Photo Galleries (page 2)

Breanna Pinnecoose was named as the 2019 recipient of the Elbert J. Floyd scholarship award for her commitment to education and academic excellence; pictured her with her Father, Marvin Pinnecoose in Tribal Council chambers on Thursday, May 30. Pinnecoose is currently working on her Associates Degree at the Collage of Southern Nevada, in the field of Hospitality Management, she hopes to transfer to UNLV by 2020. She is interested in then furthering her education in Pasadena, Calif. at the Institute of Culinary Education.

Fri Jun 7th, 2019

Pinnecoose receives honors

The Southern Ute Education Department's after school tutoring program celebrated its last day, Wednesday, May 15 in the Southern Ute Education building. Southern Ute Education tutors Carrie Vogel and Dorian Morris served ice cream with toppings to the students.

Fri Jun 7th, 2019

Tutors celebrate last day

Miss Southern Ute, Jazmin Carmenoros and Jr. Miss Southern Ute, Autumn Sage make their rounds, giving introductions at the 4th annual Youth of Color Block Party hosted by La Plata County Youth Services on Friday, May 31.

Thu Jun 6th, 2019

YOC block party

Ute Mountain Ute tribal elder, Betty Howe helps Amy Hammond learn how to play the Monte Card game at the Elders Celebration Dinner. Howe along with Southern Ute tribal elders, Lillian Seibel and Arlene Millich helped teach the young native youth how to play a game they enjoy.

Thu Jun 6th, 2019

The gift of the Ute language

The Box family and relatives squeeze into the elevator dressed in their regalia just before they take to the stage at the Earth’s Call concert on Saturday, May 18 in Aspen, Colo.

Thu Jun 6th, 2019

All-star concert brings awareness to Aspen

Nevaeh Sandoval spends time with Gideon, a dog who is in training to guard WolfWood Refuge.

Thu Jun 6th, 2019

Ambassador wolves at Museum

Olyvia Watts makes her way through the color tunnel before she jumps into a pool of water during an obstacle course run.

Fri May 24th, 2019

Academically fun

Stepping together in perfect cadence, men and women dancers move to the rhythm of the bear, as the four-day spring celebration came to a close on Monday, May 20.

Fri May 24th, 2019

Ute Tribe ushers in spring with Bear Dance

Kristen Maulsby with SUPD stands at attention, during a formal vehicle inspection by the Tribe’s Chairman.

Fri May 24th, 2019

Dedicated to Law Enforcement

Josh does the dab with Ignacio kindergarten students for Rule #2: Put A Vest on Your Chest.

Fri May 24th, 2019

Water safety with Josh the Otter

Ignacio Middle School hosted the 2019 San Juan Middle School Meet, Tuesday, May; athletes from nine different schools competed. Nate Hendren runs for the finish line.

Fri May 24th, 2019

Mid-schoolers run and jump

Southern Ute tribal members, Howard Richards Sr. (left) with the Ignacio Police Department, and Dewitte Baker of Southern Ute Fish & Game Dept. catch up outside of the Recreation Hall adjacent to Ute Park, circa 1984.

Fri May 24th, 2019

Membership Memories

The 13th annual Flagstaff Armed Forces Day parade was held in historic downtown Flagstaff, Ariz. on Saturday, May 18. The Southern Ute Veterans Association has been involved in the parade for the past six years at the invite of the Armed Forces Day parade committee. This year, Assoc. Commander Howard Richards Sr., Assoc. Vice Commander Rudley Weaver (So. Ute Veterans Association Flag), Assoc. Secretary, Gordon Hammond (POW-MIA Flag), and Alden Weaver (Southern Ute Tribal Flag) attended, alongside former military members ranging from WW2 to current era conflicts, bringing veterans together for the hour-long parade.

Fri May 24th, 2019

Veterans unite in Flagstaff

Turkey (Meleagris), Ute: kwiyutÙ
Turkeys are strong and survive the winter season in the snow and cold without hibernating and can often be seen throughout the year.

Fri May 24th, 2019

Turkey, and foxes, oh my!

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Bison Program is midway through calving; the Tribe lets their bison run on a natural breeding cycle, where bison breed on their own schedule. This typically results in later offspring, which coincides with warmer temperatures and greener pastures. Pictured here, a young calf barely a week old, stands with the herd southeast of Ignacio, Thursday, May 16. These young bison will be kept to establish a larger herd, breeding once they come of age after three years. The Tribe’s bison herd averages 75 head.

Fri May 24th, 2019

Spring calving