Utes give EPR a blessing
Friday - May 15, 2015 by Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum
The participating Ute Tribes gather outside the Double Tree Hotel for a group photo.
Eddie Box Jr. gives the morning blessing.
Miss Southern Ute Ellie Siebel shows off her colorful regalia as she dances during the EPR meeting in Durango.
EPR coordinators from around the state show admiration for the dance performance.
Photo Credit: Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum
Southern Ute Royalty and elders paid a visit to the Double Tree Hotel on Tuesday, May 12 in Durango where they treated guests with a dance during an Emergency Preparedness & Response (EPR) meeting. Members from the Southern and Ute Mountain Ute Tribes all gave a rousing display of dances and drum beats for the attending guests. They finished their performance with a round dance that allowed everyone to participate. The meeting is held every season and gathers local EPR coordinators throughout the state to discuss preparedness for possible disasters, including natural events, diseases, and terroristic activities.