Southern Ute Brave First Alternate, Osias Goodtracks, and Little Miss Southern Ute First Alternate, Shayne White Thunder visit a variety of booths at the Taste of Christmas event outside of the ELHI Community Center on Friday, Dec. 2. Members of Southern Ute Royalty also joined in the Light Parade riding in on the Sky Ute Casino Resort float, throwing candy to spectators and spreading Christmas cheer.

Students at Ignacio High School and Middle School perform Christmas tunes for an audience outside of the Ignacio Community Library. Proceeds of the Ignacio Community Library’s Christmas Tree Silent Auction benefit the school’s music program, encouraging students to continue playing music.

Santa comes to the Town of Ignacio on Friday, Dec. 2 as part of the Taste of Christmas celebration. Escorted by the Los Pinos Fire Department, Santa and his elves wave to families on either side of Goddard Ave. who gathered to see Kris Kringle. Later that evening children had the opportunity to take a photo with Santa at the ELHI Community Center.

Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum