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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:
1)
The Administration Building (Governor’s
Office): Receptionist Desk
2)
Census Office: Receptionist Desk
3)
Health Center: Lobby(Newsletter Stand)
4)
Housing Department: Receptionist Desk
5)
Department of Education: Receptionist Desk
6)
New Recreation Center: Newsletter Stand
7)
Old Recreation Center: Front Desk & Breakroom
(Newsletter Stand)
8)
Tribal Service Complex: Receptionist Desk
9)
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
of
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
NO
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.

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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.
Sign up at any time on our website that
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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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
most popular programs as our instructor
Cayden Sharp has created workouts that
can be enjoyed by all ages. It is a fun way
to burn calories with your friends while
enjoying great music. Come down and
join our growing class on Mondays and
Wednesdays from 5:15 pm to 6:15 pm and
Fridays from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

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Karate
The six kids that tested went through all nine (9) sections of testing which took just over 5
hours to complete and also a written test that encompasses history of karate, definitions of
karate and other martial arts questions about karate styles and techniques and sparring
(fighting). Anyone that is interested in joining the karate group please contact Mr. Chavez
at 866-4360 or drop in on the classes held on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 5:30pm at
the Isleta Recreation Center.

Photographed from Left to Right M. Price, Q. Walker, R. Price, S. Jaramillo, M.
Herrera, and G. Jaramillo, also Mr. Chavez our Karate Instructor at the Isleta
Recreation Center.

Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts
If you are interested in leading a Boy Scout
or Girl Scout Troop and you have the extra
time to commit to doing so, please contact
me (Arnold Sena, Pueblo of Isleta, Parks &
Recreation Department Director) or leave
me a message at 869-9786, so I can put
your name on a list of individuals that are
interested. If we get enough volunteers
interested we would like to start this in
June or July 2017. (See Flyer)

Karate one sparring photos, part of the testing is sparring and using the techniques
that Mr. Chavez has taught them.

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June 2017

Isleta Resort & Casino recently
signed up to participate in the
2017 Heart Walk!
Pueblo of Isleta community members are invited
to walk alongside the resort in the fight to make
healthier, longer lives possible for everyone.
Heart Walk is so much more than an event. It's
an opportunity to change the future and make
a positive impact in the lives of those who are
affected by heart disease and stroke. Chances
are, you also know someone who has been
affected by heart disease or stroke. One in three
Americans has some form of cardiovascular
disease and stroke is the leading cause of
disability in the United States. Those statistics
can begin to change by walking and raising
funds for the American Heart Association.
If you would like to join Team Isleta, simply
follow this link: http://www2.heart.org/goto/
IsletaResortandCasino
There is no fee to sign up! The walk takes
place Saturday June 10th at Balloon Fiesta
Park. Festivities begin at 7:30 a.m., and the
walk begins at 8:00 a.m. After the walk is an
outdoor health fair, as well as a DJ, food and
fun interactive games for children and families!

Tips for Night Driving
From the Isleta Health
Center’s Optometry
Clinic
1. Never wear tinted lenses while
driving at night
– So called night driving lenses with
any amount of tint or polarization
only reduce the already limited
amount of light available to your eyes
making driving more hazardous.
2. Wear lenses with Anti
Reflective (AR) coating
– AR coatings minimize distracting
internal lens reflections which can
be significantly more noticeable at
night.
3. Have regular eye exams
and
ensure
your
eyewear
prescription is up to date
– Even slightly uncorrected refractive
errors can make night time driving
more difficult.
4. Make sure your corrective
lenses are clean
– Dirty lenses can limit your view
and induce glare.
5. Make sure your windshield is
clean
– As with corrective lenses, dirty
windshields will also limit your view
and induce glare.
6. Make sure your head lights are
clean and properly aligned
– Dirty headlights can reduce efficacy
by 75%.

Isleta Resort & Casino June 2017
The exciting expansion plans at
Isleta Resort & Casino continue to
move along as planned this month.
Work is underway at the main
entrance, which is currently closed
for access while construction crews
demo and put in place a new look
for the resort.
The new grand
entrance is expected to be open by
early August.
Once completed, Phase II of the
construction begins with an all-new
bingo facility. The new structure will
give bingo players an uninterrupted,
exclusive place to play their favorite
games. Additionally, the site will
share expanded food and beverage
options with Triple Sevens Saloon.
That facility is set to be expanded
to four times its current capacity.
Overall, the construction is expected
to last approximately 18 months. It
will include a redesigned casino
floor, increased dining options, and
much more.
“This is an exciting time for Isleta
Resort & Casino and the Pueblo of
Isleta. We feel the renovation will
greatly enhance our position in the
Albuquerque gaming market,” said
Isleta Resort & Casino CEO Harold
Baugus.
You may have also noticed a
Isleta Resort and Casino construction
new buzz at the Isleta Eagle Golf
Course. Last month the resort pulled the wrappers off of a fleet of 100 new golf carts.
The new fleet was desperately needed, as previous carts were slowly starting to fail to
meet the needs of guests on the course.

June 2017

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WE ARE SURVIVORS
Stephanie Barela, Health Educator
869-4479  sbarela@islclinic.net

An Informative and Healing Occasion at
Annual Cancer Survivor’s Day Event
Every year in June, people all over the country
CELEBRATE National Cancer Survivor’s Day.
On May 9th, the Pueblo of Isleta Community
Cancer Support group took part and held their
3rd Cancer Survivor’s Day event at the Isleta
Health Training Center. Although it was a month
early, the support group believes any time is the
right time to celebrate cancer survivors in our
community.
The evening began with an opening song by
Thunder Knife Drum Group from Isleta. Following
was a very informative presentation on cancer
prevention/early detection by Den Openden,
a long-time collaborator of the cancer support
group and a cancer education advocate. She
reminded us that cancer is not a death sentence
and that the sooner it is detected the more likely
one is to survive the disease. Of course, our
event could not continue without recognizing
the cancer survivors in the community, including
the cancer support team members made up of
family and friends who helped them during their
recovery.
The high point of the event were the messages,
poems, and prayers of encouragement
and remembrance that participants had the
opportunity to write on stickers, which we
placed on the balloons released at the end of
the evening. The balloons were not only an
acknowledgment of cancer survivors, but also a
reminder of those who have lost the battle with
cancer. As the balloons climbed, we watched our
dreams, hopes, and prayers being carried to the
Creator.
It was indeed a heartfelt and healing occasion,
and the POI Community Cancer Support group
thanks everyone who participated and helped to
make the night a success. Thank you to Governor
Benavides for the moving invocation and to
the Thunder Knife Drum Group who regaled
us with their beautiful songs. I especially want
to thank the POI Community Cancer Support
group and planning committee - Lupita Chewiwi,
Mary Ann Johnson, Barbara Marquez, Frances
McElhaney, and Yolanda Serna for their time in
planning this event.
In closing, I would like to extend an open
invitation to all community members to attend
our monthly POI Cancer Support Group. We
meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Isleta
Health Center’s conference room at 10:30am.
However, keep in mind that we do meet in the
evening three times a year. Please call 8694479 for more information.
NEXT MEETINGS:
•
Tuesday, June 13th | 10:30am – 12pm:
“Prostate Cancer” (2nd most common cancer
among men) @ Health Center conference
room.
•
Tuesday, July 11th | 10:30am – 12pm:
“Child’s Understanding of Cancer/Chronic
Illness” @ Health Center conference room.
•
Tuesday, August 8th | 6:00 – 7:30pm:
“Familial/Hereditary
Cancer
Risk
Assessment”@ Health Training center
(located behind the main Health Center
facility).

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Pueblo Women Rising
IBHS Support Group

The Pueblo Women Rising
group has been focusing on
physical and mental health
during the months of April and
May. In April, we participated
in the annual pilgrimage to
Tomé Hill. It was a beautiful
day to exercise and gain a
deeper connection to our
spirituality. In May, we were
blessed with the opportunity
to attend a day of rock
climbing at Los Conchas. It
was an incredible experience
that challenged us in many
ways, with the most obvious
challenge being with our
physical bodies. Rock climbing requires that we utilize our strength to
climb. The emotional challenge is to trust our belay team and defeat
negative self-talk. Although this is a safe activity with rock climbers
assisting, it can be scary to try new activities and push ourselves out of
our comfort zone. All the women did a wonderful job in achieving goals
on this day, even if it was to climb three feet off the ground!
We also took a hike along the stream and did an activity using rocks,
sticks and leaves to signify what we learned about ourselves on this day
and how we are going to carry these lessons with us in the future. We
are so grateful to the Santa Fe Mountain Center (SFMC) for providing us
with the staff that facilitated the activity and the gear necessary to make
this a safe and successful event. We will have more outings with the
SFMC this summer and fall.

June 2017

Invitation Announcement
Pueblo of Isleta Head Start &
Child Care Center

The Isleta Head Start & Early Head Start programs
invite you to join our family by completing an
application for the upcoming 2017-2018 program year.
Applications will be accepted beginning
May 1, 2017.
Mission: To develop the whole child in all comprehensive
areas reflecting the traditional Isleta culture and
language. A safe, positive, healthy, and family-centered
environment is supported with: a highly competent staff;
parental enrichment and enhancement of their child’s
education; a structured developmentally appropriate
learning environment; strengthened community
collaboration; & sustained stakeholder communications.
Options for you and your child:
Head Start – 3 to 5 years old
A 6-hour, 5 day-a-week program. Classrooms are
equipped with hands-on, age appropriate materials
and qualified teachers. Transportation services are
available for those who live at least a ¾ mile from
the Head Start & Child Care building and within the
Isleta Reservation boundaries, with the exception of
those who reside East of NM 314.
Early Head Start- Prenatal to 3 years (3 options to
choose from)
1. Home Based for Pregnant Mothers: Home visits
from a Home Visitor who brings information and
materials about pregnancy & child development.

If you have any questions or would like to join the Pueblo Women Rising,
please feel free to contact Krystal Lucero at 869-5483 or klucero@
islclinic.net.

2. Home Based for Parent & Child Birth to 3
years:
Weekly 90-minute home visits from a Home
Visitor who provides information and materials
about parenting and child development. Biweekly Socialization activities in a group setting
(i.e. fun walks, field trips, child development, &
more).
3. Classrooms ages 3 months to 3 years:
A 6-hour, 5 day-a-week program. Classrooms
are equipped with hands on, age appropriate
materials and qualified teachers. There are no
transportation services available for this option.

Call to schedule an appointment to apply.
You need to bring ALL of the following:
√
Tribal Identification w/CIB # (required if
residence is outside of the Isleta Reservation)
√
Proof of Residency to ensure your physical
residence is within the Program’s service area (New
Mexico Driver’s License, Utility Bill, Government/
Tribal ID)
√
Rock Climbing at Los Conchas.

Fun Summer Snack for Kids
Peanut Butter Dip
Kids love to dunk fruits and vegetables in this dip.
½ cup creamy peanut butter
½ teaspoon cinnamon

½ cup plain lowfat yogurt

1. Place all ingredients into a small mixing bowl.
2. Stir until fluffy.
Try dipping sliced carrots, celery, apples, pears or bananas.
Children under three choke easily on raw vegetables. To prevent choking
cook vegetables enough to make them easy to chew. Cool before serving.
WIC Nutrition

Proof of income for previous 12 months
(Such as: Public Assistance Award Letter, 2016 tax
forms, W-2, 26 paystubs, etc.)
√
Proof of Child’s Birth (State issued birth
certificate, CIB Letter, Baptismal Certificate)
√
A copy of your child’s IFSP/IEP (if
applicable)
√
For Prenatal option, Pregnant Mothers
need to provide proof of pregnancy
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call
us at 869-9796.
We look forward to working together with you
and your family to make your child’s learning
fun and successful!

June 2017

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Isleta Elder Center: May Recap
We are zooming right through 2017! The April winds blew in the
wonderful May rain and blooming flowers to let us all know that the
spring season is now here. Spring fever took over the Isleta Elder
Center as our staff worked together as a team to clean our center
and make it sparkle for our seniors. The Elder Center celebrated
Mother’s Day with a luncheon at El Pinto Mexican Restaurant in
Albuquerque on May 12, 2017. We were blessed to have celebrated
this special occasion with over 70+ mothers, che-ees, & all forms
of mothers alike from the community. Mother’s Day is always a
joyous time as we remember and thank all the women who have
played such important and special roles in our lives. Thank you El
Pinto Restaurant and their staff for hosting a great event as well
as everyone who came to have lunch with us.
As the temperature begins to rise we all need to be more aware
& cautious of the different types of snakes around the pueblo. We
were fortunate to have Tata Virgil Lucero and Louie Montano of
Animal Control visit our center during our General Meeting in
May. These two Animal control officers presented to our elders
on snake awareness, prevention, and safety tips, which was very
informative. Some tips we have to pass on are: keep your yards
clean of debris, when planting or watering always stay cautious
of snakes in the plants, and ensure that any and all cracks in
your walls or house doors are fixed. If you do encounter a snake
DO NOT try to remove it on your own and call Animal Control at
(505)869-7564 or the Isleta Police Department (505)869-3030. As
a reminder, a snake can still bite up to an hour after being killed
due to their muscular reflexes. We are looking forward to having
Animal Control back again in July 2017 to inform us on rabies and
dog awareness. Thank you again Tata Virgil and Louie!
As we approach the summer season, personal/family vacations are
just around the corner and we were excited to have Dr. Cumby
back and give us some health tips for when on travel. Dr. Cumby
explained the importance of always having water handy especially
in your vehicle for long drives. Staying hydrated is a key factor
to preventing heat exhaustion. Always wear sunscreen or try to
incorporate sunscreen into your daily outdoor activities to insure
that you are protected from the sun’s harmful rays during the
spring & summer seasons.
Here at the elder center we have many visitors walk in and out
of our doors. During May we had a group of visitors from the
Friendship Force Exchange who were visiting the Pueblo on a tour
called: A Journey from Ancestral Puebloan Prehistory through
Contemporary Puebloan Culture. Lt. Max Zuni along with this
group of visitors, was able to take a tour around our Pueblo and
stop in at various programs throughout our community. This was
a great opportunity for these individuals who may not have ever
visited a pueblo, to learn, listen, and receive a better understanding
of our pueblo’s rich history & culture. This group was able to
visit the Isleta Elder Center and learn about how the elders of
our community play a crucial and important role in maintaining
our language, culture, history, and overall way of life. This was a
great reminder that we would not have the great blessings we have
today without all the hard work of elders before us. Upon arrival
to the Elder Center, the group was led on a tour of our facility by
our Director Rita Jojola. Ms. Jojola discussed the various types of
programs the Elder Center offers to the older adult population of
our community and discussed the need as well as importance of
elder care services. We received many great compliments for the
hard work and dedication of the Isleta Elder Center team as well
as the beauty of our facility.

Pictures from our Mother’s Day luncheon at El Pinto Restaurant.

Upcoming events for the month of June 2017:
Isleta Elder Center Activities Room:
June 1, 2017: Staff Meeting
June 8, 2017: Catholic Mass
June 12, 2017: Senior Olympic Meeting & Discussion: NM State
Senior Olympics
June 14, 2017: General Meeting: Special Presentation by the Isleta
Natural Resources & Environmental departments
June 14, 2017: Health Discussion with Dr. Cumby – Cardiac
Awareness
June 16, 2017: Father’s Day Fishing & Cookout – Isleta Lakes
June 19, 2017: Isleta Picture sharing: community photos
June 26, 2017: Shuffleboard Practice exchange
June 28, 2017: Afternoon Bingo Day
June 29, 2017: Isleta Elder Center Advisory Committee Meeting
June 30, 2017: Isleta Elder Center: Senior flea market in the patio.

Snake Awareness Presentation with Tata Virgil Lucero and
Louie Montano of Animal Control.
Major Field Trip: Adults 60 & Older
June 13, 2017: Sandia Pueblo Feast trip
June 21, 2017: Zoo & Botanical Gardens Trip
We look forward to the upcoming month! As always we encourage
all seniors to come into the center and utilize all of our available
resources & participate in our events. We look forward to working
with you! For more information about any of the Isleta Elder
Center’s upcoming activities and event, please contact us at
(505) 869-9770. Please see our Elder Center monthly calendar for
listed times & dates. All dates and events are subject to change.
Upcoming flyers for our events will be made available on the
Pueblo of Isleta website at isletapueblo.com

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Isleta Elder Center Exercise/Recreation &
Senior Olympics
Mondays: Shuffleboard Practice
Isleta Elder Center: Activities Room
1:30pm – 3:30pm

June 2017

Behavioral Health Services
Prevention Program
@ Isleta Health Center
Phone: 505.869.5475

MSPI GRANT OBJECTIVE:

Tuesday evenings: Shuffleboard Practice
Isleta Recreation Center: Gym
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Thursdays: Estimated Time Practice & Morning walk
Isleta Recreation Center: Walking Track
9:00am – 10:00am
Thursdays: Exercise Basics
Isleta Elder Center: Activities Room
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays: Enhance Fitness Classes with
Bernadette Jojola
Location: Isleta Rec. Center Gym
Monday Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
Wed. & Friday Time: 9:00am – 10:00am

INCREASE ACCESS TO PREVENTION
ACTIVITIES
The second quarter, January through March of
2017, of the newly funded Methamphetamine
and Suicide Prevention Initiative Grant, awarded
through the Indian Health Services, has been yet
another successful one. One of the MSPI Grant
Objectives was to “Increase access to prevention
activities for youth...”and the second quarter
included many community collaborations, inschool prevention, after school prevention, and
service learning projects. Major accomplishments
from this quarter were the Spring Break
Prevention activities and upcoming Summer
Programs.
Recap of Quarter 2: Spring Break and MSPI
Updates
Spring Break for students typically entails
staying home, taking a break from waking up
early, relaxing and so forth; however, the intent
of the Spring Break activities was to keep the
youth engaged and provide the opportunity
to share some experience. All thirteen of the
enrolled youth shared brand new experiences
with their peers. Two major activities were
participating at the Santa Fe Mountain Center’s
Ropes Course Facility and learning how to make
adobes. Community member, Brian Jojola,
taught the youth the adobe making process. The
youth learned the benefits of using adobes rather
than modern construction materials. The youth
became interested in the idea of adobes to build
an horno and made over 6 dozen adobe to start
that process. Six of the youth had the opportunity
to attend the Honoring Native Life Youth Summit
where they learned more about Mental Health
Awareness and participated in GONA activities.
GONA, Gathering of Native Americans, focuses
on increasing the strengths of Native youth
and community, healing the past, and building
the future. The participants in the after school
program (ASP) are busy with preparations for the
Community Garden with tasks that include the
addition of landscaping, preparing soil beds, and
gathering materials to begin worm composting.
Quarter 3: April – June 2017, Summer
Programming
Summer programming consists of a life skills
program geared around Prevention Activities,
Prevention Awareness, and Education.
The
youth will again participate in the High/Low
Ropes courses, team building activities, white
water rafting, hiking, camping, rock climbing and
attending Youth Summits.

St. Augustine Parish
Isleta Pueblo
Ministry of Consolation
MISSION STATEMENT

With Sympathy
“In times of sorrow God’s quiet waters
of hope and courage flow”

We are a ministry of consolation
at St. Augustine Parish to offer
spiritual comfort and support to
families who have experienced
the loss of a loved one. We will
continue to honor and respect our
traditional teachings.

IBHS Community Garden has a different
appearance than in past years. The garden
received some landscaping features that include
mulched walking paths, mulched areas to
decrease weed growth, and raised garden beds.
Planting was took place in late May. Stay tuned
for more garden updates.
IBHS Prevention Youth Summit Summer Series
for ISLETA Youth ages 10 - 17 is set for June
19th and July 17th, and incentives and lunches
are included. The Youth Summit is hosted in
collaboration with POI Service Providers. For
questions about registration, please call IBHS @
505.869.5475.

June 2017

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WIC

505.869.2662

Tips for Supporting Breastfeeding

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Talk about breastfeeding with your family. Mothers,
grandmothers, aunties, sisters and cousins all have valuable
experiences to share that can help you in your mothering
journey.
Ask for help from your family and your community. Each culture
has its own customs around pregnancy, childbirth, the post
partum period and breastfeeding designed to support new
families.
Combine new and old ideas and ways of doing things.
Traditions should be celebrated, not forgotten. Talk to your
elders about ways to incorporate traditional ways into your life
in away that makes you feel comfortable.
Celebrate parents and all types of families. Families make
communities, and strong families are powerful.
Take ideas about how to support breastfeeding to your elders in
the community and get involved. It takes every generation to
make changes that will benefit all families.

“One of the best things about traditions is being
able to leave it to our children,
especially our daughters.
Keep the tradition alive and support
our daughters to breastfeed”.

-Caroline Jim
Breastfeeding and Native American Culture
Women of the Pueblo have been mothering through breastfeeding
throughout history. Providing nourishment, comfort and safety at the
breast was an extension of the ways and customs that were passed
down from mother to daughter.
Native Americans are working hard to reclaim the traditions and
knowledge that used to be handed down so easily in the past.
There is value in learning the ways of our ancestors. Sharing stories and
mothering wisdom bonds families and strengthens our communities.
For more info: www.nativemothering.com

June 2017

Rest in Heaven
Stella A. Jojola ( Chee-ee)
12/16/1929~04/23/2017

Some People Search, Crave and
Desire All Preciousness of Life, but
I Realize That Chee-ee Was All That
and Much Much More ~ Just So
Very Precious!
The Stories That She Shared
About The Long Days Of Weaving
Beside Her Sister and Many Other
Amazingly Strong Women And
Friends, The Stories of The Many
Years of Being Happily Married to
Grandpa, Traveling and Raising
Their Daughter. Thank You Cheeee For Raising Our Entire Family
and For Always Being So Warm,
Loving and Caring To Those Who
Came Your Way.
Thank You To You All For Being
a Loved one, a Friend and A Special Part Of Her Life or Even a
Memory. Special Thank You To St. Augustine Church, Father George,
St. Augustine Choir, Nana Francis Abeita For Reading Her Rosery,
Her Brothers and Sisters, Many Nieces and Nephews, Grandchildren,
Great Grandchildren, Her Daughter, Her Extended Family Members,
Pueblo of Isleta Police Dept.~
Sergeant Milone and Officer Thornton, Isleta C.H.R,,Isleta EMT'S..
Kami, Jerry and Lee. The Elderly Center, Annie Coots From Isleta
Health Center, All The Men That Helped At The Cemetery and
Everyone I Didn't Mention ~
May God Bless Each And Everyone of Us With A Lifetime Of
Happiness and Peace.
We Love You Chee-ee
Love, Stella Jojola's Family
P.S Tell Your Loved Ones They are Loved
and Prove it

Isleta Pueblo News

June 2017

Isleta Community Health Education & Promotion Partnership (ICHEPP)

Fall Prevention Survey

Please fill out only ONE survey. If you
have already filled out one,
please do not fill out another.

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Health Beat

Stephanie Barela, Health Educator
869-4479 ● sbarela@islclinic.net
Reference: www.cdc.gov

June is Men’s Health Month

Please fill out this survey to assist the Isleta Community Health Education & Promotion
Partnership (ICHEPP) with program planning. ICHEPP provides health education and health
promotion services to the Isleta community and to do this we need your assistance in determining
if there is a need in the community for Fall Prevention.

Celebrate National Men’s Health Month and
Week (June 12-18, 2017) by taking these
important steps to stay healthy:

√ Check one box for each question:

Get Good Sleep

1. Are you an Isleta Tribal Member/Patient at Isleta Health Center?
2.

□ YES □ NO

What is your age?

□ 50-59 □ 80-89
□ 60-69
□ 90-99
□ 70-79
□ Over 100
3.

In the past 12 months, have you fallen?

Adults need 7-9 hours of sleep. Not getting
enough sleep is associated with motor vehicle
and machinery-related accidents and several
chronic diseases and conditions such as:
• Diabetes
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Obesity
• Depression
Quit Smoking Commercial Tobacco

□ YES □ NO

If you answered yes to question #3, please answer question #4, #5 and #6
4.

How many times have you fallen? ______________

5.

Why do you think you fell? ____________________________________________

6.

Did any of these falls result in an injury?

□ YES □ NO

Cut out survey and return to the Isleta Health Center. Thank you!

Quitting smoking has immediate and longterm benefits. It will improve your overall
health and lower your risk for heart disease,
cancer, lung disease and other smokingrelated illnesses.
• Interested in learning how to
quit using commercial tobacco? Call
Stephanie @ 869-4479.
Move More
According to CDC, “adults need at least 2 ½
hours of moderate intensity aerobic activity
every week and muscle strengthening
activities that work all major muscle groups
(legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders
and arms) on two or more days a week.”
Eat Healthy
Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables every
day. There are many vitamins and minerals
in these foods, which help protect you from
chronic diseases. Also, limit foods and drinks
high in calories, sugar, salt, fat and alcohol.
Decrease Your Stress
If you feel overwhelmed and out of control,
this is NOT healthy and you need to lower
your stress level. Take care of yourself. Avoid
drugs and alcohol, and find support and stay
active.
Stay Healthy
See your doctor or nurse for checkups.
Certain diseases and conditions may not have
symptoms, so checkups help identify issues
early or before they can become a problem.
Keep track of your numbers for blood pressure,
blood glucose, cholesterol, body mass index
(BMI) or any others you may have. If your
numbers are high or low, your doctor or nurse
can explain what they mean and suggest how
you can get them to a healthier range.
Get Vaccinated
No matter your age, we all need immunizations
to stay healthy. Even if you had vaccines as
a child, the immunity can fade with time, so
there are recommendations that are based
on a variety of factors, including age, overall
health and your medical history. Talk with
your doctor about what you need.

Isleta Pueblo News
Editor:
Nathaniel Lujan
Asst. Editor:
Tara Abeita
Published By:
Valencia Express

Isleta Pueblo News

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ISLETA HEALTH CENTER

JUNE 2017
MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Men’s Health Week is June 12-18!

How long has it been since you’ve been to the doctor?
Call your doctor this week to make a check up appointment and
make sure you’re staying healthy for you and your family!

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Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:30p @ BHS.

6

Pueblo Women Rising: 10-11a @
BHS.
Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS.
Pueblo Men Rising: 2-3:30p @
BHS.
Express Endurance: 5:30-7:30p @
DPP Wellness Center.

7
Young Leaders Youth
Krew: 4:30p @ BHS.
DPP Walking Group: 5:306:30p @ DPP Wellness Center.

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Early Recovery Skills: 9-10a @ BHS.
Another Recovery Technique (ART): 1011a @ BHS.
Alcoholics Anonymous: 11a-12p @ BHS.
Women’s Path to Recovery: 1-2:30p @
BHS.

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Pueblo Women Rising: 10-11a @
BHS.
Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS.
Pueblo Men Rising: 2-3:30p @
BHS.
Express Endurance: 5:30-7:30p
@ DPP Wellness Center.

Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:30p @ BHS.

POI Community Cancer Support
‘Prostate Cancer’ Presentation:
10:30a—12p, @ Health Center conference room.

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Early Recovery Skills: 9-10a @ BHS.
Another Recovery Technique (ART): 1011a @ BHS.
Alcoholics Anonymous: 11a-12p @ BHS.
Women’s Path to Recovery: 1-2:30p @
BHS.

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Pueblo Women Rising: 10-11a @ Young Leaders Youth
BHS.
Krew: 4:30p @ BHS.

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Early Recovery Skills: 9-10a @ BHS.
Another Recovery Technique (ART): 1011a @ BHS.
Alcoholics Anonymous: 11a-12p @ BHS.
Women’s Path to Recovery: 1-2:30p @
BHS.

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Pueblo Women Rising: 10-11a @
BHS.
Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS.
Pueblo Men Rising: 2-3:30p @
BHS.
Express Endurance: 5:30-7:30p
@ DPP Wellness Center.

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Isleta Youth Summit (Behavioral Health):
9a—3p @ Health Training Center.

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Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:30p @ BHS.

Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS.
Pueblo Men Rising: 2-3:30p @
BHS.

Express Endurance: 5:30-7:30p @
DPP Wellness Center.

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Young Leaders Youth
Krew: 4:30p @ BHS.
DPP Walking Group: 5:306:30p @ DPP Wellness Center.

Diabetes Prevention “Mind.
Body. Spirit” Fun Walk/
Run: Registration starts at
4:30p @ DPP Wellness Center.
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Young Leaders Youth
Krew: 4:30p @ BHS.
Community Healthy Cooking Class (DPP): 5:00p @
Diabetes Kitchen.

Questions? Call 869-3200

THURSDAY
1

5
Early Recovery Skills: 9-10a @ BHS.
Another Recovery Technique (ART): 1011a @ BHS.
Alcoholics Anonymous: 11a-12p @ BHS.
Women’s Path to Recovery: 1-2:30p @
BHS.

June 2017

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

Grief Group: 1-2p @ BHS.
Express Endurance: 5:30-7:30p @
DPP Wellness Center.
Alcoholics Anonymous: 6-7p @
Health Training Center.
Express Endurance: 5:30-7:30p @
DPP Wellness Center.
8

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

Grief Group: 1-2p @ BHS.
Express Endurance: 5:30-7:30p @
DPP Wellness Center.
Alcoholics Anonymous: 6-7p @
Health Training Center.
Express Endurance: 5:30-7:30p @
DPP Wellness Center.
15

CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

Grief Group: 1-2p @ BHS.
Express Endurance: 5:30-7:30p @
DPP Wellness Center.
Alcoholics Anonymous: 6-7p @
Health Training Center.
Express Endurance: 5:30-7:30p @
DPP Wellness Center.

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CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

Grief Group: 1-2p @ BHS.
Express Endurance: 5:30-7:30p @
DPP Wellness Center.
Alcoholics Anonymous: 6-7p @
Health Training Center.
Express Endurance: 5:30-7:30p @
DPP Wellness Center.
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CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am

FRIDAY
2

Early Recovery Skills: 9-10a @
BHS.

3/4

Another Recovery Technique
(ART): 10-11a @ BHS.
Alcoholics Anonymous: 11-12p @
BHS.
Another Recovery Technique
(ART): 1-3:30p @ BHS.

9

Early Recovery Skills: 9-10a @
BHS.

10 / 11

Another Recovery Technique
(ART): 10-11a @ BHS.
Alcoholics Anonymous: 11-12p @
BHS.
Another Recovery Technique
(ART): 1-3:30p @ BHS.

16

Early Recovery Skills: 9-10a @
BHS.

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Another Recovery Technique
(ART): 10-11a @ BHS.
Alcoholics Anonymous: 11-12p @
BHS.
Another Recovery Technique
(ART): 1-3:30p @ BHS.

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Early Recovery Skills: 9-10a @
BHS.
Another Recovery Technique
(ART): 10-11a @ BHS.
Alcoholics Anonymous: 11-12p @
BHS.
Another Recovery Technique
(ART): 1-3:30p @ BHS.

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Early Recovery Skills: 9-10a @
Grief Group: 1-2p @ BHS.
BHS.
Express Endurance: 5:30-7:30p @ Another Recovery Technique
(ART): 10-11a @ BHS.
DPP Wellness Center.
Alcoholics Anonymous: 11-12p @
Alcoholics Anonymous: 6-7p @
BHS.
Health Training Center.
Another Recovery Technique
Express Endurance: 5:30-7:30p @ (ART): 1-3:30p @ BHS.

DPP Wellness Center.

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Apueblo_isleta%3Abacb2deff718e68c. Public record. Not legal advice.