Posts by Fabian Martinez

Crew workers from the Southern Ute Grounds Maintenance Department cut an overgrown tree on the west side of the Southern Ute Museum on Tuesday, August 6. By clearing away the overgrown brushes and trees, the Southern Ute Museum hopes to open up the back area to visitors.

Fri Aug 16th, 2019

Museum gets a trim

Fri Aug 16th, 2019

Cleanliness is key: museum staff performs annual upkeep on exhibits

Crew members work to remove one half of a modular unit at the former Head Start campus on Tuesday, July 9. The modular units were taken by two private companies and will be salvaged and scrapped.

Thu Aug 1st, 2019

End of an Era: Head Start modulars make a move

Chairman Christine Sage gives opening remarks at the General Meeting on Wednesday, May 26 at the Sky Ute Casino Resort Event Center. This General Meeting was a continuation from the meeting that occurred on May 15.

Tue Jul 2nd, 2019

Tribe holds second General Meeting to update membership

Instructor Precious Collins trained staff members of the Tribal Services Department in Youth Mental Health on Wednesday, May 1. Collins brought the training to the department as a way to help offer more services and bring awareness to mental health.

Thu Jun 6th, 2019

Breaking down the stigma

Davian Herrera also received his certificate and an award. Herrera is one of 64 students that will continue on to the sixth grade in the Ignacio Middle School.

Fri May 24th, 2019

Fifth grade continues on

The Southern Ute Drum rolls off the Farmington Daily Times printing press in New Mexico, Feb. 12, 2009.

Fri May 10th, 2019

A brief history of the Southern Ute Drum

Former Ute Tribe Councilwoman Irene Cuch, accepts her award and expresses her gratitude to the Southern Ute Tribe and the Cultural department for their support.

Fri Jun 9th, 2017

Tribe honors Councilwomen at Ute Nations Day

Linda Daniels enjoys cake and ice cream in celebration of her service to SUIMA. Daniels has been with the Academy for 15 years, while Debra Ewing has been with the Academy for 13 years

Fri Aug 21st, 2015

Farewell Daniels and Ewing

1. Staff members gave thanks to Class-Erickson for ten years of service as well a working closely with Tribal Departments and the Executive Office. For the past year, Class-Erickson has been mentoring Edward Box III through the tribe’s apprenticeship program. Box will now serve as Tribal Planner for the Southern Ute Indian Tribe.

Fri Aug 21st, 2015

Farewell Rodney

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Permanent Fund employees donated supplies to students for the upcoming school year. Over 30 students from communities all around La Plata County received supplies. Thank you to all the Permanent Fund employees whom have donated supplies to this very important cause. Also, a special ‘thank you’ to the Sunshine Cloud Smith Youth Advisory Council and the Ignacio High School NAYO Class for donating their time and helping hand out supplies.

Fri Aug 21st, 2015

Back to school drive

School Board President, Toby Roderick cuts the ribbon officially opening the high school to the public on Saturday, Aug. 15. The new school boasted many compliments from Superintendent Rocco Fuschetto, Tribal Council, past and present school board members, and the public.

Fri Aug 21st, 2015

Ignacio opens it’s doors to new High School

1. A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the SunUte Community Center and Southern Ute Indian Academy on Monday, October 25, 1999. The ceremonial groundbreaking included Southern Ute Tribal Council, educators, and Southern Ute elders. This year marks SUIMA’s 15-year anniversary.

Thu Aug 20th, 2015

SUIMA celebrates 15 years

Tribal elders made their concerns vocal during a meeting held at the Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Facility on Monday, July 27. Discussions included: health and facilities, the youth, equality, and employment.

Fri Aug 7th, 2015

Elders voice concerns

Members of the Southern Ute Health Center learned about Ute culture and ways to be culturally sensitive to clients. The presentation led by Marge Barry, cultural education coordinator, on Friday July 23, included information on Bear Dance, Sun Dance, pregnancy, and Ute etiquette.

Fri Aug 7th, 2015

Health Dept. learns Ute Culture