From the Desk of Governor Frank Lujan

Isleta Pueblo News

Volume 7 Issue 10

From the Desk of Governor Frank Lujan

Today is September 25, 2012, and as I

write this article my thoughts turn to the

of the state of the Pueblo, therefore, I want

to remind you that we now have 42 days

left before the elections. If you have not

registered to vote, you have till October

9, 2012, to register. This is the day early

voting takes place so you may register

and vote on the same day. I urge each and

every one to vote. I believe that the Native

American community has indeed become

an important and viable voting bloc when

it comes to state and national politics. It

has become more and more evident how

important Isleta has become as candidates

have come before the council, have come to

meet with some of you, and you may have

noticed that they even took time to visit

with us during our feast days. Each of these

individuals know they need us, and in turn

we need them to help us with issues that

we are being continually confronted with,

such as gasoline taxes, gaming, education,

and economic development, at the national

and state and local levels. When you vote,

vote for the person(s) that will best serve not

only our Pueblo, but will also best serve the

United States of America. What happens

at the national level will certainly have an

effect on Native Americans. So I urge all

tribal members to get out the vote.

My congratulations to Mr. Larry Jaramillo.

Mr. Jaramillo was elected this past Saturday,

September 15, 2012, to serve on the Tribal

Council for the duration of the year. As you

know, Councilman Jaramillo assumed the

seat vacated by former Councilman Robert

Benavides. There is a lot of business left

to do so Councilman Jaramillo will be a

valuable asset not only to the Council, but

to the Pueblo of Isleta.

The Tribal Council voted, with a vote of 6 4 -0 to purchase the Mesa Del Sol property

located to the north of the Isleta One Stop.

As reported in the last month's Newsletter,

the Pueblo had until the 17th of this month

to decide on whether to buy or not to buy

the property. The Pueblo will now own the

twenty three (23 +) plus acres after final

negotiations take place. A very thoughtful

in-depth debate took place and many ideas

were presented which were both pro and

con. The major issue of debate was primarily

the storm water runoff coming from the east

onto the property. The agreement signed

earlier hopefully can be amended to address

the Pueblo’s input on how the drainage will

be handled or designed upstream to slow

down or capture runoff before water enters

the property. But of course, we will need to

utilize the expertise of engineering firms

before the Pueblo makes a decision on the

development of the site. In my opinion, and

as I stated to the Council, I totally support

those who feel that owning the property

or adding other pieces of property will be

beneficial to the Pueblo. I believe those who

will be our future leaders, can and will make

decisions for the betterment of the Pueblo

on how best to use this property. As I stated,

the property is located within the enterprise

zone, and therefore, has great potential for

business opportunities.

Also, Mr. Valentino Jaramillo was

interviewed and selected as the Director

of Cultural & Historic Preservation.

Congratulations to him and the Department.

The Department has been very busy with

the renovation of the CCD building. Their

involvement in the projects that we've

started has been invaluable. I have learned

a lot from the committee as we talk about

our tribal history in our meetings. Mr.

Jaramillo knows his hands are full, but we

are confident that he will do an excellent job.

We give our full support to Mr. Jaramillo

and the Department.

Another job change that suddenly came

about is the resignation of Ms. Christie

Bearheels-Ricketts, who submitted her

letter of resignation on Friday, September

21, 2012. Ms. Bearheels-Ricketts was the

Executive Director of Education. After

discussing her situation, I accepted her

resignation. On Monday, I designated Ms.

Geraldine Jojola as the Interim Executive

Director of Education. I know Ms. Jojola will

do an excellent job as she has the credentials

to perform the duties of the position. She

will continue to assume her JOM Director

position. She too has our full support. Stop

by and visit with her. I am sure you'll find

her very pleasant to talk to, and she and

her staff will continue to help you with your

educational needs and goals. Many thanks to

Geraldine for taking on this responsibility.

In closing, the Pueblo has recently lost two

of its members. My deepest and sincerest

condolences to the families for the loss of

their loved ones. Our prayers go out to each

and every member of the families.

May God Bless each and every one of you.

Thank you all very much.

Election Information

General Election:

November 6, 2012

Last Day to Register to Vote:

October 9, 2012

Absentee & Absentee-In-Person Voting

Opens: October 9, 2012

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline:

November 1, 2012

Early Voting Timeframe:

October 20 - November 3, 2012

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October 2012

West Nile Virus

Randy Lujan

I would like to inform everyone about

the West Nile Virus. We had a case on

the reservation on a horse that had to

be euthanized and sent to the Scientific

Laboratories in Albuquerque to be tested,

and the results came back as positive for

the West Nile. As you might have heard on

the news media about the West Nile the

virus is transmitted when mosquitoes feed

on birds that are infected with WNV. It may

transmit the virus to people or other animals

when it bites them. Horses are prone to

severe WNV infection. People cannot get

WNV from another person or horse that

has the disease. Continued spread of this

disease among wild birds and mosquitoes

is anticipated well into the future.

Recommendation is that all horse owners

have their horses vaccinated every year

with the right vaccine. Get with your local

veterinarian and get more information, also

keep an eye on your horse. If your horse has

a loss of appetite and depression in addition

to fever, weaknesses or paralysis of the hind

limbs, muzzle twitching, impaired vision,

aimless wandering, convulsions, inability to

swallow, circling, call your veterinarian as

soon as possible. If you have any questions

you can reach me at 869-7566. Thank you.

Consumer Financial Protection

Bureau (CFPB)

The Bureau was created by the Obama

Administration and is approximately a year old.

Their main focus is to:

• draw together, financial agencies

in coordination to better serve the

consumer.

• supervise various financial

institutions.

• provide protection laws.

If you have problems with:

• your auto loan

• home loan (mortgage)

• student loan (private)

• bank accounts/credit cards

• payday lending

The Bureau will track complaints with banks and

will publish outcomes on the internet.

The New Mexico Attorney General's Office

(Nmag.gov.) will also take complaints on predatory

lending.

PAYDAY LOANS...at a recent meeting it was

discussed that some payday loans rates are at

600%. At another loan, a person borrowed $5,000

and ended up paying over $40,000.

Consumers should be aware the payday loans

will sometimes give a monthly interest rate which

is deceiving from the annual interest rate, which

is illegal.

Consumers should report to the Bureau, or

the NM Attorney General's office if there is any

suspicion that lending agents may be violating

the borrower's rights.

Consumer complaints can be reported by calling

the Consumer Hotline at 1-855-411-2372

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October 2012

Isleta Pueblo Tribal Council Quarterly Report

January 2012 - March 2012

The Isleta Tribal Council began their first official meeting at the new Tribal Services Complex. Housed in the Complex are the following

departments: Isleta Police Department, Isleta Tribal Courts/Appellate Courts, Tribal Council, Treasury, Realty, Planning, Tribal

Attorney and the Isleta Business Corporation. Eddie Torres, Jr. is the Facilities Manager. The Complex was built through the NM State

Severance Tax Bond at the cost of approximately twenty-two million dollars. The State funding amount was $1,385,000 and the bonding

amount was $21,777,294.

January 2012 Council Meetings

The Isleta Tribal Council held twelve meetings

during the month of January. Meetings dates and

discussions are as follows:

1/14/12 All Council Members present

1/19/12 All Council Members present

1/12/12 All Council Members present

1/16/12 All Council Members present

1/17/12 All Council Members present

1/18/12 Moses Lujan absent

1/19/12 All Council Members present

1/23/12 All Council Members present

1/24/12 Diane Peigler Suspended

Regina Zuni Absent

1/28/12 Diane Peigler Suspended

Regina Zuni Absent

1/31/12 Diane Peigler Suspended

Regina Zuni Absent

Meetings consisted of business matters related to

Isleta Business Corporation Strategic Planning,

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Updates, Capital Budget

Request, Palace West Remodel, Contracting

Medical Services for the Isleta Health Center,

Redistricting, Tribal Constitution Revision, Capital

Improvement Projects within the Community,

Suspension and Removal of Councilwomen Diane

Peigler and Regina Zuni.

Isleta Business Corporation Strategic

Planning

The Isleta Business Corporation (IBC) invited the

Tribal Council and Governors to participate in a

strategic planning session held January 16-17th at

the Isleta Golf Course. Strategic planning consisted

of prioritizing and developing long term strategies

for IBC and how tribal government fits in with their

objectives. Ideas and suggestions for economic

development projects for IBC to consider were

addressed, including roles and responsibilities for

all concerned.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Tribal Council met with Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Interim CEO Pam Gallegos and her management

staff on January 9, 2012. Discussions included the

renovation/remodeling of Palace West, Capital

Budget for 2012 and the financial position of the

Hotel and Casino.

The Vault Store in the hotel lobby, (formerly the

Tattoo Shop) has been renovated to a boutique

store selling purses, jewelry, shoes and other

goods. Ms. Gallegos’ intent is to eventually include

art work on consignment or outright purchases

from Isleta artists.

The Harley Davidson’s contract to remain in the

facility was also cancelled. The intent for the small

space (now called the Sugar Shack) is to provide

a small convenience store offering cigarettes,

candy, newspapers and some toiletries to guests.

LaBella’s Spa is still operating at the hotel but

has not seen much business due to the lack of

marketing and advertising. LaBella is renting the

space from the hotel and their contract may be

amended in the near future.

The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino revenues have

been flat. The economy in large part has been a

factor in the low revenues. Casino Management

and Tribal Council have discussed in great length

whether strategically it would be economically

wise to transition away from the Hard Rock Hotel &

Casino franchise name. Isleta is due for a payment

to the Hard Rock franchise at the end of 2012 in

the amount of $1,000,000. Isleta Hard Rock Hotel

& Casino management feels that the owners of the

franchise (Las Vegas Hard Rock Casino & Resort)

have not lived up to the contract agreement to

provide marketing and management training

and services. Tribal Council determined that it

would be beneficial to address these concerns

with the Las Vegas Hard Rock Casino & Resort

owners, including negotiating a lower payment to

$750,000. On January 24th, the negotiating team

consisting of Governor Frank Lujan, Interim CEO

Pam Gallegos, Tribal Treasurer Andrew Teller,

Financial Advisor Steve Erickson and Attorney Gary

Brownell met with Hard Rock Las Vegas franchise

management to address the Pueblo’s licensing

agreement with Hard Rock Hotel Holdings,

Brookfield Asset Management. Isleta’s negotiating

team was successful in reducing the licensing fee

to $750,000 for 2012. The Isleta Tribal Council and

our Hard Rock Hotel & Casino management team

will continue to monitor the casino’s revenues/

losses and will determine whether it is financially

worthwhile to retain the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

franchise name.

The Isleta Tribal Council approved the Hard Rock

Hotel & Casino’s capital budget request in the

amount of $6,576,540.00. Capital improvements will

include purchases of new slot machines throughout

the year, the remodel of Lucha’s Restaurant to a

steak house (now Ember’s Steakhouse), upgrade

of the Bally’s software system, security vehicles,

shuttle van and upgrades/repairs to the hotel

rooms. The big upcoming promotion in marketing

will be a new home giveaway. Interim CEO Pam

Gallegos informed the Tribal Council that the

promotion will cover a three month period and

will be equal to or less in cost compared to any of

their other monthly promotions. Ms. Gallegos feels

this promotion will greatly increase the casino’s

revenue and will provide Tribal Council with a

report of its success at the end of the promotion.

Class II gaming is being considered for the

Center Bar (which is now a reality). Class II is

beneficial to the tribe because it doesn’t require

State Regulatory oversight or revenue sharing of

revenues generated from the machines.

Palace West is in severe need of repairs to the

facility. Safety issues are the main concern at

Palace West. The net revenues generated from

Palace West are approximately two million dollars

per year, which makes it a valuable asset to

the Pueblo of Isleta. HRHC Facilities Manager

James Lente recommended that a new building

be considered. Further discussion is needed to

address ingress/egress issues as well as costs.

CEO Selection

Former CEO of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

resigned his position September 2011. Isleta

Tribal Council advertised for a CEO and initially

received approximately six applications. Tribal

Council Members were not satisfied with the

candidate pool and decided to re-advertise the

position for an additional thirty days. Tribal Council

received approximately sixty-two applicants

interested in the position of Chief Executive

Officer (CEO) of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Tribal Council spent two days reviewing and rating

the applicant’s credentials/experience. Interviews

were conducted over two days for the top five

candidates; however, no offer was made to any

of the candidates. Consensus was reached by

Council that four applicants should return for a

second interview.

Isleta Health Center

Mr. David Antle, Director of Health Services

requested contracting services with medical

personnel to provide service. Tribal Council

approved the following: Dr. Attlee Benally, Podiatry;

Dr. Kazuko Puro, Optometry; Dr. William Green,

Pediatric and Family Medicine; Luzius Rx Inc. (JW

Lazius), General Adult Psychiatry.

Redistricting

Due to the outcome of the 2010 Census, Isleta

was subjected to being placed in District 10.

Tribal Council felt that it would not be beneficial

to the tribe’s interest to be placed in that district;

therefore, Tribal Council opted to join a MultiTribal Plaintiff’s lawsuit against the State of New

Mexico. The Nordhaus Law Firm is representing

the tribes. The multi-tribal plaintiff lawsuit was

successfully won. Isleta has now been placed

in District 69 with State Senator Eric Griego and

State Representative Kikki Saavedra.

Constitutional Revision

In 2011, the Tribal Council posted in the Tribal

Newsletter a request for tribal members to serve

on a Taskforce to address the revision and

amendments of the Isleta Tribal Constitution to

meet the changing needs of the Isleta Community.

On January 28, 2012 Tribal Council met with

the Constitution Revision Taskforce to address

their progress. The Constitution Revision

Taskforce anticipates having sections of the Tribal

Constitution ready for public review and comment

sometime in June or July 2012.

Capital Improvement Projects for Isleta

The growth of the Isleta Community and its

population continues to place greater demands

upon the tribal government to meet their needs.

Tribal Council has held several discussions

regarding the priorities of the community and how

those needs will be met. Included within those

prioritizations are construction projects as well as

reorganizing services, drafting plans, policies and

ordinances. The following is a list of anticipated

projects that will be addressed in the very near

future:

Long Term Care Elder Facility & Operating

Plan

Reception Center

St. Augustine Church Office & CCD Facility

Isleta Diversion Dam

Comanche Ranch Fee-to Trust

Sale/Removal of old portable buildings

Railroad Quiet Zone along Coors/SR 314

Charter/Grant School Initiative

Decriminalizing the Traffic Code

Probate Code

Constitution Amendment — Secretarial

Election

Election Ordinance

Approval of Paternity Code

Tribal Council By-Laws

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October 2012

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Labor Relations Ordinance Amendment

Grazing Management Plan Amendment

Purchase of Property for Cemetery

Expansion

Renewable Energy Initiatives for future

construction projects

Wild Land Fire Ordinance

Tribal Insurance Company

Sand & Gravel Policy

Photograph Taking Policy

Establishment of Cultural Affairs Office,

Museum & Archive

Grants Management Office

Ethics Hearing & Suspension of

Councilwoman Diane Peigler

On January 24, 2012 an Ethics Hearing was held

regarding violations of the Ethics Code by Diane

Peigler. Tribal Councilwoman Cynthia Jaramillo

filed ethics violations charges against Ms. Peigler

and in a separate filing Tribal Members Matthew

Zuni and Kateri Jojola filed ethics violations

charges against Ms. Peigler. Ms. Peigler chose

not to appear for her hearing and was found guilty

by default judgment. The Ethics Board issued an

immediate suspension of Ms. Peigler from the

Tribal Council the same day. A penalty hearing

for Ms. Peigler was scheduled for February 21,

2012.

February 2012 Council Meetings

The Isleta Tribal Council held six meetings during

the month of February. Meetings dates and

discussions are as follows:

2/16/12 Moses Lujan Absent, Regina

Zuni Absent, Diane Peigler Suspended

2/13/12 President Lujan on Travel, Diane

Peigler Suspended, Regina Zuni

Suspended

2/14/12 President Lujan on Travel, Diane

Peigler Suspended, Regina Zuni

Suspended

2/16/12 Robert Benavides Absent,

Diane Peigler Suspended, Regina

Zuni Suspended

2/21/12 Diane Peigler Suspended, Regina

Zuni Suspended

2/24/12 Robert Benavides Absent, Diane

Peigler Suspended, Regina Zuni

Suspended

Travel and Training:

Rez 2012 Las Vegas, NV 2/27-3/1/2012

Joseph Lucero, Fernando Abeita, Barbara

J. Sanchez, Robert Benavides, Josephine

Padilla, Mark Dixon

5th Annual Tribal Leadership Conference, Hard

Rock Albuq. 2/27-29/2012

Leonard Abeita, Moses Lujan, President

Lujan

National American Indian Housing

Conference, Wash., DC 2/14-16/2012

President Lujan

Council

Isleta Little League

Isleta Little League Managers Mr. Virgil Lucero

and Mr. Gene Jojola presented a request to the

Tribal Council for support costs of $19,157.98 to

provide uniforms, equipment, registration fees and

an end of the season barbeque for the little league

players. The request was approved by the Tribal

Council with a vote count of 5-1-2 and will be paid

for from the tribe’s general fund.

Ethics Hearing & Suspension of Councilwoman

Regina Zuni

On February 9, 2012 an Ethics Hearing was held

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regarding violations of the Ethics Code by Regina

Zuni. Tribal Members Matthew Zuni and Kateri

Jojola filed ethics violations charges against Ms.

Zuni. The Ethics Board found Ms. Zuni guilty of

violating the Ethics Code and issued an immediate

suspension of Ms. Zuni from the Tribal Council the

same day. A penalty hearing was scheduled for

February 21, 2012.

Tribal Residence Ordinance

The 2009-2010 Tribal Council drafted and approved

the Tribal Residence Ordinance dated December

30, 2010. The Ordinance is an update from the

original ordinance that was first established in

1952 and was minimally enforced. In order to

include input from the Cultural Leadership, a

meeting was held at the Isleta Health Center on

May 16, 2011 with the War Captains and members

of the Cultural Committee. An additional meeting

the Cultural Committee met with the Tribal Council

on lengthy discussions were held regarding each

section of the Ordinance and its impact on the

community.

The Ordinance was sent through bulk mail to the

tribal membership for their review and comments

for a period of sixty days. As a result of written

comments submitted to Tribal Council and after

discussion of public comments, the ordinance was

modified to include the recommended changes on

May 31, 2011.

On November 19, 2011 the Tribal Council and

Tribal Administration held a public meeting at the

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino ballroom to allow the

community for a question and answer session

regarding the Ordinance. On November 23, 2011

the Residence Ordinance became effective after

BIA approval.

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Meetings

Disruption

of

Tribal

Council

On February 16, 2012 Regina Zuni entered the

Tribal Council Chambers and attempted to take

possession of her council seat. Ms. Zuni was

advised of her suspension by the Ethics Board as

well as the letter she had submitted that she was

taking leave for thirty days and she was asked

to vacate. After approximately twenty minutes of

disruption that she caused, Ms. Zuni sat in the

audience stating she was staying as a tribal member.

A few minutes later Ms. Zuni was admonished for

attempting to take a picture of Lt. Torres and was

warned that she would be asked to leave council

chambers if she continued. Then on February 21,

2012 Regina Zuni and Diane Peigler entered the

Council Chambers and Ms. Peigler attempted to

take possession of her council seat denying her

suspension, while Ms. Zuni was harassing the

Governor. After over an hour of disruption of Tribal

Council business and threats by Ms. Zuni and

Peigler, the Isleta Police Department’s assistance

was requested to remove the two women from

the meeting. Subsequently, Diane Peigler was

arrested for disorderly conduct.

Mesa Del Sol Property Purchase

The owners of Mesa Del Sol Holdings

submitted a proposal to the Pueblo of Isleta to sell

23 acres of land on the north side of Tribal Road 15

across from the Isleta One Stop Convenience Store.

The Pueblo offered $0.50 cents per square foot

as a maximum offer. Mesa Del Sol did not accept

the offer and was more receptive to $0.70 cents

per square foot. No settlement has been reached.

Highway 47 Landscape Project

The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Facilities

Manager James Lente coordinated a Landscape

Beautification Project for Highway 47 through the

Federal Department of Transportation. The DOT

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awarded Isleta $200,000 for the project and Isleta

contributed $66,667. Mr. Michael Paquin, Tribal

Member and owner of Landscape Technologies

was awarded the contract.

Traffic Ordinance Review

The Tribal Council and General Counsel Pablo

Padilla, Jr. discussed revisions to the Traffic Code

(which has been a work in progress for the Law

& Order Committee). Currently, traffic violations

on the reservation are considered to be criminal

in nature. Since our Tribe cannot prosecute NonIndian violators, the fines for traffic violations are

forwarded to the State. Rather than the State

keeping the revenue from traffic violations occurring

within the exterior boundaries of Isleta, the Tribal

Council Law & Order Committee has been working

on decriminalizing the Traffic Code and will submit

it to Council for final review/approval so Isleta will

be able to retain fines incurred by non-Indians for

traffic violations within our boundaries. This is an

ongoing effort and is a priority of the Council.

March 2012 Council Meetings

The Isleta Tribal Council held sixteen meetings

during the month of March. Meetings dates and

discussions are as follows:

3/5/12 Josephine Padilla absent, Diane

Peigler suspended,

Regina Zuni suspended

3/6/12 Josephine Padilla absent,

Diane Peigler suspended,

Regina Zuni suspended

3/7/12 Josephine Padilla absent,

Diane Peigler suspended,

Regina Zuni suspended

3/8/12 Josephine Padilla absent,

Diane Peigler suspended,

Regina Zuni suspended

3/12/12 Diane Peigler suspended,

Regina Zuni suspended

3/13/12 Diane Peigler suspended,

Regina Zuni suspended

3/14/12 Mark Dixon absent, Diane Peigler

suspended, Regina Zuni suspended

3/15/12 Mark Dixon absent, Diane Peigler

suspended, Regina Zuni suspended

3/19/12 Diane Peigler suspended,

Regina Zuni suspended

3/20/12 Diane Peigler suspended,

Regina Zuni suspended

3/21/12 Diane Peigler suspended,

Regina Zuni suspended

3/22/12 Moses Lujan absent

3/25/12

3/26/12 Robert Benavides absent

3/28/12

3/29/12 President Lujan absent

Tribal Programs Budget Approval

The month of March began with budget hearings

for the Tribal Programs. Each Program Director

was requested to present justifications for their

department’s budget request. A target budget

of $19,409,268 was set (which did not include

Capital expenses). Governor Lujan, his Lt.

Governors and Tribal Treasurer Andrew Teller

worked with each program director to determine

their budget objectives and needs. Once agreed

upon, the entire Pueblo of Isleta budget amount

was presented to the Tribal Council for approval.

Approval for budgets was made on April 27, 2012

in the amount of $20,750,751.

Tewa Lending Services

Tewa Lending Services was officially approved

as a stand-alone program under the Pueblo of

Isleta Housing Authority, with a mission to promote

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community and economic growth for the Pueblo.

Tewa Lending Services will offer first mortgages,

small business loans and technical assistance to

borrowers. First time home builders and buyers

must go through home and financial counseling

as a requirement.

to ensure proper procedures are taken prior to

enrollment of disputed membership to the Pueblo

of Isleta membership rolls. A community meeting to

address the public on the Ordinance is scheduled

for Saturday, May 12, 2012 at the Hard Rock Hotel

& Casino ballroom from 9am-11am.

Due Process Hearings for Former

Councilwomen

Isleta Historic & Cultural Preservation Office

On March 21, 2012 closed due process hearings

were held for Councilwomen Diane Peigler and

Regina Zuni addressing malfeasance in office.

After the due process hearings, votes were taken

by Tribal Council and the women were found

guilty of malfeasance in office in accordance with

the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Constitution, Article

VII, Section 2. Majority vote of the Tribal Council

removed Diane Peigler and Regina Zuni.

Paternity Ordinance

The Paternity Ordinance for the Pueblo of Isleta

was drafted by the Tribal Enrollment Committee,

General Counsel Pablo Padilla, Jr. with input from

2009-2010/2011-2012 Tribal Councils. The Tribal

Enrollment Committee mailed out the Ordinance

to the tribal membership for public scoping

and comments for a period of thirty days. The

Ordinance gives specific procedures on how tribal

members are to address paternity issues and

what steps the Tribal Enrollment office will follow

On March 15, 2012 the Tribal Council approved

the creation of the Isleta Tribal Cultural and Historic

Preservation Office. On March 22, 2012 Dr. Henry

Walt was contracted to serve as the Tribal Historic

Preservation Officer until the end of calendar year

2012. The Position of Director and Administrative

Assistant for the department will be advertised

in the near future. The program will be under the

supervision of the Governor in conjunction with

the Cultural Committee. In an effort to utilize the

former BIA Elementary School and secure its

historic significance, the Tribal Council has opted

to renovate the building to retrofit it as a museum

and archive with classrooms for the purpose of

providing cultural/language education as well as

a venue for the artistic work of the tribal members

to be displayed and sold. Plans for this project will

require much discussion and consideration but will

be a worthwhile undertaking for the community.

Renewable Energy Alternatives

Renewable energy for tribally owned and operated

facilities continues to be a subject of great

interest. In an effort to reduce costs for the tribal

government, committees of three Tribal Council

Members (Mark Dixon, Vice President Joseph

Lucero and Fernando Abeita) were selected to

identify and research renewable energy options

for the benefit of reducing utility costs to the tribal

government. The possibility of Isleta creating its

own utility service company could be a feasible

option as an economic opportunity to the tribe as

well as providing reduced costs of electric services

to our tribal members. Research on renewable

energy projects continues and will be shared with

the community as more information becomes

available.

Casino Free Play

The State Gaming Control Board asserts that the

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Albuquerque is out of

compliance with the revenue sharing provision in

the Compact. Isleta is one of several tribes who

have received notification from Interim Director

David Norvell. Interpretation of “free play” is the

contention between the Tribes and State as to how

it is treated for accounting purposes. The Pueblo

of Isleta wholly disagrees with the New Mexico

Gaming Control Board’s opinion and will continue

to monitor this situation to prevent our revenues

from being further taxed, which ultimately reduces

the tribe’s profitability.

ISLETA TRIBAL COUNCIL QUARTERLY REPORT

APRIL 2012 - JUNE 2012

Month of April

The National Indian Gaming Association

Conference was held in San Diego, CA, April

2 - April 5, 2012. Tribal Council members who

attended the conference were Fernando Abeita,

Barbara Sanchez, Joseph Lucero, Mark Dixon,

and Robert Benavides.

A two-day Pueblo Convocation Conference

was held in Santa Ana Pueblo April 2-3, 2012.

Attendees from the Tribal Council were President

Fred Lujan, Cynthia Jaramillo, Josephine

Padilla, Moses Lujan, and Leonard Abeita. Isleta

Cultural Committee members who also attended

the conference were Valentino Jaramillo and

Daniel Waseta. New Mexico Pueblo Governors,

traditionalists, and their delegates stressed the

importance of continuing the Pueblos’ traditions,

such as language, culture, love, and respect for

one another which is the Pueblos’ way of life.

No council meetings were held during the week

of April 9.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (HRH&C)

The Minimum Range and Manager Equity Pay per

the Valiant Wage Study was approved. The pay

plan was recommended by Interim CEO Pamela

Gallegos. The total impact amount of $542,436.22

is already in the 2012 Casino Budget. Financial

highlights for month ending February 29, 2012,

indicate new revenues increased and total

expenses decreased. The total net revenues were

higher than the budgeted figure mainly due to

an increase in Gaming Revenues in Slots, Table

Games, Bingo, and Palace West slots.

The Capital Expenditure Report indicate that

purchase amounts were less than what was

budgeted for 2012. Cap-X is a short-term used for

purchases for equipment, furniture and fixtures.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (HRH&C) has paid

$750,000 to Hard Rock Las Vegas as a base

license fee for 2012 as per Hard Rock Licensing

Agreement Report. Negotiations are planned to

decrease the license fee amount.

The Special Event Analysis for Concerts provided

information on four concerts featuring Sheana

Easton, Four Tops, Puddle of Mudd, and John

Michael Montgomery during January to March,

2012 which the Casino realized minimal profit.

Projects needing action by Casino or Tribe:

1. Tribal trailers need to be removed from casino

property to expand parking. Completed by Facilities

Maintenance Director, James Lente.

2. Fiber line prices and permits.

3. Three culverts engineer plans and materials sent

out to bid. Department of Transportation provided

drawings and materials at no cost to the Tribe.

4. Highway 47 project clarification needed

as to who will oversee project on casino and

Communications.

5. Landscape Technology Inc.’s contract needs

amendment to continue project.

6. Approval of Tribal Resolution to assign community

land to Palace West for new construction.

Isleta Business Corporation

Mr. Marvis Aragon resigned as CEO and Mr.

Harold Fitting is Acting CEO. CEO position is

advertised. Mr. Art Saiz also resigned from his

position as Travel/One Stop Manager. Mr. Chip

Martin formerly from Chickasaw Industries, has

since been hired as CEO.

Isleta Cemetery Project

Governor and Lieutenants met with five (5) property

owners to negotiate for money or land trades within

the Pueblo. The land appraisals are complete and

the price set by the appraiser is $.32 per square foot

for property east of the main cemetery. Regarding

the main cemetery, new crosses will be installed

where a grave site is obvious but not otherwise

identified by a headstone or other identification.

Long-Term Assisted Living Center

Lt. Torres informed the Tribal Council on the status

of the Long-Term Assisted Living Center.

Four issues that need to be addressed before

Phase I of the project can begin are:

1. The original Bid document needs to be

amended to add construction services.

2. Relocation of the existing microwave which

was formally used by Isleta Police Department.

A Sole Source Contract was awarded to Indian

Nation Technologies to relocate the microwave

who specializes in this field.

3. Electrical Service-Relocate PNM line

extensions. PNM submitted two proposals to

relocate overhead power lines.

4. The Site Development contract will

be awarded within a 90-day period which

ended April 30, 2012. The A/E contract will

be awarded by the end of May, 2012. The

contract was later awarded to Sacred Power

Corporation.

Mesa Del Sol

This property is located north and across the OneStop Gas Station. Negotiations are pending on

the sale price to the tribe. Isleta will consider the

purchase if the price is right.

NMIGA

Isleta Tribe sent a letter to New Mexico Indian

Gaming Association (NMIGA) requesting full

membership refund of $12,500, and asked that

some kind of discipline be administered to their

employee Director Regina Jojola, who is a Isleta

Tribal member, for negative comments written on

the Face Book known as “Haw-Men-Choo”, about

the Pueblo of Tribal Government. According to the

Vice Chairman of NMIGA, Mr.Pancho, a meeting

is scheduled on April 20, 2012 to discuss Ms.

Jojola’s employment with NMIGA.

Other Business:

Governor Lujan presented to Tribal Council

maps of land for sale west of Comanche Ranch

consisting of 26 checkerboard sections of BLM

and state land for $6.2 million. No action taken.

Sonosky Chambers, Sachse, Mielke, and

Brownell, LLP Payment

Payment for legal services to the Law Firm in the

amount of $17,050.00 for the Month of February

2012 was approved.

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October 2012

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Hard Rock Hotel and Casino

Governor Lujan and the negotiation team had

planned to meet with prospective selected CEO

Mr. Conrad Granito to discuss a compensation

package including base salary, fringe and retirement

benefits, moving cost and an employment term

period.

United States Geological Survey Lease

The USGS lease with the tribe has been in effect

for at least 20 years, which is located in the east

foot hills of Manzano Mountains on the reservation.

As part of the agreement, the tribe is responsible

for the maintenance and operation repairs as

needed. The HVAC system needs to be replaced

along with replacement of windows, doors, and

exterior painting. Out of three bids, the lowest bid

of $81,727.89 was awarded to Fox Builders.

Judy Durzo Contract

Approval was given to General Counsel Pablo

Padilla to negotiate and develop a contract with

Judy Durzo to end December 31, 2012 to assist

the Ethics Board and authorized Governor Lujan

to sign the contract.

Public Comment Period for Paternity

Determination Ordinance

Bulk mailing was approved by motion to authorize

the Tribal Enrollment Committee to mail the

proposed ordinance to the community, and Public

Scoping meeting for the community to be held on

Saturday, May 12, 2012.

Newly appointed Tribal Enrollment Committee

Members Caroline Sells and Lorraine Jaramillo

took the Oath of Office and were sworn in by Tribal

Council President Fred Lujan.

Charter for New Insurance Agency and Title II

of Isleta Business Corporation (IBC)

A proposed Native American Insurance Group,

Inc. and adding Article II to the Pueblo of Isleta

Business Corporation Ordinance was presented.

IBC is ready to establish its own insurance agency

after negotiations with Lorraine Chavez, Inc.

and First Sante Fe, Inc. The new insurance

company will be known as Native American

Insurance Group, Inc. (NAIG) which will be owned

and operated by IBC and will offer services to

tribal members, tribally owned enterprises, and

sell insurance to other customers. The NAIG will

become effective when BIA approves Article II of

the Isleta Business Corporation Ordinance. BIA

approved the amendment to the Ordinance on

August 23, 2012.

Comanche Ranch - Amend Fee to Trust

Application

The Bureau of Indian Affairs halted the Pueblo’s fee

to trust application on the Comanche Ranch when

it was discovered that four parts of the property

were used historically for military bombing ranges.

Initially BIA, in its meeting with Isleta, determined

that it would accept the application if the Pueblo

signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with

the Department of Defense pledging to clean up

the four parcels; and if the Pueblo would execute

an “environmental indemnification agreement”

with the BIA, releasing the Federal Government

of any and all liability concerning the four parcels

once the Federal Government puts the land into

trust status.

Kim Padilla vs. Mark Zuni Case

Complaintant Padilla dismissed the case against

Isleta Police Department, The Pueblo of Isleta

and the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in a General

Release which will close the litigation against

the Tribe. There was no monetary settlement

involved.

Projects and Budget

* Treasurer Andrew Teller presented a

resolution for sole-source contractor Indian

Nations Technology for $51,196.32 for Elderly

Day Care Facility for moving wires and

installing a communications tower.

* PNM-relocation of electrical services:

$76,982.55

* Miller Bonded, Inc: $118,500.0 for repair

and maintenance services to Tribal Services

Complex.

* Williams

Windmillrepairs

and

maintenance for windmills: $75,000

* Monies will be utilized for approved projects

from the Pueblo of Isleta Mis-Management

Fund including windmill repairs.

Anticipated breakdown of other projects derived

from the Tax Fund:

Elderly Care Facility:

$7,800,000.00

Reception Halls (2):

$3,150,000.00

Transition Home:

$215,000.00

St. Augustine CCD Buildings: $2,800,000.00

Pueblo of Isleta operating budget for POI was

approved for $19.6 million dollars.

Request for Residence Appeal Hearing Bertha Danielson

President Lujan informed the council that an appeal

has been filed with the Tribal Council regarding a

denial to continue residence on the Pueblo by the

Governor’s Office. The hearing will be scheduled

after review of all documents.

Hard Rock Lease Agreement Amendment

Hard Rock Las Vegas Casino, with whom Isleta

Tribe has the lease, agreed to the terms of

the agreement lease as identified by the Tribal

Council.

1. The Base License Fee shall be reduced

from $1,250,000.00 to $750,000.00 per year.

Each monthly payment of the Base License

Fee for 2012 shall be $62,000.00.

2. In addition to any additional License Fee

that may be payable for Calendar Year 2012

shall be payable at 6% of Gross Revenue

Applicable to Gross Revenues earned between

$110 million and $118 million provided that in no

event shall the amount exceed $500,000.00.

3. For greater certainty, future years after

2012, and if the lease is not terminated, License

Fee and Additional Fees shall be set forth in the

Agreement.

4. Additional License Fee Threshold shall

be deleted and replaced with terms that are

favorable to the tribe.

These terms were agreed upon with the hard work

of legal counsel Mr. Gary Brownell, Tribal Attorney,

Mr. Steve Erickson Financial Advisor, and the

negotiation team including interim CEO Pamela

Gallegos.

POI Budget

The budget is $110,000 over on payroll because

of overtime with a total of $216,000. Increase

in payroll of $344,000 is due to Tribal Services

Complex, Cultural Affairs Committee, new

positions and merit benefits.

Property Dispute between Housing Authority

Lizard Flats and Lente family.

The dispute has delayed the construction of

new homes due to property dispute filed by Mr.

Valentino Lente. A site visit by the Tribal council

will be scheduled. This issue was resolved at a

later date.

Health Center FY12 Contract Health Budget

Resolution 2012-026 ,was approved for the FY

2012 Contract Health Services Budget in the

amount of $2,839,031.00. The Contract Health

Services budget is funded by Indian Health

Service.

Isleta Business Corporation (IBC)

The following personnel from IBC were present:

Keyna Gutierrez, Human Resources Director

H. Briam Mirabal, CFO

Martin Abeita, Comanche Ranch Manager William

Bisbee, C-Stores Manager

IBC Board Members:

Michael Paquin

Harold Culbertson

James Fitting

Nathan Lucero

In the Quarterly Report to the Tribal Council, the

following information was provided by the IBC:

(1) Improve C-store operations; (2) Monitor

investments in Vehsmart Corp. and strategic

partners: (3) Develop Native American Insurance

Group; (4) Compiling information on Lava Block

business; (5) Study highest and best use of 125

acres on 1-25 corridor; and (6) Supervise activities

of IBC staff.

2011 Financial Overview:

1. Audit to be completed by April 27, 2012.

2. Comanche Ranch is up 150% over Year 2010,

One Stop is 1,010% up over Year 2010, and

Travel Center is up 327% over Year 2010.

Existing Operations under the direction of IBC

Corporation:

1. C-Stores - Internal Control ImprovementsSafety -fire, extensive development, which

were not previously addressed in prior years;

development of written procedures, never in

existence since its inception; and promotions in

Shift Leader Positions.

2. Comanche Ranch

1. Total number of cattle: 840 cows; 650

calves; breeding cows 730; bulls 68; total

number of Calf Crop branded 650; total number

sold: 2 bulls, 25 cull cows (15 years old); 2 bulls

sold at $2,000 per bull; 25 cull cows sold at

$800 per head.

2. USDA Grant of $50,000 awarded for water

storage tanks, each 10,000 gallons.

New Business under IBC Corporation:

1. Native American Insurance Group

A. Advertising for Insurance Sales Associate

B. Sales Contacts:

Santa Fe Indian School, Pojoaque Pueblo,

Buffalo Thunder, Allen Sigmon Real Estate

Group.

At present, the corporation is awaiting approval

of new Business Ordinance Amendment. New

employees are Brandi Ruffin, Accounting Manager/

Financial Accountant; and Jamie Owens, Accounts

Payable/Payroll Coordinator.

IBC Personnel Announcements:

1. New CEO is Chip Martin

2. Briam Mirabal has resigned as CFO

effective August 17, 2012

3. Erline Correa is Acting C-Store Manager

Regulatory Incident

An incident was reported regarding Mr. Eddie

Gomez, Regulatory Agency Director. Governor

Lujan informed the council that Mr. Gomez was

placed on administrative leave with pay on April

25, 2012, pending an internal investigation.

FY 2012 Budget (continued)

Governor Lujan requested approval of COLA

at 5%. Current requested funding amount is

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October 2012

( Quarterly Report Continued )

$20,991,596, a $1,491,596 difference between the

approved amount and the requested Amount.

After discussions regarding the budget, new

positions were not approved, and no vacant

positions will be filled except for Regulatory

Agency Director, and two Investigators, Waste

Water Technician, Solid Waste Supervisor, Solid

Waste Site Foreman, one

Custodian position and three Isleta Police

Department Officers. There will be no job

title changes, salary increases, or position

reclassifications until a Salary Wage Study is

done. Merit increase up to 5% for FY 2012 was

approved when evaluations are completed for

each employee.

Based on the above motions approved by the

Tribal Council, $240,845.00 was removed from the

proposed FY 2012 budget, reflecting the deletion

of raises and fringe benefits requested by some

Department Directors. Finally, the FY 2012 budget

was approved in the amount of $20,750,751.00.

There were a total of six (6) meetings for the Month

of April. Nine (9) of the council members were

present for the meetings. Councilwoman Cynthia

Jaramillo was absent for 3 meetings.

MONTH OF MAY

Land purchase for cementery.

Governor Lujan was given authorization to

purchase land east of the main cemetery for a

total of $21,418.00. Tribal members identified as

owners of the land are Pat Olguin, Gregory Abeita,

and Michael Abeita. Leo Abeita did not want to

sell his property. This additional property will be

constructed and used for a new cemetery.

Vacant Tribal Council Positions

Two vacant Tribal Council Positions were declared

vacant on Tuesday, May 1, 2012, which were later

challenged in Tribal Courts by former Council

Members Diane Peigler and ReGina Zuni. Cases

are still pending.

Pubic Health Course Presentation

Mr. Norman Cooeyate, UNM Center for Native

American Health presented to the Tribal Council a

request for UNM Medical students to participate in

an intership at the Isleta Health Center. The Center

for Native American Health is assisting the UNM

School of Medicine in identifying and recruiting a

Native American community to participate in Public

Health course curriculum entitled “Health Equity:

Introduction to Public Health for 1st year Medical/

Physician Assistant Student.”

Travel Request - Mark Dixon

Councilman Mark Dixon requested airfare and

per-diem to attend NIGA Executive Board meeting

to be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 1824, 2012. NIGA is paying all costs except airfare.

Tribal Council approved Councilman Mark Dixon’s

request.

Personnel Matters - Background

Investigations

Tribal Council had adopted Procedures for

Criminal Background investigations several years

ago which were loosely defined and unwritten.

There are different levels of clearances mostly

with employees working with children and elderly,

and the highest level is for police officers. To avoid

any more audit findings, and to meet Federal

Background Standards, Tribal Council approved

amending the present existing policy. Pueblo of

Isleta has approximately 385 full time employees,

115 part-time individuals, totaling about 500

employees.

Tribal Council approved payment to Sonosky,

Chambers, Sache, Mielke, and Brownnell, LLP

Law Firm in the amount of $24,787.95 for the

Month of May for legal services provided to the

tribe as follows:

General Tribal Matters - $9,205.18

Casino Project - $1,303.34

Gaming/Casino/Hotel -$10,528.24

Water Matters - $3,761.29

Travel Request - Councilwoman Cynthia

Jaramillo

Tribal Council approved a travel request by

Councilwoman Jaramillo to Santa Fe, New

Mexico, to attend an award presentation for the St.

Augustine Church renovation project.

Casino/ Tribal Council Meeting

Interim CEO Pamela Gallegos informed Tribal

Council that she was appointed to the Board of

Directors of the Greater Chamber of Commerce.

Ms. Gallegos’s term will be July 1, 2012 through

June 30, 2013. Ms. Gallegos is the first appointee

representing a tribe in Economic Development and

Business.

Future Plans for HRH&C:

(1) More entertainment packages; (2) Shuttles

for elderly; (3) Clean up Mezzanine; (4) Grand

Opening for new Embers Steakhouse; (5) New

trees to be planted at the Lakes.

Ms. Gallegos received information that ReGina

Zuni has been having “side meetings” with some

Hard Rock employees attempting to unionize.

Casino Human Resources Department

The Human Resources Department has been

experiencing management problems for several

years and problems have to be corrected for a

better managed department by: (1) Re-organize

the Human Resources Department; (2) Hire

qualified Human Resources staff members; (3)

Review and update all company job descriptions;

(4) Update Human Resources Standard Operating

Procedures; (5) Implement robust training

department; and (6) Implement progressive

HR programs and standards that affect positive

change. Some of these changes have already

been implemented.

Maintenance Update:

Mr. James Lente, Facility Director, informed the

Tribal Council that (1) Changes will be made to

the Cage for security issues and memorabilia will

be added; (2) HRC&H received the Smart Cars

that were ordered; (3) The AC units at the Fun

Connection need to be fixed; (4) Soil samples at

the Palace West are being performed as one of the

requirements for the new construction.

Hotel Update

Acting Hotel Director Nathan Jiron reported the

following:

* The hotel is currently a three (3) Diamond

Hotel Rating

* Hotel issues are being resolved in all

hotel rooms

* Coffee pots will be placed in all the rooms,

as requests are being made by guests.

* The AAA inspection was performed

* Currently working with seven (7) tribal

member artists for paintings

* Turn down service has improved.

Compliance Update

There are over forty departments who turned

in Standard Operating Proceures (SOPs) to

the Compliance Department. The Compliance

Department consists of one (1) Compliance Officer

and four (4) Compliance Technicians which oversee

that SOPs are in conformity with applicable laws

and regulations.

Associate Judge Robert Medina Resignation

Judge Medina has been offered a job with another

tribe with better pay, and negotiations are pending

with Isleta to be able to retain Judge Medina, who

is an attorney, and whereas Isleta Tribal Courts

are faced with complex legal issues, not only with

Tribal Members, but also with outside entities.

Appeal Hearing regarding Residence

Ordinance for Tribal Member Juan “Larry”

Lujan and Non-Tribal Member Bertha

Danielson

Tribal Member Juan “Larry” Lujan is the sponsor

for Bertha Danielson who is requesting continued

residence to live on the Isleta Reservation as a

Non-Tribal Member. Ms. Danielson was denied

continued residence by Lt. Chiwiwi, Governor’s

Office, due to her background investigation. An

appeal has been filed as specified in the Residence

Ordinance, if a person chooses to do so. Appeal

Hearing is set for Wednesday, May 30, 2012.

The Tribal Council will receive and review the full

criminal background investigation report before

the Appeal Hearing.

Department of Natural Resources

Abel Camarena, Director of Natural Resources

reported on the status of on-going projects:

(1) Kimo Construction contract for irrigation ditch

repairs; (2) River access at Cultural Site on west

bank of Middle Rio Grande below Isleta Division

Dam; (3) Los Lentes ditch vegetation removal

project; (4) Soil salinity evaluation on remaining

logged agricultural field, and (5) Siberian Elm Tree

removal.

Construction of Church CCD Building

Mr. Simon Shima, Director of Planning and

Development,

Michelle

Lente-Browning,

Construction Manger, along with Church

Committee Members including Father George

Pavamkott presented their immediate concerns for

this building; (1) New office space and a building

for religious classes; (2) Infestation of rodents; (3)

Leaks after rain storms; (4) Plumbing in bathrooms

not working. The committee was informed of

the pending issues: (1) Develop a program of

requirements; (2) Pre-planning; (3) Archeological

assessment; (3) Increase the funding allocation

not to exceed $2.8 million already set aside for the

project from the Tax Fund.

Land Exchange for Leo Abeita

Leo Abeita requested that the old Police substation located on Tribal Road 40 be given

to him in exchange for his land within the

expansion of the cementery. The 2.3 acres

of cemetery expansion is estimated to have

2,000 plots lasting approximately sixty

(60) years estimated on rate of average

deaths for the Pueblo. Governor Lujan was

authorized to negotiate with Leo Abeita.

At a later date, Governor Lujan informed

the council that the cemetery will be built

around Leo Abeita’s property as he will

not sell his property, and the land was not

condemned for the “good and benefit” of

tribal members.

Tribal Transition Home Application

Governor Frank Lujan presented the Home Site

Application for the Community Transition House.

The house will be built on the old “AA” building

site and consist of three (3) bedrooms, and two (2)

bathrooms with traditional architecture.

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Isleta Pueblo News

October 2012

( Quarterly Report Continued )

Constitution Amendment Task Force Report

Task Force members Valentino Jaramillo, Joe P.

Anzara, Daniel Waseta, Larry Lucero, and Isidore

Abeita presented a report to the Tribal Council.

Articles in the Consitution regarding term limits

for Tribal Council and Governor, formation of at

least three (3) districts with three tribal members

from each district were being worked on, but with

little success due to the members being unable to

meet on a regular basis. There was no response

as to when the Secretarial Election to amend the

Constitution would occur and what Articles would

be ready for amendments.

Cigarette Tax Matter

Edward Chiwiwi was present to request a rebate

for his shop located on his property. This has been

a continually addressed item for Terms 20092010 and 2011-2012. Attorney Caroline Abeita,

and Andrew Teller, Treasurer, at the direction of

the Tribal Coucil, met with the cigeratte vendors

to address their concerns. Only two vendors

Edward Chiwiwi and Michael Kirk have responded

to a survey provided to the vendors, and rebate

figures have not been provided by the vendors.

The provision of rebates may cause the Tribe to

be in a precarious position with the State of New

Mexico.

NCAI Travel Approval

Approval was granted by the Tribal Council for

Council Members Cynthia Jaramillo, Fernando

Abeita, Robert Benavides, Josephine Padilla, and

Joseph Lucero, to attend the the Mid-Year NCAI

Conference in Lincoln, Nebraska, June 17-20,

2012.

Researching Face Book Issue

Suspended/Removed Tribal Councilwomen Diane

Peiger and ReGina Zuni are posting and personally

attacking Tribal Administration, Pueblo of Isleta

Employees and Tribal Council on the Face Book.

Tribal Courts ordered the removed Councilwomen

to stop sharing information and posting on the

social site, but once the Temporary Restraining

Order was lifted the postings continued. Borderline

hate-crime comments have been posted on the

social site.

Contract Approval

Tribal Councilwoman Cynthia Jaramillo presented

comments regarding the Professional Services

Agreement for Judy Durzo to assist in Ethics Board

Hearings. Agreement was approved for Ms. Durzo

to serve as an Ethics Board member and contract

for every Ethics violation and hearing. Agreement

to run through May 29, 2013.

Governor’s Report

Governor Lujan presented to Tribal Council a sole

source contract for Neil Carter for the St. Augustine

Church CCD Building. Mr. Carter was awarded

the sole source contract because of his expertise

in this field, since he was the contractor for the

renovation of St. Augustine Church which won

national recognition. The contract for Mr. Carter

will be $135/hr for twenty hours per week not to

exceed $10,000 per week. The total contract is for

$150,400.00 to be paid from the Tax Fund.

Residency Appeal Hearing - Bertha Danielson

(non-Tribal Member)

Ms. Bertha Danielson and Mr. Juan “Larry” Lujan

were both present for the appeal hearing. Lt. Antonio

Chewiwi presented his testimony for the denial of

continued residence for Ms. Bertha Danielson on

the Isleta Pueblo. The denial testimony given by Lt.

Chewiwi was due to Ms. Danielson’s background

investigation which consisted of numerous

felonies. Some of the findings in the background

investigation involved incidences recorded from

1996-2010, and revealed over one hundred

offenses consisting of embezzelment, forgery,

conspiracy to commit forgery, and larceny. In 1996

the record shows eight offenses of fraudulent

signing of credit cards, sales slips and agreement,

nine offenses of fraudulent use of credit cards, theft

of credit card, and tampering with evidence. Some

charges were dismissed. Ms. Danielson admitted

to the Tribal Council of being found guilty of eight

forgery counts. She is currently on probation status.

Based on the enacted Residence Ordinance Lt

Chewiwi denied her continued residence, and

that this individual was a threat to the welfare,

and safety of the community. After discussion,

the Tribal Council decided to uphold Lt. Chewiwi’s

denial. It was also decided to give Ms. Danielson

thirty (30) days to vacate her premises. Motion

was approved with 6 voting for, 3 voting against,

0 abstaining. President Lujan did not participate in

the voting or discussions.

Election Ordinance

Tribal Council reviewed the Election Ordinance

before finalizing a draft. The Ordinance will be

made available for community input in the near

future.

Route 66 Training

Tribal Council attended a Certification of

Commissioners training for two days held at Route

66 Casino.

For the Month of May there were a total of nine

meetings. President Fred Lujan was absent for

three meetings. Councilman Mark Dixon was

absent for one meeting.

MONTH OF JUNE

Hard Rock Casino and Hotel CEO Interviews:

Four candidates for the CEO position were

interviewed: Mr. Conrad Granito, Interim CEO Pam

Gallegos, Mr. Michael W. Allgeier, and Mr. Michael

W. Bloom. After discussion of each candidate’s

qualifications, Tribal Council selected the two

top candidates which were Conrad Granito and

Pam Gallegos. After further discussion, the Tribal

Council by majority vote, selected Conrad Granito

as the next CEO, and authorized Governor Lujan

to start the negotition process. If Mr. Granito does

not accept the terms of the negotiation, Pamela

Gallegos will be the selectee of the CEO position.

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Regulatory Agency Executive Director

Mr. Eddie Gomez, Executive Director, had been

placed on administrative leave by Governor

Lujan for 30 days with pay, pending an internal

investigation. Motion was made that based on the

results of the internal investigation completed by

POI Human Resources Director, Eddie Gomez,

an at-will POI employee of Regulatory, be

terminated.

Travel Request - Councilman Mark Dixon

Councilman Mark Dixon as education liaison

requested permission to travel to the BIE Summit

to be held in Denver, Colorado, June 12-14 with

no expense to the Tribe. Tribal Council approved

his request.

State-Tribal Summit June 6-7, 2012

A two-day State-Tribal Summit conference

was held in Mescalero, New Mexico. President

Fred Lujan, Councilman Fernando Abeita,

and Councilwomen Barbara Sanchez, Cynthia

Jaramillo, and Josephine Padilla attended the

conference. New Mexico Governor Martinez and

other New Mexico tribes were present to establish

a better Government-to-Government relationship

with the State of New Mexico.

Head Start - Tribal Council Training

Tribal Council attended a training session with

Head Start School which is a requirement by

Federal Law that tribal officials attend a yearly

training with the Head Start School, in order for

tribal officials to be informed about the progress

and requirements of the Head Start.

Robert Benavides Resignation Letter

On June 21, 2012 Tribal Councilman Robert

Benavides submitted his letter of resignation to

the Tribal Council Office. Councilman Benavides

is resigning due to his wife’s health needs. Tribal

Council accepted his resignation,

For the Month of June there were a total of six

(6) Tribal Council meetings. Councilmember

Moses Lujan missed one meeting. Tribal member

Leonard Abeita missed two meetings. All other

council members were present.

Tribal Council held numerous Executive Sessions

regarding legal matters of complaints and cases

that have been filed against Tribal Council in Tribal

Court, Appellate Court, and the Board of Ethics

Code by former Tribal Council members.

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October 2012

Report from Animal Control

We have had a few individuals inquire again about a Spay/Neuter

program. Unfortunately at this time, this is not something we are

working on. Last year, we wanted to make this program available

for the community, however very little people showed interest.

Ultimately, this is the owner's responsibility to get this done for

your pet. We've had people ask why our department can't provide

this service free of charge. This is a surgical procedure that only

a licensed veterinarian can perform, and it is costly. So, therefore

this is a service that cannot be provided for free.

Also, a few people have had questions on the "Pit Bull" type dog.

In fact, Pit Bull is not a breed at all, it is a general term that

refers to several different breeds of dogs. The different breeds that

people usually refer to "Pit Bulls" are the American Staffordshire

Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier and the American Pit Bull

Terrier. They all look alike with similar build.

Surprisingly, this type of dog is not the one we have the most

problems with here on the Pueblo. The breed that is responsible for

the most dog bites is the Chihuahua type dog. Coming in second,

is the heeler type dog. However, this doesn't mean that the "Pit

Bull" type dog will not attack. Regardless of breed, all dogs have

the same capability of biting a person or another animal. It just

so happens that the "Pit Bull" type breed is in the spotlight right

now across the country. In the 1970's it was the German Shepard,

Enshrinement of St. Kateri Tekakwitha

Submitted by Alan Cherino on behalf of the St Augustine Parish

The St. Augustine Parish will be celebrating the Enshrinement

of St. Kateri Tekakwitha here in Isleta Pueblo on November

10, 2012. The St. Augustine Church was selected from

among the many churches in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe by

Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan to become the official shrine

for St. Kateri Tekakwitha who will be canonized a saint on

October 21, 2012 at Vatican City in Rome, Italy by Pope

Benedict XVI.

Kateri Tekakwitha was born in 1656 of a Christian Catholic

Algonquin mother and a Mohawk Chief in a village called

Ossernenon along the Mohawk River. She dedicated herself

to a Christian life, and although physically scarred from

surviving a smallpox epidemic among her tribe, she was

devoted to teaching prayers to children and helping the sick

and aged until she became too frail and weak to continue.

She died at a young age of 24 on April 17, 1680 having spent

the last few years of her life at the Sault St. Louis, St. Francis

Xavier Mission near Montreal Canada.

Since 1884, many people, especially the Catholic Native

American community, started the canonization process of

becoming a saint for Kateri Tekakwitha. On October 21, she

will become the first Native American Indian to become a

saint in the Catholic Church. The St. Augustine Parish is

very proud indeed to host the Shrine of Kateri Tekakwitha

in Isleta Pueblo!

The St. Augustine Parish and Isleta Pueblo will be hosting

a celebration Mass with Archbishop Sheehan presiding on

November 10 at 9:00 am followed by a procession and Native

American dances. A meal will also be served. Everyone is

invited to attend!

Significant Dates Leading to Kateri Tekakwitha's

Sainthood

April 5, 1676: Tekakwitha is baptized at St. Peter's Mission

in Caughnawaga (now Fonda, New York)

August 1677: Tekakwitha moves to live at the Sault St.

Louis, St. Francis Xavier Mission

December 25, 1677: Receives her First Holy Communion

1884: Her Canonization Process starts by United States

Catholics

January 3, 1943: Declared Venerable by Pope Pius XII

June 22, 1980: Beatified by Pope John Paul II

December 19, 2011: Pope Benedict XVI signs decree for

Tekakwitha's Canonization

October 21, 2012: St. Kateri Tekakwitha Canonized at the

Vatican

the 80's was the Doberman, the 90's was the Rottweiler and the

2000's to our present time is the "Pit Bull".

A lot of it has to do with what people see on TV. This has a huge

impact on people. The "Pit Bull" type breed is in a lot of music

videos, and often people use this breed as a status symbol. This

breed is very loyal to its owner and family. However, requires a

lot of interaction. If you cannot give this breed a lot of attention,

then this is not the type of dog for you.

These are some myths commonly known to this breed:

Pit Bulls are aggressive to Humans

Pit Bulls Have Locking Jaws

The Pit Bull's Brain Never Stops Growing

Pit Bulls Are Commonly Bred for Fighting

Pit Bulls Are Not as Intelligent as Other Breeds

Pit Bulls Have a Stronger Bite PSI Than Other Breeds

Pit Bulls Attack Without Warning

Pit Bulls Do Not Feel Pain

Pit Bulls Bite More Than Any Other Breed

If you want more information on this breed, please contact Isleta

Animal Control at 869-7564.

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Los Lunas/Valencia High Schools

Title VII Indian Education

All students should have taken their first school report class grades

home as of this writing.. Parents, please check your child ('s) grades

carefully and if they need the extra help, please contact their counselor

or call (email) their teachers. All parents should be on parent portal

where you can check their grades and attendance weekly. Some

students attendance are up and above absences allowed. Too many

absences cause their grades to drop and some students do not ask

for school work when they have missed due to absences. Students

with failing grades are assigned to study hall during the school day

and need to take advantage of study hall to bring their grades back

up. The next grading period will be on November 14th

Important dates

09/29 .... Senior College..UNM main campus... 8:30 am to 2:00 pm

(admission/financial/campus & housing tours.

10/01....LLHS/VALENCIA High schools.. college day (seniors

only)..Please encourage your Senior to attend & get

Information on different colleges.

Oct 3rd....Early Release ...1/2 day of school.

Oct 4th & 5th ...LLHS drama production.

Oct 8th... no school... fall break.

Oct. 15th... "Applying for College" Workshop by LLHS counselors

@6:00 pm

OCT. 16th....TITLE VII INDIAN EDUCATION PARENT/

STUDENT MEETING..@ THE TRC BUILDING.

Across from the Los Lunas Elementary

School..6:00 pm

Oct. 24/25 & 26... PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES—early

release..1/2 day of school

Nov. 7th...Early release..1/2 day of school.

Nov. 12th....College Connection Night w/ NMEAF at 7:00pm

Nov. 13...Student report cards

Nov. 21-23..No school...Thanksgiving Break

Parents, please sign up for Parent Portal if you have not

registered. Feel free to call your child ('s) counselor or need to

make an appointment.

LLHS.. Counselor assignments... 865-4646

A-F

Ms Torres...ext 6007

G-M Ms Flores....ext 6016

N-Z

Ms Macaferri-Rodrigues...6006

Please feel free to stop by and visit your child's high school.

Ben Analla

Title VII Indian Education Program

505-865-4646 ext. 6145

Valencia H. S. ...Tuesday & Thursdays..565-8755..ext 6232

Los Lunas H. S. ... Mon/Wed/Fri.

banalla@llschools.net

Valencia High School News

September 27, Parent Night for Re-Takes of SBAs

New Mexico Statute and Policy

Class of 2013

SPACE IS LIMITED TO 10

STUDENTS!!!

8 WEEK COURSE

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS

TIME:

5PM TO 7 PM

DATE:

OCT. 23 THRU DEC. 13

DEPARTMENT OF

EDUCATION

P.O. BOX 1270

Isleta, New Mexico 87022

Phone:505-924-3170

Fax: 505-869-7573

E-mail

pol0800@isletapueblo.com

This course will focus on delivering training on core areas:

1. The Basic Fundamentals of a computer

2. Windows XP Operating System

3. Internet Explorer

4. Microsoft Office Programs

•

MS Word

•

MS Excel

•

MS Power Point

Students will have the opportunity to acquire the basic skills needed to operate a

computer. This course is designed for Business and Individual Training, and can be

customized to meet the client's objectives. Application projects will vary to meet the

needs of the class. This course is not equivalent to individual course about windows,

Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Office.

VETERANS !!! Theresa Zuni, NM State Veterans

Services Officer, Will Be at POI Library

Theresa Zuni, NM Department of Veterans Service Officer, will

be at the POI Library on Wednesday, October 16, 2012 from 1:00

PM — 4:00PM to help veterans, including veterans' spouses,

widows, and children, with:

• VA claims

• In-state tuition for Veterans

• Apprenticeship Training

• Vietnam Veterans Scholarship

• Exemption from Excise Taxes on Vehicle Purchases

• On-the-Job Training Opportunities

• Etc., etc. etc. ...

Please bring your DD-214, and any correspondence you may

have received from the Veterans Administration.

For more information, you may call Theresa at 505-841-5346.

Pueblo of Isleta Veterans' Association

Meeting

The next POI Veterans' Association meeting will be held on

Wednesday, 17 October 2012 at 6:30 PM. We invite all veterans

to come to the meeting ...find out what we are all about, what we

are doing, our goals, etc.

Any veteran with an honorable discharge may join the

Association for mere annual fee of $25.

Starting with the Class of 2013 (students entering 9th grade in the 20092010 school year), statute ( see Appendix C:22-13-1.1 NMSA 1978) requires

students to show they have achieved competence in mathematics, reading,

science, writing and social studies in order to graduate. The class of 2013 will

need to demonstrate competency in mathematic, reading and science with

the SBA and writing and social studies by passing related courses. Statute

PUEBLO OF ISLETA TRIBAL COURTS

requires demonstration of competency, but also that students who are unable

- PETITION TO PROBATE

to demonstrate competency have the opportunity of an alternative procedure

called ALTERNATIVE DEMONSTRATION OF COMPETENCY (ADC). (See

A PETITION to Probate (No. CV-PR-0461-2011) the Estate of Louis

Appendix A Table I.)

October 2, 3, 4 SBA Retakes

October 2 Reading 1&2

October 3 Math 1&2

October 4 Math 3

October 17, PSAT 10th and 11th and Senior ASVAB

October 18, Lincoln Tech presenting to the Welding, Sheet Metal

and Auto Classes.

October 24, 25, and 26 Parent Teacher Conferences

Veronica Montero, MA Head Counselor - Counselor A- F

B. Aragon, deceased on October 9, 2011, has been filed in the Isleta

Tribal Court. Any person claiming an interest in the estate is hereby

requested to notify the Tribal Court within thirty (30) days from the

date of this notice being posted.

A PETITION to Probate The Estate of Margarita Abeita-Barranca,

deceased December 31, 2008 has been filed in the Isleta Tribal Court.

Any person claiming an interest in the estate is hereby requested to

notify the Tribal Court within Thirty (30) days from the date of this

notice being posted.

Tribal Court Clerk may be reached at 505-869-9697

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Parks & Recreation Department

October 2012

With the last days of September 2012 coming to an end, we now begin to get into the milder temperatures (October) of the year where

we begin to see more individuals utilizing the gymnasium and weight-room. Also in a sense, we are now getting into more of a festive

mood with the upcoming Halloween Extravaganza being planned, the massive pumpkin pick, and eventually into Thanksgiving and the

Christmas Holidays. September however was one that was quite busy for our recreation program efforts and it all began with us hosting

the SPA Cross-Country Meet for Elementary School children where we had 8 of our neighboring pueblos visit us at Big Momma Hill

in the Chical neighborhood. The following weekend we had for the first time since I have been your Director of the Parks & Recreation

Department a float registered in the State Fair Parade that involved the collaboration of 5 departments. During the running of the

State Fair we also had a field trip where we got to take those children involved in the afterschool program to the State Fair where they

enjoyed the many rides and food the fair had to offer. Then we culminated the afterschool program early release days with field trips to

the Isleta Fun Connection and It'z Family Fun Center.

Cross Country Meet

On Saturday, September 8th, Big

Momma Hill was the site of the first

Cross-Country Meet of the season

for elementary school children. Our

very own Isleta Pueblo member

and Head Coach Alyssa Jojola

and assisted by our newest tribal

employee, Phillip Abeita, did an

outstanding job coordinating the

event. Saturday turned out to be

a wonderful day for the runners.

The setting was a bit cool for the

spectators but great for the runners

who finally got a break from the

record warm temperatures the State as a whole has been experiencing. The event

began with Tata Larry Lucero praying a blessing on all present in our native

tongue. Approximately 300 runners from 8 neighboring pueblos were on hand, and

about another 1000 visitors and spectators witnessed the event. All of the children

who participated did an outstanding job tackling Big Momma Hill and all runners

did complete their competitive runs. Win, place or show, they were all winners,

because running Big Momma Hill is no easy feat. Congratulations to all the runners

and all of the volunteers and especially Coach Alyssa Jojola and Coach Phillip Abeita for preparing our children for this fine event.

Pictured on the first picture is a meeting of those volunteers who were responsible for the taking the finishing times of all the runners

taking instruction from starter Lori Onsae. The next are runners taking final instructions from their coaches prior to taking on Big

Momma Hill and one of the many spectators on hand to watch the children compete.

After-School Program

As mentioned earlier, the after-school program continues to be one that has those

who do participate really enjoying the benefits from being involved at least 3 times

per week. This month alone, the kids involved either in the after-school program

at Old Rec. or new Rec. were treated to an afternoon and evening at the New

Mexico State Fair, Isleta Fun Connection and or It'z Family Fun Center. This is in

addition to the traditional regular programs like Karate and, or cross-country that

take place all week long. Please, tribal members, don't forget anyone interested in

getting involved with the Karate Program can contact our 7th Degree Black Belt

instructor, Clarence Chavez at 869-8557 on Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays from

5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Just recently our Karate One program held the testing and

promotions of seven students. This group of kids went through 4 hours of physical

testing and 2 hours of written testing for their belt rank. The karate students were

well prepared and eager as they performed their comprehensive test outstandingly.

Pictured are: front row: Isaiah Jaramillo-Orange belt, Kylie Vallejos-Yellow belt,

Donna Begay-Yellow belt, Gabby Lente-Green belt, Back Row: Darrian GriavesPurple belt, Jenna Coley-Purple belt, Sarra Lente-Blue belt and center Mr. Chavez,

7th Degree Black Belt-Instructor.

State Fair Parade

On September 15th we had for the first time since I have been your Director for the

Parks & Recreation Department a float registered and participating in the New

Mexico State Fair Parade. The assembly of the float took several weeks of preparation

and had 5 separate departments (Parks & Recreation, Higher Education, Housing,

Behavior Health, and Library) working on this along with our Arts/Crafts instructors

and the many children who made this float come to life. During the prep work which

took place in the Park Management Garage (because of the elements) it was great

to see so many employees and children young and old come together for a common

cause which was making sure we put our best foot forward in the preparation of

the float. Although we didn’t win any awards it was beautiful, and none the less,

special thanks goes out to our Nanas from the Arts/Crafts program, Abenita, Gloria

and Marie, who worked so hard on decorating what turned out to be one float that

we were all really proud of. Lead Coordinator for the event and Parks & Recreation employee, Juan Jojola, coordinated all the efforts

with the different departments involvement, especially the Housing employees who built the adobe home, and our very own Park

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Isleta Pueblo News

Management employees who did such an

outstanding job in draping the float prior

to stuffing it, along with building the

horno, and Ferris wheel that depicted

our theme; "The Pueblo of Isleta Will See

You at the Fair". On the day of the fair we

had a number of our children and adult

employees either sitting on the float in

native attire or walking next to the float

passing out popcorn and or oven baked

bread. As Juan Rey Abeita, coordinator

from Behavior Health said after the event

was over and as he was getting ready to

take his participants to the Fair; "What a

beautiful event it was, especially for the

young adults who sat on or walked next

to the float during the parade who were

so proud to be a part of it." Pictured is a

collage of pictures of those who had a big

hand in making our float a reality. Many

of those involved and pictured are Junior

Tawyesva, Leroy Sangre, Nick Padilla,

Harold Jiron, Donald Lucero, Robert

Apodaca, Dawn LeBeau, Natasha Abeita,

Juan Jojola, and Nana Gloria Abeita. A

Big Kudos to all of you.

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Dawn LeBeau,Natasha Abeita

and Juan Jojola

Nana Glora Abeita

Pueblo of Isleta Head Start & Early Childhood

Head Start History

In January of 1964, President Lyndon B.

Johnson declared The War on Poverty

in his State of the Union speech. Shortly

thereafter, Sargent Shriver took the lead in

assembling a panel of experts to develop a

comprehensive child development program

that would help communities meet the

needs of disadvantaged preschool children.

Among these experts were Dr. Robert Cooke,

a pediatrician at John Hopkins University,

and Dr. Edward Zigler, a professor of

psychology and director of the Child Study

Center at Yale University.

planning committee to launch Project Head

Start, was appointed Director of the Office

of Child Development. In 1977, under the

Carter administration, Head Start began

bilingual and bicultural programs in about

21 states. Seven years later, in October 1984

under the Reagan administration, Head

Start's grant budget exceeded $1 billion.

In September of 1995, under the Clinton

administration, the first Early Head Start

grants were given and in October of 1998,

Head Start was reauthorized to expand to

full-day and full-year services.

Part of the government's thinking on poverty

was influenced by new research on the

effects of poverty, as well as on the impacts

of education. This research indicated an

obligation to help disadvantaged groups,

compensating for inequality in social

or economic conditions. Head Start was

designed to help break the cycle of poverty,

providing preschool children of low-income

families with a comprehensive program

to meet their emotional, social, health,

nutritional and psychological needs. A key

tenet of the program established that it be

culturally responsive to the communities

served, and that the communities have

an investment in its success through the

contribution of volunteer hours and other

donations as nonfederal share.

Head Start has served nearly 30 million

children since 1965, growing from an eightweek demonstration project to include full

day/year services and many program options.

Currently, Head Start is administered

by the Administration for Children and

Families (ACF) in the Department of Health

and Human Services. Head Start serves

over a million children and their families

each year in urban and rural areas in all

50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto

Rico and the U.S. territories, including

American Indian, Alaskan Native and

Migrant/Seasonal communities.

In the summers of 1965 and 1966, the

Office of Economic Opportunity launched

an eight-week Project Head Start. In 1969,

under the Nixon administration, Head

Start was transferred from the Office of

Economic Opportunity to the Office of

Child Development in the U.S. Department

of Health, Education, and Welfare. Dr.

Edward Zigler, who had served on the

More general information about Head

Start can be found on the Early Childhood

Learning & Knowledge Center (ECLKC)

website at http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov.

The history of Isleta Head Start in this

community can date back 2-3 generations.

Head Start has always been about providing

families with a “Head Start” rather than a

“hand-out” by helping families break the

poverty cycle by assisting families in finding

resources to further their education, job

training, emergency help (food, housing),

and opportunities to volunteer to gain

experience somewhere in the program, etc.

In order to find out what some of the needs of

the community are, the Head Start conducts

an annual Community Assessment. The

latest results show that 90% of the families

on the reservation have an annual salary

of $30,500. For most average sized families,

this places them above the income poverty

level and statistically demonstrates that

the community is breaking the poverty

cycle.

However, this also means that the Head

Start Program will have a harder time

filling the federally funded slots because

the program can only have 49% of the

total slots available filled by over-income

families. This is a federal regulation, 45

CFR 1305, that cannot be changed by the

program, but more detail can be found on

the ECLKC website.

Isleta Head Start also uses a “Selection

Criteria” to assign points to families for

eligibility into the program. Children are

assigned a file number and then scored on

the information provided on the application.

The Selection Criteria sheets are placed in

ranking order and the children with the

highest number of points fill the open slots

first. The three areas of priority are: age

(younger for EFIS & older for HS), income

(those at the poverty level or below),

and children with disabilities. Special

consideration is given to homeless families,

but does not place the family automatically

into the program.

If you would like to learn more about Head

Start please call or stop by if you have any

questions.

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October 2012

Pueblo of Isleta Child Care Center

Selection Criteria / Point Sheet 2012 - 2013

Definitions - The following guidance defines

and gives examples of the headings listed on the

Selection Criteria. These headings are what guide

the Pueblo of Isleta Head Start/Early Head Start

staff to assign points and to determine selection

priority. These definitions are examples to be

used as guidance to determine point assignment.

They do not, in any way, set boundaries or limit

the possibility of situations that may relate to any

or all of these topics. Points are awarded with

the determining factors at time of application.

Except for the "Other Factors" category, points are

awarded only for one factor per category

Income - Current ACF income guidelines will be

used when selecting children. The family's total

annual income, before taxes, will be reviewed and

documented. Families meeting ACF guidelines

will be determined income eligible. Income range

table is included as part of this document.

Over- income Families The program will not have more than 49% of

its total population consisting of over-income

families. Over-income families will be enrolled

only if the vacancy cannot be filled with a

family whose income falls at or below the

income guideline, except in the case of a child

with a disability or special need. The Program

Director's approval is required before enrolling

over-income families.

Age - For program age eligibility, child must be

qualifying age by August 31 of the program year.

For Early Head Start program, the younger the

child, the greater need, for Head Start program

the older the child, the greater the need.

Disability No less than 10% of the total number of enrollment

opportunities shall be available for children with

disabilities. Children with disabilities must meet

eligibility requirements of their school district.

IEP — Individual Education Plan — Used with

Children age 3 years and older. Child has been

deemed to be eligible for intervention services

and has a qualifying plan in place.

IFSP — Individual Family Service Plan —

Used with Children age Birth to 3 years. Child

has been deemed to be eligible for intervention

services and has a qualifying plan in place.

Serious Child Health Problems - Child is

diagnosed with terminal disease, with failure to

thrive, or as medically fragile, or has had recent

major surgery that limits his/her participation,

or *experienced low birth weight for any reason

(under 4 lbs. at birth. An infant or toddler with low

birth weight for any reason can be considered to

have the potential for serious health problems).

Parent Status

Foster Care — Care of child/children on a full-time, temporary basis by persons other than their own parents. A child in foster care is considered income eligible. (Need courtordered documentation)

Guardianship — Court-appointed caregiver, other than biological parent that has temporary or permanent custody and is legally and financially responsible for the child.

(Need court-ordered documentation)

Teen Parent — Parent is age 19 or younger at time of application.

Single Parent — A parent who cares for one or more children without the physical and financial assistance of the other parent.

Other Factors

Homeless - Families meeting the definition of the McKinney-Vento Act are considered income eligible.

Public Assistance — Families who receive TANF or SSI are considered income eligible.

Social Service Involvement - History of Child Protective Services (CPS) involvement, current open CPS case, domestic violence issues, substance abuse issues, or identified

as a Family in Need of Supervision FINS, etc.

Behavioral Specialist — Child receives on-going services from a qualifying Behavioral Specialist.

Education Level of Parent(s) — No Parent or Guardian has attained high school diploma, GED or attended Trade School. Child Eligible to return from previous program

year — a qualifying child who was in attendance in a Head Start and/or Early Head Start program in the previous program year. Head Start children returning from a previous

program year who were enrolled based on above-poverty income status must re-verify income annually.

Tribal Affiliation

Isleta Native - A child with a blood quantum of 50 percent or greater with enrollment verification by the Tribal Census Office.

Isleta Descendent - A child with a blood quantum of at least 49 percent and not less than 25 percent with enrollment verification by the Isleta Tribal Census Office.

Native non-Tribal - A child enrolled in a Federally recognized Tribe and whose parents reside within the program service area.

Lives within service area — Child's primary residence lies within the boundaries of the Isleta reservation.

Policy Council Approved:

Tribal Council Approved:

Bryan Lucero, President

Fred R. Lujan, President

Date

Date

October 2012

Isleta Pueblo News

Diabetes Prevention Programs Pueblo of Isleta

FRUITS AND VEGGIES

There's a huge variety of fresh produce

TRY THESE SUPER SNACKS

available during the summer and it's

WITH A TWIST:

not too late to get started! Aside from

being delicious, low calorie and full of

1 MINUTE BANANA SPLIT

vitamins, minerals and fiber, eating 5 or

more servings a day may help protect you Cut a banana lengthwise & place in a

from chronic diseases, including stroke, dish. Top with 1 or 2 scoops of vanilla

or lemon frozen yogurt, strawberries,

heart disease and certain cancers.

crushed pineapple & non-dairy whipped

cream

SAVE TIME & MONEY!

►Pick ones that require little

TORTILLA TREATS

peeling or chopping-- ready to

grab when tempted to snack on

Bake tortillas until lightly browned,

something less healthy.

about 5 minutes. Top with a mixture of

►Buy "in season" when less

expensive, store properly &

freeze or can excess.

►Make vegetable based onepot meals using beans or

smaller amounts of meat.

►Grab & go! Make a fruit rollup with whole wheat tortilla,

thin spread of peanut butter &

add your favorite fruit.

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THE 45-SECOND

FRUIT SALAD SNACK

Stir together mandarin oranges, a sliced

banana, cut-up apple & a few frozen

blueberries for a colorful, refreshing,

fast salad or snack!

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News

low-fat cream cheese, honey or sweetener,

raisins and chopped apples; sprinkle

with cinnamon sugar (sweetener)

CRAZY CURRY VEGETABLE DIP

Mix in a bowl, plain low-fat yogurt,

a little low-fat ranch dressing, some

shredded carrots, minced green onions,

pinch of sugar, and dash of curry powder.

Taste & chill. Thread a colorful variety

of veggies on skewers & serve with dip.

Editor: Ulysses Abeita

Asst. Editor: Beverly Piro

Published By:

Valencia Express

Isleta Pueblo News

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October 2012

Tribal Library

Fall has officially started! The nice cool weather is starting to

come in. It’s time to bring out those sweaters and start getting

ready for winter.

NEWS

Just a reminder, the library has started

opening on Saturdays. Every Saturday from

9am to 1pm, if there is an unexpected closure

we will have signs posted and updates on

our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/

IsletaPuebloLibrary.

We will be open for Columbus Day, Monday,

October 8th.

We will close EARLY on Halloween,

Wednesday, October 31st at 4:30pm.

Everyone have a fun and safe night.

The Bernalillo Country Clerk will be

sending down officers for voter registration.

An official date has not been set, but they

will be here at the library. We will be

posting the approved date when it becomes

available.

The library wants to honor all of the Veterans

of Isleta in the month of November. The staff

and students will be making a video in their

honor. If you know or have someone in your

family who is a veteran, please submit their

name, a little biography of their branch of

service, war served, or military history

etc., along with any photographs. This is

for veterans both alive and already passed.

All information must be submitted by

Friday, October 19th.

Another great way to honor our veterans

is by participating in both the Library and

the Isleta Recreation Center’s fundraiser,

“Ballin’ for Vets”, a 3 on 3 co-ed basketball

tournament. We will be raising money for

the Isleta’s Veterans Association. It will

take place on Saturday, November 10th.

$75 team registration fee, there will prizes

for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Five players

on a team, two of them must be ladies.

The deadline to register your team is

Friday, October 19th. Please take a look

at the flyer; it has all of the information

listed. You can call to speak to the library

staff or Eugene at the Old Rec Center at

505.869.5741. This is a great way and cause

to show appreciation and raise money for

our veterans to thank them for their life

long duties. We will also be showing the

video of the Isleta Veterans this day.

UPCOMING

There will be a Halloween Carnival this

year at the New Isleta Recreation Center.

It will be on Friday, October 26th from 6pm

to 8pm. The library of course will have a

booth set up. Our theme for this year is a

top notch secret, so come by and see what

we will have this year. We hope to see you,

costume and all!

Our annual Creepy Snacks will be taking

place on Monday, October 29th and Tuesday

October 30th from 5pm to 6pm. It is open to

children of all ages. Monday will be “Rabid

Rats” and Tuesday a “Meat Head”. This

year’s creepy snacks are more eerie than

Group photo after showing off our beautiful float to Albuquerque.

ever before. Take a look at the flyers or call along with the staff and students from the

us for more information.

Recreation Center and Behavior Health

The library has been busy planning a whole at the parade on that Saturday morning.

month long of events in November. It is all to Thank you to everyone who helped us put the

celebrate Native American Heritage Month. float together: Recreation Center, Behavior

We are still in the process of confirming and Health, Language Dept., and Housing. It

getting the details in place, but our first could not have got done without everyone’s

order of business is Grocery Bingo. We will help, along with the students who came in

be hosting this event in collaboration with and helped paint or create the props.

the Isleta Elder Center. We will have two

We then celebrated the State Fair by hosting

different sessions. The Early Bird Session

our own contest of family events here at the

will take place at the Elder Center and will

library. We first had our Biggest Bubble

only be available for those over 50 years of

Gum Contest with the winner blowing a

age. It will be from 10am- 11:30pm, ¢.50 per

bubble more than 7 ½ inches! Everyone left

card with a 2 card max. Evening Bingo will

take place here at the Library from 5pm to

7pm. $1 per card, with a 2 card max as well.

Concession will also be available: Frito pies,

nachos, and drinks. The elders will also be

here at the evening session so it is a great

time to interact and have fun with them. All

of the proceeds raised will go to a day out

of the center for the elders. We appreciate

your generosity.

RECAP

Well, the 2012 Expo New Mexico State Fair

has come and went. We here at the library

had fun celebrating it. We first worked

on the banner for the Pueblo of Isleta’s

State Fair Parade float. Hope you saw us,

The Rec staff putting the final touches

on our float for the NM State

Fair Parade 2012.

This gigantic bubble came in 2nd place.

with sore jaws and gum stuck all over their

faces. The next contest was the infamous

Pie Eating Contest. Our winner ate his half

of a cherry pie in less than 2 minutes and

These two manly men grubbing down for

two free all day ride passes to the Fair.

October 2012

11 seconds! It was a good day for stuffing

your face with some yummy pie. Third, was

Nicki Minaj with her appearance at the

Isleta Library.

Isleta Pueblo News

the Celebrity Look-a-Like Contest. Anyone

who came was lucky to meet the band of

Insane Clown Posse, Lady Gaga, Barack

Obama, and our winner Nicki Minaj. Lastly,

the great coloring abilities of a 4yr old who

won our coloring contest. The library gives a

big thank you to all of you who participated

in our contests and also to those who came

to cheer on the contestants.

To end our festivities of the State Fair, some

of the staff here at the library accompanied

the Elders for Senior Day at the fair.

They walked around, look at the different

exhibits, and spend most of the time at

the Indian Village. Overall, it was a nice

day out with the elders of our community.

Thank you to Lynette and Nichole and the

elders for inviting us to your field trip.

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Pueblo of Isleta Public Library

Hours of Operation:

Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-6:30pm

Friday: 8:00am-4:30

Saturday: 9:00am- 1:00pm

Mailing and Physical Address:

950 Moonlight Drive

Albuquerque, NM 87105

Phone: (505) 924-3192

Email: poi02002@isletapueblo.com

Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/

IsletaPuebloLibrary

Web Address:

www.isletapueblo.com/library2.html

YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/

poilibrary

Important information about pet turtles:

Do these things when caring for your pet turtle

Pet turtles are known carriers of the bacteria known as salmonella. It is normally occurring in their intestines and

can be found all over the turtles.

Salmonella infections can be life-threatening especially for infants and young children, pregnant women and their

unborn babies, and older adults, who are at a higher risk for foodborne illness, as are people with weakened immune

systems (such as those with HIV/AIDS, cancer, diabetes, kidney disease, and transplant patients). The U.S. Centers

for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that a pet turtle should not be in the same house as an infant.

If someone has a pet turtle and wants to keep it, we recommend that children do not handle them. If the turtles

are handled or during the course of feeding or cleaning their area, you should wash your hands thoroughly for 20

seconds.

The aquarium, vessel, or whatever container that the turtle is in should be cleaned and sanitized frequently with a

mixture of bleach and water. Use 2 to 4 drops of bleach per quart of water.

If you have any questions about this information, please call the Department of Natural Resources at 869-2710.

SOURCE: Bob Bates, District Environmental Health Officer, Indian Health Service, Albuquerque

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October 2012

Isleta Business Corporation

Employment Application Process — How to Apply

Where to obtain an employment application — Physical Locations:

√ Isleta Business Corporation, Human Resources Department, located at the new Tribal Services Complex,

located immediately south of the Hard Rock Casino. M — F, 8 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.

√ One Stop C-Store — 3950 State Rd., Hwy 47 SW, Isleta, NM Monday — Sunday — 6 a.m. — 10 p.m.

√ Travel Center C-Store — 3950 State Rd., Hwy 47 SW, Isleta, NM Monday — Sunday — 6 a.m. — 12 a.m.

Submit Employment Application/Resume using anyone of these methods below:

√ US Mail: Isleta Business Corporation, Attn: Human Resources, P.O. Box 819, Isleta, NM 87022

√ Fax: Isleta Business Corporation, Attn: Human Resources, 505-869-9755

√ Email: IBCEMPLOYMENT@ISLETAPUEBLO.COM

√ Hand Deliver to: Isleta Business Corporation, Human Resources Department, located at the new Tribal Services Complex, located

immediately south of the Hard Rock Casino. M — F, 8 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.

Important! Please make sure your application/resume is submitted within the closing date reflected on Position Announcement

For questions about this posting, you may contact our office at 505-869-9729.

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMANCHE RANCH

*Applications/Resumes are being accepted to generate a roster for future

vacancies

Position Title:

Comanche Ranch Hand

Department:

Comanche Ranch

Level of Responsibility: Reports to Ranch Manager/Ranch Foreman

FLSA Classification:

Part-time/Non-exempt - Temporary

Grade:

A2 — (Minimum $9.98/hr)

Posting Date: September 25, 2012 - Open continuously

In efforts to keep an active listing of applicants for potential part-time

Ranch Hand position vacancies, IBC is accepting applications.

General Responsibilities: The Ranch Hand performs moderate to strenuous

job duties related to the efficient and productive management of Comanche

Ranch.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

√ Brands and vaccinates cattle.

√ Herds cattle to identified sites.

√ Pull calves and assesses condition of newborns

√ Builds, inspects, and maintain fences.

√ Inspects windmills, watering troughs and feed containers.

√ Performs horsemanship and horseshoeing duties.

√ Reports safety issues or concerns to the Manager/Foreman.

√ Remains on-call to respond to emergency situations.

√ Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

√ Valid NM state driver's license, which must remain active while

employed by the Isleta Business Corporation.

√ Must possess personal saddles and tack.

√ Knowledgeable of basic livestock management including vaccination

methods.

√ Ability to use horseman and livestock skills.

√ Ability to live on a ranch located in a remote and rural setting and

respond to 24/7 duty calls.

√ Basic windmill and water line set up and maintenance experience.

√ Must be in good physical health and be able to perform strenuous

work, and heavy lifting.

Working Conditions:

√ Works outdoors in all types of weather for extended periods.

√ Ability to lift up to 100Ibs.

√ Nature of work requires incumbent to walk, stoop, lift, carry, and ride

for long periods of time.

√ Work hours are frequently long.

√ During peak seasons for Comanche Ranch, there is increased

workload; therefore, employees may not request leave during peak

seasons.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Experience Requirements: Must possess two or more years of ranch or

agriculture related experience.

Due to the nature of the business; employee will be required to work holidays,

weekends and extended hours.

Tribal Preference: Isleta Business Corporation (IBC) is an equal opportunity

employer with Tribal Preference policies. All applicants are considered on

the basis of their ability to perform the job without regard to individual race,

religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital or veteran status,

or any other protected status. IBC is a drug free workplace. Background

checks will be conducted.

C-Store Sales Associate

*Applications/Resumes are being accepted to generate a roster for

future vacancies only

Position Title:

C-Store Sales Associate

Department:

One Stop/Travel Center

Level of Responsibility: Reports to Store Manager or Assistant

Store Manager

FLSA Classification: Full-Time/Non-Exempt

Grade:

A2 - $10.22 (minimum)

Posting Period

September 25, 2012 - Open continuously

In efforts to keep an active listing of applicants for potential Sales

Associate position vacancies, IBC is accepting applications.

General Responsibilities:

The C-Store Sales Associate interacts with and serves customers, handles

purchase transactions, and provides superior customer service through the

efficient operation of the store.

*Below are minimum qualifications that are required for the position.

Please contact IBC Human Resources Department for a job description

which reflects more detail on the Essential Duties, Responsibilities,

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred. Isleta Tribal

Member preferred

• Must be 21 years of age.

• Must possess a valid driver's license preferred

• Must possess a minimum of 1-year, cash handling

and excellent customer service experience.

• Basic calculator and computer skills preferred

• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol Test

and background investigation

• Must be able to obtain Alcohol Distribution License

Tribal Preference: Isleta Business Corporation (IBC) is an equal opportunity

employer with Tribal Preference policies. All applicants are considered on

the basis of their ability to perform the job without regard to individual race,

religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital or veteran status,

or any other protected status. IBC is a drug free workplace. Background

checks will be conducted.

Employment Applications may be obtained at the One Stop, Travel

Center or IBC Administration Office at the Tribal Service Complex

Office Hours 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mon. - Fri.

You may also email a resume

to: ibcemployment@isletapueblo.com

For questions contact IBC Human Resources - 505-869-9685

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October 2012

Isleta Elementary School

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1000 Moonlight Drive Albuquerque, NM 87105

505-869-2321 Office

505-869-1625 Fax

Greetings from Isleta Elementary Staff

and Students. First off, we would like to

welcome Mrs. Shawna Castillo. She is

our new School Principal and she began

on August 24, 2012. Mrs. Castillo is from

Phoenix, Arizona. Her door is always open,

so please feel free to stop in.

We are off to a great start here at Isleta Elementary School.

August Student Of The Month

Kindergarten

First Grade

Second Grade

Third Grade

Fourth Grade

Fifth Grade

Sixth Grade

Estevan Orozco & Jaedyn Tewaheftewa

Kendra Edaakie & Dylan Lente

Destiny Jaramillo

Francisco Keryte

Tristian Zamora & Madison Pulliam

Reyna Lilly

Clarise Jojola

Each student is chosen by their teachers based on citizenship and

academics. The students were given a draw string bag and prizes

along with a Student of The Month certificate.

August Perfect Attendance

Kindergarten

Michael Zuni & Daniel Jiron-Olguin

First Grade

Tyler Blevins, Marion Jaramillo, Isaac

Jiron,Lucretia Jojola, Anthony Otero-Riley,

Jasmine Coriz, Kendra Edaakie,

Aaliyah Lujan, Jamian Paquin,

Edward Reano, Xavier Velaardez

Second Grade

Arianna Abeita, James Anzara

Destiny Jaramillo, Gabriella Lente

Aidan Lucero, Anthony Lucero

Nadia Lucero, Marisa Montoya

Third Grade

Fourth Grade

Fifth Grade

Jayden Anzara,Mary Benavidez

Iris Jiron,Gabrielle Lente,

Candence Martinez,Cheyenne Montoya

Elizabeth Waseta

Alexander Castillo, Natalie Jojola

Karlo Otero-Riley, Madison Pulliam

Miyawni Curtis,Irlis Lujan, Albenita Reano

Tristian Zamora

Angelica Abeita, Luke Benavidez,

Candice Chavez, Terrance Harris,

Jacob Jojola, Daniel Martinez

Sixth Grade

Marisa Abeita,Miranda Abeita

Stephen Abeita, Calvin Jiron

Alassandra Jojola, Clarise Jojola

Dominic Jojola

Marissa Montoya

Jordan Cloud

John Zuni

Travis Kasey

Genevieve Keryte

Marissa Abeita

Dawn Aragon

Vincent Otero

Gabriel Velardez

Mission Statement:

The Isleta Elementary Student Council will strive to make coming

to school every day educational and fun for the students and

staff.

The Isleta Elementary Student Council goals for this school year

are:

•

To plan fun school-wide activities.

•

To promote school spirit and pride in our school.

•

To assist students and staff when needed.

•

To be positive role models for the students of Isleta

Elementary.

The Student Council consists of the following:

1. Officers

• President —Supervises the work of the Student Council.

Meets with the principal, IES staff, the IES School Board

and the Isleta Tribal Council.

• Vice President- Assists the President. Assumes the

president’s duty when the president is absent.

• Secretary — Maintains the Student Council records &

minutes of meetings

• Historian — Takes pictures of school activities for the

annual.

• Parliamentarians — Maintains order during meeting and

different activities.

2. Representatives

• Each class has two representatives who attend meetings,

vote for their classmates, and report back to their

classmates.

3. General

• Students who would like to be part of the Student Council

can join. They attend meetings and vote for themselves.

Meetings are held once a month on the first Thursday of each

month at 1:30 p.m. in Ms. Gonzales’ Room 312.

School Reminders:

First bell rings

8:05 a.m.

Tardy bell rings

8:10 a.m. Parents if your child is late, you must bring them in and

sign them in at the front office.

Lunch

Kindergarten - 3nd grade

4th Grade - 6th Grade

11a.m.

11:45 a.m.

On September 19, 2012 our Students with Perfect Attendance and

Student of The Month had fun playing bingo with our Principal,

Mrs. Castillo and Mr. Reichbach. Thanks to our kitchen staff,

Marie, Mary and Al, the students also enjoyed a nice fresh box of

delicious popcorn. Family board games were given out as prizes.

Congratulations to all those who won Bingo.

Dismissal

Monday-Thursday

Fridays-Early Release

3:10 p.m.

12:45 p.m.

Keep Up The Good Work....and remember, parents and families,

we can’t do this without you. Each month an activity will be held

for all students who are recognized for Student of The Month and

Perfect Attendance.

Parent/Teacher Conference October 24, 25 and 26 Early

Release at 12:45 p.m. Each Day

Teachers will contact parents for dates and times.

Student Council 2012-2013

Calvin Jiron, President

Stryder Lucero, VicePresident

Travis Jojola, Secretary

Reyna Lily, Historian

Miyawni Curtis, Parliamentarian

Tasheena Ellision, Parliamentarian

Class Representatives

Daniel Jiron-Olguin

Erin Meehan

Ashlynn Jojola

Elisia Montoya

Alyssa Lucero

Kayla Lucero

Elijah Zuni

Aaliyah Lujan

Aidan Lucero

October 2012

NO School October 8, 2012

Fall Festival, October 30, 2012 5p.m. - 8 p.m. School Gym

Everyone is welcome to join us.

Parent Night, Common Core State Standards, Tuesday, October

2, 2012 @ 5:30pm, Room 305-Enter at North Side of School Building.

Look for signs. What parents need to know about Common Core

State Standards? How will they affect teaching and assessing in

Math and English language arts? What can parents do to prepare

for Common Core Standards?

If you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call.

Sincerely, Ms. Pauline E. Lucero, School Secretary

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Health Beat

How to Care For Your Cold or Flu at Home

Health Educator: Stephanie Barela, 869-4479

Most people do not need to see a doctor when they

have a cold or the flu,

If you need medical advice when you are sick, CALL

the Free Nurse Advice Line 1-877-725-2552 (24 hrs a

day) before coming to the medical clinic.

Ways to treat your cold and flu symptoms at home:

• Get plenty of rest

• Drink lots of fluid like water and clear soups. They help

loosen mucus and keep you hydrated

• Gargle with warm salt water a few times a day to

relieve a sore throat

• Treat fevers with over the counter fever medicine

(ibuprofen or acetaminophen). Check with a

doctor or nurse if you have long term medical

problems before taking these medications

• Use saline (salt water) nose drops to help loosen mucus

and moisten the tender skin in your nose

You should go to the clinic for a CHILD with

a COLD/FLU when:

• Fever is above 103 degrees or lasts for more than 3 days

• Symptoms last more than 10 days

• Trouble breathing, fast breathing or wheezing

• Bluish skin color

• Earache or drainage from ear

• Child appears or acts very ill

• Flu-like symptoms that improve, but return with a fever

and a worse cough

You should go to the clinic for an ADULT with a COLD/

FLU when:

• Fever is above 103 that lasts a while

• Symptoms that last more than 10 days or get worse

instead of better

• Trouble breathing or shortness of breath

• Pain or pressure in chest

• Fainting or feeling that you are going to faint

• Confusion or disorientation

• Severe or persistent vomiting

• Severe pain in the face or forehead

• Hoarseness, sore throat or cough that won't go away

after 10 days

Medicines you or your child can take:

• THERE is NO CURE for the cold or the flu, so there are

no medicines you or your child could take to get rid of it

• Make sure to REST and DRINK PLENTY of clear

liquids (water and clear soups)

• Children's Tylenol can lessen the pain of headaches,

muscle aches and sore throats, and help with fever

• Make sure you give your child the correct amount of

medicine needed for his or her age and weight

• Humidifier will help moisten the air in a room that will

help with a stuffy nose

• Saline Nasal Spray will thin the mucus in your nose or

use a bulb syringe to suction the mucus out

Do you need a doctor's note before your child goes back

to school after being sick?

NO! Most schools do not require a doctor's note unless the

student is absent due to doctor's appointment or unless the

child is absent often or for an extended amount of time.

*KGE is the only school that requires a doctor's note in order to

have an absence excused; other schools just need a parent note.

*Schools that were contacted that do not need a doctor's note

for an absence due to illness are: Bosque Farms Elementary,

Los Lunas Elementary, Peralta Elementary, Los Lunas &

Valencia Middle School and High School.

Adapted/modified from www.tamilydoctor.org

October 2012

Pueblo of Isleta

Johnson-O'Malley Program

Greetings all, there is so very much that we have planned for the

month of October. First off, I, Geraldine Jojola, would like to take this

time to inform you that I have been appointed as Interim Executive

Director for the Pueblo of Isleta’s Department of Education. I will

continue to press forward with my duties and responsibilities for JOM

as I have in the past. Secondly, we are still working on the National

Johnson-O’Malley Association Conference which is scheduled for

October 14-16. The conference will be held in Albuquerque, NM. By

the time you read this we are hoping to have selected a few students

to attend this conference.

There will be students from all over the United States including

Alaska! We have planned several activities for those students that

will have the opportunity to participate. The first day’s events will

incorporate activities that have to do with Health and Wellness, the

second day is Science and History, and the final day is College Prep.

We are still seeking volunteers to assist with various duties occurring

during the conference, if you are interested please contact us as soon

as possible.

McCall’s Pumpkin Patch

We have set the tentative date of October 20, 2012 to take a group

of students to McCall’s Pumpkin Patch. We will be leaving at about

8:30 a.m. This trip is open to all JOM eligible students and sign-up

is on a first come first serve basis. Students that are interested in

purchasing pumpkins must bring additional money.

Haunted House Visit

Tis’ the season to be creepy! We are also planning a visit to a Haunted

House. We are still in the planning stages and have a couple of options

available. Some sites that we have considered are McCall’s Haunted

Farm, Haunted Scarecrow, Primitive Fear or something comparable.

This of course will be geared for high school students with parent

permission.

Reimbursements

These are on-going through the end of the school year. We are

reimbursing for ACT, SAT, Lab Fees, PE Uniforms for Middle school

students/high school freshmen (by authorized vendor) and we now

include...band instrument purchase or rental up to $100.00. If

you have a reimbursement request you must provide the original

receipts, have a Certificate of Indian Blood on file, and complete W-9

Form prior to receiving a reimbursement.

Re-contracting JOM

As many of you are aware, the JOM Program is a federally funded

program and the proposed contract was due October 1, 2012 for the

new contract year 2013. The anticipated funding amount remains

the same $55,326. There is not a decrease or increase for JOM at

this point. We will keep you all informed about changes should any

arise. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me

or Beverly Piro at 505-924-3189.

WIC Breastfeeding Corner

Women, Infants, and Children Program

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Did you know

that though there are many factors in a woman's risk of developing

breast cancer, Not Breastfeeding may increase a mother's risk of

breast cancer by 4%, according to the 2011 Surgeon General's Call to

Action to Support Breastfeeding. Exclusive breastfeeding for many

months or years offers the most protection for mothers. It is important

that our communities support breastfeeding mothers--breastfeeding

protects the health of women and children. Breastfeeding can

be challenging, but the WIC staff is here to help you. If you are a

breastfeeding mother and need support or you have questions- give

us a call!!

The Pueblo of Isleta WIC office is open to the public!

We have a breastfeeding peer counselor and a lactation

consultant on staff!

WIC Office Hours

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 8 to 4:30 pm

Tuesday 8 to 6 pm

Call WIC at #869-2662.

October 2012

Isleta Pueblo News

REDUCE YOUR RISK

Get Smart. Get Fit. Get Checked.

Isleta Health Center, Health Educator:

Stephanie Barela 869-4479

(Adapted from CDC National Breast and Cervical Can)

The key to leading a long healthy life is to get smart, get

fit and get checked! We can all play a part in reducing our risk

for cancer by choosing a healthy lifestyle that avoids commercial

tobacco and includes healthy food choices, exercise, and protection

against too much sun, moderate alcohol consumption and regular

cancer screenings. Learn about ways to PREVENT OR REDUCE

YOUR RISK FOR CANCER in this section in the Newsletter and

come to the Isleta Cancer Education and Support Meeting, which

are the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 10:30-noon at the Isleta

Health Center.

Breast Cancer Facts

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Cancer is a disease in

which cells in the body grow out of control. When this happens in the

breast it is known as breast cancer. The breast is made up of 3 main

parts, the glands, the ducts and the connective tissue. If breast cells

become abnormal and grow faster than normal cells, then it will

form mass called a tumor. Some tumors are not cancerous (benign),

but others are cancerous (malignant) and have the ability to spread

to other parts of the breast and body and disrupt normal functions

in those areas. All women are at risk for breast cancer and some

men get breast cancer too. Breast Cancer is the 2nd most common

cancer in women and in Hispanic women it is the most common

cause of cancer deaths. Although more white women get breast

cancer, more black women die from it. Every year about 190,000

women are diagnosed with breast cancer and 40,000 women die

from it annually.

RISK FACTORS

• Getting older

• Not having children or having your first child later in life

• Starting your first menstrual period at an early age

• Beginning menopause at a late age

• Having a personal history of breast cancer or certain

benign breast diseases, such as atypical ductal hyperplasia

• Having close family relatives, such as, mother, sister,

father or daughter, who have had breast cancer

• Having a genetic condition, such as certain mutations in

your BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes

• Having been treated with radiation to the breast or chest

• Being overweight, particularly after menopause

• Using hormone replacement therapy for a long time

• Using oral contraceptives

• Drinking alcohol

• Being physically inactive

RISK REDUCUTION AND EARLY DETECTION

• Staying physically active with regular exercise

• Maintaining a healthy weight

• Avoiding hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or finding

out the risks and benefits of HRT and if it is right for you

• Limiting the alcohol that you drink

• Perform breast self-exam once a month, especially if you

are at higher risk of developing breast cancer.

SYMPTOMS (Talk to your doctor if you have any of these

symptoms)

• A new lump in your breast or a lump that has changed

• A change in size or shape of the breast or blood or any fluid

(other than breast milk) coming from the nipple

• Pain in the breast or nipple that doesn't go away or tender

nipple that turns inward or red, flaky, swollen skin

SUPPORT THE HEALTH OF YOUR FAMILY

EDUCATE YOURSELF ON CANCER AND

REDUCE YOUR RISK

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Get Ready for Cold, Flu and Illness Season:

Come to the clinic as a walk-in nurse visit to

get up dated on your vaccines.

Yes, even adults need them!

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Car Seat Checks Can Save Children's Lives

Stephanie Barela, 869-4479, Isleta Health Center Health Educator

Modified from the www.DeseretNews.com

About 73% of car seats are not used correctly nation wide,

according to new data released by Safe Kids Worldwide and

General Motors. Findings from more than 100,000 car seat

inspections across the country reveal that parents are making

five serious, but fixable mistakes when using car seats.

1. Using the wrong seat for the child's age, weight and

height

2. Putting a child seat in the front seat too soon

3. Putting a child in a forward-facing seat too early

4. Not using the correct lower anchors or top tethers for

their car seat and vehicle

5. Not tightening the harness straps enough.

If you correctly use your child's safety seat, it reduces the chance

of your child being killed in a crash by 71%, as well as the risk

of a toddler being killed by 54 percent. Kids in booster seats

are also half as likely to die in a crash than those in adult seat

belts.

To ensure that your children are safe in the car, please contact

the Isleta Health Center for a Car Seat Check. It doesn't take

too long and it can save your child's life!

Parents should check the label on the seat to be sure it is the

right one for the child's age. The safest place for a child in a

vehicle is in the backseat until they are at least 13 years old. A

car seat should be kept rear-facing for as long as possible, until

around age 2, and a child should use a booster seat until they

are at least 4-feet 9-inches tall.

Once installed, make sure the car seat does not move more than

an inch from side to side, and parents shouldn't be able to pinch

any extra slack in the harness straps.

The Isleta Health Center holds child car seat clinics several

times throughout the year. The most recent car seat clinic was

on Saturday, September 8th, 8:30-10:30am in the clinic parking

lot. Along with car seat checks, there was also free Helmet

fittings, where at least 31 helmets were given out.

DURING THE September 2012

CAR SEAT CLINIC:

8 Car Seat Technicians Inspected

19 Child Car Seats

18 Child Car Seats were incorrectly used

95% of the Car Seats were improperly used

This is why it is so important to make

sure you know your car seat is

appropriate for your child and is

correctly installed. Call the

Isleta Health Center to set up a

time to get your child's car seat checked.

(869-4482 or 869-4479)

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Isleta Pueblo News

October 2012