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Volume 17 Issue 8

Isleta Pueblo News

Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com

August 2022

Governor’s Report

ABCWUA Sewage System

Affecting the Rio Grande

Overflow

At approximately 1am, Monday, July 11,

2022, Isleta Police Dispatch notified Lt.

Governor Lucero of sewage inflow to the

Rio Grande. Lt. Governor Lucero then

called 2nd Lt. Governor Sanchez. 2nd Lt.

Sanchez, then contacted the Albuquerque

Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority

(ABCWUA) point of contact. The initial

information received was a collapsed sewage

main interceptor at 64th and Hanover, in

NW Albuquerque. The subject interceptor

receives sewage influent from Albuquerque

north of I-40 and west of the river with an

average daily flow of 12 million gallons. The

initial reported sewage system overflow

(SSO), was estimated to be eight (8) million

gallons, with three (3) million ponded in an

Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo Flood

Control Authority (AMAFCA) storm water

pond, and five (5) million gallons reaching

the river.

Monday morning, 2nd Lt. Governor Sanchez,

notified the Mayordomos of the SSO and

inflow into the river. As a precaution the

Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District

(MRGCD) would discontinue diverting

river water at the Isleta Diversion Dam

(IDD) which supplies the eastside and

Los Charcos. The Mayordomos were also

informed the Indian Canal and Acequia

Madre irrigation water was not affected by

the spill due to the westside supply diverted

from the Angostura Diversion above the

SSO inflow at I-40 and river. A Public

Health Advisory was issued that morning

as well.

The SSO was reported to have started at

5:54pm, Sunday, July 10, 2022, and was

stopped at 12am, Tuesday, July 12, 2022.

The duration was 30 hours and 6 minutes.

However, it is not clear when sewage inflow

started and stopped entering the river.

This is a question, among others that will

need to be determined to assess and report

the SSO correctly and for any penalties

the ABCWUA will be liable imposed by the

Environmental Protection Agency.

Based on discussion with MRGCD, and

allowing river water to flow past the IDD

(opening all gates), and understanding

travel time it would take the tail end of

sewage plug to move past, it was initially

decided to re-start diverting water

Wednesday morning, July 13, 2022. Alfalfa

and other forage crops could be irrigated,

but gardens were kept on hold. Upon

making this decision, the Mayordomos

were notified. With feedback received from

some Mayordomos concern of water quality

(WQ) safety, 2nd Lt. Governor Sanchez reevaluated travel time. His re-evaluation

of travel time based on river flow at the

time would take longer than the initial

understanding, so re-starting diversion

was delayed another day.

Due to the initial decision to re-start on

the Wednesday, the Peralta holding pool

was refilled, and the water was sent down

the Peralta Main Canal. That afternoon,

Mayordomos reported a green color in the

Chical holding pool. Upon 2nd Lt. Governor

investigating and discussion with MRGCD,

it was learned water from the Barr Drain/

Canal flowed into the Peralta pool. The

Barr was the source of the green color from

the vegetation occurring and growing there.

The MRGCD flushed the Chical pool and

which left some of that vegetation biomass

remaining.

Some irrigation re-started on the Cacique

and Otero Thursday, July 14. The Big

Chical was re-started on Friday, July 15th,

and Little Chical on Saturday July 16th.

Friday evening, 2nd Lt. Governor Sanchez

met with the Chical Mayordomos and

farmers over the WQ concerns for gardens.

It was decided that the two (2) drought relief

wells that were found recently operational

and use of water buffalo would be utilized

to supply gardens on the eastside with

groundwater before re-starting irrigation

with river water. Public works would

run those wells and coordinate with

Mayordomos. Unfortunately on Monday,

it was reported those drought relief wells

were vandalized and batteries stolen. It is

unfortunate the drought irrigation wells

developed and rehabbed several years ago,

were not maintained over that time because

they could be used now when needed.

While it was suggested rehabbing once

more, that realistically could not happen

overnight for the current predicament. 2nd

Lt. Governor’s, idea of creating a program

supported by Tribal Council to develop

individual shallow ground water wells

could provide a safety net for both water

quality and availability for garden farmers

going forward and would be easier to

implement and be more cost effective than

rehabilitation of the drought wells in the

interim.

As of Saturday, July 16th, irrigation

was back in operation. There remained

concern of WQ due to mis-information

that contributed to misunderstanding. To

reiterate again, the westside irrigation

water supplied from the Indian Canal

was not affected by the SSO. Only the

eastside (Chical and Ranchitos) and Los

Charcos river water supply was affected

by the SSO and effects were attempted

to be limited based on WQ information

and understanding of river hydrologic

dynamics. Unfortunately, those efforts

were compounded with diminishing river

water supply that affected the both ability

to dilute and delay the SSO plug passing

through Isleta quicker.

While no one can assure the safety of river

water, we can only use the available water

quality standards (WQS) of Isleta and New

Mexico (NM) as guidelines and WQ data

to assess conditions. To note, NM WQS

are based on one (1) person in 100,000,

cancer risk. Isleta WQS are more strict

because ours are based on one (1) person

in 1,000,000, cancer risk. While there are

other pollutant considerations in untreated

sewage influent, as a measure of safety due

to the SSO, we were looking at the bacteria

Escherichia coli or E. coli, in the river water

as the safety indicator.

Isleta’s WQS for E. coli, is based on

our Primary Contact use, which is 88

colonies/100 mL (milliliters), which is

measured as most probable number (MPN)

or colony forming units (CFU) per mL,

depending on the analytical method. Both

are equivalent values, but Isleta uses MPN.

We do not have a standard for “Agriculture

water supply use” which includes water for

livestock.

NM WQS for E. coli in the Rio Grande

Basin vary and range from 235 to 940

colonies/100 mL for different bodies of

water, locations, and use protection. For

the stretch of the Rio Grande from the

headwaters of Elephant Butte upstream

to Alameda bridge (Corrales bridge) that

excludes Isleta, NM Primary Contact WQS

recognizes 410 colonies/100 mL. Primary

Contact for both Isleta and NM recognizes

prolonged contact, such as swimming that

involve considerable risk of ingesting water

in quantities to pose a health hazard.

Researching for a WQS for agriculture

surface irrigation water found that 235

colonies/100 mL was an suggested WQS for

leafy crops was. “Leafy crops” can be defined

as plants grown for their edible leave,

which include spinach, turnip, parsley, and

lettuce. However, the distinction between

leafy and non-leafy crops is not always clear.

The lowest WQS NM recognizes for E. coli

is 235 colonies/100 mL, but is not directly

tied to an agriculture irrigation use.

Currently,

The

Food

and

Drug

Administration (FDA) identified 410

colonies/100 mL for a single sample limit

as a statistical threshold value (STV) and

126 colonies/100 mL as a geometric mean

(GM) or central tendency, is recognized

(21CFR112.44)

for

covered

produce

(21CFR112.1) excluding sprouts.

As of the writing concerning the SSO, WQ

sampling results reported at colonies/100

mL - MPN, for the river on July 21 were:

At 12pm, and I25 Bridge, 69.4

(reported by ABCWUA)

At 8:49am, and river across

Isleta Lakes, 213 (reported by POI

Environment)

At 8:10am, and IDD (westside), 332

(reported by POI Environment)

At 8:15am, and IDD (eastside), 279

(reported by POI Environment)

At 8:03am, Peralta Main (below

pool). 266 (reported by POI Environment)

While reiterated previously and again now,

the SSO did not mix with the westside

river supply for the Indian Canal/Acequia

Madre. However, WQ samples taken by

POI Environment at the request of the

Mayordomo. Results were:

July 11, not collected

July 12, at 12:13pm, 42.6

July 13, at 10:22am, 275 (It was

noted a storm cell in the South Valley the

evening of July 12)

(Continued, next page)

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(Governor’s Report, continued)

July 14, at 9:48am, 292

July 15, at 10:37am, 323

July 16-17, not collected due

laboratory closed

July 18, at 10:20am, 305

July 21, at 8:30am, 266

While for the most part, the July 21 WQ

data, showed irrigation water is below the

FDA. 410 colonies/100mL single sample

limit. However, this doesn’t reflect what

the GM or central tendency (average) is. It

was noted a storm cell on July 12, could have

influenced the next day, E. coli levels from

storm water flow into connected the MRGCD

conveyance system that feeds the Indian

Canal/Acequia Madre. The rise in level

and being maintained cannot be explained

at this time. POI Environment is planning

to sample above and Isleta and the Indian

Canal/Acequia Madre sample location (just

below the heading of the Acequia Madre

west branch), to evaluate E. coli levels.

POI Environment is looking to coordinate

sampling with the NM Environment

Department Water Quality Bureau. That

sampling information will be provide in

future reporting as well as what our E. coli

GM is found to be.

To put into perspective, Isleta’s WQS are

based on a one (1) person per 1,000,000

cancer risk for surface waters within the

exterior boundaries of the Pueblo. Outside

our boundaries and north of us to Sandia

Pueblo, NM has a lower WQS based on

one (1) person per 100,000. While Isleta’s

surface WQS, have provided protection for

our uses, the reality of population of 700,000

or greater, comprising urban, suburban, and

rural area above Isleta, affects and limits the

WQ we receive. We will continue to report

E. coli levels and other WQ information as it

becomes available.

Irrigation Water Supply Update

We are anticipating going into Prior

and Paramount (P&P) water supply and

operations unless we receive rainfall to keep

us out. The six Middle Rio Grande Pueblos

have 20,000 acre feet of water stored at

Abiquiu Reservoir as previously reported.

Should and when river flow and gets below

P&P supply, that stored water will be

released to make up the difference. We will

report on P&P supply status as it changes.

Strategic Water Planning

Lastly, we will continue to do what we can

to protect our water resources and related

assets with the laws available to us. To

assist with that effort, the Water Work

Group that Tribal Council established is in

the process of developing Isleta’s long range

Strategic Water Plan for our water resources

protection, management, development, and

quantification of our water rights. While we

should have already had this plan in place

as well as other strategic plans to guide us,

it is our hope that Tribal Council will also

support this effort as a necessary means.

That Strategic Plan will guide our community

into the future where successive Tribal

Administrations and Councils will be tasked

with the responsibility to implement those

strategies to not only protect, management,

develop, but eventually quantify our water

rights for future generation.

Toward that effort, the Community Meeting

on Water Rights and Water Resources has

been re-scheduled for August 20, 2022, at

the Casino.

Isleta Pueblo News

August 2022

Isleta Pueblo News

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

DEADLINE for September Newsletter articles is set

for Wednesday, August 24, 2022, 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 may 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:

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

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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PUEBLO OF ISLETA TRIBAL COUNCIL

The Tribal Council has determined that it will not hold a special election

to fill the late President Padilla’s position. To use precious time now to

coordinate a special election would inhibit other critical public business.

Given the short period of the remaining term, little benefit would result

from such a shift in time and resources. The Council will continue to

focus its efforts on its constitutional duties to protect and promote the

health, safety, lands, and resources of the Pueblo. The Vice President

will continue to preside over Council meetings. The Council is grateful

for President Padilla’s leadership and is deeply saddened that he has

passed. The Council extends its condolences to the late President’s

family and to the community as a whole, who the late President served

with integrity and veracity.

Isleta Pueblo News

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August 2022

Job Postings

Visit us online at

http://www.isleta.com/career-opportunities.aspx

Fax: 505-244-8232

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.

August 2022

Isleta Pueblo News

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ISLETA PUEBLO VOLUNTEER FIRE

DEPARTMENT

The Pueblo of Isleta Volunteer Fire

Department will be highlighting

all its members in the upcoming

newsletters. Today we would like to

highlight Fire Chief Lester Gary. Chief

Gary is an IFSAC Firefighter II and a

State of NM certified Paramedic. He

brings to the Pueblo over 44 years

experience in firefighting and EMS.

Department’s Chief Gary has worked

with include Hudson Colorado

Volunteer Fire Department, Bernalillo

County Fire Department, New

Mexico State Firefighters Training

Academy,

Albuquerque

Police

Department Training Academy, Estancia Volunteer Fire Department

and Torrance County Fire Department. Chief Gary began his

career while in high school as a member of Explorer Post 432 and

specialized in Search and Rescue. Chief Gary is married, has three

grown children and five grandchildren. When he became Fire Chief

in 2020, the department had five members, to date the department

has grown to 13 members with five certified firefighters, and three

certified Emergency Medical Technicians. We have increased our

fire apparatus from four to seven with two Command Vehicles. His

goal for the department is to reach 20 members with nine paid staff.

This would allow the department to have 24-hour coverage 7 days a

week with the augmentation of the Volunteers. The department has

established several outreach programs for the community to include

a more personalized assistance to agricultural burns, working

with POI departments to establish Emergency Operation Plans, a

home safety survey, fire extinguisher training and working with the

Schools and Library on their fire drills. The department participated

last year in the New Mexico State Fair Parade and received a first

place award, Fire fighter day at the State Fair and were the featured

Fire department for the 911 Memorial Service and have been asked

back again this year. Several members have begun their firefighter

certification classes. Chief Gary has stated he has enjoyed every day

he comes to work and looks forward to creating within the Pueblo a

Fire Wise Community/Department. As you can see, there has been

quite the growth in our department and hope this trend continues for

many years to come. Thank you for all the community support we

have been receiving and hope we can give back a much-needed

service.

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My name is Jonna Toledo and I work out of the Goodwill

store in Los Lunas. What I do is help people find jobs in the

community. This is a FREE service that Goodwill offers. I

do work by appointment. The first appointment I just get

the information to help with your job search. Example:

What you are looking for, your availability, experience,

etc…we do meet weekly until you find a job. Just because

you find a job does not mean we are finished! I will stay

in touch with you about once a month for 3 months just

to make sure everything is going well. We want to make

sure you are being treated well and that the job is a good

fit for you. I can give job leads, help fill out applications

electronically, make resumes, and we can also practice

interviewing skills so you feel comfortable in an interview.

I do know lots of hiring managers in the area to help set up

interviews. We participate in job fairs as well as organize

them and set them up at Goodwill in Albuquerque and

Los Lunas. Because we are a non profit there is no

charge for this service. It is FREE to the community. Not

a lot of people realize that Goodwill does FREE services

because they are not really advertised. They just know

that the store is a good place to go and get good deals

on merchandise. It doesn’t matter what type of job you

are wanting, I can help! There are several different fields

in the area including administrative, custodial/janitorial,

retail, daycare, eldercare, warehousing, production, retail

and food services. Soon landscaping and outdoor type

positions will be opening up. Please contact if you need

help. It is always my pleasure to help with your job search.

Just call me to set up an appointment! Thank you!

Isleta Pueblo News

August 2022

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Pueblo of lsleta Career Opportunities

Position Posting

Office Location

Closing Date

ACCOUNTANT

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II

ADULT DAY CARE MANAGER

AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL I

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION & RECORDS TECHNICIAN

BOSQUE RESTORATION CREW SUPERVISOR

BUS DRIVER (Part Time)

CARPENTER I, II or Ill [3 Positions)

CAREGIVER (2 Positions)

CERTIFIED CODER II

CERTIFIED FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

CHIEF OF POLICE

CHILD CARE PROVIDER

CLINICAL THERAPIST

CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE

COMPUTER IT SPECIALIST

COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR SUPERVISOR

COOK I

CUSTODIAN

COURT SECURITY OFFICER

DENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER/ DENTIST

DIRECTOR, CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS

EMT INTERMEDIATE

FACILITIES WORKER

FAMILY SERVICES PRESENTING OFFICER

FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

GROUNDSKEEPER

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER

HEAD START STAFF ASSISTANT

HOME CARE ATTENDANT

INSTRUCTIONAL COORDINATOR

JR. SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

NUTRITIONIST/BREASTFEEDING COORDINATOR

PARKS & MAINTENANCE WORKER

PERSONAL CARE SERVICE AIDE (2 Positions)

PHYSICIAN

PLUMBER

POLICE OFFICER I CERTIFIED

POLICE SERGEANT

RANGELAND MANAGEMENT SUPERVISOR

RANGELAND MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN

RECORDS CLERK

REGISTERED NURSE

SALES ASSOCIATE

SECURITY OFFICER

SECURITY OFFICER/SUPERVISOR

SEPTIC TRUCK DRIVER

SHIFT LEAD

SHIFT SUPERVISOR - CNA

TRUANCY COORDINATOR

VETERAN SUPPORT SERVICE MEMBER

WATER RESOURCES MANAGER

WATER RESOURCES SPECIALIST

W-WW APPRENTICE - W-WW OPERATOR IV

Treasury

Recreation Center

Tribal Administration

Elder Center

Agricultural Division

Police Department

Legal Department

Human Resources

Water Resources

Head Start

Housing Authority

Assisted Living Facility

Health Services

Police Department

Head Start

Health Services

Housing Authority

Health Services

Department of Education

Gaming Regulatory

Elder Center

Head Start

Public Works

Tribal Court

Health Services

Construction Operations

Health Services

Head Start

Tribal Administration

Parks & Recreation

C-Stores

Public Works

Head Start

Elder Center

Department of Education

MIS

Public Works

Housing Authority

Health Center

WIC

Parks & Recreation

Elder Center

Health Center

Housing Authority

Police Department - Open Space

Police Department

Natural Resources

Tribal Administration

Health Services

C-Stores

Police Department

Public Works

C-Stores

Assisted Living

Truancy

Elder Center

Water Resources

Public Works

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Isleta Pueblo News

August 2022

ANIMAL CONTROL

Hello everyone and happy summer!

We hope everyone is staying cool during these VERY

HOT summer months. If you do not know already,

the State of New Mexico is in a bad drought and we

are seeing record high temperatures all over the state.

That being said it is important to make sure your

four-legged friends are staying cool as well. If you

are not familiar with the Isleta Animal Ordinance,

there are rules for making sure your pets are in a safe

living environment, whether you keep them inside

or outside. If you are to keep your pets outside, they

MUST be confined to your property at all times. If you

have a fenced in yard which is able to prevent your

pets from escaping that is fine. If you do not, your pets

must be on a restraint line which is a minimum of

8 (eight) feet long and must be fixated to the animal

by use of a properly fitted collar and harness. Your

pets must also have fresh water easily accessible and

shelter available to escape from the harsh elements.

Failure to comply will result in the proper actions

being taken and possible forfeiture of the animal(s).

One other big thing Animal Control has noticed

while out on patrol is the fact that the majority of the

animals we pick up do NOT have proper identification.

Proper ID is either an ID tag on the pet’s collar or a

Microchip. Under Ordinance this is REQUIRED to

have at all times. An ID tag shall include the owner’s

name, physical address, contact phone number and

the animal’s name. A microchip shall have all these

factors as well. If your pet does not have any proper

ID and it is picked up by Animal Control, it will be

considered a stray and transported to the Valencia

County Animal Shelter, where they have their own

intake and holding fees.

To finish, I would like to let everyone know of Isleta

Animal Control’s new holding facility! We are currently

working to put permanent kennels throughout the

building to reduce the number of animals taken to the

Valencia County Animal Shelter. It is located off of

Tribal Road 64 in Pickle Heights, right next to the little

rec. IAC is currently taking donations on blankets,

towels, and toys for the cats and dogs we hold here.

We also have some food leftover to be donated for free

to Tribal Members. Please call to arrange a time to

meet and get food. Limited stock is available.

ST. AUGUSTINE

Baptism makes us sharers in the life

of God as members of the Church,

the Body of Christ. The Church’s

sacraments are action of the whole

Church, which necessarily take place

in a local community, that is, in a

parish. In the celebration of the sacraments, the Church is built up, its faith

strengthened, the hand of salvation is extended to faithful believers.

Baptisms at St. Augustine Parish are celebrated on the third Sunday of

each month, except during the Lenten season. We ask that parents register

for baptism at least two months in advance of the date you plan on having

your child baptized. Parents are responsible for coming to the parish office

to fill out a Baptismal Registration Form. Non-Parishioner’s must obtain a

letter from their Church of registration giving permission to have their child

baptized at St. Augustine. A baptismal preparation class must be attended

by both parents and godparents. Parents it is your responsibility to make

sure the persons you have selected as Godparents have received the

sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, First Eucharist). Please

call the Parish Office if you have further questions, (505) 869-3398.

Section 3.B Proper Identification. All animals

must have proper identification tags attached to their

collars or embedded in a microchip at all times. The

tag shall include the owner’s name, physical address,

phone number and the animal’s name. If an untagged

animal is picked up by Animal Control, it will be

considered a stray and transported to the Animal

Shelter. Failure to comply with this subsection will

result in a $25.00 fine made payable to Animal Control.

Section 3.E Proper Care and Maintenance. It is

the responsibility of the owner to provide adequate

shelter, fresh food and water for their animals at all

times and a clean living environment. Clean water

must be available and accessible at all times. Owners

are also responsible to provide adequate veterinary

care for an injured or sick animal. Depending on

the severity or condition of the animal, it could lead

to CRIMINAL CHARGES being filed for ANIMAL

NEGLECT and or ANIMAL CRUELTY under this

Animal Ordinance.

Section 3.F Running at Large. No animal is

allowed to run at large, roam or create a nuisance

on another person’s property or public areas of the

Pueblo. All animals must be within the control of their

owner, confined or physically restrained in a manner

it cannot escape. First offense for an animal running

at large will result in a $25.00 fine. Second offense

will result in a $50.00 fine. The third offense will

result in a $100.00 fine. Four or more violations will

result in being cited for “Nuisance Animals” as well

as a petition will be filed in court to have the animal

removed from its owner.

August 2022

Isleta Pueblo News

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Greetings to everyone!

It is that time of

year where we want

to celebrate our kids

graduating

from

High School. A great

accomplishment for

every family. It is

almost tradition to

have a dinner and

dance to let our kids know how proud of them we

are. As many of you know, my husband and I are

well known in the community for bringing music

and laughter together. I grew up listening to my

dad and my uncle’s band play for such events for a

long time as “The Pueblo Ramblers”. It would be our

honor to DJ for anyone who would have us. Please

call us if you are interested in booking us for your

next Party. We also do weddings, birthdays, any

event that makes you want to dance. You can call/

text for booking information at 505-238-6305. We

also sell “Pueblo Rambler” Cd’s. Thank you for your

support!

Carolyn and Randy Jim

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August 2022

DCHP/YACC Newsletter

Ma K’u Wam from the Department of Cultural

& Historic Preservation and Yonan An Cultural

Center! We’ve been staying very busy this past

month planning a very special event…

As you may or may not know, August 3rd is

considered an important date in Isleta Pueblo

history; it is Miguel Trujillo Day! “Who is Miguel

Trujillo?” you may be wondering. Miguel Trujillo

is considered one of the great civil rights pioneers

of New Mexico. He was a well-respected veteran

serving in World War II, an advocate for higher

education and the Indigenous right to vote. On

August 2nd, 1948 Trujillo sued the Valencia County

Clerk Eloy Garley in the case known as Trujillo v.

Garley. The civil case (Civil No. 1353) was heard

at the Federal District Court in Santa Fe. Miguel

argued that although he did not pay state tax

(because he resided on the Pueblo reservation)

he did pay other forms of tax (e.g. gasoline, sales,

and federal income taxes), therein entitled him to

voting rights. The court ruled in favor of Trujillo

on August 11th, 1948, and their verdict changed

the State of New Mexico Constitution by removing

constitutional provisions that prohibited Indigenous

people from practicing their right to vote

It’s been 74 years since the Trujillo v. Garley case,

and since then Native Americans have won seats

in the Legislature and Congress, and beyond that

Trujillo has given the Indigenous people the power

to voice their opinions at the ballot box. And this

year we want to recognize and celebrate Miguel

Trujillo’s efforts.

The Pueblo of Isleta Department of Cultural &

Historic Preservation and Yonan An Cultural

Center, with the support and cooperation of the

New Mexico Humanities Council, Isleta Resort &

Casino, Pueblo of Isleta Veterans Association, and

Isleta Pueblo Voters Alliance invite the public to

Miguel Trujillo Day!

Miguel Trujillo Day

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022

3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Isleta Resort and Casino – Ballroom “C”

(Pueblo of Isleta COVID Protocols will be followed)

There will be special guest speakers, informational

tables, a Tribal Archive video interview booth,

freebies, food, and a premiere of a short documentary

about Miguel Trujillo. We look forward to seeing

you all there!

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August 2022

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

From the Higher Education Staff,

The Pueblo of Isleta Department of

Education staff is here to support you in

attaining your education and career goals.

If you have considered going back to school,

now is the time. The New Mexico Public

Education Department with support of

legislation has passed the New Mexico

Opportunity Scholarship. This scholarship

provides opportunities for New Mexicans

to attend New Mexico public colleges and

universities without having to worry about

tuition and fees. If you would like additional

information please contact our office.

________________________________________

Higher Education Scholarship Applicants

We hope you are having a great semester!

We are writing this letter as a gentle

reminder to complete the necessary

paperwork required for eligibility for the

Isleta Higher Education Scholarship. Here

is the list of documents needed for returning

students who applied for the Full Academic

year.

•

Class Schedule

•

Degree plan (signed by your

advisor)this is a one-time

submission or if any changes were

made

•

Course Verification form (signed by

your advisor) make your

appointments now with your

advisor

•

Official Transcript (Please

request your official transcript be

sent to

poischolarships@isletapueblo.com

– Order now if you have the option

to select, “wait for grades to

be posted”

•

be sure to select the option – wait

for grades to be posted

•

FNA, if changes or only completed

for one semester and request it

be sent to:

poischolarships@isletapueblo.com

Supporting documents can be submitted

via

Formstack:

https://isletapueblo.

formstack.com/forms/scholarship_

application_supporting_documents

Deadline for supporting documents is

August 31 at 11:59 pm.

Post-Secondary Graduates: If you

recently received your degree, please

forward a copy of your degree/

certificate awarded and contact

our office. We are proud to have you

represent the Pueblo of Isleta and we

want to recognize you, please contact

the Department at 505-869-9790 so

that we can honor your success.

Let us know if you have any questions.

Respectfully,

The Department of Education Team

Fran Mershon

Valerie Keryte

Charlene Lucero

________________________________________

IN-PERSON AFTERSCHOOL

TUTORING

If you are interested in tutoring at the

Department of Education, be on the

lookout for a flyer to be shared in August

or contact our office.

WANTED: TRIBAL MEMBERS

WHO MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN

BECOMING A TEACHER

On July 20, 2018 Judge Sarah Singleton

issued a decision and order on the Yazzie/

Martinez v. State of New Mexico. The Court

found that the State violated New Mexico’s

Indian Education Act and Native students’

right to an adequate education. One of

the remedies is to increase the number of

Native American teachers who can relate

to and serve Native American students. We

need tribal members to take an active role

in our students education. If you have ever

pondered the idea of becoming a teacher

please reach out to our Department. We

want to support you and we want to support

overall student and community success.

________________________________________

K-12 Updates:

The Department of Education wants to

ensure all students are successful in the

upcoming 2022-2023 school year. If you are

a Tribal member attending a K-12 school

or if you are a Native American Student

attending a Los Lunas Public school, you

are eligible to receive supplies. Our school

supply distribution was held July 27-29,

if you missed it please call our office to

arrange a time for pick-up.

In addition, the Tribal Council recently

approved funds to support bridging learning

gaps that have been caused by the disruption

of education due to COVID-19. Funds can

be used for independent tutoring support,

such as: Varsity Tutors, Sylvan Learning,

Tutor Doctor, Huntington Learning to

name a few. If you are in need of tutoring

services please contact our office.

The Education Assistance Fund:

•

The Educational Assistance fund was

established and approved by the Tribal

Council and the Board of Education to

assist families in meeting their student’s

educational needs. The Pueblo of Isleta

recognizes the need to provide families

with supplemental funding to assist

their child/children in their education.

Education Assistance may be provided

for the following:

•

Students K-12:

disabilities.

Students with

•

Students K-12: Students attending

private institutions.

•

Students K-12: Students involved

in extra-curricular activities, i.e., band,

chess, sports activities, science fair, etc.

•

Group Trips: To give students K-12

the opportunity to attend and explore

educational programs or take education

trips outside the regular classroom.

•

Continuing Education:

Special

interest classes, i.e., career development,

etc.

Please visit the Department of Education

webpage for additional information, visit or

call the Department.

WISHING YOU A GREAT START TO A

NEW SCHOOL YEAR! The Department of

Education is here to support your success!

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Isleta Pueblo News

August 2022

TRUANCY

Back to school time!

Hope you and your families had a wonderful summer.

It’s that time again for back to school. We look

forward to a new year and hope you enjoy the 20222023 school year as well. As we all know Covid-19

is still around; please remember to stay safe - wear

your face mask and make sure to always use hand

sanitizer. Going back to school can be difficult for

some kids during this time and they may begin to

show signs of anxiety such as:

•

Complaints of headaches/stomachaches

•

Get angry more easily

•

Changes in eating and sleeping patterns

•

May be more attached to parents more than

usual

There are many issues such as

•

Bullying- they might be worried or scared

that they might be bullied for a number of things

like their choice of clothing or their physical

appearance such weight loss/gain, acne, etc.

•

Their choice of friends- worried if they will

make friends or if they will continue to have the

same friends.

•

Sports-if they will make a certain team for

the first time or continue to be a part of the same

team.

•

Classes- if they will be able to keep up with

their assignments, or get into any AP classes that

they have been working towards, or even if they

will move up in their grade classification.

Know that it is important to talk to your child (ren)

as much as possible about any issues that may be

affecting them, as often as possible and make sure to

listen to and to talk to them without any criticism or

judgement so that they will know they are supported.

When this happens, they will trust you and will be

able to come to you if they have any problems and

will feel safe talking to you.

If you feel that your child is experiencing fear of

going back to school or any signs of anxiety, please

feel free to contact our office and we can assist you

in contacting Beeh-Kooee (Isleta Behavioral Health

Services) or you may contact them directly at 505869-5475.

The Truancy Department has been working with

the different school districts and schools our

students attend, throughout the summer. The lines

of communication have been strengthened and we

look forward to working with our Isleta students

and school administrators to strengthen the services

provided to them. Remember that attending school

daily leads to successful educational outcomes! We

will also continue to reach out to families of our

students to get Release of Student Information

forms signed so that we can continue working with

the schools our students attend such as requesting

attendance, helping them advocate for their

educational needs as well as assisting them to reach

out to their school counselors. We also will continue

working with various schools to implement perfect

and high attendance incentives.

If you have any questions regarding any services we

provide, please do not hesitate to contact our office.

Thank you,

Isleta Pueblo News

Editor:

Nathaniel Lujan

Asst. Editor:

Diane Abeita

Published By:

Valencia Express

August 2022

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Pueblo of Isleta Veterans Association DD 214 Discharge Documents

A DD 214 is a document issued when a service member

performs active duty or at least 90 consecutive days of

active duty training. The document contains information

normally needed to verify military service benefits,

retirement, employment, and membership in veterans’

organizations. Application for US funeral flags and military

headstones, by next-of-kin.

A veteran, or next of kin, may apply for a DD 214

replacement. Requests to get a copy of DD 214 from

discharges less than 62 years ago must be signed and

dated by the veteran or next-of-kin by completing VA

Form 180. VA Form 180 can be downloaded by going

to va.gov. If you are next-of-kin of a deceased veteran,

you must provide proof of death of the veteran such as a

copy of a death certificate, letter from a funeral home, or

published obituary.

The request for a DD 214 must include, if available, the

veterans’ full name, social security number, place of

birth, branch of service, dates of military service, place of

discharge, place of entry into service, last unit assigned,

and any information that may be pertinent to veterans

time of military service. Approximate time to receive a

copy of a DD 214 upon request may be at least three

months.

In 1973, there was a fire at the National Personnel

Records Center in St. Louis where military records are

stored. If you were in the Army before 1960, there is a

20% chance that your records were destroyed. If you

were in the Air Force before 1964 and your name comes

after Hubbard, James E., there is a 75% chance that your

records were destroyed.

The reason for this article is because, recently, the Pueblo

of Isleta Veterans’ Association has had an increase of

requests from veterans for DD 214 replacements, and

family members, who cannot find DD 214 Discharge

Documents. If you are a veteran, or next-of-kin, in search

of a DD 214, you may call POIVA veterans service officer

at 505-264-4110 for assistance.

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Isleta Pueblo News

August 2022

ISLETA POLICE DEPARTMENT

BYE TO SUMMER VACATION AND HELLO CLASSROOM!

Well, here it is August already and that means school is resuming and summer

vacation is over! I’m sure there are mixed feelings about this but the children

will be getting back into their routines boarding buses, walking/riding to school

and their excitement may get in the way of being aware of traffic. So let us

all be alert and watch for the children at crosswalks, school bus zones and

neighborhoods.

The Isleta Animal Control Division was busy

last month and Erika Pasqual, Animal Control

Officer, updates us on their activity held in

July:

COME ONE COME ALL!!

The Third Annual National Night Out is here! The opportunity to meet Law

Enforcement, Fire, EMS and Pueblo departments who provide information and

resources to the community is here and we would love to see everyone there!

In July, Isleta Animal Control hosted a

three day spay and neuter clinic with Rocky

Mountain Puppy Rescue for the pets of Isleta

tribal members and the employees of Isleta

Pueblo. Included were pets from Valencia

County Animal Shelter and Bosque Farms.

During those three days a total of 170 animals

were altered. By spaying and neutering your

animal it helps keep down the over population

of canines and felines around the Pueblo and the

surrounding area. It also helps the shelter with

unnecessary euthanasias due to overcrowding.

By spaying and neutering your pets, it also

helps an animal’s health by decreasing

pyometras, cancers and unwanted litters.

Rocky Mountain Puppy Rescue has worked

with the Pueblo of Isleta for several years on

providing low cost spay and neuter services for

our members. We would like to encourage tribal

members to take advantage of their services in

the coming future. Isleta Animal Control would

like to thank Rocky Mountain Puppy Rescue,

the Veterinary Doctors, veterinary technicians,

and all volunteers who came out to make this

possible.

Isleta Animal Control and Police Cadets

Montoya and Tafoya helped with the July 4th

festivities at the Elderly center at the beginning

of July. Their volunteering efforts helped

with the set up and take down of decorations,

serving beverages, along with the lunch meals.

There were also games and a DJ for the Elders’

entertainment. Our Elders are the importance

of keeping culture and tradition ongoing,

enabling our future generations to learn and

prosper. We look forward to helping the Elderly

Center and the community for future events.

In the last newsletter we focused on heat

emergencies but again remind everyone about

the dangers of the extreme heat we experienced

in July and will continue this month. Please

make sure you stay hydrated and check on the

elderly as they may not take in a sufficient

amount of liquid, especially water. Children

need to stay hydrated as well and everyone

needs to use sunscreen or wear long sleeve tops

to protect the skin when outdoors.

New Mexico and other areas across the

Southwest U.S. are affected by the North

American Monsoon System (NAMS)

every summer, and the “Monsoon Season”

is designated as the period lasting from

June 15th through September 30th. With

the onset of the Monsoon, New Mexico

is typically impacted by a variety of

weather hazards that can often put the

population at risk for serious injury or

death. Thunderstorm frequency increases

during this period, while exceptionally

hot days are common as well.

As we all know New Mexico has been

experiencing the Monsoon Season. Information

released by the National Weather Service is

found below:

Despite the desert environment of the

Land of Enchantment, statistics indicate

that significant weather events associated

with the Monsoon are responsible for

SAFETY TIPS:

property damage, injuries and fatalities

across the state every single year.

As a result, we urge all residents and

visitors to become familiar with the

hazards associated with the Summer

Monsoon. Please take the time to

review safety rules that could save

your life or help prevent serious injury.

Community governments and businesses

should review their emergency action

preparedness plans and are urged to

conduct drills to train staff and employees

in flash flood procedures. The best way

to avoid lightning, flash floods, and

other dangerous weather events during

the monsoon season is by staying alert

the

weather

conditions

and

avoiding the threat before it occurs.

August 2022

Many opportunities are available to gain

weather information including:

●

Monitoring

current

weather

forecasts on TV or the internet.

●

Listening to weather reports on the

radio or a NOAA weather radio.

●

Subscribing to lightning and severe

weather notification services.

●

Scanning the skies 360 degrees

around and overhead before leaving a

safe location.

Understanding Watches, Warnings,

and Advisories:

Watches (Severe Thunderstorm, Flash

Flood, and Tornado, for example) mean

that widespread severe weather or flash

flooding is possible. A watch means that

severe weather or flash flooding has not

yet occurred, but weather conditions

are becoming highly volatile. Pay close

attention to the weather, and tune into TV,

radio, or NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts

regularly.

Warnings (Severe Thunderstorm, Flash

Flood, Tornado, Dust Storm, Excessive

Heat) mean that life-threatening weather

is about to occur, or has been reported.

Take action immediately.

Areal Flood Advisories mean heavy rains

will cause minor flooding of washes, streams,

and typical flood-prone areas. Flooding in

this situation is usually not serious. If the

flooding does become life threatening, then

the flood advisory is upgraded to a Flood

Warning.

Warnings are not issued for lightning,

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News media and New Mexico emergency managers or anyone needing information

on Monsoon Season significant weather, or any other preparedness and planning,

are invited to contact one of the following offices for details:

Northern and Central New Mexico (NWS

Albuquerque NM)

Kerry Jones - Warning Coordination Meteorologist

(505) 244-9150 Ext. 223

Southwest and South Central New Mexico

(NWS El Paso TX)

Jason Laney - Warning Coordination Meteorologist

(575) 589-4088 Ext. 223

Southeastern New Mexico

(NWS Midland TX)

Mark Strobin - Warning Coordination Meteorologist

(432) 563-5901 Ext. 223

mainly because thunderstorms, no matter

how weak, can produce deadly cloud-toground lightning. Any time thunderstorms

are in the area, lightning is a serious threat.

This is supported by the fact lightning is

the number one killer in New Mexico, with

84 deaths since 1959.

Most of the statistics depicted on the

Monsoon Awareness Week web pages were

obtained using the publication Storm Data

and Unusual Weather Phenomena, which

contains chronological listings, by state, of

hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms, hail,

floods, drought conditions, lightning, high

winds, snow, temperature extremes and

other weather phenomena. The reports are

provided by the National Weather Service

and contain statistics on personal injuries

and damage estimates. Storm Data is a

publication of the National Climatic Data

Center.

Additionally, we all know the State of New

Mexico has multiple serious fires and the

threats of flooding in the burn scar areas are

significant. If traveling near these areas be

aware of weather changes and the dangers

of flash floods. Stay out of arroyos and

do not cross roadways if there is running

water across it as you cannot determine the

depth or damage sustained.

TURN AROUND/DON’T DROWN!!

Who’s Ready for Some Fall Ball?

Registration opens on

Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 8 AM

Season looking to begin the end of August

Please use the following link:

https://tshq.bluesombrero.com/

isletalittleleague

Contact Info: (505) 610-4042

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August 2022

Pueblo of Isleta Public Library

The end of the Summer Reading Program officially marks the end of summer for us here at

the library, and what an exciting summer it has been to say the least. Now it’s time to start

preparing for back-to-school. We would like to wish all students the best of luck during the

school year. Don’t forget the library is your one stop resource center to help make the school

year successful. Library staff members are here to help, so feel free to ask us any questions

you have big or small, remember it’s our job to help you find out the answer or lead you in the

right direction.

News

The library will be closed on Friday, August

5th, from 8:00am-12:00pm for our monthly

staff meeting. We will be discussing

upcoming programs for adults, teens and

children for the remainder of the year. We

have a lot of holidays coming up, so keep

a look out for flyers posted throughput the

community or come visit us and find out

what we are offering. As always, we will be

posting to our social media accounts so give

us a follow and see all the latest updates

and what the library has to offer.

Attention Manga fans! The library added

and revamped our Manga collection in the

library and in our online library through

Libby. If you need help accessing our online

services please come in and ask a staff

member and we will be happy to get you all

set up.

Don’t forget that we are now open every

Saturday from 9am to 1pm. If you can’t

make it during the week, you still have

a chance to come in on Saturdays to get

a head start on the week for any work or

school deadlines that need to be done. Come

check out our selection of media, we have

the latest new releases in movies and blurays for your weekend entertainment.

The entire library staff would like to give

a huge thank you to our summer student

hire Ava C. for all her help and doing an

excellent job! Ava will be going back to

school as a freshman this coming school

year at Los Lunas High School. During her

time here Ava helped out with the meal

program, SRP program and working the

front desk. The kids got to know her and

noticed when she was gone and would ask

for her. We would like to wish her the best

of luck in the upcoming school year.

The library now has laptop checkouts for in

house use only for library patrons with a

valid ID. Laptops are available on a firstcome, first-served basis. Wi-fi is available

and laptops will automatically connect to it

for easy internet access. Laptops must be

returned to the checkout desk after each

session or before the end of the business

day. Laptop checkouts are only for use

inside the library and cannot be taken

home. If you would like to learn more about

this service or have any questions, please

give the library a call at 505-869-9808.

Family Story Time is back after taking a

break during the summer to focus on the

Summer Reading Program. Join us every

Wednesday at 10:30am with Cheyenne.

Cheyenne will read a book and do a small

activity 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. For more

information on the book and activity for that

day please call Cheyenne at 505-869-9808

or email Cheyenne.Castillo@isletapueblo.

com

Do you ever have the dilemma that you

want to come to the library to check out

library material but you just don’t have

the time? Just like online shopping you

can browse library material in the comfort

of your own home and at your convenience

and the best part is when adding items to

your shopping cart you don’t have to pay

at the end because it’s FREE! Reserve

your library material online 1.) Download

our Mobile App Librista or go to our OPAC

Website to browse our materials https://

isletapueblo.booksys.net/opac/pipl/index.

html#menuHome. 2.) Sign-in with your

library barcode and pin number. If you

don’t have a pin number, call us to create

one! (505-869-9808). 3.) Find the items you

want and place them on reserve. 4.) Drive

to the library come in and your items will

be available at the front desk. 5.) To return

your items, place them in the return box

outside.

Upcoming

This year our After School Program will

focus on a variety of programming such

as reading, incentive field trips, trending

and seasonal crafts and activities. The

library’s After School program is based off

of library services, reading, and homework

help. Library staff are available to assist

with homework, but just keep in mind

students work independently and are

responsible for asking for help. Of course,

we check daily if they have homework and

students must complete homework first

before anything else. Registration started

on July 26th at 12pm with 5 slots open for

Isleta Elementary, Sundance and Bosque

Farms. Registration is on a first come first

serve basis. Transportation is available for

Bosque Farms students only because Isleta

Elementary is in walking distance and

Sundance has a bus stop at the library. If

you have any questions or concerns about

our After School Program, please call the

library at 505-869-9808.

All students are welcomed to come to

the library after school. We strongly

encourage students up to the age of 14

to read 30 minutes before being allowed

on the computers and game consoles. We

would also like to remind students that

our General Computer Lab is for adult

patrons. Students will be logged on Teen

Room and Children’s Room computers and

periodically switching computers to give

everyone a chance.

Library Staff member Diane at the ALA

Annual Conference in Washington D.C!

Junior SRP daily Story Time!

Junior SRP students making Kiwi Turtles!

Library programming for adults, teens and

children will start in August. If you have

any suggestions, please let a staff member

know. We are always open to new ideas.

Please keep a lookout for flyers posted

within the library, community and our

social media accounts.

Recap

Our 2022 Summer Reading Program has

come to an end. We had an exciting summer

full of activities. Our Junior Program had

two field trips throughout the summer to

Junior SRP watching a Hula performance

here at the library!

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A Park Above in Rio Rancho and to Urban

Air. Throughout the summer they learned

about ocean life, enjoyed a live Hulu

performance and made lots of crafts to

take home. They enjoyed story time each

day with library staff members going into

detail and explaining all the animals that

they read about.

The Youth Program finished strong

completing their chapter books and groups

curriculum. For the last day of program,

the Youth group went to the park and

played games like captain orders, wheel

barrow races, blob tag and group charades

and, as a bonus if they lost, they would get

squirted by water gun. Their final field trip

was to Top Golf where they played and

enjoyed lunch on Friday, July 22nd. We

can’t believe how fast the summer went by

and we would like to thank all the students

that participated this year. We would like

to wish everyone a wonderful school year

and we hope to see you all again next

summer.

Junior SRP watching a Hula performance here at the library!

Library staff member Diane attended

the American Library Association (ALA)

conference in Washington D.C. in the

month of June. The ALA Annual Conference

is the biggest library event of the year.

Which brings education, conference

speakers and special programming for

library professional looking to further

develop their libraries, communities, and

careers. During this time Diane attended

workshops, sessions and conference

speakers. Diane is excited to implement

all the information and knowledge she

gathered during this conference and bring

back to our library.

Youth cooking group on their field trip to Eldora’s Chocolate!

Summer hire Ava having fun on the

Junior Field trip to Urban Air!

Youth group getting wet playing Captains Orders!

Youth cooking group making candy

grape & strawberries using crushed Jolly

Ranchers!

Youth STEAM/Science group making an

Aquatic Sand Sculpture!

Youth STEAM/Science group working on

DIY Pop Rocks!

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ISLETA PARKS & RECREATION

Greetings Isleta Pueblo! Summer is

officially over for the children and most of

our children start back to school on August

1, 2022. Yes, I said August 1, school is

starting much earlier this school year; I

hope all the parents and/or guardians of

school age children are prepared to send

their children back to school.

We just finished our 2022 Youth Summer

Program in July and it went very well.

We were able to take more children in

the program this summer, which was

nice; it was good to see children running

around the facility and having fun again.

Fortunately or unfortunately depending

on how you look at it, we the Parks &

Recreation Department facilities are still

requiring that anyone using our facilities

needs to wear a mask for safety reasons. I

know many places around the Pueblo are

not requiring the use of masks any longer,

but if you are using any of our (Parks &

Recreation Department) facilities, you

are still required to wear a mask while

inside our facilities. I know it is kind of a

hassle, but keep in mind that we have lots

of physical activity with heavy breathing

happening in our facilities and we also have

our most precious commodity (our children)

in our facilities and in our programs, so

wearing masks in our facilities is for the

safety of all that use our facilities. Thank

you for your cooperation with this request!

AQUATICS PROGRAM

Greetings everyone! The Pool has been busy

during the day the past few weeks with the

summer program kids and time slots for

lap swim have been filling up more and

more every day. It is great to see our pool

getting used again! We are trying our best

to recruit individuals to bring our staffing

levels up so that we can open up the pool

without having to make reservations.

Unfortunately, we are having a very hard

time finding certified lifeguards or anyone

interested in becoming a lifeguard. So if

you want to come swim, you will still need

to call to make a reservation to come swim

in the pool, sorry for the inconvenience, but

for safety reasons we will need to continue

this process. Call our main number (505)

869-9777 to make your swim reservation,

remember swim reservations are made on

a first come first serve basis.

Appointments are available in 1hr

increments from 6:30am to 6:30pm,

Monday through Thursday and from

6:30am to 4:30pm on Fridays. Back to back

lane reservations or 2 hour reservations

are welcome subject to availability. Isleta

Aquatics is in full swing of swim lessons,

children and adults are welcome and

encouraged to learn to swim with one of

our staff and enjoy our beautiful Aquatic

facility! Our August swim lesson sessions

are currently full, but you can call and get

scheduled for the September sessions while

slots are still available. We encourage

participants to come in and fill out a

registration form for swim sessions.

August 2022

plastic material in the pens and were able

to take them home. Angelo Jiron made

glasses using the 3D pen and followed the

templates and put his glasses together.

Youth were introduced to Curling paper and

form artwork by curling colored paper and

shaping into what came into their creative

minds.

Some children made birthday

cards, flowers and animals. The 5 year olds

made homemade ice cream, they were very

patient shaking their bags to make the ice

cream, and Kyle enjoyed his delicious ice

cream.

REMEMBER: Once again, Isleta Aquatics

is currently still looking to fill our lifeguard

positions for summer and fall, the positions

are posted on the POI website; for anyone

interested in applying or for any questions

about the Lifeguard certification or for

information about swim lessons and other

aquatic programming please call 505-8699783.

The Tiwa teachers shared many of their

stories from the past when they were young

growing up, and what toys they played with,

it was eye opening for the youth that heard

their stories. They explain to the youth

they didn’t have the fancy things in life like

today’s youth have now with X-box and cell

phones. Ta-ta Max and Pat Jiron played

marbles, jacks, jump rope and showed the

youth how to play with a top toy. Lastly,

we were able to go on some fieldtrips this

summer, this helped break up the summer.

RECREATION PROGRAM

After School Program Update:

Summer Recreation has come to an end….

The children had a blast participating in

many activities and fieldtrips we provided

for them this summer. We hope to see

them all return next summer. Thank you

Department of Education for sponsoring

Explora and the Tiwa Language Program

this summer, we hope they return next

summer as well.

The Recreation Center will be offering an

After School Program starting August

1st, 2022 for Isleta Youth enrolled in K-12

grade. Program will provide homework

time, arts & crafts activities and gym play.

Hours of Program is from 3:00pm-5:30pm

Monday –Friday. We are not transporting

the youth, so they will need to be dropped

off at the center if they are selected for the

afterschool program. For more information,

please contact LeeAnne Zuni, Activities

Coordinator at 505-869-9777.

Here are some highlights of summer

activities: Children were introduced to

3D pens in Explora class and they traced

pictures, peeled the melted form with

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FITNESS SECTION

Isleta Recreation Center is currently hosting Boot Camp Fitness

Classes, Monday’s at 5:30pm. These classes are being held in

the Recreation Center gymnasium due to the high heat factors

outdoors. We still have plenty of room if you are interested in

joining. Just a reminder to stay hydrated throughout the day.

In addition, Spinning Classes are on Wednesday’s at 5:30pm in

the Recreation Center gymnasium. There is plenty of room if you

are interested in attending this class. It is fun and challenging.

Before you know it, the class is over and you feel accomplished

and ready for dinner.

If those types of fitness activities are not your cup of tea, we also

have Yoga class held on Wednesday’s at 5:30pm in the Aerobics

Room. Everyone who has participated in this Yoga class are

pleasantly surprised of the outcomes that come after the class.

They usually feel accomplished, relaxed and physically exerted.

We hope you come and try these classes out. You just may become

a believer and find your new place of Zen.

PARKS MAINTENANCE SECTION

We would like to thank the Weed and Litter crew for their help

with the continued beautification of our Parks and Athletic fields

this summer. The young men and women that were hired did

an outstanding job this summer; their quality of work and the

dedication to the job impress us all. They have been productive

throughout the summer and have also learned how to operate

small landscape equipment and tools. Some have also assisted the

irrigation technician and mechanic with some projects. We hope

to hire more individuals like these in the future. The following

individuals were the Weed & Litter Crew that were assigned to our

Parks Maintenance Section this summer: Damacio L., Lucretia

J., Elias J., Memphis Y., Andrew C., Thur-shun J. and Denali P.

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August 2022

Pueblo of Isleta

WIC Nutrition Program

World Breastfeeding Week is coming

up in August. We celebrate our families

every day, but the first week of August

is dedicated to our breastfeeding

families! If you, or someone you know

is breastfeeding, please reach out to the

POI WIC Nutrition Program, so we can

notify you with any World Breastfeeding

Week information. However, everyone

is welcome to come and celebrate World

Breastfeeding Week with us! Give us a

call at 505-869-2662.

Thank you!

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Pueblo of Isleta WIC Program

The weather is getting warmer and school is out. You may

be thinking of some new recipes to try this summer, and

the POI WIC Program is here to give you some ideas!

Please give us a call to check your eligibility for WIC. (505)

869-2662

Fresh Tomato Salsa: this salsa is a refreshing addition to

any meal or snack! Ingredients in bold can be purchased

using WIC benefits.

Ingredients



1 cup tomatoes, finely chopped (or ½ can, about

8 ounces, low-sodium diced tomatoes)

½ cup apple, peeled and finely chopped

¼ cup onion, finely chopped

2 tablespoons lime (or lemon) juice

1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped

½ teaspoon vegetable oil

¼ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon fresh parsley or cilantro, finely

chopped (if you have it)

1 tablespoon cayenne pepper or jalapeño chilies,

chopped (if you have it)

Directions

1. In a medium-size bowl, combine tomato, apple, onion

and lime juice (or lemon juice). Mix well.

2. Add garlic, vegetable oil, and salt to bowl. If using

parsley, cilantro, cayenne pepper, or jalapeño chilies,

add them too. Mix well.

3. Cover bowl and refrigerate 15 minutes. Serve cold.

Serves 6.

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The Pueblo of Isleta

WIC Program (505) 869-2662

The end of summer is approaching, but it is never too

late to use your WIC benefits to make some summer

time pasta salad! Please see the recipe below for fresh

WIC Summer Pasta Salad. Some of the ingredients can

be purchased with your WIC benefits.

WIC Summer Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

1. 1 bag or box of spinach tomato pasta-bowtie or

spiral looks pretty

2. A small block of cheese- cubed (WIC Food)

3. Ham or turkey cubed- as much as you like

4. 1 carton of cherry or plum tomatoes (WIC Food)

5. 3 carrots-diced (WIC Food)

6. 2 bell peppers- diced (WIC Food)

7. 1 cucumber- thick slices quartered (WIC Food)

8. Broccoli – as much as you like (WIC Food)

9. Italian or Ranch low fat dressing- 2-3 squirts

Preparation:

Cook pasta according to

label. Rinse and cool.

Combine all ingredients

in a bowl and toss.

Serve chilled or at room

temperature.

Please give us a call

to check your eligibility

today

you

are

pregnant, breastfeeding,

postpartum, or have an

infant or a child under the

age of 5. (505) 869-2662

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MONDAY

SAT/SUN

The Ripple Effect : 4:30 7:30pm For more information

please call: 869-5475

Power Source: 3:30-4:30pm

For more information please call:

869-5475

6/7

13/14

The Ripple Effect : 4:30 7:30pm For more information

please call: 869-5475

Isleta Youth Wellness Program:

4:30-6pm For more information

please call: 869-5475

The Ripple Effect : 4:30 7:30pm For more information

please call: 869-5475

Power Source: 3:30-4:30pm

For more information please call:

869-5475

Isleta Youth Wellness Program:

4:30-6pm For more information

please call: 869-5475

Power Source: 3:30-4:30pm

For more information please call:

869-5475

The Ripple Effect : 4:30 7:30pm For more information

please call: 869-5475

Power Source: 3:30-4:30pm

For more information please call:

869-5475

27/28

The Ripple Effect : 4:30 7:30pm For more information

please call: 869-5475

The Ripple Effect : 4:30 7:30pm For more information

please call: 869-5475

20/21

TUESDAY

The Ripple Effect : 4:30 7:30pm For more information

please call: 869-5475

Isleta Youth Wellness Program:

4:30-6pm For more information

please call: 869-5475

The Ripple Effect : 4:30 7:30pm For more information

please call: 869-5475

Isleta Youth Wellness Program:

4:30-6pm For more information

please call: 869-5475

The Ripple Effect : 4:30 7:30pm For more information

please call: 869-5475

Power Source: 3:30-4:30pm

For more information please call:

869-5475

The Ripple Effect : 4:30 7:30pm For more information

please call: 869-5475

Isleta Youth Wellness Program:

4:30-6pm For more information

please call: 869-5475

WEDNESDAY

The Ripple Effect : 4:30 - 7:30pm For

more information please call:

8695475

Wellbriety Group: 9:00 -10:00pm

For more Information please call:

869-5475

Isleta Youth Wellness Program:

4:30-6pm For more information

please call:

The Ripple Effect : 4:30 - 7:30pm For

more information please call:

8695475

Wellbriety Group: 9:00 -10:00pm

For more Information please call:

869-5475

August 2022

THURSDAY

4 CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

FRIDAY

Isleta Youth Wellness Program:

4:30-6pm For more information

please call: 869-5475

Sewing Class

5:00-7:00pm @Training Center

For

moreOPENS

information

please call:

CLINIC

AT 9:50am

869-5475

11 CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

Isleta Youth Wellness Program:

4:30-6pm For more information

please call: 869-5475

Isleta Youth Wellness Program:

4:30-6pm For more information

please call:

Sewing Class

5:00-7:00pm @Training Center

For more information please call:

869-5475

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

The Ripple Effect : 4:30 - 7:30pm .

For more information please call:

869-5475

Wellbriety Group: 9:00 -10:00pm > For

more Information please call:

869-5475

Isleta Youth Wellness Program:

4:30-6pm For more information

please call: 869-5475

Isleta Youth Wellness Program:

4:30-6pm For more information

please call:

Isleta Youth Wellness Program:

4:30-6pm For more information

please call: 869-5475

Sewing Class

5:00-7:00pm @Training Center

For more information please call:

869-5475

Isleta Youth Wellness Program:

4:30-6pm For more information

please call:

869-5475

The Ripple Effect : 4:30 - 7:30pm For

more information please call:

8695475

Wellbriety Group: 9:00 -10:00pm

For Information please call: 869-5475

The Ripple Effect : 4:30 - 7:30pm For

more information please call:

8695475

Wellbriety Group: 9:00 -10:00pm

For Information please call: 869-5475

Isleta Youth Wellness Program:

4:30-6pm For more information

please call:

All In Person Programs are subject to the most current COVID-19 Public Mandate...

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

CLINIC

OPENS

ATSUPPORT

9:50am

ISLETA

HEALTH

GROUP

Topic: To be Announced

Tuesday, August 9, 2022

10:30am - 12:00pm

Isleta Health Center Kitchen

or Virtual

Contact Stephanie Barela

869-4479 | sbarela@islclinic.net

DPP=Diabetes Prevention

Program: 869-4595

BHS=Behavioral Health

Services :869-5475

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