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Volume 11 Issue 7

Isleta Pueblo News

Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com

July 2016

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

MA GU WAM

SANTA FE INDIAN SCHOOL

39TH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT

CEREMONY

May 26, 2016, the Santa Fe Indian School,

Santa Fe, New Mexico, held their 39th

Annual Commencement Ceremony at the

Pueblo Pavilion Wellness Center during

which the First Lady, Michelle Obama gave

the commencement address to an audience

in excess of twenty five hundred people.

In her address, the First Lady told the

students that the nation needs their voices

and values now as a reminder that we are

all interconnected, all obligated to treat one

another with respect. To act with integrity

and to give back to those in need. The First

Lady encouraged all the students to strive

for great goals.

Governor Eddie Paul Torres, Chairman

of the All Pueblo Council of Governors

joined the First Lady in congratulating

all the graduates on their outstanding

achievements and remarkable personal

growth. Governor Torres told the students

we have no doubt that every one of you will

excel in your future roles and contribute to

the future wellbeing of society, our Indian

Nations and the world at large, but always

bear in your hearts that the key to success

in life is respect of self and respect of all

life.

GRAND OPENING OF ISLETA

VETERANS CENTER

May 27, 2016, Pueblo of Isleta Veterans

celebrated the grand opening of the new

Isleta Veterans Center located off State

Highway 314 in Los Charcos. Fred R.

Lujan, Commander of the Isleta Veterans,

welcomed an audience of approximately

250 people to include Native Veterans and

families, Tribal Governors, Congressional

Representatives, NM State Legislators,

County and Municipal representatives.

FORMER PRESIDENT BILL

CLINTON VISITS NEW MEXICO

President Bill Clinton and

Governor Eddie Paul Torres

May 24, 2016 - Governor Torres joined other

tribal leaders at a rally in Espanola, NM

with former President Bill Clinton. The

former President was in state to support the

candidacy of Hillary Clinton for President.

After the speech, Governor Torres attended

a small group meeting with Bill Clinton.

During the meeting, Governor Torres

extended an invite for Hillary Clinton to

visit Isleta when she comes to New Mexico.

First Lady Michelle Obama was presented an Indian design blanket by graduates

Shilyn Platero-Fisher, Paiute and Fatima Garcia, Santo Domingo

CAMP TRIUMPH

Isleta Pueblo – June 20-24, 2016 -The U.S.

Attorney’s Office, U.S. Marshals Service,

New Mexico State Police, Bernalillo County

Sheriff’s Office, New Mexico Army Reserve

National Guard, Isleta Pueblo Tribal Police

Department, Isleta Behavioral Health

kicked off the 2016 Camp Triumph Summer

Youth Prevention Program at the Isleta

Recreation Center.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office and its law

enforcement and outreach partners

have operated this summer youth camp

– a youth drug, gang and gun violence

prevention collaborative effort – for 20

years.

Camp Triumph originally was

funded by the Justice Department’s Weed

& Seed Project and currently is operated

as part of the Justice Department’s Project

Safe Neighborhoods program in Bernalillo

County that has an Urban Indian focus.

Camp Triumph, which is open free of charge

to at-risk youth from ten to 13 years of age, is

designed to keep middle school youth free of

substance abuse and criminal involvement

by providing physically challenging

recreational and life skills activities,

interaction with positive role models,

evidence-based gang and substance abuse

resistance training, and team building.

Campers participate in fishing trips, visits

to the zoo, bowling, swimming, and other

fun physical activities, but also have class

time during which law enforcement officers

and Guardsmen make presentations on

drug, gang and violence prevention.

Rio Grande High School in Albuquerque

was the host for the Camp’s first session,

June 13-16, 2016. Isleta Pueblo is hosting

the second session, June 20-24, 2016, and

To’Hajiilee (Navajo Nation) is hosting the

third session, June 27-29, 2016.

Project Safe Neighborhoods is the

Department of Justice’s nationwide

commitment to reduce gun and gang

crime in America by networking existing

local programs that target gun and gun

crime and providing these programs with

additional tools necessary to be successful.

Since its inception in 2001, approximately

$2 billion has been committed to this

initiative. This funding is being used to hire

new federal and state prosecutors, support

investigators, provide training, distribute

gun lock safety kits, deter juvenile gun

crime, and develop and promote community

outreach efforts as well as to support other

gun and gang violence reduction strategies.

MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR:

I want to express my sincere appreciation

for the community’s participation and

support during the Governor’s Feast. Only

by working together and celebrating our

traditional observance can we continue to

lay a strong foundation for our people and

our youth to enjoy and learn respect of our

customs and traditions for a meaningful

prosperous life. A special thanks to all the

families that worked very hard to make the

Governor’s Feast a happy rewarding day.

Eddie Paul Torres

Governor, Pueblo of Isleta.

Pueblo of Isleta Census/Tribal

Enrollment Department

In accordance with the newly amended

Pueblo of Isleta Constitution, the Census/

Tribal Enrollment Department is accepting

applications for Tribal Membership from

Registered

Descendants.

Registered

Descendants who are currently listed on the

Descendants list and who are not enrolled

with another federally recognized tribe are

entitled to a priority process. This priority

process will continue through January

31, 2017. Beginning February 1, 2017, all

applications will be processed as they are

received.

Expedited Applications for Registered

Descendants are available at the Census/

Tribal Enrollment Department in the

Governor's Office and online at the Pueblo of

Isleta Website, www.isletapueblo.com.

The Census/Tribal Enrollment Department

will be accepting applications from 8:30 a.m.

to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Tribal

Members can come to the Department for

their Tribal ID's after the Member receives

a Resolution and a Certificate of Tribal

Verification via certified mail.

Contact the Pueblo of Isleta's Census/Tribal

Enrollment Department at (505) 869-9766

with any questions.

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Isleta Pueblo News

July 2016

PROBATE NEWS

First Notice — A petition to Probate the Estate

of Jose Ignacio Abeita, deceased October 28,

1992. Case No. CV-16-PRO-00045, has been

filed with the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts. Any

person claiming an interest in the Estate may

notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk in

writing within thirty (30) days of this notice being

posted. A hearing on the matter is scheduled for

Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. Claims

must be filed in writing with the Isleta Tribal Court

Clerk, located at the Tribal Service Complex, 3950

Hwy 47 SE, Building A, Albuquerque, NM. Any

questions regarding the matter may be directed to

the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk at (505) 869-9699.

First Notice — A petition to Probate the Estate

of Edwina Isabella Jojola, deceased March 02,

2016. Case No. CV-16-PRO-00029, has been

filed with the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts. Any

person claiming an interest in the Estate may

notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk in

writing within thirty (30) days of this notice being

posted. A hearing on the matter is scheduled for

Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. Claims

must be filed in writing with the Isleta Tribal Court

Clerk, located at the Tribal Service Complex, 3950

Hwy 47 SE, Building A, Albuquerque, NM. Any

questions regarding the matter may be directed to

the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk at (505) 869-9699.

First Notice — A petition to Probate the Estate

of Carmelita Zuni, deceased May 05, 2016. Case

No. CV-16-PRO-00053, has been filed with the

Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts. Any person claiming

an interest in the Estate may notify the Pueblo of

Isleta Tribal Court Clerk in writing within thirty (30)

days of this notice being posted. A hearing on the

matter is scheduled for Tuesday, September 20,

2016 at 9:00 a.m. Claims must be filed in writing

with the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk, located at the

Tribal Service Complex, 3950 Hwy 47 SE, Building

A, Albuquerque, NM. Any questions regarding the

matter may be directed to the Isleta Tribal Court

Clerk at (505) 869-9699.

Second Notice — A petition to Probate the

Estate of Dolores F. Abeita, deceased August

08, 1998. Case No. CV-16-PRO-00022, has been

filed with the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts. Any

person claiming an interest in the Estate may

notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk in

writing within thirty (30) days of this notice being

posted. A hearing on the matter is scheduled for

Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at 09:00 a.m. Claims

must be filed in writing with the Isleta Tribal Court

Clerk, located at the Tribal Service Complex, 3950

Hwy 47 SE, Building A, Albuquerque, NM. Any

questions regarding the matter may be directed to

the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk at (505) 869-9699

Second Notice — A petition to Probate the

Estate of Joseph L. Jaramillo, deceased May

02, 2016. Case No. CV-16-PRO-00055, has been

filed with the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts. Any

person claiming an interest in the Estate may

notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk in

writing within thirty (30) days of this notice being

posted. A hearing on the matter is scheduled for

News from the

Comanche Ranch

Summer is officially here and with it comes heat and dry

conditions. With this being the case it is a daily task of

ours to make sure the livestock and wildlife have sufficient

water. The ranch has approximately 60 miles of waterlines;

55 drinking tubs; 14 storage tanks, and we are planning on

installing more tubs, storage facilities and waterlines. While

we do have dirt tanks they are not a reliable, permanent

source of water. Another factor to consider is the quality

of water. There is one natural spring however the water

is so full of salt and other minerals, neither livestock nor

wildlife will drink it. Overall the quality of water is poor

so we are working with an animal nutritionist to develop

a supplemental feeding program to offset the effects of the

poor water quality.

Our other future plans include additional cross-fencing of

the pastures. One of our pastures has over 21,000 acres in it.

A pasture this large is difficult to manage and our plan is to

break it up into 3, maybe 4 pastures. This will make it easier

to manage when we are rounding up livestock and will play

a large part in the grazing rotation plan that we are also

developing. Smaller pastures can also be used as breeding

pastures. A smaller area will make it easier for the bulls to

breed therefore increasing our calving percentage.

All these plans require support and most importantly,

time and patience. The Administration has been extremely

supportive. Governors and Council have made visits to the

ranch so they are aware of the work we are doing and the

challenges we face. We are grateful and appreciative of their

support and efforts to make the ranch a success.

In future articles I will include some facts about livestock

that you may or may not know since this article is about

water, the first fact will be the amount of water a cow will

consume in one day. Do you know the answer?.......depending

on several factors such as: temperature, humidity, size of

the cow and whether or not she is nursing a calf, a cow will

consume 15 to 30 gallons per day. That's a lot of water!!!

In closing I would like to welcome all of you out to the ranch.

Thanks to the Transportation Department the roads are

in excellent condition. They recently came out and spent a

week grading the main roads. If you do come out, all we ask

is that you be respectful to our Mother Earth, please do not

litter or drive off the roads.

Until next time, happy trails to all and may the Creator

bless each and every one of you.

Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 09:00 a.m. Claims

must be filed in writing with the Isleta Tribal Court

Clerk, located at the Tribal Service Complex, 3950

Hwy 47 SE, Building A, Albuquerque, NM. Any

questions regarding the matter may be directed to

the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk at (505) 869-9699.

Second Notice —A petition to Probate the

Estate of Petra I. Lujan, deceased December

27, 2014. Case No. CV-I5-PRO-00048, has been

filed with the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts. Any

person claiming an interest in the Estate may

notify the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court Clerk in

writing within thirty (30) days of this notice being

posted. A hearing on the matter is scheduled for

Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Claims

must be filed in writing with the Isleta Tribal Court

Clerk, located at the Tribal Service Complex, 3950

Hwy 47 SE, Building A, Albuquerque, NM. Any

questions regarding the matter may be directed to

the Isleta Tribal Court Clerk at (505) 869-9699.

Probates need to be published in the Newsletter

for two consecutive months. Probates are

considered court documents therefore all

submitters must provide: 1) Name of Deceased,

2) Date of Deceased 3) Court Case # and 4)

Date of Court Date. A Probate form can be found

on the Newsletter Archive page at http://www.

isletapueblo.com/newsletters.html Should you

have additional questions regarding the Probate

process, please call the Library at 505.869.9808

and speak with Nathaniel Lujan.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Deadline for August Newsletter articles is set for Wednesday, July 20,

2016 at 4:30pm. Articles may be dropped off at the Library or emailed

to poi02002@isletapueblo.com. Should you email your article, expect a

confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation email, odds are it

never made it to me and then it’s time to panic, so call Nate at 505.869.9808.

People whom wish to submit an article or flyer are responsible for generating

their own article or flyer. Should you need help, please call the Library at

505.869.9808 and set up a date and time to sit down with a Library staff

member whom will help you throughout the process. The Library will NOT

accept notes dropped off at the Library or information over the phone to

generate your article.

Probates need to be published in the Newsletter for two consecutive

months. Probates are considered court documents therefore all submitters

must provide: 1) Name of Deceased, 2) Date of Deceased 3) Court Case #

and 4) Date of Court Date. A Probate form can be found on the Newsletter

Archive page at http://www.isletapueblo.com/newsletters.html .

Thank you,

Nathaniel Lujan

Newsletters may be found at the sixteen distribution locations listed below.

Remember, Digital copies of the Newsletter may be obtained from the

Newsletter archive at http://www.isletapueblo.com/newsletters.html

The sixteen Newsletter distribution locations are:

The Administration Building (Governor’s Office):

Receptionist Desk

Census Office: Receptionist Desk

Health Center: Receptionist Desk

Housing Department: Receptionist Desk

Department of Education: Receptionist Desk

New Recreation Center: Newsletter Stand

Old Recreation Center: Front Desk

Tribal Service Complex: Receptionist Desk

Tribal Service Complex: I.P.D. Dispatch Window

10)

Tribal Service Complex: Tribal Courts Window

11)

Elders Center: Receptionist Desk

& Lunch Delivery

12)

Head Start: Receptionist Desk

13)

Library: Newsletter Stand

14)

Ranchitos Park: Blue Box

(see picture for example)

15)

Old Head Start Complex: Blue Box

(see picture for example)

16)

Intersection of Tribal Road 82 & Tribal

Road 84: Blue Box

(see picture for example)

July 2016

Isleta Pueblo News

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Approved Tribal Council Resolutions

for April, May, and June 2016

2016-068

Authorizing Fiscal Year 2016 Contract Proposal

between the State of New Mexico Children Youth

and Families Department and the Pueblo of Isleta

in Order to Enhance and Improve the Handling

of Civil and Criminal Child Abuse Cases by

First Responders

Approval of a Sole Source Contract with Cibola

Research Consultants in the Amount not to exceed

$180,000 for three (3) years to provide qualified

Archeological Oversight Services for POI with

the Cost to be Absorbed by Previously Approved

Funding as Indicated in the Resolution

2016-069

Approval of the 2016-2017 Pueblo of Isleta Early

Head Start/ Head Start Program

Refunding Application

2016-060

Approving Two (2) Temporary Positions for the

PSD Survey and Mapping Division

2016-061

Approving the PSD to Seek the Bureau of Indian

Affairs Approval to use the Settlement and

Natural Resources Act of 2006 Funds for

Comanche Ranch Land Management Oversight

and Range Improvements

2016-071

Approving the Purchase of the Modular Building

from Palomar Modular Building LLC for the

New Census Office

2016-072

Approving a $10,000 Budget Increase to the PSD

Budget to Purchase and Install Secondary

Containment for Above Ground Fuel Tanks

at Comanche Ranch

2016-062

Authorizing Acceptance and Use of Bureau of

Indian Affairs Funding to Conduct a Comanche

Ranch Range Assessment

2016-063

Approving a Rangeland Management Technician

Position for the PSD Natural Resources Division

in Support of Conducting the Comanche Ranch

Range Assessment to be Supported by BIA and

Other Grant Funding

2016-064

Approving the FY 2016 Health Services

Department Budget

2016-065

Resolution Approving Amended FY 2016 Budget for

Department of Education (DOE)

2016-066

Approving a Limited Waiver of Sovereign

Immunity for the Traveler Preference Contract

with Expedia Lodging Partner Services

2016-067

Temporarily Assign Property to Accommodate the

Relocation of the Census Office

2016-057

Authorizing Engagement of Tracy AHR, ESQ., As

Special Legal Counsel to Advise on 401(k)

Plan Restructuring

2016-058

Appropriating Funds to Temporarily Relocate

the Census/Tribal Enrollment Office Pending

Completion of a Permanent Facility

2016-059

2016-070

Approving the Sole Source procurement of a

computer server for RPMS for the Isleta

Health Center

2016-073

Resolution for POI Tribal Court Peacemaking Pilot Project

2016-074

Resolution Approving Amended FY 2016 Budget

2016-075

Approving the Printing of the Pueblo of Isleta

Constitution to Include the Amendments

Adopted in the April 6, 2016 Secretarial Election

2016-076

Approval of Liquor Licenses to Isleta Resort &

Casino

2016-077

Head-Start

2016-078

Approval of Liquor Licenses to Isleta Business

Corporation for One Stop and Travel Center

Locations

2016-079

Amending the Tribal Enrollment Ordinance and

the Policies for the Census/Enrollment Department

to Conform to the 2016 Constitutional

Amendment

Brandon Trujillo

Isleta EMS

A huge congratulations to Brandon

Trujillo who was notified he passed

the CPA exam in May 2016! The

Uniform CPA Examination is the

examination that individuals must

pass in order to qualify for licensure

as Certified Public Accountants

(CPAs). The exam protects the

public interest by helping to ensure

that only qualified individuals

become licensed as U.S. CPAs. The

Uniform CPA Examination consists

of four sections: Auditing and

Attestation, Business Environment

and Concepts, Financial Accounting

and

Reporting,

Regulation.

Brandon is giving back to Indian Country as an Auditor with the Office

of the Special Trustee for American Indians and travels across Indian

Country to evaluate tribes that compact trust programs. Brandon is the

son of Joseph Trujillo of Ohkay Owingeh and of the late Evelyn Trujillo

of the Pueblo of Isleta.

PLEASE READ YOUR APPOINTMENT

LETTER ATTACHED TO YOUR REFERRAL

CAREFULLY. IT HAS A LOT OF GOOD

INFORMATION TO GET YOU TO YOUR

APPOINTMENT ON TIME.

QUESTIONS? CALL 869-4488

By Kamilia Elsisie, EMS Manager

505-869-4486

What happens when you call 911?

Hopefully you have never had to call 911, but if you have,

you know it can be scary and frustrating at times. First off,

you must know where you call from makes a difference.

If you are calling from a landline within Isleta, it will go

directly to our dispatch center. If you call from a cell phone

multiple things can happen depending on your location

within the Pueblo;

1) Your call could go to our POI dispatch center,

2) Your call could go to Bernalillo County EMS, or

3) Your call could go to Valencia County EMS.

If you call from a cell phone the dispatch center will not

have a location or name. So please make sure you let the

operator know your name and location before you tell

them what is happening. This will ensure emergency units

are sent as soon as possible. If dispatch does not have this

information there is no way they can dispatch emergency

services quickly. If you reach an outside dispatch center,

just let them know you need Isleta Dispatch and they can

transfer/connect you. Also please answer all the questions

dispatch has for you. It may seem mundane, but all the

information is critical for Police, Fire and EMS. As in the

last article, tell dispatch something distinctive about your

residence. This will help ensure PD and EMS can locate

your property more quickly.

Please remember dispatch is there to help you just as much

as EMS, FIRE and PD. Dispatchers of the 911 service are

just as important as the rest of the Emergency Services

offered here on Isleta Pueblo.

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Isleta Pueblo News

July 2016

Pueblo of Isleta Veterans’ Association Has a Permanent Home

After nine, maybe ten years of hard work

the Pueblo of Isleta Veterans’ Association

(POIVA) has a permanent place to call

“home”. On May 27, 2016, the POIVA

celebrated the official dedication/opening

of the Pueblo of Isleta Veterans Association

Center located at Richard “Dickie” Baker

Field in Los Charcos.

It was a memorial day for all veterans,

especially for those who worked hard to

make the Veterans’ Center a reality. The

work began with a handful of veterans

realizing that there were over 300 veterans

within the Pueblo of Isleta, and many of

these veterans were in need of a veteran’s

service center.

A place from where

information on available services would

be provided, and a place for veterans could

meet and share “war stories”.

Ulysses Abeita, Adjutant, presented a brief

history of the Association, beginning with a

handful of veterans organizing and starting

American Legion Post 209, and later,

reorganizing as an independent veterans

association…the Pueblo of Isleta Veterans’

Association, and one day, walking the halls

of the NM State Capital lobbying state

legislatures for capital outlay funds. It was

also an emotional event when the Adjutant

gave a brief biography about Richard

“Dickie” Baker, Pueblo of Isleta Tribal

Member, Marine Corps, Vietnam Veteran,

who one day called the Adjutant and offered

eight acres of land he owned to the Pueblo

of Isleta Veterans for the location of a

veterans’ center. Richard’s dream has been

fulfilled, but unfortunately, he has passed

away and was not here to see his dreams

fulfilled.

Governor Torres, Lt. Gov. Antonio Chewiwi

and Isadore Abeita assisted Commander

Fred R. Lujan, who also served as Master of

Ceremonies, and members of the Association

with the ribbon cutting ceremony. This was

followed by introduction of dignitaries and

speeches. The association was honored to

have in attendance the POI Governor’s

administration, NM State Sen. Michael

Sanchez, Secretary of NM Department of

Indian Affairs Kelly Zunie, NM Department

of Veterans Services Deputy Secretary Alan

Martinez, Drew Setter, POI Lobbyist and

his Assistant Pam Mahoody, Capt. Steve

Abeita, Army Reserve, Commander James

Garley, VFW Post 9676, and James Toya,

Native American Liaison, Albuquerque

VA Medical Center. Also attending were

representatives from Congressman Steve

Pearce’s office, Kirtland Air Force Base,

NM Air National Guard, and our fellow

veterans. Invitations were sent out to our

state legislators, but due to conflicting

meetings, with the exception of Sen.

Michael, who spoke, were unable to attend.

Nonetheless we wish to thank Rep. Alonzo

Baldonado, who actually sent his dad Arturo

to represent him, Sen. Michael Sanchez,

Rep. Kelly Fajardo, Rep. Georgine Louis,

Rep. Sharon Clauschingchille, Sen. Benny

Shendo, Sen. Clemente Sanchez, and Sen.

Michael Padilla. Without their support

with capital outlay funds, the Center may

not have been. We also wish to thank past

Rep. Elias Barela and David Chavez.

The POIVA wishes to thank Governor

Torres and his administration for his

support to our tribal Veterans and the

Association and for providing the tents and

food, and a special Thank You to Carmella

Sutherland for assisting Commander Lujan

with all the clerical work, i.e. developing

the agenda, letters of invite, mailing, etc.,

Harold Baugus, Isleta Casino Resort &

Casino and his staff for preparing and

serving the great delicious food, and thank

you to all veterans and non-veterans who

have supported our efforts.

The hours of operation have not yet been

set as there are still a few “house – cleaning

ceremonies that need to be completed, i.e.,

telephone, computer hook-up, landscaping

chores, etc.” Regular monthly meetings

are held at the Center on the first and

third Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM.

All honorably discharged veterans may

join the Association for an annual fee of

$10 per year. For more information, call

Commander Fred R. Lujan at 573-3733, or

Adjutant Ulysses Abeita at 264-4110.

July 2016

Pueblo of Isleta

Elementary School

We hope all of our Pueblo of Isleta Elementary

Students are having fun in the sun! While many

of the students are off enjoying summer fun

activities and spending time with their families

and friends, some of our students have been

busy at Summer School. Students enrolled are

working hard in Reading, Mathematics and an

elective course. Students are able to choose from

Tiwa Language, Tiwa Art, Tiwa Cooking and

Keyboarding.

The second half of the summer

session will also offer Endurance Training for

Cross-Country Running. We will complete our

Summer School Program on June 30th. The

Tiwa Cooking/Language Class has been learning

all about making cookies, pies and bread and the

Tiwa Language that describes them. The Tiwa

Art Class has produced some talented artists.

We look forward to extending these courses into

our Fall After-School Programs.

The School has applied for a “Ticket to Ride

Grant,” for School Year 2016/2017. This would

allow all of our students to visit some of our New

Mexico National Parks, as well as be a part of

the Jr. Ranger Program and work with some of

our local National Park Rangers. As part of this

nationwide-program, the National Parks Service

invites all of our current Fourth Grade Students

to visit a National Park with their family for free,

until August 1st. You may get the details online

at: everykidinapark.gov or call the school for info

at 505-869-2321.

Enrollment for School Year 2016/2017 for the

Pueblo of Isleta Elementary School has begun.

Enrollment packets were sent home with students

and additional packets are available at the POIES

Front Office. Staff will be offering assistance with

the applications during the summer break. We

would like to have all of the student information

updated and in place, prior to the school start on

August 8th. All Kindergarten and new enrolling

students will need the following documents to

complete their application:

Certificate of Indian Blood (C.I.B.) or

Tribal Verification Letter

Updated Immunization Record

Birth Certificate

School Physical (Kindergarten or New

Students)

Social Security Card (If not enrolled at

Isleta)

The School Staff are busy making plans for School

Year 2016/2017. We hope you see you soon!

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ATTENDANT EMPLOYEE DINING ROOM

SUPERVISOR - BAR

ATTENDANT VALET

COOK - PREP KITCHEN

SERVER BEVERAGE

AGENT-GUEST SERVICE

CAPTAIN SHIFT MANAGER

CASINO HOST - PLAYERS CLUB

ATTENDANT CONCESSIONS - CHILI RISTA

AGENT-GUEST SERVICE

SERVER - STEAKHOUSE

EXECUTIVE HOST

COOK-BANQUET

ATTENDANT VALET

AGENT-GUEST SERVICE

ATTENDANT CONCESSIONS - DAUBERS

SUPERVISOR FLOOR TABLE GAMES

REPRESENTATIVE GUEST SERVICE

RECEPTIONIST - SPA

TEAM MEMBER-COUNT

SUPERVISOR FLOOR TABLE GAMES

MANAGER BINGO

SUPERVISOR FLOOR TABLE GAMES

SUPERVISOR CENTER BAR

SERVER - STEAKHOUSE

BUFFET ATTENDANT

SPA REPRESENTATIVE

DEALER - POKER

TEAM MEMBER-COUNT

BARTENDER-CENTER BAR

DEPARTMENT

DIVISION

SLOTS

F&B STEAKHOUSE

F&B FUN CONNECTION

F&B PALACE WEST

F&B TIWA

RETAIL MAIN

F&B UTILITY

TABLE GAMES

HOTEL HOUSEKEEPING

F&B DELI

COMPLIANCE

F&B EMPLOYEE DINING

F&B CENTER BAR

VALET

F&B PREP KITCHEN

F&B BEVERAGE SERVICES

HOTEL GUEST SERVICES

SECURITY

MARKETING PLAYERS CLUB

F&B DELI

HOTEL GUEST SERVICES

F&B STEAKHOUSE

MARKETING PLAYERS CLUB

F&B CATERING BANQUETS

VALET

HOTEL GUEST SERVICES

F&B BINGO SNACK BAR

TABLE GAMES

MARKETING PLAYERS CLUB

SPA SALON

COUNT

TABLE GAMES

BINGO

TABLE GAMES

F&B CENTER BAR

F&B STEAKHOUSE

F&B TIWA

POOL MAINTENANCE

POKER

COUNT

F&B CENTER BAR

GAMING

FOOD & BEVERAGE

HOTEL

FOOD & BEVERAGE

GAMING

HOTEL

FOOD & BEVERAGE

GENERAL & ADMINISTRATION

FOOD & BEVERAGE

HOTEL

FOOD & BEVERAGE

HOTEL

GAMING

MARKETING

FOOD & BEVERAGE

HOTEL

FOOD & BEVERAGE

MARKETING

FOOD & BEVERAGE

HOTEL

FOOD & BEVERAGE

GAMING

MARKETING

HOTEL

GENERAL & ADMINISTRATION

GAMING

FOOD & BEVERAGE

FACILITIES

GAMING

GENERAL & ADMINISTRATION

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Pueblo of Isleta Career Opportunities

Position Posting Location Closing Date

RE-ADVERTISED - DIRECTOR,

RE-ADVERTISED - FACILITIES COORDINATOR,

RE-ADVERTISED - DATA CLERK,

NEW - BUSINESS MANAGER,

NEW - MENTOR TEACHER,

NEW - TIWA LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR,

RE-ADVERTISED - LABORER,

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES,

Head Start & Child Care,

Isleta Pueblo Housing Authority,

Health Center, 06/17/2016

Open Until Filled

AMERICORPS VISTA POSITIONS,

POI Elementary School, By Laguna Community Foundation

CAREGIVER II (RFT), Assisted Living Facility, Open Until Filled

CHILD CARE PROVIDER,

Head Start & Child Care,

Open Until Filled

CUSTODIAN, Facilities Management, Open Until Filled

DENTAL ASSISTANT, Health Center, Open Until Filled

DISABILITIES COORDINATOR,

Head Start & Child Care,

Open Until Filled

DISPATCHER, Police Department, Open Until Filled

ELEMENTARY TEACHER, POI Elementary School, Continuously Accepting Applications

EMT-INTERMEDIATE (2 positions), Health Center, Open Until Filled

July 2016

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EMT PARAMEDIC (PRN/Occasional), Health Center, Open Until Filled

FITNESS INSTRUCTOR, Recreation Center, Open Until Filled

HEALTH COORDINATOR,

Head Start & Child Care,

Open Until Filled

HOME VISITOR, Head Start, Open Until Filled

HVAC TECHNICIAN, Housing Authority, Open Until Filled

IN-HOME CARE ATTENDANT, Elderly Center, Open Until Filled

LAND SURVEY TECH AIDE. (20-HR WK),

Surveying & Mapping,

Open Until Filled

LAND SURVEY TECHNICIAN AIDE (2 Part-time Term), Survey & Mapping,

Open Until Filled

LICENSING CLERK, Gaming Commission, 06/21/2016

LIFEGUARD (2 Positions), Recreation Center, Open Until Filled

LIFEGUARD (4 Positions-Summer Hire),

Recreation Center,

Open Until Filled

LIFEGUARD (4 Positions 30 hr wk),

Recreation Center,

Open Until Filled

LIFEGUARD (Regular Part-Time), Recreation Center, Continuously Accepting Applications

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN, Housing Authority, 06/22/2016

NURSE EDUCATOR, Health Center, Open Until Filled

PERSONAL CARE SERVICE AIDE, Elder Center, Continuously Accepting Applications

PHYSICAL THERAPIST, Health Center, Open Until Filled

PLUMBER, Housing Authority, Open Until Filled

POLICE OFFICER, Police Department, Open Until Filled

RANCH HAND (Seasonal), Comanche Ranch, WITHIN Continuously Accepting Applications

REGISTERED NURSE, Health Center, Open Until Filled

ROADWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER, Public Services, 06/24/2016

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER (TEMP/NTE 90 days),

POI Elementary School,

Open Until Filled

SENIOR MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN, Health Center, Open Until Filled

TEACHER - COMPUTER,

POI Elementary School,

Open Until Filled

TEACHER II-EARLY HEAD START,

Head Start & Child Care,

Open Until Filled

TEACHER HEAD START,

Head Start & Child Care,

Open Until Filled

VETERAN SUPPORT SERVICE PROGRAM MEMBER, Elder Center,

Open Until Filled

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July 2016

Medical Fields and Medicine

as a Career

Hello. I am reaching out to the tribe to see

if we can get more of our youth interested in

medical fields and medicine as a career.

My name is Adela Lente and I am the daughter

of the late Joe Michael Lente Sr. and Daisy

Lente. I went to medical school at UNM. I

lived in Isleta until I left for residency in 2002

(I trained in Tucson, AZ). After my residency

I worked on the Navajo reservation in Tuba

City, AZ and worked mainly with the Navajo

and Hopi there. I currently live in El Paso,

TX and am a board certified general surgeon

practicing acute care surgery and trauma.

I am interested in getting more Native

students into medical careers, so I have

accepted a position with the new medical

school in Las Cruces, the Burrell College of

Osteopathic Medicine. I am the Chair of the

Surgery department and am on the admissions

committee.

In order to have better health care, we need

to get more Native students into medicine.

There are many things about the reservation

and health care for Natives that most people

do not understand. Having made my way

through the process of undergraduate and

graduate school, I think there is a better way

to guide our students. We have to start early

to direct students that are interested into

health education pathways. This is one of our

missions at Burrell.

Health care is changing at a fast pace and even

those of us who work in the field are confused

by all that is happening. We need a voice in the

changes. We as Natives make up a significant

portion of this state’s residents, but we are a

very small minority of the health care field. I

believe we can change that. I hope that those

youth that show aptitude for the health care

fields are encouraged to pursue those fields.

My colleagues and I are available to guide and

mentor students in this regard. If you are a

student already in the process of pursuing

a career in medicine or know of a student

interested, please contact me at alente@

bcomnm.org.

Thank you.

Adela Lente MD

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

The 2015 Annual Drinking Water Quality

Reports for each of the Pueblo of Isleta’s

four community public water systems are

available at:

• Governor’s Office

• Public Services Department at the

Tribal Services Complex

• Environment Division Office at 6

Sagebrush Street

• Pueblo of Isleta Public Library

• POI Intranet

These annual drinking water reports are also

known as Consumer Confidence Reports

or CCRs. Annual CCRs provide consumers

with information about what contaminants,

if any, are in their drinking water and how

these contaminants might affect their health.

For further information contact:

Ramona M. Montoya, Pueblo of Isleta, Public

Services Department, Environment Division,

PO Box 1270, Isleta NM 87022

(505) 869-7565

July 2016

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Behavioral Health Service

Community Garden Update

June 2016

Things continue to move along nicely in the

community garden. So far we’ve planted

beans, lemon cucumbers, chile, peas,

carrots and a variety of flowers to attract

hummingbirds and bees. One month ago

the transplants were tiny and now they’ve

almost doubled in size and look happy and

healthy! Many of our community members —

elders and young people — have made their

way to the garden and shared family stories

of gardening, seed saving and harvesting

while cutting weeds and irrigating. The

garden has been a natural environment for

laughter, playful water fights and healing

to those who recently lost family members

and friends. It also serves as an avenue

for physical activity and entices us to be

ourselves while we plant and nurture life.

Just recently the community garden was

recognized by Native Seeds/SEARCH thus

was selected to be a part of their small grant

program which is “designed to support the

work of educators and those working to

enhance the nutritional, social, economic,

or environmental health of underprivileged

groups…while simultaneously keeping

locally-adapted varieties alive and in active

use in schools, farms and gardens” like

ours. This small grant provided our garden

planning committee with seeds from our

own Pueblo of Isleta including melon, chile

and tobacco, which we hope to plant soon.

The planning committee NOW meets

every Wednesday at 9:00 am! Please

join us.

We are still asking for the following

*donations to make our soil and provide

protection from the weather:

Leaves

Old hay, straw, or alfalfa bales (the

kind that cannot be fed to animals)

Grass clippings

Any berry transplants

Any fruit bearing or nut bearing

tree transplants

*For your convenience we can pick up any

donations just give us a call!

The community garden is also a great place

to secure community service hours!

Please call (505) 869-5475 and ask to speak

to Jennifer Padilla for more information

about the community garden.

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July 2016

RECREATION

Karate Promotions

If you have any questions about the

Martial Arts program at the Isleta

Recreation Center, please call 8699777 or contact Mr. Chavez at 8664360.

Sebastian Jaramillo recently was promoted

to Yellow Belt after passing the Karate

exam.( Mr. Chavez and Sebastian )

Michael Price recently was promoted to

Orange Belt after passing the Karate

exam.( Mr. Chavez and Michael )

Carla Cherino recently was promoted to

Green Belt after passing the Karate exam.

( Mr. Chavez and Carla )

Ryan Price recently was promoted to

Orange Belt after passing the Karate

exam.( Mr. Chavez and Ryan )

Mary Cherino recently was promoted to

Green Belt after passing the Karate exam.

( Mr. Chavez and Mary )

Tips for Night Driving

From the Isleta Health Center’s

Optometry Clinic

1. Never wear tinted lenses while

driving at night

– So called night driving lenses with any

amount of tint or polarization only reduce

the already limited amount of light

available to your eyes making driving

more hazardous.

2. Wear lenses with Anti Reflective

(AR) coating

– AR coatings minimize distracting

internal lens reflections which can be

significantly more noticeable at night.

3. Have regular eye exams and ensure

your eyewear prescription is up to

date

– Even slightly uncorrected refractive

errors can make night time driving more

difficult.

4. Make sure your corrective lenses

are clean

– Dirty lenses can limit your view and

induce glare.

5. Make sure your windshield is clean

– As with corrective lenses, dirty

windshields will also limit your view and

induce glare.

6. Make sure your head lights are

clean and properly aligned

– Dirty headlights can reduce efficacy by

75%.

July 2016

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Johnson O’Malley

Summer Bridge Program

Greetings from JOM!!! Hope you all are

enjoying your summer break and staying

cool! Here at the JOM Program we know

that continuous learning is important as

it contributes to a successful transition

into the new school year. Have you heard

about our Summer Bridge Program?

The Summer Bridge program enhances

a student’s confidence, self-esteem and

motivation to learn. It’s also a great

opportunity for your child to practice

academic skills and maintain their current

knowledge base. Each student is engaged

in thematic learning that supports reading,

mathematics, and science activities and

includes individualized instruction through

a 6-week period.

students will learn about Ocean Life which

coincides with the Albuquerque Bio Park

Aquarium fieldtrip. By the way, has anyone

found Dory yet???

Upon the completion of the Summer Bridge

program we will be planning the Back-toSchool supply distribution. As you know,

this is a great time for you to get to know

us and the services we provide through

the JOM contract. These meetings are

also mandatory for the parents and legal

guardians of JOM Eligible students. During

the meeting you will get a short overview

of the history of JOM, budget information,

eligibility requirements and learn about

services provided to students. This is also a

great opportunity to update all your contact

information.

If you have any questions, please do not

hesitate to contact us at 505-869-9810.

Marsha, Shelly and Lisa

The Summer Bridge program kicked off on

Monday, June 6, 2016. This year as in years

past the program is offered in two sessions

from June 6 – July 15, Monday-Thursday.

The morning session consists of eleven (11)

students from Pre-K to 3rd grades and

eight (8) students in the afternoon session

from 4th thru 8th grades. This year the

kiddos are very enthusiastic and eager to

participate in activities and learn!

Summer Bridge is a fun way for children

to learn through interesting and exciting

activities. Each week consists of a theme

the students will focus on. Week 1 the

students learned and taught us about

themselves and the world around them.

They created a dream home, drew a selfportrait, learned about rule making and

engaged in an ice cream social. We know

that living in the environment that we

do, there is a great potential for coming in

contact with unpleasant critters and such.

We know that safety is a critical element

to having a fun and safe summer. Animal

control was invited to talk to the children

about snake awareness along with the

dangers of venomous snakes. Week 2’s

theme was about insects. Students had

the opportunity take a fieldtrip to the new

Bugarium located at the Albuquerque

Biopark Aquarium. The students learned

about the Life Cycles of a Ladybug and

Butterfly. Understanding the concepts of

an insect’s life cycle, the students created a

ladybug and butterfly habitat. Week 3 the

Isleta Pueblo

News

Editor:

Nathaniel Lujan

Asst. Editor:

Tara Abeita

Published By:

Valencia Express

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July 2016

PUEBLO OF ISLETA PUBLIC LIBRARY

Hello People of the Island,

Summer is officially here according to the calendar, but PNM via my electricity bill says it has been summer

for the last month or so. With that said, I would like to remind all of you NOT to leave your children in your

vehicles, ESPECIALLY at the Library. Leaving the air conditioner on for your children while you leave your

vehicle unattended is just as bad. Why you may be asking, because someone may steal your vehicle with your

children in it and then we have an Amber Alert in Isleta. Not cool at all!!! Now that my seasonal Public Service

Announcement (PSA) has concluded, let’s get to the real reason you’re here…to read the Library article.

NEWS:

The Library will be CLOSED on Monday,

July 4th due to America’s Independence

Day Holiday.

Since the start of June the Library has

been and will continue to be busy with our

Summer Reading Program (SRP) which

takes place Monday through Friday from 9

am to 4 pm. However, that does not mean

we have forgotten about you our everyday

patrons. You may still visit the Library to

take advantage of our services and FREE

Library materials during our normal hours

of operation.

Should you have children ages 0-18, you

may bring them to the Library for our FREE

Breakfast & Lunch programs. Breakfast

is served Monday through Friday at 8 am

to 9 am. Lunch is served Monday through

Friday at 11:30 am to 1 pm. The only catch

is, all meals MUST be consumed on site.

Not bad, right?!?

There will be NO SRP during the week of

June 27 through July 1 as many of students

tend to travel with their families for the 4th

of July. However, the Library will still be

open for your daily needs and the FREE

Breakfast & Lunch programs will still be

in effect.

We are very excited to provide our Library

members with the wide range of online

training programs on Lynda.com FREE

online software training with your Pueblo

of Isleta Library Card (password must be

created with Library). We have licenses for

5 simultaneous users!

The Lynda.com Online Training Library is

a massive online training resource. Using

their thousands of videos, members are

able to learn – self-paced and on-demand –

topics ranging from Excel and PowerPoint

to Tumblr and CSS. Pueblo of Isleta Library

has purchased 5 licenses. Members must

have Library card in order to register and

utilize Lynda.com site. If you have any

questions, please call the Library. The link

to Lynda.com may be found on our Library

website at http://isletapueblo.com/library.

html Just click on the “Start Learning,

Click Here” button to start your digital

continuing education.

Do you remember the Fitness Bags we

mentioned in our April Article?!? If not,

let me refresh your memory. We now

have fifteen fitness bags which consist of

a digital media or fitness object, fitness

books pertaining to stretching, recovery,

healthy recipes, and nutrition, along with

fitness cards. Work out logs are available

upon request. Currently, we have three

categories of fitness bags for you to check

out: Home Fitness, Home Cardio and Sports

Endurance. By request by patrons, we will

have Zumba Fitness Bags, Yoga, speed

ladder and much more. You may check out

these bags for 1 week with one renewal per

patron. It must be returned after the max

allowed time has been reached. A $5 late fee

will be charged for each day the bag is late.

For any lost or damage to the contents in

the bag, patrons will be charged for the full

price of the set we paid for. Unfortunately

we cannot replace individual items because

we bought these items as box sets. If you

have any questions please give the Library

a call at 505.869.9808.

UPCOMING:

The Library has NOT forgotten about

our adult patrons, which is why they

are continuing monthly Food Programs

throughout the summer. The June Food

Program will focus on salads and salad

dressing while July’s program will focus

on Bar-B-Que. Hopefully, you remembered

to sign up for the classes and they will be

programs which the participants will be

talking about.

RECAP:

As stated in the earlier paragraphs, the

Library has been busy with both SRPs.

The Juniors program which consist of 3 to

6 year olds are focusing on physical fitness.

Every Monday and Wednesday, they visit

various parks in Isleta and Los Lunas

areas. Unfortunately for the parents,

our activities do not make a dent in the

children’s high octane energy and they are

just as hyper when the parents pick them

up when the program concludes.

Two Junior students enjoying their hand

crafted Bubble Maker

Junior students enjoying their

bouncy ball project.

Junior students testing their strength

against Christino & his B-Nox!!!

Junior student refusing to accept that

our time was up during the Gravity Park

Field Trip.

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The Youth program which consists of 7 to 12

year olds are focusing on News broad casting.

They have been given lessons on how to

use the digital cameras, lighting, audio,

video editing, and the art of conducting a

professional interview by conducting their

own research. The toughest lesson so far

has been the interviewees not keeping their

promises of conducting their interviews on

the days and time which both parties have

agreed on. My only advice to them was,

“not everyone wants to talk to the media!”

They will also be taking a field trip to

the KRQE News Station so they may get

professional look at how they should be

conducting themselves as “reporters”. After

all…Why can’t POI have more than one

Tribal members working in the news media

profession via newspaper and daily news

channels in the near future???

Pueblo of Isleta Public Library

Hours of Operation:

Library Hours

Mon-Thurs - 8:00a.m. - 6:30p.m.

Friday 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m.

Saturday 9:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.

Closed on Sundays, all federally recognized

holidays and also Isleta traditional Holidays.

Please contact library for more information on

closures.

Mailing and Physical Address:

950 Moonlight Drive Albuquerque, NM 87105

Phone: (505)-869-9808

Fax: 505-869-8119

Email: poi02002@isletapueblo.com

Facebook Page:

www.facebook.com/IsletaPuebloLibrary

Web Address:

www.isletapueblo.com/library2.html

YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/poilibrary

Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/poilib

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July 2016

Behavioral Health Services

Isleta Health Center

Phone: 869-5475

New Group Meeting!

AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)

Alcoholics Anonymous is an international

fellowship of men and women who have had a

drinking problem. It is non-professional, selfsupporting, multiracial, apolitical, and now

available for members of the Isleta Pueblo

community. There are no age or education

requirements. Membership is open to anyone

who wants to do something about his or her

drinking problem. Mondays & Fridays | 11:00

am – 12:00 pm @ Isleta Behavioral Health

Services

Mental Health First Aid

Just as CPR helps you assist an individual

having a heart attack, Mental Health First

Aid helps you assist someone experiencing a

mental health or substance use-related crisis.

In the Mental Health First Aid course, you

learn risk factors and warning signs for mental

health and addiction concerns, strategies for

how to help someone in both crisis and noncrisis situations, and where to turn for help.

Isleta Behavioral Health Services will host a

free 2-day (4 hours/day) Mental Health First

Aid training on Saturday July 16th & July

23rd, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Please call IBHS to

be provided).

IBHS provides individual, family, and group

counseling for those who are struggling with

addiction, mental health issues (anxiety,

depression, etc.) family violence, trauma, and

grief or loss. You can remain anonymous and

speak to a mental health professional anytime

Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (excluding

holidays). If you or anyone you know may be in

need of services, please feel free to contact IBHS

at 869-5475.

St. Augustine Parish

Isleta Pueblo

Ministry of Consolation

MISSION STATEMENT

We are a ministry of consolation at St.

Augustine Parish to offer spiritual comfort and

support to families who have experienced the

loss of a loved one. We will continue to honor

and respect our traditional teachings.

OBJECTIVES:

1. To assist our spiritual leader in Christ

with his duties o render pastoral care and/or

services.

2.To assist families with hospitality and

Christian fellowship after the liturgy and burial

services when requested.

3.The bereavement group will offer informal

continuing support.

With Sympathy

“In times of sorrow God’s quiet waters

of hope and courage flow”

July 2016

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WE ARE SURVIVORS

Stephanie Barela, Health Educator

869-4479  sbarela@islclinic.net

2nd Annual Isleta Cancer

Survivor’s Day Event

Every year in June, people all over the country

CELEBRATE National Cancer Survivor’s Day.

On May 25th, the Pueblo of Isleta Community

Cancer Support group took part and held their

2nd Cancer Survivor’s Day event at the Isleta

Health Center. Although it was a month early,

the support group believes any time is the right

time to celebrate the cancer survivors in the

community.

The evening began with a very informative

presentation on cancer prevention and early

detection by Michele Suina of the Albuquerque

Area Southwest Tribal Epidemiology Center.

She reminded us that cancer is not a death

sentence and that the sooner it is detected the

more likely one is to survive the disease. Of

course, our event could not continue without

recognizing the cancer survivors in the

community, as well as the cancer support team

members who made this event possible.

The main high point was the messages,

poems, and prayers of encouragement and

remembrance that participants had the

opportunity to write on stickers that were

placed on balloons to be released at the end

of the evening. The balloons were not only an

acknowledgment of cancer survivors, but also

a reminder of those who have lost the battle

with cancer. As the balloons were released, we

watched our dreams, hopes, and prayers being

carried up to the Creator, headed north. It was

fitting as it is said that the Navajo believe that

all negative thoughts go to the north.

It was indeed a heartfelt and healing occasion

and the POI Community Cancer Support group

thanks everyone who participated and helped

to make the night a success. Thank you to Lt.

Isador Abeita for the moving invocation and to

the Thunder Knife Drum Group who regaled

us with their beautiful songs. I especially want

to thank the POI Community Cancer Support

group and planning committee - Lupita

Chewiwi, Eddie Gomez, Mary Ann Johnson,

Frances McElhane, Carol Martin, and Clem

Romero - for their personal time and monetary

donations that went towards the food that we

shared together.

In closing, I would like to extend an open

invitation to all community members to attend

our monthly POI Cancer Support Group. We

meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the

Isleta Health Center at 10:30 a.m. However,

do keep in mind that our August meeting will

take place on August 9th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30

p.m. and we will be offering a Hands Only CPR

Program called Project Heart Start. Please call

for more information.

WIC

505.869.2662

Breastfeeding and Native American Culture

Women of the Pueblo have been mothering through breastfeeding throughout history.

Providing nourishment, comfort and safety at the breast was an extension of the ways and

customs that were passed down from mother to daughter.

Native Americans work hard to reclaim the traditions and knowledge that was handed

down so easily in the past.

There is value in learning the ways of our ancestors. Sharing stories and mothering

wisdom bonds families and strengthens our communities.

For more info: www.nativemothering.com

One of the best things about traditions is being able to leave it to

our children, especially our daughters. Keep the tradition alive and

support our daughters to breastfeed”.

Caroline Jim

Tips for Supporting Breastfeeding

1. Talk about breastfeeding with your family. Mothers, grandmothers, aunties, sisters and

cousins all have valuable experiences to share that can help you in your mothering journey.

2. Ask for help from your family and your community. Each culture has it’s own customs

around pregnancy, childbirth, the postpartum period and breastfeeding designed to

support new families.

3. Combine new and old ideas and ways of doing things. Traditions should be celebrated,

not forgotten. Talk to your elders about ways to incorporate traditional ways into your life

in a way that makes you feel comfortable.

4. Celebrate parents and all types of families. Families make communities, and strong

families are powerful.

5. Take ideas about how to support breastfeeding to your elders in the community and get

involved. It takes every generation to make changes that will benefit all families.

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Isleta Elder Center:

The summer is here and the fun has really

started to heat up at the Isleta Elder

Center. During the month of June the

Isleta Elder Center had a lot of events that

took place. In an effort to make the summer

safe for our community’s elders, we hosted

a Snake Safety Awareness Presentation in

collaboration with the Isleta Animal Control

Department. This an excellent opportunity

for our elders to meet and learn important

safety tips when it comes to the various

snakes that are common to our pueblo

from the Animal Control officers. The

presentation also covered what a person

should do if they were to encounter a snake

as well as learn about what to do if a person

should do if they are bitten. It was an

overall informative and useful presentation

by our Isleta Animal Control Department.

As the month continued, the Isleta Elder

Center hosted our annual Father’s Day

event. We would like to send a special

“Thank You” to Jackie Keryte and her

staff at the Isleta Lakes for providing the

pavilion area and supporting us in making

this event possible. Our “Just for Pops”

Father’s Day event was a great success

as the fathers of community enjoyed a

day of fishing, food, and time with their

friends. During the event we helped Mr.

Joe D. Lucero celebrate his 99th birthday

and making the day even more special.

Thank You, to all our dads out there who

participated in this year’s event.

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July 2016: Major Activities

July 4, 2016: Elder Center Closed

July 8, 2016: Elder Health

discussion with Dr. Cumby & Dr.

Lil 11:00am – 12:00pm

July’s discussion topic will be about

Diabetes. This is a great opportunity for

anyone interested in learning about the

disease of diabetes. As diabetes has become

an epidemic among Native American

Communities as well as older Americans

around the United States, it is important

to become more aware and informed about

this deadly disease. This is also your chance

to speak to our local physicians about any

questions you may have when it comes to

the topic of diabetes.

July 14, 2016: Catholic Mass

11:00am – 12:00pm

July 20, 2016: General Meeting:

Isleta Courts – Probate

Presentation 10:00am – 12:00pm

During July, the Isleta Elder Center

will be hosting a presentation from the

Isleta Tribal Courts about Probate. This

informative presentation will discuss what

probate actually is and the probate process

through our Isleta Tribal Courts. This

is also a great opportunity for the older

community members to meet our Tribal

Judges & Tribal Court Staff.

July 27, 2016: Elder Center Bingo

Day 1:30pm – 3:30pm

Enjoy an afternoon of Bingo here at the

Isleta Elder Center. Elders 50 and older

come join us for some intense games of bingo

& great snacks. Games will range from a

nickel to a quarter!!! Bring your friends

and have a great time with the Isleta Elder

Center Staff.

July 29, 2016: Movie Field Trip &

Lunch: Icon Cinema

10:00am – 3:00pm

The Isleta Elder Center will be taking

elders 55 & older to a day at the movies.

Join us as we visit Icon Cinema for a movie

and have lunch at Olive Garden. We will be

providing transportation to both locations

in Albuquerque. Participants will need to

cover their fees for the movie as well as

purchase lunch. Don’t miss out and have a

great time at the movies.

July 2016: Senior Olympics

July 12 - 17, 2016: NM State Senior

Olympics – Roswell, NM

The Isleta Senior Olympic Program is proud

to announce that this year 27 athletes will be

participating in the 2016 New Mexico State

Senior Olympics in Roswell, NM. These

athletes will be representing our pueblo

with pride as they compete for a chance to

qualify for the 2017 National Senior Games

in Birmingham, Alabama. These athletes

have prepared all year and ambitious to

bring the gold home to Isleta. All these

competitors have shown tremendous

dedication and are true ambassadors of

sportsmanship for our community. Come

and wish our athletes good luck as we

depart for the state games on July 12, 2016.

Special Events:

New Mexico Indian Council on

Aging Dinner & Dance at Sandia

Casino

Throughout the month of July, the Isleta

Elder Center will have a signing up for

individuals 50 & older interested in

attending the NMICOA Dinner & Dance

at Sandia Casino & Resort in September

2016. The Isleta Elder Center will also be

providing transportation to & from the

event. Enjoy a special meal and dessert, live

music from the Chris Riley Band, as well

as a chance to win some great door prizes.

This special event is hosted by both Sandia

Pueblo & Santa Clara Pueblo. There is a

cost of $20.00 dollars to attend this event.

The deadline to submit your fee and sign up

is July 29, 2016. Don’t miss out on a great

event.

For more information about any of the

upcoming events, please contact the Isleta

Elder Center at (505)869-9770.

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In Loving Memory Of

Lupita M. DeCora

July 29, 1924 — May 17, 2016

Funeral Services

Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.

Winnebago Reformed Church

Winnebago, Nebraska

In Charge

Pastor Lowell Tenclay

Pallbearers

Wilbur DeCora - Brian Doenhoefer

Lori Doenhoefer

Quiana Galloway - Adrienne Kennedy

Kenn Mallory - Sage DeCora

Honorary Pallbearers

Levi DeCora - Kimo DeCora

Rochelle Doenhoefer

Cornelius "Ha-ga" DeCora

Miriam DeCora - Jennie DeCora

Interment

Winnebago Indian Cemetery

Winnebago, Nebraska

God Holds My Hand

Sometimes I cannot seem to see

The Wisdom of God’s way

And yet I trust His loving hand.

To guide me through the day.

Though darkest shadows fall about

And make my path obscure,

One thing I know God holds my hand

of His dear care I‘m sure.

I feel His presence always near

Together we shall stand

And faith shall be my strong support,

Because God holds my hand.

- Wilbur DeCora

The Family of

Raymond Abeita Jr. (Shukea)

would like to express our gratitude

to our family, friends, and the whole

community for the prayers, love and

support during our loss.

Our loss was unexpected but we are

grateful to the Lord to allow us to

have him for 28 years. He was one of

a kind. From his story telling to his

famous Cupid Shuffle dance.

We will miss him greatly.

“Though his time was short. We

can’t change the past but we can

learn from it for the future. Time

is so valuable. We must love

and forgive for that in itself is

everlasting comfort.”

May God bless each and

every one of you

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July 2016

Isleta Health Center

NOTICE: Proof of Eligibility for

Services

Isleta Health Center is federally funded and

provides health services to persons of Native

American descent. Proof of Native American

descent must be maintained in our patient files

as evidence of eligibility for services. Common

forms of evidence include a valid Certificate of

Tribal Enrollment, a Tribal Membership Card,

or a Certificate of Indian Blood.

A recent audit of patient records revealed that

the Health Center is not in full compliance

with this federal requirement and must take

the necessary actions to correct the matter.

As a result, letters are being sent to patients

whose accounts do not have a copy of their

tribal enrollment verification on file. We ask

for your help by providing a copy of your Tribal

Enrollment Certificate or Tribal Membership

Card within 30-days of receipt of the letter.

Thank you!

Isleta Health Center

Optometry Clinic

It’s that time of the year again! If

you would like your child to get their

eyes examined before school starts,

please give us a call at

505-869-4080.

Recruitment Announcement

Pueblo of Isleta Head Start

& Child Care Center

Is your child 0-5 years old?

Are you interested in signing your child up for Early Head Start

or Head Start services?

Is your schedule so busy during the week that you don’t have

time to schedule an appointment?

If you answered yes, then bring ALL of your documents

(see list below) to the 3rd Annual Environmental Fair at the

Recreation Center on Saturday, July 16, 2016 from 10am-2pm!

√ Tribal Identification w/CIB # (required if residence is outside of the

Isleta Reservation)

√ Proof of Residency to ensure your physical residence is within the

Program’s service area (New Mexico Driver’s License, Utility

Bill, Government/Tribal ID)

√ Proof of income for previous 12 months (Such as: Public

Assistance Award Letter, 2015 tax forms, W-2, 26 paystubs,

etc.)

√ Proof of Child’s Birth (State issued birth certificate, CIB Letter,

Baptismal Certificate)

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

√ For Prenatal option, Pregnant Mothers need to provide

proof of pregnancy

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call us at 869-9796.

We look forward to working together with you and your family

to make your child’s learning fun and successful!

We look forward to

‘seeing you’!

July 2016

Health Beat

Stephanie Barela, Health Educator

869-4479  sbarela@islclinic.net

Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of

your joints, which cause pain, swelling and

stiffness. The main symptoms of arthritis

are joint pain and stiffness, which typically

worsen with age. Arthritis is a term used

for over 100 conditions affecting joints and

connective tissue. The most common types

of arthritis are osteoarthritis, which causes

cartilage to break down, and rheumatoid

arthritis, which is an autoimmune disorder

that first targets the lining of the joints.

Both types target the joints in different ways.

OSTEOARTHRITIS

•

Most common form involves wearing

away of the cartilage that caps the bones

in your joints.

•

Enough damage can result in bone

grinding directly on bone, which causes

pain and restricted movement. This wear

and tear can occur over many years, or

it can be hastened by a joint injury or

infection.

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

•

Involves wearing away of the cartilage

that caps the bones in your joints.

•

Joint erosion may follow.

•

The body's immune system attacks

the lining of the joint capsule, a tough

membrane that encloses all the joint

parts. This lining, known as the synovial

membrane, becomes inflamed and swollen.

The disease process can eventually

destroy cartilage and bone within the

joint. Synovial membrane that protects

and lubricates joints becomes inflamed,

causing pain and swelling.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS (Depending on

the type of arthritis you may have):

•

Pain

•

Stiffness

•

Swelling

•

Redness

•

Decreased range of motion

TREATMENTS: vary depending on the type

of arthritis, the main goal of this treatment

is to reduce symptoms and improve quality

of life.

RISK FACTORS:

•

Family history. Some types of

arthritis run in families, so you may be

more likely to develop arthritis if your

parents or siblings have the disorder. Your

genes can make you more susceptible to

environmental factors that may trigger

arthritis.

•

Age. The risk of many types of

arthritis increases with age.

•

Your sex. Women are more likely

than are men to develop rheumatoid

arthritis, while most of the people who

have gout, another type of arthritis, are

men.

•

Previous joint injury. People who

have injured a joint, perhaps while playing

a sport, are more likely to eventually

develop arthritis in that joint.

•

Obesity. Carrying excess pounds

puts stress on joints, particularly your

knees, hips and spine. Obese people have

a higher risk of developing arthritis.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseasesconditions/arthritis

http://www.webmd.com/arthritis/questionsanswers-about-arthritis

www.CDC.gov

Isleta Pueblo News

Arthritis Pain: Do's and don'ts

Staying on top of your pain is easiest

when you:

•

Talk to your doctor about your

symptoms, even if you don’t believe they

are related to your arthritis, because

sometimes what you think is unrelated,

may actually be connected.

•

Give

your

doctor

complete

information

about

your

medical

conditions and medications, including

over-the-counter

medications

and

supplements.

•

Ask your doctor for a clear definition

of the type of arthritis you have.

•

Find out whether any of your joints

are already damaged.

Everyday routines

Do some gentle exercise in the evening;

you'll feel less stiff in the morning. When

you're sitting still, either watching TV,

reading or working at your desk, be sure

to:

•

Adjust your position frequently.

•

Periodically tilt your neck from

side to side, change the position of your

hands, and bend and stretch your legs.

•

Pace yourself. Take breaks so that

you don't overuse a single joint and

cause more pain.

•

Stand and walk around every halfhour or so.

In addition, lifestyle changes are

important for easing pain.

•

Manage weight. Being overweight

can increase complications of arthritis

and contribute to arthritis pain. Making

small permanent lifestyle changes

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resulting in gradual weight loss is often

the most effective method of weight

management.

•

Quit smoking. Smoking causes

stress on connective tissues, this leads to

more arthritis pain. CALL STEPHANIE

the Isleta Health Center (869-4479) to

help you quit smoking.

•

Exercise:

When

you

have

arthritis, movement can decrease your

pain, improve your range of motion,

strengthen your muscles and increase

your endurance.

What to do:

•

Choose the right kinds of activities,

those that build the muscles around

your joints but don't damage the joints

themselves.

•

Focus on stretching, range-ofmotion exercises and gradual progressive

strength training.

•

Include

low-impact

aerobic

exercise, such as walking, cycling or

water exercises, to improve your mood

and help control your weight.

What to avoid:

Avoid activities that involve high impact

and repetitive motion, such as:

•

Running

•

Jumping

•

Tennis

•

High-impact aerobics

•

Repeating the same movement,

such as a tennis serve, again and again

What to do for Mood

•

Cognitive behavioral therapy.

•

Relaxation therapy.

•

Acupuncture.

•

Heat and cold.

Reference:http://www.mayoclinic.org/arthritis/

art-20046440

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July 2016

Questions? Call 869-3200

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Early Recovery Skills: 9a-11a @

BHS.

SAT

Another Recovery Technique

(ART): 1-4p @ BHS.

Clinic

Closed

Early Recovery Skills: 9-11a @

(BHS).

Women’s Path to Recovery:

1-2:30p @ BHS.

Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:30p

@ BHS.

Destination Health Packet Drop Off/

Pick Up: @ DPP Wellness Center.

Early Recovery Skills:

9-11a @ (BHS).

Women’s Path to Recovery:

1-2:30p @ BHS.

Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:30p

@ BHS.

Destination Health Post

Measurements: @ DPP Wellness

Center.

Early Recovery Skills: 9-11a @

(BHS).

Women’s Path to Recovery: 1-2:30p

@ BHS.

Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:30p

@ BHS.

Women’s Support Grp: 10-11a @

BHS.

Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS.

Creating Process of Change: 2-4p

@ BHS.

Str8 Rez: 5-7p @ BHS.

Express Endurance Workout: 5307p @ Diabetes Wellness Center.

Circle of Security Parenting:

9-11a @ BHS.

Anger Management Skills:

1-2p @ BHS.

Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:30p

@ BHS.

Diabetes Walking Club: 530p @

Rec Center/Village.

Grief Group: 1-2p @ BHS.

POI Community Cancer Support

Group: Death & Dying w/John Barton,

10:30a-12p @ IHC, small conference

room.

Women’s Support Grp:

10-11a @ BHS.

Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS.

Creating Process of Change: 2-4p

@ BHS.

Str8 Rez: 5-7p @ BHS.

Express Endurance Workout: 5307p @ Diabetes Wellness Center.

Circle of Security Parenting: 9-11a

@ BHS.

Anger Management Skills:

1-2p @ BHS.

Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:30p

@ BHS.

Diabetes Walking Club: 530p @

Rec Center/Village.

Grief Group: 1-2p @ BHS.

Women’s Support Grp:

10-11a @ BHS.

Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS.

Creating Process of Change: 2-4p

@ BHS.

Str8 Rez: 5-7p @ BHS.

DPP Healthy Cooking Class: 5307p @ IHC Kitchen.

Express Endurance Workout: 5307p @ Diabetes Wellness Center.

Destination Health Post Measurements: @ DPP Wellness Center.

Circle of Security Parenting: 9-11a

@ BHS.

Anger Management Skills:

1-2p @ BHS.

Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:30p

@ BHS.

Diabetes Walking Club: 530p @

Rec Center/Village.

Destination Health Post

Measurements: @ DPP

Wellness Center.

Grief Group: 1-2p @ BHS.

Women’s Support Grp: 10-11a @

BHS.

Acu-Detox: 1-2p @ BHS.

Creating Process of Change: 2-4p

@ BHS.

Str8 Rez: 5-7p @ BHS.

Express Endurance Workout: 5307p @ Diabetes Wellness Center.

Circle of Security Parenting: 9-11a

@ BHS.

Alliance Support/Rez Café:

10-1130a @ DPP Administration

office.

Anger Management Skills:

1-2p @ BHS.

Young Leaders Youth Krew: 4:30p

@ BHS.

Diabetes Walking Club: 530p @

Rec Center/Village.

Grief Group: 1-2p @ BHS.

Circle of Security Parenting:

2-4p @ BHS.

Express Endurance

Workout: 530-7p @

Diabetes Wellness Center.

Circle of Security

Parenting: 2-4p @ BHS.

Express Endurance

Workout: 530-7p @ Diabetes

Wellness Center.

Circle of Security

Parenting: 2-4p @ BHS.

Express Endurance

Workout: 530-7p @

Diabetes Wellness Center.

Destination Health Post

Measurements: @ DPP

Wellness Center.

Circle of Security Parenting:

2-4p @ BHS.

Express Endurance Healthy

Cooking Class: 530p @ IHC

Kitchen.

Early Recovery Skills: 9a-11a @

BHS.

Another Recovery Technique

(ART): 1-4p @ BHS.

Early Recovery Skills: 9a-11a @

BHS.

Another Recovery Technique

(ART): 1-4p @ BHS.

Early Recovery Skills: 9a-11a @

BHS.

Another Recovery Technique

(ART): 1-4p @ BHS.

Destination Health Pos

t Measurements: @ DPP Wellness

Center.

Early Recovery Skills:

9a-11a @ BHS.

Another Recovery Technique

(ART): 1-4p @ BHS.

Mental Health First Aid:

9:00a—1:00p @ Health

Training Center. Hosted

by Behavioral Health

Services; call 869-5475 for

information.

Mental Health First Aid:

9:00a—1:00p @ Health

Training Center. Hosted

by Behavioral Health

Services; call 869-5475 for

information.

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