June 2015 from the OFFICE of the GOVERNOR MA GU WAM in October 2014 - Governor Torres Was in 2015
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Isleta Pueblo News Volume 10 Issue 6 Pueblo of Isleta website: www.isletapueblo.com June 2015 FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR MA GU WAM in October 2014 - Governor Torres was in 2015. This topic was posted in the May fact at that meeting. 2015 Newsletter. I, along with 1st Lt. Antonio Chewiwi, 2nd Lt. Isidor Abeita and Administrative Staff 3) Several Community Members were ELDER COMPLEX OPENS AT ISLETA personally want to extend an invitation upset that the Governor was not at last PUEBLO to all community members and friends to night’s meeting. Originally, Lt. Antonio ISLETA PUEBLO --- State, local and tribal participate and celebrate our traditional Chewiwi was scheduled to attend the leaders, along with community members Governor’s Feast day and pay homage to Public Meeting, however, he had a will gather on May 30 at 10 a.m. to celebrate our patron Saint Augustine on June 20, personal emergency. the Grand Opening of Isleta Pueblo’s new 2015. 4) Community members believe that multi-million dollar complex which houses In preparation for the feast day, the traffic volumes are going to increase on an Assisted Living and Memory Care Governor and Tribal Programs and Tribal Road 78, after project and there is Facility along with an Elder Center for the Departments are planning a coordinated already a lot of non-tribal traffic cutting tribe’s senior community. community clean-up of the village Plaza through on this road. (The traffic volumes “The elders are the most prized, cherished, on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 8:00 am. in 2010 were 252 vehicles per day and and respected members of our tribe,” said Everyone is invited to participate, notices the Transportation Division will request E. Paul Torres, Isleta Pueblo governor. will be posted announcing the community that MRCOG count all east-west roads “This complex was built for them so that clean-up as a reminder. that extend from NM45 to NM314). they can be taken care of and enjoy their 2015 GRADUATIONS 5) A major concern with regard to traffic golden years.” speeds. It is believed that speeding will It’s that time of year again to celebrate The complex includes two separate facilities increase after the project since the road Graduation accomplishments. for seniors who will both come and go during will be straightened out. Speed bumps Congratulations to all Graduates. You the day and for seniors who will stay long- will be installed and the road will be have all reached a positive goal in your term. lives. High School graduation for Valencia posted at 20 mph instead of 25mph. The Assisted Living & Memory Care High School and Los Lunas High School Tribal Transportation Project funding Facility houses twenty private rooms, ten graduation occurred on May 16, 2015 at the for construction of this type of project aimed at independent seniors who need Wise Pies Arena. Saint Pius Xavier High (not maintenance) requires that tribe minimal assistance, and the remaining School Seniors graduated on May 20, 2015 adhere to Federal design requirements ten dedicated to assisting seniors suffering and Santa Fe Indian School on May 29, – i.e. horizontal and vertical alignments, from Dementia and/or Alzheimer’s disease. 2015. lane widths, roadway crown, clear zone (on both sides of the road). Therefore, “We, as a tribal community, would prefer Sixth Grade Isleta Elementary Rights of the S-Curve over the big ditch, the to keep our elders at home rather than Passage was held on May 21, 2015. Isleta vertical curve over the POI Irrigation sending them to an outside facility,” Head Start Right of Passage and Family ditch (near the west end of the project) added Natalie Abeita, Assisted Living and Fun Day were celebrated on May 29th, 2015 and the connection to Coors Road, had to Memory Care Facility Executive Director. at the Head Start Facility. 1st Lt. Governor be addressed. “Studies prove that residents respond Antonio Chewiwi provided the opening better when surrounded by family, friends, 6) There was a question on the Planned prayer and words of encouragement to the familiar surroundings, and by their own Base Course Roadway with Additive and graduates and families. tradition and culture. We are fortunate to if it would be similar to Tribal Road 33 Congratulations to all students, dedicated be able to now make that possible for our with the muddy and slick condition of the parents, and proud grandparents on your tribal elders. ” loved one’s accomplishments. Let’s all road when it rains. This condition exists BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION continue to be positive role models and because Tribal Road 33 is lower than CONSULTATION support our youth. the road sides, the property to the north drains down toward Tribal Road 33. I The Pueblo of Isleta hosted the Bureau TRANSPORTATION DIVISION, informed the audience that Tribal Road of Indian Education Tribal Consultation PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT 78 is going to be elevated and crowned on May 15, 2015 at Isleta Resort and A Public Meeting was held on May 20, 2015 so that the roadway drains into roadside Casino. New Mexico Tribal Leaders, or at the Isleta Elders Facility to hear tribal ditches. Also, the roadway section will their representatives, gathered to discuss member concerns regarding the Tribal be much different than Tribal Road 33 the challenges they are encountering with Road 78 road improvement project. The and will consist of 8” of engineered Base regard to Bureau of Indian Affairs Schools following summarizes the issues that were Course (EBC) blended with Millings and within their reservations. raised at the Public Meeting. capped with 3’ of EBC (blended with an additive that will keep down the dust The proposed reorganization based on the 1) Various Community Members and wash-boarding for a good length Secretarial Order 3334 which calls for were upset about the taking of land of time). Although this process would the restructuring of the Bureau of Indian assignments with compensation at $1.10 cut down maintenance significantly, Education (Schools across the United per square foot. The group was informed maintenance would still be required at States) into an innovative organization that that the rate was brought to Council different times and the Transportation will improve operations for both tribally- by the Treasurer in 2014 and it was Department would perform the required controlled and BIE-operated schools. approved by Tribal Council Resolution. maintenance. The proposed changes have two primary The group was also informed that $1.10 objectives: 1) strengthen BIE’s capability was actually very generous compared to 7) Overall, there 25 people that signed to address school operating needs; and 2) surrounding areas with similar land. in for the meeting. provide greater oversight and improved 2) Several Community Members were UPDATE - In addition, the Highway 47 service delivery to BIE operated and tribally not happy that the Governor was not at Landscaping project is well on the way and controlled schools. the meeting held at the Governor’s office is scheduled for completion by mid-October ( continued next page ) Page 2 Isleta Pueblo News June 2015 Additional information on the If you have any questions please LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Reorganization can be viewed by going contact the Pueblo of Isleta, Deadline for the July Newsletter articles to the following direct link on the POI Department of Education at 505-869- is set for Thursday, July 23 at 4:30pm. Website: 9790. Articles may be dropped off at the Library BIE Reorganization Consultation: Also, there are many employment or emailed to [email protected]. http://www.isletapueblo.com/ opportunities at the Elementary School Should you email your article, expect a uploads/3/0/9/5/3095182/bie_ and an online list of openings can be confirmation email. If you do not receive a reorganization_consultationr5_15_ accessed by going to: poiemployment@ confirmation email, odds are it never made it abqnm-052115.pdf isletapueblo.com , click on “Careers”. to me and then it’s time to panic so call Nate Tribal Consultation Booklet: Message from the Governor at 505.869.9808. http://www.isletapueblo.com/ People whom wish to submit an article or uploads/3/0/9/5/3095182/tribal_ Let us all give thanks as a Community, in flyer are responsible for generating their own consultation_booklet___bie_ prayer to our Great Spirits our Heavenly article or flyer. Should you need help, please reorganization-052115.pdf Father and give heartfelt thanks for all the blessings of Life they’ve bestowed upon us. call the Library at 505.869.9808 and set up ISLETA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL May our families and friends all be blessed a date and time to sit down with a Library REGISTRATION with joy and health as we, as Pueblo People, staff member whom will help you throughout As many of you know, the Pueblo of share and celebrate traditional feast days in the process. The Library will not accept notes Isleta will assume direct control of Isleta honor of our Patron Saint Augustine and our dropped off at the Library or information on Elementary School this coming School Great Spirits. the phone to generate your article. Year 2015-2016. Registration has begun Newsletters may be found at the sixteen with a pre-registration event held at Isleta PROBATE NEWS distribution locations mentioned below. Recreation center on May 16, 2016. We Remember, Digital copies of the Newsletter hope to recruit more students for Grades FIRST NOTICE – A Petition to may be obtained from the Newsletter archive K-6th Grade and encourage your active Probate the Estate of Vencente & at http://www.isletapueblo.com/newsletters. participation. Ramona Correo, deceased November html 4, 1986 & June 24, 2003.