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Red Rocks Reporter
November 2009
In This Issue
Intergenerational Center Opens .1
Head Start Road Work ...............2
Meet David Deutsawe:
Transportation Planner .........2
Community Library
Wins Award ..........................2
What To Do if You Have the Flu ....3
The Five “Cs” of Flu Control ........4
Diabetes and Depression ...........4
Medicare Notice ........................5
Carbon Monoxide:
The Silent Killer ....................6
Walk & Roll to School Day ..........6
Safety Signage ..........................6
Domestic Violence Prevention
Conference ...........................7
Student Leaders in Hawai’i ........8
Jemez Valley Public Schools .......9
Thank-You Note .......................11
Trick or Treats ..........................11
Food Pantry .............................11
Save the Date! .........................12
Voter Registration ...................12
Culture and Tradition Strong at
Intergenerational Center
It was standing room only at the gala opening celebration of the Hemish Educational Center
between the Senior Center and the Head Start and Child Care buildings. The placement is symbolic
as well as functional: the Center is dedicated to maintaining Jemez traditions, and teaching
the youngest generation the Towa language and culture. The crowd of tribal members was joined
by honored guests from several other Pueblos, the New Mexico Community Foundation and the
New Mexico Council on Aging, as well as a contingent from Hawai’i.
The event opened with the posting of the colors by representatives of the Walatowa Veterans
Association. The Northern Vibe Drub Group offered honoring songs. Cacique Adam Ray
Waquie gave the invocation. Dr. Raymond Loretto, CEO of Jemez Health & Human Services,
spoke about the important collaboration between the Senior Program and the Department of
Education, and introduced Senior Program Manager Margaret Garcia and Project Coordinator
Anita Cajero.
First Lt. Governor Benny Shendo, Jr. spoke about the value of immersing youngsters in the
Towa language in the Head Start Program. “Our traditions and language are strong. They live in
our songs, ceremonies and dances,” he said. “We can’t take anything for granted.”
Lana Toya, Early Childhood Program Director, introduced Head Start dancers. “This is
an important celebration of the special
relationship between our children and
elders.”
More experienced dancers also participated
as the gathering enjoyed a celebration
feast. The day concluded with a
welcome rain storm.

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TRIBAL ADMNISTRATION
Head Start Road Work Begins
2009 TRIBAL GOVERNORS
David M. Toledo
Governor
Benny Shendo, Jr.
First Lt. Governor
Stanley Loretto
Second Lt. Governor
TRIBAL COUNCIL
Candido Armijo
Joe Cajero
Paul S. Chinana
Raymond Gachupin
Frank Loretto
J. Leonard Loretto
Raymond Loretto, DVM
José E. Madalena
J. Roger Madalena
Arthur Sandia
José Pecos
José Toledo
Michael Toledo, Jr.
Paul Tosa
Vincent A. Toya, Sr.
Augustine Waquie
TRIBAL ADMINISTRATOR
Vincent A. Toya, Sr.
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A ground-breaking ceremony
featuring Head Start dancers and
treats served by the Senior Center
marked the formal beginning of
construction on the long-awaited
section of Canal Street serving the
Senior Center, Intergenerational
Center and Head Start Programs.
The road upgrade will stretch one
half mile between the Senior Center
and the Day School Road. The project
is scheduled for completion in about 100 days. Traffi c fl ow will be continuous throughout the
project duration.
A meeting with local residents to discuss the project was well attended, with lots of good
questions and good feedback, according to Tribal Planner Jay Moolenijzer. Residents had a
chance to meet the contractor, traffi c control manager and project manager.
The work will be done by Native American-owned Laguna Construction Company, which has
long experience working on roads throughout Native country. Their familiarity with Pueblo life
and traditions will make it easier for them to adjust to community needs.
Welcome Mat
David Deutsawe has joined the Planning and Development Department
as the Program Planner for Transportation and Roads. He comes to the Pueblo
of Jemez as a veteran consultant for transportation and planning. He was one
of five professionals selected to test a new computerized system fro tracking
roads nationwide.
“With his experience and expertise, he is extremely familiar with the
complexities of the Indian road system,” says Jay Moolenijzer, Tribal Planner.
“He’s already done a fantastic job of assuming the mantle of transportation
planner since he’s been here.”
NATIONAL HONORS FOR COMMUNITY LIBRARY
The Pueblo of Jemez Community Library won national recognition for its work at the
National Conference for Tribal Archives, Libraries and Museums in Portland, OR. The
award letter recognized the library for “providing outstanding service to the Jemez Pueblo
community. Its staff have successfully leveraged partnerships, developed their own expertise,
generated crucial financial support, and focused on community input to build a highly
successful tribal library ... By necessity, they have honed excellent advocacy and fundraising
skills, and are now nationally recognized for their abilities in these areas. ... The library has
played a strong role in increasing the use of the Towa language, and greatly strengthened
literacy and computer skills in the community.”
In accepting the award, Librarian Tamara Sandia thanked “the mysterious person who
nominated us” and the awards committee. “I also thank Maureen Wacondo, assistant
librarian, of course, as well as the New Mexico Tribal Libraries council. We work
closely together,” Tamara says. “I also thank our families for letting us do what
we do. We often spend more time than we’re supposed to, and that takes time
away from our families. Last, and most important, I thank the community for
keeping us strong with their support. Our reward is that they are grateful for our
service.”

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WHAT TO DO IF IT’S THE FLU
Protect Yourself, Protect Others
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
If you or someone in your home feels sick, use the guidelines below to help decide what to do. It doesn’t matter if it’s seasonal flu
or H1N1, your actions should be the same. (Information from the New Mexico Department of Health [NM DOH.])
If the symptoms are:
IS IT THE FLU? DECISION CHART
Then the decision is:
The person does NOT have a fever (temperature is less than
100.4°F), but does have these symptoms:
> Sore throat
> Stuffy nose
> Runny nose
> Cough
The patient probably has a cold.
The treatment is:
> Rest at home.
> Plenty of fluids.
> Stay warm.
The person has a fever over 100.4°F and also has these
symptoms:
> Cough
> Sore throat
> Significant fatigue
> Headache
> Muscle aches
AND
The person is not at higher risk of developing flu-related
complications (see box below.)
The patient probably has the flu.
The treatment is:
> Rest at home until 24 hours after the fever is gone
(without using fever-reducing medication.)
> Drink plenty of liquids and take fever reducers such as
ibuprofen and acetaminophen.
> Children with fever should not take aspirin or aspirincontaining
products such as Pepto-Bismol.
> Talk with a health care provider before you give children
younger than 4 years old any over-the-counter cold
medications.
The person has a fever over 100.4°F and also has these
symptoms:
> Cough
> Sore throat
> Significant fatigue
> Headache
> Muscle aches
AND
The person IS at higher risk for flu-related complications:
> children under two years old;
> adults age 65 and older;
> pregnant women and women up to two weeks
postpartum;
> people under 19 years old on long-term aspirin
treatment;
> people of any age who have a chronic lung disease such
as asthma or COPD.
> people who have diabetes, heart disease, cancer, kidney
or liver disorders, blood disorders, weakened immune
systems from medications or AIDS, brain or spinal cord
injuries, or neuromuscular disorders such as muscular
dystrophy or multiple sclerosis.
The patient probably has the flu.
Contact your health care provider or the NM DOH Health
Alert Hotline (1-866-850-5893) immediately for possible
treatment with anti-viral medications that might decrease
the risk for severe flu complications. Treatments are most
effective when started within 48 hours of the time that
symptoms start.
AND
> Rest at home until 24 hours after the fever is gone
(without using fever-reducing medication.)
> Drink plenty of liquids.
> Take fever reducers such as ibuprofen and
acetaminophen as directed by your doctor.
> Children with fever should not take aspirin or aspirincontaining
products such as Pepto-Bismol.
> Do not give over-the-counter cold medications to
children younger than 4 years old without first talking
with a health care provider.
REMEMBER: Wash your hands often and cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or the inside of your sleeve!

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CONTROL THE FLU! USE THE “FIVE CS!”
C
LEAN YOUR
CLEAN YOUR HANDS! COVER YOUR COUGH! CONTAIN THE FLU BY STAYING HOME!
COME TO THE CLINIC IF THE PATIENT:
can’t breathe or has chest pain. has purple or bluish lips.
is vomiting and can’t keep liquids down. has seizures or convulsions.
has a
fever
of 100.4º.
seems dizzy, less responsive or confused.
is not urinating, or if your baby cries without tears.
seems to be getting better, then the fever returns with a more severe cough.
BABIES AND SMALL CHILDREN CAN BECOME VERY ILL VERY QUICKLY.
GET MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELY IF YOUR CHILD’S SYMPTOMS SUDDENLY SEEM MUCH WORSE.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE FLU, CALL THE
JHHS FLU INFORMATION HOTLINE AT (505) 362-1481
Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
November Is Diabetes Awareness Month!
JEMEZ PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMS ANNUAL CONFERENCE: DIABETES: A FAMILY MATTER
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18
5:30 TO 8 P.M.
This year’s focus will be on the relationship between diabetes and depression.
DIABETES & DEPRESSION
By Kristyn Yepa, RN, BSN, Acting Program Manager, JHHS Public Health Programs
Depression is related to diabetes. If you have diabetes, you
are twice as likely to develop depression than a person who does
not have diabetes. And people with depression are at increased
risk for developing diabetes.
Depression Facts
Members of some Native American tribes have higher rates
of depression compared to the general US population.
Depression is more prevalent in people with diabetes.
A1C levels, which measure average blood glucose control
for the previous two to three months, tend to be higher in
patients with diabetes who are depressed.
A 2006 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System study
showed that depression in people with diabetes was 8.3%,
but in American Indians with diabetes, the rate was almost
28%.
What is Depression Care?
Depression care provides effective treatment and activities
to improve the emotional well-being of a person who is
depressed. Counseling, exercise, attending support groups, or
taking anti-depression medication can all be helpful.
Effective depression treatment may improve diabetes outcomes
and definitely improves the person’s quality of life and his
or her ability to self-manage diabetes. At the same time, undertreatment
of depression can lead to poorer diabetes control.
If you have any questions or concerns about your
diabetes care, contact the JHHS Public Health Programs at (575)
834-7207. Behavioral Health Program staff are always available
if you need help with depression, anxiety, substance abuse or
other mental health issues. Call them at (575) 834-7258.
“We’re here to help you live a healthier life!” says Acting
Program Manager Kristyn Yepa, RN, BSN.

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SOCIAL WORK
Important Notice from the Jemez Comprehensive Health Center
Your Prescription Drug Coverage and Medicare
Clip and Keep This Page!
Dear Pueblo of Jemez Medicare Beneficiary,
Please read this notice carefully, and keep it where you can find it. This notice has information about
the current prescription drug coverage you receive from your Indian Health Service (IHS), tribal health clinic
and/or Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D) provider. It will provide information and resources to help
you make decisions about your prescription drug coverage.
Beginning in October, Medicare beneficiaries should have received information in the mail from Medicare
and from various Medicare drug plan providers. If you are currently enrolled in a Part D Plan, these letters will
tell you about your coverage for 2010. If you have not yet signed up for a Medicare D Plan, you may receive
mail from several plans describing the coverage they provide.
Some of these letters may ask if your current prescription coverage is “as good as” Medicare coverage to
determine whether you have “creditable coverage.” IHS has determined that the prescription drug coverage
offered by IHS sites, including the Pueblo of Jemez Comprehensive Health Clinic, is creditable coverage. This
creditable coverage extends to all IHS-eligible Medicare beneficiaries whether or not they currently receive care
at an IHS facility.
In general, people who do not enroll in Medicare Part D after their current prescription drug coverage
ends will pay more to enroll in Medicare Part D later. If a Medicare beneficiary goes 63 days or longer
without prescription drug coverage that is as least as good as Medicare’s, the monthly premium will go up 1%
per month for every month after May 15, 2006 that they do not have coverage. However, IHS beneficiaries
who enroll in a Medicare Part D Plan after May 15, 2006, will not be charged the penalty if they provide a
copy of this notice to the Medicare Part D provider when they enroll.
Whether or not you enroll in a Medicare Part D Plan, if you are a Medicare beneficiary receiving
health services at the Jemez Health Center, you will continue to receive the same services, including the
prescription medications you now receive at no cost.
However, it is important for people who are eligible to enroll in a Medicare Part D plan to do so. The
Jemez Health Center depends on reimbursement from third party resources, such as Medicare and Medicaid,
to help pay the cost of providing medical services. When you receive medications at an IHS or tribal pharmacy,
third-party resources can reimburse that facility.
During November, IHS beneficiaries who are eligible for Medicare should talk with their local clinic to see
if they should enroll in or make changes to their Medicare prescription drug coverage. Medicare beneficiaries
can enroll in or change Medicare Part D from November 15 through December 31, 2009.
More detailed information about Medicare plans that offer prescription drug coverage will be available in
the Medicare & You 2010 handbook. Medicare beneficiaries should get a copy of this handbook in the mail
from Medicare soon. You may also contact Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) or go to their
web site at www.medicare.gov. TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.
If you have questions or need help, contact the JHHS Social Work Department to speak with Thelma
Shendo at (575) 834-3040 or Lisa Maves at (575) 834-3059. They can help you choose a plan that meets your
needs.

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INJURY PREVENTION
CARBON MONOXIDE: THE SILENT KILLER
You cannot see, smell or taste carbon monoxide — and it can kill you!
As we get closer to winter, it’s time to install carbon monoxide
(CO) detectors, or combination smoke/carbon monoxide
detectors, in your home. Existing detectors need new batteries.
This is especially important for families with small children.
“Back drafting” occurs when wind forces CO emissions
back into the room from the vents. Carbon monoxide can easily
overwhelm your respiratory system within a few minutes.
If someone in your home has an unusual headache or
problems breathing, get medical help immediately, even if the
problem is found and corrected. Respiratory failure, unconsciousness
and death may occur as long as two hours after exposure
to excessive CO. Every year, families die in their sleep
from CO poisoning, and many more end up with chronic
health problems.
Danger Signs
! DO get medical help immediately if anyone in your home
has headaches or trouble breathing, or feels dizzy, lightheaded
or nauseous, especially during windstorms.
! DON’T use gas burners, the furnace, heaters or a hot water
heater if you see yellow instead of blue flames. A yellow flame
means the burner is not working properly and could emit
carbon monoxide; get the appliance serviced immediately.
!
DO open some windows, leave the house and call a service
company to check your furnace, heaters, appliances and
their vent covers if you suspect a problem.
Safety Tips
! NEVER operate generators, kerosene heaters, camp stoves
or grills indoors or outside near open windows.
! NEVER use your stove or oven to heat your home, even if
the power goes out.
! NEVER run a car or truck inside a garage attached to your
house, even if the garage is door open.
! DO have your heating system, water heater and any other
gas, oil or coal burning appliances serviced by a qualified
technician every year.
! DO install a battery-operated CO detector in your home.
Check or replace the battery when you change the time on
your clocks each spring and fall. If the detector sounds,
leave your home immediately and call 911.
The Injury Prevention Program will have CO detectors
available for community members in December. Contact the
program at (575) 834-1001 for more information.
Traffic Safety Signs
At the request of tribal members, the JHHS Injury Prevention
Program purchased signs to caution drivers about children
and pedestrians on the roads. The tribal Transportation Program
installed six signs in September. Since then, five of the
signs have gone missing.
There is now only one sign left on Good Spirit Road.
The other five need to be returned to the Injury Prevention
Program.
If you have any
information about the
signs and their current
locations, please contact
the Injury Prevention
Program at (575)
834-1001.
Walk & Roll to School Day
Governor David
M. Toledo signed
a proclamation
declaring
October 7, 2009 as Walk & Roll to School Day. The event was a big success with
123 students walking to three schools.
“We also had parents and teachers walk with us this year,” says Program
Manager Maria Benton. “Thank you Jemez for looking out for the safety of your
children!”

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SOCIAL SERVICES
Value Our Tradition: Coming Together to End Domestic Violence
The Jemez BIA Day School hosted about 180 people at this
year’s Domestic Violence Prevention Conference, presented by the
Jemez Health and Human Services Social Services Program.
In addition to Social Services staff members, the organizing
committee included Audrey Madalena, Karen C. Toya, Marianna
Kennedy, Carrie Gachupin, Yolanda Toledo, Joyce Gachupin,
Estevan Sando and Matilda Shendo. Maria Toya, Leandra Baca,
Regina Gachupin and Sharela Waquie provided child care.
In his opening remarks, First Lt. Governor Benny Shendo Jr.
said, “We hear about so many communities that are struggling
all around the country—people losing jobs, losing homes. Here,
we know that community is important. We can come together
as families and talk about things we may not want to talk about.
Sometimes we don’t want to deal with issues within families. This
inability leads to confl ict, which can eventually lead to Tribal Court.
If we face these issues in the family and in the home, we can solve
them. We have programs here to help guide our thinking.”
“Tribal Court is not easy,” the First Lt. added. “There are lots of
sleepless nights. Sit down and share with your kids. Share what’s
important to us as Jemez people. It’s not about the Governors or
tribal leaders. No one will come from the outside to solve these
issues for us. We must solve them in our own homes.”
Family Advocate Dominic Gachupin introduced Tony Cross
and Joe Peacock from the Fatherhood Program at Pine Ridge, SD.
“Fatherhood is sacred,” said Tony, who is raising his young son and
daughter alone. “Too many boys become fathers too young. Men
must be responsible.”
Dr. Raymond Loretto, JHHS CEO, noted that domestic violence
is a very sensitive issue. “But it’s around us,” he said, recalling
some painful incidents during his tenure as Tribal Sheriff. “We
must take action if someone is being hurt. Get help—call 911!”
“Answering a call for help mobilizes a family of support,”
Dominic advised. “It’s not about blame and punishment. It’s about
helping people who need help.”
“You Can’t Beat a Native Woman!”
Marty Rodriguez is currently the Tribal Judge at Nambé Pueblo.
She knows fi rst-hand the heartache of surviving domestic abuse.
A military wife, she experienced abuse in her own marriage. Her
daughter lived with an abusive husband for 10 years. “I had a really
hard time understanding why she would not or could not leave. It
was so painful—my daughter had a choice to live with violence, but
my little grandson did not… Children are the silent victims.”
Family Advocate Dominic
Gachupin (left) and
guest speaker Keahi
Kimo Souza enjoy a joke
before talking about
more serious issues
of family, youth and
community violence.
“Look at your neighbors, your coworkers.
I bet you know someone who is
incredibly ‘clumsy’—someone who always
has a black eye or a bruise or a swollen lip.
Pay attention. Ask yourself why this person
is so afraid. Does she have someone to
talk to? Or does her mother, or aunty or
grandmother tell her ‘that’s just the way it
is, get used to it’?”
Domestic violence victims have a lot of
shame and fear. “Reach out to your neighbor,
your friend, your sister,” Judge Rodriguez
urged. “Become an advocate. You can make Judge Marty Rodriguez
a difference.”
The judge also spoke about new laws that enforce tribal orders
of protection in every court in the United States. “It’s a major step
forward for victims,” she said. “If every tribe used a uniform fi rst
page, any law enforcement agent in the country would be able to
immediately jail perpetrators who violate protection orders.”
“Children who live with violence learn violence,” Rodriguez
added. “Get them help. Be there for them. Get involved. Care.
Children should not go to bed scared.”
Violence Has Many Forms
Hawai’ian native Keahi Kimo Souza is the Director of the
Behavioral Health Program at Santo Domingo Pueblo. He pointed
out that violence takes many forms: against a partner, against
family members, against a community, and against the self.
Focusing fi rst on community violence, Souza noted that bullying
is a form of abuse. “It’s not just ‘playing around.’ Bullying can be
physical, mental or psychological,” he said. He noted that up to one
quarter of high school students say they have been bullied, and as
many as 20% admitted being bullies themselves
Technology has changed the face of bullying. “Bullies can
be anonymous. They have access 24 hours a day. And they have
exposure to a mass audience,” he said. “Remember ‘sticks and
stones can break my bones, but names will never hurt me’? Well,
it’s not true. Words hurt.”
Violence against oneself is expressed in suicide. “Native
American youth are at tremendous risk,” Souza observed. “In
the 15 to 24 year age group, 40% of all suicides are in native
communities.”
Souza spoke about the warning signs when a person is thinking
about suicide. “Listen to the kids, to the music they listen to. Watch
for changes in appearance, or behavior, or giving away possessions.
80% of people who attempt suicide have clear warnings beforehand
if people know how to listen,” he added.
With his experience in addressing gang violence, Souza had
some advice for dealing with gang activity.
“Learn their language, their signs and slogans. Know what
you’re dealing with,” he said. “The ‘warrior spirit’ of Native youth
can be misdirected. Be there when they need you. Listen to what
they say. You can make a difference.”

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OUR CULTURAL IMMERSION PROGRAM EXPERIENCE IN HAWAI’I
By Brittney Waquie
On Oct. 2, 47 travelers from the Pueblos of Jemez and Zia
went to Hawai’i for a week-long Cultural Immersion program.
This week-long experience was developed for tribal members
and students from Hawai’i to learn about each other’s cultures.
The experience was designed to inform students that there is a
another whole world out there besides our own, and how others
live their lives.
The experience was very different from what we expected.
The first two days were spent at their annual Honolulu powwow
that they host each year. The visiting students danced traditional
dances they carried from two different pueblos, while
the adults volunteered at the local food stand selling Indian
tacos, fry bread and drinks.
During the next three days, we stayed in Punalu’u where
varied projects had been planned for us. On Monday, we saw
a Hawai’ian torro field at Hawai’inuiakea. Students and adults
found it interesting to help plant the torro, and prepare the
crops to plant later. Tuesday took us to the Paepae He’eia Fish
pond, where we learned about the pond and how they control
the different fish they have in their ocean tank. While we were
at this site, we also picked sea weed from the ocean to make
salad for lunch. That evening, we traveled on the north shore
of Oahu to the Polynesian Cultural Center. We toured the
cultural center and had fabulous dinner, then saw an evening
show called The Beginning of Life, presenting Hawai’ian ways
of beginning their lives from infancy to adulthood.
On Wednesday, one of our host families gave us a tour of
the north shore of Oahu. At one site called Turtle Beach, we
saw two big turtles lying along the beach. Many of us were
shocked to see how big they were; coming from New Mexico,
we never see that around here. That afternoon, we traveled to
see the birthing site of Waianae. We learned that many years
Jemez Pueblo youth Shield Dancers are (left to right) Shawn Yepa, Jonathan
Tsoi, Dylan Loretto and Dillion Sandia.
Native Hawai’ians hosted 47 students from the Pueblos of Jemez and Zia
for a cultural immersion experience on their beautiful islands. Jemez Pueblo
travelers included high school students Tsinnia Cajero, Lylana Dahl, Bethany
Garcia, Bradley Loretto, Dylan Loretto, Jesirae Lucero, Loveinia Romero,
Dylon Sandia, Alex Toledo, Jonathan Tosi, Julia Wall, Kalania Waquie, Emmet
Yepa Jr. and Shawn Yepa; collegians Leander Loretto, Rhiannon Toya, Vincent
A. Toya, Jr. and Brittney Waquie. Education Department advisors Kevin
Shendo, Janice Tosa and Odessa Waquiu joined the group with students’
parents Elizabeth Fragua, Laura Fragua Cota, Helen S. Garcia, Julie Loretto,
Kathleen Sandia, Guadalupe Shendo, Imelda Waquie and Janell Waquie.
Photos by Teuila Collins, a member of the Hawai’ian host family.
ago in Hawai’ian culture, this site was used only for women
to have their babies because this site was very sacred. Everyone
thought this site was very interesting and important; we saw the
stones that showed where the women were actually sitting. This
was one experience we will never forget.
Following that site, we went to a small school where the
children are learning their language. It was all-immersion,
meaning they couldn’t speak English at all. We were asked to
speak in our native languages; we wanted to show them that
we spoke the languages from our pueblos. Here the students
danced for the children, their teachers and a few parents. The
children welcomed us and gave us necklaces made from leaves
they gather around their school. This site was fun and it was
good to be around the children from Hawai’i. Some of us felt
like we were home with our relatives.
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Student Leaders Visit Hawai’i
Continued from page 9
EDUCATION
On that Thursday we woke up extra early to catch a flight to
the big island of Hawai’i, which is Hilo. After a long bus ride,
we met our host family at the Waipi’o Valley lookout. Then
we hiked down to the valley where the host house was located.
Walking down this very steep hill was scary because of the small
rocks on the ground, but looking to the beautiful island and
all around was the best. We also saw a waterfall. As we walked,
they told us about the different flowers and plants they use as
their medicines.
When we arrived at the host house, we helped prepare to
camp out with them in the valley. Of course, all the bugs weren’t
invited, but they still tagged along. That evening, the host family
told us an interesting story about the valley. The next day,
some students from the Kanu o Ka Aina School arrived and we
played some of the games they play in Hawai’i. We also showed
them our Indian games from our childhood days.
In the evening, we danced to show our appreciation for
hosting us. The adults got excited and asked us to join as a big
group, so the two pueblos joined as one to dance the feast day
Corn Dance. The host families saw what they had never seen
before. In appreciation, they put on a show for us as well. The
evening had to end because we still needed to hike back up the
valley, but the relationships built between us will last a lifetime
and the cultures we shared will stay in our hearts forever.
The following
day, we traveled
to the National
Volcano, where
we had breakfast
overlooking the
top of the Volcano.
Then it was
time to catch our
final fight back
to Oahu for a last
Buffalo Dancers (left to right) Bethany Garcia, Alex Toledo,
Tsinnia Cajero and Bradley Loretto danced for their
shopping trip in
Hawai’ian hosts.
Hawai’i. The day
flew by quickly, then we went back to Waianae to finish our
packing before leaving for the airport that night.
This experience has been a lifetime opportunity for each
one of us, and everyone learned a lot about what the Hawai’ians
have and what we Native Americans have. It’s two very different
worlds, but spending time at each host family made it into one
whole world. We gained a lot of knowledge and also left part of
our knowledge back in Hawai’i. We gained a lot of respect and
made friends that we will keep close to our hearts forever. As
the Hawai’ians say “Never say ‘goodbye,’ say ‘I’ll see you next
time.’”
Jemez Valley Elementary and Middle Schools
By Brad Parker, Principal
Jemez Valley Public Schools
Happy November! It looks like our passage into the holidays
season will be an unpredictable one weather-wise, so please
send your children to school with heavy jackets or sweatshirts. It
gets pretty cold in the mornings, and I try to keep our students
outside as much as possible. Fresh air and sunlight, in the right
measure, seem to help our students focus on their studies.
We are blessed to have a dedicated cross country coach at
the middle school level in Sherwin Sando. His Harriers have
been running their hearts out.
At the Desert Ridge Middle School Cross Country meet,
our seventh grade girls won third place out of nine teams competing.
Well done ladies!
On October 21, Jemez Valley Middle School hosted an
invitational cross country meet in which nine team participated.
The results are:
Middle School Girls Division
Jade Altheide
2 nd place
Valene Magdalena 4 th place
Mia Sando
9 th place
Khaila Gachupin
11 th place
Sage Mijares
16 th place
Danielyn Loretto
17 th place
Elauteria Patino
18 th place
Janice Gutierrez
24 th place
Marissa Garcia
28 th place
Madison Baggett
36 th place
Team Results: Second Place with a score of 52 points!
Middle School Boys Division
Matthew Castillo
Christian Sando
11 th place
31 st place
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EDUCATION
Jemez Valley Public Schools
Continued from page 9
Coach Sando says, “We had a great
season and I look forward to another
good one next year. I would like to thank
everyone who helped out during the
meet. I also want to congratulate all the
runners for their hard work!”
Help Wanted!
As we enter basketball season, we find
enough interest to field both a girls’ and
a boys’ team, but we need coaches! If
you are interested in helping out, please
contact me at 834-3313 and I will put
you in contact with Coach Calloway, our
Athletic Director. As of this writing, we
still require both coaches and have a load
of kids who are rarin’ to go!
Events and Activities
Wednesday, November 11 is Veteran’s
Day and school will be in session. Our
teachers and students will celebrate
by honoring the service of the men
and women who have been part of
the United States Armed Forces. It’s a
time to reflect on the many blessings
our veterans have won for us; most of
us take them for granted. I remember
with a thrill the moving inscription at
the Punchbowl National Cemetery:
“The solemn pride that must be yours,
to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon
the altar of Freedom.”
November 12 is Pueblo of Jemez Feast
Day. There will be no school that
day.
Thanksgiving will fall on Nov. 26.
School will be out Wednesday, Nov.
25 and Friday Nov. 27. School will be
back in session on Monday, Nov. 30.
If you are traveling, please drive safely
and bring our precious ones back,
safe and sound for us to teach! Enjoy
the season and be safe!
HONOR STUDENTS
Jemez Valley Public Schools’ first quarter ended on October 14. The following
students earned placement on the JVPS Honor Rolls:
Alexis Gomez 5
Superintendent’s Roll (4.0)
Monique Chavez 5
Name
Grade
Wayne Tolleson 4
Jade Altheide 6
Tayllor Burkhart 4
Marissa Garcia 6
Brandon Garcia 4
Autumn Meskimen 6
Kieyana Gonzales 4
Sage Mijares 7
Lysa Lucero 4
Gus Dozhier 5
Sabryna Ramsey 4
Angelo Ansala 4
Christian Romero 4
Morganna Chertoff 4
Mia Sando 4
Luke Davis 4
Kendra Trujillo 4
Bradley Galvan 4
Corey Yepa 4
Matilde Jacobson 4
Zachary Toya 3
Shawna Spurlock 4
Martin Valencia 4
Honor Roll (3.0-3.49)
D’Mitry Vigil 4
Madison Baggett 7
Korrin Williams 4
Malachai Davidson 8
Tyra Yepa 4
Nathan Dickerson 6
Kailey Fragua 6
Principal’s Roll (3.5-3.99)
Valene Madalena 7
Austin Barr 7
Victoria Martinez 6
Kelsie Casiquito 6
Elauteria Patino 7
Terrilynn Chinana 6
Frank Perea 6
Daylon Deutsawe 6
Zoe Shaw 8
Kei Garcia 8
Tia Toledo 8
Shyann Garcia 8
Brooke Trehern 6
Janice Gutierrez 7
Monique Yepa 6
Moriah Lisko 8
Isaiah Bieniewski 5
Noah Loeffl er 8
Brianna Garcia 5
Bethany Lovato 7
Ceara Chosa 5
Aleah Pacheco 7
Emilio Trujillo 5
Shayline Stacy 7
Kristina Trujillo 5
Chase Bell 5
Amber Flynn 4
Noah Haarman 5
Wesley Gachupin 4
Heather Stacy 5
Arliegh Huff 3
Michael Tolleson 5
Julian Valencia 3
Cody Wakefi eld 5
Ezekial Delgarito 3

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Jemez Valley Public Schools
NEWS YOU CAN USE
Day to Day Marvels at Jemez Valley High School
By Larry DeWees, Principal
Technological advances over the last ten years are amazing.
A questions: What will be the definition of a book at the end
of the next decade? The editor of Smithsonian magazine defined
the book as “that ancient medium we’ve all encountered, with
ink on paper pages, a front and back cover, and pleasure, or
knowledge, or provocation, or even a certain necessary tedium
stored within.” I found this interesting as I considered buying a
new Kindle electronic, wireless reading device for my wife. She
will be able to download and store any book she wants.
Students today use an array of digital tools – blogs, Twitter,
videos, podcasts, Google, Facebook and other social media,
while working on computers, iPods and other devices. Being
literate today means being able to use critical thinking skills to
analyze, critique and evaluate information in an informationabundant
society. Students must be able to initiate higher levels
of engagement, which makes learning more self-directed and
self-motivated.
Where do educators fit in this world of high tech? Students
have the passion to use technology. For the most part, they have
the technical know-how, and most can be creative when given
the chance. It’s up to educators to instruct them on how to use
digital media constructively and responsibly. I still think that,
with all the advancements in electronics, there will always be a
place for the classics on the shelves of our schools.
Thank you note...
THANKSGIVING
OPEN PANTRY
SATURDAY, NOV. 21 1:30 - 4 P.M.
Jemez Helping Hands will host an open pantry
welcoming low income or struggling families who could
benefit from extra food to celebrate Thanksgiving.
The Pantry is located across from San Diego Riverside
Charter School, in the garage on the grounds of the
Franciscan priests’ home and parish office.
Ask a family member, neighbor or friend for a ride
if you need help getting to the Pantry.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!
from Jemez
Helping Hands
HEAD START TRICKS & TREATS!
The family of Persingula G. Romero thanks the
entire community of Jemez Pueblo for their support,
friendship and caring on the great loss of our
89 year-old sister, auntie and grandmother. She
would have been 90 years old on Dec. 12, but she
did not make it; our Creator needed her more.
She lived a long, good life, marrying Jose G. Romero in 1943.
He passed on in 1979. She was left with her daughter Juanita,
her husband and their son, Kendrick. She and Jose also adopted a
son, Isaac. In 2007, she lost her daughter.
She made the best of her life with her family, friends and relatives,
living each day to the fullest. She was a very active-minded
woman, who saw many changes in life. Although she never
worked outside her home, she provided a good loving home to
everyone, even raising others’ children without a second thought.
Our family lost our eldest member, but we will always cherish
the love, warmth, support and advice she gave us.
Thank you from the family of Persingula G. Romero

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Save the Date!
Tuesday, Nov. 3 and Wednesday, Nov. 4. Healthy Kids Trading
Store at the Jemez Dental Clinic, 3 - 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 11. Veterans Day.
Thursday, Nov. 12. San Diego Feast Day.
Wednesday, Nov. 18. Diabetes: A Family Matter, Annual Diabetes
Conference. 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 20. Blood Drive at Jemez Valley High School. 10 a.m.-
2 p.m. If you have any questions, call Averye Parrett at 834-
3308.
Saturday, Nov. 21. Jemez Helping Hands Food Pantry in the
garage on the grounds of the Franciscan priests’ home and
parish offi ce across from San Diego Riverside Charter School.
1:30 - 4 p.m.
GET FIT WALATOWA!
The Youth Center gym is open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday workouts include cycling offered at 8 a.m., then kickboxing at 9 a.m.
followed by a boot-camp style circuit training at 10 a.m. These programs are
free to tribal employees and community members.
If you are not registered to vote...
The next election cycle started Oct. 1, 2009, with the circulating
of petitions for candidates. The 2010 Primary Election
will be June 1, 2010 – that’s just around the corner!
PLEASE REGISTER TO VOTE
IF YOU ARE 18 YEARS OLD OR OVER.
The Voter Registration office is currently working on the
Purge List of people who have not voted in two major elections.
If you have not voted in two recent major elections, you must
re-register before you can vote again.
If you need to update your voter registration information,
visit the Satellite Election Office at the Jemez Civic Center or
call (505) 934-8826. You can also register to vote at the Sandoval
County Clerk’s office in Bernalillo.
If you have questions, call Peter Madalena at the Native
American Election Information Project (NAIEP) at (575) 934-
8826 or the County Clerk at (800) 898-2124.
A message from tribal leadership to community members regarding our Annual Feast, November 12, 2009:
“We encourage all to actively participate and to treat the visiting public with respect and good hospitality.
Have a safe and happy feast!”
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“One of the secrets of life is to make stepping stones out of stumbling blocks.” – Jack Penn