Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com (2024)

Volume 19 Issue 6

Isleta Pueblo News

Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com

June 2024

Governor’s Report

notice. We appreciate your patience.

Maguwam,

I hope this newsletter finds everyone

in good health and spirits. Wow, how

the month of May is coming to an end

so quickly, it has been a busy month.

I would like to invite the community

in, “Congratulating all our 2024

Graduates from college, high school,

elementary and head start levels.” I

would also like to congratulate all our

youth in completing another school

year and advancing into the next grade

level. Remember to give thanks to your

parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts,

uncles, teachers for pushing thru this

school year and achieving your goals.

Thank you to the community for

attending the community meeting held

on May 4, 2024. We will be planning

another meeting soon and more

information forth coming.

lands near Placitas. Governor Myron

Armijo from the Pueblo of Santa Ana

and I were in attendance. Courtesy of

Chancey Bush, ABQ Journal

I had the opportunity to meet with the

UNM Native American Health Services

staff. They shared some helpful

information for Native Americans,

announcements of events and the

expansion of UNMH. If you are in need

of assistance, feel free to contact their

office at 505-272-1612

I would like to thank you the youth for

attending our first Youth Community

“Good Road” Meeting held on May 22,

2024. We look forward to collaborating

with our departments and hosting more

meetings for our youth.

I attended the Casey Family Programs

and their Youth Fellowship on May 1,

2024, Downtown, Albuquerque. I was

able to share remarks about Isleta,

the land and our culture. The program

is wonderful and I wish them many I have issued a memo regarding no

blessings.

fishing or swimming in the Rio Grande

I had the opportunity to meet with River on the West and East side. We

Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland ask that you follow all signs posted

as she signed an order to protect public regarding this order, until further

Another reminder to every one of

the upcoming state elections and the

importance of getting out to vote. The

state Primary Election Day is Tuesday,

June 4. New Mexico law now provides

same day voter registration during

early voting and on Election Day. You

can vote early at your local County

Clerk’s Office from May 7-June 1 or

at designated early voting locations

from May 18-June 1. The last day

to request an absentee ballot is May

21. Please contact your local County

Clerk’s Office or visit NMVote.org for

more information on voting locations,

absentee and early voting, and how

to become a poll worker. I encourage

everyone, especially our young people,

to register and vote. Your vote matters.

Last, I want to send my condolences to

the families of those who have lost their

family members during the month of

May.

Ha-Wuh,Max A. Zuni

Governor Pueblo of Isleta

“Governor’s Feast will be on June 29th.

Mass will be at 8am followed by a procession

of the saint, traditional fastivities, art and

crafts venders, and food. We Welcome all

and look forward to seeing you there.”

Annual Cancer Survivor’s Day

Event Canceled

We were very sad to have to Cancel the

8th Annual Cancer Survivor’s Day Event,

but we plan to reschedule it for October

8th, 2024 at 5pm. Please mark your

calendars and plan to attend in October.

Thank you for all those that assisted

with planning the Event in May, we look

forward to continue the planning for

October.

Thank you!

Stephanie Barela

505-869-4479

CANCELED

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June 2024

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

DEADLINE for July Newsletter articles is set for

Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 4:30 pm. Articles may be

dropped off at the Library or emailed to Nathaniel.Lujan@

isletapueblo.com. Should you email your article, expect a

confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation

email, odds are it never made it to me and then it’s time to

panic, so call Nate at 505.869.9808.

People who wish to submit an article or flyer are responsible

for generating their own article or flyer. Should you need

help, please call the Library at 505.869.9808 and set up a

date and time to sit down with a Library staff member who

will help you throughout the process. The Library will NOT

accept notes dropped off at the Library or information over

the phone to generate your article.

PROBATES need to be published in the Newsletter for

two consecutive months. Probates are considered court

documents, therefore, all submitters must provide: 1)

Name of Deceased, 2) Date of Deceased 3) Court Case #

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

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

com/newsletters.html .

CLASSIFIED ADS: The new administration has requested

that the Newsletter start a Classified Ad section for Tribal

members selling land, houses, mobile homes, vehicles, and

farm equipment. Leasing of houses and mobile homes will

be accepted. Smaller items which can be sold at the local

flea markets or weekly yard sales will NOT be accepted.

Currently, this service is FREE to Tribal members. Land,

houses, and mobile homes must be within the reservation

boundaries. Ads must meet the 160 character limit. Ads

that exceed the 160 characters will NOT be submitted into

the Newsletter. A single picture may be submitted with

the ad. Submitters of classified ads are responsible for

generating their own ads as this is a FREE service.

As a reminder, Tribal business owners may submit a small

flyer at no charge. Like the classified ads, business owners

are responsible for generating their own flyers as this is a

FREE service.

Classified ads and business flyers will be posted no

more than two consecutive months. In the event where

the Newsletter may exceed the 24-page limit, classified

ads and business flyers will be “bumped” for newsletter

articles. Again, this is a FREE service for Tribal members.

The Isleta Newsletter is owned and operated by the Pueblo

of Isleta. Therefore, the Governor of the Pueblo of Isleta

has the final say of all articles and contents within the

Isleta Newsletter.

For additional questions, you may call the Library and

speak with Nate or Diane at 505.869.9808.

Thank you,

Nathaniel Lujan

Newsletters may be found at the fifteen distribution

locations listed below. Remember, Digital copies of the

Newsletter may be obtained from the Newsletter archive

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

The fifteen Newsletter distribution locations are:

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TR 2 & TR 22 - Chical SE of Community Hall

TR 10 - Behind the old 47 Sales

TR 1 & TR 5 – Ranchitos / Bosque Farms

Reservations Line

Ranchitos Park

Post Office - Big Tree

TR 82 & TR 84 - Teller Road

TR 78 & TR 82 - Carlos Trujillo Sr.

TR 90 @ Y - CF Padilla

Mouse Town Park –

Health Center – South end of Health

Center Parking lot

Library Sunlight & Moonlight Intersection

TR 6 - 47 Intersection

TR 12 - 47 & 147 intersection (Old Smoke & Save)

TR 71 & TR 54 @ Y - Holiday Robot / Paved Road /

Railroad Tracks

TR 45 & TR 40 @ Y - Tata Mel (POI Signage)

Tribal Court

On behalf of Isleta Tribal Court, we would

like to congratulate the class of 2024.

Congratulations & Best wishes!

June 2024

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Isleta Newsletter Submission

Ya’ah’teeh & Greetings from To’hajiilee, New Mexico. My name is Michelle

Paulene Abeyta and I am a Candidate for New Mexico House of Representatives

District 69. I am asking for your support and vote during early voting now to

June 1st and on Primary election day June 4th. Our district is one of the

largest land-base districts in the state and it’s time we have a voice in Santa

Fe that is truly representative to who we are, our lifestyle, and needs. I am

ready to be that voice. Join me and vote Michelle Abeyta for House District

69. Ahe’hee!

***SEE POSTCARD BELOW***

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June 2024

Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Member

Wins National Golden Gloves

Bronze Medal

Jimmie Perez III fought in the New Mexico

State Golden Gloves Tournament in March

22-24 in Roswell NM advancing him to

fight in the 2024 New Mexico/ Colorado

Regional Golden Gloves, in Longmont

Colorado on April 13, advancing him to

fight 2024 National Golden Gloves, in

Detroit Michigan- May 13-18, 2024, Jimmie

Perez III came close to the championship,

reaching the semifinals in his weight class

and earning a bronze medal after receiving

a bye in the first round, he defeated Hser

Htoo of the Upper Mid-West team by

unanimous decision, then lost by split

decision to Cleveland's Marcellus Smith

in the semifinals where he won a National

Golden Glove Bronze medal.

He had this to say about his achievement“I am eternally grateful to our Lord and

Savior Jesus Christ for the strength and

guidance he’s given me that has carried

me through this incredible journey

to winning a National Golden Gloves

bronze medal. To my family, friends, and

community, your unwavering support has

been the foundation of my journey. Your

encouragement, love, and belief in me has

fueled my determination and resilience

to win a National Golden Gloves bronze

medal. I hope my achievement serves as an

inspiration to the youth. Showing them that

with faith, hard work, and a great support

system, they too can reach their dreams

and conquer any challenges standing in

their way. Next year I will take gold, but

bronze isn’t a terrible achievement in my

first National Golden Gloves, so I accept it

humbly and will use it to push me further

rather than define who I am in and out of

the ring.

Thank you all for your support with my

fundraising and being my champions, but

most importantly inspiring me to pursue

my dream.”

June 2024

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TRUANCY

June Greetings!

The Truancy Department would like to send

out a BIG CONGRATULATIONS to all students

who have graduated, from Head Start on up to

High School as well as College. We hope that

those who are moving up in to different schools

and grades are ready for exciting and positive

experiences in their new environments. Many

will be amazed with the changes, new faces and

new routines when they enter into the next level

of their education. For now, they get to enjoy

their summer vacation with their families and

friends. We wish them the best of luck and we

continue to stress that daily school attendance

is important for their success.

Head Start graduates will soon experience

new routines and schedules when they enter

Elementary School! They will get to learn new

skills that will continue to help them as they

move up the educational ladder. At times, it

may be challenging but we know that they have

all the wonderful support of their parents and

siblings.

Some students will soon be freshmen entering

High School. There will be many fun and

wonderful moments as well as some exciting

and challenging times; remember that many

people surround you and are rooting for your

success. Do not be afraid to ask for help

and reach out to those who care about you - your parents, family, teachers, counselors,

community elders, and community resource

providers within the community. Remember to

surround yourself with positive peers and stay

focused on your goals. We are cheering you

on!

As many of our students have graduated from

High School and have successfully completed

their 12 years of education, some may move

forward to enhance their education by attending

college and working on becoming doctors,

lawyers and engineers. Some students may be

ready to start the work force and be successful

with their goals. We know that whatever it is

that they decide to do, it will be rewarding to

them as well as their parents.

Congratulations College graduates! When you

started in preschool or Kindergarten, I know

that many of you had dreams of your college

education and becoming teachers, police

officers, architects, or even airplane pilots!

You have done a great job by pursuing your

goals and dreams; you will represent the Isleta

community with pride!

Last but not least, thank you to all the parents

who have supported and spent many tireless

hours with their children - - doing homework,

projects, cheering them on in extracurricular

activities, or just letting your children know

that they are doing a great job with reaching

milestones and accomplishing goals. YOU are

doing an awesome job!

Now comes a time in June to enjoy your break

from school and enjoy family and sibling time.

Taking a vacation might be on your mind, a

weekday gathering with your peers, or just

staying home and relaxing might be on your

agenda. Whatever it is that you plan on doing,

remember to be safe and enjoy!

HAPPY SUMMER TIME to you all!

The Isleta Truancy Department

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TRIBAL COUNCIL

Greetings Isleta Pueblo Community! Tribal Council

has two surveys out to the community for input on

Community Interest in Land Purchase for Cultural

Significance and/or a Buffer Zone, please use

QR Code below to complete the short survey. If a

physical copy of the survey is desired, they will be

available at the Tribal Council Offices.

The second survey is a Committees/Boards/

Commissions Availability Survey to gauge what days

and times would work best to hold meetings to have

more members be involved. Letters of interest may

be dropped off at Tribal Council Offices or emailed to

Tribal.Council@isletapueblo.com. The Vacancies for

the following Committees/Boards/Commissions are

as follows:

2- Health Advisory Vacancies: Must have a medical

background, meetings are quarterly and from 5 p.m.

to 7 p.m.

5 – IPHA Housing Board of Commissioners

Vacancies: Meetings are between 2-4 hours in

length, after 5 p.m., 2-3 times a month.

2 – Tribal Enrollment Committee Vacancies: Meetings

are 2x a month, between 2-4 hours depending on

caseload.

3- Elder Committee Vacancies: 1 for Village Proper

District, 1 for Ranchitos District and 1 for Chical

District

*Isleta Elementary School has several openings to

fill, meetings occur after 5 pm. If interested please

reach out to IES directly at 505-869-2321 and submit

your letter of interest.

*DEADLINE FOR SURVEYS IS 12 p.m. on JUNE

14, 2024.

Sincerely,

Tribal Council

Goodwill

Goodwill Good jobs offers individuals free

assistance with job search, interview skills, and

resume assistance.

Contact : Vicki Herring

Career Specialist at

505-944-0289

Vicki Herring

Career Specialist

Goodwill Industries of New Mexico

_____________________________________

vherring@goodwillnm.org

505-944-0289 or 505-881-6401 x4097

201 Desert Willow Rd, Los Lunas, NM 87031

www.Goodwillit.org

Isleta Pueblo News

June 2024

Job Postings

Visit us online at http://

www.isleta.com/career-opportunities.aspx

Fax: 505-244-8232

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OUR LOCATION

Isleta Resort and Casino is located 7 minutes south of downtown Albuquerque at

Interstate 25 and Hwy 47, exit 215. The Human Resources office can be found

on the east side of the building through the Employee Entrance doors.

ENVIRONMENTAL

2024 Mosquito Control

Until the end of August 2024, the Pueblo is providing mosquito

control in the parks and recreation areas only. Keep in mind

there is not a possibility we are able to kill all mosquitos, we

strongly encourage you to continue with utilizing insect repellent

as needed when outdoors.

Mosquito Control will be in the following recreational areas

Isleta Recreation Center, Tribal Rd 40:

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Baseball Fields, Tee Ball Fields, & Soccer Field -- east

of Tribal Rd 40

Baseball Fields, playground, and batting cage area -west of Tribal Rd 40

Parks:

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Mousetown “Veterans Park,” Tribal Rd 70

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Pickle Heights “Veterans Park,” Tribal Rd 65

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Jose Lawrence Jojola/Celso Montoya Park “Church

Park,” Tribal Rd 48 near NM 147

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Chical Baseball Field

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Corporal Robert David/Fred Zuni Park,Tribal Rd 10

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Jose Manuel Valdez Park “Ranchitos Park,” Tribal Rd 7

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Fitness West grassy areas, Tribal Rd 64

Head Start

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playground area, Sagebrush Street

Insecticide will be applied with hand sprayers in

Recreation locations, limited to grassy areas and

athletic fields. A sign will be posted on nearby

park fencing each day an area is sprayed. The first

Application occurred on May 17th and

will be repeated approximately every 3 weeks.

Contact Environment Department at 505-869-7565 if

you have any questions.

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Pueblo of Isleta Career Opportunities

Position Posting Office Location

Closing Date

Position Posting Office Location

Closing Date

June 2024

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Position Posting Office Location Closing Date

NM Poison Control

We should be cleaning and disinfecting more often. It is

important that you do not inject or ingest these chemicals

into your body. Please remember to keep ALL chemicals out

of children’s reach. If any cleaning or disinfectant solution is

swallowed or injected, please contact the NM Poison Control

immediately.

1-800-222-1222

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

This spring the Department of Education

has been abuzz with both anticipation and

excitement as we recognize the academic

accomplishments of our students. The

Department is excited to mark this

milestone with celebration, reflection, and

action. The Department has looked to

celebrate our Isleta students and JohnsonO’Malley eligible students at these

momentous occasions. The Department

along with Tribal Administration, and

the JOM Indian Education Committee

presented Native American students with

Cultural & Perseverance Awards. Each

of these students received a stole and a

cord. Jeanette Ferrara, Pueblo of Isleta

community member, handcrafted each

stole: stitching a prayer for a good life in

each and every stole.

Good Road Series.” The goal of the first

event was to: celebrate the end of the

school year, educate and share available

resources for summer wellness and

cultural programming, build relationships

and trust between the community youth

and Pueblo services. The meeting hosted

representation of students between the

ages 13-20. The evening began with words

from Governor Zuni. He started by warmly

welcoming the students and congratulating

them on finishing the school year. The

night featured a mobile gaming truck

where students learned the dangers of

cyberbullying. Students enjoyed a wide

variety of games. They were also able to

play against officers from Isleta Police

Department. Students thoroughly enjoyed

the gaming center and interaction with

Police.

Century High School

The Department of Education experienced

the Rose and Robe Ceremony of Century

High School. Special guests, 1st Lieutenant

Governor Jiron and Indian Education

Committee

Chair

Ryan

Hickman,

demonstrated their devoted and continued

support of Indian education by attending

the ceremony. The special guest along with

the Department presented the stoles and

cords to Native American students during

the ceremony. This public presentation

allowed for Native American students

to be recognized before their teachers,

peers, and family. The robing portion of

the night highlighted the pride of parents,

grandparents, and guardians as they

robed their student. The rose portion of

the night allowed students to give their

parents a rose symbolizing the student’s

growth, accomplishment, and blooming

potential. Many of the students presented

the rose to a family member, mentor, or

favorite teacher. The ceremony created an

atmosphere of astonishment and marvel.

Los Lunas High School

The Department hosted a Native American

Awards Assembly. Governor Zuni welcomed

students and their families with warmth

and sincerity. Along with Governor Zuni

the Department was joined by special

guests, Chairperson Hickman and Native

American Liaison Tish Howard. At this

assembly Governor Zuni praised students

for their academic accomplishments.

Governor Zuni also encouraged students to

pursue a good life. Governor Zuni warmly

encouraged students through storytelling,

acknowledging, and listening. Governor

would award each Native American student

a stole and cord. Students heard stories

from Governor Zuni about how students

should choose a path that makes waking

up a blissful moment. Governor Zuni

continued acknowledging the outstanding

accomplishments that have been made

by graduating students. The Department

provided a lovely dinner featuring warm red

chile posole and soft airy bread. As students

and families enjoyed dinner Governor

Zuni talked to students. As Governor Zuni

listened to student expectations and hope

his eyes were warm and twinkling behind

his glasses. He displayed a gentle smile

listening to the future that awaits the

Native American students. The awards

assembly provide a moment for Native

American students and families to look

forward toward the future.

Valencia High School

The Department would journey to Valencia

High School for its Robing Ceremony.

Valencia High School introduced each

student. Governor Zuni and Chairwoman

Hickman joined Valencia High School and

Los Lunas Public School administration

on stage. Both Governor and Chairwoman

Hickman were both excited and happy

to see the outstanding accomplishments

made by Native American students. At this

ceremony Valenica students were presented

with various cords and scholarships that

they had earned during their high school

career. Students were honored for their

decision to enlist in the military. Governor

Zuni handed out cords, stoles, and

awards to Native American students. He

encouraged them and praised them on their

accomplishments. “Celebratory” effectively

describes the essence of the night.

The Department of Education continues

to hold a sense of awe and wonder at the

academic and personal achievement of our

Native American student population. With

tremendous efforts made by both students

and families the Department looks forward

to a future community guided by Native

American excellence. The Department also

continues to look toward another school

year where families, community members,

and our Department can collaborate and

innovate support for our Native American

students.

One focus of the “Good Road Series” is

language and culture. For this first meeting

Michael Jojola and Faron Candelaria spoke

to students about the importance of Tiwa.

Ta-Ta Jojola spoke to students about the

timelessness of Tiwa. He told students

of how our language has been with us

since the beginning and defines who

we are as a Pueblo. He told of how Tiwa

helps us understand our culture and the

world around us. Ta-ta Candelaria spoke

about how our language connects us as a

community. He encouraged students to

simply greet people in Tiwa. He continued

encouraging students to practice Tiwa. Both

men shared with students a grave concern

about Tiwa: the extinction of Tiwa. The

men shared that they do not want Tiwa to

disappear from our Pueblo. Students were

encouraged to learn Tiwa. Students were

also informed that together our community

can maintain the timelessness of Tiwa if

we speak it.

Mental Health will also be featured in

the “Good Road Series.” Students learned

about self-care. Students learned how

small activities such as taking a walk,

drinking water, and doing nothing can help

you maintain your mental health. Students

also learned how we must learn to think

positively about oneself. Students wrote

affirmations about themselves. These

affirmations helped students to learn to

see the positive in themselves rather than

always focusing on the negative. The selfcare feature truly helped students in their

pursuit of becoming the best version of

themselves.

The “Good Road Series” will continue to

have meetings throughout the summer.

For more information please contact us at

(505)869-9790.

Greetings from the DOE Higher Ed

Team,

Youth Community Meeting

Governor Zuni has created a series of

meetings with the youth of our Pueblo

community. This series is titled, “The

We also would like to congratulate the

POI Scholarship recipients who graduated

from his or her respective program for

this academic year. We are proud of your

accomplishment and wish you the best in

your future endeavors!

June 2024

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The FALL application is currently open. Visit

our webpage for more information: https://www.

isletapueblo.com/tribal-programs/educationalservices/isleta-higher-education/

The deadline date to submit an application for the

FALL is July 1st.

All supporting documents needed for the FALL

application are due by August 31st.

Please make sure to check-in with your Higher Ed

coordinator if you are missing any documents that

may be needed for the scholarship.

CALLING ALL GRADUATES FROM HIGH

SCHOOL, TECHNICAL INSTITUTES, AND

COLLEGES, please be sure to let us know you

are graduating or have graduated by calling our

department or filling out the link

above. We want to celebrate your

accomplishments!

https://isletapueblo.formstack.com/

forms/2024_graduate

Attention: Pueblo of Isleta Community

Public Works has implanted a new work order system for community

work orders.

Community members can submit a work order the following ways:

1. Below is a QR Code you can scan with a smart device

2. You can access the link on the Pueblo of Isleta Website

3. Calling Public Works Office at 505-869-5170

Please provide as much information as possible about the work

order being placed. We will need the following information:

• What is the issue?

• Location (Complete Address)

• Contact Name & Number

• Attached pictures, if any

NOTE: Please one work order per submittal! Our new system will

not generate multiple work orders in one submission. Not providing

all detail information on your work order may cause a delay!

We understand that not everyone has access to a smart device or

computer to submit a work order, calling into Public Works Office at

505-869-5170 is still available.

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PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT

June is already here! Can you believe that

we are already in the middle of the year?

Wow, time sure does fly by when we are

having fun!

Quick update on our department, the fitness

section continues to have its fun challenges

and also continues to offer different classes

to tribal members, casino employees and

Pueblo of Isleta employees. The Parks

Maintenance Section is working hard like

always on keeping our parks in the pueblo

and the grounds around the recreation

center looking awesome. I can’t say enough

about the parks crew, they really bust their

butts out there. The Aquatics Center is

doing good, now that it has been warming

up lots more tribal members have been

coming in to use our Aquatics Center. The

Recreation Section has been busy getting

prepared for the summer program as well.

The program starts on June 3rd this year

and will run through July 26th, and we are

all looking forward to having the youth here

at the center again this summer. Lastly,

our Sports Section has also been very busy

with the youth basketball teams and adult

basketball league. Both are in full swing

right now. We also just finished up the Corn

Hole League, please check out the pictures.

Please remember, if you need any

information about the activities, classes,

etc. happening here in our department

please feel free to contact us at (505) 8699777 and we will do our best to give you

details.

FITNESS SECTION

The Fitness Section at the Main Recreation

Center would like to welcome the newest

member to the fitness team, her name

is Christa Hern.

Christa is an ACE

Certified fitness instructor who has lots of

knowledge and experience. Her expertise

is in TRX suspension training, Stretching &

Strengthening, Women’s Health & Fitness

and Zumba. She has worked in the health

care field alongside physical therapist and

also in big gyms settings such as Defined

Fitness.

She is currently instructing

Aerobics Class, Chair & Strength Class and

Water Aerobics at the Recreation center.

She also does one on one personal training

sessions, so if you are interested in working

with Christa, she is available to help you

reach your fitness goals. Please come in

to meet Christa or feel free to contact her

or any of our fitness instructors at the

Recreation Center at 505-869-9777.

I

also want to let you know that our Water

Aerobics Class has been such a great class,

and we will be continuing this class for the

rest of the summer. We hope to see new

participants in our Water Aerobic Classes.

These classes are held every Wednesday

at 10am, and Saturdays also at 10am. For

more information about the other classes

being offered in our fitness section please

feel free to reach out to us at (505) 869-9786.

AQUATICS CENTER

We hope everyone had a great end to their

school year! Summer is here and we are

very excited for the upcoming season. Swim

lessons begin on June 4th and run through

June 20th, and will be held on Tuesdays

and Thursdays from 4:30-5:30pm. If you

are interested in swim lessons, we still

have openings and registration forms are

available here at the Recreation Center.

Open Swim will be available from 5:30pm

until 7:30pm from Monday through

Thursday, and 4:30-5:30 on Fridays. We

also have Open Swim Saturday Sessions

from 8:30am-11:30am! Morning Lap swim

can also be scheduled through the Aquatics

office at 505-869-9783, and the times we

have available for lap swimming is from

5:30am-8:30am M-F. Isleta Aquatics is still

trying to hire Lifeguards for summer, so if

you know anyone interested in becoming

a lifeguard please call or visit the POI

website for the job posting! We do provide

all training needed on site. For anyone

interested in information about Lifeguard

certification, child or adult swim lessons,

and other aquatic programming, please call

Josh or Jayna at 505-869-9783.

RECREATION SECTION

Here we go! The Summer Youth Recreation

Program starts up on Monday, June 3rd,

2024. We have lots of fun activities and

field trips scheduled for the participants

this summer. This year’s summer program

will be an 8 week summer program, as

mentioned we start on June 3rd and we

will run through July 26th, 2024. For more

information about the summer program

please feel free to contact the recreation

center at (505) 869-9777 and ask for

LeeAnne Zuni

SPORTS SECTION

We just finished up another Corn Hole

League in May and much like last year, it

was an exciting year. This year we had a

Couple’s League and there were 7 teams in

this league, the Wanna Bees (Lucas Jiron

and Miranda Yalch) were crowned the

champs of this league this year. In our Open

Division we had 9 teams and the Sicarios

(Cubathee Montoya and Brian Lente) were

the champs of the open division this year.

It was a fun and exciting Corn Hole season

again this year.

Our Youth Basketball Teams are going

strong. This year we have two youth co-ed

teams, a 9–10 year-old team and a 11–12

year-old team, and both of these/our teams

are competing in the Bernalillo County

Youth Basketball League this year. The

competition has been tough so far, but

our youth are playing tough, learning and

having fun competing. Playing in this

league has been and is going to be a very

good experience for our kids to see, the

competition level is a little higher than

what they have seen in the past, but we

feel that is a good thing for them. I want

to thank our volunteer coaches Cubathee

Montoya and Edmond Lucero, these

individuals are putting in their own time to

help teach, guide and cheer on the players

on our teams, it’s awesome to have them

help coach our youth. We have also started

this year’s Men’s basketball League; all

our games are played on Sundays from 10

am to 3pm. If you’re not doing anything

and you want to see some good basketball

games, come out and watch these games,

we would love to see you here. This year

we have 11 teams competing in our men’s

basketball league, along with the teams we

have from here, we also have teams from

Laguna Pueblo, Santa Anna Pueblo, Sandia

Pueblo, Bernalillo, Albuquerque and Los

Lunas. Once again, we would love to see

you here on Sundays to support our men’s

basketball league.

June 2024

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Attention Pueblo of Isleta

residents: Update from POI

Environment Department

Asbestos Program

Goals of the Asbestos Program

To educate the community about asbestos and

to prevent releases of asbestos-containing

building material (ACBM). Environment

Department performs building materials

inspections for demolition and general

renovation projects for homes within Pueblo

of Isleta reservation.

Protecting Your Health and Those

Around You

What is Asbestos? It is a natural mineral

fiber that is mined from the Earth. It was

used in many common building materials

for its strength and durability, insulation

properties, and fire resistance. Asbestos

is hazardous to human health and the

environment. Microscopic fibers are released

into the air when the materials are disturbed.

These fibers can enter the lungs when inhaled

and can damage the lung tissue.

Renovation or Demolition? What You

Need to Know Before You Start

This is a reminder to all households that a

building materials inspection is required

prior to any renovation or demolition

work. The purpose of a building materials

inspection is to rule out the presence of

asbestos-containing building material.

Asbestos is found in many building

materials, including but not limited to:

Window Glazing

Adhesive Material

Insulation

Roofing Material

Plaster and Stucco

Ceiling/Flooring Panels & Tiles

Penetration Sealant

Joint Compounds

Drywall Material

FUNDING NOW AVAILABLE

Tribal Council approved a budget using ARPA

funding to assist households with building

materials inspection, asbestos abatement

(if necessary), and demolition. The deadline

to get a household project on Environment

Department’s list is July 15, 2024.

If you are interested, have questions, or

would like to request a building materials

inspection, contact Environment Department

at 505-869-7565. At this time, properties in

probate are not eligible.

Isleta Pueblo News

Editor:

Nathaniel Lujan

Asst. Editor:

Diane Abeita

Published By:

Valencia Express

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MEDIA RELEASE FOR FREE MEALS FOR CEP

National School Lunch/Breakfast Program

School Year 2024-2025

The Isleta Elementary School announced today it will operate the

Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch

Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2024-2025 school year.

Schools qualifying to operate CEP serve breakfast and lunch to all

children at no charge and eliminate the collection of meal applications

for free, reduced-price, and paid student meals. This new approach

reduces burdens for both families and school administrators and helps

ensure that students receive nutritious meals.

For additional information please contact the following person:

Isleta Elementary School

Attention: Esther P. Ceus/ Principal

Christina Lujan/Head Cook

Isleta Elementary School

1000 Moonlight Dr. SE

Albuquerque, NM 87105

505.869.2321

Sincerely,

Christina Lujan/Head Cook

Non-discrimination Statement:

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of

Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution

is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national

origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability,

age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than

English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of

communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print,

audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible

state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET

Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through

the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should

complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint

Form which can be obtained online at: USDA Program Discrimination

Complaint Form, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992,

or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain

the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written

description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to

inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature

and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027

form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary

for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C.

20250-9410; or

(

2) fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or

(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

June 2024

June 2024

St. Augustine Religious

Education Program

Congratulations to our High School students

who received the Gifts of the Holy Spirit

through the Sacrament of Confirmation on

April 25th, and our children who received

the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist on April

27th. Father Milton Thomas and our

volunteer Religious Educators are honored

that we had the opportunity to teach

our Catholic faith to the children of our

community.

The students participated during each

Mass as readers and during the offertory

as gift bearers. We had 5 students receive

Confirmation, and 18 boys and girls receive

Holy Communion.

We were blessed to have Archbishop

John Wester celebrate the Mass for

Confirmation.

Archbishop Wester also

took time before the mass to speak with the

confirmation students and their sponsors.

We were very pleased to have Second Lt.

Governor Juan Rey Abeita say a few words

to the confirmation students before Mass,

and also Governor Max Zuni who spoke at

the First Communion ceremony.

We would like to express our sincere

gratitude and appreciation to our priest

Father Milton Thomas. He is not only

here for our children, but also for the whole

community. His door is always open for you

to visit.

Photographs have been snapped. Family

and friends have celebrated together. Gifts

have been opened. The signed, stamped

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certificate has been presented. Years of

preparation are complete – culminating

in the holy sacrament of Confirmation or

Eucharist. The Eucharist is “the source

and summit of the Christian life,” for in the

blessed Eucharist is contained the whole

spiritual good of the Church, namely Christ

himself. As a family continue your faith life

and maintain a healthy balance by being a

part of the parish community each Sunday.

Remember, once a young person has

received Eucharist, he or she is eligible for

altar service. This ministry is a great way

for young people to learn more about the

Mass. Altar servers are also exposed to the

vocation of the priesthood and diaconate.

And young adults who have been confirmed

are encouraged to think about joining a

parish ministry like the choir or becoming

a lector. We welcome your participation in

our parish community. We will post dates

and times of ministry classes once they

have been scheduled.

Prayer for Kids

Honor your father and mother,

as the Lord your God has commanded you,

that it might go well with you on the land

which the Lord,

Your God gives you.

Father, open the eyes of our children.

May they know Your Will

and evade worldly deception.

Give them grace to follow Your Will.

Show them how to honor their parents,

that Your blessings may follow them

in this land.

Grant them good health and longevity . . .

Amen

2024 Confirmation

2024 First Communion

Purchased Referred Care

Did you know?

Did you know Isleta Health Center is

your payor of last resort?

Payor of last resort means if you have

primary insurance, Isleta Health Center

would be your secondary insurance.

If you have a primary and secondary

insurance, Isleta Health Center would be

your Tertiary insurance. Please list Isleta

Health Center as your last payor.

Did you know you have to call PRC to

inform them of all appointments?

This includes all ER/urgent care visits,

any follows ups, any secondary referrals,

telemed

appointments,

rescheduled

appointments. Not calling in for

appointments will delay payment

Did you know if you receive a bill

from a provider, you have to bring it

in to PRC, even if you have a referral?

Some facilities will send a bill to the

patient but not Isleta Health Center. It is

best to bring all bills in received by mail

to make sure PRC contacts the facility to

bill Isleta.

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June 2024

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Child Safety Seat Checks

offered at the Isleta Health

Center

Learn how to properly install

your Child’s Safety Seat

CALL 505-869-4479 to

Schedule an Appointment.

Child and Car Seat

must be Present.

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ISLETA POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS

JUNE – 2024

The sixth month of the year

is now upon us and where the

time has gone is beyond me.

A reminder the days have

become hotter, the winds

intermittent and gusty and

the children are out of school

and now……. let the summer games begin!

Motorists be aware with the release of

school children, young and old, are out and

about walking, biking, riding and/or driving

so please be cautious and conscientious

driver. The youth are so excited for vacation

time, they may forget the safety rules and

could cross your path so be ever vigilant

of your surroundings and avoid distracted

driving. If you are not paying attention to

the roadway but instead checking your cell

phone, you will not see the child darting

across the road for a stray soccer ball or

basketball.

The first day of summer is marked for June

20, 2024 and the summer solstice which

starts the beginning of the astronomical

summer is June 20-21. As we have been

noticing increasing temperatures in May,

one can be assured those temperatures will

continue to rise and there are precautions

to be taken. A few tips/reminders on staying

safe in the heat:

Law Enforcement. When I went to college,

I wanted to be Forensic Pathologist but I

decided that was not the career for me

because I wanted to be a first responder. I

am excited to start my career with Isleta

Pueblo and serve my community well.

Becoming a dispatch has been a dream come

true and I am truly honored to be here.

Thank you and have a wonderful day!

We welcome Collin Massey to our law

enforcement family.

Collin is excited to join the Pueblo of Isleta

Police Department as a Behavioral Sciences

Clinician. He is a licensed therapist in New

Mexico and has worked in mental health for

twenty years. Collin lives in Albuquerque

with his wife and three children. In his

spare time, Collin says he changes a lot of

diapers and attends church.

Hi! My name is Patrick Chavez and I’m

a new dispatcher here for Isleta Police

Department. I’m originally from here in

Isleta and my personal goal is to learn

my position and help the community. I’ve

always wanted to go into law enforcement

and I want to help my community as well.

My hobbies: I like to play my video games

on my days off to help me focus and take

my mind off things, I do like to cook as well,

and go to the gym when I have down time.

We welcome all of you to the “blue” family.

FIELD DAY - 2024

WELCOME TO THE LAW

ENFORCEMENT FAMILY

The Isleta Police Department has added a

few new faces to the family and they are:

Greetings everyone,

My name is Joyce Sandoval. I am originally

from Taos, NM but was born in Littleton,

Colorado.

A few fun facts about me are I love animals,

the color purple and Mexican food. Aside

from that I have always been interested in

Field Day at the Isleta Elementary School was held on May

15, 2024 and SRO R. Yzquierdo organized a few officers to

challenge the elementary students to a basketball game.

The students rallied valiantly but were no match for the

much older, taller……IPD team. Fun was had by all and

we look forward to the challenge in coming years.

June 2024

SURVEY

A sample survey is seen below and the Isleta

Police Department would appreciate feedback

from the community. Please view the survey

and fill it out using the link provided or scan

the QR code. If you have questions please do

not hesitate to contact the police department.

Isleta Police Department Mental

Wellness Community Survey

Please use the attached link or the QR Code

https://forms.gle/Eepu8cJ6EwWBS2qz7

Thank you,

The Isleta Police Department

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June 2024

Pueblo of Isleta Public Library

Greetings from the library, summer has arrived and our Summer Reading Program has kicked

off! Junior and Youth programs are off to a great start. We would like to say congratulations

to ALL of the students who graduated. With graduation parties coming up, don’t forget the

library can help with any invitations, picture scanning or copies. Please come in and see what

YOUR library offers for FREE, you’ll be surprised!

News

The library will be closed on Wednesday,

June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.

All library media checked out on Monday,

June 17th will be due on Thursday, June

20th. Juneteenth is a federal holiday to

commemorate the emancipation of enslaved

people in the US.

The Summer is a very busy time for the

library and patrons may experience longer

waiting times at the front desk. You will

notice more children during the day and

new summer workers. Please be patient

with us as some of the new staff are just

learning, and for some it is their very first

job. We would like to apologize in advance

for any inconvenience and we thank you

for understanding during this busy time.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any

questions or concerns. You may call the

library at 505-869-9808.

A quick reminder, our library has a mobile

device app which can be found in both the

Apple and Google app stores. To find our

app, type in, “Isleta LIB” in the app search

bar and look for our purple library logo.

Our app will give you quick access to our

online catalog, your account info & digital

card, our free digital resources, library

event calendar, Isleta Pueblo Newsletter

online archive, social media links, and our

library contact information. Should you

accept our app notifications, you will receive

reminder, closure dates, and other library

news notifications. See flyer for additional

details and, of course, visit the library if

you need help navigating or downloading

our app.

With Summer here, we would like to remind

you about our FREE movie streaming

service called Kanopy. You will need to set

up your four-digit passcode with the library.

You may visit or call the library to create or

reset your four-digit passcode. Afterwards,

you may visit the Kanopy website, download

the Kanopy app, or better yet, use the link

in our library app to access the Kanopy

digital streaming services. See our flyer for

additional details and, of course you may

also visit the library for a quick tutorial.

In an attempt to help you save additional

cash money this summer, we would like to

remind or share with you our Family Pass

which give you access to 16 exceptional

museums and historical sites throughout

the Land of Enchantment. Each pass

provides 6 FREE admissions into the 16

exceptional museums and historical sites.

You may be asking, what are these 16

exceptional museums and historical sites?

Well, I won’t tell you here, instead I will

let you know to come into the library to

view the passes so can get that information

yourself. Remember, I have to get you

into our doors somehow. See our flyer for

additional information.

The library now has Turntables for

checkout! Checkouts are for 2 weeks with

accounts that are in good standing. For

questions, please call the library at 505869-9808.

Our Family Story Time will be taking a

break this June and July because library

staff will be busy with the Summer Reading

Program. Story Time will begin again in

August with Story Time every Wednesday

starting at 10:30am, activities and crafts

will follow. If you have any questions about

our Story Time, please give the library a

call at 505-869-9808 and speak with a staff

member.

Upcoming

The library will once again be a host site

for the Summer Meal Program provided

by the Bernalillo County food program.

The Summer Meal Program will start on

Monday, June 3rd through Friday, July

26th. We will be serving breakfast and

lunch for children ages 1-17 years old in

our Art Room. Meal schedule is as follows

breakfast will be served from 7:45am –

9:30am and lunch will be served from

11:30am – 1:00pm. All meals are FREE

and must be eaten on site. If you have any

questions regarding this program, please

call the library at 505-869-9808 and speak

with a staff member.

please feel free to let us know.

Library staff members Diane, Cheyenne,

Abbey and Kyle participated in Isleta

Elementary’s field day on May 15th. Staff

set up a “Battle Royal Ping Pong Game” for

students to enjoy. Other POI Departments

set up games for the event like tug of war,

sponge game, bean bag toss, dunk tank and

a basketball game (Police vs. Students).

We would like to thank Isleta Elementary

for letting us be a part of it and hosting a

wonderful event for students, staff and

community.

The Summer Reading Program (SRP) will

begin on Monday, June 10th. Our Junior

program will begin at 9:00am and end at

11:30am. Our Youth program will begin

at 1:00pm and end at 4:00pm. To sign up

please call the library and check the status

of program availability. If Youth and Junior

programs are full, we have an on-going

waiting list. If a child decides our program

is not for them or misses more than 5 days,

they will be dropped from our program, and

we will move onto our waiting list.

Both Junior and Youth groups attended

their first field trip of the summer on June

13th. Junior program went to We Rock

Indoor Playground and enjoyed lunch

afterwards at Peter Piper Pizza. Youth

program went to Hinkle Family Fun Center

and also had pizza for lunch on June 14th.

We plan field trip on the first week of

program so students can get to know one

another and have fun.

Library staff will be focusing on our

Summer Reading Program for the months

of June - July so children, teen, adult and

family programs will be on a pause during

this time. However, please follow us on our

social media accounts for up to the minute

announcements on programs and events.

Recap

Our Summer Reading Program registration

was held on Friday, May 10th starting at

7am, however parents/guardians were

lined up by 6:30am. We had a total of 20

spots for the juniors and 25 spots for the

youth programs. As of right now, our Youth

program is full, however we do have a

waiting list. There are still spots available

for the Junior program. Registration for

this program is in-person here at the

library and will be open till all spots are

filled. We are always trying to improve our

services. If you have any recommendations

or suggestions on how we can improve,

After School Program students

working on daily crafts!

June 2024

Library’s Ping Pong set up at Isleta

Elementary’s Field Day!

After School Program end of the

school year incentive field trip to

Main event!

Library staff member Isaiah Abeita hosted a

three-day Graffiti program during the month of

May. This program was open to 6 patrons ages

8 years old and up. Participants learned the

basics of the art of graffiti with an introduction

of the history followed by learning how to create

their own art in graffiti style. We would like to

thank everyone who participated and library

staff member Isaiah for hosting the program.

.

The After School Program finished their final

month, and as a thank you library staff took

students on their final incentive field trip of

the year to Main Event. Students had a great

time and enjoyed some pizza afterwards for

dinner. We would like to thank all our students

for doing such a great job this school year and

participating in our After School Program. It

has been a pleasure to have them around.

After School Program registration for the

upcoming 2024-2025 school year will be during

the last week of July and will be open to 20

students. Transportation to the library will

be available for Bosque Elementary ONLY, as

the other students are in walking distance or

a bus stop is near the library. If you have any

questions regarding our After School Program,

please give us a call at 505-869-9808.

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Helping Your Adult

Family Member

Who Has an Addiction

Although you may be tempted to rescue, bribe,

pamper, scold, or threaten your adult family member

who continues to use and abuse alcohol and/or drugs,

this is not a helpful approach.

Families share experience, strength, and hope at

Al-non meetings. These meetings teach you how to

stop “enabling”. The word enabling means “allowing,

permitting, or aiding” the alcoholic/addict to stay in

their sickness and enabling keeps you, the family,

trapped in the problem. Enabling can make you

physically and emotionally sick and cause increased

stress with you and your home environment. Addiction

is not something that affects just the alcoholic/addict

but has a negative impact on the entire family and the

community.

No one wants their adult family member to suffer with

an addiction and your intentions to help are out of love

and concern. When enabling turns into an intervention,

things begin to change. It is time to take your focus off

the adult family member’s addiction and place it onto

yourself and your family. You regain power to make

meaningful choices about what you will do and what

you won’t do. Enabling does not teach responsibility.

You can contact Al-non at (505) 262-2177 and find out

the nearest location from your community to attend,

(IBHS does not provide transportation).

Isleta Health Center - Behavioral Health

June 2024

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Task Force Releases New Breast

Cancer Screening Guidelines

Dr. Hadley Pope, Isleta Health Center Physician

Phone: 505-869-3200

On April 30th, 2024 the USPSTF (United States

Preventive Services Task Force) released new

guidelines for breast cancer screening in women.

The USPSTF is an organization made up of doctors

and disease experts who look at research on the best

way to prevent diseases and make recommendations

on how doctors can help patients avoid diseases or

find them early. The USPSTF is a highly respected

organization and their recommendations are used by

primary care providers all over the US to ensure our

patients are receiving the highest quality screenings

and medications, while also reducing the risk of

unnecessary screenings and medications.

2024 Fire Season

Pueblo of Isleta Fire Department

Fire season is here! The Isleta Pueblo Fire Dept. will be available to

assist and stand-by for community members with agricultural burns. Burn

permits are required, instructions on burn permit must be followed.

For more info contact the numbers listed below.

Fire Chief 505-869-9724

Isleta Dispatch 505-869-3030

The newly released USPSTF guidelines for breast

cancer screening recommend that women begin breast

cancer screening at 40 years of age. They recommend

mammogram as the best screening tool for breast

cancer and that women get mammograms done every

2 years through 74 years of age. The guidelines do not

make recommendations about continuing screening

in elders 75 and older, screening for women who

are at increased risk of breast cancer, or additional

screening, like MRI or ultrasound, in women who have

dense breasts. Instead, the task force recommends

that women 75+, those with increased cancer risk,

and women with dense breasts talk to their primary

care doctor to see what screening is best for them and

how often they should be screened for breast cancer.

Contact the Isleta Health Center at (505)869-3200 to

set up an appointment to talk with our primary care

providers about your breast cancer risk and breast

cancer screening.

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Health Beat:

CATARACT AWARENESS MONTH

Dr. Ryan Holiday, Optometrist, Isleta Health Center

Phone: 505-869-3200

JUNE IS CATARACT AWARENESS MONTH! It is

the perfect time to learn more about our eyes and how we

can maintain healthy, clear vision.

WHAT IS A CATARACT?

A cataract is a clouding or opacification of the natural lens

that sits inside the eye. This natural lens is responsible for

bending the light entering the eye to focus on the retina

for clear vision. When a cataract forms, the lens becomes

cloudy limiting and dispersing the light entering the eye.

This process can result in blurry vision, haloes around

lights, glare, difficulty driving at night, and sometimes

needing more light to see or read.

HOW DOES A CATARACT FORM?

A cataract usually forms naturally for everyone due to

natural aging processes and UV exposure from the sun

throughout one’s life. Sometimes a cataract can form

early due to trauma. Certain risk factors can increase the

chances of faster cataract progression including diabetes,

smoking, using steroids for long periods of time, and

certain eye conditions. In very rare cases, some cataracts

can occur in children also known as a “pediatric cataract.”

HOW IS A CATARACT TREATED?

Luckily, cataracts can be treated and vision restored in

the vast majority of cases with cataract surgery. During

surgery, the natural lens is removed and replaced

with an artificial lens. In most cases, cataracts can be

monitored on an annual basis till determined surgery will

be beneficial. However, waiting too long for surgery can

make the surgery more complicated if the cataract is far

progressed.

This is a reminder to have your eyes examined every

year or as recommended by your eye care professional to

maintain healthy eyes and vision!

Yolanda K. Olguin Chavez

12/16/1957-03/24/2024

The family and Husband of Yolanda would like

to thank everyone for their support in the loss of

someone very special who will be missed. She loved

her community and through her massage therapy

tried to make everyone better. Again, thank you to

everybody.

I asked God to send me someone

You drove down my road and never left

Ups and downs we went through

But we always made it

Your health took a turn for which there

Was no coming back

Twenty nine years later

I held your hand as you left me

The glimmer in your eyes

A sign that Heaven was waiting for you

We will see each other again

Love, Arnold

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Health Beat: Healthy Foods Express

Stephanie Barela, Health Educator

Stephanie.Barela@islclinic.net

Phone: 505-869-4479

The Isleta Health Center has collaborated with

Roadrunner Food Bank for nearly a year, since July

2023 and we have offered 10 Healthy Food Express

Food Distributions. These monthly food distributions

offered at the Chical Reception Hall on the 1st Friday

of the month has provided free, fresh food to families.

Since July 2023, these 10 Health Food Express Food

Distributions have provided food to at least 929*

households, affecting more than 1922* people. The

Healthy Foods Express is set up like a farmer’s market,

with fresh produce and other food items available

for individuals to select. At each event, any new

participant will fill out a Client Intake Form for their first

attendance and then in the future after the participant

registers 1 time, they will no longer have to register

again. Road Runner Food Bank needs participants to

register in order to show the need for the program and

to maintain state funding. If you have completed this

form before, then you are not required to complete this

again, unless the information was incorrectly input into

the computer or your information has changed. There

is also a Pick-Up Authorization form that is needed if

we are distributing food from TEFAP (The Emergency

Food Assistance Program), in order for you to pick

up food for other households. Food from TEFAP is

not always distributed, but it would be good if you are

planning to pick up food for others, to have this form

completed in case we are distributing TEFAP food that

day. The pick-up authorization form will be provided at

each event, or you can access the form in order to fill it

out before the distribution either on our website, www.

islclinic.com or from the Isleta Health Center.

Everyone is welcome to come to the Healthy Foods

Express Distribution at the Chical Reception Hall, so

we hope to see you all at the next food distribution. We

thank the Road Runner Food Bank for collaboration

this past year and we will see what this partnership

brings in the new fiscal year. Thanks again for all those

who have participated in this event.

The JUNE 7th DISTIBUTION has been

RESCHEDULED to May 31, 2024.

PLEASE NOTICE DATE

CHANGE!!!

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Isleta Pueblo News

June 2024