Posts by Maria Rivera

Kids gathered roadside to meet the grinch during the light parade.

Fri Dec 20th, 2019

Christmas time is here

The young Bobcats enjoyed a night of takedowns, family and excitement during the 2019 Takedown Tournament for the Ignacio youth wrestlers. The wrestlers competed against each other and athletes received medals for their hard work.

Fri Apr 12th, 2019

Little Bobcats takedown

Joselyne Edwards and Brenda Gonzalez face off after weigh-ins for the 135 pound King of the Champ Women’s Fly Weight Title Bout at the Sky Ute Casino Resort Events Center Saturday, Sept. 1.

Thu Sep 13th, 2018

King of the cage weigh ins

Southern Ute Councilman Cedric J. Chavez, Ute Councilman Shaun Chapoose, carver Douglas James, carver Heather Dawn, Southern Ute Councilwoman Pearl Casias, carver Jewell James and little carver Kayden Nogueira stand next to the Bears Ears Totem Pole after it was presented to the Southern Ute Museum Sunday, July 22.

Thu Aug 2nd, 2018

SUM welcomes the sacred Bears Ears Totem Pole

Jungle Gym co-owner Daniel Rohde, working out on one of the fitness challenges offered by Durango’s newest gym, Thursday, Jan. 11.

Fri Jan 19th, 2018

Welcome to the Jungle

The SunUte Community Center Recreation Dept. took a group of enthusiastic comic-con’rs to the annual Albuquerque Comic Con on Saturday, Jan. 13.

Fri Jan 19th, 2018

Ignacio youth marvel over Comic Con

The Ring of Champions Boxing Gym owner, Anthony Archuleta coaches Armando Richards through a footwork drill during their warm-up, Tuesday, Jan. 2.

Fri Jan 5th, 2018

Ring in 2018 like a champ

Ugly sweater contest winners: Lisa Smith, Sarah Taylor, Constance Lehi (overall 1st place) and Louise Jack receive their prizes for funniest, most creative and most original as well as an overall winner.

Fri Jan 5th, 2018

Ugly sweater showdown

Angela Baker and Vanessa Gonzales lounge comfortably in pajamas at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Station Museum, Durango, Colo.

Fri Dec 22nd, 2017

Riding the Polar Express

Fri Dec 22nd, 2017

Disability Definition defined

Laura Sanchez receives a certificate of achievement Saturday, Nov. 11, for fulfilling the certification requirements as defined by the National Native American Human Resources Association as a certified Tribal Human Resources Professional (THRP).

Fri Dec 22nd, 2017

Sanchez earns certification

The Burch Family lead the walker’s and runner’s to start the annual LCB walk/run.

Fri Dec 22nd, 2017

LCB walk celebrates life of Chairman Burch

Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy primary students perform their Christmas songs in front of family and friends during the Southern Ute Christmas Dinner and Program held at the Sky Ute Events Center Saturday, Dec. 16.

Fri Dec 22nd, 2017

Christmas Program

SUIMA Student Jaeyla Porambo lends a helping hand with the bagging of Christmas gifts at the Southern Ute Cultural Museum.

Fri Dec 22nd, 2017

Sharing Christmas cheer

Eight and nine year olds attending the camp, hustle during practice sprints during the Skills and Drills Basketball Camp held at the SunUte Community Center, Thursday, Nov. 30.

Fri Dec 8th, 2017

Skills and drills