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Volume 15 Issue 10
Isleta Pueblo News
Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com
October 2020
Governor’s Report
Ma gu wam,
Thank you for your continued efforts
to ward off the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Our community is holding steadfast to
keep the positive cases to a minimum
and this can only be made possible
by your continued participation and
cooperation. I commend you all for
keeping our community safe.
In the September Issue of the Isleta
Newsletter, we had informed you that
there would be no celebration for the Saint
Augustine Feast Days. However, with
the coordination of the Saint Augustine
Parish Council, Feast Sponsors from
last year and our office, mass was held
on August 28, 2020 to venerate the feast
days of Saint Augustine. The gathering
was quaint, with only the above groups
participating. We look forward to next
year, and hope to resume our feast day
celebrations for all to enjoy.
Our office received many inquiries with
regard to the tribal hunts. Please be
informed that the hunts were designated
and managed by the War Captains. We
wish everyone whose name was drawn
good luck and to be safe and successful
in their hunt.
This is an election year for Pueblo of
Isleta leadership. The Isleta Tribal
Council Secretary is responsible for
preparing all election arrangements.
Make certain to register and vote or
maybe even consider throwing your
name in the hat to run for office.
In addition, the General Election will
soon be upon us. The Secretary of
State’s Office is encouraging everyone
to vote-by-mail in ballot or to vote early.
There is election information for both
Bernalillo County and Valencia County
within this issue of the Newsletter.
Early voting locations are listed and
Election Day Poll Sites are designated.
VALENCIA COUNTY,
BUREAU OF ELECTIONS
We wanted to share this link with you; it
is for anyone that would like to request
an absentee ballot to be mailed to them
for the upcoming General Election. It
is a universal link so it does not matter
which county the voter resides in, the
request will get to the correct county. If
you have any questions, please let me
know. Have a great day!
https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/
WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx
Candace R. Teague, Bureau of Elections
Administrator, Valencia County
W (505) 866-2083
CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
and friends. In the past, we were able to
With the recent heavy rains, many provide some assistance to maintain the
are discovering that graves at the overall grounds. We will still provide
cemetery have been settling and assistance and services if requested.
causing indentations where their family May our heavenly father bless us all,
members are buried. Taking care of Governor Max Zuni
graves are up to the family members
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Isleta Pueblo News
October 2020
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
DEADLINE for November Newsletter articles is set
for Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at 4:30 pm. Articles
may be dropped off at the Library or emailed to Nathaniel.
Lujan@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 who wish to submit an article or flyer are responsible
for generating their own article or flyer. Should you need
help, please call the Library at 505.869.9808 and set up a
date and time to sit down with a Library staff member who
will help you throughout the process. The Library will NOT
accept notes dropped off at the Library or information over
the phone to generate your article.
PROBATES need to be published in the Newsletter for
two consecutive months. Probates are considered court
documents, therefore, all submitters must provide: 1)
Name of Deceased, 2) Date of Deceased 3) Court Case #
and 4) Date of Court Date. A Probate form can be found on
the Newsletter Archive page at http://www.isletapueblo.
com/newsletters.html .
CLASSIFIED ADS: The new administration has requested
that the Newsletter start a Classified Ad section for Tribal
members selling land, houses, mobile homes, vehicles, and
farm equipment. Leasing of houses and mobile homes will
be accepted. Smaller items which can be sold at the local
flea markets or weekly yard sales will NOT be accepted.
Currently, this service is FREE to Tribal members. Land,
houses, and mobile homes must be within the reservation
boundaries. Ads must meet the 160 character limit. Ads
that exceed the 160 characters will NOT be submitted into
the Newsletter. A single picture may be submitted with
the ad. Submitters of classified ads are responsible for
generating their own ads as this is a FREE service.
As a reminder, Tribal business owners may submit a small
flyer at no charge. Like the classified ads, business owners
are responsible for generating their own flyers as this is a
FREE service.
Classified ads and business flyers will be posted no
more than two consecutive months. In the event where
the Newsletter may exceed the 24-page limit, classified
ads and business flyers will be “bumped” for newsletter
articles. Again, this is a FREE service for Tribal members.
The Isleta Newsletter is owned and operated by the Pueblo
of Isleta. Therefore, the Governor of the Pueblo of Isleta
has the final say of all articles and contents within the
Isleta Newsletter.
For additional questions, you may call the Library and
speak with Nate or Diane at 505.869.9808.
Thank you,
Nathaniel Lujan
Newsletters may be found at the fifteen 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 fifteen Newsletter distribution locations are:
1.
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4.
5.
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15.
TR 2 & TR 22 - Chical SE of Community Hall
TR 10 - Behind the old 47 Sales
TR 1 & TR 5 – Ranchitos / Bosque Farms
Reservations Line
Ranchitos Park
Post Office - Big Tree
TR 82 & TR 84 - Teller Road
TR 78 & TR 82 - Carlos Trujillo Sr.
TR 90 @ Y - CF Padilla
Mouse Town Park –
Health Center – South end of Health
Center Parking lot
Library Sunlight & Moonlight Intersection
TR 6 - 47 Intersection
TR 12 - 47 & 147 intersection (Old Smoke & Save)
TR 71 & TR 54 @ Y - Holiday Robot / Paved Road /
Railroad Tracks
TR 45 & TR 40 @ Y - Tata Mel (POI Signage)
Turkey & Ham
Distribution One Time Only
DATES:
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Distribution only on November 17 &
November 18, 2020 NO EXCEPTIONS
WHERE: Isleta Pueblo Reception Center
2 Tribal Road Bldg. 191
Bosque Farms, NM 87068
Face mask required at all times, inside / outside.
TIME:
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
FOR:
Tribal members living in Isleta Pueblo,
Los Lunas, Belen, Bosque Farms,
Albuquerque, Rio Rancho and
Bernalillo ONLY
Individuals must provide proof of tribal membership.
Only one turkey & ham per household 18 yrs. &
over Head of Household your cooperation will
be appreciated.
Thank you.
Max Zuni, Governor
October 2020
Isleta Pueblo News
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Pueblo of Isleta Career Opportunities
Position Posting
AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
ANIMAL CRUELTY INVESTIGATOR
BUS DRIVER
BUS DRIVER- PART TIME
CHR VAN DRIVER (Part Time)
CLINICAL THERAPIST
COLLEGE PEER TUTOR -REPOSTED
COMMUNITY HEALTH CASE MANAGER
COMPUTER LAB INSTRUCTOR
COMPUTER TEACHER
COOK II
COURT CLERK
COVID-19 CONTACT TRACER
COVID-19 TEST COLLECTOR
EMT-INTERMEDIATE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GAMING REGULATORY
FEDERAL PROJECT MANAGER
FILE CLERK
FIRE CHIEF
GROUNDSKEEPER
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER
HELP DESK TECHNICIAN
HIGH SCHOOL PEER TUTOR-REPOSTED
HOME CARE ATTENDANT
HOME CARE ATTENDANT-PART TIME
HOME OWNERSHIP COUNSELOR
JOHNSON O’MALLEY COORDINATOR
LANGUAGE TEACHER
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
MIS JUNIOR SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
PERSONAL CARE SERVICE AIDE (2 Positions)
PHYSICIAN-AMENDED
PHYSICIAN/PEDIATRICIAN
PLASTERER I, II or III
PLUMBER
PAINTER
POLICE OFFICER-CERTIFIED
PROCUREMENT DIRECTOR
PROJECT ASSISTANT
PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY SUPERVISOR
REGISTERED NURSE
SALES ASSOCIATE
SCHOOL COUNSELOR
SHIFT LEAD
SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN
TREASURER
UTILITY WORKER
Office Location
Agricultural Division
Police Department-Open Spaces
Police Department-Open Spaces
Isleta Elementary School
Head Start
Health Center Within Only
Health Services
Department of Education
Health Services
Department of Education
Isleta Elementary School
Elder Center Within Only
Tribal Court
Health Center
Health Center
Health Services
Gaming Regulatory
Isleta Pueblo Housing Authority
Census Within Only
Fire Department
C-Stores
Public Works
Treasury-MIS
Department of Education
Elder Center Within Only
Elder Center Within Only
Isleta Pueblo Housing Authority
Department of Education
Language Director
Public Works
Treasury-MIS
Elder Center Within Only
Health Center
Health Center
Housing Authority
Housing Authority
Housing Authority
Police Department
Treasury
Social Services
Health Center
Health Center
C-Stores
Elementary School
C-Stores
Isleta Elementary
Treasury
Public Works
Closing Date
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Date: OCTOBER 3rd, 2020 Saturday
Time: 10am to 1pm
Place: Census office / Post office parking
lot
Stop by IBHS booth and get a Red Ribbon tie for your car/
truck to show your support in raising awareness of the
devastating impact drugs/alcohol has had on our families
and community.
Let us begin to talk to one another about what we can do to
improve ourselves, our family experience, and community in
sobriety, recovery and pueblo life.
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Isleta Pueblo News
October 2020
ISLETA PUEBLO
VOTERS ALLIANCE
September 22, 2020
For the People, By the People.
VOTE 11/28/2020 - POI General Elections
Ma Gu Wam,
Greetings to you all,
We are writing this letter to introduce our new
community led, non-partisan organization,
the Isleta Pueblo
Voters Alliance (IPVA)!
Our mission is to educate and empower our
tribal members to vote during Tribal General
Elections. Our vision is to provide a community
platform that supports the efforts of educational
voting, community outreach, and advocacy by
encouraging and educating all generations to
participate in tribal elections, and to exercise
their right to vote for positive change and true
representation.
We have the privilege of serving with volunteer
community members such as: Janice Lucero, Pat
Jaramillo, Rufina Abeita , Abel Orozco, Diane
Abeita, Jennifer Lujan, Tiffany Jiron, and Brandi
Lucero just to name a few and the list is growing!
Our primary goal for this election season, as
our mission states, is to get out the Tribal Vote
and build #PuebloPower2020. We will begin
to do this by hosting community engagement
meetings every 2 weeks on Saturday evenings.
The next meeting is Saturday 10/3 @ 6:30 PM,
to revisit the DRAFT ELECTION ORDINANCE.
We plan to launch a digital campaign following
an IPVA member in her voter registration and
election journey to show community members
how to register and vote. We also plan to host
positive forums for Tribal Candidates and Tribal
Community to have a voice, to learn, and to
engage with one another about ways to work
together to improve the community. Of course,
those initiatives are the tip of the iceberg,
but we look forward to working with you to
develop other ideas! By continuing to engage
and support the Tribal Vote, we empower our
community and tomorrow's leaders. Please
do not hesitate to contact us to learn more at
isletapueblovotingalliance@gmail.com or on
Facebook & Instagram!
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/
isletapueblovotersalliance
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/IPVAlliance
In Solidarity,
Isleta Pueblo Voters Alliance
isletapueblovotingalliance@gmail.com
Become a volunteer or member. Email
us and we will send you a form.
October 2020
Isleta Pueblo News
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Isleta Community Health Needs
Assessment
Suicide Prevention
Kaylee Chavez,
Isleta Health Center, 869-3200
The Isleta Community Health Needs
Assessment 2019 administered by Isleta
Health Center, found that approximately 8.6%
of community members have thought about
suicide and approximately 4.2% of community
members have attempted suicide. Safety
and protection trumps confidentiality in any
crisis and it is important to understand the
issues concerning suicide and mental health
in order to help others in crisis and make
our community stronger. It is to understand
the risk factors and warning signs related to
suicide. Risk factors do not cause or predict
a suicide attempt but increase the likelihood
that someone will consider, attempt, or die by
suicide.
Risk factors include:
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Mental disorders,
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Alcohol and other substance use
disorders,
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Hopelessness,
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Impulsive/aggressive tendencies,
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History of trauma or abuse,
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Major physical illnesses,
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Previous suicide attempts,
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Job or financial loss,
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Loss of relationship(s),
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Family history of suicide,
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Easy access to lethal means,
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Local clusters of suicide,
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Lack of social support/sense of
isolation,
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Stigma associated with asking for
help.
Warning signs can help determine if
someone is at risk for suicide and include:
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Talking about wanting to die or kill
themselves,
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Looking for a way to kill themselves,
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Talking about feeling hopeless or
having no reason to live,
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Talking about feeling trapped or in
unbearable pain,
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Talking about being a burden to
others,
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Increasing the use of alcohol or
drugs,
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Acting anxious or agitated,
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Sleeping too little or too much,
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Withdrawing or isolating
themselves,
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Showing rage or talking about
seeking revenge,
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Extreme mood swings.
If you or someone you know exhibits any
of these signs, please seek help.
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Agora Hotline 505-277-3013
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Text Hotline 741741
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1-800-273-TALK(8255)
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Isleta Behavioral Health Clinic
505-869-5475
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911
Isleta Pueblo News
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October 2020
2020 GENERAL ELECTION BERNALILLO COUNTY
TRIBAL RESERVATION EARLY VOTING SITES
ISLETA ELDERLY CENTER, NO POLL SITE for Early Voting & Election Day
1.TOHAJIILEE DESIDERIO CENTER, 117 Tribal Rd 7036, ToHajiilee, NM
OPERATION DATES & HOURS: Monday Oct 19 – Friday Oct 23 - 10:00am- 4:00pm
Monday Oct 26 – Friday Oct 30 - 10:00am- 4:00pm
EARLY VOTING SITES:
Bureau of Election
OCT 06, 2020, TUESDAY
VOTER REGISTRATION
CLOSES AT 5:00PM
OCT 06, 2020, TUESDAY
ABSENTEE MAILING
STARTS AT 8:00AM
OCT 27, 2020, THURSDAY
ABSENTEE MAILING
ENDS AT 5:00PM
OCT 17, 2020, SATURDAY
EARLY VOTING
STARTS AT 10:00AM
OCT 31, 2020, SATURDAY
EARLY VOTING
ENDS AT 7:00PM
NOVEMBER 03, 2020, TUESDAY
ELECTION DAY
7:00AM TO 7:00PM
Beginning Saturday, October 17, 2020
2. 98th & CENTRAL SHOPPING CENTER, 120 98th St NW, Suite B101, B102
3. ALAMEDA WEST, 10131 Coors Blvd NW Suite C-02
4. ANDALUCIA SHOPPING CENTER, 5600 Coors Blvd NW, Suite C-5
5. BERNALILLO COUNTY Visitor & Cultural Center, 6080 Isleta Blvd SW,
6. CARACOL PLAZA, 12500 Montgomery Blvd NE, Suite 101
7. CENTRAL MERCADO, 301 San Pedro Dr, SE, Suite B,C,D,E
8. DASKALOS SHOPPING CENTER, 5339 Menaul Blvd NE
9. FOUR HILLS SHOPPING CENTER, 13140 Central Ave SE, Suite 1420
10. HOLLY PLAZA, 6500 Holly Ave NE, Suite B-6
11. LOS ALTOS PLAZA, 4200 Wyoming Blvd NE, Suite B-3
12. LOS RANCHOS VILLA, 6601 4th Street NW, Suite E, F
13. PETROGLYPH PLAZA, 8201 Golf Course Rd NW Suite D-1
14. SOUTH VALLEY MULTI PURPOSE SENIOR CNTR, 2008 Larrazolo Rd, SW
15. THE SHOPPES AT 6001 SAN MATEO, 6001 San Mateo Blvd, Suite B-3
16. TIJERAS CITY HALL, 12 Camino Municipal, Tijeras, NM 87059
17. WEST BLUFF SHOPPING CENTER, 5201 Ouray Rd NW, Suite D-2
OPERATION DATES & HOURS:
Saturday Oct 17 – 10:00am to 7:00pm
Monday Oct 19 – Saturday Oct 23 – 10:00am to 7:00pm
Monday Oct 26 – Saturday Oct 30 – 10:00am to 7:00pm
18. CLERK’S ANNEX, 1500 Lomas Blvd NW, Suite A – Beginning Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
OPERATION DATES & HOURS:
Tuesday Oct 06 – Friday Oct 09 – 8:00am to 5:00pm
Monday Oct 12 – Friday Oct 16 – 8:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday Oct 17 – 10:00am to 7:00pm
Monday Oct 19 – Saturday Oct 24 – 10:00am to 7:00pm
Monday Oct 26 – Saturday Oct 31 – 10:00am to 7:00pm
NOVEMBER 03, 2020, Tuesday
Total Election Day Poll Sites - 70
ELECTION DAY OPENS - 7:00am to 7:00pm
98th & Central - 120 98th St NW, Suite B101 & B102 87121
Alameda West - 10131 Coors Blvd. NW Suite C-02 87114
Andalucia Shopping Center - 5600 Coors Blvd NW, Suite C-5 87120
Bernalillo County Visitor Center - 6080 Isleta Blvd SW 87105
Caracol Plaza - 12500 Montgomery NE Suite 101 87111
Central Mercado - 301 San Pedro Dr. SE Suites B, C, D and E 87108
Clerk’s Annex - 1500 Lomas NW, Suite A 87104
Daskalos Center - 5339 Menaul Blvd NE 87110
Desiderio Community Center - 117 Tribal Rd. 7036 ToHajiilee 87026
Four Hills Shopping Center - 13140 Central Ave SE Suite 1420 87123
Holly Plaza Shopping Center - 6600 Holly Ave NE Suite B6 87113
Los Altos Plaza - 4200 Wyoming NE Suite B-3 87111
Los Ranchos Villa - 6601 4th St NW Suites E & F 87107
Petroglyph Plaza - 8201 Golf Course Rd NW Suite D1 87120
South Valley Multi Purpose Senior Center - 2008 Larrazolo Rd SW
87105
The Shoppes at 6001 San Mateo - 6001 San Mateo NE Suite B3
87109
Tijeras City Hall - 12 Camino Municipal, Tijeras, NM 87059
West Bluff - 5201 Ouray Rd NW Suite D-2 87120
A. Montoya Elementary School - 24 Public School Rd, Tijeras, NM
87059
Adobe Acres Elementary School - 1724 Camino Del Valle SW 87105
Albuquerque High School - 800 Odelia Rd NE 87102
Arroyo Del Oso Elementary School - 6504 Harper Dr NE 87109
Bandelier Elementary School - 3309 Pershing Ave SE 87106
Bellehaven Elementary School - 8701 Princess Jeanne Ave NE 871
Chaparral Elementary School - 6325 Milne Rd NW 87120
Cibola High School - 1510 Ellison Dr NW 87114
CNM Work Force Training Center - 5600 Eagle Rock Ave NE 87113
Del Norte High School - 5323 Montgomery Blvd NE 87110
Double Eagle Elementary School - 8901 Lowell Dr NE 87122
Duranes Elementary School - 2436 Zickert Rd NW 87104
Eisenhower Middle School - 11001 Camero Rd NE 87111
Eldorado High School - 11300 Montgomery Blvd NE 87111
Forest Meadow Baptist Church - 54 HWY 217 Tijeras 87059
Garfield Middle School - 3501 6th St NW 87107
Hayes Middle School - 1100 Texas St NE 87110
Herman Sanchez Community Center - 1830 William St SE 87102
Highland High School - 4700 Coal Ave SE 87108
Holiday Park Community Center - 11710 Comanche Rd NE 87111
Hubert H Humphrey Elementary School - 9801 Academy Hills Dr NE
87111
Jackson Middle School - 10600 Indian School Rd NE 87112
Jefferson Middle School - 712 Girard Blvd NE 87106
Kennedy Middle School - 721 Tomasita St NE 87123
La Cueva High School - 7801 Wilshire Ave NE 87122
La Mesa Elementary School - 7500 Copper Ave NE 87108
Lyndon B Johnson Middle School - 6811 Taylor Ranch Rd NW 87120
Madison Middle School - 3501 Moon St NE 87111
Manzano High School - 12200 Lomas Blvd NE 87112
Manzano Mesa Elementary School - 801 Elizabeth St SE 87123
Mckinley Middle School - 4500 Comanche Rd NE 87110
Montezuma Elementary School - 3100 Indian School Rd NE 87106
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Mountain View Community Center - 201 Prosperity Ave SE 87105
North Star Elementary School – 9301 Ventura St NE 87122
Onate Elementary School - 12415 Brentwood Hills Blvd NE 87112
Pajarito Elementary School - 2701 Don Felipe Rd SW 87105
Polk Middle School - 2220 Raymac Rd SW 87105
Raymond G Sanchez Community Center – 9800 4th St 87114
Rio Grande High School - 2300 Arenal Rd SW 87105
Rudolfo Anaya Elementary School - 2800 Vermejo Park Dr SW 87121
Sandia High School - 7801 Candelaria Rd NE 87110
Taylor Middle School - 8200 Guadalupe Tr NW 87114
Truman Middle School - 9400 Benavides Rd SW 87121
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Valle Vista Elementary School - 1700 Mae Ave SW 87105
Valley High School - 1505 Candelaria Rd NW 87107
Van Buren Middle School - 700 Louisiana Blvd SE 87108
Ventana Ranch Elementary School – 6801 Ventana Village Rd NW
87114
Vista Grande Community Center - 15 La Madera Rd, Sandia Park,
NM 87047
Volcano Vista High School - 8100 Rainbow Blvd NW 87114
Washington Middle School - 1101 Park Ave SW 87102
West Mesa High School - 6701 Fortuna Rd NW 87121
Zuni Elementary School - 6300 Claremont Ave NE 87110
WHO CAN VOTE? Eligible Voters registered as any Party IS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE ONLY
FOR MORE INFORMATION – Bernalillo County Clerk’s Office – 505-243-VOTE (8683) or clerk@bernco.gov. Visit BerncoVotes.org and
follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
Deadline to submit absentee application by mail
For the November 3, 2020 General Election, mailed absentee applications must be received by the Clerk's Office by Tuesday, October 20,
2020.
Returning your completed absentee ballot
Absentee ballots will be mailed to voters who have submitted an absentee application starting on October 6, 2020. Voters may return their
completed absentee ballot by mail or by hand delivery. Please note that in either case, the absentee ballot must be completed and inserted
into the envelope, signed and the last 4 digits of the voter's SSN entered under the privacy flap, and the envelope must be sealed.
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By Mail - Voters are urged to complete the absentee ballot, sign it and enter the last 4 digits of their SSN under the privacy flap, and
mail it back as soon as possible. Absentee ballots must arrive by 7 p.m. on Election Day, November 3, 2020. The Clerk's Office recommends
that absentee ballots be mailed no later than October 27, 2020. After that, please hand deliver the absentee ballot to a voting convenience
center as outlined below.
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By Hand Delivery - Completed absentee ballots may be delivered to the Clerk's Annex from October 6-16, 2020 (Monday through
Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.); or to any of the 18 Early Voting Convenience Centers open from October 17-31, 2020 (Monday through Saturday,
most locations open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.); or to any of the 70 Election Day Voting Convenience Centers open November 3, 2020 from 7 a.m. to
7 p.m.;
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or to Bernalillo County's Mobile Voting Unit which will be set up inside Gate 3 (Copper and San Pedro) at the New Mexico State Fair
Grounds (October 6-16, 2020, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and October 17-31, 2020, Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
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Isleta Governor/Administration Office will be open to Isleta voters to drop off absentee mail ballot ONLY from October 19-30,
2020, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
VALENCIA COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION 2020
CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION STATUS @
NMVote.org
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YOUR VOTER INFORMATION
POLLING LOCATIONS
SAMPLE BALLOTS (when available)
Voting Convenience Centers (VCC’s):
(All voters in the county may vote at any one of these locations, regardless of where
they live. Voters are not assigned to a specific polling place.)
ELECTION DAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020 7AM TO 7PM
VCC1- Ann Parish Elementary School 112 Meadowlake Rd. Los Lunas, NM 87031
ABSENTEE BY MAIL BEGINS OCTOBER 6TH,
2020
VCC2- Belen Community Center 305 Eagle Ln. Belen, NM 87002
LAST DAY TO REQUEST AN ABSENTEE
BALLOT IS OCTOBER 20TH, 2020
VCC4- Bosque Farms Public Library 1455 W Bosque Loop Bosque Farms, NM
87068
Valencia County Clerk
PO Box 969
Los Lunas, NM 87031
IN PERSON VOTING – COUNTY CLERK’S
OFFICE
MONDAY – FRIDAY 8AM TO 5PM
OCTOBER 6TH, 2020 – OCTOBER 30TH, 2020
OCTOBER 31ST 10AM TO 6PM
VCC3- Belen Public Library 333 Becker Ave. Belen, NM 87002
VCC5- Daniel Fernandez Campus-Century School 32 Sun Valley Rd. Los Lunas,
NM
87031
VCC6- Del Rio Senior Center 351 Rio Communities Blvd., Belen, NM 87002
VCC7- Don Jose Dolores Cordova Cultural Center 426 Jarales Rd. Jarales, NM
87023
VCC9- Fred Luna Senior Center 197 Don Pasqual Los Lunas, NM 87031
VCC10- Logsdon Hall 19676 Hwy 314 Belen, NM 87002
VCC11- Los Lunas Schools Administration 119 Luna St. Los Lunas, NM 87031
444 Luna Avenue, Los Lunas, NM 87031
VCC22- Manzano Vista Fire Department 311 El Cerro Mission Rd., Los Lunas, NM
87031
EARLY VOTING,
MONDAY – SATURDAY 10AM TO 6PM
OCTOBER 17TH – OCTOBER 31ST
VCC23- Meadowlake Community Center 100 Cuerro Ln., Los Lunas, NM 87031
Belen Community Center, 305 Eagle Ln. Belen, NM
87002
Bosque Farms Public Library, 1455 W Bosque Loop
Bosque Farms, NM 87068
Valencia County Administration Offices, 444 Luna
Avenue Los Lunas, NM 87031
VCC12- Peralta Elementary School 3645 State Hwy 47 Peralta, NM 87042
VCC13- Pueblo of Isleta Veterans Center 4001 Hwy 314 Los Lunas, NM 87031
VCC14- Tome Dominguez de Mendoza Community Center 2933 HWY 47 Los Lunas,
NM 87031
VCC15- UNM Valencia Campus 280 La Entrada Rd, Los Lunas, New Mexico 87031
VCC21- Valencia County Administration Offices, 444 Luna Avenue Los Lunas, NM
87031
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Meet the Department
of Education Board
Higher Education Students please meet with
the Department of Education Board for a ZOOM
Meeting on Tuesday, October 13th @6:00. Bring
up questions, concerns, and Recommendations.
Please fill out a Google form at
www.facebook.
comPuebloofIsletaDepartmentofEducation
a link will be sent to you. If you have any
questions please call the Department of
Education @(505)869-9790.
WE ARE HERE TO SERVE
Isleta Health Center Team
(505)869-3200
Covid19 Glossary
Stephanie Barela, Health Educator 869-4479
www.diffen.com
www.dictionary.com
www.cdc.com
Have you been hearing several words lately in
regards to the Covid19 outbreak that are confusing?
Several words have been used interchangeably,
which is not always accurate. Medical terminology
can be confusing but using the words properly is
important during this time, so let us break them
down for you:
Pandemic vs. Epidemic:
•
Epidemic refers to an increase, often
sudden, in the number of cases of a disease above
what is normally expected in that population in
that area.
•
Pandemic refers to an epidemic that has
spread over several countries or continents,
usually affecting a large number of people.
In the past century, there have been four
pandemics caused by the new influenza virus, but
Covid19 is the first caused by a new corona virus.
Respirator vs. Ventilator:
•
Respirator is a masklike device, usually of
gauze, worn over the mouth, or nose and mouth
to protect from exposure to biological aerosols
including viruses and bacteria. In healthcare,
filters out virus particles as they breathe in so
they are not infected with COVID-19. CDC
recommends that healthcare professionals wear
an N95 respirator that fits tightly around the
nose and mouth in order to reduce the wearer’s
exposure to airborne particles, from small particle
aerosols to large droplets.
•
Ventilator is a machine that helps people
breathe, it pumps oxygen into the lungs and
removes carbon dioxide.
Quarantine vs. Isolation:
•
Quarantine separates and restricts the
movement of people who were exposed to a
contagious disease to see if they become sick.
•
Isolation separates sick people with a
contagious disease from people who are not sick.
Social Distancing:
•
Social Distancing also called “physical
distancing”, means keeping a safe space between
yourself and other people who are not from your
household.
To practice social or physical
distancing, stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms’
length) from other people who are not from your
household in both indoor and outdoor spaces. If
you must go somewhere, wear a face covering; see
the Health Beat Article on making your own face
covering.
October 2020
2019-2020
LLHS Teacher of the Year
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Pueblo of Isleta Department of Education
“Educational Assistance” Fund 2020 Summary
Ms. Andrea Tenorio of
the Pueblo of Isleta was
selected as LLHS teacher
of the year for the 20192020 school year.
She is a graduate of LLHS
and of New Mexico State
University with honors.
The Pueblo of Isleta recognizes the need to provide families with
supplemental funding to assist their child/children in their education.
Through the Department of Education, specific guidelines have been
developed to assist qualifying tribal members striving to reach high levels
of district, local and state academic standards. These guidelines are used
to provide monetary support to students and adults in need of educational
assistance.
Ms. Tenorio teaches AP
English. She is a sponsor
for the Students Council
in which she guides and
works with her students to
contribute to their school
and community.
28 – In Priority C (Private Institutions)
She is called upon for
providing her talents to create many unique presentations
for school projects.
Andrea is the daughter of Michael and Ruth Tenorio.
Census Office
Dear Isleta Tribal Members,
On behalf of the Census Office and the Office of the
Governor we thank you for participating in the 2020
Census. We have been working on the 2020 Census as
a partner to the U.S. Census Bureau since May of 2019.
Tribal leadership has been working on the 2020 Census
beginning with Tribal Consultation in 2016 and other
phases leading up to the enumeration of 2020 .
At that time the Governor Zuni appointed Mrs. Nanette
Coriz and Ms. Ashlee Abeita as the Tribal Liaisons to
assist with the 2020 Census. This year the census was
conducted differently in Native American communities
giving us the ability to respond online, by phone or using
a paper questionnaire. There is still time to respond. You
have until September 30th , to use the online response
form at 2020census.gov and you can call 844-330-2020.
If you still have the paper form you can make sure it is
post-marked by October 7th and send it in.
This was the first time in history that native Americans
had the ability to self-respond to the census. In the past
you may recall that someone, usually a non-native person
would knock on your door and ask you the questions. This
year we had multiple ways to respond and we had workers
from the community who were able to help you. This
change represents a positive move in the right direction
by giving jobs to the people who know the community best
and who also know the people. There is much to learn
and improve and we recognize that. However, our direct
participation in the management of the 2020 Census
gives us greater direction over one of the most important
peacetime efforts in our country.
We regret the opportunities that were lost due to the
COVID-19 pandemic. We had events and information to
share but could not in light of the pandemic. But the most
important issue is that everyone was safe and healthy.
We thank our leaders for all that they have done to
support the effort of the 2020 Census. The census means
resources and political power for our community. We also
thank our Complete Count Committee members and the
numerous individuals who helped us with events and
sharing information.
Don't forget to stop by the Census Department and pick
up your Incentives. Also, Starting October 12, 2020
come by to pick up your thank you gift. If you have any
questions please call 505-869-9766.
Nanette Coriz
Census/Tribal Enrollment Direct
Ashlee Abeita
Census/Tribal Enrollment Clerk
32 applicants
1 student at Canon Christian Academy
1 student at Calvary Christian Academy
2 students at Christ Lutheran
1 student at Hope Christian
1 student Evangel Christian Academy
7 students at Holy Ghost School
2 students at Immanuel Lutheran School
1 student at Menaul Schools
2 students at Our Lady of Fatima
1 student at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic
2 students at St. Mary’s Schools
2 students at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
5 students at St. Pius X
4 – In Priority F (Adult Education Special interest, & Career
Development Classes)
2 Adults attended an online class at CNM to get a certificate in Emergency
Medical Technician (EMT)
1 Adult attended classes and training to maintain her current licensure
with the New Mexico Counseling Board.
1 Student attended a Sociology Class for dual credit for High School at
UNM-Valencia
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Infection Prevention
October 18-24, 2020
Infection prevention and control has always been
an important part of public health and safety. But
as the global fight against COVID-19 rages on,
the world’s communities are reminded just how
important. Help us celebrate all the infections
prevented and lives saved by our IPs this year!
Clean Hands
Stop the spread of germs
October 2020
NOT ALL MASKS ARE
MADE THE SAME
How do I know if my mask fits correctly or
if I am wearing my mask correctly?
1.
It should fit over your nose and
mouth and secure it under your
chin
2.
Try to fit it snugly against the
sides of your face
3.
Make sure you can breathe easily
4.
CDC does not recommend use of
masks or cloth masks for
source control if they
have an exhalation valve or vent
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Winterizing your Water Lines & Exposed Pipes
It is getting to be that time of year when everyone should prepare for
colder temperatures. Any exposed water lines need to be protected
from freezing. Swamp cooler lines hooked up to spigots or frost frees
should be removed from the fixture, the line drained and the frost free
or spigot shut-off.
Any exposed water lines, such as a water service line, coming out
of the ground and going into a modular home need to be protected.
Properly installed heat tape is one of the best methods to protect
piping. Insulation can also be used to “wrap” the exposed piping and
help prevent it from freezing. Keep in mind, any exposed water or
sewer lines under your home are subject to freezing. Installing heat
tape or wrapping the pipes with insulation combined with keeping the
skirting in good repair, will go a long ways to help protect your pipes
from freezing.
Locate the water shut-off to your residence. In the event you have
to call Public Works (505-869-5170) to shut off your water due to any
kind of leak, the crew will need to know exactly where the exterior
shut-off is located. There is no “magic” tool to enable staff to locate
your isolation valve.
If you don’t know where it is, staff will have
to spend time attempting to locate the valve. Once the valve is
located the crew will attempt to close the valve. If the valve is inoperable for any reason, water will continue to flow through to your
home, potentially causing flooding. Public Works is NOT liable for any
damages caused by a water leak. Each homeowner is responsible to
know where their isolation valve(s) are located at and ensure they are
in working condition. There should be an interior isolation valve for
your use in the event of a water leak inside the home. These valves
are sometimes located near the hot water heater. Knowing if you
have an interior isolation valve and keeping it in working condition
could prevent a lot of damage in the event of a water leak inside your
home. If Public Works arrives to shut-off your exterior water isolation
valve(s), the residence will be out of water until repairs are completed.
Public Works does NOT do any work inside the home or on the spigots
attached to the house. Housing would have to be contacted to handle
any interior leaks.
Some homes may have more than one service line to supply water
to the home. If there are multiple water supply lines, there should
also be multiple isolation valves. Some homes may have a separate
isolation valve leading to a frost free – this valve won’t work to stop the
flow of water to the residence but if your frost free breaks, the frost free
hydrant can be isolated and the home should still have water. Become
familiar with your exterior water service lines and isolation valves. If
you would like Public Works to assist you in locating your exterior
water service line(s) and shut-off(s); call our office at 505-869-5170
and request a work order to have your exterior water isolation valve(s)
located and exercised.
Exercising the valve at least annually will
increase the chance the valve would be operational in an emergency.
Public Works has a work order system in place and your request will
be entered into the system. Keep in mind, it may take a while for our
staff to respond to your request as we have a large volume of calls for
service. Emergencies are always a priority; other service calls are
handled as time and staffing allow.
Upcoming Utility Projects
The Public Works Department is excited to announce TWO utility
projects that are expected to begin construction in mid-November,
2020.
The first project will be the Village area sewer replacement project.
The existing sewer main lines throughout the Village will be slip-lined
in areas where possible. The slip-lining process will eliminate the
need to excavate all the existing sewer main lines and sewer service
lines. Slip-lining material can be installed inside the existing sewer
lines, using existing manholes to gain access to the piping.
Where the sewer main has dropped, creating a sag in the line, the
piping will have to be excavated and replaced. There may also be
a few other problem areas that will need to be dug up and replaced.
Sewage manholes will either be replaced or rehabilitated as condition
warrants. All residential sewer service lines will be replaced, including
clean-outs.
Contractor bids to perform the work for the Pueblo are due on October
1, 2020. Once the bid is awarded, actual construction is expected to
begin around mid-November. The contractor will be working closely
with the Pueblo of Isleta staff and residences. There will be times
where streets will need to be closed for the contractor to perform
the work. Sewer service lines will be out of service while the service
piping from the home to the main line is “slip lined” and tied into the
sewer main. Each homeowner will know in advance when this type
of work will be done in their area and the contractor will discuss how
the process will work prior to connecting your home to the sewer line.
If you have any questions about the project, please feel free to contact
the Public Works Department at 505-869-5170.
The second project involves replacing the existing water main line
from Highway 314 and TR 90, along the length of TR 90 to Highway
45; then along the shoulder of Highway 45 to TR 076. There will be
new fire hydrants installed along the way and the new water line will
be connected to all the existing water lines along the route.
Homes in this area will benefit from having a more reliable water
source, increased water pressure and additional fire hydrants in the
event they are needed. Public Works employees will be installing the
new water lines, saving the Pueblo the cost of installation.
Fight against COVID-19
The Department of Public Works Custodial and Maintenance
teams have been putting in extra effort to help prevent the spread
of COVID-19. Using germicidal spray to wipe down door handles
and other commonly touched areas in offices, the Custodial team has
taken on the extra responsibility to protect employees and visitors.
Constructing stands to hold the hand sanitizer dispensers and
quickly supplying individual departments with supplies requested, the
Custodial team continues to work hard to keep up with the extra work
required during the pandemic.
The Maintenance crew has built Plexiglas shields, installed wireless
doorbells and kept up with all the other requests for assistance received
on a daily basis.
Having the Plexiglas shield and doorbells allow
office staff and visitors an extra measure of protection from potential
exposure to the Coronavirus.
The Department of Public Works will continue to work hard to do
what we can to protect employees and visitors to the Pueblo of Isleta
buildings.
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Environment Department
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Greetings,
We hope everyone is well and adjusting to life
as it is changing every day for the safety of our
community.
As all of you may know, this year’s Environmental
Fair was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
It was a tough decision to make, but we wanted
to ensure the safety of our community. Although
we could not explore decorated booths or see
cool birds and lizards, we still wanted to educate
our community about various environmental
organizations that exist in and around the state
of New Mexico. That is why we came up with the
idea to create an Environmental Fair bag with
an activity book. Inside the activity book were
puzzles, crosswords, activities, and coloring pages
created by various environmental organizations
that usually have an exhibit at the Environmental
Fair. There were also items such as pencils, water Environmental Trainee, Heaven Lucero
An Environmental Fair bag with
bottles, stickers and many more goodies included on the first day of the Environmental Fair
an activity book that was created
inside the bag.
in collaboration with various
bag drive-thru.
environmental
organizations.
Within a couple of weeks, we were able to give out
more than 200 bags to the youth of our community. We saw many appreciative smiles and
received a lot of positive feedback about the bags and are happy that we could still provide environmental education. If we are unable to
have an Environmental Fair next year, we look forward to creating another activity book with more organizations involved.
Best regards,
What to do if you find a
used needle outdoors
People, especially children, must never
touch or pick up needles found on the
ground. Discarded needles can be harmful.
Needles or hypodermic needles are also
known as syringes or sharps.
Cleaning up discarded needles must be
done carefully to protect human health
and the environment.
If a used or discarded needle is found on
Isleta tribal land, please call Isleta Police
Dispatch at 869-3030 to report the location
so that a qualified tribal employee can
safely collect and dispose of the discarded
needle.
Individuals who use needles for insulin
shots or other medical uses are expected to
dispose of their used needles appropriately
in sharps containers that individuals have
to purchase themselves.
An exclamation mark within a triangular
border is the international symbol for
caution. Always exercise caution if you
see a discarded needle.
If you have any questions about this
article, please contact Environment
Department at 869-7565.
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October 2020
Pueblo of Isleta Public Library
Spooky season has arrived and fall is among us! Halloween will be here soon and the library
has a variety of Halloween/Fall material to meet your needs.
News
In addition to the After School Program
the library will now be allowing students
Junior High and up to use the Library
during the day for school purposes only from
8am to 3pm. This will be an independent
work study based program. Students may
come in during this time and utilize our
resources to attend school. Students will
have to have their own transportation and
may bring lunch if they choose. Just like the
After School Program, students must wear
a mask and have their temperature taken
upon arrival as well as practice all COVID
policies and procedures. Spots are limited
to 7 students per day and will be at a first
come first serve basis. Please take note that
students that attend during the day will be
responsible for bringing their own device,
knowing their assignments, and completing
their school work. The library staff is
always available for help at the student’s
request. If students misbehave library
privileges can be taken away and their spot
can be offered to another student. If you
have any questions or would like additional
information please call the library at 505869-9808.
After School Program is for 3pm to 5:30 pm
in person where students come in and work
on homework as well as participates in
reading, crafts and activities. If you would
like to sign up please call the library at
505.869.9808.
Family Story time is in full swing and we
would like to invite all the families to join
us every Wednesday at 10:30am. You will
need to sign up for this program in advance
to get Zoom meeting information and any
supplies need for the crafts. Cheyenne
will read a story and engage toddlers and
families in an activity. This program gives
the opportunity for parents and caregivers
a chance to introduce their children to
reading. If you would like to sign up for
this program please give Cheyenne a call at
the library at 505.869.9808 or by email at
Cheyenne.Castillo@isletapueblo.com
Monday –Thursday: 8am-5:30 pm
Friday: 8am-4:30 pm
Saturday: Closed
Curbside Hours
Elderly: 10am-11am
General: 11am-5pm
Library staff members are on site to answer
any questions or address any concerns you
may have and we are always open to any
suggestions you might have to helps us
better serve the community. Please don’t
hesitate to give us a call at 505-869-9808.
During this time we encourage the use
of our digital services. If you ever have
questions or need help accessing our online
services, please call us at the library at
869-9808 during regular business hours or
message us on social media (FB, Snapchat,
& Instagram).
Mixing up a batch for the DIY soap craft!
Library information is posted at the front of
the library with COVID-19 business Hours
of Operation, library Wi-Fi and Library
Mobile Apps.
The Library is offering a contactless
curbside service as well as computer use
by appointment only for essential use.
Curbside services will be Monday-Thursday
from 10am to 5pm and Friday 10am to 4pm.
To check out material please download our
mobile app Librista.
After School Program in session!
Library Temporary Covid-19
Hours of Operation
Library Access from Home
The After School Program currently
has spots available for elementary aged
students. The Monday/Wednesday session
has 2 spots available and the Tuesday/
Thursday session has 6 spots available. The
Homework help in progress!
With things changing daily library staff
is closely monitoring the COVID-19
situation and as a result library programs
and services are being impacted. We will
continue to keep you updated and informed
about upcoming programs and services as
more information comes along. Below is a
list of our new hours of operation.
To make a computer appointment please
call the library to set up a time, as space
is limited. Appointments will be based
on one-hour increments so please come
prepared. When visiting the library please
remember to wear a mask at all times,
patrons temperature will be taken before
entering the library. Sanitation stations
have been set up throughout the library, and
computer workstations must be disinfected
before and after use. Patrons will enter at
the front entrance of the library and will
exit on the north side of the library. We
greatly appreciate your patience at this
time as we are adjusting to a new normal.
If you have any questions or concerns feel
free to contact the library at 505-869-9808.
To drop off any library materials please
use our drop off box, which is located in the
front of the library. Drop off material will
be quarantined for three days, disinfected
and then checked in.
The Library’s digital services give
cardholders 24/7 free access to eBooks,
audiobooks, music, and periodicals (NY
Times). So you can maximize your reading,
and listening experience at home. We’ve got
you covered.
The library online services will ask you to
enter your library barcode number which
is located on the back of your library card
and a pin or password. If you do not have
a pin or password set up with us, you can
call the library during business hours and a
staff member can help you set that up over
the phone.
Below is a list of the digital services the
library has to offer.
To search our library collection and view
your account you can download the Librista
app on your iPhone, Android and Kindle
devices. This feature will let you see what
library material is available, let you search
our library collection and view your account.
New York Times online is now available
to our library patrons for FREE. Find
breaking news, multimedia, reviews &
opinion on Washington, business, sports,
movies, travel and so much more. New
York Times will be available on library
computers, library Wi-Fi or if you are at
home you can access through the library
website and click on the icon located on the
general library section.
The library now has Lynda.com, which is
FREE online training on various computer
software’s and programs. The Lynda.com
Online Training Library is a massive online
training resource. Using their thousands of
videos, members are able to learn – selfpaced and on-demand – topics ranging from
Google, Zoom and so much more. Members
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Setting up for the Virtual Adult Paint Night!
Virtual Paint Night participant rendition
of the Northern Lights!
must have a Library card in order to utilize
the Lynda.com site. The link to Lynda.com
may be found on our Library website at
http://isletapueblo.com/library.html. Just
click on the “Start Learning Click Here”
button to start your digital continuing
education.
Download the mobile app Libby to start
borrowing, reading ebooks and audiobooks
for FREE. Put your library in your pocket
with Libby to access this app you will need
your library barcode and password.
Free Music! Take advantage of our Freegal
Music service. Log on with your library
card number and pin to start downloading
and streaming music. Library patrons
receive 3 free downloads each week and
UNLIMITED streaming of music with NO
AD interruptions. Log on to freegalmusic.
com or download the Freegal Music app. If
you have any questions about this service
or would like to set up a password please
give the library a call at 505-869-9808.
For additional help and information library
staff members have made YouTube videos
featuring the library’s digital services and
how to utilize them. Check them out by
visiting the library’s YouTube page at www.
youtube.com/user/poilibrary.
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Upcoming
Virtual Paint Night participant showing
off her finished product!
For the month of October library staff
members Ashley and Diane will be hosting
a Podcast Club. For this month’s selection
we will be discussing Missing & Murdered:
Finding Cleo podcast, which focuses on
missing and murdered indigenous child
Cree girl named Cleo. This will be a month
long program with weekly discussions for
adults 18 and older. If you would like to
sign up please call the library at 505-8699808 and speak with Ashley or Diane you
can also send an email to Ashley.Morales@
isletapueblo.com or Diane.Abeita@
isletapueblo.com.
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Recap
The After School Program is off to a great
start and it is nice to see all the students once
again. For the time being we are limited to
the amount of students we can allow in the
program. We hope in the near future that will
change and we can open the program up to
more students. Students come in daily from
3:00 pm to 5:30 pm to work on homework,
engage in reading and activities. Library
staff members have been busy working on
calendars and preparing daily for the After
School Program. The month of September
was full of crafts like DIY Soap and a Perler
Bead activity as well as a movie day with the
showing of Disney’s Mulan.
The Virtual Adult Paint Night was definitely
one to remember. It was great seeing
everyone coming together to participate in
our program. The theme for the night was
“Northern Lights” that included a colorful
sky, mountains and a lake. It was awesome
to see everyone’s creativity and how each
picture was unique and special. We hope
to have more programs similar to this
one in the near future so keep a look out
throughout the community and on our social
media accounts. We would like to thank all
are participants for making our program
complete.
On Thursday September 17th library staff
member Kyle explained how to use the
library’s new printer. As mentioned in last
month’s article the library got a new printer
for patrons to use at their convenience. Some
of the new features include wireless printing,
updated scanner and USB connection port.
Please remember that you must have your
library card on hand to access the printer.
If at any time you need help or have any
questions please ask a library staff member.
Storyline Online
Free, Easy to Use, and Great
Storytelling!!!
Simply go to:
https://www.storylineonline.net/library/
Storyline Online is an awardwinning children’s literacy site that
streams videos of stories being
read aloud by well-known actors.
Even though there is a “Buy this
Book” option, you do NOT have to
purchase anything; the site is free.
Easy to use: click on the title you
want, choose your preferred video
player and start.
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ISLETA POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWSLETTER
Fall officially arrived for
the area on September 22,
2020 at 7:30 a.m. but the
temperatures have not been
truly indicative of that. Soon
there will be a crispness in the
air and the leaves changing
colors will become more noticeable. Time
to start thinking of getting the fireplaces
ready, fall clothing and changing over to
heaters.
The year 2020 has definitely been anything
but normal but it seems everyone is
adjusting to the “new norm” for now.
Children’s classrooms have become the
family living room, kitchen, bedroom etc.
and it is a definite transition and hardship
for some. Not all are naturally acclimated
to the “new norm of schooling” but everyone
does the best they can which is all we can
do.
We know the traditional holidays are only
just around the corner and it seems there
will be changes there as well. For the nontraditional types such as Halloween, there
are no guarantees restrictions will be lifted
so please stay informed and abide by the
rules set out for keeping everyone safe. We
want to have fun but also want everyone to
stay safe and well.
Congratulations
to
Virgil
Lucero
(Open Space) and Leon Abeita, Isleta
Police Department (photo unavailable)
who graduated from the Federal Law
Enforcement Training Center on October 1,
2020. The two were in training for the past
three months and now will be ready for the
next step, Certification by Waiver in Santa
Fe, New Mexico. Well done gentlemen!
CONSTRUCTION AREA
Everyone is probably aware of the road
construction taking place on Highway 47
and with that we want to remind motorists
to obey the signs you encounter. The
speed limit has been reduced to 35 mph in
the area and there are posted speed limit
signs at the beginning of the north end as
well as the south end of the construction
area. Keep in mind (going south) once you
get past the cones does not mean you can
accelerate to whatever speed you believe it
should be. The speed limit remains 35 mph
going south until you enter Bosque Farms
and going north until you get past Tribal
Road 6. Until you see another posted speed
limit sign that changes the speed, you must
remain at the speed of the last sign you
saw – 35 mph. The reduction in speed is
for the safety of all: construction workers,
Congratulations to Officer Kenneth Martin and Officer Leandra Abeita who
successfully completed their Certification by Waiver at the State’s Law Enforcement
Police Academy. These officers worked diligently and continuously the past three
weeks to complete this course of instruction to become state certified. Good job!
residents coming off of Tribal Roads
onto Highway 47, as well as those of you
traveling north or south on Highway 47.
Traffic will be congested during peak traffic
hours but please maintain the proper speed
limit in the area. Maintain that cushion of
safety between you and the driver in front
of you and hopefully the person behind you
will do the same. We have had a few traffic
crashes in this area already and need all to
do their part to maintain safety.
REMINDER
Curfew for the Pueblo is still in effect and
signs are placed throughout the Pueblo
reminding everyone of such. Please obey
the curfew restriction and help us maintain
a safe, secure and healthy Pueblo.
For those of you who frequent the Isleta Resort and Casino and are not aware
there are only certain types of protective masks being allowed. Please be sure you
have the correct mask or you will be not be able to enter the Casino. This went
into effect September 21, 2020
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PARKS AND RECREATION
Can you believe it’s already October 2020!
The year is flying by, probably because we
lost much of the year 2020 to the COVID-19
Virus. This virus has really caused a lot
of chaos here in the pueblo and around the
whole world, but the human race as a whole
are very resilient beings and like always we
are finding ways to deal with and beat this
virus down every day. Like always we will
survive this too!
A QUICK REMINDER TO ALL – Please
continue to stay safe and follow all CDC,
NMDOH, and Pueblo guidelines that are
set for our safety and the safety of those
around us! Please wear your masks at all
times.
The Parks & Recreation Department
continues to move forward every day. More
and more people are starting to frequent
our facilities and Parks every day, this
is obviously a good sign that things are
starting to trend upward in a positive
direction. We are starting to offer more
activities to both youth and adults every
day. We have also upgraded the facilities
some since many of you have last visited us.
Our gymnasium floor has been re-done, it
looks great and remember it’s open for all
tribal members to use. The countertops here
at the recreation center have been replaced
throughout the facility, the old countertops
served their purpose. The Weight Room
floor has also been replaced with a new
floor that has more cushion which will be
better for the user of our Weight room. We
have also replaced the Spa/Jacuzzi heater,
the previous heater had not been working
correctly for quite some time, so this needed
to be done.
We are also working on a few other projects
here at the center that we are hoping to get
completed before the end of the year. Those
projects are replacing the fire control panel,
replacing our antiquated security cameras
and plastering the swimming pool in our
facility. These projects have been on the
docket since before the COVID Virus hit
the world, but they were all halted due to
the COVID Virus. Now that the world is
starting to open up again these projects are
starting to move forward.
PARKS MAINTENANCE – This division
continues to plug away, they maintain the
beautiful parks that we have all seen and
used around the Pueblo. As of right now
a number of parks or their amenities are
still roped off and are unable to be used, we
are hoping to re-open them soon. Thank
you for your patience with this, I’m sure
all of you know that the amenities in the
parks are roped off for all of our safety.
The crew continues to work hard daily no
matter what, but having extra eyes out
there checking on things is always helpful,
so if any of you see anything that needs
to be worked on in our parks please don’t
hesitate to bring it to our attention. Call
me Arnold Sena at (505) 869-9777, if I’m
not in please leave me a message.
RECREATION
PROGRAM
–
On
September 21st we started an all-day
Education/Recreation Program for the 15
participants that were selected through
a lottery process. Children are able to
attend this program from 8am to 5:30pm
daily. Recreation staff makes sure that the
participants are logged in and doing their
online education requirements. Once they
are done with their schooling for the day,
our staff will provide recreational activities
for the participants until their parents
come to pick them up from the center. All
participants are provided breakfast and
lunch daily. We hope that this program
provides some aide to parents that need
to return to work and to the children with
their school work. If you are interested
in finding out more about this program or
other programs please contact the center at
(505) 869-9777.
FITNESS – The Isleta Recreation Center
is extremely happy to present new flooring
in the weight room. Giving a new spacious
layout and welcoming feel. Our staff is
looking forward to your visit and are
available to assist you in your fitness needs
and goals. Our hours of operation are from
6:00am to 7:00pm, Monday thru Thursday.
Open 6:00am to 6:00pm on Fridays and
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Be on a look out for classes to resume in
October.
•
Aerobics will start October 6th
Tuesday mornings at 9:00am to 10:00am.
•
Boot Camp classes will start October
7th on Wednesday evenings from 5:45pm
to 6:45pm and
•
Spin Classes will start October
8th Thursday evenings from 5:45pm to
6:45pm.
Face Masks will remain required during
activities as well as social distancing will
remain enforced. Classes will be limited,
so make sure you are ready. Please call
Thomas Zuni at (505) 869-9777 about
October 2020
the requirements to participate in the
programs.
SPORTS – This is an update from my
Sports Coordinator George Waquie who is
working very hard to try and bring sports
activities. This is creating a challenge once
again due to the COVID Virus. We will get
things back it is just going to take some
time. Thank you for your patience.
I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy.
We are really excited to be starting some
activities here at the recreation center. We
recently had the gym floor resurfaced and
it looks great. We would like to welcome
anyone in who wants to begin working out.
We can help you get started. Our virtual
Pueblo Harvest run/walk challenge has
started. It will run from September 21st
through October 23rd. We have 15 tribal
and POI participants in the 100-mile
category, 9 participants in the 75-mile
category and 15 participants in the 50-mile
category! Let’s see who comes out on top!
I miss the kids coming to the recreation
center to work on their game. It is very
important we keep our kids active to stay
in shape and remain healthy! Hope to see
them soon, be safe! Coach Waquie
AQUATICS – We were working on getting
the swimming pool re-plastered prior to the
shut down, but once again that project was
halted. We have been given the green light
to proceed with this project and we are in
the process of getting bids. Once we secure
those bids we can meet to select a contractor
October 2020
to do the work. We’ve replaced a heater for the
Spa/Jacuzzi, fixed leaks and did some upgrading
in the pump room. Staff have repainted the trim
in the aquatics center and will be repainting the
deck as well. All these upgrades are definitely
needed. When everything is completed, we will
start looking to fill our positions in the Aquatics
center. Hopefully some or all restrictions will be
lifted soon, so the community can once again enjoy
the Aquatics center here at the Recreation Center.
If anyone has questions about the pool, please do
not hesitate to contact me at 869-9777 and I will
do my best to answer your questions.
Now a few words from my Assistant Aquatics
Coordinator.
Hello my name is Constance “Connie” Olguin and
I am the Assistant Aquatics Coordinator for the
Pueblo of Isleta. I would like to give you a brief
explanation of my aquatics background:
My swimming career started when I was 6 years
old in Kindergarten. The recreation center here
just opened up in 2006 and my parents knew my
love for the water. Since then I have competed in
City of Albuquerque Swimming and High School
meets. Isleta Pueblo at one time had a swim team
named “Isleta Sharks”. I went on to compete twice
in the NAIG (North American Indigenous Games)
in Winnipeg, Canada and Denver Colorado with
Team New Mexico. Along with my teammates
we’ve earned gold, silver, and bronze medals. I’ve
also swam with my Los Lunas High School swim
team which all my training has been here at this
facility.
Swimming has always been and will be a passion
of mine and I hope to pass it down to my daughter.
I would also love to help educate our community
about water safety and teach them how to swim.
With that being said, our aquatics department has
not been kept up through the past 8 years. Keep
in mind the pool has been opened for 20 years and
had original equipment that needed to be updated.
We’re doing our very best to open by the New Year
2021. Please bear with us, since COVID-19 hit in
March we had to push a lot back.
We are currently looking for lifeguards to hire for
our future opening. If you are interested, please
contact Connie for more information at New Rec
(505) 869-9777.
The biggest challenge we are currently facing
right now that could slow down the re-opening
of our Aquatic Center is hiring certified staff
(Lifeguards)!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE if any
of you know anyone that is interested in becoming
a Lifeguard here at our Aquatics Center or if any
one of you are personally interested in becoming a
Lifeguard here, please contact Connie or myself at
(505) 869-9777 for more information.
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Isleta Historical Society
This continues a monthly series of articles about historic Isletans. The Isleta Historical Society is
interested in your reaction to these stories, and we encourage you to contact us with ideas for
future publications. Please email us at isletahistoricalsociety@gmail.com or call the Governor’s
office at (505) 869-3111 (mention the Isleta Historical Society) or visit us on Facebook
and Instagram @isletahistoricalsociety. We will not use any information without your
permission. Thank you!
Members: Randy Jiron, Kateri Jojola, Malcolm Ebright, Valentino Jaramillo, Rick Hendricks, and Ted Jojola
of the firm Hanna and Wilson. Richard
Hanna had served as Special Attorney
for the Pueblo Indians and was one of the
leading lawyers advocating for Pueblo land
and water rights. The Pueblo Lands Board
was then in session and Hanna hired Diego
Abeita to review the amount of the awards
made by the board and determine whether
they were fair.
Diego Abeita, 1904 - 1984
Diego Abeita was a farmer and rancher and
a leading advocate for pueblo water rights
as a long-time chairman of the waters rights
committee of the Six Middle Rio Grande
Pueblos. He fought to protect Pueblo
water rights, learning the intricacies of
modern water law but staying grounded in
spiritual importance of water to all Pueblo
people. His philosophy about the crucial
importance of water was summed up in
a report Diego wrote for Isleta governor
Seferino Lente in 1975: “We [pueblo people]
have a deep feeling that our entitlement to
water is a God-given heritage to enjoy all
we need — from the clouds, from the snow,
from the rain, from the rivers and streams,
and from the ground — for all our needs —
present and in the future.” Regarding the
land, Abeita wrote in a speech delivered
by Governor Juan B. Abeita, “an Indian is
an Indian because of the land, that he has
land, the way he feels about the land, and
the way the land holds the Indian people
together.”
Abeita was born Juan Diego Abeita to Louis
Abeita and Maria Jiron in 1904. He would be
the oldest of five children, including Nicolas
Antonio, Jose Lalo, Juan Rey Patricio, and
Rufina Isadora. Their father, Louis Abeita
was the tribal policeman discussed in a
previous article, who was tragically killed
in 1921 while attempting to arrest a fugitive
from Albuquerque.
Diego Abeita graduated from the
Albuquerque Indian School and from
Albuquerque High School, and then
attended the University of New Mexico
where he majored in English literature and
minored in history. His training stood him
in good stead when he was asked at his
deposition in 1968 about pueblo ceremonies
connected to water. To avoid discussing
details of Pueblo ceremonialism, he cited
the poem, “Dancing for Rain at Cochiti” by
Witter Bynner. Diego would have graduated
from UNM in 1929, but left school early to
work for lawyer and judge Richard Hanna
The purpose of the Pueblo Lands Board
was to adjudicate encroachments on Pueblo
land by non-Indians. If the non-Indians
met requirements for establishing title,
they would retain the land and the pueblo
would be paid its market value. It was the
monetary awards to the pueblo that were
at issue because, not only would the pueblo
lose the land, but the awards it received
were usually a fraction of the appraised
value, whereas the awards made to nonIndian encroachers was invariably at
market value. Diego Abeita’s job was to
review the awards to the pueblos — not
just Isleta Pueblo — and determine if they
were fair and based on the appraised value.
Diego testified at his deposition in 1968,
“there were literally hundreds of [parcels]
of land that I went over and advised Judge
Hanna what I thought was a conflict and
what was all right.” Diego Abeita’s work
in reviewing these compensation awards
formed the basis of Hanna’s protest against
the unfairness of the Pueblo Lands Board.
Richard Hanna had protested from the
beginning the unfairness of the Pueblo
Lands Board’s proceedings, especially the
rule that did not allow attorneys for the
pueblos (like himself) to appear before the
board. Upon the completion of the board’s
proceedings, Hanna led the movement to
review the board’s findings and provide for
increased awards. As a result, Congress
held hearings in Albuquerque and other
cities, which led to a congressional bill to
be submitted to Congress to increase the
compensation levels for the pueblo. Hanna
testified at the hearings, and his testimony
was based in part on Diego Abeita’s work.
As Abeita testified in his deposition, “I
reviewed what the appraisal actually was
and, in some instances there was some
conflict between what the award was and
what the appraisal was. The idea was to
come up with a solution that would correct
these inequities to the Indian Tribes.”
As a result of Hanna’s advocacy and Diego
Abeita’s groundwork — Pablo Abeita
testified forcefully as well — the Senate
hearings led to a compensation bill that
approximately doubled the initial awards to
the pueblos. In addition, Hanna convinced
the Congressional committee that the
lands board’s compensation to Isleta for
loss of then Peralta tract that was once
part of the Lo de Padilla grant was too
low; accordingly, Congress appropriated
$47,751 as additional compensation to
Isleta Pueblo.
Working with Richard Hanna was the
perfect preparation for a young man who
would spend a lifetime advocating for
Native land and water rights. As chairman
of the Irrigation Committee of the Six
Middle Rio Grande Pueblos, Diego learned
about large-scale, upriver irrigation
projects that impacted downstream pueblo
communities. In 1951 Diego led a successful
protest against a diversion from a tributary
of the Jemez River that would have carried
water destined for Zia and Jemez Pueblo
farmers into the Rio Puerco watershed and
away from the pueblos. Abeita drafted a
resolution that outlined its objections to the
project, which convinced federal officials to
scrap it.
Rio Grande River
Two years later in 1953, Diego was more
positive about the benefits of water storage
in El Vado Dam built by the Middle Rio
Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD).
The MRGCD was established in 1925 by
progressive businessmen and lawyers
from Albuquerque to protect property from
periodic flooding and to improve agriculture
by draining swampland and by building
new dams, dikes, canals, and drains. Diego
recommended, on behalf of the Irrigation
Committee, that the conservancy district, of
which he was also a member, store water in
El Vado Reservoir to help offset the water
shortage at Isleta and other pueblos due to
several years of drought.
El Vado Dam
Besides his honorary positions, Diego Abeita
worked a variety of jobs to make a living.
Besides farming and raising cattle, he made
sets for the motion picture industry, was a
mercantile proprietor, and when he was
age thirty-five, worked for Tewa Weavers.
Founded in 1938 and first located in Isleta,
Tewa Weavers specialized in hand-dyed
wool products, including blankets, dolls,
and beaded moccasins. When they moved
to downtown Albuquerque they attracted
a wide clientele, including, they say, Levi
Strauss of Levi’s fame.
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were anthologized, and her children’s book
I am a Pueblo Indian Girl, written under
her Indian name, E-Yeh-Shure’ (Blue Corn)
sold between 45,000 to 50,000 copies. Louise
was also a long-time beloved teacher, so
well liked that she was universally known
as “teacher Louise.” His grandchildren are
Linda Jiron and Suzanne “Beetle” Chiwiwi
and Jessica and Becky Abeita.
both cultures.” Many remember Diego
Abeita as so proficient that he could write
on the blackboard behind his back as he
was giving a lecture. Diego was a hero who
helped improve conditions at the pueblo,
just as Miguel Trujillo was a hero who
was instrumental in obtaining the right to
vote for the pueblos. We discussed Miguel
Trujillo in an earlier edition, and it would
be well to remember both men, Miguel as
well as Diego, as we approach the important
November 3 election. Just as Diego Abeita
brought about change by his advocacy, so
too can we by exercising our right to vote —
a right that Miguel Trujillo fought so hard
for.
Thanks to Richard (Dikki) Garcia for his
help with the genealogy of Diego Abeita.
Agnes Louise Abeita
Diego was married to Lottie Gunn from
Laguna, and they had two children,
Richard, and Agnes Louise. Richard became
an airline pilot working for Northwest
Airlines. Louise became a poet and
accomplished writer. Many of her poems
Illustration from I am a Pueblo Indian Girl
Diego Abeita lived in two worlds. As lawyer
Thomas Garrity noted at Diego’s deposition,
Abeita “had an unusual opportunity to see
both cultures and know and actually learn
Again, this month we are requesting
information about silversmithing and
jewelry making at Isleta. Many of the
old photos in our archives depict women
wearing intricate, stunningly beautiful
necklaces. We would like to know more
about how they were crafted. We would
also like to know how families exchange
jewelry with one another when their
children marry. Is anyone still working
with silver? Do you have examples of silver
or other jewelry that was handed down in
your family? Any information is greatly
appreciated. Thank you!
Pueblo of Isleta veterans Association
As of this date we have not had a membership meeting due to the pandemic. Only the association officers have met to conduct
business.
Our grant has been approved by the Farm Agency (USDA) to improve the four acres of our farm land to include a new irrigation
system. We will be required to pay a certain percentage of the project cost. We are also working toward acquiring a tractor along with
implements and a storage building with funds from the NM state legislature.
We continue to acquire higher education applications from high school students who plan to go to college. Our veteran’s association
scholarship is $1,000 which will be submitted to the institution of higher learning for tuition cost. For more information, you may
contact Frances Mershon, Pueblo of Isleta, Department of Education, Vocational Coordinator at (505) 869-9790 or Ulysses Abeita at
(505) 264-4110.
The fifth photo panel has been completed. We are pursuing to get a binder of all five photo panels soon we hope. Also, the photos that
were provided by the family members are available by calling Fred Lujan at (505) 573-3733.
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October 2020
Hello JOM families!
I hope everyone is getting used to the new
learning experience. Thank you to all the
families that were patient with us during
school supply distribution. Remaining supplies
will be available by appointment only. All
documents (contact sheet, assessment, and one
release per child) need to be emailed prior to
isletapueblojom@gmail.com
Tutoring
JOM will be offering tutoring via Zoom, please
call the office @ 505-869-9810 to request a
referral form. The schedule will be as follows:
Mon & Wed- 2pm – 3pm- 6th- 12th grade (Subject
to be determined by need)
Tues & Thurs- 2pm -3pm- Kindergarten- 5th
grade (Subject to be determined by need)
Los Lunas Public schools are also offering
tutoring sessions for Century and Los Lunas
High schools. Below is the information for those
sessions. They are still finalizing the schedule
for Los Lunas and Valencia Middle School, and
Valencia High school. Information will be sent
out through your student’s robocall/email from
the different schools.
Century High School
Math Tutoring Tuesdays from 3-5 pm. Here
is the link to the zoom:
Topic: Mr. Ohle's After School Tutoring Zoom
Meeting
Time: Tuesdays from 3-5 pm
Join Zoom Meeting
https://llschools-net.zoom.us/j/93708015532?p
wd=c2NyMElQUzBVMkZMSEdZVEVGWExT
UT09
Meeting ID: 937 0801 5532
Passcode: chsrocks
Los Lunas High School
Tutoring for Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 students
on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4pm-6pm.
Topic: Mr. McKenney's Algebra 2
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime
Join Zoom Meeting
https://llschools-net.zoom.us/j/98021786756?pw
d=RitWZFY5SDcvYnV3SnoybWZqZnMxdz09
Meeting ID: 980 2178 6756
Passcode: 011051
Isleta Health Center
Website Announcement
Isleta Health Center is happy to
announce our new website focused on
the Community and the latest updates
on COVID-19.
Visit us at www.islclinic.com
•
COVID-19 Information
•
Public Health Notices
•
Letters from the Governor
•
POI Testing Overview
•
POI Testing by Community
•
Upcoming Events
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About Us
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ISLETA HEALTH CENTER
Isleta Community Health Needs Assessment
Influenza (Flu) season is around the corner, and this
season it will be especially important for everyone in
the Isleta community to get a flu shot. The Centers
for Disease Control (CDC) is recommending all people
age 6 months and older receive the flu vaccine before
October 31st. If most people can get their flu shot
before the end of October, the Isleta community will
be better protected from an influenza outbreak. In
addition, if most influenza vaccine is provided early
in the season, the Isleta Health Center (IHC) will
be better able to address the ongoing COVID-19
pandemic and prepare for the possibility of a
COVID-19 vaccine later in the season. Please note
that IHC has changed its flu shot clinic this year
in an effort to increase access to the vaccine and
increase patient and staff safety—please see the Flu
Shot Drive Thru announcement in this newsletter for
more information. The science is clear: The flu shot
can prevent the flu. The flu shot cannot and does not
cause the flu. Please get your flu shot soon!
Seat Belts and Child Safety Seats
www.cdc.gov www.safekids.org
Stephanie Barela, BS CHES CSST, 869-4479
A Message from Dr. Nelson
As we proceed into the winter months, IHC will
continue to review and revise protocols and processes
to ensure the health and safety of our patients and
staff. For example, it is likely that the IHC lobby
will soon return to limited use for some patients
with appointments and patients who do not have
infectious/respiratory symptoms. Going forward,
it will be very important for all of us to ensure we
continue to wear a mask at all times while in public,
maintain at least 6 feet of physical distance from
others, avoid large groups, avoid unnecessary travel,
and keep our hands and frequently touched surfaces
clean. If we all continue to follow these guidelines,
we can reduce the burden and prevent the spread of
both influenza and COVID-19 this season.
Riley Nelson M.D.
Isleta Health Center Medical Director
Health Beat
Telemedicine
Now Available at the
Isleta Health Center
Health Educator: Stephanie Barela,
BS CHES CSST
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic the Isleta
Health Center is working hard at keeping the
Isleta community healthy and safe by offering
Telemedicine. Telemedicine is a pre-scheduled
appointment that allows patients and healthcare
providers to communicate via phone call. These
appointments will allow you to speak with
your provider and ask basic medical questions.
Based on your medical needs your provider may
schedule an in office appointment. Patients are
still being required to schedule an in office visit
for Well Child Visits and Sports Physicals. The
Diabetes program will continue to offer Patients
A1C screens by drive-thru testing. The provider
will follow up by a Telemedicine appointment to
discuss your condition.
With this new technology and in the interest
of keeping our patients safe the Isleta Health
Center is working towards offering video visits
that will allow Providers to see the patient over a
cell phone, tablet or computer.
Please contact the Isleta Health Center at
(505) 869-3200 to find out more.
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VEHICLE INJURY PREVENTION
In 2019, the Isleta Health Center conducted a Community Health Needs
Assessment Survey to provide information on our community’s health. Based
on the survey results 93% of respondents stated they always wear their seat
belt when driving or riding in a car. Great job with vehicle injury prevention
Isleta Community! CDC states that 86% of front seat passengers and drivers
in the U.S. wear a seat belt. In New Mexico 91% wear seat belts. Motor vehicle
crashes are a leading cause of death for those under the age of 54 in the U.S.
and most crash-related deaths occur to drivers and passengers, (CDC.gov).
It is important to always wear your seat belt while driving and ensure all
younger children are in the appropriate child safety or booster seat. The Isleta
Community Health Needs Assessment results state that 75 % always check to
see if a child is properly buckled in the appropriate child safety seat. Isleta is
doing an “ok” job of this, but we could be doing much better. Let us all do our
part in preventing injuries, by ALWAYS buckling up and ALWAYS assuring
children are properly buckled in the appropriate child safety seat.
The Isleta Health Education and CHR programs normally offer a Child
Safety Seat Program for the Isleta Community twice a year to educate on the
installation and proper child safety seat to use. With social distancing in place
for COVID-19 the Child Safety Seat Clinics have been canceled until further
notice. The Isleta Health Educator is available for over the phone or virtual
child safety seat checks, to assist with proper installation of your child safety
seat.
Please call, 869-4479, to schedule your Virtual/Telephone Child Safety Seat
Check. Also, see the CAR SEAT CHECK UP-Top 5 Things to do at Home to
learn tips to keep your child safe.
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Best Ways to Clean Masks
Isleta Pueblo News
October 2020
Happy Medical Assistant Week
October 19–23, 2020
Medical Assistants are at the heart of health care!
Every year Medical Assistants Recognition Week is
celebrated the third full week of October. Medical
Assistants Recognition Week 2020 is October 19–
23rd and Medical Assistants Recognition Day is
October 21, 2020.
National Pharmacy Week
October 18-24, 2020
We would like to give a special
thanks to the Isleta Health Center
Pharmacy staff. During COVID-19,
they have continued patient services
by creating a drive-up drop off and
BOILING:
pick-up area. They have continued
●
Boil in water for five minutes-10 minutes. to ensure the safety and wellbeing
●
Depending on the cloth of your mask, a of our patients through this tough
few rounds of boiling could damage it or affect time.
breathability.
To ensure your mask remains The IHC Pharmacy staff fill and
functional after boiling, you’ll need to inspect it dispense medications and related
closely.
supplies, according to physicians'
prescriptions. The pharmacists are
WASHING MACHINE:
responsible for verifying all prescriptions for accuracy and drug interactions. They
also counsel patients regarding appropriate use of medication(s). Pharmacists
●
Wash in hot water laundry cycle, along with
often collaborate with other healthcare professionals to make therapy changes,
your clothes.
monitor, review, and evaluate patient effectiveness of medications. Pharmacy
●
Pay attention to the temperature, 140
Technicians help greatly by answering phones, entering prescriptions, filling
degrees Fahrenheit can destroy most viruses. It is
medication as well as keeping medications stocked and ordered, so that services
recommended to use this temperature for treating
can continue with no issues.
contaminated clothes and fabrics. No matter
what your machine is capable of, you should still October 2020 is Dental Hygiene month
continue to wash your masks. Make sure you load
your machine with appropriate amount of soap and Smile everybody! October is Dental
complement it with any laundry booster (Chlorine, Hygiene month. We would like to
recognize Christine, Merel and Erica
color-safe bleach, or OxiClean).
our dedicated Hygienists here at the
HOT WATER AND BLEACH SOLUTION:
Isleta Dental Clinic, and extend our
●
Soak your face mask for five minutes in a gratitude for everything they do to
solution of one teaspoon of bleach for every keep our teeth happy and healthy.
quart of hot water. Temperature doesn't matter, During October, let’s also remember
the importance of a healthy oral
since the bleach killing the virus.
●
To make sure you get rid of any leftover hygiene routine. We can make sure
bleach, take the mask out of the solution and rinse it we have the right tools, such as a
under a tap for 10 to 15 seconds - any temperature. soft toothbrush and floss. Also, if
After that, soak it in clean water for another it’s been more than 6 months since
five minutes. You can hang your mask to dry or put your last dental cleaning, now is a great time to give the Dental Clinic a call and
them in the dryer at high temperature. You’ll want schedule a visit with your hygienist. We are always happy to see you!
to make sure your mask is clear of bleach when you -The POI Health Center Dental Team
put it on. Inhaling any residual fumes from it could
damage your airways or worsen any respiratory
condition.
STORAGE IS EVERYTHING:
●
Sanitizing your mask won’t change a thing if
you don’t store it properly.
●
Once you have a clean mask, put it in a closed
plastic container or a new zip-close bag by itself.
If you want to go the extra mile, write on the bag
or stick a note to the container with details about
when you last sanitized the mask and the method
you used. This will prevent cross-contamination and
you’ll be able to tell for sure if the mask is safe to use
or not.
WASH YOUR HANDS!
●
Remember that social (or physical)
distancing, washing your hands, and staying
home are the best ways to help slow the spread of
coronavirus.
●
Wearing and using homemade cloth face
masks is another way you can help support our
health and the health of the community. Let’s work
together as a community and help prevent the
spread of COVID-19.
Isleta Health Center
Smile everybody!
Celebrate Physical Therapy Month
October 2020
Let’s all take a minute to recognize
how Physical Therapists and
Physical Therapist Assistants
can help transform society by
restoring and improving motion
in people’s lives.
During the Pandemic, we should be cleaning
and disinfecting more often. It is important
that you do not inject or ingest these chemicals
into your body. Please remember to keep
ALL chemicals out of children’s reach. If any
cleaning or disinfectant solution is swallowed or
injected, please contact the NM Poison Control
immediately.
NM Poison Control
1-800-222-1222
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October 2020
PLEASE GET A FLU
SHOT THIS YEAR!!
Isleta Health Center
Stephanie Barela 869-4479
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/keyfacts.htm
Why should people get vaccinated
against the flu?
The flu is an illness, also called influenza,
which many people get during November to
April. It can cause fever, chills, body aches,
and a cough. The flu affects people differently,
with some people affected for 2-3 weeks, while
according to the CDC;
“Millions of people get the flu every
year, hundreds of thousands of people
are hospitalized and thousands to tens
of thousands of people die from flurelated causes every year. An annual
seasonal flu vaccine is the BEST WAY
to help protect against the flu.”
Isleta Health Center Program Cancellations
Health Educator: Stephanie Barela, BS CHES CSST, 869-4479
The Isleta Health Center (IHC) is doing our part to encourage social distancing,
by continuing to cancel all of our programs until further notice:
The IHC Programs below are canceled:
►
All IBHC Prevention activities
►
ICAP Sewing Class on Thursday evenings
►
ICAP Moccasin Making Class on Tuesday evenings
►
Isleta Diabetes Prevention Exercise Classes (Eagle HIIT) held
Mondays and Wednesdays
►
Isleta Diabetes Weight Training held Tuesdays and Thursdays
►
Isleta Health Support Group, 2nd Tuesday of the month, 10/13/20
CANCELED
Isleta Health Center
Friendly Reminders
√
Flu Shots are in, call to make an appointment to get
yours.
√
Face Masks are required at all times when on IHC
campus, this includes while you are in your vehicle
being assisted by staff and visiting Pharmacy.
√
While in the building a mask must be worn at all
times, if a person removes their mask while waiting
for their provider their appointment may be canceled.
√
Please provide your cell phone number when you are
checking in at the front for temperature check and
wristband.
√
For questions pertaining to COVID-19, please call
the Coronavirus Hotline or the Isleta Health Center
COVID Line @869-9720.
Those having to be hospitalized can overwhelm
our Health Care System, especially now, with
having to also deal with COVID-19. This is
one reason why getting your flu vaccination
this year is so important. It has been shown
to have many benefits, which include reducing
the risk of flu illnesses, hospitalizations and
even the risk of flu-related death. The people
at high risk for complications from the flu are:
•
•
•
Babies and kids under 5
People older than 65
Adults and kids who have health
problems, such as diabetes or asthma
These individuals definitely need a flu shot,
but it is also important for everyone to get
a flu shot so they are less likely to get the flu
and less likely to transfer it to someone who is
more at risk.
How do flu vaccines work?
Flu vaccines cause antibodies to develop in the
body about two weeks after vaccination. These
antibodies provide protection against infection
with the viruses that are used to make the
vaccine. The seasonal flu vaccine protects
against the influenza viruses that research
indicates will be most common during the
upcoming season.
DO I NEED A FLU SHOT
EVERY YEAR?
Yes, even if you got a flu shot last flu season,
you will need to get a new shot this season
because every year the flu virus changes and a
new vaccine will be helpful in fighting the new
strain.
WHAT IF I GET THE FLU?
If you start to feel the symptoms of the flu
(fever, chills, body aches, cough), and are in
a high-risk category, then you should contact
your Medical Provider for advice. You can also
start taking these steps to feel better:
•
•
Get a lot of rest
Drink lots of liquids (water, chicken
broth, and other clear fluids)
•
Take medicine your doctor may have
prescribed you, or just take certain
over the counter drugs to help ease
your fever, aches, and pains
•
You may need to see a doctor if you
have trouble breathing, your
muscles hurt, or you feel confused
October 2020
The Ripple Effect IOP
(Intensive Outpatient Program)
Isleta Health Center Behavioral Health Clinic
505-869-9026
“Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble
is dropped into water,
the actions of individuals can have far-reaching
effects.” Dalai Lama
The Ripple Effect Intensive Outpatient Program
(IOP) program is 90 days in length and is a
viable treatment alternative to a residential
treatment center for community members with
chemical dependency issues. An individual
spends a minimum of 12 hours per week engaged
in education, individual therapy sessions, and
group counseling and participates in a Recovery
Peer Support group. Medication Assisted
Therapy (MAT) is a tool available to our patients
with alcohol or opioid dependencies. Patients
complete an in-depth substance use assessment
and treatment plan to address specific needs.
The Ripple Effect IOP gives patients the
opportunity to live at home while they engage
in treatment activities at the Behavioral
Health Clinic. Individuals with a long history of
addiction, who fight a constant urge to use, and
have difficulty with sustained abstinence benefit
from this structured program.
The Ripple Effect IOP meets on Mondays,
Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon
with individual counseling sessions scheduled
as needed.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Pros:
•
Patients live at home and continue with
daily activities such as work, childcare, social
activities.
•
Schedules are more flexible for counseling
sessions.
•
Patients practice coping skills and make
positive changes while still in treatment.
Cons:
•
Patients face the same influences, risks
and triggers to use drugs and/or alcohol.
•
Drugs/alcohol are readily available.
•
Daily life distractions compete with focus
on recovery.
If you or someone you know has a problem with
alcohol or drugs…there is help…space is limited
in the Ripple Effect IOP and it is full right
now - call and schedule an appointment for an
assessment to get on the waiting list for the next
cycle. Covid safety protocols followed.
505-869-5475
Isleta Pueblo News
Editor:
Nathaniel Lujan
Asst. Editor:
Diane Abeita
Published By:
Valencia Express
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ISLETA SOCIAL SERVICES
Mable Calra (Roque) Jojola
Our mother Mable Clara (Roque) Jojola was born in
Natchitoches, Louisiana, on September 3, 1926. Her
family moved to New Mexico when she was a teenager.
In August 1947 she met our father at the Belen Fiesta.
On April 23, 1948 they were married, and she started
her new life on the Isleta Pueblo. For the past 72 years
she has called Isleta her home, and the residents of
Isleta her family. She was Mom, Grandma (Chee-ee),
Auntie, Friend to everyone. Her door was always open
to anyone and everyone. There was always room in
her home for one more. It touched our hearts to see so
many people run up to her with open arms to hug her
Mable Calra (Roque) Jojola and acknowledge her with so much respect.
Greetings Everyone! We hope everyone is
doing well. During this time of uncertainty
and possible financial hardships, Isleta Social
Services is happy to announce that we are
assisting those families in need with a few
items. If you or someone you know is in need
of the following items, please contact our
department. We have a limited amount of
items on hand and will be distributed on a first
come, first serve basis.
•
Pampers (range in sizes: Preemie,
1, 2,3, and 4)
In her younger years she was very active in the Church, Community Events, Schools,
and family events. But, with age and time, she got tired, weak and dementia set in.
In 2016 she was admitted to Assisted Living, where on August 21, 2020, she closed
her eyes for the last time.
•
Baby wipes
•
Adjustable disposable adult briefs
(sizes: small/medium and XL)
•
Infant snacks
•
Nestle NAN baby formula
•
Enfamil baby formula
•
Similac baby formula
•
Good Start baby formula
•
Small jars of baby food
•
Gerber puffs snacks
•
Gerber Organic rice cereal
•
Gerber Lil crunchie mild cheddar
snacks
•
Travel bassinet
•
Nature Valley granola bars
•
Clorox
•
Bottled water
On behalf of the entire Jojola Family, we would like to say thank you to the residents
of Isleta Pueblo for allowing our Mother to remain a part of the community for 72
years. Thank you to Natalie Abeita and staff for your love and support. She will be
missed, but she is at peace. She loved each and every one of you. Joseph V., Elaine,
Charles, Michael, Billy, Ronald, Richard, Patrick (deceased), Denise, and Andrew.
May she rest in Peace.
Please call the office at 505-869-2772 to arrange
pick up. Reminder: A face mask or covering
is required when you get off your vehicle
to retrieve your items.
ISLETA HEALTH CENTER UPDATES
Thank you for Helping to Keep Our Community Safe
Hours of Service:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday (8:00am to 4:30pm)
Thursday (10:00am to 4:30pm)
Main Phone Line: 505-869-3200
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, please call ahead for any changes or instructions on how to access care.
For medical emergencies or after hours, call 911. **Reminder: You must have your face mask on
What is new at the Isleta Health Center?
► Please provide your cell phone number when you are
checking in at the front for temperature check and wristband.
► Isleta Health Center has purchased two exterior buildings
one is for the Pharmacy Drive Thru, and the other for front
reception.
► The Isleta Health center now has an entrance and exit
only, to enter the parking lot please use the north east entrance
and to exit please use the southeast.
► Please let your provider know if you are having the following
symptoms: Fever, Cough, Shortness of breath, Sore throat,
Headache, Muscle pain, Chills, Repeated shaking with
chills, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Congestion and Loss
of taste or smell.
► Let your provider know if you have traveled out of state or
traveled to a “Hot Spot”. What is a hot spot? A hot spot is not
a public health term, but has been used to describe areas with a
particularly large cluster of COVID-19 cases.
► Please remember face masks are required at all times
when on the IHC campus, this includes while you are in your
vehicle being assisted by staff and visiting Pharmacy. While
in the building a mask must be worn at all times, if a person
removes their mask while waiting for their provider their
appointment may be cancelled.
Other Services
•
Dental: Please call (505) 869-4499 to schedule.
•
Optometry: Please call (505) 869-4080 to schedule an
appointment to pick-up/and or look at eyeglasses.
•
Pharmacy Drive-thru services are still in effect: Please call
refill line @869-4590 for all medications at one time. Allow 48hr
turnaround time for your prescriptions.
•
Behavioral Health: Please call 505-869-5475 or 505-8695477, if you need information on services, or if you need someone
to talk to.
•
ALL other Services: Call 505-869-3200
COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving situation. The Isleta
Health Center (IHC) will provide updated information
and guidance as it becomes available. The IHC is taking
all precautions and following New Mexico Department of
Health and CDC guidelines.
For questions pertaining to COVID-19, please call the
Coronavirus Hotline or the Isleta Health Center’s Nurse
Advice Line.
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ISLETA HEALTH CENTER
Optometry Department Welcomes
Dr. Mitchel Anderson, Optometrist
Dr. Mitchel Anderson is
happy to join the Pueblo
of Isleta Health Clinic as
the new Optometrist. He
graduated with his Doctor
of Optometry degree from
Midwestern
University
in Phoenix, Arizona. He
completed a residency at the
Santa Fe Indian Hospital,
specializing in treatment
of eye disease including
diabetic eye disease and glaucoma. He recently moved
to Los Lunas and is excited to care for the eyes of the
wonderful community here in Isleta. When not working,
he enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking and camping
with his wife and three young children.
-Isleta Optometry Department
24 Hour Coronavirus Hotline
1-855-600-3453
www.nmhealth.org
Isleta Health Center’s Nurse
Advice Line
505-869-3200
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Isleta Health Center
Do you or someone you know have
a drinking problem?
Alcohol use is not a problem for everyone
but it can become a problem if you are not
aware of the signs. It helps if you know
the signs so you can do something about
it before it becomes a problem. If you are
curious whether your alcohol use might be
a problem, take a moment to answer these
questions:
In the past 6 months to a year, did you
•
End up drinking more, or longer,
than you intended
•
Tried to cut down or stop drinking
but continued to use alcohol
•
Drive a car or operate heavy
machinery while drinking or “buzzed”
•
Have to drink more than you used to
in order to get the same effect
•
Continue to drink even if you felt
depressed, anxious, or guilty
•
Continue to drink even though
you had health problems because of the
alcohol
•
Continue to drink even though it
caused problems with family, friends,
and/or the job
•
Spend a lot of time figuring out how
you would get your next drink
•
Experience hangovers that got worse
each time you drank
•
Ever have a drink the following day
just to “steady your nerves” or to “take off
the edge”
If you answered “yes” to any of these
questions, it may be time to seek help…
Isleta Health Center
Behavioral Health Clinic
505-869-5475
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