FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR (2013)

Isleta Pueblo News

Volume 8 Issue 9

September 2013

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

I want to take the opportunity to thank all community members and

program service workers who participated in the Community Clean

Up on Saturday, August 24, 2013 in preparation for the Annual St.

Augustine Feast and the 400 Year Celebration (1613-2013) of St.

Augustine Church. His Grace Michael J. Sheehan, Archbishop of

Santa Fe celebrated the Holy Mass. It was heartwarming to see

our community come together and participate in the Procession,

Tribal Dance and feast.

A very special “thank you” to the Mayordomos of the Feast and

families for their dedication and hard work in hosting the St.

Augustine feast: James and Mary Creager, Marlow and Patty

Martin, Sam and Peshy Martin, Michael and Michelle Valdez.

Thank you for an enjoyable and memorable feast.

Asset Protection Summit – August 12-13, 2013

The Pueblo of Isleta Regulatory Agency, Isleta Tribal Police and

Isleta Resort and Hotel hosted its first annual Asset Protection

Summit for Law Enforcement, Gaming Commissions, Security &

Surveillance Professionals and Tribal Leadership. The training

was attended by over 350 participants from within the State of

New Mexico.

PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT

RE-ORGANIZATION

As part of the August 10, 2013 Community Meeting Governor

Torres announced the reorganization of the Public Services

Department. In response to inquiries from tribal members for

written information Ms. Shawna Balley, Public Service Executive

Director, has provided written briefs of the presentation.

The primary purpose of the reorganization is to better serve the

needs of the community by combining resources, staff, and funding

as well as streamline communications between the Pueblo and

Federal, State, and County entities for our projects, funding, grants,

and contracts. In addition, this effort will optimize operational

activities by eliminating routine and repetitiveness, avoiding

fragmentation and create cross functional competencies.

The following organizational chart shows how the Public Services

Department is structured.

New Mexico Annual Conference on Aging

– August 20-21, 2013

August 20th and 21st, 2013, a Conference on Aging was held at the

Isleta Resort and Casino. Governor Eddie Paul Torres opened the

conference with an invocation and opening remarks. On Wednesday,

August 21, 2013, New Mexico State Governor Susana Martinez

addressed the attendees and announced the Conference on Aging

offers New Mexico seniors and those who care for them valuable

information and tips that can help seniors live independently as

long as possible, and while there is a lot of valuable information,

this is also a great event for seniors to get out, meet new people and

have some fun. The event provided a wide variety of topics in more

than 50 workshops and was attended by over 1,400 participants.

Native American Scholarship Program – July 27, 2013

Miss Lia Abeita-Sanchez

was awarded her

NMGC Scholarship by

Ms. Annette Gardiner,

President, New Mexico

Gas Company.

I am proud to announce that Miss

Lia Abeita-Sanchez, daughter of

Ms. Caroline Abeita and Blane

Sanchez from the Pueblo of Isleta

is a recipient of a New Mexico Gas

Company, Inc. (NMGC) Native

American Scholarship. In a NMGC

2013 Awards Ceremony held on

July 27, 2013 at the Indian Pueblo

Culture Center, Albuquerque, NM,

Miss Lia Abeita-Sanchez was one

of fifteen recipients to be awarded

a scholarship. Miss Lia AbeitaSanchez is attending the University

of New Mexico, majoring in Political

Science.

The New Mexico Gas Company,

Inc. (NMGC) Native American

Scholarship Program (NASP) is a

program that is intended to assist

Native American students in pursuit

of post-secondary education that may

result in an Associates, Bachelors, or

Masters Degree; certification from a

trade school or specialized technical

training associated with a license or

certificate.

• Surveying & Mapping Division (Formerly known as Realty)

• Environment Division – A new Division dedicated to Solid

Waste, Water Quality, Air Quality, and Water Coalition / Irrigation

Efforts.

• Resources Division (Formerly known as Natural Resources) –

This Division is focused on Range and Forest Management.

• Transportation Division – A new Division dedicated to the

maintenance of both paved and unpaved roads to include drainage

and safety enhancements for the public. This Division will also

coordinate all new road construction projects with the Design &

Construction Division.

• Design & Construction Division (Formerly known as Planning)

– This Division is focused on the architectural, engineering, and

construction for horizontal and vertical construction projects to

include but not be limited to: commercial facilities, renovation of

existing facilities, & transportation enhancements.

• Utilities Division (Formerly known as Public Works) – This

Division is focused on Water / Wastewater Infrastructure

improvements and maintenance.

Ms. Shawna Ballay, provided highlights of some of the projects

currently being undertaken.

Elderly Center and Assisted Living Facility

• This project consists of site grading and construction of a 16,500

sq. ft. one story Assisted Living Facility (ALF) and a 15,800 sq. ft.

one story Elderly Care Building. The Pueblo solicited for qualified

contractors in July 2013. The Pueblo is currently evaluating the

proposals to determine the most qualified contractor to complete

the construction of the two (2) facilities. We anticipate construction

to start in September 2013.

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• The following picture shows the proposed site plan layout. This

project has been designed to include two (2) alternative energy

sources to reduce the energy costs for the new facilities: Geothermal

and Solar

improvements and safety are two of the primary focuses moving

forward and public meetings will be scheduled and announced to

the community during the “Public Involvement Phase” to ensure

concerns from the surrounding community members will be taken

into account.

NM 47 Landscape Improvements

The Pueblo of Isleta is a recipient of $300,000 in Federal Highway

Enhancement Funds for the NM 47 Landscape Enhancement

Project. The Pueblo solicited for architectural and engineering

services and hired Morrow Reardon Landscape Architects to

complete the design of a Master Plan for the NM 47 Landscape

Project that will extend from the Tribal Services Complex to the

Tribal Trust Boundary north of the Isleta Lakes Intersection.

The Pueblo solicited for local artists and selected two community

members to be involved in the design of this project. Art and

visual enhancements are the focus of the Landscape Plan and the

project will be phased for construction as funding is acquired in

the future. Phase 1 is currently funded with the $300,000 and will

be matched by Tribal Transportation Funds through the Federal

Highway Administration. Phase 1 will focus on the center median

and gateway views on both the east and west side of the highway.

Transportation Division Updates

CCD Building

This project currently involves the architectural and engineering

services to design the new education and administrative facilities

associated with the St. Augustine Parish. The Pueblo is currently

in the Schematic Design Phase and is working with both the Tribal

Historical Preservation Department and the Parish Committee to

design a floor plan that takes into consideration findings from both

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and archaeological excavations

recently conducted.

The following picture is a current outline of the existing facilities

to include the St. Augustine Church, CCD Offices, and the Parish

Office. The biggest challenge is to design a new facility that

takes into account architectural preservation as well as the space

limitations. Other considerations being discussed for this project

are underground utilities, an east retainage wall, parking spaces,

and a multi-purpose space.

Over the next few years the Transportation Division will focus our

resources on the following projects and work activities:



Drainage - An on-call contract has been drafted and upon

award, will be utilized to have hydrology and hydraulic studies

and analysis of various major drainage concerns within the pueblo.

Required drainage features will be constructed with in-house

forces or contracted out depending on the scope of the work and

the resources required.



Safety - Miscellaneous guardrail will be installed and/

or upgraded within the Pueblo to adhere to roadside safety

standards.



Pedestrian Issues - Concrete sidewalk repair work will be

prioritized and completed on an ongoing basis.

 Roadway maintenance (Unpaved Roads) - Dust suppression

projects will be planned each year to significantly reduce the

resources expended on grading and watering. Roadway cross

sections will be modified to facilitate drainage where feasible.



Roadway maintenance

(Paved Roads) - Fog sealing, crack sealing and thin overlay

projects will be completed on various roadways each year, based

on the level of asphalt deterioration. The asphalt roadways within

Pickle Heights will be rehabilitated (one project/year) to address

pavement deterioration, and drainage to the extent possible without

constructing any major underground storm drainage systems.

EXISTING PLAN ATKIN OLSHIN SCHADE ARCHITECTS 9JULY 2013

Tribal Services Complex Solar Panel Array

 Signing and Striping-Roadways will be re-striped each year

to maintain adequate levels of retro-reflectivity, and as needed

following pavement preservation projects. Sign maintenance and

replacement will be ongoing each year.

Message from Governor Eddie Paul Torres

The Pueblo is currently working with ICS Alternative Energy on

the design and construction of a 591Kw Roof & Ground Mounted

Solar Panel Array at the Tribal Services Complex. Construction

has started on the ground mounted solar panels and the project

is anticipated to be complete in the fall of 2014. The completed

project will reduce the PNM energy costs by 50%.

As we celebrate these special days let us all be mindful and give

thanks to our Great Spirits for their blessings they shower upon

us and hold in your hearts fond memories of our recently dearly

departed tribal members and their families. May the Great Spirit

always guide you and look over you.

NM 314 / NM 45 / NM 317 Intersections

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The Pueblo has solicited for professional civil design services (in

coordination with NMDOT) for the realignment of NM 317/45/314

and is currently working with the selected consultant to award the

design contract. The design is anticipated to take 12-14 months.

The construction schedule has not been determined as of yet. This

project will consist of re-aligning and reconstructing the NM314/

NM45 Intersection and the NM317/NM45 Intersection; and will

also include access improvements along NM314 and NM45 from

the Railroad Overpass north to approximately TR76. Drainage

Editor: Ulysses Abeita

Asst. Editor: Beverly Piro

Published By: Valencia

Express

September 2013

Native Business: No Surprises Standard

The no surprises standard is a mindset anyone can have

that allows a person to balance individual decision making

to move an organization forward while keeping connected

to other stakeholders within the organization. Stakeholders

can be anyone that a decision might affect. The situation

one should try to avoid is making a decision that surprises

those affected. Nobody likes surprises.

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Saint Augustine

Celebrates

400 years

Of course, there is no one right way to communicate

throughout an organization, but it is important to

understand how information or lack thereof affects people.

Often, ownership of getting something done should be held

by the party closest to the task. A simple check in with coworkers can have a large positive impact in gaining buyin from teammates. Buy-in is important because it makes

change or action easier to complete.

Take for example a partnership where a company is owned

by two individuals. It likely would be bad if one owner, who

tracks company activities through the accounting system,

purchased expensive software without checking-in with the

other owner. Spending the company's money without consent

is most likely to surprise and frustrate when it really could

be an opportunity to share intentions, collect feedback, and

reinforce integrity in a relationship. The owner wanting to

purchase software might approach his partner in a manner

something like this:

"We have been talking about how to make more money and

simplify our lives. I believe the new accounting system will

do just that by reducing the number of redundant tasks

needed from accounting and I could use the time saved to

analyze market opportunities which would become leads for

our sales team. If it works like it should, the growth in sales

will pay for the accounting system over the next 18 months. I

plan to move forward but want to know your thoughts before

I take any action."

Sometimes making a decision, informing others of why

the action makes sense and being open to feedback is all a

person needs to do. It is about respect.

We would like to thank UNM library for the pictures.

Jim Stanley freely shares his knowledge in an effort to

foster economic success in Indian Country. He is a tribal

member of the Quinault Nation, Treasurer of the Tribal

C-Store Summit Group, and Chairman of the Quinault

Nation Enterprise Board. To contact Jim for comments, go

to JimStanley.biz.

Pueblo of Isleta

Veterans Association

The next POIVA Meeting will be on Wednesday, 18

September 2013 at 6:30 PM at the POIVA Center, which is

the Old Headstart Building.

On Saturday, 24 August 2013, after setting up a military

headstone for one of our tribal veterans, the POIVA

members with paper and pencil in hand, went through the

tribal cemetery writing down the names and other pertinent

information on veterans who are buried in the cemetery. The

plan is to attach a story to each of the deceased veterans, also

the POIVA hopes to do the same for our living veterans.

If anyone has a story, and pictures, about a tribal veteran,

please contact Steve Abeita, Judge Advocate at 869-9748,

who is in charge of this project, or Ulysses at 307-1582.

Remember, and keep in mind that annual dues for POIVA

membership are now down to $10.00. (do the math and that’s

less than $1.00 a month) Any Veteran with an honorable

discharge may join the POIVA.

For any questions, call Ulysses at the above number.

Photo by Valencia Express

Be Inspired to

make a difference in

Your Isleta Community!

Isleta Social Services is looking

for foster families to provide love

and support to Isleta children.

Please contact 869-2772

for more information.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

SECOND NOTICE - A Petition to Probate the

Estate of Teresita Jiron Kowice, deceased

October 11, 2004, Case No. CV – PR – 0819

– 2013, has been filed in the Pueblo of Isleta

Tribal Courts. Any person claiming an interest

in the Estate is hereby requested to notify the

Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk within thirty

(30) days from the date of this notice being

posted. A hearing in this matter has been

scheduled for October 28, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Claims must be filed in writing with the Isleta

Tribal Courts. If you have any questions,

please contact the Tribal Court Clerk at (505)

869-9699.

PUBLIC NOTICE

SECOND NOTICE - A Petition to Probate the

Estate of Richard I. Jojola, deceased July

11, 1999, Case No. CV – PR – 0818 – 2013,

has been filed in the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal

Courts. Any person claiming an interest in

the Estate is hereby requested to notify the

Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk within thirty

(30) thirty days from the date of this notice

being posted. A hearing in this matter has

been scheduled for October 23, 2013 at 9

AM.

Claims must be filed in writing with the Isleta

Tribal Courts. If you have any questions,

please call the Tribal Court Clerk at (505) –

869 – 9699.

PUBLIC NOTICE

SECOND NOTICE – A Petition to Probate

the Estate of Keith P. Abeita, deceased on

April 10, 2012, Case No. CV-PR-0774-2013,

has been filed in the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal

Courts. Any Person claiming an interest in

the Estate is hereby requested to notify the

Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk within thirty

(30) days from the date of this posting. A

hearing in this matter has been scheduled for

October 3, 2013 at 1:30 PM.

Claims must be filed in writing with the Isleta

Tribal Courts. If you have any questions,

please contact the Tribal Court Clerk at (505)

869-9699.

(NOTE: This Notice of Probate was first

posted in the May 2013 Newsletter, and the

date of death was printed as April 10 2013.

The above date is correct. We apologize for

the error.)

SECOND NOTICE – A Petition to Probate the

Estate of Bertha E Natseway, deceased on

September 1, 2010, Case No. CV-PR-05002012, has been filed in the Pueblo of Isleta

Tribal Courts. Any person claiming an interest

in the Estate is hereby requested to notify

the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk within

thirty (30) days of this posting. A hearing on

this matter has been scheduled for Thursday,

September 19, 2013

Claims must be filed in writing with the Isleta

Tribal Courts. If you have any questions,

please call the Tribal Court Clerk at (505)

869-9699.

SECOND NOTICE – A Petition to Probate

the Estate of Patsy C. Jojola, deceased on

January 16, 2013, Case No. CV-PR-0763-

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2013, has been filed in the Pueblo of Isleta

Tribal Courts. Any person claiming an interest

in the Estate is hereby requested to notify

the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk within

thirty (30) days from the date this notice being

posted. A hearing in this matter has been

scheduled for September 11, 2013 at 10:00

AM.

Claims must be filed in writing with the Isleta

Tribal Courts. If you have any questions,

please call the Tribal Court Clerk at 8699699.

SECOND NOTICE – A Petition to Probate

the Estate of Raymond B. Jojola, deceased

December 26, 2012, Case No. CV-PR-08492013, has been filed in the Pueblo of Isleta

Tribal Courts. Any person claiming an interest

in the Estate is hereby requested to notify the

Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk within thirty

(30) days from the date of this notice being

posted. A hearing on this matter has been

scheduled for September 19, 2013 at 2:30

PM.

Claims must be filed in writing with the Isleta

Tribal Courts. If you have any questions,

please call the Tribal Court Clerk at 8699699.

A Petition to Probate the Estate of Juan

Cruz Abeita, deceased November 12, 1991,

Case No. CV-PR-0695-2012, has been filed in

the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts. Any person

claiming an interest in the Estate is hereby

requested to notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal

Court Clerk within thirty (30) days from the

September 2013

date of this notice being posted. A hearing on

this matter has been scheduled for October

10, 2013 at 11:00 AM.

Claims must be filed in writing with the Isleta

Tribal Courts. If you have any questions,

please call the Tribal Court Clerk at 8699699.

A Petition to Probate the Estate of Alfredo

Lucero, deceased May 23, 2013, Case

No. CV-PR-0862-2013, has been filed in the

Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts. Any person

claiming an interest in the Estate is hereby

requested to notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal

Court Clerk within thirty (30) days from the

date of this notice being posted.

Claims must be submitted in writing with the

Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts. If you have any

questions, please call the Tribal Court Clerk

at 869-9699.

PUBLIC NOTICE

SECOND NOTICE - A Petition to Probate

the Estate of Patrita J. Garcia, deceased

on December 1, 2006, has been filed in the

Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts. Any person

claiming an interest in the Estate is hereby

requested to notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal

Court Clerk within thirty (30) from the date of

this notice being posted.

Claims must be filed in writing with the Isleta

Tribal Courts. If you have any questions,

please contact the Tribal Court Clerk at (505)

869-9699.

September 2013

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Isleta Head Start & Child Care

STILL ACCEPTING

APPLICATIONS

for the 2013-2014 program year!!

**Head Start applications for children ages 3 years (as of

August 31, 2013) up to 5 years of age.

**Early Head Start applications for families that are prenatal

up to age 3 are taken year round.

**The following items are needed to fill out an application:

√ Tribal Identification w/CIB #

√ Proof of Residency

(New Mexico Driver’s License, Utility Bill,

Government/ Tribal ID)

√ Proof of income for previous 12 months

(Such as: Public Assistance Award Letter, 2012 tax

forms, W-2’s, paystubs, etc.)

√ Proof of Child’s Birth

√ A copy of your child’s IFSP/IEP (if applicable)

√ For Prenatal option, Pregnant Mothers need to

provide proof of pregnancy

Please do not delay, call 869-9796 and schedule your

application appointment today!

Important Dates:

Aug. 29 - Early Head Start Center-Based Parent

Orientation - Mandatory - 530pm

Aug. 31 - ALL health documents due in order for child

to start on the first day

Sept. 5 - First day for ALL children

Parent Orientation - Mandatory - 9:00am, 1:30pm, or

5:45pm

Sept. 10 - Early Head Start Home-Based Parent

Orientation - Mandatory - 10:00am

NATIVE AMERICAN

INSURANCE GROUP INC

NAIG Open Office Hours

NAIG invites Pueblo members to visit with our staff. If

you have questions regarding Insurance, we encourage

you to come over and visit us.

What insurance products does NAIG specialize in?

Here are a few examples of how we can assist you:

√ Health Benefits

√ Life Insurance

√ Property and Casualty

√ Healthcare Reform — Medicaid and Medicare

Date: Thursday, September 5, 2013

Time: 11:00 to 2:00 PM

Place: Isleta Tribal Services Complex

3950 Hwy 47 SW — ABQ 87105

Conference Room A

If you have questions, please contact James Mountain, Insurance

Agent for NAIG @ 821-7123 or IBC Corporate Offices @ 869-9729

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BACK TO SCHOOL

Isleta Elementary School has been bustling

with activity this August! Classes started on

the 5th, and Open House occurred on the 14th.

Open House was a great success, with over 100

families in attendance! At Open House parents

got to meet their child's teachers, as well as

other staff, and received important information about the new

school year.

September looks to be even busier than August, with lots of

events happening, and many more being added. For up to the

minute events information, call the school at 869-2321.

Principal Castillo and Isleta Elementary Staff wish everyone

a great, safe and happy year.

Upcoming September Events at IES include:

No School Monday, September 2nd due to Labor Day.

No School Wednesday, September 4th for Isleta Feast Day.

NWEA MAP Testing- September 9th- 27th

GO EAGLES!

Here's The Moos....

For Immediate Release / August 16, 2013

From the New Mexico Cattle Growers' Association

P.O. Box 7517 / Albuquerque, New Mexico 87194

For further information, contact:

Caren Cowan, New Mexico Cattle Growers Association

505.247.0584 phone / nmcga@nmagriculture.org email

Cattle Growers/Purina Mills’ Scholarship

Available

The deadline to apply for the annual scholarship awarded by

Purina Mills and the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association’s

(NMCGA) Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Committee (YCLC)

is November 4, 2013 according to Boe Lopez, Springer, YCLC

Committee Chairman.

The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a New Mexico student

who is a member of the NMCGA, the New Mexico Junior Cattle

Growers Association, or the child of an NMCGA member. High

school graduating seniors, and college freshmen, sophomores

and juniors in good academic standing are eligible to apply for

the award. Also, the Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Committee

and the Allied Industries Committee will be presenting two $500

scholarships; one will be awarded to a high school senior and one

to a continuing college student at this same time.

“College can be very expensive for students, and we are very

pleased to be able to offer the Purina Mills scholarship again,

plus the two new scholarships” Lopez said. “We want to help

NMCGA members and their families continue their education

and return to the agriculture business.”

The three scholarships will be presented to the top three

applicants during the Joint Stockmen’s Convention slated for

December 5 through December 8, 2013 at the Marriott Pyramid

North in Albuquerque.

For more information or scholarship applications, please contact

the NMCGA office at 505.247.0584, via email at

nmcga@nmagriculture.org, or visit www.nmagriculture.org.

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September 2013

Parks & Recreation

As August 2013 comes to an end, and as Labor Day weekend

which is the unofficial end of summer approaches, our fall

program for both Old Rec. and New Rec. kicks into high gear.

Because New Rec. was closed for general clean-up right after

per capita distribution, the after-school program didn't begin

until August 19, 2013. However, we are now in full swing

and many of the children are involved in the first sport of

the fall program, Cross-County. Head Coach, Phillip Abeita

who was recently certified through the National Running

Program, "Wings of America", reports that the first meet will

be on Saturday, August 31st at Jemez Pueblo. Although they

just have had practice for a little over a week, they will find

out very quickly where they stand in comparison to the other

teams who will be competing. Incidentally, we the Pueblo of

Isleta Parks & Recreation Department will be responsible

for the after-school sports program of Cross-Country and

Basketball. There was talk the Elementary School would be

taking it over, but the principal called and said they couldn't afford to run it because of their financial situation. Needless to say, we are

up to the task and we will continue what we started last year. This was one of our concerns, especially after the one year that basketball

was not played after the school took it over. Our bottom line is, "as long as the children benefit by their participation it really doesn't

matter who runs the program as long as it takes place". Coach Phillip Abeita is excited about the upcoming season and has already

had several practices with his group of runners, which are about 30 runners up to this point. Parents, if you have children who may be

interested in running, please contact Phillip at 869-9777. Remember, the only requirements are they must be of Elementary School age

and interested in running. Practice is on Monday through Thursday at 5:00 pm. Practices are at New Rec. on Mondays and Wednesdays

and at Big Moma Hill on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The van will transport the children to and from practice, however, parents you are

allowed to pick them up after practice at Big Momma Hill. We have also begun picking up children everyday at the Isleta Elementary

School for both the New Rec. and Old Rec. after-school programs. Pictured is an action shot of Coach Abeita putting children through

one of the fun drills he learned as part of his Wings of American Training.

Cross-Fit Training

One of the newest programs that have begun at

the New Rec. Center is the Cross-Fit Training

Program that Derrick Jiron is so eager to present

to the students. As he explained, the exciting

thing about this program is the presentation

of exercises is different everyday and it only

takes 20 minutes to complete your work-out. At

the present time he has had his students very

excited about being here everyday for the noon

workout. If anyone is interested about the classes or possibly beginning new classes at

different times, please call Derrick at 869-9777. He will try to accommodate the best he can.

Pictured is Derrick giving instruction to students prior to putting his students to the warmup stretching exercises before getting into the real meat and potatos of the program.

After-School Program

As I mentioned earlier, the after-school

program is in full swing. Although initially

the registration numbers have been low,

we anticipate that they will pick up once all

children and parents feel comfortable with

the children's school schedule. The afterschool program over at Old Rec. is under

the direction of Eugene (Shoobee) Jojola. He

will be picking up the children at the Isleta

Elementary School and taking children home

once the program has ended for the day. The

program at New Rec. will pick up the children

at the Isleta Elementary School, but parents

must either pick up the children at the Rec.

Center or right after Cross-Country practice has culminated. Once again, the Nanas

Abenita, Gloria and Marie will be offering the after-school Arts/Crafts program which has

become a staple here at the New Rec. Center. Another component to the Old Rec. Program

will be, Shoobee and his staff will utilize the Nanas and their services a lot more than in the past. This will be so they can have a more

diverse program for children to enjoy. Once again field trips will take place on Fridays for our Isleta Elementary School participants

and on the first Wednesdays of every month for non Isleta Elementary School children. All of the fun activities will be after the children

have completed their homework assignments. One of the questions that always come up is, will the children be helped with homework?

The answer is yes, our three Nanas along with Shoobee, and Roberta, will be assisting the children with homework assignments prior to

having fun activities take place. This will also go on with the Sports Activities. We will be working closely with our Elementary School

teachers and principal to insure that our children are carrying acceptable grades prior to being involved in extra-curricula activities like

Cross-Country and Basketball. Pictured are the children from the after-school program engaged in activities. Next to them is a picture

of the Arts/Crafts presentation that the three Nanas (Abenita, Gloria, and Marie) had on display, which are the works the children made

during the summer program.

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Weekend Summer Food Service Program

As the summer program came

to an end and because of time

constraints, I was unable to

publicly thank the University

of New Mexico and Professor

Adam Bubb, Coordinator, for

helping us bring the summer

weekend meal program to the

Pueblo of Isleta. Also I wanted

to thank our three Nanas

Abenita, Gloria, and Marie for

packing every single meal bag that went out to the community children. I

had many phone calls and letters from parents and guardians who really

took advantage of program. One grandparent said that he was so grateful for

such a wonderful program. And another comment really hit close to home. This guardian said: “not all of us are in a position, financially,

to give the children everything they need, especially when we as grandparents are raising them as our own. This has really helped me

a lot". Pictured left to right are Nanas Gloria, Abenita, Professor Adam Bubb and Nana Marie. Next to them is Professor Adam Bubb

interviewing children about what they thought about the meals they took home for the weekends. He said this really helps him in

securing possible funding for next year.

Isleta Pueblo News

September 2013

PNM GOOD NEIGHBOR FUND

CHILD AND ADULT CARE

RESOURCE FAIR

FOOD PROGRAM

(LOW INCOME 18+ YEARS OF AGE)

SAMPLE PUBLIC RELEASE STATEMENT

ISLETA ELDER CENTER

It is required that each institution/organization make

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

available to the local media a public release announcing the

availability of free meals and that such meals are available to

9:30 AM — 11:30 AM

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all in attendance without regard to race, color, age, national

origin, sex or disability. Please submit to media the sample

statement below. You are not required to pay for a public service

announcement. The media (i.e., newspapers, magazines, and

radio and television stations serving the area) often provide a

portion of free space for public service announcements, Whether

or not the media uses the public release, your responsibility

has been fulfilled when the release is sent to the media. You

must submit a copy of this documentation of your efforts to the

CYFD/Family Nutrition Bureau.

The Pueblo of Isleta Head Start & Child Care announces the

sponsorship of the Child and Adult Care Food Program. All

participants in attendance will be offered the same meals

with no physical segregation of, or other discriminatory

action against any person, Non-Discrimination Statement:

This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated

unfairly. -In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department

of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from

discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex,

age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write

USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence

Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250- 9410 or call toll free

(866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired

or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through

the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 8456136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and

employer.”

STANDARDS FOR DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY

(EFFECTIVE FROM JULY 1, 2013 TO JUNE 30, 2014)

Meals will be provided at:

(List center's name and addresses of all sites.)

Pueblo of Isleta

Head Start & Child Care

2 Sagebrush Road

Isleta, NM 87022

Media submitted to:

Pueblo of Isleta News Letter

Date of submission:

August 14, 2013

Resources at the Fair

Weatherization- Central NM Housing

Money Saving Information from PNM and a free energy efficient

light bulb

Special PNM Senior grants to help pay your electric bill

Also at the Fair

Financial Emergency available through the Good Neighbor

Emergency Fund, PNM customers who are experiencing an

emergency financial situation that has caused a sudden drop or loss

of household income and who are income eligible can get help to

pay part or all of a past-due electric bill. This situation must have

occurred within the last six months. Paperwork is required showing

proof of the emergency condition that caused a sudden drop or loss

of income in the home. Please bring with you:

•

•

•

•

Proof of income for everyone in your home

ID's for all adults in the home

A copy of your PNM bill

Id's for the children in the home such as birth certificates,

shot records or school id's

Low Income Guidelines

Monthly

Family of 1 $1,436.25

Family of 2 $1,938.75

Family of 3 $2,441.25

Family of 4 $2,943.75

Family of 5 $3,446.25

Family of 6 $3,948.75

Family of 7 $4,451.25

Family of 8 $4,953.75

Annual

$17,235.00

$23,265.00

$29,295.00

$35,325.00

$41,355.00

$47,385.00

$53,415.00

$59,445.00

All Community members are invited to

join us at the Old Court House Thursday,

September 12th 6:00-7:00pm. We are

interested in your suggestions and

input. Together we can make it a safer

community.

Pueblo of Isleta

Anonymous Hotline

505-264-7258

Call to report Drug, Gang Activity,

Vandalism or Illegal activity

September 2013

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Pueblo of Isleta Public Library

Hello, Isleta Pueblo! We hope everyone had a great summer and enjoyed the feast days!

News

The

Library

will

be closed Monday

September 2, 2013 for the Labor Day

Holiday, and also Tuesday September 3rd

and Wednesday September 4, 2013 for

our annual St. Augustine Feast Days. We

understand that even though we are closed

some schools are still in session. With that

said, we ask that Parents please make the

necessary arrangements on those dates

if your child is enrolled in the after school

program.

There will be a Library Staff Meeting

Wednesday September 11, 2013. Due to the

meeting the Library will not open till 10

am, we apologize for any inconveniences!

The Isleta Fire Department will be

conducting a Fire Drill here at the Library

on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 10 am

till 11:30am, so if you plan on coming to the

Library be prepared to evacuate the Library

during the fire drill. Performing these

drills trains us on the proper procedures

to evacuate the building in case of a fire or

an emergency. The Isleta Fire Department

will continue to conduct Fire Drills once a

month until further notice.

Please stop by the Library for updated

copies of the Isleta Pueblo Public Library

General Library Policies and Rules, along

with the After School Homework Help

Rules approved by the Governor. Copies

can also be found at the Library Website

at www.IsletaPueblo.com/Library and on

our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/

IsletaPuebloLibrary .

The Library may be presenting at the 2013

session NMLA Mini-Conference October

17th and 18th in Los Alamos. The NMLA

Conference is based on the Summer Reading

Program such as funding, curriculum, and

shared knowledge among other Library’s

around the State.

Upcoming

Starting Monday August 26, 2013 our first

Homework Incentive Program is scheduled

to begin. Students will have a chance to start

earning points for an incentive field trip to

go see Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

2. Points are earned by finishing their

homework first and/or reading for at least

30 minutes that day. The first 20 students

who earn their points before Thursday

September 26, 2013 will be able to attend

the Field Trip which is scheduled for Friday

September 27, 2013.

The Head Start Story Time will be every

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

beginning Tuesday September 24, 2013.

Please be extra careful when driving in

the vicinity of the Head Start and Library

during this time. The staff will be busy

during Story Time so we ask that you please

be patient with the staff and children as the

children adjust to the Library and School

After School Program sitting down to read and do their homework!

Environment. On that note also expect

the Library to be loud for the 1st month

as the children adjust. We thank you for

your patience and we apologize for any

inconveniences this may cause.

There are still openings left for our Email

Basics Computer Class scheduled to start

Thursday, September 12, 2013 the class

consists of 4 sessions that are each an hour

and a half long every Thursday from 1:00

pm to 2:30 pm. This class will focus on the

basics of Emails such as understanding the

essentials of Emails, composing, sending

messages, and registering for an Email

Account. If you or somebody you know is

interested, there is still time left to sign up.

For more information or to sign up, please

call the Library and ask for Tara.

For the month of October the Library Staff

is planning a trip for ADULTS only (18 and

over) to experience Historic Old Town and

venture into a paranormal Ghost Tour.

The “Moonlight Ghost Tour” is planned

for Friday October 18, 2013 at 10:00 pm

with a Full Moon in attendance. In order to

participate in the Ghost Tour, adults must

complete four synopses on four stories from

our selection of Ghost Books that will be on

display here at the Library. The first lucky

15 adults to complete their four synopses of

the four stories from the Ghost Books will be

able to attend the Ghost Tour and receive a

gift bag! The program is scheduled to start

Monday September 23, 2013 till Wednesday

October 16, 2013. For more information

about the tour, please call the Library and

ask for Tara.

The Library Staff is in the process of planning

a program involving making Creepy Snacks

with the youth in the month of October!

We will also be busy getting ready for the

Halloween Carnival, so be sure to look out

for our booth! For more information on Fall

Festivities, Holiday Events and Current

Updates will be available on our website

and our Facebook page!

Recap

We would also like to remind everyone

of are online resources available to you.

Check us out on our Facebook page at www.

facebook.com/IsletaPuebloLibrary for up to

the moment updates, latest information

regarding the Library, and also notifications

regarding community events.

We also have the 2013 Summer Reading

Program videos on the Library YOUTUBE

Channel

at

www.youtube.com/user/

poilibrary.

For additional information on Library

material (books, movies, CD’s, etc...) and

also to see what’s checked out, request

material for the Library and you can also

renew material on this website, so make sure

and search our catalog page at Webopac.

infovisionsoftware.com/Isleta.

Our Library website is also available

for additional information regarding the

Library at www.IsletaPueblo.com/Library.

Pueblo of Isleta

Hours & Business Info:

After School Program working hard on

their homework in the Junior Section of

the Library.

Monday-Thursday: 8am to 6:30pm

Friday:

8am to 4:30pm

Saturday:

9am to 1pm

Sunday:

CLOSED

Phone:

505.869.9808

Fax:

505.869.8119

Email: poi02002@isletapueblo.com

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September 2013

AlterNative Education

During the week of August 5th to August

9th eight Isleta youth took part in a

program called AlterNative Education. This

program comes to Isleta from the Native

students at Columbia University in the

City of New York. The programs mission

is to Engage, Empower, and Encourage

the youth of Indian Country. The program

included a mentorship aspect in which the

students in the program will have continual

communication with the Columbia students

throughout the years to come. These

Columbia students will be resources for these

students and allow them the opportunity to

start networking higher education as well

as the ability to ask for advice from someone

who just recently went or is going through

the higher education process. The program

is designed to cover Native American

History, Tribal Government (specific to

Isleta), Native American Resistance, and

Modern Day Resistance. The goal was not

only to give the students facts about Native

American History, but to ENGAGE them in

discussions of the key issues in our past and

our present. We went over the harsh truths

of the genocide against Native Americans,

but we also covered the 500 years of

resilience and the refusal for Native people

to disappear. In addition, we covered topics

such as Native American stereotypes and

how to debunk them. We also had an Elder

from the community come in and talk to the

students about what it means to be “Isleta”

and about how our tribal government

works. This program allowed the students

to discuss the issues they usually are not

able to talk about in the classroom.

The first day we went over Identity of self

and how others view you. We completed

activities that engaged the students to

think critically about their identity and

how others view them. The students created

poems in which they expressed “Where

I’m From”. These poems were designed to

express everything the student identified

with and what things are important to

them. On Tuesday we began to explore

difficult topics. We discussed how all the

American History textbooks start with

“In 1492 Columbus discovered America”.

We had several students get very heated

over this topic because they were upset

that the hundreds of years of NATIVE

history are completely left out of the books.

Many of the students wanted to rewrite

the history books and write letters to the

school boards expressing their concerns

that Native histories are left out of the

curriculum. We touched on the issues of

“perspective” and who writes history books.

After lunch we started on the subject of the

American Indian Genocide. We began by

discussing how Hitler based the Holocaust

after what the United States did to the

American Indians. We talked about specific

instances in American History in which it

was clear that the American government

was committing genocide. For example, we

talked about The Trail of Tears, The Long

Walk, Wounded Knee Massacre, Boarding

Schools, and the Pueblo Revolt. We ended

the day on the note that despite the

hundreds of years of violence and efforts

to “Kill the Indian and save the man”,

ultimately genocide...Simultaneously, there

has been 500 years of Indian resistance.

On Wednesday we had a tribal elder come

into the class and discuss our specific tribal

history and share some oral stories with the

class. After this section we started to go over

the history of Native people in the eyes of

the court systems. We talked about Andrew

Jackson and the Worcester v. Georgia Case

in which the Supreme Court sided with

the Native Americans yet Andrew Jackson

went against the Supreme Court ruling and

initiated the relocation Era of American

Indians. We clearly see there was genocide,

and only in the 1900’s did genocide “Justice”

arise, however, there are continuing effects

of the genocide such as HISTORICAL

TRAUMA. Historical Trauma means the

students (Kill the Indian Save the Man).

We were able to have Max Zuni come in and

talk to the students about how Isleta Tribal

Government operates and ways that they

can get involved. Each student was given

a copy of the Isleta Constitution and they

were very interested in how the government

works and if there are any ways to improve

it. We also touched on the issue of land in

Indian Country and how most of it is held in

Trust. The students responded with a great

deal of concern that the land is held in trust

and many of the students stated they want

to change that.

The Columbia Mentor’s Will Patterson,

Danielle Lucero, Marial Quezada, and

April Johnson (not pictured is Sara Chase)

The Department of Education was

presented with the Columbia banner.

continued effect on a people from continued

mental/physical attacks in the past and

these students tackled these difficult

concepts and made them their own. They

worked hard in developing their own way to

understand these concepts through reading,

writing, and group discussions. We did

many readings about the Indian Boarding

School Era and the students were struck by

the mere fact that they have never heard

of what the boarding schools did to Native

On our last day we went over the college

admissions process and how to get ready for

college. In this portion of the program, we

had an Admissions Officer from Columbia

University in the classroom so that any

questions the students had she could answer

them directly. Each student has a goal that

they are working toward and with the help

of the Columbia Mentors we hope to help

them achieve these goals. At the beginning

of the week we asked, “When I graduate high

school I want to…” and each student came

up with their own answer. Jaylen Danielson

wants to go to the Air Force Academy and

study Criminal Justice. Cubs Montoya

wants to go to college at U.S.C and study to

become a lawyer. Hanna Lucero wants to go

to college and get a degree in Anthropology.

Glorianna Jaramillo wants to go to college

and study to become a Marine Biologist.

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mentors and members of the community.

There were many great ideas that were

tossed around from the students, but the

one that really stood out was the idea to

form an Isleta Youth Council. This is an

idea that has been formulating for a while

and with the help of the interested students

as well as help from the mentors we hope to

see this youth council come alive.

The class was visited by the Governor

and Lieutenant Governor on our

last day of the program.

Taney Jojola wants to go to college out of

state and participate in a medical program.

With the help of the mentorship that we have

created we hope to help all students achieve

their goals. We also left the students with

an opportunity to do a community service

project or to start something within their

community that they, the students, will

complete themselves (with help from the

The students left the Columbia mentors

with this message, “April, Will, Danielle,

Marial-- We AlterNATIVE students would

like to Thank You for taking the time to

come to Isleta Pueblo and teach us about

early college. We had a fun week spending

time with all of you and getting to have a

voice of our own and being able to voice our

opinions. We would like to come and visit

you and see what college life is like. Thank

you once again.”

As a Columbia mentor and member of Isleta

Pueblo I want to personally thank Cubs

Montoya, Hanna Lucero, Jaylen Danielson,

Everette Jaramillo, Glorianna Jaramillo,

Tayney Jojola, Christina Zuni and Madi

Where I’m From By Taney Jojola

I am from a broken stereo, carpeting with burn marks

From pencils that are old, white walls and brown borders

I am from the smell of rain when it first hits the ground

I am from hearing my name across the room,

My bunny wash his face, and my sister telling me to raise my hands

to grow taller

I am from the meowings of my cats to get attention

From the quietness when it starts to rain

I’m from the touch of dust on the windowpane

From touching the seams of the couch

I’m from going camping and playing with twigs and dirt and being

scared of lightening

but never of rain.

I’m from when I sprained my ankle to when my sister was accepted

to ASU

From the extreme heat and intensity of softball to the calmness of

reading

From the first time someone said I was weird to when I said “We

all are”

Where I’m From By Hanna-Marie Lucero

I am from my families smiling faces

From my goofy posters hanging in my room

I am from my accomplishments (My letterman jacket and making it

this far too brightening my friends and families day)

I am from the crickets chirping at night no matter if my window is

closed or not

and the soft glow of the candle light in the hallway, always

comforting.

I am from the soft beat of the distant drums on feast days

From the buzz buzz of my phone

I’m from the comfort I feel when I touch the leather pouch in my

pocket

From the soft touch of my stuffed rabbit Bun Buns

I’m from my loved ones that passed and the ones who are just

entering my life.

From those heart-wrenching moments that pull the family together

and make us remember family over all to the ones that break us.

I am from those moments when my Te-eh called me boss and showed

me we can be goofy together and my tu-tu showing me her motherly

love.

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Montoya. This was the pilot run of this

program and thanks to all the feedback

from these very intelligent students we will

have an even better program next year.

These students did so much work in only

one week and I know that each one of them

will go far in life. Thank you all so much

for attending this program and for the

wonderful memories that we created over

that week.

Lastly, we must thank the Isleta

Department of Education for allowing us to

host our program here in Isleta as well as

finding such amazing accomodations for us.

This program would not have been possible

without the help of the Department of

Education, especially Paul Lujan and the

entire staff from the language department.

Thank you all so much for helping out with

this program and we look forward to the

continued relationship between Columbia

University and Isleta Pueblo.

We look forward to having this program

again next year in Isleta.

Where I’m From By Cubs Montoya

I am from Isleta where the sun shines

From dirt roads and back roads

I am from hay hauling and hay stacking

I am from guns shooting and dogs barking, doves flying

I am from Isleta where it rains

From birds cheep and cows moo

I’m from dogs bark on the porch and road

From snakes sizzle and bite

I’m from a neighborhood where kids run and dogs run

From paved roads and playing basketball and baseball.

They call me Cubs, Fluffy, Chubs, Cubster, Cubby, and Tubby

I am from those moments when breaking my art to hitting home

runs making me feel good.

Where I’m From By Maddy Montoya

I am from the morning mist

From mirror on my wall...

I am from flowers on top of the dirt

I am from my sisters laughing and talking about the stupid things

they all did

I am from the smell of lavender in the breeze

From roses outside my window

I’m from music playing

From dogs barking loud

I’m from partying for my sisters graduation

I’m from playing volleyball and softball

From the excitement of being with my family and friends

I AM FROM ISLETA PUEBLO

I am from those moments of me going to school and getting a higher

education

Where I’m From By Christina Zuni

I am from the breeze of the wind

From the smell of the roses

I am from the peppermint leafs (they move so calmly)

I am from the touch of my pillow to the smell of shampoo

I am from the dogs that bark so sweetly

From flowers that move so gently

I’m from the trees that move with the voices

From thunder storms that roam

I’m from the fur of my rat that crawls up my hat.

I’m from the ones who call me Pimps From the ones who have

support

I am from those moments of someone who cares too much.

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September 2013

Isleta Behavioral Health Services

Summer Prevention Program

The Isleta Behavioral Health Services

Prevention Program (IBHS-PP) had a

successful summer program this year!

Activities ranged from working with our

youth at the TIWA Summer Language Camp

to working with youth that participated in

the Young Leaders Youth Krew (YLYK).

We kicked off the summer by presenting

education and awareness sessions to the

youth who enrolled with the Summer

TIWA Language Program. Presentation

topics included Introductions to Building

a Safe Environment, Domestic Violence,

Violence/Abuse, Substance Abuse, and

Bullying. These classes were presented

to youth who ranged from ages 9-15 years,

averaging 14 youth per classroom every

week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The

youth focused their learning on the TIWA

Language, because they all verbalize this

as their form of communication with each

other, at home, and is their way of life.

Becoming fluent helps the youth carry on

customs and traditional ways of life.

As a part of their involvement with IBHSPP presentations, the youth were provided

an opportunity to participate in a rafting/

overnight camping adventure in Northern

New Mexico. Youth were selected by the

Prevention Program based on perfect

attendance. Recruitment for the YLYK

group also came from the Language

Program, although we did have some youth

returning to the program. The Prevention

Program was held every Friday, averaging

13 kids per event throughout the summer

months. Some of the Summer Program

activities included: camping/rafting, caving/

hiking at El Calderon and El Malpais

National Forest, bowling, swimming, wild

tea picking, Youth Summit, pueblo feast

outings, experiential education/learning.

Overall, we had a ton of laughs over the

summer months.

Now that summer break is over, it is

time for all the youth to return to school.

Fortunately, in the coming months, the

IBHS-PP is hosting the YLYK group,

which started August 19, 2013. This

group meets every Monday (except

on Labor Day and Veteran’s Day) at

the Isleta Behavioral Health Services

Program, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., and

is open to any youth from the ages

10-17 years who are eligible to join.

The YLYK focuses on using experiential

activities to build on youth leadership,

service learning projects, education and

awareness on substance abuse, and suicide

prevention.

Other experiential programs are offered

throughout the year that provides our youth

leaders with experiences that broaden their

horizons and foster “healthy risk-taking”

behaviors. We at the Prevention Program

look forward to working with the youth of

Isleta Pueblo to help promote and focus on

the development of leadership qualities in

youth and their ability to make healthy

choices. For parents/guardians, if further

information is needed, please contact IBHSPP @ 505.869.5475.

Youth taking a break after coming out from

a cave at El Malpais, El Calderon Trail.

Participants at Santa Fe Mountain Center.

NATIVE AMERICANS EXEMPT FROM CENTENNIAL CARE

This is the third in a series of articles about health care changes coming in 2014.

While there will be a lot of marketing of

"Centennial Care" over the next few months,

Native Americans need to be aware that

for most purposes they are exempt from

participating in this latest revision to New

Mexico's Medicaid managed care program.

As the result of strong tribal opposition,

Native Americans will not be mandated to

enroll in a managed care program to receive

Medicaid benefits, unless they are in need

of long term care services or have both

Medicare and Medicaid.

Medicaid is a program which provides health

care coverage to low-income individuals

and families. The State currently funds 8

managed care organizations (MCOs). Five

"Salud" MCOs for medical care (Blue Cross/

Blue Shield, Lovelace, Molina, Presbyterian

and United Health), two "CoLTS" MCOs for

long-term care (Amerigroup, Evercare) and

one behavioral health MCO (Optum). There

are approximately 91,000 Native Americans

enrolled in Medicaid, but only about 11%

decided to enroll in managed care.

A managed care organization gets paid a

certain amount of money per month per

enrolled member, regardless of whether

they render that member any service. Most

Native Americans have remained under a

"fee-for-service" approach, which pays the

Indian Health Service and tribal health

clinics only for services actually rendered to

the eligible individual.

Last year, the State announced that it

intended to replace its Medicaid managed

care program with "Centennial Care" in

2014. They proposed to reduce the number

of Medicaid MCOs and to force all Medicaid

recipients, including Native Americans, to

enroll in managed care. Although tribal

leaders opposed mandatory enrollment of

Native Americans into MCOs, the State

persisted in its efforts. But the State had to

get approval from the Federal government

to make the changes and the Federal

government supported tribal leaders by

ordering that Native Americans could not be

forced to enroll in MCOs, with the exception

of those needing long term care services.

Other (non-Native American) citizens of New

Mexico will be required to enroll in an MCO

to receive Medicaid benefits. The State has

selected 4 MCOs (Blue Cross/Blue Shield,

Molina, Presbyterian and United Health) to

provide medical, behavioral and long-term

care services. Lovelace and Amerigroup,

which previously were Medicaid MCOs,

were not selected and consequently will

not be servicing Medicaid clients after

December 31, 2013.

What does all this mean for you? First, it

means that Native Americans who are

eligible for Medicaid will stay under the

"fee-for-service" system unless they choose

to join a MCO. Even if some do elect to join a

MCO, they can continue to receive services

from Indian Health Service and tribal

health facilities and the MCOs are required

to pay for those services. Second, those who

currently have Amerigroup will have to

change to a new MCO. (Each of the 4 MCOs

will offer long-term care services.) Third, if

you should choose to enroll in an MCO, you

will need to compare them to see which best

meets your needs. Although all of them will

offer a similar list of benefits, you'll also need

to consider if your current physician(s) is a

member of their network — otherwise, you

could end up having to change physicians.

You should also determine the procedures

and services which are subject to "prior

approval" authorization, as the MCO will

determine whether you "need" that service.

Open enrollment for Centennial Care MCOs

will begin October 1, 2013, but their services

don't begin until January 1, 2014. Again, as

a Native American, you cannot be forced to

join an MCO, but if you decide to join one,

research thoroughly before you choose.

Medicaid Centennial Care is one of several

changes expected in 2014. The Isleta

Health Board and Isleta Health Center

are helping to explain these changes in a

series of newsletter articles and community

presentations.

September 2013

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Unexploded Ordnance

Amnesty Period

Ordnance "bombs" have been brought into

housing areas as souvenirs. Do not assume a

bomb is a dud because it did not explode. One of

the most pressing concerns is that some of these

"live" bombs/shells may be located in the pueblo,

these items are extremely dangerous, even the

practice bombs or shells may contain an explosive

spotting charge which could maim or kill if they

go off.

If you have or know of anyone who has information on these objects, please call the Resources Division.

Your contact may remain anonymous and no one will be prosecuted for having these items. We need to get

these unsafe items off the Pueblo! We appreciate your cooperation.

Call

HAZMAT/UXO Technician

Resources Division

(505)869-7560

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September 2013

Health Beat

Stephanie Barela, Health Educator

869-4479  sbarela@islclinic.net

GET YOUR KIDS THE HPV VACCINE NOW

TO PREVENT CANCER LATER

Why does my child need the HPV vaccine?

HPV is short for human papillomavirus. There are four types

of this common germ that can be prevented by a vaccine

(shot). It is recommended for preteen boys and girls at age

11 or 12, so they are protected before ever being exposed to

this virus. If your preteen/teen hasn’t gotten the vaccine yet,

make an appointment at the clinic for them to get it.

HPV vaccines offer the greatest health benefits to individuals

who receive all three doses. They are given in a series of 3

shots over 6 months. It is very important to complete all

3 shots to get the best protection. If your son or daughter

hasn’t started or finished the HPV vaccine series yet—it’s not

too late! Now is a good time to ask their doctor or nurse about

vaccines for your preteens and teens. Call the Health Center

to make a Nurse appointment to make sure your children are

up to date on their vaccines.

CANCER IS A SCARY THING, SO DO WHAT YOU

CAN NOW TO PREVENT CERTAIN TYPES OF

CANCER IN THE FUTURE!

Reference: www.cdc.gov

WIC Notes

One Bowl Chocolate Cake

By making this simple cake from scratch, you can use healthful oil,

whole-wheat flour, and no-calorie sweetener.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup(s) whole-wheat pastry flour

• 2 tablespoon(s) whole-wheat pastry flour, combined with

above flour

• 1/4 cup Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking OR 1/2 cup(s) sugar

• 1/3 cup(s) unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1 teaspoon(s) baking powder

• 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda

• 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt

• 1/2 cup(s) nonfat buttermilk

• 1/4 cup Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking OR 1/2 cup(s) packed

light brown sugar

• 1 large egg, lightly beaten

• 2 tablespoon(s) canola oil

• 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract

• 1/2 cup(s) hot strong black coffee

• Confectioner’s sugar, for dusting

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9-inch round cake pan

with cooking spray. Line the pan with a circle of wax paper .

2. Whisk flour, Splenda (or granulated sugar), cocoa powder,

baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Add

buttermilk, Splenda (or brown sugar), egg, oil and vanilla. Beat

with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add hot

coffee and beat to blend. (The batter will be quite thin.) Pour the

batter into the prepared pan.

3. Bake the cake until a skewer inserted in the center comes out

clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10

minutes; remove from the pan, peel off the wax paper and let cool

completely. Dust the top with powdered sugar before slicing.

Heidi Lanes

WIC Nutrition Coordinator

September 2013

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WIC's Mission:

To safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, and children

up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk by providing nutritious foods

to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals

to health care.

More about WIC:

Food, nutrition counseling, and access to health services are

provided to low-income women, infants, and children under the

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and

Children, popularly known as WIC.

WIC provides supplemental foods, health care referrals, and

nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and

non-breastfeeding postpartum women, infants and children up

to age 5 who are found to be at nutritional risk. Established as

a pilot program in 1972 and made permanent in 1974, WIC is

administered at the Federal level by the Food and Nutrition

Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Formerly known as

the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and

Children, WIC's name was changed under the Healthy Meals for

Healthy Americans Act of 1994, in order to emphasize its role as a

nutrition program.

Isleta provides Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards that

participants use at authorized food stores. Isleta has (6) grocery

store vendors that have an agreement to provide authorized food

for our 950 WIC participants per month.

WIC is effective in improving the health of pregnant women,

new mothers, and their infants. A study showed that women who

participated in the program during their pregnancies had lower

Medicaid costs for themselves and their babies than did women who

did not participate. WIC participation was also linked with longer

gestation periods, higher birth weights and lower infant mortality.

A recent study showed that WIC has lowered childhood obesity and

Breastfeeding rates are increasing. For more information please

contact the WIC office at (505)869-2662.

Milk: 3 gallons, 1 quart (3.25 gal)

Cheese: 1 pound (lb)

Cereal: 36 ounces (oz)

Juice: 2 - 64 oz bottles (128 oz)

Eggs: 1 dozen

Beans: 1 lb dry or 64 oz canned

Whole Grains:32 ounces or 2 lbs Fruits and Vegetables: $6.00

*Children 2-5 may only receive low-fat milk.

Isleta Elder Center

Activities Calendar September 2013

September 2: Center Closed — Labor Day Holiday

September 3: Center Closed — Administrative Holiday

September 4: Center Closed — Isleta Pueblo - St. Augustine Feast

September 5: PNM Good Neighbor Fund Assistance Program —

9:30-11:30 am

September 5: Catholic Mass — 11:30 am

September 6: Elder Field Day: Shopping Assistance w/ Adult

Day

Care — 10 am

September 10: Special Event & Luncheon

•

Learn Country Line Dancing w/ Fred

Laureta - 10 am — 12 noon

•

BBQ Luncheon (Sandwich, beans, coleslaw,

and corn on the cob)

September 10: Commodities

September 11: Bingo at Isleta Resort & Casino — 10:30 am

September 16: Elder Field Day : "Senior Day" at NM Expo

(State Fair) — 9 am

September 17: Line Dancing — Elder Center - 10:00 am —

11:30 am

September 18: Friendship Breakfast & Coffee — 9 am — 9:30 am

September 18: General Meeting

•

Isleta Police Department — SCAMS

•

Bernalillo County Clerk's Office — Election

Information

September 19: Elder Field Day: Laguna Pueblo Feast — 9 am

September 24: Line Dancing — Elder Center — 10:00 am —

11:30 am

September 24: Shuffleboard @ Manzano Mesa & Lunch in Abq. —

10:30 am

September 24: Commodities

September 25: Centennial Care Presentation — Theresa

Belanger, HHSD

September 26: "End of Summer" — Banana Splits!! — 1 pm

September 27: Shuffleboard Exhibition — Learn to Play!

Instruction & Equipment Provided - Sponsored by

Senior Sports Foundation - $10 per person

(lunch included) — (Elder Center will sponsor

the first (10) NEW PLAYER sign-ups! Manzano

Mesa — 7:30am

September 30: Advisory Committee Meeting — 10 am — 12 noon

(Open to the Public)

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