Ysleta del Sur Pueblo's Circle of Hope Interns and UTEP graduate students Paola Ortiz and Angelica Lastra-Farley, discuss mental health stigma and the impacts it can have on individuals and families. They also provide input on how we as a community can work towards breaking the stigma and building a healthier community.…

Three graduate students from the University of Texas at El Paso describe their challenges in grad school and how they overcame them! Also, they discuss the importance of taking care of yourself physically and emotionally. With Natalie Castro, Alyssa Pedregon and Richard Hernandez.

June is PTSD awareness month with LCSW Elisa Dobler Circle of Hope. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can occur due to different circumstances such as a car crash, being a victim of an assault, or being military personal who have served in a war zone. PTSD symptoms can vary per individual, however these are some of the common symptoms: avoiding…

Vanessa Caraveo discusses Children’s Mental Health. She discusses statistics concerning children’s mental health such as prevalence and common disorders. Listen in to hear the warning signs parents can look out for in their children and who they can ask for help.

"Dealing with Stress” by MSW Intern, Denisse Rascón.

By: Vanessa Caraveo and Denise Rascon, MSW Interns with the Circle of Hope

Destiny Mora is a Licensed Master Social Worker for the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Circle of Hope Division. On this episode Destiny talks about risky behavior in teens and how parents can be more supportive. For more information contact Circle of Hope at 915-860-6180 the emergency 24-hour line is 915 479-2591.…

Becky Gonzalez is a MSW Therapist for the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Circle of Hope Division. On this Episode Becky talks about Grief and Loss During the Holidays. Ms. Gonzalez talks bout types of loss, diagnosis, adjustment to loss, coping, and available Circle of Hope services. For More information contact Circle of Hope at 915-860-6180 the emergency …

In this Episode Master Of Social Intern with Circle of Hope Gabriela Prieto talks about Codependency and Substance Use. In this episode we discuss What is Codependency? 13 Warning Signs of Codependency The Relationship Between Codependency and Addiction Can you call it love if it’s codependent? So, how can you tell a codependent relationship apart …

Mitchell Koch is the Public Health Nurse for the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Health and Human Services Department. On this episode we talk about the upcoming Drive Through Vaccination clinics that will start for Tribal Household on Tuesday October 12, 2021 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Monday Through Friday while supplies last last. To Schedule your appointme…

Becky Gonzalez is a MSW Intern for the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Circle of Hope Division. In this episode Becky talks about Legal Services that are available for Low Income Community through Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid. There will be two workshops introducing the services to the Pueblo community via Zoom, the 1st will be held for the Tribal Government W…

Free Community Internet is coming to the Iakitu and Pakitu Villages of the Pueblo. On this Episode Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Information Technology Manager Jesus Pineira and Webatron Internet Solutions CEO & President Mike Scott come on to discuss the newly launched Community Internet Project. To sign your home up visit www.ysletadelsurpueblo.org/inter…

Felipe Silerio is a Peer Recovery Coach for the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Sacred Connections Circles of Healing Division. In this episode he discussed Opioids, talks about what they are, how they work, signs of addiction, overdose, and the use of Naloxone to save a person over-dosing. For more information contact Circles of Healing at (915) 860-6118.…

Derek Valdo is a Citizen of the Pueblo of Acoma, where he previously served on the Tribal Council for 14 years. He has been with Amerind Insurance for 21 years, 9 of which he has spent as the CEO. In this episode we discuss how Native Nations Collaborated to bring their insurance cost down in their unique Nations and ongoing efforts to protect cont…

Darryl Madalena is a member of Jemez Pueblo and the youngest ever elected County Commissioner in the State of New Mexico. In this episode we discuss Native Americans who run for public office, barriers for elected Native Officials, historical Native Americans who have been elected, and voter turnout. Here are a few articles referenced during the di…

The Eagles Landing Trading Post is a website for Tribal Entrepreneurs and people who have side gigs they use to make extra money. The Eagles Landing was developed by the Economic Development Department Small Business Development Team to help Tribal Small Businesses by giving them a platform to showcase their products and services during the COVID 1…

March is National Social Work Month in the United States. This is the fourth podacast in our series dedicated to Social Work, Becky Gonzalez is a Master Social Work Intern for the Sacred Connections Circles of Healing Division. In this Episode Mrs. Gonzalez details the Trauma Informed Care Model of Services Provided to the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Com…

Jennifer Roldan joins the Daily CornMeal to talk about the Native Pathways Program that serves Native American People enrolled with Federally Recognized Tribes in 122 Counties in West Texas from San Antonio to El Paso Texas. The Program Provides training, internships, job placement and supportive service for participants. Jennifer works in the San …

Continuing with our Series for National Social Work Month, Destiny Mora LMSW, Social Worker II for the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo, Sacred Connections, Circles of Hope Division talks to us about strategies and coping mechanisms for children from ages 0 to Teens. Contact Sacred Connections at 915-860-6170. Resources: https://youthfirstinc.org/covid-19-str…

Viridiana Sigala LCSW, CCTP is the Thearapist of the Sacred Connections Circle of Hope Program at Ysleta del Sur Pueblo. In this episode Viridiana gives valuable information on finding balance within the 8 Dimensions of Wellness including Spiritual, Emotional, Occupational, Environmental, Social, Physical, Financial & Intellectual Wellness. For mor…

Cedrick Marcelin is a the Fitness Trainer for the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Health Education Department focused on helping citizens of the Pueblo obtain their personal goals for a healthy life. In this episode, Cedrick shares information about his program.

Angel Montoya is the Program Coordinator for Ysleta del Sur Pueblo's Circles of Healing Program, a program that serves Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Citizens with Substance Abuse and Dependency Treatment. In this episode Mr. Montoya discusses risk factors, symptoms, protective factors, and disparities in Native American Communities. Circles of Healing Can …

Gabriela Prieto is a Master of Social Work Intern at Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Circle of Hope. On this episode we discuss co-occurring disorders including also know as dual-diagnosis. In this episode, we discuss risk-factors, statistics related to co-occurring disorders, and holistic treatment. March is National Social Worker Month and this is the firs…

Health Services Mitchel Koch calls in to talk about Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Health Services completing Phase 1 of its COVID-19 vaccination clinic and moves on to Phase 2. Tribal members and non-tribal household members, 18 years of age and older, who reside in the El Paso/Las Cruces region can now call the COVID-19 Hotline at 915-860-6140 to begin th…

On the Eve of the Federal Drug Administration meeting to approve the COVID 19 Vaccination Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Public Health Nurse Mitchel Koch calls in to give an update on the vaccination process at Ysleta del Sur and what that entails. Resources discussed during this episode can be found below: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines…

Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Public Health Nurse Mitchell Koch provides our communities with information on celebrating the upcoming Holiday season in the midst of the COVID 19 Pandemic. Mitch is also part of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo COVID 19 Vaccination Task-Force and provides an update on status of the upcoming distribution of COVID 19 Vaccination on t…

Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Health Education Division's Public Health Nurse Mitchell Koch calls in to talk about an important Tribal Community Survey regarding the distribution of the COVID 19 Vaccinations for the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Community. Mr. Koch explains how the data collected will help the planning and distribution efforts. The Survey can be f…

In this episode we go over the most frequently asked questions in regards to your recent diagnosis of Covid-19 and general guidance from the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Health Clinic. Below is the link to Isolation Guidance from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/end-home-isolation.html; https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/201…

Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Public Health Nurse Mitchell Kock talks about the importance of getting vaccinated for Flu Season especially in the wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic. RN Koch talks about the procedures for getting vaccinated at YDSP and how to protect yourself and family during Flu season.

Tribal Councilman Andrew Torrez wears two hats for the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo, aside from being a Tribal Leader, Councilman Torrez serves as the Fire Captain for the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Tribal Fire Department one of the Pueblo's Essential Services during the COVID 19 Epidemic. Councilman Torrez calls in to give an update talking about the communit…

Miriam Cardenas, MCHES is the Health Education Services Manager for the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Health Education & Outreach Division. In this episode Ms. Cardenas talks about ways to stay healthy during the COVID 19 Pandemic focusing on Nutrition to boost your immune system, practicing good self and food hygiene and the use of cloth mask in public pl…

Viridiana Sigala is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Sacred Connections Department. In this episode Viri discusses the unique affects of Social Distancing in Tribal Communities, gives strategies for coping with fears, anxiety, and stress for Tribal Elders, Children, First Responders and Medical Professionals who are a…

On this Episode of the Daily CornMeal Chris welcome's the Impact Program's Saray Argumendo, Brenda Gutierrez. Stephanie Paz, and Katherina Arteaga in to discuss their Discussion Panels that took place over the last month at El Paso Community College, & the Juvenile Detention Center to recognize Indigenous People's Month. Today's Guest Discuss their…

Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Patrolman Jacob Solis has been an Officer with the Tribal Police Force for 3 Years. On August 10, 2019 he was one of the supporting Law Enforcement Officers responding to the Walmart Active Shooting. Officer Solis visits the KUEH Studio to talk about that experience and provides information about an upcoming Civilian Response …

Its' Pow Wow Season at Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Tribal Councilman Raphael "Shorty" Gomez Jr. Stops by the Pakitu Studio to talk about the upcoming "Rocking The Rez Pow Wow" Taking Place October 5-6, 2019 at the Pakitu Community Park located at 11100 Tiwa Blvd. 79927. This years Pow Wow is extra special as Councilman Gomez and Host Chris Gomez talk…

A Special Interview with Native American Hip Hop Artist, MTV Video Music Award Winner, Fancy Dancer, Social Media Influencer Supaman takes time prior to doing a motivational presentation for the Youth of Ysleta del Sur Pueblo to talk about his career, traveling through Indian Country, being authentic, and social media influence. He also speaks abou…

Julie E. Smithart, Josh Garcia, and Spetcie Archuleta stop buy KUEH 101.5 to talk about National Disaster Preparedness Month (September). The team goes over a good disaster check list, signing up for the Pueblo's Emergency Notification System at https://member.everbridge.net/index/453003085613572#/login and the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Community Emerg…

Rachel Candelaria, Health Education and Prevention Specialist drops by the KUEH 101.5 FM Studio to Discuss upcoming community Visioning events that will be taking place August 7-8, 2019 and the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey for randomly selected community members.

June is Men’s Health Awareness Month at Ysleta del Sur Pueblo. Rachel Candelaria Health Education & Prevention Specialist, from the Department of Health Services visits the KUEH Studio to discuss Cancer's prevalent to men at various ages and types of illness that are more prevalent in Native American demographics.…

This is a Throwback Thursday Episode of the Daily CornMeal From January of 2019. Leah Lopez is a Supervisory Social Worker for the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Sacred Connections Department. Ms. Lopez has 7 plus years of experience working with Foster Care and Adoption cases utilizing the Indian Child Welfare Act more commonly known as ICWA. In this Episo…

On this special episode of the Daily CornMeal Chris interviews Angel Montoya, Daniel Paiz, & Felipe from the Sacred Connections Circles of Healing Peer Recovery. The guest talk about the stigma of addiction and how Native Drumming has helped their people in treatment reconnect with to their Pueblo culture and overcome obstacles. This is an amazing …

On location at the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Community Health Center, Chris Gomez interviews Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Registered Nurse Luis Moncayo on family medicine. The two talk about cultural factors that contribute to diabetes, preventative check-up, and healthy lifestyles.

On this edition of the Daily CornMeal, we are honored to have our Tribal Dental Director Dr. Ankita Vishwamitra & Dental Hygienist Edgar Zamora in studio to discuss the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Department of Health Services Dental Division. During this episode both guest talk about their experiences with the Pueblo as well as give great information on…

Department of Health Services Billing & Coding Supervisor Cristina Gutierrez visits the Studio to talk about the importance of her division to YDSP Health Center's Clinical Operations. Cristina also spends time talking about her trip to the Gathering of Nations Pow Wow, The Native American Princess Competition, and Native American Music from the Po…

On this episode of the Daily CornMeal YDSP Health Service Department Clinical Operations Manager Melissa Gomez stops by the studio to discuss the current Clinic Operations, the future Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Clinic that is being designed, and the upcoming Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Saint Anthony's Feast Day.…

Purchased Referred Care (PRC) Supervisor Monica & PRC Claims Specialist Dora visit the KUEH Studio to talk about the PRC Program including how to enroll & renew, how to submit a claim, the service area, & Federal funding. This is a great episode for people from the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Community to understand the PRC Program.…

Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Health Education Manager Miriam Cardenas & Health Education & Prevention Specialist Rachel Candelaria stop by the KUEH 101.5 FM Studio to talk about the upcoming "Pea in A Native POD Classes, the 8 Week Feast Day Preparation Boot Camp, Healthy Lifestyle Classes, the upcoming 2019 Adult Behavioral Risk Factors Survey & World Di…

In this episode host Chris Gomez interviews professional Skateboarder Aaron "Jaws" Homoki from the Toy Machine Skate Demo that took place Wednesday March 27, 2019 at the Pakitu Skate Plaza on the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo. Other interviews include Tribal Member entrepreneur and owner of Dumbco. David A. Gomez. Follow the guest for this show on Instagra…

Former Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Governor Elias Torrez stopped by the KUEH 101.5 FM Studio to talk about his work as the Community Health Representative Transportation Supervisor Position at the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Department Of Health Services. Governor Torrez and Chris Gomez talk about the importance of maintaining preventative health care, transpo…

Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Language Coordinator Ricardo Hernandez talks with host Christopher Gomez about preserving and teaching the Southern Tiwa language at the Pueblo, Native Pottery, & generational issues that impact the learning of Native Languages.