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Volume 14 Issue 12

Isleta Pueblo News

Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com

Governor’s Report

May gu wam,

Now that the Halloween Carnival and the All Souls

Day observance have passed, it is time to prepare

for the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays. It’s

difficult to believe that almost a year has gone by and

the holidays will soon be upon us. I pray that you

are all in good health and spirits to enjoy this happy

time of year.

The Community Meeting that was scheduled and

cancelled for October 26, 2019 will most likely be

rescheduled in January 2020. Out of respect in

the passing of Juanita Treloar, the meeting was

cancelled. We are sorry for the loss of Mrs. Treloar

and our condolences go out to the family.

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all the

departments who have established the annual

community events. The events scheduled in December

are the Reaching for a Star, sponsored by the Isleta

Police Department, and Light the Path, sponsored

by Isleta Behavioral Health. Participation in these

events heals the heart and gives one a sense of

community and oneness. For additional information

on these events, read on within the newsletter.

The annual ham distribution is scheduled for Tuesday,

December 17, 2019 and Wednesday, December 18,

2019 at the Isleta Recreation Program from 8:00am

to 6:00pm on each day. Please remember that it is

only one ham per household. If you recently moved

into your own residence, please make certain to

provide your new address. Distribution is verified by

trash route information, so remember to provide the

day that your trash is regularly picked up.

We are anxiously awaiting the completion of the

Pueblo of Isleta Reception Hall in Chical (Old Head

Start location) which will be complete by the first

part of December 2019. Be on the lookout for notice

of opening. Also, the Yon-an-an Museum (Old Isleta

Elementary School location) is almost complete so a

celebration is planned for its opening.

November is now recognized as Native American

History Month. There were many, many events

scheduled throughout the Native American

Communities. Veterans Day is also a national event

and our thanks go out to all Veterans in all branches

of the military. Thank you for your service.

On November 13, 2019, we were honored by

Representative Deb Haaland (NM-01) by inviting

our Chief Judge Verna Teller to be the first Native

American to provide the invocation to the House

Floor. Please read the Press Release, which follows,

regarding this historic event.

2020 is a very important year with the 2020

Census Count and the Presidential Election.

Please support your community by completing the

census questionnaire as it impacts funding for our

communities and voting the Primary and General

Elections to elect the President of the United States.

Information for (all counties) voting can e found at

the New Mexico Secretary of State’s website. We

will provide additional information as the voting

dates come closer.

Always remember to be on the safe side with

individuals knocking on your door for information

and make certain to ask them for identification. Any

suspicious activity should be reported to the Isleta

Police Department at 505 869-3030.

Enjoy your holidays.

Governor Max A. Zuni

December 2019

NEXT WEEK: Historic Opening Prayer on

the House Floor by Isleta Pueblo Chief

Justice Verna Teller

November 7, 2019

Press Release

Teller will become the first Native American to deliver the invocation on the House

Floor

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Next week, Congresswomen Deb Haaland (NM-01) will

welcome Isleta Pueblo Chief Justice Verna Teller to deliver a historic opening prayer

on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. The invocation will be the first time

a Native American delivers the opening prayer and comes as Haaland celebrates her

First Native American History Month as a Member of Congress.

WHO: Isleta Pueblo Chief Justice Verna Teller

WHAT: Historic Opening Prayer on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives

WHEN: Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Noon

WHERE: Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives and online here.

“Native American Heritage Month is a time to reflect on the contributions that our

Native communities have made to this country and the tragedies that they endured.

Having Verna Teller on the House Floor does both - it reminds us that in the 200-plus

years of our country’s history, the first people of this continent were excluded, but also

that through resilience and perseverance we are still here and working to make our

country a better place. Verna Teller has fought for a seat at the table, broken down

barriers, and achieved success in leadership positions, and I’m so proud she will be

delivering this historic invocation,” said Congresswoman Deb Haaland.

As an enrolled member of Pueblo of Isleta, Chief Judge Teller broke barriers in New

Mexico when she was elected as the first female Pueblo Governor of Isleta in 1987.

Her legacy has been instrumental in amplifying the voices of Native American women

in elected leadership positions and tribal governance, not only during her tenure as

Governor, but also through her eight years of service as President of the Isleta Tribal

Council. Through her leadership, the Pueblo was successful in becoming the first tribe

in the United States to assert their right under federal law to establish water quality

standards to protect the health of their community, traditional ceremonial practices,

and waters of the Rio Grande.

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Isleta Pueblo News

December 2019

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

PROBATE NEWS

DEADLINE for January Newsletter articles is set for

Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at 4:30 pm. Articles may be

dropped off at the Library or emailed to poi02002@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.

SECOND NOTICE – A petition to Probate the Estate of Lex Jaramillo,

deceased April 28, 2019. Case No. CV-PR-0251-2019, has been

filed with the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts. Any person claiming an

interest in the Estate may notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk

in writing within thirty (30) days of this notice being posted. A hearing

on the matter is scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 1:30

p.m. Claims must be filed in writing with the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk,

located at the Tribal Service Complex, 3950 Hwy 47 SE, Building A,

Albuquerque, NM. Any questions regarding the matter may be directed

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

People who wish to submit an article or flyer are responsible for

generating their own article or flyer. Should you need help, please

call the Library at 505.869.9808 and set up a date and time to sit

down with a Library staff member who will help you throughout

the process. The Library will NOT accept notes dropped off at the

Library or information over the phone to generate your article.

PROBATES need to be published in the Newsletter for two

consecutive months. Probates are considered court documents,

therefore, all submitters must provide: 1) Name of Deceased, 2)

Date of Deceased 3) Court Case # and 4) Date of Court Date. A

Probate form can be found on the Newsletter Archive page at

http://www.isletapueblo.com/newsletters.html .

CLASSIFIED ADS: The new administration has requested that

the Newsletter start a Classified Ad section for Tribal members

selling land, houses, mobile homes, vehicles, and farm equipment.

Leasing of houses and mobile homes will be accepted. Smaller

items which can be sold at the local flea markets or weekly yard

sales will NOT be accepted.

Currently, this service is FREE to Tribal members. Land, houses,

and mobile homes must be within the reservation boundaries.

Ads must meet the 160 character limit. Ads that exceed the 160

characters will NOT be submitted into the Newsletter. A single

picture may be submitted with the ad. Submitters of classified

ads are responsible for generating their own ads as this is a FREE

service.

As a reminder, Tribal business owners may submit a small

flyer at no charge. Like the classified ads, business owners are

responsible for generating their own flyers as this is a FREE

service.

Classified ads and business flyers will be posted no more than

two consecutive months. In the event where the Newsletter may

exceed the 24-page limit, classified ads and business flyers will be

“bumped” for newsletter articles. Again, this is a FREE service

for Tribal members.

Attention all Isleta

Pueblo Grazing Permittees

Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program is now

available to you to apply for.

The Noninsured crop disaster assistance program (NAP)

provides financial assistance for non-insurable crop losses

due to a natural disaster. The program provides compensation

after a 50% loss and covers the crop (rangeland) not the

livestock. A producer must have a current grazing permit to

be eligible. The application fee is waived if the producer is a

minority but they must apply by Dec. 20, 2019 to be eligible

for the 2020 grazing year.

Farm Service Agency will be available on

December 11, 2019 from Noon- 6:00 pm

for all Isleta Grazing Permittees to apply.

Farm Service Agency, Los Lunas Service Center

2600 Palmilla Rd.

Los Lunas, New Mexico

For more information, call USDA- Farm Service Agency at (505)

865-4643 or Department of Natural Resources at (505) 869-9817.

Congratulations

The Isleta Newsletter is owned and operated by the Pueblo of

Isleta. Therefore, the Governor of the Pueblo of Isleta has the

final say of all articles and contents within the Isleta Newsletter.

For additional questions, you may call the Library and speak

with Nate or Diane at 505.869.9808.

Thank you,

Nathaniel Lujan

Newsletters may be found at the sixteen 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 sixteen Newsletter distribution locations are:

10)

11)

12)

13)

14)

15)

16)

The Administration Building (Governor’s Office):

Receptionist Desk

Census Office: Receptionist Desk

Health Center: Lobby(Newsletter Stand)

Housing Department: Receptionist Desk

Department of Education: Receptionist Desk

New Recreation Center: Newsletter Stand

Old Recreation Center: Front Desk & Breakroom

(Newsletter Stand)

Tribal Service Complex: Receptionist Desk

Tribal Service Complex: I.P.D. Dispatch Window

Tribal Service Complex: Tribal Courts Window

Elders Center: Receptionist Desk & Lunch Delivery

Head Start: Receptionist Desk

Library: Newsletter Stand

Ranchitos Park: Blue Box (see picture

for example)

Old Head Start Complex: Blue Box (see

picture for example)

Intersection of Tribal Road

82 & Tribal Road 84: Blue Box

(see picture for example)

Matthew Randy Lujan

In October after working for the Pueblo of Isleta for

28+ years Mr. Lujan decided it was time to Retire. The

Department of Natural Resources would like to recognize

and thank him for his many years of service within the

Pueblo of Isleta. We will miss him and we wish him the best

of luck as he enjoys his well-deserved retirement!

Isleta Pueblo News

Editor:

Nathaniel Lujan

Asst. Editor:

Diane Abeita

Published By:

Valencia Express

December 2019

Isleta Pueblo News

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Historic Isletans Known and Unknown

This continues a monthly series of articles consisting of photographs

of well-known Isletans coupled with photos of unknown Isletans

(at least to us) whose names we may or may not know, but whom

we cannot connect with any families or descendants. If anyone has

information or photos that might help to identify these Isletans,

please email us at isletahistoricalsociety@gmail.com or call the

Governor’s office at (505) 869-3111 (mention the Isleta Historical

Society). We will not use any information without your permission.

Thank you!

Isleta Historical Society: Randy Jiron, Kateri Jojola, Malcolm

Ebright, Valentino Jaramillo, Rick Hendricks, and Ted Jojola

In any case Louis Abeita served as tribal policeman both at Isleta

and other pueblos earning a reputation as one of the most capable

and fearless officers in the southwest. More than a policeman,

Abeita served as a peacemaker negotiating settlements of difficult

conflicts. As an officer of the Isleta Court of Indian, Abeita executed

Judge Pablo Abeita’s judgements, sometimes jailing offenders.

Abeita’s loyal service helped Pablo Abeita establish the authority

of the court—a court whose decisions were generally respected

throughout the pueblo. Fellow law officers gained such tremendous

respect for Louis Abeita as a fearless, intelligent and impartial

policeman that he was given many other assignments within law

enforcement such as liquor enforcement agent, deputy sheriff, and

special officer for the Santa Fe Railway.

The final chapter in Abeita's life began on January 7, 1920 when

Louis Abeita confronted the fugitive Jim Williams, accused of

shooting a man in Albuquerque, as he walked down the railroad

tracks toward the pueblo. Abeita asked him if he had a gun;

Williams reached into his overcoat and pulled out a revolver which

he handed to Abeita with his left hand. As Louis reached out for

the gun with his right hand, Williams quickly pulled out another

revolver and shot Louis in the right hand, the bullet eventually

lodging in his upper arm. Williams then jumped down a ten feet

embankment and shot Abeita again, this time the bullet entered

his abdomen piercing his liver. As this was transpiring, Abeita

transferred his revolver to his left hand, but as he attempted to

shoot Williams, his gun jammed. If not for the malfunction, Louis

Abeita would probably have been able to shoot Williams before

he had fired his second shot—the one that turned out to be fatal.

As Williams headed for a nearby bosque north of the pueblo by

the black bridge, many Isletan men followed him after hearing the

shots. They surrounded him blocking his escape, until Albuquerque

police officers arrived and sheriff deputies, tracked him down, and

shot him.

Louis Abeita, Age 9

Louis Abeita and Family, 1919

KNOWN: Louis Abeita, 1883-1921

Louis Abeita served the Isleta Pueblo as a tribal policeman and as

an integral arm of the Court of Indian Offenses for about ten years.

He was trusted and respected by most Isletans and by Indian service

officials such as Indian Agent Leo Crane. His life was bookended

by two dramatic events at the beginning and end of his life. The

first was his rescue in 1892 from the Albuquerque Indian School,

whose superintendent refused to allow children to return home for

summer vacations. The second was Louis Abeita’s tragic death in

1921, when he was shot in the line of duty trying to apprehend a

fugitive who had severely wounded a man in Albuquerque. Louis

Abeita died of his wounds on January 12, 1921, ending his life at

the young age of thirty-eight years.

Louis Abeita, the eldest son Juan Rey Abeita, was enrolled in the

Albuquerque Indian School by his father with the understanding

that his children be allowed to return home during vacations. When

Superintendent William Craeger reneged on this agreement, the

elders of Isleta Pueblo and Juan Rey Abeita, in particular, decided

to take action. They sought aid from Charles Lummis who took

affidavits from parents and attempted to negotiate the release

of the approximately 39 students during the summer months.

Unsuccessful in this attempt, Lummis hired a lawyer to file a

petition of habeas corpus against the superintendent. The day

of the hearing, July 7, 1892, Craeger agreed at the last minute

to release voluntarily all the children starting with Juan Rey

Abeita’s sons: Louis, Vicente and Antonio. Lummis picked up the

three Abeita boys in a wagon to be delivered to Isleta Pueblo that

evening. The entire pueblo turned out in the plaza to celebrate the

homecoming of Louis Abeita and his two younger brothers.

After this dramatic event, little is known about Louis’s ensuing

ten years until he reappears as a highly popular and trustworthy

tribal policeman. Indian Agent Leo Crane said that during this

period Louis was a heavy drinker until he reformed and decided

to end drunkenness and other forms of lawlessness at Isleta

Pueblo. Crane remembered his first impression of Louis Abeita:

"his pleasant smile was the best sort of recommendation...for it

brought one's attention immediately to his head. It was a large

head with a high and very broad forehead. There was a generous

width between his eyes. And those eyes snapped brilliantly, like

live coals, full of vigilance along with good will."

Soon after Louis Abeita was wounded, a special engine of the Santa

Fe Railroad rushed him to St. Joseph's Hospital in Albuquerque.

Hearing the news, Indian Agent Leo Crane, who had made many

trips with Abeita to the surrounding pueblos, hurried to the

hospital and found Louis on the operating table. Because of the

seriousness of the wound, the doctors gave Abeita only a slim

chance of survival. While at his bedside, Louis pleaded with

Crane to help him go outside. Crane, recognized, however, that

they would take no more trips together. Crane wrote, “For some

minutes, Louis Abeita stared beyond us. Then slowly he fixed his

great, dark, questioning eyes on me, and suddenly he was gone.”

Louis Abeita was survived by his wife, Maria, and his five children,

Diego, Nicolas, Lalo, Juan Rey, and Rufina. Despite his widespread

popularity, it would take almost a century for Louis to receive the

honor bestowed by the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy.

On March 25, 2010, the academy agreed to place his name on its

memorial wall honoring New Mexican law enforcement officers

who died in the line of duty.

UNKNOWN GIRL - Please help us identify the above girl

photographed with Pablo Abeita and his family. Any information

is greatly appreciated and will not be used without permission.

Thank you!

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Isleta Pueblo News

December 2019

Pueblo of Isleta Career Opportunities

Position Posting

Office Location

Closing Date

ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR - REPOSTED

BUS DRIVER (Part Time) - REPOSTED

CLINICAL THERAPIST ¬REPOSTED

COOK ASSISTANT

C-STORE ASSISTANT MANAGER

DIABETES PROGRAM MANAGER

DITCH RIDER - REPOSTED

EARLY HEAD START TEACHER

EMT INTERMEDIATE - REPOSTED

EMT PARAMEDIC (2 Positions) - REPOSTED

FIRE CHIEF

HEALTH ASSISTANT

HOME CARE ATTENDANT (30 hrs. per week) - REPOSTED

MUSIC TEACHER

OPTOMETRIST

PAINTER - REPOSTED

PC TECHNICIAN I - REPOSTED

PERSONAL CARE SERVICE AIDE (Occasional) - REPOSTED

PHYSICIAN

PLUMBER - REPOSTED

POLICE OFFICER - CERTIFIED

PRINCIPAL/EPA

REGISTERED NURSE - REPOSTED

SALES ASSOCIATE

TRANSFER STATION ATTENDANT

VAN DRIVER -(Temporary Part Time)

VETERAN SUPPORT SERVICE PROGRAM MEMBER

Elder Center

Head Start/Early Head Start/Child Care

Health Center/Behavioral Health

Isleta Elementary School

Travel Center/One Stop

Health Center/Diabetes Clinic

Natural Resources (Within Only)

Head Start/Early Head Start/Child Care

Health Center

Administration

Isleta Elementary School

Elder Center

Isleta Elementary School

Health Center

Housing Authority

MIS

Elder Center

Health Center

Housing Authority

Police Department

Isleta Elementary School

Health Center

Travel Center/One Stop (Within Only)

Solid Waste

Elder Center

(Within Only)

Elder Center

Open Until Filled

11/17/19

Open Until Filled

12/03/19

Open Until Filled

Optometry Services

Patients in need of Optometry Services:

Due to the Optometrist vacancy the IHC

Optometry Department and PRC are working

together to schedule Optometry services outside

of the Isleta Health Center. Please be advised

that services that are coordinated require

an authorized referral from PRC in advance.

Patients who schedule their own Optometry

appointment without an authorized referral will

be financially responsible for payment.

Optometry Services available to

IHC Patients:

•

Frame and lens selection

Frame repair and adjustment

Ordering glasses and contact lenses

Optometry will accept prescriptions for glasses

and contacts from outside providers as long as

the prescription is not expired.

If you have questions or concerns please

contact Optometry services @869-4080

THANK YOU

-Isleta Health Center Optometry Department

December 2019

Isleta Pueblo News

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Department of Education December News

The DOE Department is working hard to meet all the needs of

students, family literacy nights, training, as well as meeting the

deadlines that are approaching. In order to expedite program

effectiveness and funding to our educational institutes, it is

necessary to have good communication. Call our office or come in

to see us if you have any questions. Please be proactive in meeting

our program requirements and deadlines. More information can

be found on our website.

Student News

Our Department of Education will have extended hours for the

month of December to utilize the computer lab and study for finals.

Please call the office or visit our web page for days and times.

Calling All High School Students, College Students and

Tribal Members…………

There are many exciting opportunities that will be

available for students in January. Visions of students

receiving concurrent credit as well as attending weekend

classes at the Department of Education through CNM

Ingenuity (CDL) classes are being talked about, but not

finalized as of yet. More information will be in the next

newsletter, as well as deadlines for applying for programs

will be announced very soon. Tentatively these programs

will start in January. Please visit our website or call the

office if you have any questions. We look forward to a very

prosperous and productive school year in 2020.

Dual Enrollment Programs:

The Pros and Cons

As juniors across the country begin planning for next year's courses,

many are considering a dual-enrollment or concurrent enrollment

class. Dual-enrollment classes enable high school students to take

classes at a local college-and potentially earn college credit.

There are a number of benefits to dual-enrollment programs.

Earning college credit while still in high school sounds like a dream

for many students. In addition, these programs introduce students

to the rigors of college coursework early, and recent studies have

shown that students who participate in dual-enrollment programs

are more likely go on to get a college degree. But is dual enrollment

right for your child? Please think about the pros and cons and the

needs and goals of your student. Some students would rather go

to a trade school and attend a vocational program. This program

we hope would be part of the DOE list of classes to attend in the

spring time that is “CNM Ingenuity Program.”

Here is a little Christmas trivia

I thought you would enjoy.

Q: In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to

life?

A: An old silk hat

Q: What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands

of silver?

A: Tinsel

Q: Per a recent holiday fad, what “spy” hides around the house,

reporting back to Santa on who has been naughty and nice?

A: The Elf on the Shelf

Q: In Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” what was Mr.

Scrooge’s first name?

A: Ebenezer

Q: In the early 1800s, the first gingerbread houses were reportedly

inspired by what famous fairy tale?

A: Hansel and Gretel

Q: “Miracle on 34th Street” centers on what real-life department

store?

A: Macy’s

Have a Wonderful, Safe, and Happy Holiday!

DOE Staff

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Isleta Pueblo News

December 2019

Congratulations!!

Congratulations

Miss Brooke Jiron,

who

was

named

Student of the Month

Bosque

Farms

Elementary! She is in

the fourth grade and

enjoys reading, fishing,

ballet, and wants to be

a Neonatologist when

she grows up. Brooke,

we are beyond proud of

the young woman you

are becoming! Keep up

the hard work, sweet

girl.

We love you!

Love,

Mom, Dad, and your Brothers Blaine and Aiden

December 2019

Benefits Assistance

For Elders 60+ years of age, please call or visit:

Benefits & Billing Manager at the Isleta Elder

Center

Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

505-869-9770 ext. 9339

Benefits Assistance is provided when applying for

any of the following:

•New Mexico Human Services Benefits

Medicaid

Personal Care Services

Medicare Saving Program

SNAP – Supplemental

Nutrition Assistance Program

Cash Assistance

LIHEAP – Low Income Home

Energy Assistance Program

•Commodities – Food Distribution Program

•Social Security

•PNM Good Neighbor Fund

•Medicare – apply for Medicare before

you turn 65 years of age

Our Isleta Elder Resource Room is filled with

useful information from POI departmental news to

outside resources. We also have videos and books

that can be checked by visiting our Receptionist.

We have a computer available to our Elders who

wish to come in to use for their convenience.

Monthly activities and trips are advertised for all

Elders to enjoy. Some of our activities require a

sign-up, so come by and visit our Resource Room,

located next to our Receptionist desk.

St. Augustine Parish

Isleta Pueblo

Ministry of Consolation

With Sympathy

“In times of sorrow

God’s quiet waters of hope

and courage flow”

Isleta Pueblo News

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Isleta Pueblo News

ISLETA POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWSLETTER

DECEMBER?! The last month of 2019 is here and Christmas is just around the corner! So many events happening

this month and the children are anticipating the upcoming holiday vacation. We hope your Thanksgiving holiday was

memorable and everyone is ready to begin to prepare for safe and festive Christmas and New Year holidays.

Just a reminder during this season to DRIVE DEFENSIVELY as everyone’s attention may be more focused on holiday

preparations, parties and festivities.

WELCOME

EMPLOYEES 3RD QUARTER AWARDS

We welcome new additions to the Isleta

Support Staff.

Due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts, we

are a bit tardy in announcing the Officer and

Civilian of the Third Quarter Awards.

The Officer of Third Quarter recipient is

Officer Sharon Mitamura who has been with

the Department for twelve years and in law

enforcement for 22 years.

Though not a new employee to the Pueblo, she

is new to the Isleta Police Department. Please

welcome Sheryl Fina Jiron who will be the new

Records Technician. Sheryl worked with the

MIS Department for the past six years as a PC

Tech before her recent transfer to IPD Records

Technician. Sheryl is busy after work as well

running the Archery Club and Crafts. She states

she is excited to start her new endeavor in this

field and enjoys giving back to the community.

Welcome Sheryl!

Jody Wilson-Drechen who will be a new Records

Technician and front desk receptionist for the

Police Department just joined the Department

on November 12, 2019. Her experience in the

field of Records and Information Manage along

with Customer Service and Administration.

Welcome aboard!

Welcome to Patrol Daniel Little. Officer Little,

is a member of the Pueblo of Isleta. He

graduated from the National Indian Police

Academy in Artesia, New Mexico at the FLETC

training center on December 20, 2018. Upon

graduation he started my Law Enforcement

career with the Isleta Pueblo Open Space

Enforcement Department.

Officer Little

transferred to Patrol this November. “I am

grateful to be a part of IPD and look forward to

serving my community.”

December 2019

Isleta Pueblo News

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Santa who will be there with gifts and a meal

will be provided to them. The event will be

filled with activities for the children and photos

with Santa and Mrs. Clause. We look forward

to sharing the Christmas spirit with our

community children on December 18, 2019.

They will be out keeping everyone safe on

the roadways but need your help to ensure a

safe holiday season. The Christmas holidays

are listed as “The most wonderful time of the

year” unless you get stopped and arrested for

Driving Under the Influence. Some interesting

facts and hints for this holiday season from

“Psyche Central” (see letter below).

December 2019

IHSP NEWS

You can ensure your holiday season is a

relaxing, enjoyable and peaceful one as long

as you remember to drink in moderation, and

encourage your loved ones to do the same.

Most importantly if you intend to drink, assign

a designated driver. Don’t become another

drunk driving statistic, and try to remember

the reasons people celebrate at this time of

the year.

CONGRATULATIONS!

to Sgt. Harry S. Powers and Detective

Kathleen Lucero who just completed 240

hours of training at FLETC in Artesia, New

Mexico. The two received their certificates

of training in the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse

Resistance Education) Program and Basic

School Resource Officer Training. This class

Class No.A_BIA_BSROTP 2001/001 is the

first to graduate under a pilot program for

Indian Country. There were thirteen students

in total who completed the training with some

traveling from as far as North Dakota, South

Dakota, Oklahoma, Utah and Wisconsin to

mention a few. Sgt. Powers and Detective

Lucero will implement their newly acquired

skills providing instruction at the Elementary

School.

WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST ADDITION

TO THE FAMILY!

GENERAL INFORMATION

Plans for the future? We are looking forward

to implementing a “West Side Substation”

very soon hopefully within the next month.

The Substation will staff a full time reception

and the hours are to be determined (possibly

7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) but will be available to

the public Monday through Friday.

Isleta Police Department wishes

everyone a very Joyous, Festive and

Safe Holiday Season!

The IHSP Traffic Division, always busy with

traffic enforcement throughout the year, will

be particularly busy with their participation

in “Don’t Shatter the Dream – Impaired

Driver Mobilization” which will be December

13, 2019 through January 3, 2020.

Holiday Drinking: Keep It Safe

By Drew W. Edwards, Ed.D., MS

Last updated: 8 Oct 2018

Every holiday season, people have to deal with the increased pressures and stress that the holidays place

upon most of us. Whether we’re traveling to be with family or doing our last-minute gift buying, most people

feel under pressure during the holidays.

As you might suspect, the holiday season then becomes one of the most dangerous times of the year for

alcohol-related accidents and death. There are several reasons for this:

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More people drink during the holidays due to numerous parties and other festivities.

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Many holiday drinkers don’t drink often, so they have a lower alcohol tolerance. These people often

underestimate their level of impairment and sometimes even drive when they shouldn’t. When arrested for

drunk driving, these people often show a relatively low blood alcohol content yet they are very intoxicated.

The Pueblo of Isleta is proud to present Rollo,

our certified K9 and his certified handler, K9

Officer Lorenzo Lujan. The two just completed

a six-weeks training course and are officially

certified as a team. The team will be assigned

to day to day patrol operations and active in

narcotics detection and apprehension.

Many of you met Rollo and Officer Lujan at

the Halloween Carnival recently and they

enjoyed meeting all of you. They are eager to

get to work as a team.

REACHING FOR THE STARS

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Problem drinkers and alcoholics love the holidays because there are more social occasions to drink.

They say they feel more “normal” because the occasional drinkers are also more likely to abuse alcohol during

this time of year. Consequently, people with alcoholism drink and drive more frequently. Unlike occasional

drinkers, they have a high tolerance for alcohol and can consume large amounts before showing effects.

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The holidays are busy and stressful. People are hurrying more than normal and winter road conditions

make driving more dangerous. Add alcohol to this scenario and you have a recipe for disaster.

AVOIDING ALCOHOL-RELATED PROBLEMS

You can make your holidays happier and safer by following these five simple tips for consuming alcohol in

moderation throughout the season:

Just say no.

Resist the pressure to drink or serve alcohol at every social event. Just because it’s there does not require

that you drink it. There is no law stating that alcohol is a necessary ingredient for holiday cheer. Don’t feel like

you have to drink just because your host offers — it’s not rude to choose a non-alcoholic beverage instead.

Offer nonalcoholic beverages.

If you want to serve alcohol to your guests, offer nonalcoholic beverages as well. Make your guest feel as

comfortable choosing a nonalcoholic beverage as he would choosing alcohol. You can do this by putting

nonalcoholic drinks in a prominent, easily accessible place and by asking guests what they would like to drink,

instead of pointing them to the bar or handing them an alcoholic drink when they arrive.

Designate a driver before the party begins.

If you or your friends are going to a party and plan to use alcohol, decide in advance who will be the designated

driver. Decide that drinking and driving is not an option.

Choose your number ahead of time.

If you are going to drink, do what responsible drinkers do. Decide ahead of time how many drinks you will have

and stick to it. A blood alcohol content chart can help you understand the relationship between the amount of

drinks, blood alcohol content and level of impairment.

This wonderful and worthwhile project for the

children in the community is in its final stage

of preparation. Children were nominated for

the special event and they will be greeted by

Remember that alcohol is a complement, not the purpose.

Sometimes we lose sight of a holiday celebration or party and see it as a chance or opportunity to drink

socially. While it is such an opportunity, the main purpose of a party is to have fun with people you know.

Drinking is always an option and optional, and it is as much as a choice as it is a responsibility. Keep this in

mind throughout the night. If you find yourself going overboard, find a friend or loved one, and explain you’d

like to go home. You can stop yourself before you go too far, you just need to choose to do so.

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December 2019

Pueblo of Isleta Public Library

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year to everyone near and far! December is a

busy time with holiday shopping, Christmas decorating, gift-wrapping and the list goes on. With so

much going on there never seems to be enough time in the day and it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Just

remember to take a deep breath and relax, to help you can always come to the library and check out a

book or a movie snuggle, up with a blanket, some popcorn and spend time with your loved ones. Time

to say goodbye to 2019 and say Hello to 2020. The Library is busy planning programs for the New

Year and we are excited to see what 2020 brings!

News

With the upcoming holidays, traditional

dances and winter weather the Library

hours are subject to change at any given

moment and a notice will be sent out

as soon as we know. Please follow us on

Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat for upto-the-minute updates on Library closures.

We will be closed on the following days:

Friday, December 6th- The Library

will be closed from 8 am to 12 pm for our

monthly staff meeting. We will be discussing

programs that will be ending out the year

and sharing ideas for the upcoming year.

Wednesday, December 25th- LIBRARY

CLOSED: Christmas Day. Merry Christmas

and safe travels to those traveling during

this time.

Thursday, December 26th- The Library

will CLOSE at 12 pm due to Traditional

Dances.

Friday, December 27th- The Library will

CLOSE at 12 pm due to Traditional Dances.

Wednesday, January 1st - LIBRARY

CLOSED: New Year’s Day. The Library

Staff would like to wish you and your

family a Happy New Year with happiness

and good health. Remember to be safe and

responsible. Remember that the Library

can help you reach your goals. Come check

out our variety of fitness material such

as fitness books, cookbooks, magazines,

DVD’s, fitness bags and music collection in

both CD’s and digital collections.

Upcoming

Finals are coming up so get ready to study!

The Library will be hosting a College

Night on December 3rd & 5th from 7 pm

to 10 pm. Come join us for FREE dinner,

refreshments, and snacks. During this time

we will be open after hours and providing

a quiet, safe space to study for your finals.

Utilize our FREE computers, printing,

Wi-Fi, charging stations, and conference

room to prepare for your upcoming finals.

No sign ups are required just come on by.

Please note that you will need a school ID

to enter the Library during this time. For

more information call the library at (505)

869-9808 or Email: Ashley at poi02006@

isletapueblo.com, Rebekah at poi02008@

isleatapueblo.com

Cheyenne

poi02004@isletapueblo.com.

The Library would like to invite small

business owners that would like to learn

how to use Instagram to promote their

business to join our program. This program

will consist of two sessions on Tuesday,

December 3rd and Thursday, December

5th from 5 pm to 6pm. Reserve your spot

beginning November 18th, space is limited

so sign up soon. Learn how to use social

media to promote and draw in a new

audience using marketing and advertising

through Instagram. We will help you create

your own Instagram business page and

teach you how to be effective in social media

outreach. For any questions, or to sign up

contact Ashley or Diane at the Library at

(505) 869-9808 or at poi02006@isletapueblo.

com or poi02005@isletapueblo.com.

We are currently planning a Christmas

Party for our After School Program on

Thursday, December 19th from 4 pm to 7pm.

Festivities will include a movie, games, and

of course food. This will also give parents a

chance to get in any last minute Christmas

shopping done.

Recap

Thank you all who donated to our clothing

drive during the month of November, all

donations went to The West Side Homeless

Shelter. Library patrons received a $5

Library token for every item that was

donated. Thank you once again for your

kind gesture this holiday season.

The Facebook for Small Business program

had an excellent turn out and participants

learned valuable information to help

start their Facebook business page. On

November 5th staff members Ashley and

Diane presented on how to use Facebook

to promote your business. The Community

Development Manager William Marks from

Facebook joined us for the first session and

offered advice and information on how to

promote your business using Facebook.

We would like to say thank you to William

for the feedback and the encouragement

he gave us. For the second session on

November 7th participants were hands on

and worked on putting their page together.

We had two businesses up and running that

night. We would also like to give a shout

out to Isleta Grill and Pueblo Ceramics.

Please feel free to give their page a like and

patronize their business for Small Business

Saturday. You can also visit their Facebook

page at https://www.facebook.com/IsletaGrill-100818991380017 and https://www.

facebook.com/erncorrea/.

On November 14th staff member Kyle

Lujan hosted a youth food program and

made Pumpkin Scones. The program was

open to kids ages 9-12. The kids got to learn

an easy holiday recipe to share with their

family.

This past November the Library partnered

up with Self Serve to bring the library their

first ever sex educational class. The first

session was on Friday, November 15th,

which focused on dating/flirting & online

dating. The second session was on

Friday, November 22nd and focused

on strengthening relationships/resolving

December 2019

sexual conflict to help with better

communication

relationship.

Participants got to attend the classes at Self

Serve Sex Educational Resource building.

This program was designed on the idea of

giving proper and professional information

about sex education. Participants were

able to learn in a safe and comfortable

environment with a professional available

to answer any questions they might have.

We would like to thank everyone who

participated and we plan on having future

programs similar to this one.

On Wednesday, November 20th Library

staff member Diane held a Thanksgiving

Cheese Ball Appetizer program. The class

filled up fast and participants got to make a

Cheese Ball Appetizer to share with family

and friends. The cheese ball was made and

the library and participants got to take

home the finished cheese ball, summer

sausage, and crackers to serve at their next

family get together.

The After School Program went to Urban

Air on Tuesday, November 26th for their

incentive field trip. Urban Air is a trampoline

and adventure park with attractions that

include sky rider coaster, climbing walls,

leap of faith and wipeout just to name a

few. The kids had so much fun and after

all the jumping and climbing they got to

enjoy some pizza for dinner. We would like

acknowledge our after school students for

doing such a great job with their reading

and keeping up with their homework.

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December 2019

Isleta Recreation News:

Our Halloween Carnival was Spooktacular!! We estimated over 500 people participating in this year’s carnival. Thank you to all the

programs in participating in decorating their booths. Department of Natural Resources won this year’s Travelling trophy with their Coco

Booth. Great Job!! Thank you to our Parks Crew for hosting the Haunted House this year again.

MIS/Tribal Planning/Treasury Department: Toy Story Booth

Isleta Recreation Cake Walk Booth

Halloween Costume Contest Winners.

December 2019

Honorable Mention

Costume Winner!!

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Basketball Highlights:

We will be hosting a Youth Basketball Tournament on December 21st and 22nd at Isleta

Recreation Center. Come out and support our Isleta Youth Basketball team!!

We try every year to get pumpkins for the

community and distribute them during

the Halloween carnival!! We were able to

get pumpkins from two vendors this year,

McCall’s Farm and a farmer from Estancia

with the help of Lori Padilla. The Parks and

Recreation crew distributed pumpkins to

Isleta Elementary School, Isleta Head Start

and Elderly Center. Thank you Parks &

Recreation Crew for helping the community!!

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WE ARE HERE TO SERVE

Isleta Health Center Team

(505)869-3200

Stephanie Barela, Health Educator

World AIDS Day

DECEMBER 1ST IS WORLD AIDS DAY.

This is a time for people around the world to come

together in the fight against HIV/AIDS, to show

support for people living with HIV, to remember those

who have died from an AIDS-related illness and to

GET TESTED! One reason why it is so important

to be tested for HIV/AIDS is because today there are

many ways to treat HIV/AIDS and we now understand

more about this disease. World AIDS Day reminds

everyone that HIV has not gone away and we still

need to increase awareness and education.

HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. It is

the virus that can lead to acquired immunodeficiency

syndrome or AIDS if not treated, (CDC.gov), HIV

attacks the body’s immune system, specifically the

CD4 cells (T cells), which help the immune system

fight off infections. These are a type of white blood

cell, called T-cells that move throughout your body to

find and destroy bacteria, viruses, and other invading

germs. To learn more you can visit the CDC website:

https//www.cdc.gov/HIV/BASICS

HIV and AIDS are not transmitted through casual

contact (that is, where no blood or body fluids are

involved). HIV is spread only in certain body fluids

from a person who has HIV. People do not “catch

AIDS”; they “become infected with HIV”. HIV lives

in blood and other body fluids that contain blood or

white blood cells.

Health officials note the best way to stop the

spread is to:

•

Know your HIV status

•

Avoid or delay sexual activity

•

Decrease the number of sexual partners you

have

•

Always use latex condoms during sex

•

Avoid sharing needles or equipment to tattoo,

body pierce or inject drugs

•

Test at least annually if at risk

•

Continue with health care if infected.

People can get infected with HIV by:

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Unprotected sexual intercourse with an HIVinfected person.

•

Sharing drug injection needles

•

Being accidentally stuck by needles or sharp

objects by an infected person

•

Infected blood used in transfusions

•

Pregnancy, childbirth, and/or breastfeeding,

where the virus is passed from mother to child.

•

Transplanted organs from infected donors.

Getting tested is the best way to ensure that you

and you partners remain as safe and healthy as

possible. Do not wait until you have symptoms, it

can be much harder to treat with medication. There

are medications available today and it is entirely

possible to live a long and healthy life with an HIV

diagnosis. Being tested early is the KEY! Schedule

an appointment with your primary Health Care

Provider.

To find places near you

confidential HIV testing:

•

that

offer

Visit www.gettingtested.cdc.gov

Text your Zip Code to KNOW IT (566948), or

Call 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)

https://www.worldaidsday.org/about/

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Changes coming to Home Delivered Meals

From a Home

Delivered Meal

Client

“…since I started getting Home Delivered Meals

my A1C levels have come down 3 points!”

From a Client

who eats at the

Elder Center

“On my last doctor visit, he said that I had lost

weight and my cholesterol levels were down.

He asked what I had changed. I started eating

meals at the Elder Center.”

Based on these comments it is a great benefit

to all our elders’ heath to participate in our food

service program.Should you join us at the Elder

center you will receive a nutritious meal with

a fresh salad bar, you will also get to see old

friends and make new ones along the way.

Lunch served

Monday – Friday

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

For those who may not know. The Elder

Center Kitchen has been providing

nutritious meals to our homebound elders

for nearly two decades. This year alone

we are on track to serve 24,300 meals.

Our hot and cold meals include an entrée,

vegetable(s), grain (pasta, breads,

breading or rice), fruit and milk, following

the USDA Guidelines for Americans 20152020.

Along with a nutritious meal our drivers

also conduct a quick health and safety

check when they enter the home of our

clients.

UNDELIVERABLE MEALS

In prior years, we have noticed an alarming

trend dealing with our Home Delivered

Meal Program.

These are meals that are scheduled

to be delivered, however, due to no

communication to the elder center or

delivery person, the meal was prepared,

packaged and the driver attempted to

deliver and our client was not home. We

understand that every day is different, our

clients may have doctor appointments

or family engagements that take them

away from their home during our delivery

time. We ask that you please make a

courtesy call or speak to your driver about

cancelling a meal delivery ahead of time.

If this trend continues, this year alone, we

will estimate that attempts to deliver 1,300

meals that should have been cancelled in

advance, could have been avoided.

Starting January 1, 2020 we will suspend

delivery of meals when a total of 5 meals

are not cancelled within the month. Meal

delivery may be reinstated only after a

visit from the Food Service Manager or

the Outreach Manager.

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December 2019

Isleta Health Center

Dental Department News

Dr. J Richter DDS

You have heard the saying “All

good things must come to an

end”, and this has never been

truer than now! Dr. J Richter

has decided to retire from his

service to the community on

December 18, 2019. He has

been a huge part of the dental

team since July of 2002, we like

to joke that he came with the

building since his first day here

was the day we opened the new

clinic.

Dr. J graduated from the University of Texas in San Antonio,

and then served our country in the Air Force, reaching the

rank of Colonel. After retiring from the military, he blessed

us with his talents and skills for the latter part of his dental

career. He is married, the father of 4 and grandfather of 7,

soon to be 8. He will no doubt be busier away from dentistry

with his family than he was working here.

Dr. J will be greatly missed by both staff and patients alike; we

would like to announce we will be hosting a small gathering to

wish him well, so please come to the clinic on December 18th at

3:00pm to thank him for all he’s done to serve our community.

-Isleta Dental Department

December 2019

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Veteran Lapel Pin

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POI Elder Center

Adult Day Services

Month of December

This month we have craft items on sale

for your Christmas shopping in Adult Day

Services. The crafts were made by the

elders with some assistance. These items

were made with patience, determination

and the end product is unique! Come

see the elders’ work displayed in Adult

Day Services. Items are less than twenty

dollars: dish towel sets, tortilla warmers,

bird houses and mini animals made with

native print material.

Memorial Day, 2012, the Federal Government partnered with communities, local

governments, and private organizations across America to honor those who served

during and fought in the Vietnam War era. It is a 13-year program to honor and

give thanks. Let us remember that it is never too late to pay tribute to the more

than 3 million service men and women who answered the call of duty with courage

and valor. The official 50th Anniversary Commemoration goes through 2025 – the

Commemorative Partners are dedicated to reaching out to 7.2 million veterans and 9

million families. In New Mexico, alone we have 60,000 living Vietnam Era Veterans

to recognize and thank.

The United States of America’s Vietnam War Veteran Lapel Pin is presented to

veterans who served on active duty in the US Armed Forces at any time during the

period of November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975, regardless of location.

“On behalf of the President of the United States, the Secretary of Defense and a grateful

nation, I am privileged to present to you this lasting memento of our gratitude. Thank

you for your service and for the sacrifices you and your family made for all of us. More

importantly, thank you for the lessons of honorable service and love of country that

you’ve taught all of us and continue to teach us.”

“Welcome Home”

November Highlight

Healthy Cooking/ICAN

Tina L. Carpenito, Nutrition Educator

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December 2019

Isleta Health Center

Would like to introduce you to another

of your Health Care Team Providers:

Pearlyn Tomosie M.D.

Did you know that flu can be spread:

Person to person - you can be up to 6 feet

away and still be infected with the flu when

a person coughs, sneezes or even talks. A

person may get the flu by touching surfaces

or objects that have the flu virus on it and

then touching their mouth, nose, or possibly

even their eyes.

How can you protect yourself?

Cover your cough, wash your hands, and

most importantly get the flu vaccine. It is not

a bad idea to clean and disinfect items you

come in contact with daily.

How do I know I have the Flu?

People who are sick with the flu often feel

some or all of the following symptoms:

Fever or feeling feverish/chills, cough, sore

throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body

aches, headaches, fatigue (tiredness). Some

people may have vomiting and diarrhea,

although this is more common in children

than adults.

It is important to note that not everyone

with flu will have a fever

Hello! My name is Dr. Pearlyn Tomosie. I

have been working as a physician at the

Isleta Health Center for 3 years. I attended

Northern Arizona University for college and

majored in Microbiology with a minor in

Chemistry. After graduating, I worked for 3

years in a hospital lab. I then decided it was

time for me to finally pursue my childhood

dream of becoming a doctor so my husband

and I left the only home we had ever known

(Hopi, Arizona) to travel more than 1,000

miles north where I attended medical school

at the University of North Dakota. Upon obtaining my medical degree, I

moved to New Mexico to complete my training in Family Medicine at the

University of New Mexico Northern New Mexico Family Medicine Program

in Santa Fe. I have been Board Certified by the American Board of Family

Medicine since 2016. Since completing residency, I have been employed here

at the Isleta clinic. When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my

husband and daughter as well as going home to Hopi as often as I can. It

has always been my goal to work with other natives as I feel that I can help

bridge the gap that exists between us and western medicine. That being

said, I enjoy my job as the Isleta people have been wonderful to work with!

My family and I appreciate all the kindness and hospitality we have received

from the community. I look forward to continuing to learn and grow here at

IHC. Eskwali (Thank-you)!

Look for the introduction of your next provider in December’s

Newsletter…

-Isleta Health Center

Health Beat: Hand Washing Awareness

Week Dec 1-7, 2019

Stephanie Barela, Health Educator

www.cdc.gov

505-869-4479 | sbarela@islclinic.net

Do you like being sick? Probably not, most of us hate being sick, so take the

first week in December to celebrate Hand Washing Awareness Week and

learn how and why to wash your hands! As the CDC says, “Handwashing

is like a ‘do-it-yourself’ vaccine—it involves five simple and effective steps,

(Wet, Lather, Scrub, Rinse, Dry), washing your hands can reduce the spread

of diarrheal and respiratory illness.”

Isleta Health Center

Emergency Medical Services

Isleta EMS has a lot happening right now. We are

in the process of hiring new staff so we can add a

second ambulance to better serve the community.

This second ambulance will be a 12-hour truck

that we hope to station somewhere in the area of

the Tribal Complex to allow for better response

times. One of the main duties of this ambulance

will be Community EMS. This endeavor will be

supported by our new relationship with the UNM

EMS Consortium. Dr. White is helping us develop

guidelines that fit the Isleta community.

Some of the services we look forward to providing

will be visits to some of the population that either

request or are referred. These visits will entail

vital sign and safety checks. Another portion of

this service will be calls to residents identified as

someone who could benefit with a check in as to

their medication and general well-being status.

The community EMS service will be in coordination

with the community health services currently being

provided by the Isleta Health Center. The service

will also be in coordination with the Health Center

and Consortium physicians.

We look forward to all the new services being in

place. Be on the lookout for further information on

how to access these new services.

-Isleta EMS Department

How to Prevent the Spread of Germs by Washing Your Hands

According to the CDC website, you can prevent the spread of many diseases

and conditions by washing hands with soap and water; this is the best way

to reduce the number of germs. If soap and water are not available, use

an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Alcoholbased hand sanitizers can quickly reduce the number of germs on hands in

some situations, but sanitizers do not eliminate all types of germs and might

not remove harmful chemicals

Make sure you wash your hands before and after the activities below:

•

Before, during, and after preparing food

Before eating food

Before and after caring for someone who is sick

Before and after treating a cut or wound

After using the toilet

After changing diapers or cleaning up a child who has used the toilet

After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing

After touching an animal, animal feed, or animal waste

After handling pet food or pet treats

After touching garbage

How to Wash Your Hands

•

Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off

the tap, and apply soap.

Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Be sure

to lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under

your nails.

Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the

“Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice.

Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.

Dry your hands using a clean towel or air-dry them.

December 2019

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HEALTH BEAT

Stephanie Barela | 869-4479

Flu Season Is Here!

WHAT IS THE FLU?

AND WHO NEEDS THAT FLU SHOT?

The flu is an illness, also called influenza, which many

people get during November to April. It can cause

fever, chills, body aches, and a cough. It usually lasts

about 2-3 weeks, but for some people it could last

longer and make them very sick. The people at high

risk for complications are:

• Babies and kids under 5

• People older than 65

• Adults and kids who have health problems,

such as diabetes or asthma

These individuals definitely need a flu shot, but it is

also important for everyone else to get a flu shot so

they are less likely to get the flu and less likely to

transfer it to someone who is more at risk.

DO I NEED A FLU SHOT EVERY YEAR?

Yes, even if you got a flu shot last flu season, you will

need to get a new shot this season because every

year the flu virus changes and a new vaccine will be

helpful in fighting the new strain.

WHAT IF I GET THE FLU?

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

body aches, cough), and are in a high risk category,

then you may want to go to the Isleta Health Center.

You can also start taking these steps to feel better:

• Get a lot of rest

• Drink lots of liquids (water, chicken broth, and

other clear fluids)

• Take medicine your doctor may have

prescribed you, or just take certain over the

counter drugs to help ease your fever, aches, and

pains

You may need to see a doctor if you have

trouble breathing, your muscles hurt, or you feel

confused

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MONDAY

SAT/SU

7/8

14/15

21/22

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Morning Medicine 6-7:30am

Podiatry Clinic:: 12:30-4:30 pm

Early Recovery Skills: 9-10am @ BHS.

Another Recovery Technique - 1011am @BHS

Youth Life Skills 4:30-6:30pm @BHS

Open Gym – 8am-4:30pm @DPP

Wellness

Morning Medicine 6-7:30am

DM Clinic w/Medical: 8:30-12pm

Morning Medicine 6-7:30am

DM Clinic w/Medical: 8:30-12 pm

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

Another Recovery Technique (ART): 13:30pm @ BHS.

Youth Group ICAP: 4:30-6:30pm @BHS

Morning Medicine 6-7:30am

Podiatry Clinic:: 8:00-4:30 pm

Early Recovery Skills: 9-10am @ BHS.

Another Recovery Technique - 1011am @BHS

Youth Life Skills 4:30-6:30pm @BHS

Post Measurements– 10:00am-6:30pm

@DPP Wellness

Morning Medicine 6-7:30am

Podiatry Clinic:: 12:00-4:30 pm

Early Recovery Skills: 9-10am @ BHS.

Another Recovery Technique - 1011am @BHS

Youth Life Skills 4:30-6:30pm @BHS

Open Gym – 8am-4:30pm @DPP

Wellness

Morning Medicine 6-7:30am

Podiatry Clinic: 8:00-4:30 pm

Early Recovery Skills: 9-10am @ BHS.

Another Recovery Technique - 1011am @BHS

Youth Life Skills 4:30-6:30pm @BHS

Open Gym – 8am-4:30pm @DPP

Wellness

Youth Power Source: 4:30-6:30 @BHS

Open Gym – 8am-4:30pm @DPP

Wellness

Open Gym – 8am-4:30pm @DPP

Wellness

Wellbriety Group: 6-7:30pm @BHS

December 2019

FRIDAY

Morning Medicine 6-7:30am

Podiatry Clinic: 8:00-4:30pm

Open Gym – 8am-4:30pm

@DPP Wellness

Morning Medicine 6-7:30am

DM Clinic w/Medical: 8:30-12pm

Early Recovery Skills: 9-10am@ BHS.

Another Recovery Technique (ART):

10-11am @ BHS.

Another Recovery Technique (ART):

1-3:30pm @ BHS

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50amOpen Gym – 8am-4:30pm @DPP

Wellness

Morning Medicine 6-7:30am

DM Clinic w/Medical: 8:30-12pm

Another Recovery Technique (ART): 13:30pm @ BHS.

Youth Power Source: 4:30-6:30 @BHS

Post Measurements– 10:00am-6:30pm

@DPP Wellness

Isleta Community Cancer Support

Topic: Hospice

10:30am—12:00pm

Isleta Health Center Kitchen

Morning Medicine 6-7:30am

DM Clinic w/Medical: 8:30-12 pm

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

Youth Group ICAP: 4:30-6:30pm @BHS

Post Measurements– 10:00am-6:30pm

@DPP Wellness

Wellbriety Group: 6-7:30pm @BHS

Morning Medicine 6-7:30am

Podiatry Clinic: 8:00-4:30pm

Post Measurements– 10:00am6:30pm @DPP Wellness

DM Clinic w/Medical: 8:30-12pm

Morning Medicine 6-7:30am

DM Clinic w/Medical: 8:30-12 pm

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

Youth Group ICAP: 4:30-6:30pm @BHS

Wellbriety Group: 6-7:30pm @BHS

Morning Medicine 6-7:30am

Open Gym – 8am-4:30pm @DPP

Wellness

Open Gym – 8am-4:30pm @DPP

Wellness

Open Gym – 8am-4:30pm

@DPP Wellness

Youth Power Source: 4:30-6:30 @BHS

Morning Medicine 6-7:30am

DM Clinic w/Medical: 8:30-12pm

Another Recovery Technique (ART):

10-11am @ BHS.

Another Recovery Technique (ART):

1-3:30pm @ BHS

Post Measurements– 10:00am-6:30pm

Another Recovery Technique (ART): 13:30pm @ BHS.

Early Recovery Skills: 9-10am@ BHS.

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am@DPP Wellness

Healthy Cooking Class: 5-7pm @Health

Center Kitchen

Morning Medicine 6-7:30am

DM Clinic w/Medical: 8:30-12pm

Podiatry Clinic: 8:00-4:30pm

Morning Medicine 6-7:30am

DM Clinic w/Medical: 8:30-12pm

Early Recovery Skills: 9-10am@ BHS.

Another Recovery Technique (ART):

10-11am @ BHS.

Another Recovery Technique (ART):

1-3:30pm @ BHS

Open Gym – 8am-4:30pm @DPP

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50amWellness

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

Another Recovery Technique (ART): 13:30pm @ BHS.

Morning Medicine 6-7:30am

Youth Power Source: 4:30-6:30 @BHS

Podiatry Clinic: 8:00-4:30pm

Open Gym – 8am-4:30pm @DPP

Wellness

Open Gym – 8am-4:30pm

@DPP Wellness

Morning Medicine 6-7:30am

DM Clinic w/Medical: 8:30-12pm

Early Recovery Skills: 9-10am@ BHS.

Another Recovery Technique (ART):

10-11am @ BHS.

Another Recovery Technique (ART):

1-3:30pm @ BHS

Open Gym – 8am-4:30pm @DPP

Wellness

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

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Morning Medicine 6-7:30am

Podiatry Clinic:: 12:00-4:30 pm

Early Recovery Skills: 9-10am @ BHS.

Another Recovery Technique - 1011am @BHS

Youth Life Skills 4:30-6:30pm @BHS

Open Gym – 8am-4:30pm @DPP

Wellness

Morning Medicine 6-7:30am

DM Clinic w/Medical: 8:30-12pm

Another Recovery Technique (ART): 13:30pm @ BHS.

Youth Power Source: 4:30-6:30 @BHS

Open Gym – 8am-4:30pm @DPP

Wellness

National Hand Washing

Awareness Week:

National Influenza

Vaccination Week:

Dec. 1-7, 2019

DPP=Diabetes Prevention Program:

869-4595

BHS=Behavioral Health Services

869-5475

This is a copy of a public record, reproduced as it was published. It is not legal advice, and it may not be the version a court would rely on. Check the official source before you cite it.