Posts by Christopher R. Rizzo

Southern Ute tribal elders line up for a Culture Department luncheon Friday, June 21 at the Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum. This month’s menu included an egg noodle beef stew with tortillas, fresh fruit and cake.

Tue Jul 2nd, 2013

Elders break bread

Southern Ute Indian Tribe employee Stella Cox took an oath of office on Tuesday, June 11 to serve as mayor of the Town of Ignacio. Cox, a clerk with the Tribal Court, had served previously as mayor pro-tem. She won the job in a special election and replaces Ena Millich, who resigned in February, and will serve until April 1, 2014.

Mon Jun 17th, 2013

Cox becomes Ignacio mayor

Ignacio High School kicked of February with a bang by inaugurating its Winter Royalty on Friday, Feb. 1. Pictured are (left to right) Michelle Simmons, Jordan Cuthair and Mariah Vigil.

Fri Feb 8th, 2013

IHS Winter Royalty

Southern Ute tribal elders enjoy the celebration during the Cultural Department’s tribal elders January birthday luncheon on Friday, Jan. 25. The department hosts a luncheon once a month.

Fri Feb 8th, 2013

Elders celebrate birthdays

Southern Ute Indian Tribal Councilman Howard D. Richards Sr. receives a blanket from colleagues Aaron V. Torres and Vice Chairman James M. Olguin. Friends and family members joined employees of the Southern Ute Permanent Fund for a farewell ceremony for Richards and Joycelyn Dutchie, whose terms are expiring, in the lobby of the Leonard C. Burch Building on Monday, Dec. 3. Richards is running for re-election and will appear on the ballot during the Friday, Dec. 14 runoff election at the SunUte Community Center.

Fri Jan 4th, 2013

Council members bid farewell