Posts by Fabian Martinez

Brothers, Atticus and Cassius Harlan, both transitioning from SUIMA’s Primary level, wave to the crowd as they proceed along the parade route.

Fri Jun 4th, 2021

SUIMA Transition celebrated outdoors with a parade

Fri Jun 4th, 2021

Drum receives historic Chieftain newspapers

Building Maintenance Technician Bob Barnett and Southern Ute Shared Services Support Administrator Josh Duttry, begin installation on the new time clocks in the Central Receiving building on Thursday, May 6. Southern Ute Shared Services has been working on replacing the current KRONOS time clocks and moving to the PeopleSoft program during the pandemic era. Roughly 35 timeclocks will be replaced around Southern Ute Tribal Campus over the course of three weeks with the new clocks in operation by early June.

Fri May 7th, 2021

Southern Ute Tribe, clockin’ in

Tribal Council members: Ramona Eagle, Bruce Valdez and Linda Baker wrap Franklin “Frankie” Thompson in a Pendleton blanket in celebration of his retirement from the SkyUte Casino Resort on Tuesday, April 20. A small reception was held in Thompson’s honor at the Buckskin Charley Room in the Leonard C. Burch Building.

Fri Apr 23rd, 2021

Council honors Thompson, retires after 26 years

The illegal turn is in direct violation of multiple sections of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Traffic Code; which includes, Unlawfully Turning (14-12-101) and Failure to Obey One-Way Traffic Restrictions (14-13-105).

Fri Feb 26th, 2021

Curbing illegal turns on Cedar Point

Library Staff Member, Ron Schermacher; Volunteer, Bruce Adams; Contractor, David Vining and Volunteer Andrew Vining stabilize the new sign so it can be installed properly. The new sign will feature library events, updates for the Ignacio community and will highlight those services the library provides during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fri Jan 15th, 2021

ICL welcomes new sign

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe is set to replace the aging bridge deck this fall, with repair crews onsite throughout much of October, possibly into November, depending on weather conditions. The bridge crosses the Pine River on La Boca Ranch Road and provides access to Indian Mesa, and sections of northern New Mexico to the south.

Fri Nov 20th, 2020

Ghosts of the Railroad: La Boca Bridge revitalized

Judge Scott Moore and Senior Probation Officer Vanessa Torres wrap Jasmine Weaver in a Pendleton blanket in celebration of completing her time in the tuuCai Wellness Court on Thursday, Sep. 10 in the Southern Ute Tribal Courtroom.

Fri Sep 25th, 2020

Wellness Court honors Weaver

One lucky winner was chosen for the 2.45-acre land assignment that was advertised by the Lands Division on Tuesday, March 17 in the Tribal Council Chambers. John E. Baker Jr.’s card was pulled in the drawing for the land assignment by Chairman Christine Sage. Another 45-Day Notice and subsequent drawing will take place at a later date for an assignment on Highway 550.

Sat Mar 28th, 2020

Land assignment awarded

Southern Ute tribal elder Lynda D’Wolf passes out new materials to the Director of the Southern Ute Education Department, LaTitia Taylor and other participants of the Ute Language class, Friday, March 6. The class is held in the Chief Ignacio conference room each week; class is offered every Friday to tribal members, employees and community members to help them learn the Ute language.

Mon Mar 16th, 2020

Nuche Knowledge

30 years ago, James M. Olguin, Director of the Southern Ute Wildlife Department, talks to a group of Colorado State University students on an annual ecology tour of the United States, looking at different management programs.

Fri Mar 13th, 2020

Many Moons Ago

Participants in the “Cupid Shuffle” contest show off their best moves to compete for first place on Friday, Feb. 14 at the Multi-Purpose Facility. The dance also featured a cake walk and a round dance contest which highlighted a variety of music.

Fri Feb 28th, 2020

Do the Cupid Shuffle

Arthur “Johnny” Weaver receives a Pendleton blanket and a certificate from Southern Ute Court Bailiff, Jack Frost Jr. for completing the tuuCai Wellness Court on Thursday, Feb. 6. The Wellness Court encourages defendants in DUI and Drug related cases to find and maintain sobriety during a one-year period. It is a unique program offered by Southern Ute Tribal Court that addresses alcoholism and substance addiction through the use of a holistic and problem-solving approach. The ceremony was held in the Southern Ute Tribal Courtroom.

Fri Feb 14th, 2020

Weaver graduate from Wellness Court

Students from the Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy’s Primary and Elementary classes finish their portions of the program by singing Christmas classics from around the world.

Fri Dec 20th, 2019

It’s that time of the year

Stefanie Fasano choses where to place her ping pong ball in the handmade Plinko board made for the Sip, Chat and Chew raffle on Friday, Dec. 13 at the Multi-Purpose Facility. The board would determine what prize the winner would get: a bag of goodies, a handmade runner, or a gift of your choice.

Fri Dec 20th, 2019

Christmas togetherness