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In This Issue

Jemez Pueblo Welcomes New Leaders .......................................1

Pueblo Signs Forest Service Agreement ..................................3

Representative Madalena Honored .3Tribal Council Report .......................4Mission Life Line ..............................5Golf Tournament Funds Education

Programs ....................................5Methamphetamine Presentation .....6Women’s Wellness Conference .......7Stalking Awareness Month ..............7Senior Program News .....................8LIHEAP Funds Available ..................8Quick HIIT Workout .......................10Heart Health Conference ...............10MoGro ...........................................10Farm Training Program ..................10Carbon Monoxide Kills ..................114H News ........................................11January FITT Calendar ..................12Fifty Shades of Health ...................13Jemez Valley Credit Union .............13Job Opportunities ..........................13Walatowa High Charter School Hosts

Education Secretary .................14Students Earn College Credit ........15Jemez Valley Public Schools .........16Walatowa Running Club ................18Pet Pointers ...................................19Farewell from Governors ...............20

January 2017

PUEBLO OF JEMEZ WELCOMES NEW TRIBAL LEADERSHIP

Governor’s Aides Dominic Baca Brandon Chinana Brian Cody Shendo David Toya Allen Madalena Head Fiscale Assistant Fiscale Eugene Toledo Dennis Vigil

Fiscale Aides Derrick Toledo Benjamin Waquiu Cornell Madalena Steven Chinana Ralph Gachupin

GovernorJoseph A. Toya

First Lt. Governor Second Lt. Governor William Waquie Jonathan Romero

SheriffMyron Lucero

Turquoise War CaptainMichael Magdalena

Turquoise War Captain AidesMario ChosaKurt Mora

Eppifanio WaquieHenry Tosa Jr.Bryce Loretto

Pumpkin War Captain

Ben Sandia

Pumpkin War Captain AidesMelvin SandoKerwin TsosieJonathan BacaPat Waquie Jr.

Burt Pecos

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2017 Tribal Governors

Joseph A. Toya Governor

William Waquie First Lt. GovernorJonathan Romero

Second Lt. Governor

Tribal CouncilJoe Cajero

Paul S. ChinanaRaymond Gachupin

Frank LorettoJ. Leonard Loretto

Raymond Loretto, DVMJosé E. MadalenaJoshua MadalenaJ. Roger Madalena

José PecosDavid M. Toledo

José ToledoMichael Toledo, Jr.

Paul TosaVincent A. Toya, Sr.

David R. Yepa

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From the Governors

Second Lt. Governor Jonathan Romero, Governor Joseph A.Toya and First Lt. Governor William Waquie.

Greetings! As your newly appointed Governor, and on behalf of my First and Second Lieutenants and all newly appointed tribal officials, I want to take this opportunity to say let’s have a great year! In the coming year, as I am sure in previous years, we will face many challenges. But be mindful that with these challenges there will also be opportunities. I am optimistic that my administration and I will do our utmost to provide the best possible services to each and every one of you to protect and serve, to enhance and support our tribal programs and community, to uplift our youth to extend their education beyond high school through college or trades school, and provide respect and care to our elders.

If you have not yet had the opportunity to meet the new leadership, come to the tribal office and meet your officials. We will have an open door policy and listen to your concerns AND joys in life. Individuals have been placed in the capacity of Governors Aides to protect and serve our community; church officials and his helpers will upkeep the church and per-form all other duties associated with their positions; the Sheriff will assist tribal law enforce-ment in keeping the peace; the War Captains are to keep and maintain our traditional way of life through our Towan language, song and dance. Without our language, there would be no traditional songs, no history to hand down, and no traditional dance.

I have always maintained the importance of keeping our language strong. It starts in the womb of our mothers, through the mouths of fathers and all our relatives. Never be ashamed to be Native American. It is what makes us stand out from the many walks of life. We are unique as Native Americans. Never lose your identity as Jemez people. If you under-stand the language, don’t be afraid to speak it. It is the best victory you can achieve. People may laugh or criticize, but that will pass. That will make you stronger. If you don’t know, ask. No one was placed on this earth knowing everything. I truly believe that “The biggest risk is not taking the risk at all,” because then you will never know. Someday, many of you young men will be in the capacity of Governor, First or Second Lieutenant, War Captain, or one of the aide positions, where you will need to speak to your people in our language. Don’t allow our language to go extinct, it will be hard to get it back.

I also want to ask you to help our officials by maintaining the peace. It is not an easy appointment, but with the help of the community it can be a smooth year for all. We will face bumps along the way, but the effort of everyone both in the official capacity and unof-ficial capacity will get us through the year. I want thank the 2016 Administration for their work and dedication to the people. I wish to maintain diligence in keeping abreast of all issues and concerns in our day-to-day operations in hopes of making the best decisions for our people. This administration will keep an open mind and will welcome constructive criti-cism, and reasonable solutions to problems that we may have not considered or overlooked. Remember, we are here for you and the betterment of our community. As John Lydgate once said, “you can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time.”

In closing, I want to thank you in advance for your support and dedication to our administra-tion and our Pueblo community, and may you all have a prosper-ous year with many blessings. Let’s all band together to make it a great year!

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FROM THE GOvERNORS

Tribal Council Honors State Representative MadalenaTribal Council honored State Representative Roger Madalena for more than 32 years of service to the Pueblo of Jemez, the

constituents of House District 65 and the citizens of New Mexico. During his years in the legislature, he served as a member of 12 Standing Committees: Agriculture, Water and Resources, Appropriations and Finance, Energy and Natural Resources, Enrolling and Engrossing, Government, Elections and Indian Affairs, Government and Urban Affairs, Taxation and Revenue, Voters and Elections, Committee on Compacts. He also served on 30 interim committees.

“As citizens, we often wonder what happens at Santa Fe and how those laws impact our daily lives,” said Governor David Yepa at the ceremony. “One piece of legislation that has made the biggest impact on Indian Tribes in New Mexico, and is

clearly visible as we travel the state, is Indian gaming. Roger carried that legislation and, through his tireless work, it was passed and signed into law. Since then, it has changed the face of economic development for many tribes.

"Closer to home, he supported many of our Capital Outlay projects, probably several million dollars over that time. We have our new Senior center, Senior Center vans and Library and more and, most recently, with Senator Benny Shendo, our new fire station.

"I also want to thank his family for supporting him over those years. It takes a lot of sacrifice to support someone chooses a life of public service and must be away from family, sometimes having to miss dances, birthdays, baptisms, and maybe even a few anniversaries. Being a legislator is not a paid position; this is truly public service.

"What is even more remarkable and evident is Jemez people’s understanding and appreciation of the value and the power of the vote. Because of this, the people elected Augustine Sando as our first Sandoval County Commissioner in the 1970s, which paved the way for Roger to be elected as County Commissioner and then the first Pueblo tribal member to be elected to the Legislature in 1985. This opened the opportunity for Mr. Shendo to be the first Pueblo member to be elected to the NM State Senate in 2012.”

Governor David R. Yepa and out-going US Forest Service Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) Supervisor Maria T. Garcia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Dec. 20, 2016. The MOU recognizes the Pueblo as a sovereign nation dedicated to the preservation and protection of its cultural heritage within ancestral lands. The Pueblo’s ancestral lands have been recognized by the Indian Claims Commission and other documents.

The MOU documented the cooperation between the parties to formalize the communication process. The memorandum notes that “improving the Tribal-Forest Service relationship is the best way to achieve the common goals of wisely managing and sustaining natural resources, preserving cultural resources, improving tribal-federal relations, protecting tribal sovereignty, and providing for the interests of both the Forest Service and the Pueblo.”

“I look forward to continuing the excellent communication and

relationship we have with the Pueblo,” said Garcia. She retired from the USFS at end of December after several years of dedicated service and a new Forest Supervisor will arrive in January. “We expect the New Forest Supervisor to welcome opportunities to discuss how the Pueblo and the Forest want to move forward,” she added.

The MOU notes: "The Pueblo and the Santa Fe National Forest share a long common boundary, and access to some Pueblo lands are through National Forest lands. The Pueblo also has ongoing traditional cultural practices on the Santa Fe National Forest lands and nearby lands.

The Forest Service is mandated to carry out multiple-use management on National Forest lands. The Forest Service is dedicated to the wise use and management of resources including natural, cultural, and archaeological resources of the Nation.

In addition, federal agencies are required to consult with tribes to protect

Pueblo Signs MOU With US Forest Service Submitted by John Galvan, Tribal Forester, Natural Rerces Department

and allow access to cultural resources as provided by federal laws."

Supervisor Garcia was honored at a luncheon to thank her for her years of support she has given the POJ pursue our endeavors for a positive and long term relationship for the interest of the Ancestral Jemez Mountains and the SFNF. Among the guests were Cal Joyner, the USFS Region 3 Regional Forester, along with other USFS employees and POJ leadership, administration and staff.


TRIBAL COUNCIL

Tribal Council Report

December 2, 2016

TC-65. Approved revisions to Section 4.3 Screening/Interview of the Personnel Policy to remove the requirement that a Human Resources representative must on the Interview Committee and other changes.

TC 66. Supported and approved the following measures to protect the Greater Chaco Landscape:

1) Continue to support the Master Leasing Plan (MLP). 2) Urge Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to defer

all oil-gas leasing in the remaining 9% of BLM surface-controlled lands in the Farmington Field Office;

3) Urge BLM and BIA to make permanent the current, temporary 10-mile cultural protection or buffer zone that is in place surrounding Chaco Culture National Historic Park;

4) Support expansion of protected, no-lease areas around significant Chacoan Outlier communities in the Greater Chaco Landscape.

Further, the Pueblo of Jemez requests to become a Co-Lead Agency and Cooperating Agency under 40 CFR1500 to assure ongoing participation in future activi-ties. The Pueblo of Jemez advocates for the utilization of Tribal and Native professionals to participate as leaders in the preservation, management and monitoring of cul-tural, air and water resources at the expense of the energy industry. The Pueblo of Jemez welcomes the permanent protection of these historical and cultural resources to be preserved now and for all future generations.

Since time immemorial, Jemez has maintained a strong cultural connection to the entire Chocoan Complex, including more than a dozen villages and thousands of signif-icant archeological sites, as the direct descendants of Chaco Canyon Region. The Pueblo maintains active and current “cultural use” of the Chacoan Complex.

The Complex is managed and maintained under the Chaco Canyon National Historic Park. However, the Pueblo of Jemez believes the Complex is truly “culturally owned” by the region’s Tribes and Pueblos, including the Pueblo of Jemez. The Pueblo of Jemez desires to preserve all valuable natural and cultural resources that originate on these lands not only for humans but also the four-legged, finned and winged beings.

Jemez appreciates the government-to-government relationship founded on a unique trust responsibility from the federal government to Indian Country. This relation-ship is based on strong, on-going communication that requires constant and consistent communication and a physical ‘sign-off’ to assure that silence cannot be taken as consent as part of defensible communication.

The Pueblo of Jemez appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Bureau of Land Management Resource Management Plan. We believe that access to reliable, affordable energy resources is part of building strong, stable tribal communities and is essential to keep up with the population growth of our Native nations. With the advent of newer technologies such as hydraulic fractur-ing (fracking) inside the Mancos Shale Horizons, water storage and reinjection of “spent water” bring efficiencies to the oil and gas sector for energy development. The Pueblo of Jemez has considered the “cost benefit analysis” of energy development weighed against the risks to the cultural resources and proclaims that the development of energy should not be in our ancestral graveyards, sacred sites or water resources. Native tribes should participate in the management of the Chaco Canyon National Historic Park based on their cultural, historical and current con-nection to the cultural resources within and surrounding former tribal lands.

A copy of this resolution will be forwarded to Presi-dent of the United States Barack Obama, US Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell, New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez, and the entire New Mexico Congressional del-egation to show support for the protection and preserva-tion of the Chaco Canyon National Historic Park.

TC 67. Approved extension of certain loan and pledge arrange-ments to complete the required study and analysis of fea-sibility issues regarding use of the Jemez Springs property known as the Handmaids of the Precious Blood for estab-lishing and operating expanded health care programs.

Pueblo of Jemez departments, programs and tribal administration submitted the following resolutions for Tribal Council approval.


EMERGENCy SERvICES

Jemez Pueblo Emergency Medical Services (EMS,) Sandoval County Volunteer Fire Department (SCVFD) District 6, and Mission Life Line are working together to provide improved care for heart attack victims. The coalition joins Jemez Pueblo EMS with the Heart Hospital of New Mexico, New Mexico Heart Group, Presbyterian Hospital, and PHI Helicopter Service. Through Mission Lifeline, the American Heart Association provides a set of guidelines that improve timely access to appropriate medical treatment, ultimately saving lives.

In the ideal system for Emergency Medical Services and Emergency Departments, standardized point of entry protocols establish which patients are transported to hospitals that can treat certain heart attacks. This is based in part on the acquisition, interpretation and transmission of a pre-hospital 12-lead EKG.

Jemez Pueblo EMS has donated one of its Lifepak-15 heart monitors to Sandoval County Volunteer Fire Department District 6. With this piece

of equipment placed in the rescue unit here on the Pueblo, volunteers have a vital piece of equipment that had been missing and is needed to treat and transport patients if and when Jemez Pueblo EMS is out on other calls for service and unavailable.

"With this equipment we can positively alter patients' pre-hospital medical needs,” Dave says.

Mission Life LineSubmitted by Dan Ryan, EMS Director

This equipment will provide the best outcome for any patient needing services. Although intended for cardiac patients, the Lifepak 15 can also monitor vital signs, oxygen saturation, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide levels, and provide 12-Lead EKGs, synchronized cardioversion, and cardiac defibrillation when needed.

Emergency Services staff and volunteers at the presentation on the Lifepak 15 included Juan Toya (JPEMS, SCVFD District 6 EMS Captain; First Lt. Governor Hilario Armijo; Virgil Gachupin, JPEMS, SCVFD District 6 Fire Chief; Dr. Mark Bieniarz, Heart Hospital New Mexico cardiologist; Governor David Yepa; Frieda Solano,

JPEMS/SCVFD District 6 Volunteer; Antonio Blueeyes, Injury Prevention Program and SCVFD volunteer; Merlin Gachupin, SCVFD volunteer; Marlon Gachupin, Injury Prevention/SCVFD volunteer.

REMEMBER: ALWAyS CONTACT JEMEZ PUEBLO EMS By DIALING 911.

Golf Tournament Supports Scholarship Fund and Library

Photos by Benny Shendo, Jr.

The Pueblo of Jemez, in partnership with United Healthcare and Isleta Resort and Casino, sponsored a golf tournament fundraiser on Oct. 7.

The event $25,000 for the Jemez Scholarship program and $25,000 for the Jemez Community Library.


BEHAvIORAL HEALTH

A presentation about methamphetamine was offered to the Jemez community on Dec. 14, 2016, as a joint effort between the Behavioral Health Program and Tribal Probation with support from Governor David Yepa and tribal leadership.

“We wanted to bring awareness to the community about the situation and challenges we face,” said Behavioral Health Program Manager Lena Gachupin. “We are hopeful that the reports validate the need to address the substance abuse prob-lems in our community as a whole.”

Participants’ attitudes, beliefs and knowledge about methamphetamine and treatment resources were assessed before and after the session. Fifty-one community members attended and 41 completed both the pre-test and post-test questionnaires.

Participants were asked how much they agree or disagree with each of the following statements. The results indicated a significantly greater knowledge and understanding of the methamphetamine challenge after the presentation:v“I think methamphetamine is an important concern for our

community.” 78% agreed after the presentation.v“I feel knowledgeable about the risks and harms of metham-

phetamine.” 97% strongly agreed or agreed. vAwareness of the warning signs of methamphetamine

addiction rose from 48% before to 91% after the presentation.

vNinety five percent planned to discuss the risks and harms of methamphetamine with their family members.

vNinety five percent were concerned about methamphet-amine use among adults in our community and 100% are concerned about methamphetamine use among youth in our community.

v“I believe that methamphetamine is coming into our community.” 78% agreed with the statement.

vIt seems there is an increase in the number of metham-phetamine users in our community. 49% down from 63%.

vBefore the presentation, 44% thought they knew at least one person in the community who uses methamphet-amine. With greater understanding of the signs, that number increased to 91% of participants who realized

they knew at least one person involved with meth use.vKnowledge about where to go for methamphetamine

treatment services increased from 42% to 76%.Virtually all of the participants indicated the presentation

increased their knowledge about methamphetamine and that they believe they will be able to use the information. Nearly all said they want to see the Behavioral Health program get more involved in methamphetamine prevention.

“As a team, we will do more awareness and prevention presentations on substance abuse and mental health in the coming year,” Lena added. Participants suggested the follow-ing topics of interest for future sessions: vMore conference or trainings for students from elementary

into high school pertaining to drugs and alcohol.vAlcoholism and addiction: how it affects the community and

families.vInformation about opiates, prescription drugs, alcohol addic-

tion, heroin, cocaine, domestic violence in Indian Country.vThe drug “krokodile.”vMore sessions for youth throughout the year on drug usage and

alcoholism.vMarijuana, prescription pills, and other drug use in our

pueblo. vHave users speak about how the law handled their use or

what treatment they had. vFederal laws in Indian Country.v“All workshops and trainings should have more information

about drugs, alcohol and smoking no matter what age.” v“Thank you for making us aware of this problem; I had no

idea it was this bad!” v“Thank you for helping victims and abusers.”v“Attending this meth prevention presentation should be man-

datory for community members who are convicted of using meth or are meth users.”

The Methamphetamine ChallengeInformation submitted by Lena Gachupin, Behavioral Health Program Manager

Staff TrainingA mandatory in-service training for staff was held on Nov.

17, 2016. The survey results from that training have been shared with staff and will be reported in the February issue of the Red Rocks Reporter.


SOCIAL SERvICES

Stalking: Know It, Name It, Stop It!

January is National Stalking Awareness MonthSubmitted by Cheryl Chinana, Outreach Specialist

Did You Know?There are about 7.5 million stalking victims every year.

What is Stalking? Stalking is a series of actions that make you feel afraid or

in danger. Stalking is serious, often violent, and can escalate over time. A stalker may be someone you know well or not at all. Most have dated or been involved with the people they stalk. Most stalking cases involve men stalking women, but men do stalk men, women do stalk women, and women do stalk men. Some things stalkers do: � Repeatedly call, including hang-ups. � Follow you and show up wherever you are. � Send unwanted gifts, letters, texts or e-mails. � Damage your home, car or other property. � Monitor your phone calls or computer use. � Use technology, like hidden cameras or GPS, to track

where you go. � Drive by or hang out at your home, school or workplace. � Threaten to hurt you, your family, friends or pets. � Post information or spread rumors about you on the

Internet, in public places, or by word of mouth. You are not to blame for a stalker’s behavior. If you are

in immediate danger, call 911. For more information contact Jemez Social Services

Program at (575) 834-7117. To learn more about stalking, visit the Stalking Resource Center Web site at www.victimsofcrime.org/src If you or someone you know is being stalked, report it!

Stalkers can be dangerous!

The Women’s Wellness Conference was held on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016 at the Community Resource Center (CRC) with the theme Relentless Women Never Give Up. Forty-one women attended. Four Jemez women guest speakers talked about their life struggles, how they overcame them and how they are now. It was very interesting to hear them speak from their hearts and express their feelings and emotions.

The first woman spoke about how hard it was going through a divorce. She never thought she would be divorced. She described all the feelings she went through, including depression, low self-esteem, and how hard it was to have to raise her children as a single parent. She said that going to therapy was very helpful, and she decided to go back to school and now has a good job. Today she is happy, healthy, has a good job she loves, and has been working for 20 years.

The second lady spoke about her struggles with severe depression and living with a mental illness. She turned to alcohol, and drank alone. She had low self-esteem. She overcame her struggles by asking for help in the traditional way and finding purpose for a better life. She is now working, serving as an American for Indians Opportunity (AIO) Ambassador and has successfully modeled for Native fashion designers. She was featured in several magazines including Marie Claire and Oprah Magazine. She makes wellness a priority, is enjoying the process of growth and has found self-love.

The third speaker talked about her struggles growing up raised by her grandmother, losing her mother when she was two years old. She went to the San Diego Mission School, where they found she was very smart. She then attended Santa Fe Indian School, then went to college. Today she has a master’s degree. She encouraged participants to send our children to school and college so they can have good jobs. She added that life is a struggle; she lost her husband when her youngest child was two years old and it was hard raising children as a single parent. She is now a happy and healthy 89 year-old Jemez elder woman.

The fourth speaker shared her experience of a tragic loss that transformed her in many ways. It was a total wake up call that brought a deeper understanding of her existence here on Earth and her purpose for this life. She sought help in many areas and found valuable information in many self-help books, including The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz and A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson. Among numerous lessons, she learned that we are spiritual beings having a human experience and the only truth we need to know is that there is only love. Everything else is an illusion. Now she is a loving, giving, welcoming, sharing motivational speaker.

We want to thank each of these women for sharing their stories. It has been very hard to get Jemez women to be our guest speakers and these women did an awesome job. We invite young ladies ages 14 years and older to join us for our next conference.

Women’s Wellness Conference: “Relentless Women Never Give Up”

Submitted by Carol Vigil, Family Advocate

Women’s Support Group meets throughout the year. The next meetings will be Thursdays, Jan. 12 and 26,

from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Social Services conference room. Join us for a great evening together. If you have any questions, contact Carol Vigil at (575) 834-7117.


The Senior Center is now accepting LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) applications. Apply in person at the Senior Center, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or complete an application and drop it off with all supporting documentation for processing on Friday of the same week. To qualify for home energy assistance you must have: Proof of income for the past 30 days for employed adult

household members who are no longer in high school. For those unemployed, a letter of unemployment signed

by the unemployed individual and/or unemployment benefits award letter.

Award letters from Social Security, Veterans Administration, retirement, pension, etc., and any other proof of income.

Self-Employed: Signed statements or letters supporting self-employment and income earned for each month for the last 90 days.

College students: A school schedule for the current semester.

Social Security cards for all household members.

Income Eligibility: 150% of Federal Poverty Guidelines

HOUSEHOLD MONTHLy ANNUALLy SIZE 1 $ 1,485 $ 17,820 2 $ 2,003 $ 24,030 3 $ 2,520 $ 30,240 4 $ 3,038 $ 36,450 5 $ 3,555 $ 42,660 6 $ 4,073 $ 48,870 7 $ 4,591 $ 55,095 8 $ 5,111 $ 61,335 Each Additional $ 520 $ 6,240 Household Member

Senior citizens stayed busy through December with a number of activities.

On Dec. 14, the Caregiver Support Group enjoyed din-ner at Los Cuates and a movie in Albuquerque. We appreci-ate the work our caregivers do every day. Their tireless efforts bring joy to the ones they care for.

Sixth Annual Jemez Family Caregiver Conference

The Sixth Annual Jemez Family Caregiver Conference was held on Nov. 28, 2016 with the theme of “Enhancing Caregiver’s Wellness.” Tamara Sandia shared her experience as a caregiver and a participant with the Caregiver Support Services Program. Michael Holland spoke about “Build-ing Healthy Relationships,” with strategies for maintaining and growing healthy relationships. His videos examined approaches to use when relationships become difficult. Three massage therapists provided services; Dalan Waquie, Jacque-lyn Toya and Tina Archuleta kept busy with clients for the entire conference.

Savvy Caregiver Program Dec.7, 2016 was the last session of the Savvy Caregiver

Program that brought Chris McCaffrey from the New Mexico Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association to Jemez Pueblo to teach seven weekly classes. Chris discussed dementia and its effects.

Our community is in need of education about dementia. Joseph Fragua, Jr. will become a Savvy Caregiver instructor with the help of Chris McCaffrey and the Alzheimer’s Associa-tion so he can teach in our area in the future.

A second component of the Savvy Caregiver Program is being developed by the National Indian Council on Aging. Jemez Pueblo was the first community in the United States to bring Savvy Caregiver into a tribal community. Lora Church, Executive Director of the Indian Area Agency on Aging, co-facilitated the program with Chris. We thank the NM Chap-ter on Alzheimer’s Association and the Indian Area Agency on Aging for bringing the class to Jemez.

senior Citizens ProGram newsSubmitted by Joseph Fragua, Jr., Elder Outreach Coordinator

Applications must be complete to be considered.The total household income may not exceed the amount

indicated in the chart below. For more information or if you have questions or concerns,

please contact Monica Toya, Administrative Assistant, at (575) 834-9168, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Do You Need Help With propane? Electricity? Wood?LIHEAp IS BAcK!

SENIOR CENTER

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SENIOR CENTER

Christmas Dinner DanceThe Christmas Social Dinner and Dance was a great event. The Senior Center

staff and volunteers made the center look festive and inviting. The night started with a prayer and opening before dinner. We also acknowledged our December birth-days. The cooks did an awesome job preparing the meal for our home-bound meal clients and for our evening participants. The event ended with a dance. The band had a live DJ and live songs. Native Santa filled the room with joy and laughter, dancing and singing with everyone throughout the night.

New Mexico Indian Council on Aging visitNew Mexico Indian Council on Aging (NMICOA) Executive Board members

visited the Senior Center on Monday, Dec. 19, 2016. The board members advocate for the 19 Pueblos and two Apache tribes in New Mexico. The purpose of their visit was to learn about our program, and meet our elders and staff. The board members include President Cedric Chavez (Cochiti,) Vice President Walter Toress (Sandia,) Treasurer Pauline Cherino (Sandia) and Secretary Wilma Toledo (Jemez.) They ate with the elders and learned about our program and toured the center. They all were impressed with the Senior Center facilities and the way Jemez Health & Human Services operates.

Visit the Senior Citizens Program or call the office if you have any questions. The monthly activity calendar is avail-able on the first of the month. The phone number is (575) 834-9168.

Photos by Rose Shendo

Senior Citizens Program News, Continued


PUBLIC HEALTH

Alternating Lunge Jumps. Start with feet shoulder-width apart and arms down at your sides. Take a controlled step back with one foot to get into a lunge position. Jump with an explosive motion, making sure to get both feet off the floor. Switch legs in mid-air so the opposite foot is in front on landing. Land softly back into your lunge and repeat the movement. Make sure your body remains upright during the motion and keep the core engaged to remain steady in your landing. (For moderate intensity, you can do walking lunges instead.)

Squat Jumps. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, arms at your sides. Squat until knees are bent about 90 degrees. Immediately swing your arms overhead and jump as high as you can. As you land, gently bend your knees and sink back down into the squat position. Repeat. (For moderate intensity, you can do regular squats without jumping.)

180 Degree Burpee. Stand with feet hip-width apart; squat and place hands on the ground in front of you, jump legs back into plank position, do a push up and then jump legs back in, and jump up turning 180 degrees. From this position, face the opposite direction and do another burpee the same way. Repeat, alternating directions for each rep.

Mountain Climbers. Assume a push-up position with arms straight and your body in a straight line from your head to your ankles. Without changing the posture of your lower back (it should be arched), raise your right knee toward your chest. Return back to the starting position and raise your left knee to your chest. Continue at a steady pace.

Push Ups. Push through with little or no rest. If your arms get tired, switch to knee pushups and continue pushing. For more challenge, place your feet on a chair or couch.

Quick HIIT WorkoutSubmitted by Angelica Trancosa, Fitness Trainer

Are you kept indoors due to the cold weather or a busy winter shedule? At-home workouts keep you warm and moving with little equipment needed. You can do this quick HIIT (high-intensity interval training) workout at home or anywhere if you are on the go. Do each exercise with no rest between. Rest for one minute after completing one round. One round is completing all the exercises. For more fun, get other family members around the house to try it with you!

Quick HIIT Workout (Three Rounds of 30 seconds each)

Drum to the Beat of a Healthy Heart

Fourth Annual Go Red for Native Women Health Summit

Presented by the American Heart AssociationFriday, Feb. 3 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.Albuquerque Convention Center

For more information, go to NMforNativeWomen.heart.org, call (505) 485-1315 or e-mail to [email protected].

Farm Training ProgramConvention Center, Pueblo of Isleta

Wednesday Jan. 25, 2017 4 – 6 p.m.

PresentersGeorge Kenefic, Director, Enterprise Empowerment, The Loan

Fund, Albuquerque. Oversees the Loan Fund’s consulting and training services.

Dr. Ted Jojola, UNM Architect, Albuquerque. President of The Society for the Preservation of American Indian Culture, board member of the Chamiza Foundation, and the Isleta Pueblo Housing Authority. Teaches Indigenous Planning, Planning for Native Lands, Contemporary Indigenous Architecture, and Communication Techniques for Planning.

Debbie Harris, Farm Manager, Pie Ranch, Pescadero, CA. Manages the Emerging Farmers Program, a mentoring program designed around an apprenticeship. The Pie Farm is recruiting enthusiastic, hard-working, self-motivated individuals interested in becoming organic farmers committed to social justice.

NOTE: You may participate via teleconference. Dial toll free: (866) 906-7447, Pin: 603-6285

RSVP: Phone, text or e-mail to Raphael Nevins (505) 463-3152 or [email protected].

Hosted by Healthy Futures, Inc.

visit MOGRO!Get your organic fruits and vegetables at MoGro at the Jemez

Health Clinic. Sign up online, or visit the Public Health Program to place your order. MoGro delivers to the clinic regularly. Pick up a box of produce and other items for only $20! You get 10 different organic fruits and vegetables from local and regional farmers. Plus MoGro offers 50% off when you pay with SNAP so you can double your food bucks!

Contact Rebecca at [email protected] or (505) 670-8741, go to the Public Health office at the clinic, or call (575) 834-7207 for more information.

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The New Mexico Poison and Drug Information Center (NMPDIC) reported a significant rise in carbon monoxide

(CO) poisonings this December over the same time period in previous years. Every year, families die in their homes of accidental CO poisoning.

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas. It’s called the invisible killer because it cannot be seen or smelled. Home heating sources and appliances, like fireplaces, water heaters and generators, and even stoves and ovens, all can produce carbon monoxide gas.

Carbon monoxide poisoning can cause permanent damage to the brain and nervous system, and can result in death. Symptoms include headache, dizziness, aches and confusion. Although carbon monoxide poisoning does not produce fever or diarrhea, symptoms like nausea and vomit-ing might be confused with the flu.

Since carbon monoxide gas is undetectable by human senses and the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are shared with other seasonal illnesses, prevention and early detection of exposure to carbon monoxide gas is crucial.

Protect your Family!Please take the following precautions to prevent or mini-

mize the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning: öProperly install a carbon monoxide detector on each

floor and outside of every sleeping area of your home. If the alarm sounds on a detector, turn off all fuel-burning devices, open doors and windows, and leave immediately until the source can be identified and repaired by a quali-fied technician. If the CO alarm sounds, you must get fresh air. Move outdoors, by an open window or near an open door. Make sure everyone in the home gets to fresh air. Call the fire department from a fresh air location. Stay there until help arrives.

öHave your furnace, fireplace, chimney, wood stove and other fuel-burning appliances inspected, adjusted and repaired if needed, before every heating season.

öDo not use charcoal grills indoors (including inside a tent, car or garage) for either cooking or heating, even if doors are open.

öDo not use your oven to heat your home, or put foil underneath a gas oven, as this interferes with combustion. Do not use your clothes dryer to heat your home.

öDo not warm up your car by letting the engine run in an enclosed or attached garage, even if doors)are opened.

öDo not run a generator in your home, garage or crawl-space; ventilating the area by opening windows and doors

or using fans will not prevent the accumulation of carbon monoxide gas.

öDuring and after a snowstorm, make sure vents for the dryer, furnace, stove and fireplace are clear of snow build-up.

öClear all debris from dryer, furnace, stove and fireplace vents.

To view 2015 rates of carbon monoxide poisoning by county, visit https://nmtracking.org/dataportal/query/selection/pcc/PCCSelection.html.

If you think that you or someone you know has been exposed to carbon monoxide gas, call the New Mexico Poison and Drug Information Center immediately at

1-800-222-1222. IN aN eMeRGeNCy aLWayS CaLL 9-1-1.

The Poison Center is staffed with specially trained pharmacists who are prepared to respond with information and treatment advice about carbon monoxide poisoning.

The New Mexico Poison and Drug Information Center is a public service program of the University of New Mexico Health Sciences

Center and is affiliated with the UNM School of Pharmacy.

Carbon Monoxide Kills

Happy New Year From the 4H club!

Submitted by Alyssa Yeppa

It was a great year for the 4H Jemez Red Rocker Club. We sold healthy snacks at successful fundraisers throughout the year. We met with CWW Feed store weekly to learn about horse husbandry. The 4H club members also had horse riding lessons at the Tamaya Stables. For 2017, we plan to incorporate more projects based on the club member interests which include archery, baking and sewing. We concluded 2016 with a Christmas potluck.

If you know of anyone who would like to volunteer as a 4H Leader, have them visit the Public Health office to complete a volunteer application.

We are gladly accepting new applications for children who are interested in joining the 4H Club. Children between the ages of 5 and 18 years old are welcome to join the Jemez Red Rockers.

The next monthly meeting will be on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017. We will recruit new members and share information for parents and children. The meeting will be in held in the Hemish Room located upstairs at the Jemez Health Center from 6 to 8 pm.If you have any questions, please contact Alyssa Yeppa or Steven Mora at the Public Health office at (575) 834-7207.

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Dan’s FiFty shaDes oF healthSubmitted by Daniel Madalena, Fitness Trainer

The New Year gives everyone an opportunity to start fresh and create healthy changes. It's discouraging to set a goal, not accomplish it, and set it again the next year. Taking a different approach to your new year’s resolution might be the key to your success in 2017. Take your time, embrace every moment, enjoy every obstacle, and stay hungry. Nothing comes overnight, especially when it comes to your body and well-being. Be patient; all great things in life take time.Exercise, Exercise, Exercise. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends 150 minutes of exercise a week. You

can break the 150 minutes into five sessions of 30 minute moderate intensity workouts. The 150 minutes a week goal may seem hard to accomplish. But three 10 minute workouts a day to reach your 30 minute goal is just as effective as doing one 30 minute workout. Don't overdo it in January, just to injure yourself for February.

If this is a start to your fitness journey, start by walking. If you’re walking, start jogging. Progress but progress slowly. The goal is to incorporate different types of fitness. Don’t be afraid to try something new. Make it fun!

Take time to recover (rest) from your workouts, whether you run, lift or cycle, for at least one or two days a week. This allows your body to recover fully and increases your ability to stay injury-free.

Drink plenty of water. Opting for water over a sugar sweetened beverage is always best, especially if your goal is to trim a few pounds. Water helps your skin look good! Drinking more water helps improve your body’s function.

Last, but certainly not least, sleep! We tend to forget the importance of sleep when it comes to health. The National Institute of Health recommends seven to eight hours of sleep every night. Anything less than seven hours increases your chances of high blood pressure, heart disease and obesity as well as the chances of a car accident! Sleep also promotes healthy muscle growth. And if that’s not enough, your immune system also relies on sleep to function at its best. Get your zzzzzz’s!The Public Health staff is available to help community members reach their fitness goals, whether it’s to run your first

half marathon (Endurance Challenge) or a personal record on the deadlift (Dawn of the Fittest). Monthly FiTT run/walks and quarterly FITT events help keep you motivated throughout the year. Visit the Public Health offices to sign up for a challenge or get a pre-assessment and start your resolution on the right track.

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FREE BINGO!Sunday Jan. 22 1 – 3 p.m.

Jemez Valley High School AuditoriumJVHS will be selling snacks.

FREE FINANCIAL COUNSELINGJemez Valley Credit Union offers free financial counseling.

Information discussed is strictly confidential. For more information or to set up an appointment, contact Tina at (575) 829-3366 or [email protected].

Job opportunities With the pueblo of Jemez

To learn more about a job or the recruitment process, speak with Fran in the Human Resources Department and review our vacancy announcements. For more information, call (575) 834-7359 or visit www.jemezpueblo.org.Administrative Services HR ConsultantTribal Court Court Administrator Education Department Student Outreach Coordinator Transportation/Facilities Coordinator, Head Start ProgramHealth & Human Services Coding Technician Speciaist Diabetes Case Manager, Public Health Programs Kitchen Aide, Senior Center Medical Billing Specialist Peer Support Worker Practice Manager Therapist Van Driver (temporary, as needed)

Alternate Resource SpecialistProperty Manager


US education Secretary Visits WHCS Submitted by Arrow Wilkinson, Principal and Kevin Shendo, Department of Education Director

US Secretary of Education John B. King, Jr. visited Walatowa High Charter School as part of the final leg of the Educa-tion Department’s “Opportunity Across America” tour, which began in January 2016. He also visited schools and colleges in Phoenix, AZ, and New Haven and New Britain, CT. His trip followed a speech delivered in Washington, DC, and in which King reiterated his belief in education as a pillar for democracy and economic security, and laid out a vision for the future of educational opportunity across America. He continued to highlight the opportunities provided by the Every Student Succeeds Act and spotlighted the educational progress made over the last eight years under the Obama Administration.

“We’re visiting Walatowa Charter High School to highlight the wonderful work that’s happening here on the Jemez Reser-vation in New Mexico,” Secretary King said.

According to the New Mexico Public Education Department’s (NMPED) School Letter Grading system, Walatowa has maintained an “A” rating for the last two years.

“The students, families, staff and community programs are to be applauded. Without their dedication and commitment to the school, this would not have been possible,” Principal Arrow Wilkinson said.

WHCS students and staff organized activities for Secretary King, New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) representatives, Pueblo Zia Tribal representatives and Pueblo of Jemez leaders to observe academic presentations and a tradi-tional student dance performance.

“Even though the visit was short, they saw the strength of our school, the strength of our communities; languages, cultures, and families,” shared William Chinana, WHCS Senior. “They were able to see a model that takes these strengths and apply them in the school setting. I’m proud to be a student at Walatowa.”

“It was a great opportunity for all the individuals involved to see a rural school that is demon-strating academic gains,” added Frances Strain, WHCS Federal Programs Director.

In addition to the school visit, a roundtable discussion was held in the Walatowa Youth Center with educators from schools and districts across New Mexico regarding the teacher evalu-ation accountability system, teacher education and training, and the future of education within the state of New Mexico.

“Thank you NMPED, Gov-ernor David Yepa and the Jemez Pueblo community for inviting me to see such a unique success story in Walatowa High School,” Secretary King said. “I have to agree with Princi-pal Arrow Wilkinson. Walatowa really is the ‘little school that could.’”


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Benefits of Dual CreditPost-secondary access for students has become a

significant goal for educational institutions around the nation. The emergence and implementation of dual credit opportunities is a novel way in which states are attempting to prepare their students to enter post-secondary educational institutions. Dual enrollment programs are identified as education-accelerated programs that provide high school students access to college level courses. Exam-based programs include programs such as Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate initiatives where high school students must earn appropriate scores on course exams in order to earn college credits for the courses.

Career preparation-based programs prepare high school students for local careers, usually allowing students to earn associate’s degrees while earning their high school diplomas. Providing high school students with early college experiences through dual enrollment has the potential to improve their academic and nonacademic skills, help them understand what will be required of them in college, and encourage their future college attendance by showing that they are indeed capable of doing college-level work. A growing body of evidence suggests that providing students with a rigorous, engaging and relevant education can improve their likelihood for success. Research has also found dual enrollment participation to be correlated with positive high school and college outcomes, including college enrollment and persistence.

Challenges of Dual Credit Programs in Rural Areas

Rural secondary school students are reported as possessing fewer of the assets necessary for college enrollment, such as role models, moderate to high income, advanced high school coursework and exposure to high-skill occupations. Major challenges that rural districts face included decreasing student enrollment and revenues, long student commutes, and providing robust career/technical education and advanced academic options.

Data from the National Longitudinal Survey from the Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that rural residence had a major detrimental effect on college attendance, even when additional individual and familial characteristics were controlled. Socioeconomic factors, such as parental education level, family income and parental occupational status, strongly influence the access to post-secondary education for rural students. The lower socioeconomic status has a greatly adverse effect on post-secondary outcomes for rural students and may in fact be “the single largest factor

elevating rural dropout rates relative to urban and suburban rates.” Lower family income becomes an even greater obstacle as college tuition rates continue to rise, thus making financial aid a critical factor in the college attendance and choice decision.

Successful Implementation of Dual Credit Programs in Rural Areas Such as WHCS

The early accumulation of college credits may significantly influence the low college-going rate of rural students who graduate from high school at rates comparable to students of other locales. The rural students’ participation in dual enrollment programs could realistically increase their college-going rate and create a paradigm shift that encourages the college attendance and success of rural students. Dual credit programs may thus provide the involvement, preparation and assistance that rural students need to realize post-secondary success including college enrollment and persistence.

Walatowa High Charter School (WHCS) serves as an exemplary model of successful integration of Dual Credit Programs in conjunction with the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA.) Students at WHCS begin enrolling into dual credit classes during their junior and senior years, allowing them to graduate with over 21 college credits.

“Through the WHCS dual credit program, I will graduate from high school with over 39 college credit hours at no cost to my parents.” says senior Jonathan Fragua.

The college partnerships and adjunct status of the WHCS staff has created a learning environment that has positively affected the school. According to the New Mexico Public Education Department School Grade Report, WHCS has been designated an “A” school for the last two years. Any student or community member who academically qualifies is able to take courses online through Central New Mexico College (CNM) via WHCS. IAIA classes offered by adjunct professors at WHCS include:Science: Ethnobotany (3 credits + lab credit:) Dr. K.

Kommander.Science: Indigenous Concepts of Traditional Food and

Wellness (3 credits + lab credit:) Dr. K. Kommander.Liberal Arts: Academic Strategies (3 credits:) Ms. M.

Warren-Olson.English: Public Speaking (3 credits:) Ms. M. Warren-Olson.Science: Indigenous Agriculture (3 credits + lab credit:) Dr. K.

Kommander.Art: 2D Fundamentals (3 credits:) Mr. T. Meek.Art: 3D Fundamentals (3 credits:) Mr. T. Meek.

Dual Credit Enrollment: Increasing Post-Secondary Success for Native Students

Submitted by Dr. Kristina Kommander-Salazar, Walatowa High Charter School/IAIA Adjunct Professor Reprinted with permission from The Jemez Thunder


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JvPS InitiativesWarrior News. To keep families and communities informed,

the district submits monthly articles to the Red Rocks Reporter, T’siya Roadrunner, Jemez Thunder and Jemez Daily Post. In addition, the district has started Warrior News on-line newsletter, which is accessible through the district and schools’ websites.

Student of the Month. Every month, one student from the JVPS district will be selected as Student of the Month. The three schools (elementary, middle, and high school) will rotate choosing students for the honor. This initiative is sponsored by the Jemez Valley Credit Union. The student's photo will be published in the Jemez Thunder and on the district’s website.

To access Warrior News and Student of the Month: 1) go to the web site at www.jvps.org, 2) select “News” at top, (3) select Student of the Month or Warrior News, (4) select desired month.

Mobile Food Pantry (MFP)Friday, Jan. 20 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

(while supplies last.) To participate, parents/guardians must have students attending a Jemez Valley Public School, and complete the registration form. Contact Sharon Palma (ext. 314) or Barry Levine (ext. 512) at (575) 834-7393 or (505) 373-0054 for more information.

After School Enrichment Program (ASEP)Monday activities include Chess, Book Club, Makerspace, Fiber Arts (sewing.)Wednesday activities include Battle of the Books, Choir, Open Agriculture Space, Fiber Arts (Cross

Stitching.) ASEP activities will resume the normal schedule the week

of January 23. Supplies Wanted ASEP is accepting donations of nails, screws, wood

(pallets, scrap wood), metal, fabric, yarn, embroidery thread, art supplies, PVC or metal piping, leather, hand tools (screwdrivers, saws, pliers, hammers, etc.), and nonworking small appliances/electronics. Donations will be re-purposed in the ASEP. If you have questions, call Dr. Susan Wilkinson-Davis at (575) 834-7391 ext. 310.

Jemez valley Public SchoolsSubmitted by Joline Cruz-Madalena, Programs Coordinator for Indian Education

Jemez valley Elementary & Middle Schools

Submitted by Dana Pino, JVES/MS Principal

Student of the Month: January 2017: Louis Shije (JVMS Eighth Grade.) Louis exemplifies the ideal student. He works hard, is determined, and strives for always making the grade. He is involved in the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) elective class and served as a student ambassador for Jemez Valley Public Schools at the GEAR UP Student Leadership Conference in October 2016. His favorite subjects are Math and PE. He enjoys staying physically active by farming, playing football, hunting, and bull riding. He wants to attend Adams State University in Colorado.

Student of the Month: December 2016. Shayna Dehart (Fifth grade – Mrs. Meihack.) Shayna’s improvements come academically as well as for the personal successes she has attained. She works extremely hard on any task given to her and is willing to help others in need. Whether she is involved in a game of kickball or football at recess, or consoling a peer who may be having a tough day, she is one who leads by example.

(Student of the Month is sponsored by the Jemez Valley Credit Union.)

Save the DateJan. 2017: Midyear Assessments for Elementary School.

Please ensure your student arrives on time and is in attendance.

Friday, Jan. 20 at 10 a.m.: Ultimate Warrior and Awards Assembly for Elementary and Middle Schools.

Jemez valley High SchoolSubmitted by Scott Meihack, JVHS Principal

Fall Semester Report CardsThe first semester of the 2016-17 academic year has

been completed and report cards will be mailed to the home addresses on file. Please review your student’s semester grades closely, as these end of semester grades are significant. Per the Parent & Student Handbook 2016-2017, an “F” indicates “failing work, not acceptable for graduation credit.”

If your student received an “F,” please contact the high school counselor Jeraldine Young at (575) 834-7392) to develop a plan to address your student’s failing grade. It’s imperative to discuss the possible option for your student to retrieve credit(s) during second semester and/or find an


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Children must in the care and supervision of a parent/guardian at all times for their safety. Should there be any incidents such as bullying or accidents/injuries during the non-JVPS supervised times or locations described above, the school cannot be held responsible and responsibility will remain with the parent/guardian.

Parents/guardians are instrumental in preventing children from being injured or placed in an unsafe situation. Your cooperation and acknowledgment of the District’s supervision standards are greatly appreciated.

alternative option such as summer school, which will cost a minimum of $200. This situation impacts your student’s opportunity to graduate with their class.

JvPS Athletic Department – Athletic UpdateSubmitted by Scott Meihack, JVPS Athletic Director

Jemez Valley High School’s basketball season is in full swing. Admission for home games is $5 for adults, and $3 for students and elders. We encourage the community to join us in cheering on our student athletes and remind our visitors that spectator sportsmanship is just as important as sportsmanship on the court.DatE OppOnEnt LOcatiOn timE tEams (BOys = B & GiRLs = G)Jan. 19 Magdalena Away 4 p.m. JV Boys (B) & Varsity (G) (B)Jan. 21 Foothills Home 1 p.m. Varsity (B)Jan. 26 Alamo Navajo Away 4 p.m. JV Boys (B) & Varsity (G) (B)Jan. 27 Dora Home 4 p.m. Varsity (G) (B)Jan. 28 Menaul Away 1 p.m. JV Boys (B) & Varsity (G) (B)Feb. 2 To’Hajiilee Away 3:30 p.m. JV Boys (B) & Varsity (G) (B)Feb.04 Magdalena Home 1 p.m. JV Boys (B) & Varsity (G) (B)Feb.09 Foothill Away 5 p.m. Varsity (B)Feb.11 Alamo Navajo Home 1 p.m. JV Boys (B) & Varsity (G) (B)Feb.14 Menaul Home 4 p.m. JV Boys (B) & Varsity (G) (B)Feb.16 To’Hajiilee Home 4 p.m. JV Boys (B) & Varsity (G) (B)Feb. 20 –25 District Tournament TBA TBA Varsity (G) (B)March 4 First Round State Tournament TBA TBA Varsity (G) (B)March 7 – March 11 State Tournament TBA TBA Varsity (G) (B)

Supervision of Children During Sports EventsJemez Valley Public Schools is committed to providing

a safe environment for students, staff, families and visitors. This is a friendly reminder regarding the level of supervision provided by JVPS staff during sports events, and the safety and supervision standards that are expected.

JVPS will not provide supervision for children in the playground or outside of school buildings/facilities during sporting events and after-school activities (such as open houses, family nights, parent-teacher conferences, etc.)

During sports events and after-school activities, children found wandering the gym lobby, restrooms, hallways, playground or unsupervised in any other area of the JVPS campus will be asked to return to their seats and/or care of their parents/guardians.

Jemez valley Public Schools: Election for School Board and School Bond

Submitted by Dr. Susan Wilkinson-Davis, JVPS Superintendent

On Feb. 7, 2017, the Jemez Valley Public Schools Board of Education will hold an election for Board members and a general obligation bond question. Three positions are up for election to the Jemez Valley Board of Education. Position 1: Jemez Springs, La Cueva, Sierra los Pinos; for the

remainder of a four-year term ending March 1, 2019.Position 3: Pueblo of Jemez: for a four-year term beginning

March 1, 2017.Position 4: Pueblo of Zia for a four-year term beginning

March 1, 2017.The General Obligation Bond provides $2,200,000 to

be used for critical capital improvements. The Board of Education is committed to providing a safe and healthy learning environment for students and staff. To that end, the Board has identified important priorities for these funds: replacement of the district sewer treatment plant; and repair and/or replacement of the roofs at all three schools.

Voting. To vote, qualified electors must be registered by Jan. 10, 2017. “Absentee” voting will be at the Sandoval County Clerk’s office by Feb. 3, 2017, at 5 p.m. Applications for absentee ballots are available at the County Clerk’s office.

The JVPS Board of Education has a brochure describing polling places, ballot questions, costs, project needs, and projects completed with previous bonds. The brochures are available at district offices and will also be distributed throughout the district. For more information, call Dr. Susan Wilkinson Davis, Superintendent, at (575) 834-7391.

PUEBLO OF JEMEZ vOTING LOCATION Both Precinct 15 and Precinct 77:

Community Resource Center 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.vote for Board Position 3 and the Bond issue. Please vOTE for your children and schools.

If you have questions, call the Native American voting Rights Office at (505) 934-8826 or

Jemez valley Public Schools at (575) 834-7391.

Jemez valley Public Schools, Continued


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We, the coaches, the athletes and parents want to send a big thank you to all our supporters for our 2016 cross country season, including Pueblo of Jemez Health & Human Services, Community Wellness Program, the 2016 Governors and everyone who supported us at all our fundraisers. We also thank the Wellness Program, Jemez Tribal Court, the Senior Center, and Walatowa Language Immer-sion Program for providing facilities, volunteers and equipment needed for our numerous events.

A total of 37 youth runners competed in the 2016 Cross Country Season. We also held our devel-opmental meet on Nov. 6, 2016 with a great turnout. This year we were honored to host our USATF state meet here in Walatowa. We received very good feedback about our community, scenery and the overall friendliness of everyone involved.

Regionals were held on Nov. 19, 2016 in Fountain, CO. At that meet, our teams did exceptionally well despite the elevation change, weather and the competition. Many of our teams placed: 8-under girls took third place, 8-under boys came in seventh place, 9-10 girls came in fifth place and 9-10 boys came in third place. We were very excited and proud that 19 of our athletes advanced to Nationals.

USA Track and Field Nationals were held on Dec.10, 2016 in Hoover, AL and we took 18 athletes to compete at this event. The 8-under girls showed they could become champions at the National Level with a lot of hard work and dedication. These young girls took third place as a team in their age group. All the athletes who went to nationals did a tremendous job and represented themselves, their families, their schools, but most of all their community of Walatowa.

We encourage all the youth of Walatowa to follow the tradition and the footsteps of our ancestors who were great and well-known runners. Once again, a big thank you to all for supporting our youth of Walatowa.

Walatowa Running Club

Walatowa Running ClubSubmitted by Maurianna Tafoya


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Dog BitesDog bites should be taken seriously and handled

professionally, whether an individual or animal is bitten. To reduce the chance of being bitten by a dog, it’s

important to be informed about bite prevention, responsible dog ownership, and dog body language, says The ASPCA. The sweetest puppy can bite anyone when provoked. However, children and the elderly are more at risk. Here are some tips about bite safety and prevention:DON’T ... disturb a dog when sleeping, eating or caring for puppies.... put your hand through or over the fence to pet a dog.... pet unfamiliar dogs. ... approach a barking, growling or scared dog. ... leave children with dogs unattended. ... scream and run away if approached by a dog that may

attack you. ... hit, kick or throw objects at an angry, aggressive dog. DO ... stay still if a dog approaches to smell you. ... remain calm, speak softly, and avoid eye contact when

threatened by a dog, and stay still until the dog goes away, or back away slowly until the dog is out of sight.

... curl into a ball, put your hands over your head and neck, hide your fingers, and cover your face and ears if you fall or get knocked down by a dog.

... “feed” them your jacket, backpack, purse, or any object you can put between you and the dog it is trying to attack.If you are bitten by a dog, wash the wound thoroughly

with soap and warm water, visit the Jemez Clinic or another medical facility for care, and report the bite to the Jemez Pueblo Police Department (JPPD.) When reporting the bite, be sure to have the dog owner’s name and address if the dog is owned, a description and/or picture of the dog, and detailed information about the incident.

Although being bitten by a dog can be upsetting and enraging, there are professional, proper and humane procedures that must be followed by the proper authorities to prevent trouble and danger. Avoid the desire and responsibility of taking matters into your own hands.

Resources: thehumanesociety.org, aspca.org, and avma.org

The Native America Humane Society (NAHS) Recognizes JPAR

In December of 2016, NAHS recognized JPAR’s efforts, saying “We recently learned about a hero for animals at the Pueblo of Jemez in New Mexico − Samuel Adams.”

Owned and operated by tribal members across the US, NAHS is a nonprofit organization that empowers Native communities to become healthier and safer with information, support and resources for animal care programs. NAHS is working with the Pueblo of Laguna, to provide veterinary care clinics, including spaying, neutering, vaccinating and exams for reservation cats and dogs at no charge.

NAHS and JPAR are proud to announce a collaboration

to provide programs and resources for the Pueblo of Jemez in the near future. End of year Statistics

In 2016, JPAR rescued 53 cats and dogs. All 53 animals were either adopted through JPAR or transferred to other no-kill animal shelters/rescues for better adoption opportunities. For 2017 we plan on doubling the amount of rescues. Resources for you and your Pet

Collars, tags, and microchips. JPAR provides free collars and pet identification tags for Jemez Pueblo owned pets. If you want to go further, JPAR can microchip pets for a $12 fee. The microchip serves as permanent identification. For more information, contact JPAR.

Spay and Neuter Services. Unfortunately, the spay/ neuter contract between the Pueblo of Jemez and Coronado Pet Hospital has expired. We will notify you when the contract is renewed. If you want to get your cat or dog spayed/neutered, contact JPAR for guidance to the right resources.

Pet Food Bank. To help low income families, JPAR hosts a pet food bank monthly at the Walatowa Youth Center. As pet food bank dates come near, flyers will be posted in the community and reminders will be posted on our Facebook page. Supply is first-come, first-serve and each household is restricted to one bag of dog food and one bag of cat food.

Free Straw for your Pet’s Housing. To keep animals warm this winter, JPAR is giving away free bales of straw, one per household please. Contact JPAR for more information.Information for you

JPAR does not enforce the animal ordinances, but encourages pet owners to follow them. Animals found within the boundaries of Jemez Pueblo without identification are considered strays per tribal code. The JPPD permits JPAR to pick up stray animals, which will be medically treated and put up for adoption. If the animal is owned and the owner wants it returned, the owner must call 1(888) 828-5822, ext. 4, show proof of ownership (pictures or vet records,) and pay a reimbursement fee to cover rescue and veterinary care costs.

Jemez Pueblo Animal Rescue is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. The first and only animal rescue in a New Mexico Native American reservation, JPAR rescues, rehabilitates and finds permanent, loving homes for stray cats and dogs found in Jemez Pueblo. With support from the Jemez Pueblo Police Department and Jemez Valley Animal Amigos, JPAR oversees the welfare of animals in The Pueblo of Jemez.

JPAR is an all-volunteer organization and does not have an emergency transport service for injured animals. Please take injured animals to the closest emergency veterinary facility; if an injured person is involved, call 911. Donations are tax deductible; donors will receive receipts. Cash, check and items can be mailed to JPAR at PO Box 71, San Ysidro, NM 87053. To stay updated go to www.facebook.com/ jemezpuebloanimalrescue.com. Contact Samuel Adams, JPAR Founder and Executive Director, at 1(888) 828-5822 ext. 4 or [email protected].

Jemez Pueblo animal resCue: Pet Pointers Submitted by Samuel Adams

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2016 Governors’ FarewellGovernor David R. Yepa, First Lt. Governor Hilario Armijo and Second Lt. Governor Ward Yeppa want to take this oppor-

tunity to thank the Tribal Council, the entire tribal community and all tribal employees for their support in 2016. The Governors were faced with a wide range of challenges from the beginning of our term to the very end. The success of

tribal leadership in large part depends on the strength and commitment of our employees, the directors and program managers, and also the commitment of various boards and committees who advocate and pursue the mission of the departments they were created to assist. Our tribal employees are the ones who keep our tribal government in operation, year in and year out, and are responsible for providing much needed services to our community. Our employees are doing well in that regard, but there is always room for improvement.

The Pueblo of Jemez with its limited financial resources has done well in comparison to other tribes in running its tribal gov-ernment. In fact, we are seen by many as the role model when it comes to operating our Health Clinic under our self-governance initiatives and also in the education field as evidenced by the recent visit from the United States Secretary of Education John King. These are only two examples of where the Pueblo has excelled. Many positive developments can continue to occur for our Pueblo if we continue to keep our focus on what is best for our community while putting personal agendas aside.

Every new leadership will be faced with challenges, but it is the ability to communicate, to listen and the willingness to work together that will help in overcoming these numerous challenges. Please support our new leadership as they begin their terms in 2017.

From the 2016 Governors, we wish you all a prosperous and a healthy year in 2017.

Governor David R. Yepa First Lt. Governor Hilario Armijo Second Lt. Governor Ward Yeppa

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In This Issue PUEBLO OF JEMEZ WELCOMES NEW TRIBAL LEADERSHIP · 2019-04-23 · Page 4 January 2017 Pueblo of Jemez Red Rocks Reporter TRIBAL COUNCIL Tribal Council Report December