The Ignacio Community Easter Egg Hunt was held on Saturday, April 12, at SunUte Park. The Southern Ute Police Department and the Boys and Girls club of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe hosted the hunt for the community of Ignacio. KSUT Tribal Radio’s REZ-olution Radio DJ, Robert Ortiz, who played music and emceed while the different age groups were hunting eggs throughout the morning. Many vendors were also set up to sell food.
Ignacio Community children race against one another for prizes during the annual Easter egg hunt.
Southern Ute Tribal Council member, Marge Barry gave a welcome prior to Southern Ute Royalty members – Little Miss Southern Ute Alternate, Olyvia Watts and Southern Ute Brave Theoden Greany each giving their respective welcomes. Greany also said a blessing prior to the arrival of the Easter Bunny.
Twin brothers, Joaiden and Josiah Richards check their bounty from their easter egg hunt of the 6–9-year-old age group; the annual easter egg hunt took place at SunUte Park.
The Easter Bunny greets families during the easter egg hunt at the SunUte Park.
Mariah Thompson stands with her kids during the Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 12.
The 10–14-year-olds race onto the field to get as many eggs as their baskets could hold during the community Easter egg hunt.
Theoden Greany hands out smaller prizes during the older kids hunt on Saturday, April 12.
Preston Barry, Peer Recovery Coach with the Southern Ute Behavioral department hands out goody bags during the annual Community Easter Egg Hunt.
Photo Credit: Krista Richards | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Krista Richards | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Krista Richards | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Krista Richards | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Krista Richards | The Southern Ute Drum
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Tags: Boys and Girls Club of the Southern Ute Tribe, Community Easter Egg Hunt, Don Folsom, KSUT Tribal Radio’s REZ-olution Radio DJ Robert Ortiz, Little Miss Southern Ute Alternate Olyvia Watts, Preston Barry, Southern Ute Behavioral Health, Southern Ute Brave Theoden Greany, Southern Ute Community Resource Office, Southern Ute Police Dept. (SUPD), Southern Ute Tribal Councilmember Marge Barry, Southern Ute Victim Services, SunUte Park