Maykh’ Nuchu, 

Greetings, my name is Olyvia Winter-Fawn Watts, and I am currently representing as this year’s Little Miss Southern Ute 1st Alternate. I am 10 years old and will be going into the 5th grade this upcoming school year.  

My father is Orion Watts, my mother is Jalisa Paul, and I have one sibling named Orion Watts Jr. My paternal grandparents are Bo Watts and Laurie Monte, my maternal grandparents are Jimmy Paul (deceased) and Tara Vigil.  

Below is a list of events I have attended during the months of March, April, and May 2025. This quarter was busy and a lot of fun.  

 

MARCH 

• March 15 – Multi-Purpose Facility Community Powwow. 

• March 21-23 – Denver March Powwow. 

• March 25 – Hozhoni Ambassador Exhibition (previously known as the Hozhoni Days Pageant) at Fort Lewis College. 

• March 28 – Hozhoni Days Powwow at Fort Lewis College.  

 

APRIL 

• April 9 – Performance for Golden High School students annual visit to our Southern Ute Reservation.   

• April 12 – Community Easter Egg Hunt at SunUte Park. 

• April 24 – Miss Indian World Talent Presentation at the Albuquerque Convention Center. 

• April 25-26 – Gathering of Nations Powwow and Horse Parade in Albuquerque, N.M.  

• April 27 – Gourd Dance and Round Dance at Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque, N.M. 

 

MAY 

 

• May 2 – Color Us with Love Color Run at Piinu Nuuchi Skate Park. 

• May 9 – Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy Field Day. 

• May 13 – Bear Dance Workshop at Sky Ute Casino Event Center. 

• May 16 – Sip Chat & Chew at Multi-Purpose Facility. 

• May 17 – 3rd Annual Recovery Retreat at Sky Ute Casino & Resort Events Center.  

• May 20 – Performance for the Mining and Energy Retreat at Museum. 

• May 22 – Opening of temporary Royalty Exhibit at Southern Ute Museum. 

• May 23 – SUIMA Transition Ceremony at SunUte and Bear Dance Kickoff meal at Sky Ute Casino & Resort Events Center. 

• May 23-24 – Southern Ute Bear Dance Powwow at Sky Ute Casino Events Center. 

• May 23-26 – Southern Ute Bear Dance.  

• May 26 – Veterans Memorial Day Celebration and Walk. 

• May 26 – Help serve at the Bear Dance Feast. 

 

As my first reign comes to an end, I would like to encourage others to run for Royalty. I have made some unforgettable memories, and I am so grateful to have had these experiences.  

 

Tog’oiak’, 

Olyvia Watts 

Little Miss Southern Ute Alternate 

2024-2025