From the Desk of Governor Frank Lujan

Isleta Pueblo News

Volume 7 Issue 5

From the Desk of Governor Frank Lujan

As we are now into spring and we encounter warmer longer days,

let us make a sincere attempt to develop warmer and good long lasting feelings amongst each other, to develop a peaceful, caring

social environment. And as the days get warmer and longer, we

tend to spend more time outdoors and be more carefree…let us be

safe. As indicated by the below project descriptions we have made

great progress for the good of our Pueblo. Keep in mind that we are

here to serve you, and we will strive to do better and work harder.

ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH RESTORATION WINS AWARD

The restoration of the St. Augustine Church has been awarded the

Architectural Heritage Preservation Award from the State of New

Mexico Historic Preservation Division and the New Mexico Heritage

Preservation Alliance. The award is given for the preservation,

restoration, stabilization or rehabilitation of historically significant

buildings, structures and objects or other efforts to protect them.

Receiving this award recognizes the efforts and contributions of

Crocker Ltd., Neil Carter and Associates, and the Pueblo of Isleta for

maintaining the church's history, its preservation, and architectural

design. It is quite an honor to receive this award especially when

no funding or consultation was provided by any state or federal

agency. It is a testament to the working relationship among the

project teams and committees of Crocker, Carter, and Isleta who

participated on the restoration which made all this possible. The

40th Annual Heritage Preservation Awards Ceremony will be held

May 18 in Santa Fe.

FIRST NATIVE AMERICAN SAINT WILL SOON BE

CANONIZED

Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan of the Archdioceses of Santa Fe and

Father George of Saint Augustine Church visited with Governor

Frank Lujan to announce that Saint Augustine Church has been

selected to have a permanent shrine for blessed Kateri Tekakwitha,

who is about to become an official saint of the Roman Catholic

Church. A pilgrimage to the Vatican in Rome will occur on October

21, 2012 when Kateri Tekakwitha will be officially canonized as the

First Native American Saint, thereafter a celebration is planned in

Isleta Pueblo on November 11, 2012, to place a permanent shrine

for Saint Kateri Tekakwitha in our beloved Saint

Augustine Church.

Governor Frank Lujan

expressed deep gratitude and appreciation for the

honor bestowed upon our people in being selected

to have the permanent shrine for Saint Kateri

Tekakwitha.

ISLETA CEMETERY EXPANSION

A planned project to expand the Pueblo cemetery is near to

becoming a reality. Negotiations with land owners, who own

property adjacent to the existing cemetery, are promising in the

acquisition of property for the planned expansion. Governor Frank

Lujan wanted to publicly acknowledge community members: Pat

Olguin, Seferino R. Abeita, Gregory A. Abeita, William P. Abeita

and Michael L. Abeita for their contribution to the community.

Site development for the cemetery expansion will occur in the very

near future.

PUEBLO OF ISLETA FUNDED CAPITAL PROJECTS

2012 - 2015

On April 20, Tribal Council approved the Pueblo of Isleta-Funded

Capital Projects 2012-2015. This 4-year plan calls for: 1) design and

construction of the Transition House in 2012; 2) re-development of

the Elderly Facilities Site in 2012; 3) design and construction of

2 units of the 10 bedroom Long Term Care Facility (or Assisted

Living Facility) in 2012-2013; 4) design and construction of the

new Elderly Center in 2012-2014; 5) design and construction of the

Reception Hall in 2012-2013; and 6) design and construction of St.

Augustine Church new Office & CCD Building in 2012-2014.

May 2012

Thanks to Tribal Council’s support and funding appropriations for

those needed and vital Tribal facilities, we are working hard to put

them on the ground as expeditiously as possible.

The Transition House will be built in the Village by the end of

this year. To accommodate construction of the Long Term Care

Facility and the new Elderly Center, the 3-acre Elderly Facilities

Site, including the existing Elderly Center, will be re-developed this

summer. An architect has been selected to design the 2-unit Long

Term Care Facility and the new Elderly Center. Construction of

the Long Term Care Facility will begin late this year and complete

next summer. The new Elderly Center will be built in 2014.

This year a Reception Hall will be designed and is proposed to be

located at the former Elementary School site to accommodate Tribal

members’ receptions for birthdays, weddings, graduation, etc. It

is estimated that the hall will be built in 2013. At St. Augustine

Church, the existing Office and CCD Buildings will be demolished

and re-built on the same site in 2013-2014.

CEO FOR HARD

ALBUQUERQUE

ROCK

CASINO

AND

HOTEL

A CEO for the Hard Rock has been selected and we are presently

in final contract negotiations with this person. We hope to be able

to announce the selection, after acceptance of terms by both the

Pueblo of Isleta and the CEO candidate. We will keep you posted.

DITCH SAFETY

Just a safety reminder to parents, grandparents and care givers of

children: The ditches are back in operation for the 2012 irrigation

season and we urge everyone to be careful not to become victims of

the “Ditch Witch”. Please warn your little ones to stay away from

the ditches, running water or not.

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ISLETA TRIBAL ENROLLMENT/CENSUS OFFICE

ATTENTION: INDIVIDUAL INDIAN MONEY

(IIM) ACCOUNT HOLDERS

The Office of Special Trustee (OST) for American Indians in

conjunction with the Isleta Tribal Enrollment/Census Office is

attempting to locate Isleta Pueblo tribal members with an Individual

Indian Money (IIM) account or for whom per capita judgment funds

are held.

There are two lists: one contains the names of adults whose

whereabouts are unknown and their per capita share is held in a

tribal trust holding account, the other is a list of individuals with an

IIM account whose current address is unknown.

Minors with an IIM account may access their funds upon reaching

18 years of age, providing they are able to manage their financial

affairs on their own. Individuals not able to manage their financial

affairs, as defined in 25 CFR 115.002, should be reported to the BIA

Social Services, Southern Pueblos Agency, at (505) 563-3748 at least

120 days prior to their 18th birthday. The Social worker will need

to assess whether the individual's account should be supervised as

an adult.

The Tribal Enrollment Office has the form OST 01-004/6 to give

any minors who reach the age of 18 to complete for access to their

account. The account holder will need to sign and date the form on

or after their 18th birthday. The account holder may request all of

their IIM funds and the account will be closed or they may request

a voluntary hold. Under the voluntary hold option, the account

holder may request funds for a one time disbursement, indicating

the amount to be disbursed, or they may schedule payments of their

IIM account funds. The frequency for the scheduled payments may

be disbursed monthly, quarterly, weekly or bi-weekly, indicating

the exact dollar amounts. The payments may also be made to a

third party.

The account holder may also choose a method of payment in the form

of direct deposit or by check, which will be mailed to the address

indicated on the statements that were mailed to the account holder

by the OST.

For information on updating your account, or to request a form,

please contact April V. Abeita, Tribal Enrollment Coordinator at

(505) 766-6624 or Peter J. Fredericks, Fiduciary Trust Officer at

(505) 563-3564.

ADDRESS UNKNOWN/MINORS/ADULTS

Isleta Pueblo members with an IIM whose address is not

current or is unknown as of April 23, 2012.

Last Name

First Name

Abeita

Abeita

Abeita

Abeita

Anzara

Benavidez

Chewiwi

Cuestas

Garcia

Garcia

Garcia

Garcia

Jojola

LeBeau

Lente

Lente

Lente

Lente

Lucero

Montoya

Montoya-Jojola Jr.

Olguin

Ramirez

Valdez

Yalch

Amber

Joann

Ryan

Terrence

Shawn

Sterling

Dawn

Ray

Cheryl

Steven

Phylicia

Ryan

Clarise

Kitu

Gabrielle

Sara

Sierra

Steven

Jacob

Thur-Shaan

Andrew

Trinity

Laticia

Cody

Justin

Middle Name

Christine

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May 2012

Paternity OrdinanceCommunity Meeting

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Hard Rock Hotel Ballroom

9:00am to 11:00am.

This will be the Community’s opportunity to

provide comments or questions regarding

the Paternity Ordinance.

TIWA

LENDING SERVICES

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Executive Director

Open until Filled - Salary

Commensurate with experience

Executive Director

Tiwa Lending Services, Inc. (TLS), a Native American CDFI

located on the Pueblo of Isleta, is seeking a qualified candidate for

the position of Executive Director. TLS is a non-profit focusing on

providing lending products to the Isleta Pueblo community. The

qualified candidate should possess the following:

• A minimum of 10 years progressive experience in

management and/or leadership preferably in the finance

industry.

• A minimum of 5 years progressive responsible experience

in management and leadership roles in private business.

May substitute up to 5 years Tribal and other Government

experience for private business experience.

• Ability to administer private, nonprofit corporations,

including an understanding of the legal responsibilities and

constraints of such corporations.

• Experience in grant writing and managing grants,

contracts, and donations.

• Experience in financial management, fund accounting

and reporting including automated processing systems.

• Excellent communication skills including strong writing,

speaking, and listening skills.

• Ability to lead meetings and delegate responsibilities.

• Experience in establishing and maintaining effective

working relationships with tribal, federal, state, regional

and local agencies/corporations, community leaders, and the

general public.

• Ability to work with people from varied cultural, economic

and educational backgrounds, specifically rural American

Indian reservation communities and tribal members.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of financial

analysis, mortgage and credit loans, and auditing

procedures and terminology.

• Candidate must obtain or possess a New Mexico driver's

license and be willing to submit to a criminal background

check upon hire and pass standard drug tests.

Interested persons should submit a resume and two professional

references to the Board President, Ted Pedro, at tedpedro@

nmnabec.org. The American Indian Chamber 2401 12th Street

NW Ste 5 South Albuquerque, NM 87104.Questions regarding this

announcement may also be directed to Mr. Pedro at 766-9545.

Woo Hoo!!!! They're here...by that I mean

the Channel Catfish...they swim in the

morning...so Isleta Lakes has officially

started the catfish season!!!

The Channel Catfish Are Here! Both sunrise and Turtle

Lakes have been stocked to capacity on Tuesday, April 24.

Fishing is excellent with catfish ranging 2 lbs. and up. Best

baits are stink baits, worms and chicken liver. Trout are still

active during the early morning hours and begins to slow as

temperatures rise. Best baits for trout are salmon eggs, garlic

and salmon peach power bait. Also, largemouth bass are being

caught on worms. Come try your luck. Summer hours are 6

AM - 8 PM, seven days a week. For more information, please

call us at 505-244-8102. Come and spend the day with us!

Please relay this information to all your friends, neighbors...

Hope to see you soon!

May 2012

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Isleta Business Corporation

Position Announcement

Chief Executive Officer

Attachment A

Isleta Business Corporation (IBC), a business entity of the Pueblo

of Isleta, is seeking a qualified, team oriented, and enthusiastic

candidate for the position of Chief Executive Officer. The position

is established to advance the "Isleta Economy" through long-term

economic growth, business development, and diversification both

on and off Pueblo of Isleta (POI) lands.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Responsible to manage all aspects of the Isleta Business

Corporation (IBC). Currently, this includes oversight of a workforce

of approximately 33 employees, all company assets, existing

businesses and future business development opportunities.

Existing business operations include two C-Stores/Gas Stations,

a 90,000 acre Ranch/Farm operation with approximately 2000

head of cattle, and IBC Administration Team. Development of

business plans, policy objectives, and strategy for the creation

of new businesses within the Pueblo of Isleta. CEO will manage

business development efforts and tribal enterprises on and off the

reservation.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma/or GED required. Must possess

Business Degree. (MBA preferred)

• Must possess 10 years business management experience.

• Experience with business investment and/or private equity,

due diligence and financial evaluation.

• Executive experience in small business management, finance,

mergers and acquisitions, legal, personnel management, sales

and marketing; experience with agribusiness is a plus.

• Experience with tribal economic development, SBA 8(a),

Hub Zone and the National Minority Supplier Development

Council preferred. Experience with tribal government and

tribal law preferred.

Salary: Depending on experience

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.

Applications will be accepted no later than May 7, 2012, at

4:30 p.m. For questions, you may contact IBC Administration

at 505-869-9729. See Attachment "E" for the Application

Process

Insurance Sales Associate

Attachment B

Isleta Business Corporation (IBC), a business entity of the Pueblo

of Isleta, is seeking a qualified, team oriented, and enthusiastic

candidate for the position of Insurance Sales Associate. Employee

will report to the Chief Executive Officer.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Entry level position to work with and receive training to promote,

market, and solicit medical, dental, vision, property & casualty

insurance to new and existing customers. Analyze customers’

insurance needs, complete applications for submission to carriers,

answer underwriting questions, deliver policies when issued,

become involved if claim problems arise and secure renewal

information as needed by type of policy written. Provide on-going

support to clients.

The Insurance Sales Associate will be expected to perform at a

high level of integrity and ability to demonstrate professionalism

at all times. On-going communication, reporting and interaction

through regularly scheduled meetings; electronic methods with

potential customers, clients and Management will be expected.

• Strong work ethic; strong organizational skills; excellent

verbal, interpersonal and public communications skills and

ability to maintain a positive outlook

• Knowledge of MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Entrepreneurial spirit, drive and ambition

• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply

• Able to travel on an as needed basis

• Able to take initiative and work with minimal supervision

• Pursuit of a professional designation Certified Insurance

Counselor, Accredited Adviser in Insurance, Associate in

Risk Management, Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter

preferred.

Qualifications:

1. Education: Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.

A Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or Marketing

preferred or 6-years of experience in a related field.

Salary: Depending on experience

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.

Applications will be accepted no later than May 14, 2012, at

4:30 p.m. For questions, you may contact IBC Administration

at 505-869-9729. See Attachment “E” for the Application

Process

COMANCHE RANCH

Attachment C

*Applications/Resumes are being accepted to generate

a roster for future vacancies

Position Title:

Department:

Level of Responsibility:

FLSA Classification:

Grade:

Open: April 30, 2012

Comanche Ranch Hand

Comanche Ranch

Reports to Ranch

Manager/Ranch Foreman

Part-time/Non-exempt

A2 — (Minimum $9.98/hr)

Closing Date:Open continuously

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.

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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:

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Works outdoors in all types of weather.

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Ability to lift up to 100lbs.

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Nature of work requires incumbent to walk, stoop, lift,

carry, and ride for long periods of time.

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Work hours are frequently long.

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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. * See Attachment E for details about the

Application Process — for questions about this posting you

may contact IBC Human Resources Dept., 505-869-9729.

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Attachment D

*Applications/Resumes are being accepted to

generate a roster for future vacancies

Position Title:

Department:

Level of Responsibility:

FLSA Classification:

Grade:

Posting Period

Open: April 30, 2012

C-Store Sales Associate

One Stop/Travel Center

Reports to Store Manager

or Assistant Store Manager

Full-Time/Non-Exempt

A2 - $10.22 (minimum)

Open continuously

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:

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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

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.

May 2012

*See Attachment E for details about the

application process

For questions contact IBC Human Resources 505-869-9685

Attachment E

IBC Employment Application Process —

How to Apply

Where to obtain an employment application — Physical

Locations:

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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.

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One Stop C-Store — 3950 State Rd.,

Hwy 47 SW, Isleta, NM Monday — Sunday

— 6 a.m. — 10 p.m.

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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 any one of

these methods below:

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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

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Email: IBCEMPLOYMENT@ISLETAPUEBLO.COM

Send Resume to this email address.

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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.

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May 2012

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Pueblo of Isleta Johnson-O'Malley Program

Can you believe! There are only a few more weeks of school.

Graduation is upon us and the Annual Graduation Banquet

is definitely going to be one that you're not going to forget. We

have purchased some wonderful gifts for this year's high school

graduates. Our students have worked tremendously hard to reach

this goal. It is of course the beginning of a new chapter. Some of

our students will continue their education and attend while other

students will join the workforce. Whichever path they choose, we

wish them nothing but the best!

If you are a high school graduate and you did not attend the banquet

we have your gift waiting for you. There is a deadline in place

to retrieve your gift. The deadline is June 1, 2012. In the

event that gifts are not picked up by this deadline, these remaining

items will be utilized as incentives for JOM eligible students. Also,

there is no guarantee that gifts will be made available to graduates

after this date.

April Activities:

National JOM Art Contest: We know Isleta has plenty of talented

artists. It would be awesome to have one of our students take first

place! You may submit your art work to the JOM program and we

can submit it on your behalf. Submission Instructions:

Theme: "JOM an Everlasting

Educational Gift"

This contest is open to all. Artwork must be no larger than

8 1/2 x 11". The artist should include an interpretation

of their artwork. Don't include any text in the artwork.

Please include your NAME, AGE and address with your

artwork so that the NJOMA can contact the winning entries.

There are three prize awards. The first place winner will receive

$300.00, second place $200.00 and honorable mention $100.00.

Entries must be received by the NJOMA by June 22, 2012.

Easter Activity Night: On Thursday, April 5, 2012 we held an

Easter Activity Night for our JOM Students and their families.

We provided eggs for coloring, arts and crafts, and Easter-themed

door prizes and baskets. We had a total of 69 parents and students

that attended this event. It was quite exciting to have so many

people attend this wonderful event. We greatly appreciate your

participation in these activities.

NJOMA Conference Meeting Update: On April, 11, 2012 we

headed north to Okhay Owingeh for the NJOMA Conference

planning meeting. During this meeting we discussed the

importance of advertisement, donations, vendor booths, budgets,

hotel contracts, workshops, registration fees, venues, meals,

scholarships, volunteers and entertainment. Currently, we have

two separate strands; one is the student strand and the other is the

adult strand. Students will participate in activities and workshops

that correspond to their interests and needs. Adults will also

participate in activities and workshops geared to increase their

professional knowledge. We are seeking volunteers and donations

for the silent auction. The items donated will be auctioned off and

all money raised will support the student Scholarships. We strongly

encourage students to apply for the Pyle/Ellis Scholarship, Chief

Old Person Scholarship, and the Two Stars Blue Bird Scholarship.

More information regarding scholarships is available at www.

njoma.com. The next meeting we will attend will be a Face-to-Face

Meeting with the National JOM Board members on Friday, April

27, 2012.

National Garden Month: In celebration of National Garden

Month JOM hosted an activity night and invited students and

their families to join us in planting seeds, flowers and vegetables.

Students also enjoyed making worm farms to take home. This was

the best part of the evening!

"Chimpanzee" the Movie: We had a wonderful evening on April 20

with students. We ventured to Century 24 to see this great movie.

Chaco Canyon: At this point in time we have not gone to Chaco

Canyon and the response has been overwhelming. We are excited

to take the drive to the Four Corners area; a place that is so rich

in history and has been deemed one of the world's most mysterious

places. We have had several parents request if they can follow us

up to Chaco Canyon and of course, they are more than welcome to

join us on this adventure.

May Activities:

Graduation Banquet: In honor of all graduates a dinner will be

held at the Hard Rock Casino and Hotel on May 3, 2012. The JOM

Program purchased gifts for all graduating high school students. As

mentioned before, if students do not attend the banquet they may

visit the JOM Office located at the new Department of Education

to receive their gift. There is a deadline imposed in which students

may pick up their gift. That deadline is June 1, 2012. Remaining

items will be utilized as incentives for remaining JOM Eligible

students. We do not guarantee that gifts will be available after

4:30 p.m. on June 1.

Mother's Day Activity: Students are welcome to join us on the

evening of May 10, 2012 to make gifts for their Mom. There is no

fee and all supplies will be provided by our program.

Summer Bridge Program: During the month of May we will be

planning activities for the Summer Program. The program will run

for 6-weeks and will be held at the Old JOM Tutoring Building,

Monday through Thursday. We will have two sessions and each

session will be limited to the first 15 applicants and all others will

be placed on a waiting list. The Summer Bridge Program will have a

strong academic emphasis. However, this program does not qualify

as Summer School. Applications will be available May 21 and the

deadline is June 1, 2012. Please note: TRANSPORTATION IS

NOT PROVIDED.

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to

contact us at 505-924-3189 or stop on by the new location.

Geraldine and Beverly

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Parks & Recreation

Isleta Pueblo News

May 2012

With the start of May 2012 it's the beginning of our hiring and planning process for our

busy summer youth recreation program. The whole month of March 2012 was dedicated to

receiving job applications from our youth in the community who were at least 16 years old

and up, who were interested in working for the summer recreation program. During April

2012 the applicants were screened for eligibility and those who qualified were given an

interview opportunity. Now in May 2012 the actual selection of those candidates is made

and all are given a background check, and drug and alcohol screening. Once that is all

complete all new employees will go through some training prior to our program's beginning

which is June 4, 2012. Also from May 1, 2012 through June 4, 2012 parents can register all

those children who are interested in coming to the Recreation programs. In the last day of

March 31st and the month of April 2012, many other activities took place which included

the Little League Grand Opening and Parade of Teams, the Pinewood Derby with our

local Boy Scout troop headed by our very own tribal member Vernon Abeita. Also on the

very same day the Easter Egg Hunt took place and on Saturday, April 21st, the Social Services Department's Child Abuse Awareness

Parade and barbecue took place. Also in April 2012 the local Senior Olympic qualifying events took place and the first ever Job Fair

headed up by the Isleta Human Resources Department was also part of activities that the New Rec. hosted as well. Pictured is one of

our seniors (Josephine Velardez) practicing her Frisbee accuracy throws.

Little League Opening and the Parade of Teams

Because of when our news articles are due and

although the Little League Opening and Parade of

Teams were on March 31st we really didn't have an

opportunity to report on that grand opening. I did

briefly mention that they took place and I would

report in more detail on this newsletter. Well as

faith would have it, we had former Lt. Governor

Max Zuni lead the activities with a traditional

blessing in our native tongue and Father George

lead us in prayer, and blessing of all the coaches and

athletes. Lt. Governor Antonio Chewiwi addressed

the coaches and athletes on the importance of being

involved in athletics, becoming good students, and

protecting and utilizing the beautiful facilities

that the Governors and Council wholeheartedly

support in making our youth the best they can be.

New League Director Vigil Lucero introduced all

the teams and managers and Tribal member and

former band member of the "West wind" band Tony

Jaramillo sang our National Anthem a cappella and

Trevor Yepa (former member of the Black Eagle

Band who won a Grammy) from Jemez Pueblo sang

the "flag song" in his native tongue. After all was

said and done, all athletes, parents, and visitors

and spectators were treated to a barbecue. Pictured

is a collage of pictures depicting all the teams and

activities that took place.

May 2012

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Summer Program

Our annual summer program will begin in earnest on June 4, 2012 at 9:00 am for both Old

Rec. who will house the 4 & 5 year old program and New Rec. who will house everybody

else who is 6 years old and older. At the New Rec. Center they will be broken down into age

groups which are as follows: 6 & 7 year olds, 8 & 9 year olds, 10 & 11 year olds and 12 and

up together. On the June 4th, the first day of the summer program we will begin serving

free lunches to all who come to the program and on Tuesday June 5th we will begin serving

the breakfast program as well. That will continue throughout the summer program which

is scheduled to end on July 31st. All breakfast and lunches are cold cereal or muffins, and

cold sandwiches. They are all made by the Albuquerque Public Schools Main Cafeteria and

meet or exceed nutritional guidelines as set forth by the federal government. Anyone ages

1 through 18 years old is eligible to receive a free lunch. Like always, all children will be

required to attend at least 3 times per week to qualify for attending our major field trips which are held every Friday. The only exception

to this rule is those children who are attending summer school. Major field trips will take us to places like: Cliff's Amusement Park,

Hinkle Family Fun Center and It'z Amusement Park. Besides these major field trips, we will also be taking our children to many other

educational field trips in their smaller age group categories. Within the first week of our program the staff will publish a schedule of

those activities and events. Our first field trip of the summer will be on Friday, June 8th going to Cliff's Amusement Park. All children

will be required to be here by 9:00 am so they can be processed and tagged prior to all field trips.

Easter Egg Hunt

As mentioned in an earlier paragraph, the

inaugural Easter Egg Hunt took place on

Saturday, April 7th. Over 300 children were

on hand along with approximately 150 adults

and chaperones to witness the children gobble

up the 5000 plus plastic eggs that were filled

with candies and in some cases dollar bills.

The children were broken down into three (3)

different categories and 3 different sites within

our park system at the New Rec. Center. They

were 5 years old and under together, 6, 7 & 8

year olds together and 9 to 12 year olds together.

Because of such great demand, next year we

may add a new category that will include our

Elderly, 55 years old and up. All in all, the activity was one that brought the community as

a whole together to have something festive and fun for everyone who attended to enjoy. The

Easter Bunny made an appearance and took pictures with many of our children. Pictured

are several of those pictures.

Social Services Dept. Child Abuse Awareness Parade and Barbecue

The Social Services Department Child Abuse Awareness Parade and barbecue

was once again a big and very successful event. As Caroline Dailey, Director

for the Social Services Department said, "The whole idea behind the event is

to bring a higher level of awareness of abuse and neglect to all of our tribal

members. We must do what we can to protect our children, who are our most

valued resource". She also would like to thank all of you who participated in

the event and whose level of commitment continues to be real and passionate

towards

making

changes that are

positive, and our

community

much

safer for all peoples

we serve. An event

of this magnitude

could not become a reality without all departments getting involved and putting

our best foot forward. Also special thanks go out to the volunteer cooks: Amadeo

Pohl, Randy Giron, Cookie Taylor, Ben Sanchez, Rick Giron, and Chuck and

Troy Salazar for always being there in helping this great Pueblo of Isleta in this

Annual Event. The results for the floats in the parade are as follows: 1st. PlaceIsleta Police Department, 2nd Place-Isleta Elderly Center, and 3rd Place-Tribal

Administration. Pictured are several pictures of this year's event.

Continued next page

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May 2012

Aquatic Program / Summer 2012

Parent & Tots Classes and Adult & Child Swim Lessons

Summer Swim Lessons:

Parent & Tot Classes:

Swim Lessons are offered for adults and children during summer

only. Space is limited. If you are interested you must sign up either

in person or call the Aquatic office at 869-8557.

Parent & Tot Classes teach parents skills to help their tots adjust to

the water to enjoy a lifetime of aquatic fun and exercise. Tots must

be 6 months old to 5 years of age to be enrolled in the class. Each

tot must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Space is limited.

If you are interested you must sign up either in person or call the

Aquatic Office at 869-8557. The class consists of eight (8) sessions.

The first is a one hour Parent Orientation adults only Class.

All remaining sessions are in the water for 20 minutes. Classes are

offered:

Adults must 16 years of age and older to sign up for lessons. Eight

(8) one (1) hour lessons are conducted in June, July and August.

Lessons are scheduled Monday through Thursday from 6:00 pm to

7:00 pm.

Lessons are offered: June 18-21 and 25-28 or July 16-19 and 2326, or August 20-23 and 27-30.

Children must be 6 to 15 years of age to sign up for lessons. Eight

(8) thirty (30) minute lessons are conducted in June, July, and

August.

Lessons are scheduled Monday through Thursday from 5:30 pm to

6:00 pm. Lessons are offered June 4-7 and 11-14 or July 9-12 and

16-19, or August 13-16 and 20-23.

Aquatic Did You Know Segment?

June: Parent Orientation on June 18th from 9:00 am to 10:00 am.

June 9-12 and 25-28 from 9:30 am to 9:50 am.

July: Parent Orientation on July 16th from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm.

July 17-19 and 23-25 from 5:30 pm to 5:50 pm.

August: Parent Orientation August 20th from 1:00 pm. to 2:00

pm, August 21-23 and 27-30 from 1:30 pm to 1:50 pm.

Isleta One Karate Club

Did you know chemical balance and

a smooth filter process are a few

reasons why showering is required

when getting into the water?

Chemicals on our bodies and hair,

if not washed off, imbalance the

chemicals in the water. Additional

chemicals are added to rebalance the

water chemicals. Non-swimwear breaks

down in the water and clogs the filters.

The chemicals in the material of clothing

that is not swimwear causes imbalance

of chemicals.

Did you know the lack of stability

and the danger possibilities are

why outside flotation devices are

not allowed in the pools? Swimming

causes exhaustion which could cause a

person to slip off or out of the floatation

device. Floatation devices may also have

punctures which will cause deflation.

Did you know that parents/guardians

required to accompany a child in

the wading pool assist the emotional

and physical stability of the child?

Children can easily loose their footing

in the wading pool. With a guardian

present they can assist in stabilizing

their footing. Children are naturally put

at ease if their parents are in the pool

supporting them.

Please remember all rules and

requirements are set in place for

safety reasons. We want all guests

to have a safe and enjoyable visit.

Come see us soon!

Park Management

As I have mentioned in the past and probably will continue throughout the year, if anyone witnesses any vandalism to our parks please

call the Isleta Police Department immediately. We had the Climbing Rock over at the Purple Heart Park in Mousetown painted with

graffiti. Once again the Governors and our Tribal Judges have assured us they will prosecute those caught to the fullest letter of the law.

Remember, anytime they vandalize the parks, they are stealing money from all tribal members because it is with tribal dollars that we

must make a mend to all vandalism. Also, if you take a dog to the parks please keep them on a leash and please clean up after them. It

is our own children who are playing in these parks especially the toddlers, are those who pick up just about anything they can and in

some instances put things in their mouths. Please help us keep our parks clean and beautiful for everyone to enjoy.

May 2012

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Native Business:

The Life-Giving and Crushing

Power of Debt

Debt is something owed to another party and

most often is accompanied by an interest rate

charged to the borrower for the use of money.

In business, debt is good when you have a

source of repayment. Debt is bad when a clear

source of repayment does not exist. Start ups

are most often capitalized by savings from the

entrepreneur, money from friends and family,

or home equity. There is no one-correct way

to use money; each borrower has to decide

for themselves. This article simply illustrates

best practices to remember when thinking

about borrowing money.

A business owner should consider using

debt when they need dollars to increase

the delivery of a product or service to meet

demand from existing or new customers. If

it is an existing business, often contracts for

service or orders for more products are inhand. An entrepreneur would borrow money

after they have demonstrated at least one

or more successful transactions and need

money to increase their workforce or purchase

equipment to take their business to the next

level of operating size. A brand new business

without a history of sales usually has a high

level of expertise in the respective industry

and elects to borrow money when there is a

relationship with a customer that guarantees

sales at start-up.

An entrepreneur should be cautious about

borrowing money when a good idea comes

with a large price tag for start up. This often

means the individual needs to use some sort

of debt borrowed from a 3rd party to spend

on things they think they need to get started.

My advice, as a seasoned lender, is to not

borrower at start-up if you can help it and

instead start as small as possible. Often an

entrepreneur will find their sales are slower

to make or longer to collect than they initially

thought. This requires patient capital; meaning

if they used their own money or the money

from family that does not need to be paid back

until enough profits are generated, they will

have more time for their business to mature.

At the beginning, if an entrepreneur borrows

money from a 3rd party (like a bank), they are

required to make monthly payments which

include principal and interest which often

lessens the amount of time a business can

take to mature. These obligations (monthly

payments) must be met on time and in the

full amount owed or the borrower may trigger

a series of compounding problems such as

late fees, an increase to their loan's interest

rate or worse- be declared in default where

the lender requests immediate payment.

These consequences caused by late or nonpayment consume cash that otherwise would

be retained in the business. A business dies if

it runs out of cash.

Jim Stanley is a tribal member of the Quinault

Nation, Past-Vice President of the Quinault

Nation Enterprise Board, and board member

of the Northwest Native American Chamber.

He is a senior lender with Craft3, a non-profit

loan fund lending to Sovereign Nations and

tribal member owned businesses. Jim freely

shares his knowledge and can be reached for

comment at: jstanley@craft3.org.

Memoirs from the Battle Field

During this economic downturn I have

witnessed companies crippled by the

shockwave of recession. I share with you

lessons from survivors.

• Face reality and think worst case

scenario. Hoping for positive results is not

a management strategy. Putting off tough

decisions in some cases may increase

the likelihood of total business failure.

• Look big picture; devise a strategy for

recovery and base short term decisions

on your long term strategy. "Winging-it"

from day to day will not work and is likely

to waste valuable resources.

• Recognize that which needs to be

done and follow through.

• Be patient, stick to your strategy, and

make small changes when necessary but

do not continuously change strategy when

things get tough.

• Increase the mobility of people during

crisis. Help them move to more productive

jobs within the company or encourage

them to find work outside of the company

where their skills can be compensated.

The alternative option to the points mentioned

above is to hold onto an overhead structure

that is not supported by sales and continue

doing things the same -as the world changes.

Over time, sometimes a short period of

time, the company and personal resources

of the company owner will be depleted until

the business fails. Everybody loses in total

business failure. This is a very sad thing to

witness and unfortunately I have seen it too

many times as companies ignore reality

and ultimately close their doors when they

may have had the option of surviving if they

committed to acting on tough decisions.

Jim Stanley is a tribal member of the Quinault

Nation, Past-Vice President of the Quinault

Nation Enterprise Board, and board member

of the Northwest Native American Chamber.

He is a senior lender with Craft3, a non-profit

loan fund lending to Sovereign Nations and

tribal member owned businesses. Jim freely

shares his knowledge and can be reached for

comment at: jstanley@craft3.org.

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May 2012

Pueblo of Isleta Public Library

An early Happy Mother’s Day to all you hard working mommies out there at home and work. A great

big THANK YOU for all that you do every day. Your unconditional love is always the BEST. Thank you

to all the wonderful mommies. Lots of love and hope your Mother’s Day is just as beautiful as you are.

News

With that said, the Library has set a very

special date aside just for our wonderful

moms. Our theme is “Friday Night, Mom’s

Night” set for Friday, May 11, 2012, from

5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. We will be hosting a

huge array of vendors, such as Mary Kay,

Avon, BeautiControl, Toni & Guy, The

Pampered Chef, Tupperware, Scentsy

Candles, Terri’s Sweet Garden and yes,

even Zumba .

The

Tribal

Libraries

Fundraising

Committee is asking for your support.

Please come help the library raise money

for Tribal Libraries. We will be hosting a

2 hour Zumbathon outside in the parking

lot, outdoor vendors will be selling special

mother’s day gifts, such as jewelry, candy,

Secentsy Candles, Tupperware, Avon, just

to name a few. We will also have a massage

therapist on sight giving massages. Mary

Kay and BeautiControl will do mini facials

and hand facials. Food vendors will also

be set up to sell. This event is free, but to

participate in the Zumbathon, there will be

a $10.00 pre-registration fee or $12.00 at

the door. All pre-registered participants

will receive a free gift. Door prizes will be

given away, You MUST be present to win.

This year’s End of the School Year Field

Trip is set for Hinkle Family Fun Center

and Furr’s Buffet! So start earning your

points; you must earn 25 points by May 17,

to go on this fun end of the school year field

trip. Note: Only the first 25 students who

earn their points will be able to attend. So,

come in and start reading and/or doing your

homework.

Here is some good news: the Library

might become a site for the summer lunch

program, if approved. Let’s hope so, keep

your fingers crossed.

The Library has access to Facebook again,

so make sure you check out the Library

Facebook for more information and great

programs to come.

You are now able to check your library

account online at: webopac.infovision

software.com/isleta. With this, you are now

able to search for library items and renew

any library material.

Patron Login: Library Card Number

Password: Library Pin*

*First, you will need to set up a

pin at the Library

By receiving this, you acknowledge the new

rules, which are effective immediately.

Upcoming

Be a Star! Make sure you register your

child on Monday, May 21, for our 2012

Summer Reading Program.

Spaces

are limited to 20 toddlers, ages 3-7 (must

be potty trained) and 30 youth, ages 8-17.

Spaces fill up fast, so make sure you come

in early. Registration starts at 8:00 a.m.

This year’s theme is based around theatre

and acting. The students will be working

towards a final performance at the end of

the program. Each week will consist of

different activities getting them prepared

to put on their very own production of

traditional Native American stories. Note:

A child will be dropped from the program if

they miss more than 3 days. Also, we will

have the week of 4th of July off.

The Summer Reading Program will start

June 11th and end August 2nd. The youth

will start at 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and the

toddlers will start at 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.,

Monday – Friday. A tentative calendar

of events and activities will be posted. If

you have any questions, please stop by the

library or call 924-3192 for more details.

Our 25th Anniversary has been postponed.

We will announce the date as soon as it is

confirmed.

Recap

We had so much fun at our Magic Show

here at the Library during the Child Abuse

Prevention month, we had a good turn out

and everyone had a good little family night

out with food, drinks, and live entertainment.

The magician Tall Paul from the Magic &

Juggling Show was amazingly funny he

had us laughing all evening. Our theme

was “Let’s Help Child Abuse Disappear”.

We had some awesome students from

Peralta Play House stop by to visit our new

library, we read a good book to them and

made a nice little craft to take home. Thank

you for coming over to visit, it was nice

having you here. Come Again! Remember

what the Lorex said, Let’s help take care of

Mother Earth, recycle, turn off the lights,

shut the water, and plant trees.

Thank you to all the students who

participated in the Teen Talk Forum. A

special Thank You to Social Services,

Behavioral Health, and Project Venture.

Thank you for leading our teens in the right

direction. And to all you teens out there,

continue to be strong-willed and you will

succeed in every goal you set. Stay strong

and focused.

We hope you come in soon to enjoy all the

resources we have to offer. Stay tuned for

more great programs to come. Enjoy a good

book!

Pueblo of Isleta Public Library

Hours of Operation

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

Friday: 8:00am- 4:30pm

Mailing and Physical Address:

950 Moonlight Drive

Albuquerque, NM 87105

Phone: (505) 924-3192

Email: poi02002@isletapueblo.com

Web Address:

www.isletapueblo.com/library2.html

Facebook:

www.facebook/IsletaPuebloLibrary

Online Catalog:

webopac.infovisionsoftware.com/isleta

May 2012

Los Lunas High School /

Valencia High School

Title VII Indian Education

Ben Analla - 865-4646 ext. 6145

Congratulations to all the Los Lunas/

Valencia High School graduating

Seniors and their parents/grandparents.

We wish you all the very best

in your future endeavors.

Summer School...Please have your child to check

with their counselors to see if they need summer

school. They need to do this as soon as possible.

SUMMER SCHOOL WILL BE HELD AT LOS

LUNAS MIDDLE SCHOOL. (Due to remodel of

Los Lunas High School). All students that plan to

attend summer school must complete the summer

school registration BEFORE MAY 4, 2012.

The Los Lunas summer school program will run

two sessions (semesters).

Session I..May 29th to June 4th

Session II.. June 15th to July 3rd.

8:00 am to 2:30 pm, lunches from 11:00 to 11:30.

The E2020 program for Los Lunas/Isleta is offered

to all students who will attend Los Lunas High

School in the fall of 2012 and need credit recovery.

Any student who does not meet the qualification

must be approved by administration. Students

must complete all of the work during the summer

session (Exceptions may be granted for District

Alternative Campuses or by approval from the

campus principal.)

NOTE...NO SCHOOL BUS

TRANSPORTATION

WILL BE PROVIDED.

Important dates..

April 30th ..Academic Letter Awards..6:30..gym

May 13th ...Los Lunas and Valencia High School

Seniors/Parents & Grandparents

Mass at St. Augustine Church, Isleta

Pueblo, 10:00 am. Seniors please

wear your cap & gown and be at the

church by 9:30.

May 14th & 15th...Senior finals

May 15th ..SENIOR COUNT DOWN!! LLHS

soccer field, 2:25 pm

May l6th...Senior check-out, 8:00 am to 11:00 am..

All school fines must be paid.

May 17th..Senior Honors Program, 5:30 pm. Gym

May 18th..Senior graduation practice,

8:00 am/Senior fun day at Cliff’s

Amusement Park, Albuquerque..

May 19th..GRADUATION, 1:00 PM @ UNM PIT,

Albuquerque.

May 22nd & 23rd..Finals for 9th through 11th

grades.

May 23rd ...Last day of school.

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News

Release

The Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District

Contact: Tom Thorpe at (505) 382-9306

MRGCD Facing Water Shortage

Strict Water Scheduling to be Enforced

Albuquerque — The Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District is now

facing a possible water shortage for the 2012 season.

Spring runoff has been less than expected and almost 1/3 of this year’s

flow in the Rio Grande has been lost to evaporation, earlier than normal

irrigation by upstream users and a lack of spring rains.

"We may have to begin releasing water from storage at El Vado Reservoir

six weeks earlier than normal" says MRGCD Hydrologist David Gensler.

"This could result in the District exhausting its stored water by mid-August"

Gensler adds.

The implications for the MRGCD and its irrigators are extremely serious.

The MRGCD Board of Directors has instructed District personnel to work

closely with irrigators and to assist irrigators with water conservation

measures.

Board Chairman Derrick Lente says "The District will maintain strict

adherence to priority right water deliveries."

Lente noted that if extreme conservation measures are needed, Water Bank

issuances will stop first followed by non-pueblo irrigators and finally pueblo

users.

Should the MRGCD exhaust its stored supply of water, the District will

continue to divert natural flow of the Rio Grande, but these flows are likely

to be minimal and may not be enough to meet the needs of irrigators,

including the Pueblo lands.

"With cooperation and assistance from irrigators, and a little luck from

Mother Nature, I believe we can stretch our store water supply so that

irrigators can get their allotments of water", Gensler says.

The MRGCD also must deal with requirements under the Rio Grande

Compact which governs water usage and storage. This complicated legal

document does not allow for storage of water at El Vado by the District when

Elephant Butte falls below 400,000 acre feet. Elephant Butte is currently

below the 200,000 acre feet level.

May 2012

Myron Tenorio Jr.

Isleta/San Felipe

We are proud to announce

that our son Myron Tenorio

Jr. has been selected to

participate in the 2012 Down

Under Sports Tournament

to be held in Australia this

summer. Myron is of Isleta

and San Felipe and will be

representing the State of

New Mexico.

Myron will be a participant

on the Cross Country team.

He will be an ambassador of

not only our community and

state but also our country. He

will be 1 of 300 participants

representing our country.

He will be competing with

3,000 cross country runners

from other countries in 2

tournaments.

Myron has been running for nearly most of his life.

He started at the early age of 6 at our very own Isleta

Elementary School. He started in Kindergarten and

continued through his elementary years until he graduated

from the 6th grade.

Myron continued to run cross country through middle

school at the Santa Fe Indian School. Now a sophomore

he continues to wear his Braves uniform with pride. This

past cross country school year he qualified at District

to run for State finals in Rio Rancho. He ran the 5k (3

miles) in 17:42. He also received the honor of SFIS Up and

Coming award for 2012.

Myron is an outstanding athlete. He currently plays

JV basketball and just started Track and Field while

maintaining a 3.25 gpa. He has worked hard to get to this

point. It is an honor to receive this invitation. He had

to meet certain criteria academically, with a qualifying

time, and with the recommendation from his athletics

department.

We wish him the best. He has made his whole family

proud. Myron is the son of Myron Tenorio Sr. and Randy

& Carolyn Jim, grandson of Betty Sangre and Raymond

& Sandra Abeita and great grandson of Filomena Embrey

and Leo & Frances Sangre.

Myron’s trip is costly and mostly earned by fundraisers

and donations. Please help send him on this once in a

lifetime opportunity. We will have several fundraisers

between now and June 1st. If you would like to make a

donation please feel free to contact Carolyn at 203-7828.

All it takes is $1 to help make it one step closer to reaching

his funding goal. Any donation amount will be accepted.

Pueblo of Isleta Veterans Association

The next meeting will be on Wednesday,

May 16, 2012 at 6:30 PM.

Some of the topics for discussion will be:

• The slow progress on our move to the Richard

Baker Veterans Property in Los Charcos. Look for

land leveling, set–up of portable building, etc.

• Continuation of pursuit of capital outlay funds

from the 2013 state legislative session…

• HIS/VA Memorandum

• And a lot of other Veteran issues.

For further info: call Ulysses Abeita @ 307-1582

May 2012

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NACA is Looking for Arts

and Crafts Vendors!

For: Annual NACA Spring

Powwow

Date: Sat. May 26th, 2012

Time: Vendor setup begins at

9:30am

Location: NACA Campus

1100 Cardenas SE.

(From So. I-25 take Gibson east,

turn left on San Pedro)

*****Early Bird Special*****

Booth Space only $25 (if you reserve

and pay by May 18th)

After May 18th, $50.00 per booth

Contact: Margaret Jaramillo at

869-3549 or email

Jojola edwina@comcast.net

Isleta Pueblo News

May 2012

Scholarships Available for Upcoming

POI — Elder Center Activities Calendar

'Conference on Aging'

Page 14

Annual Senior Conference scheduled for August 2012

Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico Conference on Aging is

awarding sixteen full scholarships and ten partial scholarships

to assist adults age 55 or older who otherwise would not be able

to attend the conference.

"Our annual conference on aging is a wonderful opportunity for

seniors, caregivers, and professionals to come together and learn

from experts, and from each other," says Secretary Retta Ward

of the New Mexico Aging and Long-term Services Department.

"These scholarships are a good opportunity for New Mexico

seniors and we invite applications from throughout the state."

The Conference on Aging, held each year in August, provides

older adults, caregivers and the professionals who work with

them the opportunity to learn and have fun in an environment

that supports independence and dignity. More than 1,200

individuals are expected to attend the Conference, which

features workshops, interactive exhibits and a two-day Health

& Enrichment Fair. The Conference also includes a variety of

entertainment reflecting New Mexico's cultural diversity.

Full scholarships include conference registration fees, lodging

and meal costs. An individual must live 80 miles or more from

the Conference site (The Hard Rock Conference Center) to apply

for a full scholarship. Partial scholarships include registration

fees and a lunch gift card.

All applications should be sent to Evone D. Gallegos, NM

Conference on Aging, 1015 Tijeras NW, Suite 200, Albuquerque,

NM 87102. Questions may be directed to Gallegos at 505222-4523 or through email at evone.gallegos@state.nm.us.

Applications must be received no later than May 25,2012 to be

considered. Applications can be downloaded from the NM Aging

& Long-Term Services Department website: www.nmaging.

state.nm.us.

Diabetes Support Group

A new beginning…

Diabetes Support Group for

people with diabetes and

their loved ones.

Every 2nd Tuesday of the Month!

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Isleta Health Center Diabetes Kitchen

Fro more information: 869-4595

WIC Breastfeeding Corner

Women, Infants, and Children Program

Our second M.O.M.S. group will meet May 8th from 10:30

to 12:30. The Isleta WIC Office will be hosting a brunch for

breastfeeding mothers and pregnant women. The acronym

M.O.M.S., stands for Moms Offering Moms Support. We

all know how challenging being a new mother can be.

This group provides an opportunity for you to meet other

mothers and share your experiences with parenting and

breastfeeding.

The Pueblo of Isleta WIC office is open to the

public!

WIC Office Hours

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

Tuesday 8 to 6 pm

Call WIC at #924-3180.

May, 2012

May 1: POI Local Games — Shuffleboard (Singles) — Rec. Cntr. 9am

May 2: POI Local Games — Shuffleboard (Doubles) — Rec. Cntr.

9am

May 3: POI Local Games — Archery — Baseball Fields - 9am

May 3: Catholic Mass — Elder Center - 11:30 am

May 3: Early Bird Registration Deadline — NMSO

May 4: Commodities

May 4: Cinco de Mayo Celebration and Chili Cook-Off— Elder

Center - 10am

May 8: Shopping Assistance — Wal-Mart & Lunch — 10am

May 8: Shuffleboard Practice/Lunch — Manzano Mesa —

10:30 am

May 9: Elder Staff Meeting — 8am

May 10: Friendship Coffee and Breakfast — 9am

May 10: Poker /Games — 1pm

May 11: Mother's Day Lunchon — "Tea Party" and "Fancy" Hat

Contest — 12 noon

May 16: Bingo @ Hard Rock Casino

May 17: General Meeting — 10 am — 12 noon — Health Care and

Nutrition Update

May 18: Fundraiser — Adult Day Care — 11 am

May 22: Shuffleboard Practice/Lunch — Manzano Mesa —

10:30 am

May 28: Center Closed — Memorial Day Holiday

May 29: Commodities

May 29: Advisory Board Meeting — 10 am — 12 noon — Open to

the Public!

May 29: Ice Cream Social — 1pm

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May 2012

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WIC NOTES

Gestational Diabetes and Low-Calorie Sweeteners.

Gestational diabetes occurs when high blood

sugar levels develop during pregnancy.

This happens when the mother's body can't

make and use all of the insulin it needs to

"process" blood sugar normally. Because

gestational diabetes can hurt you and your

baby, you need to start treatment quickly.

Treatment for gestational diabetes always

includes special meal plans and scheduled

physical activity. It may also include daily

blood glucose testing and insulin injections.

You will need help from your doctor, nurse

educator, and other members of your

health care team so that your treatment for

gestational diabetes.

entire family and are not linked to adverse

health reactions.

While gestational diabetes is a cause for

concern, the good news is that you and your

health care team work together to lower

your high blood glucose levels. And with

this help, you can turn your concern into a

healthy pregnancy for you, and a healthy

start for your baby.

One Bowl Chocolate Cake

Recently a WIC participant who developed

gestational diabetes, asked about using

low-calories sweeteners during pregnancy.

"Can pregnant women safely consume

low-calorie sweeteners?"

Yes. Pregnant women, whether or not they

have gestational diabetes, may safely use

low-calorie sweeteners. A significant body

of scientific data and years of testing show

low-calories sweeteners are safe for the

Here is a list of low-calorie sweeteners

approved by FDA: Aspartame, Neotame,

Saccharin,

Sucralose,

Stevia,

and

Acesulfame potassium. You do not have to

memorize the names of the sweeteners, as

long as the low-calorie sweetener products

you purchases are "mainstream" you can

rest assured they are safe to consume.

• 1/4 cup Splenda Sugar Blend for

Baking OR 1/2 cup(s) packed light

brown sugar

• 1 large egg, lightly beaten

• 2 tablespoon(s) canola oil

• 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract

• 1/2 cup(s) hot strong black coffee

• Confectioner’s sugar, for dusting

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat

a 9-inch round cake pan with cooking

spray. Line the pan with a circle of wax

paper .

2. Whisk flour, Splenda (or granulated

sugar), cocoa powder, baking powder,

baking soda and salt in a large bowl.

Add buttermilk, Splenda (or brown

sugar), egg, oil and vanilla. Beat with

an electric mixer on medium speed for

2 minutes. Add hot coffee and beat to

blend. (The batter will be quite thin.)

Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

3. Bake the cake until a skewer

inserted in the center comes out clean,

30 to 35 minutes. Cool in the pan on a

wire rack for 10 minutes; remove from

the pan, peel off the wax paper and

let cool completely. Dust the top with

powdered sugar before slicing.

Of course, always consult your health care

provider, diabetes educator or dietitian for

specific dietary advice.

By making this simple cake from scratch,

you can use healthful oil, whole-wheat flour,

and no-calorie sweetener.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup(s) whole-wheat pastry flour

• 2 tablespoon(s) whole-wheat pastry

flour, combined with above flour

• 1/4 cup Splenda Sugar Blend for

Baking OR 1/2 cup(s) sugar

• 1/3 cup(s) unsweetened cocoa

powder

• 1 teaspoon(s) baking powder

• 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda

• 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt

• 1/2 cup(s) nonfat buttermilk

Heidi Lanes

WIC Nutrition Coordinator

REDUCE YOUR RISK

Get Smart. Get Fit. Get Checked.

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

(Information from the “Guide to Preventable Cancers”)

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.

Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for both men and

women. In 2009, approximately 15% of all new cancer diagnoses

were lung cancer and lung cancer was 28% of all cancer deaths.

According to the "Guide to Preventable Cancers" booklet, men have

a 1 in 13 chance of developing lung cancer in their lifetime and

women have a 1 in 16 chance. In Native Americans, lung cancer

is the 2nd most common cancer, with prostate cancer being the #1

cause in men and breast cancer being the #1 cause in women. The

#1 risk factor for developing lung cancer is smoking commercial

cigarettes. In the general population, the number of people who

smoke commercial cigarettes has gone down; however, this is not

the case in many native communities.

"The term 'Tobacco' can refer to commercial tobacco as well as

to traditional tobacco. Commercial tobacco is a blend of tobacco

leaves and many commercial additives. This manufactured tobacco

is used in cigarettes, loose tobacco, chew and other products. When

these products are smoked and inhaled or held in the mouth, over

time they may cause cancer....The occasional ceremonial use of

traditional tobacco is not known to pose a cancer risk." (Guide to

Preventable Cancers, pg 14)

RISK FACTORS

•

People who smoke commercial tobacco

•

People exposed to second hand smoke

•

People who have exposure to substances such as arsenic,

radon or asbestos

•

People whose occupations expose them to radiation

•

Peopled exposed to air pollution

RISK REDUCUTION AND EARLY DETECTION

•

Stay away from commercial tobacco in any form

•

Avoid second-hand smoke

•

Create smoke-free environments in your home and

community

•

Eat lots of fruit and vegetables

•

Be physically active and exercise regularly

SYMPTOMS

•

Persistent cough

•

Sputum (spit) streaked with blood

•

Chest pain

•

Recurring pneumonia or bronchitis

•

Weight loss and loss of appetite

•

Hoarseness

TREATMENT- (determined by the type, either small cell or nonsmall cell, the size of the tumor and if it has spread)

•

Surgery is usual treatment for localized disease

•

Radiation and chemotherapy are sometimes used in

combination with surgery for later stages.

Quit Smoking and Reduce Your Risk of Lung Cancer, SIGN Up

for Freedom from Smoking, Call 869-4479

SUPPORT THE HEALTH OF YOUR FAMILY.

EDUCATE YOURSELF ON CANCER AND REDUCE YOUR RISK.

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Isleta Pueblo News

May 2012