Southern Ute Cultural Preservation Director, Edward Box III places his bid on a cultural basket in the silent auction, put together by a young group of boys who are raising money to attend Space Camp next year.

Olyvia Watts enjoys a holiday dessert while attending the Christmas Dinner on Saturday, Dec. 15.

Miracle Ortiz and her daughter Alliyannah run into Santa while leaving the Christmas Dinner hosted by the Southern Ute Indian Tribe on Saturday, Dec. 15 at the Sky Ute Casino Resort.

Santa greets Southern Ute Elder Georgia McKinley just before going into the dinner to visit with families and give out Christmas stockings on Saturday, Dec. 15 in the events center of the Sky Ute Casino Resort.

Photo Credit: McKayla Lee | The Southern Ute Drum