Talia Whyte, Miss Ute Mountain gives Southern Ute Royalty contestants some words of encouragement during this year’s Royalty Pageant on Tuesday, Aug. 30. Miss Hozhoni, Ferrari Arviso; and Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial Queen, Lindsay Paige Sandoval also spoke to contestants.
Tribal elder, Dixie Naranjo was the guest speaker at this year’s pageant. Naranjo talked about her days as rodeo queen and the importance lessons it taught her about respect and responsibility.
Lorraine Watts Miss Southern Ute Royalty contestant introduces herself to the audience at the Southern Ute Royalty Pageant Tuesday, Aug. 30.
Lorraine Watts talks about why she chose to perform her fancy shawl dancing as her talent.
Jr. Miss Southern Ute candidate, Alexandria Roubideaux showcases her talent of making a little girl’s ribbon dress at the royalty pageant, Tuesday, Aug. 30.
Dominic GoodTracks, Little Southern Ute Brave candidate showcases his Ute language skills as his talent
Finishing out the pageant, all three-royalty contestants showcased their dancing skills.
Photo Credit: Sacha Smith | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Sacha Smith | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Sacha Smith | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Sacha Smith | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Sacha Smith | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Sacha Smith | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Sacha Smith | The Southern Ute Drum
