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Volume 11 Issue 2
Isleta Pueblo News
Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com
February 2016
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Ma Gu Wam
Comanche Ranch Officially
Becomes Part of Isleta Reservation
By Edward Calabaza
ISLETA PUEBLO --- January 15, 2016 In just a matter of seconds our reservation
nearly doubled in size when Governor E.
Paul Torres and Interior Secretary Sally
Jewell signed paperwork placing the
Comanche Ranch into trust and officially
adding it to our reservation boundary.
Isleta purchased the land for $7.3 million
in 1997 and since then has been asking the
federal government to place it in trust on
behalf of the tribe.
“It’s been a long time coming and it has
finally happened,” said an elated Gov.
Torres shortly after the signing. “When we
put land into trust that land will stay part
of the reservation for future generations to
come.”
The 90-thousand acres represents the
largest transfer of land back to a tribe’s
control in U.S. history and is a significant
addition to the Obama Administration’s
goal of placing 500-thousand acres into
trust for tribes. Sec. Jewell says the
transfer takes the total so far to more than
400-thousand acres.
"This is vastly different than the U.S.
government-to-government
relationship
with tribes that took place for several
hundreds of years, which was one of
assimilation of Native people, killing of the
culture, allocating lands to the individuals."
The Isleta Veterans Association posted
the colors at the signing ceremony which
was held at the “old courthouse,” and was
witnessed by dozens of tribal members as
well as current and past council members
and governors who played a role in
acquiring the property.
Past governors included: Robert Benavidez;
Alvino Lucero; Fred Lujan; Frank Lujan and
Verna Teller. Current and former council
members in attendance included: Fernando
Abeita; Ulysses Abeita; Robert Benavidez;
Beatrice Lente; Michael A. Lente; Diane
Peigler; Charlene Seidl and Verna Teller.
Current Lieutenant Governors Antonio
Chewiwi and Isidor Abeita were also in
attendance.
The historic event was also witnessed
by local, state and federal dignitaries,
including: Larry Roberts, the Interior
Department's acting assistant secretary of
Indian Affairs; Senator Tom Udall;
Congresswoman Michelle Lujan-Grisham
and state Senator Michael Sanchez.
The property will continue to operate as a
ranch with approximately 15-hundred head
of cattle. It will also serve as a sanctuary of
sorts for the hundreds of antelope, deer and
bird species found there.
The signing ceremony made headlines in
local, state, national and international
news as well. It was mentioned during
several broadcasts on KOAT (Ch. 7), KRQE
(Ch. 13), KUNM-FM and the nationally
syndicated radio program, National Native
Governor Eddie P. Torres and Interior
Secretary Sally Jewell signing the
Fee to Trust acquisition of the
COMANCHE RANCH.
News. The Albuquerque Journal, Socorro
Chieftain and the Valencia County NewsBulletin carried the story in their papers
locally while the Associated Press sent
the story worldwide. At last count, the
story was found on nearly 300 media sites
worldwide as far away as Hawaii and New
Zealand.
ALL PUEBLO GOVERNOR COUNCIL
(APGC)
December 17, 2015 – Indian Pueblo
Cultural Center, Albuquerque, NM - The
Nineteen New Mexico Pueblo Governors
and Governor of the Pueblo of Ysleta Del
Sur from Texas all convened at the Indian
Pueblo Cultural Center to appoint new
APGC officers for the 2016 – 2017 term.
By a unanimous vote of APCG Governors,
Governor Eddie P. Torres was reappointed
as Chairman of APGC, and Governor Val
Panteah, Sr., from the Pueblo of Zuni was
appointed as Vice Chairman of APGC.
Congratulations to Governor Torres and
Governor Panteah on their appointments.
SOUTHERN PUEBLOS COUNCIL OF
GOVERNORS
January 14, 2016 – Southern Pueblo Agency,
Albuquerque NM – In the first meeting of
newly elected Pueblo Governors new SPCG
Officers were appointed for 2016. Governor
Michael T. Sandoval, of San Felipe Pueblo
was appointed as Chairman, Governor
David Yepa of Jemez Pueblo was elected
as Vice Chairman and Governor Nicholas
Garcia of Cochiti Pueblo was elected as
Secretary of the Southern Pueblos Council
of Governors.
Isleta Business Corporation names
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Isleta Pueblo - The Board of Directors of
the Isleta Business Corporation (IBC),
after a formal meeting on January 9,
2016, announced the appointment of
Andrew Teller to the position of IBC Chief
Executive Officer following the resignation
of Robert “Chip” Martin from this position
on January 8, 2016.
This step is in accordance with the
succession plan developed earlier this year
where all key personnel were directed to
identify and train a potential successor
for their own position to permit a ready
transition in case they should be unable
Governor Eddie P. Torres and Interior
Secretary Sally Jewell commemorating
the approval of the acquisition of the
COMANCHE RANCH.
to continue in that position for any reason.
Mr. Martin will be working with Mr. Teller
until February 5, 2016, the effective date of
Mr. Martin’s resignation, to assure stability
and continuity for the Isleta Business
Corporation.
The Board of Directors looks forward to
having Mr. Teller as the Corporation’s
Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Teller, in his
role as Treasurer for the Pueblo of Isleta,
was instrumental in the formation of the
Isleta Business Corporation and, in his role
as Treasurer, provided contract financial
services to the Corporation through the
Treasurer’s Office during its early years.
Since becoming Chief Financial Officer of
the Corporation, Mr. Teller has become
thoroughly familiar with not only the
finances but the entire business operations
of the Isleta Business Corporation. The
Board is certain that Mr. Teller will be
able to provide the leadership and program
continuity that is needed at such a time of
leadership transition. Our congratulations
to Mr. Andrew Teller on his appointment.
Message from Governor
Eddie Paul Torres
As we welcome the beginning of a new year
let us create a shared vision of a healthy
and desirable future for all our people, a
vision of life we all want in a world which
provides wellness for all of humanity, to all
other species, and to our future generations.
May the Great Spirit always guide you and
look over you.
Isleta Pueblo
News
Editor:
Nathaniel Lujan
Asst. Editor:
Tara Abeita
Published By:
Valencia Express
Isleta Pueblo News
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PROBATE NEWS
First Notice – A petition to Probate the
Estate of Juan F. Zuni, deceased October
06, 2003. Case No. CV-15-PRO-00145, 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,
February 24, 2016 at 10:00 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 Olguin, deceased June
06, 1991. Case No. CV-15-PRO-00148, 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,
March 30, 2016 at 10:30 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 Joseph Gabriel Lujan, deceased
October 17, 2015. Case No. CV-15PRO-00147, 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, February 24, 2016 at 11:00
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.
Second Notice – A petition to Probate the
Estate of Juan P. Lucero, deceased April
09, 2012. Case No. CV-15-PRO-00150, 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 Thursday,
February 25, 2016 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.
TRIBAL COUNCIL ACTION 2016
The Tribal Council will begin informing the Community about
all official actions taken during each month. The following is
a list of Resolutions passed beginning January 5, 2016. We
will continue to provide you with monthly updates in the
spirit of promoting transparency within tribal government.
Tribal members are invited to attend Tribal Council Meetings
regularly scheduled for every Monday and Wednesday starting
at 9 a.m. Meetings are not held on federal and tribal holidays.
You may call the Council Administrative Office at 869-9695 to
confirm that a council meeting is scheduled.
February 2016
Second Notice – A petition to Probate
the Estate of Juan B Montoya, deceased
February 10, 1990. Case No. CV-15PRO-00149, 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,
March 30, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. Claims must
be filed in writing with the Isleta Tribal Court
Clerk, located at the Tribal Service Complex,
3950 Hwy 47 SE, Building A, Albuquerque,
NM. Any questions regarding the matter may
be directed to the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk at
(505) 869-9699.
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 Should you have additional
questions regarding the Probate process,
please call the Library at 505.869.9808 and
speak with Nathaniel Lujan.
The new mailing address for Isleta Appellate Court is:
Post Office Box 122
Isleta, New Mexico 87022
The phone numbers are:
(505) 869-9692 and (505) 869-9693
Thank You, and hope to see you at the meetings.
2016 Approved Resolutions
January, 2016
2016-001
Amendment to Resolution 2015-096 Approval
of Isleta Casino & Resort 2016 Fiscal Year
Budget.
2016-002
"Creation and Implementation of IR&C
Wellness Program “Greatest Loser” for Isleta
Resort & Casino Employees.
2016-003
Authorizing and Supporting the POI- Division
of Natural Resources Grant Application
Submission to the Bureau of Indian Affairs
SPA for the Agricultural and Ranch Project
Proposal Funding.
2016-004
Approving an Amendment to the Lease with
the USPS to continue to House a Post Office
within the POI and Authorizing Submission of
the Lease to the BIA for Approval.
2016-005
Adopting POI Amended and Restated Gaming
Ordinance of 2016.
2016-006
Resolution Approving the Accept for Indian
Highway Safety Program Grant Funds.
2016-007
Resolution Authorizing Application to Convert
the Education Departments Higher Education
Program from Bureau of Indian Education
(BIE) Funding to Bureau of Indian Affairs
(BIA) P.L. 93-638 Contract Program Funding.
The Honorable E. Paul Torres
Governor, Pueblo of Isleta
Post Office Box 1270
Isleta, New Mexico 87022
Dear Governor Torres:
I write to inform you that I have been instructed to call and conduct a Secretarial
Election in accordance with 25 CFR §§ 81.19 through 81.45 of subpart D.
According to 25 CFR §81.19(b)(1)(i), the election shall be called and conducted within
90 days of the receipt of the request. The petition was validated by the Authorizing
Official on January 7, 2016, and per §81.62(b)(2)(i), the petition is therefore considered
a “tribal request,” and an election shall be called and conducted within 90 days from
January 7, 2016.
Because the Secretarial Election is a result of a petition process, you are hereby
notified that you need to appoint one tribal member, who is at least 18 years of age,
to the Secretarial Election Board (Board). Please note that you have 10 days after
the date of this notice letter to make an appointment. So please ensure you notify me
and Raymond Fry, Chair of the Board, of the name of your appointee to the Board by
close of business on January 29, 2016. If this appointment is not done, the Chair of
the Board must appoint the representative who is a tribal member, on the 11th day
after the notice letter is issued.
If you have any questions, please contact Raymond Fry, Chair, Secretarial Election
Board, at (505) 753-1400, or myself, at (505) 563-3601.
Sincerely,
February 2016
LETTER FROM THE
EDITOR
Deadline for March Newsletter articles is set
for Thursday, February 18, 2016 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
It was brought to my attention that the dates and
times of the Diabetes Program Events were wrong
on the Isleta Health Center calendar. I have spoken
to those affiliated with the programs and apologized
for the mistakes. Therefore, I would also like to take
this time to apologize for any inconveniences which
the misprint might have caused you our readers.
The Health Center, Diabetes Program, and the
Newsletter staff will work harder to provide you
with correct news, dates, and times.
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: Receptionist Desk
4)
Housing Department: Receptionist Desk
5)
Department of Education: Receptionist
Desk
6)
New Recreation Center: Newsletter Stand
7)
Old Recreation Center: Front Desk
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)
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(505) 869-7584 Office
(505) 869-7579 Fax
poiemployment@isletapueblo.com
Join the Pueblo of Isleta Workforce!
The Pueblo of Isleta offers a wide range of career
opportunities with competitive salaries and excellent
benefits. Search the current career opportunities and
apply todayl
Pueblo of Isleta
Human Resources
P.O. Box 1270
Isleta, NM 87022
Career Opportunities
Closing Date
Location
Position Posting
Administration
Administration
Comanche Ranch
Elder Center
Elder Center
Elder Center
Headstart
Headstart
Headstart
Headstart
Headstart
Health Center
Health Center
Health Center
Health Center
Health Center
Health Center
Health Center
Health Center
Health Center
Health Center
Health Center
Health Center
Housing Authority
Housing Authority
Isleta Business Corporation
Isleta Business Corporation
Isleta Business Corporation
Police Department
POI Elementary School
POI Elementary School
POI Elementary School
Public Services
Public Services
Public Services
Recreation Center
Treasury
Tribal Council
Tribal Court
Truancy
INTERNAL ONLY - 01/26/2016
Administrative Assistant II - NEW
INTERNAL ONLY - 01/26/2016
Paralegal - NEW
INTERNAL-Continuously Accepting Applications
Ranch Hand (Seasonal)
IN PUEBLO ONLY - 01/27/2016
In -Home Care Attendant - NEW
Continuously Accepting Applications
Personal Care Service Aide
Open Until Filled
Veteran Support Service Program Member
IN PUEBLO ONLY - 01/27/2016
Bus Driver (PART TIME-25hrs Week) -NEW
Open Until Filled
Child Care Provider
Open Until Filled
Data Clerk
Open Until Filled
Health Coordinator
Open Until Filled
Nutritionist Coordinator
CHR Van Driver (Occasional)-RE-ADVERTISED Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled
Dental Assistant
01/22/2016
Dental Hygienist
Open Until Filled
EMT Paramedic (3-Positions)
Open Until Filled
EMT Intermediate (4 Positions)
01/25/2016
Fitness Instructor
Open Until Filled
Fitness Instructor (Part-time) - NEW
Open Until Filled
Nurse Educator - RE-ADVERTISED
02/02/2016
Patient Registration Clerk - NEW
Open Until Filled
Physical Therapist
Open Until Filled
Physician
Open Until Filled
Registered Nurse
Open Until Filled
HVAC Technician
Open Until Filled
Plumber
Open Until Filled
IBC Board Member
Open Until Filled
Line Cook
Open Until Filled
Sales Associate
Continuously Accepting Applications
Police Officer
Continuously Accepting Applications
Elementary Teacher
Open Until Filled
School Nurse (Part-Time)
Open Until Filled
Teacher — Computer
IN PUEBLO ONLY-Open Until Filled
Irrigation Technician - NEW
Open Until Filled
Septic Truck Driver
Wildland Fire Crew Member(4 temp/occasion) Open Until Filled
Continuously Accepting Applications
Lifeguard (Regular Part-Time)
Open Until Filled
Grants Coordinator
IN PUEBLO ONLY - 01/27/2016
File Clerk (Part-Time 30-hrs Week) - NEW
01/22/2016
Court Clerk
01/28/2016
Administrative Assistant I - NEW
Pueblo of Isleta Application Process
Interested persons who meet the minimum
qualifications must submit a completed signed
Pueblo of Isleta Employment Application. A
resume may be submitted with the application
but not in lieu of.
Contact A POI Recruiter Today!
Pattie Jojola
(505) 869-7587
poi70106@isletapueblo.com
Myra Garro
(505) 869-9792
poi07001@isletapueblo.com
Up to the minute Position Postings and Employment Applications may be obtained from the
Career Opportunity Webpage at: http://www.isletapueblo.com/careers.html
February 2016
Health Beat
Health Educator:
Stephanie Barela @ 869-4479
WHAT is a STROKE?
Did you know that Stroke is a leading
cause of death in the U.S.? It is a
medical emergency that occurs when
a blood vessel in the brain bursts,
or, more commonly, when a blockage
develops. If you don’t get treatment,
the cells in your brain will begin to die.
You should seek medical attention
right away!!
WHAT are the SIGNS
of a STROKE?
► Sudden numbness or
weakness of the body, especially
on one side.
► Sudden vision changes in
one or both eyes, or difficulty
swallowing.
► Sudden, severe headache
with unknown cause.
► Sudden problems with
dizziness, walking, or balance.
► Sudden confusion, difficulty
speaking or understanding
others.
IF YOU NOTICE ANY OF
THESE, SEEK IMMEDIATE
CARE:
Face: Ask for a smile. Does one
side droop?
Arms: When raised, does one side
wqdrift down?
Speech: Can the person repeat a
simple sentence? Does he
or she have trouble or slur
words?
Time: Time is critical. Call
911 immediately if any
symptoms are present.
HOW do you REDUCE YOUR
RISK FOR A STROKE:
Take steps to control certain Chronic
Conditions (high blood pressure, high
cholesterol, diabetes, obesity)
► Quit Smoking! Call 8694479 to sign up for Freedom
From Smoking or Thinking
About Quitting.
► Eat Healthier! Call 869-4093
to speak with the Nutritionist.
► Get Active! Call 869-4595
to sign up for the Diabetes
programs or go to the Isleta Rec.
► Manage
Your
Chronic
Disease! Call 869-4479 to sign
up for the MYCD 6 Session
program Starting 2/24/2016.
► Limit your Alcohol Intake!
Call 869-5475 to help manage
your drinking.
February 2016
Isleta Pueblo News
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**PLEASE NOTE: POSITIONS ARE OPENED UNTIL FILLED**
PLEASE SUBMIT TRANSFER REQUEST TO HUMAN RESOURCES
Staffing Specialist:
Mari Valenzuela 724-3920 or Vickie Carrion 244-8206
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PLEASE NOTE, the INTERNAL ONLY & IN PUEBLO ONLY terms have the same definition of those already
employed within the Pueblo of Isleta (POI) or are POI Tribal Members. The Human Resources Department apologizes
for any confusion caused by the dual terminology and were unaware of this error on the Pueblo’s Career Opportunity
Page. The error will be addressed as soon as possible.
Isleta Pueblo News
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February 2016
Pueblo of Isleta Public Library
Greetings to all! February has arrived and “Love is in the air”. For the Pueblo of Isleta Public
Library, we have fallen in love with programming. We have a lot of exciting programs to share
with you for the month of February as well as sharing our ideas for our 2016 Summer Reading
Program.
News
The Library will be closed on February
3rd for our monthly staff meeting. Just
a friendly reminder that Library staff
meetings are the first Wednesday of each
month.
The Library will also be closed on Monday,
February 15th in observance of President’s
Day. All Library media checked out on
Thursday, February 11 will be due on
February 16th.
The Library has purchased new furniture
for the General Area of the Library.
Technology is constantly running our day
like clockwork and before you know you
are running low on a battery charge. The
Library has a solution to your dilemma.
We have purchased couches and chairs
that have a power strip on them for your
convenience. Please keep in mind that the
Library does not provide any charging cords
nor are we responsible for any items that
are left there charging unattended. We also
have purchased a charging station which
will be in the Teen Room for teens that visit
the Library or decide to stay longer than
expected.
Do you love cooking? Good news! The Library
is now offering FREE cooking classes every
last Wednesday of the month for adults. The
Library staff will be conducting different
classes on various dishes throughout the
year so keep a look out for our flyers on
Facebook and flyers posted in the Library
for complete details of each program. Every
class is open to 10 adults and classes run
from 5:00-6:30pm in the Library Art Room.
When signing up for classes please mention
any food allergies you may have so we can
do our best to accommodate your needs.
The Library staff will be visiting the
state capital for Library Legislation day
on January 28th and February 5th for
American Indian day. We will meet and
greet with our Bernalillo and Valencia
County Legislators.
Upcoming
The Library is now offering Family Story
Time on Mondays at 10:30am. This is open
to the community and to the public! Library
staff member Diane will have a new story
each week along with activities such as
finger puppets, finger plays, songs, and
crafts. Family Story Time is designed for
parents or caregivers to participate with
their children. No need to sign up. Any
questions or concerns please call the Library
and speak with Diane 505-869-9808.
Looking for something to do with your
sweetheart on Valentine’s Day? On Tuesday
February 9th the Library will be hosting a
Couples Cooking Class from 5:30-7:00pm.
Library staff members Tara and Valeri
will teach you how to make a Japanese
inspired dish consisting of 3 types of sushi
rolls: California Roll, Tuna Roll, and
Salmon Roll. We will also be making fruit
spring rolls and a complimentary sparkling
water. This is open to the first 5 couples.
Food classes fill up quick but please do not
be discouraged to put your name on the
waiting list. Library staff makes reminder
The Library Staff learning how to make sushi from Christina Lujan, Sous Chef.
calls to all participants. If someone is unable and much more. Of course just like the
to attend we go straight to our waiting list. news on TV we will also incorporate sports
If you have any questions or would like to news and the weather. Along with learning
sign up please call 505.869.9808 and speak how to develop a story, youth will learn how
with Tara or Valeri. The Library staff to use video cameras, recorders, learn to
would like to thank Christina Lujan for interview, learn about stage presence and
conducting a sushi workshop for us. This much more. Once we prepare our calendars
was a great experience learning from a sous and get our daily schedules set, we will let
chef of Isleta Resort & Casino, Banquet. the public know in future newsletters about
We learned the need to knows about sushi the registration date and time. If you have
and the process of making it. This just adds any questions or concerns, please give us a
another new food technique to share with call at the Library and speak with a Library
our community.
staff member at 505-869-9808.
Our next cooking class will be on February
24th from 5:00pm-6:30pm. We will prepare
you for College Basketball March Madness
with some easy appetizers to whip up for
your game days. Library staff members
Tara and Valeri will teach you how to make
stuffed mushrooms and mozzarella sticks.
We will also share our book collection of
appetizers and have them available for the
class to check out. This class is open to the
first 10 adults to sign up with us. Sign ups
will start February 1st.
Recap
On January 12th and 14th the Library was
closed for our Summer Reading Program
Planning. Each year we start extra early on
our planning so we can get the information
and calendar to you so you may review
and make the best decision on where your
child/children will go for the summer. We
will release the calendars during the Social
Services Child Abuse Prevention Fair and
Parade on Saturday April 2nd.
This year our Juniors (3-6 years old) will
have a curriculum based on sports and
wellness, which is the National Library
Summer Reading Program theme. The
Juniors will be introduced to different
sports and learn sportsmanship. They will
also learn why it is healthy to incorporate
physical activity in our daily lives.
The Youth (7-18 years old) will have a
curriculum based on Newscasting. Youth
will learn how to research news, and search
for newsworthy stories to report on. Some of
the possible news stories the staff came up
with was Per Capita Distribution, School
Supplies Distribution, Tax Free Weekend,
Feast Time, Haircuts, GO Bond, Elections
Countdown to Noon Dec.31st.
The Manga Club is a wrap for the months
of January and February. Library staff
member Cheyenne met with 10 patrons
twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Both days’ participants discussed Manga
books and Tuesdays was an activity night
and Thursdays was food night. Participants
enjoyed eating Mochi and noodles and
playing jeopardy with quizzes on Manga
books. In the future we hope to continue
this Manga Club and bring in new faces to
the Library.
February 2016
Isleta Pueblo News
The Library held a Coloring Contest for
Adults which will end on February 4th.
We had a good amount of submissions and
tough competition. Who would have known
that adults like to color too! But little did
you know that coloring can also help with
stress and anxiety. Library staff member
Diane noticed the popularity of this coloring
trend and wanted to try it out with our
Library Patrons. Prizes were given for 1st,
2nd and 3rd place to Starbuck’s.
Mochi time with our Manga Club.
Our first food program of the year was
a success. With a full class of 10 adults
on January 27th, Tara and Valeri shared
smoothie recipes and infused water recipes.
All participants prepped the fruit and were
able to taste and compare the different
smoothies and infused waters. They also
received a water bottle and made their
own infused waters to try at home. Books
on these topics were also on display for
information purposes and available for
patrons to check out from the Library. There
are many health benefits from drinking
smoothies and infused waters, plus you can
get your daily intake of vegetable greens by
adding a handful of any leafy greens to your
smoothies. Thank you to all who were able
to attend and enjoyed the tasty smoothies.
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Pueblo of Isleta Public Library
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Thurs - 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Friday8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday9:00 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
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
CORRECTION:
In December’s newsletter, we
misidentified Sylvia Abeita, who
nominated her son, William Abeita,
as our first Isleta Cancer Caregiver
of the Year recipient. Please accept
our sincerest apologies.
Thank you.
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Isleta Pueblo News
February 2016
Youth Hunt
Isleta held its first Youth rifle
big game hunt and I am happy
to report that it was a success.
The Success was not measured in
deer harvested but measured in
quality of services offered for our
youth. A successful harvest is just
a bonus. In Preparation for the
Hunt the youth were exposed to
several exercises and experiences
to minimize any issues such as
incidents and dangers that may
arise for such an experience.
Agencies that participated in this
event were the Truancy, Behavioral
Health, Tribal Court and some of
our Tribal leaders. Truancy provided our lunches and direction
while Behavioral Health held team building and problem solving
exercises. These exercises were not only fun but very positive.
The youth encouraged one another with the assistance of our adult
Mentors who monitored their actions and experience along with
positive reinforcement
Prior to the youths going on this hunt they were told stories in
Tiwa and encouraged to speak Tiwa challenging them to learn new
words. They were exposed to cultural traditions, and practices
that should be performed during and after the hunt.
Thank you to our Whe- la- wes for allowing this hunt to take place
along with the Natural Resources Dept. who regulate the proper
use of our lands. I would also like to thank the NM certified Hunter
instructors who came out and reinforced the most important
aspect of these events which is safety. Special thanks go out to
our adult Mentor Volunteers who are at the heart of this endeavor:
Dennis Jojola, Marlo Martin, Ta Ta shirpoyo (Edwin Jaramillo),
and Ta Ta Kuff-Tu (Bernard Lujan) and all the other families that
participated. It is this community participation that we need in
order to thrive.
I want to thank everyone who participated in this experience.
This endeavor was a huge success because not only were there no
accidents and violations from our youth, but because we brought
them back to the center and first. They followed direction, listened,
and most importantly participated. I can only contribute this
success to all who participated and their vision. Thank you for
your efforts. I had a lot of fun and I’m sure you built some great
memories. I hope we can continue to build success such as these.
Ha-wuu.
Rodney Jones
Isleta Health Center
Community Health Representatives
Phone: 869-4485
Child Safety Car Seats:
A Parent/Guardian Responsibility
The Community Health Representative (CHR) office at the
Pueblo of Isleta Health Center would like to clear up some
misinformation regarding the availability of child safety car
seats. CHR does not carry an inventory of child car seats and
does not give away car seats.
What we do provide for parents and guardians are child
car seat clinics at least twice a year, at which time you
may receive a replacement seat (these are state sponsored
events with guidelines on when a seat may be provided to
an attendee depending on availability of seats). Child car
seat clinics are free and open to the public and can provide
you with proper child car seat installation and answer any
questions you may have about child car seat safety. Trained
car seat technicians can also help to identify car seats that
may be on a manufacturer recall and they can help determine
if your child’s seat has expired. Keep in mind that when you
attend a child car seat clinic you must arrive in a vehicle
with all children secure in car safety seats; furthermore, you
should have your vehicle’s Operator’s Manual on hand.
The Isleta Health Center has two certified Child Passenger
Safety Technicians on staff. You can call us at any time if
you have any questions or concerns about child safety car
seats. At this time, we don’t know when the next car seat
clinic will be, but as soon as we have one scheduled we will
inform you via posters around the community and an article
in an upcoming Pueblo of Isleta newsletter. As always, we
encourage you to buckle up yourself and your child every
time you travel in your vehicle, even if you’re ‘just going
down the street’. Be safe and have a wonderful summer!
Frances Anchondo, CHR Coordinator
Child Passenger Safety Technician
Phone: 869-4482
Stephanie Barela, Health Educator
Child Passenger Safety Technician
Phone: 869-4479
February 2016
Animal Control News!
Isleta Pueblo News
Hello to the community, and your pets. As of this printing
Isleta Animal Control along with Spay Neuter NM and Rocky
Mountain Puppy Rescue will have hosted yet again another
spay and Neuter clinic. The January clinic, which was held
at Valencia Animal Shelter, allowed another 30 animals from
the Pueblo to get spayed and/or neutered. We are excited to
see so many pet owners interested in the program. Since
2014 approximately 150 pets have been surgically sterilized
through these clinics. This year we plan on almost doubling
the number of sterilized animals by hosting 6 clinics this
year. If you are interested in getting your pet spayed or
neutered call our office at 869-7564 for more information.
Let us all do our part as responsible pet owners to keep the
population of unwanted pets to a minimum.
Like having a human child, pet ownership comes with many
responsibilities, expenses and time. Remember once we
make a commitment to become pet owners we automatically
take on that responsibility. Pets and other animals such as
livestock need our constant attention. We must provide that
sustenance for them in order to survive. Many people are
caught up in everyday life and as a result owners in many
instances neglect our pets. No one wants to see any child
neglected and on the same token we do not want any pet to
be neglected. If an owner is found guilty of neglect or cruelty
of one animal, that owner could face up to 6 months in prison
and up to $1,000 in fines. If more than one animal is involved
the fines and jail time increase with each victim. With this
in mind as owners of pets let us take that responsibility
seriously.
Animal Control- 505-869-7564
ANIMAL CONTROL
Pet owners, now that the weather is colder,
please keep your pets warm and safe from
the freezing weather. Animals that are kept
outside should be provided with a shelter to
get out of the elements. Old bales of hay are
great for making a shelter for your pet in the
winter. Straw or similar hay can be used as
bedding in dog houses. Blankets are also
good but once they become wet, they do not
insulate very well. Animals also need more
calories to keep warm. A small increase in
food intake will help your outside pet stay
warm. Animals kept indoors should not need
extra food. Dehydration is also a concern
during winter months. Water easily freezes
in water bowls limiting water consumption.
So always remove ice from water bowls and
replace with fresh water.
Isleta Animal Control would like to remind
pet owners of the Pueblo of Isleta Animal
Ordinance. Here are a few sections of the
Pueblo of Isleta Animal Control Ordinance and
some of the violations that are being seen and
reported. Please remember these ordinances
are in place to protect visitors, family, friends
and pets. They read as follows:
Sec.3E: Proper Care and Maintenance- It
is the responsibility of the owner to provide
adequate shelter, fresh food, and water to
their animals at all times and a clean living
environment. Clean water must be available
and accessible at all times. Owners are also
responsible to provide adequate veterinary
care for an injured or sick animal. Depending
on the severity or condition of an animal, could
lead to criminal charges being filed for Animal
Neglect and or Cruelty under this ordinance.
Sec.3F: Running at Large- No animal is
allowed to run at large, roam or create a
nuisance on another person’s property or
public areas of the Pueblo. All animals must
be within the control of their owner, confined
or physically restrained in a manner that it
cannot escape. First offense for an animal
running at large will result in a $25.00 fine.
Second offense will result in a $50.00 fine.
Third offense will result in a $100.00 fine. Four
or more violations will result in being cited for
“Nuisance Animals” as well as a petition will be
filed in court to have the animal removed from
its owner.
Sec.3G: Animals Must be on a Leash: All
animals accompanying/following their owners
off their property must remain on a leash at all
times. The leash must be affixed to the animal
by a properly fitted collar or body harness.
It must in control of their owner at all times.
The first violation will result in a warning. A
fine of $50.00 will be assessed for a second
violation. A $100.00 fine will be assessed
for third violation. Subsequent violations will
result in criminal charges under Section 8B of
this Ordinance.
The Pueblo of Isleta Animal Control Ordinance
can be viewed at www.isletapueblo.com/
animal-control.html or if you would like a
copy of the Pueblo of Isleta Animal Control
Ordinance feel free to come by the Isleta
Animal Control office at 06 Sagebrush St. or
contact the office at (505) 869-7564.
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Isleta Pueblo News
February 2016
FROM THE DESK OF THE PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR
(Arnold Sena):
Wow it’s February 2016 already, time sure
does seem to be flying by, and can you
believe how quickly this year is moving?
As I gradually make my way into another
month I can see, smell and feel the subtle
changes in the air around me every day.
With each passing day I notice that the days
are starting to get a little bit longer and
the weather is starting to warm up nicely.
Every day as I drive from my office to the
complex to take paperwork or for meetings
I tend to see more tribal members take to
the beautiful outdoors walking around the
pueblo, going for a brisk run in the pueblo
or just sitting outside on their front porches
enjoying the sun light and the warmer
days, that’s a sure sign that the seasons are
starting to change.
With change comes new ideas, openness
and the concept of getting better at what
we do, this is always a good thing. As the
New Director of the Parks & Recreation
Department here at the Pueblo, I want
all of you to know that I am very open to
change and everything it has to offer. The
idea of change for us here at the Parks
& Recreation Department means
that we want to find better ways to
serve our tribal members and I’m very
interested in hearing your ideas on how we
can make this happen. Your input on this
matter is important to me for the future
and your input is welcomed. Currently the
Parks & Recreation Department does some
wonderful things for the Pueblo and we
want to make sure that we continue doing
those things, but we want and need your
help. We want to be open to change and the
concept of getting better at what we do.
I’m very interested in hearing from you, I
want to hear your suggestions for future
programing, any new programming ideas
that you may have, any issues you may have
(good or bad, preferably good) concerning
the Department, and what you think we can
do to better serve the tribal members here
at Isleta. As I mentioned earlier your input
is valuable to me, I am very interested in
hearing what you have to say.
Here’re a few ways you can use to get your
input to me:
•
Contact me at 869-9777 and give
your input directly.
•
Email your input to me at poi91001@
isletapueblo.com
•
Mail your input directly to me at:
Parks & Rec. Director (Arnold Sena)
P.O. Box 808
Isleta Pueblo, NM 87022
•
Stop by my office at the New
Recreation Center to personally meet
with me.
I’m really looking forward to hearing from
you!
RECREATION CENTER PROGRAMS
The Isleta Pueblo Parks & Recreation
Department hosts a multitude of
programs that our tribal members and
tribal employees can take advantage of
to enhance their health and daily living.
Daily programs start as early as 5am at the
new recreation center and 3:30am at the
old recreation center.
Our After School Recreation program
is available for all school age children
Monday through Friday after school until
5:30pm. It’s a great program for the youth
to participant in where they can have fun in
a safe and friendly environment. For more
information on this program please contact
Antonio Garcia at 869-9777.
For those of you who like to work out before
going to work in the morning. A Cross
Training Class is offered at 5 am and 12
noon every Monday through Friday at the
new rec center. The Cross Training Class
introduces form and technique for Olympic
lifts, kettle bell training and body weight for
balance, strength and flexibility. Contact
Derrick Jiron at the new rec center for more
information or to join the Cross Training
Program. You can reach him at 869-9777.
A newer program that is being offered at
the new rec center is a Purifying Program;
this program is offered throughout the day
and is very flexible to your scheduling needs
between the hours 9am and 8pm, Monday
through Friday. This program promotes
purification through wet sauna, Jacuzzi
and stretching in and out of the pool, this is
a gentle beginning to starting your fitness
journey. If you’re interested in stress relief,
purifying the body of toxins and flexibility
by relaxing the muscles, then this is the
program for you. We currently have two
instructors available for this program
Derrick Jiron and Vanessa Martin. If you’re
interested in getting additional information
about this program or joining the program
contact Derrick or Vanessa at 869-9777.
These are just a few of the many programs
that the Parks & Recreation Department
offers to our tribal members and tribal
employees. For more information contact
the new rec center at 869-9777 or the old
rec center (Pickle Heights) at 869-5741.
Joke of the Day:
Why can’t bicycles go as fast as cars?
Because they are two tired.
AQUATICS
We here at the new rec center want to make
sure that the tribal members and tribal
employees are able to take advantage of our
beautiful swimming pool, to help ensure
that we are working to make that happen
we have made adjustments to our current
swim activities to free up different time
slots throughout the week which should
help make it more convenient for tribal
members and tribal employees to use the
pool. The immediate change that has been
made will free up time from 3:30pm to
6:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursday for use.
Those days and times will be open anyone to
come in and take advantage of. Please keep
in mind that in most cases, if you come in
while some of the current pool activities are
taking place, our pool staff will do their best
to free up a lane or two to accommodate your
request to swim. We will continue to make
adjustments to our schedule as needed in
hopes that we are able to accommodate all
current activities and any future request.
We are also in the process of filling some
vacant Lifeguard positions. For safety
reasons it’s imperative that we get these
vacant positions filled as quickly as possible.
Getting these positions filled will also help
us with the proper coverage to help ensure
maximum usage by tribal members and
tribal employees that want to use the pool
for recreation and health reason alike.
If you want more information about the
pool or if you are interested in becoming
a Lifeguard here at the Isleta Pool and
you meet the job requirements, please
apply online and/or contact our Aquatics
Coordinator Lindred Onsae or our Assistant
Aquatics Coordinator LeeAnn Lente at
869—9783.
Isleta Pueblo News
February 2016
Thought of the Day:
“Creative minds are like parachutes…
they work only when they are open.”
-Anonymous
Congratulations Orion Zuni!
We would like to congratulate him for
posting a qualifying time in the men’s 100
Butterfly. His time of 58.15 is also the Los
Lunas men’s new school record. Orion is
also a team member in the qualifying 200
Medley and 200 free relays which will
participate at the NMAA high school state
swimming championships to be held Feb
19-20th at Albuquerque Academy. Great
job Orion keep up the great work.
Random Fact of the Day:
The copper that covers the Statue of Liberty
is worth about $200,000.
PARKS MAINTENANCE
Our Parks Maintenance crew is busy as
usual getting ready for the season change.
I’m sure that many of you know that we
have some really nice parks here in the
pueblo and we want to make sure that
our parks are well kept for all the tribal
members that use them. To keep our parks
in such good shape our guys really have to
put in work and they definitely put in the
work. Right now our crew is in the process
of getting the parks ready for the warmer
weather, by starting now our parks should
be some of the greenest and prettiest parks
around when the warmer weather hits. I’m
sure that many of you have also seen the
Parks crew out in the pueblo picking up left
over luminarias, cleaning leaves, working
on tree wells and general doing what they
can to make sure the parks and the pueblo
look good for all of us.
I want everyone to know the crew works
really hard for all of us here in the pueblo.
If any of you are out in the pueblo and see
any of our guys working out there, take a
minute to tell them hi and to thank them
for the great work that they do.
YOUTH BASKETBALL
Our youth basketball program for the
elementary school age children is in full
swing again. The goal of this program is
to teach our children the fundamentals of
the game and good sportsmanship. It’s very
important that our youth learn fair play
and have fun playing the game and our
staff (John Matt, Keenan, Vanessa, Antonio
and all our staff) here at the rec center are
doing a great job at teaching and promoting
the game and all its positive benefits.
Please stop in and catch a game, I know our
youth would love to see you there. For more
information about the Youth Basketball
please feel free to contact the center at 8699777 and speak to John Matt, Keenan or
Vanessa.
NANA UPDATE
The Nanas are once again gearing up for
the upcoming Holiday (Valentine’s Day)
with arts projects and activities for the
youth depicting that eventful day and other
special days this month.
LAST WORDS
I know many of us have resolved to start
exercising or to exercise more for this New
Year, that’s a great resolution to make,
but it’s also a hard one to keep, so let’s all
do our best to stay true to our resolutions.
Here are a few tips for beginners to get you
started in exercising:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Set an attainable goal.
Stay positive.
Wear comfortable attire.
Start slowly.
Stay focused
Don’t overdo it.
Did I say STAY POSITIVE!
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Please come by the center and take full
advantage of the center, its amenities, the
programs offered and the helpful staff. We
would love to see you here!
Remember - Stay fit, healthy, happy and
safe!
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WIC NOTES
Isleta Pueblo News
February 2016
February is Children’s Dental Health Month.
Good news… tooth decay is preventable!
Nutrition and Your Child’s Teeth
Begin cleaning your baby’s mouth during the
first few days after birth by wiping the gums
with a clean, moist gauze pad or washcloth.
As soon as teeth appear, decay can occur. A
baby’s front four teeth usually push through
the gums at about 6 months of age, although
some children don’t have their first tooth until
12 or 14 months. Infants should see the dentist
within 6 months of cutting his first tooth and no
later than age 12 months.
What your child eats affects his or her teeth.
Too many carbohydrates, sugar (for example,
cake, cookies, candies, milk, and other sugary
foods and beverages), and starches (for example,
pretzels and potato chips) can cause tooth decay.
How long carbohydrates remain on the teeth is
the main culprit that leads to tooth decay.
The best thing you can do as a parent is to
teach your child to make healthy food choices.
• Avoid sticky, chewy foods.
• Serve sugary treats with meals, not as
snacks.
• Get your children in the habit of eating
as few snacks as possible.
• Avoid sugary foods that stay on the teeth.
• Buy foods that are sugar-free or
unsweetened.
• Never put your baby to bed with a
bottle filled with milk, formula, juice,
or soda.
• Include good sources of calcium in your
child’s diet to build strong teeth.
• If your child chews gum buy xylitolsweetened or sugar-free gum.
• Use fluoride-containing toothpastes
and brush and floss your child’s teeth
daily.
• Brush your child’s teeth after giving him
or her medicine.
• Visit the dentist regularly.
The best way to prevent tooth decay is to use
fluoride-containing toothpaste every day.
(Fluoride toothpaste should only be used in
children old enough to spit out the remaining
toothpaste.) Floss your child’s teeth at least
once a day to help remove particles between
teeth and below the gum line.
WIC Nutrition
WIC
Pueblo of Isleta WIC 505 869-2662
Have a Happy and Healthy Valentines Day!
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
6 oz semi sweet chocolate chips
3 oz white chocolate chips
1 lb (about 20) strawberries with stems, washed
and dried well
Directions
Put the semisweet and white chocolates into 2 separate heatproof medium bowls.
Fill 2 medium saucepans with a couple inches of water and bring to a simmer over
medium heat. Turn off the heat; set the bowls of chocolate over the water to melt. Stir
until smooth. (Alternatively, melt the chocolates in a microwave at half power, for 1
minute, stir and then heat for another minute or until melted).
Once the chocolates are melted and smooth, remove from the heat. Line a sheet pan
with parchment or waxed paper. Holding the strawberry by the stem, dip the fruit
into the dark chocolate, lift and twist slightly, letting any excess chocolate fall back
into the bowl. Set strawberries on the parchment paper. Repeat with the rest of the
strawberries. Dip a fork in the white chocolate and drizzle the white chocolate over
the dipped strawberries.
Set the strawberries aside until the chocolate sets, about 30 minutes.
Find recipe at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/chocolatecovered-strawberries-recipe.html
Healthy Ways to Satisfy Your
Sweet Tooth
1. Fruit with real whipped cream
2. Frozen chocolate banana-cut banana in half and freeze, when
frozen roll in melted chocolate and sprinkles, nuts or granola
3. Yogurt parfait
4. Dark chocolate
5. Chocolate milk
6. Fruit smoothie
7. PB&J sandwich
8. Cereal and milk
9. Frozen grapes
10. Graham cracker with peanut butter
Get creative!
February 2016
Isleta Pueblo News
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Isleta Health Center
Behavioral Health Services Prevention Program
Phone: 505.869.5475
Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Initiative (MSPI)
QUARTER 1 UPDATES
The first quarter (October – December 2015)
under a newly funded Methamphetamine
and Suicide Prevention Initiative Grant
awarded through the Indian Health
Services, has been a successful one. The
first quarter included many community
collaborations, in-school prevention, after
school prevention and service learning
projects.
The
collaborations
throughout
the
community included many of the community
service providers and departments through
the Pueblo of Isleta as well as some
outside resources. Such collaboration
includes Isleta Police Department, Isleta
Recreation, Isleta Social Services, Isleta
Diabetes Prevention Program, MIS,
Treasury, Courts, and much more. Some
notable community events from Quarter
1 include: Domestic Violence Awareness
Month Activities, Annual Memorial Walk,
and Reaching for the Stars. With valiant
efforts from community and department
collaboration, these events were successful
and reflected the open hearts and minds of
this community.
Annual Memorial Walk
The ICAT spent months of planning and
preparation for the event date. With
dedicated service providers and POI
Employee’s input, we put another year in
the books. On December 19th we celebrated
the 6th Annual Memorial Walk, which
turned out to be another huge success. With
approximately 2,500 luminaries lighting
several village tribal roads and Rio Grande
River Bridge, nearly 200 community
members participated in the event held at
the Recreation Center on that clear, calm,
and slightly chilly evening. Community
members came together to walk in memory
of those who have passed and also attended
a memorial service provided by Father
George with songs performed by the St.
Augustine Church choir.
Upon return to the Recreation Center,
the participants shared a warm home
cooked meal that featured steaming
posole and fresh oven bread. There were
also wonderful side dishes, desserts, and
warm beverages after which community
members enjoyed a memorial slideshow.
The Valencia High School ROTC Program
presented the Colors prior to the evening’s
activities and Governor Eddie Paul Torres,
Sr. opened with a blessing and prayer of
encouragement. There was also an added
message from many Native American
communities: “we are only here on earth
on borrowed time, so don’t regret losing
anyone. Cherish moments with them,
forgive one another, care for one another,
and love one another. We don’t want to be
stuck missing someone when they are gone,
when in fact we had that chance when they
were here on earth.”
Everyone seemed to appreciate and enjoy
the event as they were touched by the
memorial slide show, dazzled with the door
prizes and returned to their homes with full
tummies.
Thank you to all that make this such
a special “annual” event and to all the
participants.
The in-school and after school prevention
programs included curriculum
instructions, hands-on experiential
activities, service learning projects, life
skills development, awareness building
and youth development.
The in-school prevention program works
with the Isleta Elementary School under
the direction of the Pueblo of Isleta. The
Elementary School has been gracious and
allowed for curriculum instructions as well
as hands on experiential and life skills
building to be introduced to the students.
IHS Youth Best Practices https://www.ihs.
gov/mspi/bppinuse/youthbp/:
“American
Indian Life Skills Development”. The course
teaches life skills in communication, problem
solving, depression, stress management,
anger regulation, and goal setting. Aimed
at American Indian adolescents 10 to 19
years old, the curriculum includes from 28
to 56 lesson plans that cover topics such as
building self-esteem, identifying emotions
and stress, increasing communication and
problem-solving skills, recognizing and
eliminating self-destructive behavior, and
setting personal and community goals.
The IHS Youth Best Practices: “Keepin’
It REAL: Drug Resistance” is included
in this curriculum.. The curriculum is a
multicultural, school-based substance use
prevention program for students 10-14
years old. There is emphasis on resistance
strategies represented in the acronym
“REAL: Refuse offers to use substances,
Explain why you do not want to use
substances, Avoid situations in which
substances are used, and Leave situations
in which substances are used”. In addition
to the Elementary School activities an
after-school program is offered for the IES
Students on their half-days. Activities
include outings, hands on activities i.e. team
building, ice breakers and much more. One
notable outing that everyone enjoyed was
an Equine Assisted Therapy from the IHS
Youth Best Practices. The youth engaged
in a session with horses, and discussed
Historical Trauma topics that included loss
of tribal lands, loss of tribal language, and
cultural identity.
The IBHS after-school prevention program
has been working with Isleta community
youth ages 10-15 years. Although the
program is open to ages, 8 – 17 year olds, the
age range we serve is primarily in the ages
indicated. The youth engage in prevention
programming that includes increased
awareness building through focus groups,
community service/service learning projects,
experiential outings, hands-on experiential
activities, positive youth development,
leadership development, and much more.
Some notable activities in quarter 1 include
youth attendance at council meetings
with “Honoring Native Life” (HNL), the
NM Statewide Clearinghouse for Native
American Suicide Prevention to support
prevention, intervention and post-vention
initiatives. HNL is located at the University
of New Mexico’s Department of Psychiatry
and Behavioral Sciences, Division of
Community Behavioral Health, located
at the Center for Rural and Community
Behavioral Health. The after-school
program has 4 Isleta Youth who serve on
the HNL Youth Council. Other noteworthy
activities are the active role in the October
Domestic Violence Prevention Month
Activities and a Service Learning Project
with the Governors/Lt. Governors Office.
The annual Christmas Celebration included
a luminaria display for the people of Isleta
as well as the St. Augustine Church. The
Luminaria Project spanned over two days
and required over 10 hours of hard work.
With the collaborative help with IPD, the
task was completed for Christmas Eve. The
IBHS Prevention Program is open to Native
American Youth ages 8-17 years old. The
weekly group meetings are held primarily
on Monday and Wednesday evenings,
4:30-6:30 and sometimes feature weekend
outings, and/or different scheduled days and
times. The program offers transportation
services and youth interested are directed
to contact IBHS @ 505.869.5475. We invite
you to join the Isleta Community Action
Team where we brainstorm, plan, and
implement for the community.
MSPI Quarter 2 Planning and
Implementations
In the MSPI Quarter 2 (January – March),
we continue to plan activities for the youth
of the community. We ask the youth to help
plan the activities that we can offer for
them. Part of the planning happens around
the Spring Break session for the Local
Schools. We take into consideration the
different school breaks and offer available
outings and activities. All activities are
under the MSPI Funded Grant Purpose
Area #4, Generation Indigenous (GEN-I)
Youth Support Initiative and we seek to
meet 3 broad objectives:
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Implement evidenced-based and
practice-based approaches to build
resiliency, promote positive development,
and increase self-sufficiency behaviors
among native youth;
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Promote family engagement; and
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Increase access to prevention
activities
for
youth
to
prevent
methamphetamine use and other
substance use disorder that contribute
to suicidal behaviors in culturally
appropriate ways.
In order to meet an overall MSPI Goal, we
promote early intervention strategies and
implement positive youth programming
aimed at reducing risk factors for suicidal
behavior and substance abuse.
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February 2016
Senior Companion Program
“Seniors Helping Seniors”
Senior Companions:
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Are 55 years of age or older
Volunteer 20-40 hours a week
Work with frail, at-risk, and/or isolated/homebound
elderly
Agree to a background check
Benefits include:
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Stipend for those who are income eligible
Mileage reimbursement
Meal reimbursement
Supplemental accident and liability coverage while on duty
Annual recognition event
Initial and monthly trainings
Paid Holidays
Senior companion volunteers provide friendly visits, companionship and develop
friendships with their clients; volunteers assist with paying bills, light housekeeping
& provide limited transportation for grocery shopping, errands & medical
appointments.
Senior Companions also provide respite service to family caregivers, giving them a
much needed break.
You don’t need special skills or training to be a Senior Companion
Volunteer; all you need to know is how to be a friend.
Contact Information: Rebecca Gonzales
Sr. Companion Coordinator
Isleta Elder Center
(505) 869-9770
Isleta Health Center
Optometry Clinic
Phone: 869-4080
Six common mistakes made
by patients when handling
contact lenses
1.
Not washing and drying hands.
Washing your hands may seem like
common sense, but the American Eye-Q®
survey found that 35 percent of contact
lens wearers skipped this important
step. Drying is also an important part of
the process since tap water can contain
harmful microorganisms that can be
transferred onto the lens and onto the
eye.
2.
Wearing lenses longer than
recommended. Many contact lens
wearers will try to make their lenses last
longer by waiting to change them until
the lenses become bothersome. According
to the American Eye-Q® survey, 57
percent of contact lens wearers admitted
to wearing disposable contact lenses
longer than directed. Not following an
eye doctor’s recommended changing
schedule can cause preventable eye
irritation or even lead to permanent eye
damage from bacterial infections.
3.
Not replacing contact lens cases
regularly. Eye doctors recommend that
lens cases be replaced at least every three
months, and cases should be cleaned and
disinfected periodically in between. Yet,
only 41 percent of contact lens wearers
follow this rule.
4.
Sleeping in contacts overnight.
The American Eye-Q® survey revealed
21 percent of contact lens wearers are
guilty of this bad habit. Sleeping in
contacts puts consumers at risk for an
eye infection. Only do so when wearing
lenses specifically designed for day and
night wear and when closely monitored
by your doctor.
5.
Reusing old contact lens solution.
Only fresh solution should be used to
clean and store contact lenses. Stick
to products recommended by your eye
doctor to clean and disinfect lenses, and
remember, saline solution and re-wetting
drops are not designed to disinfect lenses.
6.
Wearing contact lenses while
swimming or in a hot tub. Approximately
26 percent of contact lens wearers swim
in their contact lenses. This routine can
lead to serious sight-threatening eye
infections and irritation. According to
the FDA and the American Optometric
Association, contact lenses should not be
exposed to any kind of water, including
tap water and water in swimming pools,
oceans, lakes, hot tubs and showers.
February 2016
Isleta Pueblo News
Isleta Elder Center
Title VI Notice to Public
Notifying the Public of Rights under
Title VI - English
• The New Mexico Department of Transportation operates
its programs and services without regard to race, color, and
national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights
Act. Any person who believes she or he has been aggrieved
by any unlawful discriminatory practice under Title VI
may file a complaint with The New Mexico Department of
Transportation.
• For more information on the New Mexico Department of
Transportation’s civil rights program, and the procedures
to file a complaint, please call 1-800-554-0936 or (505)
827-1774, email: damian.segura@state.nm.us; or visit our
administrative offices at 1596 Pacheco St., Santa Fe, NM
87505. For more information, visit www.dot.state.nm.us.
• A complainant may file a complaint directly with the
Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Office of Civil Rights,
Attention: Title VI Program Coordinator, East Building,
5th Floor-TCR, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC
20590. Phone: (202)366-4043.
• If information is needed in another language, please contact
1-800-554-0936 or (505) 827-1774.
Notificación al Público de los Derechos Garantizados
por Título VI - Español
• El Departamento de Transporte del estado de Nuevo
México opera sus programas y servicios, sin distinción de
raza, color y origen nacional, según el Título VI de la Ley de
Derechos Civiles. Cualquier persona que cree o que ha sido
perjudicada por una práctica discriminatoria ilegal bajo el
Título VI, puede presentar una queja con el Departamento
de Transporte de Nuevo México.
• Para obtener más información sobre el programa de derechos
civiles del Departamento de Transporte de Nuevo México o
para obtener más información sobre los procedimientos para
presentar una queja, llame al 1-800-554-0936 o al (505) 8271774. Email: damian.segura@state.nm.us, o visite nuestras
oficinas administrativas en 1596 Pacheco St., Santa Fe, NM
87505. Para obtener más información, visite www.dot.state.
nm.us
• Un demandante puede presentar una queja directamente
a la Administración Federal de Tránsito (FTA), Oficina de
Derechos Civiles, Atención: Coordinador del Programa de
Título VI, East Building, 5th Floor TCR, 1200 New Jersey
Ave, SE, Washington. , DC 20590. Teléfono: (202) 366-4043
• Si se necesita información en otro idioma, por favor póngase
en contacto con 1-800-554-0936 or (505) 827-1774.
St. Augustine Parish Isleta Pueblo
Ministry of Consolation
MISSION STATEMENT
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.
OBJECTIVES:
1. To assist our spiritual leader in Christ with his duties to render
pastoral care and/or services.
2.To assist families with hospitality and Christian fellowship after
the liturgy and burial services when requested.
3.The bereavement group will offer informal continuing support.
With Sympathy“In times of sorrow
God’s quiet waters of hope
and courage flow”
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Elder Center Transportation Services
The Elder Center provides transportation services to elders 60+ years
of age for the following (please call the Elder Center to be placed
on schedule):
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Grocery Shopping (Wal-Mart, Smith’s, Albertson’s, etc.) –
1st Friday of each month
Retail Shopping (Wal-Mart, JC Penney, Sears, etc.) –
2nd Friday of each month
Mail, Banking, and Bill Paying – Every Monday
Pick-up for elders who would like to have lunch at the
Elder Center (pick-up will begin at 11:00 am and return
after lunch around 1:00 pm)
Transportation services will be provided as a back-up for families that
are unable to transport for the following or are unable to schedule with
Isleta Health Center’s CHR Program:
(Elders need to make sure they have their referrals from Isleta
Health Center for scheduled appointments to locations such as
Presbyterian, Lovelace, Eye Associates, etc.)
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Doctor’s Appointments (Isleta Health Center, Presbyterian,
Lovelace, etc.)
Eye Appointments (Isleta Health Center, Eye Associates,
etc.)
Dental Appointments (Isleta Health Center, etc.)
Podiatry Appointments (Isleta Health Center, etc.)
Prescription Pick-Up – Staff will not pick up medications
(narcotics) that require an ID for pick up at the Isleta
Health Center Pharmacy
Other types of transportation services needed (pick-up/drop-off)
from those listed will be considered based on scheduling/vehicle
availability.
Policies and Procedures for transportation services that involve clients
expending their personal funds will be utilized to protect both client and
staff. Transporter will not be allowed to conduct any type of transaction
on behalf of the elder.
If you are in need of transportation services, we ask that you “Please
provide a minimum of a 24-hour notice for scheduling purposes.”
If you have any questions on the Elder Center Transportation Services,
or if you need to schedule please call the Operations Department at
869-9770.
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HOME SERVICES PROGRAM
Wishing all our Elders a Prosperous New Year
with the Blessings of Health and Happiness.
With the start of a New Year begins a time
to consider how our program can help you or
your elder.
Home Services provides a range of services
to elders who meet the minimal criteria: 60
years or older with 2 or more ADLs (Activities
of Daily Living Limitations). Public Assistance
Services – for elders 60 years and above;
with no ADLs required. Lastly, the eligibility
criteria is that the elder lives and resides
within the Pueblo of Isleta.
Home Services Program (Non-Medical)
Qualifying Criteria: Elders 60 years of age or
older with two (2) or more ADLs; or a younger
disabled person under the age of 60 who has
two (2) or more ADLs, lives with their elder
parents who are responsible for providing
support services.
Attendants provide 3 - 4 hours of service per
week to clients in the comfort of their home.
Light housekeeping: mopping, sweeping,
vacuuming, dusting, dish washing, laundry
and meal preparation, etc.
Personal Care services: bathing, showering,
dressing, grooming and medication reminders.
Transportation: available to assist clients with
errands and outings.
Advocacy: referrals for Public Assistance or
providing information and assistance.
Respite Care: provides relief to a full-time
caregiver of a frail homebound elder 60 years
or older who are unable to perform two (2)
or more ADLs. Services are the same as
described above.
Home Chores
Provides services to frail elders who request
home repairs, yard work, window & ceiling
cleaning, chopping wood, and minor home
modifications. Referrals for home repairs
and handicap modifications are submitted to
Director, then referred to Housing Authority.
Work Orders can be submitted by calling the
Isleta Elder Center.
Benefits Assistance
Application and referral for Public Resources.
Again, this is for elders 60 years and above.
Resources includes: Commodities, EBT Food
stamps, Low Energy Assistance Program,
New Mexico Weatherization Program on
Tribal Lands, PNM Good Neighbor Fund,
PNM Home Check Program, POI Housing,
POI Tribal Programs, Social Security, SSI,
etc.…
For more information and/or appointment for
discuss any of our services, please contact:
Patricia L. Lucero,
Home Services Manager
Extension: 9338.
at
869-9770
Is Home Care For You?
Article from
“The Comfort of Home”
The need to provide care for a loved one
arises for many reasons. A sudden illness or
hospital stay may dictate the need for help, or
a person may gradually find the job of caring
for a home and personal care too taxing.
Often, the person who needs care does not
realize it and family members step in to help
with decisions that need to be made.
One of those decisions involves who the
caregiver will be where care will be provided.
The choices can be difficult unless you know
the factors to consider.
Knowing What Level of Care Is Needed
Before you take on the demanding job of
home care, decide what level of care you
must provide. Do you need to give:
Minimum assistance? Person is basically
independent, can handle most household
chores and personal care, and needs help
with only one or two ADLs.
Moderate assistance? Person needs help
with three or more ADLs, such as bathing,
cooking, or shopping.
Maximum assistance? Person unable to care
for themselves, requires total assistance, and
must require 24/7 care. This type of care
giving is often undertaken by professionals,
either in the home assisted living facilities, or
nursing homes.
Care for someone who is terminally ill?
To determine the level of care, you must
understand the person’s condition and needs
in the areas of daily hygiene and health.
Generally, these needs fall into two broad
categories.
Activities of Daily Living like eating, bathing,
dressing, taking medicine, and going to the
toilet.
Activities Important to Independence like
cooking, shopping, housekeeping, getting to
the doctor, paying bills, and managing money.
Characteristics to look for in assessing the
overall level of care needed are the person’s:
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Ability to transfer independently from
bed to wheelchair
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Ability to move independently in
wheelchair or walker
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Ability to control bladder and bowel
movements
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Ability to carry out the basic activities
of daily living
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Ability to call for help
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Degree of sight and hearing
impairment
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Degree of confusion
Also consider emotional conditions that might
require advanced or special levels of care:
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Depression
A need for socializing or privacy
Homesickness
After giving some thought to these
characteristics, try to place the person you
might care for in one of these categories:
Minimum Assistance, Moderate Assistance or
Maximum Assistance.
*Information provided to you from your Home
Services Program.
February 2016
Isleta Elder Center:
Isleta Pueblo News
The Isleta Elder Center Program is off to a great start this year
with many new additions throughout our facility. The center is
honored and blessed to display our facility’s beautiful new statue
“Greeting the New Dawn” by our pueblo’s own Caroline Carpio.
The statue, historic photo project, mural, & outdoor lighting were
part of an art project intended for display at the new Isleta Elder
Center. These beautiful pieces of art and history of our community
can be viewed throughout the interior & exterior of the building.
We are very proud of everyone who was involved in this project;
your hard work and skill have given the entire community a
beautiful gift for future generations to have. In addition, the Isleta
Elder Center has beautiful new furniture throughout the building
for our community’s elders to enjoy. So if you are curious to see
what is new in our building or you have not had the chance to visit
us, please stop by our facility and any one of our available staff will
be happy to give you a tour.
Isleta Elder Center: Activities
2016 All Indian Game Day – March 16 & 17, 2016
We are excited to announce that the Pueblo of Isleta will be working
closely with the New Mexico Senior Olympic office in hosting the
2016 All Indian Game Day events at various venues throughout
the pueblo. All Indian Game Day is a 50+ event that happens
every two years, giving all Native American elder communities
an opportunity to unite and enjoy 14 competitive Senior Olympic
events together. Communities are awarded tribal points during
the course of the event and are presented a special award at the
end of the event. All 19 pueblos, 2 Apache tribes, & Navajo Nation
are among the communities that are anticipated to participate
in this year’s event. We hope to have 200+ participants visiting
our community this year. All Indian Game Day also offers various
Sports Clinics, a Health Fair, Arts & Crafts Fair, and so much
more. The competition sports include:
Archery Hauchas(Washers Game)
Bowling
5k – Road Race
Basketball Free Throw
Shuffleboard
8 – ball Pool
Soccer Accuracy Kick
Frisbee Accuracy Throw
Softball Distance Throw
Frisbee Distance Throw
400m Est. Run/Walk
Golf 800m Est. Run/walk
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Registration packets & information for All Indian Game Day
is located at the Isleta Elder Center and both Isleta Recreation
Centers. All Registrations must be submitted by February 16,
2016. No Exceptions. If you interested in more information
about A.I.G.D. or you like to volunteer during the event
please contact Eugene Jojola (505)869-9770 or Rochelle
Zuni (505)869-9777. Both the Isleta Elder Program & Recreation
would like the help of our community in making this a great event
for our community.
2016 Senior Olympics: Team Isleta Meeting: February
3 & 10, 2016
The Isleta Senior Olympic team is open to individuals of our
community ages 50 & older. Throughout the years, Senior
Olympians of our community have competed from the local
level to the National level of senior games. These athletes are a
great example to anyone looking to stay active and keeping the
competitive spirit alive. These individuals are recognized as
true inspirations for community through their hard work and
continuous dedication in senior games. We are open to anyone in
our community interested in competing in various Senior Olympic
Events throughout the year. Our goal is to compete in all areas
of senior competition events for 2016 such as participating in the
ABQ 50+ games, AIGD, & 2016 NM State Senior Olympic Games,
just to name a few. Team Isleta has begun our 2016 practice
schedule in setting dates for various practices during February.
If you are interested in being part of the Team Isleta during this
year’s Senior Olympic season, please contact Eugene Jojola (505)
869-9770 for more information.
Important February Event Dates:
February 4, 2016: Natural Healing Presentation by Alfred
Kaye (Hopi/Navajo)
February 9, 2016: Belen Senior Center Trip – Valentine’s
Day Luncheon
February 12, 2016: Senior Sweetheart’s Day – Elder Center
Volunteers Needed: The Isleta Elder Center is looking for
community members who are Hair Stylists, Barbers, Make-up
artists, Massage Therapists, and anyone wanting to volunteer
their talent to the elders of our community. We would like to
give elders 60 and older a chance to be pampered and styled for
Valentine’s Day. If you are interested or know anyone who may
be interested in this event please contact Eugene Jojola (505) 8699770 for more details.
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Head Start & Early Head Start
Head Start promotes the school readiness of young
children from low-income families through agencies
in their local community. The Head Start program is
authorized by the Improving Head Start for School
Readiness Act of 2007.
Head Start and Early Head Start programs support the
comprehensive development of children from birth to age 5, in
centers, child care partner locations, and in their own homes.
Comprehensive development services include:
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Early Childhood Teachers (Early Head Start & Head
Start) - facilitate individualized learning experiences to promote
children’s readiness for school and beyond. Through planned
and spontaneous instruction, relationships with adults, and
play, children grow in language and literacy, early math and
science concepts, and social and emotional development.
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Health- Children receive health and development
screenings, nutritious meals, oral health and mental health
support. Programs connect families with medical, dental, and
mental health services, and ensure that children are receiving
the services they need.
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Family well-being- Parents and families are supported in
achieving their own goals, such as housing stability, continued
education, and financial security. Programs support and
strengthen parent-child relationships and engage families
around children’s learning and development.
Family members must apply directly with the Isleta Head Start
& Child Care Program.
Early Head Start & Head Start Programs provide services to
over a million children a year in every U.S. state, territory and
in over 155 tribal communities. Programs prioritize enrollment
for children in foster care, children with disabilities, and children
whose families are homeless.
Head Start agencies design services for children and families
that meet the needs of their local community and follow the Head
Start Program Performance Standards. These agencies receive
grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
(HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and
are administered by the Office of Head Start (OHS). Some local
communities and states contribute additional funding to expand
Head Start and Early Head Start to include more children within
their communities. Isleta Pueblo provides the Head Start & Early
Head Start Programs with close to 20% of the program’s total
budget.
What programs are offered by Head Start?
Head Start began as a program for preschoolers. Three- and
4-year-old preschoolers made up over 80 percent of the children
served by Head Start programs across the U.S. last year.
Early Head Start serves pregnant women, infants, and toddlers.
Early Head Start programs are available to the family until the
child turns 3 years old and is ready to transition into Head Start
or another pre-K program. Early Head Start helps families care
for their infants and toddlers through early, continuous, intensive,
and comprehensive services.
Both Head Start and Early Head Start programs offer a variety
of service models, depending on the needs of the local community.
Early Head Start & Head Start services are provided for six hours
per day. Another program option is home-based services, in which
a home visitor visits children/families once a week in their own
home and works with the parent as the child's primary teacher.
Children and families who receive home-based services also meet
twice monthly with other enrolled families for a group learning
experience facilitated by the home visiting staff.
What is school readiness?
The Office of Head Start (OHS) defines school readiness as children
being ready for school, families ready to support their children's
learning, and schools ready for the children who enter their doors.
Children's school readiness is measured by the skills set out in
the five domains of the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes
Framework:
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Language and Literacy
Cognition and General Knowledge
Approaches to Learning
Physical Development and Health
Social and Emotional Development
Families are engaged in their children's learning and development
and are poised to support the lifelong success of their child. Head
Start recognizes that parents are their children's primary teachers
and advocates.
Schools become ready for children when Head Start programs,
parents, and schools work together to promote school readiness
and engage families as their children make the transition to
kindergarten.
What are comprehensive services?
Head Start comprehensive services include:
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Early Learning
Screenings and follow-up for health, development, and
behavior
Health and safety
Social and emotional development
Nutrition
Family goal-setting
Social services
Transition services
Services for children with disabilities
Comprehensive services are delivered in a learning environment
that is individualized to support children's growth in the five
essential domains. A minimum of 10 percent of a program's total
enrollment must be children with disabilities. Additionally, Head
Start services are designed to be responsive to each child and
family's ethnic, cultural, and linguistic heritage.
If you are interested in participating in the Early Head Start
or Head Start Programs, please call 869-9796 to schedule an
appointment to fill out your application!
Are you or someone you know having a baby?
It’s important to take very good care of yourself so that both you
and your baby are healthy. Regular prenatal care helps you and
your health care provider monitor how your pregnancy is going. It
also helps your provider spot any potential health problems before
they become serious. Some pregnant women may experience
complications like gestational diabetes or preeclampsia. But with
regular prenatal care, you can better manage any health issues
that may come up.
Going through a pregnancy is not easy. The Isleta Early Head
Start Program can help provide support to expectant mothers and
families by offering the services of a Home Visitor. Home Visitors
provide prenatal and parenting education, support during doctor
visits and ultra sounds, and postnatal support for the first three
months.
If you are an expecting mother that would like extra support, the
Isleta Early Head Start program would love to have you join us
in the program! The program still has some slots available. Call
today to schedule your appointment to complete an application.
The Early Head Start Prenatal option is for pregnant
mothers:
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Who is Isleta Native/Descendant OR
Who reside on the reservation OR
Who are expectant mothers of Isleta
children
For more information or to schedule an appointment to complete
an application, call us immediately at 869-9796.
We also have slots available in the
Home-Based option for children ages
birth to thirty-six months.
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February 2016
Questions? Call 869-3200
SUN
MONDAY
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Early Recovery Skills: 9-11a
@ BHS.
Women’s Path to Recovery:
1-2:30p @ BHS.
Young Leaders Youth Krew:
4:30p @ BHS.
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8
Early Recovery Skills: 9-11a
@ BHS.
Women’s Path to Recovery:
1-2:30p @ BHS.
Young Leaders Youth Krew:
4:30p @ BHS.
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15
PRESIDENT’S DAY
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22
Early Recovery Skills: 9-11a
@ BHS.
Destination Health
Premeasurements: 9a-5:30p
@ DPP Wellness.
Women’s Path to Recovery:
1-2:30p @ BHS.
Young Leaders Youth Krew:
4:30p @ BHS.
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Early Recovery Skills: 9-11a
@ BHS.
Women’s Path to Recovery:
1-2:30p @ BHS.
Young Leaders Youth Krew:
4:30p @ BHS.
TUESDAY
2
Women’s Support Group: 10-11a
@ BHS.
Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS.
Creating Process of Change:
2-4p @ BHS.
WEDNESDAY
3
THURSDAY
4
6
13
Express Endurance Class Workout:
5:30-7:30p @ DPP Wellness Center.
Str8 Rez: 4:30-6:30p @ BHS.
Express Endurance Class/EDU:
5:30-7:30p @ DPP Wellness Ctr.
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10
11
12
Women’s Support Group: 10-11a
@ BHS.
DPP Community Screening: 12-4p
@ POI Police Dept. All community
members welcome!
Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS.
Creating Process of Change:
2-4p @ BHS.
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Women’s Support Group: 10-11a
@ BHS.
Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS.
Creating Process of Change:
2-4p @ BHS.
Express Endurance Class Workout:
5:30-7:30p @ DPP Wellness Center.
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Women’s Support Group: 10-11a
@ BHS.
Destination Health
Premeasurements: 11a-7:30p @ DPP
Wellness Ctr.
Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS.
Creating Process of Change:
2-4p @ BHS.
Express Endurance Class Workout:
5:30-7:30p @ DPP Wellness Center.
Anger Management Skills: 1-2p
@ BHS.
DPP Community Screening: 8-12p
@ POI Police Department. All
community members welcome!
Circle of Spirit Parenting: 9-11a
@ BHS.
Anger Management Skills: 1-2p
@ BHS.
Circle of Spirit Parenting:
2-4p @ BHS.
Grief Group: 1-2p @ BHS.
Circle of Spirit Parenting:
2-4p @ BHS.
Express Endurance Class/EDU:
5:30-7:30p @ DPP Wellness Ctr.
SAT
5
POI Cancer Support GO RED FOR
WOMEN HEART HEALTH @ Hyatt
Regency ABQ, 8:30am - 1:00pm; call
Stephanie to register at 869-4479.
Early Recovery Skills: 9-11a @ BHS.
Another Recovery Technique (ART):
1-4p @ BHS.
Circle of Spirit Parenting: 9-11a
@ BHS.
Grief Group: 1-2p @ BHS.
FRIDAY
Early Recovery Skills: 9-11a
@ BHS.
Another Recovery Technique
(ART): 1-4p @ BHS.
Str8 Rez: 4:30-6:30p @ BHS.
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Circle of Spirit Parenting: 9-11a
@ BHS.
Anger Management Skills: 1-2p
@ BHS.
Str8 Rez: 4:30-6:30p @ BHS.
Healthy Cooking Class (DPP):
5:30-7:30p @ Health Center Kitchen.
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Circle of Spirit Parenting: 9-11a
@ BHS.
Diabetes Alliance Group/Rez Café:
10-11:30a. Call 869-4595 for more info.
Destination Health Premeasurements:
11a-7:30p @ DPP Wellness Center.
Anger Management Skills: 1-2p @ BHS.
DPP Community Screening: 4:30-7:30p
@ POI Library. All community members
welcome!
Str8 Rez: 4:30-6:30p @ BHS.
18
Grief Group: 1-2p @ BHS.
Circle of Spirit Parenting:
2-4p @ BHS.
Express Endurance Class/EDU:
5:30-7:30p @ DPP Wellness Ctr.
19
Early Recovery Skills: 9-11a @
BHS.
Another Recovery Technique
(ART): 1-4p @ BHS.
25
26
Grief Group: 1-2p @ BHS.
Early Recovery Skills: 9-11a
@ BHS.
Destination Health Premeasurements: 11a-7:30p @ DPP Wellness
Center.
Circle of Spirit Parenting: 2-4p @
BHS.
Express Endurance Class/EDU:
5:30-7:30p @ DPP Wellness Ctr.
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Destination Health
Premeasurements: 9a-5:30p @
DPP Wellness Center.
Another Recovery Technique
(ART): 1-4p @ BHS.
Destination Health Begins the week of February 29th! Call the Diabetes Prevention Program for more details @ 869-4595.
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