Staff members of the Southern Ute Human Resources Department were on hand to serve lunch at the March Sip, Chat & Chew at the Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Facility on Friday, March 13. The staff present introduced themselves and invited interested attendees to visit the HR Dept., if interested in employment with the Tribe or any of the other services provided by the Human Resources Dept.

Career Coordinator, Rochelle Aguilar of the Southern Ute Human Resources Dept. serves stewed cabbage with bacon to Emily Whiteman with other Human Resources staff members, including Michelle Wagner and Mary Gwinn.

Southern Ute Human Resources staff members serve Little Miss Southern Ute, Starlitt Greany and others in attendance at the MPF March Sip, Chat and Chew.

Visiting Ute Mountain Ute elders from Towaoc and White Mesa congregated to share a meal with the Southern Ute and Ignacio community for the March Sip, Chat and Chew, left to right: Beverly House, Emily Whiteman, Fred Wing, Ella Talahytewa, Georgianna King, Mona Ketchum, Lorna House and Jacalynn Colorow.

Visiting elders from the Ute Mountain Ute Indian Tribe and White Mesa community enjoyed a meal during the March Sip, Chat and Chew at the Multi-Purpose Facility. Pictured, are Bernadine Laner, Lena Summa, Laverna Summa, Sarah Owl and Norman Lopez.

Former Southern Ute Chairman, Clement Frost, with sisters Donna and Darleen and niece Tara enjoy time together while eating lunch, which included, chicken and veggies, stewed cabbage, tamales, red chili posole with oven bread, potato salad, corn on the cob and a variety of sweet desserts.

Little Miss Southern Ute, Starlitt Greaney shakes hands and greets Idelle Vacit of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe during their recent visit to the monthly Sip, Chat & Chew.

Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum