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February 2019

Ignacio senior 160-pounder Dustin Sanchez, right, sizes up Center’s Mario Chavez during consolation-round action at the 2019 CHSAA Class 2A State Championships in Denver.  Chavez emerged a 3-0 winner in what would be Sanchez’s final prep bout.

Thu Feb 28th, 2019

Ignacio wrestlers denied podium in Denver Pedregon one win short of placing at 182

Kandin Johnson- Second Grade Ignacio Elementary Student

Thu Feb 28th, 2019

Southern Ute Education Department: Student of the Season

Local author Judith Stone and Southern Ute elder, Russell Box Sr. greet audience members before the presentation of his life story. Stone has written a biography on Russell’s life and it follows his life story as well as some insight about how he began making art. The Ignacio Community Library held a book signing and lecture on Saturday, Feb. 23 to showcase “The Physical and Spiritual Journey of a Southern Ute Elder.”

Thu Feb 28th, 2019

Russell Box Sr. presents…

Boys and Girls Club Chief Professional Officer, Bruce LeClaire and Wellness Court Counselor, Esther Belin hosted the first safeTALK suicide awareness training on Tuesday, Feb. 12 in the Buckskin Charlie Room. The training gave the opportunity for people to recognize suicidal thoughts, apply the appropriate first-aid interventions and helps the trainees become aware of caregivers in the community who can support a suicidal person.

Thu Feb 28th, 2019

Ignacio hosts safeTALK training

BGC members, Myla Goodtracks, Aspen Naranjo, Maliyah Martinez, Alahna Cundiff and Gabe Archuleta share laughs after leaving Farmers Fresh where they picked up the check for their Valentines Heart fundraiser.  100 percent of donations help the BGC and its members.

Thu Feb 28th, 2019

BGC shares hearts

Southern Ute elder, Judy Lansing joins volunteer crochet teacher, Kathi Gurule at the Multi-Purpose Facility Crochet Class on Wednesday, Feb. 20. For the past two years, Gurule has helped teach classes at the Multi-Purpose Facility.

Thu Feb 28th, 2019

Practicing crochet

Thu Feb 28th, 2019

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Durango Steamers, and Southern Ute tribal member, Keelyn Reynolds (in white jersey) battles for the puck on the ice in the Jorgensen indoor ice rink against a Pueblo Tigers player, Saturday, Feb. 9 in Gunnison, Colo. The Durango Steamers Mites division will conclude regular season play March 2-3.

Wed Feb 27th, 2019

Girl power on ice

Southern Ute tribal member, Muz Pinnecoose was among those who braved the adverse weather for the thrill for the catch.

Wed Feb 27th, 2019

Lake Capote on ice

10 Years Ago: The Sweetheart Powwow, an ongoing Valentines’ Day celebration of song and dance, was revived as part of the Fritz Box Memorial Gourd dance. The event was held on Valentine’s Day at the SunUte Recreation Center.

Wed Feb 27th, 2019

Many Moons Ago

Members of Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy's Parent Advisory Group (PAG) hosted a concession stand at SunUte's youth basketball games to raise funds for supplies for their monthly Family Culture Nights at the Academy. Pictured left to right: August Tarver, Oolcu Buckskin, William Coleman, Ceriss Blackwood and concessions patron, Andre Bluestar-Baker. The next PAG concession stand will be Saturday, March 2 during the SunUte youth basketball games.

Wed Feb 27th, 2019

Serving SUIMA

Southern Ute Veterans Association members: Rudley Weaver, Gordon Hammond and Howard Richards Sr., presented a gift to Gila River Lieutenant Governor Robert Stone during a formal dinner, recognizing the Iwo Jima Flag Raising.

Wed Feb 27th, 2019

Iwo Jima remembered

Nuggets, Jania Jackson goes up hard for the shot against the Celtics players in youth basketball action, Saturday, Feb. 23 on the SunUte court. The SunUte Youth Basketball League concludes its 2019 regular season next weekend, Saturday, March 2 with the league tournament to be played Saturday, March 9 at SunUte.

Wed Feb 27th, 2019

Girl power on the courts

Greg McAllister, led a public presentation titled, John Taylor and Black Identity in the Ute Borderlands. McAllister spoke on the history of John Taylor during the presentation at the Multi-Purpose Chapel, Friday, Feb. 8. This event was held in recognition of Black History Month.

Mon Feb 25th, 2019

Black History Celebrated

Students at the Teller Institute Indian School. Circa 1900.

Fri Feb 15th, 2019

Project seeks to identify Indian students who perished while attending Grand Junction Indian Boarding School

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