Recognition of Tribal Law Enforcement

Friday - May 16, 2025 by Krista Richards | The Southern Ute Drum
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Southern Ute Executive Officer, Lindsay Box, shakes hands with members of the Southern Ute Tribal Rangers during the vehicle inspections on Monday, May 13.
Staff from the Southern Ute Detention, Division of Gaming, Tribal Rangers, and SUPD stood in front of the Casias Newton Justice Center on Monday, May 3, to get blessed off by Bear Dance Chief, Matthew Box.
Yellow Jacket drum group sings a flag song during the lowering of the flags during the Law Enforcement Memorial Day program at the Casias Newton Justice Center.
Southern Ute Tribal Treasurer, James “Mike” Olguin speaks to the crowd and staff during the Law Enforcement Memorial Day ceremony.
Justice and Regulatory Director, Elliott Salazar presents Southern Ute Lieutenant Gary Maestas and Sergeant Mark Kempinski certificates during the ceremony on Monday, May 13.
Southern Ute Tribal Chairman, Melvin J. Baker inspects the Tribal Ranger’s trucks during the Law Enforcement Memorial Day program.
Photo Credit: Krista Richards | 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
Photo Credit: Krista Richards | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Krista Richards | The Southern Ute Drum
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A recognition ceremony for the men and women who serve in law enforcement with the Southern Ute Indian Tribe took place on the lawn in front of the Casias Newton Justice Center in Ignacio, Colo. on Monday, May 12. The annual Law Enforcement Memorial Day program started off with Bear Dance Chief, Matthew Box blessing off Justice and Regulatory (J&R) staff and their respective vehicles. Justice & Regulatory Director, Elliott Salazar; Chairman, Melvin J. Baker; Executive Officer, Lindsay Box and other councilmembers were present during the ceremony.  

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