More than 60 motorcycle riders and MMIR supporters line-up and proceed out of the Sky Ute Casino Resort parking lot on a two-hour trek through the west-side of the Southern Ute Reservation.

Native Love board members, Lorelei Cloud (center) and Vanessa Torres, assist with swag and registration at the MMIR Motorcycle Run.

Chi King closed out the evening with a special performance.

Native Love board members and the Zia band assemble for a group photo after they performed at the MMIR Motorcycle Run.

Chi King closed out the evening with a performance which included his single "Stolen Sisters," which a video was filmed here in Ignacio earlier this Spring.

Kiko Chavez on accordion of the Zia band.

Chris Salvador Sr., on bass of the Zia band.

Zia Band out of Farmington, N.M., is a group of seasoned musicians brought together by a passion for New Mexico music.

Native Love members were joined by Catching Eagle dancers and riders in a round dance at the MMIR Motorcycle Run. Lunch was provided by the Sky Ute Casino.

Catching Eagle performer, Darion Keeswood displays his traditional dance style.

Catching Eagle performers, Darion Keeswood, Lela Lopez and Lilly Wilson await their turn to diplay their dance styles during the Catching Eagle performance.

Aubrey Keeswood, of the Catching Eagle performers displays her jingle dress dance style for the riders after the riders returned to the casino, while enjoying lunch.

Sky Ute Casino General Manager, Matthew Shunkamolah welcomes riders and attendees – joined on stage with newly elected Southern Ute Chairman Christine Sage and Vice-Chairman Marjorie Barry.

Ute Mountain Ute elder, Reggie Lopez of the Catching Eagle performers welcomes those in attendance at the MMIR Motorcycle Run, before giving the blessing.

Approximately 65-70 riders pulled out of the Sky Ute Casino Resort parking lot heading north to HWY 160 to Bayfield, then enroute through Arboles and back to the casino, on a 2-hour ride through the Southern Ute Reservation.

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

Native Love hosts MMIR Motorcycle Run

Tuesday - September 22, 2026 by Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum

Native Love hosted their annual MMIR Motorcycle Run, Sunday, Sept. 6 at the Sky Ute Casino Resort as part of the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally over the Labor Day weekend. The event hosted riders in remembrance of those Murdered and Missing Indigenous Relatives (MMIR). Catching Eagle from Towaoc, Colo., performed various styles of traditional dances, before ZIA band and Chi King took the stage for an evening of musical performances.

Tags: Catching Eagle, Chi King, Four Corners Motorcycle Rally, Murdered and Missing Indigenous Relatives (MMIR), Native Love, Sky Ute Casino Resort, ZIA Band