Jr. Miss Southern Ute, Leandra Litz and Little Miss Southern Ute, Malia White Thunder stand together to observe donated items on display for the temporary exhibit.

Past Miss Southern Ute and Miss Southern Ute Alternate crowns on display.

Southern Ute Brave, Theoden Greany and Little Miss Southern Ute, Malia White Thunder stand by a picture that was taken at the Colorado State Capitol.

The Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum (SUCCM) opened their newest temporary exhibit, Following Footsteps: The Continuum of the Southern Ute Royalty on Thursday, May 22. Tallias Cantsee, Collections Manager for the Museum, speaks to attendees during the opening ceremony for the new exhibit.

Photo Credit: Krista Richards | The Southern Ute Drum