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Volume 18 Issue 3
Isleta Pueblo News
Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com
Governor’s Report
I want to wish the entire community a nice
month of health and safety. I have been in
office for two months and I want to thank you
for your support and encouragement. Also,
thank you for continuing to practice safety
protocols and keeping our COVID numbers
low.
In January, my entire administration and Tribal
Council attended the Traditional All Pueblo
Council of Governors meeting that was held
in Santo Domingo to welcome all incoming
Pueblo leadership. This annual meeting has
been occurring in Santo Domingo for over
500 years. I want to thank all the Pueblo
Governors who attended and give a special
thank you to the Pueblo of Santo Domingo
and especially the women that cooked and
provided us with a delicious lunch.
My administration and Tribal Council attended
the annual Indian Day at the State Capitol on
February 3. We met with several leaders from
different tribes to coordinate lobbying support
on issues regarding tribal concerns. We
also met with State Representatives Benny
Shendo, Derrick Lente and Harry Garcia, to
lobby issues that impact the Pueblo of Isleta
such as education, tribal law enforcement, and
capital outlay requests. We have monitored
bills and tribal priorities closely through the
New Mexico legislative session (pg.2-3).
We look forward to growing collaborative
relationships with the state departments to
ensure our tribal needs are met through the
state. Through our relationships with state
agencies, my administration has already
secured an additional $280,000 in previously
tied-up law enforcement funding. I want
to thank the New Mexico Governor Lujan
Grisham for acknowledging the excellence
in Isleta’s tribal programs, especially for
commending our Assisted Living Facility and
Elder Center and their critical role in serving
our community. I also want to congratulate
former San Ildefonso Governor James
Mountain for being selected by Governor
Lujan Grisham as the Secretary of Indian
Affairs Department.
On February 11, a meeting was held to
select new Mayordomos for the 2023 farming
season. I want to thank all tribal members
who attended and those that were selected
and offered to serve in this capacity. My
administration is working on securing grant
funding to repair and provide maintenance
on Pueblo irrigation ditches. I wish all the
farmers a plentiful year.
Acequia Madre Mayordomos
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Warren Edaakie
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Clint Lente
Ranchitos Mayordomos
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Derek Jaramillo
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Ben Garcia
Chical Mayordomos
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Brian Jiron
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Leon Chewiwi
We held our first Community Meeting on
January 21, 2023 and it was attended by
approximately 200 tribal members. At the
Meeting, tribal members identified several
priority issues that they hope to see my
administration address. As promised, I would
like to follow up on those concerns. The first
issue was the hiring of tribal members and
the HR process. To address hiring concerns, I
had HR present at my first Director’s Meeting
the hiring procedures and gathered ideas
of how to streamline the hiring process.
The second priority issue raised by tribal
members was concerns about housing in our
community. In response, my administration
and Tribal Council have met with the IPHA
Board to redress housing concerns. The next
community meeting is tentatively planned
for April, where we plan to give department
updates regarding the issues that were raised
previously.
The Tribal Council has been conducting
business for the benefit of the Tribe in various
areas. First, they have authorized a tribal
distribution for Tribal Members who were
not initially eligible to receive a distribution
in November of 2022 because they resided
outside of the seventy-five mile radius. Tribal
members were notified to update their address
on or before February 10 with checks to be
mailed by March 10, 2023. Tribal members
March 2023
who received the November 2022 distribution
or were born after November 12, 2022 will not
be eligible to receive this distribution.
Second, my administration and Tribal Council
are working on several major infrastructure
projects. The first project is to upgrade the
Pueblo’s broadband infrastructure with fiber
optics to provide the fastest internet service to
the community. Once the project takes flight,
it will take a couple of years to complete. My
administration and the Tribal Council are also
working on drilling and constructing several
new wells for the community. These wells are
an emergency project and we hope that they
will be completed within my term.
Last, I want to send my condolences to the
families of those who have lost their family
members during the month of February.
Ha-Wuh
Max A. Zuni
Governor
Pueblo of Isleta
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
DEADLINE for April Newsletter articles is set for
Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at 4:30 pm. Articles may be
dropped off at the Library or emailed to Nathaniel.Lujan@
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 who 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 who
will help you throughout the process. The Library will NOT
accept notes dropped off at the Library or information over
the phone to generate your article.
PROBATES need to be published in the Newsletter for
two consecutive months. Probates are considered court
documents, therefore, all submitters must provide: 1)
Name of Deceased, 2) Date of Deceased 3) Court Case #
and 4) Date of Court Date. A Probate form can be found on
the Newsletter Archive page at http://www.isletapueblo.
com/newsletters.html .
CLASSIFIED ADS: The new administration has requested
that the Newsletter start a Classified Ad section for Tribal
members selling land, houses, mobile homes, vehicles, and
farm equipment. Leasing of houses and mobile homes will
be accepted. Smaller items which can be sold at the local
flea markets or weekly yard sales will NOT be accepted.
Currently, this service is FREE to Tribal members. Land,
houses, and mobile homes must be within the reservation
boundaries. Ads must meet the 160 character limit. Ads
that exceed the 160 characters will NOT be submitted into
the Newsletter. A single picture June be submitted with
the ad. Submitters of classified ads are responsible for
generating their own ads as this is a FREE service.
As a reminder, Tribal business owners may submit a small
flyer at no charge. Like the classified ads, business owners
are responsible for generating their own flyers as this is a
FREE service.
Classified ads and business flyers will be posted no
more than two consecutive months. In the event where
the Newsletter may exceed the 24-page limit, classified
ads and business flyers will be “bumped” for newsletter
articles. Again, this is a FREE service for Tribal members.
The Isleta Newsletter is owned and operated by the Pueblo
of Isleta. Therefore, the Governor of the Pueblo of Isleta
has the final say of all articles and contents within the
Isleta Newsletter.
For additional questions, you may call the Library and
speak with Nate or Diane at 505.869.9808.
Thank you,
Nathaniel Lujan
Newsletters may be found at the fifteen 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 fifteen Newsletter distribution locations are:
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TR 2 & TR 22 - Chical SE of Community Hall
TR 10 - Behind the old 47 Sales
TR 1 & TR 5 – Ranchitos / Bosque Farms
Reservations Line
Ranchitos Park
Post Office - Big Tree
TR 82 & TR 84 - Teller Road
TR 78 & TR 82 - Carlos Trujillo Sr.
TR 90 @ Y - CF Padilla
Mouse Town Park –
Health Center – South end of Health
Center Parking lot
Library Sunlight & Moonlight Intersection
TR 6 - 47 Intersection
TR 12 - 47 & 147 intersection (Old Smoke & Save)
TR 71 & TR 54 @ Y - Holiday Robot / Paved Road /
Railroad Tracks
TR 45 & TR 40 @ Y - Tata Mel (POI Signage)
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Job Postings
Visit us online at
http://www.isleta.com/career-opportunities.aspx
Fax: 505-244-8232
March 2023
OUR LOCATION
Isleta Resort and Casino is located 7 minutes south of
downtown Albuquerque at Interstate 25 and Hwy 47, exit
215. The Human Resources office can be found on the east
side of the building through the Employee Entrance doors.
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Pueblo of lsleta Career Opportunities
Position Posting
Office Location
Closing Date
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Office Location
Closing Date
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ISLETA DIVERSION DAM –
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
The Bureau of Reclamation has prepared an
environmental assessment (EA) to analyze
potential impacts associated with modifying the
Isleta Diversion Dam (IDD) in the Rio Grande
on the Pueblo of Isleta in Valencia County, New
Mexico. This notice announces the availability of
the EA for public review and comment. The EA
was prepared in accordance with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (40 CFR
:1500–1508).
We analyzed two alternatives in the EA, the No
Action and the Proposed Action alternatives.
Alternative A: No Action Alternative
The IDD would not be modified, and a fish
passage would not be constructed at the IDD. In
addition, there would be no changes to the IDD
river, sluiceway, or headworks gates and these
gates would continue to be manually operated to
maintain head pressure for irrigation demands.
This alternative would not meet the project
objectives or requirements under the 2016
Agreement of Settlement and Compromise
Regarding the Isleta Diversion Dam or the 2016
Middle Rio Grande Biological Opinion for water
operation and river maintenance activities.
Alternative B: Proposed Action Alternative
The Proposed Action would improve sediment
management and fish passage at the IDD by the
following actions:
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East Bank Realignment: The east bank
upstream of the dam would be realigned
to reduce erosion and entrained sediment
entering the Peralta sluiceway.
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Peralta Sluiceway Modification: The
Peralta sluiceway, along the east bank, would
be modified by adding an upstream step and
a slope to further reduce the sediment load
diverted from the Peralta sluiceway into the
canal headworks.
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Fish Passage: A baffled fishway would be
constructed through an IDD gate to provide
silvery minnow passage during the irrigation
season and periods of low river flows.
The public is invited to attend a public meeting
and provide written comments. The public
meeting will follow an open house style format
and consist of exhibits with different aspects
of the project. The meeting will provide an
opportunity for the public to learn more about
the EA, have discussions with Reclamation staff,
and provide input.
Public Meeting Schedule:
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Thursday, March 9, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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Isleta Resort & Casino Sunrise Room
11000 Broadway Blvd SE,
Albuquerque, NM 87105
The Reclamation Albuquerque Area Office is
inviting comments. If you wish to comment on the
draft EA, you can mail comments to NEPA Team
Lead, BRIC, LLC, at the addresses listed below
or via email at IDDModificationProject@ddcdine.com. This EA will be open for public review
for 30 days, from February 28th through March
28,2023. An electronic copy of the EA is available
on Reclamation’s website at https://www.usbr.
gov/uc/DocLibrary/ea.html. Hard copies may
be obtained by contacting NEPA Team Lead,
BRIC, LLC, at the address listed below or via
email at IDDModificationProject@ddc-dine.com.
Address: BRIC LLC, 8901 Adams Street, Suite
B, Albuquerque, NM 87113. All comments must
be received by March 28,2023, when the public
comment period ends.
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Health Beat
Glaucoma
Stephanie Barela,
Isleta Health Center Health Educator
Phone: 505-869-4479 stephanie.barela@islclinic.net
Glaucoma is a very common disease that affects more
than 3 million people a year by damaging the optic nerve,
which is the nerve that provides information to the brain.
If left untreated it can cause gradual vision loss. There
usually are no symptoms for Glaucoma, which is why
it is so important to get regular vision exams to detect
problems early and get them treated. In most types of
glaucoma, the eye’s drainage system becomes clogged
so that intraocular fluid cannot drain. This can cause
pressure inside the eye, which if the pressure becomes
too high, can damage the sensitive optic nerve and result
in vison loss.
WHAT PUTS YOU AT RISK FOR GLAUCOMA?
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Over 60 years old
Relatives of glaucoma patients
Those that are very nearsighted (myopic)
Hispanics in older age groups
Those that are very nearsighted (myopic)
African American or Asians
People with thin central cornea
WHEN SHOULD YOU GET YOUR EYES
CHECKED FOR GLAUCOMA?
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Before age 40, every 2-4 years.
From age 55-64, every 1-2 years
From age 40-54, every 1-3 years
After age 65, every 6-12 months
ARE THERE SYMPTOMS FOR GLAUCOMA?
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Often there are no uncomfortable or painful
symptoms
In less common kinds of glaucoma, symptoms
can be more severe, which include:
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Hazy vision
The appearance of rainbow colored
circles around bright lights
Eye and head pain
Sudden sight loss
Nausea or vomiting
People of all ages are affected by this,
from babies to elders
Sight loss from glaucoma cannot be reversed;
however, early detection and careful, lifelong
treatment with medication or surgery can
maintain vision
WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF
GLAUCOMA?
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Open-Angle Glaucoma
•Slow clogging of the drainage canals, resulting
in increased eye pressure
•Has symptoms and damage that are not noticed
•Develops slowly and is a lifelong condition
•Most common form of glaucoma
Angle-Closure Glaucoma (AKA: Acute or Angle
Narrowed Glaucoma)
•Caused by blocked drainage canals, resulting in
a sudden rise in intraocular pressure
•Develops very quickly
•Has very noticeable symptoms and damage
usually
•Needs immediate medical attention
HOW DO YOU TREAT GLAUCOMA?
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Medications usually are used to treat glaucoma
to either help the fluid drain better or to decrease
the amount of fluid
Surgery is another way to treat glaucoma:
• Laser Surgery, done in an outpatient setting
• Microsurgery (AKA: conventional surgery),
done in a hospital or surgery center
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ENVIRONMENTAL
Request for Public Input: Office of Natural
Resources Trustee to Present on Remaining
Settlement Funds for Two Superfund Sites in
South Valley Area
Date: Monday, March 6th, 2023
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Mountain View Community Center
201 Prosperity Avenue SE Albuquerque NM 87105
History: The AT&SF Tie Treater site is in
Albuquerque near Rio Grande State Park. The
site operated as a railroad tie treating plant from
1908 to 1972. The use of wood treatment products
led to the release of hazardous substances, which
injured groundwater and wildlife habitat resources.
The second South Valley Superfund site is also
in Albuquerque and spans approximately two
square miles in the South Valley area. This site
was used for industrial operations beginning in
the 1950s. Hazardous substance releases led to the
contamination of soil and groundwater resources.
Meeting Details: The State Office of Natural
Resources Trustee (ONRT) will present a public
meeting on closing out two Superfund sites in the
South Broadway Area / Mountain View community.
The ONRT has proposed a project that has been
challenged by community members including the
Pueblo of Isleta. The proposed project has yet to
be finalized and community input on this project
is important. You are encouraged to attend this
meeting; your presence would be welcome.
The Draft Addendum to the Restoration Plans for
the AT&SF Tie Treater and South Valley Superfund
sites and other documents related to those sites
are available on ONRT’s website here: https://
onrt.env.nm.gov/onrt-seeks-public-comment-ona-draft-addendum-to-restoration-plans-for-twoalbuquerque-superfund-sites-and-the-proposedsouthside-wastewater-reclamation-plant-outfallrestoration-project/
Contact: For more information about this public
meeting, please contact Pueblo of Isleta Environment
Department at 505-869-7565.
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Academic Success Program
Happy March from the Department of
Education Academic Success Program. The
program had its first 3.0 incentives event
for Pueblo of Isleta High School Students at
Main Event in Albuquerque. Those students
that attended were able to get lunch as well
as have unlimited bowling for two hours,
unlimited laser tag and unlimited games.
Students also took advantage of our
Homework help nights at the department of
education. Students were able to work one on
one with our tutors, and get any extra support
they may have needed on assignments.
It is very important for parents to check
emails and make sure that they are not going
in to their junk emails. When speaking with
students they are unaware that such events
are happening if parents are not passing along
the information. Our main communication is
with the parents emails that we have on file.
If you are not receiving our emails, please call
505-869-9793 or 505-869-9778 to provide
your email address. You may also email
us at michelle.valdez@isletapueblo.com or
jolynnsandoval@isletapueblo.com.
The program does offer online and in person
tutoring for your student, you can sign up your
child at https://isletapueblo.formstack.com/
forms/doe_afterschool_tutoring
Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
3:00pm – 7:00pm – Homework Help
Los Lunas Spring Break
March 13 – 17
Monday, March 13, 2023 –
NACA End of Grading
APS & NACA Spring Break
March 20 – 24
College Updates:
Samantha and Michelle attended NMSU
on February 1st & 2nd 2023. Both the
Higher Education
Students applying for the Pueblo of Isleta
Scholarship are required to respond to a few
questions. Below you will find responses to
the question, “What advice would you give to
an incoming high school student?”
Advice from Pueblo of Isleta
Higher Education scholarship recipients
to High School Students
Advice from Graduate Students
“To incoming high school students is to stay
focused and don’t lose sight of your dreams.
College can be challenging and may seem
like it is never going to end, but it will, and
you will succeed as long as you keep pushing
through.” -UNM Graduate Student
“To any incoming high school students would
be to discover your passion and stay curious.
I would say to be a sponge and soak up
knowledge. Stay inspired and never stop
exploring.” –
“In terms of advice to younger students
entering college, is to focus on one task at
a time, there may be times that the workload
may be immense or you just may simply not
want to focus on work, but completing one
task at a time and not worrying about other
assignments at the same time has brought
me academic success and lowered my stress
levels. Continuing on in schooling to obtain
Department of Education and NMSU sent
emails informing the students of the visit.
There was a low turnout from students; this
was a great time for students to meet with
a Higher Education Coordinator to get any
questions answered about your scholarship.
We will be scheduling another visit in early
April 2023.
A visit to UNM and CNM are in the near future.
Freshman students whom attend these
colleges, please check your emails for the
a degree is one of the smartest choices
that an individual can make in their life, and
because the Pueblo of Isleta is so generous
in helping pay towards your future and future
success it would be a waste of your time
and the Department of Education's time and
resources by not putting all your effort into
school work. The harder an individual works,
the better the outcome as well as the greater
chance of having a successful future. Also on
a side note, by all means, never give up and
always give 110%!”
- first year of grad school at UNM
Advice from a Doctorate student
“The first piece of advice that I would give
to an incoming high school student would
be to buckle down and work hard through
high school and develop good study habits.
It’s really hard on some students when they
graduate high school and go to college
because they don’t have parents or teachers
hovering over them to make sure the student
gets their work done. The best way to help
the transition from high school to college is to
have good study habits and be responsible.
In college most of the professors aren’t
going to be very understanding of missed
or late assignments and they certainly don’t
like excuses. They’ve heard them all. You’re
on your own when you go to college. Be
independent and take responsibility for your
classes and grades.”
upcoming dates. Do not miss a great
opportunity to see what the program has to
offer.
Online tutoring is available to college
students as well. Tutoring is done by Varsity
Tutors and you can sign yourself up at https://
isletapueblo.formstack.com/forms/doe_
afterschool_tutoring.
We look forward to working with you all this
semester. Michelle & Jolynn
Advice from College Freshmen
“To any incoming student, to be patient and
open minded about their future.” –Metropolitan
State University of Denver student
“To any high school student, my advice would
be to remain grateful for what they have, and
make the most of it. Always make the most of
any situation you’re put in and own it.”
–New Mexico State University student
“I would like to tell a high school student to
start planning for college and apply for as
many scholarships as they can. There is a
lot of support in them when going to college.
I would like them to take advantage of that
support, learn to manage their time, and enjoy
being a college student while obtaining their
degree.” – CNM student
“If I were to give advice to an incoming high
school student, I would tell them to focus on
grades above anything else. To me, grades
are the most important part of high school
because of how much value those little
numbers and letters hold. These will be the
start to your college career. Knowing this very
early in high school is the biggest advantage
you can have compared to your peers. If you
know early on how much your grades mean
and how they can affect you in the future, it
would encourage you to do better and to try
harder. When I was going into high school
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my first year as a freshman I did not really
care about my grades. I was never really told
that my grades were important and I had the
mindset that my grades would not matter this
early on. A horrible mistake I wish I could
take back, but around my second year as a
sophomore I came to realize how important
my grades are and how much they mattered.
Even if it was super early into my high school
life. I changed how I acted and focused
mostly on my grades, studying for tests and
doing homework. If I had the advantage of a
high school senior telling me how much my
grades mean even if I was to be an incoming
freshmen would have scared me straight.
This is what I would tell incoming students if
given the chance.”
- University of Central Oklahoma student
AISES Burlington Northern Santa Fe
(BNSF) Foundation Scholarship (20232024)
https://www.aises.org/scholarships/bnsffoundation-scholarship-2022-2023
Scholarship Applications Close: May 31 2023
Advice from a College Sophomore
and Senior
Dr. Kevin & Laurie Goodluck Scholarship
“My best advice for an incoming high
school student would be to not give up on
your dreams because they simply seem
impossible. Sometimes, all it takes is a little
determination and the stubbornness to not
give up when things get difficult. Life will
like to make you think some things cannot
be obtained simply because somebody else
gave up. Do not let that mindset take you over.
Strive on, be brave, be bold. Reach out and
grab the things you strive for and when your
mindset opens to more of the future, continue
to pursue. Never be satisfied with what you
have previously done in the past. Always use
what you are now doing to decide if you have
tried hard enough. Remember to ask yourself
if you will be able to live with the decisions
you have made today.”
- Fort Lewis College sophomore
“Please keep focused throughout your
studies, future Isleta high school students. You
will face numerous challenges in high school.
Don't get too worked up over the challenges.
Always keep in mind that you are worthy of
achievement. You can achieve anything if you
set your mind to. Make sure you're making
good decisions at all times. Don't be afraid of
failure; just remember to learn from it. Wishing
you the best of luck in high school. You've got
this! Your community is counting on you!” New Mexico State University Senior
Pueblo of Isleta Scholarship application
opens March 1, 2023
The following deadlines to turn in an
application
• Summer Term/Semester –
April 1st 11:59pm
• Fall Term/Semester – July1st 11:59pm
Other Scholarship Opportunities
and Deadlines:
(Please visit our website for additional
information and clickable links)
Full Circle & Tribal College Scholarships
https://collegefund.org/students/scholarships/
Full Circle Scholarship applications are open
from February 1st to May 31st each year
The Cobell Scholarship
https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/access_
oasis
The academic year 2023-2024 undergraduate
and graduate scholarship applications are
now open.
The 2023-2024 vocational/trade application is
open while funds remain available
AISES Apple Scholarship Program (20232024)
https://www.aises.org/scholarships/aisesapple-scholarship-program-2023-2024
Scholarship Applications Close: May 31 2023
AISES Environmental Science Associates
(ESA) Scholarship (2023-2024)
https://www.aises.org/scholarships/aisesenvironmental-science-associates-esascholarship-2023-2024
Scholarship Application Close: May 31, 2023
University of New Mexico
Osher Re-entry Scholarship
https://cep.unm.edu/scholarships/osher-reentry-scholarship.html?
Deadline: April 28, 2023
https://llkd.unm.edu/for-students/studentfinancial-asslstance.html?
Deadline: Ongoing
New Mexico State University
1888 Leadership Scholarship Deadline: No
application is required
Central New Mexico University
Bridge to Success Scholarship- State Funded
Scholarship
https://www.cnm.edu/depts/financial-aid/
scholarships/bridge-to-success-scholarship
Deadline: March 31, 2023
Rust Opportunity Assistance Fund
If you experience an unforeseen financial
situation
(including
those
related
to COVID-19), the Rust Opportunity
Assistance Fund may be an optional
resource.
https://www.cnm.edu/depts/financial-aid/
scholarships/rust-opportunity-assistancefund
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Tiwa Language
This month our Tiwa classes at Isleta
Elementary school have been excited to
practice dancing, build vocabulary and
use common phrases. Students continue
to recognize and use traditional names to
address one another. Some students are not
aware of their Indian name, please assist
them with common phrases and ensuring
they know and use their Indian name.
We are working to promote daily usage of the
language. For Valentines Day, each student
received a t-shirt encouraging Tiwa language
usage. We appreciate your support and
encourage you to use the language as much
as possible.
If you would like to participate in learning the
language, support is available for families.
Please contact the Department of Education
for more information.
Tutoring Program
The Department of Education Tutoring
Program is continually providing tutoring
support for K-12 grade students from Los
Lunas School District and Albuquerque
Public Schools. We are currently providing
support for over 25 students through After
School tutoring and Varsity Tutors. Another
collaboration between DOE and Sylvan
Learning Center to offer support for Math is
underway. The Sylvan Ace it! Math Tutoring
Program is geared toward 3rd – 8th grades, for
a duration of 12 weeks. If you are interested
in signing your student up, look out for a
formal announcement you can find on our
department page on isletapueblo.com, DOE
Facebook page, or posted on Pueblo of Isleta
Facebook page. If you have any questions
or regards, please contact the Department of
Education at (505) 869-9790.
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Isleta Pueblo News
March 2023
Did You Know?
The Hubbell Crash Site
In 1946, there was a crash on the Pueblo of
Isleta involving a U.S. Navy twin engine air
transport plane. The plane had 11 military
personnel on board, and all 11 were killed in
the crash.
There was over 1,800 pounds of debris that was
recovered, consisting of over 8,500 pieces of the
plane.
The aircraft involved in the crash was a cargo
transport counterpart for the Douglas C-47
'Skytrain'. Shown above is the ‘Skytrain'.
Have you been told a story of a plane crash on
the reservation? If so, we would love to hear
it and investigate the story. Please contact the
UXO/ HAZMAT Department at (505)869-5748
with any tips or findings.
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March 2023
Pueblo of Isleta Public Library
We are now in the third month of the year and the beginning of Spring which also brings the
return of Daylight Savings Time! March is also national reading month where children, teachers,
parents/caregivers, and the community come to together to read books and celebrate the joy of
reading. Library staff members have been busy weeding and updating our library material and
we try to keep up with what’s trending with the latest books, movies, music and much more.
Come in and check out what’s new at the library!
News
On Friday, March 3rd the library was the
host site for the New Mexico State Library’s
Tribal Libraries meeting on eSports.
Where tribal library staff, tribal education
staff and tribal IT staff meet up to learn
more about eSports. Head eSports Coach at
Sandia Preparatory School in Albuquerque
led the presentation and demonstration
followed by a discussion and Q&A.
Tax Season is upon us and the 2022 New
Mexico Taxation and Revenue form packets
are now available here at the library. Other
Federal Tax and Revenue forms will need to
be downloaded from the Internal Revenue
website irs.gov. Make sure and stop by the
library and pick up a packet before the tax
deadline.
Come join our team! The library is
currently hiring for a Library Aide
I full time position. Applications can be
found at isletapueblo.com/careers or you
can pick up an application at the library.
Applications must be submitted to Isleta
Human Resources office located at the
Tribal Service Complex. If you have any
questions regarding this position or how
to apply, please call the library at 505-8699808 and speak with a staff member.
The library now has “STEAM to GO Kits”
that include Learn to Move, Emotions,
Outdoor Adventure just to name a few are
now available to check out. Patrons now can
have the convivence of STEAM to GO! Kits
are designed for preschool age children;
each kit features two fun games that
encourages children to explore different
subjects in STEAM. These games help
develop gross motor skills while children
have fun in the process. These kits will be
located in the general area of the library
by the parenting books and kit policy will
be posted to view before checking out. If
you have any questions, please speak with
a staff member.
We would like to remind the community
that the library offers a story time for the
whole family. If you ever find yourself
wanting to take your family out to a familyfriendly event like story time, painting or
other fun activities please stop by. Or you
can find all upcoming events on our social
media:
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Instagram: @isletapueblolibrary
Snapchat: @poipubliclib
Facebook: Pueblo of Isleta Public
Library
Below is more information about the
library’s Family Story Time…
Join us every Wednesday at 10:30am and a
library staff member will read a story and
do a small activity or craft with the families
and children who attend. Family Story
Time is geared towards children 16 months
to 5 years old but everyone is welcomed! No
sign up is required and monthly calendars
will be available for story time here at the
library. For more information on the story
and activity for that day please call the
library at 505-869-9808.
Upcoming
Returning for a third time is the library’s
collaboration with The Tutor Doctor. The
Tutor Doctor offers professional one-onone tutoring services for students. Spaces
are limited to 15 students ranging from 1st
grade to 12th grade. Registration for the
Tutoring session will begin in second half of
February with a deadline of March 03, 2023.
Each student will have access to twenty two
(22), 1-hour one-on-one tutoring sessions.
Students will be required to complete three
assessments which will be used to develop
a tailored and customized approach to
their tutoring. This will also allow for The
Tutor Doctor to assign an appropriate tutor
for the students based on the needs and
personality. A meeting will be scheduled for
all that are interested. Dates and times will
be provided as they become available to us.
For more information or questions, please
call the library at 505-869-9808.
The library will be hosting three family
events on the evenings of March 14th
(Tall Paul Magic), March 16th (Exotics of
the Rainforest, and March 23rd (Indiana
Bones, Storyteller).
These events are
FREE and open to the general public. We
request parents, guardians, or a responsible
adult(s) be present with youth at these
events. Please read the next three bullet
points for a brief summary of events.
• Tall Paul Magic will be hosting
a magic show on Tuesday, March 14 at
5:30 pm. Tall Paul is a local Albuquerque
magician that specializes in family
and kid friendly funny magic, balloons,
ventriloquism with potential audience
participation.
• Exotics of the Rainforest will
be presenting an informative, visual
presentation featuring live parrots,
reptiles, and amphibians from the tropical
rainforest and deserts of the world on
Thursday, March 16th at 3:00pm.
• Indiana Bones and faithful
companion Draco, storytellers of historic
legends, folklore, and Ghostwalker will be
sharing his latest adventures and quest
with the people of Island on Thursday,
March 22nd at 4:30 pm.
Indiana
Bones combines history, archeology,
paleontology, action, adventure and
puppetry for audiences of all ages.
You won’t want to miss these FREE family
events, so make sure and mark your
calendars! If you have additional questions
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or would like more information about this
program, please call the library at 505869-9808 and speak with a staff member.
Reminder, we ask that parents,
guardians, or responsible adults be
present with children during these
events.
Summer Reading Program will be
here before we know it and we are excited
to share with you all our new themes for
our Junior and Youth Programs. Summer
Reading Program will start June 5th and
end July 21st.
Our Junior Program, ages 3-6 years old,
theme will be STEAM (Science, Technology,
Engineering, Art and Math). Every day
story time will be incorporated along with
crafts and activities following this year’s
theme. Students will also get to attend
field trips and engage in daily recess time.
Breakfast and lunch will be served every
day.
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Reading Program and learn how to cook
your favorite Japanese dishes such as
ramen, rice balls (onigiri), and taiyaki
(fish-shaped bun pastry). The first week
we will be cooking savory meals that
are easy to make at home. The following
week we will be making some Japanese
desserts that are unique and tasty.
Lastly, we will be going on a mini field trip
to Europa to try their food and desserts.
To learn more about this program please
contact Cheyenne by phone at 505-8699808 or by email at cheyenne.castillo@
isletapueblo.com.
Summer Reading Program Registration will
be May 5th starting at 7am. Registration
will be on first come, first serve basis. We
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Valentine Breakable Chocolate Heart
program participants putting their
crafting skills to use!
Our Youth Program, ages 7-14 years
old, will feature 4 different curriculums
to choose form. We will be accepting 20
students with 5 spots available for the
mentioned programs below.
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and
Wizardry. You have been accepted into
the New Wizarding class at Hogwarts
School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. You
won’t want to miss out on creating all
the magical items like the Golden Snitch,
crafting your wand, making floating
candles, creatures from the Harry Potter
Universe. Get your spell-books together
make sure you have your train ticket to
Platform 9 ¾ and get ready to turn an
average summer day into something
magical. If you have any questions about
this program, please email Kyle.Lujan@
isletapueblo.com or call the library at
505-869-9808.
Welcome to the Jungle, we’ve got
fun and games! We’ve got everything you
want honey; we know the names. Let’s
explore jungle survival tactics as well
as the creepy crawlers who live there!
We will learn how to weave a fish trap,
make an ant farm, and build a luminary
bug lamp, plus more! These wild tropical
activities will be paired with a fieldtrip
to the Botanical Gardens, specifically
the Bugarium. If you want to hear more
about this program or have any questions,
please contact Kimberly at 505-869-9808
or email Kimberly.Lacsina@isletapueblo.
com.
Once Upon a Time there was a king
who told a poor merchant’s daughter to
make gold from hay or else she would
die… Join Elena’s program as we explore
the different fairytales that are familiar
and new! We will explore 8 of the Grimm
Tales such as Hansel and Gretel, Little
Red Gap, and Rumpelstiltskin. With
each story there will be whimsical crafts
and temptingly delicious treats to make.
There will also be a field trip to Casa
San Ysidro to see how yarn is made
from wool. For any questions about this
program, you can contact Elena Lopez
at 505-869-9808 or by email at Elena.
Lopez@isletapueblo.com.
Have you ever watched an anime
and saw how delicious the food looked
and wondered how to make the food
in your favorite anime movies and
TV shows? Join Cheyenne’s Summer
Our Furry Friends joining in on the fun for our Read to A Dog Program!
Read to a Dog participants enjoying story time here at the library!
Valentine Breakable Chocolate Heart program participants in the process of
making their special Valentine!
The After School Program students having a blast making a Valentine craft!
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will have one single line for registration for
youth and junior groups. This will ensure
that priority is given to those whom showed
up early for registration. Summer Reading
Program Calendars will be released in April
so keep a look out for that.
Some reminders to keep in mind before
registering:
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Only Parents/Legal Guardians of
students are allowed to sign up students
for the Summer Reading Program.
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3-year olds MUST be potty trained.
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We will be asking BASIC information
on registration form.
If you have any questions regarding our
Summer Reading Program, please give us
a call at the library and speak with a staff
member at 505-869-9808.
Library staff is currently in the process of
working on upcoming programs for children,
teens, adults and families. Please follow us on
our social media accounts for up to the minute
announcements on programs and events. We
will also be posting flyers throughout the
community so keep a look out for that.
Recap
On Saturday, January 28th the library
hosted a Read to a Dog event for children
5 and up. This program was led by library
staff member Renetta. There were 15 slots
available for participants to spend time and
read to a Certified Therapy Dog. Studies
have proven that when children read aloud
to Therapy Dogs the children’s mood and
attitude towards reading improves. The
library was excited to welcome our furry
friends and we would like to thank everyone
who participated. Make sure and stop by
the library and check out our book display
dedicated to all the dog lovers out there.
On Saturday February 11th library staff
member Cheyenne hosted a Valentine
Breakable
Chocolate
Heart
program.
Participants came together to make truffles
and a breakable chocolate heart. The
breakable heart was filled with desserts
and other surprises. The recipient of the
Valentine will get to break the heart open
with a hammer to reveal the surprise. It was
a great afternoon spent making a Valentine
gift for that special person and we would like
to thank all the participants that joined this
program.
We took our After School Program on an
incentive field trip to watch Puss in Boots:
The Last Wish at AMC movie theaters and
dinner at Dion’s Pizza. All the students
enjoyed the movie. Students in our After
School Program earn their spot on the field
trip by attending our program consistently
and completing their homework and reading.
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PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
March is here, it kind of crept up on us. I
don’t know about all of you, but I’m kind
of liking the warmer weather. We here at
the Parks & Recreation Department are
continuing to plug away. We have slowly
been seeing more and more participation in
our programs, services and events. I am so
glad that tribal members are coming back.
My Sports Section continues to have
well attended, friendly and fun sporting
events and activities. My Fitness Section
continues to make more and more of
our tribal members healthy and fit. My
Aquatics Section is teaching more and
more tribal youth how to swim and enjoy
water activities. My Recreation Section is
always doing fun activities with our after
school participants.
Lastly, my Parks
Maintenance crew has been busting their
butts daily to make sure our fields are ready
for the upcoming Little League Season and
beautifying our parks as well.
Kudos to all of my staff for doing a wonderful
job for all of us here in the pueblo.
Fitness Section News
Isleta Recreation Center along with Isleta
Elderly Center have teamed up with the
hopes of getting our elder community
involve in physical activity.
If you have not heard about The Silver
Eagles Challenge yet, let me inform
you. This is a One Year challenge for all
community members ages 50 years and
older.
This challenge only applies to activities
preformed at the Isleta Recreation Center.
Our focus is to reach out to those individuals
that are 50 and over, and we really think
that there are still lots of individuals that
are 50 and over, that are not being serviced
and we want to capture those individuals
and get them healthy, too!!! Our Pickle
Heights facility has done a very good job
of helping individuals in that age group
and we are hoping to do the same here at
the Main Recreation Center as well. We
here at the Recreation Center are offering
the following activities: Pickle Ball, Corn
Hole, Swimming (Dry Sauna, Jacuzzi),
Basketball, Volleyball, Exercise (Weight
Training, Aerobics, Chair Exercise Classes)
or just walking the Track. These are just
a few of the activities we are currently
offering and we hope to offer more in the
future as well.
When you join the Silver Eagles Challenge,
you will get a punch card to keep track of
your daily activity. You can only get one
punch per day for any one activity. You will
not get additional punches for additional
activities, only one punch per day! The
fitness staff will keep all punch cards and
record your daily activity. Along the way,
you will earn cool and useful prizes with
each accomplishment throughout the
year. At the very end of the challenge in
December, each punch card that you have
completed will be entered into a drawing.
One! Yes One! One lucky winner will be
drawn for our Grand Prize of $1000.00 cash.
Yours to do with whatever you wish. Ok
now, so who is up for the challenge to not
just win the money, but , more importantly
to better your health and have fun at the
same time?
For more information, please call the Isleta
Recreation Center fitness staff at 505-8699777
Recreation Section News
Our Youth Spring Break Recreation
Program will be starting soon and we are
looking forward to our upcoming Summer
Youth Recreation Program as well. Please
take a look at our flyers advertising these
upcoming programs. For more detailed
information about these programs, please
contact the center.
Sports Section
We have been busy and having a blast
here at the Recreation Center with the
Volleyball League and Corn Hole League.
Volleyball will be starting tournament play
and its shaping up to be a good one. If
any of you have a chance, come down for
some entertainment Monday, Wednesday
nights 6:30pm and 7:30pm. You will not
be disappointed. The Corn Hole League is
doing just as well. We have 16 teams and
everyone is having a blast. It is on Tuesday
nights and starts at 6:30pm. We will be
getting ready to have the Bernie Run and
Walk soon so keep an eye for more details.
Have a wonderful month!
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Public Works Department 505-869-5170
Upcoming Projects
The Public Works Department will be busy
with new projects the next few months
and through the year, we ask to please be
careful when traveling in these areas and
watch out for the construction crew and
equipment.
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Installation of water main line along
the Westside shoulder of NM 314 in the
area between TR 90 and TR 82 starting
in late March 2023
o This project will eliminate an
existing
dead-end
water
line,
installation of a fire hydrant and stubouts for additional water main lines to
be installed in the future.
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Construction will be started for
a new well that will be drilled near
TR 82 and Hwy 314, with an elevated
200,000-gallon water storage tank to be
constructed on the same property.
o The elevated water storage tank will
provide consistent water pressures
throughout the area which is a much
needed improvement.
o Once the well and elevated tank are
completed, the old well located on TR
90 will be properly abandoned.
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Installation of new water main lines
from TR 90 and Hwy 314 along TR 90 to
Hwy 45, then along Hwy 45 to TR 76
o This project will replace existing 2”
and 4” water main lines with new 6”
water main lines, fire hydrants, and
valves along these roads.
o Residences will be connected to the
new water lines and the old main lines
will be abandoned.
o More information will be shared
once a Contractor has been selected
and the time frame for construction
will be announced.
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Eastside
Sewer
Systems
Improvements Project
o Is in the very beginning stages of
design
o All residences and buildings on the
Eastside of the Rio Grande and South
of the Tribal Complex, to the Bosque
Farms and Peralta reservation lines
will be connected to a sewage collection
system
o The sewage collection lines will
connect to the existing Eastside
treatment facility, which has enough
capacity to handle the expected
sewage. Preliminary design includes
an E-1 pump system to be installed
at each building, with piping
connecting the E-1 unit to the main
collection line; lift stations as needed
to pump the sewage to the treatment
facility, abandonment of existing
septic systems at each residence and
electrical upgrades as necessary.
o Public Works will hold a public
meeting to Tribal Members as
the project moves forward, no
date has been set yet, so be on the
lookout for that information.
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Progress on drilling two new water
wells on the Eastside water system
continues.
o One well is to be located in the
Lobumtee area and the other well in
the Chical area
o Potential locations for well drilling
have been chosen and survey work is
underway.
With heavy hearts, our thoughts and prayers go out to the Zuni family during this difficult time due to the loss of our
brother, Eddie Zuni. We value the commitment and dedication Eddie gave as he served his community; both as an
employee of Pueblo of Isleta and as a tribal member.
We miss you Eddie!
Public Works Department Employees
Public Works
Maintenance Department
Public Works
Custodian Department
Public Works
Utility Department
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Public Works Department
SEPTIC SYSTEM INFORMATION –
PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT
Your septic system consists of a service line, cleanouts, septic tank and leach field. The service line
brings the sewage from your home to the septic tank.
From the tank, the treated liquid will either gravity
flow or be pumped to a leach field that disperses the
liquid into the soil for further treatment and disposal.
Any solids that enter the tank will fall to the bottom
of the septic tank. These solids are necessary to help
treat the incoming sewage. Pumping out the tank too
frequently removes these solids and has an impact on
the efficiency of the treatment process occurring inside
the tank.
The Public Works Department has several systems
that are currently failing. Some of the systems have
leach fields that are over-saturated with water. Once
the leach field is saturated, the soil cannot absorb any
more liquid, resulting in over-flowing septic tanks and
back-ups into the home.
One cause of this is plumbing fixtures inside the
home that leak – sending clean water into the system.
Constant flows from toilets can fill up a septic tank in
a matter of days. Over time, so much water is wasted
into the tank and leach field that the entire system
fails. Once the system fails, the septic tank has to
be emptied on a routine basis to prevent over-flowing.
Each time the septic tanker has to empty the tank, a
cost is incurred to the Pueblo.
All Tribal members need to be aware of any leaking
fixtures in their homes. A lot of water is wasted from
leaking fixtures and can quickly ruin a septic system
or send higher flows into the treatment facilities. The
cost to produce the drinking water and the cost to
treat the wastewater goes up as water is utilized. If
every resident takes the time to look for and repair the
leaks in their homes, the Pueblo could save thousands
of gallons of water each month, lowering the cost to
provide you with drinking water and the cost to treat
the wastewater.
There are approximately 50 septic tanks that are
currently being pumped out on a routine basis.
Problems with the systems are due to the age of the
leach field or tank, some leach lines are packed with
tree roots and some systems have been damaged by
being repeatedly run over, equipment parked on top
of them, and buildings built on top of the tank and/or
leach fields.
Homeowners need to know where their septic tank is
at, where the leach field is and avoid building anything
on top of, or close to, any of these structures. Do not
park on top of your tank (you can crush the tank), do
not drive over the service line, tank or leach field as this
causes damage to the system that can cost thousands
of dollars in repair work.
Take care of your system to prevent damage. Do not
plant trees anywhere near your septic system. Tree
roots grow inside the pipes, creating blockages; the
roots spread throughout your septic tank, growing and
damaging your tank. Roots grow inside the piping
that is part of your leach field, growing quickly and
blocking the pipe or breaking the pipe, rendering the
leach field in-operable.
If you have any questions, please call Public Works at
505-869-5170.
Isleta Pueblo News
Editor:
Nathaniel Lujan
Asst. Editor:
Diane Abeita
Published By:
Valencia Express
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TRUANCY
Greetings!
The Truancy Department has been busy this second
semester of school. We have been working closely with
Los Lunas Public Schools to monitor student’s daily
attendance. While some of our students continue to
attend daily, others still struggle; these are the “after
effects” of COVID.
Our department has sent out over 180 1st notification
letters and approximately 120 2nd notification letters
to some of the students. In accordance to our Steps of
Enforcement, we are obligated to notify families and
start working with them to address the unexcused
absences. Below is a reminder of these steps:
Steps of Enforcement
Third Absence
First notification letter will be sent to the
address on file with the student’s school.
It is responsibility of the parent/guardian
to contact the Truancy Department to
discuss the three (3) unverified /
unexcused absences after contacting
the school.
Fifth Absence
A Second Notification letter will be sent to
the address on file. It is the responsibility of
the parent/guardian to contact the Truancy
Department to discuss the five (5) unverified/
unexcused absences after contacting the
school. The student and their
parent/guardian will enter into a Truancy
Attendance Contract.
Seventh Absence
Third notification letter will be sent to the
address on file with the student’s school;
continued interventions and preventions will
be offered at this time. Parent and student
will be mandated to attend the Truancy Office
Prevention Program (TOPP Presentation).
Tenth Absence
Final notification letter is sent to address on
file with student’s school. Attendance
Contract modification will take place.
Peacemakers Program
Once both the parent and student agree upon
utilizing the Peacemakers Program, the
referral will be submitted to Tribal Court and
a date will be set.
•After all interventions have been exhausted, a
Truancy Petition will be filed in Tribal Court; all
Truancy Petitions are filed on a case by case basis.
We continue to work with the Isleta Department of
Education in offering support services to our students
and their families. Although it seems repetitive, the
students are receiving the support they need and are
more willing to move forward with their education.
The Truancy Department continues to monitor those
students with perfect attendance. Students attending
Los Lunas Public Schools, Isleta Elementary
School, the Native American Community Academy,
Albuquerque Public Schools and School of Dreams
Academy have the opportunity to receive perfect
attendance incentives. Parents can call our office to
let us know if their child has perfect attendance and
we will confirm the information with the school their
child attends. In order to do this, we will need to have
a Student Release of Information on file with our
office.
If you have any questions, please call our office and
we will assist you with any questions.
Thank you,
Isleta Truancy Department
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Isleta Health Center
Optometry Department
Eye Health for Adults Over 60
See your eye doctor regularly!
First and most important, it is recommended that
you have your eyes examined by an optometrist or
ophthalmologist at least once per year. You will be
screened for eye diseases such as glaucoma or macular
degeneration. If these are identified early, you can
work with your eye doctor to preserve your vision for
many years to come.
Maintain a healthy lifestyle!
Conditions such as Diabetes and High Blood Pressure
can affect your eyes. It is very important to work with
your Primary Care Doctor to maintain healthy blood
sugar and blood pressure. A healthy lifestyle not only
helps the body, but also helps the eyes.
Use the right eye drops!
Dryness of the eyes is very common with age. It is
recommended that you use eye drops for lubrication,
also known as “artificial tears”. Avoid drops that say,
“get the red out” as these can actually make the eyes feel
more dry. Instead, look for drops that say “lubricating”
or “moisturizing”. If you are not getting sufficient relief,
talk to your eye doctor about other options.
Be aware of normal aging changes to your vision!
The eyes change with time. Driving at night and
moving from dimly lit to well-lit areas become more
difficult. Be extra cautious while driving, especially at
night. You may also find that good quality lighting will
improve your ability to read and do other near tasks.
Wear Sunglasses!
Good sunglasses with UVA/UVB protection will help to
slow the progression of cataracts and other eye damage
that can be caused by UV light. Wide-brimmed hats
can also help to decrease the UV light that enters the
eyes.
*If you would like to schedule your routine eye
exam appointment please give us a call at (505)
869-4080*
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ISLETA ELDER CENTER - ADULT DAY SERVICES
In celebration of National Heart Healthy month, the clients in Adult Day Services challenged themselves to make changes by
keeping active for a heart healthy lifestyle.
Jacuzzi for muscle pain and
relaxation.
Walking the treadmill to
a steady pace.
Learning about chocolate in the
Chocolate Museum.
Getting ready to tackle the treadmill.
Group exercise utilizing equipment in the
Activities Room at the Elder Center
Using the arm machine to build
upper Body strength.
Everybody does a switch
on the equipment.
Watching a movie about the
Serengeti in the Dynamax Theater
A game of corn hole, stretching
the body
An ADS group nature walk around the Isleta Lake to see the ducks,
geese and a porcupine.
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Jenga helps with concentration and
coordination
Studying the different shells which
improves concentration.
Valentine’s Day laughter helps keep
the heart young and healthy!
The POI Adult Day Service Program (for
age 60+ years) supports the family in the
care of their loved one Monday through
Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm (transportation to
and from home provided).
LET US HELP YOU IN THE CARE OF
YOUR LOVED ONE
For more information you may contact
Monica Gonzalez, Outreach Manager
or Evangeline Lente, Adult Day Services
Manager at (505) 869-9770.
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Helping Your Adult Family Member
Who Has an Addiction
Although you may be tempted to rescue, bribe,
pamper, scold, or threaten your adult family
member who continues to use and abuse alcohol
and/or drugs, this is not a helpful approach.
Families share experience, strength, and hope
at Al-non meetings. These meetings teach you
how to stop “enabling”. The word enabling
means “allowing, permitting, or aiding” the
alcoholic/addict to stay in their sickness and
enabling keeps you, the family, trapped in the
problem. Enabling can make you physically
and emotionally sick and cause increased
stress with you and your home environment.
Addiction is not something that affects just the
alcoholic/addict but has a negative impact on
the entire family and the community.
No one wants their adult family member to
suffer with an addiction and your intentions
to help are out of love and concern. When
enabling turns into an intervention, things
begin to change. It is time to take your focus off
the adult family member’s addiction and place
it onto yourself and your family. You regain
power to make meaningful choices about what
you will do and what you won’t do. Enabling
does not teach responsibility.
You can contact Al-non at (505) 262-2177
and find out the nearest location from your
community to attend, (IBHS does not provide
transportation).
Isleta Health Center - Behavioral Health
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LUCILLE JOJOLA
The family of Lucille Jojola
would like to thank everyone
for their condolences and
prayers. A special thank
you to those who assisted
the family during funeral
services.
Lucille was active with Isleta
Adult Day Services. She
looked forward to field trips
and her goal was to not miss
a day. The family is grateful
to all the wonderful people
at the Isleta Health Center
and Personal Care. She truly
valued the friendship gained
with everyone within these
programs.
One of her greatest joys was watching her nieces and nephews
grow. She will be dearly missed by her Jojola & Hunt Family.
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WHAT IS GRIEF?
Grief is the natural reaction to loss. While everyone
experiences some form of grief and loss, it is also
an intensely personal experience. It is the emotional
suffering we feel when we lose something or someone
we love. The pain of the loss can feel overwhelming
and we may suddenly experience unexpected
emotions from shock or anger to disbelief, guilt, and
deep sadness. The pain of grief is not limited to our
emotional suffering but our physical health can also
suffer, making it difficult to sleep, eat, or even think
straight. These are common reactions to loss—and
the more significant the loss, the more intense our grief
will be.
Many are enduring losses during this challenging time
of the Pandemic. While we usually associate grief with
the death of a loved one, any loss can cause grief,
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Divorce or relationship breakup
Loss of health
Loss of a job
Loss of financial stability
A miscarriage
Retirement
Death of a pet
Loss of a cherished dream
Serious illness of a loved one
Loss of a friendship
Loss of safety after a trauma
Selling or moving away from the family home
Whatever the cause of the grief, there are healthy
ways to cope with the pain that, in time, can ease our
sadness and help us come to terms with our loss, find
new meaning, and eventually move on with our lives.
Seek help if you:
1. Feel like life isn’t worth living
2 Wish you had died with your loved one
3. Blame yourself for the loss or for failing to
prevent it
4. Feel numb and disconnected from others for
more than a few weeks
5. Are having difficulty trusting others since
your loss
6. Are unable to perform your regular daily activities
Call Isleta Behavioral Health Clinic at 869-5475
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