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The Ignacio Elementary and Middle School choirs sang, “Freedom Song,” as the finale to the “A Salute To Our Veterans” performance. Ms. Holly Begay directed the choir.
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Ignacio High School: Salute to our Veterans ­

Ballots were counted and have since determined a run-off election between candidates; Adam Red, Marjorie D. Barry, Ramona Y. Eagle and James M. Olguin. The run-off election will be held on Friday, Dec. 13 at 285 Lakin Street in Ignacio.

Certification of Votes for the 2019 General Election

Colorado Lieutenant Governor, Diane Primavera welcomes the Tribal Education and Legal departments from the Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute tribes to the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs’ first quarterly meeting at the Sky Ute Casino Resort Casino on Tuesday, October 29.

Commission prioritizes tribal health and natural resources

The 45th annual Honolulu Intertribal Powwow brought Native American groups from the mainland to Ala Moana Beach Park on Oct. 5-6 to dance and perform with fellow tribal members living in Hawaii. The Southern Ute Veterans Association Color Guard led the Grand Entry for this year’s intertribal event.

Honolulu Intertribal hosts SU Veterans Association Color Guard

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From the ELHI to the Multi-Purpose Facility to Tribal Campus, Halloween was in full swing. Costumes, creatures and critters enjoyed a night out on the town at all the festivities. Clowns were hiding around corners and ready to scare at the ELHI’s Haunted Carn-EVIL, sponsored by Southern Colorado Community Action Agency (SoCoCAA) youth services.
Trick or treat…smell my feet! ­

Culture

Bear and Riley Lang round dance alongside Deichman Hudson Jr. and Twyla Blackbird at the Masquerade Powwow.
Masquerade Powwow ­

Health

Brandi Archuleta keeps her candle close to keep the flame lit while attending the domestic violence prevention candlelight vigil on Tuesday, Oct. 22 outside the Ignacio Community Library.
Domestic Violence Vigil ­

Education

SUIMA’s toddler two teacher, Jared Ruybal accepts a certificate from Southern Ute Chairman, Christine Sage commending him for jumping into action when a student was experiencing a life-threatening situation.
SUIMA Commendation

Sports

Ignacio junior Charlize Valdez (117) leads a pack of competitors during the last mile of the CHSAA State Championships’ Class 2A girls’ feature Saturday morning, October 26, with the route centered about Norris-Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs. Making her State debut, Valdez placed 26th out of 122 entrants with her time of 22 minutes, 11.7 seconds.
Leading the packs at XC State ­

Voices

20 years ago: Agricultural Extension temporary secretary Renee Tree-Wilhelm and Robert Watts stand with a portion of the 9,230 pounds of potatoes and 5,260 pounds of beans that Ag Extension sold at bargain prices. This photo first appeared in the Nov. 5, 1999, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.
Many Moons Ago