Posts by Fabian Martinez

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

‘Sports Illustrated for Kids’ labeled the Advantage Basketball Camp as one of the top camps in the country. The camp focuses on all skill levels, and works on ball handling, shooting drills, court awareness and defense.

Fri Aug 7th, 2015

Gaining an ‘Advantage’ at basketball camp

Fri Aug 7th, 2015

Tribal Housing welcomes new director

Boys and Girls Club of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe Mentor Coordinator Lindsay Box chaperones five members to Cole Ranch where Kim Hardesty teaches them how to brush, saddle and ride horses. (Left to right) Richard Joseph, Bella LeMasters, Trajan Garcia, Sarah O’Kane, and Layne Haven.

Fri Jul 24th, 2015

Not just horsin’ around

Amos Lee, general manager of the new Farmers Fresh Market grocery store, does inspections along the food aisles. The grocery store is set to open on Wednesday, July 29 at 6 a.m.

Fri Jul 24th, 2015

A taste of Famers Fresh

Jakob Box helps a co-worker place an old telephone pole into the existing trail on Tuesday, June 30 near the Ignacio School District Administration Building. This trail was the final trail to receive work.

Thu Jul 9th, 2015

School district restores trails

Businesses from all over La Plata County were present in the parade, each with an exciting and different design on their floats. (Left to right) Autumn Sage, Derek Sage and Kaye Washington ride on Dancing Spirit’s float in the parade.

Thu Jul 9th, 2015

Bayfield celebrates America