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WINNER OF FOUR NATIVE AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION AWARDS IN 2010 Vol. XLIII • No. 7 • April 8, 2011 Ignacio, Colorado • 81137-0737 Bulk Rate - U.S. Postage Permit No. 1 Inside The Drum Update 2 Culture 3 Health 4 Candidates 6-7 Education 8 Sports 9-10 Hozhoni Days 11 Hunting 14-15 Voices 18 Classifieds 19 Back Page 20 ‘Days of Beauty’ brighten Durango The 47th Fort Lewis College Hozhoni Days PowWow filled the school’s Whalen Gymnasium with the sounds of celebration March 25 – 26. The weeklong Hozhoni Days — Navajo for “Days of Beauty” — culminated with the crowning of a new Miss Hozhoni. The crown passed from native Alaskan Jennifer Bennis to Tawni Knight of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe. Friends and family supported Knight, a junior at Fort Lewis College, as she accepted the title of Miss Hozhoni 2011-12. Many Southern Ute tribal members, including tribal elder Dr. James Jefferson, turned out for the event. photos Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU DRUM See more photos on page 11.

Chairman candidates take questions on finance, employment By Ace Stryker Each contender opened the Jefferson added that he has The Southern Ute Drum forum at the Sky Ute Casino already selected a tribal member Resort’s Events Center with an to serve as his executive officer The five candidates to fill opening statement. Clement if elected. the vacant chairman’s seat on Frost went first, speaking “I want to do this as fairly and the Southern Ute Indian Tribal briefly about his intent to as honestly as I can,” he said. Council took the stage April 4 to restore order to the inner work- Box was next saying he’s run- answer tribal members’ ques- ings of the tribe. ning because he’s “obligated to tions on topics from cultural “This tribe has lost its way,” follow through on what we have preservation to how financial he said. “That’s why I’m here.” started.” He said the Tribal decisions are made. Jefferson followed with a dis- Council had attempted to The candidates are running to cussion of the tribe’s personnel remove him from office without replace former Chairman processes, questionable busi- due process. He also highlighted Matthew J. Box, who resigned ness decisions within the accomplishments from his Feb. 11 “following numerous Growth Fund, and trimming the administration, such as creating and conflicting reports as to fat within the tribal organization minutes to catalog what’s dis- whether or not the Tribal to improve its bottom line. cussed in general meetings of Council would seek to remove “We have way too many eggs the tribal membership. him, he would resign, or he in too many baskets and no Kevin Frost’s opening state- photos Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU DRUM would remain in office,” accord- oversight,” he said, adding the ment focused on the role of the Amita Nathwani of the Southern Ute Healthy Warrior Nutrition and Fitness Program explains ing to a release issued by the Growth Fund runs no fewer than chairman as servant of the peo- March 31 how the eight-week program has helped motivate community members to adopt tribe the same day. Vying for 84 limited liability companies. ple. He said a true chairman healthier habits. Diet choices play a large role, and Nathwani emphasizes alternative eating the job are Kevin R. Frost, Pearl “A forensic audit is one of the realizes his position is powerless options with hands-on food preparation each Thursday. Eighteen two-person teams are compet- E. Casias, Richard L. Jefferson, easiest ways to find out if except to represent the interests ing for prizes like an Xbox Kinect. Clement J. Frost, and Box, who there’s anything fishy going on is seeking to reclaim it. over there.” Chairman page 7 Health program pits ‘warriors’ against one another Honoring our missing brothers Howard Richards Sr., (left) By Ace Stryker commander of the Southern The Southern Ute Drum Ute Veterans Association, stands alongside Vietnam The Muffin Tops. Spice It veteran Ronnie Baker (right) Up. Veronica’s Secret. Lean to lower the Ute Mountain Cuisine Queens. Ute tribal flag in recognition Just a few of the names of soldiers missing in action. belonging to the two-person The Missing Man Table teams in the Healthy Warrior Ceremony took place the Nutrition and Fitness Program. morning of April 1 on the All told there are 18 teams, each lawn of the La Plata County competing over the course of the Courthouse in Durango. City eight-week program to lose the officials, community mem- most weight and claim one the bers and veterans of the U.S. top prizes, which include high- armed forces paid tribute to dollar items such as an Xbox those soldiers who are con- Kinect, iPod Nano and gift cer- — despite the lack of meat — sharing tips with Southern Ute sidered prisoners of war or tificates. Team members are seemed to delight the partici- employees by email during the missing in action. An empty weighed once a week and pants, including Velma Armijo challenge. table stood as a reminder of progress is tracked on a big chart and Heather White Thunder. The program is funded by those who could not join the near the basement kitchen in the Those two, incidentally, are grants through the tribe’s Tribal ceremony. Richard S. Mouache-Capote Building. rumored to have taken the early Services and Social Services Schleeter, veterans service That kitchen is also the site of lead in the contest — though they departments. officer of La Plata County, weekly lunch get-togethers, dur- declined to reveal their team Lest one think it’s all good, moderated the remem- ing which coordinator Amita name, citing its highly secret clean fun, though, one participant brance. Nathwani guides participants nature. revealed during a recent meal the through the preparation of waist- The Heathy Warrior program seedy underbelly of weight-loss line-friendly meals during a light- also includes a fitness component strategy. hearted discussion of healthy led by Kalvin Evans. Evans has “I’m going to be sending them habits. On March 31 it was vege- been hosting fitness walks some Krispy Kreme donuts,” he tarian Panini sandwiches, which around the tribal campus and said of his competitors.

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News in brief IGNACIO Tribe offers radon testing Environmental Programs would like to remind all Free bison meat available to tribal members tribal members that we provide free radon testing The Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Division of for your homes. Many of you have had your home Wildlife Resource Management maintains a small tested by us in the past, but we have new radon herd of bison for the Tribe’s ceremonial, cultural and monitoring equipment that will give you more dietary needs. As a service to the tribal membership, accurate and immediate results. The monitor, the division makes available bison meat to enrolled which is about the size of a shoebox, will need to Southern Ute tribal members free of charge. Tribal be placed in your home for 3 days. Please contact bison are grass-fed at low herd density and are free Peter Diethrich at 970-563-0315 ext. 2238, pdi- of artificial hormones and other synthetic chemicals. [email protected] or Mel Baker at 970-563- Bison meat is naturally low in cholesterol and an 4710, [email protected] to set up an excellent, healthy alternative to beef. If you are an appointment or to ask questions. enrolled Southern Ute tribal member interested in obtaining bison meat for personal use, call the DURANGO Division of Wildlife at 970-563-0130. Quantities and cuts of meat available may be limited. 2011 Severe Storm Spotter Training If you are interested in severe weather, then Ignacio School upcoming events please show up for the training, the training is free Family Dance: Check out your child’s dance to the public. Learn how to identify and report sig- moves, dance the night away and fight cancer all in nificant and severe weather to the National Weather one evening. Please join us for our third annual Service, and learn how to accurately measure pre- Family Dance, Friday, April 15, Family Dance 7 cipitation. p.m. – 9 p.m. Dance the night away DJ’s Eddie & • Monday, April 18 – Combined basic and Betty Box. A skit, “Magic Cure for Cancer”, will advanced Storm Spotter training 6 – 9 p.m. at the also be performed by six IES third grade students. Archuleta County Fairgrounds, Pagosa Springs, in All proceeds raised will support Ignacio Schools’ the CSU Extension Office, 344 Highway 84. Relay for Life team. The cost is $3.00 per person or • Tuesday, April 19 and Wednesday, April 20 – $10.00 per family. Students must be accompanied Combined basic and advanced Storm Spotter train- by an adult! ing 6 – 9 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, Yard Sale: Explorers Club will be hosting a Durango, in the Lightner Room (upstairs meeting huge yard sale in the parking lot Saturday, April room in the exhibition hall). 30. You can rent space for $15, and all the profits • Thursday, April 21 – Basic Storm Spotter you receive from your sales are yours. So, start training 1 – 3 p.m. in the Towaoc Community cleaning out your closets, sheds, and storage units. Center, 485 Sunset Blvd, next to the recreation cen-

If you have any questions call Deb Otten at 970- ter, Towaoc. photo archives/SU DRUM 563-0675 ext. 345. • Thursday, April 21 – Combined Basic and Incoming Kindergarten: Calling all incoming advanced Storm Spotter training 6 – 9 p.m. in the 10 Years Ago Kindergarteners who will be five years old by Oct. Cortez Journal Building, 123 N. Smith Avenue in Team dancers try to attract the eyes of the judges during the 37th annual Hozhoni Days 1. All incoming students (and their parents) enter- Cortez. PowWow at Fort Lewis College in Durango. Team dancing incorporates the talents of ing kindergarten for the school year 2011 – 2012 Questions about the training? Contact Jim dancers from different categories into one team. It’s important to dance as a team, quite are encouraged to meet the kinder teachers and Pringle at 970-243-7007 ext. 726, or send an e-mail different from the individual competition associated with most powwow contests. Judges have lunch at the Ignacio Elementary School, message to [email protected] by April 14. look for coordination and rhythm to determine the winner. The Hozhoni Days PowWow Wednesday, April 20, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. The cost See http://weather.gov/gjt for more information. took place March 25 – 26. The Southern Ute Indian Tribe was one of the major sponsors for an adult lunch is $3 and a guest child $2. If your Storm Spotter Training provided in cooperation of the event. student is NOT in the Head Start program you will with: Southwest Colorado county emergency man- This photo first appeared in the April 6, 2001, edition of The Southern Ute Drum. need to buy your own lunch. Please call 970-563- agement agencies CoCoRaHS (Community 0653 to let us know if you and your child will be Collaborative Rain Hail & Snow network) - joining us. Please bring: Birth Certificate and http://www.cocorahs.org/Colorado Climate Center Immunization record. - http://ccc.atmos.colostate.edu/

Utilities Division Solid Waste Transfer Station Hours

Effective Monday, March 28, 2011 Monday thru Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

20 Years Ago photo archives/SU DRUM Councilwoman Evalyn Hudson (third from right) accompanied Junior High and High School students who participated in the Spring Break Educational Experience. The stu- dents visited several colleges in the state, including Colorado State University in Fort Collins and the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. This photo first appeared in the April 5, 1991, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.

30 Years Ago This photograph of Melinda “Pathimi” GoodTracks accom- panied an article of how GoodTracks had been accepted for addmission to Northeastern Oklahoma State University, where she was also a cadidate for the “Bio Medical Program” that would focus on scientific research. As published in the Many Moons Ago section of the Drum 20 Years Ago, Pathimi had worked as acting director of the tribe’s Natural Resource Department and as director of the Lands Division. This photo first appeared in the April 10, 1981, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.

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April 8, 2011 peini (3) Culture

Introduction to Beading In this class the participants will be introduced to several types of beading and sup- Pray to heal Mother Earth plies needed. The techniques that will be used are lazy stitch, appliqué, peyote stitch and loom beading. Please bring bead supplies, scissors. If you have any needles, medicine people from different elderly, and warriors in war. thread, bees wax and beads please bring them with you. Class will begins 9 a.m. and A message has been sent tribes to join us. We, as medi- Protection that these warriors will end at 2 p.m. at the Education Building. If you have any questions, please contact from our surrounding sister cine people, have a gift of can come home as they went: tribes that the world is hurting. prayer that was given to us by free from injury, physical, men- Luana Herrera at 970-563-0237. This has manifested itself by our Creator to use to help our tally and spiritually. all the volcanoes, earthquakes, people. We feel that when we — We pray for the families tsunamis, and other Mother put all that power together, in that have lost a family member, Earth events. These events tell one place, at one time, that that that comfort be given to them us that Mother Earth needs heal- one prayer for one purpose, that and for them to know that they ing. awesome power ... will help our will see the departed ones. In the late 1920s and early people.” — We pray for the medicine Southern Ute Royalty Workshop #2 1930s, tribal spiritual leaders As they went to Oklahoma people who are misusing their took it upon themselves to offer March 25 – 26, they were joined power to gain profit by using Bear Dance Etiquette a prayer for the world in the four by the spiritual leaders of the witchcraft against people that directions. A schedule has start- Apache and Kiowa. are trying to make a difference, The Southern Ute Royalty Committee will be hosting a ed for this today, which is as fol- “It was humbling ... how it that they will awake and see lows: made you feel,” Jay Vigil said. what they are doing and rechan- Bear Dance Workshop with guest speakers and a warm meal. — East: Capulin, Okla., “The support of other tribes in nel their power toward helping March 25 – 26. our prayer, that began from the our people. — South: San Carlos, Ariz., elders of our tribe.” — We pray for the tribal death April 14, 2011 April 1 – 2. Let the people know that our rate. We understand that death is 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. — West: San Francisco Peak, prayers are for the following: part of life; however, we pray Calif., April 8 – 9. — We pray for unity. Tribes that this process slows down — North: Uintah and Ouray are not getting along with one and our people are allowed to Southern Ute Multi-purpose Facility Reservation, Ft. Duchesne, another, and that extends to fam- live longer than they are now. Utah, April 15 – 16. ilies fighting among themselves, 258 Ute Park Road, Ignacio, Colorado — Return to Dulce, N.M., brother against brother, and so We believe in the power of April 22 – 23 for a community on. Pray that we come together prayer, and the strength and blessing with other tribes. for the sole purpose of surviving healing power it has. Our For more information, please call Amy Barry at 970-563-0119. as Indian tribes, and pray togeth- Creator has blessed us, “the Door prizes will be awarded through the workshop. “We are told by our elders that er. People,” and has chosen us to there are no coming-out feasts — We pray for forgiveness if take care of Mother Earth and and bear dances; don’t let this there is anything we have done her two-legged and four- prayer session end. This is not or said that hurt another person. legged beings. Also those political, because we believe — We pray for our people liv- beings that fly, swim and walk that these problems, the politi- ing on the reservation as well as the earth. cians cannot fix. But the medi- people living off the reservation, The prayer on the Uintah and cine people, through spirituality that all are treated equally by Ouray Reservation is planned ... can pray for these problems our government. for April 16 at sunrise at the Seeking Bear Dance feast volunteers to be fixed. Long ago, we didn’t — We pray for our govern- Bottle Hollow site in Ft. Southern Ute Bear Dance 2011, May 27-30 have the luxuries we have now: ments — tribal, state and feder- Duchesne. Our sister tribes electricity, jobs, vehicles and al — that they don’t forget the from Southern Ute, Ute such,” wrote Stanley Montoya, Indian tribes they are responsi- Mountain Ute, Shoshone- The Bear Dance chief is asking if anyone is willing to take on the task of being head frybread maker and head stew cook for the Bear Dance feast on Monday, May 30. Bryan Vigil and Jay Vigil, spiri- ble for. Bannock, Arapahoe, Eastern tual members of the Jicarilla- — We pray for the many Shoshone and others have been If you would like to volunteer, to help with the Bear Dance feast, please contact Apache Tribe of Dulce, N.M. blessings that we have been contacted, but all persons are Andrea Taylor at 970-563-0100 ext. 2250 or Anna-Marie Garcia at 970-563-0100 ext. 2208. “Take all that away, and what do given by the Creator: our reser- invited. If you have family, let we have? ... An Indian fighting vations, jobs and housing, to them know of this blessing, and for survival through prayer: mention a few. if they can come, invite them to praying for food, shelter and — We pray for protection for be here with us. protection. our people traveling, wherever We don’t want anyone to be Ute Language “We are inviting other tribal they may be going; our youth, left out. Join us if you can. pawapÙ - cedar tree Buckskin and beadwork sawavÙ - sagebrush koçapÙ - tobacco

Editor’s note: The Ute Language and translation are transcribed from the 2000 Ute Dictionary, ©1996. PowWow Trails University of Oklahoma PowWow April 16 2900 Jenkins • Norman, OK Contact: Corey Still Phone: 918-822-4421 Email: [email protected] 19th Annual Spring Contest PowWow April 16 – 17 CSU Foothills Campus B.W. Pickett Equine Center • Fort Collins, CO Phone: 970-498-0290 Email: [email protected] Web: www.fortnet.org/PowWow/NCIPA_powwow.html Highland High School Spring PowWow April 27 4700 Coal Ave. S.E. • Albuquerque, NM Contact: HHS Native American Leadership Council Phone: 505-265-3711 Email: [email protected] Gathering of Nations April 28 – 30 Avenida Cesar Chavez Blvd. SE • Albuquerque, NM Contact: Gathering of Nations Phone: 505-836-2810 Web: www.gatheringofnations.com

18th Annual Spring Bear PowWow photos Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU DRUM May 14 Southern Ute tribal elders worked to create traditional buckskin moccasins as part of an Regis University Field House, 3333 Regis Blvd. • Denver, CO ongoing cultural crafts workshop March 23 at the Multi-purpose Building at Ute Park. Contact: Bear or Alisa Limvere The Southern Ute Education Department hosted the workshop. Southern Ute elder Ella- Phone: 303-648-3414 Louise Weaver hand stitches a piece of leather as she begins the first stages of her own Email: [email protected] beading project. Beadwork adorns one set of leather strips, which will be used to add color Web: ravendancers.org/powwow/ and symbolism to the moccasins once they are assembled.

April 8, 2011 Health wHchuwiini (4)

The Kidney Corner: Academy offers healthy choices Exploring the causes of chronic kidney disease

By Dr. Mark Saddler heart and lungs. It is also usually Durango Nephrology Associates treatable with medications which suppress the immune system, In recent issues of the Kidney though these medications can have Corner, we discussed diabetes numerous side effects which must and hypertension, the two most be monitored carefully. common causes of chronic kid- Various medications can dam- ney disease. What other condi- age the kidneys, causing chronic tions can cause kidney disease? kidney disease. The most com- Glomerulonephritis (a long mon may be over-the-counter word!) means “inflammation of pain medications such as ibupro- the filtering parts of the kidneys.” fen. Many people incorrectly There are many different types of think that these medications are glomerulonephritis. The most harmless, but in fact if they are common in the Native American ney failure. The more serious taken for long periods of time population is called “IgA forms of IgA nephropathy can be they can cause a variety of kid- nephropathy.” treated with medications that sup- ney problems, including kidney IgA stands for “Immunoglobulin press the body’s immune system, failure. Occasional use of these type A.” It is a protein present in though most patients with IgA medicines in people who do not the blood in all normal people. The nephropathy do not need this. have underlying kidney disease type of IgA found in patients with Similarly, other types of usually does not cause problems. photo Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU DRUM IgA nephropathy is abnormal, and glomerulonephritis may or may Urine obstruction, for example Academy student Amarante Pardo dons a blindfold along with classmates as part of an this can cause the protein to be not need specific treatment, due to prostate enlargement in activity to identify vegetables by taste during an in-classroom workshop on Tuesday, March deposited in the kidney, causing depending on their severity. For men, is another common cause 22. The Shining Mountain Diabetes Program and the Southern Ute Indian Montessori damage. most cases of glomerulonephri- of chronic kidney disease. Academy began a new project this winter with 11 weeks of lessons from the Diabetes This condition can sometimes tis, the cause is unknown, even Problems with urination should Education in Tribal Schools curriculum. The health-education lessons focused on living a be relatively harmless. Some though most are treatable. As therefore usually be evaluated by healthy life in balance; preventing disease, diabetes and its risk factors; and healthy lifestyle people with this condition get one might expect, the earlier it is a physician. choices such as staying active, limiting “screen time,” and choosing more healthy foods on blood in their urine intermittent- diagnosed and treated, the better There are also genetic causes a daily basis. Students also learned about advertisements used to sell foods to children and ly, especially when they have an the outcome is likely to be. of kidney disease, for example nutrition food labels. Some hands-on activities included trying “Zumba,” making their upper respiratory infection, or Lupus, also called systemic polycystic disease. Generally, own fruit smoothies, vegetable taste testing, and a healthy popcorn party. common cold. Although this can lupus erythematosis or SLE, is these are less common in Native be alarming, it usually does not another common cause of chronic American patients. cause serious consequences. kidney disease. It is more common Early detection of all these dis- However, other forms of IgA in women than men. The cause of orders allows timely treatment Piedra area prescribed burn planned nephropathy can cause protein in lupus is unknown; it can cause dis- and improves the outlook for all the urine, which can be much ease of many different systems in patients with chronic kidney dis- Media release ic weather, fuel, moisture condi- induces re-sprouting of shrubs more serious and can lead to kid- the body, such as the joints, skin, ease, no matter what the cause. Pagosa Ranger District tions and number and types of which improves browse and feed personnel needed to safely con- for wildlife and livestock. In gen- Fire managers on the Pagosa duct the burn. Burn plans are pre- eral, burning promotes biological SUCAP offers anti-suicide training Ranger District are planning to pared by qualified burn bosses diversity and reduces the risk of conduct a prescribed burn on and reviewed by higher level, severe wildfires. Media release to of 20 participants per class. It average and 55 percent higher Forest Service lands in the Piedra experienced fire managers. Burn The Piedra Area was designat- Southern Ute Community Action will take place in three locations; than the national average. Just as Area. The burn area is located on plans also specify wind and ed by Congress as an area to be Programs hours for all three trainings are 8:30 a CPR-trained first responders the north side of the Piedra River atmospheric conditions that will managed to maintain its present- – 11 a.m. The cost is $25. Training can help persons with physical between Davis Creek and Sand minimize smoke impacts to sur- ly existing wilderness character. There will be two types of dates are May 4 in Ignacio in first aid, people trained in sui- Creek. The burn is approximately rounding communities. It is located on the northwest part suicide prevention trainings hap- Southern Ute Montessori Head cide intervention can help with 1300 acres in size and will take Ponderosa pine and lower of the Pagosa Ranger District. pening in La Plata County this Start’s Parent Room, May 19 at mental distress. Identified high two days to complete. Burning will mixed conifer forests are adapted If you are planning to recreate spring and early summer. Bayfield Town Hall, and June 22 at risk populations include men 75 occur sometime in the next few to and benefit from periodic, low or hunt in these areas, signs will SafeTALK is a three-hour sui- Durango Big Picture High School and older, and the largest num- weeks when conditions are accept- intensity fires. Prescribed burns be posted as you enter a pre- cide awareness training that pre- at 215 E. 12th St. ber of suicide deaths occurs able. Notice will be posted on local conducted by fire managers scribed burn area. For additional pares any interested or concerned The ASIST trainings are over among men 35 – 54. radio station and newspapers one reduce fuels on the ground and information about the proposed person with skills to provide two days and each have a limit of Nearly half of Colorado to two days prior to the burn. prune lower branches of trees. burns or other fuels-reduction practical help to persons with 30 participants. They will take teenagers who died by suicide A burn plan has been prepared Burning provides for nutrient efforts, contact the Pagosa thoughts of suicide in only a few place 8:30 a.m. – 4:40 p.m. each had experienced a personal crisis for the area that describes specif- cycling, increases grass cover and Ranger District at 970-264-2268. hours. day and cost $100. There will be within the two weeks prior to Applied Suicide Intervention two separate trainings: April 28 – their death. Suicide is the second Skills Training, or ASIST, is an 29 at First Presbyterian Church leading cause of death among intensive, interactive, and prac- of Durango at 1159 E. 3rd Ave., teenagers and young adults in tice-dominated two-day course and May 25 – 26 at Upper Pine Colorado. Other identified high designed to help caregivers rec- Fire Station at 515 Sower Dr. in risk groups include first respon- ognize risk and learn how to Bayfield. For more information, ders, veterans of the Iraq and intervene to prevent the immedi- call SUCAP at 970-563-4517. Afghanistan military actions, and ate risk of suicide. La Plata County’s suicide rate gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgen- SafeTALK enrollment is limited is 8 percent higher than the state dered or questioning persons.

April 8, 2011 manügiini (5) Misc.

SunUte Update Annual Spring Clean-Up “To expand and improve the quality of life for the southern ute tribal members and April 11th – April 16, 2011 surrounding communities by stimulating social, physical, emotional, mental, cultural, and spiritual growth through recreational activities.” All Tribal Rental Occupants are requested to clean up their residential area and BAG THE TRASH for pick up. Tribal Members please make private arrangements to deliver FURNITURE, MAJOR APPLI- ANCES, SCRAP METAL, AND LUMBER to the Transfer Station or call Emergency Family Services at 563-0100 Ext. 2329 to be put on the list for pick up. ALL ITEMS MUST BE IN ONE SPECIFIC AREA FOR PICK UP. Elders, and Handicapped Tribal members who may need assistance, Contact Construction Services 970-563-0260. Contact Mike Mitchell at 970-563-0265 regarding OLD VEHICLES. Please provide title to old vehicles if available. • Monday and Tuesday, April 11, 12 (ALL DAY) Upper and Lower Tribal and BIA Campus Areas. All Tribal, BIA, IHS, Tribal Enterprises, Head Start and Peaceful Spirit employees are requested to clean up their immediate office building areas. Tribal crews will pick up bagged trash. NEWS: For general information on SunUte activities, • Wednesday, April 13 (ALL DAY) SunUte holiday closure: SunUte will be closed programs, holiday hours or closures please feel free All Southern Ute Public Housing and Senior Center residents are requested to clean up their areas. SUPHA Easter Sunday April 24th. We will resume normal to call the SunUte Front Desk at 970-563-0214. home owners and renters, Senior Citizen Center are to contact the Southern Ute Housing Authority at 970- hours Monday April 25th. 563-4575. Tribal Operations and Construction Services please coordinate with Mike Mitchell or Don Sutton, Ext. 2510 for pick up on Campus, and Cluster sites. Tribal crews will pick up bagged trash. SunUte pool open: Pool is now open! Bring Boys & Girls Club • Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 14, 15,16 (ALL DAY) the family and friends to come enjoy the water. Overdrive schedule for March 25: The following Tribal Depts. will be responsible for trash pickupat the following locations on the above We also have swim lessons starting back up and 6:30 p.m.: Family Dinner dates: Property & Facilities Department: (Building Maintenance & Motorpool) Tribal homes located North we also have new swim lesson prices and time 7:30 p.m.: Pre-OD Enrichment of Hwy 172 and West of the Pine River. Telephone number for Motorpool: 970-563-0280. Building lengths. Please give us a call to find out pricing. 9 p.m. – midnight: Overdrive Maintenance 970-563-0265. (Grounds Maintenance 970-563-0272) Tribal homes located at Cedar Point Swim Club will also be starting up March 1st to Next Overdrive is April 29 East & West, including Ignacio Peak. Tribal Construction Services: (Woodyard) Tribal homes East of the May 12th! Call for more details. Call 970-563-4753 for more information. Pine River, North and South of Hwy 151 to Arboles. Contact Tyson Thompson at: 970-563-0260. Senior Breakfast: The SunUte front desk staff invites all Southern Ute tribal members and SunUte members 55 and older to come enjoy a hot, healthy meal at SunUte. Breakfast begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 10:30 a.m. Tribal members and SunUte members 55 and older eat free. Non-mem- bers pay $4 at the door. Brought to you by the SunUte Front Desk Staff. April 15: Orange Yogurt April 22: Fried Egg and Avocado Sandwich Business Directory April 29: Fresh Fruit Salad w/Creamy Custard Restaurants Hero's Pizza & Deli Favorites The Patio Restaurant 970-563-9500 970-563-9574 580 Goddard Ave. 85 Goddard Ave. Ignacio Community Library M-Th 6:30a-6p; F 6:30a-8p www.thepatioignacio.com "Best in the West, feast from the East" M-Th, Sa 6a-8p; F 6a-8:30p; Su 6a-2p “Where good friends meet & eat” news and updates Julie's El Amigo 970-563-9998 Fly tying class: Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m. Milburn will be reading her newly released chil- 355 Goddard Ave. Experienced and inspiring anglers join Mike Minot dren’s book I Love You More... Than Chocolate. [email protected] for a lesson in tying flies. Mike has been fishing She will also present the story musically. Come join 11a-8p local waters for over 40 years and will be at the us and meet one of our fine local authors. “Mexican & American food” Ignacio Community Library on April 30. All materi- Meet the author: Thursday, April 21, 5 p.m. als and tools will be provided. Call us at 970-563- Renowned author and poet David Mason will be at 9287 to sign up. the Ignacio Community Library to share some of his Retail Writing workshop: Thursday, April 21, 10:30 work and answer questions. David is the 2010 a.m. Local writer Tanaya Winder will be at the Colorado Poet Laureate and author of several Classy Seconds Pine River Enterprises library for a writer’s workshop. Inspiring writers books. Please call us at 970-563-9287 for more info. 970-563-1230 970-563-9286 come hone your writing skills with some help from Need computer help? Give us a call at 970- 645 Goddard Ave. 1817 Hwy. 151 the pros. 563-9287 to sign up for our basic computer class- [email protected] M-F 7:30a-5p Meet the author: Wednesday, April 20, 10 a.m. es starting Saturday April 16th. Or set up a one-on- M-F 9a-5p “Selling tires and farm and ranch goods” Local songwriter and children’s author Melanie one appointment with a staff member. Ignacio Floral & Gifts Roots Natural Foods 970-563-4070 970-563-1234 745 Goddard Ave. 695 Goddard Ave. “Don't forget Administrative Professionals [email protected] Week April 25-29” Tu-F 10a-6p; Sa 9a-4p “A foundation for a healthy lifestyle” Marcella's Gifts 970-563-0266 Pinon Liquors 355 Goddard Ave. 970-563-4083 [email protected] 125 Goddard Ave. Tu-Sa 10a-5:30p; Su appt M-Th 10a-11p; F-Sa 10a-12a; Su 10a-10p “Everyday low prices; drive-up window; good wine selection; coldest beer”

This year there will be no Native American Indigenous Games (NAIG) for 2011. Services Instead, Millwaukee, Wisconsin will be hosting a U.S. Indigenous Games. Dancing Spirit Healing Arts Center Pine River Community Learning Center 970-563-4600 970-563-0681 Coaches are needed for the following sports: 640 Goddard Ave. 535 Candelaria Dr. www.dancingspiritcoop.com www.prclc.org Basketball, M-F 11a-6p; Sa 10a-4p “Adult education, GED, English classes, “Locally made hand-crafted art” home school resources” (Boys & Girls ages: 13-14, 15-16, 17-19) Garcia Chiropractic Wellness Center Pine River Times Swimming LLC 970-884-2331 970-563-1006 110 E. Mill St. Wrestling 640 Goddard Ave. www.pinerivertimes.com M-F 9a-12p, 3-6p “The heart of the Pine River Valley” Calling Native American athletes DEADLINE TO REGISTER “Helping people recover from illness, injury, ages 13 – 19, as of Dec. 31, 2011 and the stress of life” Southern Ute Community Action are eligible to participate. APRIL 15, 2011 Programs Inc. Ignacio Community Library 970-563-4517 970-563-9287 285 Lakin St. Athletes must provide the For more information and anyone 470 Goddard Ave. www.sucap.org following upon registering. interested in coaching any of these www.ignaciolibrary.org Hours varies by program • Birth Certificate sports please contact Andrea Taylor, M-Th 9a-7p; F 9a-5p; Sa 9a-4p “Services for families. With you every step • Proof of Indian Blood Director of Tribal Information Services “A cool place to check out” of the way” at 970-563-4702. Athletes are only allowed to partici- Paco Glass Inc. Sunshine Motors 970-563-4074 970-563-0498 pate in one of the following sports: 950 1/2 Goddard Ave. 170 S. Ute St. “Summertime is coming; keep the bugs M-F 9a-5p; S 10a-2p/appt Archery out and get your screens done early” "Family run for over 30 years. Several financing options available, vehicle detail- Basketball Photocopier Service/Copy Shop ing and restoration” 970-884-2311 Golf 1327 U.S. Hwy 160B Ste. F Swimming M-F 9a-4p “Copies, inks, toners, imaging supplies Wrestling on all makes office equipment”

If there are not enough players signed up for a sport, that sport will be dropped. To advertise in the Ignacio Business directory, contact Ignacio Floral & Gifts at 970-563-4070 or The Southern Ute Drum at 970-563-0118. April 8, 2011 Election naveeini (6)

Special election candidate statements for Southern Ute Tribal Chairman

to preserve our language and culture for our future? Several tribes have already used technology as well as traditional methods to teach their people. We can do the same by making language and culture a priority. Will this be completed in eight months? Probably not, but we can lay the foundation so that future administra- tions can work toward fulfilling this goal in the immediate future. Some of our people have discussed communication as an important issue. This can be easily dealt with through Pearl Casias Kevin Frost various forms of media to get the infor- Clement Frost Matthew Box Mique, Our People, Our Future, Our Time mation to our members, such as using Greetings tribal membership, Dear tribal members, In previous platforms I have stated my Our People: social networking, building kiosks The special election for the chairman’s Thank you for your time. For some positions on economics, housing, employ- We need a tribal chairman that will put around our tribal campus where mem- office is just around the corner. I would time, I have considered writing you con- ment and other functions of government. I our people first and make our people a bers can log on and gather relevant like to reiterate my experience, my lead- cerning my resignation of my position as stand on my record concerning those issues priority. I am willing to work with all information they choose to research, ership, and my traditional values, in run- your chairman. I would like to clear the and vow to continue to seek excellence in tribal members to address and solve con- making more effective use of our tribe’s ning for the office of the Chairmanship. air and provide explanation to the mem- all arenas of government and governance. cerns. This includes our youth, our internet pages to broadcast secure trans- Let me remind you of my qualifica- bership now. The office of chairman has many func- adults and our elders. missions of Tribal Council meetings and tions, which I believe support my ability There have been multiple reports, edito- tions. I would like to talk about one of Our current administration is not pri- general meetings, and using our tribal to run for the office: I graduated from rials, opinions and rumors regarding my these functions, and another one often oritizing our youth. Having the Boys & radio and newspaper to keep our mem- Bayfield High School; attended college resignation. The truth is this: I never con- overlooked but very, very important. That Girls Club deal with our youths’ issues bers updated. in Scottsbluff, Neb., on a full athletic sidered resigning when I woke that day in function is to create and sustain an atmos- is nothing more than having a buffer in We can also use these forms of media scholarship; and transferred to Otero February. Council gave me an ultimatum phere wherein the issues can be given the place that allows our Tribal Council to to help our off-reservation members. We Junior College before I was drafted into earlier in the week, which I took seriously. attention necessary to make informed place our youth on the back burner. We need to utilize all means necessary to the U.S. Army, where I became a mili- They indicated that they wished to remove decisions for you, the people. The other is need a tribal chairman that is not afraid make sure our people on or off the reser- tary police officer. me and in fact threatened to do so regard- one I want to spend some time on: That to spend time with our youths. I have vation have an opportunity for their After armed services, I came back and less of the fact that I had earlier survived a topic is leadership, a return to the basics. several ideas that incorporate our young voices to be heard. worked for the Southern Ute Police recall effort. They refused to acknowledge I have stated that being elected in a tribal members from pre-school through We can hold more general meetings Department as a dispatcher/deputy the people’s choice, and I would not allow position of leadership is a great honor, but 12th grade into what they can do for our and allow for our people to discuss their under the late Chief of Police William myself to be removed by the majority vote it carries with it an awesome responsibil- people regardless of which career path issues and concerns with Tribal Council Thompson. I worked there for three of six individuals and add to that the cost ity and accountability to all of the people. they wish to pursue. We need to develop during Tribal Council meetings by years, then left and worked for the tribe to the membership of such a proceeding. Leadership is not for the faint of heart or tomorrow’s leaders today. establishing a block of time for our peo- in various other positions. They also refused to consider my due that person who cannot deal with criti- Our adult tribal members have a lot to ple that will be on the record. There has My last place of employment was the process rights afforded under the cism and wants to be, above all, liked. offer our people. Ages 18 – 54 need to to be accountability to our people, and I Sky Ute Downs before I was elected to Constitution. I was accused in the media Let’s for a minute discuss some of the be encouraged to take part not only in believe we need to report to our mem- the Tribal Council, where I served the of financial and administrative misman- qualities of a leader. This is off the top of our business ventures, but need to be bers how Tribal Council votes as well as people until 2008 as council member, agement of which there was neither proof my head and not a formal definition. able to express their concerns and offer why they need to attend conferences and vice-chairman, and chairman for nor any written documentation to support. Leadership: Listen to all the people, ideas to Tribal Council as well as our meetings off the reservation. approximately 28 years before retiring. In fact, these allegations are not true at all. take into account all variables affecting businesses and ventures without fear of I have given examples of some things Because of the many issues, concerns, The majority of their accusations the problem, and subject them to different reprisal. This benefits us in the long run. we can accomplish together. There are complaints, and lack of leadership, I revolved around administrative actions and scenarios and what-ifs using the constants This untapped resource is vital to the many more issues that we can discuss decided to return and throw my hat in personnel issues. Holding our staff and variables of that particular matter to survival of our people. and work together to solve, such as the ring and run for the office of tribal accountable to the rules set forth in the intelligently ascertain the best answer or Our elders have a lot of information rewriting our Constitution, protecting chairman and bring some unity with the tribe’s policies and procedures was being course to follow in achieving what is best gained through life experiences that can our tribal member employees so they council members working together, questioned. I was surprised that they knew or will benefit the tribe and all the people help us right now. They have seen how can discuss what is wrong with their establishing solidarity in the tribal gov- the intimate details of the confidential independent of personal opinions, family the government has worked for and departments without having to worry ernment and the people, and bringing administrative affairs of the Personnel opinions or popular opinions. against our people. By asking for their about losing their jobs, and teaching our respect back to the tribe. Department. When questioned about these This results many times in criticism, and assistance and knowledge, we can work people how to write a referendum or In doing so there need to be answers to facts, they stated that they were entitled to it is said “You don’t listen to the people.” effectively to solve our people’s issues. I recall in case the current or future the membership about the actions taken the information. The Constitution clearly Nothing could be further from the truth! wish to solicit any and all ideas from our administrations are unwilling to do what by the past administration, which has states that they have delegated that authori- It is because you have taken into account people that can help us make informed is in our best interest. The important caused the loss of transparency and ty to the chair and the Executive Office. the welfare and met the needs of the entire and culturally relevant decisions. thing is to plan for our future together. questions regarding our financial pic- Regardless, all actions taken were reviewed people that individual wants seem not to Our Future: Our Time: ture, employment, the health program by Legal and Personnel as required by the be addressed. Conversely, a person who Our future is now. We cannot afford to This special election is for a short under the 638 contract, and Social personnel policies and procedures. does the bidding of a special-interest group not stand still. Our people have plenty of term. We can accomplish a lot together Services regarding our children and fam- When I questioned them regarding the or committee is not a leader, but someone knowledge and passion about the direc- in this limited amount of time. We can ily unity instead of dividing of families accusations specifically, they vowed who adopts and proffers the principals and tion our government is going. If I am prioritize what is important to us and and children. There needs to be serious jointly to continue to attempt to remove positions of a few, a paid mouthpiece elected chairman, we can work toward a solve the issues at hand as well as pre- programs to address unity of families. me without regard to due process and whose job it is to advance the interests of a common goal, differences aside, to do pare for our future. We can make our If elected, my first duty is to see where without official documented allegations. few at the expense of the many. what is best for our people. government and services fair for all of we’re at in the organization and why These obstructions and distractions of That, in and of itself, in today’s realities The foundation for tribal member our people. There shouldn’t be a differ- changes have affected the membership governance were not generated by my does not constitute unethical or for that employment has already been estab- ent set of rules when it comes to family negatively, and look into hiring and fir- representation of the administration or matter undesirable qualities; however, if lished. A current example is the adver- members. This will require a lot of work ing of employees in the last six months my responsibilities as chairman. that individual is an elected official tisement for the positions of casino man- by all of us and the ability to set aside and if their rights were violated in due The council was arguing that I was not charged with representation of all and ager and chief judge: Both of these posi- personal differences. process. Our financial picture will be working with them, and by moving for- ensuring equity in the sphere of gover- tions are asking for tribal members only. I believe in our people, and I know looked at and decisions made to ensure ward the administrative agenda, I was nance, one must be free from prejudice or If the current administration can carve that when challenges arise our people that the membership’s questions are mismanaging the tribe. If I continued with even nuanced influences for all concerns out specific instances wherein we want will be successful. No man is an island answered. the commission of my duties, I would be other than the people. All too often the rea- our people to work, then this can also be and there is no “I” in team. I want to The air needs to be cleared regarding forced to protect the tribe’s policies and sons for the need of a leader are obscured done across the board for both tribal work with our people and walk side-by- many issues, including rumors that need procedures (with my own outside attor- by political rhetoric, and those of us elect- government and Growth Fund positions side with our people and learn from to be followed up on so that the member- ney) against the council and the tribe’s ed need to be reminded of the differences on our reservation. If you’ve been told them and teach along the way. I look for- ship gets the assurance that their con- attorneys in an open forum. While this is between a leader and a politician. that it is not possible, then you must ward to gaining your respect as tribal cerns have been addressed. not impossible, it is illogical. This type of I often hear, “Let’s see how the mem- question why your elected representa- chairman, not through my words, but In resolving these many issues, a proceeding would not resolve our differ- bership feels,” or “Before we do any- tives do not want to employ our people. through my actions. strong relationship with the council has ences, and would provide for a public thing, let’s find out how they feel about Our language and our culture define I can be reached either by email at to happen, and the trust and confidence scrutiny of our nation’s private affairs. it.” Our positions demand from us the who we are. We can all work together to [email protected] or through of the council in the administration Regardless of perception, we as a council ability to access the information avail- preserve our traditional knowledge. We Facebook, keyword search: “New Ideas needs to become workable. I am ready to put many long hours into legislative causes able, explore all known possibilities, get built a museum as a monument to our with Old Traditions.” bring the council together and to work that needed to be updated in a manner and expert opinion, research similar prior past, present and future. If we can spend together with goals and ideas to create a speed that I am proud to have been a part of events and their outcomes, break the that amount of money to ingratiate our- Respectfully, strong future for the tribal membership. as your chairman. We affected change in information down, and assimilate it to selves, then why can’t we spend money Kevin R. Frost Our tribal elders’ voice has been neg- every way. Our positive approach to the make decisions on behalf of the mem- lected; in fact, it has been taken away needs of the membership is unprecedented bership — NOT to saddle you with that under the past administration, and that in our time. The foundation of the policies, responsibility without the time or bene- SOUTHERN UTE TRIBE needs to be re-established with programs codes, procedures and protocols we have fit of all the resources at our command. to meet the elder membership’s needs laid before the people is priceless. You have not only by the way of the SPECIAL ELECTION and concerns. I am willing to put my We have provided general meeting elective process given your blessing to our experience to work to address the many notes, established new intergovernmental decisions, but have trusted us with your issues that are out there and to do my relationships, created a new set of elders wellbeing. We are to take that sacred trust Tuesday, April 12, 2011 best to resolve them in this short period policies, and started to implement a paper- you have placed in us and act decisively. SunUte Community Center of time left in this term. less workplace. We have created a code One of the functions of government is I will close for now and ask for your plan that has produced the completion of the security and welfare of it people. It is 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. vote April 12, as the highest vote getter the Protection Order Code, the final stages a great responsibility, but it is one that we will be elected. I will work hard on your of the Traffic Code, and the code list, to asked to be given. It is incumbent on us to The candidates for Tribal Chairman behalf in getting this ship back on course! include recommendations on the Ethics take that responsibility and discharge May our Creator bless each and every one Code and the Land Code, and begun the those actions necessary to make that Kevin R. Frost as you make your life’s journey. process of releasing more and updated honor a reality, not turn around and ask information via a new website concept. you to absolve us of out accountability by Pearl E. Casias Thank you, We were also in the process of releasing asking you to make decisions. We could Richard L. Jefferson Clement J. Frost additional information more quickly to the speculate on the reasons for this aversion membership with a tribal-member-only to action, but this is not the proper forum. Matthew J. Box access to general agendas and immediate In the interest of brevity, if elected, I At press time, minutes. We have also worked very hard will work on promoting stability and Clement J. Frost creating new policies and protocols where uniting to enable us to continue to be a The Southern Ute Drum they did not previously exist. One of the The candidate receiving the HIGHEST number progressive tribe, to continue to be pros- did not recieve a next things to provide was an informational of votes shall be elected. perous, and to continue to be a tribe. statement from candidate service book that explained all the services the tribe provides. The future of this type of Emergency Ballot Deadline: April 11, 2011 by 5:00 p.m. Thank you, and please vote Pearl for Richard L. Jefferson. immediate access to information for our chairman on April 12. members has been an important goal for the

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Candidate statements (continued) Meet the Candidates Night • from page 1 more than two years I served as completed if the council wished to review what we are doing and why of tribal members. Members policies to help tribal members Casias said tribal members your chairman. address these matters. It is clear that we are doing it. It is important to should have a greater voice in find jobs and prosper. need a chairperson who is action- It is necessary to speak to some they have concerns and do not want have a membership-driven review their own government, he said, “Take another look at those oriented and willing to make real of those issues. A new vision of to resolve these difficult issues. committee to do this. This will help including the opportunity to have policies to see how we can put changes to improve policies that ethics must be addressed. The health care system is still us build a strong existence for our their comments to Tribal Council those tribal members to work,” are harming tribal members. Accountability at all levels must be new, but is moving forward toward people moving forward and will included on the record. he said. “That is going to be the “The lack of action, direction part of our future. As I see it, there providing a quality of life that provide new transparency within “If I’m given the opportunity job of the chairman: to unify the and guidance from the top has are three major questions to be could only be dreamed of before the membership. It is so important as tribal chairman, we can go tribal council.” hurt all of you,” she said. “Who addressed with the Ethics Code. this new direction. The dream of to situate the tribe to survive ahead and start utilizing our peo- Jefferson also targeted employ- makes the policies? It’s the Tribal — Good faith/bad faith: At no 100 percent tribal trust responsibil- regardless of the threats to our sov- ple,” he said. “We can put our ment, saying the roadblocks Council members: They make time can there be frivolous or ity to the members is being imple- ereignty and our very existence. tribal members first.” keeping tribal members out of the policies, they change poli- unsubstantiated claims made mented. This has become a neces- Another major concern is the Finally, Casias shared a list of jobs must be dealt with. cies. The Tribal Council needs to against someone. If it is going to sity because the federal system has handling of our legal affairs. As I priorities on which she’d like to “Human Resources has been make changes.” be used, it had best be serious and broken down to the point of inef- mentioned earlier, we must not focus as chairwoman: housing, keeping the gate closed for a little Tribal elder Byron Frost then have more than non-factual fectiveness. I still envision looking position ourselves to create education, employment, law over two decades now,” he said. asked the question that seemed to claims. Some types of clear deter- to the clinic to see a helicopter pad, infighting. We must make every enforcement, health care, the “There are some gatekeepers over be on everyone’s minds: What rents from doing so must be stated. an ambulatory care facility, a dia- effort to extinguish all conflicts of court, the public defender’s there that need to be removed.” would the candidates do to — A clear definition of “whis- betes center, and a holistic and interest. Everyone has talked office, and the Growth Fund. He also said the Growth Fund’s ensure financial stability in the tle-blower” protection as it relates spiritual health care model. This about the attorneys running the “The lack of action has hurt investment portfolio should be future? to the personnel policies must be and much more are possible. It tribe. That statement isn’t true, but each and every one of us,” she reviewed and possibly over- Casias stressed the value of a implemented. The policies and the means that a healthy community is agendas and conflicts that are not said of the Growth Fund, adding hauled. working financial plan and said Ethics Code contradict each other. a strong community. We want our in the best interest of all of the she feels it “sat on cash” during “There’s hundreds of thou- the Growth Fund must diversify A solution must be created that well-being and health protected membership need to be addressed. the recession when it should have sands of dollars that are falling its investments. allows the two to work in harmony into perpetuity, forever and ever. The obstructions and distractions been making investments. off the wagon,” he said. “We’re “The Growth Fund is focusing while providing due process to the My future plans for the tribe to running the government must During the question-and- being led down the wrong road only on energy,” she said. “I’ll accused as well as protection for included a new system of financial end, and not just for the administra- answer portion of the evening, as far as investments are con- tell you what: Energy is a loser.” the person making the claim. stability and responsibility. We tion, but for the tribe. Negative pub- tribal member Carol Jefferson cerned.” Kevin Frost said financial — Finally, under the current had begun the process of creating licity and negative thinking will not asked Box why he didn’t appear Box’s top priority: the ethics health hinges primarily on one code, a council could remove an a credit system that allowed each move the tribe forward in a positive during a meeting with the Tribal code, which became a hot-button thing: educating tribal members. elected official without a reason, member to receive maximum way. Attacking me personally will Council and dozens of tribal issue during his administration. “We have to lay the foundation without providing due process, or credit for the funds they received not resolve the matter either. We members days before his resigna- He also said the personnel policy and the groundwork to do it without following the approved and a personal banking system to must be respectful of each other and tion. He said the meeting wasn’t should be revised to allow for now,” he said, stressing the need Removal Ordinance proceedings. achieve that goal. With the help of allow the will of the people to be scheduled. tribal-member preference in for tribal members well-versed in Similarly, a council could be pro- Mr. Zink and Mr. Deighan, we heard again. Although these have Another tribal member ques- areas other than hiring, such as investment banking, law, health, vided a legitimate recommendation were in the process of introducing been difficult times, I will continue tioned whether Box was respon- discipline. and other skilled fields. from a seated Ethics Committee to a new debit card system for coun- to earn your respect and continue to sible for calling Southern Ute Though the discontent of some Box said the surest path is stay- remove an elected official and not cil review and potential approval. build lasting working relationships. Police Department officers to the council members with Box has ing the course of the tribe’s take that action. In the past, this has The system would allow each I am here today to say that I am meeting. Some have claimed the been no secret, Box acknowl- financial plan. happened. Council members have member to have a debit card and willing and able to serve you as officers prevented tribal mem- edged that, if re-elected, he “I sincerely believe in it,” he received recommendations from loan with an outside bank. It would your chairman. I am requesting this bers from entering the Tribal would need there help to be suc- said. Ethics Committees to remove allow for each person to gain cred- honor and privilege with the hon- Council Chambers. He said he cessful. Jefferson, conversely, said members, but the council has used it for all funds that the member esty and respect I have served you received reports of yelling and “None of these things will hap- while the financial plan did a its powers within the Constitution received from the tribe. Currently with previously. I would be hum- decided that “for the safety and pen unless they are approved by good job at first, the time has to keep the offenders in office. This we do not release credit informa- bled by returning to serve you public welfare of the meeting, Tribal Council,” he said. come to revise it to account for contradicts the high standard by tion to the outside world, so tribal through a vote of my people to they should be standing by.” Kevin Frost said he would recent changes in the economic which each council member is sup- members do not get credited for bring the administration to serve the Tribal elder Annabelle Eagle place the most emphasis on pro- landscape. It’s not so easy to find posed to conduct him or herself. having good credit within the exist- members, assist the council with advised the candidates to take tecting and promoting Southern winning investments as it once The result is that the council can be ing system. This would change that timely policy and code changes, seriously the prospect of becom- Ute language and culture. was, he said. unaccountable and arbitrary. It process and that old line of think- and bring a stability and calm to ing chairman. “Language and culture is from “A monkey could have thrown seems to me that this type of abuse ing. Like other wealthy families, these troubled times. I would like to “It is not a thing that you can where everything that we do darts at the stock market back can be a waste of time and each member should receive posi- focus on the crucial positioning of play around with,” she said. “You flows,” he said. “[It] provides the then and made money,” he said. resources, not to mention the dis- tive credit for their own funds. our tribe for the future generations must have the forethought to guidepost for governance. ... It Clement Frost responded that ruption of work conducted by the We also envisioned building our while caring for the needs of all change some of these policies will help us make culturally rele- the plan receives a formal review council and the administration. financial priorities and portfolios. today. The path to that place begins that are not working for us.” vant business decisions.” every three years, but there is a This entire process could have been We need an outside organization to today and together. “Don’t be a ‘yes man’ or ‘yes Southern Ute heritage can be strong need to re-evaluate the woman’ or whatever,” she said. used to inform decisions on tribe’s existing investments. Estelle Jimenez asked each things like alternative sentencing The special election is slated candidate to identify their top for youth offenders, he said. for 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. April 12 at priority. The responses varied “We cannot please everyone, the SunUte Community Center. widely and offered a glimpse at but if we stick to our language The winner will serve as chair- what each candidate considers and culture, it will make things a man for the remainder of Box’s the most urgent concern that lot easier,” he said. “It doesn’t unexpired term, with a regular bears addressing. come down to the bottom dollar. election following in November Clement Frost said the council It comes down to our language to determine who will assume must look into the tribe’s finan- and our culture and keeping the job for the next three-year cial processes and personnel those things alive.” term.

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We can’t bloom without you Isn’t that sweet?

Ignacio Intermediate School students broke all the rules (with permission) March 25 when they spent the afternoon dowsing Dr. Kathy Pokorney with all the fixings of an ice cream sun- dae. This is the second time Pokorney has subjected her- self to such “treat”-ment, all in the name of encouraging students to read. The event was part of a principal’s challenge to encourage stu- dents to meet their reading goals during the second trimester. Nearly 90 percent did so.

photos Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU DRUM Students from the Southern Ute Montessori Head Start took a hands-on approach to fundraising last week by creating colorful class banners. Each class made collaborative posters as a plea to the governor of Colorado to preserve education funding. Classrooms filled the auditorium to show off their posters on Wednesday, March 23. The Early Head Start students even rallied to create their own banners for the occasion. The collaborative art pieces were mailed to the governor’s office in Denver. One poster made the clear and simple statement: “We can’t bloom without you!”

photos Ace Stryker/SU DRUM Become a Part of High School Leadership La Plata!

The Boys & Girls Club of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s High School Leadership La Plata Program is seeking applications from high school sophomores and juniors (next fall’s class). Applications are due at the time of interviews which are noted on the application attached. This is open to ANY students from an Ignacio Junior High School educational institution in La Plata County. Students do not need to be Club members prior to applying. Please forward this application to any students who can benefit or has interest in participating! 3rd quarter honor roll If you are a Sophomore or Junior in High School next Fall, you are invited to be part of an educational adventure, one where you will learn about yourself and about the communities around you. You will get Rolling Term GPA Rolling Term GPA to know students from other schools as well as meet and learn from a remarkable variety of adult lead- Student Grade GPA Term 3 Student Grade GPA Term 3 ers in La Plata County. High School Leadership La Plata is an opportunity for you to expand your knowl- Adams, Caleb 7 3.571 3.571 Roehrs, Joy 7 4.000 4.000 edge, develop your leadership abilities, and gain perspective on your goals and values. The skills that Brown, Cassandra 7 3.810 3.810 Rohde, Charles 7 3.800 3.800 you learn and contacts that you make will help you achieve success in high school and beyond. Diaz, Mie 7 3.500 3.500 Sanchez, Chase 7 3.667 3.667 Gearhart, Alexandra 7 3.667 3.667 Valdez, Chrystianne 7 4.000 4.000 Gott, Marilyn 7 3.500 3.500 Ballew, James 8 3.571 3.571 Hayes, Wyatt 7 4.000 4.000 Cooper Jr, David 8 3.667 3.667 Hessler, Ruth 7 4.000 4.000 Coyote, Tanisha 8 4.000 4.000 Jackson, Jerica 7 3.619 3.619 Drake, Dynesha 8 3.600 3.600 James, Chasity 7 3.520 3.520 Naranjo, Alicia 8 4.000 4.000 Martinez, Andrew 7 3.500 3.500 Ribera, Jessie 8 3.833 3.833 McCaw, Austin 7 4.000 4.000 Riepel, Tyler 8 4.000 4.000 McDonald, Jessie 7 3.500 3.500 Santistevan, Sydney 8 3.500 3.500 Mejia, Antonia 7 3.800 3.800 Stricherz, July 8 3.571 3.571 Powell, Rebekah 7 3.600 3.600

Southern Ute Indian Tribe Education Department Education update Nominations for annual Elbert J. Floyd Award 10th Annual Nominations are now being accepted for the annual Elbert J. Floyd Award. Eligibility requirements for recipients of the Elbert J. Floyd Award are: • A member of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe • Deserving • A student of any age, formally enrolled in an education program, at any level, or someone planning Career Fair immediate enrollment in such a program April 13, 2011, 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. • Interested in continuing his or her education • Interested in serving the Tribe and the community Sky Ute Casino & Resort, Events Center • Approved by the Department of Education • An eligible recipient need not be living on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation at time of the nomination and need be available to return to the Tribe to receive the award in person. ALL ARE WELCOME!!! Any teacher, Tribal member or other interested person may submit the name of an eligible recipient for If you have any questions please call the Elbert J. Floyd Award to the Department of Education of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. Nomination 970-563-0237 must be submitted in writing to Ellen S. Baker at the Southern Ute Education Department by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 6 and shall state the basis for the nomination. For more information call Ellen at 970-563- 0235 ext. 2793. The selection of the recipient will be made by a committee of two members consisting of the Chairman of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and Vice-Chairman of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. This annual award is in memory of Elbert J. Floyd and is presented by Mr. Floyd’s children and grand- children to a deserving Southern Ute Indian student.

Education announces GED test dates The Department of Education would like to announce GED test dates on April 8, May 6, June 3 and July 8. The test is held the first Friday of every month at the Higher Education Building. Registration and payments are due by Tuesday before the test. Scholarships are available for Native Americans who live within 50 miles of the service area, spend 12 hours in class, score a 450 on practice tests and submit paperwork two weeks in advance. For more information, call the Pine River Community Learning Center at 970-563-0681 or Donna Broad at 970-563-0237 or 970-749-1953.

April 8, 2011 suwarog’omasuwiini (9) Sports

Alpine Triangle could use your help Ready to rumble By Don Oliver and anyone who just enjoys Special to the Drum being out doors in the Alpine Triangle. When I was in elementary You’re probably now saying, school, I was told stories about “What does this have to do with the Bermuda Triangle and how it me?” Well, the Alpine Triangle devoured boats and airplanes. has lots to do with where you fly- Then came high school, and I fish. One of the things I learned had a geometry teacher tell me a while researching the Alpine right triangle would change my Triangle is that three rivers have life. their head waters in the Triangle: Both of those were scary. the Animas, Uncompahgre, and Now there is the Alpine the Lake Fork of the Gunnison. Triangle. It holds more promise Add to that a countless number than the other triangles I learned of small streams and lakes, and about. new designation? I believe Ty you have fly-fishing opportuni- Until I had lunch with Ty summed it up best: “To keep it ties that you would be hard- Churchwell, the backcountry like it is.” pressed to completely fish in a coordinator for Trout Unlimited, That’s what an NCA designa- lifetime. I encourage you to get a I was a little hazy about just what tion would do. With that motto in map of the Alpine Triangle and the Alpine Triangle is. Simply mind, Trout Unlimited and its try to count all the places you can put, it’s 186,000 acres of public regional supporters have formed cast your fly. and private land. Its boundaries the Alpine Triangle Coalition to I know over the last couple of are formed by a line moving help guide the long and drawn- years I have been doing a lot fly- north from Silverton to Ouray, out process to obtain an NCA fishing just north of Silverton on then east from Ouray to Lake designation. This designation the Animas and in other unnamed City, and southwest back to will help provide permanent pro- small streams. I’ve been finding Silverton from Lake City. tection for the Triangle. lots of fish and very few people. I The name comes from the According to its promotion want to see it stay that way for the Bureau of Land Management, brochure, the Alpine Triangle entire Alpine Triangle. I also don’t which manages approximately Coalition is a sportsmen-led want to see any governmental 156,000 of the 186,000 acres in grassroots campaign to perma- body try to prevent private owners the triangle. It is the goal of Trout nently protect premier hunting from enjoying what they have Unlimited to establish the trian- and fishing, historical, recreation- worked hard to obtain. With Trout gle as a National Conservation al and economic resources. While Unlimited, a private organization, Area and have the BLM continue the coalition is led by Trout leading, I think this could work. to manage it. Unlimited, anyone wanting to be At the end of our lunch, Ty said Now before you gag on the a member just has to sign up. You “T.U. is advocating for a public- thought of the federal government are then afforded the opportunity and local stakeholders-driven taking control of and managing to have your words heard. process to discuss the values of yet one more project, read on. There are no dues, no board of the Alpine Triangle and the merits The first thing to remember is directors, just a grassroots effort of a possible federal designation.” that the BLM already manages to get all the stakeholders talk- Wouldn’t it be great if the almost 85 percent of the triangle. ing. The coalition wants input stakeholders could do what the With that in mind, why would from private land owners, mine U.S. Congress can’t — actually anyone want to do battle for a claim owners, private businesses, get something done?

Ignacio spring sports standings Ignacio’s aspiring junior grapplers squared off Baseball: 2A/1A San Juan Basin League Girls’ Soccer: 3A Southwestern League March 24 in the Ignacio (as of April 4, 2011) (as of April 4, 2011) High School gym. The pee- Team Overall League Team Overall League wee wrestling event guest- Dolores 4-3 0-0 Telluride 6-1 5-0 refereed by IHS student Nucla 4-4 0-0 Bayfield 2-2 2-1 athletes including IGNACIO 1-5 0-0 Ridgway 2-2-1 2-2-1 Southern Ute tribal mem- Dove Creek 0-8 0-0 Alamosa 2-2-1 1-2-1 ber and three-time state Pagosa Springs 1-2 1-2 wrestling champ Alex IGNACIO 0-2 0-2 Pena. —compiled by Joel Priest Center 0-3 0-2

Ignacio High School 2011 spring sports schedules

Baseball photos Ace Stryker/SU DRUM April Opponent Home/Away Team Time 12 Dove Creek A V 3 p.m. 16 Dolores A V/JV 11 a.m. 19 Nucla A V/JV 2 p.m. 23 Dove Creek H V/V 10 a.m. 26 Dolores H V/V 1 p.m. 30 Nucla H V/V 10 a.m.

May 7 Districts 13-14 Regionals 19-21 State

Soccer April Opponent Home/Away Time 9 Alamosa A 11 a.m. 12 Center H 4 p.m. 15 Ridgway H 4 p.m. 16 Pagosa Springs H 11 a.m. 19 Bayfield H 4 p.m. 22 Telluride (Double Header) A 2:00/4:30 p.m. 23 Ridgway A 11 a.m. 30 Pagosa Springs A 11 a.m.

May Opponent Home/Away Time 3 Center A 4 p.m. 11 Playoffs

Track April Opponent Home/Away Time *9 Pine River Invite (Bayfield) A 9 a.m. *16 Ron Keller Invite (Durango) A 9 a.m. *19 Bayfield A 4 p.m. 23 Bloomfield Invite A 11 a.m. *26 Cortez Invite A TBA *30 Cortez (Bayfield/Dove Creek) A 9 a.m.

May Opponent Home/Away Time *7 Pagosa Springs A 9 a.m. 13/14 League Meet (Grand Junction) A 9 a.m. 20/21 State (Denver) TBA * State Qualifying Meet April 8, 2011 Sports tog’omsuwiini (10)

Ignacio boys stack up Lady Cats find their balance basketball awards By Joel Priest Special to the Drum

The Gold Ball may have again eluded them, but the part- ing gifts haven’t been too bad. At the conclusion of the season, after the Bobcats’ trip to Pueblo yielded a fourth-place finish in Class 2A, the All-San Juan Basin League honorees were officially revealed. On April 2, the Denver Post’s all-class rosters were announced. Ignacio senior center Ryan Brooks’s name was doubly prominent. The SJBL’s co-player of the year (of the loop’s 2A teams; 1A Ouray senior guard Chris Cramp was the other) was a double-dou- ble troublemaker for opponents, a fine filler of the low-post photo Joel Priest/Special to the Drum vacancy created by Alex As assistant coach Stephanie Ribera watches at right, Ignacio sophomore defender Jasmynn Herrera’s graduation, and also a Red (6) wins — and saves — possession along the sideline at Bayfield during the Lady perimeter threat like graduated Bobcats’ last match March 22 before Spring Break. Red is one of nine newcomers this season, brother Shane. And as far as photo Joel Priest/Special to the Drum and the crew resumes 3A Southwestern action April 9 at Alamosa. Ignacio fell 10-0 to AHS in Ignacio’s group performance, Late in this season’s regional championship win over Paonia their season opener, then 8-0 to the Lady Wolverines, leaving them 0-2 overall/league prior to there was little letup from 2009- in Durango, Ignacio High seniors Pedro Vigil, Ryan Brooks, and the trip. Ignacio’s next home match comes April 12 at 4 p.m. versus Center. 10 to 2010-11. Deion Hudson (left to right) receive a fine ovation in their final Sure there was some — losing local curtain call. The three also received spots on the postsea- most of a starting five will do that son All-SJBL Team. to a team — but not enough for the challengers to dethrone the Team All-2A status from the the Post. Vigil’s exclusion, how- champs. Especially not with sen- Post, with senior Andrew ever, was puzzling. Cats’ weapons are armed ior guard Pedro Vigil — also a Bowers of Lutheran (Parker), Also receiving All-League First Team All-SJBL selection — Byers junior Jake Eikleberry, [2A] H.M. honors were Ridgway still shooting from the outside Rye sophomore Denton Keys, junior Tanner Skalla, Telluride and helping run the offense from and Rangely senior Caleb senior Austin Koenig, Dolores the point. Thompson. A respectable quin- senior Tyler Underwood and jun- And definitely not with junior tent, though only Brooks and ior Michael Neubert, and forward Shane Richmond mak- Bowers helped their teams into Mancos’s senior post tandem of ing the most of his first full-time the decisive “Great Eight.” Cade Mitchell and Cody Miller. varsity campaign, complement- But wait, Bobcat fans; there’s FIRST TEAM ALL-SJBL ing Brooks in the paint. more! [1A]: Cramp; Bryan Hanner, sr., Richmond also earned First Senior guard Deion Hudson Gabe Torres, sr., and Nick Team All-SJBL among its 2A was named Honorable Mention Rushing, jr., Norwood; Logan squads, with Mancos senior All-SJBL, head coach Chris Thompson, sr., Nucla. HONOR- guard Emilio Marquez and Valdez received co-coach of the ABLE MENTION: Jeffrey Dolores sophomore guard Cody year (with 1A Nucla’s Mike Rummel, sr., and Eli Holmes, sr., Carroll completing the lineup. Epright), and Richmond received Ouray; Seldon Riddle, soph., and Brooks also garnered Second Honorable Mention All-2A from Jonathan Denny, sr., Nucla. Ignacio’s Mirabal plays in all-state win

By Joel Priest photo Joel Priest/Special to the Drum Special to the Drum Ignacio’s Mark Garcia delivers to the plate, while Pagosa Springs’s Clay Ross (15) leads off Spring Break didn’t begin for from second base during the Bobcats’ final pre-Spring Break contest March 24 at SunUte Rose Mirabal without a detour — Field. Ignacio fell in non-league play to the 3A Pirates, 14-6, leaving them at 1-5 overall (0-0 in fact, about five-and-a-half 2A/1A San Juan Basin) entering this week’s play, which started April 5 at home against non- hours’ worth just to get back to league 2A Sargent. Results were unavailable at press time, as was the outcome of the April 7 her point of origin and then begin trip to 3A Bayfield. The Bobcats finally begin SJBL play April 12 at 1 p.m. at Dove Creek. the longer drive toward Phoenix with her parents. But to play in a postseason all- star basketball game, it was all Star grappler tries hand at coaching worth it to the IHS senior. “Let’s just say it was a long By Joel Priest day,” Mirabal said then from Special to the Drum Arizona. “The trip to Denver to play only comes once, so of There’s little surprise when course I had to go! I don’t know fans read about a former athlete when Ignacio’s girls’ program making the transition to coaching. has had any girl play in an all- Especially when the athlete state game, so I definitely wanted was a star in his or her sport. to go.” But how about when that With additional San Juan Basin moment arrives while the ath- League representation around lete is active? More specifically, her, Mirabal played in the when that athlete still has a full Colorado Coaches of Girls’ season left in a high-school Sports All-State (Class 2A) career? Game March 27 at Arvada West That should raise some eye- High. Suiting up for the Red brows. It surely did for Ignacio photo Joel Priest/Special to the Drum team, she was coached by junior Alex Pena. Dolores’s fiery John McHenry, Ignacio High’s Rose Mirabal drives inside against Dolores A third state championship photo Joel Priest/Special to the Drum with Durango’s Cheyenne early in the Lady Bobcats’ 2010-11 season. The IHS senior earned him a recent First Team Ignacio High junior Alex Pena (left) thinks intensely about McCoy and Mancos’s Kendra recently played in the CCGS All-State Game, where she was All-2A salute from the Denver his strategy prior to winning a third Class 2A state champi- Cox as teammates, not oppo- coached by none other than Dolores’s John McHenry. Post, though both he and 3A onship back in February in Denver. Ignacio assistant coach nents, against the Blue crew guid- Buena Vista senior Corbin Daven Reinhardt (center) thinks intensely about whether ed by Hayden’s Eric Hamilton. RED ROSTER: Mirabal, (player of the year, Dove Creek), Bennetts — also thrice a champ, Pena looks ready to do so. And the one-time-only basket- Cox, McCoy, Kienitz, Maggie Harlie Williams (Norwood), and a fellow 119-pounder — ball blend produced victory, 67- Cure (Wray), Christina Lindsey Stindt (Norwood), were denied the paper’s All- first match. prep season’s greatest stage — 56, despite having only the previ- Koutnik and Sami Willhoite Emily Winner (Norwood), Katie Colorado accolades. A career “Coaching is definitely a dif- as a freshman. ous day to practice as a unit. (La Veta), Danielle Penny Squires (Nucla). record of 100-5 helped gain ferent experience,” Pena said Ignacio senior Casey Haga From stats reported in by Brian (Burlington). HONORABLE MENTION: respect from a peer’s parent — via e-mail. “I still get nervous, received Second Team All-2A Allmer of barnmedia.net, the BLUE ROSTER: Ault, 2A — McCoy, Michelle and a request to serve as a men- but it is like a whole different from the Post, after matching SJBL trio combined for 15 points Meredith Barnes (Custer County Simmons (Ignacio), Emily tor. kind of nervous. Because you First Team heavyweight Zach (Mirabal 4, with 8 rebounds—7 – Westcliffe), Libbie Meier Langley (Telluride), Kelsey Asked by the father of don’t wanna say the wrong Jackson (Wray) and Second defensively), while Rocky Ford’s (Limon), Alex Ochoa (Fountain Corbin (Mancos), Sarah Durango sophomore Clay thing and you want ‘your Team 140-pounder Buddy Jessika Kienitz (15 pts., 8 rebs., 6 Valley – Colorado Springs), Wontrobski (Telluride). 1A — Dillon, Pena lent his mind to aid wrestler’ to win!” Watson (Wiggins) for most wins assists) was selected as the Red Sarah Pigg (Rye), Kyra Rolando Jessica Heaton (Dove Creek), the Demon at the 2011 Dillon then lost to eventual (43) during the 2010-11 season. player of the game. and Delanie VeDepo (Hayden), Katelyn Hardman (Norwood), Freshman-Sophomore Folkstyle champ P.T. Garcia of 5A Bear Haga took second place at 145 She had signed with University Vanessa Vigil (Front Range Madison Young (Dove Creek), State Championships March 5 Creek (Lakewood) by 15-1 pounds in Denver. of Colorado-Colorado Springs Christian – Littleton). Shelby Brier (Norwood), Shelbie at Pueblo Centennial High. major decision, and was elimi- Ignacio junior Colton Wyatt (NCAA Div. II) in December FIRST TEAM ALL-SJBL: Knuckles (Dove Creek), Macaela Dillon had gone 0-for-2 inside nated 6-0 by 4A Delta’s Shane received Honorable Mention 2010. 2A — Mirabal, Cox, Cortney Morris (Nucla). the Pepsi Center in 4A’s 119- Anderson, but that his pupil All-2A after taking fourth at Sedgwick County’s Mackenzie Brunner (player of the year, SJBL COACHES OF THE pound division back in gained a win was a good sign 189 — via a loss to Yuma’s Ault was Blue’s best, with a 16- Durango), Candace Yengst YEAR: Mike McCloud February, but stopped Hunter for the young master. Especially Nick Lovell, a fellow H.M. point-7-board-2-steal line in (Ridgway), Emy Ludwig (Telluride), Greg King Milner of 5A Air Academy considering Garcia went 36-2 recipient — and finishing with a defeat. (Telluride). 1A — Kyli Banks (Norwood). (Colorado Springs) 4-zip in his and took second at 112 on the season mark of 35-7.

April 8, 2011 tog’omsuwiini-suukus-chipikwag’atü (11) Hozhoni

Fort Lewis College hosts Hozhoni Days

POWWOW photos Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU DRUM

April 8, 2011 Misc. tog’omsuwiini-waiku-chipikwag’atü (12)

17th annual Native American natural resources youth practicum Open to incoming 10th, 11th & 12th-grade students

Media release sessions that enables students to All Applications Must Be SW Region Native American Fish learn concepts and techniques Received By June 3, 2011. & WIldlife Society used to manage natural resources. Selections will be made by June The Practicum will be from 8 and students will be notified by The Practicum is open to June 20 – 24, at Ladder ranch, June 10. Only COMPLETE Native American high school stu- located approximately 15 miles APPLICATIONS will be accept- dents from Arizona, Colorado, northwest of Hillsboro, New ed. Please send completed appli- Nevada, New Mexico, southern Mexico. Ladder Ranch is owned cations to: Jeanne Lubbering, 59 California, and Utah who have an by Turner Enrterprises, Inc. Santa Maria Dr., Edgewood, interest in pursuing a career in Summer temperatures in the NM, 87015 or Norman Jojola, fishery and wildlife management, area during June/July range from P.O. Box 1451, Espanola, NM forestry, range management, the 50’s to 105 degrees 87532, or Fax: 505-753-1404. watershed management, hydrolo- Fahrenheit. Some strenuous hik- gy, or other natural resources relat- ing will be involved. For more Sponsored By: SW Region ed field. The Practicum provides a information, contact Jeanne Native American Fish & Wildlife “hands-on” learning experience in Lubbering at 505-281-7694, or Society, U.S. Fish and Wildlife natural resource management and Norman Jojola at: (office) 505- Service, Region 2 and Turner combines classroom with field 753-1451 or (cell) 505-927-3494. Enterprises, Inc.

Birthdays & Memorials

To my sister Florina Happy Birthday - love you. Your sister, Shirley

To Lucy Olguin Happy Birthday, from all your children and grandchildren. We love you!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY In Memory of to our young man, Abel A. Velasquez, Sr. FREEDOM HUNTER Beloved Husband, Dad, on April 8th! Grandpa and Great Grandpa You have grown so much this year and we are so proud of all the things you have been able to do! April 4, 1951-April 5, 2010 Skiing, Surfing, and sharing a Bowling Championship with If tears could build a stairway Hunter and Jack at TRI-UTE Games. And memories were a lane, The future hold so many wonderful things for We would walk right up to heaven you Freedom, and I hope you go after them like And bring you back again, you do when you ski down a hill or eat chicken No farewell words were spoken nachos... with all you heart! No time to say goodbye, Have a Very Happy “12th” Birthday my DD! You were gone before we knew it We love you very much! And only God knows why. Mom, Mo, Granny and Our hearts still ache in sadness, the rest of the “lovely bunch of coconuts” And secret tears still flow, What it meant to lose you No one will ever know. But now we know you want us To mourn for you no more, To remember all the happy times Happy Life still has much in store. 8th Birthday! Since you’ll never be forgotten Gerald! We pledge to you today, A hallowed place within our hearts Is where you’ll always stay.

Sue, Gus, Kelly, Susan and Tim

April 8, 2011 tog’omsuwiini-peiku-chipikwag’atü (13) Misc.

Ute art stands test of time

These murals, some dating as far back as the 1930s, decorate the walls inside the old food distribution building on the Southern Ute tribal campus. photos Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU DRUM

Los Lonely Boys visit KSUT Wildcats up their game

photo Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU DRUM The Ignacio Wildcats placed second in the sixth-and-seventh-grade division at the recent Terry Turner Memorial/MAYB tournament in Chama, N.M. Alejandra Lujan was photo courtesy/KSUT named All-tourney. The Wildcats will play this weekend in the Durango Mid America Self-described “Texican rock-and-roll” musicians Los Lonely Boys stopped by the KSUT Youth Basketball Tournament at Fort Lewis College. This team photo was taken with studios April 5 to play a few songs and shoot the breeze with host Stasia Lanier. The band Coach Noami Russell prior an April 5 practice at Ignacio Junior High School. Standing left — which is composed of brothers Henry, Jojo and Ringo Garza — were promoting their to right: Shelsey Lagerstrom, Alejandra Lujan, Caitlin Garcia, Couch Naomi, Skyla Ruybal, new album, “Rockpango.” They played a concert at Fort Lewis College’s Community Veronica Gonzales, Keegan Richmond, Coach Gabriela, Elco Garcia Jr., Erika Hovland, Concert Hall in Durango later that evening. Chasity Bean, Lacey Hoselton and Destaney Reynolds.

Regarding the March 14 Colorado Supreme Court Case

Recently, some tribal members have requested word on the Colorado Supreme Court judgment of March 14 involving the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. The tribe’s Legal Department is looking into the issue and will issue a statement in the coming weeks. Please check the Drum’s website at www.southern-ute.nsn.us/drum for all the latest information.

April 8, 2011 Hunting tog’omsuwiini-wachuku-chipikwag’atü (14)

2011 – 2012 Southern Ute Indian Reservation Hunting Proclamation

HUNTER SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Non-Southern Ute Tribal Members who are not in the HUNT DATE SUMMARY Hunter Safety Requirements: All hunters under the immediate family of a Southern Ute Tribal Member hunter MOUNTAIN LION Pick-up Season Dates age of 21 years must have successfully completed a must acquire a crossing permit so that they may accompa- Season Dates: Deer and Elk hunter safety education course prior to issuance of per- ny the permitted Southern Ute Tribal Member while hunt- Nov. 1, 2011 – April 1, 2012, Early Archery Aug.15 Aug.27– Sept.9 mits. Hunters under age 21 must present their hunter ing. Non-Southern Ute Tribal Members who are in the or until harvest quota filled General Aug.15 Sept.10 – Dec. 31 safety education card to the Division of Wildlife immediate family of a permitted Southern Ute Tribal Permits Issued: January Cow Elk Jan. 7 – 15, 2012 Resource Management when acquiring permits and must Member hunter may accompany the hunter without Beginning Oct. 3, 2011 **Limited** carry the card with them while hunting. The DWRM obtaining a crossing permit. For the purposes of crossing Bag Limit: Upland Game Birds Aug.15 Sept.1 – Dec. 31 offers hunter education classes twice per year. Please permits, immediate family is considered a spouse, mother, 1 mountain lion (either sex) Migratory Game Aug.15 Sept.1 – Oct. 31 contact the office for more information. father, son, daughter, brother, sister, grandparent, grand- Birds (doves) Hunters Under Age 18: Hunters under 18 years of age child, son in-law, daughter in-law or legal guardian of the Dogs: Using trained hunting dogs in the take and Mountain Lion Oct. 3 Nov.1, 2011 – must be accompanied by a parent or guardian 18 years of permitted Southern Ute Tribal Member hunter. Note that a attempted take of mountain lions will be allowed. April 1, 2012 age or older while hunting. maximum of two permittees at a time are allowed per Restrictions: It is unlawful to kill mountain lion kit- Spring Turkey March 28 April 9 – May 22 Southern Ute hunter and the crossing permit will be valid tens or female mountain lions accompanied by kittens. Small Game Anytime Calendar Year DESIGNATED HUNTING for 30 days or until the end of the hunt season, whichever Kittens are defined as mountain lions exhibiting visible (Including furbearer) Designating Enrolled Southern Ute Tribal Members: comes first. Cost for crossing permits will be $20.00 per spotting of the fur. Female mountain lions accompanied Fall Turkey Enrolled Southern Ute Tribal Members over the age of 12 permittee, and each permit is valid for accompanying a sin- by kittens are defined as female mountain lions that have Early Archery Aug.15 Aug.27– Sept.9 may designate another enrolled Southern Ute Tribal gle specified Tribal member hunter. kittens traveling with them or dependent on them. General Aug.15 Sept. 10 - Dec. 31 Member who meets the hunting permit eligibility require- Open Areas: Open areas for mountain lion hunting Waterfowl Aug. 15 Sept. 1, 2011 – ments to hunt for them during the regular hunting season. CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE TESTING shall include all lands within the exterior boundaries of Jan 30, 2012 Southern Ute Tribal Members who wish to designate In 2011-2012 the Division of Wildlife Resource the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. For private, another Southern Ute Tribal Member must pick up and Management will continue its Chronic Wasting Disease assigned and allotted lands, hunters must first obtain REMINDERS FOR 2011-2012 sign their own permits, and the Division of Wildlife (CWD) surveillance and monitoring program. CWD is a written access permission from the landowner. For USFS Validation Requirements: For the 2011 / 12 seasons Resource Management will place the name of the desig- degenerative disease affecting the central nervous sys- lands and Navajo State Park lands contact the respective there WILL NOT BE a mandatory validation requirement nated hunter on permits at this time. Designated hunters tems of deer and elk. Although it has not been identified agencies for information pertaining to access restrictions. for off reservation transport of deer and elk harvested will only be allowed to harvest female deer and elk, or on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation, it has been iden- Harvest Quotas: It is the hunter’s responsibility to call during the General Season. Note: There will continue to turkey of either sex during the general fall Southern Ute tified in other parts of Colorado. It is important that we the harvest quota information line IMMEDIATELY be a mandatory validation for deer, elk, and turkeys har- Tribal Member hunting season. Designated hunters will determine whether the disease occurs on the Southern BEFORE hunting to check the status of harvest quotas vested during the early archery season and for mountain not be allowed for any other form of hunting. Ute Indian Reservation so that we can properly respond and hunt area closures. Call (970) 563-0130 at anytime lions harvested during the lion season. The Division still Designating Division of Wildlife Resource to its presence or absence. for quota status encourages hunters to have their animals validated after Management: The Division of Wildlife Resource Testing for CWD requires removing the brain stem, a Reservation-wide: 7mountain lions total or 4 female they harvest them. Management will provide designated hunting services to sample of brain tissue, and 2 lymph nodes of the deer or mountain lions 2012 January Cow Elk Hunt: There will be 10 tags enrolled Southern Ute Tribal Member elders (55 years of age elk to be tested, which requires removal of the head. ***The mountain lion hunting season will remain open available to Southern Ute Tribal hunters for the January or older), single women, or physically disabled individuals. Samples must be collected within 48 hours of harvest. until the season ending date or until the harvest quota is Cow Elk Hunt. These tags will be available on a first Requests must be made to the Division of Wildlife Resource Samples can be collected without causing damage to the filled, whichever comes first. come, first served basis and will be good for either the Management, and all animals will be harvested during the skull, skull plate, or antlers, but damage to the hide will Mountain Lion Harvest Quota Information Line: Archuleta or the Sandoval Unit. regular Southern Ute Tribal Member hunting season. occur if the animal is not caped prior to sample collection. The Division of Wildlife Resource Management will Shed Antler Collection: Collection of shed antlers During the Southern Ute Tribal Member Hunting maintain a mountain lion hunting information line (deer and elk) on Tribal land will be open to all Southern TAGGING AND VALIDATION REQUIREMENTS Seasons CWD testing will be voluntary, but hunters are throughout the mountain lion hunting season. The phone Ute Tribal Members. Non-members are prohibited from Tagging Requirements: All big game must be tagged strongly encouraged to allow collection of samples from number to call is 970-563-0130. This information line picking up shed antlers on Tribal land. by the person who harvested the animal. The hunter must harvested deer and elk. Hunters who wish to have ani- will have recorded information regarding the status of Radio Collars: Hunters harvesting animals with radio physically notch (cut) the Month, and Day of harvest on mals tested should contact the Division of Wildlife harvest quotas and will state which units are open to collars are asked to report the location of the kill and to the tag, and sign the permit in Ink immediately after har- Resource Management as soon after the kill as possible. mountain lion hunting. The recorded message will be return the collar to the Wildlife Division as soon as pos- vesting the animal. The hunter must then remove the tag We will make arrangements to meet the hunter and col- updated whenever a change in quota status occurs. sible. from its backing and affix to the carcass. lect the necessary sample. Test results will be mailed 2-3 Crossing Permits and Guiding and Outfitting: All big game animals must be securely tagged with the weeks after the sample is sent in for testing. Non-members accompanying Tribal member lion HUNTING PERMITS carcass tag prior to transportation. If numerous trips are hunters must possess a Hunter Accompany Crossing Southern Ute Tribal Members: required to remove the carcass from the field, the tag SOUTHERN UTE TRIBAL SEASON DATES Permit, which can be purchased from the Wildlife The following conditions must be met to obtain should remain attached to the portion of the carcass left AND BAG LIMITS Division. The Crossing Permit is specifically to accom- Southern Ute Tribal Member hunting permits: in camp or in a vehicle. Enrolled Southern Ute Tribal Members Only, pany a permitted hunter while hunting on Tribal land. • Must be an enrolled Southern Ute Tribal Member 12 There is an additional “Antler Tag” attached to the car- unless specified The permittee is expressly prohibited from carrying a years old or older and be able to present an enrollment cass tag. This was developed for Tribal members to be Open Areas: Open areas for mule deer, elk, spring and firearm, or providing hunter assistance in the form of card at the time permits are picked up. able to have proof of legal harvest on both a set of antlers fall turkey, and upland game birds, small game and water- equipment, specially trained dogs, pack animals, or • Hunters under the age of 21 must possess a hunter (or horns) and on a carcass if the two are separated. The fowl shall include all lands within the exterior boundaries other similar types of hunting aids commonly provided safety card and must present it at the time permits are antler tag should be affixed to antlers kept at a residence of the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. For private, by professional guides and outfitters. picked up. or brought to a taxidermist. assigned and allotted lands, hunters must first obtain writ- • Issued permits must be signed by the applicant. Validation is the inspection of a harvested animal and ten access permission from the landowner. For USFS UPLAND GAME BIRDS INCLUDING • Mail-out permits will be provided to non-resident may or may not be required depending on the species or lands and Navajo State Park lands contact the respective BLUE GROUSE AND QUAIL Tribal Members only after receiving a letter including the hunt type. Part of the validation process may also require agencies for information pertaining to access restrictions. Season Dates: Tribal Member’s name, date of birth, copies of their the hunter obtaining a validation tag as proof of inspec- Closed Areas: Closed areas shall include all grounds Sept. 1 – Dec. 31, 2011 enrollment card and hunter safety education card (if tion prior to the hunter leaving the reservation with the immediately surrounding the Lake Capote Recreation Permits Issued: applicable), and a list of permits desired. Permits will not harvested animal. For further information regarding vali- Area including the campground. For precise boundaries Beginning Aug. 15, 2011 be valid until signed by the applicant. dations and validation tags, please contact the DWRM contact the Wildlife Division. Bag Limit: Duplicate Permits: Lost or destroyed hunting permits within 24 hrs of harvesting an animal. Dusky Grouse: 3 birds per day will be replaced by the Division of Wildlife Resource Validation Requirements: Depending on the season MULE DEER AND ELK Quail: 8 birds per day Management for a cost of $5.00 per permit. and species hunted, validation of harvested animals may Season Dates: Migratory Game Birds including New Address/Telephone Number/Driver’s License be required. Guidelines vary and are given in detail by Archery: Aug. 27 – Sept. 9, 2011 Doves and Band-tailed Pigeons Information: If you held a previous year’s hunting per- species and hunting season below. General: Sept. 10 – Dec. 31, 2011 Season Dates: mit and your home address, telephone number, or driver’s • Early Archery mule deer, elk, and turkey: Permits Issued: Sept. 1 – Oct. 31, 2011 license information has changed, you are required to pro- Mandatory Validation. Beginning August 15th, 2011 Permits Issued: vide the new information to the Division of Wildlife • General mule deer and elk, fall and spring turkey: Bag Limits: Beginning Aug. 15, 2011 Resource Management. Voluntary Validation. Tribal member hunters will not 3 Mule Deer (1 Buck and 2 Does) Bag Limit: be required to have mule deer, elk or turkeys validated 4 Elk (1 Bull and 3 Cows) Mourning Doves: 15 birds per day LEGAL WEAPONS prior to off reservation transport. Hunters wishing to have White-winged Doves: 15 per day Legal weapons for mule deer, elk and mountain lion their animals validated should make arrangements with ** Tribal Members must have their first cow or doe Band-tailed Pigeons: 5 per day shall include: DWRM staff during regular business hours. validated to receive their second cow or doe tag and have Collared Doves: Unlimited • Shotguns of 20 gauge or larger firing a single slug, • Mountain Lion: Mandatory Validation. Validation their second cow validated to receive their third cow tag. • Any bow with at least 40 pounds of draw weight. must take place within 24 hours of the kill. Contact the Dogs: Using trained hunting dogs in the take and Hunting arrows must include a broadhead with an outside Division of Wildlife Resource Management or Southern 2012 JANUARY COW ELK HUNT attempted take of game birds will be allowed. cutting diameter of at least 7/8 of an inch with at least 2 Ute Tribal Rangers during regular business hours or con- (SUIT members and Other Native Americans) blades. Each cutting edge must be within the same plane tact Southern Ute Dispatch outside of regular business Season Dates: BLACK BEAR: NO OPEN SEASON throughout the length of the cutting surface. Unless hours to arrange validation. January 7 – 15: Archuleta Unit specifically approved by the Management Division, • Upland game birds, waterfowl and small game: No January 7 – 15: Sandoval Unit WATERFOWL crossbows are illegal during the early archery season, Validation Required Permits issued: Permits Issued: • Crossbows with a minimum draw weight of 125 lbs, January 6: Archuleta Unit (60 Tags) Aug. 15 2011 and a minimum draw length of 14 inches from the front EVIDENCE OF SEX REQUIREMENTS January 6: Sandoval Unit (60 Tags) Season Dates: of the bow to the nocking point of the drawstring. A pos- Evidence of the sex of harvested mule deer, elk, wild Bag Limit: Sept. 1, 2011 – Jan. 30, 2012 itive mechanical safety device is required. Bolts must be turkeys, and mountain lions must remain naturally 1 antlerless elk Daily Bag Limit: a minimum of 16 inches long, having a broadhead a min- attached to carcasses while transporting animals from the Ducks and Mergansers: 7 imum of 7/8 inch wide and a minimum of 2 cutting field, while in camp, or until the animal is validated (if Permitting: There will be 10 tags made available for Including no more than 2 hen mallards, 2 pintail, blades. Cutting edges of broadheads must be in the same necessary). Evidence of sex for mule deer and elk include Southern Ute Tribal members who would like to partici- 2 redheads, 3 scaup and 1 canvasback. plane for the entire length of the cutting surface. the head and/or the testicles or udder. Evidence of sex for pate in the January Cow Elk Hunt. These tags will be Coots: 25 • Muzzleloading rifles with a single barrel of at least wild turkeys is the beard (for males). For mountain lions, available on a first come, first served basis through the Dark Geese or Light Geese: 4 .40 caliber for deer, and .50 caliber for elk, the reproductive organs of both males and females must end of the hunt. Rails (Sora or Virginia): 25 • .357 magnum or larger handguns with a barrel length be left attached for sex identification purposes. Snipe: 8 of 6 inches or longer, using .357 magnum or larger caliber SPRING TURKEY Possession Limits: ammunition with soft nose or hollow point bullets, GUIDING AND OUTFITTING Season Dates: 2 daily bag limits • Center-fire rifles or center-fire handguns chambered for Guides and outfitters must be permitted by the April 9 – May 22, 2011 a center-fired cartridge, a minimum of .23 caliber. No fully Division of Wildlife Resource Management before oper- Permits Issued: automatic firearm may be used. All bullets must be soft nose ating on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. To obtain Beginning March 28, 2011 ** Please note that all waterfowl hunters are required or hollow pointed and not weigh more than 350 grains. a guiding and outfitting permit or to acquire a list of per- Bag Limit: to purchase and possess a Federal Duck Stamp. Duck Legal weapons for turkey shall include: Turkeys mitted guides and outfitters, contact the Division of 1 bearded turkey. Stamps can be picked up at the Post Office. may be hunted with shotguns except .410 gauge, bow and Wildlife Resource Management. No beard length restrictions, but a harvested bird arrow, crossbow, rifles and handguns, center-fired car- must have a beard naturally attached SMALL GAME tridges only, and Muzzleloading rifles and handguns, CROSSING PERMITS (INCLUDING FURBEARERS) Legal weapons for waterfowl shall include: Any The Division of Wildlife Resource Management issues FALL TURKEY Permits may be picked up at anytime during the calen- shotgun 10 gauge or smaller and not capable of holding crossing permits to non-Southern Ute Tribal Members to Season Dates: dar year. The season runs year-round. more than 3 shotshells in the chamber and magazine accompany permitted hunters while hunting. Persons Early Archery: Aug. 27 – Sept. 9, 2011 Furbearers shall include beaver, badger, bobcat, coy- combined. Shotshells must not contain lead pellets. holding crossing permits may not hunt or carry a firearm General: Sep. 10 – Dec. 31, 2011 ote, fox species, muskrat, prairie dogs, rabbits and hares, Legal weapons for small game (including furbear- of any type while accompanying a permitted hunter. Permits Issued: raccoon, ringtail, squirrel species, and weasel species. ers and upland birds) shall include: Any rimfire or cen- Persons holding a crossing permit may not provide Beginning Aug. 15, 2011 While no bag limits apply to furbearer permits, certain ter-fire rifle or handgun, any shotgun, any bow and arrow specialized guiding and outfitting type assistance to Bag Limit: rules and regulations do apply to trapping: or crossbow. permitted hunters. Contact the DWRM for more details 1 Turkey (either sex) on crossing permits or to have crossing permits issued. Hunting page 12

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2011 – 2012 Southern Ute Indian Reservation Hunting Proclamation

Important Regulations for Trapping: more of clothing. Penalties include a $50.00 fine and 5 Off-road Travel on Tribal Lands: It is unlawful to trav- AUTHORITY • Permission from assignee to trap. No person shall trap points towards permit revocation. el off of established roads and two-tracks with any vehicle These hunting regulations are approved by the furbearers on assigned property of another without the per- Failing to Tag Wildlife Properly: It is unlawful while on Tribal lands. This includes ATVs. Penalties Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council under authority as mission of the assignee or person in charge of the property. for any person to fail to tag wildlife properly. In its include a $100 fine and 5 points towards permit revocation. outlined in Title 13, Article 1, Section 13-1-106, • Interference with traps: It is unlawful to interfere simplest form tagging means to sign and punch the Subsections (1) through (3), Article 2, Section 13-2- with, disturb, remove or otherwise molest any trap, snare dates on your tag and affix it to the animal’s car- SCHEDULE OF CIVIL PENALTIES CONNECTED 101, Subsections (1) through (5), Article 2, Section 13- or other device lawfully set by a trapper, or remove any cass. Penalties include a $100 fine and 10 points TO POACHING CONVICTIONS ON THE 2-104, Article 2, Section 13-2-105, Subsections (1) furbearer from said devices. towards permit revocation. SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN RESERVATION through (3), of the Southern Ute Indian Tribal Code • Unattended traps: It is the duty of a trapper to Shooting from a Motor Vehicle: It is unlawful for any revised and amended by Tribal Resolution No’s. 89-34, endeavor to prevent undue suffering by wildlife captured person to shoot any type of firearm from a motor Big Game 01-69, and 02-215. or trapped. It is unlawful for any person to set a trap and vehicle to take wildlife. Penalties include a $300 fine leave it unattended in excess of forty-eight (48) hours and 15 points towards permit revocation. Mule Deer unless chemical or mechanical methods are provided to Wastage of Game Meat/Abandoning a Carcass: It is Trophy Buck CONTACT INFORMATION prevent suffering of trapped animals. unlawful to abandon any edible portion of wildlife or per- (24” or greater inside spread): $10,000 mit it to go to waste. Penalties for big game include a Buck: $5,000 Division of Wildlife Resource Management ADDITIONAL HUNTING REGULATIONS $1,000 fine and 15 points. Other wildlife includes a $250 Doe: $1,000 P.O. Box 737 A complete listing of regulations pertaining to hunting fine and 15 points towards permit revocation. 116 Mouache Drive on the Southern Ute Indian reservation is contained in Additionally it is unlawful to take any wildlife and Elk Ignacio, CO 81137 Title 13: Wildlife Conservation Code. Contact the abandon the carcass or take wildlife only for the head, Trophy Bull 970-563-0130 DWRM for a current copy of Title 13 or visit our website: claws, teeth, hide, antlers, horns, tusks, or organs with the (6 or more point count on one antler): $10,000 http://www.southern-ute.nsn.us/wrmweb/. Additionally intent to abandon the carcass or to mutilate any living Bull: $5,000 Southern Ute Tribal Rangers the Division has a limited number of the Southern Ute wildlife. Penalties include fines ranging from $25 - Cow: $1,000 P.O. Box 737 Indian Tribe Wildlife Laws Handbook 2008 available to $20,000 and 25 points towards permit revocation. 149 CR 517 Tribal hunters. Please ask about them in the office. Closure of Lake Capote Recreation Area: The Lake Mountain Lion Ignacio, CO 81137 Failure to wear Daylight or Fluorescent Orange Capote Recreation Area will be closed to all hunting. $5,000 970-563-0133 Garments: During the hunting season it is unlawful to Hwy 160 borders the closure area on the north and Hwy hunt big game with a firearm unless the person hunting or 151 on the west. The range fence directly south of the **Additional penalties associated with poaching con- Southern Ute Dispatch guiding is wearing a head covering and an outer garment lake (running east/west) defines the southern boundary victions often include point accrual and revocation of 970-563-4401 above the waistline, both of solid daylight fluorescent and the east boundary will follow the eastern bank of hunting and fishing privileges on the Southern Ute Indian orange color, totaling five hundred (500) square inches or Stolsteimer Creek running north. reservation for 2 – 5 years**

Tribal Obituaries

SANCHEZ - Joan Howe Sanchez died Tuesday, March 29, 2011, Southern Ute Indian at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, N.M. She was 70. Joan was born May 24, 1940, in Ignacio, Colo. She moved to Elders Language and Cultural Committee Richmond, Calif., to go to school for nursing. She then met Winfred Sanchez and they were married June 11, 1963. They were married for 55 years and older, 48 years. Enrolled member of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, and Ute speaking She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Howe, father Edward Howe, brothers Elwood, Marcus, Elbert and Helia Howe, If interested in serving on this Committee, and sisters Rose Marie and Marjorie Howe. She is survived by her husband Winfred Sanchez of Acoma Pueblo, please submit your letter of interest to the Executive Office by April 15, 2011. N.M.; sons Edward Sanchez, Sr., of Zuni, N.M.; and David Sanchez of Acoma Pueblo, N.M.; daughters Marlene Victorino of Acoma Pueblo, N.M.; Maria Sanchez of Acoma Pueblo, N.M.; Diane Analla of Ignacio, Colo.; and Edwina Sanchez of Acoma Pueblo; and eight grandchildren. A wake was held Friday, April 1, 2011, at the home of daughter Diane Analla, 114 Howe Drive, in By-Laws Of The Southern Ute Indian Ignacio, Colo. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 2011, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Ignacio. Father Douglas Hunt of St. Ignatius will officiate. Burial occured Elders Language and Cultural Committee at Ouray Memorial Cemetery in Ignacio. Mission Statement: To preserve the Southern Ute way of life in perpetuity for the future of the Tribe. I. The Southern Ute Indian Elders Language and Cultural Committee (Committee) will be the authority on language and culture for the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. IN THE SOUTHERN UTE TRIBAL COURT II. Statement of Purpose. OF THE SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN TRIBE • ON THE SOUTHERN UTE RESERVATION The Committee seeks: PO BOX 737 #149, CR 517, IGNACIO, CO (970) 563-0240 • To teach the Southern Ute language, culture, and traditions, • To interpret to the tribal members on language, culture, and traditions, In the Legal Name Change of, legal change of name, to be known hereafter as Starlene Naran- • To be or identify a resource for the Ute language, culture, and traditions, Case No.: 2011-DV-31 jo. Therefore notice is hereby given that Starlene Reed name NOTICE OF LEGAL NAME CHANGE shall be and is hereby legally changed to Starlene Naranjo. • To assist the Beardance and Sundance Chief, Starlene Naranjo, Civil Subject Dated this 28th day of March, 2011 • To assist the Culture Preservation Department. Notice is hereby given that Starlene Reed filed an application for Suzanne Carlson, Southern Ute Tribal Judge III. Membership A. Composition of Committee. The Committee will consist of 7 members, each of whom will be appointed by the Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council (Tribal Council). Interested applicants must submit letters of interest to the Committee, who will determine if the applicant is eligible Notice of public hearing for membership and whether to make a recommendation to the Tribal Council for appointment to the Committee. SOUTHERN UTE CHILD CARE & DEVELOPMENT FUND PROGRAM B. Eligibility. Members of the Committee must be 55 years and older, an enrolled member of In order to provide information and opportunities The main focus of the Public Hearing is support- the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and should be a Ute speaking candidate. for comment on Southern Ute Indian Tribes Child ing the physical, social and emotional wellness of C. Term. The term of office of members of the Committee shall be for three (3) years and terms Care Plan proposed 2010-11. We would like to the tribal children: shall be staggered. When the Committee is first established, two members’ terms shall be invite your input and feedback on the up coming TOPICS designated to expire in one (1) year, two members’ terms to expire in two (2) years, and three Plan proposals. The public hearing will take place: • Developing the Child Care Program members’ terms to expire in three (3) years. Thereafter, all appointments shall be for (3) Wednesday, April 20, 2011 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. • Child Care Services Offered years, except that in the case of a vacancy before the term has ended, a replacement appointment Location: Sun Ute Recreation Center: Capote Room • Procedures for Parents for that position shall be only for the length of the unexpired term. Each member of the Quality childcare is one of the most important • Activities and Services to Improve the Committee shall hold office until his successor has been appointed and has qualified. investments that can be made to help families. Parents Quality of Child Care D. Officers. The Committee shall choose a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson from among its can stay active in the workplace, education and train- • Health and Safety Requirements for Providers. seven members. ing while children develop the solid foundation they If you have any questions, contact Social E. Resignation and Removal. Any member may resign by a written notice to the Chairperson. need to achieve in school. Working parents need sta- Service Department at 970-563-0209 ext: 2331 Any member may be removed by majority vote of the Committee upon (4) unexcused ble, affordable and safe childcare for their children. Steve Brittain or ext: 2459 Evangeline Gray consecutive absences or other action(s) deemed in conflict with the purpose of the Committee. F. Vacancy. When a Committee position is vacated, the Chairperson shall prepare and place an advertisement in the Southern Ute Drum for two publications. The Committee will select names to be submitted as recommendations to the Tribal Council, who will appoint a replacement. IV. Duties of the Committee Request for bids A. Duties of Committee. See purpose. SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN TRIBE, TRIBAL HOUSING DEPARTMENT B. Duties of Officers. HOME REPAIR PROGRAM, PHASE III 1. Chairman – Shall be responsible for scheduling and moderating the monthly Committee meetings. Shall have the power to appoint special and standing committees and delegate OWNER: Housing Department, south of the old casino park- those responsibilities of the Chairperson to the other officers, members of the Committee, Southern Ute Indian Tribe ing lot – white modular building, Ignacio, or staff when appropriate and when that delegation does not undermine the position and Tribal Housing Department Colorado, during the hours of 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., powers of the Chairperson, who is a voting member only in a tie vote. P.O. Box 737-24 Monday – Friday. Please contact Tribal Housing at 2. Vice-Chairman – In absence of Chairman, will have responsibilities of the Chairman. Ignacio, Colorado 81137 970-563-4710 to make arrangements for pick up V. Meeting and Notice 970-563-4710 or email Ms. Burch at hburch@southern- 1) The Committee shall meet on a day designated by the Chairperson. The Chairperson shall Contacts: ute.nsn.us or Mrs. Trujillo at ptrujillo@southern- notify all members of the time and place of such meetings by a written notice to all members Hilda Burch, Housing Project Administrator ute.nsn.us with your request. at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting. Paula Lopez-Trujillo, Administrative Assistant The Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s TERO code has 2) The Committee shall meet with and update Tribal Council on a quarterly basis. Separate sealed bids will be received to address established a preference for contracting and sub- 3) Committee meetings shall be open to any Tribal Member who wishes to attend Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Septic, Water contracting to certified Indian owned businesses. VI. Quorum and Voting Heater, Roof, Stucco, Drywall, Carpentry, A bid preference of 5% will be given to any qual- A quorum to conduct Committee business shall exist when (4) members are present. Foundation and Site Condition work and all other ified Native American owned company. To receive VII. Compensation items identified in the scope of work for each this preference, Native American owned business- Committee members shall be compensated $100.00 per meeting for their participation. home needing either repair or replacement of es must be certified by the Southern Ute Indian VIII. Travel identified items of each individual home for the Tribe’s TERO. Any Native American owned busi- Four trips per committee member per fiscal year will be allowed. Travel should only pertain to Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Reservation-Wide ness not certified by the due date will not be given language and culture activities that would benefit the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. All travel Housing Repair Project, Ignacio, Colorado until 3 a preference. For information on certification, must be conducted in accordance with the Tribe’s policies and permissibility of travel is p.m. (MST) Thursday, April 14, 2011. Bids contact the TERO office at 970-563-0117. contingent upon adequate funding in the budget. received after this time will not be accepted and The Southern Ute Indian Tribe reserves the right IX. Amendments and Revisions will be returned unopened. Contracting party will to reject any and all bids, to waive any informali- These by-laws may be amended or revised, in whole or in part, by majority vote of the be with the Southern Ute Indian Tribe with the ty in bids and to accept the bid deemed, in the Committee with the concurrence of the Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council. Tribal Housing Department managing the project. opinion of the Tribe, to be in the best interest of Request for Bids may be picked up at the Tribal the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. April 8, 2011 Ad tog’omsuwiini-naveeku-chipikwag’atü (16) April 8, 2011 tog’omsuwiini-naveekyavuku-chipikwag’atü (17) Ad

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2010 – 2011 Southern Ute Royalty quarterly reports

Sage Rhode the audience. Head Start graduation and the D’Vondra Garcia Amarante and Eufemia Pardo these past months. We are learn- On the evening of Feb. 4, sev- opening of the Southern Ute ing a lot, and we are eager to eral of the royalty rode a float for Cultural Center & Museum. learn more. Our latest ventures the Snowdown Light Parade. have included the annual Heather and Arnulfo Pardo sup- Sincerely, Christmas dinner and program, plied the truck and flatbed for the Sage Rohde, where we both greeted tribal float, which the younger royalty Miss Southern Ute members and employees. We also rode on. Jr. Miss Southern Ute first alternate participated in the program pre- Sage Medicine Blanket and I sented by the Southern Ute Indian walked beside the float and Montessori Academy. We had the shook hands with the crowd. opportunity to ring in the New The new year began with the Year while participating at the New Year’s PowWow at the high New Year’s Eve PowWow. It was school. I arrived at this event a great event, and we had so around 11 p.m. because my mom much fun staying up late dancing. and I drove from Denver during a While we nearly froze while snowstorm — but it was early riding in the Snowdown Light Mique’, enough to do a potato dance with Mique, nuche, toguuyak tagu- Parade, we enjoyed and appreci- The past few months have been a friend and get blessed for the van, ated all the spectators that a little busy, but the next few new year. Thanks to everyone My name is D’Vondra-Colleen showed up to support the event. months promise to be busier. I who put on the powwow! Ellenttee Mary Garcia. My Ute This year’s theme was monsters, went to different events, includ- An important day was Southern bands are Caputa, Mouche, and so we incorporated myths and ing one about language. Ute Recognition Day on Feb. 18. Weeminuche. I am the great- legends from our culture. Our In November, my mom Linda Lt. Governor Joe Garcia came great-grand daughter of the late chairperson made a scary basket Baker and I drove to Rapid City to with a group of people, including Max Smith Watts and Ellen lady; we had a skin walker, big- attend a language conference. The Colorado Commissioner of Serena Shoshone Fournier House Watts. foot, and ghoul. It was fun. group is called Tusweca Tiospaye Indian Affairs Carol Harvey. I This year has been very busy My maternal grandparents are The committee hosted a work- and the conference was Nov 18 – enjoyed talking with Sue Birch, for me as I am supporting Jr. Miss Debra Watts and the late William shop on powwow etiquette, 20. Besides all the Lakota, Dakota executive director of the Southern Ute. I have attended Richards Sr. My paternal great- which was very interesting. We and Nakota, there were more than Department of Health Care some powwows and community grand parents are Mary and the learned how things have changed 600 people and 40 tribes at the Policy and Financing, who was functions. I recently attended the late Joseph Garcia from from long ago and about the conference. I went to workshops very friendly and encouraging. Hozhoni Days PowWow at Fort Durango. My paternal grand- meaning of, care for, and respect during the day, and played hand- I attended the Denver March Lewis College, which was fun. I mother is Janice Garcia, my of our regalia. It was nice to see games with students and friends PowWow with the rest of royalty. traveled to Denver for the Denver mother is Lorena Richards of Mique, royalty from our sister tribe, the from Red Cloud School (Pine We danced in grand entries March PowWow and spent time Ignacio, and my father is Jamie My name is Amarante Pardo. Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, partici- Ridge) after the workshops. throughout the weekend and with family and friends. Garcia of Durango. I have two My Ute name is Aya — Turtle — pating as well. We appreciate all Royalty played the role of host entered as a group. We also had These upcoming months will brothers named Joseph and given to me by my grandfather, of the presenters that spoke to us at the tribal Thanksgiving dinner Miss Ute Mountain Ute enter the also be busy for me as I attend Marquise. My brothers and I Raymond Frost Sr. I am seven on these important matters. Nov. 20. We shook hands with the arena with us. It was nice to visit more functions along with keep- attend school at the Southern Ute years old and attend the Southern Thank you all who participated. crowd of tribal and non-tribal peo- with friends and family during ing up with school activities. Indian Montessori Academy. Ute Indian Montessori Academy. We had the wonderful opportu- ple and helped take food plate to the powwow. I would like to thank everyone I am very proud to be Little I am currently representing the nity to meet our Lt. Governor, Joe elders sitting at tables. Skipping The Royalty Committee had a who has supported me. Hope to Miss Southern Ute 2010 – 2011. I Southern Ute Indian Tribe as Garcia, when he presented the ahead, royalty was also at the trib- potluck during the last regular see everyone at some of the recently just came back from the Southern Ute Brave first alternate. Southern Ute Tribe with a procla- al Christmas program, which my meeting. There were guests upcoming functions and pow- 37th annual Denver March My name is Eufemia Isabel mation. We were able to talk and grandma, Diana Baker, was able from the Ute Mountain Ute roy- wows. PowWow. Then it was on to the Pardo. My Ute name is Watitach get our pictures taken with our lt. to attend. As with the alty committee and from Ignacio Serena Shoshone Fournier 45th annual Fort Lewis Hozhoni — Little Bird — given to me by governor. We recently attended Thanksgiving dinner, we shook as well. “Morning Star” Days PowWow. I was there to sup- my grandfather, Raymond Frost the annual Denver March hands and helped serve food The committee also hosted a Jr. Miss Southern Ute port my teacher, the outgoing Miss Sr. I am six years old and attend PowWow, our biggest celebration plates. We also helped Santa hand potluck and workshop on pow- first alternate Hozhoni. While there I got to meet the Southern Ute Indian yet. There were many royalty out gifts at the end, which was fun. wow etiquette, with Lucinda her mother, who just came from Montessori Academy. I am cur- members, dancers, and veterans On Nov. 23, the royalty went to Cloud, Fibi Kent, Dan Jefferson, Alaska. I had lots of fun at rently representing the Southern as well as active-duty military Ignacio Elementary and Ignacio Jimmy Newton (Tribal Council), Hozhoni Days. On April 7, I Ute Indian Tribe as Little Miss present. We felt great pride to be High schools as part of Native and Ute Mountain Ute royalty appeared at the Our Sister’s Southern Ute first alternate. there representing our tribe. American Month. Eddie Jr. and doing presentations. Keeper Coalition candlelight vigil. We are the great-great-grand- While these have been a couple Betty Box were the emcees and Our schedule will be getting I just recently celebrated my children of the late Moav and of slow months, we are eagerly Southern Outlaws sang for the busier, especially with local trib- seventh birthday on March 5. I am Maria Frost and the late Riley Joy awaiting the arrival of the spring dance presentations. The visits al events. I hope to see everyone a diehard Denver Broncos and and Chippewa Eaton Joy. We are and summer months so we can ended with a round dance, which at these upcoming events, such as Justin Bieber fan. On May 14, I the great-grandchildren of the late attend the Bear Dance and some always includes the students in the Southern Ute Montessori will appear at the tribal dedication Julius Cloud and Mamie Frost of the many powwows that will for the Southern Ute Cultural and the late Preston Barry and be held throughout Indian Center & Museum, and on May Jeanette Eaton Joy Barry. We are Country. We will do our best to 20 at the museum’s Circle of Life the grandchildren of Edna and represent our tribe and we appre- Friends Celebration. On May 27, I Raymond Frost Sr. and Loretta ciate the continued support of our ExpressExpress YourYour OpinionsOpinions will attend the Southern Ute and Arnulfo Pardo Sr. Our parents friends and families. The divided one Indian can heal the divided one. told me that I do not have to Montessori Head Start graduation. are Heather and Arnulfo Pardo Jr. Togoiak, I think about how life is on the The only way to heal is to worry about that. The person I would like to invite all eligi- We have two brothers: Arnulfo Amarante Pardo reservation. I continue to reflect become them. who does that is only sharing ble boys and girls to our next Pardo III, who attends Bayfield Southern Ute Brave upon my life for information and The pain is so great that the their everyday world with me Bear Dance workshop on April Middle School; and Kruz Rey first alternate connect with knowledge I gain American Indian may remain as and is only temporary. The spirit 14. I hope to see you soon. Pardo, who attends the Southern every day. I and the people in my the divided one. The path of also told me what happens to that Toguuyak, Ute Indian Montessori Academy. Eufemia Isabel Pardo family were taught to be aware healing is through the tone, individual, but I will wait for D’Vondra Garcia It has been wonderful repre- Little Miss Southern Ute and be good. I receive a constant vibration, and essence of the another time to share. Little Miss Southern Ute senting the Southern Ute Tribe first alternate reminder to be positive. There Great Spirit. My grandfather, The way of healing is to look are things I did not quite under- Red Ute, fed my family and oth- within the self and know that I stand until now. I remember ers the knowledge to heal the self am free. The spirit of an being told that there is someone as we become the divided one. American Indian is universal and SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN TRIBE praying in ceremony for you to To be a warrior is to live in the does not discriminate against fail. I understand now. spirit of the American Indian. blood quantum, the color of skin, POWWOW COMMITTEE VACANCY Living here on the Southern The spirit of the American college degree, and name of fam- The Southern Ute Indian Tribe has four PowWow Committee Member vacancies. Ute Indian Reservation is a con- Indian lives. I observe tribal ily. The spirit is free. If one is liv- stant reminder of healing. At members talk as if the American ing as a divided one, find meth- A Committee member must be an enrolled Southern Ute Tribal Members or a Native American times, being here is almost like Indian is dead. The words I hear ods to heal the self to join every community member. living in an abusive household are about how Indians have to do aspect of your being. I write this Members serve on a voluntary basis. with perpetrators and victims. I certain things a specific way, as if because I constantly remind The responsibility of the Southern Ute Indian PowWow Committee is to promote the traditions observe these actions by the we have to hold onto it before it myself of how to live with the and culture of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe through powwows. words spoken by members: a disappears. The spirit of an spirit of an American Indian. All interests individuals who would like to serve on this committee are urged to submit a letter continuous cycle of abuse from American Indian is a living pres- I share this with my family, my of intent to Personnel Department in the Leonard C. Burch Tribal Administration Building. times long before now. Martin ence who never leaves or dies; children, and anyone who wants Luther King rose up for a pur- the individual is the one who to be free. I observe and sense pose to unite people. lives with the idea of a dead individuals who live the way of Here, I see in my mind, a water Indian. the warrior with the spirit of the THE SOUTHERN UTE DRUM fountain that is for tribal mem- The individual, with the idea American Indian. Thank you! A bi-weekly newspaper, owned and operated by the Southern Ute Indian bers only. Descendents of tribal of a dead Indian, lives in a world Tribe on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation in Ignacio, Colorado. members, other natives, and non- of sadness and fear. He or she Melanie Seibel is the daughter April 22 Indians have to drink from anoth- constantly grabs at others for of Eddie and Betty Box Jr. Her SUBSCRIPTION RATES: $29 Per Year • $49 (2) Years er. The cycle of abuse, what I call help. The feeling is overwhelm- paternal grandparents are Red Drum the memory of the divided ones, ing. The individual lashes and Ute and Blue Mist Women. 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STAFF EXTENSIONS & EMAIL ADDRESSES only the spirit of an American I was told. The spirit within me She is a lightworker. April 15 Southern Ute Drum, ([email protected]) Ace Stryker • Editor Ext 2255 ([email protected]) Jeremy Shockley • Reporter/Photographer, Ext 2252 ([email protected]) Stories & News, Robert Ortiz • Comp. Tech., Ext. 2253 ([email protected]) EDITOR’S NOTE: ALL LETTERS PUBLISHED IN THE SOUTHERN UTE DRUM ARE PUB- Andrea Taylor • T.I.S. Director, Ext. 2250 ([email protected]) LISHED AS SUBMITTED AND DO NOT REFLECT THE OPINION OF THE SOUTHERN UTE Announcements DRUM OR THE SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN TRIBE. The Southern Ute Drum does not assume responsibility for unsolicited Wishes/B-Days! material & does not guarantee publication upon submission. The Southern Ute Drum encourages letters from readers on any topic. We ask that letters be 500 words Published bi-weekly and mailed 1st class from Ignacio, CO. or less. Letters deemed to be libelous will not be published. 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Southern Ute Growth Fund - Job Announcements Southern Ute Indian Tribe - Job Announcements Obtain complete job descriptions and applications from the Growth Fund Human Resources, Please refer to the complete Job Announcement and Requirements in the Human Resources Dept. 14933 Hwy. 172 • P.O. Box 367 • Ignacio, CO • 970-563-5064 • [email protected] P.O. Box 737 • Ignacio, CO 81137 • www.southern-ute.nsn.us/jobs Tribal Member Employment Preference, Must Pass Pre-employment Drug Test & Criminal History. Phone: 970-563-0100 • Fax: 970-563-0396 • Hotline: 970-563-4777 *Human Resources accepts applications for Temporary Employment on an on-going basis. Database Systems Manager Maintenance Technician II Closing date 4/11/11 – SU Growth Fund Closing date 4/12/11 – Frontier Field Services Social Services Caseworker II – Apprentice established and approved by the Fitness Manager Leads database development, management, mainte- Maljamar, NM. Maintain equipment at the gas pro- Closes 11/11/11 – This position is designed to pro- and/or Community Center Director. nance and use for all Growth Fund Enterprise func- cessing plant and field compressor stations, serve as vide a Southern Ute Tribal member with education tions including security, systems analysis, data algo- the primary relief for the maintenance foreman. and training in case management in the Tribal Patrol Officer rithms and process integrity, reporting, training, and Division of Social Services. This Apprentice Closes 4/19/11 – Patrols the Southern Ute Indian installation of upgrades. Assists other IT staff as Maintenance Technician III Position and curriculum provides basic intake Reservation and is responsible for preserving the needed in system operation and maintenance includ- Closing date 4/12/11 – Frontier Field Services and/or ongoing social services casework for a vari- life and property of all citizens within the Tribal ing backups and disaster recovery as required to Maljamar, NM. Maintain equipment at the gas pro- ety of social services program areas such as child Community. meet the information needs of the Growth Fund. cessing plant and field compressor stations, provide abuse and neglect cases, youth-in-conflict cases, support for engineering projects, oversee third party and adults unable to protect their own interests. The Games Coordinator Construction Inspector – Engineering contractors during maintenance and construction Time Frame for this program’s completion is Open Until Filled – Plans, implements, and coordi- Closing date 4/11/11 – Red Cedar Gathering projects, and serves as the primary relief for the twelve (12) months, unless there are circumstances nates programs and schedules for the North Provide construction inspection support, coordinate maintenance foreman in his absence. requiring an extension or reduction. American Indigenous Games, the United States activities between Operations and Engineering for Indigenous Games, the Colorado Games and the the construction of pipeline systems, compression Manager Central Land Administration Repairman Tri-Ute Games. Southern Ute Tribal Member Only. facilities, and treating/dehydrator facilities. Closing date 4/12/11 – Red Willow Production Co. Closes 4/15/11 – Assists in home repair to Tribal Oversee the preparation, distribution and documen- Home Rehab Programs, Elders Maintenance Air Quality Engineer Assistant Controller tation of all land department records. Program, Tribal Member and Elderly/Handicapped Open Until Filled – Under general supervision of Closing date 4/12/11 – Aka Energy Group Emergency Repair, and Tribal Rental Units. the Air Quality Program Manager, coordinates, Assisting in managing all accounting functions, to Processing Engineer supervises and conducts technical and regulatory include establishing and maintaining accounting Closing date 4/14/11 – Frontier Field Services, LLC Electrician tasks within the Enforcement Section of the Tribal principles, practices, and procedures, and, manag- Tulsa, OK. Provide pipeline and process engineer- Closes 4/15/11 – Responsible for the repair, main- Air Quality Program. This position is grant funded. ing monthly accounting tasks. ing, technical interpretations, and construction tenance and installation of mechanical and electri- Continued employment is contingent upon renewed management. Supervises field construction activi- cal equipment in Tribal buildings, troubleshooting funding from the US EPA, or other grant funds. Division Order Supervisor ties and provides business and operations support of and correcting safety hazards. Closing date 4/12/11 – Red Willow Production Co. mid-stream natural gas business ventures. Temporary YNR Crew Leader Houston, TX. Supervise staff working with Detention Cook Open Until Filled – The crew leader serves as a role Divisions of Interest (DOI), to ensure all necessary Assistant Utilities Manager Closes 4/19/11 – Responsible for assisting the Food model and mentor for the high school participants. files documenting title and interest are obtained and Closing date 4/15/11 – GF Utilities Division Service Coordinator to facilitate all kitchen food The crew leader must be a responsible, enthusiastic, maintained in an orderly and accurate filing system. Assists the Utilities Manager in the management of service preparation and cleaning duties for the and mature individual who will provide the high the Utilities Division. Day-to-day management of Southern Ute Detention Center. school students with the appropriate guidance, Field Maintenance Technician the Water, Wastewater, Hauled Water, Natural Gas encouragement, and support to succeed in YNR Closing date 4/12/11 – Red Cedar Gathering and Solid Waste Programs, and for the inspection of Fitness Trainer Operate and maintain the field compressor stations all projects involving Tribal utilities. Closes 4/19/11 – Responsible for fitness evaluation, Temporary YNR Crew Member (4 positions) and associated equipment including performing exercise prescription, personal training and fitness Open Until Filled – This is a temporary summer routine operational checks, documenting all daily Division Order Analyst activities related to the Fitness component of the position designed for Southern Ute tribal member operational tasks, changes in operating parameters, Closing date 4/15/11 – Red Willow Production Co. Community Center, in accordance with the guide- high school students who are 16 years old or older. and tracking product and waste fluids. Obtain and maintain orderly and accurate land lines established and approved by the Fitness The crewmembers serve as workers on a crew of records, including Divisions of Interest (DOI) and Director and/or Community Center Director. four that reports directly to the YNR crew leader. General Accountant title documentation. The YNR crew performs a variety of functions Closing date 4/12/11 – GF Accounting/Finance Full Time Lifeguard related to environmental education and on-the- Provides general accounting support, to include Land Records Analyst Closes 4/19/11 – Responsible for lifeguard activi- ground work in various disciplines of natural reconciliation of selected General Ledger accounts Closing date 4/15/11 – Red Willow Production Co. ties at the SunUte Community Recreation Center resource management. on a periodic basis. Responsible for the reconcilia- Obtain and maintain orderly and accurate land swimming pool, in accordance with the guidelines tion of bank statements to the General Ledger and records, including leases, joint operating agreements, providing support for monitoring ongoing cash divisions of interest, title opinions, maintain lease A great new way to find out about job opportunities 24 hours a day, seven days a week! The job hotline activity. Supports the monthly close process. records database, including agreement stipulations. lists the job title and closing date for both Permanent Fund and Growth Fund positions. Full job announce- Provides administrative support to Growth Fund ment including qualifications in Human Resource Department. Hotline is updated weekly. Controller’s group as required. Land Records Analyst II Closing date 4/15/11 – Red Willow Production Co. Land Records Supervisor Maintain orderly and accurate land records, includ- Closing date 4/12/11 – Red Willow Production Co. ing leases, exploration agreements, joint operating BP - Job Announcements Supervise the maintenance of orderly, accurate, agreements, divisions of interest, and title opinions, and appropriate land records including leases, and, maintains lease records database, including For in-depth information on this position and to join our team, visit our website at: www.bp.com/epcareers. joint operating agreements, and various other land agreement stipulations. Click on the “View Jobs” under the “HSSE” category or click “Submit Resume/CV” and then click “Search documents. Openings” and type in Req ID#. BP is seeking the following positions. BP is an equal opportunity employer. Senior Division Order Analyst Maintenance Technician I Closing date 4/15/11 – Red Willow Production Co. #20025BR Site Planner (Durango, CO), #20096BR Site Scheduler (Durango, CO), Closing date 4/12/11 – Frontier Field Services Obtain and maintain orderly and accurate land #20273BR Site Scheduler (Farmington, NM), #20383BR WMS Systems operator (Durango, CO), Maljamar, NM. Maintain equipment at the gas pro- records, including Divisions of Interest (DOI) and #20389BR WMS Systems Operator (Farmington, NM), #20532 Optimizer (Durango, CO) cessing plant and field compressor stations. Title Opinions. In compliance with Title 17 of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe Employment Rights Code, BP will give pref- erence to individuals covered by the Code for purposes of hiring, promotion, lay-off, and training for work performed within the exterior boundaries of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe Reservation. Archaeological Internship Opportunity Participate in cultural resource survey, site recording and mapping, artifact identification, Work in Four Corners area, office based in Ignacio. Can be physically demanding, some overnight camping may be Colorado Department of Transportation required. 10-40 hrs/week, 8-12 weeks, starting in May or June. Contact Cynthia or Doug Loebig at 970- 563-4615. Applicants must be TERO qualified, call 970-563-0100, ext. 2294. Southern Ute Indian Tribe Transportation Maintenance Worker 1 The Adult Occupational Training Program, and the Colorado Department of Transportation are advertis- ing the Transportation Maintenance Worker 1. This training program will be under the Southern Ute Indian Ignacio School District Tribe, for six months and six months under the Colorado Department of Transportation, and will be Application/Information: (970) 563-0500 ext. 221 employed in Durango, CO. Applications can be picked up at the Human Resources Department, deadline Job descriptions and application can be found at: www.ignacioschools.org to apply is Monday, April 25, 2011 at 5:00 pm. If you have any questions, please contact Luana Herrera, Adult Occupational Training Coordinator 970-563-0237. Ignacio School District is accepting applications for the 2010-2011 school year

Multiple positions open Closing date 4/15/11 – Social Studies Teacher, Spanish Teacher, Computer Paraprofessional, Fathers’ Voices Board of Directors Opportunity Room Paraprofessional, Counselor Secretary and District Nurse. The Fathers’ Voices program is seeking interested individuals from the Ignacio, Durango area to serve on the Board of Directors. The mission of the Fathers’ Voice Program is: “To help fathers and mothers to build safe and happy families in order to strengthen our communities, reduce family violence, reduce teen preg- Sky Ute Casino Resort - Job Announcements nancy, reduce alcohol and substance abuse, and to improve the health of individuals and families”. Human Resources Department: 970-563-1311 • Fax: 970-563-1419 The Board will consist of no less than 5 members and no more than 10, Each board member will serve a two-year term, Experience in nonprofit work a plus. P.O. Box 340 • Ignacio, CO 81137 • Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Interested individuals must submit a letter in interest, all nominations will be reviewed by the Board and Indian Preference Employer • All Applicants Welcome • Apply online: www.skyutecasino.com will be contacted after review. Deadline for submission is April 15, 2011. Please letters of interest submit to Fathers’ Voices c/o Robert Ortiz, PO Box 4, Ignacio, CO 81137. Count Salon Count Team Staff PT Cosmetologist – OC Food & Beverage Slots Restaurant Supervisor – FT Slot Operations Supervisor – PT Rounds Cook – FT/TMP Surveillance SOUTHERN UTE COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS Banquet Rounds Cook – FT Surveillance Video Tech. – FT Hotel Board of Directors, Six Vacancies Front Desk Staff – TMP Preference Given To Qualified IT Southern Ute tribal members Southern Ute Community Action Programs, Inc. (SUCAP), will be holding its biennial elections June 7, Database Administrator – FT and other Native Americans. 2011, we are looking for community members who are interested in running for a seat under Category II Marketing FT: Full-time, PT: Part-time, of our Board of Directors. Player Development Staff – FT OC: On-Call, TMP: Temp Category II – those elected by the community at large, will have 6 vacant seats. This is a two-year term. If you have an interest in human services, non-profit organizations or like to be involved in new and excit- ing initiatives impacting your community – here’s your chance! The SUCAP Board of Directors meets once a month and committees meet approximately every quarter. You must be 18 years old and reside with- in the Ignacio School District (11JT) boundaries. Please contact Naomi Russell if you are interested or Advertise With Us! The Drum is read by 1,700 people per issue. know of someone who might be. 970-563-4517 or [email protected] Call 970-563-0118 for rates! We are also online at www.southern-ute.nsn.us/drum All nominations will be followed up by our office. Deadline for nominations May 13, 2011.

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Expert: Educators must Persian Gulf memorial relocated consider culture By Ace Stryker The Southern Ute Drum

Educators cannot afford to ignore students’ cultural back- grounds if they hope to teach in meaningful ways that improve bottom-line academic perform- ance, an education expert told a group of education leaders from tribal and local communities March 25 at the Southern Ute Multi-purpose Building. The group met to discuss how best to reach Native American students and improve their odds for success in school. Many attendees expressed concerns over the dropout rate, which some reports have pegged at photo Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU DRUM higher than 50 percent. Rod Grove, vice commander of the Southern Ute Veterans Association, stood by as repre- “We have a job to do in educat- sentatives from Family Craft Memorials Inc. carefully relocated a granite memorial in ing our young children,” said Veterans Park on Tuesday, April 5. The memorial, which commemorates the Persian Gulf Mel Baker, Southern Ute acting War,was chipped by snow removal crews this winter and as a result is now positioned fur- executive officer. ther from the roadway. Mark Kimsey and Kayce Chadborn use a truck to hoist the heavy The roundtable’s keynote marble marker into its new resting place inside Veterans Park. speaker was Dr. Chad Novak, executive director of the Headwater Foundation. Novak No. Ute vets tour Memorial Park spoke about a foster son who struggled in school until Novak noticed his intense concentration on animals, the wind, and other natural stimuli. That led to years of research, much of which Novak photo Ace Stryker/SU DRUM distilled during his presentation. “Culture allows humans to adapt Southern Ute Education Department Director La Titia Taylor in one to two generations, when it participates in a group discussion during an education round- took hundreds or thousands table meeting March 25 at the Multi-purpose Building at Ute before,” he said. “People can learn Park. Representatives from several tribes and local educational from those who came before.” authorities came together to discuss how best to serve the Not only that — culture can Native American population in schools. influence how a student learns on neurophysical level as well, he development of practices better cessful, teachers must learn how said. His hypothesis — that able to engage those students in to tap into learners’ unique cir- Native American students are the classroom. cumstances in four areas: environ- “divergent” learners according to “We’re using an obsolete mental sensitivity, collaboration the widely accepted experiential model,” he said. and imagination, creativity and learning theory — has led to the Novak suggested that to be suc- empathy, and neuroscience.

photo Suzi Richards/SU Drum Rod Grove, Southern Ute veteran service officer, gives a group of Northern Ute veterans cost estimates and planning advice during the group’s March 31 visit to Ignacio. The Local Ignacio Weather group visited the Southern Ute Veterans Memorial Park as part of a fact-finding mission. They plan to construct a veterans park in Ft. Duchense, Utah, and were traveling through the southwest United States to gather information on various veterans parks. Friday, April 8 Saturday, April 9 Sunday, April 10

20% chance rain/snow, High 55 degrees 50% chance rain/snow, High 52 degrees 20% chance rain/snow, High 54 degrees

April 3 April 11 April 17 April 24 May 3

Temperature

High 70.9 Low 16.3 Average 41.0 Average last year 38.0

Total precipitation

Precipitation 0.3 Precipitation last year 0.2

Wind speed

Average 9.5 Minimum 0.8 Maximum 28.1

Visibility & humidity

Average visibility 121.3 Average humidity 41.1

Air quality Good

Data compiled by Southern Ute Environmental Programs Weather forecasts collected from www.NOAA.gov