Southern Ute Chairman Melvin Baker visits with tribal elder Georgia McKinley and her family during the March Sip, Chat and Chew event at the Multi-Purpose Facility on Friday, Mar. 11. This was the first Sip, Chat and Chew event that allowed in-person participation since last year.

Multi-Purpose Facilities Operations Manager, Elise Redd prepares a new gluten free cake option for the Sip, Chat and Chew event. The cake was handmade by Redd for the event.

Southern Ute Council Member Linda Baker receives her food from Multi-Purpose staff members and volunteers from the Southern Ute Wildlife Division. Bison meat was donated as the main course from the Wildlife Division for the event.

Photo Credit: Fabian Martinez | SU Drum