Posts by McKayla Lee (page 2)

Southern Ute Tribal Court Judge, Paul Whistler, oversees the swearing-in of Southern Ute tribal elder, Byron Frost to the Gaming Commission at the Southern Ute Courts, Tuesday, Nov. 16. This will be Frost’s third time serving on the Commission and he will continue serving as the Vice-Chairman for the Commission.

Fri Nov 19th, 2021

Frost sworn into gaming Commission

Marcella Quintana, owner of Marcella’s Gifts and More, a tri-ethnic community store stands for a portrait before her store front sign is removed from the Goodard building location on Monday, Nov. 8.

Fri Nov 19th, 2021

Marcella’s Gifts & More moves to new home

The Ignacio High School Volleycats were treated to a 2021 CHSAA (Colorado High School Activities Association) 2A State Tournament sendoff with a first responders escort on Wednesday, Nov. 10.

Fri Nov 19th, 2021

Volleycat send-off

Tim Velasquez, from the ‘Swingers’ softball team, gets ready to bat in the Native American and First Nations World Series USSSA Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 13 in Las Vegas, Nev.

Fri Nov 19th, 2021

Native American World Series

Bird Red from the “Sweet and Salty” volleyball team stuffs down a tip shot from the opposing team during the SunUte Community Centers Recreation Co-ed Volleyball game on Tuesday, Nov. 16.

Fri Nov 19th, 2021

Volleyball league returns to SunUte

Sunshine Cloud Smith Youth Advisory Councilmember, Nate Hendren does a 50-50 Grind down a concrete slide during the Grand Opening Event of the PÍINU NÚUCHI Skate Park on Friday, Oct. 29.

Fri Nov 5th, 2021

Grand opening of Píinu Núuchí Skate Park

Shining Mountain Health and Wellness Program Manager, Morgann Graham welcomes the representatives from Mercy Regional Breast Care Center and thanks them for the informational presentation that they gave during the annual Breast Cancer Awareness Dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 20 at the Sky Ute Casino Resort.

Fri Nov 5th, 2021

Raising awareness with SMHW

Mr. David Nelson from SWCI demonstrated and answered questions about assistive technology on Tuesday, Oct. 26 at the Sky Ute Casino Resort. This equipment can be obtained free of charge for individuals who qualify.

Fri Nov 5th, 2021

Voc Rehab shares adaptive tech

Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy student, Kairi Ruybal proudly holds onto the pumpkin she chose to swim with and take home for the spooky holiday. The annual Pumpkin Splash event returned this year at the SunUte Community Center, Friday, Oct. 22.

Fri Nov 5th, 2021

Swimming with pumpkins

In collaboration with local law enforcement and the school district, Ignacio Elementary School hosted their annual Bike Rodeo to teach students the importance of bike safety on Wednesday, Oct. 20.

Fri Nov 5th, 2021

Bike safety for students

On Tuesday, Oct. 26 the President of the University of Colorado, Todd Saliman and four representatives from the University’s Board of Regents met with Tribal Council, Southern Ute Education Department and Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy Students inside Council Chambers.

Fri Nov 5th, 2021

University of Colo. visits Tribe

SunUte Community Center’s Fitness Trainer, Eliyah Lucero prepares to start checking in the first community members, tribal members and tribal staff for testing at the two-day October Drive-thru Testing Event from Monday, Oct. 25 —Tuesday, Oct. 26 in the Sky Ute Casino Overflow Parking Lot.

Fri Nov 5th, 2021

Testing event welcomes all

Dale Santisteven shows the class how to properly warp their beading loom during his Cultural Class presentation on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at the Cultural Preservation Craft Room.

Fri Nov 5th, 2021

Loom beading with Santisteven

Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum Director, Susan Cimburek and Inside Out 2.0 featured artist, Edward Box III stand together at the entrance of the exhibit entrance to welcome and greet guests on Friday, Oct. 8.

Fri Oct 22nd, 2021

SUCCM exhibit opens to public

Southern Ute tribal elder, Edward Box III showcases his Ute regalia to the students in the Ute Language Class at the Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy on Friday, Oct. 15. Students were encouraged to ask any questions they had about Box’s attire.

Fri Oct 22nd, 2021

Fancy Friday presentation