Southern Ute Indian Tribal Councilman Howard D. Richards Sr. receives a blanket from colleagues Aaron V. Torres and Vice Chairman James M. Olguin. Friends and family members joined employees of the Southern Ute Permanent Fund for a farewell ceremony for Richards and Joycelyn Dutchie, whose terms are expiring, in the lobby of the Leonard C. Burch Building on Monday, Dec. 3. Richards is running for re-election and will appear on the ballot during the Friday, Dec. 14 runoff election at the SunUte Community Center.

Joycelyn Dutchie, whose term on the Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council expired earlier this month, smiles as colleagues Ramona Y. Eagle and Pathimi GoodTracks wrap her in a blanket to honor her service.