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Students of the Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy have the honor of dancing the first dance, a tradition at the Southern Ute Bear Dance and an integral part of the cultural component emphasized through the Montessori program. The young students spend weeks, if not months in preparation, often sewing their own moccasins and decorating their Bear Dance regalia together in the classroom.

Fri Jun 7th, 2019

‘Pino Nuche’ honor the bear through dance

Homemade stew and frybread were served up to dancers of all ages, including sisters, Izabella Cloud and Yllana Howe.

Fri Jun 7th, 2019

Ready to dance

Deidra White Eagle helps to light a candle, honoring her friend’s life.

Thu Mar 21st, 2019

Shining light on domestic violence

Thu Feb 28th, 2019

Extra! Extra! Read All About It!

$Southern Ute elder Marjorie Borst regaled her audience with a tale from an African safari, where she fell and unknowingly broke her foot, which was wrapped and bandaged for the remainder of the two-week expedition — only to find out it was fractured once she returned home at the end of the trip. The doctor said she must be one tough “cookie.”$

Fri Feb 1st, 2019

Storytime with elders

The Southern Ute Museum hosted a screenwriting presentation led by Peshawn Bread (Comanche, Blackfeet, Kiowa) on Saturday, Jan. 19.

Fri Feb 1st, 2019

Screenwriting with Peshawn Bread

In addition to running a picture of their victorious Limon Badgers receiving the first-place trophy, the Nov. 28, 1968, Limon Leader also ran this picture (taken by then-publisher Ronald Cooley) on page nine as part of its extensive coverage.

Thu Dec 20th, 2018

IHS, Limon combined for 112 points in 1968 Class ‘A’ finale still highest-scoring 50 years later

Flanked by father Travis (left) and mother Sheila (right), Ignacio High Schoolers Avaleena and Jonas Nanaeto will both be competing at the CHSAA Cross-Country State Championships in Colorado Springs, Oct. 27. Avaleena will run for IHS in the Class 2A girls’ race, while Jonas (as well as fellow IHS athlete Elco Garcia, Jr.) will run in the 3A boys’ feature, being part of Bayfield High’s roster.

Fri Oct 26th, 2018

IHS to be well-represented at State XC!

Colorado Lt. Governor, Donna Lynne read a proclamation from the State of Colorado, proclaiming September 28, 2018, as Ernest House Day during the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs quarterly meeting in Ignacio, Colo., Friday, Sept. 28.

Fri Oct 12th, 2018

Commission bids warm farewell to Ernest House Jr.

General Manager of Nike N7, Sam McCraken shares his story with Southern Ute Tribal Council.

Thu Sep 27th, 2018

N7 inspires Native youth

The Sunshine Cloud Smith Youth Advisory members stand on stage before welcoming all the attendees to the conference.

Thu Sep 27th, 2018

Youth leaders convene

Classic cars filled the Sky Ute Casino Resort parking lot Saturday morning for their annual car show; Middy Atwood of Aztec, N.M., adds a touch of shine to her Chevy Impala.

Fri Sep 14th, 2018

Euro style to Detroit steel

Jr. Miss Southern Ute Autumn Sage greets the NAFWS attendees while Southern Ute Chairman Christine Sage, Miss Southern Ute Lorraine Watts and Southern Ute Brave Dominick Goodtracks watch on.

Fri Aug 17th, 2018

Tribes celebrate natural resources

2018 San Ignacio Fiesta Queen, Yllana Howe stands for a photo with 1st Attendant, D’Vondra Garcia and 2nd Attendant, Grace Gonzales

Fri Aug 3rd, 2018

Ignacio celebrates San Ignacio with Fiesta

Young dancers don their best attire for Monday's Bear Dance, and the closing afternoon of the Southern Ute Bear Dance.

Fri Jun 8th, 2018

Southern Utes dance under blue bird skies

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