Pueblo of Isleta website: isletapueblo.com (2014)

Volume 9 Issue 10

Isleta Pueblo News

Pueblo of Isleta website: isletapueblo.com

October 2014

Message from the Governor

SAINT AUGUSTINE FEAST DAYS:

I am very happy to report our Pueblo,

along with many visitors from surrounding

communities, gathered in the village plaza

to enjoy and celebrate Saint Augustine

feast days on August 27-28, 2014 and the

feast of San Agustinito on September 3-4,

2012. Our feast commenced with church

services by Father Bob Campbell, Dean of

Deanery C Archdiocese of Santa Fe and

Father George, followed by a procession in

the Plaza with the statue of St. Augustine

and San Agustinito. The Plaza was filled

with carnival rides and vendors providing a

memorable experience for all who attended.

We are especially thankful for the blessings

offered by traditional leaders by honoring

all with traditional dances for both feast

days.

I wish to extend my sincere appreciation on

behalf of our people to the Mayordomos and

their families who Sponsored of the feast

days and prepared a wonderful traditional

meal. The Mayordomos for the August 2728, 2014 Feast were: Dominic Cherino and

Jessica Jiron, Robert and Laura Edaakie,

Terence and Reyannon Lujan, Devin

Trujillo and Kateri Lucero. Mayordomos

for the September 3-4, 2014 Feast were:

Veronica Balenquah and Michael Allen

Lente. Thank you all for a pleasant and

memorable feast and foremost, for helping

preserve our customs and traditions for all

to enjoy.

7th Annual Tribal Leadership

Conference - September 16-17, 2014

The American Indian Law Center, AILC,

held a two day conference at the Isleta

Resort and Casino which brought together

tribal justice, service and policy personnel

from throughout the state to gain an update

on a variety of legal subject matter affecting

Tribal Criminal Justice in Indian Country.

The conference was presented through the

efforts of Ms. Helen B. Padilla, Director of

the American Law Center and her staff. The

two day conference provided an overview of

Tribal Court Internal Policies and Controls;

Investigating Crime in Indian Country and

Prosecuting Cases; Tribal Law and Order

Act of 2010 and Violence Against Women

Reauthorization Act of 2013 and how the

UNM School of Law can help recruit, train,

and facilitate the placement of Native

American lawyers to best serve Native

American children and families. Pueblo of

Isleta Governor Eddie Paul Torres provided

opening remarks and invocation at the start

of the conference.

2014 Southwest Regional Veterans

Conference – September 22-23-24, 2014

The Southwest Native American Veterans

Association, along with the Pueblo of Isleta

Veterans Association hosted the first of its

kind conference for Native Veterans and

Governor Torres addressing Native Students at Los Lunas High School

their families at the Isleta Resort and Casino.

The three day conference commenced with

posting of colors by the Isleta Veterans

Color Guard followed by an invocation by

Governor Eddie Paul Torres, Pueblo of

Isleta. The conference was attended by

distinguished guests from Congressional,

State and Tribal Leadership; Southwest

Native American Veterans Association

Board; Office of Tribal Government

Relations; Center for Cabinet Secretary,

New Mexico Department of Veterans

Services; Acting Director, New Mexico VA

Health Care System; Director Albuquerque

VA Regional Office; Director, Santa Fe

National Cemetery; Director, Albuquerque

Area Indian Health Service . The Keynote

address was made by Congressman Steve

Pearce. The Conference served as an

excellent venue for providing veterans and

families valuable information on veteran

benefits and services.

of the Tribal Council hosted a meeting

with U.S. Congressional Representative

Michelle Lujan Grisham on September 24,

2014 to provide her a tour and information

on the Pueblo of Isleta Lava Block Plant,

a positive economic venture for the tribe.

The recently automated lava block plant

will enable the tribe to produce lava blocks

to meet the demand for energy efficient

housing for pueblo residents. As an economic

venture the pueblo envisions marketing the

lava block commercially to other Native

American housing entities. Representative

Michelle Lujan Grisham applauded and

supports the tribe’s innovative economic

business venture and means to meet the

tribe’s housing needs.

Governor Torres Address to Native

American High School Students

Governor Eddie Paul Torres addressed

Native American students at the Los

Lunas High School on September 10, 2014

and students at the Valencia High School

on September 17, 2014 to offer words of

encouragement to our youth as they prepare

for the challenges of the future. Governor

Torres told students that a lifelong

commitment begins early in life and their

motivation begins with strong family and

community ties that serves as the means

to develop oneself physically, mentally

and socially. It is the time to develop the

principles of life, make career decisions and

begin the pursuit of career objectives, to

decide what they want from life and enable

them to achieve success in their fields of

interest.

Governor Torres encouraged

all students to pursue their educational

pursuits by participating in the scholarship

programs and Internship opportunities

being offered by the Pueblo of Isleta.

U.S. Congressional Representative

Michelle Lujan Grisham

Governor Eddie Paul Torres and members

Governor Torres and U.S Congressional

Representative Michelle Lujan Grisham

touring the Isleta Lava Block plant.

Pueblo of Isleta 4th Quarter

Community Meeting

Governor Eddie Paul Torres has scheduled

a Community Meeting for November 15,

2014 to report on the state of Pueblo affairs

for 2014. The meeting will be held at the

Isleta Resort and Casino.

Message from Governor

Eddie Paul Torres

Let us all give thanks as a Community, in

prayer to our Great Spirits, our Heavenly

Father, and give heartfelt thanks for all the

blessings of Life they’ve bestowed upon us.

May our families and friends all be blessed

with joy and health as we as Pueblo People

who shared and celebrated traditional feast

days in honoring of the Great Spirits.

October 2014

PUBLIC NOTICE ( Continued )

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Pueblo of Isleta Public Services Department

SECOND NOTICE - Take Notice that in accordance

with Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court requirements, the

Petitioner, Brittanie Lucero, has applied to the Isleta

Tribal Courts for an Order for Change of Name, for

minor child, from Elfonzo Fermin Chavez to Elfonzo

Fermin Perea. Case No. is CV – NC – 0106 – 2014.

Any person claiming an interest in this matter may notify

the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk in writing and/or

attend a hearing which has been scheduled for October

14, 2014 at 2:00 PM.

As a Reminder: The Pueblo of Isleta Public Services Department is

located at the Tribal Service Complex Office C122 Planning Office.

Call 505-869-9782 for all work orders including but not limited to:

If you have any questions, please contact the Pueblo of

Isleta Tribal Court Clerk at (505) 869 – 9699.

The following may be picked up at Public Services office (Tribal

Service Complex):

TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with Pueblo of Isleta

Tribal Court Requirements, the Petitioner, Alberta

Jaramillo, has applied to the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts

for an Order for Change of Name for minor child, from

John David Abeita to John David Jaramillo. Case

No. is CV – NC – 0157 – 2014. Any person claiming

an interest in this matter may notify the Pueblo of Isleta

Tribal Court Clerk in writing and/or attend a hearing. A

court hearing for this matter is pending.

If you have any questions, please contact the Pueblo of

Isleta Tribal Court Clerk at (505) 869-9699.

TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with Pueblo of Isleta

Tribal Court Requirements, the Petitioner, Alberta

Jaramillo, has applied to the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts

for an Order for Change of Name for Minor Child, from

Jason Abeita, Jr. to Jaden Isaiah Jaramillo. Case No.

CV – NC – 0156 – 2014. Any person claiming an interest

in this matter may notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court

Clerk in writing and/or attend a hearing. A court date for

this hearing is pending.

If you have any questions, please contact the Pueblo of

Isleta Tribal Court Clerk at (505) 869-9699.

Pueblo of Isleta

TRADITIONAL DEER HUNT

Bucks ONLY spike or better

October & November 2014

Must be a Tribal Member male 18 yrs. or older

for Rifle Hunts. Each hunter must choose ONE

specific hunt date only.

Bow Hunt — October 1-5, 2014

Rifle Hunt — October 24-26, 2014

(East Manzano Mountain Area)

Senior Hunt 60+ — November 28-30, 2014 (Rio

Puerco Area)

125 names will be drawn for the Rifle hunt,

Bow & Senior Hunt will be unlimited.

If you would like to enter the drawing, please

submit your name at the Division of Natural

Resources office beginning Friday, September

26, through Thursday, October 16, 2014 between

the hours of 8:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.

Drawing will be held Friday,

October 17, 2014.

Please have your Tribal ID# available.

If you have any questions, please contact the

Resources Division office at

(505) 869-9817.

NOTE: No wood hauling will be allowed during

the hunts.

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Septic Pumping and Back Ups.

Water Leaks outside the home

Trash Pick Up

Delivery of Trash Cans

Grading of Roads

Delivery of Sand and Gravel

Home Site Applications

Burn Permits

Wood Permits for on the Isleta Reservation

The following may be picked up at Resources Division office (Across

the Clinic):

• Wood Permits for the National Forest Lands adjacent to the

southern boundary of East Mountain Tribal Lands. Valid for 1 cord

of firewood, access is only on weekends from 7am to 4pm. Tribal

Members only first come first serve basis.

Leona Jiron, Executive Assistant

Public Services Department

Email: poi17503@isletapueblo.com

Ph: 505-869-4964

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HONOR OUR HEROES

Thank a Veteran

The Veteran Support Services Program @ The Isleta

Elder Center is requesting anyone wishing to

'Thank A Veteran' for their services who are either

currently on active duty or have

been discharged from any of the

United States Military

Branches are invited to participate.

Please deliver all Thank you

notes/cards/memos/etc. to:

Reyes A. Jiron-Veteran Support Services Coordinator at

the Isleta Elder Center (during normal business hours).

Thank you cards are due no later than October 13, 2014.

*Photographs of our U.S. Veterans are also greatly

accepted and appreciated to go along with

the Thank you notes.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact:

Reyes A. Jiron-Senior Companion Outreach/Veteran

Support Services Coordinator at:

(505) 869-9770 or email to

poi23084@isletapueblo.com

Credit Recovery Program

The credit recovery program at the Pueblo

of Isleta site has been up and running for

over two weeks for this 2014-2015 school

year. We have four students from Valencia

High School (VHS) and three from Los

Lunas High School (LLHS) who are

attending regularly. Century High School

students have been made aware that the

program is also available for them, should

they opt to work after hours. The counselors

are in contact with parents to recruit as

many students as are in need. These

students are working on a combination of

the following classes depending on each

student's need: English Language Arts

for grades 9-11, Pre-Algebra and Algebra,

Integrated Science, Biology, NM History,

US History, or World History.

The Recreation Director Rick Giron,

again, has graciously authorized use of a

recreation van and driver to pick up VHS

students from the east side of the river

who do not have a ride to the Department

of Education where the program is held.

The Department of Education has allowed

the use of their state of the art computer

lab to the students.

COME TO THE ISLETA HEALTH CENTER

AND GET A FLU SHOT!

It is because of the cooperation between

the Los Lunas School District and the

Pueblo of Isleta that many students can

avail themselves of this wonderful and

convenient credit recovery opportunity.

As of September 23, 2014, children's flu shots were not yet available. Please

contact the Isleta Health Center at 869-3200 for updated information.

ADULT FLU SHOTS NOW AVAILABLE

AT THE HEALTH CENTER

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For Established Patients only

Sign in at Reception for a 'Nurse Walk-in'

State that you need a flu shot only

A FLU SHOT IS THE BEST WAY TO PROTECT AGAINST

GETTING THE FLU THIS WINTER!

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October 2014

23rd Annual Multicultural Red Ribbon Relay Run

The 23rd Annual Multicultural Red Ribbon

Relay Run (MCRRR) started on September

3rd and ended on the 12th at the New

Mexico State Fair’s Indian Village. The

Isleta Community Action Team (ICAT),

comprised of POI Departments/Service

Providers and Community members, hosted

a Information Dissemination on September

3rd to make the community aware of the

upcoming Red Ribbon Run activities. The

Isleta Public Library also helped reach out

to community members by offering a chance

to be included in a drawing for Travis Tritt

Concert tickets. Congratulations to Dennis

Zuni, who won the drawing and to Library

staff for their help. On the September 4th

Feast Day, another Dissimenation Booth

was setup at the plaza with information

about the history of the Red Ribbon Run

and another chance to register for the run.

The community of Isleta hosted 3 days of

running. On September 10th, the runners

loaded up in vans and we began the

journey to Bernardo. This leg of the run

started off with 12 runners, with 5 more

joining throughout the day. There were

representatives from the Behavioral Health

Services, Isleta Recreation Center, Social

Services, POI Police Department, as well as

POI Tribal Council, MIS, Cultural Affairs.

Lastly, we had several community members

that participated too. The Isleta Police

Department were able to escort runners on

Interstate 25, through the pueblo, then on

in to the village.

Behavioral Health staff greeted the runners

with breakfast burritos, bagels and cream

cheese, orange juice, fruit and hot coffee.

as well as POI Treasury personnel and

community members. Governor Torres and

both Lieutenant Governors were present.

They offered words of encouragement and

thanked our runners for being part of the

Red Ribbon Run. Throughout the day

runners were greeted with honks, whistles,

cheers and signs of support and people

wearing red!

Day two started out from St. Augustine

Church where the 15 mile trek from Isleta

Pueblo to Bataan Park in Albuquerque

ended by 10:00am. Once at the park,

The runners arrived at the Health Center

around 1:30 and after a short break,

proceeded on to St. Augustine Church.

Here, Father George greeted the runners

and offered a prayer. After 38 miles were

run, our participants were ready for a

Community Potluck at the Old Courthouse.

Spaghetti and salad was served by

Behavioral Health Services staff members,

On the 3rd day the runners met again at

Bataan Park to begin the last leg of the

relay, which concluded at the State Fair’s

Indian Village. Again, the runners were

greeted by various community hosts and

served sack lunches. Lt. Governor offered

a prayer in Tiwa. Both Lieutenants Abeita

and Chewiwi, as well as Tribal Council

Member Juan Rey Abeita were present. In

conclusion, the 23rd Annual Multicultural

Red Ribbon Relay Run was a great success.

A huge thank you goes out to Governor

Torres and his Administration Staff for

being supportive of Behavioral Health’s

events. Behavioral Health would also like

to thank the following:

Governor’s Office/Administration Staff

Isleta Tribal Council

Isleta Resort & Casino

Isleta Business Corporation, One Stop

Isleta Police Department

St. Augustine Church, Father George

Isleta Recreation Department

Isleta Social Services

Isleta Treasury Office

Isleta Public Library

Isleta Diabetes Prevention Program

Isleta Health Center/ Health Education

Pueblo of Isleta Community Members

All Supporters of Red Ribbon

Relay Run Activities!

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Pueblo of Isleta Veterans Association

We’re very happy to report that the SW Region Veterans Conference

at the Isleta Casino & Resort during the week of September 21

was a huge success, and our mission “Veterans Helping Veterans

and Their Families” was fulfilled. The Pueblo of Isleta Veterans

Association, along with the SW Native American Veterans were

sponsors of the conference. POIVA Commander Fred R. Lujan was

the Vice-Chairperson for the event and our color guard, Michael

B. Lucero, Marcus Lujan, Phillip Jojola, and James Keryte, posted

and retrieved colors for the event…and then not to be out done,

Capt. Steve Abeita (USA) delivered a very inspirational speech on

Wednesday. US Rep. Steve Pearce on Monday, Capt. Steve Abeita

on Wednesday …. “it was the Steve and Steve show” …should’ve

been there…

We estimate that there were well over 600 veterans and their

families who attended the three-day conference, who went away

being more knowledgeable about veterans issues and benefits

that are available. We will soon be planning for next year’s event

which will be even better and bigger. We want to thank everyone

who helped making this event a success …The Isleta Resort &

Casino Staff, and former POI Governor Frank Lujan who put the

Golf Tournament together.

The POIVA met with tribal planning staff, to but what else…plan

on the next move to renovating the modular at the Richard Baker

Field in Las Charcos. We were hopeful that the modular would be

available for move in by Veterans’ Day…but maybe Christmas,

New Year’s, or just simply say soon…

If you are an honorably discharged veteran from one of the US

Armed Services and would like to know more about the conference,

what else the POIVA is doing … the next meeting will be on 17

October 2014 at 6:00 PM (1800) hours at the Recreation Center.

JUNK CAR REMOVAL

Will pay cash on titled

vehicles!!!

CALL Pat Jojola at 304 -8244

Drowsy Driving

Tidbit

Isleta Health Center

Health Educator,

Stephanie Barela, 869-4479

Have you ever driven while you were

drowsy... chances are you probably have.

Next time think twice before you get behind

the wheel when you are having trouble

staying awake. The Center of Disease

Control (CDC) says that there are about

100,000 crashes each year due to drowsy

driving. This attributes to 40,000 injuries

and about 1,500 deaths a year.

STAY SAFE and

DON'T DRIVE

DROWSY!!

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FIRE WOOD PERMITS

Fire wood permits will be available beginning

on 9/15/2014 from the Resources Division office

from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m Monday through

Friday, TRIBAL MEMBERS ONLY first come

first serve basis.

Permits are for National Forest lands adjacent to

the Southern boundary of East Mountain Tribal

Lands and are valid for one (1) cord of firewood,

free of charge.

Access to cutting units will be strictly regulated

by Pueblo of Isleta Wildland Law Enforcement

Officers as well as Forestry staff.

Access will be on weekends ONLY from 7:00a.m.

- 4:00p.m.

Only down material may be removed, NO cutting

of live trees allowed.

All persons entering National Forest lands are

subject to Federal laws.

Please call 869-9817 with any questions.

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October 2014

Parks & Recreation

As September comes to a close that means summer is now officially over. That also means the New Mexico State Fair has ended and

our focus now becomes our next big event in our "Halloween Extravaganza." This event is scheduled for Friday, October 24th from 5:00

pm until 8:00 pm, which is the week before Halloween. Coordinators Kimberly Chiwewe, MaryAnn Carpio and newcomer to the event

Rochelle Zuni promise this will be the best event to date. All booth spaces for this event have been taken by participating departments. If

anyone has questions regarding this event, please call any one of our coordinators for further assistance. Also happening the day before

the Halloween Extravaganza (October 23rd) will be our annual pumpkin picking event over in Estancia, New Mexico. Once we return

with the pumpkins they will be made available to anyone on a first come first serve basis, one per person. Also as September comes to

an end, Cross Country Coach Phillip Abeita reports that the Cross Country team is doing great and has been competitive in every meet.

His practices which are held every Monday through Thursday are very well attended. Competitive Meets are held on Saturdays.

New Mexico State Fair

Once again the Pueblo of Isleta was well

represented in the 23rd Annual Multicultural

Red Ribbon Run that ends with the final leg

of the run from Bataan Park in Albuquerque

to the State Fair Grounds at Indian Village.

This year's theme "United We Run, To Be

Drug Free" was a great way for communities

coming together to make a difference. Isleta

Parks & Recreation Fitness Coordinator

Bernadette (Lil Bern) Jojola said it was hot

but still very enjoyable with about 15-20 runners participating from Bernardo, New Mexico to Isleta on September 10th, and from Isleta

to Bataan Park on September 11th, and the final leg on September 12th from Bataan Park to Indian Village on the New State Fair

Grounds. Bernadette reports, it was great to see some of our youngsters get involved with the run which will help with this tradition

continuing for years to come. Pictured are the runners representing our Pueblo of Isleta leg from Bernardo, New Mexico as they run to

and past our Governor's Offices to the Plaza in the Village.

Cross-Country Team

Coach Phillip Abeita reports that his Cross-Country team

representing the Pueblo of Isleta in our Southern Pueblo

League has really been doing well. He says that many of his

team members have done well coming in 2nd and 3rd place

in many categories from 5 year olds to 12 years of age. His

team has consistently been at about 33 members who have

practiced diligently and made many of the meets to Santo

Domingo, Jemez, San Felipe, and Zia Pueblos. Keep up the

great dedicated work; you all make us so proud. Pictured

below is a collage of pictures from the Santo Domingo Meet

held on Saturday, September 20th.

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Beverly Piro's Remarkable Weight Loss

Come early morning (5:30 am) Monday through Friday over at Old Rec. in Pickle Heights

you can find our very own tribal member Beverly Piro huffing and puffing as she has now

dedicated her life to working out and losing those pounds that took years to put on. When

I first saw Beverly several weeks ago at a tribal function, I could not believe my eyes that

it was Beverly. When asked about her recent weight loss (since January 2014) she said

she has already shed 68 pounds by working out every morning Monday through Friday

under the direction of Fitness Coordinator Bernadette (Lil Bern) Jojola. She also does Spin

Classes with Ray Mora every Monday and Wednesday evening over at New Rec. Center.

One thing I had to do, was start doing things for myself she explained. I always looked

out after everyone else but myself. Her doctor also said she was borderline diabetic with

high blood pressure. Since her weight loss, as a result of her workouts she has done away

with any high blood pressure pills and any talk about being borderline diabetic. She is also

watching what she eats and tries to follow good healthy diet and she stays away from fastfoods. Her goal for this year is to drop a total of 100 pounds before year ends. Beverly, we at both Recreation facilities are so proud of

you and what you have accomplished so far. You are becoming an inspiration for others to follow. Pictured is Beverly along with her

Personal Trainer and Fitness Coordinator Bernadette Jojola.

Park Management

As the growing season comes to a slow down

our Park Management crew has been busy

re-doing the medians on Highway 47 in front

of the Tribal Complex. After the recent rains

the landscaping really took a big hit with

washouts. A lot of the decorative soil was

just too small to withstand the recent rains.

Our park management crew has been busy

replacing a lot of the red decorative soil with

some bigger landscaping materials that can

withstand some of the rains that we may

experience in the future. Also with the rains

came lots of weeds. They too have been cleaning that up as well. Pictured are some of our crew members doing the necessary replacement

of materials to keeping the roadway looking fresh and beautiful.

Aqua Zumba is Coming

Beginning Thursday, October 2nd at 1:00 pm we will be offering an

Aqua Zumba Class. From that point on, classes will be every Tuesday

and Thursday at 1:00 pm. We are definitely targeting our Elders and

anyone else who can come in at this time. Our instructor is Patricia

Lucero, a 62 year old NM Native American. She has been teaching

Zumba for over 6 years. She personally in 1988 was weighing over 400

lbs. 10 years later in 2008 she was down to 300 lbs. As of September 22,

2014 she is at 150 lbs. She knows what it is to struggle with diabetes

type 1 and type 3. Through a lot of hard work (Zumba) and watching

her diet she has become what she is today. She is coming to our Pueblo

of Isleta to share her story and help anyone who wants to fight obesity

and diabetes through this Aqua Zumba class that she will be offering.

As she mentioned, "I am personally a work in progress. I love Zumba

and it's my passion". She also said she can help those who need that

little extra push to get over that hump that they may be experiencing

in weight loss. She will be offering this class strictly as a volunteer to

our program. For more information please call 869-9777.

Halloween Extravaganza

As mentioned earlier our big event for the month of October is our

annual Halloween party at the Isleta Parks & Recreation Gymnasium.

The event is for everyone young and old. It is our way to bring all ages

together for a fun-filled wholesome event. This year's event will begin

at 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. It will include a pumpkin carving contest

(all ages); Costume Contest (all ages) and a Best Booth Contest for all

who participate. 1st and 2nd place awards will be given out in every

category. Food sales will be made available by our Isleta Parks &

Recreation Cross Country Team. So please come hungry. Also one of

the favorite traditional events at this event will be our "Cake Walk"

put on by Isleta Parks & Recreation Department. Coordinators of

the event say over $500.00 dollars worth of pastries will be available

for anyone to grasp should you land on the proper number called.

Special Note: We are also asking for donations of can goods on this

special day. The proceeds will go to the Social Services Department's

preparation of the Thanksgiving Food Drive. What do you say, come

join us and forego other events to be part of a fun filled evening? Make

it your family night. This event is for all Pueblo residents only.

PUEBLO OF ISLETA

ISLETA POLICE DEPARTMENT

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION

P.O. Box 699, Isleta, NM 87022

505.869-9714 Fax 505.869.9756

Cell: 410-9279

NATIONAL TAKE BACK INITIATIVE

BRING IN UN-USED OR UNWANTED

MEDICATIONS AND DROP-OFF

ISLETA RECREATION CENTER

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th, 2014

10:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M.

The abuse of prescription drugs is the fastest-growing

drug problem in the United States. Expired, unused,

and unwanted controlled substances in our homes pose

unacceptable risks to public health and safety. A recent

survey shows that over seventy percent of people who have

abused prescription pain relievers obtained them from

friends or relatives.

In an effort to address this problem and reduce the risks

posed by prescription drugs in our communities, the Drug

Enforcement Administration (DEA), and The ISLETA

POLICE DEPARTMENT are coordinating an opportunity

for the public to surrender pharmaceutical controlled

substances and other medications to law enforcement

officers for destruction. Collection boxes and the retrieval

of surrendered pharmaceuticals will be provided by DEA.

Destruction of the materials will be accomplished in

accordance with all applicable federal and state laws and

regulations.

SERVING OUR PEOPLE

IN INDIAN COUNTRY

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Isleta Health Center

Behavioral Health Services Prevention Program

Phone: 505.869.5475

A Simple Request Turns Into a Family

Message to the Community

Before the Red Ribbon

Run, IBHS received a

request: "Can you make

us a staff to use for

Red Ribbon this year?"

Everett

Jaramillo

accepted the challenge

and then it turned into a

family goal to complete

the task together. The

Staff has many symbols

on it to which we all can

relate. A message that was inspired by the family, a message that

was placed on the staff, a message for most to adhere to.

The Eagle: Symbolizes strength, courage and leadership;

The Butterfly: Represents transformation, ability to change

and accept change;

The Bear: Represents Strength, Courage and Healing;

The Cornstalk: Represents good crops, food and eating

healthy;

The Snake: Wraps around the earth, holds it together; as well

as the community;

The Rain Clouds/Lightning: Needed for healthy life,

everything needs rain/water to grow and nourish. It cleanses,

by washing away the bad.

A huge Thank You to the Jaramillo Family: Edwin, Antoinette,

Everette, Glorianna and Minewa for accepting the task and creating

something that has meaning, that has a certain message, that has

power for anyone to hold, heal, and reassure that there is still much

more healthy life ahead, for everyone.

October 2014

Alliance names scholarship for

teaching artist who died

by Stacey L. Evans

John Jaramillo touched many lives

through his kind spirit and powerful

dance performances.

"He was a very gentle communicator.

When I would observe him in

the classroom, his teaching was

seamless," said Michele Mummert,

director of the Institute for

Educators and Teaching Artists at

the Alliance Theatre in Midtown.

Jaramillo was a teaching artist

with the organization.

"He valued each person and he

was very genuine with everyone he

interacted with. He made you feel

important, unique and special."

Jaramillo, a Lithonia resident,

died June 6 from leptomeningeal

disease.

Recently the institute dedicated

an in-school professional learning

residency scholarship in honor of

Jaramillo, so that his form of "joyful

learning," as Mummert called it,

would carry on.

John Dominic Jaramillo is

"It was devastating to learn about

the son of the late Dominic

his illness," she said. "He and [his

and Agnes Jaramillo

wife] Therra kept such a positive

and brother of Westwind

attitude throughout the whole

Patrick Jaramillo and

thing. He touched all of our lives.

Joann Jaramillo-Henry.

We were a very close group that

worked collaboratively to plan lessons and training. We wanted

to keep John with us each year and keep his work with us. We

wanted to do something lasting and significant."

The scholarship will be awarded annually to a teacher and

his/her students in grades pre-kindergarten through second

grade, providing a teaching artist in his or her classroom for 12

sessions. The program uses drama and theatrical techniques to

enhance student learning.

"The idea is that the teaching artist provides tools that teachers

will see them use, and so the teacher learns new ways of

teaching," said Mummert.

Jaramillo, a Pueblo Indian and professional dancer, incorporated

movement into his lessons.

"He would integrate whole body learning, which is very beneficial

to brain development," said Therra Gwyn Jaramillo. "The arts

help to engage children in a way that sitting in a lecture or

reading a text book simply doesn't. John had a great respect for

teachers and when he got to help them accomplish goals with

students, it made him really happy."

In addition to his work with the Alliance, Jaramillo performed

in and taught dance in schools across metro Atlanta for over 20

years. He also performed throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico,

England and Spain with flamenco and Native American dance

groups.

"It means everything to me to know that all the work that John

did over the past two decades with children, that some of it will

continue in his name," his wife said. "He dedicated his life to

expanding horizons of people he performed for and worked with.

It's nice to know that will keep happening and his name will be

attached to it. I'm so touched. He would have been so humbled

by this."

The first scholarship will be awarded this fall to a teacher and

classroom at Winnona Park Elementary in Decatur.

Isleta Pueblo News

October 2014

Page 11

Greetings to everyone! October is among us. The changing of the

weather and the leaves on the trees is something to look forward to, if

you love the cooler weather. If not, why not warm up with some coffee

or hot cocoa and come check out a nice book from the Library.

News

The Library will be closed from 8:00am12:00pm on Wednesday, October 1st due

to our monthly staff meeting to discuss

upcoming programs for children, teens

and adults and to help better improve our

services to the community. If you have any

ideas for programs, please come speak to a

Library staff member. Our drop box will be

open for those dropping off Library material

during these hours. The Internet and the

phone lines will be down during this time

as the MIS department makes upgrades to

our Internet Services.

Should your children visit the Library

during their Fall Break and decide to stay

all day, please provide them with a meal or

snack, as the Library does not have meals

to give to children.

Upcoming

The Library will once again be participating

in this year’s Halloween Carnival at the

Isleta Recreation Center. This will take

place October 24th from 5:00pm-8:00pm.

Every year our theme for our booth has

been a secret so you all will be amazed and

excited when the day comes. This year it

remains a secret with ONE clue. The clue

is: Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde will race

you to your power pellet!

This year for our Halloween Crafts Cheyenne

will be conducting a craft on how to make

Halloween Lanterns. This will take place

Tuesday, October 28 from 4:30pm-5:30pm

and is open to the first 15 families. For

more information please call the Library

and speak with Cheyenne at 869-9808.

Diane will be getting your hands messy with

a Creepy Mummy Pizza Snack on Thursday

October 30th from 4:30pm-5:30pm and is

open to the first 30 participants of all ages!

For more information please call the Library

to talk to Diane at 869-9808.

Our Homework Help Incentive Program is

coming to an end. Last day to earn points

was September 26th. The first 10 students

who have earned 30 points will go to a Lobo

football game October 10th. Students will

make their own Lobo spirit gear to sport and

cheer for the Lobos at the game. Congrats

to the students who have earned this field

trip by reading and completing homework

at the Library.

We will once again be taking 15 adults on

the Ghost Tour of Old Town Albuquerque

October 17th at 10pm. Adults earned

their way on this trip by reading 4 short

stories from a book at the Library and

writing 4 short synopsis on what they read.

We will be taking our 15 participants to

Fuddruckers then we will make our way to

Old Town Albuquerque for the Ghost Tour.

Participants will be able to take pictures

while on the tour. We will review them and

they will be posted on our Facebook page.

You can check out last year’s Ghost Tour

pictures on our Library Facebook Page:

www.facebook.com/IsletaPuebloLibrary.

Recap

September 3rd the Library participated

with Behavioral Health’s Road Block giving

awareness to the Annual Red Ribbon. We

helped hand out pink gift bags which were

donated to the Library from the Isleta

Casino and resort. Along with these bags

was information and flyers of Behavioral

Health Programs and Library programs.

Participants that stopped to receive a bag

also were asked if they had their Library

card with them. Library Patrons who

showed us there Library card were entered

in a drawing to win two tickets to Travis

Tritt. These tickets were donated by Tribal

Council Member Juan Rey Abeita. Thank

you Juan!! Congrats again to Denise Zuni

who was the winner of these tickets and

had her Library card with her.

Our Halloween Costume Sewing class is

currently in progress. Participants went

to Hobby Lobby and Savers to pick out

Materials for their costume and enjoyed

dinner at Furr’s Buffet on September 16th.

We have a wide range of ideas of costumes.

The Flash, Bell from Beauty and the Beast,

Elsa from Frozen, The Joker, Superwoman,

Goku from Dragonball Z and 2p Russia.

Participants have been cutting out patterns

and learning to sew. We are very excited

for the outcome of these costumes and we

will give you all the news once participants

have finished, and post pictures on our

Facebook page on October 17th and you

can vote on what costume you like the best.

The winner with the most “likes” on their

picture will win a gift card to the Isleta Fun

Connection.

Diane’s Wicked Book Club has been in

progress for all of September. Participants

of this Book Club will be having dinner

and attending the Award Winning Musical

“Wicked” at Popejoy Hall October 3rd.

Participants had to attend 4 out of the 5

Book Club reading discussions in order to

attend the showing of “Wicked” at Popejoy

Hall. Keep a look out for more book clubs

soon to be hosted at the Library.

Pueblo of Isleta Public Library

Hours of Operation:

Library Hours

Mon-Thurs - 8:00a.m. - 6:30p.m.

Friday8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m.

Saturday9:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.

Closed on Sundays, all federally recognized

holidays and also Isleta traditional

Holidays.

Please contact library for more information

on closures.

Mailing and Physical Address:

950 Moonlight Drive Albuquerque, NM

87105

Phone: (505)-869-9808

Fax: 505-869-8119

Email:

poi02002@isletapueblo.com

Facebook Page:

www.facebook.com/IsletaPuebloLibrary

Web Address:

www.isletapueblo.com/library2.html

YouTube:

www.youtube.com/user/poilibrary

UPDATE!

Car Seat Clinic is postponed until

further notice.

Due to contracts not yet in place, the October 18th

Car Seat / Child Safety Seat Clinic is postponed until

further notice.

Please contact Frances Anchondo (869-4482) or

Stephanie Barela (869-4479) for more information.

KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR MORE

INFORMATION TO COME!!

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Isleta Pueblo News

October 2014

Eugene N. Abeita Receives High School Diploma

It was a great surprise to Mr. and Mrs.

Leo Abeita, the grandparents of Eugene,

when they got a phone call on the morning

of September 25, 2014 from Los Lunas

School District, informing the family that

their request for Los Lunas School District

administrators to present Eugene with his

Los Lunas High School diploma at home

was acceptable. Eugene completed all his

graduation requirements, working hard

on all his required course work as a home

bound student.

Father George, 1st Lt. Governor

A. Chewiwi, Ben Analla, and Eugene.

Arriving at the home with high school

diploma, and cap and gown in hand from

the Los Lunas School District Central

Office were, Charles Tabet, School

Board President, Dana Sanders, Interim

Superintendent, Brian Baca, Assistant

Superintendent/Special Services Director,

Claire Cieremans, Chief Financial Officer,

and Valerie Otero, Director of Federal

Programs; from Los Lunas High School,

Dan Padilla, Principal, Nancy BlackneyLopez, Eugene's Advisory Teacher and IEP

1st Lt. Governor Chewiwi, Eugene, Ben Analla and LLHS principal Dan Padilla.

Now that Eugene is a high school graduate,

he says that "he needs to get a job, although

he will miss school and he would not mind at

all going back to school". But then, he enjoys

staying home and helping his grandparents

with the many chores around the house.

And on weekends, or maybe Monday or

Thursday evening, he will sit in front of

the TV with his Grandpa Leo watching

his favorite football team, the Washington

Redskins.

Eugene with Pendleton Blanket.

Cotton, Johanna Jojola, and Kathy Jojola,

and including many aunts, uncles, cousins

and friends. The DOE staff presented

to Eugene a Pendleton blanket and an

achievement award.

In quick haste, Ms. Abeita, with the help

of many relatives and friends prepared a

super - grand graduation dinner, and to

add to the festivities, again in quick haste,

an evening of dancing was included. Even

Dr. Riley Nelson, Eugene's doctor from

the Isleta Health Clinic joined the evening

festivities.

Eugene and LLHS Principal Dan Padilla.

Facilitator, Pat Powers, IEP Facilitator,

Sandra Cleveland, Eugene's Math Teacher,

Mike Chavez, Eugene's Assistant, Jeanette

Cordova, Special Services Secretary, Ben

Analla, Title VII Native American Liaison,

and last but not least the Los Lunas High

School Tiger Mascot (Pete Candelaria). They

were joined by Pueblo of Isleta 15t Lt. Gov.

Antonio Chewiwi, St. Augustine Pastor,

Father George Pavamkoh, and from the

Department of Education (DOE), Geraldine

Jojola, Executive Director, Beverly Piro,

Administrative Assistant, and DOE staff,

Paul Lujan, Erica Jaramillo, Bernadette

Eugene and Ben Analla.

Eugene With Grandparents and

LLHS Tiger Mascot.

The family would like to say "Thank You" to

everyone who made all this possible, and who

took time from their busy schedules to make

this a special day for Eugene. On Sunday,

September 28, 2014, they were still not sure

who made all this possible. Ms. Abeita said

that "it all started with the early morning

phone call, and one thing led to another...a

graduation ceremony and even an evening

of dancing. Mr. and Ms. Abeita, could not

find the words to express their gratitude to

everyone who made Eugene's graduation a

reality. All they can say is "Thank You, and

May You all be Blessed".

Eugene, the son of Chris Carpio and the

late Amanda Abeita, is a special person

who has overcome many adversities in

life...many more than most people will in

their entire lives. We wish him well, and

always our prayers are for his well-being.

Congratulations to the new Graduate!!!!

October 2014

Isleta Pueblo News

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ROXANNE JARAMILLO — BANKS, Director of the Denver

Finance Center at the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Ms. Roxanne J. Banks is the Director of the

Denver Finance Center at the U.S. Small

Business Administration (SBA), Denver,

CO. She oversees execution of all financial

management operations and procurement

functions for SBA internal operations. She

is responsible for oversight of programmatic

accounting for a variety of loan programs,

administrative

accounting,

financial

reporting and cash collections. She is the

agency Senior Procurement Executive with

oversight of all acquisition functions and

serves as the primary advisor to the Chief

Acquisition Officer. She represents SBA on

the federal Chief Acquisition Officer Council

and the Small Business Procurement

Advisory Council and is a member of the

SBA Management Board. She assumed her

position in May 2013 and is a member of

the Senior Executive Service.

Ms. Banks began her career in 1984 as a

student hire at Kirtland AFB, NM. Upon

completion of her undergraduate degree,

Ms. Banks was selected into the Air

Force's Copper Cap Intern Program at

the Aeronautical Systems Center, WrightPatterson AFB, OH. In 1992, she transferred

to Brooks AFB, TX as a Contracting Officer

at the Human Systems Center.

From 1997 to 2002, Ms. Banks was assigned

at the Office of the Deputy Under Secretary

of Air Force (Contracting), Pentagon,

Washington, DC where she supported the

Air Force Program Executive Officer for

Logistics & Information Systems and the

Air Force Senior Acquisition Executive

for a wide range of contract policy issues.

During this time, she was selected for a

detail assignment at the Executive Office

of the President overseeing contract

administration of information technology

services for White House systems. Ms.

Banks also performed a special detail

at the Office of the Under Secretary of

Defense (Acquisition Reform) overseeing

Performance Based Services Acquisition

initiatives.

In 2002, Ms. Banks was assigned as Deputy

Director of Contracting at the Air Force's

Space & Missile Systems Center (SMC),

Detachment 12, Kirtland AFB., NM where

she led contract operations for several

multi-million dollar programs within the

DoD Space Test Program, the Rocket

Systems Launch Program, and the Space

Vehicles Operations Division. Ms. Banks

later became the Deputy Team Lead for

the Air Force Inspection Agency to perform

an independent management review of

the Air Force's Warfighter Urgent Needs

process under the direction of the Air Force

Inspector General.

In 2006, Ms. Banks was selected as the

Director of Contracting for the Joint

National Integration Center, Colorado

Springs, CO, which was later renamed

the Missile Defense Integration and

Operations Center (MDIOC), under the

Missile Defense Agency. She oversaw all

acquisition and contracting operations for a

contract portfolio valued at over $5 billion.

Ms. Banks served until 2013 as Business

Advisor to the MDIOC Deputy Director and

several other senior MDA leads, including

Directors for Advanced Technology;

Ground Test Support; Warfigher Strategic

Integration, Modeling and Simulation;

Space Tracking and Surveillance Systems;

and the Chief Information Officer.

Ms. Banks holds a Bachelor's degree in

business administration from the College of

Santa Fe, Santa Fe, NM and completed her

Master's degree in business administration

at the University of St Mary's, San Antonio,

TX. She earned a second Master's degree

in National Resource Strategy from the

Industrial College of the Armed Forces.

Ms. Banks completed the Advanced

Program Manager's Course, Defense

Systems Management College, the Senior

Acquisition Course through the Defense

Acquisition University and Leadership for a

Democratic Society at the Federal Executive

Institute. Ms. Banks became a member of

the Defense Acquisition Corps in 1999 and

is Level 3 certified in Contracting, and Level

1 certified in Program Management.

Along with numerous annual performance

awards, Ms. Banks has been recognized with

the Air Force Notable Achievement Award

(1998), Commendation for Performance,

Executive Office of the President (1999),

Award for Excellence, Office of the Under

Secretary of Defense (Acquisition Reform)

(2000), Outstanding Contracting Unit

Award, Air Force Space & Missile Systems

Center (2003), and Commendation for

Special Performance, Missile Defense

Agency (2010).

Roxanne J. Banks is formerly Roxanne

Jaramillo of Isleta Pueblo. She graduated

from St. Catherine's High School in

Santa Fe, and the daughter of Ernest and

Josephine Jaramillo

Isleta Pueblo News

October 2014

Page 15

Isleta Health Center

Behavioral Health Services Prevention Program

Phone: 505.869.5475

Domestic Violence Awareness Month - October

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month.

Domestic violence can happen to anyone at any time. It can happen

to young people, elderly and couples who are married, living

together or who are dating. Domestic violence affects people of all

socioeconomic backgrounds and education levels, families, children

and community. The damage that is created in domestic violence

situations can be far reaching and devastating. “How can I help?”

is a question often asked. Learning about domestic violence and

understanding abuse is the first step to ending it.

What is domestic violence? Domestic violence can be defined as

a pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or

maintain power and control over an intimate partner. Domestic

Abuse is physical, sexual, emotional, economic or psychological

actions or threats of actions that influence another person. This

includes any behaviors that frighten, intimidate, terrorize,

manipulate, hurt, humiliate, blame, injure or wound someone.

What are the signs?

According to the U.S. Department of

Justice, domestic violence may include:

WOMEN ARE

• Physical abuse such as slapping, MORE LIKELY TO

kicking, hitting, shoving, or other

BE KILLED BY

physical force.

THEIR INTIMATE

• Sexual abuse including rape,

PARTNERS

sexual assault, forced prostitution, or

THAN BY ANY

interfering with birth control.

OTHER TYPE OF

• Emotional abuse such as shouting,

PERPETRATOR.

name-calling, humiliation, constant

criticism, or harming the victim’s

relationship with her or his children.

• Psychological abuse including threats to harm the victims'

family, friends, children, co-workers, or pets, isolation, mind

games, destruction of victims' property, or stalking.

• Economic abuse such as controlling the victim’s money,

withholding money for basic needs, interfering with school or

job, or damaging the victim’s credit.

Several or all of the above forms of violence and abuse may take

place.

A strong connection has been found through research indicating a

link between domestic violence and animal abuse: A correlation

between animal abuse, family violence and other forms of community

violence has been established. Child and animal protection

professionals have recognized The Link®, noting that abuse of

both children and animals is connected in a self-perpetuating cycle

of violence. When animals in a home are abused or neglected, it

is a warning sign that others in the household may not be safe.

In addition, children who witness animal abuse are at a greater

risk of becoming abusers themselves. Visit: What Is The Link®?

http://www.americanhumane.org/interaction/support-the-bond/

fact-sheets/understanding-the-link.html

If You Are a Victim of Domestic Violence; develop a safety plan or

get to a safe place if you or family is in danger. The most difficult

step for you to take is to admit that you are being or have been

abused by your partner. The physical and emotional suffering you

experience may have long- and short-term effects. You may feel

trapped, alone, and that you have lost control of your life. Regardless

of your reactions, it is important to remember that every victim is

different, as is every response to domestic violence. The reactions

you are having to your abuse are normal. Your safety is the first

priority.

The Isleta Behavioral Health can help you develop a safety plan

personalized for your situation. If you are in immediate danger,

call 911. Learn about domestic violence and the resources that are

available by contacting Isleta Behavioral Health Services at 8695475 or stop by our offices located on southwest side of the Isleta

Health Clinic. Here are other local resources that are available:

• New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence Hotline:

1-800-773-3645 (Statewide)

• Women's Community Association/Shelter from Domestic

Violence: 247-4219 (Albuquerque)

• New Mexico Domestic Legal Help Line: 1-877-974-3400

(Toll Free - Statewide) 243-4300 (Albuquerque)

• New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs: 1-888883-8020 (Statewide) 883-8020 (Albuquerque)

• Morning Star - Advocacy Program for Native American

Women: 232-8299 (Albuquerque)

IBHS will be hosting a Community Summit on Monday October

13, 2014 at the Isleta Golf Course. The summit will provide

education and awareness on Men’s wellness, healthy relationship,

parenthood, roles and responsibilities of a family member and

domestic violence. For more information call Isleta Behavioral

Health Services at 505-869-5475.

Other ways to prevent domestic violence

•

Raise awareness about domestic and sexual violence

through formal and informal forums.

•

Learn how to respond appropriately if someone discloses to

you. Help is available. Contact IBHS, Isleta police department,

Isleta Social Services, family members or friends.

•

Educate youth about violence and violence prevention, and

how to help a friend. Support legislation that assists victims and

increases accountability for the batterer.

Build awareness to prevent Domestic Violence, know how

to help someone in need.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

1-800-787-3224 (TTY)

Sources:

United States Department of Justice; Domestic Violence Awareness Project;

National Domestic Violence Hotline; NM Coalition Against Domestic Violence;

American Human Association; American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to

Animals (ASPCA)

Isleta Pueblo News

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October 2014

Isleta Social Services

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness

month, Isleta Social Services is promoting

safe, respectful, and equitable relationships

while providing access to support services.

Domestic Violence is an issue that many

choose not to speak of, but it is an issue in

our pueblo. There are many different forms

of abuse and many ways to protect one self.

If you or any one you know is in an abusive

relationship, please seek assistance. As a

community, it's all of our responsibility to

take initiative to break the cycle of violence.

In support of Domestic Violence Awareness,

Isleta Social Services will host an array

of events during the month of October.

Please keep a look out for dates and details

about the events as bulletins will be posted

throughout the pueblo. In addition, Social

Services would like to announce a newly

funded grant program made possible by

a grant awarded by the Office of Justice

Programs and the Office on Violence Against

Women that will allow for Social Services

to provide supervised visitation and safe

exchanges between non-custodial parents

and their children. The Pueblo of Isleta's

Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) through a

community collaborative approach applied

for this grant under the Fiscal Year 2013

Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation

(CTAS). The services to be provided under

this grant are services to victims and

survivors and their dependent children of

domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking,

dating violence, and intimate partner

violence. The recipients of these services will

be Native American individuals and families

residing within the boundaries of the Pueblo

of Isleta. With this program we are going to

incorporate our culture and tradition and

in doing so, we consulted with a respected

tribal leader to inquire what name or term

would best represent the program and its

purpose. After some thought, our tribal

leader explained when a mother bird is

protecting her young she fans out her wings

in protection from the elements or imminent

danger. The mother bird does this to ensure

their safety and wellbeing; K'ea-wah. With

careful consideration, we felt this name

best describes the intent of the supervised

visitation and safe exchange program. The

program is designed to ensure that children

are able to maintain relationships with

their absent parents without incidents of

violence. We would also like to humbly ask

our community for assistance in designing

a logo that represents our culture and

tradition that also reflects the program's

purpose. There will be an art contest and

we are asking for contestants to submit

their entry no later than October 17, 2014

at the designated drop off locations. We

would also appreciate feedback from the

community and will be asking that tribal

members complete a short survey that will

be distributed within the month. The results

of the survey will assist in developing policy

and procedures for the program.

Thank you in advance for your

participation.

**ART

CONTEST**

Please help us design a

logo for our new

program. Entries

must be culturally relevant

and in reflection the

program name and purpose.

K’ea-wah

Please submit entries no later than

October 17th.

Drop off locations:

Social Services

Library

Recreation Centers

Governor’s Office

Winner will be announced at the

Halloween Carnival on October 24th at

the Big Rec.

The following provides a comparison

between healthy and unhealthy

relationship behaviors:

Healthy

VS.

Unhealthy Relationships

Healthy

Unhealthy Relationships

•

Trying to change people;

untrusting & jealous

•

Needing others to feel secure &

happy; clinginess

•

Refusing to commit; playing

mind games

•

Uses gender

•

Extremely afraid to let go

•

Controlling; wanting all of one’s

attention

•

Controlling personal appearance

•

I’m the boss. Making all the

decisions; not willing to listen

to partner’s opinion

•

Demands unconditional love

•

Isolation-keeping one away from

family & friends; restricting

social interaction

Violence can be...

Physical:

Hitting, slapping, punching, or kicking

Financial:

Controlling most or all of the money

Sexual:

Unwanted touching/forces you

to have sex

•

Allows for individuality

•

Does not try to change

partner

Social:

Spreading rumors, using religion/

culture to control, or going through

your phone

•

Does not try to control

partner

Verbal/Mental:

Threats, name calling, put downs

•

Kind, understanding,

& loving

•

Believes in equality

•

Brings out partner’s best

qualities

•

Does not speak negatively

about them and expresses

their strengths

•

Has individual high self-

esteem

*Disclaimer: These are some of the many

ways relationships differ. If you don’t fit

this criterion it doesn’t mean that you’re

in a healthy or unhealthy relationship, if

you or any one you know is in an abusive

relationship, please seek assistance.*

Pueblo of Isleta Social Services

505-869-2772

Pueblo of Isleta Police Department

505-869-3030

•

Accepts and values the

relationship

National Domestic Violence

Hotline

1-800-799-7233

•

Willing to be open minded

and accepting of partner’s

opinions

Domestic Violence Resource

Center Albuquerque

505-843-9123

•

Open communication

Valencia Shelter for Domestic

Violence

505-565-3100

October 2014

Isleta Pueblo News

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WIC NOTES

Safety Matters when

Baby is on the Move

As your baby nears her six-month birthday, she will begin

crawling, playing with toys, and eating solid foods. These activities

can be fun for you and your baby, but can also expose her to new

dangers in the home.

Here are some tips to keep your baby safe as she starts to get her

move on:

1. Crawl around where your baby will crawl. Looking from

your baby's level will help you find items that are dangerous.

Babies aren't picky about what they put in their mouth—

chipped paint, coins and even bugs! So look at every corner of

the floor as well as tables and shelves that baby will soon be

able to pull-up to.

Starting Solid Foods Safely

How will I know when my baby is ready to start eating solid

foods?

Your baby is ready to eat solid foods when he can hold up his head,

sit up with support and show interest in your foods. The American

Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) suggest starting a baby on solid

around 6 months.

How much food should I feed my baby?

Your baby may only eat a taste at first, the amount she eats will

increase slowly. Remember that your baby is in charge of how

much to eat—follow his appetite by not pushing him to finish what

is in his bowl.

Should I keep breastfeeding one she starts on solids?

2. Cover electrical outlets with outlet covers. Put electrical

cords and cords on window blinds out of your baby's reach.

Yes! The AAP recommends breastfeeding until baby is at least one

year old.

3. Put child safety locks on cabinets that contain dangerous or

breakable items. Some moms keep a lower cabinet away from

the stove just for baby. Fill it with toys and safe wooden spoons,

plastic bowls and measuring cups.

What is a good first food for my baby?

Start with iron-rich fortified infant cereals. Never put cereal in

a bottle - this can cause choking. Your baby needs to learn to eat

from a spoon.

4. Keep small objects like hard candies, coins, small toys and

items that could break into pieces out of your baby's reach.

How will I know if my baby is full?

5. When your baby begins to eat solid foods, make sure they

are soft and cut into very small pieces. Give your baby small

amounts of food at one time and make sure baby sits upright

while eating.

6. Never leave your baby alone while he is eating. A choking

baby may not be able to cry or cough, so you can't rely on his

sounds to let you know he is choking.

Segments taken from Live Well digest.2014

Watch your baby to see if he is pulling away, closing his mouth or

leaning back. These are all signs he is full and finished eating.

If you have any questions on feeding your infant or child just give

your WIC office a call. We love to talk about kids!

Heidi Lanes, WIC Nutrition Coordinator 869-2662

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Pueblo of Isleta Health Center,

Health Education

505-869-4479 sbarela@islclinic.net

Dangers of Smoking While Using

Oxygen

SAFETY RISKS around OXYGEN TANKS:

• Fire needs oxygen to burn. The more oxygen

there is in the air, the easier and more quickly

everyday items — furniture, clothing, bedding —

will burn.

• Normal air contains 21% oxygen, while

supplemental oxygen can contain up to 100%

oxygen.

• Oxygen itself is not flammable, but fires can

easily ignite and burn quickly with it.

•

NEVER smoke around Oxygen tanks!

• Hang No Smoking Signs/Decals in your home

and on doors to inform people of oxygen in use.

• Do not use electric appliances, such as a hair

dryer or electric razor around Oxygen Tanks.

• Never apply any oily substance, such as

petroleum based lip products, Vaseline, Blistex or

Chap Stick, to your nose, lips or lower part of your

face.

FIRE HAZARD

• Smoking while on oxygen increases the risk of

fire.

• Once ignited, fires burn hotter and more

rapidly in oxygen-rich surroundings. This leads

to larger fires that are harder to extinguish and

more difficult to escape.

• Sparks created from striking a match or

lighter are enough to ignite a fire while oxygen is

in use.

• Fires endanger the lives of people who are on

oxygen, others in the home or surrounding area

and emergency personnel who respond to the fire.

• About 45 people die each year in the United

States, and more than 1,000 are burned from

fires fueled by home oxygen equipment, mostly

caused by smoking, according to the Quincy-based

National Fire Protection Association.

MORE RISKS

• After oxygen is turned off, increased oxygen

levels still linger on the hair, skin and clothing of

anyone receiving oxygen therapy. This creates the

danger of serious burns on the head and face if

smoking materials are brought toward the mouth

and burns on the remainder of the body if clothing

ignites.

• People who require supplemental oxygen

generally suffer from serious heart or respiratory

diseases. Continuing to smoke is likely to worsen

the medical condition that necessitates oxygen.

Contact the Isleta Health Center, 869-4479, to

learn more about their Freedom From Smoking

program to help you quit smoking.

http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/

articles/2010/05/12/fire officials warn of oxygen tank

dangers/ L:/Quality Education/Patient Education/

Oxygen Safety and Care Fact Sheet Updated Sep 2010.

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Think your exposure to secondhand smoke

doesn't put you at risk?

Think again!

Stephanie Barela

Isleta Health Center, Health Educator

Even just a small amount of

secondhand smoke can put

you more at risk for

getting lung disease (Cancer).

Researchers from American Journal of Respiratory and

Critical Care Medicine did a study on the genes in cells

from people's airways and found that breathing even

a little cigarette smoke can affect the genes, which in

turn can result in Lung Disease (Cancer). The scientists

examined genes from heavy smokers and those who were

exposed to only a little smoke. They saw the same type of

changes in both, although the amount was less in people

who breathed less smoke.

This is a warning for light smokers or people who

breathe secondhand smoke:

"Don't think that it's not affecting you. Your lung cells know

it. They are behaving abnormally. And for some individuals

who are at risk, they are more susceptible for developing

lung disease", warns researcher Ronald Crystal.

Article adapted from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HealthBeat.

Health Beat

Stephanie Barela, Health Educator

869-4479  sbarela@islclinic.net

GET YOUR KIDS THE HPV VACCINE NOW

TO PREVENT CANCER LATER

Why does my child need the HPV vaccine?

HPV is short for human papillomavirus. There are four types of

this common germ that can be prevented by a vaccine (shot). It

is recommended for preteen boys and girls at age 11 or 12, so

they are protected before ever being exposed to this virus. If your

preteen/teen hasn’t gotten the vaccine yet, make an appointment

at the clinic for them to get it.

HPV vaccines offer the greatest health benefits to individuals who

receive all three doses. They are given in a series of 3 shots over

6 months. It is very important to complete all 3 shots to get the

best protection. If your son or daughter hasn’t started or finished

the HPV vaccine series yet—it’s not too late! Now is a good time

to ask their doctor or nurse about vaccines for your preteens and

teens. Call the Health Center to make a Nurse appointment to

make sure your children are up to date on their vaccines.

Reference: www.cdc.gov

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