Days: Monday — Friday

Time: Morning Session 8:00 AM- 11:30 AM

Lunch: 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM

Afternoon Session: 12:00 PM — 3:30 PM

Cost: $75.00 per 1/2 credit. Cash, Cashier Check or Money Order

Only. This is a nonrefundable fee due before student is placed on

the summer school list.

NO TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED

Summer School Attendance

Student must maintain excellent attendance. TWO (2) absences

will result in dismissal from the program and loss of credit.

Tardiness to class will not be tolerated.

Summer school 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.

The E2020 Summer School Program is offered for Credit

Recovery only Courses Offered:

ALL COURSES WILL BE OFFERED THROUGH E2020 ALONG

WITH A HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHER WHO WILL MONITOR

AND SUPPORT STUDENTS IN THE CLASS. Grades are calculated

based on 70% as the mastery level. Course credit will be given when

the student completes 100% of the course material. Students will

be expected to complete the course within the scheduled summer

school session. Credit recovery courses offered are:

Algebra I Geometry, Algebra II (first and second semester credit

recovery), English I, English II, English III and English IV (first

and second semester credit recovery).

All the above is confusing...any questions students/parents may

please contact your counselor or Mr. Ben Analla at (Valencia High

School Number) 565-8755.

POI Veterans' Association

Next Meeting will be on March 20, 2012.

We're waiting for definite word from the NM State Legislature

on the status of our $2,000,000 Capital Outlay proposal. Rumor

has it that we have been awarded $180,000. If this is correct, we

will most likely use these funds to set up the tribally donated MIS

building at the Richard Baker site in Los Charcos. We are also in

the process of completing 501 (c) (3) application to become a nonprofit corporation.

We are always looking for new members. Any honorably discharged

veteran is eligible to join. Annual dues are $25.

For more info, call Ulysses at 307-1582.

VALENCIA COUNTY

VETERAN STAND - DOWN

13 March 2013

9 AM — 3 PM

1000 Main Street, Los Lunas NM

The Rio Grande Veterans Organization is proud to bring to

Valencia County, Los Lunas, NM , "The Veteran Stand — Down

2013".

We will provide a forum to all Military Veterans and their families,

Multiple veteran service organizations will be present to get the

word out that we appreciate our veterans' sacrifices and want to

share with them information about VA compensation and aid the

VA health care system, job placement assistance, educational

assistance information, and additional benefits information and

services that may be available to veterans. Our goal is to help

struggling, or homeless military veterans and their families regain

their dignity and self-respect.

We also welcome the general public to come out and help support

the veterans. There will be many charitable veterans' organizations

on hand that need your donations to help our troops have a better

life...so come out and show your love and support of our veterans.

We will also serve hotdogs and hamburgers, so come hungry and

leave full for a great honorable cause, Thank You for coming and

showing your respect and gratitude to our veterans. Remember, it

is not a handout, it is a hand up and your veterans need you.

God Bless You.

March 2013

Isleta Pueblo News

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Department of Education Johnson-O’Malley

The month of February has been busy for

the JOM Program: At the beginning of

February we moved into our new tutoring

building located at the Old Elementary

School. The new location is on the north

side of the Old Elementary school where

the Realty was housed. Because of limited

space at the New Educational Complex

we felt it was too crowded for everyone to

enjoy our Activity Nights. Now that we are

settled in at the tutoring building, we are

able to provide service to more students and

welcome more parents comfortably.

Tutoring:

Tutoring is available on Monday/

Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday from

3:30pm to 4:30pm, 4:30pm to 5:30pm or

5:30pm to 6:30pm. JOM Eligible students

and their parents must meet with Brandon

to determine area of need and scheduling.

IF there are any OTHER students in need

of tutorial services, OTHER STUDENT is

defined as those enrolled in private schools

or Isleta Elementary, they too are eligible for

tutorial services provided by the Academic

Coach, Brandon.

For more information

please contact Brandon Tewaheftewa at

869-9778.

Family Activity Nights:

In December we purchased about $3,000.00

worth of brand new books. On January 29,

2013, we held a Literacy Night event. We

set out books for all grade levels and let each

student pick five books to build their own

personal library at home. We also provided

snacks. During this activity we had about

20 students that received free books.

We also had two art activity nights for

students, parents and community members

who wanted to draw a picture to enter in

the National Johnson-O’Malley Association

art contest which occurs every year for

the conference. This year the theme of

the contest is, “JOM…. A River of Many

Nations”. Students were encouraged to

draw the interpretation of this theme

without using words. All entries must be

received by the NJOMA no later than March

8, 2013. Last year if you all recall, all three

award winners were representative of the

Pueblo of Isleta JOM’s Program. The first

place winner received $300.00, second place

received $200.00 and honorable mention

received $100.00. Combined attendance:

15 participants.

Valentine’s Day activity night we had

students and parents worked on their own

Valentine’s Day arts and crafts from making

cards or decorating their own Valentines

card boxes for school. There were door

prizes and snacks that the students enjoy.

We had 27 total participants.

Experiential Learning Opportunity:

We took students on an educational trip

to the UNM’s PIT to see the Harlem Globe

Trotters. Students got a chance to get on

the basketball court and participate in

different activities with the Globe Trotters.

Students were allowed on the court to shoot

hoops, learn basketball tricks, take photos

and get autographs from team members.

The students really enjoyed the event.

There were 25 total participants.

March activities:

Saturday, March 16, 2013 – Kite Making

Students and parents are welcome to

join us in a day of kite making at the

Old Elementary School. Supplies will

be provided. Participants will have the

opportunity to test fly their kites.

Funding:

Our contract proposals were submitted to

BIE in October 2012. As of today, we are

awaiting funding for the 2013 Contract

Year. Please remember, our funding

year begins January 1, 2013 and will end

December 31, 2013. Generally, funds are

available for drawdown in March, however,

because the Federal Government is facing

sequestration there may be additional cuts

imposed against our funding levels. The

cuts can range between 8% and 12% across

the board. This means that we may receive

less money for the year and services that we

provide may be impacted. There may also

be a delay in receiving funds if there is a

need to recalculate budget proposals. Also,

BIE is in the process of switching financial

systems. The new system is called Financial

Budget Management System (FBMS). With

the change in systems all 638 Contracts

will be provided a new contract number and

additional information and documents are

required to be submitted in the system prior

to processing of funds. This too is causing a

delay in allocation of funds.

The JOM Program Annual report is

available for anyone who is interested in

reviewing the report. Please stop by and

visit with Beverly or Brandon.

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Parks & Recreation

Isleta Pueblo News

March 2013

As we wind down with February we are proud to announce the Jemez Eagle Classic Basketball Tournament for 5th and 6th graders

held at Jemez Pueblo on the weekend of February 22nd-24th was won by our girls beating San Felipe in the championship game by a

score of 30 to 21. Our Boys took 2nd place losing to Jemez Day School by a score of 30 to 22. Now that we begin to get into the warmer

months of the year, we start preparation for our busy summer program. Work that will begin almost in earnest in March will be the

advertisement of our Summer Youth Employees who are hired to assist us with the summer program. For those youth who are at least

16 years of age and older, we will be hiring about 17 Tribal Members to work with us from mid-May to about the first week of August

2013. You must apply with the Human Resources Department located at the new Tribal Complex. Also in March we begin to fertilize our

parks and bump up the watering schedule so our parks will be a luscious green come early spring which begins on March 20th. Also, our

children will be involved in the traditional March Madness with our Southern Pueblo Agency (SPA) hosting the end of year Basketball

Tournaments. Good Luck to all of our Teams.

Girls 5th and 6th Grade Basketball

EAGLE CLASSIC TOURNMENT

2-24-2013

Jemez Day School 27

Isleta

28

Last 58 seconds of the game Coach Jon

Lente calls a time out. Gathers girls for

one last team encouragement.

The first game of the Jemez Eagle Classic

Tournament held in Jemez Pueblo on the

weekend of February 22nd - 24th, 2013, Isleta

played St. Francis out of Dulce, N.M. winning

the game by a score of 45 to 28. The next game

was played against Jemez Day School where

the game was a barn burner keeping the fans

and players on the edge of their seat with Jemez

leading the game by a score of 27 to 26 with 1

minute to go in the game. With the clock running

down to 45 seconds, Deanna Jojola of Isleta

grabs a rebound and scores the winning basket

giving the Pueblo of Isleta a 28 to 27 victory.

This victory took them to the championship

game with the San Felipe Thunderbirds. This

game also turned out to be very intense with our

Lady Eagles of Isleta never being up by more

then 2 or 3 points until the very end where they

eventually won the game by a score of 30 to 21.

Marissa Wilson received the MVP award and

Shannon Abeita received an All Tournament

Team selection. Congratulations to our Lady

Eagles, our Coaches Jonathan Lente and

Assistant James Chavarillo and to all the parents and fans that followed the team with

their wonderful support of our youth. Pictured are several pictures depicting the Eagle

Classic and our youth.

On a different note involving our girls

basketball team, they were surprised to

have a limousine transport them to and from

a game at Cochiti Pueblo in which they won.

The surprise was a birthday gift to team

member Natalie Jojola by her grandparents,

Mr. and Mrs. Tony Maestas. Also after the

game all the girls were taken and treated

to pizza at Dion's on Gibson and Yale in

Albuquerque, where a birthday party was

Dion’s Pizza Birthday Party

provided by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pat

and Joanna Jojola. Pictured are the girls

basketball team along with their coaches prior to getting into the limousine, and the other is the girls and coaches enjoying pizza at

Dion’s.

March 2013

Isleta Pueblo News

Boys 5th and 6th Grade Basketball

Unlike the girls due to

traditional

activities,

Carl Anderson's team

had

to

finish

the

tournament playing with

only 5 players and in

the championship game

they finished off the final

game with only 4 players

due to one fouling out.

This resulted in a 2nd

place finish losing the

game by about 8 points

to Jemez Day School. Needless to say, Coach Carl Anderson

was so proud of his team knowing they played their hearts out

and left everything on the basketball floor even with a depleted

roster. Pictured are Coach Carl Anderson and his iron 5 players.

Congratulations on your 2nd place finish.

2013 “Eagle Classic”

Girls Bracket

February 21-23 Jemez Day School

Riverside

Jemez Valley

To’hajiilee

San Felipe

Once again we are asking

help from all of our Pueblo

members to be vigilant in

helping us from experiencing

so much destruction of our

park property.

Zia

The Pueblo of Isleta will be hosting the Cross Roads Bernie

Memorial Run on Saturday April 13, 2013 at 10:00 am at the

New Rec. Center. The first 200 people to sign up will receive

a free T-Shirt. The Run will consist of a 5-K Run, a 2 mile

Run or Walk , and a 1 mile Run/Walk. The Cross Roads Run

has a number of Pueblo's Cochiti, Santo Domingo, San Felipe,

Santa Ana, Sandia, Zia, Jemez, and Isleta involved in Fun

Runs/Walks promoting Wellness in Indian Country. This year,

because Bernie Jojola and Irvin Coriz of Santo Domingo Pueblo

were some of the founding fathers of this run, the committee

felt it would be fitting to begin this year's Cross Roads Run

in honor of Bernie Jojola. Every Pueblo listed will host their

own run throughout the summer. If anyone is interested or

wants more information in signing up please contact Rick

Giron, Bernadette Jojola, Phillip Abeita or Alyssa Jojola at

869-8557.

9) San Felipe-21

3) San Felipe

Riverside

Jemez

JDS

Bernie Jojola Memorial Run

1) Riverside

Park Destruction

Pictured, we have our park

canopys at Veteran's Park

at Pickle Heights torn

maliciously by someone who

is costing us a tremendous

amount of money to replace.

Also, at Governor's Little

League Complex across

the street from New Rec.

Center someone has put

a big hole in the slide and

taken some rails from

the same apparatus thus

making them a public

hazard causing us to

close them down until we

replace the equipment. The

preliminary total cost to

replace all of this vandalism

is approximately $12,000

to $13,000. The equipment

isn't cheap and if we are

to have nice equipment for

all of our children to enjoy

we must put a stop to this

vandalism immediately.

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13) Jemez

15) Isleta

Champions

5) Jemez-27

St. Francis-28

Isleta-45

11) Isleta-30

7) Isleta-28

2013 “Eagle Classic”

Boys Bracket

February 21-23 Jemez Day School

JDS

2) JDS

Zia

Riverside

To’hajiilee

10) JDS

4) To’hajiilee

To’hajiilee

14) To’hajiilee 16) JDS

San Felipe

Champions

Isleta

Jemez Valley

6) Isleta

San Felipe

St. Francis

12) Isleta

8) San Felipe

Thank You from the Family of Jose Lalo Abeita

On behalf of my family and myself, I wish to "THANK YOU"

all for your prayers and support during our recent loss of

my husband. We really appreciate your thoughtfulness and

prayers. Again, Thank You and May the Almighty Bless you

and your loved ones. Again, Thank You.

Respectfully, Mary Ann Abeita and Family

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Isleta Elementary News

Isleta Pueblo News

J.Jaramillo

NMSBA Testing

As required by the No Child Left Behind legislation of 2001, the

New Mexico Standards Based Assessment (NMSBA) is utilized

to determine the level at which New Mexico students achieve

the standards and benchmarks at the school and district level.

As you walk through the hallways and into the classrooms at

Isleta Elementary School, there is definitely learning going on.

Teachers and students are in preparation of the NMSBA. Each

year, grades 3-6 are tested in Reading, Math and Science. Students

will be testing THE WEEK AFTER SPRING BREAK which will

be March 19-21st and the 26th and 27th. Parents, family and

community members, please encourage all students who will be

taking the upcoming assessment to do their best by encouraging

the following:

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•

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Get plenty of rest the night before

Eat breakfast

Be on time to school (late entries will not be able to enter

the classroom once the bell ring as testing must

start promptly).

March 2013

exit interview it was reported by the team that we at IES are a

DATA RICH school that guides our instruction. Teachers meet on

a daily basis in grade leveled teams and/or with the principal to

review various student data and Common Core Standards to help

guide instruction.

A job well done students, staff, parents, and all other stake-holders

of Isleta Elementary. We eagles are soaring high :)

Any questions on NCA accreditation? Please do not hesitate to

visit IES. Ma Won! Come see what wonderful things we do here at

Isleta Elementary.

Isleta Elementary Mission Statement

Isleta Elementary School stands for excellence in learning.

Isleta Elementary School shall provide a learning

environment that recognizes the individual needs, cultural

heritage and special characteristics

of each student.

Isleta Elder Center

March, 2013

Activities Calendar

March 4:

March 6:

March 4-8:

March 7:

March 7:

Isleta Elementary earns Accreditation

What a great accomplishment for Isleta Elementary and its

stakeholders! The week of February 13-15th, IES was reevaluated

through the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation

and School Improvement (NCA CASI) for a 5 year accreditation.

The team consisted of educators from around the state with various

educational backgrounds.

Commodities

Shopping Assistance: Wal-Mart & Lunch (on your

own) — 10:30 am

POI-Senior Olympic Local Games (cont.)

Catholic Mass — 11:30 am

Food Handlers Training — Hard Rock Casino &

Resort

March 13:

FREE Tax Preparation — AARP/TCE Program —

9 am — 3 pm

March 15:

St. Patrick's Day Celebration & Bingo — 1pm

March 19:

Elder Field Day: Laguna Feast — Lv. 9:30 am

— Rt. 3 pm

March 20:

Elder Field Day: Bingo at Hard Rock

Casino & Resort

March 21:

Friendship Coffee/Breakfast — 9 am - 9:30 am

March 21:

General Meeting: 10 am — 12 noon

1)

POI Assisted Living Facility Update -

Construction and Operations

2)

POI Intergeneration Garden Project

March 27:

Easter Luncheon — 12 noon

March 27:

Decorate Easter Eggs w/Day Care — 1 pm

During their visit, the team looked at all evidence based on the

following standards:

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•

•

•

School purpose and direction

School governance and leadership

School resources and support systems

Using results for continuous improvement

What an intense week it was, indeed. Team members of the NCA

CASI interviewed students and parents on their view of Isleta

Elementary. Team observed each classroom looking for evidence of

the above listed standards, reviewed all documentation pertaining

to the standards along with a thorough review of how our school

operates and functions. In conclusion....

CONGRATULATIONS, the team has recommended, once

again, Isleta Elementary to be accredited for another 5 years!

Recommendation for accreditation now goes to the National

Review Board for final approval. Since the review board meets in

January and June, IES will not receive formal accreditation until

early summer.

The NCA CASI team was very impressed with school operations.

One team member stated, “there is an educational feeling walking

down the halls that I don’t feel in every school I visit.” During the

Elder Center

March 2013

Isleta Pueblo News

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WIC NOTES

Pregnancy and Allergies

Recently one of our prenatal WIC participants asked "Why have

my allergies seemed to have worsened since I became pregnant. ?"

Here is what research says:

Allergies are very common in pregnancy; about a quarter of all

expectant mothers experience them. Not all are long-term allergy

sufferers — many women with no known prior allergies complain

of their symptoms just during pregnancy. Some of the stuffy

symptoms are not allergies at all, but are the result of hormoneinduced swelling in the nasal passages (which can also make

actual allergy attacks a lot more uncomfortable). Others, however,

will turn out to be indicators of newly discovered allergies.

What you can do: Even if you had already been taking regular

medications to treat allergies (whether prescription or over the

counter or homeopathic), check with your practitioner about

their safety during pregnancy, and don't continue to use

them until you get the go-ahead. In fact, your practitioner

should be the final word on any medications you might want to

use. Still, there are some general dos and don'ts regarding the

treatment of allergies in pregnancy: Over-the-counter (OTC)

antihistamines are generally considered safe in pregnancy, though

they do have some side effects, including making you sleepy (and

if you're already tired from plain old pregnancy fatigue, do you

really want to take something that will add to that exhaustion?).

But before taking any medications, even over-the-counter ones,

check with your practitioner first to make sure they're safe for

your pregnancy.

● Allergy shots are considered safe for pregnant women,

but only if you'd been on the receiving end of them for a while

before you conceived. Most allergists say it's not a good idea

to start allergy shots during pregnancy, because they trigger

changes in your already-fluctuating immune system and may

cause unexpected reactions.

● Regular decongestants containing the ingredient

pseudoephedrine are not a good idea for pregnant women;

avoid them during your first trimester in particular, when the

risks to the baby is thought to be the highest.

The best allergy defense, of course, is a good offense. Avoid

your allergy triggers, whether they are cat dander or pollen or

mold. Stay away from people who smoke (and not only because

of allergies, but also because secondhand smoke is bad for you

and especially bad for your baby), and try to avoid household

chemicals which can provoke allergic reactions.

Condensed from Pregnancy Every Step of the Way

Heidi Lanes WIC Nutrition Coordinator

Health Beat

Health Educator, Stephanie Barela 869-4479

■ sbarela@islclinic.net

Annual Authorization Needed for Minors

DID YOU KNOW?

In order for your child/minor (17 years or younger) to receive

care with a non-parent/non-guardian accompanying them to the

Isleta Health Center, you are required to update the "Parent/

Legal Guardian Authorization for Minor to Receive Care at

Isleta Health Center" form annually. This form gives your

authorization for a non-parent/non-guardian to accompany

your minor patient to appointments and to authorize care

during appointments/walk-in visits. You have the right to

revoke this authorization at any time by giving written notice

to Isleta Health Center. Cancellation of this authorization

will not affect any action taken prior to receiving your written

notification. Please contact Isleta Health Center for more

information (869-3200).

WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Corner

It is estimated that over 900,000 children in the United States

are victims of child neglect and abuse. Childhood abuse affects

a child’s emotional and cognitive development. There are many

factors associated with the maltreatment of children. Children

at risk of maltreatment or neglect often receive few expressions

of positive affection from their parents. Parents or caregivers

may also be controlling, interfering, or interact with their child

in a harsh manner.

Early physical contact between a mother and her newborn is

beneficial in stimulating normal maternal behavior and may

offer protection for the child from abuse. Breastfeeding has

been shown to strengthen maternal responsiveness toward her

child. Mother’s who breastfeed have normal levels of oxytocin, a

hormone sometimes called the ‘love’ hormone that helps mothers

respond better to their infants needs. Other studies have shown

that breastfeeding mothers have less anxiety and better moods,

as well as a better response to stress.

Recent research published in Pediatrics, found that the longer

children are breastfed, the less likely they are to suffer abuse

from their mothers.

A 15 year study of over 7000 mothers in Australia found that:

• The children who weren’t breastfed had a higher risk of

maltreatment from their mother.

• Children were 4 times less likely to be abused or

neglected if they had been breastfed for 4 months or

longer.

Breastfeeding is an important way to protect the health and

well being of the baby, and the mother. Breastfeeding has

been shown to strengthen the bond between a mother and her

child. Though there are many factors that can contribute to

maltreatment of children, breastfeeding, especially for extended

periods of time, is one way to help protect children in our

communities from neglect and abuse.

Pediatrics Does Breastfeeding Protect Against Substantiated

Child Abuse and Neglect? A 15-Year cohort Study 2009;123; 483493 Lane Strathearn, Abdullah A. Mamun, Jake M. Najman,

and Michael J. O’Callaghan

WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counseling: # 924-3180

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March 2013