Southern Ute Wildlife Division Fisheries Biologist, Ben Zimmerman stocks trout into Scott’s Pond with help from visiting Academy students, including first grader Lucas Rael. A few trout were also tagged for prize money in the process — ahead of Friday’s fishing derby.

Miss Southern Ute, Grace Gonzales cuts the ribbon on the newly installed park bench at Scott’s Pond, Thursday, Sept. 8 — accompanied by students from the Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy. The bench commemorates the 100th annual Southern Ute Tribal Fair; the dedication ceremony was organized by the Southern Ute Wildlife Division.