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Tribal Council members: Ramona Eagle, Bruce Valdez and Linda Baker wrap Franklin “Frankie” Thompson in a Pendleton blanket in celebration of his retirement from the SkyUte Casino Resort on Tuesday, April 20. A small reception was held in Thompson’s honor at the Buckskin Charley Room in the Leonard C. Burch Building.

Fri Apr 23rd, 2021

Council honors Thompson, retires after 26 years

10 Years Ago: Pearl E. Casias made history April 13, 2011, when she was sworn in as the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s chairwoman, becoming the first woman ever to take the reins and lead the Tribe. She quickly named Councilman Mike Olguin her vice chairman and Andrew Frost her executive officer. Ute Mountain Ute Chairman Gary Hayes was present to honor Casias with a blanket and be the first tribal leader to shake her hand as chairwoman.
This photo was first published in the April 22, 2011, issue of The Southern Ute Drum.

Fri Apr 23rd, 2021

Many Moons Ago

Southern Ute Tribal Council also gave welcoming remarks during the Culture Department’s appreciation luncheon, Thursday, Nov. 1.

Fri Nov 9th, 2018

Culture Dept. hosts appreciation luncheon

Chairman of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, Harold Cuthair (right), congratulates recently elected Southern Ute Councilman Melvin J. Baker following the certification of votes on Monday, April, 23 in Ignacio, Colo. Baker will be serving his fourth term as a member of the Southern Ute Tribal Council and is no stranger to politics.

Fri Apr 27th, 2018

Baker wins bid for Tribal Council seat

Southern Ute tribal members look over blue prints of what future Cedar Point housing may look like on Thursday, June 2. Tribal members were also asked to write down recommendations and concerns on the blue prints.

Fri Jun 10th, 2016

Housing opportunities coming to Cedar Point

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe was recognized Thursday, March 17 in the Colorado State Senate Chambers in the Colorado State Capitol. Southern Ute representatives, Southern Ute Councilwoman, Amy Barry (left) and Tribal Chairman, Clement Frost (right) flank Little Miss Southern Ute Krystyn Weaver.

Fri Apr 1st, 2016

Ute tribes meet in Denver

The Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council thanked outgoing youth for their dedication and the work they did on behalf of Southern Ute youth. Pictured (left-right) are outgoing Youth Council members Lonicia O’John, Randy Herrera and Cameron Weaver.

Fri Feb 19th, 2016

Tribe welcomes new youth leaders

Southern Ute Chairman Clement J. Frost updates Ute Mountain and state officials on recent concerns of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe at the CCIA meeting held at the Ute Mountain Casino in Towaoc, Colo., Friday June 20.

Fri Jun 27th, 2014

Tribe updates state officials at CCIA meeting

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