Mayqkh Pinonuuchiu puan, 

Greetings my name is Leandra Litz I am the 2024-2025 Junior Miss Southern Ute. My Ute name is Thunder Cloud Young Lady given to me by my auntie Hilda Burch. I am Southern Ute and Navajo. I come from the Mouache and Capote bands and I come from the Mexican Clan (mother’s clan) and Zuni Edge Water Clan (maternal grandfathers clan).  

My mom is Alyssa Nez, and my dad is Leandro Litz. I have three little brothers: Dwight, Jr and Tavach Litz. My paternal grandparents are Nicole Lansing and the late Randall Litz. My paternal great-grandparents are Judy Burch Lansing, the late Dwight Lansing, Alethea Gunn and the late Gilbert Litz. My maternal grandparents are Fannie Yazzie and Darrell Nez.  

I attend Ignacio High School and participated in basketball. During the basketball season I was nominated by my sophomore class as Snowcoming Princess, that was very exciting. I currently sit on the Colorado Youth Advisory Council, where I represent this district. I am very grateful to be serving as Junior Miss Southern Ute and I have had a great experience so far whilst representing! I enjoy meeting new people and sharing information about our Tribe. I am super excited to share the events I attended off and on the reservation! I hope you all enjoy reading. Safe travels and Happy St. Patrick’s Day!   

December 2024 

• Dec. 10: Leonard C. Burch Walk, Ignacio, Colo. 
• Dec. 14: Southern Ute Tribal Christmas Dinner & Program, Ignacio, Colo. 
• Dec. 20: Sip, Chat and Chew, Ignacio, Colo. 
• Dec. 23: Tribal Christmas tree, door, and cubicle contest for Permanent Fund. (I was a judge) Ignacio, Colo. 
• Dec. 24: Towaoc Christmas Social Powwow, Towaoc, Colo. 
• Dec. 31: New Years Eve Celebration at Multi-Purpose Facility, Ignacio, Colo. 

January 

• Jan. 1: New Year Prayer and Sobriety Walk, Ignacio, Colo. 
• Jan. 1: Jingle Bells Walk, Towaoc, Colo. 
• Jan. 4: FLC vs Navajo Tech Nabi game at SunUte, Ignacio, Colo. 
• Jan. 17: Sip, Chat and Chew, Ignacio, Colo. 
• Jan. 25: Multi-Purpose Powwow, Ignacio, Colo. 

February 

• Feb. 8: Ute Story Telling, Southern Ute Museum, Ignacio, Colo. 
• Feb. 14: Sip, Chat and Chew, Ignacio, Colo. 
• Feb. 15: Sweetheart Community Powwow, Ignacio, Colo. 

March 

• Mar. 8: Earl Marriott Semiahmoo First Nation Community Powwow, Vancouver, B.C.  This travel was very special, it was my first time leaving the country. I was honored to represent the Southern Ute Tribe at this Powwow. I gave out a few gifts at the powwow.  
• Mar. 14: Sip, Chat and Chew, Ignacio, Colo. 
• Mar. 15: Multi-Purpose Facility Community Powwow, Ignacio, Colo. 

Leandra Litz, 

Jr. Miss Southern Ute 

2024-2025