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Isleta Pueblo News

Volume 3 Issue12

Governor’s Report

On November 11, 2007 the Ranchito's Park

was officially opened and was dedicated in

the name of Manuel Valdez, a World War II

Veteran. It is an honor to give recognition to all

veterans who served in the military to defend

this great country of ours. Lieutenants Max Zuni

and Frank Lujan, along with members of the

Tribal Council, were present for the dedication.

Unfortunately, I was in Denver attending the

National Congress of American Indians (NCAI)

Conference. The Lieutenants advised me that

neighborhood community members were present

and very thankful for the park. When I first

took office, several community members had

called me and asked if the play grounds could

be worked on so that the children could have a

place to play. After visiting several play grounds,

I contacted Mr. Rick Giron, Director of Parks

and Recreation to inquire what we could do to

improve the playgrounds that were in very bad

condition. Rick advised me that we should contact

legislators in Santa Fe and ask for capital outlay

money through the State of New Mexico, which

we did. To date, Isleta has received over one

million dollars to create, not only playgrounds,

but parks. Rick advised me that he would create a

maintenance department to maintain all the parks.

I want to thank Rick and the maintenance crew

for the hard work and dedication you all have put

into making this program possible. We have two

more parks to complete, the Chical and Mouse

Town parks. All monies to build the parks has

come from State of New Mexico Capital Outlay

monies. No tribal funds were used, except to pay

for employee wages.

On November 24, 2007, the Isleta Travel Center

had a grand opening with gasoline special selling

for $2.79 per gallon on that day. Radio stations

106.3 The Range and 98.5 Big Oldies were on

site to promote the grand opening. I was advised

that the center drew in a good sized crowd and

several vendors provided promotional items for

give-aways. Lieutenants Zuni and Lujan were

present for the grand opening.

Tribal Council has authorized a per-capita

distribution to be held on December 10-11, 2007,

see attached article on per-capita. Tribal council

and administration met with AT&T to negotiate

a right-of-way renewal, which has allowed us to

make enough money for the distribution. Due

to the confidentiality clause in the agreement

with AT&T, the total amount settled cannot be

disclosed to the public. As I had advised you

on the October newsletter, monies generated

through natural resources and rights-of-way

can be used for per capita distribution, without

being taxed by the federal government. Monies

received from tribal businesses such as the

casino, gas station, etc., is taxable by the federal

government. This means if you receive a percapita payment from these resources, you would

have to pay taxes for all monies received in your

household. The money you will be receiving

IS NOT taxable. In the future, it will become

difficult to meet the demand for per-capita due to

the limited revenues through taxation on rightsof-way, pipelines, electric and cable easements.

Although we have natural resources such as

sand, gravel, lava and timber, we have yet to

decide if that is the direction we will go. The

possibility of natural gas is promising, however,

we as a community have to decide what is in the

best interest for Isleta. We have been contacted

by several companies for oil and gas exploration

and we are told that we hold a very large basin

of natural gas. However, a portion of the basin

extends off of our reservation and drilling is

taking place to the extract the gas from this

basin. The larger portion of this basin is located

on our reservation.

December 2007

I have also been contacted by PNM on the

possibility of building an electric plant on the

reservation that would bring in additional money

to the tribe. Another project being discussed is

the possibility of generating solar energy. The

question of location for these projects would

have to be clearly evaluated so that they wouldn't

interfere with tribal business. One possible

location would be at Comanche Ranch or near

the reservation's North boundary line near the

casino. These locations will be discussed at a

general meeting to be held at the beginning of

next year.

On November 10, 2007, I traveled to Denver,

Colorado to attend the NCAI convention. Diane

Peigler and Ronald Olguin, council members,

joined me later that week. Elections for

Chairman, Vice-Chairman and other positions

were taking place. The Pueblo of Isleta cast 130

votes, which are based on our population with

an additional vote per tribal leader. Ron and I

are the delegates for Isleta to cast the 130 votes,

making our presence necessary.

We attended some very important meetings with

tribal leaders concerning funding for various

programs, law enforcement, health care, JOM,

education, housing and other issues impacting

Indian Country. Several bills are being proposed

for the next legislative session at the federal

level. I will be contacting our Senators and

Congressional delegates on bills we support or

oppose. Tribes throughout Indian Country are

preparing for elections by encouraging tribal

members to register for the upcoming elections.

Your vote is very important and we encourage

you to make sure you are registered to vote.

Your vote really makes a difference.

FY2007 Per Capita Distrubition

The Isleta Tribal Council approved a per capita distribution of $1,500.00 per eligible member. The Per Capita distribution will occur on Monday, December 10,

2007 and Tuesday, December 11, 2007 from 8:00am to 6:00pm. The distribution will take place at the Isleta Recreation Center.

The Isleta Tribal Council has also directed that the Isleta Tribal Court withhold up to 75% of the per capita distribution of individuals who have outstanding judgments against them for unpaid child support, housing delinquencies, judgments and social services minor guardianship. Additionally, the cost of jail incarcerations

will be deducted up to 75%. Members born between January 1, 2007 and December 31,2007 must be registered no later than January 31, 2008 in order to receive

a distribution for the year 2007. Members who do not receive their checks on December 10-11, may pick up their checks at the Treasurer's Office during regular

business hours until February 28, 2008. Checks that are not distributed by February 28, 2008 will be void and no longer available for distribution.

Release of checks:

It is impossible for the staff to know everyone's family members, therefore, anyone who wishes to pick up a distribution check for friend or family member, must

have a notarized letter even if it is for your immediate family member(s).

Please bring your Isleta Tribal ID or your Driver's License with you. Checks for minor children will be released to the parent or legal guardian as indicated on the

tribal roll database. The attached form must be presented with signature to certify guardianship. If you anticipate any problems ensuring the proper release of the

checks for individuals in your legal care, please provide copies of the court documents that prove your custodial relationship to the Isleta Treasurer's Office as

soon as possible or bring them with you on distribution day. We will arrange to have those checks held for the appropriate individual. Since personal situations

can change from one year to the next, we must have a copy of the custodial paperwork on file each year. For elderly members who are home bound, the Isleta

Elderly Center will be available to deliver checks or arrange to bring those elders to the Recreation Center so they can receive their checks on distribution days.

Members requesting that their per capita check be mailed, can send a notarized letter no later than February 28, 2008. All letters should be addressed to the Isleta

Treasurer's Office at P.O. Box 1270, Isleta, NM 87022.

Mailings will not begin until after December 12, 2007.

The Per Capita distributions you receive are not a distribution from the Isleta Casino and Resort enterprises. The revenues used for Per Capita distribution are provided through careful negotiation with businesses operating on the Pueblo's lands and other revenues collected by the Pueblo of Isleta.

Isleta Pueblo News

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Isleta Pueblo Public Library

2007

Pueblo of Isleta

Per Capita Distribution Record Sheet

(Please Print)

NAME:

TRIBAL ID#:

ADDRESS:

DATE OF BIRTH:

CHECK #:

BLOOD DEGREE:

, have primary custody and am responsible for the

following minor(s) and will pick up their checks.

NAME OF MINOR

D.O.B.

TRIBAL

ID#

BLOOD

DEGREE

CHECK #

, certify that I have received per capita

distribution check(s) for the name(s) listed on this sheet.

Signature

Date

Happy Holidays

HAM DISTRIBUTION

DATES: December 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th & 14th, 2007

WHERE: Governor's Office Tribal Road 40 Bldg. #117-A

TIME: 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day, except for Fridays 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

(office will be open during lunch hours)

FOR: Tribal members (1/2 enrollment) living in Isleta Pueblo, Los Lunas, Belen,

Bosque Farms, Albuquerque and Bernalillo ONLY!!

Gift certificates will be issued for hams.

Individuals must provide proof of tribal membership.

ONLY ONE HAM PER HOUSEHOLD!

YOUR COOPERATION WILL BE APPRECIATED

THANK YOU!

Robert Benavides, Governor

December 2007

• The Isleta Pueblo Public Library would like to

say, Thank You, to the parents & guardians of

the many children that use the Library's Resource

on a daily basis. Without your help things in the

month of November would not have gone so

smoothly. As you might know we at the Library

have created a Log In/Log Out Sheet for all

Students and guardians to sign as they enter &

leave the library.

• The Library staff has updated the Isleta

Pueblo Public Library Policies. At this moment,

Governor R. Benavidez, is overlooking our final

draft and once he approves our Policies we will

send a copy home with your child/children so you

may have a copy. The latest news concerning the

Library, the Library's hours of operation, and the

Library's Contact information can be found on

the Library's my space page at www.myspace.

com/isleta pueblo library!

• In the New Year, the Isleta Pueblo Library will

start up a Video Collection & Music Collection.

The public's suggestions will be greatly appreciated

and taken into consideration. However, movie

rating & parental guidance will be followed to

prevent any future conflicts. Suggestions can be

made by via in-house visit, email at poilibrary@

hotmail.com. and myspace (inbox or comment).

• The Library is required by the New Mexico

State Library to form a Library Board consisting

of a minimum of three community members

(preferably non-politically related). Members of

the Library Board will meet quarterly at the Isleta

Pueblo Library. Members will discuss Library

Policies, Book Suggestions, Video Suggestions,

Music Suggestions, and Parent/Guardian

Complaints. For more information of the duties,

please contact the Library at (505) 869-8119 and

speak with Nathaniel Lujan.

• The Library will also be forming a Teen

Library Board that is not required by the New

Mexico State Library but is highly suggested

by the New Mexico State Library. Again, the

Library will be looking for a minimum of three

community members that will meet quarterly at

the Isleta Pueblo Library. Members will discuss

Library Policies, Book Suggestions, Video

Suggestions, Music Suggestions, and Parent/

Guardian Complaints, and Teen Complaints. For

more information of the duties, please contact

the Library at (505) 869-8119 and speak with

Nathaniel Lujan.

• The Library is currently working on a way to

digitize the Monthly Isleta Newsletter so we can

email the newsletter to those individuals who

would like the newsletters emailed to them. Stay

tuned for more information and please bear with

us.

Isleta Pueblo Public Library

Contact Information:

Phone Number: (505) 869-8119

Fax Number: (505) 869-7690

Email: poilibrarv@hotmail.com

Web Address:

www.myspace.com/isleta pueblo library

Operation Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 8am - 8pm

Friday: 8am - 4:30pm

Saturday & Sunday: Closed

December 2007

Isleta Pueblo News

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The Dyan Jojola Story

Dyan, Your Work Continues

by Colleen Keane.

November 29, 2007

During her short life of 50 years,

Dyan Jojola worked on numerous

causes to improve the quality of life

for the people of Isleta and all native

people of New Mexico. She was well

known throughout the Pueblo and the

state of New Mexico for her work

with the elderly and children around

education, health and environmental

reforms. She energetically and

passionately advocated for better

health care, dental services, distance

learning, technology and literacy.

During the day, she was either on

the phone with legislators, speaking

at a community meeting, teaching

a class on culture, volunteering at

Head Start or picking up a group

of children to take them to a special

event. One day, she brought 40

children to KNME-TV to watch

a television documentary about

basketball champions from Shiprock,

New Mexico and to introduce them

to other PBS programs. She called

them "my kids".

She also had a special way of bringing

people from native and non-native

organizations together to solve a

problem or revitalize a service. One

day she brought KNME-TV, Channel

27 and SIPI together to get serious

about distance learning for native

communities. At another meeting,

she brought members of various

education departments and television

channels together to see what could

be done to protect public access to

information. Senator Joe Carraro

and Senator Linda Lovejoy joined

the discussion in a crowded Isleta

Casino dining room. She would tell

us, "You guys are the brains, I know

you will figure something out." But,

Dyan was really the brains behind

it all.

Her tragic death left us without a

champion for Native American issues

and causes. Having been honored to

be her friend --- one who had the

opportunity to work with her on

numerous projects, I don't think she

can truly rest unless she knows that

her work continues and her children

and her elderlies are taken care of.

Some of her work is carrying on

with help of New Mexico leaders,

like Senator Joseph Carraro.

Centers created by Sacred Wind

Communications, Inc. (The bill was

not funded in the 2007 legislative

session. Another effort will be made

to get it passed in 2008.)

At one point, as I walked into Senator

Carraro's office, I expected to just

leave the draft bill, but his assistant

James said, "Senator Carraro wants

to see you."

Dyan was always concerned about

the elders; if they were safe in

their homes and if they could get

information when they needed it. The

handicap access part of the project

will renovate elders' homes, while

the wireless component will bring the

To'Hajiilee and Isleta Senior Citizen

Centers into a movement called the

Internet to the Hogans, initiated by

former State Senator Leonard Tsosie,

now Council Delegate Tsosie of the

Navajo Nation. The Internet to the

Hogans movement began as an effort

to bring wireless communication to

Navajo homes. Once funded, the

Dyan Jojola Project will extend the

effort to bring high speed Internet

connectivity to native communities.

Working with an Internet to the

Hogans partner, Sacred Wind

Communication, Inc., high-speed

internet capability will be established

at the To'Hajiilee and Isleta Senior

Citizen Centers. With high-speed

Internet, seniors will have ability to

email their grandchildren at college,

get medical information, and learn

about native and non native news

around the country.

Right at that moment, he was talking

about Dyan's bill. Addressing me, he

said, "Here's what you need to do,"

he told me. "Letters of support from

the senior citizens and community

people are needed." I'm sure Dyan

was looking over my shoulder,

smiling that prize winning smile of

hers. I think Senator Carraro was

her very favorite Senator.

Dyan was well known at the New

Mexico state legislature advocating

for native rights and programs. She

pretty much lived up at the state

capitol during sessions. I learned

many of the ins and outs of the state

legislature (I don't know if you ever

learn all of them) following Dyan

around during several legislative

sessions. It's really the only way

to learn the legislative process.

She would say "follow me," and

wouldn't look around to see if I was

behind her. If I wanted to keep up,

that was up to me. It was not always

easy to keep up with her.

This past legislative session, 2007,

a bill began moving through the

state legislature with the support of

Senator Carraro and his staff.

She zipped through the halls, down

staircases and up elevators. All in 15

minutes she would visit a legislative

aide, stop in to another legislator's

office to ask to make a phone call,

then move on to the basement to

ask the Sergeant at Arms if she

could "pretty, pretty please" speak

to a Senator. The Senator would

come out smiling, usually, and be

presented with a freshly baked loaf

of Isleta bread. She always had a

loaf of Isleta bread to give a Senator

or a Representative. Somehow, the

bag she carried the bread in was

never empty.

The bill, the Dyan Jojola Senior

Citizen Handicap and Communication

Access project, proposes to do two

major things. It will (once funded)

provide handicap access at senior

citizen homes in the communities of

To'Hajiilee and Isleta. And, it will

establish wireless Internet access

for the ToHajiilee and Isleta Senior

This past 2007 session, I could

sense Dyan's presence in the now

familiar halls and staircases. As I

carried the draft Dyan Jojola Senior

Citizen Project bill from one office

to another, (like she used to do so

many others), it was uncanny that

legislators were readily available to

consider it.

The next day, letters came in from

several seniors at the To'Hajiilee

and Isleta. Bundling them up, I faxed

them to James, Senator Carraro's

Assistant, who brought them to the

attention of the Senator. To Senator

Carraro and the co-chairman of the

Legislative Finance Committee, the

Isleta Senior Citizens wrote:

"Our own Dyan Jojola worked with

us and advocated for us and we

will never forget her. Her visits to

us at the senior citizen center were

always filled with enthusiasm and

great ideas. She often accompanied

us on trips to the legislature, where

she would introduce us and be our

guide. We are asking that she be

honored with Senator Carraro's

Amendment to the House Bill 2 in

order for her work to continue."

Signed the Elders of the Pueblo of

Isleta, Ruth Johnson, Marie Kirk,

Rose Zuni, Mary M. Schall, Alberta

Lente, Josephine Velardez, Lupita

DeCora and Isabel Cooka.

"I would like your support on the

House Bill 2 to comply with the

Americans with Disability Act of

1990 for the elders of Tohajiilee and

Isleta Pueblo. This would be a great

honor for Isleta people on behalf of

our dear Dyan Jojola, who was so

good to us elders," signed Rose M.

Zunie.

Many other letters of support came

from the To'Hajilliee Senior Citizen

program. Individually signed by

many of the seniors was a special note

of thanks to Senator Joseph Carraro:

"Special thanks on sponsoring this

effort in assuring (compliance with)

the Americans (for) Disability Act

of 1990 in honor of Dyan Jojola

Senior Citizen project," signed

Marie Chackee, Dollie Sandoval,

Rose Platero, Dorothy Begay,

Roy Alonzo, Selina Chavez, Lupe

Sandoval, Rena Charley, Lolita

Platero, Bessie Garcia, Nelcie

Chavez, Betty Platero, Jack Platero

and John Sandoval and Tonita and

Dennell Kirkpatrick.

As mentioned above, the funding

for the Dyan Jojola Senior Citizen

project, did not get approved during

this session.But, getting a bill passed

usually takes more than one try. A

request will be made again during

the 2008 session.

As a tribute to Dyan, we'll keep

working at it, until it is passed.

It is one way Dyan's work will

continue.

In 2005 and in 2006, Dyan's work

and life were acknowledged by the

New Mexico State Legislature and

the State of New Mexico.

On November 4th 2005, Dyan

received the 2005 New Mexico

Distinguished Public Service Award

for exceptional contributions to

improve public service in New

Mexico. The First Lady, Mrs.

Barbara Richardson acknowledged

her contributions in the Albuquerque

Journal on August 27, 2005; "Dyan

was an individual who was committed

to improving the lives of children

so they would have opportunities

that otherwise might not have been

open to them. Dyan's Mother, Mrs.

Mary Jane Jojola, her family and her

lifelong partner William Jemerson

accepted the award on her behalf.

Then on February 4th, 2006 Senate

Memorial Bill 19, sponsored by

Senator Leonard Tsosie, was read

in the public during the 47th New

Mexico State legislature honored

Dyan in a memorial along with

R.C. Gorman and Pablita Velarde

recognizing the contributions of

three important New Mexicans to

the culture and quality of life for

all New Mexicans. Dyan's mother,

Mrs. Mary Jane Jojola, her family

and her lifelong partner William

Jemerson accepted the award on her

behalf.

Colleen Keane

505-379-3315

2118 Central Avenue SE

Box 177

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106

ckeane@unm.edu

colleen@keanecommunications.net

Isleta Pueblo News

Editor: Ulysses Abeita

Asst. Editor: Natasha Lujan

Staff: Maxine Zuni

Beverly Piro

Brittanie Lucero

Jennifer Zuni

Published By:

Valencia Express

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Isleta Pueblo News

December 2007

Recreation

The Recreation program was in full swing with a number of special events taking place in the month of November. In early November the gymnasium

was busy with early morning Basketball practice sessions for the Albuquerque Thunderbirds and then quickly shifted gears and continued in the evening

with the Isleta Eagle Volleyball Tournament.

Also on Veterans Day, November 11, 2007, the park at Ranchitos was officially dedicated and opened as the Jose Manuel Valdez Park. Also held in

the gym in mid November was the Annual Elderly Arts/Crafts Fair as well as several Predator Awareness Classes held by our own Karate Instructor,

Clarence Chavez and Dr. Kathy Ulrick from the Family Rape Crisis Center.

Jose Manuel Valdez Park

It's now official; the Park at the Ranchitos Neighborhood has been completed and

dedicated to the late Jose Manuel Valdez. On November 11, 2007, a celebration in his

honor had a number of dignitaries that included i.e.: Lt. Governor Max Zuni, Lt.

Governor Frank Lujan, Master of Ceremonies, Joe Jaramillo, Post Chaplin John

Sorrell,Commander from Post 72 Sardo Sanchez, VC from Post 95 Butch Harris, and

new Commanders from our newly established Post at Isleta and coordinators of the event,

Ulysses Abeita and Theresa Zuni. Mr. Valdez was a US Army PFC (private first class)

who served in WWII from October 6, 1942, to December 12, 1945. He was stationed

with the 1124th MP Company in Guam. This celebration, which was attended by some

300 family, friends, Veterans and fellow Pueblo Members, not only named the park in

his honor but it gave us another reason to rededicate ourselves to the youth and families

of our community which ultimately benefit.

Everyone in attendance was also treated to a

barbecue, which included hamburgers, potato

chips, baked beans, and cake. Congratulations

to the Valdez family. Pictured below is some

of the action that took place with Lt. Zuni,

Lt. Lujan, as well as fellow Tribal member

and Master of Ceremonies Joe Jaramillo,

Post 72 Commander Sardo Sanchez, and VC

Butch Harris prior to the unveiling of the Park.

The first picture is many friends and family

members who took part in the unveiling of the

park sign. The second picture is many of the

decedents of Jose Manuel Valdez who were on

hand for the dedication.

Volleyball

Predator Awareness Classes

Christmas Program

The Annual Volleyball Tournament once again

turned out to be a great success as the official

start of our Volleyball League. Tournament

Coordinator, Coach Carlos Montoya and assisted

by Carl Anderson both agree that all who played

really enjoyed the fierce competition. Once again

we had 9 teams competing for the bragging rights

as the team to beat until the start of regular League

play. The bragging rights go to the team that was

run by Devin Trujillo, "The Slammers", 2nd

place went out to the Outsiders and Tribal Council

took 3rd place. If the Volleyball Tournament is

an indication of what is anticipated for league

play, Carl Anderson, League Director anticipates

a strong and competitive season.

In light of the cowardly act that took place

against one of our fellow Elders, the forces led

by Judge Verna Teller, Councilor Diane Peigler,

and the Isleta Karate Club are now offering

Predator Awareness and Women’s Self-Defense

classes. The two-day class, which began with

Dr. Kathy Ulrick has become so popular that our

Karate Instructor, Clarence Chavez has added

several Women’s Self defense classes to already

completed program. If interested please contact

Clarence Chavez on Tuesdays, Thursdays or

Fridays between the hours of 5 pm until 8 pm at

869-8557.

Although the Recreation Center will be closed

during some traditional events that take place

during the Holiday Break, the staff is still planning

some special events for those children wishing to

partake. Currently, a Christmas Caroling event

for our children and Elders will take place as well

at the Elderly Center, as well as a Caroling and

hayride is being planned for Friday, December

21, 2007 starting at about 5 pm in the evening.

Also a field trip to see the Nutcracker hosted by

the New Mexico Symphony is being planned.

For more information please contact Bernadette

Benavidez, Yolie Chavez, Feather Anderson,

Roberta Chavarillo or any of our (Nanas) Arts/

Crafts Instructors at 869-8557.

December 2007

Isleta Pueblo News

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Elderly Center News

The Elderly Program has been busy getting into

the holiday spirit, with a successful Arts and

Crafts Fair in November. A big thank you goes

out to the Recreation Center staff for hosting us

and providing us with a beautiful space to hold

our event. We also thank our vendors and our

customers--we did quite well in our fund raisers

for the Day Care and the Senior Olympics

programs. Both programs are gearing up for

new participation and we want to encourage

the community to come by the Center to learn

about how to become involved. Adult Day

Care is all about providing fun activities in a

social atmosphere for our elder elders. The

Senior Olympics program is much the same,

with sports and games available to challenge

any level of fitness for those who are age 50

and better. The Senior Olympics kicks off the

new year March 26 & 27, 2008, with the All

Indian Game Days, to be held here at Isleta.

Tribal elders from all over New Mexico will be

here to participate. In April and May, our 2nd

annual local games will be held.

Another big thank you is in order to the Senior

Arts Program for sponsoring Los Reyes de

Albuquerque mariachis to play for us at our

Thanksgiving celebration, November 14th,

Senior Arts, Inc., is very generous in providing

artists and musicians for senior programs

throughout Bernalillo County.

Holiday activities in December include the

annual Christmas dinner at the Santa Fe Indian

School, Thursday, December 13th. Please call

the Center if you would like to join us on the

bus. Our own Christmas Party will be held

the following week on the 20th. We will be

holding our traditional gift exchange, and all

the community is welcome to participate. Please

see Alberta or Gloria to sign up and to choose

a name. The Center will be closed for activities

and meals from December 25th through January

1st. We will reopen on January 2nd.

The planning process for what is being referred

to as the Elderly Assisted Living facility is

moving right along. We expect to have a contract

with our architectural firm, ASCG, Inc., very

soon. The design phase has begun! While it will

not be a nursing home, it will provide care for

those with a nursing home level of care need.

There will be private rooms for 10 to 12 elders,

with 24-hour supervision by nurse's aides.

Doctor and nurse visits will be made as needed.

The planning committee hopes to utilize the

space between the Elderly Center and the old

elementary school for this project.

Employment with the Elderly Program is

rewarding and fulfilling. Currently we have

several openings for caregivers as well as a

"home chores" handyman. We have a special

need for weekend caregivers. The Isleta

Personal Care Program hires home attendants

for Medicaid clients, and there is always

weekend work. Please go by the Isleta Human

Resources office in the Tribal Administration

building to apply. Elders need you!

ISLETA ELDERLY PROGRAM

The Bo Sangre Honor Roll

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS!

Volunteers, aged 60 or older, who have made a

significant contribution to enrich the lives of the Isleta elderly.

Nominations will be accepted until December 24, 2007. Two honorees will be

selected by the Isleta Elderly Center Advisory Board. The awards will be presented

in January. Advisory Board members and Elderly Center staff are not eligible to be a

candidate for this award. They are also not eligible to nominate candidates.

Name of Nominee

Age

Address

Phone

Nominated by

Phone

1. What civic / volunteer organizations does the nominee belong to?

2. Does the nominee serve as a role model in the community? If so, how?

3. List three qualities that best describe the nominee.

4. Please enclose a short biography on the nominee, which includes information

about family, achievements, and activities in which the nominee is involved. Include

that which makes him/her a special person, who should be recognized for their

work.

* Note: Selection of honorees will be by secret ballot at the December Advisory

Board meeting. Members will prioritize the nominees and award 5 points for their

fIrst choice, 4 points for their second choice, 3 points for their third and so on.

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1-877-725-2552

24 Hour Nurse Advice Line

Unsure whether or not to take your child or yourself to

the doctor, or emergency room?

Call Isleta's Nurse Line and speak with a registered nurse. When you or your child is ill or

injured and you want help quickly, call this line and speak with a nurse. Someone is there to answer

your health-related questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. This service is FREE

for ALL Isleta Health Center patients.

So whether you have a question as simple as whether or not you have a cold or allergies, or as

worrisome as your child waking up at 2am with a high fever and you need to know whether or not

to wait until the morning to call the clinic or if you should go to the emergency room now,

CALL THIS NUMBER and THEY WILL HELP YOU ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS!!!

FREE to ALL ISLETA HEALTH CENTER PATIENTS

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December 2007

ISLETA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Principal’s Message

Isleta Elementary School's annual science fair was held on November 27th. We are proud to say that approximately 140 projects were entered in

kindergarten through sixth grade!

The results are:

KINDERGARTEN:

1st PLACE - "Seeds, seeds, seeds" - Celeste Lucero

2nd PLACE - "Building" - Destiny Jiron, Thur-shaan Montoya,

and Isaac Gonzales

3rd PLACE - "Floods" - Elyza Zuni, Jacob Jojola, Terrance Harris

1st GRADE:

1st PLACE - "Which Seeds Sprout Faster" - Zachary Abeita

2nd PLACE - "Three Soil/Bean Terrarium" - Marisa Abeita

3rd PLACE - "Bubbles" - Kevin Abeita, Ashley Natseway

2nd GRADE:

1st PLACE - "Crystals" - Mercedes Armenta

2nd PLACE - "Are There Germs in Water? "- Alaynna Loretto

3rd PLACE - "How Leaves Change Colors in the Fall" - Isiah Chavez

3rd GRADE:

1st PLACE - "The Power of the Sun" - Andrew McDaniel

2nd PLACE - "Effects of Friction on Speed" - Jackson McLaughlin

3rd PLACE - "Collecting & Polishing Hard & Soft Rocks" - Anastasia

Yepa

4th GRADE:

1st PLACE - "Cloud Formation" - Antonio Dailey & Deshaun Hogue

2nd PLACE - "Coke or Pepsi" - Shawna Esquibel

3rd PLACE - "Can You Make Paper?" - Kariah Williams

BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCE

1st PLACE - "Does Smell and Sight Affect Taste?" - Breana Abeita-

Sanchez (6th grade)

2nd PLACE - "Do We All Lose if Education Doesn't Win?" - Briana

Roybal (5th grade)

CHEMISTRY

1st PLACE - "Maggots" - Kaitlyn Thompson (5th grade)

2nd PLACE - "Effect of Water Temperature on Alka Seltzer" -

Christopher Abeita (5th grade)

3rd PLACE - "Which Detergent Works Best?" - Dawn Chewiwi (6th

grade)

EARTH & PLANETARY SCIENCE

1st PLACE - "When Lightening Strikes" - LaCrisha Cuaron (5th grade)

2nd PLACE - "Polar War" - Gabrielle Lucero ( 6th ) grade

3rd PLACE - "Gravity & Mass" - Bobby McLaughlin (5th grade)

PLANT SCIENCE

2nd PLACE - "Which Liquid Will Make A Plant Sprout Faster?" - Nicholas

Trujillo (6th grade)

3rd PLACE - "Does Music Matter?" - Angelo Esquibel- (5th grade)

TEAM PROJECTS

1st PLACE - "What Parts of the Body Does Leukemia Affect?" - Krysta

Lucero & Rebekah Lovato

2nd PLACE - "Which Nut Has the Most Energy?" - Ashley Morales &

Mariah Montoya

3rd PLACE - "Chew it Twice" - Bryce & Lucas Jojola-Jiron

As you can see, our students are exploring the many areas of science. We

would like to thank Charlene Lucero from our Student Parent Staff Pride

organization. Ms. Lucero helped organize science fair workshops for our

students with the Explora Museum and Sandia National Laboratories.

Thank you parents, for your support with our science fair! Our annual

Christmas dinner will be held on Thursday, December 13th and our

Christmas program will he held on Wednesday, December 19th at 6:00 p.m.

Please come by and visit the school!

ENGINEERING: ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL

2nd PLACE - "Add a Switch" - Iziah Waseta (5th grade)

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

2nd PLACE - "What is Biodegradable?" - Toshio Herrera (5th grade)

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

2nd PLACE - "Isleta or IS "LEAD" a" - Ahily Orozco (5th grade)

MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

2nd PLACE "The Perfect Shot: The Science of Basketball" - Justin Morris

(6th grade)

3rd PLACE - "Binomials & the Foil Method" - Lexys Pino - (5th grade)

MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCE

1st PLACE ~Which Food Drying Method Works Best: Electric or

Traditional?" - Taylor Jojola (5th grade)

2nd PLACE - "PH are We Balanced?" - Janai Campos (5th grade)

3rd PLACE - "Taste Buds vs. Smell" - Savannah Trujillo - (5th grade)

Zachary Abeita and Mrs. Jaramillo

December 2007

Celeste Lucero and Mrs. Chavez

Isleta Pueblo News

Merceades Armenta and Mrs. King

Andrew Mc Daniel and Ms. Abeita

Antonio Dailey-Deshaun and Ms. Martinez

Breana Abeita-Sanchez and Mr. Sedillos

Janai Campos - Taylor Jojola - Savannah Truillo

Ms Gonzales - Dr. Shutiva

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December 2007

THE WHITE HOUSE

WASHINGTON

Congratulations on receiving the President's Volunteer Service Award

from the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation.

Through service to others, you demonstrate the outstanding

character of America and help strengthen our country.

In January 2002, I called on all Americans to dedicate at least

two years, or 4,000 hours, over the course of their lives to serve

others at home or abroad. I congratulate you and all Americans

who have answered this call and have earned a Gold Award from

the President's Council. Americans of all ages can serve others in

countless ways, such as mentoring a child, caring for an elderly

neighbor, teaching someone to read, cleaning parks, and creating

safer neighborhoods.

My Administration encourages every American to help their

communities and our country. Through the USA Freedom Corps

and the President's Council, we are building a culture of service,

citizenship, and responsibility in America that will last for decades

to come. Americans continue to serve and are part of the gathering

momentum of millions of acts of kindness and decency that are

changing America, one heart and one soul at a time. Your actions

are part of this change. I urge you to continue serving your neighbors

and earn the President's Call to Service Award. I also hope that you

will ask your friends, family, and colleagues to join you in serving

your community and our Nation.

May God bless you, and may God continue to bless America.

Sincerely,

Los Lunas High School...Time to get ready for Graduation!!!

Graduation is just right around the corner. It is time to get organized and stay organized!!!

Seniors applying for admission to colleges should

be requesting applications directly from the

school. This should be done as soon as possible.

The counseling office has addresses for all

colleges in the United States and school profiles

for most. Our reference "College Handbook"

provides a one-page summary of all colleges. If

you are applying to several colleges, I recommend

keeping an individual file for each college.

NMSU, UNM, Eastern NM, NM Highlands,

NM Tech and Central NM Community College

provide on-site registration at our school. THE

APPLICATION FEE IS WAIVED ONLY AT

THIS TIME. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS

SERVICE!

Financial Aid

Money to help pay for post-secondary education

comes in many forms. There are scholarships

federal grants, federals loans, state loans, co-op

programs, college work study and there is the

Pueblo of Isleta Higher Education Program. You

may call Cecilia Jaramillo at the POI Higher Ed

office at 869-2680. Assistance for applying for

the FAFSA is available every Wednesday here at

the high school and at the POI Higher Ed office.

Check with Ben Analla at 865-4646, extension

272, or with Cecilia Jaramillo for the exact times

and for more information on financial aid.

Remember also...

Colleges need transcripts...you must request

them from the school counselor and you must

send them to the school. Transcripts are not sent

automatically.

Recruiters and Admissions Representatives...

attend college fairs or meet with recruiters and/

or admissions representatives when they visit the

high school.

Don't forget!!! The Annual College/Career Day

at Isleta Pueblo sponsored by LL Title VII Indian

Education/POI - JOM Program will be held on

Saturday, January 26, 2008 from 9 AM - 12

PM at the Recreation Center Gymnasium. ALL

STUDENTS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.

There will be a Senior/Parent meeting at 10:00

am to discuss financial aid, higher education

and graduation dates. Come visit with recruiters

admission representatives and employers from

across New Mexico. Students are encouraged to

have a resume for employers. (Door prizes will be

offered throughout the day...)

Letters of recommendation...provide a profile

on yourself to the person writing the letter

of recommendation so that a good letter of

recommendation can be written on your behalf.

College Entrance Exams...meaning the ACT and/

or SAT. Check with the school to which you are

applying to see which test is required. The POI JOM Program will reimburse you for testing fees...

save your receipts and submit them to Beverly or

Ulysses at the JOM Office (869-2680).

And of most importance...Check with your

counselor to make sure that all your credits are

current and accounted for...

Important Dates:

December 8, 2007 - JOM Meeting at POI

Education Complex at 9:00 AM. This is an

important meeting. There will be elections for

two parents to serve on the JOM Indian education

Committee.

December 18 - 19, 2007 - Final Exams...half

days...

December 20, 2007 - January 4, 2008 - Winter

Break

January 7, 2008 -Staff Professional Development

Day...half day

January 11, 2008 - Report card issued

January 12, 2008 - JOM/Title VII meeting.

January 21, 2008 - Martin Luther King Day...No

School!

As always, we continue to invite parents to be

involved as much as possible in your child's

education. Together we can make a difference. If

you have any questions or concerns, feel free to

call Ben Analla, LLHS Indian Education Title VII

Indian Education @ 865-4646.

December 2007

Isleta Pueblo News

WIC NOTES

The WIC staff wishes to thank Governor Benavides, Lt. Zuni and

Lt. Lujan for making our Thanksgiving dinners more festive by

providing the Butterball turkey gift certificates.

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Bribing Children to Eat

Do you ever find yourself saying:

"If you finish your peas, you can have some ice cream."

"If you behave at the doctor's or WIC office

we will go to McDonalds after. "

We do not want to bribe our children with food. Food is

not a reward for good behavior. Bribing creates an unhealthy

relationship with food and can lead to more serious problems,

like overeating.

Dessert is often used to bribe children.

• Don't promise your child a dessert if she eats her dinner. If you

reward dessert for eating dinner, she may overeat twice: Once

when she eats her dinner to get dessert, and a second time when

she eats dessert when she is already full.

• Don't have dessert every day.

• Here is a suggestion: At dinner, put a serving of dessert at each

plate along with the other foods and let your child decide when

to eat it.

• Children will eat the dessert first, discover they are still hungry,

and go on to eat the rest of their meal.

Children haven't yet learned adults’ strange idea that dessert

marks the end of the meal. Presenting them right off of the bat

with dessert lets them decide how they are going to eat.

Families should always eat together. Make mealtimes pleasant

and relaxed.

Spend this time talking with your children.

By sharing meals as a family you can help your child deal with

life's challenges.

Source: Ellyn Satter's How to get your kid to eat, but not too much

From the entire WIC staff-Mary, Heidi, Becky,

Carolyn, Janelle, Diane, and Janette

Merry Christmas and best wishes for a safe and

prosperous New Year.

Fire Arm Safety

Fire Arm safety is everyone's responsibility

Esquipula Garcia and I came into the 3rd grade

classes at the Isleta Elementary School to teach them

about fire arm safety. During his presentation, Mr.

Garcia educated the kids on what to do if they see a

fire arm:

• Stop!

• Don't Touch

• Leave the Area

• Tell an Adult

Health Educator:

Stephanie Schaefer, 869-4479

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WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA) PROGRAM

PUEBLO OF ISLETA

WIA PROGRAM SERVICES

Vision of the WIA Program: It is our vision that the WIA Program be administered

in a manner consistent with the traditional cultural values, beliefs, and Ways of the

people it is designed to serve.

The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) is serving Native Americans residing on

the Isleta Reservation with Job Search, Resume Building, and Interview skills. For

Job Search, we have a list of current job openings in Albuquerque, Kirtland AFB,

Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Forest Service and surrounding areas, including Los

Lunas, Belen, Bosque Farms, etc. Assistance with applying online is available. You

will need to complete a work history and bring a current resume. Fax machine and

computer are available for building and faxing your resume. This is our core services

and eligibility is not required.

Currently we have 4 youth working in the after school program. Each youth works

18 - 20 hours per week. They are reaching their program goals by attending a session

of Resume Building and Job Search, customer service, etc. We have 2 adults working

full time and they will be receiving training. They are required to attend workshops

provided by the WIA Program. One Classroom Training individual is enrolled at

CNM in Auto Mechanics. Two Classroom Training participants have received Dental

Assistant Certificates from Quality Health Management and have passed their state

exams and we are very proud of them!

The WIA program has moved to the Tribal Administration Bldg. We are located next

to Human Resources.

You may apply at the WIA Program, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday.

For more information contact Mary Abeita at the WIA Program, 766-6652.

Workforce Investment Act

Pueblo of Isleta

WIA SERVICES

JOB SEARCH !

ON LINE APPLICATIONS !

BUILDING YOUR RESUME !

INTERVIEWS AND INTERVIEW SKILLS !

If you need assistance with your resume or are

searching for a job, please come by the WIA office.

We have current job openings in the surrounding

areas and we will assist you in applying online.

We are located at the Tribal Administration Bldg.

next to Human Resources.

Contact No: 766-6652

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Eligibility is not required for Core Services.

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December 2007

Health Beat

"Your kids are watching you.. ..wear your SEAT BELT!"

Health Educator: Stephanie Schaefer, 869-4479

Do you put your seatbelt on EVERY TIME you get into the car? Well, as

the 3rd grade students learned, it's ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT

things you can do to PREVENT INJURY!!! I am working with the 3rd

graders on injury prevention. They have learned about pedestrian safety,

bicycle safety and seatbelt safety and will soon learn about fire arm safety.

After learning about seatbelt safety, the Isleta Elementary School 3rd

graders put on their first Seatbelt Survey. Each survey was done separately

by the different classes. The first survey was done by Mrs. Largo's class on

October 16, 2007 from 12:45-1pm, the second was done by Ms. Gaizer's

class on October 27, 2007 at 1-1:15 and the 3rd survey was done by Mrs.

Abeita's class on November 9, 2007 from 1-1:15. Each survey took place

in front of the clinic. The students kept track of how many individuals were

wearing their seatbelt. The 3rd graders had a great time of promoting safety

by educating the community about the importance of wearing their seatbelts.

They held up signs about the importance of wearing your seatbelt.

The survey results are:

Mrs. Largo's

76 drivers wore their seatbelts, but 14 did not (84% wore seatbelts)

20 passengers wore their seatbelts, 9 did not (69% wore seatbelts)

6 children were restraint and one was not (86% of children were in car

seats)

Make a New Year’s Resolution

that will make a DIFFERENCE

AND STOP SMOKING FOR GOOD!!

or / and

CLASSES AND MAKE A HABIT OF

STAYING FIT

Health Educator:

Stephanie Schaefer, 869-4479

The start of a New Year is the perfect time to stop a

bad habit or start a good one.

START THE YEAR OUT RIGHT and make 2008

a healthier year for you and your family by taking

advantage of what the Isleta Health Center has to

offer.

Are you a smoker and not quite sure how to quit?

Don't worry, you are not alone. So far the Isleta Health

Center has helped 13 people STOP SMOKING FOR

GOOD with the help of the Freedom from Smoking

Sessions. The Isleta Health Center has these sessions

available for you! These 8 Sessions, will teach you

how to STOP SMOKING! New sessions will start in

January.

Schaefer at 869-4479

Are you interested in starting

the habit of staying fit?

The Beginner Step and the Spinning Classes

are just the thing for you. The Step class starts on

January 8, 2008 and the spinning

class starts January 10, 2008 at 5:30.

Carlos or Elissa at 869-4595

Make 2008 A HEALTHIER YEAR

Mrs. Gaizer's

39 drivers wore their seatbelts, but 17 did not (70% wore seatbelts)

33 passengers wore their seatbelts, 8 did not (80% wore seatbelts)

3 children were restraint and one was not (75% of children were in car

seats)

Mrs. Abeita's

62 drivers wore their seatbelts, but 19 did not (77% wore seatbelts)

39 passengers wore their seatbelts, 5 did not (89% wore seatbelts)

4 children were restraint and 0 were not (100% of children were in car

seats)

If you add it all up, all together 78% of the drivers and 81% of the

passengers were belted and 87% of the children were in car seats. This

is pretty good, but WHAT ABOUT THE 12%, 19% and 13% that were

not belted?

THERE IS STILL A LOT OF WORK TO BE DONE, we need to have

100% of Isleta wearing seatbelts! YOUR KIDS ARE WATCHING, SO

TEACH THEM GOOD HABITS AND BUCKLE UP!!!!

PLEASE, BUCKLE UP and TEACH YOUR KIDS

TO BUCKLE UP TOO!!!!

December 2007

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Don’t feel so well? Is it a COLD or the FLU?

GET YOUR FLU SHOT TODAY

Health Educator: Stephanie Schaefer, 869-4479

WHAT IS THE FLU and WHO NEEDS THE FLU SHOT?

The flu is an illness, also called influenza, that many people get during

November to April. It can cause fever, chills, body aches, headaches,

earaches and sinus problems. It usually lasts about 2-3 weeks, but for some

people it could last longer and make them very sick. The people that really

need to be careful not to get this illness are:

• Babies and kids under 5

• People older than 65

• Adults and kids who have health problems, such as diabetes or asthma.

These people 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 that it more at risk.

It's that time of year, when the weather is getting chilly and we are all

spending more time indoors. Being in such enclosed areas, we are more

prone to catching or giving illnesses. So you aren't feeling well and you

aren't sure what it is, possibly a cold or the flu? You are probably thinking

to yourself, what is the difference anyway? Well let me help you out:

GETTING THE FLU SHOT, DO I NEED IT EVERY YEAR?

If you get the flu shot, you will be protecting your body from this illness, or

at least protecting yourself from getting a bad case of the illness for 1 year.

Even if you got a flu shot last year, you will need to get a new shot this year,

because every year the flu virus changes and a new vaccine will be helpful

in fighting the new strain.

HOW DOES THE FLU SPREAD?

When people cough, sneeze or even laugh, they send tiny little germs flying

in the air, they are so small you may not be able to see them. The germs will

get into your body by putting your fingers in your mouth with these germs

on them, or simply by breathing in the air that may have the germs. This is

why washing your hands often and covering your mouth when you cough is

so important to help reduce the spread of germs.

WHAT IF I GET THE FLU?

If you start to feel the symptoms of the flu (fever, chills, body aches,

headaches, earaches and sinus problems) than you may want to go to the

Isleta Health Center and see your doctor. Your doctor will either take a long

cotton swab and get a sample of the gunk in your nose and throat and send

it to the lab to get it tested or your doctor will be able to tell based on your

symptoms if you have the flu. If your doctor does say you have the flu, you

can start taking these steps to feel better:

• Get a lot of rest.

• Drink lots of liquids (water, chicken broth, and other 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 the doctor if you are having trouble breathing, your

muscles hurt or if you feel confused.

Cold

Flu

Cause Exposure to a virus in the respiratory Any of the many types of the

influenza virus.

tract.

Symptoms Scratchy throat, then sneezing and a runny Will cause fevers, headaches,

nose. Can also include cough, fever and body aches, pains, chills and

being very tired. It can also

being tired.

include a scratchy throat and

runny nose.

Treatment Get plenty of rest and drink a lot of liquids.

May take Tylenol or Over the Counter

Drug if there are no contraindications

(OTC). Over the counter cold medications

not recommended in children under 6 years

old.

Usual Most feel better after a week.

Course

Seek medical attention if short of breath,

fever longer than 2 days or have other

medical conditions or treatments that

may complicate your course (immune

suppressive conditions or medications

--examples may include uncontrolled

diabetes, treatments for rheumatoid

arthritis, chemotherapy, etc.)

Similar to treatment for a Cold,

but make sure you are getting an

extra amount of rest and drinking

plenty of liquids.

May last up to 2 weeks.

Seek medical attention if short

of breath, fever longer than

2 days or have other medical

conditions or treatments that

may complicate your course

(immune suppressive conditions

or medications--examples may

include uncontrolled diabetes,

treatments

for

rheumatoid

arthritis, chemotherapy, etc.)

How you Most are able to function around the house Many miss up to a week of work

or school.

feel and at work.

When to Occurs throughout the year.

look for

it?

Mainly occurs in late fall and

winter.

COME INTO THE HEALTH CENTER AND GET A FLU SHOT!! Getting

it is an easy way to protect against getting the flu this winter. Please come in

to the ISLETA HEALTH CENTER as a walk in and sign in for Nurse Only.

Mark that you are here for a Flu Shot.

Protect yourself and those around you from getting

attacked by the flu this year.

http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/illinjure/flu/flu.html

http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/illinjure/flu/flushot.html

ISLETA HEALTH CENTER

All Isleta Pueblo Health Care Recipients

The staff at Isleta Medical and Dental clinics

wants to meet the needs of all patients, and in

order to do this, it is important that patients keep

their scheduled appointments.

We have a significant percentage of patients

who miss their scheduled appointments. This

contributes to extended wait times for other

patients to make an appointment, resulting in

them not receiving timely medical care.

In the event you cannot keep your appointment,

it is very important to call and cancel as far in

advance as possible so that someone else may be

given that appointment time. Also, please note

that if you call to cancel, it may take several

months to be rescheduled.

If you miss your medical appointment (do not

show), it will be your responsibility as the patient

to call the clinic to reschedule. You will not

automatically be given another appointment.

To meet the health needs of all the patients, please

remember that the Walk-in clinic is designed for

acute injuries and/ or illnesses. It is not to be used

for missed appointments or cancellations.

In order to respect and protect patient

confidentiality, HIPPA (Health Insurance

Portability & Accountability Act) must be

followed. If the adult patient, being seen by the

provider would like a family member to be with

them during the appointment, that family member

must accompany the patient to the room. Once the

patient is in the room, visitors will not be given

any information regarding the patient being seen,

nor will be permitted in the medical area.

Please note that all patients under 18 years

old must be accompanied by a parent or legal

guardian (examples of exceptions to this

requirement include any form of abuse, birth

control, pregnancy testing/prenatal care, sexually

transmitted disease testing and/or treatment). In

the event that the parent/legal guardian is not

able to accompany the child, a consent form may

be picked up at the appointment desk, or may

be faxed to you upon request by calling (505)

869-4089 or for dental (505) 869-4499. A picture

ID and/or a contact number to reach the parent/

guardian to confirm consent must be submitted

with the consent form.

As a reminder all name changes and legal custody

documents must be submitted to patient registration

so updates can be made. Patients are responsible

to update any address and/or telephone changes.

Thank you for your cooperation and adherence

to these regulations. Your assistance with these

matters will ensure that all patients receive

confidential and consistent health care. The staff

at IHC also want to say “thank you” for allowing

us to meet your medical and dental needs.

Isleta Pueblo News

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December 2007

January 2008

Cervical

Health

Awareness

Month

National

Blood Donor

Month

Blood Drive at

the Clinic 2-5pm

Call 869-4479

to sign up

ISLETA PUEBLO NEWSLETTER

P.O. Box 1270

Isleta, New Mexico 87022

National

Glaucoma

Awareness

Month

National

Birth Defects

Prevention

Month

PRSRT STD

U.S. POSTAGE PAID

ISLETA, NM 87022

PERMIT NO. 2

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