Southern Ute tribal elders enjoy the celebration during the Cultural Department’s tribal elders January birthday luncheon on Friday, Jan. 25. The department hosts a luncheon once a month.

Elise Redd of the Southern Ute Cultural Department made fresh frybread for the occasion to go along with the menu of chicken, rice, roast and tortillas.

Luana Herrera of the Education Department enjoys a slice of lemon meringue pie that tribal elder Dona Frost prepared for the birthday celebration.

Photo Credit: Christopher R. Rizzo | The Southern Ute Drum