Southern Ute tribal elder, Eddie Box Jr. rides his motorcycle down Goddard Avenue in celebration of San Ignacio Fiesta, Saturday, July 30. Eddie and wife, Betty Box always participate in the San Ignacio Parade, handing out dollar coins to children along the parade route.
Celebrating their 50th high school reunion, classmates Ramona Eagle, Janie Herrera and Laura Pargin gathered in the Ignacio High School parking lot as they prepare for the San Ignacio Fiesta Parade.
Sonny Flores (right) and Phillip Le warmup in preparation for the cornhole tournament hosted by Farmers Fresh Market.
Sandi Olguin and her granddaughter JazLynn’J Price create a tile at the Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center kids interactive project to take home. A fundraiser selling you-make-it windchimes and a baked goods sale helped raise funds for the Arts Center building.
Carolee, Kylie and Kayliana Maestas add paint to the mural that will be displayed in Ignacio. The location will to be determined through a vote by attendees at the San Ignacio Fiesta in the Shoshone Town Park.
Tara Vigil admires some of the work created by Tyla Rose (Frost) of Early Dawn Woman (EDW) Creations, as Tyla’s sister, Jennifer assists with sales at the EDW booth. Rose is a Southern Ute tribal member and creates custom beadwork.
Members of the Ignacio girls basketball team held a baked goods fundraiser during the festivities at the Ignacio Town Park. Team members, left to right: Solymar Cosio, Harmony Reynolds, Laci Brunson, coach Trae Seibel, and Cloe Seibel.
Southern Ute Veterans Association members, Howard Richards Sr., Bruce Valdez and Gordon Hammond, lead the annual San Ignacio Fiesta parade on Goddard Avenue in Ignacio.
Southern Ute tribal member, Yllana Howe throws candy to parade attendees. Howe was the 2019-2020 San Ignacio Fiesta Queen.
Betty Box hands out dollar coins to the children in attendance.
Pictured left to right, Howard Richards Sr., Rod Grove and Bruce Valdez attend the Saint Ignatius Mass during the San Ignacio Fiesta weekend, Sunday, July 31.
Father Cesar of the Saint Ignatius Church asked tribal elders, Russel Blackbird and Terry Knight Sr., to say a prayer in their native language during Sunday Mass.
Southern Ute tribal elder, Dedra White Eagle waves at onlookers lining Goddard Avenue for this year’s San Ignacio Parade, Saturday, July 30.