Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com (2025)

Volume 20 Issue 10

Isleta Pueblo News

Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com

October 2025

Governor’s Report

Maguwam,

We hope this newsletter finds our community is in

good health and spirits. Fall is quickly approaching

and it’s starting to become chilly late at night and

in the early mornings. I would like to remind all

ATV/UTV users to follow safety protocol while in

use. I recommend utilizing a helmet for your safety

and the safety of others.

Again, we would like to recognize and thank our

Mayordomos for another successful feast day. We

celebrated with a mass, traditional dances, and a

live band. I would like to extend my gratitude to

our staff, departments and most importantly our

families and friends who prepared for the feast

days. I would like to also give a special thank you

to the Brandon Saiz band for the live music and a

night of dancing. It is always a pleasure to work

with you Mr. Saiz.

Mayordomos

September 3rd – Harold Jiron Jr.

September 4th – Anthony “Narps” Jiron

On September 12th and 17th, we visited Los Lunas

Public Schools to address our Native American

students. We shared some words of wisdom with our

students and answered their questions. We are very

proud of our students and how far they have come

and we ask for you to continue to provide words of

encouragement to them.

On September 30th, I will be attending the 2025

Coalition of Rio Grande Water Users 3rd Annual

Conference. I am scheduled to speak on behalf of the

Six Middle Rio Grande Pueblo Coalition on October

1st at 8:30 in Santa Fe.

Department of Culture & Historic

Preservation

Miguel Trujillo Exhibit

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Yonan Cultural

Center on September 16th for the Miguel Trujillo Exhibit opening.

We’re grateful to Councilmember Paul Jiron, John Waconda,

Karen Waconda, Christina Zuni, Fred Lujan, Pete De La Rosa,

and Laurel Goodluck, and to our staff who supported this event.

I also want to thank all the community supporters who were part

of the planning and design of this exhibit, including the New

Mexico History Museum. As well as the Cultural Committee who

helped to bring this exhibit to the Pueblo. Your presence and

support help us to continue preserving our history.

See you at the next event!

Congratulations to the Isleta Grill, who participated

in the New Mexico State Fair Green Chile

Cheeseburger challenge. Isleta Grill was crowned

once again as 2025 champions for the People’s

Choice & Blind Competition. I am so happy for all

their accomplishments!

Last, I want to send my condolences to the families

of those who have lost their family members during

the month of September.

Ha-Wuh

Eugene Jiron

Governor

The artwork in the hallways will be on view

for another month, before we begin to rotate out this exhibit.

Stop by to view the artwork before it is gone!

The Yonan Cultural Center is open Monday-Friday

10:00am-3:00pm. Tours are available upon request, you can

call us at (505)869-9767 for more information

or to schedule a tour.

PUEBLO OF ISLETA

Yonan Cultural Center

71 Tribal Road 40, Isleta, NM 87022

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Isleta Pueblo News

October 2025

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

DEADLINE for November Newsletter articles is set for

Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 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 that 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 to the

Newsletter. A single picture may be submitted with the ad.

Submitters of classified ads are responsible for generating

their 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 flyers as this is a FREE

service.

Classified ads and business flyers will be posted no more than

two consecutive months. In the event that 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 in 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:

1.

TR 2 & TR 22 - Chical SE of Community Hall

2.

TR 10 - Behind the old 47 Sales

3.

TR 1 & TR 5 – Ranchitos / Bosque Farms

Reservations Line

4.

Ranchitos Park

5.

Post Office - Big Tree

6.

TR 82 & TR 84 - Teller Road

7.

TR 78 & TR 82 - Carols Trujillo Sr.

8.

TR 90 @ Y - CF Padilla

9.

Mouse Town Park –

10.

Health Center – South end of Health

Center Parking lot

11.

Library Sunlight & Moonlight Intersection

12.

TR 6 - 47 Intersection

13.

TR 12 - 47 & 147 intersection (Old Smoke & Save)

14.

TR 71 & TR 54 @ Y - Holiday Robot / Paved Road /

Railroad Tracks

15.

TR 45 & TR 40 @ Y - Tata Mel (POI Signage)

Veterans Outreach

The monthly Veterans Outreach Session,

sponsored by the Veterans Administration

Medical Center, and POI Veterans" Association,

will be held on Friday, 26 September 2025 from

10:00 AM - 2 PM at the Pueblo of Isleta Veterans

Association Center in Los Charcos, 4001 Hwy.

314 NW.

Information on Veterans' Benefits i.e., Medical,

Pension, Education, Military Funerals, etc will

be provided. Please Bring your DD-214...and if

you have misplaced your DD-214, we'll help you

with a search.

For more information, please call

505-573-3733, or 505-264-4110.

October 2025

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See Something,Say Something:

Breaking the Silence

The Pueblo of Isleta is a community rooted in

tradition, strength, and care for one another. But even

the strongest can struggle in silence. Depression,

isolation, and thoughts of self-harm don’t always show

up loudly — sometimes they come quietly, in the form

of withdrawal, sadness, or changes in behavior.

We all have a role to play.

If you notice someone pulling away, seeming

hopeless, or just not acting like themselves — don’t

stay silent. A simple check-in or a call to someone

who can help might be what saves a life.

Your voice can be a lifeline.

Let’s break the silence around mental health. Let’s

look out for our youth, our elders, our friends — and

speak up when something feels off.

See the signs. Start the save.

You are never alone, and neither is anyone else —

not in this community.

For mental health resources and support, you can

contact:

Goodwill Good jobs! Serving Albuquerque south valley/Isleta

Pueblo, and Valencia County

We offer individual free assistance with job search, interview skills,

and resume assistance.

Contact: Vicki Herring

Career specialist at 505-944-0289

Vicki Herring

Career Specialist

Goodwill Industries of New Mexico

• B’eeh K-oo-ee Wellness Center: 505-869-5475

• Suicide and Crisis Line: Call or text 988

-Nancy Jo Gonzales, MPA

Director of Public Health Services

vherring@goodwillnm.org 505-944-0289 or

505-881-6401 x4097

201 Desert Willow Rd, Los Lunas, NM 87031

www.Goodwillit.org

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October 2025

Job Postings

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.

Visit us online at http:// www.isleta.com/career-opportunities.aspx

Fax: 505-244-8232

RESTAURANT MANAGER - 93SRMG

Albuquerque, NM

0328

$54696.19 /Year• Exempt

Carpenter 11-IPHA

Albuquerque, NM

0

PMT II -81HPM2

Albuquerque, NM

1350

$18.04 /Hour• Non-Exempt

LABORER - IPHA

Albuquerque, NM

0

$15.50 I Hour• Non-Exempt

LANDSCAPE TECHNICIAN 1- 81HLS1

Albuquerque, NM

1360

$15.12 /Hour• Non-Exempt

CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT-IPHA

Albuquerque, NM

0

$35.01 I Hour • Exempt

HVAC TECH Ill

Albuquerque, NM

1350

$26.30 / Hour• Non-Exempt

LAKES GROUNDSKEEPER - 90HMTH

Albuquerque, NM

0780

$14.62 I Hour• Non-Exempt

HVACTECH II

Albuquerque, NM

1350

$23.02 /Hour• Non-Exempt

CALL CENTER AGENT

Albuquerque, NM

0210

$15.12 /Hour• Non-Exempt

SAFETY/RISK COORDINATOR

Albuquerque, NM

1520

$20.31 I Hour• Non-Exempt

SUPERVISOR F & B

Albuquerque, NM

0327

$18.04 /Hour• Non-Exempt

MARKETING COORDINATOR

Albuquerque, NM

1195

$20.31 I Hour• Non-Exempt

EDR ATTENDANT

Albuquerque, NM

0370

$14.62 /Hour• Non-Exempt

SURVEILLANCE AGENT

Albuquerque, NM

0170

$18.04 /Hour• Non-Exempt

COOK

Albuquerque, NM

00HCOOK

$15.12 / Hour- Non-Exempt

ROOM INSPECTOR

Albuquerque, NM

0230

$15.12 I Hour• Non-Exempt

STEWARD

Albuquerque, NM

0386

$14.87 I Hour• Non-Exempt

SPORTS BOOK WRITER

Albuquerque, NM

0146

$14.87 I Hour• Non-Exempt

SLOTS FLOOR ATTENDANT

Albuquerque, NM

0100

$12.43 /Hour• Non-Exempt

STEWARD

Albuquerque, NM

0386

$14.87 /Hour• Non-Exempt

SLOTS FLOOR TECHNICIAN

Albuquerque, NM

0100

$20.31 I Hour• Non-Exempt

HOUSEPERSON

Albuquerque, NM

0230

$14.62 /Hour• Non-Exempt

FRONT DESK AGENT

Albuquerque, NM

0205

$14.62 /Hour• Non-Exempt

MARKETING COORDINATOR

Albuquerque, NM

1195

$20.31 / Hour• Non-Exempt

SECURITY OFFICER II

Albuquerque, NM

0180

$18.04 /Hour• Non-Exempt

ROOM ATTENDANT

Albuquerque, NM

0230

$14.62 / Hour• Non-Exempt

NAIL TECHNICIAN

Albuquerque, NM

0510

$14.37 I Hour• Non-Exempt

COSMETOLOGIST

Albuquerque, NM

0510

$16.14 - $18.14 / Hour- Non-Exempt

ESTHETICIAN

Albuquerque, NM

0500

MASSAGE THERAPIST

Albuquerque, NM

0500

$15.12 /Hour• Non-Exempt

$18.04 - $27.06 /Hour• Non-Exempt

FOOD ATTENDANT

Albuquerque, NM

$13.87 /Hour• Non-Exempt

OFF-SITE ATTENDANT

Albuquerque, NM

$13.87 /Hour• Non-Exempt

SUPERVISOR F & B

Albuquerque, NM

$20.31 /Hour• Non-Exempt

FLOOR BEVERAGE SERVER

Albuquerque, NM

$25.00 - $29.38 I Hour• Non-Exempt

$13.87 I Hour• Non-Exempt

COCKTAIL SERVER

Albuquerque, NM

$10.50 I Hour• Non-Exempt

Job opening will be for Poker, and Class 2. Hours of operation will be morning and swing

shift.

BARTENDER

Albuquerque, NM

$10.50 I Hour• Non-Exempt

Bartending position for Triple Sevens night club. Hours of operations Friday-Sunday 5pm to

2am. Second Bartending position Class 2 gaming Bar, and roam between Center, and Sports

Book Bar Swing shift.

IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN

Albuquerque, NM

0701

$18.04 /Hour• Non-Exempt

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SPECIALIST

Albuquerque, NM

1510

$47890.94 /Year• Exempt

POOL ATTENDANT

Albuquerque, NM

1365

$14.12 /Hour• Non-Exempt

CARPENTER Ill -IPHA

Albuquerque, NM

0

$27.50 - $32.32 /Hour• Non-Exempt

PAINTER -IPHA

Albuquerque, NM

0

$22.73 - $26.71 /Hour• Non-Exempt

$47890.94 /Year• Exempt

PLUMBER -IPHA

Albuquerque, NM

0

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SPECIALIST

Albuquerque, NM

1510

$30.25 - $35.55 /Hour• Non-Exempt

$14.12 / Hour• Non-Exempt

ELECTRICIAN -IPHA

Albuquerque, NM

0

POOL ATTENDANT

Albuquerque, NM

1365

$30.25 - $35.55 / Hour• Non-Exempt

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN -IPHA

Albuquerque, NM

0

CARPENTER Ill -IPHA

Albuquerque, NM

0

$20.65 • $24.27 I Hour• Non-Exempt

SERVER

Albuquerque, NM

$11.50 /Hour• Non-Exempt

Responsible for waiting on all food and beverage guests, accurately recording, submitting,

and delivering food and beverage orders while promoting and exhibiting World Class Guest

Service to all the Isleta Resort and Casino employees and guest.

REVENUE AUDITOR II

Albuquerque, NM

1565

$20.31 I Hour• Non-Exempt

$27.50 • $32.32 /Hour• Non-Exempt

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Pueblo of Isleta Career Opportunities

PUEBLO OF ISLETA

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

SEPTIC SYSTEM DO’S AND DON’TS

In order for the Pueblo to pump out the septic tank, we first have to

locate your residence. Please have house numbers posted on your

residence. If your address includes an alphabetic letter, include this

on your home as well. If we can’t locate your home, we won’t be able to

pump the septic tank. When you call the Public Works office (505-8695170) to request a work order for a septic pumping, be sure to include a

good contact number so the driver can contact you, if needed.

Clear access to the septic system must be maintained by the homeowner.

Please move any vehicles, wood piles, or any other obstacles far enough

away from the septic system so the septic truck can get close to the tank.

Weeds need to be kept under control. Please do NOT burn the weeds,

especially on the leach line portion of your septic system. Burning the

weeds will damage the piping under the ground, rendering the leach

field inoperative as the pipes will melt.

If there is not sufficient access, a door hanger will be left advising the

tank could not be emptied and why. When access is available, the

homeowner should call the Public Works office at 505-869-5170 to

request a work order to have the septic tank pumped out. Public Works

regular business hours are from 7:00am till 3:30pm. While Public Works,

if available, can be a source to help with septic pumping, the homeowner

may also hire a private company to accomplish the work as well. Last, if

a private company is hired there will be no reimbursement.

Remember: Don’t put anything down the drains/toilets that can cause

damage to the septic system. Grease, flushable wipes, paper towels,

sanitary products, trash and excessive toilet tissue which can cause

sewage back-ups. Grease is the #1 cause of sewage back-ups. Tree/

shrub roots are a close second. Plant trees and shrubs as far away as

possible from your septic tank, sewer clean-outs and leach fields. Roots

will search out sources of water (including wastewater) and once the

roots get inside the pipe, the roots will grow in size, eventually creating

a blockage in the piping.

If you have a slow draining sink or bathtub and have poured a harsh

chemical down the drain, please advise Public Works/Housing employees

that may later respond to help clear the back-up. Many products sold

to clear drain blockages have acid in them and are a hazard to you and

the employees that may be trying to clear the blockage.

If you have any questions, please call the Public Works office at 505869-5170.

ACADEMIC SUCCESS

COORDINATOR

Department of

Education

12/14/2025

ANIMAL CONTROL

OFFICER II

Police Department

Open Space

11/05/2025

ASSISTANT PUBLIC

DEFENDER

Public Defender

10/15/2025

ASSOCIATE JUDGE

Tribal Courts

11/06/2025

BILLING SUPERVISOR

Health Services

10/15/2025

CHILDCARE PROVIDER

Head Start

11/24/2025

CHIEF OF POLICE

Police Department

10/06/2025

COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION

COORDINATOR

Transportation Services

11/16/2025

CUSTODIAN

Public Works

10/01/2025

DATA ANALYST

Head Start

11/24/2025

DIRECTOR ELDER CENTER

Elder Center

10/29/2025

HEALTH COORDINATOR

Head Start

11/24/2025

LABORER

Public Works

10/01/2025

LANGUAGE TEACHER

Department of Education 12/14/2025

LIBRARY AIDE I

Library

11/17/2025

MAINTENANCE TECH I,II or Ill

Public Works

10/01/2025

POLICE DEPARTMENT

ASSISTANT

Police Department

11/05/2025

POLICE OFFICER I/

OPEN SPACE

CERTIFIED - (2

Positions)

Police Department

Open Space

11/05/2025

SEPTIC TRUCK DRIVER

Public Works

11/18/2025

STAFF ASSISTANT

Head Start

11/24/2025

TEACHER I or II

Head Start

11/24/2025

TEACHER ASSISTANT

Head Start

11/24/2025

UTILITY WORKER

Public Works

10/01/2025

VICTIM ADVOCATE PROGRAM

ADMINISTRATOR

Tribal Administration

11/04/2025

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October 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE

Opportunity for Public Comment

The Pueblo of Isleta is requesting public comment

for Clean Water Act 401 tribal water quality

certification of the Isleta Diversion Dam Peralta

Sluiceway and East Bank Realignment project.

The Pueblo of Isleta is given an opportunity to identify

any comments, concerns, and suggestions our

community may have regarding the U.S. Bureau of

Reclamation project known as the Isleta Diversion Dam

(“IDD”) Peralta Sluiceway and East Bank Realignment

Project.

The purpose of the project is to improve sediment

management by realigning the east bank of the Rio

Grande upstream of the IDD, to mechanize and

automate three radial dam gates at the IDD and three

headwork gates one sluiceway exit gate at the Peralta

Main Canal. The laydown area for the project is 3.05

acres, both upstream and downstream of the IDD.

The work area will be isolated using a cofferdam to

minimize impacts to aquatic species and habitat. The

project is expected to occur during the non-irrigation

season from November 2025 through February 2026.

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation issued a Finding of

No Significant Impact for the project (May 24, 2024).

Supplemental environmental information dated July

2025 to support the project is available.

When coverage is sought under a Nationwide Permit

for discharge into surface waters, the Pueblo of Isleta

has an opportunity to assure that the discharge will

not negatively affect the Pueblo’s waterbodies. This

is documented through the 401 certification and

is required in accordance with the Pueblo of Isleta

Surface Water Quality Standards. The Pueblo of

Isleta can submit comments to the U.S. Army Corps

of Engineers for consideration in granting permit

coverage. The Pueblo of Isleta also has the authority

to deny certification if the permitting circumstances will

not guarantee that the discharge will meet Pueblo of

Isleta surface water quality standards.

The Nationwide Permits (NWPs) issued in December

2021 are available electronically at:

h t t p s : / / w w w. m v n . u s a c e . a r m y. m i l / M i s s i o n s /

Regulatory/Permits/Nationwide-Permits-Program/

Permit coverage for the project is requested under

Nationwide Permit Numbers 3 “Maintenance,” 13

“Bank Stabilization,” and 16 “Return Water From

Upland Contained Disposal Areas.”

Comments concerning the Pueblo of Isleta’s Clean

Water Act Section 401 certification may be sent to:

Ramona M. Montoya, Water Quality Control Officer

Pueblo of Isleta Environment Department

PO Box 1270

Isleta NM 87022

E-mail: Ramona.Montoya@isletapueblo.com

Tel. (505) 869-7565

Hand delivery: 3929 Hwy 47 SW, Albuquerque NM

87105

Environment Department will review all comments

received, draft a recommendation on the Pueblo of

Isleta’s 401 certification action for consideration and

review by POI Legal Department. The final approved

certification (with or without conditions), denial, or

waiver shall be signed by Governor Jiron and will be

submitted to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

October 2025

TRUANCY

Happy Fall!

When it starts to get chilly in the morning and by midmorning it’s hot, then we know that Fall is upon us.

If you and your families attended the New Mexico

State Fair, we hope you had a fun time and enjoyed

all the exhibits, food and of course, the rides. Fall time

brings so many fun activities throughout the State. We

have the International Balloon Fiesta and McCall’s

Pumkin Patch/ Hunted Farm coming up. There are

many other unique events that happen that you may

or may not be aware of. Here are a few other things

that happen throughout the season.

•

Harvest Festival – This is the seventh annual

Prickly Pear Festival. It features demonstrations

on the uses of a prickly pear and how to incorporate

into your farming and gardening. They will also

have a variety of vendors -- food, drinks, bath and

body products, along with live music. There are also

free kid’s activities like face painting, autumn arts

& crafts and discovery stations for the children to

enjoy.

Dates: October 4th and 5th, 2025

Times: 9:00 am to 5:00pm

Location: Botanic Garden

Admission: Adult $13, Seniors (65+) $6.50, Youth

(3-12) 6.50, and children 2 and under are free.

•

Movies at the Market – The Rail Yards

Market will be showing free movies every Saturday

throughout October like Barbie, Hocus Pocus,

Goonies and Coco.

Dates: Every Saturday throughout the month of

October

Time: 3:00pm - 8:00pm

Location: The Rail Yards Market – 777 1st St.

SW, Albuquerque

Admission: FREE

•

Sugar Skull Fun Run – This is the 11th

Annual Bernalillo County Sugar Skull Fun Run;

additional info can be found at http://bernco.gov/

SSFR.

Date: October 26, 2025

Start Time: 8:00 am

Location Tingley Drive Between Central Ave and

8th Street

The Truancy Department was happy to take part

in the Family Night hosted by the Department of

Education; we were happy to see all the families

that attended. We provided Root Beer floats and

the families in attendance were happy to indulge in

this wonderful treat. We look forward to the many

upcoming activities throughout the 2025-2026 school

year.

Another event that we look forward to participating in

is the annual Halloween Carnival which is sponsored

by the Isleta Recreation Center. We can’t wait to see

all the ghouls and goblins who will be in attendance

to this year’s gala!

As a reminder, the Truancy Department is here to

assist your children in attending school daily. We

work closely with the Los Lunas Truancy Department

and receive weekly attendance. As most are aware,

the Truancy Department sent out notification letters

more frequently last semester, as we adopted a new

Children’s Code, which was amended and adopted

in November 2024. You can read more at

https://www.isletapueblo.com/wpcontent/

uploads/2024/11/LAOCAmendedNovember2024.pdf .

We would like to welcome you all to reach out to us

if you or your students have any concerns regarding

school attendance, perfect attendance incentives or if

you would like clarification of the support services we

offer.

Thank you and have a wonderful month!

Isleta Truancy

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Department of Education

We are tremendously proud of all students for their hard work and

dedication during the first grading period. Your wonderful effort

in the classroom, your participation, and commitment to learning

have set the foundation for the rest of the school year. Resolve to

maintain your efforts.

Remember that our department offers help through the Homework

Heroes program! Homework Heroes is held Monday through

Thursday from 2:00pm-5:30pm. Completing your assignments on

time not only helps you maintain progress but also gives you the

chance to do even better than before. Keep diligently striving for

excellence in both academics and character. Our department is

here to support you as we move into the next grading period.

Family Night:

We would like to thank everyone who joined us for our 2025

Family Night hosted by the Department of Education! It was such

a joy to see so many wonderful families come together to enjoy an

evening of scientific fun, root beer floats provided by the Truancy

Department, and delicious pizza. A special thank you goes to the

vendors – the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, 988

NM Crisis Support, and Indigenous Leaders of North America –

for bringing engaging activities and valuable opportunities to the

Isleta Community. We truly enjoyed spending this time with you

all and look forward to seeing everyone at our next Family Night!

Keep up the wonderful work and make each day a successful day.

Michael Cheromiah

Pre-K-12 Education Coordinator

Free Calculators & Cannoli’s:

Level up your math game and your snack game! Join us for a fun

and informative workshop where you’ll get your very own TI-84+

calculator, learn tips & shortcuts, and enjoy a FREE cannoli treat!

Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 3:00 – 4:00 PM at the Department

of Education office. Open to Isleta Tribal members in 7th grade &

up attending public, private, or charter schools in NM, or JOMeligible Native American students attending LLPS. Sign up today!

Open to Middle School, High School, and College Students! Scan

the QR code or copy the link to register.

Higher Education Scholarship:

Continue your journey or start a new one!

The Pueblo of Isleta Higher Education Scholarship is here to support

your journey! Whether you’re pursuing a certificate, associate,

bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree. For more information,

reach out to the Department of Education.

October 2025

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Pizza & Planners:

Attention: Pueblo of Isleta Community

Thank you all for joining us at Pizza and Planners! It was wonderful

to see so many of you come together to share a meal, connect, and

prepare for a successful school year. We hope everyone walked away

with helpful tips and tricks to stay organized, focused, and on task—

not only for the remainder of this year, but also as we move into the

upcoming new year. Your participation and enthusiasm made the

event a success, and we look forward to continuing to support your

growth and success in the months ahead.

Public Works has implanted a new work order system for

community work orders. Community members can submit a

work order the following ways:

1.

Below is a QR Code you can scan with a smart device

2.

3.

You can access the link on the Pueblo of Isleta Website

Calling Public Works Office at 505-869-5170

Please provide as much information as possible about the work

order being placed. We will need the following information:

• What is the issue?

• Location (Complete Address)

• Contact Name & Number

• Attached pictures, if any

NOTE: Please one work order per submittal! Our new system

will not generate multiple work orders in one submission.

Not providing all detail information on your work order may

cause a delay!

We understand that not everyone has access to a smart device

or computer to submit a work order, calling into Public Works

Office at 505-869-5170 is still available.

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CONGRATULATIONS

“Isleta Grill”

Here’s to hard work and dedication. Last year they were

the winners of the New Mexico State Fair Green Chile

Cheeseburger Challenge.

This year they outdid themselves by not only winning “People’s

Choice” but bringing home this year’s trophy for the “Blind

Judging”.

Kudos to Isabel and Isleta Grill Crew for putting Isleta Pueblo

on the map. Make sure to come out to support this local

eatery, you won’t be disappointed.

Isleta Pueblo News

Editor:

Nathaniel Lujan

Asst. Editor:

Diane Abeita

Published By:

Valencia Express

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October 2025

Pueblo of Isleta Public Library

October is here, and with it comes the cool, crisp air of fall in New Mexico. The days are shorter,

the evenings are cooler, and the excitement of the Halloween season is upon us. From pumpkins

and Halloween and preparing for the upcoming holidays, this month will be gone before we

know it. Step onto the library this October and join us for a month full of fall fun for all ages!

News

A staff meeting will be scheduled sometime

during the first week of October. We will be

planning upcoming programs for children,

teens, and adults. The library will remain

open during this time so don’t hesitate

to come on in and check out any library

material.

The library staff will be participating in this

year’s Halloween Carnival hosted by the

Rec. The library is brewing up something

special, so make sure and stop by our

Halloween Booth if you dare. This year’s

Halloween Carnival will be on Friday,

October 24th from 5pm to 8pm at the new

rec.

We will be closing at 4:30pm on Friday,

October 31st. We would like to wish

everyone a safe and Happy Halloween.

Please be aware of your surroundings while

driving and walking with your family.

Halloween Family Night at the Library!

Join us for a spooktacular evening of family

fun on Thursday, October 16th hosted

by library staff member Abbey. Families

are invited to get crafty and celebrate the

Halloween season with us. We’ll be making

festive Pine Cone Spiders and Pine Cone

Bats, perfect decorations to take home!

This program is open to 4 families with a

max limit of 3 per family. All supplies will

be provided, and sign-ups start Tuesday,

October 2nd. For more information about

this program, please contact Abbey at 505869-9808 or email at Abbey.Whitaker@

isletapueblo.com.

Spooky Sips at the Library! Join us for a fun

and festive Halloween Mocktail Night on

Thursday, October 23rd at 5:00 pm. Enjoy

some mocktail creations and a chillingly

good time with fellow adults. Come sip,

laugh, and celebrate the Halloween season,

library style!

Join us for Family Story Time here at the

library every Thursday starting at 11:00am,

no sign ups required so just come on in and

stay for the fun! Library Staff member

Abbey will read a story and engage toddlers

and families in an activity or craft. This

program gives parents and caregivers the

opportunity to introduce reading to their

child(ren). If you have any questions, please

give Abbey a call at the library at 505869-9808 or by email at Abbey.Whitaker@

isletapueblo.com.

The library will be planning programs for

children, teens and adults in the upcoming

weeks and months. Please keep your eyes

and ears open. We are excited to share our

knowledge with you. You can always check

for up-to-the-minute updates on the library’s

website, mobile app, social media, Isleta

Newsletter, and library flyers throughout

the community. All our programs are FREE

and open to the community and public.

Upcoming

On September 9th, families gathered at the

library for a fun and creative Poke Poke

Art Night hosted by library staff member

Abbey Whitaker! Children and parents

worked side by side, using colorful tools and

materials to create Zoo Animal poke poke

art pieces. Thank you to all the families

who joined us and made the evening so

special. We love seeing our community

come together to enjoy art, learning, and

creativity at the library.

In collaboration of B’eeh K’oo-ee Wellness

center and the library in honor of National

Suicide Prevention Month a 2025 988

T-Shirt Design Contest is being held

through the month of September/October.

Submit your design to a member of B’eeh

K’oo-ee or a member of the library staff.

Winner(s) will have their design showcased.

Participants must be ages 10 -17 years old,

must have parents’ approval and the design

needs to be tied to 988. Submission deadline

is Monday, October 6th. For any questions,

please feel free to call the library at 505869-9808.

On September 25th library staff member

Aarika Jiron hosted an engaging pottery

demonstration presented by Pueblo artist

Clarence Cruz from Ohkay Owingeh.

Attendees had the unique opportunity to

watch Clarence demonstrate traditional

Pueblo pottery techniques, learn about the

cultural significance behind each piece,

and gain insight into the artistry and

skill required to bring these creations to

life. This event was a wonderful success,

drawing community members into the

library, showing appreciation for Pueblo art

and culture. The library would like to thank

Clarence Cruz and the School for Advance

Research in making this program possible.

The After School Program is in full swing

this October! We’re keeping our students

engaged with fun and creative Fall Crafts

to celebrate the season. As we move closer

to the holidays, we’ll also be introducing

activities and projects that tie into the

upcoming holiday season. Our students

continue to work hard on their daily reading

time and homework. To encourage and

reward their dedication, students attended

their first incentive field trip of the school

year on September 18th to Urban Air and

enjoyed pizza after. We look forward to

another month filled with reading, learning,

creativity, and fun!

Recap

Guess How Many? Stop by the library and

take a guess at how many candy corn are

in the jar! The person who guesses the

closest without going over will win a Goody

Basket! Contest runs from October 3rd –

October 29th with one guess per person.

Come test your candy-counting skills here

at the library.

Join us on Tuesday, October 14th for our

Pumpkin Carving Family Program! Bring

your creativity and we’ll provide the

pumpkins and carving supplies, everything

you need to create your spooky masterpiece.

This program is open to 5 families and up

to 3 pumpkins per family. Sign-ups start

October 3rd, to sign-up you can come in or

give us a call at 505-869-9808. For more

information about this program, please

contact Astrid by phone or email at Astrid.

Quintana@isletapueblo.com.

After School Program students

working on their daily crafts!

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After School Program students

working on their daily crafts!

After School Program student

enjoying library Wonderbooks by

Playaway!

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October 2025

ISLETA POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS

OCTOBER – 2025

We begin the fourth and final

quarter of the year and one has

to wonder where the time went.

October brings about many

activities where there are

gatherings and many events.

Safety and preparedness will make for a

successful and fun time for all participants.

ALBUQUERQUE EVENTS:

The major event of the year for Albuquerque,

is, of course “Balloon Fiesta” which takes

place October 4 through October 12, 2025.

If traveling to the fiesta or just on the main

thoroughfares of the city, please be an alert

and conscientious driver. This event brings

in thousands of visitors, some who may have

been to the city before for this event, and

first time newcomers. Be aware of “chase

crews” maneuvering through the roadways

to stay within close proximity of the balloon/

pilot they are “chasing”. Be alert, stay

calm and just resign yourselves to traffic

slow downs, perhaps some fender benders,

tempers igniting, etc. Driving challenges

will be evident and if any of you plan on

attending or driving in that area, please

be cautious, alert, patient and prepared to

take measures to avert mishaps.

all, though temperatures may be cooling

off slightly, the interior temperatures in

a vehicle can rise quickly and become too

hot for a person or pet to be left in the

vehicle, so do not be fooled if it is a balmy 80

degrees outside. Always check your vehicle

before leaving each and every time. There

have been too many incidents resulting in

serious injury or death to a child and pets

left in vehicles.

Drinking and driving is still problematic

as many feel they are okay to drive, but

remember “Driving Buzzed is Driving

Drunk”. Anything that impairs a person’s

ability to safely operate a motor vehicle

will have consequences, so make the right

choice and get a designated driver. The

Traffic Unit will be conducting random

checkpoints through the end of 2025, don’t

become a DWI statistic.

TIPS & REMINDERS:

Goblins and ghosts will soon be out

canvassing neighborhoods for “treats” and

we ask all drivers to be patient, courteous

and alert. Consider walking with your

little “trick or treaters” rather than

driving – devise a plan to travel in groups

with meeting points along the way. The

youngsters will be excited and normally

not paying attention to traffic so drivers

“keep your entire time and attention to

your driving and do not allow distractions

(answering telephones/texting etc.) distract

you. Let’s all strive to keep everyone during

this season safe and out of harm’s way.

Please dispose of any carseat which may

have been in a vehicle involved in a crash,

avoid purchasing a carseat at a garage

sale and check the expiration date (yes,

carseats do expire) for the seat. Knowing

the history of the seat is imperative to

ensuring it is not defective and in good

order.

If you encounter a reckless or suspicious

driver, please contact the Police Department

and report it. Impaired driving, road rage,

medical emergencies can attribute to the

nature of the person driving and we are

here to ensure the roadways are safe for all

to travel.

As usual, this unit will be out for traffic

violations to include speeding, seatbelt,

DWI and any other traffic violations that

can contribute to unsafe travel upon the

roadways of the Pueblo. A reminder to

TRICK OR TREAT!!

CONGRATULATIONS!

The unit is preparing to order new carseats

with the new grant funding and ask all who

believe they may be in need of one to contact

the Police Department. Until new carseats

are obtained, carseat checks will continue

and if anyone has questions or doubts of

the proper installation of a carseat, contact

Gertrude Lujan to make an appointment.

NEIGHBORHOOD EVENTS:

IHSP TRAFFIC UNIT:

The carnival is just around the corner and

IPD will be in attendance so please come by

and see us, play games, win prizes and just

get to know the officers and staff. A fun

time will be had by all!

HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL

Congratulations to our newest statecertified dispatcher, Leigh Anne Perdomo.

Hi, my name is Leigh Anne. I joined

the Isleta Police Department in May of

this year after working as an EMT with

Albuquerque Ambulance. I attended

the academy on August 11th and

proudly graduated on August 26th.

I’m excited to add this accomplishment to

my career and to continue growing with the

Isleta Police Department.

St. Augustine Parish

Isleta Pueblo

MISSION STATEMENT

We are a ministry of consolation at St. Augustine Parish

to offer spiritual comfort and support to families who

have experienced the loss of a loved one. We will

continue to honor and respect our traditional teachings.

Isleta Pueblo News

Editor:

Nathaniel Lujan

Asst. Editor:

Diane Abeita

Published By:

Valencia Express

October 2025

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Park and Rec

Sports Desk

Welcome back to the sports desk. We have

been pretty busy with the start of our Cross

Country season. At the Santa Clara meet, our

kids did pretty good for their first meet. Ivy

Rose Sandoval, Aubery Townsend and Leliani

Jiron both placed 2nd place, and Miles Abeita

placed 3rd in their respective age groups.

Next up we will be headed to San Felipe

Pueblo on Saturday, September 20th. Race

starts at 9am. Come out and support our kids.

We will be hosting the Cross-Country finals

at Big Mama on October 4th. Race starts at

9am. So come out and support our Cross

Country Team.

The Pueblo Harvest starts up on September

22nd through October 22nd, run/walk no

treadmills, or elliptical. If you haven’t signed

up call the Rec center to get information.

The Pueblo youth basketball league will start

up in January so we would like to start getting

kids signed-up. We will be looking for kids 3rd

-4th grade girls and boys and 5th -6th grade

girls and boys. If you are interested, please

call the Rec to get more information signing

off on the sports desk

The second XC meet was at Zia Pueblo which

was a very fast course. Everyone on the team

beat their times from Santa Clara meet, which

was very outstanding for our kids. Ivy Rose

Sandoval, 10 yr old, and her brother Daniel

Jaramillo in the 5yr old division, came in 1st

place.

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Transit Services Now

Serving the Pueblo of Isleta

The Pueblo of Isleta and the Rio

Metro Regional Transit District

Working Together

Bus Route 208 (No Fares until further notice!)

Bus Route 208 connects the Pueblo of Isleta and

Valencia County communities to the Alvarado

Transportation Center (ATC) in Downtown

Albuquerque during the morning/midday when the

Rail Runner does not operate. Route 208 features

three northbound trips arriving at the ATC at 9:30am,

11:00am and 1:30pm, and three southbound trips

departing the ATC at 9:35am, 11:05am and 1:32pm.

At the ATC, riders can transfer to ABQ RIDE bus

routes.

Route 208 serves two bus stops on the Pueblo of

Isleta. The stop closest to the village proper is located

on NM 147 just east of the Rio Grande Bridge.

Please do not park and leave vehicles unattended

on the adjoining roads near this stop, as the bus

and other vehicles use these roads to turnaround

and access other locations. Route 208 also stops

at the Isleta Pueblo Rail Runner Station, where

riders can transfer to the Isleta Resort and Casino

shuttle. Because the bus serves the station, riders

can also consider using Route 208 in combination

with the Rail Runner, for example, taking the bus

to Downtown Albuquerque in the mid-morning and

returning by train in the evening.

Please see route flyer that includes map, times of

Bus Route 208. (No Fares until further notice!)

Pueblo of Isleta Dial-a-Ride (No Fares until

further notice!)

The Pueblo of Isleta Dial-a-Ride operates Monday

through Friday from 8:15am to 2:45pm, providing

trips within the Pueblo and to the ABQ RIDE Route

53 bus stop on NM 314. Service to places like

Smiths, Albertsons and Wal-Mart in Los Lunas is

also provided with requests made before noon at

least one business day prior to your trip.

Request your Dial-a-Ride trip by calling Valencia

County dispatch at (505) 352-3595 before noon at

least one business day prior to your trip. Requests

are accepted between 5:00am and 3:00pm Monday

thru Friday. On the date and time of your trip, a

wheelchair accessible van will arrive within 15

minutes of your scheduled pickup time. Trips may

also be grouped together; riders should expect to

travel with others.

For more information about both services, including

a copy of the Route 208 schedule, visit riometro.

org and select “Schedules” > “Bus” > “Pueblo of

Isleta” from the grey bar near the top of the website.

Schedules for Route 208 are also available at the

Public Services Department Office at the Tribal

Services Complex.

For publication in the July 2023 issue of the Isleta Pueblo News.

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