# Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com (2022) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Apueblo_isleta%3Acd48bd5d46c5dae0 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text Volume 17 Issue 2 Isleta Pueblo News Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com Governor’s Report Ma-gu-wam I hope this finds you all well and in good spirits. As we still try to move forward in the pandemic of COVID-19 we are continuing every effort to keep our community safe. As we are all aware the new variant Omicron, has surged and infected a large number of our community members. The COVID-19 Mitigation team urges everyone to continue COVID safe practices by wearing a mask, social and physical distancing and good hand hygiene. We all feel the “when is this going to end?” feeling and this has caused some of us to drop our guard against COVID. Please understand the COVID Team has provided the community with readily available vaccinations, boosters, testing, monoclonal antibody treatments, services for isolated and quarantine households, statistics of positive cases, deaths, and the affected age groups. As we face the surge of Omicron and its contagious factors that are affecting families and households, we encourage you to take advantage of the available resources provided, get vaccinated, get boosted and get tested. On a side note, I want to recognize the COVID Response Team for accomplishing and being the only Pueblo to provide the monoclonal Antibody treatment here on the Pueblo. We all have a part in keeping our family and community safe. Currently, the Public health order is still in effect along with the Executive order, which has an explanation of the current situation we are facing. If you have any questions about COVID-19 or want to get tested, please call the COVID line at 505-869-9720. As we move along with the 30-day legislative session, we had the opportunity to meet and voice our concerns with Speaker of the House Brian Egolf. The Pueblo has requested legislative funding for our water well system upgrade and transfer station improvements. We also voiced our support for house bill 60 that is sponsored by Representative Lente for the support of native language preservation and payment increases for certified language instructors within the school. Another concern is the support of the State Indian Child Welfare Act (SICWA), which is supported by Representative Georgene Louis and the Pueblo of Isleta’s Social Services Director Jacqueline Yalch. Other concerns voiced were issues on climate changes, support for Governor Lujan-Grisham’s increase funding for Behavioral Health funding, continued funding for the Tribal Remedy Framework to address the Yazzie-Martinez lawsuit, support on eliminating taxes on social security benefits and, last but not least support of the Indian Affairs Department for increase funding and personnel for their department. In closing, we humbly ask to work together with the State of New Mexico and our sister Pueblo and tribes, and that our requests and voices be heard and do not fall on deaf ears. Our National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) application has moved forward to the programmatic review stage. We are in the process of clarifying and improving those parts of our application with NTIA to complete the programmatic review for further consideration of our application for funding. One of our team members commented that being in the programmatic review stage, our application is still in the running, given some applications have already been outright rejected. Tribal Administration along with our team will make every effort to receive this grant funding and achieve the goal of providing high speed internet to all tribal members of Isleta. Please remember to get your burn permits for the New Year. You may pick them up at the Governor’s Office Open Space office (behind Tribal Complex) or at the Police Substation on the west side. Reminder as well, wood permits are available at the same location. Please note that wood hauling and use of wood is only permitted for tribal members and is not to be sold or traded for goods. Please respect our resources, which are here for our use as members. Anyone caught abusing this will have their wood permit privileges revoked. We would like to welcome Mark Drebing as the new Tribal Prosecutor. He was the Chief Deputy District Attorney for the state of New Mexico. He has a lot of good experience and we feel that he will do well as our Prosecutor. He will be located at the Tribal Services Complex Center. Additionally, we would like to welcome “CJ Kettle” to the Motorpool Team under the Transportation Department. CJ Kettle will be the Motorpool Fleet Supervisor. CJ Kettle will be responsible for overseeing February 2022 day-to-day operations in the Facility Maintenance and Operations Shop along with working on scheduling the repair and maintenance of POI owned vehicles and equipment. We urge everyone who is driving around on ATVs, motorcycles, and side-by-sides to wear a helmet and be safe while operating these vehicles. We understand the use of an ATV and similar vehicles as such however, the use of these vehicles are prohibited “off road” on the east and west rangeland and the East Mountains. Driving the ATVs, off road destroys the vegetation and the land. As the spring comes and we all get ready for outdoor activities, such as sports, we have received phone calls for sponsorship requests. The Pueblo of Isleta has a Sponsorship Committee to provide funding for such events; however, the Tribal Council has placed a moratorium on the committee until the policy and procedures can be revised. As soon as we hear from the Tribal Council about the Sponsorship Committee, we will keep you aware of the progression. Finally yet importantly, I would like to introduce the new traditional leaders this year, Ray Jojola, Edwin Wilson, Patrick Benavidez, Daniel Waseta Jr., Malcom Trujillo, Andrew Zuni, and Nicholas Trujillo. May the creator give you all the strength and guidance to lead our community. We look forward to working together. I pray to our creator to keep each one of you safe and for a long, healthy, and prosperous life. I pray to our creator to bring us snow and rain to have a fruitful year for our crops and animals. Haw-wooh, Vernon B. Abeita, Governor WATER RESOURCES 2022 Irrigation Water Supply: Uncertain Times Ahead The current water supply forecast for 2022 is not looking favorable for the Middle Rio Grande Valley. Water supply is forecasted based on snowpack in the mountains that supply runoff water to New Mexico’s northern reservoirs which, in turn, supply water to the Middle Rio Grande. Reservoirs serving the Middle Rio Grande already have poor storage due to a dismal water supply in 2021. This year’s less than average snow pack (~80% of average) coupled with higher than average temperatures and lower than average precipitation forecasted over the next few months is adding to the misfortune. Additionally, the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District is planning on bypassing some of this year’s native water to reduce the Compact delivery obligations owed to Texas, adding further uncertainty to this year’s irrigation season. And to top all of this off, El Vado Reservoir, which stores Prior and Paramount (P&P) water for the six Middle Rio Grande Pueblos, is scheduled to be under construction this year and next, greatly limiting the ability for P&P storage for the Pueblos. The Pueblo is working hard to increase the P&P storage volume in another northern reservoir but the Pueblos need the cooperation of the federal and state agencies to do so. Irrigation season start date is undetermined but will likely start in the second half of March. Needless to say, irrigation water supply will be very tight throughout the Middle Rio Grande Valley. Final P&P storage numbers will likely be severely reduced compared to previous years but will not be known until May of 2022, and as conditions change on the ground, so will management options. POI staff is closely monitoring this situation and is in close communication with Reclamation, BIA, and MRGCD. This year will undoubtedly be challenging for all water users. It will require all farmers, mayordomos, and MRGCD personnel to communicate frequently and work collaboratively together to ensure efficient scheduling and irrigation practices are adhered to. It is likely that strict irrigation rotation schedules, similar to last year, will have to be implemented. If you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the Pueblo’s Water Resources Department, at 505-869-7566. Page 2 Isleta Pueblo News February 2022 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR DEADLINE for March Newsletter articles is set for Wednesday, February 16, 2022, 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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 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) Continued on Page 3 February 2022 Isleta Pueblo News Page 3 HEALTH BEAT: What to Do if you Know Someone Is Having Suicidal Thoughts Kaylee Chavez, Case Manager, Isleta Behavioral Health Services Phone: 505-869-5475 Learn what to do if you know someone is having suicidal thoughts. Safety and protection trumps confidentiality in any crisis. If a person poses a danger to self or others, ask the person directly if he or she (1) is having suicidal thoughts, (2) has a plan to do so, and (3) has access to lethal means. Some questions that you can ask include: 1. Are you thinking about killing yourself? 2. Have you ever tried to hurt yourself before? 3. Do you think you might try to hurt yourself today? 4. Have you thought of ways that you might hurt yourself? 5. Do you have pills/weapons in the house? You cannot predict death by suicide, but you can identify people who are at increased risk for suicidal behavior and refer them to effective treatment. Take seriously all suicide threats and all suicide attempts and act by seeking help. If you think an individual may harm him or herself, do not leave the person alone. If you or someone you know exhibits any suicidal behavior, please seek help. The numbers listed below are resources that can assist with crises related to suicide: > HAVEN Behavioral Health Hospital, 505- 254-4564 > Presbyterian Anna Kaseman Hospital, 505291-2121 > UNM Emergency Room, 505-272-2111 > UNM Psychiatric Emergency, 505-272-2800 > New Mexico Crisis and Access Line, 1-855-662-7474 > UNM Children’s Psychiatric Hospital, 505272-2890  911 If you have any other questions or would like additional information, please contact Isleta Behavioral Health Clinic at 505-869-5475. Page 4 Isleta Pueblo News Job Postings Visit us online at http://www.isleta.com/career-opportunities.aspx Fax: 505-244-8232 OUR LOCATION Isleta Resort and Casino is located 7 minutes south of downtown Albuquerque at Interstate 25 and Hwy 47, exit 215. The Human Resources office can be found on the east side of the building through the Employee Entrance doors. February 2022 February 2022 Isleta Pueblo News Page 5 Isleta Pueblo News Page 6 Pueblo of Isleta Career Opportunities Position Posting Office Location February 2022 Closing Date ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Ill lsleta Elementary School 01/28/2022 ACCOUNTING DIRECTOR Treasury Open Until Filled ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II Cultural & Historic Preservation Open Until Filled AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN Agricultural Division Open Until Filled AUTO & DIESEL MECHANIC Construction Operations Open Until Filled ANIMAL CRUELTY INVESTIGATOR Police Department - Open Space Open Until Filled ASSISTANT MANAGER C-Stores Open Until Filled BOSQUE RESTORATION CREW SUPERVISOR Water Resources Open Until Filled BOSQUE RESTORATION TECHNICIAN Water Resources --Within Only Open Until Filled BUS DRIVER {Part Time) Head Start Open Until Filled BUSINESS MANAGER Elementary School Open Until Filled CAREGIVER (2 Positions) Assisted Living Facility Open Until Filled CARPENTER I, II or Ill Housing Authority Open Until Filled CERTIFIED CODER II Health Service 01/19/2022 CLINICAL SUPERVISOR Health Service Open Until Filled CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN Housing Authority Open Until Filled COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE Health Services Open Until Filled COOK I Assisted Living Facility Open Until Filled COURT CLERK Tribal Court Open Until Filled COVID-19 MEDICAL ASSISTANT Health Services Open Until Filled COVID CUSTODIAN (2 Positions) Public Works Open Until Filled DIRECTOR, CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS Construction Operations Open Until Filled EARLY HEAD START TEACHER Head Start Open Until Filled EDUCATION ASSISTANT lsleta Elementary School Open Until Filled ELEMENTARY TEACHER 1st. GRADE lsleta Elementary School Open Until Filled EMS MANAGER Health Service 01/19/2022 FACILITIES WORKER Head Start Open Until Filled FEDERAL PROJECT MANAGER Housing Authority Open Until Filled GAMING INVESTIGATOR Gaming Regulatory Open Until Filled GENERAL COUNSEL Legal Department Open Until Filled GROUNDS KEEPER C-Stores Open Until Filled GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER Public Works Open Until Filled HEAD START STAFF ASSISTANT Head Start Open Until Filled HEALTH INFORMATION CLERK Health Services 01/19/2022 HOME CARE ATTENDANT Elder Center Open Until Filled HVAC TECHNICIAN Public Works Open Until Filled ICWA COORDINATOR Social Services Open Until Filled INSTRUCTIONAL COORDINATOR Department of Education -- Within Only Open Until Filled INTERNAL AUDITOR Gaming Regulatory Open Until Filled LANGUAGE TEACHER Department of Education -- Within Only Open Until Filled LEAD CUSTODIAN Public Works Open Until Filled LIFEGUARD Parks & Recreation Open Until Filled MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Public Works Open Until Filled PARKS & MAINTENANCE WORKER Parks & Recreation Open Until Filled PATIENT REFERRAL COORDINATOR I Health Services 01/19/2022 PATIENT REGISTRATION CLERK Health Center Open Until Filled PERSONAL CARE SERVICE AIDE(2 Positions) Elder Center -- Within Only Open Until Filled PHYSICIAN Health Center Open Until Filled PLUMBER Housing Authority Open Until Filled POLICE OFFICER I -CERTIFIED Police Department Open Until Filled POLICE OFFICER I -CERTIFIED Police Department- Open Space -- Within Only Open Until Filled PRESENTING OFFICER Tribal Administration Open Until Filled PROBATION/CHILDREN’s INTERVENTION OFFICER Tribal Court 01/28/2022 PURCHASED/REFERRED CARE ACCOUNTING CLERK Health Services Open Until Filled REGISTERED NURSE Health Services Open Until Filled ROADWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER I Construction Operations Open Until Filled ROADWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER II Construction Operations­-Transportation Open Until Filled SALES ASSOCIATE C-Stores Open Until Filled SECURITY OFFICER Health Services 01/19/2022 SEPTIC TRUCK DRIVER Public Works Open Until Filled SHIFT LEAD C-Stores Open Until Filled SHIFT SUPERVISOR Assisted Living Open Until Filled TUTOR I Department. of Education Open Until Filled VAN DRIVER Elder Center -- Within Only Open Until Filled WATER RESOURCE SPECIALIST Water Resources Open Until Filled February 2022 Isleta Pueblo News Page 7 PUEBLO OF ISLETA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1000 MOONLIGHT DRIVE ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87105 (505) 869-2321 Fax: (505) 869-1625 NOTIFICATION OF THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AHERA ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT PLAN DATE: December 7, 2021 Attn: Isleta Elementary School Parents, Teachers, and Employee Organizations Under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) of 1986, EPA published on October 30, 1987, the Asbestos-Containing Materials in School rule (hereinafter referred to as the AHERA rule), 40CFR Part 763, Subpart E. The AHERA rule became effective on December 14, 1987 and applies to all non-profit elementary and secondary schools nationwide, both public and private. Local Educating Agencies (LEAS) are responsible for ensuring compliance with the AHERA rule and are required, among other things, to develop and maintain an up-to-date Asbestos Management Plan (AMP). Under Section 40 CFR 763.93(g)(4) of the AHERA rule, at least once each school year, the LEA must notify in writing parent, teacher, and employee organizations of the availability of the AMP. The Isleta Elementary School AMP is maintained in the School's Administration Office and is available for review during normal business hours. Isleta Elementary School was constructed in 2006. The AMP contains a signed statement from the architect responsible for building construction stating that no asbestos containing building materials (ACBM) were used in construction of the School. Senior Olympics Summer Games Announced for 2022 Senior Olympics planned for this June in Las Cruces NM June 8-11 The "22 Summer Games offer 17 sports over the course of four days. Registration is now open through April 30th Website nsga.com State Information Page All Registration fee $60.00 per person for a maximum of 5 sports No out of state participants. All fees will be refunded in the event games have to be cancelled due to the pandemic. Olympians you may qualify for the 2023 National Senior Games planned for Pittsburgh, PA Getting Back on Track with the Sports Clinic This Fall Each clinic will have specific sport training experts to work with seniors Visit the website at www.nmseniorolympic.org and sign up over the phone 1-888-623-6676 Page 8 Isleta Pueblo News February 2022 Greetings from the Truancy Department, We understand the struggle of this new way of learning, and how it can affect your children as well as you, the parent. With school being in-person one day then online the next we know that transitions are tough and it’s difficult to have a regular routine. Many families feel like homeschooling could be a better alternative, but there are many pros and cons to homeschooling. Pros Flexibility of time Homeschooling gives children the opportunity to learn at their own pace. Parents are able to manage time of each lesson. Educational Control Parents have the ability to be in charge of the content that will be taught. Closer Family Relationships With homeschooling, it allows families to spend time together and build relationships, while sharing learning experience and increasing time together. When one child is successful, the family celebrates together. Cons Time Consuming Homeschooling takes up time for the parent that is in charge of organizing what is taught. Cost Homeschooling can become quite expensive even with the help of free or low cost curriculums. Education You will need to have a high school diploma in order to register your child, along with this you will also need to have organizational skills and strong record keeping skills. Information regarding homeschooling can be found on the New Mexico Public Education Department website. They have step by step instructions to register as well as additional information regarding: • • Parent and Family Information Student Safety, Nutrition, Bullying Intervention, Continuous Learning Educator Information Licensure, Evaluation, Content Standards, Teacher Leadership • School Guidance The latest information and resources for educators and families. Another thing you’ll need to consider is work space for you and your child to be organized and have all the items that will help them succeed in their education. Structure will be needed to ensure progress, discipline of what is taught and time you will spend on each subject. It will take a lot of effort for both the parent and the child to be successful, but it is also important that this is what your child wants. Please remember that if you choose homeschooling for your child, the Truancy Department will be here to assist and guide you with resources and assistance. Thank you, Isleta Truancy Department February 2022 Isleta Pueblo News Page 9 Page 10 Isleta Pueblo News February 2022 FEBRUARY- BURN AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH From the Pueblo of Isleta Fire Department cooking with so that it is accessible if a fire starts. • Always keep children away from the stove while cooking. Cooking causes over 160,000 home structure fires, annually, and is considered the number one cause of home fires and home injuries. Of the 160,000 annual cooking fires, two-thirds (66%) started with the ignition of food or other cooking materials. Often, these fires are ignited by grease. In an effort to keep your home and community safe, please share these tips with friends and family. Knowing how to respond quickly could be the difference between a minor kitchen fire and a devastating disaster. IF A GREASE FIRE STARTS: 1. Cover the flames with a metal lid or cookie sheet. Leave the cover on until it has cooled. 2. Turn off the heat source. 3. If it’s small and manageable, pour baking soda or salt on it to smother the fire. 4. As a last resort, spray the fire with a Class B dry chemical fire extinguisher. 5. Do not try to extinguish the fire with water. 6. Do not attempt to move the pot or pan outside. Do not use flour, baking powder or other cooking powders that resemble baking soda or salt – they have a different chemical makeup and will not react similarly. They will make the fire worse. It’s also important to remember that three out of five non-fatal home cooking fire injuries occurred when the victim tried to fight the fire themselves. The most common injuries sustained were burns to the hands and lower arms. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE GREASE FIRE: 1. GET OUT! You and your family members need to leave as soon as you can to prevent injury or loss of life. Do not try to be a hero. 2. Close the door as you leave to help contain the fire. 3. Call 911 as soon as you are at a safe distance from the fire. 4. Do not re-enter your home until the fire has been contained by firefighters. While it is important to remember these steps in order to take appropriate action during a grease fire, it’s equally important to take actions to prevent them from occurring in the first place. TIPS TO PREVENT GREASE FIRES: • Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, grilling, boiling or broiling food. The leading cause of fires in the kitchen is unattended cooking. • Be alert and do not use the stove or stovetop if you are sleepy or have consumed alcohol. • Keep anything that can catch fire away from your stovetop. • Remove as much moisture as possible from the food before putting it in hot oil. Do not put frozen foods into hot grease. • Keep the grease at the recommended temperature. If you see any smoke or the oil smells, it is an indication that it is too hot. Immediately turn off the burner to let it cool down. • Heat the oil slowly. • Add food gently to prevent splatter. • Keep a lid near the pan you're By using proper cooking techniques and best practices, frying with grease or oil should pose a relatively small risk. Still, it’s always good to keep this information nearby in the event you do experience a grease fire. A quick and proper reaction will minimize any damage as well as prevent injury and death. Put a Lid on it!! PUEBLO OF ISLETA FIRE DEPARTMENT 505-869-9724 NM Poison Control 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. 1-800-222-1222 February 2022 ANIMAL CONTROL Hello to all, Isleta Animal Control and Rocky Mountain Puppy Rescue would like to thank everyone for the amazing turnout with the Vaccination Clinic on Friday, January 7th. Everyone here had an amazing time! It has been hard to schedule these clinics for the reservation due to the on-going COVID-19 Pandemic, but we are working hard to bring them back. We do appreciate your patience and cooperation with us during these hard times. On the 7th we vaccinated over 200 pets which we all thought was amazing. Although we unfortunately ran out of the Parvo-Distemper vaccinations, we will be planning on coming back with even more of them around the first week of March, so keep your eyes open for advertisements. Please take advantage of these resources when they come, for if you do not know it is REQUIRED under ordinance to have your pets vaccinated for Rabies when they are on the reservation. I would personally like to thank Lt. Governor Lucero, Christine Abeita, Trina Jojola, Dwayne Lucero, Dante Martin, Esquipula Garcia Sr., and Isleta Police Cadets K. Gurule and T. Lente for giving their time to help out with this clinic. If it was not for every single one of you, this clinic could not have happened. Again, thank you all for the amazing turnout, and please stay safe during these trying times. Animal Control Officer A.B. Abeita Isleta Pueblo News Page 11 Isleta Pueblo News Page 12 February 2022 ISLETA POLICE DEPARTMENT FEBRUARY 2022 NEWSLETTER We have completed one month of 2022 and it seems to have gone by very quickly……too quickly. Though we are still facing difficulties with COVID-19 with the new variant, it seems everyone is working together to combat it the best way we can. As we all know together we are ISLETA STRONG! Please ensure everyone: your friends, family and co-workers are kept safe and continue COVID Safe practices all day, everyday! If you have signs and symptoms notify the COVID Response Team and follow their recommendations which will include quarantine, testing etc. Don’t forget to wash your hands and sanitize frequently. POLICE CADET NEWS: On January 10, 2022 our three cadets traveled to Santa Fe for their pre-assessment physical agility testing and IPD is proud to say this trio (Samantha, Travis and Keenan) did very well and started their training at the Law Enforcement Academy on January 24, 2022 in Santa Fe. The training will last for approximately twenty weeks and upon successful completion and return they will then be in training with a Field Training Officer for approximately 90 days. Prior to their testing, the three were always seen studying, in the gym working out or running and assigned various tasks. These young people have demonstrated an excellent camaraderie with each other and are very much a part of the law enforcement family. On Saturday, January 22, 2022 a “Family Day was held so family and friends could wish them well and have questions answered and information provided as to expectations. So the fledglings have embarked on their first leg of becoming certified officers and IPD is confident they will do better than fine. Congratulations and continued success! OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLES (OHV) There have been multiple complaints regarding Off Highway Vehicles throughout the Pueblo and though it has been published previously, we are publishing the information again. Traffic laws, to include OHV, have been adopted and the same requirements/ guidelines apply here. You will find below some of the most important information regarding responsibilities of adults when juveniles/minors are involved in infractions. These are taken from Chapter 16 Off Highway Vehicles from the Motor Vehicle Department’s website. Let us begin with some definitions: Off-Highway Motor Vehicles (§§ 66-14.13(B) and 66-3-1001.1(E)) §66-1-4.13(B) defines an off-highway motor vehicle (OHV) as any motor vehicle operated or used exclusively off the highways of this state and that is not legally equipped for operation on the highways of this state. §66-3-1001.1(D) of the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Act (§§ 66-3-1001 through 66-3-1020) further specifies that an off-highway motor vehicle is designed by the manufacturer for operation exclusively off the highway or road and includes an: 1. “all-terrain vehicle”, which means a motor vehicle fifty inches or less in width, having an unladen dry weight of one thousand pounds or less, traveling on three or more low-pressure tires and having a seat designed to be straddled by the operator and handlebar-type steering control; 2. “off-highway motorcycle”, which means a motor vehicle traveling on not more than two tires and having a seat designed to be straddled by the operator and that has handlebar-type steering control; 3. “snowmobile”, which means a motor vehicle designed for travel on snow or ice and steered and supported in whole or in part by skis, belts, cleats, runners or lowpressure tires; 4. “recreational off-highway vehicle”, which means a motor vehicle designed for travel on four or more non-highway tires, for recreational use by one or more persons, and having: 1. a steering wheel for steering control; 2. non-straddle seating; 3. maximum speed capability greater than thirty-five miles per hour; 4. gross vehicle weight rating no greater than one thousand seven hundred fifty pounds; 5. less than eighty inches in overall width, exclusive of accessories; 6. engine displacement of less than one thousand cubic centimeters; and 7. identification by means of a seventeencharacter vehicle identification number; or 5. by rule of the department, any other vehicles that may enter the market that fit the general profile of vehicles operated off the highway for recreational purposes. Other vehicles that (if not exempted by §63-1005 below) meet the definition of OHVs include dune buggies and golf carts. Section E. Requirements for Operation of an OHV Under Age 18 Revised November 30, 2017 Under-18 Off-Highway Vehicle Operation Requirements (§66-3-1010.3(B)) §66-3-1010.3(B) imposes additional requirements on any individual under the age of 18 who operates an off-highway motor vehicle: A person under the age of eighteen shall not operate an off-highway motor vehicle: • or ride upon an off-highway motor vehicle without wearing eye protection and a safety helmet that is securely fastened in a normal manner as headgear and that meets the standards established by the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Safety Board; • without an off-highway motor vehicle safety permit; or • while carrying a passenger. §66-3-1010.3(C) and (D) further specify that: • A person under the age of 18 but at least 10 years of age shall not operate an off-highway motor vehicle unless the person is visually supervised at all times by a parent, legal guardian or a person over the age of 18 who has a valid driver’s license. • This subsection shall not apply to a person who is at least: (1) 13 years of age and has a valid motorcycle license and offhighway motor vehicle safety permit; or (2) 15 years of age and has a valid driver’s license, instructional permit or provisional license and off-highway motor vehicle safety permit. • A person under the age of 10 shall not operate an off-highway motor vehicle unless: (1) the all-terrain vehicle is an ageappropriate size-fit vehicle; and (2) the person is visually supervised at all times by a parent, legal guardian or instructor of a certified safety training course. IPD has a major concern as it is becoming apparent many of these “riders/drivers of OHVs are well under the age of 18 and in most instances, they are not under the watchful supervision of an adult. Please parents, do not allow your children to take neighborhood friends out on an OHV without supervision. There have been crashes on OHVs, and the outcome is not good as many riders/drivers have sustained serious injuries or death. This applies to youth and adults. Another concern is there has been some destruction with youthful riders doing “donuts” in parking lots of some of the parks, at the baseball fields and individuals’ property. This is destructive in some cases and can lead to charges. The parent will be held accountable and will have to appear in court alongside their children. Fines can also be imposed. IPD implores everyone in the Pueblo to familiarize themselves with the requirements of using an OHV. Check into this website and be fully aware. We are focused on keeping riders/drivers safe, prevention of property destruction, and most of all prevention of injury crashes. Help us to keep everyone safe! MARIJUANA INFORMATION Addressing the new recreational marijuana state laws that came into effect by the State of New Mexico as of June, 2021 and medical marijuana card exemptions this is what is followed: At the present time these laws have not been recognized by the Pueblo of Isleta or Federally. Based upon this, marijuana and obviously any form of narcotics is not allowed/ tolerated within the boundaries of the Pueblo of Isleta. Please know at this time if you are caught with marijuana (or any other illegal narcotic) you will be charged. THERE IS NO EXEMPTION! Any amount is considered illegal. NOTE: This information was confirmed with the Tribal Prosecutor’s Office. TO THE COMMUNITY: Isleta Police Department thanks everyone in the community for assisting us in keeping the members of the Pueblo safe in all situations. Please contact the Police Department if you have questions, concerns or comments. ISLETA STRONG! —-TOGETHER—COMMUNITY & POLICE February 2022 Isleta Pueblo News Page 13 Hello Families of Isleta Head Start! We are proud to announce that we are a FIVE STAR FOCUS Program! We are the first Tribal Head Start to achieve this status! We work closely with the University of New Mexico to ensure our children are receiving high quality early childhood education before going on to kindergarten. What is FOCUS? FOCUS On Young Children’s Learning, New Mexico’s Tiered Quality Rating and Improvement System (TQRIS), provides early childhood program personnel with the criteria, tools, and resources they need to improve the quality of their programs. These quality improvements focus on children’s growth, development, and learning – so that each child has an equitable opportunity to be successful when entering school. We work to: • Provide developmentally appropriate activities for our children – Our program uses the Creative Curriculum as well as our own Tiwa Curriculum. • Expand early childhood community capacity – We collaborate with various programs in the community such as the Isleta Public Library, Isleta Health Center and more! • Support linguistically and culturally appropriate curriculum – Our program ties our Tiwa Language and Culture into our Creative Curriculum as such as providing various activities such as storytelling, singing and dancing. • Focus on school readiness – We prepare our children and families for a smooth transition into kindergarten by providing developmentally appropriate activities and help them establish a plan. Teachers carefully plan indoor and outdoor activities based on what children need to learn according to Teaching Strategies. Teaching Strategies is our observation based assessment. We use the objectives to share children’s information based on the following domains: • • • • • • • • Social-Emotional Physical Cognitive Literacy Mathematics Science and Technology Social Studies The Arts UNM-Valencia Campus opens the Workforce Training Center We are excited to share that University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus has just opened the WORKFORCE TRAINING CENTER (WTC) at 1020 Huning Ranch in Los Lunas located just South of the Starlight Cinema. The courses below are available for the high school students who are interested in dual credit and the general public. Admission for the WTC courses are going through the UNM Valencia Admission office at our regular Valencia campus. To take courses at the WTC, for first time students, an application would need to be completed at the website: http://valencia.unm.edu/admissions/ index.html At that point, an email prompt will give instructions for registering for courses through their student account. Another option would be to visit the UNM Valencia campus, to apply in person at 280 La Entrada Rd., Los Lunas, NM. Offices will be open through Dec 22, 2021 and reopen again January 4th. Courses begin Jan 18th. Just a hop and a skip from Isleta Isleta Pueblo News Page 14 February 2022 Pueblo of Isleta Public Library Goodbye January, Hello February! We hope this year is treating you right so far and everyone is staying on track with those New Year Resolutions. Remember progress not perfection and you will be successful in hitting those goals. This February brings more library programming and Summer Reading Program Planning. Stay up to date with the latest news by following our Library social media accounts. News We are excited to announce that your very own Pueblo of Isleta Public Library has been selected as the Winner for the 2022 Best of Albuquerque Awards in the category of Public Library. Each year, in and around Albuquerque area, the Albuquerque Award program chooses only the best local businesses and focuses on companies that have demonstrated their ability to use various marketing methods to grow their business, often leading through customer service and community involvement. The library now has laptop checkouts for in house use only for library patrons with a valid ID. Laptops are available on a firstcome, first-served basis. Wi-fi is available and laptops will automatically connect to it for easy internet access. Laptops must be returned to the checkout desk after each session or before the end of the business day. Laptop checkouts are only for use inside the library and cannot be taken home. If you would like to learn more about this service or have any questions, please give the library a call at 505-869-9808. Tax season is upon us and the 2021 income tax form packets are now available here at the library. Also, any forms that you may need for tax season can be downloaded from the Internal Revenue website irs.gov. Just stop by the library and give us a call and we can run out a tax form packet to you or you can come in. If you have any questions, please call the library at 505-869-9808. If you haven’t heard by now, you can receive FREE rapid antigen at home tests that’ll give you results within 30 minutes! Every household in the US can now order 4 free at-home rapid antigen tests. There is no shipping costs or credit card information required. Order at: http://www.covidtests. gov/ . If you would like to schedule a time to come into the library to order your test, a library staff member can walk you through it. For more information or if you would like to schedule an appointment, please call the library at 505-869-9808. The US government also unveiled plans provide FREE N95 masks available. Here is what we know about the government free-mask plan so far. The masks will be available at major pharmacy chains like Walgreens. Supplies will be very limited and will be available on a first-come, firstserve basis. As of right now there is no website posted where you can order the N95 masks. The library is in the process of purchasing new furniture for the children, teen and general area of the library. Technology is constantly running our day like clockwork with things such as school or work and before you know it you are running low on a battery charge or you need a space to plug in and use Wi-fi to complete that assignment or work deadline. The library has been working on a solution to your dilemma. We have purchased new tables, desk, chairs and couches, some that have power strips on them for your convenience. The library’s computer lab will also be looking a little different with individual work areas for patrons to use compared to the traditional computer lab that we had before. Throughout the library you will notice more sitting area and even a board game table to come in and hang out and play a few games. This is an ongoing project and we are always open for feedback or ideas. If you have any suggestion or ideas of things that would work for the library to enhance your visit, please let a library staff member know. Library Closures: The library will be closed on February 21st in observance of President’s Day. All library material checked out on Thursday, February 17th and Friday, February 18th will be due on Tuesday, February 22nd. We hope everyone enjoys their threeday weekend and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. With unpredictable winter weather, unexpected closures may occur. Library hours are subject to change at any given moment and a notice will be sent out as soon as we know. Please follow is on our Social Media platforms for up-to-the-minute updates on Library closures or delays. Our Summer Reading Program Planning meeting will be taking place on January 25th & 26th from 9am-12pm each day, therefore we will be closed during that time. Once our planning meeting has concluded we will resume regular business hours. Our Junior and Youth curriculums will be developed and turned into a 6-week program during the summer. If you have any questions or concerns about the summer reading program, please call the library and speak with a library staff member at 505-869-9808. With everything going on regarding the COVID pandemic we would like mention that any programs and events that are planned here at the library are subject to change or be canceled at any time due to the Pueblo of Isleta Health Orders. We will continue to plan programs that work for the community even if that means that they will be postponed or virtual. Keep connected with up-to-the minute notifications on any changes or cancellations by following us on our social media accounts. Have you returned your library material? We are entering a new year so here’s your chance to bring in any library material in good condition and there will be NO FINES applied to your library account. There are four ways to check your library account. • Visit our online library catalog at Isleta Pueblo News February 2022 https://isletapueblo.booksys.net/opac/ pipl/index.html or scan the QR code and log on with your library card and pin number. • Download our FREE Librista app (Found in the Google Play store and APP Store) on your mobile device and log on with your library card number and pin. • Visit the library and speak with someone at the front desk. • Give us a call at 505-869-9808. You will need a pin number to access your library account online. Speak with a library staff member about setting up a password or a password reset if you forgot. For more information give us a call at 505-869-9808. Come join us for weekly Family Story Time here at the library. For the time being Family Story Time will be virtual, please make sure and pick your supplies for the crafts before Story Time. Family Story Time is a fun opportunity for parents, grandparents, and caregivers to introduce their children to reading and language. Open for ages 16 months to 5 years old, but please keep in mind that it is open for the whole family to come. For the month of February after story time we will be doing crafts that include a Groundhog, Animal Valentine’s, American Eagle, and a Love Monster. Story time will be every Wednesday at 10:30am here at the library. If you have any questions about our story times give the library a call and speak with Cheyenne at 505-869-9808 or email at Cheyenne.Castillo@isletapueblo.com. Upcoming Join us on Tuesday February 1st from 5:30pm to 7:00pm as we are celebrating Chinese New Year at the library, 2022 is the year of the Tiger. Library Staff member Cheyenne will be teaching participants how to make a Chinese New Year dessert, pineapple cookies. This program is FREE and open to the first 8 patrons, 18 and over to sign up at the library. For more information, please contact Cheyenne by phone at 505-869-9808 or by email at Cheyenne.Castillo@isletapueblo.com. Don’t know what to give that special someone for Valentine’s Day? Join the library Wednesday, February 9th at 5:00pm in making a letter box filled with chocolate covered strawberries, chocolate, and roses! All material will be provided, if you would like to add pictures in your box have pictures printed ahead of time to include in your box. This program is FREE and open to the first 6 patrons, 18 and over to sign up. For more information, please contact Shaypof by phone at 505869-9808 or by email at Shaypof.Ybarra@ isletapueblo.com. Valentines Day is fast approaching and you wouldn’t want to wait till the last minute to get that special person in your life something sweet or instead of buying something what if you could make them something special for Valentine’s Day? Well, the library is here to help on Thursday, February 10th library staff member Diane will be hosting a program where participants can make a Valentine’s Keepsake for that special person in the life. Come join us in making a heart picture holder and a multi-colored rose flower heart. All supplies will be provided and this program is FREE, all you have to do is show up and we’ll cover the rest. Sign-ups will start February 1st and will be open to the first 7 patrons, 18 and over. For more information, please contact Diane by phone at 505-869-9808 or by email at Diane. Abeita@isletapueblo.com. Our Summer Reading Program will be here before you know it and library staff members are already in the process of planning for our 2022 Summer Reading Program and we couldn’t be more excited. Here’s what we know so far, the Youth Program will be open to 20 students ages 7-16 years old. Our Junior Program will be open to 20 students ages 3-6 years old. Toddlers must be potty trained. Registration for both programs will be on Friday, May 6th starting at 7am, more details about registration coming soon. Registration will stay open until all spots are filled, after that we will have a waiting list. Recap The After School Program is currently virtual until further notice. We hope to be back in-person by February, fingers crossed but we haven’t let that stop us. Our Virtual After School Program is meeting daily Monday-Thursday for homework, reading, crafts and activities. Library staff members prepare supply kits every Friday for the upcoming week so students have all the supplies before they log on to Zoom for the program. Each week library staff members Kyle, Minewa and Kimberly take turns planning the week and leading the craft or activity. For the Virtual After School Program library staff members have to do a lot of planning in advance so we can make sure we are ready for the upcoming week. Everyone is doing such a great job and adjusting to current circumstances, we look forward to spending time with our students and we can’t wait till we are all back in person once again here at the library. If you would like more information about the After School Program or would like to sign up your student, please give the library a call at 505-869-9808. Page 15 Pueblo of Isleta Public Library Receives 2022 Best of Albuquerque Award Albuquerque Award Program Honors the Achievement ALBUQUERQUE January 12, 2022 -Pueblo of Isleta Public Library has been selected for the 2022 Best of Albuquerque Award in the Public Library category by the Albuquerque Award Program. Each year, the Albuquerque Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Albuquerque area a great place to live, work and play. Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2022 Albuquerque Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Albuquerque Award Program and data provided by third parties. About Albuquerque Award Program The Albuquerque Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Albuquerque area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value. The Albuquerque Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community’s contributions to the U.S. economy. SOURCE: Albuquerque Award Program Isleta Pueblo News Library staff members preparing for the Virtual After School Program! Editor: Nathaniel Lujan Asst. Editor: Diane Abeita Published By: Valencia Express Isleta Pueblo News Page 16 February 2022 Isleta Historical Society Protect the Land • Preserve the Culture • Honor the Ancestors This continues a monthly series of articles about historic Isletans and significant happenings at Isleta. The Isleta Historical Society is an independent, inclusive group looking to broaden understanding through vigorous research, interviews, visits to museums and other historical sites etc. We are interested in your reaction to these stories and encourage you to contact us with ideas for future publications. Visit us on Facebook and Instagram @isletahistoricalsociety or email us at isletahistoricalsociety@gmail.com. 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 The Laguna Migration to Isleta - Part 2 The entire list of names of the Laguna immigrants are found at the end of the 1880 United States Government census of Isleta Pueblo in a section which states: “Pages 22, 23 & 24 are Laguna Indians adopted by the Pueblo Indians of Isleta.” There follows a list of 112 heads of family, along with the names, ages, and occupations of all family members. However, only the first names of heads of families are listed. Additional research has been undertaken by Richard “Dikki” Garcia, genealogist, to identify the full names of all 112 Laguna immigrants. Mr. Garcia found this document to be of crucial importance in his reconstruction of Laguna immigrants’ genealogies. This list of Laguna immigrants had never been known to exist by Isleta, Laguna Pueblo or the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Garcia picks up the story of some of the contributions of the Lagunas listed in the 1880 census to Isleta society and culture: By 1900 and 1910, the U.S. Government census revealed that the immigrants had intermarried with their Isleta hosts, and second and third generation Laguna immigrants became Abeitas, Lentes, Jirons, Olguins, Chiwiwis, Juanchos, Luceros, Lujans, Jojolas and Velardezes. Still other Lagunas came to Isleta later, such as the Kerytes, Shattucks, Reeds, Wacondas, and David families. Altogether, Isleta Pueblo has been highly influenced by the influx of Laguna people into Isleta society. Almost every Isleta family today has a Laguna descendent in their family. In addition to the rich traditional and highly ceremonial contributions the Laguna immigrants brought to Isleta, the Laguna immigrants introduced many new occupations to Isleta. Laguna women were almost all highly skilled potters, introducing the richly decorated matte paint polychrome-ware that was sold and traded in Albuquerque and along the Santa Fe Railroad train stops, including the train stop in Isleta. Among the highly skillful Laguna potters around the turn of the century were Juana Maria Correa, mother of Manuel (Payetema) and Guadalupe (Nana Lupe) Abeita; Juana Dominga Chewiwi, mother of “Nana Jesse” Abeita; Maria Chaves and her daughter, Gertrudes Chaves Velardez; Jesusita Garcia (Churina), greatgrandmother of former Isleta Governor Verna Teller (Olguin); Dolores Torres, wife of Pedro Torres; and Maria Rosalia Torres Lente, wife of Nepomucemo Lente and mother to Felipe, Luis, and Santana (Nana Jenny Jiron) Lente. Also were Maria Chiwiwi, Isleta wife of Jose Antonio Correa/Garcia, and Maria Marcelina Martin, great grandmother of Theodore “Ted” Jojola, distinguished University of New Mexico professor of architecture and planning. The immigrants also included blacksmith Jose Rito, and silversmith Jose Martin Platero, also the great grandfather of Ted Jojola. As noted above, the women of the Laguna immigrants brought new pottery techniques to Isleta. Prior to 1880, Isleta potters made only undecorated functional bowls for chile and pots for cooking beans. The Laguna potters introduced highly decorated polychrome pots, adding additional steps and complexity to the process. “In making the Isleta-ware you have only to ‘build’ and polish. For the Lagunaware, you ‘build’, smooth, polish, paint, and fire.” Laguna-ware Pot Maria Chiwiwi, mentioned above, learned Laguna techniques from her Laguna neighbor, Benina Yuwai. Benina taught Maria to stop using a stick covered with wool as a paint brush, but to use a brush made of yucca fiber chewed fine, for making intricate designs. Maria Chiwiwi lived in the Oraibi section of Isleta with her Laguna husband, and when he died, she took up pottery-making full time. Benina Yuwai taught Maria how to ask the Clay Mother for clay, which she got from a bank of the Rio Grande near Isleta. Maria and other Isleta potters were still buying their pigments from Isleta colonists around 1928, when Maria was at the height of her creative powers. They got the red pigments from places near Old Laguna, and the black pigment from a place by the Rio Puerco. Around 1928, there were about ten Isleta potters making the new Laguna-ware and about ten potters making the old Isleta-ware. Maria Francisca Chihuihui carrying an Isleta-ware pot in 1926, photographer: Edward Curtis In addition, the immigrants brought to Isleta the bulk of traditional Laguna ceremonials and the traditional leaders of almost every religious society. On January 6th of each year, the Laguna immigrants dance “Dreynin” in celebration of Kings’ Day, to the delight of Laguna and Isletans alike. On this day as well, the official canes of office — the Spanish Cane, the Mexican Cane and the Lincoln Canes — are traditionally blessed and presented to the new tribal officials (as featured in our November issue). The Kings’ Day celebration conducted by the Laguna colonists is a busy time for all members of that community. Men retreat into the kivas to prepare for the ceremony. Young men go the mountains to gather the all-important kuaua, or evergreen that will adorn the dancers and singers. Women will prepare the traditional foods such as red and green chili stews, bake bread, fruit pies, and cookies, as dancers will be hungry at lunchtime. After the dance, family and visitors from other villages will join in feasting. Young women will wear their best traditional garments for the dance. Male dancers will prepare their dance regalia and practice the songs of old. The loud hollow resonance of the dance drum can be heard throughout the village on four days (now three) during the January 6th celebration, accompanied by a large chorus of the male singers, all descendants of the original Laguna immigrants. Awaiting the chorus of singers is a large group of dancers adorned in rich traditional Pueblo regalia that reflect the rich traditions of the Laguna immigrants and their families. From the Laguna kiva, the dancers proceed to the small Laguna Plaza where hundreds of spectators await the dancers. And then, the dance begins. As they step into the plaza, family members, men and women alike, will rise and, with corn meal or pollen in cupped hands, offer prayers to the Creator for the day, to the Three Kings, to whom the dance is dedicated, for good health to all, strength to the participants, and thanks to the Creator for providing life to the world. The corn meal is spread on the dance plaza before themselves. Many female members of the community will stand and dance along the perimeter of the dance plaza. Sitting along the first row of the spectators are the Laguna elders, wrapped in warm blankets and shawls, as they oversee the dance they once participated in their younger days. The dance is performed several times during the day. It is a time for all Laguna immigrants to celebrate their Laguna heritage and to reflect on the ancient songs of their Keresan ancestors. The dancers seem to be in deep thought; indeed, they are listening to the words of the songs of old, following the beat of the drum and keeping the steps to the songs. These songs are considered the oldest and most traditional of all songs at Laguna, with their origins handed down since time immemorial. It is a time for Laguna and Isleta relatives and friends to gather, celebrate, and reflect upon the continuation of the rich customs and traditions that the Laguna immigrants of 1880 brought to the Pueblo of Isleta. And one can see that February 2022 at the moment that the crowd is totally immersed in the song and dance. Women rise to join the dance from the crowd all around the plaza. The drummer then turns the drum and all immediately react to the more vibrant sound. The dancers pound the earth, raising the dust among the crowd. Suddenly, the Singers seem much louder and all eyes are on the dancers. And finally, as if to make the day even more perfect, the crowd looks to the sky to see a couple of eagles soaring high above. They seem to be listening to the drumbeat below. And those below look in awe at the splendor of their circling flight. It’s a message from up above that all our prayers are being heard, and with tears in our eyes we all realize that all is well –all is well. Regretfully, this dance has been unable to be performed these last few years because of the Covid Pandemic. Hopefully, we will be able to enjoy this dance next year. The Aftermath of the Migration in Laguna The Laguna traditional religious structure was gutted after the migration, due to the loss of so many important religious leaders. Over time, with the help of Isleta’s Immigrant leaders in Isleta, Laguna was able to rebuild its ceremonial ritual structure, bringing back the traditional songs and dances that had been lost. However, the conflict between conservatives and progressives continued at Laguna. At Laguna, many younger people did not even know the history of the Laguna migration. In Isleta, after years of friendly and mutual coexistence, tensions began to appear between the descendants of the original 1880 Laguna Immigrants and their Isleta hosts around the turn of the century and continuing up to the present time. Some of the Lagunas at Isleta complained of their ill treatment by other Isletans. Guadalupe “Lupita” Abeita In one instance in December 2003, matters came to a head when the Isleta Tribal Council sent letters to 132 Isletans, many of them descendants of the Laguna immigrants, notifying them that their Isleta tribal enrollment was being questioned. They would have just a few weeks to prove that they were at least one-half Isleta. One of the recipients of that disenrollment letter was Isleta centenarian Guadalupe “Lupita” Abeita, who was a descendant of the Laguna immigrants and had lived in Isleta all her life. Mrs. Abeita, with the help of her daughter, told her story to Albuquerque Journal staff writer, Leslie Isleta Pueblo News Lithicam, who wrote an article that appeared on the front page of the December 19, 2003 edition. Mrs. Abeita also appealed to the Tribal Council, however the Council never responded to her appeal. Several weeks after receiving her notice she, and others, were formally notified that their notifications had been rescinded. Mrs. Abeita and her daughter also confronted Isleta Governor Alvino Lucero, seeking clarification. Governor Lucero respectfully informed her not to worry, that it was a mistake and she would not be dis-enrolled. On June 16, 2012, during the State of New Mexico’s Centennial Celebration, the Albuquerque Public Library, in conjunction with the New Mexico Genealogical Society, gave a presentation by Richard “Dikki” Garcia, Isleta Pueblo member and genealogist, which centered on the diverse cultural identity and make-up of Isleta Pueblo. Of particular discussion was the acculturation of Laguna immigrants into the Pueblo of Isleta in 1880. An over-capacity crowd of participants included many descendants of the 1880 Laguna immigrants living in Isleta. Also present and Guest Speaker was Richard Luarkie, Governor of Laguna Pueblo at that time. Governor Luarkie was surprised to learn of the presence of so many Laguna Pueblo descendants and even more, that some of them still actually spoke the native Keresan language. But he was also dismayed to learn that some of the descendants felt that they had come to be treated unfairly throughout the years. Many conveyed to him their personal feelings and felt that Laguna Pueblo had forgotten about their long-gone sons and daughters. His discussions with the participants were well received and he pledged to relay their concerns to the Laguna Tribal Council. This encounter eventually led to a positive outcome. Governor Luarkie relayed his encounter with the Laguna descendants to the Laguna Tribal Council. After much internal discussion within the Pueblo, including elders and religious leaders, Laguna decided that Laguna tribal members needed more information about the history of the Laguna migration and that the presentday Laguna descendants in Isleta deserved to be acknowledged by Laguna Pueblo. Governor Luarkie and Pueblo officials decided to sponsor a symposium at Laguna about the 1879-1880 Laguna migration. Governor Luarkie consulted former Laguna governors who supported the idea of a symposium, “because they had concerns that their people should understand the history and engage in the community.” The symposium was held at the Laguna casino in 2012/2013, over a twoand-one-half day period and was facilitated by Regis Pecos, former Governor of Cochiti Pueblo. Over 600 people attended, including many from Isleta, including then Isleta Governor Frank Lujan and his staff. When the Isleta descendants arrived, led by Juana Correa, daughter of centenarian Lupe Abeita, the Laguna people greeted them with cheers and washed their hair as a traditional way of cleansing them and welcoming them home. “We welcomed them home,” said Governor Luarkie, “… we renewed and refreshed our relatives to strengthen them … We washed off the things that were hurtful … When they dried off, they all felt renewed.” The symposium was a great success. “People learned the history,” Luarkie said, “there were tears in peoples’ eyes, they appreciated being included.” It was a time of healing, as people were able to tell their stories. “I definitely felt Page 17 moved and special that day,” said Governor Luarkie. Governor Luarkie noted that “there is a need to continually cultivate the connection between Laguna and Isleta.” He summed it up eloquently: “There is no end to the migration. There is a lifetime of migrating, growing intellect and sophistication.” Terry Lente, Gov. Richard Luarkie, Dikki Garcia, and Vera Lente at the Albuquerque Public Library presentation on the Laguna migration,June 2012. Photographer: Ernie Correa Richard “Dikki” Garcia continues his work on the genealogies of Laguna immigrants and their descendants so that their names will never be forgotten. This article is dedicated to the one hundred and twelve men, women and children who risked their lives to hold onto their traditions culture and religion, despite all the negative forces that were placed in front of them in 1879-80. May we also remember the original Laguna immigrants, now deceased, including Francisco Correo, Town Chief who died in 1918; Tomas Correo, former drummer; Seyu Chavez former associate headman; and Francisco Garcia, Carlos Lente, and Henry Jojola. Members who were living in 1956 included Ignacio “Nacu” Correa, the Headman; Joe (Payetema) Abeita, Song Chief; Vicente Correo, son of Tomas Correo; Sam Chavez, son of Seyu; and Dabi Jiron, Tony Torres, and Felipe and Luis Lente and many more, too numerous to name. We would like to thank former Governor Richard Luarkie of the Pueblo of Laguna; Lisa Kindrick, Genealogy Librarian and David Schneider, both from the Albuquerque Public Library; Richard “Dikki” Garcia and to the many members of the Pueblo of Isleta who contributed either a photo or memory to help us complete this article for the Isleta Newsletter. ● ● ● Again, we want to thank everyone who has been reading these articles. We invest a great deal of time and energy into these articles, and we do so because we are interested and passionate about the topics we cover. We believe that by sharing these stories with the community it may instill a sense of confidence in who we are as Isletans. We are grateful for all of our readers and have been receiving feedback from the community. Some of you have even reached out with ideas about what topics to cover next or areas of interest for the Historical Society to dig deeper into. We thank you for your interest in the stories we are telling about the Pueblo and the people ad encourage you to reach out to us with any information, ideas, or comments that you feel would be helpful to us. Beginning this month, we are requesting any ideas related the women figures in the Pueblo who could be covered and have their stories told. Again, any information is greatly appreciated and will not be used without your permission. Thank you! Page 18 Isleta Pueblo News PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT PARKS MAINTENANCE – From Donald Lucero The Parks crew has been out there getting things ready for spring. The Parks are looking great and being kept clean and weed free thanks to our crew. I do have a request from our parks maintenance crew and if all of you are able to help us with this request that would be great. We have seen an upswing in vandalism (graffiti, broken limbs and bushes, broken bottles and beer cans, vandalism to our parking lots, etc.) at our parks. My parks crew wanted me to ask all of you to please help keep an eye on our parks, and if you see anyone doing anything that looks suspicious at or to our parks please call Isleta Police Department (IPD) to report it as quickly as you can, that would be of great help to our parks and us. Thank you for you continued help and support. FITNESS – From Thomas Zuni and Mike Trujillo purchased for basketball enthusiasts. That piece of equipment is called, the Dr. Dish shooting machine. This machine is going to help our youth and anyone else interested develop better shooting technique, as well as improve their free-throw shooting. It will also help with other basketball related skills and drills. If any of you are interested in seeing and using this machine, please call and schedule a time to use it with me (George Waquie) at the Rec center. You can reach me at (505) 869-9777. We will also be holding/hosting another virtual run (Isleta Pueblo Family Fun Run) in March. Keep your eyes open for the posting and registration information and details for this upcoming run. Also, keep a look out for the next department virtual run/ walk challenge, we are hoping to see more departments get involved and would love see managers including department Directors participants as well. Signing off for now, please stay Safe!! AQUATICS – From Josh Roybal Greetings! Isleta Aquatics hopes all of you are staying safe and healthy this new year! Unfortunately, we had to postpone our upcoming swim lessons until further notice; we did this for safety reasons. Our swim lessons have been a huge success and we will be continuing them as soon as we are able to do so. We are committed to keeping our facility as safe and fun as possible while maintaining all precautions Isleta recreation would like to introduce our newest Personal Trainer Ann Asman, she is training at the Fitness West (Pickle Heights) location and is available for your fitness needs. Ms. Asman is also a certified Yoga Instructor and as soon as we are able to start up classes again, Yoga will definitely be a class we want to start. Some community members have contacted me about the possibility of having a Yoga class and now that we have a certified instructor on board we are going to do our best to get a Yoga class started, as soon as we are able to do so. Please stop by our Fitness West (Pickle Heights) location to work out and meet our newest trainer, I’m sure she would be glad to meet you and work with you and don’t forget about the Main Recreation Center, stop by there as well, we always have trainers available to help you. Keep your eyes open for upcoming classes as well, currently all classes are on hold/ postponed until further notice, we hope to start up classes again very soon and we ask that you continue to be patient. Please remember that our first priority is to keep the community members safe and that is the reason that all of our classes have been postponed for now. Please be on a look out for upcoming posting. Thank you and we hope to see you utilizing your fitness facilities. SPORTS – From George Waquie Hello, my fellow tribal members. Hope all is well and everyone is staying safe. I just want you to know that as soon as we get the ok, we will start up the Volleyball League. We have not forgotten about it and all the interest in it. I am very excited about the new piece of equipment we February 2022 and disinfecting protocols. Lanes are still available by appointment only for lap swim, we would like to encourage anyone interested swimming lap or wanting to use our pools to call the Rec Center at 505869-9777 to reserve your lane/area! We are currently taking registration forms for the second swim lesson session of 2022 that will begin in February. Registration forms are available at the front desk at the Rec Center. Isleta Aquatics is still looking to fill lifeguard positions. If there are any prospective candidates that are over the age of 15 that would like to apply for the Lifeguard position have them call the Aquatics Office at 505-869-9783. For any students that are interested in Lifeguarding, we are flexible with school schedules and extracurricular activities; we will also provide training and certification if you are selected to be hired. If you have any questions about applying for a position or about Lifeguarding certifications or just for general information about child or adult swim lessons and other aquatic programming, please call Josh or Connie at 505-869-9783. RECREATION – From LeeAnne Zuni After School Program News – This month we are celebrating the Chinese New Year “The Tiger” and students will be learning about the different Chinese zodiac animals and will enjoy eating some ( Continued Next Page ) February 2022 Isleta Pueblo News fried rice, wontons and fortune cookies. Here are some insights of the Chinese Zodiac to share with you and your family. Chinese Zodiac – Chinese Zodiacs are named for Animals. Thousands of years ago, the Chinese started keeping track of the passage of time by naming the years after different animals. The Chinese zodiac has 12 animals, in this order: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig. Since tigers are brave, many children wear hats or shoes decorated with tigers to scare away bad luck and bring good fortune. The Year of the Tiger are the following: 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022, 2034. Characteristics of People Born in the Year of the Tiger: The Chinese like to say that people born in the various years have different personalities and talents. According to tradition, people born in the Year of the Tiger are brave and confident. They are charming and others tend to like them. They are strong-willed and can be stubborn. For more information and activities to celebrate, the Chinese New year go to www.holidappy.com Page 19 Update News – The After School program has limited slots available for students to attend, we currently still have openings, if you would like to sign up your child, please come to the New Recreation Center to fill out an application form. The hours of the After School Program are from 3:00pm to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday and located in the Game Room. Other activities for After School program – Students will be making an assortment of Valentine Crafts and snacks, a Valentine painting for the month, participate in a scavenger hunt during their nature walk and make some homemade play-doh and many more activities at the recreation center. WHAT IS ADDICTION? Addiction is a chronic disease when left untreated causes lasting damage to the person with the addiction as well as to family and community. Addiction is also known as chemical dependency. People can develop an addiction or chemical dependency to many substances that include alcohol, methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, and opiates such as heroin and pain pills. Alcohol is also considered a drug and people can and do become addicted to alcohol. Addiction is classified as a brain disease because abuse and misuse of alcohol and/or drugs changes the brain. Addiction is dependence on something that is physically or psychologically habit-forming. It is difficult for the addict to stop using alcohol/drugs because of the withdrawal that happens when the use stops. A alcohol hangover, or withdrawal is a severe physical and psychological shock. In opioid use disorders, the physical withdrawals are the most felt. In stimulant (methamphetamines) use disorders, the combination of both physical and psychological withdrawals occur. People with addictions have an intense focus on using certain substances such as alcohol or drugs until the addiction takes over their lives. The changes in the brain cause addicts to have powerful cravings and make it hard for them to stop using alcohol and/or drugs, even when they know continued use causes problems. The destruction of the disease of addiction is real and the changes to brain chemistry are frightening. Sobriety or recovery often seems impossible to the alcoholic/addict, family, friends, and community. However, all hope is not lost! In addiction treatment, there are many tools, services and methods to help with addiction. Untreated addiction is a tragedy that has a devastating ripple effect on children, parents, communities, and nations. Services to help treat addictions include, individual weekly counseling, Ripple Effect-IOP Group (3 days a week), Medical Assisted Therapy (MAT)-- utilization of Vivitrol injections and inpatient residential treatment referrals. Remember there is no shame in having an addiction – the shame is in doing nothing about it! Isleta Behavioral Health 505-869-5475 Page 20 VACCINATION FROM THE MISINFORMATION Stephanie Barela, Health Educator, Isleta Health Center Phone: 505-869-4479 www.TheMisinformationVirus.com There is so much MIS-information in the media regarding Vaccinations that a group of health professionals throughout the country and right here in New Mexico, decided to do something about it. They prepared a documentary called “VACCINATION from the Misinformation Virus”. As noted in this documentary’s discussion/viewer guide, “This is a comprehensive media campaign to help parents and community leaders understand vaccines are safe, important to community health and save millions of lives annually.” The hope of this campaign is to empower and support families and community leaders to make healthy decisions regarding lifelong vaccinations. As the viewer guide states, “with so much misinformation in the media (social and otherwise)… (this project is) a way to ‘vaccinate’ yourself, your family, and your community with clear, concise and honest science-based information from leading experts who have spent their lives studying vaccines and viruses.” People are exposed to a lot of different information from many sources and right now, during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is no different. Unfortunately a lot of this information is health misinformation, which is “information that is FALSE, INACCURATE or MISLEADING, according to the best evidence at the time.” Misinformation has caused confusion and led people to decline COVID-19 vaccines, reject public health measures such as masking and physical distancing, and use unproven treatments. Health misinformation is not something new, however, due to Social Media and the Internet, the misinformation spreads much faster and much farther. It is important that together, we build healthier communities by spreading accurate information, where we can all make informed decisions about our health, the health of our loved ones and the health of our communities. Right now is a very important time to accurately educate ourselves on the importance of vaccinations. Research has shown us that vaccines are safe and important in order for the community to stay healthy. Vaccines have prevented the spread of many contagious diseases, such as, measles, mumps, polio, chicken pox, whooping cough, diphtheria and Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Benjamin Franklin once said “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”, which is very important today! To develop, distribute and administer a vaccine, it is much cheaper than the cost of treating someone with the disease. Prevention is key! It is my hope that we will be able to offer an in person screening of this documentary soon, however, due to the current Public Health Order, we are not able to do that. Instead, please access this documentary at www.TheMisinformationVirus.com and watch the documentary virtually by clicking on PBS and then PBS Video Portal or simply go to:https://portal.knme. org/show/vaccination-misinformation-virus/. Once the public health order is loosened and we are able to meet in person, I will plan a watch party in order to view this educational documentary as a group. If you would like to pre-register for the in person viewing of this documentary or if you have any questions, please contact me at (505) 869-4479. Isleta Pueblo News February 2022 February 2022 Isleta Pueblo News Page 21 Self-Care Tips During the COVID-19 Pandemic Stephanie Barela, Isleta Health Center Health Educator ● Phone: 505-869-4479 ● sbarela@islclinic.net https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/self-care-tips-during-the-covid-19-pandemic It has been a very overwhelming year with COVID-19. Many of us are working longer/busier hours; we are constantly given updated information; some of us have been caring for family; and many of us are concerned about our family or ourselves contracting COVID-19. It is important to remember to take a minute for ourselves and take a breath, collect our thoughts and remain calm. According to the Mayo Clinic, it is “normal to feel stressed or overwhelmed during uncertain times.” They mention that we may be feeling many emotions in response to this uncertainty, including anxiety, fear, anger and sadness, as well as, helpless, discouraged and occasionally out of control. Not only do we feel these emotions, but the stress can come out in a physical response as well, such as a headache, muscle tension, fatigue and sleeplessness. It is really important to take care of yourself during this time, especially so you can be available to help your family through this rough time as well. Here are a few tips you can use to take care of yourself: Physical health: • Fuel your body by, well-balanced eating a healthy diet and drinking plenty of water. • Aim to get seven to eight hours of sleep each night. • Exercise every day. • Take deep breaths and stretch often. • Avoid risky or destructive behaviors, such as abusing alcohol or drugs, excessive gambling or ignoring public health recommendations. • Spend time outside, such as going for a walk in the park following the social distancing guidelines. Mental health: • Set and maintain a routine at home. • Focus on things you can control. • Use technology to maintain social connections with your loved ones. Consider a regular check-in schedule to give you something to look forward to. • • • • • • Focus your thoughts on the present and things to be grateful for today. Listen to music or read books. Consume reliable news sources that report facts, and avoid media that sensationalizes emotions. Limit your exposure or take a break from news and social media if you find that it makes you anxious. Lean on your personal beliefs and faith for support. Look for ways to help your community, such as blood donations, checking on older people in your neighborhood, or donating supplies or money to local organizations. Acknowledge and appreciate what others are doing to help you and your community. Symptoms to watch for If any of the following symptoms become persistent or interfere with daily functioning and are outside the norm for the COVID-19 pandemic, contact your provider for help and guidance: • • • • • Trouble focusing on daily activities Anxiety that turns into feelings of being out of control Strong feelings that interfere with daily activities Having emotions that become difficult to manage Feelings of hopelessness or helplessness Learn more about self-care: • Get strategies to help kids cope with COVID-19. • Discover how to maintain human connection during social distancing. • Visit our COVID-19 page for resources on how to get health care during the pandemic. Another great resource available to everyone is a free & anonymous COVID-19 Counseling and Support Services, (505) 954-1057. Isleta Health Center Optometry Digital Eye Strain Dr. Mitchel Anderson, OD, Optometrist Phone: 505-869-4080 We are using screens now more than ever before. Many of us use our computer screens at work and spend much of our spare time on our TVs, phones or tablets. This can be a wonderful thing, but there are also potential side effects. One of the effects of increased screen time is that it can bother our eyes, a recent term has been coined for this: “Digital Eye Strain”. Our eyes feel strained due to the background light from the devices, and due to small muscles inside our eyes that are working hard to keep us focused on the devices in front of us. The Optometry Times and many eye-care professionals have recently created a simple rule to help combat this Digital Eye Strain. They call it the 20-20-20 Rule; this means that for every 20 minutes you spend on a digital screen, you should take a 20-second break to look at something at least 20 feet away. Oftentimes, our eyes feel most relaxed when we let them rest for a moment and just look into the distance. If you can actively remember to take short breaks from staring at screens throughout your day, your eyes will thank you. Especially if you are feeling eyestrain or fatigue at the end of the day, this is something you should implement into your daily routine. Vision is such an important part of our lives, let’s remember to take care of our eyes so they can take care of us for many more years to come. Isleta Health Center Optometry Department Page 22 Isleta Pueblo News February 2022 ISLETA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC Isleta Youth Wellness Program The Isleta Behavioral Health Clinic (IBHC) offers year-round Prevention and Intervention programs that serve at-risk Native American Youth. Information for all IBHC youth programs are provided below: The Isleta Youth Wellness Program (IYWP) is a prevention-based program geared towards youth aged 9 – 17 years of age. This program uses a positive youth development approach through experiential learning to promote mental health awareness by reducing risk factors and increasing protective facts in adolescents with the intention of reducing, delaying or preventing the onset of substance use and/or mental health problems. Through participation in this program, prevention staff will foster positive group cohesion, increase social and emotional competency, and will guide students on how to develop important life skills and promote mental health awareness. The IYWP is built on the foundation of four guiding principles: culture/tradition, experiential education, service ethic, and community cohesion. The IYWP is offered in two different settings: ● After School: Program during the fall and spring, youth sessions are offered three days a week from 4:30PM to 6:00PM, with occasional weekend outings. Transportation to and from program is available for all participants residing within the reservation boundaries. ● Summer: During the summer, youth sessions are offered for three and half days out of the week, with occasional weekend trips. Transportation to and from program is available for all participants residing within the reservation boundaries. Power Source is an after-school youth intervention program that targets highly at-risk youth. This program guides participants to develop skills and a lifestyle that promotes a strong sense of self and resiliency, which in turn will aid in the discovery of a sense of purpose and positive outlook for their future. This youth intervention program is held for thirteen consecutive weeks, covering a variety of topics ranging from anger management to mindfulness. Program questions, concerns or inquires please reach out to our program at 505-869-5475. ***All youth programs are subject to the most current COVID-19 Public Mandates, which may result in switching to a virtual setting at any time during the program*** St. Augustine Parish Isleta Pueblo Ministry of Consolation MISSION STATEMENT We are a ministry of consolation at St. Augustine Parish to offer spiritual comfort and support to families who have experienced the loss of a loved one. We will continue to honor and respect our traditional teachings. February 2022 Isleta Pueblo News Page 23 Isleta Social Services & The K’ea-Wah Supervised Visitation & Safe Exchange Program Advisory Committee Isleta Social Services and The K’ea-Wah Supervised Visitation & Safe Exchange Program is looking to fill 3 member positions in our Advisory Committee. It is very important that every committee member attend monthly meetings and become involved and vested in meaningful dialogue with regard to service delivery in the area of domestic violence and in the protection of victims of violence and their children. This is a working group of service delivery partners and community members that actively participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures that are focused on victim protection in a collaborative, coordinated, community based and safe practice manner. There are always new projects, new forms, activities, and new questions that come up with the regard to safety and security in which the Advisory Committee members’ contributions are appreciated and valued. If you would like to become part of the Advisory Committee, please contact Reyes Abeita-Project Coordinator at 505869-7577. Isleta Social Services 805 Blyth Rd NE Los Lunas NM, 87031 505-869-7577 Page 24 Isleta Pueblo News February 2022 ISLETA HEALTH CENTER Ma Gu Waam from Shay Jaramillo, BSN, RN I hope everyone is staying safe. It is that time of year again; flu shot season. Call to schedule your flu shots today, 6 months and older are eligible. Below are some helpful Q&A tips about the Medical department:  Did you know that you have to call at 8:00am for a walk in appointment? Dial 869-4385 to speak to a nurse, and remember we open at 10:00 am on Thursdays.  Did you know we now have a pediatrician? His name is Dr. Sapien and he joined the IHC team on June 28, 2021. He is here twice a month; make an appointment for your child(ren) today.  Did you know if you are transported by ambulance from the Health Center that you will still need to notify PRC within 72 hours?  Did you know you can now print your child(ren)s or your own vaccine record? Visit VaxViewNM.org to print.  Did you know you could request your medication refills without asking your doctor? This can be done by calling the Pharmacy refill line or the pharmacy directly. If you are out of refills, the pharmacy staff will ask your doctor to refill the medication for you.  Did you know the best way to prevent illnesses such as the flu, cold and COVID is to WASH YOUR HANDS? Washing your hands with soap and warm water as soon as you get home from work, school, running errands or being outside will help keep yourself, your family and the community healthy. February 2022 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 2/2/2022 2/3/2022 2/4/2022 MACARONI SOUP 2/7/2022 Country Chicken 3oz Mashed Potato 1/4c Country Gravy 2oz Green Beans 1/2c Dinner Roll Fruit Page 25 2/1/2022 Ground Beef 3oz Macaroni 1/2c Stewed Tomato 1/2c Crackers 2 ea Fruit COUNTRY CHICKEN Isleta Pueblo News 2/8/2022 GRILLED HAM AND CHEESE Sliced Ham 3oz Cheese 1oz WW Bread Tater Tots 1/4c Peas & Carrots 1c CHICKEN FAJITAS HOT DOGS Chicken Strips 3oz Peppers & Onions 1/2c Spanish Rice 1/4c Tortilla Garnish 2oz Fresh Fruit 2/9/2022 Beef Hotdog 3oz Sliced Carrots 1c Hot Dog Bun Condiments 2oz Fruit Cup Ground Beef 3oz Sloppy Joe Mix 1/4c Hamburger Bun Chuckwagon 1/2c Apple Crisp 1/2c Egg Salad 3oz Carrot Sticks 1c Croissant Ranch 2oz Baked Chips 2oz SLOPPY JOE 2/10/2022 EGG SALAD SANDWICH 2/14/2022 2/15/2022 2/16/2022 2/17/2022 PETITE SIRLOIN CHICKEN QUESADILLA SPAGHETTI VEGETABLE BARLEY Sirloin 3oz Mashed Potato 1/2c Mushroom Sauce 2oz Asparagus 1/2c Dinner Roll 2/21/2022 Dice Chicken 3oz Shredded Cheese 2oz Carrots 1/2c Tortilla Salsa 2oz 2/22/2022 CENTER CLOSED GREEN CHILE POSOLE Pork 3oz Green Chile 1/4c Hominy 1/2c Tortilla Fresh Fruit Spaghetti 1/2c Marinara Sauce 1/4c Meatballs 2oz Chuckwagon 1c Fruit 2/23/2022 CHEF SALAD Spring Mix 1c Sliced Ham & Turkey 2oz Cheese 1oz Tomato/Cucumber 2oz Boiled Egg 2oz Ranch Dressing 2oz Barley 1/2c 5 way Vegetables 1c Kidney Beans 1/4c Oyster Crackers Fruit Cup 2/24/2022 BEEF AND BROCCOLI STIR FRY Flank Steak 3oz Spaghetti 1oz Broccoli 1c Carrots 1/4c Fortune Cookie 2/28/2022 ROAST BEEF SANDWICH Roast Beef 3oz Sauteed Onions 1/4c Cheddar Cheese 1oz California Vegetable 1c Texas Toast Fresh Fruit Please call by 9 AM to cancel Home Delivered Meals. Thank you. ****Menus are subject to change without notice, based on the availability of products.**** 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 hile 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 PORK CHOP Pork Chop 3oz Baked Beans 1/2c California Vegetable 1/2c Applesauce 2/11/2022 BEANS W/CHICOS Beans 1c Chicos 1/4c Green Chile 1/4c Tortilla Fresh Fruit 2/18/2022 PIZZA Sausage 2oz Marinara Sauce 1oz Mozzarella 1oz Italian Vegetable 1c Fresh Fruit 2/25/2022 FISH SANDWICH Breaded Cod 3oz Green Beans 1c Sweet Potato Fries 1/4c Hamburger Bun Fruit Cup Page 26 Isleta Pueblo News Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Two young teens became involved in a romantic relationship that was something new to both of them and left them with feelings of excitement and happiness. As their relationship progressed, the excitement faded and became filled with negativity. The foundation of the relationship was now built around control, and that control was expressed through psychological manipulation and emotional abuse which later developed into physical violence. The boyfriend’s behaviors are conditioned to slap, punch, kick, and make unwanted sexual advances towards the girlfriend whenever he wanted to. She feared her boyfriend but did not know how to escape his power over her. He made her promises of being a better boyfriend in hopes that she would accept him and forgive him. She did, but the promises were broken as he continued to control her and abuse her until one day she was hospitalized. How could she stay in this relationship, jeopardize her life, and lose the many people and things she loved? The IBHC youth prevention program submitted their feedback on a survey about teen dating violence (TDV). Every single one of the youth knew a friend or family member that was involved in a violent relationship and not one of the youth reported that their parents taught them anything about teen dating violence. Teen dating violence (TDV) is prevalent and universal and affects millions of teens in the U.S. each year. Approximately 1 in 9 female teens and 1 in 13 male teens report physical dating violence in the prior two years. According to statistics obtained from the Center for Disease Control, Prevention Youth Risk Behavior Survey and the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey. About 1 in 7 female teens and 1 in 19 male teens have reported sexual dating violence in the last two years. Alarmingly, 3 in 4 parents have never talked to their children about domestic violence. Sadly, violence – physical, sexual, or psychological, is highly underreported. The teen stages of life are common to have an emergence of romantic relationships and these early romantic encounters are the foundation for future development of learned intimacy skills and the development of one’s identity. TDV is a nationwide public health issue that needs recognition in order to process future change for a healthy development of our youth Domestic violence does not just apply to adults. The statistics and real life situations applies to teens too. TDV has long standing effects on the life of an individual. Prior research has found that teens that undergo violence in romantic relationships have been associated with serious physical and mental health consequences such as depression, substance use, eating disorders, school failure, early pregnancy, suicidality, and injuries requiring medical attention caused by experiences from TDV. Continuous TDV reinforces interactional patterns; these patterns then carry on into adulthood as risk factors for a trajectory of increased abuse and possible future exposure to adult intimate partner violence. Violence is a learned behavior. Each of the youth in the IBHC prevention program was witness or know someone who is in a violent relationship. One of the youth stated, “that relationship should not have so much February 2022 control, and if domestic violence is coming your way, then you should get help right away”. The youth involved expressed their stress and hardships at school and home in regards to violent relationships. They are concerned with the cycle of violence that is continuing in our community and throughout the entire nation. Although TDV is common, prevention efforts are available for future generations and eradicated for teens that currently undergo dating violence. TDV exposure can be limited through parental responses and communication about dating violence. Open and healthy adolescentparent communication is a protective factor against adult domestic violence (ADV) and research has supported the idea that adolescents do seek advice, opinions, and support from their parents or guardians. Supporting the development of healthy, respectful, and nonviolent relationships can prevent and reduce harmful effects on the individual, their family, and their community. It is vital for youth to learn and begin early on in life. The skills needed to be aware that dating violence is common and is NOT acceptable and how to effectively behave and react to situations that are harmful to them. If you feel like your partner is violent towards you in any way, talk to someone you can trust who will help you escape the abusive relationship and seek help to mend the situation. Prevention and change is possible, and it begins by teaching our children that violent relationships are never acceptable and that the cycle can have an end. February 2022 Isleta Pueblo News Page 27 Health Beat COVID Natural Immunity: What You Need to Know Stephanie Barela, Isleta Health Center Health Educator Phone: 505-869-4479 sbarela@islclinic.net https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/ conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/covidnatural-immunity-what-you-need-to-know www.mayoclinic.org What is “Natural Immunity”? If you had COVID-19, does that mean you have “natural immunity” to the coronavirus? If so, how does Natural Immunity compare to protection offered by the COVID-19 vaccinations? Immunity is your body’s ability to protect you from getting sick when you are exposed to an infectious germ. Your body produces a variety of different cells that fight off the germs that attack your body. Some of these release antibodies into your body stream that can “remember” a particular germ, so that they can detect its presence if it returns and produce antibodies to stop it. Natural Immunity is the antibody protection your body creates against a germ once you have been infected with it. Every person’s natural immunity will vary depending on the person and the germ, for instance, people who have had the measles are not likely to get it again, but this is not the case for every disease. A mild case of an illness may not result in strong natural immunity. New studies show that natural immunity to the coronavirus weakens or wans over time, and this happens faster than immunity provided by COVID-19 Vaccination. Vaccine-induced immunity is what we get by being fully vaccinated with an approved or authorized COVID-19 Vaccine, although over time, research has shown that protection that we get from the vaccines lessens, which is why now additional doses (boosters) are authorized for certain populations to lengthen the powerful protection offered by the vaccine. Many might ask, if I have natural immunity, do I still need a COVID Vaccine? And the answer is YES! The COVID-19 Vaccines are recommended, even if you had COVID, because the vaccine is the best protection against getting it, whether you have had it already or not. Recent research studies support this recommendation. Below are a few quotes from a few different studies: • “Getting vaccinated for the coronavirus when you already had COVID-19 significantly enhances your immune protection and further reduces your risk of infection”, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 10/29/21. • “If you had COVID-19 before and are not vaccinated, your risk of getting reinfected is more than 2 times higher than those who got vaccinated after having Covid-19”, August 2021. • A study found that the chances of adults testing positive for COVID-19 were 5.49 times higher in unvaccinated people who had COVID-19 in the past than they were for those who had been vaccinated for COVID and had not had an infection before. (CDC), 11/5/21. • Another study showed that roughly 1/3 of those with COVID-19 cases in the study had no apparent natural immunity (CDC, 9/2021) REASONS to GET VACCINATED with any of the 3 FDA-Approved or Authorized COVID-19 Vaccine, even if you have already been infected with COVID-19: 1. Getting COVID-19 is very risky and can result in long-term disease, lasting organ damage, hospitalization or even death. 2. Even if your own infection is mild, you can spread it to others who may have severe illness and death. 3. The authorized and approved vaccines are safe and highly effective against severe illness or death due to COVID. 4. Risks of COVID-19 vaccine side effects are extremely low. CALL 869-9720 more information on scheduling your vaccine. News from Isleta Social Services Hello Everyone, we at Isleta Social Services would like to let you know that we have hired two new team members to the department. Our current staff would like you to join us in welcoming them to the community. Welcome Michelle Tappto-Family Interventionist and Marissa Abeita-Project Assistant. Current staff are: Jacqueline Yalch-Social Services Director, Nicole Panteah-Administrative Assistant, Patricia Abeita-Supervisory Social Worker, Meighen Nieto-Family Social Worker, Larry Lucero-Case Worker and Reyes Abeita-Project Coordinator. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our department at 505-869-2772. 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For more information please call: 869-5475 Wellbriety Group: 11:00 -12:00pm > For more Information please call: 869-5475 Isleta Youth Wellness Program: 4:30-6pm For more information please call: 869-5475 23 The Ripple Effect : 9:00 - 12:00pm For more information please call: 869-5475 Wellbriety Group: 11:00 -12:00pm For Information please call: 869-5475 Isleta Youth Wellness Program: 4:30-6pm For more information please call: 869-5475 February 2022 THURSDAY 3 FRIDAY 4 CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am Isleta Youth Wellness Program: 4:30-6pm For more information please call: 869-5475 CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am 11 10 CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am Isleta Youth Wellness Program: 4:30-6pm For more information please call: 869-5475 CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am 18 17 CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am Isleta Youth Wellness Program: 4:30-6pm For more information please call: 869-5475 25 24 CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am Isleta Youth Wellness Program: 4:30-6pm For more information please call: 869-5475 CLINIC OPENS AT 9:50am 28 ISLETA HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP The Ripple Effect : 9:00 12:00pm For more information please call: 869-5475 9th Annual Go Red for Native Women Power Source: 3:30-4:30pm For more information please call: 869-5475 Virtual Heart Health Summit American Heart Association Friday, February 4, 2022 All In Person Programs are subject to the most current COVID-19 Public Mandate... DPP=Diabetes Prevention Program: 869-4595 BHS=Behavioral Health Services : 869-5475 Contact Stephanie Barela 869-4479 | sbarela@islclinic.net Isleta Health Center Programs The Isleta Health Center (IHC) is doing our part to encourage social distancing, by continuing to postpone the following programs until further notice: The IHC Programs below are postponed: > ICAP Moccasin Making Class on Tuesday evenings (Check in with BH weekly for any status changes 8695475) > Isleta Sewing Class canceled until further notice (Check in with BH weekly for any status changes 8695475) The IHC Programs below are still being offered: > Isleta Health Support Group February 4, 2022 10am-12pm Virtual Go Red For Heart Health Tentatively scheduled for Isleta Heath Center Training Center, but may go Virtual Only. Please call closer to the program to find out (869-4479). https://heart.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN YDAiqcCsTKu2Uitf9EA9Ua > Diabetes Prevention Program: Personal training sessions offered Monday-Friday 6 am-4:30 pm, by appointment only. Please call 869-4595 to schedule your appointment > Isleta Thinking About Quitting (Smoking Cessation Program) 90 minute one on one session. Please call 8694479 to schedule an appointment > PowerSource Virtual Only (Check in with BH weekly for any status changes 869-5475) > Ripple Effect Virtual Only (Check in with BH weekly for any status changes 869-5475) > Youth After School Program Virtual Only (Check in with BH weekly for any status changes 869-5475) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Apueblo_isleta%3Acd48bd5d46c5dae0. Public record. Not legal advice.