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Isleta Pueblo News
Volume 5 Issue 9
GOVERNOR’S REPORT
The Tribal Administration met with Los
Lunas School district representatives,
which included Bernard Saiz, Los Lunas
School District Superintendent, Dan
Padilla, Los Lunas High School Principal,
Mario Zuniga, Valencia High School
Principal and their staff. The purpose
of the meeting was to develop better
communications and working relationships
between the Pueblo of Isleta and Los
Lunas School District. Superintendent
Saiz assured us that despite the New
Mexico State budget cuts, the school
will make every effort to provide quality
education to all students. I am happy to
report that Native American students have
made steady progress and have met AYP
standards. School Administrators have
requested that we work together and set
up a informational meeting with parents,
students, POI education staff and school
administration. Hopefully we will have this
meeting during the month of September.
It will be important that every parent and
student attend this meeting. Your support
is imperative to your student's success.
Each year the number of students
attending Los Lunas and Albuquerque
Public Schools has increased and this will
require further community support for
our students. We need to work together to
increase our graduation rate. The Tribal
Administration will continue to work
with all students and schools in which our
students are enrolled so that they may
successfully complete their high school and
possibly post-secondary education.
The Administration thanks the Mayordomos
Manny Abeita, Scottie Jaramillo, Juan
Jaramillo, Patrick Jojola, Joseph Lente
and Michael Paquin for sponsoring the
2010 Saint Augustine Feast. Thank you
also to your families and relatives who
worked hard to prepare the food for the
community members and visitors.
September 2010
SAINT AUGUSTINE
CHURCH
Religious Education classes for Grades
1-8 begin on Tuesday September 14,
2010 from 4:15-5:30 pm. The High
School Confirmation classes begin on
Sunday, September 12, 2010 after the
10:00am Mass. The registration fee
will be $20.00 per child. Registration
will be held in the Religious Education
Building on the following dates:
Sunday August 29th: After both
masses
Sunday September 5th: After both
masses
Tuesday September 7th: 5:30pm
The Bureau of Indian Affairs delivered
the list of REGISTERED VOTERS FOR
THE UPCOMING Secretarial Elections on
August 27, 2010. A copy of the voter lists
are available for review at the Bureau of
Indian Affairs in Albuquerque, the Tribal
Governor's Office, the Elderly Center and
the Isleta Clinic. The lists may not be
copied nor removed from their location.
Children who are entering the First
Communion class must have attended
the second grade class or a pre-First
Communion class in order to receive
the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
The trucks require maintenance each
month and our drivers also earn vacation
and do take time off so plan ahead.
repaired. The areas by the Head Start and
Sunset Loop are the first areas that will be
repaired.
There are many septic systems that are
working properly, but the owners may not
understand how they operate. If you get
a door hanger that says that your septic
system is working properly, it may not get
pumped out. Please call, and we will send
somebody out to explain how your system is
supposed to work.
SOLID WASTE
PUBLIC WORKS
Ma Gu Wam,
The Village Water Line Project is almost
complete. Padilla Utility has worked hard
to make sure that the roads stayed open in
the evenings and that water shut offs were
at a minimum. They have done a great job
installing our new water lines to all the
houses in the village.
If you receive a door hanger at your house,
and you have no water, please call the
number shown on the hanger and someone
will be out to turn on your water. If no one
is home when the water lines are connected,
your water will not be turned on. This is to
make sure that with the new water pressure,
a line will not break or leak in your house
when you are not there. It also allows us to
bleed the line of any air so that your water
will flow properly. This process should take
about 20 minutes.
SEPTIC TANK OWNERS
Please remember that you must call in
advance to have your septic tank pumped.
If you request septic tank pumping on
Monday, your tank will NOT be pumped by
the end of the day.
There are over 600 tribal homes with septic
systems. We make every attempt to keep
the septic trucks always running in order
to keep the systems that need pumping
pumped out.
ROADS
The existing paved roads in the Village
will be getting new surfacing! Thanks to
stimulus funding the roads will be repaved
and striped. These were the only roads
that met the qualifications for stimulus
funding.
Our roads department also received funding
to purchase some new equipment. The Tribe
will be purchasing a new road grader, loader,
belly dump trailer, and a road sweeper with
the stimulus money we received.
Our Roads Department will also be repairing
the streets that are real bad. If you know of
any bad pot holes or large cracks in any of
the tribal roads, please let us know and we
will put in a work order to have the road
Things are moving along very well in the
Solid Waste Department. We have switched
vendors that haul our dumpsters from the
transfer station. This change has saved
the Tribe a lot of money. If you noticed, the
dumpsters are now green instead of grey.
The trash trucks are twelve years old now
and break down often. If your trash did not
get picked when normally scheduled, it will
be picked up the next day or as soon as one
of our trucks is up and running.
The good news is that the Solid Waste
Department has ordered two new trash
trucks to replace the old ones! The bad news
is that they take about six months to build
and deliver. One will be a much smaller
truck to be used in the village area.
The Public Works Department would like
to thank you for your patience. Remember
we provide services to each and every
household every day.
We hope you have harvested an abundance
of crops from your fields and gardens!
Enjoy the Feasts!!
Isleta Pueblo News
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September 2010
BLOOD QUANTUM
NO ADDITIONAL FUNDS FROM BIA OR IHS FOR INCREASED POPULATION AS A RESULT OF BLOOD
QUANTUM CHANGES FROM ONE-HALF TO ONE-QUARTER
At the Community Meeting on July 25, 2010, Tribal Members asked if there would be increased funding from the Indian Health Service
(IHS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS), and Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) if the
population increased due to a change of blood quantum from one-half to one-quarter for Tribal Membership.
On August 5, 2010 the Tribal Council wrote to each of the Federal Agencies asking the question regarding increased funding.
Following is a copy of the letter sent to IHS.
505-869-0457
TRIBAL COUNCIL OFFICE
FAX: 505-869-0454
PUEBLO OF ISLETA
P.O. BOX 1290
ISLETA, NM 87022
August 5, 2010
ADM Richie Grinell
Acting Area Director
Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service
5300 Homestead Road NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 248-4500
SENT VIA FACSIMILE AT (505) 248-4624, ORIGINAL SENT U.S. MAIL
Re:
Request for Information
Dear ADM Grinell:
The Pueblo of Isleta respectfully requests certain information from you regarding an important
matter facing the Pueblo of Isleta, as explained below.
On September 18, 2010, eligible tribal members will vote to amend the Pueblo of Isleta Constitution
to lower the blood quantum from 1/2 Isleta blood to 1/4 Isleta blood. Based on data generated by the
Pueblo of Isleta Census Department, there are currently 3,491 tribal members. If the blood quantum is
lowered, it is anticipated that at least 1,247 new individuals will become tribal members.
The Indian Health Service currently provides funds under P.L. 93-638 to the Pueblo of Isleta for
its tribal members. If tribal membership is increased, will Indian Health Service increase the amount of
funds to the Pueblo of Isleta? If so, approximately how much of any increase might be expected? Please
explain how population of tribal members is considered in the funding provided to the Pueblo of Isleta.
Please understand this is an urgent request on an important matter. The Pueblo of Isleta
appreciates your assistance and looks forward to your response.
Sincerely,
PUEBLO OF ISLETA
Robert Lucero, President
Tribal Council
cc: R.C. Begay, I.H.S. Tribal Liaison
J. Robert Benavides, Governor
The following three pages are the responses from Indian Health Service (IHS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA),
Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS), and Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) to the above letter.
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The IHS responded that the amount of funds received by the Pueblo of Isleta will not be increased. See letter from IHS
below.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Public Health Service
Mr. Robert Lucero
President, Tribal Council Pueblo of Isleta
P.O. Box 1290
Isleta, NM 87022
Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service
5300 Homestead Rd, NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110
AUG 2 4 2010
Dear Mr. Lucero:
I am in receipt of your letter dated August 5, 2010 regarding potential changes
in the Pueblo of Isleta tribal membership requirements and if there would be any
new additional funding from the Indian Health Service (IHS) if tribal membership
increased. The Pueblo of Isleta funding would not increase due to an increase in tribal
enrollment. The Albuquerque Area tribal shares methodology utilized the 2002 Active
User Population count as a basis for determining the base funding amount for each
Area tribe. This number included all active users at the Isleta facility residing within
the contract health service delivery area, irregardless of tribal affiliation. I would also
like to point out that since the IHS eligibility criteria is based on proven descent from a
federally recognized Tribe, those potential new members referenced in your letter may
already be receiving services at the Isleta facility.
Current user population data is used in calculating Indian Health Care Improvement
funding allocations and also for new funding increases in the Contract Health Service
program. Any future increases in these two line-item appropriations would be very
difficult to project at the facility level and they may not be proportional to user
population increases. I hope this information addresses your questions and concerns
raised in your letter. If you need additional clarification or have questions, please feel
free to contact me at 505-248-8003.
Sincerely,
Riche K. Grinnell, M.P.H.
Assistant Surgeon General
Acting Director
cc:
Robert Benevides, Governor Isleta Pueblo
R.C. Begay, IHS Tribal Liaison
There was no response from BIE. However, it should be noted that the Isleta Elementary School is operated by the BIE
using Federal Funds, therefore, an increase should not be expected by the Tribe. Any increases to operational expenses
under any circumstances would be borne by the BIE.
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The BIA also responded that there would not be an increase of funding. See letter from BIA below.
Continued next page
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( Continued from page 4 )
The response from DHHS related to Social Services states that there would be an increase in the amount of funds received by the Tribe under a grant, but would be limited based on the number of children under the age of 21. According
to the Tribal Treasurer, the Tribe receives about $45,000 each year under this grant.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Regional Office VI
1301 Young St, Room 945
Dallas, TX 75202
August 12, 2010
Pueblo of Isleta
Tribal Council President
Robert Lucero
P.O. Box 850
Isleta, NM 87022
Dear Council President Lucero,
Thank you for your recent inquiry regarding the Isleta Pueblo's title IV-B grants in relation to the
pending vote to reduce your tribal blood quantum from1/2 Isleta blood quantum to 1/4 blood quantum.
The title IV-B grants are a non-competitive grants offered to both State and Tribes through the
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF),
Children's Bureau (CB).
With respect to Tribes, the amounts of these grants are based directly on the number of tribal members,
under the age of 21, as the tribes choose to define their membership. You are correct in your assumption
that if the number of tribal members, under the age of 21, increases, that both your title IV-B-1 and IVB-2 grants will increase in proportionality. Without knowing an actual estimated number of new tribal
members under the age of 21, I can not give you an estimate of an actual dollar amount.
I hope that this information provides useful in the Pueblo's decision-making process. If we can be of any
further assistance, please feel free to contact our office at any time.
Sincerely,
Nanette Bishop
Program Specialist
Children's Bureau, Region VI
cc: Janis Brown, Regional Program Manager; CB, Region VI; Dallas, TX
Caroline Dailey, Social Services Director; Pueblo of Isleta; Isleta, NM
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Acequia Madre
Isleta Main Ditch (Acequia Madre) wish to thank those members who have paid their Dues and Fines. The following list of members
are showing a balance on their accounts. If you have any questions or issues about your account, please call the Ditch Mayordomos, Joe
Lente at 967-3786 or Michael Paquin at 720-0394. Otherwise, payment of check or money order can be made payable to "Isleta Main
Ditch" and mailed to P.O. Box 685, Isleta, New Mexico 87022
Abeita, Eleanor
Abeita, Felipe
Abeita, Fernando J.
Abeita, Joseph C.or Frances
Abeita, Joseph Gabriel
Abeita, Joseph R. (Sonny)
Abeita, Leroy
Abeita, Lupita C.
Abeita, Marcelina(Lucero)
Abeita, Marvin
Abeita, Pauline F.
Abeita, Pablo
Abeita, Ray M.
Abeita, Raymond Thomas
Abeita, Roberta
Abeita, Simon
Abeita, Sylvia
Abeita, Tom Jr.
Anzara, Ben
Balenquah, Mary F.
Chalan, Mary Margaret (Zuni)
Cherino, Albert Jr.
Chewiwi, Louise (Abeita)
Correo, Herman J.
Garcia, Jack L.
Glaser, Laurie A.
Gonzales, Sharon E. (Lucero)
Histia, Miguelita
Jaramillo, Isidor
Jiron, Alex
Jiron, Charlie (Estate of)
Jiron, Delano
Jiron, Michael L.
Jojola, Alfred D.
Jojola. Eddie (short)
Jojola, John D. Sr.
Jojola, John Michael
Jojola, Johnny T. (Sam's Son)
Jojola, Joseph E. (Alfred's Bro)
Jojola, Margaret L.
Jojola, Mary Jane
Jojola, Pat A.
Jojola, Richard C. (Lefty's Bro)
Jojola, Stella (Eloy)
Jojola, Ted
Kirk, Kim
Lente, Alberta
Lente, Alfred A.
Lente, David A
Lente, Jose Alcario (Estate of)
Lente, Jose Seferino
Lente, Michael A.
Lente, Nick
Lente, Terecita (Terry)
Lucero, Alvin
Lucero, Carmel
Lucero, Donald
Lucero, Eugene
Lucero, Felipe
Lucero, Joe D.
Lucero, Joseph F.
Lucero, Kathleen B.
Lucero, Matthew Joseph
Lucero, Michael A. (Michael B's Son)
Lucero, Pat Lynn
Lucero, Robert L.
Lucero, Rosalee A.
Lujan, Benard D.
Lujan, Robert (Bart's Son)
Manner, Anna
Martinez, Dorothy C.
Montoya, Francis
Olguin, Patrick
Overstreet, Jessie
Padilla, Chris
Padilla, Clarence
Padilla, Gabe F.
Padilla, Matthew by Raymond
Padilla, Paul L.
Padilla, Paula
Papuyo, Jose Delano (Estate of)
Puhyesva, Demasia (Jiron)
Richard, Ronald & Tina (Emily Schuler)
Romero, Sofia Maria (Estate of)
Salazar, Patty
Shattuck, August
Shattuck, Paul
Teller, Stella
Trujillo, Jose Carlos
Wilson,Terri Z./Edwin L.
Zuni, Allen
Zuni, Floyd Alvin
Zuni, Frank
ATTENTION!
ATTENTION!
ATTENTION!
ALL TRIBAL MEMBERS
If you plan to build, purchase a new home, or add to your
existing home, this information is for YOU!
In January 2010, Tribal Council approved by resolution an
amended version of the housing application.
This newer process protects YOU from disputes that may
occur after you build or add to your existing home.
Please plan on a minimum of ninety days to have the process
completed. While this may seem like a long time it will help
to ensure that all questions are answered and addressed to
protect you, the homeowner.
You will be able to pick up your application at the Public
Works office located at the Old Elementary School in Building
627. The process will be explained to you at that time and
that you may then proceed with your home building project.
It is important to follow all the steps in order. Any attempts
to complete the steps out of order will only delay the process.
All Tribal Departments that have anything to do with land,
housing, etc., must be included in the application process.
You will need to visit each individual department.
Some of the questions that will be addressed are,
1. is the house in a, or near a religious area, or
2. is there water, electric, sewer, or natural gas utilities
close by, or
3. can IHS help with utilities?
These are some of the questions that will be answered during
the application process.
When the application process is complete and all signatures
are obtained, the application will be submitted to Tribal
Council for approval. Once approved, the entire package will
be placed in a database with the Records Department for
future verification, if ever needed.
For further information on this application process, you may
call 724-6658.
September 2010
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LOS LUNAS / VALENCIA HIGH SCHOOLS TITLE VII INDIAN EDUCATION
Welcome back to the 2010-2011 school year.
We hope your summer vacation went well
and you are all ready to "hit the books".
There are some changes that have been
made, so please read the 2010/2011 student
handbook that your child was given at
registration. If you did not get the student
handbook, please stop by the counselor's
office. The rules and standards outlined
in the handbook have been developed to
protect the rights of everyone, to ensure
that all students and staff are treated with
respect and to assure that our school
operates in a safe and orderly manner. We
wish all students to have a enjoyable and
successful school year.
COMING TO A SCHOOL NEAR YOU!!!!
PARENTS...you will soon be able to
monitor your student's attendance, grades
and assignments from any web connection.
You will also be able to stay current on
happenings at school by reading the online
school bulletin for events and activities..
Please stay tuned for information on how
and when to sign up for this exciting new
service, and BE SURE TO UPDATE YOUR
EMAIL ADDRESS on the parent contact
portion of your STUDENT'S EMERGENCY
FORM.
The
Los
Lunas
School
District
Superintendent/Asst.Superintendent/
Truancy/Transportation/TwoBoard
members/LLHS/Valencia School Principals/
Gov. Benavides/Lt. Gov.Lujan/ Tribal Judge/
Isleta Higher Education, JOM, Truancy,
and Los Lunas Title VII Indian Education
held a meeting to discuss educational
concerns on how we can help serve students
within the upcoming 2010-2011 school year.
This meeting was very productive as a lot of
input was discussed.
PHONE NUMBERS..
ADMINISTRATION AND
SCHOOL SITES
LOS LUNAS HIGH SCHOOL
(505) 565-4646
Mr. Dan Padilla, Principal
Mr. Andrew Saiz, Asst. Principal
Mr. Leroy Baca , Asst. Principal
Ms.Leslie Gurule, Asst. Principal
Ms. Jane Owensby, Secretary
COUNSELORS
Ms. Natalie Saiz
ext. 6027
Etta Cavalier
ext. 6007
Ms. Ashley Aragon ext. 6006
Ms. Ronda Flores
ext. 6016
Ms. Cindy Giron..Register ext. 6008
Mr, Ben Analla Title VII Ind. Educ.
ext.6145
VALENCIA HIGH SCHOOL
(505) 565-8755
Mr. Mario Zuniga, Principal
Ms. Cathy Hines, Asst. Principal
Mr. Colin Taylor, Asst. Principal
Mr. Jasper Matthews, Asst. Principal
Ms. Vivian Garcia, Secretary
COUNSELORS
Ms. Margo Rivera
ext. 6208
Ms. Teresa Garde
ext. 6206
Mr. Peter Scherer
ext. 6209
Mr. Ben Analla, Title VII Ind. Educ.
UPCOMING EVENTS...
9/1- Early Release Day—All schools
9/6- No school—Labor Day
9/6-10-Homecoming week.."GO TIGERS"
9/9- Community Pep Rally..Crowning of
Homecoming Queen-6:30
9/9- Student Pep Rally,.Gym
9/10- Homecoming Game..Tigers vs
Bloomfield
9/11- Homecoming Dance
7:00 pm to 11:00 pm..school gym
9/20- Open House at Valencia High
School - 6:00 pm
9/23- Open House at Los Lunas High
School - 6:00 pm
9/13- "APPLYING TO COLLEGE"
SENIORS AND PARENTS..
6:30 p.m. LIBRARY
10/4- "SELECTINGYOUR COLLEGE"
JUNIORS, SOPHOMORES
& PARENTS..6:00 PM LIBRARY
What to ask at a College Fair; PSAT
& SCHOLARSHIPS; Preparing for
the ACT/SAT
10/6- Early release for all students
Valencia High School is looking forward
to the 2010-2011 school year. With the
population of 1027 students, this year’s
graduation is expected to be much bigger
than last year’s inaugural graduation!
Presently there are 171 seniors who are
slated to graduate. There are approximately
30 students who are being encouraged to
catch up on credits, in order to graduate
with their class this May. Isleta students
who are behind on credits need to check with
their counselor and use the many supports
there are offered to these students.
This year Valencia High is offering a variety
of interventions to help students succeed.
One new intervention is called “Working
Lunch”. Some days of the week, certain core
classes will offer extra time to students who
are falling behind or are in need of moving
ahead. Other students who are not in need
of these services will be offered longer lunch
times. The intervention time is held with
the same teacher, of the same class, that
the students are in need.
Students are encouraged to take dualenrollment classes, both while taking a
class at VHS or going to a community
college for classes. Twenty-five different
students are taking classes on community
college campuses this semester. Classes are
free through the collaboration of the New
Mexico Public Education Department and
the Higher Education Department. Students
are attending not only the University of
New Mexico-Valencia Campus community
college, but also Central New Mexico
community college. We are hoping more
students will be planning to take advantage
of earning college credits before graduating
high school.
All students are encouraged to register for
ACT (Academic College Test) and/or SAT
(Scholastic Aptitude Test) through the web
sites:
Studentact.org or sat.collegeboard.com
Valencia High School Fall
Dates to Remember
October 8
College Day will be held Friday, October 8,
10:00-11:15 open to all seniors. Colleges from
New Mexico and throughout the southwest
will be visiting and offering information
about application and financial aid.
October 16
The PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude
Test) will be free to all sophomores and
juniors. It will be held at Valencia High
Saturday, October 16, Any student outside
of VHS must pre-register through VHS in
order to take the test.
Athletics:
The Valencia High School Cross-Country
team is still looking for new members. The
team remains small, only filling the varsity
level and Junior-varsity level, without a “C”
team. Any student who enjoys running is
encouraged to call Coach Lynette Padilla at
the school, 565-8755.
Any graduation questions parents,
guardians or students may have can be
asked of Ms. Rivera, this year’s senior
counselor, 565.8755, Extension 6208 or
e-mailed to mjrivera@llschools.net.
Report card schedule will be published in
next month’s Isleta Pueblo Newsletter.
Tutoring services are available at
the Johnson O'Malley complex by
appointment..please call..924-3189.
We look forward to helping all students
and parents through out the school
year..
Isleta Pueblo News
Editor: Ulysses Abeita
Asst. Editor: Beverly Piro
Published By:
Valencia Express
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September 2010
ISLETA
POLICE
DEPARTMENT
Chief of Police
Vernon Alvarez
Burglary Prevention Tips
Burglars go through neighborhoods
looking for places to break into. News
papers piled up outside of the door or in
the front yard or stuffed mailboxes are
only a few things that burglaries look
for. In the evening, they will look for
darkened houses or lights that have been
left on too long. The following burglary
prevention tips will help to make you and
your family safer while also showing you
how to become a part of the Isleta Police
Team - so that we may serve and protect
the Pueblo of Isleta - our community together.
Burglary Prevention
The burglary basics:
• Make your home look occupied,
and make it difficult to break in.
• Lock all outside doors and windows
before you leave the house or go to bed.
Even if it is for a short time, lock your
doors.
• Leave lights on when you go out.
If you are going to be away for a
length of time, connect some lamps to
automatic timers to turn them on in
the evening and off during the day.
• Keep your garage door closed and
locked.
• Don't allow daily deliveries of mail,
newspapers or flyers build up while
you are away. Arrange with the Post
Office to hold your mail, or arrange
for a friend or neighbor to take them
regularly.
• Arrange for your lawn to be mowed
if you are going away for an extended
time.
• Check your locks on doors and
windows and replace them with secure
devices as necessary.
• Pushbutton locks on doorknobs
are easy for burglars to open. Install
deadbolt locks on all your outside
doors.
• Sliding glass doors are vulnerable.
Special locks are available for better
security.
• Other windows may need better
locks. Check with a locksmith or
hardware store for alternatives.
Don't tempt a thief:
• Yard equipment, tools, barbecues
and bicycles are best stored out of
sight.
• Always lock your garden sheds
and garages.
• Use curtains on garage and
basement windows.
• Never leave notes on your door
such as "Gone to Walmart” or other
shopping destinations.
Locks...get the best:
• No lock, regardless of its quality,
can be truly effective. Key-in dead
bolt locks provide minimum security.
Ask a locksmith for advice on your
situation.
• Change locks immediately if your
keys are lost or stolen.
• When moving into a new home,
have all locks changed.
Targeting the Outside:
• Have adequate exterior lighting. A
motion-sensitive light is recommended
for backyards.
• Trim trees and shrubs so that they
cannot be used as hiding places for
intruders.
• Make sure your door hinges are on
the inside.
Windows:
• Most windows can be pinned for
security.
• Drill a 3/16" hole on a slight
downward slant through the inside
window frame and halfway into the
outside frame - place a nail in the hole
to secure the window.
Alarms:
• An alarm system is excellent for
home security. It provides peace of
mind to homeowners, especially while
on vacation. There is a wide variety of
alarm systems on the market. Go to
Radio Shack and talk to a salesman.
• Make several inquiries to different
companies for the best security system
available to you.
If Your Home Is Broken Into:
If you come home to find an unexplained
open/broken window or door:
• Do not enter - the perpetrator may
still be inside.
• Use a neighbor's phone to call
police.
• Do not touch anything or clean
up until the police have inspected for
evidence.
• Write down the license plate
numbers of any suspicious vehicles.
• Note the descriptions of any
suspicious persons.
Other precautions you should take:
• Never leave keys under doormats,
flowerpots, mailboxes or other "secret"
hiding places -- burglars know where
to
look for hidden keys.
• Keep a detailed inventory of
your valuable possessions, including
a description of the items, date of
purchase and original value, and
serial numbers, and keep a copy in a
safe place away from home -- this is
a good precaution in case of fires or
other disasters. Make a photographic
or video record of valuable objects,
heirlooms and antiques. Your insurance
company can provide assistance in
making and keeping your inventory.
Take PICTURES of you property as it
may end up in a Pawnshop or sold to
person who maybe checking with the
police to see if it is not stolen.
• Trim your shrubbery around your
home to reduce cover for burglars.
• Be a good neighbor. If you
notice anything suspicious in your
neighborhood, call 911 immediately.
• Mark your valuables with your
driver's license number with an
engraver you can borrow from your
precinct. Marked items are harder for
a burglar to dispose of and easier for
police to recover.
• Form a Neighborhood Watch
Group. We can help you work with
your neighbors to improve security
and reduce risk of burglary.
• Consider installing a burglar
alarm system.
The MOST important thing YOU can do
is CALL THE POLICE to report a CRIME
or any SUSPICIOUS activity. You have
to be the eyes of your neighborhood. And
remember you can always remain a pair
of anonymous eyes!
Remember the three L's of Crime
Prevention: LIGHTS, LOCKS & the
LAW!
Light up your residence, lock your doors
at all times, and call the Law when you
see something suspicious.
September 2010
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Hello from Comanche Ranch
Fall is on is on its way, and having gone through spring and summer,
the Ranch has been doing very well this year. We have had some
good rains this year and along with a good snowfall last winter,
and with the late summer monsoon rains, we have had some very
good grass. The south part of the ranch has had a little more than
the north. The rain gauges that we have set up throughout the
ranch indicate that we have had as much as three inches of rain in
some areas. Some of the arroyos have had as much of three feet of
water running at a time. Sometimes, all this rain makes it hard to
get off the ranch at times.
The cattle on the Ranch are doing very well. Last year was very dry
as we had very little rain and, along with the very hot weather, it
was hard on the cattle. Due to the very hot days, the grass dried
out faster than usual and we used more supplements this year
than we did last year. As far as this year we have only used 75%
less supplements. This will help with the 2010 Ranch budget. We
will need to feed a little during the last few months of this year to
get us through the winter.
Last month we sold sixty-one head calves. These were last year's
fall calves which were born in 2009 December and 2010 January.
We had thirty heifers and forty steers. From these we keep back
twelve of the heifers for replacements. The number of calves we
sold were eighteen heifers and forty-three steers. They went to La
Junta Colorado Winter Livestock. The Ranch did very well as the
cattle market is doing very well this year. You can log on to the
Winter Livestock Market and see what the cattle market is doing
on a weekly basis. The sales are every Tuesday, or you can even
watch them being sold live. When we sell the Comanche Ranch
calves this fall, the sales are usually just for calves only. I will let
you know when and what dates the sales are, so if any of you are
interested you can watch the sales online.
There have been some people contacting me and asking if the Ranch
would be able to buy their alfalfa or other crops off their farms.
The Comanche Ranch is buying hay from the Isleta Conservation
Services. At this time we do not buy from private farms. The
Governor, Lt. Governors, Tribal Council and I are working on some
ideas to see if there is a way to help the farmers in the Pueblo of
Isleta in the future.
At the end of July my wife Gloria was in a bad barrel racing horse
accident. Her horse tripped and rolled over the top of her and she
was hospitalized for three weeks. I would like to thank everybody
for all their prayers and support for her recovery. The doctors say
she should make a 100% recovery.
I have attached the sales invoice for your review from the August
2010 cattle sales.
If anyone has any questions or concerns about the Ranch, please
feel free to call. I will be happy to answer any questions or concerns.
My phone number is 505-917-4217.
Comanche Ranch Manager
Martin Abeita
The inventory on the ranch is just under 1000 head of breeding
cows and around sixty replacement heifers. This will bring the cow
count just over 1000 head. This is where the ranch needs to stay
so we do not overgraze the ranch. We also have 75 bulls. Our calf
crop is going to be in the nineties for the 2010. We had a lot of
late calves due to the dry year in 2009. We branded around 700
calves this last spring. As we ride through the different pastures
we have noticed that we have a lot of late calves so we will need
to get them branded this fall. At the end of this fall I will have an
accurate count on the calf crop. We will let you know how the ranch
did as far as income for the 2010 year as soon as this information
is available.
Are you man enough to walk in her shoes?
Isleta Social Services
PO Box 1270
Isleta, NM 87022
505-869-2772
Isleta's Fight Against Abuse In Relationships
October 2010 is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Join us in the Fight Against Abuse In Relationships. Isleta Community Service Providers are sponsoring a "Walk
A Mile In Her Shoes" on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at 6 p.m. located at New Rec Center Soccer Field/Walking
Path.
This is an awareness promotion event to bring attention to relationship violence
in our community. This event will have men volunteer to wear woman's shoes
as they walk the mile course. It will also encourage males to support the woman
in their lives who have suffered from emotional, physical, sexual, or financial
abuse.
We are calling for donations of women's shoes with heels for this event,
preferably sizes 9 thru 12. Please drop off your donations at Isleta Social
Services or Tribal Administration Office.
We appreciate your support. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to give us a call.
To register for this fun - filled event, please contact Nadine at Social Services at 505-724-9226.
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Parks & Recreation
Although it is still officially summer until
September 22nd, we have already begun our
fall after-school program for those wanting
to participate. We begin this program on
the first day of the brand new school year.
After-school programs do make a difference
to our children's development. Students who
are interested in being at the Old and New
Recreation programs can sign up anytime
for this program. The program over at the
Old Rec Center at Pickle Heights will pick
children up at the Elementary School and
take them home upon the day’s completion.
Those who want to be involved at the New
Rec Center will be picked up at our Isleta
Elementary School but will need to be
picked up by a parent or guardian by 6:00
p.m. at the New Rec Center. The following is
a list of activities that are being offered for
the first semester of school. Starting with
homework first, the children are assisted
by our 3 Nanas (Marie, Abie and Gloria) if
they so choose, to get their homework done
prior to engaging in fun activities. Some of
the activities that will be offered are: Table
games, swimming, pool, ping pong, arts/
crafts, Wii games, movies, kids’ birthday
celebration, music, karaoke, and break
dancing, and field trips on Friday early
release days. We will also provide them with
some type of snack to carry them over until
they are picked up and taken home. Come
by and join us. Let's not be couch potatoes.
Break Dancing
As mentioned earlier, beginning August 31st
Carl Anderson will be offering free break
dancing lessons to both male and females
who are interested, every Tuesday at 4:30
pm. at the New Rec Center. This program
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will be for all ages young and old who want
to be involved. Parents, this is just another
way that we are trying to reach those kids
who say "there is nothing for me to do, or
they only offer programs for little kids".
Basketball Program
This year the Isleta Elementary School
Principal said they (Elementary School)
would be offering the after school Cross
Country and Basketball program for their
students ONLY. These duties have been
handled by or assisted by the New Rec
Center for over 10 years and have involved
all Pueblo members who participate in
or out of our Elementary School system.
Traditionally, all BIA Elementary Schools
throughout the State run this program for
their own school and the New Rec Center in
the past handled these duties for the school.
Being this is something new to the Rec
program, our three coaches, Bernie Jojola,
Carl Anderson and Feather Anderson, are
looking to filling the void by establishing a
Basketball league for the mid-school and
high school students who don't play varsity
sports and for those pueblo students who
are of elementary age and don't attend
our Pueblo of Isleta Elementary School. If
anyone is interested, both male and females,
please contact any of our three coaches at
869-8557 to express your interest and sign
up. Once a determination is made that we
do have enough students to participate, we
will work hard to get them involved in some
type of league whether is be the County, City
League, Valencia County League, or AAU
Basketball programs. Bottom line, we want
all pueblo students involved, if they so choose
to play. The Adult Basketball Program that
September 2010
is part of our Summer Program and played
every Sunday is coming down to an end.
League Director, Carl Anderson, says that
this year's program is the most competitive
to date with some fierce competitive games
being played as they try to put themselves
in a favorable position for the final seating
for tournament play. Games are played on
Sunday's beginning at 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm,
and 1:00 pm.
YOGA
A free community yoga program is being
offered for men and women every Saturday
from 9:00 am until 10:25 at the New Rec
Center. Yoga will help with stretching,
building strength, reduce back and neck
pains, develop flexibility in joints and
muscles. The workouts are healthy, that
are not too hard and yet not too easy. Our
Instructor is Jennifer Fay, RYT-200, who
has been teaching for over 3 years. She is
registered with the Yoga Alliance, trained
in vinyasa flow-style yoga, and formerly a
practitioner of Chinese martial arts, since
1986. Anyone interested is asked to wear
comfortable athletic clothing that will allow
you to move freely. Please no baggy t-shirts
because they will fall over your nose when
you touch your toes. Be ready to practice
barefoot.
For more information, please contact
Jennifer at jfay_abq@yahoo.com or by phone
at 299-2905. This program has really taken
off and at last count had 12 Pueblo members
involved. Next month I will have several
pictures to show off our latest program.
Park Management
With the start of our
monsoon season (lots of
rain) our park system has
really taken a beating with
extreme heat, grub worm
and fungus that attacks
healthy parks when you
have the right combination
of all elements. Hardest hit
is the Robert David/Fred
Zuni Park at the Chical
Neighborhood. With rains
coming in so late, our park system was caught off guard for spraying against all of
the above elements. We are however dealing with the situation and minimizing
the affects on most of the parks.
Administrative Assistant for the Governor, Elaine Montoya and a resident of the
Chical Neighborhood, did confirm that when many parts of Albuquerque area
and some parts of the Pueblo of Isleta were missing the rains, their neighborhood
was getting pounded. Pictured right is our Chical Baseball Field that will be
dedicated on November 11th, Veteran's Day. They, too, took a hit with the extreme
heat, grub worm, and fungus. For a new park that is in need of lots of water
(every hour for just a few minutes) during germination, it is a terrible recipe for
grub and fungus when you get inundated with too much rain. Pictured above is
park management employee Robert Alderete treating the baseball field for these
elements. Needless to say, Assistant Park Superintendent Robert Apodaca says,
these are some factors they must continually deal with if we are to have a great
park system that we can all be proud of. The Chical Baseball field will be ready for the grand opening in November, but future monies
must be available for a rigorous fertilization program, if we are to avoid any future battles as we are currently experiencing. Several
parks in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County have been devastated by this battle to keep our parks lush, green and beautiful.
September 2010
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End of Summer Fun Day and Barbecue
As I promised in last month's newsletter, that due to time constraints
I was unable to get any pictures about the end of summer "fun
day and barbecue". Well, on that particular day we had over 600
participants come through our gates and enjoy our Pueblo of Isleta
hospitality where all who were hungry were treated to hamburgers,
baked beans, potato chips and watermelon. The children present
really enjoyed all the activities offered to them. Activities included:
Plinko, face painting, Arts/Crafts display of summer works, Cake
Walk, Wheel of Fortune, two different Jumpers, water slide, relay
races with water balloons, and last but not least the most favorite of
all activities, the Dunk Tank. Pictured below is a collage of pictures
that were taken on that day and not available for print until today.
Also I would like to extend publicly a special kudos to Kimberly
Chiwewe for doing such an outstanding job dealing with our
(breakfast and lunch) summer food service program. Having to deal
with so many State and Federal regulations and inspections can at
time be cumbersome but she always pulls through. Great Job New
Mama to be, (January 2011) Kimberly Chiwewe. Also on special
Note: She will be contacting all Pueblo of Isleta Departments for the
planning of the upcoming Halloween Party. This should be in early
to mid-September. Like always, this Halloween Extravaganza could
not be what it has become without all departments participating.
Thank you.
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September 2010
Isleta Pueblo Public Library
Hello, Isleta Pueblo! I sure hope everyone had a great summer. Fall is just around the corner, and school is
in full session. Good Luck to all our students, may you have a good school year. Study hard and stay out
of trouble. Remember, the library is always here to help, whether it’s homework, computers, or maybe even a
science fair project. Just ask for help, and we will be happy to assist you. We hope to see you soon.
NEWS
The library will be closed on Monday,
September 6, 2010, for Labor Day.
During the past months the library has
weeded its Audiobook collection and now
has brought it up to date. Like the regular
books, Audiobooks have a loan period of 30
days and are free to borrow. Feel free to
stop by and take a look at our latest audio
material.
Now that our inventory is complete, we will
be sending out notices of overdue materials
and unpaid fines. Please return overdue
items or pay unpaid fines to bring your
account to good standing. Thank you.
first story time session will start at 5:00
p.m. and the second story time session will
start at 5:45 p.m. The toddlers will need to
sit in on one of these times and listen to a
story, then participate in an activity. It will
take no longer than 45 minutes per session.
One story time session will equal one point.
The first 10 lucky toddlers who earn their
points will attend this wonderful field trip
on Friday, October 8, 2010. (12 points are
required).
Well, I guess it’s never too early to start
planning our Halloween Carnival Booth –
Be on a lookout for our booth at the Isleta
Recreation Center.
Don’t forget about our FREE BOOK BOX,
we even included FREE AUDIO BOOKS
for those of you who are interested.
Since the new school year has started for
everyone, let us take this time to remind
everyone about our library policies,
especially since it deals with the youth of
our community.
RECAP
Like I said, we are always here to help with
homework and tutoring. So come in and
take advantage of all our great resources
we have available here at our local library.
We look forward to providing you with the
tools you need to succeed in school.
• All students are required to sign in
as soon as they arrive at the Library.
Students are required to provide a
contact number, in case of an emergency
or early library closures.
Congratulations to our essay contest
winners.
Five lucky families were
selected for a free PC. They are: Victoria
Abeita, Christopher Cambridge, Benjamin
Cambridge, Fia Lucero, and Evangeline
Gallegos. Congratulations, we hope the
computers will be very helpful to you and
your family.
• Middle school students and younger,
will need to be picked up by 6:30 p.m.,
Monday-Thursday, or the Isleta Police
Department will be notified as a safety
precaution.
• High school students must be picked
up by 7:45 p.m., Monday-Thursday, or
the Isleta Police Department will be
notified as a safety precaution.
• ALL students who walk will be sent
home at 6:00 p.m., Monday-Thursday,
or the Isleta Police Department will be
notified as a safety precaution.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
On November 6, 2010, our Annual Tribal
Library Fund Raiser will take place at
the Hard Rock Casino Hotel. This event is
organized by and will benefit the following
libraries: Acoma, Jemez, Laguna, San
Ildefonso, Santo Domingo, Okhay Owiengeh
and of course our own, Isleta Library. Our
goal is to raise funds not met by current
funding, such as those needed for operational
expenses and library expansion. Tickets
will be on sale for this night of fun. There
will be a Banquet style meal, entertainment,
and Silent and Live art auctions. Here’s
where we need the help of our local artists.
We are once again asking for donations of
your wonderful art for the silent and live
auctions. With the help of our community
this fundraiser is sure to be a success. We
hope many of you can attend. Contact us
for more information.
We are back to our regular business hours
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every Friday.
The library is closed on Saturday and
Sunday.
Another community member who can now
do all her homework on her own computer.
Please visit us soon for any of your library
needs. We are here to help.
On Tuesday, September 7, 2010, students
will have a chance to start earning points
for an incentive field trip to a UNM Football
game against UTEP. Points are earned
by finishing their homework first and/or
reading for at least 20 minutes a day. The
first 10 lucky students who earn their points
will attend this game on Saturday, October
2, 2010. (30 points are required).
On Monday, September 13, 2010, the
toddlers will also have a chance to earn
points for an incentive field trip to attend
Story Time Live Presented by Nickelodeon
at Popejoy Hall. They will have stories from
Dora the Explorer, The Backyardigans,
Wonder Pets and Ni Hao Kai-lan.
To
earn points, parents are asked to please
bring in their toddlers for a story time at
the library. We have set aside two story
time sessions for your convenience. The
Here are a few of our computer recipients.
September 2010
Isleta Pueblo News
ADRIA NICOLE HELMICH RECEIVES FELLOWSHIP
Adria Helmich, Isleta Tribal Member, graduated on April 29, 2010
from the University of Michigan. She received a Master’s Degree in
Health Management and Policy. On June 1, she began her Fellowship
at RML Specialty Hospital in Chicago/Hinsdale, IL. While at the
university she served as the class representative of her program.
Adria received her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from the
University of Norte Dame in 2007. Adria was a recipient of Bill and
Linda Gates Scholarship Fund. Last summer she interned with the
National Health Services in Cambridge, England.
Adria is the daughter of Bill Helmich and Elthia Lucero.
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Pueblo of Isleta Veterans Organization
Next Meeting: Wednesday, 15 September 2010 at 6:30 PM
It is now final...the American Legion Post 209 is now officially the Pueblo
of Isleta Veterans Association. The major change is that we will now lower
our annual dues from $32 to $25...and we will be keeping all dues for the
benefit of our Veterans' Association. As a American Legion Post, we were
required to send almost 905 of our annual dues to support the American
Legion headquarters. Still, as before, any veteran with an honorable
discharge may join the organization.
...and then...there will be refreshments...
Our mission has not changed...we are here to help our fellow veterans,
their families and dependents. If you need help with veterans claims,
info on veterans' benefits...call Theresa Zuni, NM State Veterans' Service
Officer at 841-5346...or Ulysses.
We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting.
For any further information, you may call Ulysses at 307-1582.
Remembering our Veterans...
Jose P. Benavidez
Served in WWII, is shown here receiving one of his many awards.
Benavidez spent his Army tour in Europe and was highly decorated.
September 2010
ISLETA PUEBLO HOUSING
AUTHORITY
The Isleta Pueblo Housing Authority
will be hosting its 1st Annual Housing Fair
on October 9, 2010. The event will take place at
the Isleta Lakes music park starting
@ 10:00 a.m. Booth space will be available
for local and area businesses. Due to the
final planning still in progress, the detailed
information to tribal members will not be
available until September 5, 2010.
Pueblo of Isleta Tribal
Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
The Pueblo of Isleta Office of Emergency
Management is developing a Tribal Multi- Hazard
Mitigation Plan (HMP). A HMP assesses the risks
and hazards of natural occurring events such as
flooding, severe wind, and wildfire. The HMP
proposes mitigation options such as flood control
measures or vegetation-fuels management projects
to reduce the impacts of flooding and wildfire to
human welfare. Walsh Environmental Scientists
and Engineers LLC were contracted by the Pueblo
of Isleta to develop the HMP.
Employees of Walsh Environmental have
identified potential naturally occurring risks
and hazards to Isleta. Walsh Environmental
will develop maps and reports that quantify the
hazards and risks. This information will be used to
identify mitigation actions to reduce the risks and
hazards. The HMP will be most effective when it is
adopted by the Pueblo, New Mexico Department of
Homeland Security and Emergency Management,
communities, stakeholders, and interested
parties.
Integrating the community into the process will be
achieved at two public meetings. Public input into
the HMP process is necessary to help prioritize
natural occurring hazards and identify mitigation
projects to reduce risks. The Pueblo of Isleta
Office of Emergency Management and Walsh
Environmental will be hosting the first of two
open house meetings to discuss the HMP planning
process.
The first meeting will be held on Tuesday, June
8, 2010 at the Recreation Center. The meeting
starting time will be 6:00 pm and end about 7:30
pm. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss
the HMP planning process, determine risks and
hazards, and identify ways to protect human
welfare interest.
Based on the information obtained at the public
meeting and other information gathering process,
Walsh Environmental will develop a draft tribal
HMP. The draft tribal HMP will be reviewed at the
second public meeting which will occur on October
26 at the Recreation Center and start at 6:00 pm.
Santiago J. Jojola
Served in WWII, shown here with a couple of his Army
buddies...looks like somewhere in Europe.
The public meetings are open to all those that wish
to attend. Representatives of the project will be
available to talk about the HMP planning process
and appropriate practices to reduce the risk of
property loss from naturally occurring events. For
more information, please contact Vernon Abeita,
Pueblo of Isleta Emergency Manager at (505) 8694486 or Jerry Barker, Walsh Environmental, at
303-443-3282.
September 2010
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Johnson-O' Malley (JOM) Program
Greetings from the staff of the Johnson-O' Malley (JOM) Program.
It has been an awesome beginning for the school new year. There
are many activities and events we are working on for this school
year.
School supply distribution
We began the school year with basic school supply distribution for
JOM eligible students and mandatory meetings for parents. During
our meetings it was our time to inform parents about the JohnsonO'Malley program including the history, the concept behind JOM,
the Indian Education Committee's roles and responsibilities, the
importance of parent involvement, as well as providing parents
information about our contracting process. We were able to assist
373 students in both elementary and high school with basic school
supplies. This was an increase of approximately 75 students from
last year. We have had an overwhelming request for calculators. We
are working to get more of these items in as soon as possible. During
our meeting we asked parents or guardians to complete contact
sheets, the needs assessment form and sign release of information
documents. These documents will allow the JOM staff to provide
educational support at the schools. We were pleased to have the
ladies from the Pueblo of Isleta Truancy Department attend our
meetings, as well. If your student has not received school supplies,
there is still time, however, parents or guardians are still required
to meet with us for approximately 45 minutes so we can discuss all
information shared during the mandatory meetings.
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Committee. The other position was filled, however, the second
elected member decided to step down. We will be holding another
election for the Indian Education Committee at the IEC parent
meeting scheduled for September 18, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. We will
be discussing student activities and events we have scheduled for
the first couple of months during our parent meeting. We will also
discuss the end of the end of the year educational trip.
At this time some members of the Indian Education Committee
are planning to attend the National JOM Conference in Billings,
Montana during the last week in October. The staff of the JOM
Program has also submitted their educational requests to Tribal
Council for review. Conferences such as these are important; they
provide students learning opportunities while introducing them to
other Native American students from around the United States.
Valuable information is shared among JOM Programs from across
the country. National Board Members elections are also held at
this time. Educational issues and concerns are addressed during
many of the workshops offered at these conferences. Last year the
Pueblo of Isleta Johnson-O'Malley Program received a national
award as an Exemplary Program.
Tutoring
Johnson-O'Malley Open House
and Educational Game Night
The JOM Program will be hosting an educational game day and
open house on Monday, October 4th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Come
meet the staff of the JOM Program and enjoy a tasty treat. We will
have tons of educational games for students and parents to enjoy.
We will begin providing tutoring services on Tuesday, September
21, 2010. “This will allow students to settle and adjust to their
new learning environments. We will begin enrollment for tutoring
on September 7th, the day after Labor Day. The program will
replicate last year's model; students will be placed on a short-term
intense tutoring plan for six weeks. Prior to receiving services, it
is imperative that we obtain the release of information document
from parents or guardians. This document is extremely important
as it will allow us to monitor the effectiveness of our tutorial
services. We will also offer homework help from 5:30-6:15, Monday
thru Friday.
Educational Trip for the
Month of September
We are planning to take a group of middle and high school students
to Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument on Saturday,
September 25, 2010. We will leave the Tutoring Center at 7:30am.
We will take students on a short hike followed by a sit-down
session to discuss goal setting for this academic year. We will also
incorporate writing and self-reflection activities. This trip is geared
for middle and high school students. It will be on a first come, first
serve basis. Parent permission slips will be available at the JOM
Tutoring center.
Attention Parents of students at N.A.C.A
and Valencia High School
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate
contacting our office at 505-924-3189, or stopping by the office
located at the Old Elementary School.
Bernadette Correa will be at each school to provide academic support
for your student. She will be at N.A.C.A on Monday and Fridays
from 9:00am-10:00am. We are working on getting a schedule in
place for Valencia High School. Please contact our office at 9243189 to verify times for Valencia High School. We will be working
with the middle schools to get times schedule soon.
Reimbursements
Once again we will offer reimbursements for lab fees, SAT testing,
and ACT testing. Parents must pay out of pocket and submit an
original receipt for dues paid. Please allow a minimum of two
weeks to receive a reimbursement. Please note: reimbursements
are paid directly to the student in the form of a check.
School Uniform Drive
Help us help others. We know there are many families that need
additional support finding uniforms for their students. We are
requesting everyone and anyone to donate unwanted used school
uniforms so another child can be prepared for school. We are also
accepting gently used coats and jackets for all school age children.
IEC Parent Meeting
The Johnson-O'Malley Program held its first monthly meeting
for this school year. It was great to have seventeen people attend
this meeting in addition to two staff members. However, we really
do need more parents to be involved in the Johnson-O'Malley
Program. As I informed all the parents that attended our mandatory
meetings, we need to work together and build that relationship to
ensure that your student achieves academic excellence. Elections
were held for two positions on the Indian Education Committee.
We would like to welcome Kevin Cherino to the Indian Education
Geraldine, Bernadette and Beverly
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September 2010
Mental Health 1st Aid Training
In the month of August The Isleta
Community Action Team (ICAT) provided
two Mental Health 1st Aid trainings to the
Isleta Community. Over 40 community
members and service providers attended
the trainings which were hosted by the
Isleta Head Start Program and the Isleta
Health Center. The trainings, provided
by Dr. Michael DeBernardi and Dr.
Raymond "Ande" Anderson of the Life Link
Training Institute, provided participants
with a lot of valuable information that
they can use to make a positive impact
in the community. For example, did you
know that one out of every four adults in
the United States experience a mental
disorder every year? This means that
virtually everyone knows more than one
person who is or has experienced a mental
health issue.
More important than knowing how many people have a
mental disorder is knowing what you can do to help, which
is exactly what this training provided. Participants learned
the 5-Step Action Plan or ALGEE, and applied it to a
number of mental health disorders including depression,
substance abuse, panic attacks and more. As part of the
training each participant received a Mental Health First
Aid USA manual, a certificate, and two free lunches!
The evaluations of the training were excellent and the most common
response was that we need to train more people on the pueblo!
When Angie Jojola was asked what she thought of the training
she said “Mental Health First Aid Training was Great! Learning
the knowledge and skills to respond in a mental health emergency
and to be able to offer support to someone who is in distress is a
wonderful tool to know. I wish more of the community and programs
would have attended. It was truly an “Eye Opener”!”
Community member Cheryl Hunt believes that the Mental Health
First Aid was important, so important in fact that everyone in the
pueblo should attend. “We really need more people to be aware of
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID ACTION PLAN
A
Assess for risk of suicide or harm
L
Listen non-judgmentally
G
Give reassurance and information
E
Encourage appropriate professional help
E
Encourage self-help and other support strategies.
ALGEE and actually use it in the community,” Cheryl said. “Every
teacher, police officer, tribal court, elder care worker, and EMT
need to become skilled with using ALGEE. We should be teaching
this to our young people too.”
ICAT is committed to bringing more important trainings,
community celebrations and youth development opportunities to
Isleta. If you would like to see more trainings like this one, or a
training on another topic offered in the Isleta Community, call or
email Brian Serna at 869-5477 or bserna@islclinic.net.
Isleta Pueblo News
September 2010
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Tewa Women United
14th ANNUAL GATHERING FOR MOTHER EARTH
Tap into the passion of love & light in natural laws to create
community unity in a FREE social event, celebrating a world
anew. Tewa Women United invites all communities to bring
their families and friends to the 14th Annual Gathering for
Mother Earth. The Gathering will take place starting Saturday,
September 25th with a sunrise ceremony and Healing Relay
Run, at 7:00 am; program & entertainment from 9:30 am to
6:00 pm on Sat., & ending at 12:00 pm on Sunday the 26th,
located at the Pojoaque Pueblo Gathering Grounds, just west
of Hwy 285/84 near Pojoaque High School.
anyone who would like to join the Healing Run, to please register
for that as well. More information about that activity is attached.
We are looking for food and arts & crafts vendors, healers and
practitioners of all types, and organizations to partner with us in
the exciting multicultural event. We are also in need of performers
& entertainers as well as plenty of volunteers to help us. A
Registration Form is attached for anyone wishing to register for
any of the above-mentioned activities. We are also inviting
We look forward to seeing you and your family at the GATHERING
FOR MOTHER EARTH. For more information, please call Kathy
Sanchez @ 505-747-3259, ex. 1203, Elisa Lucero, Event Coordinator
@ 505-470-8592 or visit www.tewawomenunited.org.
The Saturday evening communal meal entrees include the
traditional "sister" foods of beans, corn, squash and other fresh
garden treats. In years past, we have had fresh salmon. Farmers &
growers are also invited, free-of-charge, to bring the fruits of their
harvests and set up tables to sell.
Kids activities and storytelling are also part of this exciting annual
free multiculltural event. So please join us for ceremony, fun &
celebration.
14th Annual
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SEPTEMBER 25 & 26, 2010
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FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 505-747-3259
FAX: 505-747-4067
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MAIL TO: PO BOX 397
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Enzymes
Do any of these sound familiar to you?
• You used to be able to eat anything
you wanted without giving it a second
thought but now you have a mental
list of foods you know will give you
trouble.
• You occasionally feel bloated after
you eat - like you have to unbutton
your pants or loosen your belt.
• You avoid certain restaurants or
certain types of food.
• You
occasionally
experience
intestinal gas.
• You have irregular bowels occasional constipation
This could be due to a lack of digestive
enzymes. Digestive enzymes are naturally
produced within your body. But sadly, there
are far too many people whose enzyme stores
become depleted for one reason or another.
Then you can't digest your food optimally.
The cycle of occasional bloating, indigestion,
and other minor digestive issues begins.
The food you put into your mouth is a
complex mixture of fats, proteins, and
carbohydrates, along with vitamins,
minerals, and other components. You
need a robust supply of digestive enzymes
to process food as it passes through your
intestines. To absorb these nutrients into
your bloodstream, you've got to break these
large molecules down into smaller bits. The
digestive enzymes are specialized proteins,
each designed to break apart a specific type
of molecule in your food. For example, there
are:
• Lipases - to break down fat
• Amylases - to break down large
carbohydrate chains
• Proteases - to break down protein
• Lactases - to break down milk
products
Enzyme Depletion
All too often, diminished levels of your
normal digestive enzymes are the root cause
of less-than-optimal digestive function. Here
are a few of the many common reasons that
your enzymes might be depleted.
• A generally unbalanced diet, without
the right mix of carbohydrates, fats, and
proteins
• Inadequate vitamin or mineral
intake
• Poor eating habits - rushing through
meals, not chewing thoroughly
• Exposure to artificial food additives,
colorings, and preservatives
• The aging process - as you advance
into middle age, a certain degree of
enzyme depletion becomes almost
inevitable
With all these possible factors contributing
to enzyme depletion, it's no wonder that
minor digestive complaints are so common.
Fortunately, there are a number of steps you
can take today to make sure your digestive
Isleta Pueblo News
WIC Notes:
tract has maximal support to do its job. It
begins when you take your first bite.
Chewing
First of all, the chewing process mashes your
food into small pieces and partially liquefies
it, making it easier to digest. Secondly,
when food hits your mouth, it stimulates
saliva production. Saliva contains its own
digestive enzymes, so the longer you chew,
the more time these enzymes have to get to
work while your food is still in your mouth.
This makes it easier on your stomach and
small intestine. There's also a third reason
to chew your food thoroughly. The chewing
process stimulates a reflex that primes your
pancreas and other digestive organs to do
their job. It's a brilliantly designed part
of the automatic communication system
that keeps your body's organs working in
harmony. While we're on the subject of
chewing, there's another important change
you can make to save your digestive tract
lots of stress.
Avoid Chewing Gum
Chewing gum interferes with the coordinated
digestive tract reflexes. Every time you put
a stick of gum in your mouth and start to
chomp, your brain thinks you're eating
September 2010
food. So it sends signals to your stomach,
pancreas, and other digestive organs to get
them ready for the digestive process. Your
pancreas is fooled into manufacturing a
batch of the digestive enzymes your brain
thinks you'll need. If you keep this pattern
going month after month, your pancreas
gets exhausted from the repeated overproduction. Then it won't be able to produce
the digestive enzymes you need when you
actually require them.
Unfortunately, even if you follow these
important health habits, your digestive
enzymes could still become depleted.
You may need some extra help with your
digestive process.
Enzyme Supplement
Fortunately, you can give your natural
enzymes a boost with a supplement that you
consume at meal times. It should contain
a mixture of different types of enzymes,
to help digest all the components of your
diet: lipases for fats, proteases for proteins,
amylases for carbohydrates, and lactases
for milk products.
If you have any questions please contact
our office at 924-3180.
Cara Garner, WIC Nutritionist
September 2010
Isleta Pueblo News
WIC Breastfeeding Corner
Breast Milk Sugars Give Infants a
Protective Coat
A recent study from researchers at the University
of California found that a portion of human milk is
not digested by infants. Researchers say that the
purpose of these indigestible sugars is to influence the
type bacteria in the infant's gut-which provides the
infant with protection from harmful bacteria. These
indigestible sugars promote growth of good bacteria
in the infant's intestines and they serve as a trap for
harmful bacteria in the infant's gut. Toxic bacteria
and viruses bind to sugars on human cells and can
cause illness in the infant. When the complex sugars
from human milk are present, harmful bacteria binds
to the sugars instead of human cells. The harmful
bacteria are then carried out of the body without
causing harm to the infant.
An article appearing in the New York Times online
states:
“The details of this three-way relationship between
mother, child and gut microbes are being worked
out by three researchers at the University of
California, Davis — Bruce German, Carlito Lebrilla
and David Mills. They and colleagues have found
that a particular strain of bacterium, a subspecies
of Bifidobacterium longum, possesses a special suite
of genes that enable it to thrive on the indigestible
component of milk.”
“The indigestible substance that favors the bifido
bacterium is a slew of complex sugars derived from
lactose, the principal component of milk. The complex
sugars consist of a lactose molecule on to which
chains of other sugar units have been added. The
human genome does not contain the necessary genes
to break down the complex sugars, but the bifido
subspecies does, the researchers say in a review of
their progress in today's Proceedings of the National
Academy of Sciences. The proteins in milk also have
special roles. One, called Alpha-lactalbumin, can
attack tumor cells and those infected by viruses by
restoring their lost ability to commit cell suicide.”
“Such findings have made the three researchers
keenly aware that every component of milk probably
has a special role. ‘It's all there for a purpose, though
we're still figuring out what that purpose is,’ Dr. Mills
said. ‘So for God's sake, please breast-feed.”
Source: The New York Times online article 8/2/2010 --By
Nicholas Wade
Original research appears in: Proceedings of the
National Academy of Sciences, December 2, 2008 /
vol. 105 / no. 48
Breastfeeding makes a difference in your health
and the health of your child. If you need help or
encouragement with breastfeeding your child,
call the Isleta WIC office at #924-3180.
WANTED — JUNK CARS
Do you want to get rid of that
junk car sitting in your
backyard that hasn't been
started since...?
Do you want it to be hauled away
at no charge to you?
Do you want to make a few dollars?
Call Pat at 452 - 7980
Notice
The Isleta Pueblo Housing Authority is
in the process of accepting and updating
housing applications for all tribal
members who did not update their
housing application for the year 2010.
You may pick up an application
at our office between the hours of
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., if you
are interested in being
placed on the Waiting List
for housing assistance.
If you have any questions please contact
our office at 869-4153.
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