On May 13, 2008, the Governor's

Isleta Pueblo News

Volume 3 Issue 7

June 2008

Governor’s Report

On May 13, 2008, the Governor's

Administration and Tribal Council met to

discuss the postponement of the May 10th

community meeting. The postponement was

due to unfortunate circumstances that occurred

in the Pueblo. Due to already scheduled

obligations in May and June, a later date will

be set for the community meeting.

During the month of May, the Administration

was involved with many education issues. We

attended many graduation ceremonies and

other end of the year activities at the Headstart,

elementary and high schools Once again, I

want to congratulate all the parents and family

members for supporting your children and

for being a part of their successes. Education

is critical, and yet many of our children are

without parental or family support, and have

struggled through their school years. We urge

all parents to support their children in the

coming school years.

Tribal Council approved a proposal presented

by Mr. Garry Martin, the Executive Director

of the Department of Education for a new

education building to be built next to the

new proposed community library. Isleta has

received 1.2 million dollars through capital

outlay monies from the state of New Mexico

for the construction of the library, and we

plan to request continued funding from the

state for the new building. The Department

of Education is currently working out of a

old portable buildings with limited space

and has electrical problems which affect the

computers, especially those that serve the

Education 20/20 students. The 20/20 program

is a credit recovery program housed at the

DOE building and administered by Los Lunas

High School. Thanks to the Tribal Council for

approving this proposal which will benefit our

children.

On May 17, 2008, the Sunset Hills Park,

through the efforts of the American Legion

Post 209, was dedicated to all our Vietnam

veterans. It was an event well attended by

many of our tribal members. The guest speaker

for the event was State Representative Elias

Barela, who is also a colonel with the NM

National Guard. Also attending were Senator

James Taylor, NM Veterans Commission

Representative Sardo Sanchez, Councilman

Fred Lujan, Lt. Governors Max Zuni and

Frank Lujan as well as many of our veterans.

I want to thank Rick Giron and his staff for all

their hard work and dedication to renovating

all our parks, so many of our children will have

nice safe parks near their homes which they

can enjoy. All the parks have been paid through

capital outlay monies received from the state of

New Mexico; no tribal monies have been used

for these parks. Thanks to our hard-working

and talented crew who built and set-up the park

facilities including the playground equipment,

the Park and Recreation Department was able

to cut building costs.

On May 23rd, groundbreaking for the Rail

Runner Train Station was held at the Isleta

Lakes. New Mexico Lt. Governor Diane

Denish, Sen. James Taylor, State Representative

Andrew Barreras, Chief Executive Officer

Lawrence Rael of the Middle Rio Grande

Council of Governments and his staff, Rebecca

Montoya, Adjutant Secretary, from the NM

Department of Transportation, the Pueblo of

Isleta Cultural Committee, the Tribal Council,

tribal administration staff including both POI

Lt. Governors were present for the historic

groundbreaking ceremonies. With the price

increase of gasoline, members of the tribe as

well as neighboring communities will benefit

by riding the Rail Runner, and we have been

asked how soon the rail station will be built.

The station is now a reality and very soon

in the future in will be operating. The idea

behind the Rail Runner is to bring business to

our enterprises.

Other business enterprises impacting Isleta

are those that are requesting water transfers

of surface and ground water to Albuquerque,

Rio Rancho, Santa Fe and other areas to the

north and south of the reservation. These are

being strongly protested by the Pueblo of

Isleta. Water transfers impact Isleta's much

needed water by decreasing the natural flow to

Isleta, especially when pumping water out of

the Rio Grande River occurs. As development

occurs, we see many rich investors buying

water rights and transferring water. Other

businesses that will have an impact on Isleta

are the Racinos, which are being planned for

many areas throughout the state, such as the

one being proposed in Moriarity. The Fort

Sill Bingo Parlor in southern New Mexico

is also a concern to the NM Gaming Tribes

as it will affect our gaming operations. I will

update you on all concerns as meetings and

new information on these and other matters

come forth.

NOTICE TO ALL CHICAL DITCH MEMBERS

Rabies Shots

For Dogs and Cats

Cats and dogs must be 12 weeks of age. No

pregnant dogs or cats, or other animals please.

DATE: July 23, 2008

WHERE: Old Court House Village Plaza

9:00am to 11:00am

Old Court House Village Plaza

1:00pm to 3:00 pm ONLY!!

All dogs must be on a leash or chain. Cats must

be wrapped in a towel or blanket. Pet owners

should have their Tribal Road and House

number. Any questions please call

the CHR office at 869-4485

All tribal members who own irrigated farm land in Chical area.

By the Order of Ditch Mayordomos, each spring ditch work is called

for each member of the Pueblo who have an assignment of irrigated

land. If you are a member of the Chical Ditch Association (active

or exempt) you are required to pay an assessment fee of $10.00

each year. Penalty fee of $15.00 dollars is assessed for ditch work

missed each year. Chical Ditch Members who owe the association

this year, and in the past five years are now being requested to

make arrangements for payment as soon as possible.

Please contact me at cell phone (505) 306-4142, for information

on payment owed. Payments will be accepted in a sealed envelope

with paid postage stamp at the Isleta Pueblo Post Office,

Attention to:

The Chical Ditch Association

P.O. Box 632 Isleta, NM 87022

Check or money order only!!

(Do not send cash in mail)

Payments received will be deposited in the Chical Ditch Association

Account at Wells Fargo Bank. Receipts for member payment and

balance will follow.

The Chical Ditch Association fees collected are used to pay the

bills and expenses made by the Mayordomos during their term of

office. Thank-you, in advance for your Cooperation.

Respectfully,

Lawrence (Larry) R. Lucero, Treasurer

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President Proposes

Total Elimination of

the Johnson - O'Malley

Programs

Again! As has been since 2004, the

President's Fiscal Year 2009 Budget

"proposes totally eliminating Johnson

O'Malley (JOM) grants within

Tribal Government Operations and

Education Operations." In response

the below resolution opposing the

President's proposal to eliminate JOM

was presented to the Tribal Council on

May 13, 2008, and was unanimously

adopted.

As you are aware the Johnson O'Malley

Program provides a number of

education services to Native American

children enrolled in public schools as

noted in the resolution. You can help,

too, by letting your congressional

representatives know that you oppose

this proposal.

US Representatives:

• Tom Udall, 3200 Civic Center,

Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Phone #

994-0499

• Heather Wilson, 20 First Plaza NW,

Albuquerque, NM 87102. Phone #

346-6781

US Senators:

• Jeff Bingaman, 625 Silver Avenue,

Albuquerque, NM 87102. Phone #

344-6601

• Pete Domenici, 201 3rd Street NW,

Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone #

346-6791

For any questions you may have on

the JOM Programs...i.e. National JOM

issues, what services are available, or

if you have suggestions on how the

program can better serve our students,

please call Garry Martin, Department

of Education Executive Director,

or Ulysses Abeita, JOM Director at

869-2680.

Isleta Pueblo News

Editor: Ulysses Abeita

Asst. Editor:

Natasha Lujan

Staff: Maxine Zuni

Beverly Piro

Brittanie Lucero

Jennifer Zuni

Published By:

Valencia Express

Isleta Pueblo News

TRIBAL COUNCIL OFFICE

June 2008

505-869-0457

FAX:505-869-0454

PUEBLO OF ISLETA

P.O. Box 850, ISLETA, NM 87022

RESOLUTION No. 2008 - 141

Pueblo of Isleta Opposition to the Proposed Elimination

of Johnson-O'Malley Funds from the FY 2009 President's Budget Request

At a duly called meeting of the Tribal Council of the Pueblo of Isleta, held on Tuesday, May 13, 2008,

the following resolution was adopted:

WHEREAS, the Pueblo of Isleta has recognized and acknowledged formal government to government relations

with the United States Government as a recognized tribal sovereign nation and,

WHEREAS, the Pueblo of Isleta has powers and authority to govern themselves granted under authority of

the amended constitution of the Pueblo of Isleta, New Mexico as approved by the Secretary of the Interior on

April 1, 1970,

WHEREAS, the Johnson-O'Malley Program is, by statutory authority, a supplemental educational service

program to meet the special and unique needs of Indian children and is a fulfillment of the Federal Government's

trust responsibility to the Indian people for the education of our children and,

WHEREAS, the Pueblo of Isleta Johnson-O'Malley Program serves the unique and specialized academic needs

of 815 eligible Pueblo of Isleta Indian students attending the Albuquerque and Los Lunas public schools, grades

K thru-12, to eliminate high drop-out rates, increase grade point averages by providing assistance for school

required eqbased curriculum under authority of the Indian Education Committee; and, there are no duplicity of

federal funds existing that are designed to address the specialized and unique academic needs of the 93% Indian

student population attending public schools in 23 States that serve Indian populations and,

WHEREAS, Pueblo of Isleta acknowledges the Johnson-O'Malley Program is the only federal program in

which parent and community involvement has "vested statutory authority" to design their own educational and

cultural program to fit their children's academic needs. Johnson-O'Malley parent committees are policy setting,

by statutory requirements, and are not advisory committees as other federal education programs.

WHEREAS, Pueblo of Isleta opposes the 2009 President's budget requesting a proposed reduction of $21.4

million for the Johnson-O'Malley Program in the Bureau of Indian Affairs budget (including an elimination of

funds for the Consolidated Tribal Government and Self-Governance programs) and,

WHEREAS, the Pueblo of Isleta does not support the language found in the 2009 Department of Interior

Budget Justification & Performance Information (Green Book) which states, "JOM grants do not address a

focused goal for academic achievement and lack a means to measure and report on program impacts on student

performance. Eliminating JOM grants allows BIA to strengthen its commitment to the BIA school system and

avoid redundant Federal programs." and,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Pueblo of Isleta supports and affirms the United States Senate's

Committee on Indian Affairs response to the President's FY 2009 budget request in its recommendation of

restoration of funding at the FY 2006 level of $24.1million for this culturally- relevant program serving the

needs of Isleta and Indian students.

CERTIFICATION

We, the undersigned, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was passed a duly called meeting of the

Tribal Council of the Pueblo of Isleta, held on the 13th day of May, 2008, at which a quorum was present, with

11 voting for, 0 opposing, and 0 abstaining.

June 2008

Isleta Pueblo News

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Pueblo of Isleta Public Library

Greetings from the Library! We hope

your summer is starting off well.

Monday, June 2, 2008, we will kick

off our Summer Reading Program.

We are proud to say that we have

reached our max participants for both

toddlers and youth groups. Currently

have an extensive waiting list. The

toddler group will run from 9:00 a.m.

to Noon and the youth group will be

from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The times

are subject to change on select days,

according to our field trips. We will

give parents notice the day before as

to what time their child needs to be

at the library. We’re excited for this

summer. We hope to see everyone

there.

It’s that time of the year for

graduations, baptismal, First Holy

Communions, birthdays, weddings,

etc; which means invitations,

invitations and more invitations.

The Library would like to remind all

of you that we are also a Resource

Center with a knowledgeable staff

to help with your needs, whether

it’s creating or printing your own

invitations or flyers for your social

gatherings, fundraisers and events.

We are here to help you create an

original design with a personal touch.

Staff members are on hand to assist

you with our scanner and Microsoft

Publisher. Individual instructions are

available for those who are interested;

please call ahead to schedule an

appointment. All instructions are

free of charge. Special paper and

products (i.e. diskettes, flash drives,

etc.) will not be provided. As a

reminder, we do not charge a fee to

use the printer, but we do limit the

number of sheets to 30. Photocopies

are also free up to 50 sheets. When

your friends and relatives ask where

you got your invitations, you can say

I made them at the Pueblo of Isleta

Public Library.

MySpace? What is a MySpace

profile? Is that that Website where

all the kids get into trouble? The

one they talk about on the news so

much? What’s a comment? A blog?

Those are just some of the questions

parents ask their kids and each other

about MySpace. We know that you

concerned parents would like to

know more about it. You want to

know just how cautious your kids

are being while sharing information

online. We’d like to help you

with that. The Library staff would

like to invite parents, guardians,

grandparents, aunts, uncles to sign

up for our MySpace lesson. With this

hour long tutorial, we hope it give

some insight regarding the popular

Website. That way when it comes to

speaking with your child about the

Website, you will know what they

are talking about. Our class will be

held on Tuesday, July 2, 2008 from

5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Call or stop by

the Library to sign up.

Our DVD and CD collection is

sure growing. Thanks to those who

have given us their suggestions and

requests. We do carry restrictions to

select DVDs and CDs. For DVDs

with an R-rating, children under the

age of 18 must have their parent or

guardian check out the DVD for

them. The same rule applies for CDs

with the Explicit Lyrics label. As our

media is so popular the amount of

time given for check out is limited

to three days; for example, if you

check out a DVD or CD on Monday,

they are due back on Wednesdaywe do include the day of check out

as day one. The weekend will not be

included; for example, if you check

out a DVD or CD on Friday, they are

due back on by the closing day of

Tuesday. We have also established a

late fee of $1 per day it is late. If your

DVDs are due back on Friday and

they are not returned till Monday,

we will include the weekend in the

fee. We just want to give everyone a

chance to check out the new media.

To check out any of the media, all you

need is a library card. If you do not

have a card, please come in and fill

out a registration form. It only takes

a couple of minutes. As a reminder,

children under the age of 14 must

have a parent or guardian fill out the

registration form for them before

they are able to receive a card. Also,

if there is a book, DVD or CD you’d

like for us to add on our shelves, we’d

be happy to order it for you. We love

to add to our collection.

After the Guitar Hero & Rock Band

game day at the Library, budding

musicians from the community

requested that the Library start a

Guitar and Bass Tablature Collection,

so they may learn how to play their

favorite songs by their favorite

bands. While our acting Librarian

Director Nathaniel Lujan was on his

trip to Minneapolis, MN in April,

he met with the representatives of

Hal Leonard, a major publisher of

sheet music and tablatures. Together

they discussed music, business

and how the video game industry

has motivated today’s youth into

wanting to learn how to play musical

instruments. After sharing the good

news with the patrons of the Pueblo

of Isleta Public Library, one patron

shared his happiness by saying,

“H**L YEAH! You’re gonna see me

in here all the time now!” Shortly

after, the requests piled up for which

tablatures to order.

With the excitement of the new

entertainment media, we liked to

offer you some book suggestions.

Thirteen R3asons Why by Jay

Asher-From first time author Jay

Asher who got the idea for the book

at a museum while listening to a

woman audio tour guide. The novel

is told by Clay Jenson who returns

home after school one day to find a

package on his porch with his name

and no return address. The contents

of the package contain cassette tapes

with the last words of Hanna Baker,

Jenson’s classmate and crush. From

that moment on, those words will

forever alter his life. The reason:

Seven cassette tapes, with 13 stories

of 13 people who contributed to her

decision to end her young life. Those

who received the package are one of

the 13 who unknowingly played a

major role in her death. The book is

a very easy read, with a gripping and

innovative concept, that will make it

difficult for you to put down. Another

book we’d like to suggest is, The

Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time

Indian, by Sherman Alexie, who is

most noted for his screenplay work

of the motion picture Smoke Signals;

which is also based on Alexie’s novel,

The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fist

Fight in Heaven. The novel is about

a young Spokane Native American

by the name of Arnold Spirit, a.k.a.

Junior, who decides to leave the

reservation school to attend a rich,

all-white farm school 22 miles away

for a chance at a brighter future. In

doing so, Junior encounters racism

from his new schoolmates and

resentment from his old schoolmates

and fellow tribal members. They

label him an apple; red on the outside

and white on the inside. The novel

is intended for the younger readers,

but is written well enough to capture

the older readers. Alexie brings you

another instinct “American Indian”

classic. It represents “Rez Life” very

accurately. If you would like more

suggestions, call the library. Our

collection is broad. We have books

for every reader.

Challenged Material Policy: The

resources and materials provided by

the Pueblo of Isleta Public Library

are selected to meet the teaching,

research, entertainment and service

needs of the community and the

Library. Challenged material will not

be removed automatically from the

collection, but will be reviewed in

the light of the objections raised. It

is the responsibility of the Library to

ensure that different points of view

are represented by the materials sand

resources provided. Appearance

of any resource does not mean that

the Library advocates or endorses

the ideas of statements found in

that resource. Patrons requesting

that material in the collection

by reconsidered may complete a

“Request for Reconsideration of

Library Materials”. The inquiry

will be placed on both agendas

of the next regular meeting of the

Library Board and Teen Library

Board. Their decision will be based

upon the selection policy after due

consideration of the report of the

Library Director and the patron’s

inquiry. In the case of a split decision

among the boards, the Library Staff

will have the final vote.

The Isleta Pueblo Newsletter is

still available through e-mail, in

PDF format. All you need is a valid

e-mail address and Adobe Reader,

which you can download for free at

www.adobe.com. There are several

ways to request to have your name

placed on the distribution list-Send

us a message through our MySpace

account, if you have one. If not

the address is provided at the end

of the Library report; Send us an

e-mail; call the library and speak

with a staff member; or stop by the

library. The only information we’ll

require of you is your first and last

name and the e-mail address you’d

like to have the newsletter sent to.

(Our contact information is at the

end of the Library’s article.) We will

add you to our distribution list and

send out the e-mail as soon as it’s

available to us. Please remember

that the distribution address will be

different from the library’s primary

e-mail, therefore any comments,

requests, messages we receive will

be deleted immediately. Back issues

of the Isleta Newsletter can also

be e-mailed to you if needed. This

format is still new, so all back issues

may not be available. An archive of

the newsletter will also be available

on the Library’s Official Website.

The Website is expected to be up and

running in the month of June.

For any information on the Library,

its policies, guidelines or general

questions or comments, please

feel free to reach us at our contact

information listed below.

Isleta Pueblo Public Library

Contact Information:

Phone Number: (505) 869 - 8119

Fax Number: (505) 869 - 7690

E-mail Address:

poi_library@hotmail.com

Web Address:

www.myspace.com/isleta_pueblo_

library

SUMMER Hours of Operation:

(Effective May 26, 2008)

Monday-Thursday: 8 am – 6:30 pm

Friday: 8 am – 4:30 pm

Saturday & Sunday: Closed

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Isleta Pueblo News

June 2008

American Legion Post 209

Dedicates Playground Vietnam

Veterans

On Saturday, May 17, the American Legion Post 209

dedicated the playground at Sunset Hills to Vietnam

Veterans. This is a great honor to the many of the

Vietnam Veterans who are still amongst the living...

Jack Garcia (Marines), James Keryte (Marines), Marcus

Lujan (Army), Jose "Lalo” Valdez (Navy Corpsman

who served with the Marines), Victor Jojola (Army),

Robert Lucero (Air Force), Max Zuni (Marines)... and

still there are many more tribal members who served in

Vietnam...some came home but have passed on...Jose

Delano Papuyo (Army), Lorenzo Jaramillo (Marines),

Juan Bautisto Olguin (Army)...and amongst the many

who served in Vietnam...there was but one who did not

return...Robert David (Army).

The American involvement in Vietnam, from 1959 —

1975... Richard Baker (Army, now living in Puyallup,

WA) was in Nam in 1964...there may have been other

tribal members in Nam before then...

Thank You to Post 209 for dedicating this playground to

the Vietnam Veterans...from all Vietnam Vets...this is like

the welcome home that never was...

POST 209 MEETING!!!

The next American Legion Post Meeting will be held on

Saturday, 21 JUNE 2008 at 10:00 AM...1000 hours for

all you gung ho vets!

Attention!!! Veterans!!! Theresa Zuni, NM State

Veterans Sevice Officer, will be at the Department of

Education on Friday, June 13, 2008 from 9:00 AM —

12:00 PM to provide state and federal benefit services

and information.

For more info call:

Theresa Zuni, NMDVS VSO

1000 Main St., Cottage 4

Los Lunas, NM 87031

505-841-5346

NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF

VETERANS’ SERVICE TO HOST

VETERANS/FAMILY OUTREACH

CONFERENCE

In a continued effort to provide information of benefits

and services available to our New Mexico Veterans and

their families, the New Mexico Department of Veterans’

Services has partnered with the DisabledAmericanVeterans

(DAV) Chapter 24 in Socorro to host a VETERANS/

FAMILY OUTREACH CONFERENCE.

Any veteran, veteran’s family member can learn more

about eligibility, claims for Federal and State Benefits

such as Federal VA compensation, pension, education,

medical care and prescription medication. They can

also learn about State benefits available; property tax

exemption, Veterans’ high school diploma, Vietnam

veterans scholarship program, Children of deceased

veterans scholarship program, Hunting/Fishing/camping

permits, parks & museums passes, military license plates

and much, much more.

The conference is scheduled for Saturday June 14, 2008

@ 10am — 3pm and will held at the DAV Chapter 24

post home located at 200 5th St. North Socorro, NM

(575) 835-0843.

For additional information please contact:

Theresa Zuni (505) 841-5346

Pete Romero (575) 418-8262

Greetings from the Isleta Eagle Golf Course!

The busy season has begun and we are in full swing.

The Junior Eagle Golf Camp will be held July 28-29 from 8:00am to 12:00pm both days.

It is available for juniors ages 7-17 years and is $40 for both days. The camp is limited to

the first 60 juniors. Sign ups are available at the golf shop.

Beginning in June, we will be holding Adult Tribal Member clinics. These clinics are free

and will be held on the following Saturdays: June 7, July 19, August 23 and September

20, from 2-3pm. Space is limited to 12 people per clinic. If you are interested, please call

848-1900 to sign up.

In addition, a Casino employee golf league has started on Tuesdays and will continue every

Tuesday throughout the summer. The cost is $15.00 per person for nine holes with a golf

cart and it starts at 3:30 pm. This price is available only on league night.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

From the Isleta Realty Office

Procedure for Land Transfers

1. Complete a Land Survey Application.

Applications are available at the Realty office.

All applications must have the signature of the

Governor/Lt. Governor before a survey will be

scheduled.

2. Survey will be scheduled and conducted.

A search of the Land Registration records is

also conducted to verify any claims on the

property.

3. Land Assignment/Transfer will be scheduled

with Governor/Lt. Governor for authorization.

Scheduling will be coordinated between the

Realty office (Realty Clerk) and the Governors'

Administration staff. Clients are contacted by

telephone.

4. Land Assignment/Transfer records are

prepared. A transfer is scheduled with all

parties being present including two (2)

members of the Realty office staff that serve

as witnesses, a Notary Public, the Governor/

Lt. Governor. (Per previous Administrations,

all parties must appear before the Governor/

Lt. Governor in person to complete the Land

Transfer process. Paperwork will not be sent

to out-of- town clients.)

5. Copies of the Land Transfer are provided

to all parties and any appropriate offices and

agencies.

For all land transactions to be considered valid,

they must have the approval and signature of

the Governor/Lt. Governor.

If you have any questions please feel free to

contact John M. Romero, Realty Manager

or Patricia J. Lujan, Realty Clerk at (505)

869-0710.

BREAK OUT SESSIONS

at the ISLETA COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR

July 19, 2008

There will be at least 4 different breakout sessions

throughout the morning:

Learn More About:

•

Acupuncture

•

Cancer

•

Meth

•

CPR Overview

Keep an Eye Out for the next Newsletter to find out what

time the Sessions will be and what other topics we will have.

June 2008

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Isleta Pueblo News

news

The National Society of High School Scholars

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact

Carla Maxwell Ray

carla.ray@nshss.org

404-235-5500

(Fax) 404-235-5510

LOCAL STUDENT SHANDIIN LUCERO RECEIVES NATIONAL HONOR

Los Lunas High School student

recognized for superior academic achievement

by The National Society of High School Scholars

ATLANTA, GA - April 25, 2008 - The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) today announced

that Los Lunas High School student Shandiin Lucero from Isleta, NM, has been selected for membership. The

Society recognizes top scholars and invites only those students who have achieved superior academic excellence.

The announcement was made by NSHSS Founder and Chairman Claes Nobel, a senior member of the family that

established the Nobel Prizes.

"On behalf of NSHSS, I am honored to recognize the hard work, sacrifice, and commitment that Shandiin Lucero

has demonstrated to achieve this exceptional level of academic excellence," said Mr. Nobel. "Shandiin Lucero

is now a member of a unique community of scholars a community that represents our very best hope for the

future."

"Our vision is to build a dynamic international organization that connects members with meaningful content,

resources, and opportunities," stated NSHSS President James Lewis. "We aim to help students like Shandiin

Lucero build on their academic successes and enhance the skills and desires to have a positive impact on the

global community."

Membership in NSHSS entitles qualified students to enjoy a wide variety of benefits, including scholarship

opportunities, academic competitions, free events, member-only resources, publications, participation in programs

offered by educational partners, online forums, personalized recognition items, and publicity honors.

Formed in 2002, The National Society of High School Scholars recognizes academic excellence at the high

school level and encourages members of the organization to apply their unique talents, vision, and potential for

the betterment of themselves and the world. Currently, there are more than 300,000 Society members in over 120

countries. NSHSS provides scholarship opportunities for deserving young people.

For more information about NSHSS, visit ivvvw.nshss.org.

Pueblo of Isleta Student Receives National Honor

In addition to Ms. Lucero's academic achievement,

Chanel is a figure skater. She has been ice skating for

ten years. She is a member of the United States Figure

Skating Association and is a member of the Albuquerque

Figure Skating Club. Ms. Lucero enjoys the challenges

of competing, performing and testing. She skates three

times a week at the Outpost Ice Arena. When Chanel is

not skating or studying, she works part-time at Quizno's

in Los Lunas. Although this is a very busy schedule for

a 17 year old, it has taught her valuable lessons for a

successful future and happy life. Chanel will be a senior

at Los Lunas High School in the Fall, Class of 2009!

Chanel is the daughter of Michelle and Kenneth Clark and

the grand-daughter of Angelina and Robert Jaramillo.

Come to the Isleta Health Fair, July 19, 2008

at the Isleta Health Center

from 9 until noon

Who will be there?

Women Infant and Children

NM Coaltion Against

Domestic Violence

behavioral health

Isleta EMS

Social Services

Isleta Physical Therapy

Dental Department

Medical Records

podiatry

Pharmacy

Community Health

Nutrition

Representatives

project venture

American Cancer Society

Diabetes Programs

Isleta Responsible Gaming

Leukemia and lymphoma

UNM College of Nursing

Society

Valencia Woman’s Shelter

Breast Imaging Center

Poison Center

American Alzieheimer's

Association

Southwest Acupuncture

College

Health Advisory Board

National Indian Council on

Aging

Big Brothers, Big Sisters

AND MUCH MORE.....

FOOD, FUN, LIVE MUSIC, FREE T-SHIRTS, BAGS AND INCENTIVES

They'll be at the Isleta Health Fair, will you?

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June 2008

ISLETA RECREATION

The Summer Program began with the official

opening of the newest park being added to our park

system at Pickle Heights named "Vietnam Veterans

Park", after all Vietnam Veterans' from the Pueblo

of Isleta. Our newest park was an event that was

well attended with approximately 200 people from

around the community. There were many members

from the Post 13 Legion Riders (motor cycle group)

on hand as well as VFW members from around

the area and our Senator James G. Taylor and Lt.

Col from the New Mexico National Guard, Elias

Barela who was our guest speaker. Our Governor,

Robert Benavides officially welcomed everyone

to the Reservation and Lt. Governor Max Zuni

did the Invocation/Prayer (traditional) and Father

Hilaire also did an opening and closing prayer.

Director, Rick Giron from our Parks & Recreation

Department had some special words of thanks to

our State Senator James G. Taylor for sponsoring

and bringing us the monies that have made all four

our parks possible. Thank You, Senator Taylor.

Our Master of Ceremonies was our very own tribal

member Joe Jaramillo who also sang the National

Anthem. Council President Fred Lujan was also

on hand for the unveiling of the newest park and

Marcus Lujan led the closing with the traditional

taps being played. After the conclusion of all the

ceremonial speeches, everyone was treated to

a barbecue of hamburgers, baked beans, chips,

drink and a beautiful cake made by our Isleta

The summer Program began on Tuesday, May

27, 2008 with about 75 children being greeted

and entertained by our staff. Director, Rick Giron

was asked why do we open the program so early

especially knowing the City of Albuquerque and

the Bernalillo County don't open their programs

for another two weeks. Rick's response was

"through his 30 years of experience working for

the City of Albuquerque, he knows the quicker

you get children engaged in organized recreation

activities the least chance they have to get into

trouble". Once again the program will be action

packed so kids will stay engaged and focused

with some good wholesome activities. If anyone

is interested (Pueblo Members) in getting your

children involved in the program, you can still

come by and register your children. Registration

is a must for all to be involved. Once again all

major field trips like Cliffs Amusement Park, Ice

Skating, and the Movies will take place on Fridays.

All we ask from the children to be considered for

the major field trips, that they be at the program at

least 3 times in the week to be eligible. Children

in summer school are excluded from this rule.

Casino in honor of our Veterans. The event could

not have been possible without the hard work and

dedication from our own Tribal Members, and

people in charge of our own Post, Commander,

Theresa Zuni and Ulysses Abeita. GREAT JOB.

Pictured below from left to right are: Senator

James G. Taylor, Lt. Governor Max Zuni,

Governor Robert Benavides, Sardo Sanchez, Lt.

Col and State Representative Elias Barela, Father

Hilaire, Commander Theresa Zuni, and Master of

Ceremonies Joe Jaramillo. Pictured below them

are all the Veterans who were on hand for the

unveiling of our Vietnam Veterans Park.

Summer Program

The Summer Food Service Program will begin on

Monday, June 2, 2008 for anyone from the ages of

18 years and younger. Breakfast and Lunches that

are served are cold meals that meet the National

Nutritional Educational requirements and set forth

by the State. All meals are free. They are prepared

at the Albuquerque Public Schools Central Kitchen

and delivered daily. The first week of operation,

we the Recreation Program provided lunches to all

who were in attendance.

June 2008

Aquatic News

The Isleta Recreation Center is hosting the Los

Lunas Stingray Summer Swim Team. Practices

will move to Los Lunas as soon as the High School

opens. The Recreation Center will host a Stingray

Swim Meet on May 31, 2008 from 9 am to 11:30

am. Five Stingray scholarships are available to

tribal members interested in swimming on the

team. Kaitlin Jaramillo and Anna-Marie Lucero

are currently using two of those scholarships.

Pool Hours of Operation:

Monday

5:30 am to 8:00 am Adults Only

8:00 am to 7:30 pm. Recreational Swim

Tuesday

6:30 am to 8:00 am. Adults Only

8:00 am to 7:30 pm Recreational Swim

Wednesday

5:30 am to 8:00 am. Adults Only

8:00 am to 7:30 pm Recreational Swim

Thursday

6:30 am to 8:00. Adults Only

8:00 am to 7:30 pm Recreational Swim

Friday

8:00 am to 7:00 pm

Saturday and Sunday

12:30 pm to 3:30 pm.

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Isleta Pueblo News

Water Aerobic Classes:

Monday and Wednesday from 5:30 am to 6:15 am

(Shallow water work outs on Monday mornings

and deep water on Wednesdays)

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6:00 pm

to 7:00 pm. (Shallow water workouts on Tuesday

evenings and deep water on Wednesday and

Thursday)

Adult Lap Swim:

Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 am to 8:00 am.

Early morning hours are for adults only.

Elderly Center "Ducks" Arthritis Class:

Fridays from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. The "Ducks"

enjoy a special arthritis work out in the water. After

their workout the "Ducks" flock to the Jacuzzi and

enjoy talking and laughing in the warm water.

Call and ask about adult and child swim lessons,

and Parent and Tot classes. There are slots

available but on a first come first serve basis.

Summer Swim Lessons:

Adults must be 16 years of age and older to sign

up for lessons. Eight forty-five minute lessons are

given each month.

Children must be 6 to 15 years of age to sign up

Los Lunas High School

Volleyball Camp

Los Lunas High School Tiger Volleyball coaches and

athletes will be conducting a Volleyball Camp for

at the Isleta Recreation Center. Any student grades

K-8 will receive small group instruction in the skills

and techniques of the game through drills and game

situations. Tiger Volleyball has had a camp at Los Lunas

High School for the last few years and has had requests

to accommodate our Isleta students by providing one

at Isleta. We have discussed this among our staff and

athletes and felt this was very manageable this year.

We expect to see several of our Campers participating

in a few years and are elated to provide this service. If

you have any questions about the Camp, or for more

information, you may call the Isleta Recreation Center

at 869-8557.

LLHS JROTC SUMMER

ORIENTATION PROGRAM

( REVISED )

DATE: 17-20 June 2008 (Tuesday — Friday)

TIME: 12:30-3:30 p.m. daily

PLACE: Los Lunas High School, Building H-1

FOR: Current 6th through 1 1 th graders only, girls and

boys

COST: $15 for T-shirt and daily refreshments

DRESS: T-shirts and jeans with sneakers; also head

covering and personal water bottle, marked with full

name; further suggest sunscreen and sunglasses.

ACTIVITIES: Included are introductions to the JROTC

activities of drill, fitness training, rifle marksmanship,

and team/character building.

INSTUCTORS: Current JROTC cadets under the

supervision of LLHS School District JROTC teachers.

REGISTER by contacting Major (Ret) Mike Lloyd,

865-4646, Ext. 321 or e-mail m1336@llschools.org

for lessons. Eight thirty-minute lessons are given

each month.

Parent & Tot Classes:

Parent and Tot Classes teach parents skills to help

their tots adjust to the water to enjoy a lifetime

of aquatic fun and exercise. Children must be 6

months to 5 years of age.

The class consists of 10 sessions. The first session

is for parents only. All remaining sessions are in

the water for 20 minutes.

Park Management

The park over in the Chical Neighborhood is

currently being transformed to something that

will beautiful and functional for all those residents

to enjoy. We are currently placing some new

equipment as well as several shade structures.

We will also have a water fountain and several

barbecue pits along with plenty of grass. The park

will remain closed until about early November

when we anticipate its opening on Veteran's Day.

Please bare with us. If we all cooperate and wait for

the grass to grow and equipment and parking to be

finished the end product will be something worth

waiting for. Thank you for your cooperation.

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June 2008

Isleta Pueblo News

Congratulations to Renee Herrera

A graduate from St. Pius X High School,

who was nominated and chosen to represent

her school and community at the National

Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine in Los

Angeles, CA, this summer. The Forum brings

exceptional high school students from around

the country. This is a very powerful experience

that will enable her to interact with prominent

physicians.

Sponsors: Wells Fargo Bank, Inc; Isleta Casino

and Resort; Smith's Food and Drug, Inc.

Renee is the daughter of Theresa ChewiwiHerrera and the late Jerome A. Herrera.

Maternal grandparents are Andy and Lupita

Chewiwi, both from Isleta Pueblo. Paternal

grandparent is Mary Zuni from Cochiti

Pueblo.

*Much appreciation goes out to the Isleta

Board of Education who has made it possible

for Renee to complete her studies at St. Pius X

High School and at Holy Ghost.

"A Grateful Thank You"

To all residents for their

thoughts and prayers for a safe

and successful surgery

I had recently.

It was the daily messages

of prayers and encouragement

that helped me through

the ordeal of my back surgery.

May God bless every one of you

for your thoughtful concerns.

Sharon M Piro and Family

June 2008

Isleta Pueblo News

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Project Venture - The Art & Writing of The Project Venture Kids!

By Janai Campos

Project Venture it is so much fun. I love to run and skip in the sun. I enjoy

working as a team. It's fun and healthy and I also love all the field trips. I

can't wait for Monday to come why you ask? Because it's Project Venture

day.

Project Venture

By James

My favorite game was the tube

with the ball and when we

had to make the ball go to the

container without dropping the

ball. If we drop it, we had to

start over again. It was fun.

Tent Rocks

by Ahily Orozco

Tent Rocks is located in Cochiti.

We got to walk with other kids

from different pueblos. While

we were there we got to go

through a lot of caves and a

little hole with water leaking

from the top. We climbed up

the mountain and we got to see

from a bird's eye view. We also

ate lunch after we were done

hiking. Then we reported back

to Isleta.

[Pictures by Carmella Correa, La Crisha Cuaron, Kyle S.]

PROJECT VENTURE

SUMMER ACTIVITIES

PLEASE CHECK AHEAD OF TIME: ALL DATES AND ACTIVITIES

ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. MOST ACTIVITIES WILL BE ON A

WEDNESDAY, BUT NOT ALL.

JUNE

11TH, WEDNESDAY: COMPUTER CLUB HOUSE

18TH, WEDNESDAY: COMPASS SCAVENGER HUNT WITH FIVE

SANDOVAL

24 TH, TUESDAY:

BANDELIER NATIONAL MONUMENT

JULY

2ND, WEDNESDAY:

9TH, WEDNESDAY:

16TH, WEDNESDAY:

23RD, WEDNESDAY:

30TH, WEDNESDAY:

COOKOUT / ACTIVITIES

FISHING AND BOWLING

HIKING IN THE SANDIA MOUNTAINS

MOUNTAIN BIKING

ROCKWALL CLIMBING

Isleta

by Ashley Morales

Isleta is a wonderful place

Such a peaceful place

Lovely place to live in

Everyone is nice and friendly

Today all the kids are in their wonderful school

All the people in Isleta are fun to be around

Isleta

by Juan Sandoval

Isleta is beautiful and bright

Safe and sound.

Lets me feel free

Eagles home

That's where I live

A native strong beautiful place and I love it

Isleta

by Rocky Garcia

I like Isleta. It is so cool down there. There is a soccer field. It has a

skate park. There is a lake. You can fish there. There are big fishes. I

think you will like it here. There is a church. We have dances. We have

race. We have sports. I love living here!!!!

Project Venture

Hello my name is Taney. I am in the fifth grade I like Project Venture

because we get to go to field trips to different places. The field trips

that I like are: when we got to go to make shirts. We made shirts at

Bernalillo county. We got to put our favorite stuff. I put Invader Zim,

Stewie from Family Guy, and Naruto.

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Isleta Pueblo News

June 2008

WIC NOTES

WIC Participant Question and Answer

One of our WIC participants asked: "What is preterm labor and

what are the signs?" This is a good question.

Preterm labor is labor that happens before the 37th complete

week of pregnancy. This is too early for your baby to be born. If

born too early, babies have to work very hard to survive. Tell your

healthcare provider right away if you have any of these preterm

labor- warning signs:

•

Contractions (your abdomen tightens like a fist) every 10

minutes or less

•

Change in vaginal discharge (leaking fluid or bleeding

from your vagina)

•

Pelvic pressure-the feeling your baby is pushing down.

•

Low, dull backache

•

Cramps that feel like your period

•

Abdominal cramps with or without diarrhea

Full Term Labor and Delivery

Your body and your baby will be ready for labor at about 38-40

weeks. Your due date is only an estimate date of your baby's arrival.

When it is time, the baby will move lower into your hips. You may

feel practice contractions (your womb/uterus tightens and relaxes)

called Braxton-Hicks contractions.

•

•

You can tell when your body is ready and labor is real if:

Contractions are regular, come closer together, get

stronger and last longer.

•

•

•

•

The pain starts in your lower back and moves to the front

Walking makes the contractions stronger

The contractions don't go way if you sit down or rest

Your bag of water breaks and you feel a gush or trickle of

fluid from your vagina

•

You see pink-tinged or bloody mucus form the vagina,

which is called bloody show.

Call your health care provider if:

•

Your water breaks

•

You have bleeding from your vagina

•

Your baby's kicking slows down or stops

•

You have contractions that are regular and coming 10-15

minutes apart.

Keep the Tradition—Breastfeed.

Your milk is naturally perfect. Infant formula cannot offer your

baby the goodness you can. Let the WIC office help you discover the

beauty of breastfeeding.

If you have a question you would like addressed in the newsletter,

please let us know. 869-2662.

Heidi Lanes

WIC Nutrition Coordinator

WIC Kitchen Recipe

Food Memories

We all have emotional memories to food. Many of those

memories are good; for example, when we remember how we

felt as a child when our home was filled with the aroma of our

mother's cookies. Other memories can be more complex.; as when

we remember a time when we tried to find emotional comfort from

food.

You are the most important person in your child's life. As

parents you will forge most of your child's future attitudes and

emotions towards food. Therefore, it is just as important that you

have a positive attitude toward the foods you offer your child as

it is to offer your child healthy foods. You want your children's

memories of the food you gave to them to be wonderful and full of

love.

This recipe has a positive emotional connection for one of our WIC

staff. She remembers fondly her grandmother preparing this dish

for the family. Perhaps you may want to include this healthy recipe

in the food memories you pass along to your children.

Beef and Squash

Ingredients

1 pound of lean ground beef

1 medium zucchini squash-cut into cubes

1 medium yellow squash-cut into cubes

1 can of corn (drained)

1/4 cup of green chili (optional, especially for

children)

16 oz of low-fat cheddar cheese (or cheese of your

choice)

Directions

Cook and drain the ground beef. Add the cubed zucchini, yellow

squash, drained corn and green chili to the cooked ground beef.

Cook over medium heat until the squash is tender. Grate cheese

and sprinkle on top. When the cheese is melted it is time to enjoy!

WANTED

Your Junk

Car / Truck

WILL PAY CASH

on Titled Vehicles.

Call Pat @ 452-7980.

Thank You

June 2008

Isleta Pueblo News

Maria Rodriguez-Pope

Maria

Rodriguez-Pope

is

an

extraordinary

poet,

expressionistic

painter,

sculptress, printmaker, dancer

and photographer, who was

born amidst the sugarcane

fields of the town of Tafi Viejo,

at the base of the Aconquija

Mountains

in

northwest

Argentina, Tucuman.

Maria's visual art; paintings,

prints, sculptures, as well as

her poetry, will be showcased

in a month-long Retrospective

at the Los Lunas Museum of

Heritage and Arts.

This unique art collection

depicts strong, enduring, and

passionate women in their roles

as children, mothers, sisters,

lovers, friends and ministers.

Maria's

poetry,

in

both

Spanish and English, speaks

predominantly to pursuing a

peaceful world society, while

preventing the destruction of

our spirits and our planet. Her

visual art incorporates more

than 25 years of archeological

research into the prehistoric

and

historic

essence

of

being a woman. Much of her

presentation is based on the

multitude of sacred images

encountered

during

her

research of caves and tombs

reflecting the height of the

Matriarchal Age. She seeks

"to pursue and recover an

understanding of the human

element. . . in order to create

a link that develops better

relationships and enhances

the recovery of our own spirit

as social beings."

Throughout her art, Maria

utilizes her own experiences

to facilitate recapturing the

power, wisdom and knowledge

of times past; to enhance the

re-establishment

of

more

harmonious and understanding

relationships between people,

nature, and our planet as a

whole.

Maria uses a variety of media

in her work, some of which defy

verbal description-her poetry is

not only written, it is visual, at

times blending words with her

art.

Maria Rodriguez-Pope . . . a retrospective

On Exhibit June 3rd-28th, 2008

Opening reception: June 7, 2008

Also featuring Aztec Dancers,

Native American Flutist and Guest Poets

Time: 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Location: Los Lunas Museum of Heritage and Arts

251 Main St. SE Los Lunas, New Mexico

For more information, please call 505-352-7720

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Isleta Pueblo News

June 2008

Department of Education...serving the educational needs of tribal members..

The DOE has been doing some great things,

and has been planning and working to

provide for more and better educational

services to all tribal members. The DOE

staff had a retreat from April 22 — 24 at

Cottonwood to plan on how the Department

can be more effective, provide more and

better educational services. Kathy Schaffer,

school principal from South Carolina

provided staff training on how to develop

effective education plans.

The DOE is now in the process of developing

a data base that will be used to track student

progress from pre-school to post-secondary

school. Kathleen Yeppa, computer data

specialist, has been working hard collecting

data and hopefully the data base will be

up and working by the beginning of the

2008-2009 school year. Bernadette Correa

and Jennifer Zuni have completed their

curriculum for the outdoor Science Program

which will begin on June 9, 2008. The focus

of the program is the restoration of the

bosque, incorporating science projects and

experiments which will emphasize reading,

writing, mathematics and science.

And as always, the higher education program

is looking for post-secondary education

students who need financial assistance;

adult education has open enrollment for

students who did not complete their high

school education and need to get a GED.

GED Education is now available on-line

through UNM — Valencia ABE program.

And also, we need to mention the Senior

Banquet held on May 6, 2008, honoring all

our graduating seniors, sponsored by the

JOM Program, Los Lunas School District

Title VII Program and tribal Administration.

It was a great event, well attended by

students and their parents, governor's staff

and tribal council. The guest speaker was

John Gritts, Admissions Officer at Institute

of American Indian Arts. Mr. Gritts, an

eloquent speaker, encouraged the seniors

to continue with their education.

If you should have any questions on

education, need assistance in continuing

with your educational plans, give us a call

at 869-2680. We serve all students from

pre-school to the elderly.

Retreat...at Cottonwood...under the tree at the end of the day...

June 2008

Isleta Pueblo News

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DOE Staff Participate in Child Abuse Parade...maybe they're bees...

Garry Martin listens to James Tewaheftewa. James was

accepted to attend the USAF Academy

From left to right, John Gritts, IAIA Admissions, and

Garry Martin listen to Governor Benavides

at the Senior Banquet.

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Isleta Pueblo News

June 2008

LOS LUNAS/VALENCIA H.S. Title VII Indian Education

CONGRATULATIONS, SENIORS AND PARENTS

Ashton Abeita

Laboraex Abeita

Raychelle Brown

Henry Chavez

Glorianna Cherino

Georgia Chewiwi

Darren Chiwewe

Austin Clark

Dezeray Coriz

Theodore Edaakie

Bailey Emond

Brittney Flores

Amanda Jaramillo

Ashley Jiron

Naomi Jiron

Shawnee Jiron

Desiree Jojola

Jared Jojola

Devin Lente

Jonathan Lente

Lucas Lucero

Paul Lujan

Raquel Lujan

Nicole Macias

Raelynn Maloney

Lyle Martinez

Nicholas Mendez

Brandon Middleton

Andre Nutumya

Constance Olguin

Andrian Reckaway

Ian Ruybalid

Kevin Schroeder

Vaguel Seaton

Joshua Sosa

James Tewaheftewa

Silas Thornton

Blaine Trujillo

Robert Trujillo

Justin Yepa

Melanie Zuni

Rochelle Zuni

Sandra Jojola

Andy & Roberta Abeita

Anson & Josephine Brown

Henry & Julie Chavez

Gloria & Samuel Cherino

Jose Chewiwi

Anita Chiwewe

Darrell & Maria Rickert

Daniel & Louise Morales

Robert & Mary Edaakie

Todd & Esther Edmond

Raymond & Claudine Flores

Joseph & Sandra Jaramillo

Wayne & Misty Jiron

Andrea Chavez

Elaine Montoya & Marvin Jiron

Michelle Mirabal Jojola

Kathy Montoya & Kenneth Jojola

Thomas & JoAnn Teller/Lente

Timothy & Jennifer Lente

Mathew & Esther Lucero

Theresa Jojola

Thelma Lujan

Nedra King

Cecelia Muskett

Leland & Angleina Martinez

Miguel & Sherleen Mendez

Rebecca Cost

Jerry & Stacey Nutumya

Ron & Karen Olguin

Daryl & Linda Reckaway

Julian & Christine Ruybalid

David & Liz Schroeder

Susan Bitsinni

Randolph & Katherine Sosa

Philbert Tewaheftewa

Michelle Dearing

Gary Trujillo

Robert & Erlinda Trujillo

Della E. Chacon

Daniel & Mary Alice Hawkes

Rose M. Lente

EACH OF OUR 2008 NATIVE AMERICAN SENIORS

RECEIVED A "2008 PRESIDENT'S EDUCATION AWARD"

FROM THE WHITE HOUSE!!!!!

THE WHITE HOUSE

WASHINGTON

January 3, 2008

Congratulations on receiving the 2008 President's Education

Award.

Education helps shape the future of our country and is the

cornerstone of a hopeful tomorrow. For 25 years, the President's

Education Award has honored students like you who have shown

a strong commitment to academic excellence and have built a

solid foundation for a lifetime of accomplishment. This award

demonstrates that when you do your best and follow your dreams,

there is no limit to what you can achieve.

I applaud you for your hard work and determination, and I encourage

you to rise to the challenges of new opportunities, be willing to take

risks, and apply your talent to great purposes. I appreciate your

parents for the love and guidance they have given you, and I am

grateful to your teachers for their dedication to you. By preparing

a new generation of leaders for success, they are helping to make

America stronger and better.

Mrs. Bush and I send our best wishes.

LLHS/ISLETA SUMMER SCHOOL..E2020 students

FOR INFORMATION

Please see Mr. Albert Martinez...

Assistant Principal

Los Lunas High School

505.865-4646 ext. 223

SPECIAL NOTE..WE NEED MORE STUDENTS TO ENROLL IN THE NATIVE AMERICAN CLASS...

AUGUST 8, 2008...JUMPSTART DAY (transitioning students)

AUGUST 11, 2008..FIRST DAY OF FIRST TERM FOR STUDENTS..

HAVE A NICE SUMMER TO ALL STUDENTS ....SEE YOU IN AUGUST!!!!

Ben Analla

Los Lunas/Valencia High Schools

Title VII Indian Education

505 865-4646

June 2008

Isleta Pueblo News

VETERANS: CONNECTIONS

June 30, 2008 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Location:

New Mexico Veteran's Administration Hospital

Building* 39

Classroom1

Come and find out how the New Mexico Workforce Connection,

Central New Mexico Community College (CNM), University

of New Mexico(UNM) and the Veterans Administration

Vocational Rehabilitation (VA Benefits Administration Vocational

Rehabilitation programs) can assist you the Veteran in returning

to the workforce.

New Mexico Workforce Connection Partner

Representatives, Central New Mexico Community College (CNM),

University of New Mexico(UNM) and Veterans Administration

Vocational Rehabilitation (VA Benefits Administration Vocational

Rehabilitation programs) will be on hand to provide Veterans with

contact Information to assist them with accessing the workforce

and program services:

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Higher Education News

Please Submit Official Transcripts As Soon As

Possible. This May Hold Up Funding For

The Next Term You Plan To Attend.

Students Who Have Not Received Funding From Higher Ed

If You Plan To Attend For The Fall Term,

Deadline To Submit Higher Education

Application Is July 1, 2008

Please Call or Come By To Pick One Up

505-869-2680

Programs/Services Represented are

• Workforce investment Act (W.I.A.) Juanita Salas, Workforce

Investment Act (WIA) Specialist with the Mid Region Council of

Governments. Training may be provided through the WIA.

• New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS)

John Redman, DVOP working in collaboration with the VA and

DWS assists veterans in seeking jobs, training and obtaining

referrals for various services.

• New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)

Melissa Cox, Disability Program Navigator (DVR) New Mexico

Workforce Connection. Melissa provides technical assistance to

Individuals on Social Security entitlements and their effect when

returning to work.

• New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)

Patricia Moya, New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

(DVR). Patricia provides guidance on the many DVR programs

available and. contact information.

• Veterans Administration Vocational Rehabilitation.VA

Regional Office Veterans Benefits Administration.

• CENTRAL New Mexico COMMUNITY COLLEGE (CNM),

Dorothea “Dee”Bluehorse, Outreach Specialist. Dee represents

CNM at numerous off campus outreach events and is familiar

with CNM’s programs and services. Dee also promotes

the college and other partner programs in job success that

complements the workforce needs of the community, and its

employers while continuing to network CNM’s educational and

training opportunities.

Baby Basics Birthing Class

• University of New Mexico (UNM), Lee St. Pierre, UNM

Veterans Certifying Official. Lee processes all-VA Educationbenefits for UNM students, helps students file for their VA

education benefits; and is the Staff Advisor for the UNM Veterans

Club. Lee works closely with CNM veterans and processes them

when they transfer from CNM to UNM.

For any expectant moms, the Isleta Health Center

will put on our next Baby Basics Birthing

class in late July, so contact Stephanie Schaefer to sign up,

869-4479.We'll discuss breathing exercises, comfort measures,

breastfeeding and MUCH MORE.

SIGN UP NOW!!

• Testimonial Presentation & Community Resource

Provider

Al Benalli, Native Veteran providing testimonial as to his return

to the workforce and challenges he faced. Al also provides

community resource contact information for other state agencies

and Recovery resources,

NMVAHCS Contact Information and/or Questions:

Bruce Beltramo Office: (505) 265-1711 ext. 5693

Cell: (505) 9914484

Robert Evans Office: (505) 265-1711 ext: 5691

Freedom From Smoking

Quit Smoking in 8 Sessions

SIGN UP FOR THE NEXT CLASS

Free Nicotine Replacement

Therapy for all tribal members

NEXT CLASS COMING

IN LATE SUMMER!!

Contact Stephanie Schaefer, 869-4479

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