Posts by Jeremy Wade Shockley

Southern Ute Vietnam veteran, Rod Grove, replaces a soldier’s name plate, which now bears an engraved cross next to their surname. The crosses are symbolic, denoting those soldiers and servicemen that have passed on. Grove has been diligently updating the engraved name plates since the ornate memorial was first established in the Hall of Warriors, around the same time as the Leonard C. Burch building was first dedicated. The Ute veterans, both living and deceased, are arranged chronologically by the conflict in which thy served, dating back as far as WWI.

Fri Jul 19th, 2019

Recognition for Ute servicemen

William “Brook” Burrows, Environmental Health Officer with IHS, lends a hand with injections, during a free rabies vaccination clinic held at Ute Park on Wednesday, June 19. Shalina Luna and her daughter Narissa, comfort “Bella,” a small breed of dog called a Papillon.

Tue Jul 2nd, 2019

Dog days at Ute Park

Lalena Weasel

Tue Jul 2nd, 2019

Dedication and work ethic earn Weasel 15 year commendation

A pair of kits, or young foxes, tussle in the grass outside their den. This family of red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) made their home in an underground den near Scott’s Pond this spring. The five juvenile foxes would play together and practice life skills in the cool of the morning, or late in the day. In their role as parents, the male and female foxes bring food, in the form of small mammals and birds, back to the den. They also watch over the young, teaching them to be vigilant and alert — until the kits are old enough to disperse and head out on their own.

Fri Jun 21st, 2019

Foxin’ around

Shane Seibel of One Enterprise LLC, checks in on the recently planted trees and riparian vegetation along spring creek, Tuesday, June 18, his company worked to implement the restoration project earlier this spring.

Fri Jun 21st, 2019

Spring Creek restoration project benefits from rainfall

Students of the Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy have the honor of dancing the first dance, a tradition at the Southern Ute Bear Dance and an integral part of the cultural component emphasized through the Montessori program. The young students spend weeks, if not months in preparation, often sewing their own moccasins and decorating their Bear Dance regalia together in the classroom.

Fri Jun 7th, 2019

‘Pino Nuche’ honor the bear through dance

Breanna Pinnecoose was named as the 2019 recipient of the Elbert J. Floyd scholarship award for her commitment to education and academic excellence; pictured her with her Father, Marvin Pinnecoose in Tribal Council chambers on Thursday, May 30. Pinnecoose is currently working on her Associates Degree at the Collage of Southern Nevada, in the field of Hospitality Management, she hopes to transfer to UNLV by 2020. She is interested in then furthering her education in Pasadena, Calif. at the Institute of Culinary Education.

Fri Jun 7th, 2019

Pinnecoose receives honors

Homemade stew and frybread were served up to dancers of all ages, including sisters, Izabella Cloud and Yllana Howe.

Fri Jun 7th, 2019

Ready to dance

Each spring Southern Ute elders and many others gather during their free time at the Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Facility to utilize the common spaces dedicated to arts, crafts and sewing projects and socialize. Especially busy just ahead of the Bear Dance, MPF Operations Manager, Elise Redd helps participants and guests with their special projects and sewing needs, Friday, May 24.

Fri Jun 7th, 2019

Seasonal sewing

Stepping together in perfect cadence, men and women dancers move to the rhythm of the bear, as the four-day spring celebration came to a close on Monday, May 20.

Fri May 24th, 2019

Ute Tribe ushers in spring with Bear Dance

Southern Ute elder, Evalyn Russell admires a piece of embroidery work at the Multi-Purpose Facility, Friday, May 17 during the monthly Sip, Chat and Chew potluck.

Fri May 24th, 2019

Sip, Chat & Chew

Kenneth

Fri May 24th, 2019

End of an era for Head Start

Brian Conner, Environmental Compliance Specialist for Red Willow Production Co. uses a decibel meter to measure sound levels emitted from a nearby pump jack and compressor station, Friday, May 17 on the Southern Ute Reservation.

Thu May 23rd, 2019

Red Willow Production Co. creates technician trainee opportunity

Ignacio elementary school students and staff celebrate the 10th annual Cultures Coming Together program at the Sky Ute Casino Resort, Friday, April 26.

Fri May 10th, 2019

Cultural collective

The newest members of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and State of Colorado Environmental Commission; Pictured left to right — Barbara Scott-Rarick, Peter McCormick, Rolfe Spiegel, Peter Butler, Demi Morishige, Dan Jefferson.

Fri May 10th, 2019

Environmental Commission