Red Rocks Reporter - Pueblo of Jemez

Red Rocks Reporter
In This Issue
In Memorium: Jim Stephenson ...........
From 15the Governors:
The Year in Review ............................1
Tribal Council Report:
Year in Review ................................. 3
Luninaria Tour ........................................4
Election Results .....................................4
Jemez Hosts Federal Officials .................5
Medicare Part D Enrollment ...................5
Diabetes and Depression .......................6
Recipe Box .............................................7
Know Your Numbers ...............................7
Alcohol Kills ...........................................8
Community Event ...................................8
New Pharmacy Offers Extended Hours ....8
Caregiver Corner ....................................9
Women’s Wellness Conference ...............9
Hand-Crafted Gift Items .........................9
Walatowa Veterans
Association Meetings .......................9
Food for Families .................................10
Distracted Driving ................................10
Holiday Safety Tips ...............................10
Walatowa Women’s Volleyball Team .....11
Scholarship Information .......................11
Jemez Valley Public Schools .................12
Jemez Valley School Board Election ......14
Green Stars on the Road ......................14
Docent Training ....................................15
Budget Friendly Gift Ideas ....................15
New Web Site for PoJ ............................15
In Memorium: Jim Stephenson .............15
Food for Families .................................16
Christmas Angels .................................16
December 2010
FROM THE GOVERNORS
THE PUEBLO OF JEMEZ MOVES FORWARD:
2010 YEAR IN REVIEW
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
awarded the Pueblo of Jemez (PoJ) $859,000 for obesity prevention. The Communities
Putting Prevention to Work (CPPW) award is funded by the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act. Secretary of Health & Human Services Kathleen Sebelius and other
national leaders have toured the Pueblo to meet staff and community members and learn
more about the program. (See page 4.)
At the National Congress of American Indians, Governor Joshua Madalena met with New
Mexico Congressional delegates to discuss Jemez concerns including water rights, infrastructure,
voting, the Valles Caldera National Preserve (VCNP), alternative energy efforts
and the Anthony casino project.
Numerous meetings were held with Governors of other Pueblos to promote working together
to solve problems and create opportunities.
Jemez Pueblo joined the Sandoval County Chamber of Commerce.
Department of Resource Protection (DRP) Director Greg Kauffman and the Governor
attended the Department of Energy (DOE) State and Tribal Government Working Group
meeting in Nashville, TN. The meeting focused on funding and support for renewable
energy projects.
The Director of Los Alamos National Laboratories (LANL) renewed the working relationship
with Jemez and reaffirmed the lab’s commitment to the Four Accord Tribes concerning
environmental issues and protection of tribal lands.
The Director of the National Nuclear Security Administration established a government-togovernment
relationship for renewable energy projects.
Our best wishes to everyone for a
peaceful, blessed Christmas season and a
happy, healthy, prosperous New Year!
The Governors
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The Year in Review
Continued from page 1
FROM THE GOVERNORS
2010 TRIBAL GOVERNORS
Joshua Madalena
Governor
Aaron B. Cajero, Sr.
First Lt. Governor
Larry M. Chinana
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
David M. Toledo
José Toledo
Michael Toledo, Jr.
Paul Tosa
Vincent A. Toya, Sr.
TRIBAL ADMINISTRATOR
Vincent A. Toya, Sr.
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Commissioner Michael Conner of the Bureau of Reclamation met with the Governor about
funding for water rights litigation and infrastructure for the Jemez water delivery system.
Education Department Director Kevin Shendo and the Governor testified at the Senate
Select Committee on Indian Affairs National Tribal Education about tribal education.
Asst. US Attorney for New Mexico Kyle Nayback and the Governor discussed current protocols
for investigation and prosecution. Federal law enforcement personnel cannot enter
tribal lands without the Governor’s permission.
First Lt. Governor Aaron Cajero, Sr., represented Jemez at a meeting of the Council of Energy
Resource Tribes; the PoJ was nominated to serve on the Council’s Executive Board.
Tribal and religious leaders testified at Congressional hearings in Washington about the tribe’s
historical and traditional ties to the Valles Caldera.
The US Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service awarded $1 million to the Pueblo
to design and construct water and sewer utilities at Pueblo Place. With road construction
funding in place, work can start on infrastructure to support new housing. Planning and
development of roads, water and sewer must be done simultaneously because construction
must start at the same time.
Work on an in-depth economic development plan was launched with meetings with tribal
leaders, employees and community members to get feedback on future options.
Discussions were renewed on the Anthony casino project. Tribal officials met with the
Anthony Board of Trustees, community leaders, Mescalero Apache tribal leaders and
other local and national policy-makers about the project through the year.
Pueblo leaders held the tribe’s first meeting with the Regional Director of the US Bureau of
Land Management. Discussions included determining designated areas for tribal members
to collect firewood.
Governor Madalena spoke about renewable energy development strategies and climate change
at the National Tribal Forum on Air Quality Management and Policy.
The PoJ and New Mexico Community Foundation created an Endowment for Education
that will support students seeking higher education.
Governor Madalena spoke on Taking on Climate Change: Renewable Energy Projects at the
Pueblo of Jemez at the Tribal Lands and Environment Conference.
The PoJ will provide training on monitoring and protecting cultural sites for tribal members
who want to become site stewards in the Santa Fe National Forest, Jemez District.
Relics and artifacts from the Smithsonian Institution, the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture
and the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology were repatriated in September.
Valles Caldera National Preserve and the PoJ initiated monthly meetings to discuss issues
important to the tribe.
The PoJ accepted U.S. Department of Justice awards of $2,000,000 to improve law enforcement,
the tribal justice system and community safety. Law Enforcement, Tribal Court
and the Behavioral Health/Social Services Programs will share the awards. The Governor
also met with US Attorney Ken Gonzales about justice issues on tribal lands.
An intergovernmental agreement between the PoJ and the NM Children, Youth and Families
Department will improve services for youth and juveniles in the justice system.
A delegation of tribal and spiritual leaders inspected collections historically affiliated with
the PoJ currently at the Brooklyn Museum of Art and the American Museum of Natural
History in New York.

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FROM THE GOVERNORS
Tribal Council Report
Nov. 24, 2010. Governor Joshua Madalena, First Lt. Governor Aaron Cajero, Sr. and Second Lt. Governor Larry Chinana proposed the
following resolutions which were approved by the Tribal Council:
Adopted modifications to Article VII—Fee Schedule and Billing of
the Pueblo of Jemez Utility Ordinance. Special circumstances
for elderly, infi rm or impaired, and low income users will be
considered by the Utility Board on a case-by-case basis. These
policies go into effect as users are connected to the metering
system.
Section 7.08: Payments Past Due. On accounts not paid in full
within 21 days of the date of the bill, a $5.00 late fee will be
added to the net amount due.
Section 7.09 Delinquent Accounts. On bills not paid within 60
days after the due date, service will be discontinued. Service
will not be restored until all past due bills are paid in full and all
accrued penalties plus reconnection charges have been paid.
The reconnection charge will be a minimum of $50. Exceptions
will be considered on a case-by-case basis by petition.
Adopted the Pueblo of Jemez Economic Development Act to
diversify tribal revenue and decrease dependence on federal
funding.
Authorized application for funding for water and wastewater
utilities design and construction for the Pueblo Place
housing development and authorized signing of relevant
documents pertaining to the application.
Authorized provision of direct medical care to Pueblo of Jemez
employees who are not otherwise eligible for services and their
family members on a fee-for-service, full cost-recovery basis
and to accept payments from Lovelace health Plan PPO for
those services.
The Tribal Council passed the following resolutions in 2010 to benefit and protect the interests of Pueblo of Jemez tribal members:
Issued a Finding of No Signifi cant Impact for the New Mexico
Highway 4 Bypass project.
Approved the submission of Tribal Self-Governance applications to
the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Indian Health Service and U.S. Department of Interior Bureau
of Indian Affairs (BIA.)
Authorized the Department of Education to apply for a threeyear
Native Language Implementation Grant to support the
development and goals of the Jemez Language Program.
Approved a grant proposal for the JHHS Injury Prevention Program
to reduce injuries from falls and motor vehicle accidents.
Implemented a tribal cigarette tax on cigarettes sales within Pueblo
lands at $0.75 per pack starting July 1, 2010.
Held budget hearings with all tribal departments to enable the
Council to make more educated decisions about expenditures
within the tribal organization.
Authorized use of JHHS third-party revenues to complete the
Senior Center expansion, Pharmacy renovation and Behavioral
Health/Social Services Programs building projects.
Updated the procurement policy and travel policies and procedures
for tribal employees.
Authorized participation in North Dakota National Resource Center
on Native American Aging study “Identify Our Needs: A Survey of
Elders.” Information will be collected anonymously, stored in a
locked fi le cabinet and destroyed after three years. Information
belongs to the Pueblo of Jemez and may not be released in any
form without additional tribal authorization.
Established Ho-Khee-Whaa Renewable Energy Inc. (HKW) to
manage and secure fi nancing for solar projects.
Approved terms of a power purchase agreement between Jemez
Mountains Electric Cooperative (JMEC) and a separate purchase
entity that will operate the solar power project, sell power
to JMEC, and make required payments to the PoJ and HKW.
Submitted a proposal to US DHHS Administration on Aging Title VI
for Native Americans.
Supported State Tribal Medicaid Work Group’s proposal to protect
American Indians’ Medicaid benefi ts using Medicaid waivers.
Authorized budget for fi scal year 2011 (Oct. 1, 2010 through Sept.
29, 2011): tribal funds budget of $320,000; tax ordinance
budget of $152,000; Tribal Court budget of $43,000; total
general fund budget of $515,000.
Adopted Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan for fi scal years
2012 to 2016.
Submitted a grant application to address damage to Gachupin
check dam.
Submitted a grant application to US Economic Development
Corporation to develop a comprehensive economic planning
strategy.
Chose a lot confi guration for the Pueblo Place Housing Development
Project.
Selected NB3 Consulting and Landscapes Unlimited to help with
the Bear Head Canyon Hilltop Track and Field improvements
and to proceed on a design-build basis.
Supported the US Department of Justice Offi ce of Juvenile Justice
and Delinquency Prevention Tribal Youth Program Award
to address the needs of youth at risk of school failure by
implementing an early detection and referral system through
the Tribal Reconnection Program.
Consolidated programs, functions, services and activities
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NEWS YOU CAN USE
LUMINARIAS AMONG THE RUINS
Saturday Dec. 11 5 - 9 P.M.
The ruins of Giusewa Pueblo and San José de los Jemez Mission
Church will be decorated with hundreds of traditional luminarias.
The evening will include Native American flute music and Jemez
Pueblo dancers performing between two illuminating bonfires.
Enjoy free horse-drawn wagon rides from Jemez Springs Park.
Refreshments. Admission is free.
For more information, call (575) 829-3530 or go to
www.nmmonuments.org
The Village of Jemez Springs will host several events on Dec. 11
to coincide with the annual luminaria tour.
Bake Sale/Book Sale Jemez Springs Public Library 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Holiday Concert Servants of the Paracletes 3 p.m.
Gifts of Art Reception Jemez Fine Art Gallery Bonfire at Dusk
ELECTION RESULTS
2010 General Election
Unofficial Results:
Sandoval County Pueblos
(Including early and absentee ballots)
Jemez Pueblo Precinct 15
Election Day 409
Early In-Person/Absentee 172
Total 581
Other Pueblos
Cochiti 209
San Felipe 322
Zia 226
Santa Ana 151
Kewa (Santo Domingo) 293
Sandia 168
Tribal members,
Thank you for exercising your right
to vote and for your participation in
this very important general election. A
big thanks also to our administration,
staff and to those who assisted our elders,
homebound, disabled and handicapped
tribal members, and to the Governors for
promoting the importance of voting to
our tribal members.
The NAEIP Office
Tribal Council Report
Continued from page 3
contracted under PL 93-638 from the BIA. The Consolidated
Tribal Government Program (CTGP) includes aid to tribal
government, Tribal Enrollment, Tribal Court, Social Services and
the Indian Child Welfare Program. Added agriculture, economic
development, forest management, roads maintenance and
realty to the CTGP. The PoJ will maintain a separate CTGP for
education.
Certifi ed that citizen participation occurred as part of the Indian
Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) proposal.
Supported Department of Justice Tribal Juvenile Accountability
Discretionary Programs Award for a probation program targeting
high-risk juvenile offenders, reentering youth offenders and
those returning from treatment.
Issued a moratorium on Walatowa Charter High School student
travel. Only seniors who have earned the privilege can
participate in travel outside the Pueblo of Jemez.

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Federal Officials Visit Jemez CPPW Sites
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
US Department of Health and Human Services
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Policy and
Strategy Luis Rosero took time to visit the Pueblo of
Jemez during a trip to New Mexico. Representatives
from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
office in Dallas joined him.
Cheryl Shendo-Toya, Communities Putting Prevention
to Work (CPPW) project manager, gave them a
tour of tribal lands and explained current CPPW initiatives to
improve nutrition, increase physical activity and educate the
community about diabetes prevention.
After the tour, Mr. Rosero met with Jemez Health &
Human Services program managers and staff.
“You have a lot of advocates in Washington,” he told the
group. “Several people urged me to make the trip out here
while I was in Albuquerque.”
The staff members explained current programs and projects,
as well as future plans to meet Walatowa's health care needs.
“Thank you for making Luis Rosero’s visit a reality in an
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Policy & Strategy Luis Rosero
(circled) and JHHS staff.
unbelievably short time frame,” wrote Judy Sarasohn of the
DHHS Office of Recovery Act Coordination. “He was so
impressed with what the tribe is doing; the trip had a tremendous
impact on him. I’m sure it can’t help but benefit the Tribe
and other CPPW grantees down the road.”
“A big 'thank you' for making Mr. Rosero’s visit such a success,”
says JHHS Director Deven Parlikar. “There’s so much all
of you have done and continue to do, and it's a pleasure when
all the hard work is validated by someone from the outside.”
MEDICAL SOCIAL WORK
Enrolling for Medicare Part D
People who are eligible for Medicare coverage are also eligible
for prescription drug coverage, called Medicare Part D. Medicare
D helps pay for prescription drugs. Open season to enroll is Nov.
15 through Dec. 31 for 2010. All eligible people who have not yet
joined the program can enroll during this time.
Social Security pays the monthly premiums for people who
have both Medicare and Medicaid. But some plans charge higher
premiums than Social Security will pay and benfi ciaries must pay
the difference. There are Part D plans you can switch to if your
premiums have gone from nothing to $5 or more per month.
If you already have a Medicare Part D prescription plan and
want to switch to another plan, this is the only time you can
make this change. Watch for a letter from your Part D provider.
Note if there are any changes in your coverage for next year. If your
coverage or your premiums change, you can switch providers now.
Please note that people enrolled in Blue Medicare Rx for the plan
year 2010 may have to pay premiums this year.
Unless you have both Medicaid and Medicare, you can make
changes only until Dec. 31; if you don’t make changes by then,
you must stay with your current plan for the entire next year. Any
changes you make now will take effect on Jan. 1, 2011.
Choosing a Plan
When the Jemez Pharmacy bills Medicare for prescription drugs,
money comes into our community health system. Jemez IHS funds
last longer and more community
members have greater access to
health care services.
The Jemez Clinic Pharmacy can bill Medicare for patients
who are enrolled in one of these three zero-premium plans:
1. Wellcare Classic by Wellcare
2. Advantage Star Plan by Rx America
3. CVS Caremark Value by Silverscript
The three plans above also allow you to fi ll prescriptions at
outside pharmacies for small co-pays ($2 to $5.) This fl exibility is
handy when the Jemez and other IHS pharmacies are closed, such
as on weekends and holidays or after clinic hours.
Changes for 2011
In 2011, open enrollment for Medicare Advantage plans
will be from Jan. 1 through Feb. 14. If you are in a Medicare
Advantage plan and want to switch back to original Medicare,
you may do so during this time period.
In 2011, the open enrollment for drug plans will be from Oct.
15 to Dec. 7.
Social Security beneficiaries will not receive cost of living
adjustments (COLA) in 2011.
For more information or help with your applications, contact
Lisa Maves at (575) 834-3059 or Thelma Shendo at 834-3040.

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HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
PUBLIC HEALTH
Diabetes and Depression
JHHS Public Health Programs hosted
a Diabetes Awareness Night on Tuesday,
Nov. 23 at the Youth Center. Almost 100
people shared a Thanksgiving-themed
meal, followed by "ice-breakers" that
got participants moving and laughing.
Students at San Diego Riverside Charter
School created 78 posters about diabetes
and conference participants were invited
to vote for their favorites. First grader
Alice Wilkinson won first place, second
place went to Kaylanah Shendo (eighth
grade,) and Kaydence Baca (fifth grade)
took third place.
“Diabetes can be a devastating word,”
Governor Joshua Madalena said to open
the educational session. “The most
important thing is to be educated. We
can’t let the disease take over our lives.
Our kids are starting to understand that
eating healthy and getting enough exercise
must be part of their permanent
lifestyles.”
Participants learned more about the
disease with a round of "Diabetes Bingo."
“It takes about ten years to develop
type 2 diabetes,” said Assistant Program
Manager Kristyn Yepa, RN, BSN.
“Today, 60% of Jemez adults and half of
our children are overweight or obese. In
ten years, too many of these people will
Kristyn Yepa, RN, BSN and David Tempest, MD,
answer audience questions at the Diabetes
Awareness Conference.
have diabetes. Those are scary numbers.”
She notes that studies predict that half of
all minority children will face diabetes.
“You’re responsible,” Kristyn said. “It’s
about your quality of life – you want
to keep your toes, your feet and your
eyesight.”
“The best treatment for type 2 diabetes
is diet and exercise. And we can
prevent diabetes using the same strategy,”
she added. She urged all adults to “know
their numbers—blood sugar, blood pressure
and cholesterol. People with diabetes
should also monitor their A1C levels that
measure average blood sugar levels over a
three-month period. (See page 7.)
JHHS Medical Director Dr. David
Tempest and Kristyn gave a slide presentation
and discussed issues important
to preventing and managing diabetes.
The evening ended with a question and
answer competition between men and
women that tested and reinforced the
evening's presentations.
Depression and Diabetes
Feeling “down” sometimes is normal,
but some people feel sadness that won’t
go away. Life seems hopeless. Feeling
this way most of the day for two weeks
or more is a sign of serious depression.
Current best practices for diabetes care
includes annual screening for depression
using the PHQ2 test. Health care providers
and diabetes management team
members offer the test to all patients.
People who have diabetes are at
greater risk for depression. And people
who have depression are at greater risk
for developing diabetes.
Having depression can create a vicious
cycle. It can interfere with good diabetes
self-care. People who are depressed may
find tasks like regular blood sugar testing
too much. Anxiety can make it hard to
keep up with a good diet, which affects
blood sugar levels.
The stress of daily diabetes management
can build. You may feel alone or
set apart from your friends and family
because of all this extra work. And facing
complications such as nerve damage are
understandably distressing.
Is it Depression?
Be aware of these symptoms:
Loss of pleasure. No longer interested in
doing things you enjoy.
Change in sleep patterns. Trouble falling
asleep, waking often at night, or
wanting to sleep more than usual.
Early rising. Waking too early and not
getting back to sleep.
Changes in appetite. Eating more or
less than usual, resulting in a quick
weight gain or weight loss.
Trouble concentrating. Unable to watch
TV or read because unpleasant
thoughts or feelings get in the way.
Loss of energy. Feeling tired all the time.
Nervousness. Feeling too anxious to sit
still.
Guilt. Feeling that “you never do anything
right” and worrying about
being a burden to others.
Morning sadness. Feeling worse in the
morning than the rest of the day.
Suicidal thoughts. Feeling you want to
die or thinking about ways to hurt
yourself.
If you have three or more of these

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Diabetes and Depression
Continued from page 8
symptoms, or if you've felt bad for two weeks or more, it’s time
to get help. First, talk with your health care provider. There may
a physical cause for your depression.
Poor control of diabetes can cause symptoms that look
like depression. During the day, high or low blood sugar may
make you feel tired or anxious. Low blood sugar levels can also
lead to hunger and eating too much. Low blood sugar at night
could disturb your sleep. High blood sugar at night may mean
you get up often to urinate and then feel tired during the day.
Other physical causes of depression can include alcohol
or drug abuse, thyroid problems and side effects from some
medications
Do not stop taking a medication without telling your provider.
Your provider can help determine if a physical problem is
at the root of your sad feelings.
You Can Get Help!
If physical causes are ruled out, you may be referred to a
specialist for mental health treatment, including psychotherapy
and antidepressant medication.
Jemez Behavioral Health Program mental health professionals
can guide you through the rough waters of depression
so you can regain your spirit and enthusiasm for life.
For more information about diabetes and depression,
contact the Public Health Program at (575) 834-7207 or the
Behavioral Health Program at (575) 834-7258.
Diabetes is not your fault, but it is your responsibility!
HEALTH BY THE NUMBERS
The ABC’s of Diabetes Control:
Target Numbers to Remember
A1C (Blood Glucose): Less than 7%
Blood Glucose
Fasting/before meals 70-130 mg/dl
1-2 hours after the start of a meal Less than 180 mg/dl
Blood Pressure: Less than 130/80 mmHg
Cholesterol/BloodLipids
Total Cholesterol
Triglycerides
LDL (bad) cholesterol
With heart disease
HDL (good) cholesterol
Men
Women
Less than 200 mg/dl
Less than 150 mg/dl
Less than 100 mg/dl
Less than 70 mg/dl
More than 40 mg/dl
More than 50 mg/dl
RECIPE BOX
Submitted by Felipta Loretto, Nutrition and Fitness Technician,
Public Health Programs
"Food is a very important part of our lives," says Felipita Loretto.
"We need food to stay strong and healthy and give us energy. Food
is also important to our spiritual well-being and our culture."
The Christmas holidays celebrate food, feasting, family and
friends. But you want to avoid unpleasant surprises when you get
on the scales in January. Some easy subsitutions will reduce fat
and calories without losing the fl avors your family loves.
Lean toward lean meats. Look for turkey, 90-95% lean ground
beef, pork loin cuts and poultry breast meat: they contain less
fat than other cuts and can be used in your usual recipes.
Fill up on produce. Rev up the nutrition in soups and stews with
chopped fresh or frozen spinach, extra sliced carrots, another
can of nutritious fat-free beans and leftover cooked vegetables.
Spice it up. Spices, herbs and salt-free seasonings have no
calories or harmful sodium. Add extra basil, oregano, cumin,
chile powder and cilantro to make your meals sing with fl avor.
Cinnamon, unsweetened cocoa powder, nutmeg and ginger
add zing to low-fat desserts.
Use low-fat or fat-free dairy products. To keep the right texture in
baked goods, use half fat-free and half regular milk, cheese,
cream and sour cream.
Cut the butter and oil. Most dishes come out just fi ne with half or
two-thirds the usual amount of added fat.
Reduce salt. Use more spice and you won’t miss it at all.
CHICKEN POSOLE
3 lbs. chicken, boneless and skinless, diced
3 ½ C. posole, cooked. (rinse before adding if using canned posole)
2 C. chile paste or less to taste
Fill a large pot half full of water and bring it to a boil. Add the
diced chicken and cook for 35 to 40 minutes. Add the red chile
paste and cook for 10 minutes, then add the posole and simmer
for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
PUMPKIN PIE
Low-Fat and Sugar-Free!
1 ½ C. Splenda for cooking and baking
1 t. salt
31/2 t. pumpkin pie spice
4 large eggs
1 can 100% pure pumpkin (29 oz.)
2 cans fat-free evaporated skim milk (12 fl . oz each.)
2 unbaked 9-inch deep dish pie shells.
Mix sugar and pumpkin pie spice in a bowl. Beat eggs in a large
bowl. Stir in pumpkin and Splenda-spice mixture. Gradually stir in
milk. Pour into pie shells. Bake in preheated 425° oven for 15
minutes. Reduce temperature to 350°. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes
or until a knife or toothpick inserted near the center comes out
clean. Cool before serving. Refrigerate leftover pie.

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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
ALCOHOL KILLS!
Ask your teenager to read this to you: People DIE from
alcohol poisoning after drinking too much alcohol.
SIGNS OF ALCOHOL POISONING
► Unconscious or semiconscious and cannot be awakened.
► No response to pinching or shaking.
► Vomits while passed out without waking.
► Seizures.
► Fewer than 8 breaths per minute, or 8 seconds without a breath,
or irregular breathing.
► Cold, clammy, bluish skin, especially lips and nose.
PEOPLE WHO PASS OUT AFTER DRINKING
TOO MUCH ALCOHOL CAN DIE.
WHAT TO DO
► DO NOT wait for all the signs to appear.
► DO NOT leave the person alone or in the care of another person
who is also drunk.
► DO place the person on his or her side.
► DO clear the airway with your finger if the person is vomiting to get
vomit out of the mouth.
► DO monitor breathing and heart rate; if breathing or heart rate
stops, start CPR.
► DO NOT give the person hot coffee, a cold shower or exercise.
CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY!
If you or someone you care about is in trouble with alcohol or drugs,
get help. Call the JHHS Behavioral Health Program at
(575) 834-7258. All calls are strictly confidential!
SOCIAL SERVICES
Behavioral Health/
Social Services Host Event
Monday, Dec. 13 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Walatowa Youth Center
JHHS Behavioral Heath/Social Services Programs invite
the community to a presentation about the programs’ new
organizational structure and services. Appetizers will be served.
If you have questions, please call Program Manager Keahi
Souza, MS, MSW, LMSW, or Joline Cruz, MSW, prevention
coordinator, at (575) 834-7258.
Sometimes the holidays can be tough. If you need help, or if you know
someone who does, contact the Domestic Violence Program at
(575) 834-7117 or the Behavioral Health Program at (575) 834-7258.
All calls are strictly confidential.
IN AN EMERGENCY, DIAL 911
The new building across from the Law Enforcement offices on Bear Canyon Road
will serve some Behavioral Health/Social Services Programs' clients.
PHARMACY
REMODELED PHARMACY OFFERS EXTENDED HOURS
THE PHARMACY IS NOW OPEN UNTIL 7 P.M. THURSDAYS
The new Jemez Pharmacy is now open
until 7 p.m. on Thursdays.
“Now people who work away from
the Pueblo have some extra time to get
Pharmacy staff (left to right) Leonore Romero,
Konnie Frey and Sharlene Madalena with 'Fillmore.'
here and pick up their medications,” says
Pharmacy Supervisor Konnie Frey, RPh.
Please note that only the Pharmacy will
be open until 7 on Thursdays. The Health
Clinic and Dental Clinic will continue their
normal hours, Monday through Friday from
7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Pharmacy remodel includes a
state-of-the-art Parata unit that automates
dispensing of some medications. The
system also reduces costs and improves
inventory management
“About one third of our daily orders are
for the 49 medications that are prescribed
most often for community members,”
Konnie explains. “The system tracks
medications automatically, so we’ll see
fewer delays and IOUs for items we use
most frequently. The robot also helps our
staff keep up with the increasing number of
patients coming to the Center.”
Nicknamed ‘Fillmore,’ the Parata
unit is the gold standard for precision in
pharmacy dispensing, increasing accuracy
to 99.999999%.
"National retailers use similar systems,”
Konnie says. “We’re very proud of our
record for accuracy. The new system is the
next step in ensuring patient safety." The
pharmacist will still check all medications
before they leave the pharmacy.
If you have any questions about your
medications, contact the pharmacy at
(575) 834-0130.

Pueblo of Jemez Red Rocks Reporter December 2010 Page 9
SENIOR CENTER
Caregiver Corner
Submitted by Gloria Fragua
Five community caregivers attended the Sixth Annual Tribal
Caregivers’ Conference in Chandler, AZ in early November.
The unpaid caregivers gained knowledge and training to help
them take better care of themselves as well as their loved ones
at home. Hosted by the Gila River Indian Community and the
Arizona Indian Council on Aging, the theme was “Honoring
Caregivers, Celebrating Life.” More than 200 caregivers heard
speakers and presenters from tribal, state and private agencies.
Yvonne Jackson, Director of the Office for American
Indian, Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian Programs, was
honored for her advocacy for Indian elders and leadership on
elder issues.
Keynote
speaker Randella
Bluehouse, Executive
Director of the
The Senior Center expansion project is expected to
be completed early next year.
National Indian
Council on Aging
Office in Albuquerque,
is committed
to serving native
elders.
WALATOWA VETERANS ASSOCIATION
The Walatowa Veterans Association meetings are held at 7 p.m. on
the first Tuesday of every month at the Civic Center. All veterans
are encouraged to attend.
WOMEN'S WELLNESS CONFERENCE
Taking Time for Yourself
for women age 14 and over
Monday, Dec. 20 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Walatowa Youth Center
Dinner will be served. Child care for
participants provided at the CRC.
“Caregiving is very demanding,” she said. “It takes everything
out of you. Only the person you care for can see the
strength inside you.”
“The awards luncheon was very inspirational,” says Gloria
Fragua. “I'm happy to say that one of our caregivers was asked
to do the opening prayer for this celebration.”
The Jemez caregivers' comments included: “It was an
opportunity for respite.”… “Laughter is a very helpful tool.”
“The training will help us get strong-mentally and emotionally.”
“We got tips on how to better care for ourselves.” “It
was good to meet caregivers from other tribes and exchange
information.” “I gained better understanding of what my client
is going through.” “Take time out for yourself as a caregiver.”
“What you give is what you get back!”
Children from Gila River Head Start performed a traditional
dance and the audience was invited to participate. The
social evening included Senior Steppers, Salt River Pima-Maricopa
Indian Community Line Dancers, the Tohono O’odham
Nation Senior Dance Group and a comedy by James and Ernie.
“We had a wonderful time, met people and learned a lot,”
Gloria says.
Watch for information about the Caregivers' Conference at
the Senior Center.
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
UNIQUE HAND-CRAFTED GIFTS
If you’re looking for unique holiday gifts, stop by the Jemez
Vocational Rehabilitation offi ces behind the Tribal Administration
building. JVR consumers offer a range of handmade items including
ribbon shirts, traditional dresses, aprons, placemats, curtains,
drums, leatherwork, and copper and silver jewelry. New items
come in every day. JVR also has information about local business
services, including wood
workers and meat/bone
cutters.
All proceeds support
local business owners. Find
great gifts and support your
neighbors and community
businesses.
For more information,
call the JVR at (575) 834-
0012.

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INJURY PREVENTION
Trees and Decorations
Artificial trees. Make sure the tree is “fire resistant.” This
doesn't mean the tree won't catch fire, but it will be more
resistant to burning.
Live trees. Check for freshness: a fresh tree is green; needles
are hard to pull from branches; needles don’t break when
bent between your fingers; the bottom is sticky with resin;
when tapped on the ground, the tree shouldn't lose many
needles.
Setting up your tree. Keep all trees away from fireplaces,
wood stoves and radiators. Heated rooms dry out live trees
quickly, so keep the stand filled with water at all times. Place
the tree out of the way of traffic, and don’t block doorways.
Use only non-combustible or flame-resistant materials to
trim the tree. Use tinsel or artificial icicles of plastic or
unleaded metals. Materials with lead are poisonous.
In you expect small children, avoid sharp or breakable decorations;
keep trimmings with small removable parts out of
reach; avoid decorations that look like candy or food that
may tempt a child to eat them.
To avoid eye and skin irritation, wear gloves when decorating
with spun glass “angel hair.”
To avoid lung irritation, follow container directions carefully
while decorating with artificial snow sprays.
HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS
Keep your family safe this season. Use these safety tips when decorating for Christmas.
Lights
Use only lights tested for safety by a national testing laboratory,
such as UL or ETL/ITSNA. Use only newer lights that
have thicker wiring and safety fuses to prevent overheating.
Check each set of lights, new or old, for broken or cracked
sockets, frayed or bare wires, or loose connections. Throw
out damaged sets.
Make sure extension cords are rated for the intended use.
Never use electric lights on metallic trees. The tree can
become charged with electricity from faulty lights, and a
person who touches a branch could be electrocuted.
Check labels on outdoor lights to be sure they are certified
for outdoor use. Plug them into ground-fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) protected receptacles.
Turn off all holiday lights when you go to bed or leave the
house. The lights could short out and start a fire.
Candles
Keep burning candles in sight, and put them out when you
go to bed, leave the room or leave the house.
Keep lit candles away from items that can ignite easily, like
trees, decorations, curtains and furniture.
Always use nonflammable holders and keep away from children
and pets.
Happy Safe Holidays From Injury Prevention (575) 834-1001
Distracted Driving: Are YOU at Risk?
“Not worth dying for.”
▲ Drivers who use cell phones are four times more likely to get into crashes serious enough to
injure themselves or someone else.
▲ Using a cell phone while driving impairs driving ability as much as having a blood alcohol level
at the legal limit of .08 percent.
▲ Nearly 80% of all crashes and 65% of all near-crashes involved driver inattention during the last
three seconds before the incident.
▲ Drivers on cell phones are twice as likely to miss a traffi c signal.
▲ Nineteen states already ban text messaging for all drivers.
Is this
message
worth
DYING
for?
Take a look at the last text message you received. Is it really worth dying for?

Pueblo of Jemez Red Rocks Reporter December 2010 Page 11
WALATOWA GIRLS TAKE DISTRICT VOLLEYBALL TITLE
The Walatowa High Charter School Girls Volley ball won the District Championship against Victory Christian, three games
to one, to capture the school’s first District Title. The team was seeded at eighth in the Class B state tournament.
Congratulations to head coach Sharon Eustace and the volleyball team members.
Grade
Tsinnia Cajero 11
Twila Chosa 11
Lylana Dahl 12
Lynette Fragua 12
Taryn Gachupin 12
Traci Gachupin 12
Chassidy Hardy 11
Cleopatra Loretto 12
Kaitlyn Madalena 12
Makayla Madalena 9
D'yanna Seonia 11
Alysha Yepa 9
The Education Department has
WHCS Volleyball District 1B
Champions T-shirts for sale.
Call (575) 834-9102 for more
information.
Attention Students: Applications Due!
Scholarship applications for Fall 2011 will be available starting
Jan. 1, 2011. Search for scholarships now! For help with
Federal Aid for Students Applications (FAFSA), visit the Pueblo
of Jemez Education Services Center.
Early bird deadlines to apply colleges are approaching. Contact
the Education Services Center for more information.
Continuing students: be sure to register for next semester’s
college courses ASAP. Registration is now open and classes
tend to fi ll quickly. Computers are available for online
registration at the Education Services Center. Printing is free!
Tuition Waivers, New Mexico Highlands University: Deadline
Jan. 15, 2011
New applications are due Jan. 15. Students who currently
have tuition waivers must complete continuing student
applications and submit offi cial transcripts and class
schedules by Jan. 15.
Gates Millennium Scholarship: Deadline Jan. 10, 2011
Pueblo of Jemez Scholarship: Deadline Jan. 15, 2011
New and Continuing Students. Contact the Education
Services Center for information about application details.
For more information please contact the Education Services Center at (575) 834-9102 or e-mail to odessa.waquiu@
jemezpueblo.org. The Education Services Center is in the Civic Center and is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Jemez Valley Elementary School
By Brad Parker, Elementary School Principal
There’s an air of excitement about the
school as the teachers prepare for the Fine
Arts evening (on Dec. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m.)
and work with our students to create an
unforgettable performance. Please plan on
coming out to it. This year will be different
in some ways, but, most importantly, our
kids will be up front on the stage and that
is what is important. Mrs. Amy Eldridge will
be the Master of Ceremonies and overall
coordinator for this year’s event. Students
from JVHS Gear Up will be helping teachers
prepare for the performance and taking care
of all the technical and setting up details. In
the past, we have had vendors set up and
sell during that evening. This year, if you are
interested, please contact Ms. Eldridge at
(575) 834-3306 so arrangements can be
made to accommodate you.
Santa’s workshop is scheduled for
Dec. 10 and will be held in the little gym
at the elementary school as usual. Our
PTA is sponsoring it, as they do a LOT of
things around here (Thanks, guys!). If you
care to participate as a vendor, please
contact Sissy Griego at (575) 834-3306.
We appreciate all our usual vendors who
participate because not all our students
have the chance to get into town to buy
Christmas presents, AND, there are a lot
of great things you bring which share your
culture and enrich all our lives.
We are very excited that early last
month our school family grew when Mrs.
Angela Didier gave birth to Kathryn at 6:08
p.m. on Nov. 8. At this writing, mom and
baby are home and doing well and we’re
all grins around here! However, that left big
shoes to fi ll and we found just the lady to
do it: Ms. Nora Northrip, an experienced
teacher in the primary levels, was hired
the week before Ms. Didier left us for the
year. Our valley is very fortunate that Ms.
Northrip is teaching our students. She is a
highly qualifi ed and technically profi cient
teacher, and also is a very caring soul with
whom our children have bonded already.
Reading is very, very important for
students of all ages! At all levels, our
teachers assign reading logs and expect
Jemez Valley Public Schools
students to read up to a half hour per night.
Be on the look-out for a reading contest
at the elementary school to support this
initiative. Teachers are planning something
fun, which might culminate in an assembly
toward the end of the year. Your job as
parents is to make sure your students
have enough books and are reading in the
evening and on weekends.
It’s also the time of year for NWEA
testing, which will be administered in early
December for third through fi fth grades
and mid-January for kindergarten through
second grades. Please be sure you have
your students here, well-rested and fed for
the testing time. We want to get the most
accurate picture of how our students are
doing academically.
Attendance
The third grade leads in the attendance
area with an outstanding attendance
percentage of 97 %. Fifth grade is a close
second and second grade is in the running
as well. I'm proud that all classes are above
the 92% needed to make AYP for the year.
These attendance rates will help us as a
school when fl u season arrives. Plus, it’s
awfully hard for your children to learn if they
are not at school!
Congratulations to the students with
perfect attendance for the fi rst quarter!
Fifth Grade
Bradley Galvan
Lysa Lucero
Christian Romero
Mia Sando
Kendra Trujillo
D'Mitry Vigil
Fourth Grade
Adrian Chavez
Third Grade
Aaliyah Gachupin
Ethan Galvan
Hannah Gracia
Kateri Pino
Max Wilkins
Second Grade
Lidia Appell
Hana Brienes
Iriel Galvan
Jazmine Pohl
Louis Shije
Demaris Vigil
Devry Vigil
First Grade
Gunner Stacy
Kindergarten
Jude Ansala
Alexis Vigil
Have a wonderful and blessed holiday season!
EDUCATION
Report Cards
We celebrated excellence in academics
and attendance at our quarterly assembly
on Oct. 29. Academic honors are a pleasure
to recognize and represent a lot of hard
work on the student, teacher and parents.
Congratulations to our honor students!
Superintendent’s Roll (4.0)
Chertoff, Morganna
Jacobson, Matilde
Lucero, Lysa
Spurlock, Shawna
Valencia, Martin
Vigil, D'Mitry
Williams, Korrin
Yepa, Tyra
Haarmann/Mijares, Isabella
Taylor, Nash
Altheide, Hazel
Aragon-Pino, Jalen
Dozhier, Jack
Principal’s Honor Roll (3.5-3.99)
Ansala, Angelo
Galvan, Bradley
Peck, Mikayla
Tolleson, Wayne
Estrada, Raymos
Laskie, Asa
Carlberg, Arden
Riley, Samie
Salazar, Aaliyah
Garcia, Hannah
Shije, Edward
Stacy, Tanner
Honor Roll (3.0-3.49)
Garcia, Brandon
Gonzalez, Kieyana
Ramsey, Sabryna
Romero, Christian
Sando, Mia
Trujillo, Kendra
Barto, Amadeus
Flynn, Amber
Menser, Emily
Gachupin, Aaliyah
Spurlock, Jeramyah
Galvan, Ethan
Loretto, J’Dynn
Loretto, Josh
Toya, Natasha
Wilkins, Maximus
Barr, Annika

Pueblo of Jemez Red Rocks Reporter December 2010 Page 13
EDUCATION
Jemez Valley Public Schools
Continued from page 9
Jemez Valley High School
By Larry DeWees, High School Principal
“A funny thing happened on New
Mexico’s journey to provide funding
‘suffi cient for the education of, and open
to, all children of school age in the state’
as mandated by the state constitution,”
said Tom Sullivan, CEO of the New Mexico
Coalition of School Administrators. “The
worst economic crisis in 75 years hit the
country almost immediately after a 2008
study, sponsored and funded by the
legislature, determined that our schools
were underfunded by 15%, or roughly $350
million in that year’s real dollars.”
As a building administrator, I know
school funding has been cut and will
continue to be cut until there is no way to
keep from interfering with students and
teachers in America’s classrooms. I'm
anxiously waiting to see what happens
when this year’s legislators convene in
the new session. Most believe educational
funding will be cut by as much as 6 to 10
percent. In my opinion, that will be the straw
that breaks the back of many small school
districts in New Mexico. Small rural district
superintendents have been meeting to
discuss what can be done if the next round
of cuts actually comes about. Most districts
have already cut to the bone and fl ushed
out everything that can be eliminated.
Programs and activities have been pared
down to bare minimums and staff who
retire or leave have not been replaced.
I truly feel that America is only as strong
as the education its youth receives. Thus,
in my opinion, it is absolutely the right time
for New Mexico’s school administrators,
staff members, parents and students to
continue to speak up and advocate for
suffi cient funding, regardless of existing
economic conditions. It is our children and
students who are cited in that constitutional
mandate. We cannot abdicate that
responsibility to anyone else. Thank you for
all you do for our students.
GEAR UP Workshop
Four JVHS students attended the fall
GEAR UP Student Leadership Summit on
Friday, Nov. 5 and Saturday, Nov. 6. at Hyatt
Tamaya Conference Center. The GEAR UP
program consists of students in this year’s
junior class. The conference theme was We
Are the Change.
Daniel Gonzales, Chris Lucero, Alana
Chinana and Victoria Garcia represented
the juniors at the event. Sponsors Melissa
Garcia, District GEAR UP coordinator, and
Gary Gazaway, GEAR UP teacher, attended
with the students.
Each school gave PowerPoint
presentations about the projects they
selected for their Community Action
Plans. Our students have chosen to help
coordinate the Fine Arts Night program
to be presented in December. All GEAR
UP students will be involved in helping
elementary and middle school teachers
Superintendent’s Honor Roll
Noah S. Loeffl er 9 4.0
Jesirae Lucero 11 4.0
Nicholas E. Orta 10 4.0
Principal’s Honor Roll
Moriah K. Lisko 9 3.86
Cassie F. Sando 10 3.86
Michael F. Gachupin 11 3.83
Victoria A. Garcia 11 3.8
Daniel K. Gonzales 11 3.8
Teeah J. Toya 12 3.71
Tianie L. Toya 10 3.71
Falisha R. Trujillo 11 3.67
Keith R. Garcia 9 3.57
Dylan S. Parrett 9 3.57
Michael-Ryan Peck 12 3.5
Evan M. Toya 12 3.5
Honor Roll
Cameron A. Chinena 10 3.43
Thomas C. Dickerson 12 3.43
Troy Madalena 12 3.43
Hope T. Mann 9 3.43
Jose A. Cordova 12 3.4
Stephanie R. Brown 11 3.33
Jaye Chinana 11 3.33
Marlon Shije 11 3.33
with their programs, setting up and cleaning
the auditorium for the program, advertising
and designing the program, and setting up
the lighting and sound. The students also
plan to help with other school programs
later in the year.
The conference had breakout sessions
for the students and adult leaders. The
students’ sessions were based around
the quotation by Mahatma Gandhi:
“Be the change you wish to see in the
world.” Sessions for adults addressed
SBA state test requirements, classroom
management, and roundtable discussions
on what schools are doing with their GEAR
UP programs. The conference was very
informational and educational for both the
students and the adult sponsors.
JEMEZ VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL
Orlen J. Chavez 9 3.29
Perfi lia Gachupin 12 3.29
Tiana C. Gachupin 10 3.29
Jordan R. Loretto 11 3.29
Jasmine P. Lovato 10 3.29
Mark Panana 10 3.29
Donae R. Parrett 10 3.29
Christian E. Reid 12 3.29
Tyana Toya 10 3.29
Lindsey Toya-Tosa 10 3.29
Julia M. Wall 11 3.29
Virginia C. Baca 11 3.17
Ondrea J. Pecos 11 3.17
Aubre M. Chosa 10 3.14
Meranda R. Romero 12 3.14
Fernando C. Shije 9 3.14
Autumn S. Tenorio 12 3.14
Amber L. Trehern 10 3.14
Leighann Armijo 10 3.0
Gabrielle C. Chavez 9 3.0
Noel Fragua 10 3.0
Jennyfer Gutierrez 9 3.0
Lucky L. Lasater 11 3.0
Robin T. Parrett 12 3.0
Deanna C. Pino 12 3.0
Meranda J. Pino 11 3.0
Adrian A. Valdez 12 3.0
Kalainia Waquie 11 3.0

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EDUCATION
Jemez Valley High School
Cross Country Teams
DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY MEET
Name Place Time
Valene Madalena 11 23:44
Denita Toya 12 23:55
Kalainia Waquie 26 25:35
Cassie Sando 34 26:57
Khaila Gachupin 36 27:12
Meranda Pino 45 28:53
Teeah Toya 50 31:24
Troy Madalena 1 17:31
Michael Gachupin 10 19:42
Rodney Toya 12 19:50
Marcus Kewanwytewa 31 21:19
Jordan Loretto 35 22:08
Zachery Toledo 36 22:19
Noah Loeffl er 53 24:47
Troy Madalena set a course record
STATE CROSS COUNTRY MEET
Valene Madalena 16 22:11.40
Denita Toya 30 22:58.25
Kalainia Waquie 49 24:20.65
Cassie Sando 57 25:05.15
Khaila Gachupin 63 25:31.15
Teeah Toya 77 26:58.75
Meranda Pino 85 27:58.55
The team placed eighth with123 runners
competing in A-AA Girls
Troy Madalena 2 16:33.55
Michael Gachupin 33 18:24.50
Rodney Toya 40 18:44.15
Marcus Kewanwytewa 64 19:54.40
Zachary Toledo 76 20:13.95
Jordan Loretto 86 20:52.25
Noah Loeffl er 105 23:09.70
The team placed sixth with138 runners
competing in A-AA Boys
NEWS YOU CAN USE
GREEN STARS TAKE THEIR
MESSAGE ON THE ROAD
REduce REuse REcycle
The Walatowa Green Stars (Tianie Toya, Emmet Yepa, Lindsey Toya and Mark
Panana), traveled to Denver, Colorado to give a presentation at one of the nation’s
most prestigious public health conferences, the American Public Health Association’s
(APHA) Annual Meeting. Co-hosted by Native Health Initiative
(NHI), the Green Stars spoke Monday, Nov. 8, on “Native
Youth Leading the Way to Healthier Communities.” Family
members joined the group, who hosted fund-raisers to cover
their expenses.
“We wanted to spend as little as possible, knowing that
what we don’t spend can fund recycling bins for Jemez,” Lindsey
explains.
The Green Stars’ mission is to create a comprehensive recycling
program in our community. A bake sale is planned for
Dec. 12 to fund future projects.
“Many professors, physicians and other professionals
dream of presenting at APHA, and it's extremely rare to see
youth as presenters,” said Anthony Fleg, MD, a family physician
and one of NHI’s coordinators. “Now they have a chance
to show off their work, to show how critical it is to let youth
become leaders and change makers in our health efforts.”
“Denver was awesome,” the group agreed. “People liked
our presentation a lot, and many who missed it found us later
to ask questions. Our table usually had the most people.”
Recycling at Feast Day
As they had in August, the Green Stars distributed recycling
bins in the village around the plaza on Feast Day. The
Governors provided bins for use at community events.
“Fewer people recycled this time and there was more At least 30 tribal members and
trash,” they report, adding that trash receptacles near the friends joined the green Stars at a
bins may have been confusing.
community clean-up and created
Volunteers gathered the next day to create sculptures ten sculptures with messages
about environmental concerns.
from recycled items. The sculptures were displayed at some
tribal buildings for several days before going into storage for future use.
Jemez Valley Schools Board of Education Election
Tuesday Feb. 1, 2011
District 1, District 2 and District 5 At-Large Positions. Jemez Pueblo Precinct 15 votes for the District 5 position.
Declaration of Candidacy Dec. 21, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Write-In Candidate Filing Dec. 28 by 5 p.m.
Voter Registration Closes Jan. 4, 2011
Absentee voting begins Jan. 7, 2011
Absentee voting begins ends Jan. 28, 2011 at 5 p.m.
If you are 18 years old register to vote today. Please exercise your right to vote, for your children and community.
Support our schools! If you have questions, contact the NAEIP offi ce at (505)

Pueblo of Jemez Red Rocks Reporter December 2010 Page 15
VISITOR CENTER
DOCENTS NEEDED
Get Involved...Volunteer!
The Pueblo of Jemez Museum of History and Culture is
looking for people who enjoy local history, interacting with
the public, and learning about the fl ora, fauna and geology
of the area to serve as docents.
An Informational Meeting will be held on
Tuesday, Dec. 14 6 - 7 p.m.
at the Walatowa Visitor Center
Refreshments will be served.
The Docent Training Program will begin in January 2011
High school/college students welcome
For more information, please contact the Walatowa Visitor
Center at (575) 834-7235
BUDGET-FRIENDLY
STOCKING STUFFERS
Don't go overboard on Christmas gifts and create credit card
shock in January. Choose thoughtful gifts that won’t break the budget.
USB memory sticks are inexpensive and useful.
Cases for smart phones and cell phones.
Lotions and bath products. Include a lush, fluffy wash cloth.
Socks are hot. Choose trouser socks for work, colorful
decorated socks or thermal socks for hikers and hunters.
Collect favorite family recipes on index cards for college
kids’ stockings with a few kitchen staples.
Fill decorative jars with homemade mixes for cocoa, cookies,
bread and other treats (don’t forget the recipe.)
Give the gift of time: arrange to shop, cook or do chores.
Pueblo of Jemez Launches New Web Site
Visit www.jemezpueblo.org
The Pueblo of Jemez website (www.jemezpueblo.
org) has a new look and more features to help tribal
members, employees and visitors.
The new site makes it easy to navigate to get
information about tribal programs and departments,
events, and enterprises. The “Job” link has postings for
all open positions in all departments as well as a link
to download applications. A password-protected section
for employees will have forms and information
for staff. You can also follow the Red Rocks Reporter
link to find current and back issues archived online.
In Memorium
Jim Stephenson died at home in Cle Elum, WA, on Nov. 14 surrounded by his family after a fierce, five
month struggle with cancer. He and his wife Cathy Domme Stephenson had planned to be at Jemez Pueblo on
November 12, but it was not to be.
Mr. Stephenson treasured his years as teacher, principal and superintendent at Jemez Valley Public Schools,
retiring in 1987 after 28 years. He moved to the Pacific Northwest, but never quit missing his friends at Jemez
Pueblo, returning every few years to visit.
The Stephensons were in their 50th year of marriage. He is also survived by his son Jim Stephenson, Jr. and daughter Tisha
Stephenson. Unfortunately, he is not survived by his eldest daughter, Elizabeth Reilly. He and Cathy tenderly served as care-givers
for Liz for seven months, from the time of her cardiac arrest in November 2007, until her death in June 2008.
If you wish to contact the family, the address is P. O. Box 485, Cle Elum, WA 98922 or phone (509) 899-5410.

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FOOD FOR FAMILIES
DONATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH FRIDAY, DEC. 17
Pueblo of Jemez tribal employees have launched a project to assist Walatowa families in need during the
Christmas season with a holiday food drive. Coordinators Penny Ott, JHHS Executive Director of Clinical Programs,
Marlene Gachupin, Compliance Offi cer, and Joline Cruz, Social Services Prevention, asked employees to submit
names of families who need help this season. All community members are invited to donate nonperishable food
items. Tribal employees can donate money through payroll deductions. Collection boxes at the Health Center, tribal
administration offi ce, Housing Department, Public Works, Fitness Center and the US Post Offi ce.Donations will be
accepted through Friday, Dec. 17. The Jemez Social Services Program will deliver the items before Christmas.
SUGGESTED DONATIONS
Canned meats or tuna Canned vegetables and fruits Dried or canned beans Canned soups and stews Rice
Low-sugar cereal and oatmeal Vegetable juices Peanut butter Full meals in cans or boxes Chili
A Time For Giving And Sharing
The annual Walatowa Caring Tree helps children in our community whose lives have been impacted by child abuse
or domestic violence. Angel trees at the Governors' office and the Health Center are filled with angels. Each angel card
has information about a child and what he or she wants for Christmas. When you choose an angel, you buy a gift for that child.
There are no names or other identifying information on the cards.
Please bring your unwrapped gift with the angel attached to the Jemez Social Services office at the Health Center by Wednesday,
Dec. 15. Staff will deliver gifts before Christmas.
Thank you for your contribution to making a child’s Christmas special and filled with love! If you have questions, please call
the Social Services Program at (575) 834-7117.