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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)
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(Governor’s Report, continued)

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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.

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August 2022

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:
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TR 2 & TR 22 - Chical SE of Community Hall
TR 10 - Behind the old 47 Sales
TR 1 & TR 5 – Ranchitos / Bosque Farms
Reservations Line
Ranchitos Park
Post Office - Big Tree
TR 82 & TR 84 - Teller Road
TR 78 & TR 82 - Carlos Trujillo Sr.
TR 90 @ Y - CF Padilla
Mouse Town Park –
Health Center – South end of Health
Center Parking lot
Library Sunlight & Moonlight Intersection
TR 6 - 47 Intersection
TR 12 - 47 & 147 intersection (Old Smoke & Save)
TR 71 & TR 54 @ Y - Holiday Robot / Paved Road /
Railroad Tracks
TR 45 & TR 40 @ Y - Tata Mel (POI Signage)

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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.

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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.

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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!

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Pueblo of lsleta Career Opportunities
Position Posting

Office Location

Closing Date

ACCOUNTANT
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II
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
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
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

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Recreation Center
Tribal Administration
Elder Center
Elder Center
Agricultural Division
Police Department
Legal Department
Human Resources
Water Resources
Head Start
Housing Authority
Assisted Living Facility
Health Services
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
Natural Resources
Tribal Administration
Health Services
C-Stores
Police Department
Police Department
Public Works
C-Stores
Assisted Living
Truancy
Elder Center
Water Resources
Water Resources
Public Works

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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.

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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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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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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 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
of
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!

August 2022

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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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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
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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
if
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

1

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

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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

9
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

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Power Source: 3:30-4:30pm
For more information please call:
869-5475

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please call: 869-5475
Power Source: 3:30-4:30pm
For more information please call:
869-5475

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2

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

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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
3

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:

10

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
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5

Isleta Youth Wellness Program:
4:30-6pm For more information
please call: 869-5475
Sewing Class
5:00-7:00pm @Training Center
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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

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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

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4:30-6pm For more information
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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

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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

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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...

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ISLETA
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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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