November 2018

Nate Hendren tests the skatepark out in Santa Fe, N.M. by completing skateboard trick, called an “ollie”, while out on an immersive trip with SunUte Community Center and the Southern Ute Executive Office.

Wed Nov 21st, 2018

Skatepark raises concerns for tribal elders

Southern Ute Chairman, Christine Sage and Jr. Miss Southern Ute Autumn Sage welcomed all the riders, families and sponsors of the American Youth Bull Riding Finals on Thursday, Nov. 15.

Wed Nov 21st, 2018

American youth ride into Ignacio

Southern Ute Veterans Association representatives, Raymond Baker, (U.S. Navy Retired), and Bruce LeClaire, (U.S. Army), pay a visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Solider in the historic Arlington National Cemetery, Washington D.C., Thursday, Nov. 8.

Wed Nov 21st, 2018

Association members represent at NMAI reception, Washington, D.C.

Small Business Specialist, Loretta Velasquez

Wed Nov 21st, 2018

Tribe creates small business center

Southern Ute tribal member and Durango Steamer’s right forward, Keevin Reynolds takes a shot on goal against Colorado Springs on Durango’s home ice at Chapman Hill Ice Rink, Sunday, Nov. 11.

Tue Nov 20th, 2018

Durango Steamers take the ice

Members of the Southern Veterans Association, Raymond Baker (second from left) carrying the Southern Ute Tribal flag, Howard Richards Sr., (center) and Rod Grove (second from right) lead the annual Durango Veterans Parade on Veteran’s Day, Sunday, Nov. 11.

Tue Nov 20th, 2018

Veterans represent in Durango parade

The Sunshine Cloud Smith Youth Advisory Council shake hands with Pete Vigil after presenting him with a Pendleton blanket. Vigil gave testimony of his service in the Vietnam War at the Ignacio High School’s Veterans Dinner, Friday, Nov. 9 at the Ignacio High School.

Tue Nov 20th, 2018

IHS hosts Veterans Dinner & Program

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) building that housed superintendents, tribal members and BIA workers was recently demolished. The demolition took place because the building was no longer needed, in addition to having asbestos contamination. Southern Ute Construction Services began the tear down on Tuesday, Nov. 13.

Tue Nov 20th, 2018

Out with the old

Tyson Thompson places all of his donations for the annual “Fill the Van” food drive that happens outside of Farmers Fresh Market. The Boys and Girls Club and the Public Relations Department of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe will give out all the food that has been donated to families in need.

Tue Nov 20th, 2018

BGC fills the van

Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute veterans bring in the American, Southern Ute, Ute Mountain Ute and Colorado flags with Ute Warrior Leland Collins Jr. to open the night of the Nike N7 men’s basketball game at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colo. on Wednesday, Nov. 14.

Tue Nov 20th, 2018

Nike N7 takes court

Tue Nov 20th, 2018

A ‘Thanks’giving tribe

This headdress is made of glass seed beads, cotton thread, trade cloth, buckskin, thirty-two eagle feathers, brass buttons, chicken feathers, horsehair, and animal fur. It belonged to Antonio Buck, Sr. (1879–1961), the last hereditary chief of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. He received it from his father, Buckskin Charley (1840–1936), who led many delegations to Washington, DC, to work on behalf of the tribe. It was made around 1890–1900. Frances Buck donated it to History Colorado. 84.32.1

Tue Nov 20th, 2018

Written on the Land opens on Dec. 8, at History Colorado Center

The Southern Ute Museum hosted a Ute clothing workshop, Saturday, Nov.17. The workshop included lessons in making traditional Ute moccasins, dresses, ribbon shirts and shawl applique for toddlers and infants. Skydawn Moccasin-Flower assists attendees with cutting leather for moccasins.

Tue Nov 20th, 2018

Traditional attire workshop at Museum

Luana Herrera and Marquetta Howe sit together while the masa for the tamales are prepared at the tamale cooking class held in the Multi-Purpose Facility, Tuesday, Nov. 13.

Tue Nov 20th, 2018

Turkeys and tamales

Southern Ute Veterans Association represented at the Native American Veterans Health and Wellness Symposium, Friday, Nov. 9, at the Isleta Pueblo Hotel and Casino in Albuquerque.
A long list of presenters made speeches on the programs that are available to veterans at the state and national level. Presentations covered: access to VA health care, caregiver support, families dealing with PTSD, grants for veteran’s initiatives, health services for women and Social Security benefits. Howard Richards Sr., Rodrick Grove, Gordon Hammond and Perry Benally, Silver Star recipient, of Farmington, N.M., attended the annual symposium.

Tue Nov 20th, 2018

Isleta Pueblo hosts symposium