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Volume 12 Issue 6

Isleta Pueblo News

Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com

June 2017

Greetings from the Office of the Governor

Ma-gu-wam

I hope this issue of the newsletter finds you

all in good health and spirits. May was a

busy month for everyone with Mother’s Day,

graduations, end of year school events, and

for my staff, meeting with tribal members

to address their personal needs and issues.

Congratulations to all the graduates. I

am impressed with the growing number of

graduates from college, high school, grade

school and of course our graduating Head

Start students, let’s keep up this positive

trend. I wish all of you great success and

the ability to further your education and to

find rewarding employment where you can

apply your knowledge and dedication.

We were honored to host Archbishop Wester

on May 24th. Archbishop Wester met with

our administration and tribal council to

listen to the needs of the pueblo and parish.

Evening mass celebrated the Sacrament of

Confirmation. Thank you to all the persons

who assisted to make the potluck such a

delicious and festive event.

At this time, we have set June 17th as the

date for our governors’ feast. Please join

us on this special occasion beginning with

mass at 8am, followed with a procession

with Saint Augustine to bless the crops for

2017. We look forward to seeing all of you

in your special feast attire.

Also, the Feast of Corpus Christi is

scheduled the following day, Sunday, June

18th after the 8am mass. We will be calling

on families to present these very special

shrines to pay homage to the blessed

Sacrament of the Eucharist.

I have asked our new Water Resource

Manager, Jessica Tracy to provide some

information on water related items to

report to our tribal members:

MRGCD Election

The Middle Rio Grande Conservancy

District will hold elections for Board

members on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. There

are two open seats in Bernalillo County and

one each in Sandoval and Socorro County.

The Pueblo of Isleta may vote for the

Bernalillo County seats. Of the two seats

available, only one has an opponent. The

Pueblo of Isleta endorses Karen Dunning

for Position No. 3 – Bernalillo County.

It is very important to cast your vote in

this election to make sure the Pueblos

have representation on the MRGCD Board.

Isleta’s voting site is the Isleta Recreation

Center from 7am to 7pm. Go to the MRGCD

website for information on early voting or to

locate your nearest voter site.

Water in the River

This winter’s snowpack is the greatest

since 2005. Flow on the Rio Grande at the

Otowi gage, upstream of Cochiti reservoir is

projected at 133% percent of the 1981-2010

average according to federal forecasters

at the Natural Resources Conservation

Service.

There may be up to 5000 cfs in the Rio

Grande on Isleta Pueblo for several weeks

in late April through the entire month of

May. These flows will top the banks of the

river, flow onto the floodplain, and may

cause problems with the levees at some

locations. Isleta Water Resources and

Natural Resources staff will be monitoring

the high flows and notifying the MRGCD

and US Army Corps of Engineers of any

problems with the levees.

With standing water in the flood plain

comes increased mosquito breeding. Please

adhere to recommended health and safety

practices to prevent mosquito bites.

The forecast for the rest of the summer

calls for average rainfall and average

temperatures

Sediment

Due to the high flows in the Rio Grande

this year, we have had problems with

sediment entering the Peralta Main, Big

and Middle Chical and Cacique canals for

the past five weeks. These problems will be

on-going while flows are high in the river.

The District has been actively dredging

all of these canals on a daily basis in an

attempt to keep the water flowing and the

sediment out of the canals. As a component

of the Isleta Diversion Dam Settlement

Agreement between the US Bureau of

Reclamation, the District, and Isleta, a

Preliminary Engineering Report is being

developed to address the sediment issues

surrounding the Diversion Dam. Several

engineering solutions are being proposed

to reduce the sediment entering the canals.

This analysis is expected to take two years

to complete.

Another aspect of the settlement is removal

of historical sediment piles in several

locations by MRGCD and Reclamation. This

work is to begin along the Belen Highline

Canal this summer. During this time, you

may see large trucks hauling sediment on

the southwest side of the Pueblo.

Irrigation Water

The Middle Rio Grande Conservancy

District (District) provides irrigation water

to the Six Middle Rio Grande Pueblos and

non-Indian farmers from Cochiti to Bosque

del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. The

water is stored in El Vado Reservoir in

northern New Mexico near Chama. As of

April 1, 2017 the Bureau of Reclamation

has stored 14,687 ac/ft. of P&P water for

use by the Six Middle Rio Grande Pueblos.

Even though we have been blessed with

a great snowpack and runoff, please

remember to schedule water deliveries with

your Isleta Mayordomos. Please work with

your Mayordomos to make sure everyone

receives adequate water in a timely

manner. This will require watering when

the water is available, including watering

at night and during the week. Farmers are

urged to cooperate with their Mayordomos

and fellow farmers and use the irrigation

water supply wisely.

Subsurface Drains

Since May 2015, Isleta and the US Bureau

of Reclamation have been monitoring

groundwater levels in the Los Charcos,

Butte Lateral, and Chical farm land areas.

The purpose of the study is to determine if

the construction of subsurface drains will

improve crop production in these areas

by lowering the groundwater. Work to

date includes the installation of shallow

monitoring wells to understand changes

in groundwater levels. Additionally, soil

analysis in the Los Charcos area has been

performed, as have preliminary designs for

a subsurface drain system. On May 2, 2017,

the Water Resources Department hosted a

meeting with Los Charcos Land Assignees

to inform them of this project, and on May

3, 2017, presented to the Tribal Council for

further project discussion and direction.

In the coming weeks, additional surveying

will occur in the Los Charcos area by a

Pueblo contractor, and final designs will be

developed. Construction on drains in the

Los Charcos area is tentatively scheduled

to begin this next non-irrigation season,

between November 15, 2017 and March

1, 2018. As the project moves forward,

additional meetings will be held with

Land Assignees and the Council. Upon

completion of the Los Charcos subsurface

drain system, the Butte Lateral and Chical

farmlands will be further investigated for a

similar projects.

Drought Relief Bill

Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) introduced the

New Mexico Drought Preparedness Act of

2017 into the US Senate on May 2, 2017.

The Act includes actions to acquire water

in the Rio Grande Basin to benefit fish and

wildlife, water quality, and river ecosystem

restoration in the Basin; re-authorizations

of Cochiti reservoir; a Middle Rio Grande

basin study conducted by the National

Academy of Science; and funding for Indian

Irrigation Infrastructure Improvements

for all 19 NM Tribes. The Six Middle Rio

Grande Pueblo Coalition is monitoring the

progress of this legislation.

If you have additional questions related to

water issues at the Pueblo of Isleta, please

contact my office, or the Water Resources

Director, Jessica Tracy, at 869-5564,

poi36001@isletapueblo.com

The tribal administration warns that

children should not play around ditches, for

their safety.

In closing, I want to wish strength and

wisdom to you all for the upcoming month.

Happy Father’s Day wishes to all the Dads.

Enjoy your children, nurture them, teach

them our language and the importance of

growing up to be a responsible individual.

These life lessons begin at home with you.

Thank you,

Governor Benavides

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Isleta Pueblo News

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Deadline for June Newsletter articles is set for Monday, June

19, 2017 at 4:30pm. 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.

People whom 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 whom 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 .

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:

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

10)

Tribal Service Complex: Tribal Courts Window

11)

Elders Center: Receptionist Desk & Lunch Delivery

12)

Head Start: Receptionist Desk

13)

Library: Newsletter Stand

14)

Ranchitos Park: Blue Box (see picture for example)

15)

Old Head Start Complex: Blue Box (see picture for example)

16)

Intersection of Tribal Road 82 & Tribal Road 84: Blue

Box (see picture for example)

Isleta Newsletter & 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.

DEADLINES for classified ads, business flyers, and newsletter articles can

be found in the first paragraph of the “Letter from the Editor” article.

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

Tara at 505.869.9808.

June 2017

PROBATE NEWS

Second Notice – A petition to Probate the Estate of Jose

(Joe L.) Jojola, deceased May 09, 2016. Case No. CV-16PRO-00109, 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 Wednesday, April 27, 2017 at 9:00 a.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.

First Notice – A petition to Probate the Estate of Maria

Avelicia Salazar, deceased October 17, 2016. Case No. CV17-PRO-00001, 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 Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 9:00 a.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.

NAME CHANGE

FIRST NOTICE that in accordance with Pueblo of Isleta Tribal

Court requirements the Petitioner Maria Catalina Zuni has

applied to the Honorable Michelle Brown Yazzie, Tribal Court

Judge of the Pueblo of Isleta, at the Tribal Services Complex,

Bldg A, 3950 Hwy 47 SE, Albuquerque, NM 87105, for an

ORDER FOR CHANGE OF NAME from Maria Catalina Zuni

to Katherine Zuni Lucero. Any person claiming in interest in

this matter may be notify the Court in writing and/or attend the

hearing. The hearing on this matter is scheduled for Wednesday,

May 31, at 11:00 a.m. Any interested parties may contact the

Tribal Court Clerk with any questions at 505-869-9699.

CLASSIFIEDS

“Investment Property”

3 Bedroom, One bath house on ½ acre lot. House needs

repairs, will sell as is. Located in the village proper. For more

info; call (505) 203-1681.

June 2017

Daneen Beardsley

Isleta Pueblo News

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Daneen Beardsley, eleven-years-old, is a competitive BMX rider and recently qualified for the UCI

World BMX Championships in Austin, Texas, April of this year. Daneen will be representing TEAM

USA and is one of only thirty-two other BMX riders in her age group who qualified for this World

Competition from the United States. Participants from over forty other countries will be attending

the UCI World BMX Championships representing their countries. Last year the event was held in

Medellin, Columbia and next year it will be held in Baku, the Republic of Azerbaijan. The last time

the event was held in the United States was in the year 2001. Daneen currently races out of Duke

City BMX in Albuquerque and is a member of the BMX Racing Team Aftershock.

Seven other riders from Duke City BMX also qualified for the World Championships. Many of these

elite riders use this event as a stepping stone to represent

the USA in the Olympic BMX competitions. The event will

be held this year in Rock Hill, South Carolina from July 22July 30, 2017. A Go Fund Me account has been set up to help

these eight elite riders get to South Carolina. If you would

like to contribute please look for “Team UCI World BMX

Championship” on the Go Fund Me link. Any monetary

amount given, will help to fund this trip for these eight riders

and would be greatly appreciated.

Daneen is a resident of Isleta Pueblo, attends St. Charles

Borromeo School, and is in the fifth grade. Daneen is the

daughter of Caryn Romero, and granddaughter of Clem

Romero and the late Trini Romero.

Good luck to Daneen and her fellow BMX riders. We are very

proud of you for representing Team USA! Love Nana, Auntie,

Mommy, Kaylee, Gabriel, Oats, and Holly.

PRESS RELEASE

May 22, 2017

For more information, contact:

Tamara Clover, Recruiter

Combined BA/MD Degree Program, University of New Mexico

Desk: 505-272-9479 Email: tclover@salud.unm.edu

UNM Combined BA/MD Degree Program Congratulates

Valencia County Graduate

The University of New

Mexico’s Combined BA/

MD Degree Program is

pleased to congratulate

medical school graduate

Julian Benavidez, MD. An

alumnus of Los Lunas High

School, from the Isleta

Pueblo and the Kewa

Pueblo, Dr. Benavidez will

be pursuing a residency

internship in Pediatrics at

the University of Colorado

School of Medicine in

Denver, Colorado.

Dr. Benevidez received two

awards for his work as a

student at the UNM School

of Medicine. The first was for his outstanding performance

during the Pediatrics clerkship. He also received the Practical

Immersion Experience Community Service Award.

“We are proud of our medical school graduates who

have entered this profession with the goal of serving their

communities,” said Dr. Sapién Director of the BA/MD Program

and Chief of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at UNM Hospital.

“Our newest doctors will have a positive impact on the health

of New Mexicans for years to come.”

Dr. Benavidez entered UNM in the 2009 BA/MD cohort.

Currently celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Combined BA/

MD Degree Program is one solution to the physician shortage

in New Mexico. An admissions committee selects students

based on their commitment to serving as doctors in New

Mexico, as well their academic, extracurricular, and personal

achievements.

UNM freshmen entering through the BA/MD program are

provisionally accepted to medical school. Each student

receives a last-dollar scholarship covering undergraduate

tuition and living expenses. The scholarship also covers

a book stipend and MCAT test preparation. Students

benefit academically from BA/MD-specific advisors, activelearning classrooms, and a summer training program in rural

communities around the state.

Daneen and her mother Caryn.

Water Resources Department

Ms. Tracy began at the

Pueblo of Isleta on March

1st, as the Director for

the newly created Water

Resources Department. The

Tribal Council determined a

need for this new department

upon settling the Isleta

Diversion

Dam

(IDD)

trespass issue with the US

Bureau

Reclamation

and the Middle Rio Grande

Conservancy District. With

the IDD settlement comes

funding that will investigate

modification of the dam

and surrounding irrigation

infrastructure for improved

function

and

decreased

sediment accumulation. The

Jessica Tracy

settlement also allows for

Water Resources Director

riverine and bosque habitat

restoration, and removal of historical sediment piles in various locations

throughout the Pueblo. These activities require extensive project

management, prompting the development of the Water Resources

Department, and hiring of Ms. Tracy as the Director. The Director

position reports directly to the Governor. Additionally, Pueblo leadership

desires to have a dedicated department responsible for water resources

and rights protection. As the department evolves and grows, so may

opportunities for job creation.

Ms. Tracy has a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from New Mexico

State University and a Master of Water Resources degree from the

University of New Mexico. She has worked in the natural resources

management field for twenty-two years, including six years of water rights

work for the New Mexico Office of the State Engineer, and the last six

years as the water resources representative for Sandia Pueblo. Through

her work, Ms. Tracy has developed a comprehensive understanding of

water resource issues in the Middle Rio Grande and has established

excellent working relationships with key water managers in the region,

including the US Bureau of Indian Affairs, US Bureau of Reclamation,

MRGCD, the six Middle Rio Grande basin pueblos, and others. Ms.

Tracy has project management experience including applying for and

administering grants and PL 93-638 contracts, developing and planning

scopes of work, managing contractors and staff, and working with Tribal

farmers, community members, leadership, and Council.

Isleta’s water resources garner increased attention by a variety of Middle

Rio Grande stakeholders, and while this attention can be used to the

Pueblo’s benefit, strong advocacy is important to ensure tribal interests

and rights are protected. Ms. Tracy understands these dynamics and is

committed to protecting Isleta’s Water Resources. Ms. Tracy’s office is

housed in the Governor’s Office. Please stop by and get to know her.

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Isleta Pueblo News

June 2017

Mosquito Awareness

Information

This season we may have an unusually high mosquito

population in the Pueblo. The following information is

being provided in an effort to assist the community with

awareness on how to protect yourself and answer some of

the questions we have received about the West Nile Virus

(WNV).

What is the West Nile Virus?

The West Nile Virus is a virus that can cause disease in

people, birds, horses and other animals. This virus is spread

by mosquito bites.

How do people get infected with the West Nile Virus?

By being bitten by mosquitoes that are carrying the virus.

Mosquitoes become infected by feeding on birds that have

the virus in their blood. Once a mosquito is infected, it can

then pass on the virus to humans, animals and birds.

Can a person get the virus directly from people, birds

or animals?

The virus is not spread person-to-person. There is also no

evidence that a person can get the virus by touching a dead

bird or animal with the virus.

Should you be tested for the West Nile Virus if you

were bitten?

No, only a small percent of mosquitoes carry the virus.

However you should see a doctor if you develop symptoms.

What are the symptoms of the West Nile Virus?

Symptoms don’t appear until 3 to 14 days after being bitten.

Mild symptoms include fever, headache and body aches. In

severe cases it can affect the central nervous system causing

high fever, stiff neck, muscle weakness, disorientation,

brain inflammation, coma and rarely death.

Is there treatment for West Nile?

There is no specific treatment for the West Nile Virus. Most

people with mild illness recover in a few days. In more

severe cases, patients are treated with supportive therapy,

which can include hospitalization, intravenous fluids and

respiratory support. A WNV vaccine for horses is now

available. Please contact your local veterinarian for more

details on how to acquire the vaccine.

How to protect yourself

For the longest protection, choose a repellent with 2030 percent DEET for adults and less than 10 percent for

children 2 to 12 years of age. Repellent should be applied to

exposed skin and clothes only. Do not apply to cuts, wounds

or sunburned areas. When applying to your face, spray

the product onto your hands first, then apply to face. For

repellents age 2 to 12, apply heavily to shoes, socks, pants,

shirt, caps, and try not to apply directly to skin on children.

For more information, questions and concerns please

contact the Environment Division at 505.869.7565

Prostate Cancer Awareness

Presentation

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

10:30am – 12:00pm

@ Isleta Health Center

Prostate Cancer is the second most common cancer

among men, and you probably know someone

who has it or you may have been diagnosed with

it yourself. Do you want to find out more about

prostate cancer? Do you know how it’s diagnosed

or what treatment plans are available?

Join us for the presentation that will include

helpful information for both men and women

dealing with this disease. We encourage people of

all ages to join in, as we will be giving an overview

of risks, symptoms, treatments and resources from

the Prostate Cancer Support Association of New

Mexico.

Call 505-869-4479 for more information.

Isleta Pueblo News

June 2017

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News from the

Solid Waste Program

“Green Waste”

Participant Name: ___________________________AGE: ______ PHONE #: ____________

ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________

Male: ____ Female: ____ T-Shirt Size (Adult Sizing): _____________________

Community/Pueblo/Tribe/Program: ____________________________________________

LIST ANY MEDICAL ISSUES AND/OR FOOD ALLERGIES:

__________________________________________________________________________

Participant Consent

(Please INITIAL YES or NO if you agree to the following statements)

YES

Statement

____ ____

I agree to allow my photo to be taken during the event for

____

Documentation/media.

I agree to allow personal statements to be used for event

Documentation/media.

For youth, I am willing and capable to participate in all event

Activities.

WAIVER OF RESPONSIBILITY

I hereby waive and release all and any rights for damages I may have against Pueblo of

Isleta Behavioral Health Services and other sponsoring and participating agents for any

and all stolen, lost or damaged property and injuries sustained by my participation in said

events.

_____________________________

Print Name (YOUTH)

________________________ ____________

Youth Signature

Date

_____________________________

Print Name (Parent/Guardian)

________________________ ____________

Parent/Guardian Signature

Date

CHAPERONE ONLY

Name, Phone #, AND E-Mail Address

__________________________________________________________________________

Operations at the Transfer Station are in full

swing. There has been a large amount of green

waste coming into the station this spring. This

time of year everyone is busy trimming trees as

well as keeping up with all the weeds sprouting

up. With that said, the staff at the station is

trying to divert as much of the tree trimmings

as possible. This way the green waste or tree

trimmings do not end up going to the landfill and

costing the Pueblo money to bury. The trimmings

are made into mulch with our Vermeer Grinder

at the station. The mulch that is made by the

grinder is free to all tribal members who can use

it for various gardening needs.

When bringing green waste to the Transfer

Station, please help the staff by making sure

your load is tied down to the vehicle. This

precautionary measure keeps limbs from falling

onto roadways and possibly causing traffic

hazards.

“What is Recycling?”

Recycling is the process of collecting, separating,

and processing recyclable material. Simply put,

recycling can take something old and worn out

and turn it into something new.

In 2014, the Pueblo received a grant for a pilot

project to start a single-stream curbside recycling

program. Single-stream recycling refers to a

system in which all recyclables including all

paper, cardboard, plastic, aluminum, and tin

are placed in a single cart. These items are

then taken to a Materials Recovery Facility or

MRF where it is sorted into various commodity

streams. When recyclables are taken to a MRF, it

helps to reduce the amount of waste that leaves

our community only to be buried in the ground

at the landfill. Recycling helps to reduce the

dollar amount paid by the Pueblo in tipping fees.

Tipping fees are fees paid by anyone depositing

waste at a landfill.

The recycling program was first started in the

Pickle Heights and Sunset Hills areas due to

the high concentration of houses. Solid Waste

handed out close to 300 (65-gallon) blue recycling

carts that were purchased with grant funds the

Pueblo received. The first recyclable pick-up was

in March 2015. In 2015 the Pueblo was able to

divert about 52,000 pounds of single-stream

recyclables. That initial start added up to about

half a pound per home per day.

Currently the recycling route includes about

250 more households, businesses, and tribal

offices on the Pueblo. In 2016 more than 131,000

pounds were recycled. Through the end of March

this year 45,000 pounds have been recycled. At

this rate, the Pueblo could reach 180,000 pounds

in 2017. The recycling program has gotten off to

a good start.

The Solid Waste program encourages everyone

who has a recycling cart to continue utilizing it.

If you have not received a recycling cart and your

home is on Monday’s or Thursday’s trash route,

you may call the Public Services Department to

request one 869-9782.

There is a lot of potential in our community to

do more recycling. The recycling program will be

expanding to other areas of the Pueblo when the

Solid Waste program is able to dedicate a refusecollection truck to recycling only. Tribal Council

approved funding and the Pueblo received a

grant from the State of New Mexico to purchase

two new refuse collection trucks that should be

delivered before the end of this calendar year.

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WOOHOO! Summer is Here!

Isleta Pueblo News

As we end another busy school year I would like to take this

opportunity to thank you all for the support you have given both

to your child and to the Johnson O’Malley program and for helping

to make my first year with Isleta’s Johnson O’Malley program as

the Academic Supervisory Counselor a wonderful experience. I’m

looking forward to another year with even greater things to come!

We hope to share your experiences to ensure that the program

continues to improve and better serve all who participate or request

services through our office.

Our partnership with parents is something we truly value. It was

great seeing all of you attend our JOM events and we encourage

you to continue to participate in our events with your children.

The Just JOM newsletter and emails sent to parents is a great

resource for you to stay updated this summer on upcoming events

happening here at JOM. If you have not signed up your child with

our program, please stop by our office and get your child signed up.

In recognition of all graduating students, a banquet was held by

the Department of Education in honor of their accomplishments

on Wednesday, April 26th at the Isleta Resort and Casino. The

evening started off with an opening prayer by 1st Lieutenant

Max Zuni and a welcoming message to our seniors by Honorable

Governor J. Robert Benavides. This year’s Lifetime Educators were

Martha Jojola and Leo Sangre. Keynote speaker for the banquet

was award winning actor, stand-up comedian and motivational

speaker Tatanka Means who offered his advice and support to the

Graduates. The Air Force Academy Blue Steel Band from Colorado

Springs, Colorado provided live entertainment for the event. Thank

you Kathy Jojola for inviting a great band!

Graduating high school Seniors were recognized for their

accomplishments with a certificate accompanied by a gift bag

containing a Voyager Pro tablet and a Pullover. The Johnson

O’Malley program wishes you much success in your endeavors.

CONGRATULATIONS 2017 SENIORS!

Los Lunas High School

Andre Gabaldon

Andrew Abeita

Andrew Montoya

Andrew McDaniel

Brian Jiron Jr.

Brianna Jiron

Christina Zuni

Darren Abeita

Estela Salinas

Isaiah D. Abeita Matthew Lente

Issaiah Abeita

Michael White

Jacob Lucero

Skylor Jojola

Jaylen Danielson Summer Benavidez

Jenna Coley

Taylor Lente

Jillian Lucero

Taylor Sandoval

Juliana Saiz

Ricky Roybal

Lauren Taylor

Marcus Cherino

DaVita Medical Group

Big Congratulations to the 2017 University of

New Mexico School of Medicine Graduates

I would like to thank my

parents, family, friends,

teachers, tribal community,

and patients for all their

love and support. I will

be moving to Denver,

Colorado to complete my

residency in Pediatrics.

My plans are to eventually

return to New Mexico to

work for either the UNM

Children’s Hospital or

IHS. With warm regards,

Julian.

I also would like to extend

Julian Benavidez,

my heartfelt appreciation to

Doctor of Medicine

my parents, family, friends,

Ashley Marie Zuni,

the Pueblo of Isleta, and

Bachelor of Science in

especially all my patients

Dental Hygiene

who helped me achieve my

goal. This summer I have been selected to teach clinical

rotations at the UNM Dental Hygiene School and I have

also been accepted into graduate school at the UNM

School of Medicine where I will continue my education

to obtain a Master’s Degree in Dental Hygiene.

Once again, thank you all from the bottom of my heart,

Ash.

Valencia High School

Aliana Montoya

Charles Jojola

Brandon Gaddy

Gabrielle Paquin

Michael Wilson

Century High School

June 2017

Hollie Jaramillo

Malyka Muller

Jonathan Martinez Gloria Zuni

Leon Martin

Mariah Lente

Elijah Lujan

Amber Richesin

Cody Pino

Andrew Zuni

Menaul School Next Gen Academy

Catlyn Cheromiah

Joshua Pulliam

Native American Community Academy

Angelina Henry

Sonny Olguin

Public Academy for Performing Arts

Soorwhee Damacio Chewiwi

Sandia Prep

St. Pius X

Alexander Smith

Keanna Lucero

As the Summer months draw near, JOM will be busy with the

Summer Bridge program. We still have a couple slots open if your

child is interested in our Summer program. We will also have an

Experiential Learning Opportunity in July for grades 6th through

12th to visit Crow Canyon in Colorado. So be sure to look out for

our Just JOM newsletters or flyers!

I’d like to extend a very special thank you to Michelle Valdez,

JOM’s Administrative Assistant, for assisting and supporting me

throughout the year to ensure the success of JOM. Also Thank You

Department of Education for supporting the JOM program and

as well as the community in the academic successes of your Isleta

children. My thanks also goes to the JOM’s Indian Education

Committee, Cassandra Tafoya, RaeAnn Lucero, Marlow Martin,

Adrianna Abeita and Patricia Lujan, who as parents have given

me their support in achieving JOM’s priorities.

Summer is a very special time for our children and is the source

of many happy memories. I hope that you and your children

enjoy many opportunities to have fun as a family in the weeks

ahead. JOM wishes you a great summer full of fun and continuous

learning.

Marsha Leno & Michelle Valdez

June 2017

Isleta Pueblo News

HIGHER EDUCATION

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL GRADUATES

Aveda Institute:

Jessica Abeita – Certificate in Cosmetology

Brown Mackie College:

Charlotte Smiley

Brookline College:

Roseanna Perez – Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

Angela Piro – Associate of Science in Criminal Justice

Carrington College:

Francine Jaramillo – Certificate in Medical Billing and

Coding

Central New Mexico community College:

Felicia Jojola – Associate of Applied Science in Criminal

Justice

Brianna Roybal – Associate of Applied Science

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University of New Mexico Valencia Campus:

Jacqueline Abeita – Associate of Applied Science

in Computer- Aided Drafting

University of Phoenix

Benjamin Jensen – Master in business Administration

with a concentration in Finance

Wayland Baptist University:

Anthony Abeita – Master of Business Administration

Graduates please remember to bring in a copy of your completed

degree and or Official Transcripts to complete or close off your file.

“Kick Start to College Nights”:

I would like to thank all those who was able to attend our

Kick Start to College Night. Those students who attended both

nights were entered for a grand prize. Winners were:

Fort Lewis College:

Jared Jojola – Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies

Stacy Norvell

Kyle Valdez

Rebecca Lente

RCA 7” Tablet

Survival Kit

UOP College Survival Kit

Institute of American Indian Arts:

Damian Price – Bachelor of Fine Arts

New Mexico Highlands University:

Monique Martinez – Master of Business Administration

with a concentration in Marketing

Deadline Dates for the Fall 2017 Term:

•

Application – (All students are required to submit )

Deadline Date: July 1st

New Mexico State University:

Jeramiah Danielson - Bachelor of Science in Computer

Science

New Mexico State University Dona Ana Community College:

Shawnee Arciniega – Associate of Arts and an Associate

of Applied Science in Public Health

PIMA Medical Institute:

Mellerie Abeita – Certificate as a Dental Assistant

Wilberta Lane – Certificate as a Medical Assistant

Syracuse University:

Ricardo Carbajal – Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a

Minor in Native American Studies

University of New Mexico:

Justine Lente – Bachelor of Business Administration

with a Concentration in Accounting

Branden Keryte – Bachelor of Arts in Criminology

Hope to see you all at our upcoming events.

•

Due to the 2017/2018 academic year all students must

submit a new POI/HEP Supplemental Scholarship Application.

> Other Required Document Deadline Date (CONTINUING

STUDENTS): August 31st

● Class Schedule (must meet degree analysis)

● Official Transcripts

● Updated degree analysis, failure to submit may delay

funding.

● FNA (Financial Needs Analysis)

NEW STUDENTS:

Please contact the POI Higher Education Program at (505) 8699790 or via email at:

●

Cecelia Jaramillo, Scholarship Coordinator

poi08001@isletapueblo.com

Kathleen Jojola, Scholarship Assistant

poi08004@isletapueblo.com

Nicole Zuni – Bachelor of Business Administration

READY FOR SCHOOL?

-Hold reading material closer than normal?

-Have headaches?

-Use finger to maintain place when reading?

-Tend to rub eyes?

-Omit or confuse small words when reading?

-Struggle to complete homework?

-Make reversals when reading/writing?

-Consistently perform below potential?

Make sure to schedule your child’s comprehensive eye examination

before the back to school rush! Keep in mind up to 25% of schoolage children have some type of difficulty with their vision.

Our optometrist, Dr. Bartlett, is here full time and glad to get

your glasses prescription updated. Please call the Isleta eye clinic

at 505-869-4080 to schedule an eye exam.

Here is a brief questionnaire to determine if your child needs an

eye examination:

Does your school-age child:

-Lose place while reading?

-Turn or tilt head to use one eye only?

-Avoid close work?

Does your pre-schooler:

-Have an eye that ever appears to be out of proper alignment?

-Tend to bump into objects?

-Have red eyes or lids?

-Rub eyes frequently?

-Have excess tearing?

-Turn or tilt head to use one eye only?

-Have encrusted eyelids?

-Have frequent styes?

-Avoid coloring, puzzles or detailed activities?

-Experience difficulty with eye-hand-body coordination?

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June 2017

Pueblo of Isleta Career Opportunities

Position Posting Location Closing Date

ACADEMIC COACH, Dept. of Education, Open Until Filled

ARCHITECTURAL TECHNICIAN, Housing Authority, Open Until Filled

BUS DRIVER (2 Part-time),

Head Start & Child Care,

Open Until Filled

BUSINESS MANAGER,

Head Start & Child Care,

Open Until Filled

BUSINESS MANAGER, Isleta Elementary School, Open until Filled

CARPENTER, Housing Authority, WITHIN ONLY-Open Until Filled

CARPENTER, Housing Authority, Open Until Filled

CAREGIVER I (*Temporary Part-Time),

Assisted Living Facility,

Open Until Filled

CAREGIVER II, Assisted Living Facility, Open Until Filled

CAREGIVER II (*Temporary Part-Time),

Assisted Living Facility,

Open Until Filled

CHILD CARE PROVIDER,

Head Start & Child Care,

Open Until Filled

CLINICAL THERAPIST, Health Center, Open Until Filled

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE, Health Center, Open Until Filled

COURT CLERK Appellate Court, Open Until Filled

CUSTODIAN, Elder Center, WITHIN ONLY-Open Until Filled

CUSTODIAN, Tribal Services Complex, Open Until Filled

CUSTODIAN SUPERVISOR Health Center, Open Until Filled

DATA COORDINATOR,

Head Start and Child Care,

Open Until Filled

NEW DENTAL ASSISTANT, Health Center, 05/30/2017

NEW EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, Health Center, 05/30/2017

HOME OWNERSHIP COUNSELOR, Housing Authority, Open Until Filled

HVAC TECHNICIAN, Housing Authority Open Until Filled

IN-HOME CARE ATTENDANT, Elder Center, WITHIN ONLY-Open Until Filled

LABORER (4-Tmp Pstns NTE: 6 mo.),

Housing Authority

Open Until Filled

LIFEGUARD (2-POSITIONS, 32 HRS),

Recreation Center,

Open Until Filed

NEW NURSE EDUCATOR, Health Center, Open Until Filled

RE-ADVERTISE OFFICE CLERK, Elementary School, Open Until

PAINTER, Housing Authority, Open Until Filled

PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER (Occasional Psn),

Recreation Center,

Open Until Filled

PC TECHNICIAN II, Health Center, Open Until Filled

PERSONAL CARE SERVICE AIDE (Occasional), Elder Center, Continuously Accepting Applications

PHYSICAL THERAPIST, Health Center, Open Until Filled

PHYSICIAN, Health Center, Open Until Filled

PLUMBER, Housing Authority Open Until Filled

NEW QUALITY IMPROVEMENT/RISK MGMT.COORDINATOR, Health Center, 05/30/2017

REGISTERED NURSE (RPT), Health Center, Open Until Filled

SUMMER LIFEGUARD (2 Pstns),

Parks & Recreation,

Open Until Filled

TEACHER - COMPUTER, POI Elementary School, Open Until Filled

TEACHER-ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, POI Elementary School, Continuously Accepting Applications

TEACHER II-EARLY HEAD START,

Head Start & Child Care,

Open Until Filled

TIWA LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR

Head Start & Child Care,

Open Until Filled

TIWA LANGUAGE TEACHER, Elementary School, Open Until Filled

VETERAN SUPPORT SERVICE PROGRAM MEMBER,

Elder Center,

Open Until Filled

Another Recovery Technique

(ART) Group

An Isleta Behavioral

Health Services Program

Quilting For Calm & Comfort

The ART (Another Recovery Technique) Group at Isleta

Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) recently took on an exciting

new project: they learned how to make quilts. With the generosity

of Savella Lucero, who donated the fabric and her knowledge,

members of the ART Group created lovely

quilts to give to the residents at the Isleta

Assisted Living Facility. Lap robes are

quilts or blankets that are the perfect size

to cover the lap and keep a person’s feet

and legs warm. Each lap robe is colorful,

warm, and one of a kind.

The ART Group provides additional

support and encouragement to individuals

that are overwhelmed with living

problems such as grief, substance abuse,

domestic violence, or other life challenges.

Please join us for upcoming projects in the

ART Group. Call IBHS at 869-5475 for

more information.

Isleta Pueblo News

June 2017

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A PUEBLO OF ISLETA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IS SEEKING

QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS TO JOIN OUR TEAM.

LLC

Velocity Build LLC (VBLLC) is a Civil Site Contractor specializing in Wet Utilities (Water

& Sewer), Site Civil, Mass Earthwork, and site concrete.

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

Posted 5/17/17

The ideal candidate’s primary task will be performing oversight of progress on

construction projects, with consideration for timeliness and cost-efficiency.

This individual will be the Primary Point of Contact on Projects and will

be responsible for budgeting, organization, scheduling, implementation, as

well as, working with field personnel to complete and close out the projects.

Project Manager Duties Will Include:

Project start coordination

Pre-con and Progress meeting attendance

Contract review

Project Implementation per company policy

Supervise Field Superintendents/Foreman

Review of all Sub, Supplier invoices

Oversight on use/recruitment of Subcontractors

Issuance of Subcontracts

Supervision of Subcontractors

Must be able to analyze and manage project budgets

Must be able to manage several projects simultaneously

Analyze, manage, and Mitigate Project/Company Risks

Handle all correspondence of Projects

Prepare submittals, RFI’s, Change Orders, etc.

Close out of Projects

Reporting to Company Management

Enforcement of Company Policies and Procedures

Project Compliance with State, Tribal, and Federal Law

Additional Duties as Directed by Company Management

Desired Skills and Experience:

Must possess Leadership and Human Resources Management Skills, must

possess excellent Organizational skills, and must possess an understanding

of Construction Law as it applies to projects, be Ethically responsible, and

carry oneself in a professional manner in the office and the field. The ability

to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals,

technical provisions, and government regulations and law. The ability to

write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, if needed.

The ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from

groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. The ability

to calculate figures and amounts.

Education Minimum: GED or High School Diploma

Minimum Five (5) years verifiable previous experience as a Project

Manager Or Minimum of Three (3) years Project Manager and Two (2)

years as an Estimator, or Construction Superintendent, all verifiable

Must Be Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project,

etc.), have general experience with Adobe .pdf files, AutoCAD, .dwg files,

be proficient with estimating programs (company uses ProContractor, and

will provide training to bring up to speed, if needed)

Must Be Proficient in reading plans, as-built plans, as well as online plans.

Must be willing to work in a team environment as part of a team in a fast

paced, time sensitive environment, be willing to handle multiple tasks

and responsibilities, and also be acceptable to ongoing change within the

company.

Must have a clean New Mexico Driving Record and a valid New Mexico

Driver’s License

Must be able to pass a pre-employment Drug Screening and sign a noncompete agreement

Position is open until filled. Salary Depends on Experience

VBLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applications can be picked up, and delivered with a resume, to our

office at: 62B Tribal Road 90 (1/4 mile south of Exit 213 on Interstate

25) Albuquerque, NM 87105

Visit our website at www.velocitybuildllc.com

CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR

Posted 5/17/17

The ideal candidate’s primary task will be gathering information for jobs to

be bid by the company. Preparing and performing all facets of the bidding

process. Utilize company Pro-Contractor software to build and perform

estimating tasks.

Estimation Duties Will Include:

Active Project search for bidding opportunities

Analyzing projects for bid

Collaboration with other Project Estimators

Review Projects for in-depth for estimates

Attend Pre-Bid Meetings for Estimates, contact Subs, & Suppliers

Preparation/Submittal of Bids Follow up and reporting on Bids

Additional Duties as Directed by Company Management

Desired Skills and Experience:

Must possess Leadership and Estimating Skills, must possess excellent

Organizational skills, and must possess and understanding of estimating as it

applies to project bids, the ability to calculate figures and amounts, be ethically

responsible in bidding, and carry oneself in a professional manner.

Education Minimum: GED or High School Diploma

Minimum Three (3) years verifiable previous experience as a Construction

Estimator in related construction type.

Must Be Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project,

etc.), have general experience with Adobe .pdf files, AutoCAD, .dwg files, be

proficient with estimating programs (company uses ProContractor, and will

provide training to bring up to speed, if needed)

Must Be Proficient in reading plans, as-built plans, as well as online plans.

Must be willing to work in a team environment as part of a team in a fast

paced, time sensitive environment, be willing to handle multiple tasks and

responsibilities, and also be acceptable to ongoing change within the company.

Must have a clean New Mexico Driving Record and a valid New Mexico Driver's

License

Must be able to pass a pre-employment Drug Screening

Position is open until filled. Salary Depends on Experience

VBLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applications can be picked up, and delivered with a resume, to our

office at: 628 Tribal Road 90 (1/4 mile south of Exit 213 on Interstate 25)

Albuquerque, NM 87105

Visit our website at www.velocitybuildllc.com

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June 2017

ISLETA ELEMENTARY

Another school year has been successfully

completed and now we head into the Summer

months and our Summer Programs.

Students will be able to continue with the

21st Century Learning and the Extended

School Year Programs for the month of

June. The programs will run on Tuesdays,

Wednesdays and Thursdays using the

Early Release Schedule from 7:30 A.M. –

12:30 P.M. Transportation will be provided

for morning pickup and afternoon drop-off.

Breakfast and lunch will also be provided

for all participating students. The 21st

Century Program will offer a combination

of “Tutoring” and “Enrichment” Activities

for all our Kindergarten through Sixth

Grade students. A special field trip has also

been scheduled for mid-June to the “Pottery

Mounds.” The School Staff will be working

with the Isleta Culture Committee to make

this a fun and educational experience. All

students participating in our Summer

Programs will have the opportunity to

work with a special group of teachers and

instructors from the International Youth

Fellowship, (IYF), during the last week of

the programs. Students will have special

courses in music, art, cooking, martial

arts, and wellness. The special event will

conclude with an evening Talent Show and

dinner. We hope that our students will join

us.

Enrollment for School Year 2017/2018

is currently being accepted.

Students

receive daily course work in “Core Subject

Areas” and have “Specials” for Music, Tiwa

Language, Library, Physical Education,

Computer Lab, and Art. The School Day

begins at 8:00 A.M. and ends at 3:00

P.M.

Bus transportation is provided

to all students living within the Isleta

Community. Breakfast and Lunch is also

provided to every child.

It has been a very long process, but we will

be celebrating the beginning of the school

year with 28,000 square feet of newly

resurfaced playground areas at POIES.

Construction began in late May and will

continue until completion in late June. The

students and staff are eagerly anticipating

the recess changes.

The Fourth through Sixth Grade students

traveled on May 3rd to Boca Negra Canyon,

part of the Petroglyph National Park Area

near Albuquerque. Students and staff

hiked the paths and had lessons delivered

by the Park Ranger and a trained Guide.

Students learned about the history of

Playground construction begins!

Fifth Grade Students partnered with

PNM in Albuquerque to design, build and

race “Solar Cars.” Following several work

sessions, students held a competition

between the classroom teams on our school

campus. Three teams were declared as

finalists for the big day at “Explora” on

May 5th. A fourth team was selected to

serve as an alternate based on design

and construction of their solar car. The

following teams represented the Pueblo of

Isleta Elementary School:

A student stopped to take a quick picture

while hiking in Boca Negra Canyon at the

Petroglyph National Monument.

Waters for them and their guests. The

Pueblo of Isleta Elementary students were

able to visit the parks thanks to a special

grant called “A Ticket to Ride.” The students

and staff also had access to special “Trunk”

Lessons on Desert Mammals and PotteryMaking with the Park Rangers. We hope

this is the beginning of long partnership,

and look forward to more park visits in the

fall!

Students of pottery class learning how to

smooth clay.

Sixth Grade students visited the San

Felipe Pueblo on May 1st to participate in

their Feast Day and to support one of their

dancing classmates. The students and staff

were thankful for the hospitality shared by

their classmate’s family. They also toured

the Los Lunas Middle School on May 2nd

and had an introduction of their middle

school life to come.

Fifth grade students enjoy the view from

above Boca Negra Canyon.

the park and about the geology of the

surrounding the area. The Fourth Grade

Students were awarded their certificates

and cards to support “Every Kid In A Park,”

a special program sponsored by the National

Parks Service that provides Fourth Grade

students free access to Federal Lands and

Fifth Graders waiting for the final solar

race results!

5th Grade Students Team “Lobos”, the first

place winners of the solar car races.

First Place - “Lobos,” Anthony Otero-Riley,

Edward Reano, Dylan Lente and Ualzonha

Abeita

Second Place – “Softball Sisters,” Aurianna

Olguin, Kendra Edaakie and Ashlyn Jojola

Third Place – “Flame Throwers” Shannon

Padilla and Everett Baca

Alternate – “She-Whiff-Tui” Isaac Jiron,

Alyssa Lucero and Destiny Little

The Fifth Grade Students then travelled to

Albuquerque to race against other teams

from across the PNM Region. The “Lobos”

brought home two trophies, winning First

Place for Speed and Third Place Overall.

Congratulations to our Fifth Grade

Students!

May has been the month for fitness here

at school. A big THANK YOU to all of the

students and families that participated in

our first ever Family Fitness Fun Night on

May 10th. We had healthy Chef Salads

to eat and everyone had a lot of fun trying

out some new activities in the gym. Thank

you to the Diabetes Awareness and I.H.C.

Staff that provided health information and

screenings for us. We plan on a fall activity

next school year.

Fifth and Sixth Grade students challenged

the Staff to a game of basketball on May

12th. We enlisted the help of some of the

other departments and Mr. Wild’s son,

Benjamin. A big thank you to the officers

from the Isleta Police Department and our

Recreation Department Staff.

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An Isleta Elementary School student sinks

her free throw from the line during our

staff vs students’ basketball game.

We also want to thank all the family and

community members that came out to cheer

everybody on. Everyone gave it their all,

and there was some pretty fancy shooting

on both sides of the court. The final score

was Visitors 71, Home 34. Great game!

Participants of the Staff VS Students basketball game.

The Isleta Police Department also hosted

an “Ice Cream Social” for the Pueblo of

Isleta Elementary Students on May 18th.

Students got time to meet the officers of this

community, learn about their important

Parachute fun during our field day.

Students having a chat with Detective Kat

during our Ice Cream Social.

work and talk with them. They also got to

ask questions. The burning question of the

day…”What is your favorite kind of donut?”

The kids and officers seem to really enjoy

their time together.

Kindergarten students loved asking

questions to the police officers during our

Ice Cream social.

Field Day started off a bit chilly, but the

kids soon heated up the gym and classrooms

in fierce competition. Students challenged

each other in horseshoes, beanbag toss,

golf-ball shake, and hula-hoop pass in the

classrooms and with scooter races, football

toss, crab ball and parachute popcorn in the

gym. After their barbeque lunch, students

competed in relay races between the classes.

Thanks to all that made it a fun day for the

kids and to all that could join us.

Thank You

To Our Families, Friends and to our Community

We are so Very Grateful and

Full of Appreciation

To You All

With A Special Thank You going

To Patricia and her 2nd Year Confirmation Class

The Isleta Veterans Association

IPD Officer Robbin and

Tara at the Isleta Library

And one more Thank You goes to the one who

Returned our son 's Bike !

Again, We Thank You All !

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June 2017

Pueblo of Isleta Public Library

Greetings Isleta Community. We would like to congratulate all 2017 graduates!, We would like to wish

good luck to all College, High School, Middle School and Elementary school graduates. Now comes your

next adventure in life. Enjoy your summer while it lasts. As for the Library, we will be busy with the

Summer Reading Program from June 5th to July 21st. All our focus will be on SRP for June and July

therefore other programs will come again starting in August.

News

If you visited the Library within the last

month you may have noticed our computer

layout is different. Our layout now consists

of all computers in a half circle with

the computers facing the General Area

bookshelves. This created more room within

our Library. We also added updated iMacs

and moved our older iMacs to the teen room

and children’s room.

We would like to apologize for the long

waited Wi-Fi connection The Library WiFi was down for a couple of weeks due to

an upgrade in our connection and Wi-Fi

generator program. We appreciate your

patience and recognize your need for WiFi, which is why we upgraded to a faster

connection. Come back to the Library! We

will be happy to issue you a password for

your laptop and cell phone. We would like

to advise you that we will not give Wi-Fi

passwords over the phone. You must come

into the Library and receive a password.

Due to a recent theft at the Library,

Library patrons should take precaution

while visiting the Library. A Library

staff member’s car was broken into and

unfortunately left undriveable. Because of

this incident we ask you to store personal

belongings in a safe and discreet place in

your car. If you see any suspicious activity

around the Education and Library complex

please call the Isleta Police Department at

505.869.3030.

The Library would like to welcome our new

Summer Workers! They will be helping out

the Library’s Summer Reading Program

and Summer Meal program as well as

helping out at the front desk. Please be

patient with our new workers as they will

be learning the ins and outs of the Library.

As a reminder while visiting the Library,

please do not leave children or pets in a

hot car. Sometimes a quick trip to print out

papers, make copies or fax may take longer

than expected due to unforeseen technical

difficulties. Please do not take the chance.

Thank you for your understanding.

Upcoming

Our Summer Reading Program will be

in full effect starting on Monday, June 5.

We will have a Library full of students so

our noise level may be louder than usual.

Please be patient with us. We will have our

junior group in the morning from 9:00am to

12:00pm and our youth group from 1:00pm4:00pm. Currently our Summer Reading

Program is full, but do not feel discouraged

to put your child on our waiting list. Our

last day for accepting students will be

on June 21st. If you have any questions

or concerns pertaining to the Summer

Reading Program please give us a call at

505.869.9808.

The Library will be host to the Summer

Meal program once again. Breakfast will

be served from 8:00am-9:00am and Lunch

will be served from 11:30am-1:00pm. All

meals are FREE for ages 1-18 years old.

All meals MUST be eaten in the Library

Art Room and cannot be taken home due

Our new computer layout in our General Computer lab.

to strict policies with Bernalillo County scavenger hunt Library staff ended up

Meal Program. If you have any questions coming up with another scavenger hunt

or concerns please give the Library a call at with clues throughout the Library. The

505.869.9808.

clues were made up of riddles and clues

that led them to a golden ticket, which

Recap

was hidden in the children’s room on the

On May 10th we surprised our Homework

bulletin board behind a flyer. The last

Help program participants with a small

game we played was our version of Silent

party. We started off our party playing a

Library. The objective of the game is to be

photo scavenger hunt. The students were

quiet while doing silly things to make you

put in two groups and were given a list of

laugh. The group that stayed the quietest

items to take a picture of. The team that

won. We ended the party with hot dogs,

finished the fastest won the game. The

chips and cupcakes!

students had so much fun with the first

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Our Manga Book Club started on May

2nd and ended on May 30th. Library staff

member Cheyenne met with 6 students

who read 4 different books every Tuesday

of the month. The students were assigned a

Nook tablet with all four books downloaded.

Each week the students engaged in book

discussions and activities such as Anime

Bingo, button making with their favorite

characters and screen-printing. Thank you

for all who participated. For some, it is not

easy to dedicate yourself to read a book let

alone a book club. We admire your reading

spirit and hope to continue bringing in

Library patrons with our book clubs.

The Library’s Homework Help Program

students taking it easy on a half day of

school enjoying snowcones.

The Library staff would like to thank all the

students who attended regularly and kept

the Library staff on their toes. We would

like to wish them a fun and safe summer!

On May 5th Peralta Playhouse from

Peralta visited the Library with a group of

10 students. Library staff member Diane

read them the book, “Bunny’s Book Club”,

by Annie Silvestro. After the story was read

they did a paper plate bunny craft for them

to take home. The Library also presented

the students with a gift bag with their own

copy of the book. Thank you to Peralta

Playhouse for visiting our Library. They

have been collaborating with our Library

for many years and we are always excited

to see new faces.

A participant of our Manga Book Club

who won the movie Attack on Titan

based on a book during Anime Bingo.

Congratulations!

On May 12th Library staff member Diane

and Christino represented the Library at

the Isleta Animal Control Rabies Clinic. We

handed out Library bags, which consisted

of upcoming programs. Ten lucky people

received a $5 OFF token in their bag. So if

you received one and have not yet looked in

the bag, you better do so. You might have

been one of the lucky Library patrons who

get to use this token toward a fine. Tokens

are given out during special promotional

opportunities so if you happen to see our

Library table at community events come by

and ask about a $5 OFF token.

Pueblo of Isleta Public Library

Hours of Operation:

Library Hours

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

Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Closed on Sundays, all federally recognized

Holidays and also Isleta traditional Holidays.

Please contact library for more

information on closures.

Mailing and Physical Address:

950 Moonlight Drive SW

Albuquerque, NM 87105

Phone: 505-869-9808

Fax: 505-869-8119

Email: poi02002@isletapueblo.com

Facebook Page:

www.facebook.com/IsletaPuebloLibrary

Web Address:

www.isletapueblo.com/library2.html

YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/poilibrary

Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/poilib

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June 2017

2017 Youth Summer Recreation Program Information

Summer Program Dates –

This year our summer program will run

for 8 weeks. The summer program begins

on Monday, June 5th, 2017 and will run

through Friday, July 28th, 2017. The

center will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th,

2017 for the Independence Day Holiday.

Summer Program Participant

Registration –

All summer program participants must

be registered in order to participate in

the summer program. The 2017 Summer

Program registration started on April 3rd,

2017 and is on-going, so stop in at the center

Monday through Friday or anytime during

the summer to register your child.

Summer Program Times –

The actual program times will be from 9:00

am to approximately 3:00 pm daily. All

children should be picked up by parents

and/or Guardians by 3:00 pm, except

the children of working parents and/or

Guardians. IMPORTANT INFORMATION

– We will be extending our morning hours

this year from 7:00 am to 9:00 am and our

afternoon hours from 3:00 pm to 5:45 pm

to allow working parents the opportunity

to drop off their children early before work

and to pick them up later after they get

out of work. PARTICIPANT DROP OFF

TIMES FOR WORKING PARENTS and/

or GUARDIANS – Working parents and/

or guardians can drop off their child(ren) at

the center in the mornings between 7:00 am

and 9:00 am daily. (We will not be picking

up and/or dropping off children to and

from their homes this summer!)

WE ARE UNABLE TO TRANSPORT

REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS TO

AND FROM THEIR HOMES TO THE

CENTER THIS SUMMER! PARENTS

AND/OR LEGAL GUARDIANS WILL

BE REQUIRED TO DROP OFF THEIR

CHILD(REN) AT THE CENTER DAILY

AND THEY WILL ALSO BE REQUIRED

TO PICK UP THEIR CHILD(REN)

FROM THE CENTER WHEN THE

PROGRAM ENDS DAILY AS WELL!

Participant Sign In and Sign Out –

All registered participants being dropped

off and picked up from the rec center will

need to be signed in and out daily on the

daily sign-in and sign-out sheet. Those

sign-in sing-out sheets are located in the

Recreation Center Lobby. Parents and/or

Legal Guardians are required to sign-in

and sign-out their children every day.

Summer Food Service Program –

We will once again be serving free breakfast

and lunches to all children ages 18 years

and younger this summer. The lunch

program will begin on Monday, June 5th,

2017 and the breakfast program will begin

on Tuesday, Jun 6th, 2017. Both programs

the breakfast and lunch program will run

through the end of the summer program

(July 28th, 2017).

Field Trip/Major Event Eligibility

Information –

All children must be present at least 3

times per week to be eligible for the field

trips/major events. Exceptions: Registered

participants that are attending summer

school. We want all participants to enjoy

the field trips, but we want to make sure

that participants are not just showing up

for the field trips only, they need to be here

to participate in the daily activities as well.

Swimming Pool Hours this summer –

The swimming pool summer hours will be

as follows:

Monday through Friday

• Open Morning Session 8:30 am to

12:00 am

• Closed Lunch Hour 2:00 noon to

12:45 pm

• Open Afternoon Session 1:00 pm to

2:30 pm

All Tribal members and POI employees are

more than welcome to drop in and use the

swimming pool during our normal hours of

operation, but keep in mind that between

the hours of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm Monday

through Friday the primary users of the

pool will be the children that are registered

in our summer program. Days and times

are subject to change as needed.

End of Day –

The recreation program is officially over

at 3:00 pm daily and parents and or

legal guardians that are not working are

required to pick their children by 3:00 pm

daily. PARTICIPANT PICK UP TIMES

FOR WORKING PARENTS and/or

GUARDIANS – Working parents and/or

guardians can pick up their child(ren) from

the center between 3:00 pm to 5:45 pm

daily if needed. (We will not be picking

up and/or dropping off children to and

from their homes this summer!)

WE ARE UNABLE TO TRANSPORT

REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS TO

AND FROM THEIR HOMES TO THE

CENTER THIS SUMMER! PARENTS

AND/OR LEGAL GUARDIANS WILL

BE REQUIRED TO DROP OFF THEIR

CHILD(REN) AT THE CENTER DAILY

AND THEY WILL ALSO BE REQUIRED

TO PICK UP THEIR CHILD(REN)

FROM THE CENTER WHEN THE

PROGRAM ENDS DAILY AS WELL!

SWIMMING POOL INFORMATION

It is now June and the summer season is

booming. Swim training (lessons) have

started back up with multiple sessions

being offered over the course of the summer.

is listed below this article and you will be

added to our roster. The classes are still a

first come, first served basis and free to all

tribal members. Sessions will be provided

as classes fill up and coincide with the

availability of staffing. This means that

if you signed-up but haven’t received a

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June 2017

session yet, you will be added to our wait

list. This allows us to keep your spot in

order to get the first available session. If

you are signed up please wait until you

have finished your session to sign-up again.

If you have any trouble signing-up please

feel free to come by the Aquatics office.

http://isletapueblo.com/swimlesson.

html

As many may know, we have been shortstaffed over the past few months. Our

staff has been doing a great job at keeping

up with the demands of the pool and the

cleanliness of the facility. This summer

we anticipate being fully staffed and

able to provide even better service to the

Pueblo. With the upcoming Summer Rec

program Dante’s Swim Adventures will

continue to be a staple in our programs

allowing children to play games, learn to

swim, and reach the other side of the pool

safely. If your child is not in the Summer

Rec program and would like to participate,

come in to the pool office and we can sign

you up.

Water aerobics continues to be one of our