A:shiwi A:wan Messenger Messenger Special Issue 14 • May 5, 2021 Pueblo of Zuni Receives Capital Outlay Zuni Signs Arizona Funding for Sewer Line Extension Project Gaming Compact Governor Val Panteah and the Zuni homes on septic tank systems on The Zuni Tribe participated in a Tribal Council are pleased to Shalako Drive. The New Mexico signing ceremony on April 15 at the announce the 2021 Capital Outlay Indian Affairs Department will Heard Museum in Phoenix to mark awards from the 55th Legislative administer these funds. completion of the new gaming Session, held January 19 through compact amendments. On behalf of March 20, 2021. During each We thank our Legislators: State the Zuni Tribe, Governor Val R. regular session, there is a three- Representative Lee Alcon (House Panteah, Sr., Lt. Governor Carleton week window when legislators and District 6) and State Senators Bowekaty, and Head Councilwoman the State review Capital Outlay George Munoz (Senate District 4) Virginia Chavez met with Arizona requests. This session was all virtual and Joshua Sanchez (Senate Governor Doug Ducey and leaders due to the COVID pandemic. District 30), along with Governor from the other negotiating tribes. Michelle Lujan Grisham. We also Governor Lujan Grisham’s 2021 extend thanks to Representative The compact amendments are the initiatives included water, energy, Javier Martinez, who carried the result of five years of extensive work and broadband. The Pueblo Capital Outlay Bill, HB-285. to reach terms to extend and submitted requests for three strengthen the current gaming projects: Broadband, Sewer Line Efforts to fund broadband through compact, while modernizing key Extension, and Zuni Fair Building. the state with federal funds will be provisions. The work was especially Of these the sewer line extension announced over the summer. The challenging because of the wide was funded for $968,900, which Pueblo will continue to seek funds range of interests among the will pay for design, construction and for the Zuni Fair Building through negotiating tribes and the State of installation of the sewer line for 32 other revenue sources. Arizona. Governor Panteah commented that because of the ARE YOU SCHEDULED FOR THE COVID VACCINE? complexity of the details and issues, the effort required careful long-term IF YOU ABSOLUTELY CANNOT KEEP YOUR APPOINTMENT, PLEASE focus on key priorities, mutual CALL ZUNI IHS AT LEAST ONE DAY IN ADVANCE respect among all negotiating parties, and, above-all-else, LET NO VACCINE SHOT GO TO WASTE Compact continues on page 2 PRESORTED STANDARD To reach the Pueblo of Zuni COVID-19 information U.S. POSTAGE PAID center, open every day from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., call: Post Office Boxholder PERMIT # 3 ZUNI, NM Zuni, New Mexico 87327 (303) 917-3181, (505) 782-7114, or (720) 576-4014 Declaration continues from page 1 Governor Val R. Panteah, Sr., Lt. Governor Carleton Bowekaty, and Arizona Governor Doug Ducey CompactCAPTION continue s from page 1 condition for a full generation. The approval. Although approval is CAPTION expected, objections are possible, so persistence.CAPTION Now, those efforts have stability this brings will enable Zuni to paidCAPTION off. The compact amendments focus on other initiatives for the the Tribe will be ready to respond to have been submitted to the benefit and welfare of the entire Tribe. explain the benefits and validity of the Department of Interior, Office of Indian terms it made in the negotiation. This Gaming, for approval. The Department This achievement would not have success is the foundation for future of Interior has 45 days to review the occurred without the work from a progress and development. As the compact amendments and issue a broad coalition of committed final steps are completed, further decision. stakeholders. Governor Panteah updates and information will be thanked Governor Ducey and the provided. The new compact maintains the state team for their commitment to benefits for all stakeholders under the pushing this through even when the existing compact approved by Arizona challenges looked insurmountable. In Employment voters in 2002. For non-tribal addition, Governor had praise and beneficiaries, this includes continued appreciation for his negotiating team Opportunity funding for education, emergency and Zuni Tribal Council for guiding room care and municipalities. For the this process and watching out for tribes, the terms preserve existing Zuni’s best interests. Governor and The following position has been posted benefits and strengthen tribal Zuni Tribal Council want to recognize on www.ashiwi.org. Applicants must apply online. exclusivity over casino gaming, and express their sincere appreciation expand gaming opportunities, and for the efforts of Mr. George Hesse, To view the announcement, click on the eliminate revenue sharing for all rural who served as legal counsel to Zuni’s job tile below. For any questions, gaming tribes, among other provisions. compact negotiations. Lastly, please contact the Human Resources In exchange, the compact for the first Governor Panteah expressed Department at (505) 782-7086, or email time authorizes the state to permit appreciation for Zuni’s transfer at [email protected] or Farrah.cheama@a sports betting venues by Arizona’s partner, the Gila River Indian shiwi.org. Please share with those who professional sports teams. This Community. Governor Stephen Lewis do not have access to outlook. Thank expansion of economic benefits will and the GRIC Tribal Council remained you. increase revenues for the state budget committed to the partnership and for tribal governments. developed during the first compact • Facility Maintenance Worker – WIC/Healthy Lifestyles negotiations. This successful work Program For Zuni in particular, the agreement has only strengthened the trust and secures the revenue stream from respect between the two tribes. Closing: May 10, 2021 gaming device right transfers for the term of the new compact, until 2048, The new compact terms will not take **ALL ADVERTISEMENTS CLOSE AT so strengthens the Tribe’s financial effect until final Department of Interior 11:59 PM OF THE CLOSING DATE Tribal Council Updates Emergency Declaration WHEREAS, the Zuni Tribal Council, WHEREAS, that emergency continues with persons whom they are not consisting of the Governor, Lieutenant as there are or have been 1,198 living with in the same household. Governor and six Tenientes, is diagnosed cases at Zuni and 52 deaths (CDC Coronavirus Disease 2019 declared to be the legislative authority with no end in sight, this Amended (COVID-19) Recommendations for of the Zuni Tribe by Article V, Sections Declaration incorporates and updates Wearing Cloth Face Coverings, 1 and 2 of the Constitution of the Resolution No. M70-2020-P037, and Help Slow the Spread of Covid- Zuni Tribe; and, the Governor's Executive Order of 19, Updated March 8, 2021). This April 3, 2020; and, directive includes Zunis WHEREAS, the Zuni Tribal Council is participating in traditional and authorized to approve, provide and to WHEREAS, the Zuni Tribal Council cultural and religious activities. represent the tribe, and to act in all has determined that the COVID-19 matters that concern the welfare of the pandemic continues to pose an 2. Meetings of 120 or more people or tribe by Article VI, Section 1, imminent threat to the health, safety 150 or more vehicles are paragraph d of the Constitution of the and well-being of the Zuni Tribe and prohibited unless excepted by this Zuni Tribe; and, Community; and, Declaration. (Updated March 15, 2021 and Public Health Order, WHEREAS, the Zuni Tribal Council is WHEREAS, the State of New Mexico New Mexico Department of authorized to enact ordinances, to has continued to report numerous Health and New Mexico Governor provide for the enforcement of tribal confirmed cases of COVID·19, and Michelle Lujan Grisham 2021). ordinances and to provide by deaths as a result of COVID-19, and Exempted from this directive are ordinance the orderly management of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has traditional cultural or religious tribal affairs by Article VI, Section 1, declared a statewide public health meetings / gatherings so long as paragraphs k, I and m of the emergency and invoked her authority all members are wearing face Constitution of the Zuni Tribe; and, under New Mexico's All Hazard coverings throughout the meetings. Emergency Management Act; WHEREAS, on March 19, 2020 under 3. All houses of worship will Resolution No. M70-2020-P037, the NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, continue with their services for Zuni Tribe declared that there was a that in addition to directions given in community members only, and public health emergency related to Resolution No. M70-2020-P037, the strictly adhere to six (6) feet or the pandemic spread of COVID-19. Tribal Council directs the following: more apart from one another in or On April 3, 2020, Governor Val R. outside the building, and not to Panteah, Sr., issued an Executive 1. All of Zuni Community members exceed 50 percent (50%) capacity Order, a curfew within the boundaries will wear face coverings while out (Public Health Order, New Mexico of the Zuni Reservation between in public and around public places Department of Health, and New 8:00p.m. and 5:00a.m.; and, at all times or when in contact Declaration continues on page 5 Zuni Youth Enrichment Project’s 13th Annual Summer Camp to be Held In-Person This week, the Zuni Youth Enrichment Zuni culture. During the summer, Project announced that it will hold its 13th campers have opportunities to learn Zuni annual Summer Camp in person. language, traditional gardening, art, and Registration opens May 10 for the four- social dances, while exploring what week day camp, with applications makes them special. available online or at Ho’n A:wan Park. “Our mentors blend these culturally Founded in 2009, Summer Camp was relevant and enriching activities with a ZYEP’s first program — and it remains its conventional camp curriculum that flagship initiative, serving 200 Zuni youth includes STEM (science, technology, each season.