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Volume 10 Issue 10
Isleta Pueblo News
Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Saint San Agustinito Feast
On, September 3-4, 2015 the community
celebrated a Mass in honor of our Holy
Patron San Agustinito, Bishop and Doctor
of the Church. Our community once again
came together and celebrated the event
with a Procession, Tribal Dance and feast.
On behalf of the community I want to thank
the Mayordomos Veronica Balenquah and
Gloria Joan Zuni and their families for
their hard work and dedication in hosting
the feast for our Holy Patron Saint San
Agustinito.
I also want to express my
appreciation to all the vendors whose
display of their arts and crafts and food
services made for an enjoyable celebration
for all. Tribal Sheriffs Ray Jojola and
Benny Piro collected $2,400.00 from vendor
permits which was donated to our St.
Augustine church.
2nd Annual Southwest Regional
Veterans Conference
September 20-21-23, 2015, the Pueblo
of Isleta and Pueblo of Isleta Veterans
Association hosted the 2nd Annual
Southwest Regional Veterans Conference
at the Isleta Resort and Casino. Governor
Eddie P. Torres in his Keynote address
thanked all veterans for their service to our
country and encouraged their participation
in the many opportunities being provided
to veterans and their families through
the Veterans Administration.
Governor
Torres was joined by Congressman Steve
Pearce, New Mexico 2nd Congressional
District, Michelle Lujan Grisham, U.S.
Representative for the 1st District of New
Mexico, Kelly Zuni, Cabinet Secretary,
New Mexico Department of Indian Affairs
and other State and Tribal Leadership in
supporting all our Native veterans and men
and women in active service for their service
to our country. The three day conference
was filled with valuable information for
educational, entrepreneurial opportunities
and health benefits for veterans and
families. A special thank you to our Pueblo
of Isleta Veterans Association who were
instrumental in making this conference a
success.
For information and/or assistance with
Veteran’s benefits, call Theresa Zuni,
Region Manager/Veteran Service Officer,
NM Dept. of Veteran’s Services, 1000 Main
St. NW Cottage 4, Los Lunas, NM 87031,
(505) 841-5346.
23rd Annual Four Corners Indian
Country Conference
August 25-27, 2015, John F. Walsh, U.S.
Attorney, District of Colorado hosted the
Four Corners Conference at the Southern
Ute Tribe’s Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio,
Colorado. Co-sponsors of the conference
were Damon P. Martinez, U.S. Attorney
District of New Mexico, John S. Leonardo,
U.S. Attorney District of Arizona, Diana
Hagen, First Assistant U.S. Attorney
District of Utah and the U.S. Department
of Justice Office for Victims of Crime. The
conference provided valuable information
and access to resources to enable tribal
communities to collaborate directly with
a broad range of law enforcement and
victim assistance professionals at all levels
including federal, tribal state and local
entities. The emphasis of the conference
was working together, we are best able to
aid the victims of crime and improve the
quality of public safety. The Pueblo of
Isleta was represented at the conference by
1st Lieutenant Antonio Chewiwi.
We are especially proud of our United
States Attorney Damon Martinez for his
commitment in advancing our common
mission and deepening tribal relationships
of support and trust through outreach and
consultation with Tribes.
8th Annual Tribal Leadership
Conference
September 22-23, 2015, the American
Indian Law Center, Inc. (AILC) hosted a
two day 2015 PLSI Native American PreLaw Advisors Training Conference at the
Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort, Santa Ana
Pueblo, NM. AILC mission is to provide
training and technical assistance to tribes,
tribal organizations, and tribal courts;
legal and policy analysis on various issues
important to tribal governments; and
preparatory legal education to individuals.
AILC accomplishes its mission by directing
its focus on: the Pre-law Summer Institute
October 2015
(PLSI); Policy and legal Analysis; and the
Southwest Intertribal Court of Appeals
(SWITCA).
The Conference subject matter included:
Financing Tribal Business and
•
Infrastructure Projects with New Market
Tax Credits
Indian Country Appropriations and
•
Taxation Issues in the 114th Congress
Exercising
•
Tribal
Sovereignty
through your Tribal Court
National Indian Country Legislative
•
Priorities in the 114th Congress
The Need for Proper Case File and
•
Records Management
Building Culturally Responsive,
•
Solution-focused Community
Intervention Options
•
Federal Indian Law 101
Domestic
•
Violence
in
Indian
Country: Issues and Initiatives
Judicial Ethics as a Foundation of
•
Justice and Sovereignty
Indian Case Law Updates
•
Issues and initiatives in Indian
•
Education
The Pueblo of Isleta was represented with
attendance by Tribal Council Members and
Administration.
Message from Governor
Eddie Paul Torres
Thank you Great Spirits, Mother Earth
for showing us ways to live in peace
and harmony with one another and for
bringing rains to help all living things
grow. May the Great Spirit always
guide you and look over you.
Agriculture News
Groundwater Study on Isleta Agricultural Lands
Beginning in May 2015, the POI Water Commission and the US Bureau of
Reclamation began a groundwater study in the Los Charcos, Butte Lateral and
Chical farm land areas. The purpose of the study is to determine if the construction
of subsurface drains will improve crop production in these areas by lowering the
groundwater.
A series of shallow monitoring wells have been established in each area. The wells
are placed along field borders and farm canals so as to not interfere with farming
activities. The wells are two inch PVC pipe and extend above ground level from one
to four feet. Each well site has a metal T post next to the well and the posts have
been painted with high visible orange marking paint. The well sites have been
treated with Roundup herbicide in order to make them visible to farmers.
The wells are generally aligned east to west and spaced approximately 1000’-2000’
apart north to south. Environment Division staff measures the static water level
in the wells every two weeks and this information is used to plot groundwater
elevations and slope. The study will continue through the summer of 2016 in order
to monitor groundwater during the irrigation and non-irrigation seasons.
We ask that Isleta farmers please exercise caution when operating farm equipment
near the wells to avoid damaging the well heads.
For additional information you may contact Michael A. Lente, Tribal Council Vice
President at 917-3044 or Cody B. Walker, Water Quality Specialist at 869-9623.
Isleta Pueblo News
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October 2015
PROBATE NEWS
First Notice – A petition to Probate
the Estate of Raymond A. Jaramillo,
deceased September 10, 2014.
Case No. CV-15-PRO-00088, has
been filed with the Pueblo of Isleta
Tribal Courts. Any person claiming
an interest in the Estate may notify
the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk
in writing within thirty (30) days of this
notice being posted. A hearing on the
matter is scheduled for Wednesday,
October 14, 2015 at 9:30 a.m.
Claims must be filed in writing with
the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk, located
at the Tribal Service Complex, 3950
Hwy 47 SE, Building A, Albuquerque,
NM. Any questions regarding the
matter may be directed to the Isleta
Tribal Court Clerk at (505) 869-9699.
First Notice – A petition to Probate
the Estate of Marie Josephine
Lente, deceased February 23,
2015. Case No. CV-15-PRO-00115,
has been filed with the Pueblo of
Isleta Tribal Courts. Any person
claiming an interest in the Estate
may notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal
Court Clerk in writing within thirty (30)
days of this notice being posted. A
hearing on the matter is scheduled
for Wednesday, November 4, 2015
at 2:00 p.m. Claims must be filed
in writing with the Isleta Tribal Court
Clerk, located at the Tribal Service
Complex, 3950 Hwy 47 SE, Building
A, Albuquerque, NM. Any questions
regarding the matter may be directed
to the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk at
(505) 869-9699.
First Notice – A petition to Probate
the Estate of Miguelita Jojola
Histia, deceased February 8, 2015.
Case No. CV-15-PRO-00032, has
been filed with the Pueblo of Isleta
Tribal Courts. Any person claiming
an interest in the Estate may notify
the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk
in writing within thirty (30) days of this
notice being posted. A hearing on
the matter is scheduled for Tuesday,
November 17, 2015 at 9:00 a.m.
Claims must be filed in writing with
the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk, located
at the Tribal Service Complex, 3950
Hwy 47 SE, Building A, Albuquerque,
NM. Any questions regarding the
matter may be directed to the Isleta
Tribal Court Clerk at (505) 869-9699.
First Notice – A petition to Probate
the Estate of Joe P. Cherino,
deceased May 18, 2015. Case No.
15-PRO-00113, has been filed with
the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts.
Any person claiming an interest in the
Estate may notify the Pueblo of Isleta
Tribal Court Clerk in writing within
thirty (30) days of this notice being
posted. A hearing on the matter is
scheduled for Tuesday, November
17, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. Claims must
be filed in writing with the Isleta Tribal
Court Clerk, located at the Tribal
Service Complex, 3950 Hwy 47 SE,
Building A, Albuquerque, NM. Any
questions regarding the matter may
be directed to the Isleta Tribal Court
Clerk at (505) 869-9699.
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Veteran Support Service Program Member
Child Care Provider - NEW
Data Clerk
Disabilities Coordinator
Nutritionist Coordinator
Billing Clerk - NEW
CHR Van Driver (Occasional)
Dental Assistant
EMT Paramedic (3-Positions)
EMT Intermediate (4 Positions)
Fitness Instructor
Physical Therapist
HVAC Technician
Plumber
Food Server
Sales Associate
Police Officer
Business Manager
Education Assistant (2 Positions) - NEW
Elementary Teacher - NEW
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School Nurse (Part-Time)
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The PUEBLO OF ISLETA is a Drug Free Employer.
Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and background investigation is a condition of employment
Pueblo of Isleta Application Process
Interested persons who meet
the minimum qualifications must
submit a completed signed Pueblo
of Isleta Employment Application.
A resume may be submitted with
the application but not in lieu of.
Contact A POI Recruiter Today!
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Up to the minute Position Postings and Employment Applications may be obtained from the
Career Opportunity Webpage at: http://www.isletapueblo.com/careers.html
Isleta Health Center
Child Safety Car Seats:
A Parent/Guardian Responsibility
Child Safety Seat Clinics are free and open to the public and are provided twice a year for
parents and guardians. However, issuance of child safety seats is not guaranteed. These are
state sponsored events with guidelines on when a seat may be provided to an attendee. If a
replacement is deemed necessary, it may be replaced dependent on the availability of seats.
These clinics also provide you, the parent/guardian, with education on proper child car seat
installation and can answer any questions you may have about child car seat safety. Trained car
seat technicians can also help to identify car seats that may be on a manufacturer recall and can
help determine if your child’s seat has expired. Keep in mind that when you attend a child safety
seat clinic you must arrive in a vehicle with all children secure in car safety seats; furthermore,
you should have your vehicle’s Operator’s Manual on hand.
The Isleta Health Center has two certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians on staff. You can
call at any time if you have any questions or concerns about child safety car seats. Our next car
seat clinic is Saturday, October 10th in the Isleta Health Center parking lot starting at 9:00am
to ending promptly at 11:00am. As always, we encourage you to buckle up yourself and your
child every time you travel in your vehicle, even if you’re ‘just going down the street.’
Frances Anchondo, CHR Coordinator
Stephanie Barela, Health Educator
Child Passenger Safety Technician
Child Passenger Safety Technician
Phone: 869-4482 Phone: 869-4479
October 2015
Isleta Pueblo News
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IBC was officially established effective January 1, 2011 by Tribal Charter
Purpose was to provide management and operating oversight of existing enterprises and to make
investments in other operations to provide future sources of revenue besides gaming.
IBC was afforded funding and fixed asset values in land, equipment, buildings and livestock related to
Isleta One Stop, Isleta Travel Center, Comanche Ranch and Conservation Services.
Two operations reverted back to the Pueblo, the Conservation Service in June 2011 and Comanche
Ranch in December 2014.
Operating and Invested Positions
Isleta One Stop & Isleta Grill @ 47
Isleta Travel Center
The convenience stores offer some 2,000
products at competitive pricing in addition
to fuel and tobacco sales.
Sacred Power engineers and installs custom
solar and domestic hot water systems for
residential, commercial, and government
customers. The vision is to make alternative
energy a viable option in Indian Country
and all markets.
Native Merchant Services (“NMS”) is in
the business of bankcard processing and
related electronic payment services.
Venture Commerce Center
Our goal is to be a profitable electronics
recycling company, sustainable at all levels
while providing real life benefits to our
clients, employees and owners.
Natural Evolution recycles Computers,
Monitors,
Printers,
Fax
Machines,
Copiers, Scanners, Plotters, Peripherals,
Telecommunications equipment, Phone
systems, Security equipment, Televisions,
Medical
equipment,
UPS
Systems,
Cell phones, Satellites, Audio & Visual
Equipment and more.
STRATEGIC CAPITAL PARTNERS
INVESTMENT
–
SCPI,
provides
alternative financing for quality housing,
with flexible short-term financing terms.
Residential marketplace needs:
An independent insurance agency, NAIG
has a unique corporate contract with New
York Life, and a variety of other insurance
carriers. NAIG Currently provides 401k,
Property & Casualty, and Life, Health, and
Dental coverage for the Pueblo of Isleta and
related entities.
IBC in partnership with Allen Sigmon
Real Estate formed VCC LLC to acquire,
manage, and lease 20 units of a light
industrial flexible work space property on
the Westside of Albuquerque.
Home 2 Suites
IBC DBA OSSOTANIUM COPORATION
is structured under a sales agency
Agreement with BASIC Dental Implants of
Albuquerque, NM. Ossotanium Corporation
has exclusive distribution right in the USA
for dental implants using proprietary
nanostructured titanium. Ossotanium
dental implants are currently being placed
by the Isleta Dental Clinic.
Velocity Build is a newly created 100%
Tribally Owned construction company
under the Isleta Business Corporation.
Primarily focused on horizontal and utility
construction.
IBC acquired controlling interest in JAG
Distribution Company as a subsidiary
of Sacred Power Corporation. THE
PRODUCT/SERVICE - Wine, Beer, Liquor,
and Energy Drink Distribution.
IBC, Allen Sigmon Real Estate Group
(ASREG), and Total Management Systems,
Inc. (TMS) partnered up to purchase and
finish the partially completed hotel at
Interstate 40 and Interstate 25 - New
Mexico’s busiest intersection.
Home 2 Suites by Hilton is an extended stay
hotel featuring Studio Suites with kitchens
and state-of-the-art media/working zone.
Every Home 2 Suites features “The Oasis,” a
multifunctional space for social gatherings,
individual work and meeting zones; Home2
Market, open 24/7 to purchase food, drinks,
and other essentials; ‘Inspired’ Breakfast, a
complimentary breakfast offering a variety
of continental and customizable breakfast
items.
First time homebuyers are continuing to
drive demand for home purchases in the
Albuquerque market. While neighboring
states such as Arizona and Nevada
experienced huge price inflations, and then
reductions, Albuquerque has remained
much more consistent overall.
The residential home purchase market
is experiencing a very stringent lending
atmosphere. This is due in large part to the
unbridled lending practices of unscrupulous
lenders in previous years. Unfortunately
today’s regulators have let the pendulum
swing too far in the other direction, thus
preventing many families from qualifying for
home loans.
Isleta Pueblo News
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October 2015
ISLETA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Good Day to everyone. We hope everyone has had a wonderful
and safe summer. Our summer days have come to an end with the
arrival of nights becoming noticeably earlier and the temperature
cooling considerably. Autumn is a month to enjoy the changing of
the leaves and leaves begin to fall to the ground. Animals, such
as bears eat more to build body fat for energy to use during their
hibernation and you begin to see birds in flight for migration.
And of course we have all noticed our children, teenagers and
adults have returned back to school. But don’t let us forget all
the wonderful family activities that happen during this time…..
Halloween and Thanksgiving.
School has been in session for about two months. Isleta Police
Department has been monitoring the school buses and bus stops
for the safety of our children. We have not had any particular
problems or excessive violations to report. Keep in mind our bus
drivers communicate with Law Enforcement and on an occasion
had a vehicle pass on the shoulder or simply over take a bus in
a no-passing zone. These types of driving may lead into a crash
with the bus, another vehicle, or a fixed object. Keep in mind these
buses are carrying our community children and we would hate to
see our children hurt. So we are reminding drivers be patient
when traveling behind a bus and when you see flashing lights on
school buses, slow down and get ready to stop.
I want to thank all drivers who do pay attention to the buses and our
children at bus stops. The Isleta Police Department will continue
to follow the school buses, be very active in school zones to reduce
speeding in and around schools. Officers will continue to enforce
the following in accordance with Pueblo of Isleta Resolution 87-35
Adoption of Motor Vehicle Laws.
Officer Zuni has taken an oath to serve and protect our community.
Officer Zuni is a member of our community and understands her
need to protect lives, defend civil liberties, secure the safety of our
community members and foster an atmosphere of mutual respect
of our community members.
Officer Zuni is currently receiving on the field training with a
specialized Field Training Officer. Officer Zuni is required to
receive various training topics and will have the opportunity to
apply her academy learning in the community environment by
giving her real-life problem solving activities. Officer Zuni will
also be participating in community events and assist the police
department with open communication with our community
members.
So we as the Isleta Police Department want to congratulate Officer
Marcelina Anderson-Zuni and give her a well-deserved recognition
of her completion and open the door of many opportunities in Law
Enforcement.
Look for us…………………………
Isleta Police Department will continue to participate in community
events. Look for us in the next scheduled events such as the Halloween
Carnival, Domestic Violence Awareness Events, and school related
activities. Isleta Police Department is looking forward to all the Fall
Activities and want to remind everyone to be vigilant of our children
participating in these events.
On Halloween night, Isleta Police Department will patrol the areas
most common for our Trick-o-Treaters to provide the safe and fun
evening of Halloween. Here are a few safety tips to consider…..
Walk Safely
• Cross the street at corners, using crosswalks
• Look left, right and left again when crossing, keep looking as
you cross
• Put electronic devices down and keep heads up and walk, don’t
run across the street
• Always walk on sidewalks or paths
• Watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Do not dart out
into the street or cross between parked cars
Trick or Treat With an Adult
• Children under the age of 12 should not be alone at night
without adult supervision. If kids are mature enough to be
out without supervision, they should stick to familiar areas
that are well lit and trick-or-treat in groups
Keep Costumes Both Creative and Safe
• Decorate costumes & bags with reflective tape or stickers
and if possible chose light colors
• Choose face paint and makeup whenever possible instead of
masks, which can obstruct a child’s vision
• Have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and
be seen by drivers
• Select a right size costume to prevent trips or falls
OFFENSES
SECTION VIOLATED
Overtaking and Passing
School Bus
Speeding
1-10 miles over posted limit
PENALTY ASESSMENT
66-7-347
$154.00
66-7-301
$ 79.00
Congratulations…………..
The Isleta Police Department wants to recognize Officer Marcelina
Anderson-Zuni. Officer Zuni has completed 16 rigorous weeks at
the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center located in Artesia,
New Mexico.
Officer Zuni had to put her personal life on hold to live in a
dormitory, wake up at 5 am and turn out the lights at 10pm.
Officer Zuni’s day consisted of intense physical training along
with academic classes, barely eating and trying to settle down for
a few hours of studying before finally getting some rest. Officer
Zuni’s dedication has earned her recognition in firearms as a
Sharp Shooter scoring extremely high, exceeding her classmates
who have prior military experience. Officer Zuni’s well-disciplined
study habits also achieved her to receive above-average scores on
all written or hands-on tests.
Drive Extra Safely on Halloween
• Slow down and be ESPECIALLY alert in residential
neighborhoods. Children are exited and may move in
unpredictable ways.
• Take extra time to look for kids at intersections and on
sidewalks
• Enter and exit driveways slowly and carefully
• Eliminate any distractions inside your vehicle so you can
concentrate on the road and your surroundings
Check your candy
• When sorting through candy at the end of the night, be sure to
throw any candy that is not not in its original wrapper or looks as
though it has been opened
Keeping these safety tips will help you and your
family have a spooky and enjoyable evening.
October 2015
Isleta Pueblo News
TRAFFIC DIVISION NEWS
Isleta Police Department
October 2015
Traffic Division
An estimated 3 out
of 4 child safety seats
are used incorrectly.
CHILD SEAT SAFETY
The Traffic Division is proud all three officers
are certified carseat technicians. Enforcement
is taken on blatant violations of child seat
safety but we are also interested in ensuring the
parents/adults responsible for transporting these
precious pieces of cargo are educated on proper
implementation of car seats to include onsite
assistance and referrals to a child seat safety
clinic. These are held regularly throughout
Albuquerque and Los Lunas.
The Statewide Child Seat Safety effort was held
this past Saturday and carseat technicians were
present at multiple locations throughout the
state to offer assistance in ensuring your child
seats are appropriate for the child and installed
properly.
For members of the Pueblo of Isleta a clinic is
scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2015 at the
Health Clinic. Please contact Stephanie Barela
for additional information and securing an
appointment time if required.
Ensure your children are safe in their travel to
this clinic as well and have them in carseats if
possible. This clinic is held at least once a year, but
this is the second for the Pueblo and are pleased
to offer it to the community. The Traffic Division
is also attempting to secure a grant for obtaining
carseats as well and perhaps we can implement
other programs to assist those families in need.
If you have questions or need assistance, please
call and leave a message with the Isleta Police
Department Dispatch Center at (505) 869-3030
or leave a message for me at the following:
Officer Sharon K. Mitamura
Traffic Division/Isleta Police Department
(505) 869-9722/Office or (505) 382-1518/Cell
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Could yours be one
of them?
Seat belts
and child safety seats
save lives, and Safer
is dedicated to efforts
which increase their
proper use. According
to the University of
New Mexico Division of
Government Research,
of the people who were
wearing
seat
belts
in crashes in 2006 in
New Mexico, only 1.6%
died or suffered an
incapacitating injury,
compared with 28.8%
of those who were not
belted. Approximately
81% of belted crash
victims were reportedly
unharmed,
compared
to only 38% of unbelted
occupants.
The NHTSA reports
that using child safety
seats decreases the risk
of death by an estimated
71% for infants and 54%
for older children.
The following programs
are funded by the New
Mexico Department of
Transportation, Traffic
Safety Division, and are
administered by Safer
New Mexico Now. For
more information on
any of these programs,
please contact Safer at
(505) 856-6143.
Animal Control
Greetings to all community members and animals. Hope this article finds you all in
good health. First of all, I would like to take this time to thank all animal owners
for a good month of August in keeping your animals home. For the month of August
there was a total of eleven (11) animals (four (4) dogs and seven (7) cats) impounded at
Valencia County Animal Shelter as strays. We had eighteen (18) animals that owners
surrendered. These animals went straight to adoption.
A special thank you goes out to the Rocky Mountain Puppy Rescue. They have helped
in getting animals from Isleta Spayed and Neutered at a low cost to our community
members. We have had two Spay/Neuter clinics held this year with a total of eighty (80)
animals being sterilized.
It’s that time of the year once again. Isleta Animal Control along with Indian Health
Services will be hosting a fall rabies shot clinic on October 22, 2015. We once again
will be at 2 locations. We will be at the clinic from 9 to 11:30 in the morning. In the
afternoon, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM we will be at the Corporal Robert David Memorial Park
located in Chical on Tribal Road 10. We encourage everyone to get their dogs and cats
vaccinated against rabies.
WHAT IS THE TRAFFIC DIVISION?
The Traffic Division of the Isleta Police
Department has been in existence for
approximately seven and a half years.
I have had the pleasure of becoming a
member of this division just eight months
after it was implemented. The duties of the
Traffic Officer are many and widespread.
Of course the Traffic Division is
responsible to constantly maintain
vigilance over the roadways of the Pueblo
to ensure the safety of all those who
travel upon them. Statistics have shown
many of the crashes investigated are
the result of speed violations but there
are also other contributing factors to
crashes to include DWI, Careless Driving,
and Distracted Driving to name a few.
With the implementation of the various
technological devices, distracted driving is
becoming the number one factor in many
crashes.
The Traffic Division is out patrolling
the most traveled roadways through the
Pueblo, which are Highway 47, Highway
45, Highway 314, and Interstate 25 but
also respond to residents’ complaints as
best we can on the other traveled roads
and neighborhoods. Thankfully, we have
assistance from our Patrol Division who
conduct District checks in the various
areas of the Pueblo and will stop traffic
violators.
The Traffic Division has become known
for its tenacity in identifying traffic
violations and enforcement. The end
result we seek is compliance by motorists,
cyclists, bicyclists, and even pedestrians
in obeying traffic laws and proceeding
safely along our roadways. The need for
enforcement is evident in the number of
citations issued monthly by the Traffic
Division.
Compliance is still in the
distance because no matter how vigilant
we are on Highway 47, Highway 314, etc.,
the violators are still high in number. The
Division continues to identify distracted
drivers, impaired drivers (drugs to include
prescription medications and alcohol),
careless and reckless drivers.
NATIONAL HIGHWAY
TRAFFIC SAFETY
ADMINISTRATION
NHTSA was established by
the Highway Safety Act of 1970
and is dedicated to achieving
the highest standards of
excellence in motor vehicle
and highway safety. It works
daily to help prevent crashes
and their attendant costs,
both human and
financial.
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Isleta Pueblo News
Pueblo of Isleta Elementary School
October 2015
Isleta Elementary School
1000 Moon Light Drive
Isleta, NM 87105
Telephone: (505) 869-2321 Fax: (505) 869-1625
(505) 869-2321
Greetings Isleta Elementary Eagles Families!
Dear Parent/Guardian:
Beginning early October, we will be starting Project E.A.G.L.E.S.
(Enrichment through Art, Games, Language & Education Services)
to strengthen our Isleta culture, heritage, and education. Project
E.A.G.L.E.S. will center around activities in academics, art, language,
community service/projects, and physical activity. Activities will take
place during the school day and begin with grades 4th-6th. As the
school year and program progresses, we will be able to include
grades K-3rd.
Isleta Elementary School is participating in a Universal Lunch and
School Breakfast Program for the current 2015-2016 school year.
If your children attend Isleta Elementary School, breakfast and
lunch will be available to them at no charge. All students enrolled
at this school may participate in the breakfast and lunch program
at no charge to them.
Some of the proposed projects/activities include:
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Tutoring
Traditional games
Painting/pottery art
Diabetes awareness/healthy cooking classes
Service projects with Senior Center and Headstart
Field trips
School newspaper
School garden
Outdoor “Living” classroom & ovens
We are looking for parents, grandparents, and other members of the
community who will join us in this mission to educate and strengthen
this area of our students’ lives. If you have any skills in artwork,
agriculture, building, or other activities you would be willing to share
with us, please contact Alyssa Jojola at (505)933-4573 or email at
jojola.alyssa@yahoo.com.
Permission Slips/Sign-ups for student involvement will be announced
at the school shortly.
ADULT AND CHILDREN’S FLU SHOTS
NOW AVAILABLE
AT THE ISLETA HEALTH CENTER
COME TO THE HEALTH CENTER
AND GET A FLU SHOT!
• For Established Patients only
• Sign in at Reception for a ‘Nurse Walk-in’
• State that you need a flu shot only
A FLU SHOT IS THE BEST WAY TO PROTECT AGAINST
GETTING THE FLU THIS WINTER!
A message from the Los Lunas Youth
Basketball League (LLYBL):
The Primary mission of the LLYBL is to reach and instruct
basketball basics & fundamentals in a team sport environment.
The LLYBL will emphasize building good basketball skills,
learning the strategy of the game, good sportsmanship & respect.
In doing this, we hope each participant will have fun, achieve
success and learn self-discipline in the team spirit.
Regular registration ends on 9/30 and our draft occurs on 10/3
for the girls and 10/4 for the boys. After the drafts players are
placed on teams by draft selection order.
We accept youth 5 years and older but if a parent volunteers to
coach (head or assistant) we will take 4 years olds. We separate
the divisions by grades, so it goes: Kindergarten/1st grade;
2nd/3rd grade; 4th/5th grades; and 6th/7th/8th grades.
Registration is currently $102 and the season lasts from
November to February. All games are on Saturdays from 8am
-5pm, practices are Monday-Friday from 5-10pm.
You may contact us at 505.659.7905 or llybl2@outlook.com
should you have further questions.
FB: https://www.facebook.com/LLYBL-485365351559428/
timeline/
Website: http://llybl.org/
Thank you.
Community Eligibility Provision Media Released Statement
September 1, 2015
Studies have shown that children who are not hungry perform
better in school. By providing lunch to all children at no charge,
we are hoping to create a better learning environment for our
students.
The school breakfast and lunches that we serve follow U.S.
Department of Agriculture guidelines for healthy meals. The
school Breakfast and Lunch Programs cannot succeed without
your support: please encourage your children to participate in the
meal programs.
Meals will be served to all the students at no charge regardless of
the eligibility status.
If you have any questions about the program please feel free to
contact us at 505-869-2321. Sincerely,
Marie Peterson, Kitchen Manager
Non-Discrimination Statement:
The U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its
customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the base of
race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion,
reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial
or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual's
income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected
genetic information in employment or in any program or activity
conducted or funded by the department. (Not all prohibited bases will
apply to all programs and/or employment activities). If you wish to file
a Civil Right program complaint of discrimination, complete a USDA
Program Complaint Form, found online at http:///www.ascr.usda.gov/
complaint filing cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866)6329992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of
the information requested in the form. Send your complaint form or
letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office
of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C.
20250¬9410, or by fax (202)690-7224 or email at program.intake@
usda.gov. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech
disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service
at (800)877-8339; or (800)845-6136 (Spanish) USDA is an equal
opportunity provider and employer.
October 2015
Isleta Pueblo News
Page 7
24th Annual Multicultural
Red Ribbon Relay Run
The 24th Annual Multicultural Red Ribbon Relay
Run (MCRRR) started September 2nd and ended
on the 11th at the New Mexico State Fair’s Indian
Village.
The community of Isleta had a great 3 days of
running, with the first of three days beginning
on September 9th. The run started off with 7
runners and ended with 5 more joining runners
throughout the day, with representatives from
Behavioral Health, the Isleta Recreation Centers,
Isleta Police Department, and Isleta community
members. With the help of the Isleta Police
Department, the runners ran a total of 35 miles
through the streets of Belen, Los Lunas and
through the main street of Isleta Village TR 40.
Along the way, some of the Elderly Center staff
& Senior Olympic participants joined in. Further
north the runners were cheered on by the Adult
Day Care Program and Elderly Personnel,
which included a Red Ballon Release. Once at
the Church and Old Courthouse a Community
Potluck was held, where Behavioral Health,
Treasury personnel, and community members
were waiting with a spaghetti lunch.
With day 1 in the books, day two started out with
meeting at the St. Augustine Church, where the
trek from Isleta to Bataan Park began. At 7:30,
while on their journey, they were greeted with
honks and cheers, making this 14 mile trek to the
park by 10:00 a.m.
With the 3rd day being the shortest, it involves
the New Mexico State Fair. The runners met at
Bataan Park starting around 10:30, waiting for
a start time of 11:15. With some of Isleta Police
Traffic Units available for escort, they went in a
group to the Fair’s Indian Village. There, they
were greeted by various community hosts, and
the Isleta Pueblo Behavioral Health Program.
While at the Indian Village, special recognition
was given to the Pueblo of Isleta and all of our
participants for their excellent involvment in the
Annual Multicultural Red Ribbon Relay Run. In
conclusion, the 24th Annual Multicultural Red
Ribbon Relay Run was a success.
A huge thank you goes out to Governor and his
Administration Staff for being supportive of all
of Behavioral Health’s events. Behavioral Health
would also like to thank the following:
Governor’s Office/Administration Staff
Isleta Tribal Council
Isleta Police Department
Isleta Parks and Recreation Department
Isleta Elementary School
Isleta Elderly Center
Isleta Treasurer’s Office
Pueblo of Isleta Community Member Runners
All Supporters of Red Ribbon Relay Run
Activities
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Deadline for November Newsletter articles is
set for Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 4:30pm.
Articles may be dropped off at the Library or
emailed to poi02002@isletapueblo.com. Should
you email your article, expect a confirmation
email. If you do not receive a confirmation email,
odds are it never made it to me and then it’s time
to panic, so call Nate at 505.869.9808.
People whom wish to submit an article or flyer
are responsible for generating their own article
or flyer. Should you need help, please call the
Library at 505.869.9808 and set up a date and
time to sit down with a Library staff member
whom will help you throughout the process. The
Library will NOT accept notes dropped off at the
Library or information over the phone to generate
your article.
Newsletters may be found
at the sixteen distribution
locations
listed
below.
Remember, Digital copies
of the Newsletter may
be obtained from the
Newsletter archive at http://
www.isletapueblo.com/
newsletters.html
The sixteen Newsletter
distribution locations are:
1) The Administration Building (Governor’s
Office): Receptionist Desk
2) Census Office: Receptionist Desk
3) Health Center: Receptionist Desk
4) Housing Department: Receptionist Desk
5) Department of Education: Receptionist Desk
6) New Recreation Center: Newsletter Stand
7) Old Recreation Center: Front Desk
8) Tribal Service Complex: Receptionist Desk
9) Tribal Service Complex: I.P.D. Dispatch
Window
10) Tribal Service Complex: Tribal Courts Window
11) Elders Center: Receptionist Desk & Lunch
Delivery
12) Head Start: Receptionist Disk
13) Library: Newsletter Stand
14) Ranchitos Park: Blue Box (see picture for
example)
15) Old Head Start Complex: Blue Box (see
picture for example)
16) Intersection of Tribal Road 82 & Tribal Road
84: Blue Box (see picture for example)
Isleta Pueblo News
October 2015
Isleta Pueblo News
October 2015
Page 9
PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT
UTILITIES DIVISION
(505) 869-9782
Where Are You ?
The Utilities division receives a lot of
requests for work to be performed at
residences. Items such as septic pumping,
clearing sewer service lines, inspecting
septic systems and water leaks are just
some of the types of calls we receive. You
can reach us on regular business days at
869-9782.
It is important to have some basic
information available to give us when you
call requesting services. You should be
prepared to supply us with your name,
the name of the homeowner, the correct
address and a call-back number in case we
have anything to discuss with you about
your request.
There are numerous times homeowners
have told us they do not know their proper
street address. Or they provide an address
that isn't the correct one and we respond
to the wrong house. Without a call-back
number we cannot advise you of the
situation and have to wait for you to call
us back so we can obtain more information
from you in order to locate the property and
take care of the issue you have.
It would be a huge help if each homeowner
had their proper street address posted at
the entrance to the property. If you already
have a mailbox out on the main road with
your address on it, make sure the lettering
is still readable — and mark both sides of
the mailbox with the address so it can be
seen from while driving the road in either
direction.
There are also some properties on the
Pueblo where the residences share the
same street address. Each home is assigned
an alphabetic letter to show which home is
which. If you are in this situation, please
make sure to show the letter on your
residence. That way we are sure which
house we are supposed to be going to and
can quickly take care of the problem.
The Utilities division is always willing to
help residents of the Pueblo but we need
your cooperation to help us to be as efficient
as possible. We don't want to waste your
time or ours trying to locate your residence,
especially if it's an emergency situation,
such as a water leak in the home. No one
likes a flooded house.
Utilities Division is available
to help you
Remember to find the location of your
outside water service shut-off to your home.
There should be a water turn-off inside your
home for your use in the event of a water
leak. Some homes do not have a valve or the
valve is not operational and they will have
to rely on us to locate the outside water
service line and turn off the valve at that
point.
In the event of a water leak inside the
home, the sooner the water is shut off the
less damage to the home is done. Please
be prepared and help us to help you ! We
don’t have a magic tool to locate water lines
or shut-off valves. If you don’t know where
they are, we will have to locate the valve
prior to being able to turn off the water
for you. This could take a lot of time as
the shut-off valves are located in different
areas throughout the Pueblo. Please take
the time this summer to look for your water
turn-off and install some kind of a marker
next to it so it can be located quickly in an
emergency situation. It’s your home that
will be better protected if you take the time
to do this.
Since the Eastside water system and the
Casino water system were officially merged
into one large system as of April 2015, it
became necessary to re-sample for Lead
& Copper in 2015 even though samples
for Lead & Copper were obtained in 2014.
Normally Lead & Copper is tested for in
your drinking water once every 3 years; so
it was an inconvenience to ask for help once
again in obtaining these special samples
only one year after the last samples were
obtained.
When you do have a water leak, if the issue
is inside the home, Housing will have to be
contacted to help with any repairs necessary,
or you can repair it yourself. Utilities will
only repair any issues OUTSIDE the home,
such as a leak on the water line entering
the building.
A total of 29 sample containers and the
appropriate paperwork were delivered
to homes on September 15th, 2015.
On September 16th collection from the
residents of their completed paperwork and
water sample containers was begun.
Contact the Utilities Division for assistance
on regular business days at 896-9782.
After hours emergencies are handled by
the Pueblo of Isleta Police Dispatch. Use
the non-emergency number of 869-3030 for
assistance. DO NOT CALL 911 ! Dispatch
will contact Housing or Utilities to respond
to your call. Utilities will isolate your water
service line in the event of a water leak but
if the problem is located inside your home,
you will need to repair it yourself or contact
Housing.
Utilities will also respond if you have an
issue with sewage backing up at your
home. We do NOT pump out septic tanks
after hours — septic pumpings will have
to wait until the next business day. Homes
on a septic system with a back-up problem
can contact us thru the PD but we will not
respond after dark for safety reasons. If
your home is on a main sewer system, we
will respond as quickly as we can since the
issue could be in the main sewer piping and
effecting numerous residences along the
sewer collection pipes. If on a septic tank, a
crew will respond to your home to check out
the problem the following day and see if the
issue is the tank or the service line. If the
issue is a blockage in the sewer service line,
an attempt will be made to clear the line for
you. If it’s just a kitchen sink or the washer
drain line and not the entire home that is
backing up, odds are it’s a Housing related
problem. Utilities only carries the larger
sized “snake” to clear the larger outside
piping and not the interior drain lines so a
call to Housing will be necessary to get any
desired assistance for the inside piping.
So please help us to help you more efficiently!
Take the time to locate your water turnoff. Know where your sewer clean-outs
are located and keep them exposed for
easy access in the event of a problem, and
have your residence address prominently
displayed out at the main roadway.
Thank You
The Utilities Division of the Public Services
Department would like to thank ALL the
homeowners that assisted us with the
recent Lead & Copper sampling done for
the Eastside Water system.
EPA required the Pueblo of Isleta to submit
a total of 20 sample containers for the Lead
& Copper sampling process, including
the paperwork which had to filled out as
completely and accurately as possible.
As of Monday, September 21st, 2015 the
necessary number of samples had been
obtained from residents and forwarded on
to the EPA analysis lab.
In these days of cell phones it is hard to
contact homeowners prior to the start of
the sampling process. The Utilities Division
does not have your cell or home phone
numbers on file so we just drop off the
sampling supplies “out-of-the-blue”.
Your cooperation and understanding
during this process was and is greatly
appreciated ! There is no possible way to
do this mandatory sampling without the
unselfish assistance of the residents of the
Pueblo of Isleta !
Thank YOU ALL so very much!
Utilities Division Staff,
Ed Jaramillo, Manager
Isleta Pueblo News
Editor:
Nathaniel Lujan
Asst. Editor:
Tara Abeita
Published By:
Valencia Express
Page 10
Isleta Pueblo News
October 2015
Isleta Elders Center
HOME SERVICES PROGRAM
On September 14, 2015,
a
TRUE
CHAMPION
from the Pueblo of Isleta
was honored with the
Congressional
Record
Award
at
the
2015
New Mexico State Fair.
Alberta Lente, 93 years
old, received this award
from U.S. Representative
Michelle Lujan-Grisham.
Alberta was recognized for
her many accomplishments
throughout her life as
well as her career as
a New Mexico Senior
Athlete & National Senior
Competitor.
With FALL soon upon us and the beautiful colors of autumn
comes the cooler weather. Starting October 1st, we will start
assisting our elders in applying for programs that can assist with
payments for utility bills. All programs have Income Eligibility
Criterias along with application requirements of all household
members. What are these programs? What documents are
required to apply for each program? All resources are Income
Qualified Programs (earn less than 200% of Federal Poverty
Level Guidelines).
Alberta has been involved
with the New Mexico
Senior Olympics for over
20 years and has competed
at the national level numerous times. Her success has earned over 80
medals and is well known as being a top competitor in shuffleboard
nationwide. She has represented the Pueblo of Isleta as true athlete
through her compassion for being involved with senior games as well as
the sportsmanship she shows toward her fellow athletes. Her dedication
and outgoing look on life are what make Alberta Lente a true role model
for our community. She is truly an inspiration for us all.
“It is clear that Alberta’s zest for life is endless and her dedication to
her family is one of a kind. She reminds us to cherish our family, fight
for those we love, and continue to strive for excellence in all that we do.
Alberta is truly a remarkable woman….”
– US Representative Michelle Lujan-Grisham.
● PNM Home Energy Checkup Program & Refrigerator
Replacement Program
o
o
o
Proof of Income on all adults in household (proof of
income is required even if the individual is not living in
the home but is listed on the account or is the account
holder).
A valid picture ID for all adult members in household.
Identification for children in home (Medicaid cards, birth
certificate, shot record or school ID)
● DHHS Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
(LIHEAP)
o Proof of Identification Head of Household (Driver’s
license, State ID, Tribal ID w/ photo)
o Proof of Income:
▪ Employment
3 most recent Pay Check Stubs
▪ Social Security 2015 Award Letter or recent Bank
Statement showing Direct Deposit of
Social Security check.
▪ Self Employed 2014 Tax returns and notarized
statement of earnings
▪ Unemployment Benefits History Report
▪ Not Employed Notarized Statement explaining
financial situation
▪ Other Pensions, retirements, rental income,
veteran’s payments, child support, Indian
monies, per capita payments
o Information for ALL household members:
▪ Full names, Date of Births and Social Security
numbers
o One Utility Bill that you are applying for assistance:
bill or Invoice
Recent
▪ PNM, Gas Company of New Mexico, Propane, Wood
o Information on the following Resources/Assets:
▪ Cash on hand, checking account, savings account,
CD, Stocks/Bonds, Retirement, Livestock
● Central New Mexico Housing Corporation - Weatherization
Program on Indian Lands * requires certification of home
ownership.
o Proof of Income:
▪ Employment 3 most recent Pay Check Stubs
▪ Social Security 2015 Award Letter or recent Bank
Statement showing direct deposit of Social
Security check.
▪ Self Employed 2014 Tax returns and notarized
statement of earnings
▪ Unemployment Benefits History Report
▪ Not Employed Notarized Statement explaining
financial situation
o Proof of Ownership:
▪ Property Tax Statement (If applicable)
▪ Mortgage Statement (If applicable)
▪ Recorded Real Estate Contract
▪ Statement of Occupancy (Pueblos Only)
▪ One Proof of Home Ownership is required
o Rental Property – Copy of Rental Agreement &
Landlord
Proof of ownership
o Most recent Electric & Gas or Propane Bill
o Picture ID for everyone over 18 years of age
o Date of Birth for all members of the household
For more information and/or appointment for elders 60 years
and older, please contact:
Patricia L. Lucero,
Home Services Manager at
869-9770 Extension: 9338
October 2015
Isleta Pueblo News
Pueblo of Isleta
Assisted Living & Memory Care Facility
Page 11
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE
ANSWERS for Last Month’s Quiz
How Much Do You Already Know
About Adult Immunizations?
1) Among these vaccine-preventable diseases, which
one kills the most people? The flu. Seasonal flu kills
the most people. Each year, an average of 50,000 U.S.
adults dies from vaccine-preventable diseases or their
complications. Of this number, an average of 36,000 is
flu-related deaths; 90% of these cases occur in those 65
and older. In contrast, an estimated 100 people die from
hepatitis A, another vaccine-preventable disease, each
year in the U.S.
2) Exposure to bacteria in soil may cause which
disease? Tetanus. Bacteria in soil can cause tetanus,
commonly called "lockjaw." Tetanus bacteria enter the
body through a break in the skin, which can range in
size from a pinprick to a deep puncture wound. Tetanus
symptoms include spasms of the jaw muscles and
painful muscle contractions in the neck, stomach, and
limbs. Adults should get a tetanus booster shot every
10 years.
It is with Great Honor and Pleasure that we announce the admission of
our first residents into the Assisted Living & Memory Care Facility. We
are the owner and operator of a State licensed facility. Our facility has
been designed with our residents’ interests, comfort of home and, most
importantly, type of care they will receive. We understand that caring and
watching our elders go thru the aging process can be a difficult task for
them and their families. Our program is designed to assist our residents
with the changes that will affect their independent lifestyles. Our goal is
to provide quality care while maintaining their cultural and traditional
beliefs.
If you have any questions about the facility, would like to schedule a tour, or
need more information about admission, please feel free to contact Natalie
A. Abeita, Administrator, (505) 869-5560 or (505) 388-8579.
Features & Amenities
* 24-hour on-site Care Staff
* Assistance with all
Activities of Daily Living
* Medication Assistance
* Individualized Service
Plans
* Housekeeping Service
* Linen & Laundry Service
* Private Bedrooms &
Bathrooms
* Secure Outdoor Area
* Pull Cord Call System
* Scheduled Transportation
* Activities uniquely designed to each resident’s needs & abilities
* Nutritional Services – Three meals a day (including snacks)
3) Which of these infections can lead to cancer?
Hepatitis B. Both, Infection with human papillomavirus
HPV can cause cervical cancer. An HPV vaccine
approved for girls and women ages 9-26 can help
prevent this cancer. Hepatitis B, a viral infection often
spread through sex with an infected person or sharing
a needle, can lead to liver cancer. A hepatitis B vaccine
is available.
4) Which groups are at high risk of complications
from a pneumococcal infection? All of the above. All
of these groups are at higher risk, as well as those with a
weakened immune system or a non-functioning spleen.
Those at high risk, including anyone 65 or older, should
get the pneumococcal polysaccharide (PPSV) vaccine.
It won't prevent all cases of pneumonia but can cut the
chance of severe or life-threatening complications from
pneumonia.
5) Which of these infections can lead to shingles?
Chickenpox. Chickenpox can lead to shingles later in life,
an infection marked by tingling itching pain and a rash
with red bumps or blisters. About one in five people who
have had chickenpox will eventually get shingles. The
varicella vaccine can protect children from chickenpox,
and people 60 and older can get a shingles vaccine.
6) Which of these vaccines is usually given only
to travelers? Typhoid. The typhoid vaccine is usually
reserved for those traveling abroad to protect against
typhoid fever. The types of vaccines that a traveler needs
depend on the itinerary. Other travel vaccines include
yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, and polio vaccine if
not already vaccinated for adults going to areas where
the disease still occurs, including parts of Africa.
7) Which of these groups is at increased risk for
meningococcal meningitis?
Teens and young
adults. Anyone can get meningococcal meningitis, but
the disease can break out in living situations where
people are in close contact with each other. As a result,
college freshmen and military recruits should get the
meningococcal meningitis vaccine. So should all youths
ages 11 to 18. The symptoms of this potentially fatal
disease include high fever, headache, neck stiffness,
vomiting, confusion, drowsiness, seizures and stroke.
8) What does the herpes zoster vaccine protect
against? Shingles. The herpes zoster vaccine protects
against shingles. In people who have had chickenpox,
the virus can remain dormant in the nerve cells, then
reactivate later and cause the painful rash of shingles.
Even after shingles has healed, some people will
continue to have chronic pain called postherpetic
neuralgia in the affected areas.
http://www.webmd.com/vaccines/what-you-should-know-11/quiz-adult-vaccines
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Isleta Pueblo News
October 2015
San Juan “Sam” Montoya
05-08-29 through 08-27-15
The family of San Juan
“Sam” Montoya would
like to extend their
sincere appreciation
to the Isleta Pueblo
community for their
heartfelt outpouring
of kindness, sympathy
and
condolences
during the recent
loss of our beloved
Sam. We could not
have gotten through
the extreme grief
and sorrow of this
tremendous loss had it not been for the overwhelming
support we received from so many members of our
community. We know that Sam was loved by all and
that he now rests eternally alongside his mother and
father. We especially thank Governor E. Paul Torres
and his staff; Father George Pavamkott, O. Praem;
and the staff of St. Augustine Church including Shirley
Zuni for reciting the rosary; and the beautiful choral
tributes of the St. Augustine Church choir under the
direction of Grace Jojola; and finally, to Dikki Garcia
for his memorable words of kindness and inspiration
during the eulogy. We love and miss you Sam. You are
gone but not forgotten.
John Felix, Veronica and the entire Montoya Family.
Isleta Pueblo News
October 2015
Page 13
From the Elder Center Kitchen
Mah-Tu-Wahn Café
October 2015
Spotlight Seasonal Fruit of the Month - Grapes
Health benefits of grapes
●
Grapes are rich in polyphenolic phytochemical
compound resveratrol. Resveratrol is one of the powerful
anti-oxidant which has been found to play a protective role
against cancers of colon and prostate, coronary heart disease
(CHD), degenerative nerve disease, Alzheimer's disease and
viral/ fungal infections.
●
Resveratrol reduces stroke risk by altering the
molecular mechanisms inside the blood vessels. It does so,
firstly by reducing the susceptibility of blood vessel through
decreased activity of angiotensin (a systemic hormone causing
blood vessel constriction that would otherwise elevate blood
pressure) and secondly, through increased production of
vasodilator substance, nitric oxide (a beneficial compound that
causes relaxation of blood vessels).
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Anthocyanins are another class of polyphenolic antioxidants present abundantly in the red grapes. These phytochemicals have been found to have an anti-allergic, antiinflammatory, anti-microbial, as well as anti-cancer activity.
●
Catechins, a type of flavonoid tannin group of antioxidants, found in the white/green varieties have also shown to
possess these health-protective functions.
●
In addition, the berries are very low in calories. 100 g
fresh grapes just provide 69 calories but zero cholesterol levels.
●
Grapes are rich source of micronutrient minerals
like copper, iron and manganese. Copper and manganese
are an essential co-factor of antioxidant enzyme, superoxide
dismutase. Iron is especially concentrated in raisins. In
addition, 100 g of fresh grapes contain about 191 mg of health
benefiting electrolyte, potassium.
They are an also good source of vitamin-C, vitamin A,
●
vitamin K, carotenes, B-complex vitamins such as pyridoxine,
riboflavin, and thiamin.
http://www.nutrition-and-you.com/grapes.html
Grilled Grape &
Rosemary
Chicken Kabobs
Makes 4-5 servings
Ingredients
• 3 tablespoons olive oil or canola oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1/2 lemon)
• Salt & pepper
• 1 pound bite-sized chicken thigh pieces (uncooked)
• 1 pound California Table Grapes (any color)
• 8-10 rosemary sprigs (for skewers) or metal skewers or
water-soaked bamboo skewers
Directions
1.
In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons oil, chopped
rosemary, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour into large plastic bag
or bowl.
2.
Add chicken and shake until completely coated. Marinate
in refrigerator for 30 minutes - 1 hour (or even 5 minutes like I did
because I was pressed for time!)
Add the grapes to the marinade the last 5 minutes of
3.
marinading time.
Thread pieces of chicken alternately with grapes on each
4.
rosemary sprig or skewer. Discard marinade.
On a grill pan over medium heat, heat remaining tablespoon
5.
of olive oil. Place 3-4 skewers at a time on hot pan. Cook 3 minutes
per side. Repeat until all skewers have been cooked.
From Teaspoon of Spice Added by Kelly http://www.yummly.com/
recipe/Grilled-Grape-_-Rosemary-Chicken-Kabobs-1301299?col
umns=4&position=18%2F65
Isleta Elder Center:
PHONE: 505-869-9770
FAX: 505-869-7593 Elder Center
Transportation Services
The
Elder
Center
provides
transportation services to elders 60+
years of age for the following (please
call the Elder Center to be placed
on schedule):
• Grocery Shopping (Wal-Mart,
Smith’s, Albertson’s, etc.) – 1st
Friday of each month
• Retail Shopping (Wal-Mart, JC
Penney, Sears, etc.) – 2nd Friday of
each month
• Mail, Banking, and Bill Paying –
Every Monday
• Pick-up for elders who would like
to have lunch at the Elder Center
(pick-up will begin at 11:00 am and
return after
lunch around 1:00 pm)
Transportation services will be
provided as a back-up for families
that are unable to transport for the
following or are unable to schedule
with Isleta Health Center’s CHR
Program:
(Elders need to make sure they
have their referrals from Isleta
Health Center for scheduled
appointments to locations such
as Presbyterian, Lovelace, Eye
Associates, etc.)
•
Doctor’s Appointments (Isleta
Health Center, Presbyterian,
Lovelace, etc.)
•
Eye Appointments (Isleta
Health Center, Eye Associates, etc.)
•
Dental Appointments (Isleta
Health Center, etc.)
Podiatry Appointments (Isleta
•
Health Center, etc.)
•
Prescription Pick-Up – Staff
will not
pick up medications (narcotics) that
require an ID for pick up at the
Isleta Health Center Pharmacy
Other types of transportation
services needed (pick-up/dropoff) from those listed will be
considered based on scheduling/
vehicle availability.
Policies
and
Procedures
for
transportation services that involve
clients expending their personal funds
will be utilized to protect both client and
staff. Transporter will not be allowed
to conduct any type of transaction on
behalf of the elder.
If you are in need of transportation
services, we ask that you “Please
provide a minimum of a 24-hour
notice for scheduling purposes.”
If you have any questions on the Elder
Center Transportation Services, or if
you need to schedule, please call the
Operations Department at 869-9770.
Isleta Pueblo News
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October 2015
Pueblo of Isleta Public Library
Halloween has arrived! Halloween will be on a Saturday this year which means late night trick-ortreaters and Halloween parties. Enjoy yourselves but please do not drink and drive. Be safe and wear
reflective gear while trick or treating and remember to inspect all candy before devouring it with your
children. Stop by the Library on Saturday the 31st and receive a Halloween candy!
News
The Library is excited to announce that
we have a new staff member that will be
joining the Library. He will be learning the
ins and outs of the library and sharing his
knowledge of books with you. Help us in
welcoming our new staff member when you
visit the library.
The Library will be closed September 30th
from 8:00am-12:00pm for our monthly
staff meeting. We have a lot of exciting
programs coming up! We hope to continue
our creative flow during our meeting and
bring you additional programs for you and
your family.
Brothers having fun creating a house and
playing with the Lego mini figures.
The November newsletter deadline will be
on October 22 at 4:30pm. If you need more
information on submitting an article or
general information, please call the Library
at 505-869-9808.
This year we have some bittersweet news.
We will be drifting away from the Halloween
Carnival at the Recreation Center BUT we
will be turning our Library into a Haunted
House! This will take place on Saturday,
October 24th from 5:00pm-8:00pm.This
will be open to all ages, however, we cannot
guarantee that anyone will not leave scared.
The Library’s Haunted House will be based
on the book series Goosebumps. We hope to
leave you with goose bumps.
The Isleta Head Start & Child Care will
be starting their story time at the Library
again. Please be aware of your surroundings
while driving by the Head Start en route to
the Library as the students occasionally
walk over to the Library.
We have gotten lots of inquiries on whether
our Library is a Public Library or not.
YES! We are a Public Library open to all
community members AND surrounding
areas. All of our programs are services are
open to the public. We invite and encourage
everyone to come learn about our services
and programs. We have something for
everyone, as long as you leave here with a
smile.
Upcoming
Our Do-it-Yourself programs will be held
on Thursday October 1st from 5:30pm-6:
30pm. Both are open to ALL AGES. Valeri
will be hosting a DIY Mason jar candle
holder open to the first 10 participants.
Calling all fishermen! Christino will be
doing a DIY Make your own fish bait. This
program is open to the first 10 participants.
All supplies are provided for both programs
and are open to all ages. If you need more
information or want to sign up for either
program please call the Library to speak
with Valeri or Christino at 505-869-9808.
Art Night! Cheyenne will once again host an
art class open to ages 13 & up on Wednesday
and Thursday October 7th and 8th from
5:30pm-7:00pm. Participants will learn
how to work with Acrylic paint and learn
basic techniques from what paintbrushes
to use, creating different colors, and how to
apply them to painting still life to animated
Do-it-Yourself participant learning how to
make a bouncy ball out of cornstarch, glue
and borax and food coloring.
characters. All supplies will be provided.
Bring your friends for a fun night out. For
more information or to sign up please call
Cheyenne at the library at 505-869-9808.
Halloween is coming up quick! What are
your treats this year? Why not try cake pops!
Tara will be hosting a class on Halloween
cake pops on Wednesday October 14th
from 5:00pm-6:00pm. You will learn how
to make a Pumpkin and Ghost out of cake
and a Frankenstein out of a marshmallow.
All supplies are provided however you must
come to class with a cake already baked and
ready to go. This program is open to ages
13 & over. Disclaimer: Your hands will get
dirty. For more information or to sign up
please call Tara at the Library at 505-8699808.
Legos everywhere! Lego Club will be
Saturday October 17th from 10:00am12:00pm. This program is open to all ages.
All Legos are provided. No need to bring
your own Legos. Free play time will be from
10:00am to 11:00am, and from 11:00am11:45am you will be given a challenge to
build something and share with everyone
what you built. If you are up for the
challenge give the Library a call to sign up
at 505-869-9808.
The Library will be hosting a Tech Tuesday
all about phone apps. The trend with
everyone is APPS! What apps do you have?
What game apps are out there? What exactly
is an app? Class will be held on Tuesday
October 27th from 5:00pm-6:30pm. Learn
what an app can do for you. We will share
apps that will help you financially, fun
apps, exercise apps, and much more! This
program is open to adults 18 & over. For
more information or to sign up please call
the Library 505-869-9808.
Two Lego participants creating their
Zombie Apocalypse Shelter and sharing
stories of zombies.
Recap
Our Do-It yourself workshops with adults
and children have been becoming a hit.
Just a reminder that our Do-It-Yourself
workshops are the first Thursday of every
month. On Wednesday September 2nd
Valeri taught adult participants to make an
air freshener made out of gelatin, essential
oil, salt, and food coloring. Does it work just
as good as a store bought air freshener?
The essential oil smell to the freshener was
quite strong and presented itself to last
just as long as a store bought air freshener.
The children’s workshop, conducted by
Cheyenne, took place at the same time and
participants learned how to make their
own bouncy ball. The bouncy ball was made
out of cornstarch, glue and borax and food
coloring. Did it bounce? Yes, it bounced with
Art Workshop: Pen and Ink Participant
practicing how to write letters with ink.
October 2015
some trial and error, it was a success!
Our Art program, which took place on
September 9th and 10th, was based on
ink. Participants learned basic techniques
on how to work with ink and techniques
of using it for art. There were a total of 5
participants.
The Book club based on the books Sharp
Places and Dark Objects has been going
steady. The book club will continue on
through October while the participants
transition from using a nook book for nightly
readings to a traditional book. Participants
have been trying out our nook books for
the first time and have complimented the
book club. Thanks to Diane to hosting this
book club and providing exciting nightly
readings and discussions. They meet every
Wednesday from 5:30pm-6:30pm and will
continue on through October 21st. Please
call Diane at the Library if you would like
to join the Book Club!
Our Lego club met on Saturday, September
19 from 10am-12:00pm. We had a good
crowd or children and parents who were
eager to play with Legos. The first hour was
free play and the second hour the children
were given a challenge. Their challenge
this month was building a shelter for a
zombie apocalypse. Children and adults
were excited to hear the challenge and were
talking about how the zombies could not
enter their shelter, along with debates on
whether zombies can climb and run and
do damage to their shelter. Challenges are
different during each Lego Club Activity.
Isleta Pueblo News
The Library attended three open houses to
promote our Library programs and give out
free stuff! Our first stop was open house at
Sundance Elementary on September 8th
where Valeri and Cheyenne represented
the Library and handed out flyers of our
upcoming program. Our second stop was
Bosque Farms Elementary on September
10th and Tara, Diane and Christino were
present once again handing flyers and giving
out information on our library. We gave
out FREE raffle tickets to Johnny Rivers at
the Isleta Resort and Casino, which were
donated from Tribal Councilman Ulysses
Abeita. Thank you! Lastly we attended
the open house at the Isleta Head Start
and Child care held on September 23rd.
Christino and Tara represented the Library
that night and handed out some freebies
and of course promoted our programs and
services to the parents. We also handed
out $5 OFF Library fine tokens to lucky
patrons whom were lucky enough to spot
them on our table. Thank you to everyone
who visited our booth and took the time to
learn about the Library.
Our first Tech Tuesday participants were
introduced to Pinterest! This took place on
September 29th. Our Tech Tuesdays will
take place every last Tuesday of the month
unless noted otherwise due to the holidays.
What is Pinterest? It is a virtual pin board
where you can keep all your ideas in one
location. They learned the art of “pinning”
and organizing pins through “boards”.
And of course got a glimpse of the many
possibilities that Pinterest can be helpful.
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Whether you use Pinterest for recipes, DIY,
crafts or for teaching, business, it all come
in handy when you are looking for creative
ways to make things happen. Good News!
You can now follow the Pueblo of Isleta
Public Library’s Pinterest page at www.
pinterest.com/poilib
Pueblo of Isleta Public Library
Hours of Operation:
Library Hours
Mon-Thurs - 8:00a.m. - 6:30p.m.
Friday8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m.
Saturday9:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.
Closed on Sundays, all federally recognized
holidays and also Isleta traditional
Holidays.
Please contact library for more information
on closures.
Mailing and Physical Address:
950 Moonlight Drive
Albuquerque, NM 87105
Phone: (505)-869-9808
Fax: (505)-869-8119
Email: poi02002@isletapueblo.com
Facebook Page:
www.facebook.com/IsletaPuebloLibrary
Web Address:
www.isletapueblo.com/library2.html
YouTube:
www.youtube.com/user/poilibrary
Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/poilib
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Isleta Pueblo News
October 2015
Parks & Recreation Department
As September comes to a close this means summer is officially over and it is time to get ready for the fall and winter events.
Halloween Extravaganza
Swimming Pool
With that said our next big event is the Annual “Halloween
Extravaganza” held here at the New Recreation Center. This event
is scheduled for Friday October 23, 2015 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm
which is the week before Halloween. Currently, all booth spaces
for this event have been taken by participating departments. The
event is for everyone young and old. This is our way to bring the
community together for a fun-filled family event. The event will
include pumpkin carving contest, costume contest, best booth
contest for all who participate. Food sales will be made available
by our Isleta Parks & Recreation Cross- Country Team. Should
you have any questions regarding this event, the Coordinators are
Rochelle Zuni and Mary Ann Carpio and they may be reached at
869-9777.
On a sad note, our annual trip to Estancia, New Mexico for
pumpkin picking is canceled for this year.
Every Monday and Wednesday morning from 5:30 a.m. to 6:15
a.m. our water aerobics class is in the water. This is NOT your
“grandma’s” water aerobics class!! Participants begin warm-up
at 5:30 a.m. and continue through a structured class with a cool
down at the end. All the moves are reviewed during warm-up, so
students know what they will do during class. The class is held
in the shallow and the deep ends of the pool. Classes may include
upper body toning exercises using aqua bells. If you cannot swim…
we have that covered!! Aqua belts are provided for all participants.
These belts are flotation devices, so participants do not need to
worry about anything other than the aerobic moves!
The “TWST” Swim Club began practice September 14, 2015.
TWST is a private swim team. The team pays for use of the pool
each swim season. Practices are held Mondays through Fridays
from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The pool is NOT closed during TWST
practice. (Due to a lifeguard shortage, the wading pool is closed
during practice. There are not enough lifeguards to safely guard
the wading pool and the main pool at the same time.) If a Tribal
member wants to swim, the coaches will move the team over and
open up a lane to swim. Please let the coaches know so they can
make those arrangements.
Currently there are two Isleta Tribal members serving as assistant
coaches. Tribal members also swim for the team. TWST is open
to non-tribal members. Lin Onsae can answer any questions you
may have about the TWST swim team. You may reach him at
869-9783.
Youth Cross Country Team
Coaches Antonio Garcia and Keenan Gurule report that their
Cross- Country team has done an excellent job representing the
Pueblo of Isleta. XC kicked off to a good season with the kids
taking a big step into a healthier life style and showing signs of
improvement. In the month of October, we will have two meets;
one being at Cochiti on the 3rd and the Finals on the 10th at the
Santa Fe Indian School. Feel free to attend our meets and cheer
for our youth as the season comes to a close.
As stated earlier, the Cross Country Team will be conducting
the Food Concession at the Annual Halloween Extravaganza as
a mean of fundraising with the proceeds going to our end of the
season banquet. Therefore, your support and monetary donations
will be greatly appreciated.
We would also like to thank former Coach Philip Abeita for helping
us with the practices and for his coaching guidance for our first
year as Cross Country Coaches.
Youth Basketball Teams
With the fall season upon us, Basketball Coaches John Matt
and Keenan Gurule will be accepting registration for their
youth basketball teams for students in grades 3rd through 6th,
male or female. Students do not have to be attending the Isleta
Elementary to be a part of our team, however, students must be
of Native American descent. There is no cost to play on our teams
and practice will be taking place at the New Rec. Center starting
November 9th. Should you have additional questions, please
contact us at 869-9777.
Volleyball League
Our Co Ed Volleyball League will be starting here at the New Rec
Center. Last year was a success with 17 teams but we hope to get
more this year! The volleyball league is open to all Tribal and NonTribal members. This is a FREE & FUN league which consists
of good sportsmanship. For more information contact Vanessa
Martin at 869-9777.
Cross Training
We would like to remind you all about our Cross Training Classes
which take place at the New Rec., Monday thru Friday at 5am,
12pm, and 4:45pm. Classes are open to the entire community
despite your level of fitness meaning beginners, intermediate, or
advance. This class focuses on safety, flexibility, strength, and
coordination. Feel free to take advantage of this opportunity to
kick start your healthy lifestyle. For more information, please call
Derrick at 869-9777.
Spinning Classes
Another fitness opportunity we offer at our facility is our
Spinning Classes which takes place at various times of the day
throughout the week and weekends. Spinning classes are good for
those individuals seeking to improve their endurance, strength,
speed, and mental toughness with a workout routine that is less
strenuous on the back, legs, and joints. Classes are designed with
everyone in mind whether you’re a beginner or an advanced level
spinner. With that said, we invite you to come to a class and get
measured for a bike so you may begin on your path to a healthier
lifestyle. Class days and times are: Mon./Wed.: 12pm. 5:10pm,
6:10pm; Tues./Thur.: 5:30am; Sat./Sun.: 1pm.
Due to our shortage of lifeguards, the pool area hours of operation
are limited. Please see our enclosed flyer for the Pool Schedule.
We are currently hiring Life Guards (Regular Part Time, 30
hrs.). Applicants must be 17 years or older and must complete a
series of swimming test. A job description for the positons may
be obtained from the POI Career Opportunity Website page at
www.isletapueblo.com/careers.html . All applications must be
submitted to the Human Resources Department located within
the Tribal Service Complex. Should you have additional questions
regarding these Life Guard positons, please call LeeAnn Lente at
869.9783.
Pool Schedule
October, 2015
Due to a shortage of lifeguards, the pool area hours of
operation are limited to provide safe coverage.
Monday:
Hours of operation: Pool area open from
5:30am-7:30pm.
Water Aerobics: 5:30am-6:15am.
Wading pool open from 11:15am-
2:00pm.
Tuesday: Hours of operation: Pool area open
from 11:00am-7:30pm.
Wading pool 11:30am-1:00pm
Wednesday: Hours of operation: Pool area open
from 5:30am-7:30pm.
Water Aerobics: 5:30am-6:15am.
Wading pool open from 11:30am-
1:00pm.
Thursday: Hours of operation: Pool area open
from 11:00am-7:30pm.
Wading pool open from 11:15am-
1:00pm.
Friday:
Hours of operation: Pool area open
from 8:00am-7:00pm.
Wading pool open from 10:30am-4:30.
Saturday: The pool area is CLOSED on
SATURDAYS until further notice.
October 2015
Isleta Pueblo News
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Karate Programs
The Pueblo of Isleta martial arts program
attended the 2015 Annual Karate Camp
in Albuquerque, New Mexico hosted by
Shihan Ray Barrera 9 degree black belt.
Eight students and Mr. Chavez (the
instructor) from the POI Martial arts
program attended the two day event. They
had the opportunity to train with several
black belts from the Honbo (home) School on
Judo, ground fighting, advanced weapons,
Firearms (pistol) disarm, Knife disarm and
the finer techniques of self-defense. All
of the participants received a photo with
Shihan Barrera and Mr. Chavez along with
the certificate of completion of the two day
training session.
Mr. Chavez, the martial arts instructor at
the Isleta Recreation Center, is continually
looking for a few good martial artists from
the 8 years old, on up. Classes for beginners
is from 5:30pm till 6:30pm and advanced
students from 6:30pm till 7:30pm on
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
If you are interested in the Karate/Judo
classes or would like to have Mr. Chavez
conduct a special self-defense class for a
group of 10 to 14 ladies (13 years plus),
please contact Mr. Chavez at the IRC at
869-9777 or 620-5434 cell.
Yellow Belt promotions at the Isleta
Recreation Center were conducted by Mr.
Chavez whom is a 7 degree black belt
instructor at the IRC-Martial Arts Program.
The three students whom tested for their
next belt were Michael Price, Ryan Price
and Quincy Walker. The students physical
test lasted almost three (3) hours which
included everything they learned such as
Kata (forms), combinations, self-defense,
kicks, punches, and Nihon Jujitsu (judo).
They also took the rank written test which
was about an hour to complete. Promotions
were hosted by Mr. Chavez at the Isleta
Recreation Center. If you are seeking
more information about the Martial Arts
Program, you can contact the IRC at 8699777 or Mr. Chavez at 866-4360.
Park Management
As your Acting Director, I wanted to let
everyone know our Parks Superintendent,
Robert Apodaca is retiring and his last day
will be October 16. He has been with POI
Parks and Recreation program for 9 years
and has reformed our beautiful Parks here
in our Pueblo. A Special Thanks to Mr.
Apodaca and his crew for whom the people
of Isleta have these beautiful Parks they can
enjoy for their activities and celebrations.
He has been a great leader of his crew and
has shared a lot of his knowledge with
them so they may maintain the parks. The
Staff and I would like to thank him for all
his hard work he has put into our Parks
Program and to let him know he will be
greatly missed.
Thank you,
Mike Trujillo, Acting Director,
Parks & Recreation Department
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Isleta Pueblo News
October 2015
St. Augustine Parish
Isleta Pueblo
Ministry of Consolation
MISSION STATEMENT
We are a ministry of consolation at St. Augustine
Parish to offer spiritual comfort and support to
families who have experienced the loss of a loved
one. We will continue to honor and respect our
traditional teachings.
OBJECTIVES:
1. To assist our spiritual leader in Christ with his
duties to render pastoral care and/or services.
2.To assist families with hospitality and Christian
fellowship after the liturgy and burial services when
requested.
3.The bereavement group will offer informal
continuing support.
With Sympathy
“In times of sorrow
God’s quiet waters
of hope and courage flow”
October 2015
Isleta Pueblo News
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~WIC NOTES~
Is My Child Overweight?
Because children grow at different rates at different
times, it is not always easy to tell if a child is overweight.
If you think that your child is overweight, talk to your
health care provider or your WIC staff.
How can I help my overweight child?
The most important thing is to let your child
•
know he or she is loved and is special and important.
Children’s feeling about themselves often are based
on their parents’ feelings about them.
Accept your child at any weight. Children will
•
be more likely to feel good about themselves when
their parents accept them.
Listen to your child’s concerns about his or
•
her weight. Overweight children probably know
better than anyone else that they have a weight
problem. They need support, understanding, and
encouragement from their parents.
The goal should be not for your child to lose
•
weight but to gain it more gradually. Talk with your
child’s doctor or you Isleta WIC staff. We want to
help.
Encourage healthy eating habits.
Plan healthy meals and eat together as a
•
family. Eating together at meal times helps children
learn to enjoy a variety of food.
•
Do not talk about food at the table. Use this
time for relaxed conversation with your child.
Families who eat meals together have children who
are less likely to be use drugs and alcohol.
Children are far more likely to eat healthy if
•
they see their parents eating healthy. It is unfair to
ask a child to eat a healthy meal or snack if the rest
of the family is not eating the same food.
Buy and serve more vegetables and fruits.
•
Have your child pick out a different vegetable at
the grocery store every week and help you prepare
it for your family.
Buy fewer soft drinks and high fat snacks like
•
chips, cookies, and candy. These snacks are Ok once
in a while, but keep healthy snack foods on hand
and offer them to all your children.
Have your child drink more water.
•
•
Eat breakfast every day. Skipping breakfast
will leave our child hungry, tired and less able to
learn.
Eat fast food less often.
•
Encourage daily physical activity
Adults and kids need daily physical activity. Set a good
example. If your children see that you are physically
active and having fun they are more likely to be active
and stay active throughout their lives.
Be sensitive to your child’s needs. If our child feels
uncomfortable participating in activities like sports,
help him or her find physical activities that are fun
and not embarrassing.
Discourage inactive pastimes
Set limits on the amount of time your family spends
watching TV and videos and playing video games.
Encourage your child to get up and move during
commercials-have the whole family dancing during
commercials
☺
Allow only healthy snacking while watching TV and
playing video games.
The WIC staff is here to help you with creative ideas
for better eating and incorporating more physical
activity into your family’s life. Please stop by for a
visit.
WIC Nutrition
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TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE
How Much Do You Already Know About
the Flu (Influenza) Vaccine?
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/misconceptions.htm
T F (Answer True = T or False = F)
1. The flu shot (vaccine) gives you the flu (influenza).
2. The nasal spray flu vaccine gives you the flu (influenza).
3. The most important thing to do to prevent from getting the flu
is for everyone 6 months and older to get a flu vaccine.
4. It is better to get the flu than the flu vaccine.
5. If you got a flu shot last year, you don’t need to get one this
year.
6. Flu shot side effects are much worse than having the flu.
7. Vaccinating someone twice does not add immunity.
8. The “stomach flu” is one form of influenza?
9. I should wait to get vaccinated so that my immunity lasts
through the end of the season.
10. It is too late to get vaccinated after Thanksgiving.
11. Pregnant women or people with pre-existing medical
conditions do not need special permission or written consent
from their doctor to receive the flu vaccine?
PLEASE CONTINUE READING NOW FOR ANSWERS THIS MONTH!
Flu vaccine information is too important to wait for next month!
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: ANSWERS to this month’s “How Much
Do You Already Know About the Flu (Influenza) Shot?”
1. A flu shot gives you the flu. FALSE A flu shot cannot cause flu illness. Flu
vaccines administered with a needle are currently made in two ways: a) flu vaccine
viruses that have been ‘inactivated’ and are therefore not infectious, or b) with no
flu vaccine viruses at all (as in the case for recombinant influenza vaccine). Most
common side effects: soreness, redness, tenderness or swelling where shot is given;
low-grade fever, headache, muscle aches also may occur. In randomized, blinded
studies, where some people get inactivated flu shots and others get salt-water shots,
the only differences in symptoms was increased soreness in the arm and redness
at the injection site among people who got the flu shot. There were no differences in
terms of body aches, fever, cough, runny nose or sore throat.
2. The nasal spray flu vaccine gives you the flu. FALSE The nasal spray vaccine
cannot give you the flu. The viruses contained in the nasal spray flu vaccine are
attenuated (i.e., weakened), which means they cannot cause flu illness. These
weakened viruses are also cold-adapted, meaning they are designed to only cause
mild infection at the cooler temperatures found within the nose. These viruses cannot
infect the lungs or other areas of the body where warmer temperatures exist. The
nasal spray is well tolerated and the most commonly reported side effects are mild
and include runny nose, nasal congestion and cough.
3. The most important thing to do to prevent from getting the flu is for everyone 6
months and older to get a flu vaccine. TRUE For the 2015-2016 flu season ACIP
recommends annual influenza vaccination for everyone 6 months and older with
either LAIV or IIV with no preference expressed when either vaccine is available.
There are many vaccine options to choose from, but the most important thing is for all
people 6 months and older to get a flu vaccine every year. If you have questions about
which vaccine is best for you, talk to your doctor or other health care professional
(http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/vaccine/vaccines.htm).
4. It is better to get the flu than the flu vaccine. FALSE Flu can be a serious disease,
particularly among young children, older adults, and people with certain chronic
health conditions, such as asthma, heart disease or diabetes. Any flu infection can
carry a risk of serious complications, hospitalization or death, even among otherwise
healthy children and adults. Therefore, getting vaccinated is a safer choice than
risking illness to obtain immune protection.
5. If you got a flu shot last year, you don’t need to get one this year. FALSE The
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends a yearly flu vaccine for just about
everyone 6 months and older, even when the viruses the vaccine protects against
have not changed from the previous season. Why? A person’s immune protection
from vaccination declines over time, so an annual vaccination is needed to get the
“optimal” or best protection against the flu.
6. Flu shot side effects are much worse than having the flu. FALSE Some people
report having mild reactions to flu vaccination. Common reactions to the flu shot and
the nasal spray flu vaccine are described below.
Reactions to the flu shot: The most common reaction to the flu shot in adults has
been soreness, redness or swelling at the spot where the shot was given; this usually
lasts less than two days. This initial soreness is most likely the result of the body’s
early immune response reacting to a foreign substance entering the body. Other
reactions following the flu shot are usually mild and can include a low grade fever
and aches. If these reactions occur, they usually begin soon after the shot and last
1-2 days. The most common reactions people have to flu vaccine are considerably
less severe than the symptoms caused by actual flu illness.
Reactions to nasal spray flu vaccine: People also may have mild reactions to
the nasal spray vaccine. Some children and young adults 2-17 years of age have
reported experiencing mild reactions after receiving nasal spray flu vaccine, including
October 2015
runny nose, nasal congestion or cough, chills, tiredness/weakness, sore throat and
headache. Some adults 18-49 years of age have reported runny nose or nasal
congestion, cough, chills, tiredness/weakness, sore throat and headache. These
side effects are mild and short-lasting, especially when compared to symptoms of
seasonal flu infection.
7. Vaccinating someone twice does not add immunity. TRUE In adults, studies
have not demonstrated a benefit of receiving more than one dose during an influenza
season, even among elderly persons with weakened immune systems. Except for
some children, only one dose of flu vaccine is recommended each season (http://
www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/children.htm).
8. The “stomach flu” is one form of influenza. FALSE Many people use the term
“stomach flu” to describe illnesses with nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. These symptoms
can be caused by many different viruses, bacteria or even parasites. While vomiting,
diarrhea, and being nauseous or “sick to your stomach” can sometimes be related
to the flu — more commonly in children than adults — these problems are rarely the
main symptoms of influenza. The flu is a respiratory disease and not a stomach or
intestinal disease.
9. I should wait to get vaccinated so that my immunity lasts through the end of the
season. FALSE The CDC and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
(ACIP) recommend that flu vaccinations begin soon after vaccine becomes available,
if possible by October. However, as long as flu viruses are circulating, it is not too
late to get vaccinated, even in January or later. While seasonal flu outbreaks can
happen as early as October, most of the time flu activity peaks between December
and February, although activity can last as late as May. It takes about two weeks
after vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body that protect against flu virus
infection; it is best that people get vaccinated in time to be protected before flu viruses
begin spreading in their community. Although immunity obtained from flu vaccination
can vary by person, previously published studies suggest that immunity lasts through
a full flu season for most people. There is some evidence, however, that immunity
may decline more quickly in older people. For older adults, another flu vaccine option
is available called the “high-dose” vaccine, which is designed specifically for people
65 and older. This vaccine contains a higher dose of antigen (the part of the vaccine
that prompts the body to make antibody), which is intended to create a stronger
immune response in this age group.
10. It is too late to get vaccinated after Thanksgiving. FALSE Vaccination can still
be beneficial as long as flu viruses are circulating. CDC recommends that providers
begin to offer flu vaccination soon after vaccine becomes available in the fall, but
if you have not been vaccinated by Thanksgiving (or the end of November) it can
still be protective to get vaccinated in December or later. Flu is unpredictable and
seasons can vary. Seasonal flu disease usually peaks in January or February most
years, but disease can occur as late as May.
11. Pregnant women/people with pre-existing medical conditions do not need special
permission/written consent from their doctor to receive the flu shot. TRUE There
is no recommendation for pregnant women or people with pre-existing medical
conditions to seek special permission or secure written consent from their doctor
for vaccination if they get vaccinated at a worksite clinic, pharmacy or other location
outside of their physician’s office. With rare exception, CDC recommends an annual
flu vaccine for everyone 6 months and older, including pregnant women and people
with medical conditions (http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/vaccine/pregnant.htm).
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE and CHECK NEXT MONTH’S Pueblo of Isleta
Newsletter for ANOTHER QUIZ!
Isleta Health Center Health Educator, Stephanie Barela, 869-4479
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/misconceptions.htm
October 2015
Isleta Pueblo News
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Isleta Health Center
Behavioral Health Services Prevention Program
Phone: 505.869.5475
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence
Awareness month.
Domestic violence (DV) can happen to
anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation,
religion or gender. It can happen to couples
who are married, living together, or who are
dating. Domestic violence affects people
of all socioeconomic backgrounds and
education levels. Many people who think
and hear the words domestic violence refer
to a scenario where the victim is physically
abused. Domestic violence comes in many
forms, such as physical abuse, sexual abuse,
emotional and/or verbal abuse, teen dating
violence, and unhealthy relationships.
What is domestic violence? Domestic violence
can be defined as a pattern of assaultive and
coercive behaviors that include physical,
sexual, verbal and psychological attacks,
as well as economic coercion, that adults
or adolescents use against their intimate
partners.
Abuse: are any physical, sexual, emotional,
economic or psychological actions or
threats to diminish or dehumanize a person.
This includes any behaviors that frighten,
intimidate, terrorize, manipulate, hurt,
humiliate, blame, injure or wound someone.
Assault: An act which intentionally inflicts
bodily harm through the use of force or which
puts someone in fear of imminent bodily harm.
Battering: A pattern of intimidation, coercion,
and threats of or actual violence used by an
individual to establish and maintain control
over his or her partner.
What are the signs?
According to the U.S. Department of Justice,
domestic violence may include:
Physical abuse such as slapping,
•
kicking, hitting, shoving, or other physical
force.
Sexual abuse including rape, sexual
•
assault, forced prostitution, or interfering with
birth control.
Emotional abuse such as shouting,
•
name-calling, humiliation, constant criticism,
or harming the victim’s relationship with her or
his children.
Psychological abuse including threats
•
to harm the victims' family, friends, children,
co-workers, or pets, isolation, mind games,
destruction of victims' property, or stalking.
Economic abuse such as controlling
•
the victim’s money, withholding money for
basic needs, interfering with school or job, or
damaging the victim’s credit.
Several or all of the above forms of violence
and abuse may take place.
If You Are a Victim of Domestic Violence
The most difficult step for you to take is
to admit that you are being or have been
abused by your partner. Remember, your
partner’s violence is the problem, not you.
You do not provoke it. You do not deserve
it. The physical and emotional suffering you
experience may have long- and short-term
effects. The suffering may seem to use up all
of your energy. You may feel trapped, alone,
and that you have lost control of your life. You
may question yourself and your reactions.
Regardless of your reactions, it is important
to remember that every victim is different, as
is every response to domestic violence. The
reactions you are having to your abuse are
normal. Your safety is the first priority. Every
person in an abusive relationship should have
a safety plan— concrete steps you can take
to stay safe or to get to a safe place if you
or your family is in danger. Contact Isleta
Behavioral Health Services for information or
assistance.
Build awareness to prevent DV, know how
to help someone in need.
Attend the Isleta Community Summit
•
on October 12, 2015; contact IBHS about
registration.
•
Look up information on Domestic
Violence, and what the warning signs are.
•
Raise awareness about domestic and
sexual violence through formal and informal
forums (media, community groups, schools,
presentations).
•
Learn how to respond appropriately if
someone discloses to you. Help is available.
Contact your local domestic violence/sexual
assault program, Isleta Police Department,
service providers, family members, and
friends.
•
Educate youth about violence,
violence prevention, and how to help a friend.
•
Support legislation that assists victims
and increases accountability for the batterer.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
1-800-787-3224 (TTY)
Youth Domestic Violence or Teen dating
violence is a type of violence that happens
between intimate partners, two young people
in a close relationship. The nature of the
harmful and aggressive behavior can be
physical, emotional or sexual:
•
Physical – For example, when a
partner is pinched, hit, bit, shoved or kicked.
•
Emotional – This action can involve
threatening a partner or harming a partner’s
sense of self-worth. Some examples include
name calling, shaming, bullying, embarrassing
on purpose, or keeping the partner away from
friends and family.
•
Sexual – This is forcing a partner to
engage in a sex act when he or she does not
or cannot consent. Unhealthy relationships
can start early and last a lifetime. Dating
violence often starts with teasing and name
calling. These behaviors are often thought to
be a “normal” part of a relationship. But these
behaviors can lead to more serious violence
like physical assault and rape.
Dating violence can have a negative effect on
health throughout life. Teens who are victims
are more likely to do poorly in school. They
may engage in unhealthy behaviors, like drug
and alcohol use. The anger and stress that
victims feel may lead to eating disorders and
depression. Some teens even think about or
attempt suicide.
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Isleta Pueblo News
October 2015
4th Annual Isleta
Cancer & Heart Healthy
Education Conference
Tentative Agenda (Subject to Change)
October 24, 2015 * 10:30am-4:30pm
10:30am-11am
Registration and Pre-Test
Prayer & Welcome
Governor E. Paul Torres
11am-11:15am
Introduction of Isleta Health Education
Programs
Stephanie Barela
Cancer Clinical Trials
11:15am-12:15pm Leukemia Lymphoma Society (Separate
pre- and post-test)
12:15pm-1:00pm
LUNCH
Raffle Drawing
1:00pm to 1:45pm Cancer Screening and Early Detection
Dr. Guo
Coping Skills for Cancer Patients and
1:45pm to 2:30 pm their families
Deb Openden
Break
View Exhibitor Tables
Cancer Support Now, New Mexico
Department of Health Comprehensive
Cancer Program, People Living Through
2:30pm to 2:45pm Cancer, American Cancer Society,
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, The
Cancer Center at Presbyterian, Cancer
Alliance, Amber Care, Isleta Assisted
Living, American Heart Association
Raffle Drawing
2:45pm-3:15pm
Cancer & Cardiovascular Disease Making the Connection
Bambi Bevill , Heart Disease & Stroke
Prevention Coordinator
A Future Free of Heart Disease and
3:15pm to 4:00pm Stroke for Native Americans
Kelli Moore
4:00pm to 4:30pm
5:00pm to 6:00pm
Awards/Evaluation/Post-Test/Closing
Raffle Drawing
PLEASE join us at St. Augustine Catholic
Church in Isleta for a Mass dedicated
to those individuals & families who have
suffered from cancer and heart disease.
A BIG THANKS to all of our Donors and
the PLANNING COMMITTEE!
Pueblo of Isleta Community Cancer Support
(POICCS), especially Carmen Martin, Mollie
Poafpybitty, Frank Martin, Pricilla Reyna-Jojola,
Clem Romero, Mary Ann Johnson, Andrea Rockwell.
Food paid for by Leukemia & Lymphoma Society,
Sponsored by Celgene
and Takeda Oncology
*Cancer Treatment Options Program brought to you
by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society; sponsored by
Celgene and Takeda Oncology
October 2015
Isleta Pueblo News
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Just J.O.M.
YOUR ONE STOP FOR ALL JOHNSON-O’MALLEY
NEWS AND EVENTS
Headlines in JOM
It was great seeing all of the students at the Los Lunas open houses
that we attended. If you missed us during open house please stop
by the JOM office to visit and get any upcoming information.
If you have not turned in your reimbursements for Lab fees/PE
uniforms/Band instruments/Pre-AP-AP readings, the 60-day time
frame is coming up now in October.
The program still has calculators available to those who have not
received a calculator.
One calculator per student in middle school or high school.
School has been in session for 2 months now, if you think that
your child is needing extra support in school, tutoring will start in
October. Contact Lisa Smith for more information 505-869-9810.
Cumbres and Toltec Railroad
Middle & High school students are
welcome to join us on October 3,
2015 to experience the Cumbres &
Toltec Scenic Railroad in Chama,
New Mexico.
We will be leaving the Department
of Education by 5:30 am and
returning by 8:00 pm.
Admission, breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided for all
JOM eligible students. Space is limited to 10 students. Permission
slips are available at the JOM office. These forms must be signed
by the parent or legal guardian and submitted to reserve a spot.
JOM eligibility will be verified.
McCall’s Pumpkin Patch and McCall’s Haunted Farm
McCall’s Pumpkin Patch Saturday, October 17, 2015 JOM eligible
students K-6 grade
The day time trip is for students in grades K-6 and is on a first
come first serve basis. Spaces are limited to 12 students. We
will be leaving from the Department of Education by 8:30 am
and returning by 2:30 pm. The students experience a variety of
agricultural activities as well as observe farm animals and their
living habitats. Entrance fee and lunch will be provided for each
student.
McCall’s Haunted Farm October 17, 2015 JOM eligible 7-12 grade
Students
The Haunted Farm experience is for students grades 7-12 and is
on a first come first serve basis. Spaces are limited to 10 students.
Students will learn about drama, theater production, and the
agricultural experience. We will be leaving from the Department
of Education by 5:00 pm and returning by 10:30 pm.
Permission Slips will be available on October 1, 2015 at the JOM
program and must be signed by the parent/guardian to reserve a
spot.
JOM eligibility will be verified.
Activity Night
October 29, 2015 at 5:30 pm we will be hosting a variety of
Halloween games and activities. We will have Trick O Treats for
all JOM eligible students. Don’t worry about eating beforehand,
dinner will be served to all who attend.
Thinking About Quitting
JOM OCTOBER CALENDAR
Saturday 3rd - Cumbres & Toltec Railroad Fieldtrip!
Saturday 17th - McCall’s Pumpkin Patch
Thursday 29th - Family Night 5:30 PM
NOT READY TO COMMIT TO A
FULL Quit Smoking PROGRAM?
Take this 1 on 1, 90 minute session to increase
your motivation to quit!
Call Stephanie, Health Educator @ 869-4479
Isleta Pueblo News
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October 2015
Behavioral Health Department
September 16, 2015
Dear Sir or Madam:
We have these exciting, fun
events for the month of October
• October 7 – Diabetes “Walktober” Fun Walk/Run. This event will commemorate and
honor those who have lost their lives to domestic violence and give a voice to those who
are still being affected. Sign in at 4:30 pm at the Diabetes Prevention Program Wellness
Center. Flyers/registration forms are posted around the community; or you can call 8694595 to register.
• October 12 – “The Good Fight” Community Summit, 8:00 am– 4:30 pm at the Isleta
Recreation Center will have workshops, demonstrations, fun activities and food. Contact
Isleta Behavioral Health Services at 869-5475 for more information or to register.
• October 15 – Grocery Bingo, 5:30 pm– 7:30 pm at the Isleta Recreation Center. Call
Isleta Social Services at 869-2772 for more information.
* These events are planned in collaboration with IBHS, ISS, Diabetes Prevention Program,
CSVANW (Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women)
The Isleta Behavioral Health Services Prevention
Program and Isleta Social Services is proud to introduce this year’s annual
Community Summit
“The Good Fight”
October 12, 2015 @ the Isleta Recreation Center
Registration is FREE and the information is priceless.
We hope to see you there!
The event will be an all-day event, beginning at 8:00 am with registration and breakfast, and
will continue until 4:30pm. As in past years, we will have some dynamic speakers from IBHS,
Isleta Social Services, and more. Scheduled speakers will discuss topics such as Healthy
Communication: How to help someone; domestic violence prevention and information; not to
mention Self-Defense, dress for success, ju-jitsu; Santa Fe Mountain Center facilitating fun,
experiential activities.
For more information please contact Jennifer Sandoval, Santana Titla or Kory Kie at
(505) 869-5475; our email addresses are jsandoval@islclinic.net, stitla@islclinic.net, or
kkie@islclinic.net.
Community Summit
“The Good Fight”
October 12, 2015 @ the Isleta Recreation Center
8:00 am to 4:30 pm
REGISTRATION Information for Summit
Name:___________________________________________________________________
Phone Number:____________________________ Email __________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________________
T-Shirt Size:
S ____
M ____
L ____ XL _____
Service Providers:
Please list which program you represent:
Are you interested in receiving NMCTPB continuing education hours? _____Yes
_____No
Please sign when registering: I give Isleta Behavioral Health Services authorization to take
and use my photo for use in the monthly Pueblo newsletter.
Please initial: ______Yes
______No
Vendor Space (limited space – first come, first serve). Please bring your own tables and chairs
_______ Art & Crafts
1 day
Free plus raffle donation
_______ Information
1 day
Free plus hands on activity
_______ I want to volunteer
_____ earn CSW hours (bring sign in/out form)
***********************************************************************************************************
Name:_________________________________Phone:___________________________
Address:________________________________________________________________
Email Address: ___________________________________________________________
DonationItem:_____________________________________________Value: __________
As the month of October 2015 approaches,
the Pueblo of Isleta Behavioral Health
Department,
in
collaboration
and
partnership with Pueblo of Isleta Social
Services, will be hosting a number
of Domestic Violence activities to
address Domestic Violence awareness
and prevention.
Nationally, October
is proclaimed as “Domestic Violence
Awareness and Prevention Month.” Our
2015 activities will focus on positive
messages of support for victims and
families as well as community education.
Prevention of Domestic Violence involves
changing those individual and community
attitudes, beliefs and circumstances which
allow violence to occur and continue. It
is our intention to increase community
awareness of these issues that directly
impact our community. We believe that
education is the key to prevention.
Though 1 in 4 women will experience
Domestic Violence in their lifetime, many
are silent. Domestic Violence is defined
as the victimization of an individual or
individuals resulting from abuse, attacks,
or assaults undertaken by their respective
partners within the realm of a romantic
relationship or courtship.
That being
said, Domestic Violence as a general term,
is difficult to address, due to the many
natures of the act; Domestic Violence may
not only take place within a variety of
settings, but also through the involvement
of a vast array of individuals victimized, as
well. Domestic Violence can be delivered
as a physical, emotional, verbal, sexual or
psychological attack. In addition to these
various fashions, acts of Domestic Violence
can be initiated by both partners, meaning
both the male and female of a relationship.
With that said, we are extending this
invitation to you and your program to be
part of these activities which we hope will
be designed to strengthen victims and their
families’ interactions that promote healthy
relationships. On October 7th, 2015 a Fun
Walk/Run will be held in collaboration with
the Isleta Diabetes Program. Sign-ups for
the Walk/Run will begin at 4:30 pm and the
event will start at 5:00 pm.
On October
12th, 2015 a Community Wellness Summit
will be held at the Isleta Recreation Center
from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, please join us
for various presentations and activities
to include Zumba, Self Defense Class,
makeovers etc. Grocery Bingo will be our
last activity on October 15th, 2015 at the
Isleta Recreation Center from 5:30 pm 7:30 pm.
We are asking for your help in the way of
donations for our Grocery Bingo, grocery
items will be greatly appreciated; your
department may do themed meals and
donate that way if you wish. We are also
asking for gently used or new professional
attire, which will be given to victims of DV
to help them prepare for interviews and
attain employment.
Please contact Isleta Social Services at
(505) 869-2772 or Isleta Behavioral Health
at (505) 869-5475 if you have questions.
Respectfully,
Domestic Violence Planning Committee
October 2015
Isleta Pueblo News
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Attention All Head Start Alumni
We are asking for pictures to display for Head Start’s
50th Anniversary Celebration. If you attended Head
Start and would like to submit your Head Start picture,
class picture(s) along with a recent picture and/or
a biography. Please submit no later than October
9th, 2015 to Joy at the front desk. We would greatly
appreciate your help. All photos will be returned. All
alumni are encouraged to attend and join us for an
alumni group picture. Any questions please call 505869-9796.
Thank you in advance
Isleta Head Start & Child Care Center Staff
ISLETA HEAD START AND
CHILD CARE PROGRAM
Openings in
Child Care Program
The Isleta Child Care program supports low-income
working families through child care assistance. We offer
access to affordable, high-quality early care for the Full
day program and the Before & After school program. We
promote children's learning by improving the quality of
early care and education. We provide support for children
and their families who are juggling work schedules and
struggling to find a child care program that will fit their
needs and that will prepare children to succeed in school.
Our program serves children from the ages of 20 months
to 5 years old. We operate from September to July. We
incorporate the Creative Curriculum learning strategies
through activities and experiences the children participate
in on a daily basis.
We are currently seeking applications for Full Day child
care. The Full Day child care operates from 7:30 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. To be eligible, the parents are required to be
working and/or attending school. Income is verified for
eligibility to determine co-payment to be paid on the first
of each month. The children and their family are required
to be living within the boundaries of the Isleta Reservation
and near reservation areas of Valencia or Bernalillo County
in which Native Isleta families reside. For enrollment, we
will need proof of 30 days of income, school schedule and/
or work schedule, and the child’s birth certificate, census
number, immunization record, and physical exam. To
apply, call the Head Start center at 869-9796. Ask for
Elthia to set up an enrollment appointment. We hope to
hear from you soon!!!
Isleta Head Start and Child Care
Phone: 505-869-9796
Fax: 505-869-7578
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October 2015
Pueblo of Isleta WIC
World Breastfeeding Week 2015
Thank you!
Our event was a
success with about
50 attendees. Thank
you to all of the
families,
sponsors
and WIC staff that
made it possible.
“It was a great event.
It’s awesome to know
that so many people
support breastfeeding
and that breastfeeding
is
becoming
more
accepted
in
the
community.”
-Maria
HEALTH BEAT
Stephanie Barela | 869-4479
Flu Season Is Here!
WHAT IS THE FLU?
AND WHO NEEDS THAT FLU SHOT?
“The event was so
special because it gives
us breastfeeding moms
an opportunity to feel
celebrated for all the
hard work it takes to exclusively breastfeed. This
(3rd) baby has been the hardest for me so this event
came at a perfect time for me! Thank you WIC!”
-Roshanna
Celebrating Breastfeeding Families in our
Community
The Pueblo of Isleta WIC Office celebrated
World Breastfeeding Week 2015 by recognizing
breastfeeding families, breastfeeding friendly
professionals and businesses in our community. Our
event had fun, food, prizes, and information about
breastfeeding for the entire community. Mothers
were honored for their hard work and dedication.
Our WIC clients are amazing!
The flu is an illness, also called influenza, which many people get
during November to April. It can cause fever, chills, body aches,
and a cough. It usually lasts about 2-3 weeks, but for some people
it could last longer and make them very sick. The people at high
risk for complications are:
• Babies and kids under 5
• People older than 65
• Adults and kids who have health problems, such as
diabetes or asthma
These individuals definitely need a flu shot, but it is also important
for everyone else to get a flu shot so they are less likely to get the
flu and less likely to transfer it to someone who is more at risk.
DO I NEED A FLU SHOT EVERY YEAR?
Yes, even if you got a flu shot last flu season, you will need to get a
new shot this season because every year the flu virus changes and
a new vaccine will be helpful in fighting the new strain.
WHAT IF I GET THE FLU?
If you start to feel the symptoms of the flu (fever, chills, body
aches, cough), and are in a high risk category, then you may want
to go to the Isleta Health Center. You can also start taking these
steps to feel better:
•
•
•
•
Get a lot of rest
Drink lots of liquids (water, chicken broth, and other
clear fluids)
Take medicine your doctor may have prescribed you,
or just take certain over the counter drugs to help
ease your fever, aches, and pains
You may need to see a doctor if you have trouble
breathing, your muscles hurt, or you feel confused
October 2015
Isleta Pueblo News
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Refined Grains
A refined grain, or its product, is made by
processing a natural, whole grain so that
some or most of the nutrients are lost. White
rice, white bread, white pasta, cream of
wheat, cookies, and bowls of snap-crackleand-pop are all examples of refined grain
products.
Limiting refined grains is crucial for optimal
health. We all need a certain amount of
carbohydrates but through our addiction to
refined grains and sweets we are consuming
far too many. The body's storage capacity
for carbohydrates is quite limited, though,
so here's what happens to all the excess:
they are converted, via insulin, into fat and
stored in the adipose, or fatty tissue.
Consequences of refined
grains and sugars:
Excess weight and obesity lead to heart
disease and a wide variety of other diseases.
But the ill effect of refined grains and sugars
does not end there. They suppress the
immune system, contributing to allergies,
and they are responsible for a host of
digestive disorders. They contribute to
depression, and their excess consumption is,
in fact, associated with many of the chronic
diseases in our nation, such as cancer and
diabetes. A high insulin level in the body
also leads to osteoporosis. Calcium will not
absorb if the body has a high insulin level.
If you are experiencing any of the following
symptoms, chances are very good that the
excess carbohydrates in your body are, in
part or whole, to blame:
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Excess weight
Fatigue and frequent sleepiness
Depression
Brain fogginess
Bloating
Low blood sugar
High blood pressure
High triglycerides
Safe Grains:
The best grains include brown rice, quinoa,
buckwheat, millet, corn, amaranth, and
whole wheat products. Soaking brown
rice overnight improves absorption of the
vitamins and minerals up to 75%.
Recipe:
Kale with Brown Rice Ingredients
►3 t. oil or butter
►1 C kale or spinach (fresh)
►1 t salt
►1/8 t pepper
►2 C cooked brown rice (regular)
►2 boiled eggs
Directions
1. Soak brown rice overnight or for 8 hours.
Prepare brown rice as indicated on package
directions.
2. Place two eggs in boiling water for 10
minutes.
3. Chop kale and sauté in oil or butter for 3
minutes. Stir in salt and pepper and reduce
heat.
4. Put cooked rice on serving platter and top
with sautéed kale and sliced boiled eggs.
WIC Nutrition
Page 28
Isleta Pueblo News
October 2015
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