Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum Director, Susan Cimburek organizes books in the new cultural library during the open house on Wednesday, Sept. 15.

Cultural Preservation staff; NAGPRA Coordinator Garrett Briggs, NAGPRA Tech Xavier Watts and NAGPRA Cultural Aide Gideon Two Crow sit together at their informational booth during the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum Open House on Wednesday, Sept. 15.

Museum Business Manager Venessa Carel showcases the museum’s updated gift shop on Wednesday, Sept. 15. The shop now offers native authored books, Ute pottery and new pieces of beadwork.

Southern Ute Cultural Education Coordinator, Crystal Rizzo sews her moccasins together while sitting at the Cultural Preservation information booth during the museum’s open house on Wednesday, Sept. 15.

Photo Credit: McKayla Lee | The Southern Ute Drum