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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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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:
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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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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
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

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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

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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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December 2019

Congratulations!!
Congratulations
to
Miss Brooke Jiron,
who
was
named
Student of the Month
at
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
o
Medicaid
o
Personal Care Services
o
Medicare Saving Program
o
SNAP – Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program
o
Cash Assistance
o
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 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.”

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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:
●

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

●
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

●
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.
●
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:
1.
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.
2.
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.
3.
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.
4.
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

5.
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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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
or
Cheyenne
at
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
in
a
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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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

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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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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:
•
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•
•
•
•
•
•
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•

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.

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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

1

7/8

14/15

21/22

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

2

3

4

5

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

9

10

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

16
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

23

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
6

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

11

12

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

13

Morning Medicine 6-7:30am
Podiatry Clinic: 8:00-4:30pm
Post Measurements– 10:00am6:30pm @DPP Wellness

19

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

24

25

26

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

18

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

17

Morning Medicine 6-7:30am

Morning Medicine 6-7:30am
DM Clinic w/Medical: 8:30-12pm

20

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

27

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

28/29

30

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

31
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

Dec. 1-7, 2019

DPP=Diabetes Prevention Program:
869-4595
BHS=Behavioral Health Services
:
869-5475

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Apueblo_isleta%3Ab83bbdc9c0c07416. Public record. Not legal advice.