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Bear Dance Veterans, Subscription or advertising PRSRT STD information, 970-563-0118 through the changing of U.S. POSTAGE PAID Ignacio, CO 81137 $29 one year subsciption years the colors Permit No. 1 $49 two year subscription PAGE 3 PAGE 9 May 22, 2020 Vol. LII, No. 11

Up to date COVID-19 information for the Southern Ute Indian Tribe online at www.southernute-nsn.gov and on Facebook.

KSUT RADIO KSUT Tribal Radio on Ute Mountain comes to fruition Staff report KSUT

After three years of work, KSUT has realized the dream of connecting the two sisters tribes of South- west Colorado through Tribal Radio, with a new FM signal broadcasting off of Hermano Peak on Ute Mountain. The signal went live on Thursday, May 14 at Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum courtesy Tami Graham/KSUT 100.9FM. KSUT would like Stepping together in perfect cadence, men and women dancers move to the rhythm of the to sincerely thank the Ute Rob Rawls (right), KSUT Four Corners Public Radio bear, as the four-day spring celebration came to a close on Monday, May 20, 2019. Shockley Mountain Ute Indian Tribe station manager and Jim Bert, broadcast engineer won third place in feature photography for his coverage of the Ute Tribe’s spring Bear Dance. for their cooperation and work on final wiring on the Hermano Peak transmitter, support in allowing KSUT Thursday, May 15. TOP OF THE ROCKIES Tribal Radio to broadcast Native American popu- in Reserve, N.M. while the from Ute Mountain. lations, explained Tami new broadcast site was get- Drum nets 6 awards from the “We are excited to pro- Graham, KSUT Executive ting set up on Ute Moun- vide unique programming Director. A proposal was tain, as well as receipt of Society of Professional Journalists to our sister tribe and ap- submitted to the owner of a construction permit to preciate their support with the licenses and KSUT was move the license to Towa- By Jeremy Wade Shockley videography, photography ceremony at the Historic this endeavor. We hope this selected to receive two of oc, Colo. in 2019. The Southern Ute Drum and general reporting for Denver Press Club, which additional communication the 10 available licenses. After 17 separate trips to the print circulation catego- was postponed due to the source can serve a need for KSUT immediately began Ute Mountain with KSUT The Southern Ute Drum ry under 10,000. Winners onset of the COVID-19 pan- those who don’t have di- planning including engi- staff, engineers and tower newspaper won a total of six were recently announced in demic this spring. rect access to other forms neering studies to assess climbers and a near-miss newspaper awards this year a press release from SPJ. The Southern Ute Drum of media in the communi- what frequencies would be of going live in December from the Society of Pro- Each year SPJ’s regional staff worked hard last ty,” stated Sheila Nanaeto, available from Ute Moun- 2019, but getting turned fessional Journalists (SPJ), Top of the Rockies newspa- KSUT Tribal Radio Station tain that would not interfere away due to snow, KSUT with a mix of awards in per contest holds an awards Drum page 10 Manager. with any other signals. Tribal Radio can now be In June 2017, KSUT be- Significant applications heard from 100.9 FM in came aware of an opportu- to the FCC have been ap- Towaoc, Cortez, White CORONAVIRUS nity to be the recipient of proved, including permis- Mesa, Dolores and many two donated FM licenses, sion to temporarily con- points in between. San Juan Basin Public Health and intended for non-commer- tinuing to broadcast at the cial radio stations serving existing site for the license KSUT page 16 Mercy streamline process for free COVID-19 testing SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN TRIBE Symptomatic individuals are now screened onsite Notice of Revised Staff report people per day. Appointments Jollon, SJBPH Executive San Juan Basin Public Health and health care provider or- Director. “The more people Traffic Code effective June 1 ders are not required. There tested, the more information San Juan Basin Public is no fee for the test. The we have to better fight the In Resolution No. 2020-003, the two years for a third or subsequent); Health (SJBPH) and Cen- tests have been provided by virus,” she said. Southern Ute Tribal Council declared • Makes revocation, suspension, and tura Health-Mercy Region- the Colorado Department of Testing will occur at Mer- that the effective date for the revised restriction periods for refusing to al Medical Center con- Public Health and Environ- cy’s Horse Gulch location at Traffic Code would be June 1, 2020. This take a chemical test the same as Col- tinue their partnership to ment (CDPHE), in an effort 810 E. 3rd St. in Durango. resolution was adopted after the Bureau orado’s (i.e., one year for first refus- provide diagnostic (PCR) to expand community testing Patients need to enter on of Indian Affairs (BIA) reviewed and al; two years for second; three years COVID-19 testing six days efforts throughout Colorado. the first floor of the -build approved the code. The revised Code for third or subsequent); a week at Mercy’s Horse “It is the goal of San Juan ing and proceed to the Gar- incorporates comments and proposed • Provides that revocation, suspen- Gulch location. Testing is Basin Public Health and Mer- den Level for testing. Lab revisions from the BIA and others, in- sion, and restriction periods will au- available Monday through cy to make the testing process results should be available cluding La Plata County Board of Com- tomatically be amended if the State Thursday from 8 a.m. to 1 as easy as possible for mem- within 48-72 hours. missioners, the Colorado Department of amends its periods; p.m., and Saturday and Sun- bers of our community,” said For more information, call Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division, and • Allows tribally revoked driver to ap- day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mike Murphy, Mercy CEO. Tiffany Switzer, SJBPH’s the tribal membership. ply for a restricted driver’s license To streamline the process, “Providing onsite screening Chief Strategy Officer at To view a copy of the revised Traffic from the State with the installation symptomatic individuals no is just one way we can sim- 970-335-2011. Code, visit the Tribe’s website at: https:// of an ignition interlock; longer need to complete a plify the process.” Other locations in La Pla- www.southernute-nsn.gov/government/ • Allows law enforcement to stop screening over the phone “We are pleased that get- ta County providing PCR tribal-code/. To view a recorded presen- drivers for not wearing seatbelts prior to testing. Instead, they ting tested for COVID-19 is diagnostic testing are Cedar tation that discusses the revised Traffic (i.e., seatbelt violations are a prima- will now be screened onsite even easier and we encour- Diagnostics, Mercy Region- Code, go to that same website. Although ry offense); by a member of Mercy’s age local residents to take al Medical Center (hospital the Tribe intended to hold in-person • Requires vehicles to comply with staff. This walk-in testing advantage of this simplified location), and Durango Ur- meetings to discuss the revised Traffic tint visibility requirements (i.e., in site has the capacity to test 50 testing process,” said Liane gent Care. Code with the membership and general CO, 27% of light in windows, 70% public, in order to follow social distanc- of light in windshield); ing and gathering requirements, the Tribe • Requires mandatory insurance for the is providing this recorded presentation to minimum coverage amounts in the SUIMA rolls through Transition view at your convenience. state where the vehicle is registered; • Authorizes minors to be prosecuted The revised Code includes the fol- for alcohol-related traffic offenses if lowing substantive revisions: the minor had a prior alcohol-related • Separates civil traffic infractions traffic offense, an accident resulting (e.g., speeding and parking) from in serious bodily injury, or an acci- criminal traffic offenses (e.g., DUI dent resulting in excessive property and careless driving); damage and report; • Allows the Tribe to cite non-Indians • Authorizes Tribal Court to report for civil traffic infractions where the points for traffic infractions, includ- Tribe has jurisdiction (i.e., on tribal ing points against minors, to the trust land and on roads with tribal state; and trust land on both sides); • Designates roads and trails where • Adds a third Driving Under the Influ- off-highway vehicles can be used in ence (DUI) offense (Aggravated DUI) accordance with Tribal Council res- related to driving under the influence olution and map. with a blood alcohol content of 0.15 or more or driving while under the influ- For more information, or if you have ence that injures another person; any questions, contact the Director of the • Makes the driver’s license revocation, Legal Department, David Smith, at 970- Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum suspension and restriction periods the 563-2140 or dasmith@southernute-nsn. Cassidy Tahlo gives a warm smile, as she receives congratulations from community same as Colorado’s periods (i.e., nine gov, or Tribal Attorney, James Washi- members, school staff, and Tribal Council on Thursday, May 21. months for first excessive blood alco- nawatok, at 970-563-2210 or jwash@ hol level; one year for a second; and southernute-nsn.gov. See more SUIMA Graduation and Ignacio Elementary Kindergarten graduation parade pictures on page 7. EvenUpdate wawHchuwiiniwaini (2) (8) FebruaryMay 22, 1,2020 2019

CORONAVIRUS Many Moons Ago City of Durango issues Face Covering Order

Staff report 2) Any City owned or op- ed to, bandanas, medical City of Durango erated building or indoor masks, cloth masks, buffs facility of any kind; and gaiters. Interim City Manager 3) Any public transporta- The City will attempt to Amber Blake, pursuant to tion, including city tran- seek voluntary compliance the emergency declaration sit buses and bus shelters through education and warn- related to the Coronavirus and the airport terminal ing notices prior to the issu- (COVID-19) health crisis, building; ance of any citations. Compli- has issued order #2020-08 4) Any other public place ance with this Order may be requiring all persons shall to whether indoor or out- enforced under Sections 1-16 wear a Face Covering when door where persons are and 9-9 of the City Code. In entering, waiting in line to unable to maintain safe addition, the City may pursue enter and while in the fol- social distancing (six or suspension or revocation of a lowing locations within the more feet separation) business license under Sec- City of Durango: from others who are not tion 13-8 of the Municipal residents of their own Code, or it may pursue any 1) Any place of business household; other legal remedy to secure engaged in any sales or enforcement. other transactions of any As used in this Order, This Order shall become kind to the general pub- Face Covering shall mean effective at 12:01 a.m. on lic and any place that a covering made of cloth, May 22, 2020 and shall ex- offers services, facilities, fabric, or other soft or per- pire on June 19th, 2020 un- Robert L. Ortiz/SU Drum archive privileges, or advantag- meable material, without less extended or modified by 10 years ago es to the general public, holes, that covers only the further order of the Interim including any outside nose and mouth and sur- City Manager. Please see the On the cool, windy Friday morning of May 14, a group of about 150 walkers stretched courtyard, patio, seating, rounding areas of the low- attached Order for full de- and warmed up for what would be a 19-mile trek from the junction of Colorado waiting or parking area er face, and that fits snugly tails and a list of exemptions. Highways 160 and 491 to the Four Corners Monument. This was the 14th year of associated with the place but comfortably against the the Walking Together for Healthier Nations. Southern Ute Council Lady Marjorie Borst spoke of the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Borst was one of the original of business or place of side of the face and remains organizers for the Southern Ute diabetes program and aided in the walk years ago. service in which any kind in place without the use of of delivery, pick up or one’s hands. Face coverings This photo was first published in the May 21, 2010, issue of The Southern Ute Drum. other service is provided; include, but are not limit-

FIRE RESTRICTIONS Commissioners enact Stage 1 fire restrictions in La Plata County Staff report largely melted below 10,000 lowing: La Plata County Board of feet in elevation. Precipita- • Smoking is limited to County Commissioners tion is at 75 percent of the vehicles, buildings, de- October 1-April 24 average, veloped recreational ar- The La Plata County and the existing precipitation eas and 3-foot-wide ar- Board of County Commis- deficit is worsening. eas cleared of vegetation sioners enacted restrictions The fire restrictions -pro • Fireworks are prohibited effective immediately on hibit open burning and burn • Use of explosive mate- open burning in the unincor- barrels on private property rial is prohibited porated private land areas of in the unincorporated pri- • Use of any internal SU Drum archive La Plata County. The fire vate land areas of La Plata combustion engine is restrictions were enacted County. The use of a camp- prohibited unless it is 20 years ago upon the recommendation fire, coal or wood-burning equipped with an ap- Bear Dance Sub Chief Matthew Box presented the Bear Dance to students at Ignacio of Sheriff Sean Smith and stove, any type of charcoal proved and functioning Elementary School. Box is telling about the trees and the corral. The students listened the chiefs of the local fire grill or open fire in any un- spark-arresting device and learned a lot about the Bear Dance traditions. districts. developed area is prohibit- • Welding and cutting The Southern Ute Indian ed. The fire restrictions do operations must be con- This photo was published in the May 19, 2000, issue of The Southern Ute Drum. Tribe has enacted similar not include charcoal fires ducted with a 20-foot Stage I fire restrictions for in suitable containers or radius safe zone free of Tribal lands effective Mon- gas grills for barbeques at vegetation with a 2.5 day, May 11. The San Juan private residences or fires gallon pressurized fire National Forest has been within designated camp- extinguisher or 5 lb. under Stage I restrictions ground pits with protective ABC extinguisher or since April 7, and Bureau grates; however, residents pressurized water supply of Land Management’s Tres and visitors alike must not and proper hand tools Rios Field Office has also to leave these fires unat- on site with a fire watch enacted Stage I restrictions tended and must carefully individual standing by in La Plata County. and fully extinguish them continuously; and Middle and low elevations after use. • Flaring for production in Southwest Colorado had wells may be allowed limited snow accumulation The open flame prohibi- with approval from the this past winter and it has tions also include the fol- designated fire chief.

FIRE RESTRICTIONS Southern Ute Reservation Initiates SU Drum archive Stage I Fire Restrictions 30 years ago

Due to the current high temperatures, be left unattended and are to be fully Employee Fitness Day was sponsored by the Southern Ute Community Action dry fuel conditions and occurrence of re- extinguished after use. Program’s Health and Safety department. Some employees took advantage of the cent wildland fires, Stage 1 fire restrictions 4. FIREWORKS. Possession, discharg- events and had some fun. Volleyball took place at Ute Park. have been implemented for all trust lands ing or use of any type or fireworks is This photo was published in the May 25, 1990, issue of The Southern Ute Drum. throughout the Southern Ute Indian Res- prohibited. ervation. Everyone on reservation lands is asked to be very cautious and use common Commercial and Industrial restrictions sense with fire this time of year. Stage I Fire can be obtained from the BIA Fire Office 40 years ago Restrictions prohibits acts for the general at 575 County Road 517 or by calling Young Southern Ute students public, commercial operators and industrial 970-563-4571. Anyone violating the pro- Bear Dance in the 1960’s pictured oil and gas operators performing work on visions of this fire ban may be subject to left to right, June Box, Raymond the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. prosecution outlined in the Southern Ute Valdez and Lynda Grove. Indian Criminal Code. The Restrictions This photo was published in STAGE I – General Public: will become effective at 6 A.M., Monday, the May 23, 1980, issue of The Prohibited acts: May 11, 2020 and will remain in effect until Southern Ute Drum. 1. OPEN BURNING. Burning of trash conditions improve. and/or yard waste is prohibited. United States Dept. of the Interior, BUREAU 2. AGRICULTURAL BURNING. Burning OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, Southern Ute Agency, of crop land, fields, rangeland, debris P.O. Box 315, Ignacio, CO 81137 burning, slash piles, prescribed burn- ing and weed burning are prohibited. To report fires contact: 3. CAMP FIRES. Building, maintaining DURANGO ZONE DISPATCH or using a warming fire or campfire 970-385-1324 outside of officially designated or For more info or to report Fire Restric- developed camp sites is prohibited. tion Violations contact: The fire restrictions do not include BIA FIRE MANAGEMENT charcoal fires (in suitable containers) 970-563-4571 or for barbeques or fires for sweat cere- SOUTHERN UTE POLICE DEPT. monies, however, such fires are not to 970-563-4401 SU Drum archive FebruaryMay 22, 1,2020 2019 suwarog’omasuwiinipeini (3) (9) CultureOdd

BEAR DANCE Strength &Tradition

Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum 2013: Long lines fill the Bear Dance corral on the final day of the Southern Ute Bear Dance.

SU Drum archive Circa 1970’s: Growlers lead the dancers with traditional Bear dance songs.

ime honored traditions resonate with all three Ute tribes. The T annual spring celebrations take on a different look in 2020 as the Bear Dance Chiefs take measures to protect the Ute people and their relatives during the coronavirus pandemic. The Southern Ute Drum curated a handful of contemporary and historic images to pay homage to the Southern Ute Bear Dance, recognizing the significance of this special weekend for the Pino Nuche, and the blessings that usher in the new year.

SU Drum archive 1985: On the last day of the Southern Ute Bear Dance - A crowd of over 400 people attended. As the day wore on, more dancers, danced into the evening. Again this year no one fell down to the end the “last dance.”

Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum 2019: Feeling the rhythm of singing Bear Dance songs, 2009: The annual spring celebration, which takes place each Memorial Day weekend a young boy sits amongst his elders on the first day of the at the Bear Dance Grounds, is a women’s choice dance that invites people of all ages to dance. participate. EvenHealth wawHchuwiiniwHchuwiini (4) (8) FebruaryMay 22, 1,2020 2019

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HEALTHY RECIPES Southwest Ratatouille Bee Heard: May is Mental By Lisa B. Smith, RDN Health Month Shining Mountain Health and Wellness Do you know your Tools2Thrive? Sweet summer veggies are a delight. This simple mixture makes a wonderful Mary Trujillo Young, Ph.D. tor or with a trusted individ- we’ve lost, we can help our- side dish loaded with nutrients and lots Southern Ute Behavioral ual about your mental health. selves to recover mentally of flavor, especially when a twist of the Health This May, we are encour- and emotionally. Southwest is added! aging everyone to build their It also is true that connec- As with many cooked tomato-based Everyone faces challeng- own set of #Tools2Thrive tions and the people around dishes, it’s wonderful the second and es in life that can impact - recognizing and owning us can help our overall men- third day! This can be used as a side their mental health. The your feelings; finding the tal health – or hurt it. It’s dish or served over fish or chicken as a good news is there are prac- positive after loss; connect- important to make connec- flavorful marinade. tical tools that everyone can ing with others; eliminating tions with other people that Other ingredients that you might want use to improve their mental toxic influences; creating help enrich our lives and to try: Mushrooms, bell peppers, black health and increase resilien- healthy routines; and sup- get us through tough times, beans, fresh tomatoes instead of canned, cy - and there are ways that porting others - all as ways but it’s equally important fresh or frozen green chilies instead of everyone can be support- to boost the mental health to recognize when certain canned, jalapenos or other hot peppers, ive of friends, family, and and general wellness of you people and situations in life olives, red pepper flakes. co-workers who are strug- and your loved ones. can trigger us to feel bad You can add any veggie you like, get gling with life’s challenges When it comes to your or engage in destructive creative and enjoy! courtesy RB and Mindy or their mental health. feelings, it can be easy to behaviors. Identifying the Since May is Mental get caught up in your emo- toxic influences in our lives Southwest Ratatouille Directions Health Month, the Southern tions as you’re feeling them. and taking steps to create a 1. Place 1 teaspoon olive oil and heat a Ute Health Center’s Be- Most people don’t think new life without them can Ingredients: large pan or deep skillet on medium. havioral Health Program is about what emotions they improve mental and phys- 1 teaspoon olive oil 2. Add eggplant and season with ¼ tea- highlighting #Tools2Thrive are dealing with but taking ical health over time. And ¼ teaspoon salt spoon salt, sauté for 10 minutes. - what individuals can do the time to really identify we know that work, pay- 1 eggplant, cut into bite-sized pieces 3. Add onions, zucchini and yellow daily to prioritize their men- what you’re feeling can help ing bills, cleaning, getting 1 zucchini, cut into bite-sized pieces squash to mixture and sauté an addi- tal health, build resiliency in you to better cope with chal- enough sleep, and taking 1 yellow squash, cut into bite sized pieces tional five minutes. the face of trauma and ob- lenging situations. It’s ok to care of children are just 1 sweet onion, diced 4. Add remaining items and simmer for stacles, support those who give yourself permission to some of the things we do 3 10oz. cans Rotel Tomatoes with Green 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. are struggling, and work feel. We also know that life each day - and it is easy to Chili (any type - mild/medium/hot) towards a path of recovery. can throw us curveballs - be overwhelmed. By creat- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or canned) Serves eight! Taking a mental health and at some point, we will ing routines, we can orga- 1 6oz. can of tomato paste screen can be helpful. The all experience loss. It may nize our days in such a way 2-3 cloves garlic, minced Nutrients per serving: 90 Calories, site www.mhascreening.org be the end of a relationship, that taking care of tasks and 2-3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped 1.1g Fat, 459g Sodium, 18g Carbohy- is a quick, free, and private being let go from a job, los- ourselves becomes a pattern Salt and pepper to taste drates, 4g Fiber, 4g Protein way for people to learn about ing a home, or the death of that makes it easier to get Serving Suggestions: Bake with or their mental health and rec- a loved one. It is natural to things done without having serve over chicken or fish, use as a side ognize signs of mental health go through a grieving pro- to think hard about them. dish, cook with cubed beef or bison or problems. A screening is not cess. By looking for oppor- It’s important to remember use your imagination! a diagnosis, but it can be a tunity in adversity or finding mental illnesses are not only helpful tool for starting a ways to remember the good common but are treatable conversation with your doc- things about who or what and recovery is possible. For each of us, the tools we use to keep ourselves mentally Local Resources healthy will be unique. There is a wide range of treatment options ranging from talk • So. Ute Health Center: Behavior Health 69 Capote Dr., therapy to medication to Ignacio, CO, 970-563-4581. For local Native Americans. peer support to traditional Call to schedule a counseling appointment. healing. By developing your • So. Ute Social Services: 116 Capote Dr., Ignacio, own #Tools2Thrive, it is CO, 970-563-2331 for local Native Americans needing possible to find balance - be assistance with child welfare needs and family support. tween work and play, the ups • St. Ignatius Catholic Church: Pastor Cesar Arras, and downs of life, and phys- 14826 CO-172, Ignacio, CO 970-563-4241. ical health and mental health • Ignacio Community Church: Pastor Randall Haynes – and set yourself on the path 405 Browning Ave., Ignacio, CO (currently located to recovery. inside ELHI), 970-759-3633. For more information • Second Wind Fund of the Four Corners: Believes or to schedule an appoint- that every child and youth at risk of suicide should ment, contact the Behavioral have access to the mental health treatment they need. Health Department at 970- We match children and youth at risk for suicide with 563-4581 and ask for Mary licensed therapists in their communities, 720-962-0706. Trujillo Young, Jennifer • Women’s Resource Center: Creates personal, social GoodTracks, or Ryan Sul- and professional growth opportunities for all women in livan. We are here to help! La Plata County, 970-247-1242. Additional resource avail- able 24/7 is the Axis Health 24/7 State & National Resources Crisis Line 970-247-5245 and Colorado Statewide Cri- sis Line: 844-493-8255. • Colorado Crisis Line: 844-493-8255 or Text “TALK” to 38255. You’ll immediately be put in contact with a trained counselor, ready to text with you about anything. • The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Has both an online chat and 24/7 phone line at 1-800-273-8255 if you are thinking of suicide or need help for a loved one. • The Trevor Project: Seeks to serve LGBT youth, has a 24/7 suicide prevention line at 866-488-7386.

FINANCE DEPT. NOTICE Early Cut-Off For Minors Birthday Distributions

Due to upcoming holidays, following are deadlines for requesting distributions from minors accounts:

• Distribution, Fri., May 29: Request due by NOON, Fri., May 22. • Distribution, Thurs., July 2: Request due by NOON, Mon., June 29.

Southern Ute Indian Tribe Vocational Rehabilitation Program

We are here and available for support via phone, fax, or email!

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Phone: 970-563-4730 Fax: 970-563-4840 Email: [email protected]

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MENTAL HEALTH CORONAVIRUS Senate unanimously passes State distributes first Gardner’s 9-8-8 Suicide allocation of experimental Hotline Bill anti-viral treatment

Suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline Staff report Supplies are being dis- randomized controlled clin- Colorado State Emergency tributed in proportion to ical trial suggested that rem- Staff report push Congress to create this Operations Center the number of COVID-19 desivir was associated with Office of Senator Cory three-digit hotline, because cases and persons under faster recovery for hospital- Gardner (R-CO) too many people are suffer- The Colorado State investigation occurring at ized patients. Multiple clin- ing and don’t know where Unified Command Group each hospital system. ical trials are currently un- On Wednesday, May 13, to turn to for help.” (UCG) has received an The U.S. Food and Drug derway or in development. the Senate unanimously Calls to the mental health initial shipment of the ex- Administration (FDA) has Decisions on who should passed U.S. Senator Cory crisis line in Colorado have perimental anti-viral drug issued an Emergency Use receive a dose will be made Gardner’s (R-CO) biparti- spiked 47 percent due in remdesivir from the U.S. Authorization (EUA) for by physicians and their san bill to designate 9-8-8 part to COVID-19. Rough- Department of Health and use of remdesivir for the patients based on the rec- as the national suicide pre- ly 60 percent of calls to the Human Services (HHS) to treatment of hospitalized ommendations under the vention and mental health crisis line are related to the investigate its benefit in im- COVID-19 patients. Gile- EUA. As required by the crisis hotline. Gardner in- ongoing pandemic. proving recovery in patients ad Sciences, Inc. commit- EUA, health care providers troduced this bipartisan Gardner’s National Sui- with severe COVID-19 ted to supplying approxi- must carefully document legislation with Senators cide Hotline Designation symptoms. The UCG re- mately 607,000 vials of the administration of remde- Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Act, S. 2661, designates ceived enough doses of the experimental drug over the sivir and submit a report on Cory Gardner Jerry Moran (R-KS), and 9-8-8 as the National Sui- drug to treat approximate- next six weeks to treat an all medication errors and U.S Senator Jack Reed (D-RI). cide Prevention Lifeline, ly 100 patients and began estimated 78,000 hospital- all serious adverse events. “Combatting rising sui- every seven hours, and we which would include the distributing the drug this ized COVID-19 patients Read more about remde- cide rates in Colorado has must keep fighting to -pro Veterans Crisis Line for week to eight hospital sys- under the EUA granted by sivir and the HHS partner- been a top priority of mine vide mental health support veteran-specific mental tems that serve Coloradans the FDA. ship here, https://www.hhs. and why I’ve led the charge to Coloradans in need, par- health support. The current across the state. Preliminary results of a gov/about/news/index.html. in the Senate to establish ticularly in this time of cri- National Suicide Preven- the 9-8-8 national suicide sis,” said Senator Gardner. tion Lifeline and Veter- hotline. I’ve held countless “With the Senate’s approval ans Crisis line is 10-digits meetings and roundtables today, this bipartisan bill to long, which is a barrier to DEPT. OF SOCIAL SERVICES NOTICE with families, students, create a three-digit suicide Americans in crisis seeking Seeking Community Member for mental health care profes- hotline is now one step clos- support. The bill includes sionals, law enforcement er to becoming reality. This a report to improve sup- Child Protection Team officials, and others to- ad three-digit number would port services for lesbian, dress our state’s mental make it easier for Americans gay, bisexual, transgen- The Southern Ute Department of Social Services is seeking a community health needs. The tragic fact dealing with a mental health der, queer and questioning member preferably to sit on the Child Protection Team. This is a two-year is, we lose a Coloradan to crisis to receive life-saving (LGBTQ) youth and other appointed seat by Tribal Council. If they are interested please contact death by suicide on average support. I will continue to high-risk populations. Division of Social Services at 970-563-2339.

Southern Ute Education Department Online Educational Resources

The Southern Ute Education Department has compiled an abundance of online education resources or you, the membership! We have organized a variety of resources for adult learners, youth, parents and even wellness. Resources will be updated and added every Wednesday.

Please use this resource to learn while you and your family are at home. Take the opportunity to strengthen your knowledge in financial literacy, business writing, GED math, or resume writing. Use this resource to connect your student to eduational games, literacy, math and social studies resources. Or, look at the wellness resources to manage stress during an uncertain time

You can access these resources on out website in “Online resources” at https://www.southernute-nsn.gov/education/

Thank you, and we hope this supports your education at a distance.

Southern Ute Health Center Important Information

Due to the evolving Covid 19 Outbreak the Southern Ute Health Center has updated all operational hours.

The Southern Ute HEALTH CENTER, including DENTAL will be operating on reduced hours, until further notice.

DENTAL & HEALTH CENTER: Open from 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. OPTOMETRY: Closed indefinitley.

***TheHEALTH CENTER is seeing patients in the outside tent area behind the Clinic for COVID-19 screening.*** Urgent Care type appointments will be inside the Clinic.

Nursing Visits from 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ONLY! No Walk-ins Accepted!

All PATIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO CALL AHEAD FOR APPOINTMENTS, 970-563-4581.

DENTAL is seeing emergency appointments only and will pre-screen patients to determine urgency before scheduling and appointment.

PHARMACY hours will be from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 pm – Only Window service will be offered,there will be no pharmacy access inside the clinic.

PSYCHIATRY visits will occur in the Mouache Capote Building; Patients will be called first to verify time of appointment; All other Specialty Medicine (Rheumatology, Neurophology) are postponed.

All BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Patients are treated by phone, no in-person or group meetings at this time. EvenEducation wawHchuwiininaveeini (6) (8) FebruaryMay 22, 20201, 2019

SUIMA Dancing Spirit create art kits From the Eagle’s Nest Job well done! On Monday, May 18, Southern Ute elder, Ula Staff report Gregory – a Dancing Southern Ute Indian Spirit Community Arts Montessori Indian Academy Center board member and volunteer put together As the Southern Ute Indian ‘Art Out Reach’ kits. The Montessori Academy (SUI- kits were handed out along with food boxes MA) has remained closed that Pine River Shares since March 18, which in- gives out weekly at the cluded their spring break, Ignacio High School. teachers and guides had to be Since the outbreak of the creative to keep students en- COVID-19 pandemic in gaged and learning. March, Dancing Spirit has After spring break, the been closed to teaching. task of remote learning Dancing Spirit created Out began. Questions and con- Reach Art kits, starting in April. “It’s important cerns about whether fami- to volunteer in your lies had the right electron- communities at this time ic devices arose, as did — many organizations “Will the internet be strong need help,” emphasized enough?” Teachers who Kasey Correia, co-founder were tech-savvy helped of ELHI in Ignacio and the teachers who were not. executive director of Communication with par- Dancing Spirit Community ents took on a whole new Arts Center. Courtesy Kasey Correia/Dancing Spirit Arts Center meaning as it was occur- ring daily. For students who didn’t have computers or internet, home-learning courtesy Danielle Burns/SUIMA packets were developed. Ignacio honors graduates Screenshot from a weekly Zoom meeting between With that, came the issue teachers and faculty; staff meetings at the Southern Ute of how to stay safe so that Indian Montessori Academy (SUIMA) took on a different work could be pick up and look for the last two months of 2019-2020 school year. dropped off. Thank goodness for SUI- shapes in their homes; the mates. Throughout this time MA’s Little Free Library, Kindergarteners enjoyed of COVID-19, there were which was built by three past virtual word building ac- tears, exhaustion, support SUIMA students who are tivities; and the elementary and laughter. graduating Seniors this year. students worked with their Along with all the schools The L.F. Library became online school programs and in our area, SUIMA has the hub of the home learn- were given math, language, pulled through. Summer ing packet hot spot. With a science, and geography les- break is officially starting, no one-size-fits-all solution, sons individually, in small and the students can now SUIMA had to make sure the groups or in whole class vir- just be kids, the parents can The town of Ignacio education and learning of all tual meetings. now just be parents, and the honored the graduates students continued. There was frustration teachers can now step back from the Ignacio high The infants and toddlers on the side of the parents and say, “Job well done.” School, by placing were sent suggestions to go for instantly becoming the This is the last article banners of the graduates for an exploratory walk or teachers. There was disap- from the Eagle’s Nest for along Goddard Avenue. to use specific types of toys pointment on the side of the this school year 2019-2020. Southern Ute tribal in a big bucket of soapy wa- teachers for not feeling like We will return in the fall. In member, Christina Herrera ter for a sensorial lesson; they were doing enough. the meantime – be strong and fellow classmates will the pre-K students were There was sadness in like an EAGLE, open your be graduating amid the ‘Safer at Home’ order given scavenger hunt ideas the students for not being wings, and fly to places un- initiated by Colorado as they looked for different able to be with their class- imaginable. Govenor Jared Polis. (See graduation flyer on this Eduation page). Robert L. Ortiz/SU Drum Congratulations to all the 2020 Graduates! Job well done, and best of luck along your journeys.

From the staff of The Southern Ute Drum, Jeremy Shockley, Robert Ortiz, McKayla Lee Trennie Collins and Fabian Martinez

PCC-SW is offering virtual summer and fall registration through our upcoming Enrollment Nights. Virtual advisors will be available live to answer questions, help students apply for admission, inquire about programs, and to help students register for classes. Please visit, https://www.pueblocc.edu/Remote/ to schedule a virtual advising session and to see available dates and times: upcoming sessions. FebruaryMay 22, 1,2020 2019 suwarog’omasuwiininaveekyaveini (7) (9) EducationOdd

Academy hosts Transition Parade

Meskvlwv Wesley rides in style, many of the families decorated their cars for the outdoor, social distancing graduation program.

The Southern Ute Tribal Council congratulated all the transitioning students from the Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy on Thursday, May 21.

Ayah Rohde accepts her diploma from a SUIMA teacher, accompanied by her grandmother, Linda Baker.

o celebrate the end of the academic year, the Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council, T along with teachers and faculty from the Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy (SUIMA), lined Ouray Drive to acknowledge the student’s transition to the next grade level. SUPD blocked off Tribal Campus for this parade style event, which included a colorful program organized by SUIMA and a long line of cars, which were elaborately decorated by each family. Kids had an opportunity to see some friendly faces and Little Miss Southern Ute, Shayne White Thunder, give a share the graduation experience with their families on Thursday, May 21. Preventative proper wave to the spectators along the parade route on Tribal campus. measures surrounding coronavirus transmission has impacted many of this year’s graduation ceremonies – forcing schools to adapt, and most programs are being held Photos by Jeremy Wade Shockley outside, where family members and school faculty have an opportunity to honor the The Southern Ute Drum student’s accomplishments. Kinders level up to the first grade!

Robert L. Ortiz/SU Drum Ms. Pepper’s student, Aaliyah Richards beams with happiness as she rides in her decorated car during the graduation parade. s the 2019-2020 school year winds A down across the country, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ignacio Elementary School’s Kindergarten teachers and staff honored their graduating students, with a graduation parade, Friday, May 15. With Robert L. Ortiz/SU Drum Chromebooks collected and library books Warren Whyte, Mrs. Pepper’s student, rides in the graduation parade through the Ignacio Elementary parking lot. Parents returned, the teachers had pictures taken Sunshine and Terrance, joined other parents in decorating their student’s cars, in the middle school parking lot. with the 60+ students — safety being a top Photos by Robert L. Ortiz The Southern Ute Drum priority.

Robert L. Ortiz/SU Drum Robert L. Ortiz/SU Drum Mrs. Finn’s student, Ivan Watts with proud parents, Jasmine and Xavier and little brother Mrs. Richmond greets her graduating student, Jayla Jackson with cheers and smiles. Ezra pose prior to the graduation parade. Jayla was driven my grandmother Dorothy and mother, Bernadette Pinnecoose. EvenNews wawHchuwiini (8) FebruaryMay 22, 1,2020 2019

AGRICULTURE Drought: Planning for the worst, hoping for the best By Kevin Mallow Southern Ute Agriculture Division

The Southern Ute Agri- culture Division is available to provide support to all tribal members with custom farming activities, weed control, rodent management around homes, welding and agricultural production in- Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum formation. Field staff are Herbs and microgreens are ideal if your growing a small garden inside your home, or on currently working a full potential to market this hay takes time and much effort. a balcony. With the shorter growing season in Southwest Colorado, one option is to buy schedule. If you need any of at a much higher value per Selling significant numbers healthy plants at a local nursery to jump start your summer garden. the above services, please bale or ton. This could be creates a rebuilding process contact the Agriculture Di- possible if the surrounding that may take several years. GARDENING vision at 970-563-2900. areas that do not have the This should be weighed With the irrigation sea- benefit of stored water may against the time it takes son being in full swing, produce very little hay, if for grazing areas to recov- Tending a family garden many farmers are starting any, which should cause the er after overgrazing. This to ask the question of what I price of hay to increase. damage takes longer to re- By Jeremy Wade Shockley should do this summer? The math is very simple. pair and some damage may The Southern Ute Drum “Every black cloud has If you produce 1000 bales of be permanent. Feeding hay a silver lining!” We have hay on an average year and through a drought is rarely With more time on our heard this quote our entire the value is $5/bale you only profitable and often increas- hands and the summer sea- lives. It is meant to help us need to produce 500 bales on es the financial damage to son coming on fast, this is through dark times by giving a hay short year if the value the livestock producer. the perfect time to start a us hope that something good is $10/bale to create the same Additionally, waiting un- garden, or till an old one. can happen. We are now in value. I am not suggesting til forage resources are gone Gardens can be small or the middle of an extended that I think hay will be sell- before reducing herd size of- large, and depending on drought cycle in SW Colora- ing for $10/bale this year, ten results in a very low mar- what size of garden project do. It is the middle of May but I am suggesting that hay ket price for those cattle sold you are willing to take on and winter has not provided production shortages may due to a flooded market. will dictate the time and ef- the amount of moisture that create opportunity for hay One of the most important fort needed for success. Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum we would consider normal. producers that get irrigation management activities during Most of us have been Gardening projects at home can be a great stress reliver, For now, all we can do is from stored systems. a short water year is to use the self-isolating at our homes while also providing fresh produce for homecooked hope for the best but plan for Cattle producers won’t get water early. This means that during the coronavirus meals or canning. the worst. While planning, the same benefit of the pos- irrigators should be prepared pandemic, even as the help water the squash and a raised garden bed. While we should look for the silver sible higher hay prices. Cat- to irrigate fields as early as weather gets warmer and pepper plants each eve- some vegetables such as lining that, if you believe the tle producers feed the hay water is available. Every day outdoor activity becomes ning, picking cherry toma- carrots and microgreens quote, is always there but we that they produce to their lost equates to lost produc- more inviting. Gardening toes and raspberries from are grown from seed packs, should also have plans that own cattle and if production tion. Most hay forages in this is a passion and way of life the vine in late summer. other plants like tomatoes, cover a worst case. A real- is short they may not have area are cool season grasses for some, but for others it When it came time to weed herbs and most peppers can istic look at actual crop pro- enough hay and be forced that grow well in April and could be a new adventure the garden beds, we were be purchased at your local duction potential will exist to purchase at much higher May. Supplying irrigation to share with your family often rewarded with spend- nursery or greenhouse – with the amount of irrigation prices or reduce cattle num- water early will have a strong and help pass the time. ing money. That work ethic giving your garden a head water that is expected and bers. Hoping for summer positive response in growth Herb gardens can be was instilled in us from an start, while providing some what that will mean to the rain to replace irrigation or and forage health. By attain- achieved using stand-alone early age. immediate satisfaction. crop value is important. boost dryland grass produc- ing all the spring growth that planters, on a balcony or Each summer I look for- Grow things that you A hay producer in the tion is not a management is possible, production in- window sill. Larger vege- ward to being in my garden enjoy eating, the sense of Pine River Valley could see strategy. It will only cause creases and if it rains in June table gardens or greenhouse as a way to unwind, and satisfaction will be two- opportunities even though ranchers to keep animals and July the grasses will be structures offer a wide va- clear my head. It also pro- fold. Strawberry plants irrigation water may be at longer and damage already in good condition to utilize riety of options, year after vides some of that physi- and raspberries will return below average levels. The stressed forage sources. these rains for growth. year. Tomatoes are easily cal exercise that is missing each spring, as will chives Pine River Valley has irri- Watching cattle markets and Planning is the key to suc- grown in container style from our day to day rou- and asparagus. Lettuce and gation water supplied from reducing numbers prior to cess. A key part of planning gardens as well. If garden- tine. The end result is also other leafy things grow storage in Vallecito Lake. overgrazing rangelands or is being honest with your- ing interests you, there are extremely satisfying, when quickly and can be harvest- Even though less water may worse using hay fields to self about the conditions few limitations. the harvest is ready to eat. ed throughout the summer. be available, producers will feed cattle longer will only and what they mean to your This is a time-honored The Four Corners re- Fresh basil is a delight. The receive some percentage of damage forages to a point operation. Understand that tradition in many families, gion, especially the Pine small investment of time water that should be avail- that recovery of those for- planning is important every and can be used as an activ- River Valley, offers a nice and money can provide so able well into the grow- ages will take much longer. year if you want to succeed ity ideal for younger family growing season with lots much more than just vege- ing season. For example, Reducing cattle numbers in hay and livestock produc- members, a way to share of sunshine, available wa- tables – gardening is an ex- if there is enough water to is a hard and often stressful tion. Planning for drought is responsibility and teach ter and long summer days. cellent way to connect with produce half of the crop that decision. Building a herd always part of the planning new skills. My grandpar- Depending on where you the land and find a sense of would be produced on an to develop the type of cat- process for producers in ents were dedicated gar- live you might have to accomplishment at the end average year there may be a tle that works for you often Southwest Colorado. deners, encouraging us bring in good soil, or build of each day.

Notice from The Southern Ute Drum

NOTE, DUE TO COVID-19: The print edition of the newspaper will be temporarily suspended due to closures and circumstances surrounding public safety, and the welfare of our staff. The newspaper will continue to be published electronically, and will be available as an e-Edition (PDF https://www.sudrum.com/eEditions/) and online: www.sudrum.com. The Southern Ute Drum will adhere to the publication schedules and deadlines for 2020, in order to get relevant news and information out to the Southern Ute tribal membership, tribal departments and community in the best, and most efficient, way possible going forward!

Thank you, Jeremy Wade Shockley, Editor/Media Manager, The Southern Ute Drum MEMORIAL DAY 2020 Veterans of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe May 22, 2020 suwarog’omasuwiini (9) News

Changing of the colors

Southern Ute Veterans Association members, Bruce LeClaire, Rudley Weaver and Raymond Baker raise the Rudley Weaver and Bruce LeClaire unfold the new Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) flag as Raymond Baker U.S. flag in the Southern Ute Veterans Memorial Park. holds the flag ties in preparation to raise the POW/MIA flag.

embers of the Southern Ute Veterans Association; Rudley M Weaver (Navy), Raymond Baker (Navy) and Bruce LeClaire (Army) changed the U.S. and Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) flags at the Southern Ute Veterans memorial Park, Wednesday, May 20. The flags are changed periodically due to weathering, if faded, frayed or damaged in any manner. The Southern Ute Tribal flag was changed earlier in the week. The changing of the flags was also in preparation for Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. The annual Day of Remembrance – Memorial Day ceremonies have been cancelled for this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Raymond Baker holds the U.S. Flag and ties as Bruce LeClaire and Rudley Weaver fold the American Flag as tradition dictates, into a triangle, as the flag will be retired.

Photos by Robert L. Ortiz The Southern Ute Drum

The new Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA), U.S. and Southern Ute Tribal flags wave in the morning SUPD welcomes Blackburn breeze, as the prior flags were changed and retired by the Southern Ute Veterans Association.

photos/courtesy SUPD Officer Colin Blackburn attended the BIA Indian Police Academy in Artesia, N.M. He started on January 14, 2020 and was supposed to graduate on April 6. Due to the COVID–19 pandemic the academy was shut down on March 20, and he was sent home, two weeks short of graduation.

The BIA Indian Police Academy then sent us a curriculum so that he could fulfill the requirements for From the office of the Ute Mountain Ute Chairman graduation. We utilized our in-house instructors and 2020 Bear Dance Cancellation got Officer Blackburn up to speed and he received On April 30, 2020, The Bear Dance Chiefs have made the decision to cancel the [Ute his diploma on Thursday, Mountain Ute] Bear Dance Celebration for this year, due to the COVID 19 virus. May 7 and was sworn in Friday, May 8. Officer The [Ute Mountain Ute] Tribal Council agrees with their decision to cancel this year Blackburn began working as well. The health and safety of the community is the most important concern for us. with SUPD on Monday, May 11, and is currently When this epidemic has passed we plan to celebrate in the coming year. with his Field Training officer for the next sixteen Manuel Heart weeks. Chairman, Ute Mountain Ute Indian Tribe News tog’omsuwiini (10) May 22, 2020

WILDLIFE Drum nets SPJ awards • from page 1 year as a newsroom; these on electric vehicles and website and social media Avoiding black bear encounters awards reflect the Drum’s sustainable energy. He won feeds, highlighting Native continued commitment and third place in Feature Pho- American dance — using Staff report The most effective meth- attractants aren’t removed professionalism in cover- tography: Ute Tribe ushers the power of sound and mo- Southern Ute Wildlife od to avoid black bear en- then another bear or other ing the Southern Ute Indian in spring with Bear Dance tion to convey cultural tradi- Division counters and to reduce the wildlife will likely contin- Tribe and Indian Country. and third place in News tions to an online audience. incidence of bears visiting ue to take advantage of the Newspaper Editor, Jer- Photography: Shining light The Southern Ute Drum’s We are all aware of the residential areas is to re- source. The Wildlife Divi- emy Wade Shockley, gar- on domestic violence. sport reporter took home a unseasonably warm and dry move any potential food or sion does have the ability to nered three awards in pho- Public Relations Coordi- first place win in Sports Gen- conditions we are facing this attractant available to them. trap and relocate nuisance tography and reporting for nator, Trennie Collins, won eral Reporting for a feature spring. Unfortunately, these Store trash until the morn- bears, but this is treated as his coverage of culture, two first place awards for titled, “Sangster on year one conditions may encourage ing of scheduled pick-up a last-resort option and only technology and communi- videography. First place in at Ignacio High School.” black bears to seek out food in a secure container, pref- if all prevention measures ty, respectively. Shockley News Videography: Back Congrats to everyone at sources around homes and erably inside a garage or have been tried. won second place in Sci- to School Round Dance and the Southern Ute Drum. It is businesses. The Wildlife shed. Southern Ute tribal If people see a black bear ence and Technology Gen- first place in Feature - Vide always an honor to receive Division urges people to be members may contact the from a distance, it is import- eral Reporting for the arti- ography: 45th annual Den- this kind of recognition aware of the potential for Tribal Utilities Division ant that they not approach it. cle, “Does electric drive the ver March Powwow. Both from our peers in the field bears to be attracted to their to upgrade their trash cans If a close encounter occurs, future?,” a feature focused vignettes ran on the Drum’s of journalism. properties if food attractants to bear-proof models for a some general guidelines to are available to them. While small additional monthly follow are: black bears tend to be most expense. If used proper- • Stay Calm. Over 50 years of publishing! active in their foraging in ly, these upgraded cans are • Stop and back away the late summer and fall, nearly 100 percent effective slowly while facing the they also come out of hiber- at keeping all wildlife out bear. nation in the spring hungry, of the trash. Additionally, • Avoid direct eye con- which may bring them into we ask people to store pet tact. Direct eye contact contact with people. food indoors and pick up may be perceived as Human food sources can any uneaten food remaining threatening by a black Advertise in your newspaper call 970-563-0118! become an easy meal for in pet dishes in the evening. bear. black bears during this time. Remove bird feeders each • Speak softly to identi- Although it may seem hu- evening. Also, store barbe- fy yourself as a human mane to provide food to cue grills indoors and clean and to show that you hungry bears, it is truly a up any spilled grease. Pick are not a threat to the disservice to both the bear ripe fruit from fruit-bearing bear. and the community. Black trees and pick up any fruit • Fight back if the bear bears that habitually receive that falls to the ground. attacks. food from human sources It is important to remove often become used to close any potential source of If you have questions contact with people and black bear food from res- or for more information, begin to lose their natural idential areas. In the ab- please contact the Southern fear of people. Black bears sence of human food sourc- Ute Division of Wildlife Re- will often return to the area es, black bears will almost source Management at 970- where food was previously always look elsewhere for 563-0130. available. If food is unavail- food, hopefully utilizing To report black bear en- able on their return, they can natural sources. counters, contact the South- become destructive or even The Southern Ute Divi- ern Ute Division of Wildlife aggressive in their search sion of Wildlife Resource Resource Management at for additional food. It is Management believes in 970-563-0130; the Southern important to remember that removing attractants (e.g., Ute Tribal Rangers at 970- black bears can withstand trash, pet food, bird feeders, 563-0133; or Southern Ute natural food shortages with- and grills) prior to taking Dispatch at 970-563-4401. out human intervention. steps to remove a bear. If FebruaryMay 22, 1,2020 2019 tog’omsuwiini-suukus-chipikwag’atüsuwarog’omasuwiini (9) (11) NewsOdd

COVID-19 RELIEF Better Squatch than sorry Four Corners Mutual Aid Network focused on community Staff Report Four Corners Mutual Aid Network

The Four Corners Mutu- al Aid Network (4CMAN) is a community-led grass- roots initiative creating peo- ple-to-people connections in the Four Corners region in response to COVID-19. Mutual aid is when indi- viduals in a community step SunUte and the Tribal up to meet each other’s basic COVID-19 Call Center would like to send a survival needs and build so- special thank you to all cial relationships of support. of the essential workers 4CMAN understands that that are continuing to many of those living in our do their jobs throughout rural region cannot always these challenging times. access established systems Without you, there would of social, financial, and oth- be no us. We all appreciate er support and are struggling your dedication to the during this uncertain time. Southern Ute tribal membership! With reciprocal relation- Courtesy SunUte Community Center ships, trust, and community care we hope to create con- nections that will pull us through this crisis and sup- port us into the future. 4CMAN coordinates fi- nancial assistance to indi- Trennie Collins/SU Drum viduals and families as well Local volunteer, Velma Armijo, loads groceries into the back as food and supply deliveries of vehicles as they drive up to get free food and supplies. to local community mem- recipient. “The support you “Having people come bers and tribal communities guys are giving us is warm- through to get food and sup- including: Towaoc, Colo., ing our hearts.” plies that you’ve known for Ignacio, Colo., Shiprock, Since April 1, this com- years since you were little N.M., Gallup, N.M., Pueb- mitted network of volunteers is really humbling to me. lo Pintado, N.M., Nazlini, and the donors who have in- We may not know what Ariz. and Black Mesa, Ariz. vested in the model have met they go through and for us The financial assistance net- $10,495 in need through a to come in and be able to work is built on an online central fund, and facilitated help is everything,” Collins platform that facilitates di- well over $16,377 of needs explained. “I don’t do this rect connections between met for over 45 families. for the recognition, but to people with need and people 4CMAN has received over bless others because I really with the ability to give. $14,000 from the commu- am grateful for everything I There is a fund specifi- nity, a compelling sign that have and am.” cally for those who identi- Southwest Colorado be- During this time, the fy as undocumented and a lieves in person-to-person 4CMAN is encouraging you central PayPal fund for un- support systems. to consider giving what you met needs which is distrib- “For me it really is just can through our “Redistrib- uted by a diverse group of giving back to the communi- ute Your Stimulus Check” community members from ty that I love. My Ute people Campaign. Donors can ful- across Southwestern Colo- have been on these lands and fill needs directly through rado including Indigenous, giving thanks to everything the spreadsheet, should an immigrant, and LGBTQ2S+ and everyone that came be- individual’s story resonate members. fore me and everything that’s with you. Or, donate to one “As immigrants, we can’t yet to come is super import- of the central funds and apply for any federal aid, we ant to me. Our ancestors the disbursement commit- won’t get any of the stimu- went through struggles we tee will ensure your dollars lus checks, and there’s not can’t even imagine so that make the most impact. The a lot of support for undoc- I (we) can be here today. I 4CMAN can be found on umented families. I know want to give thanks to them our website (where you can we’re not from here but and make them proud of also find our public plat- it’s the only place I’ve ever who I am and who I’m be- form to request or fulfill known, and due to this virus coming,” expressed Trennie needs) or on Facebook. You it feels like we’re not really Collins, Ignacio Mutual Aid can contact us at covid- getting support,” explained and Four Corners Mutual 19mutualaidcortez@gmail. an anonymous Mutual Aid Aid Network. com or 970-343-4687. Advertise in the Drum! 970-563-0118 EvenSports tog’omsuwiini-waiku-chipikwag’atüwawHchuwiini (8) (12) FebruaryMay 22, 1,2020 2019

CHSAA COLLEGE BASKETBALL Commissioner Blanford-Green PAC-12 Pact: Herrera reaches out to schools in open letter chooses Div. I Washington By Rhonda Blanford-Green Colorado High School Ex-IHS volleyball, hoops star taking T&F chance Activities Association By Joel Priest As decisions are made, Special to the Drum the next set of questions begin to formulate around, En route to compiling what is next? The impact four-year varsity win-loss of coronavirus (COVID-19) records of 66-34 in volley- on education and especially but are assembled to pro- sume in the fall or later. As ball and 81-20 in basketball, co-curricular activities has vide guidance to the associ- with all decisions that are with two State Champion- left a stable industry oper- ation that is consistent with being made at the state and ships in the former and four ating on set dates and time- mandated guidelines. educational levels, we are State appearances (with one lines shrouded in gray. We in a holding pattern. runner-up result) in the latter anticipate that there will be CHSAA Resocializa- We appreciate the advice, on her high-school resume, challenges and difficult deci- tion Task Force Topics: creative thoughts and com- Morgan Herrera wasn’t sur- sions in our future that will Should students be ful- parisons to other states, but prised when colleges came require collaborative leader- ly engaged with in-person we will move incremen- a-calling. ship as we work to return to learning before the asso- tally without pressure to Particularly when it came the classroom and interscho- ciation resumes activities/ make decisions in the best to hoops; after all, this was lastic activities. Even in our athletics? interest of Colorado par- the same girl Ignacio fans world of unknowns, what we Should we consider of- ticipants, our school com- watched ably follow in her do know, is that the social, fering some activities/ath- munities and all CHSAA low-post brothers’ stead for financial and operational ef- letics if federal, state, med- education-based programs. two promising seasons, the fects of this global pandemic ical and safety guidelines We want to resume to lev- same girl who then relocat- will temporarily alter how can be met at the local and els of normalcy as much, ed to the Pacific Northwest, we conduct business. There association level? if not more than those we and the same girl whose isn’t a prescribed script. If Should we consider mov- serve. The CHSAA team acclimation to coaches and positively embraced, the op- ing some activities/athletics will be prepared to move teammates at La Conner, portunities to think outside to later start dates ie Sep- forward when we are given Wash., was so smooth she the box and emerge as better tember, October, January 100 percent assurance that helped her new crew to two servant-leaders are endless. and extending completion our activities can uphold top-five finishes. Every single sports enti- dates further than the tradi- the safety guidelines as set During her senior 2019- Joel Priest/Special to the Drum ty from the professionals to tional activities calendar? forth by our state, health 20 winter campaign, which Then-sophomore Morgan Herrera practices free-throw little league are currently fo- Should we consider ad- and educational leaders. unfortunately ended Satur- shooting prior to Ignacio’s 2018 CHSAA Class 2A State cused on how to resume par- justing some activities/ day, March 7, with a 52-45 Championships game versus Yuma inside the Budweiser ticipant engagement within athletics to be conducted June 1st CHSAA Physi- loss inside Spokane Arena Events Center in Loveland, Colo. Herrera was a four-year a safe environment, free of earlier/later than their tra- cal Contact with Coaches/ to Spangle-based Liberty in varsity cager in both Colorado (Ignacio, 2016-18) and health threats and liability. ditional season? Athletes Permitted: the WIAA Hardwood Clas- Washington (La Conner, 2018-20), and despite being known If resocialization was easy, Should we consider on- Local decisions on stu- sic’s Class 2B grand finale, as a basketball and volleyball player will be continuing her student-athlete days as a track-and-field athlete at the we would all be watching line participation for some dent/coach contact begins one NCAA Division I mem- University of Washington. current events instead of activities in place of phys- on June 1. A recent re- ber also started showing re-runs of the 2004 Athens ical activation? leased document, Guide- interest ... but in a different “and volleyball, but I really specified) she couldn’t - com Olympics. I have accepted What safety measures lines-Opening Up America Morgan Herrera. felt like UW was the right ment yet on a role anticipated that I will not have answers will need to be in place to Again, provides national A Morgan Herrera some- choice, right place for me.” for Herrera, whose aforemen- to every question, plan resume specific and/or all recommendations that allow what unfamiliar to even “UW was a little bit of a tioned walk-on status guaran- and/or thought that arises activities? a regional approach for reso- Morgan Herrera. surprise for me,” LCHS T&F tees her a roster spot. throughout the membership. cialization and resuming ac- And amazingly, THAT head coach Peter Voorhees “It is super exciting My goal and that of the CH- This list is a starting tivities. I would also suggest Morgan Herrera will be admitted, before also saying, around here,” mother Kathy SAA staff is to remain laser point for the Task Force a review of the “NCAA- taking a still-developing “It does not surprise me that Herrera said. “We can’t wait focused on the next steps for that I anticipate will be Core Principles of Resocial- skill set to college athlet- an NCAA D-I school would to see where this new en- resuming CHSAA programs convened throughout the ization of College Sports”. ics’ premier echelon – as a take a look at her. Based off deavor is going to take her.” in a safe, educational, envi- 2020-21 school year. It will be important that you ‘preferred’ walk-on track- of what she did.” Sold on Washington for ronment while mitigating provide specific directives to and-field participant at the “My wife and I both were multiple reasons, including operational efficiencies to Recommendations for your coaches, students, and University of Washington. D-I throwers and Morgan proximity to home as well reduce financial stressors for how to respond to your parents aligned with federal “I’m really excited about fits the bill for a collegiate as engineering- and/or med- our membership. coaches, participants and and state guidelines when it,” she said over the May track athlete.” ical-related (“physical ther- The CHSAA staff will school communities in approving practices, training 15-17 weekend (when, un- And Herrera certain- apy, preferably”) academic be convening a “Resocial- these uncertain times im- sessions, etc. In all articles, der normal circumstances, ly could have done much, tracks, Morgan Herrera men- ization to Activities” Task pacting our “WORLD”: the most important note that the Huskies would have much worse than accepting tioned making a connection Force after June 1 to begin The safety and well-be- needs to be mentioned is un- been competing at the Pac- an invite from a program during the recruiting process intentional discussions on ing of all entities within the derstanding your school/dis- 12 Conference Outdoor boasting the U.S. Track with Andrew Ninow, the what fall and subsequent activities culture will be trict level of liability when Championships in Eugene, & Field and Cross-Coun- Huskies’ throws coach. seasons could look like the priority in all decisions resuming and approving Ore.) via phone while in try Coaches Association’s Which wasn’t without ba- within federal, state, medi- from the state association, in-person meetings, training Texas visiting sibling Nick. reigning National Women’s sis; during last May’s WIAA cal, and educational guide- this is a non-negotiable. sessions, practices, rehears- “This year was supposed to Field Athlete-of-the-Year Class 2B State Champion- lines. The Resocialization Your departments will als, try-outs, camps, etc. be, like, the year [colleges] (senior pole vaulter Olivia ships held at Eastern Wash- task force will be compro- provide answers when re- I always appreciate the were watching for me, and Gruver, who in the truncated ington University’s Roos mised of CHSAA Sports sponsible, factual and time opportunity to update the since I’d only done track ’19-20 indoor/outdoor sea- Field, Herrera fired a fourth- Medicine Advisory mem- appropriate information is membership on the Asso- for a year, and now with our son recorded the NCAA’s place 36’8.5” best, helping bers, educational leaders forwarded from the CH- ciation but at the end of season cancelled; I think it’s second-best all-time indoor LCHS finish seventh out of representing all levels of SAA office. The CHSAA the day, your communica- just a really great accom- clearance of 15’5”, after 41 scoring teams. administration, classifica- office will continue to mon- tion and leadership at the plishment, you know?” setting last spring a new “We first got into contact tions and state geography. itor federal, state, health local level will assist your “Yes, I’ve had a lot of 15’6.25” outdoor standard). during basketball season. The Task Force will not be and advisory guidelines school communities as we offers for basketball,” ad- Director of Track & Field He reached out to me ... and pressured to commit to de- that will indicate when and navigate our new reality mitted the Washington State and Cross Country at UW we were just talking about finitive dates or timelines if activities/athletics can re- together. Girls’ Basketball Coaches since Summer 2018, Mau- what scholarships I could Association All-2B selec- rica Powell – wife of head get and stuff like that,” she tion, who averaged nearly coach Andy – was reached recalled. “It’s a lot of money nine points and just over via e-mail, but responded that seven rebounds per game, due to new NCAA rules (un- PAC-12 page 16 May 22, 2020 tog’omsuwiini-peiku-chipikwag’atü (13) Voices

COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE COMMUNITY GREETINGS

Navajo State Park to open KIT CARSON: PART III mountain man as the hap- the last of the great moun- piest days of his life. tain men’s gatherings and for camping on Friday The mountains were be- In March of 1834, he re- also it most notable. Lucian coming crowded. Britain’s joined Thomas Fitzpatrick Fontenelle had departed Staff report orado State Parks: when close to others in Hudson Bay Company and Jim Bridger, the more from what would become Colo. Parks and Wildlife • All camping is by res- the campground. ruled the far northwest. famous mountain man then Bellevue, Nebraska in late ervation only. Check • If you or any member Their trappers pushed south he, in north western Col- June with six wagons, with Camping at Navajo State campground informa- of your family is feel- into the Central Rockies orado. Although he was roughly 50 men and nearly Park will open Friday (May tion and make reserva- ing ill, none of you with the goal of trapping a free trapper, he agreed 200 horses. And on July 15) and Colorado Parks tions at cpwshop.com. should go to a State out the beaver and keep- to work with the Rocky 26, met up with Fitzpatrick and Wildlife is happy to • Bathrooms are open Park campground. ings Americans from com- Mountain Fur Company. at Fort William along the welcome back campers. at the park; but show- • Bring all of your own ing north. The empire was While out hunting alone Laramie River, the future CPW wants campers to ers, laundry and other food from your local at stake as well as money. late one afternoon kit shot location of Laramie, Wyo- enjoy their time outdoors group facilities are not grocery store; don’t The Americans had no such an elk to eat, but almost im- ming. He had with him two but reminds everyone that be open. plan on going out to eat monopoly, for rival free mediately was confronted Presbyterian missionar- social distancing must con- • Visitors Centers are at a local restaurant. trappers competed with the by two grizzly bears who ies, Dr. Marcus Whiteman tinue and that guidelines not open. Campers can • Bring hand sanitiz- men of Fitzpatrick’s Rocky seemed to desire a two- and the Reverend Samuel provided by the Colorado call the park office for er and other cleaning Mountain Fur Company course dinner of both hunt- Parker bound for Oregon Department of Health and information. supplies. Please keep and John Jacob Astor’s old- er and elk. With no time to country under Fitzpatrick’s Environment and the Cen- • It is advised that you a clean camp and pack er American Fur Company reload, Kit ran for his life command, the party set out ters for Disease Control only camp with mem- out your own trash. for furs in this reckless en- and climbed a tree. But no on August 1 and reached must be followed. bers of your household. • Do not invite others terprise, the beaver popula- one remained to study Kit the Green River Rendez- “We’re pleased that camp- Camp sites at Navajo are into your camp; give tion was soon destroyed, as and the bears left, as Kit vous 11 days later. grounds are open but our top limited to six people. them a wave, a smile was the self-sufficiency of recalled. Of which he was Roughly 200 mountain priority is the safety of our • Cabins are not avail- and a healthy hello the Natives. heartily pleased. Kit was man came, along with bands guests and staff,” said Cory able for rental at this from a distance. The diseases inadver- never so scared in his life. of Arapahos, also Shosho- Chick, CPW’s Southwest time. • Check for park updates tently introduced by the And the Blackfoot In- nes, Nez Perce Flatheads regional manager. “The re- • Individuals must main- at CPW’s COVID-19 trappers also decimated dians also made life mis- and Utes. opening will closely abide tain a six-foot distance information page at the Indian population, es- erable for the trappers. In All attention was quickly by health department and from other individuals, cpw.state.co.us pecially among the river February of 1835, Kit was riveted on Dr. Whiteman, CDC recommendations,” including park staff, in tribes. Astor, who operated shot through the shoulder who demonstrated his great Here are items campers the campground. For information about several important fur trad- in a fight with the Black- surgical skill by removing a must be aware of before • A mask should be camping at Navajo State ing posts in competition foot Indians and recovered. three inch iron arrow point heading out to one of Col- worn in public areas or Park, call: 970-883-2208. with the St. Louis trap- Along present-day Idaho’s from Bridger’s back. The pers, came to dominate the Snake River. He recovered Blackfoot Barb had been trade. He made a fortune, long enough to join the fa- lodged in Bridger for three but wisely left the business mous Jim Bridger (a grand years. in 1834, just before its rap- rendezvous) in August of id decline. Kit remembers 1835 the Green River Ren- Joseph Rael Jr. his youthful years as a dezvous was to be one of 4/5/2020

Let it fly!

In The Southern Ute Tribal Court Of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe • On the Southern Ute Reservation PO Box 737 #18, 149 CR 517, Ignacio, CO • 970-563-0240

NOTICE OF LEGAL NAME CHANGE position. The Court will proceed to hear the matter In the Legal Name Change of, at the date and time set above, or such later time to Case No.: 2020-0029-CV-NC which the matter shall be continued and to make the Nataya Lovato, Civil Subject determination therein necessary. Notice is hereby given that Daniel and Angelina Lo- Dated this 18th of May, 2020 vato on behalf of Nataya Lovato filed an application Marlene Price, Deputy Court Clerk for legal change of name, to be known hereafter as Nataya Precious Valencia. As of May 12, 2020 no NOTICE OF PROBATE person filed an objection to the request, and therefore In the Estate Of, 10-year old Phillip notice is hereby given that Nataya Lovato name shall Case No.: 2020-0061-CV-PR Velasquez with a beautiful be and is hereby legally changed to Nataya Precious Stanley R. Frost, Deceased Rainbow trout he caught Valencia. Notice to: Heirs, devisees, legatees, creditors and all at Lake Capote recently. Dated this 14th day of May, 2020. other persons claiming an interest in said estate: The Scott Moore, Southern Ute Tribal Judge Southern Ute Indian Tribe of the Southern Ute Indi- The rainbow measured an Reservation, Ignacio, CO: Greetings: Take notice 24-inches long, 13-inches NOTICE OF LEGAL NAME CHANGE that a petition has been filed in this cause, alleging around the girth and In the Legal Name Chaange of: that the above decedent died leaving certain assets, weighed approximately 5 Case No.: 2020-0030-CV-NC and asking for the determination of heirs of said to 6 pounds. He used a fly Nakai Lovato, Civil Subject decedent, the administration of said estate including Notice is hereby given that Daniel and Angelina Lo- the allowing of creditors of said decedent and for to hook up with this tank! vato on behalf of Nakai Lovato filed an application for distribution thereof. You are notified that said cause His favorite saying is, “Let legal change of name, to be known hereafter as Nakai will be set for hearing before the Tribal Court at the It Fly! Zane-Paul Valencia. As of May 12, 2020 no person above address on JUNE 24, 2020 at 3:00 PM. All Courtesy Jack Frost Jr. filed an objection to the request, and therefore notice persons having claims against the above estate are is hereby given that Nakai Lovato name shall be and is required to file them for allowance with the Tribal hereby legally changed to Nakai Zane-Paul Valencia. Court at the stated address on or before the time and Dated this 14th day of May, 2020. date of said hearing, as above set forth or said claims Scott Moore, Southern Ute Tribal Judge shall be forever barred and all persons interested in said estate are hereby notified to appear and answer In the Legal Name Change of, said Petition and offer evidence in support of their Correction Case No.: 2020-0031-CV-NC position. The Court will proceed to hear the matter In the may 5, 2020 issue of The Southern Ute Drum, the cutline for SUIMA’s From NOTICE OF LEGAL NAME CHANGE at the date and time set above, or such later time to the Eagle’s Nest photo should have read. “Academy student, Amonnie Johnson works Angelina T Lovato , Civil Subject which the matter shall be continued and to make the on a Craft Time project from home. Students are encouraged to stay motivated and Notice is hereby given that Angelina T Lovato filed determination therein necessary. an application for legal change of name, to be known Dated this 18th of May, 2020 creative in their various learning activities as the school year comes to a close during hereafter as Angelina Tina Valencia. As of May 12, Paula Trujillo, Deputy Court Clerk the COVID-19 closures.” 2020 no person filed an objection to the request, and therefore notice is hereby given that Angelina T Lo- NOTICE OF PROBATE vato name shall be and is hereby legally changed to In the Estate Of, Angelina Tina Valencia. Debra Jean Watts, Deceased Dated this 14th day of May, 2020. Case No.: 2020-0032-CV-PR THE SOUTHERN UTE DRUM Scott Moore, Southern Ute Tribal Judge Notice: Heirs, devisees, legatees, creditors and all A biweekly newspaper owned and operated by the Southern Ute Indian Tribe other persons claiming an interest in said estate: The Drum on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation in Ignacio, Colo. NOTICE OF PROBATE Southern Ute Indian Tribe ofthe Southern Ute Indi- In the Estate Of, an Reservation, Ignacio, CO: Greetings: Take notice SUBSCRIPTION RATES: $29 per year • $49 two years Vonestine Jean William, Deceased that a petition has been filed in this cause, alleging Deadline PHONE: 970-563-0100 • DIRECT: 970-563-0118 Case No.: 2020-0059-CV-PR that the above decedent died leaving certain assets, TOLL FREE: 1-800-772-1236 • FAX: 970-563-0391 Notice: Heirs, devisees, legatees, creditors and all and asking for the determination of heirs of said MAILING ADDRESS other persons claiming an interest in said estate: The decedent, the administration of said estate including Next issue The Southern Ute Drum: PO Box 737 #96, Ignacio, CO 81137 Southern Ute Indian Tribe of the Southern Ute Indi- the allowing of creditors of said decedent and for an Reservation, Ignacio, CO: Greetings: Take notice distribution thereof. You are notified that said cause PHYSICAL ADDRESS that a petition has been filed in this cause, alleging will be set for hearing before the Tribal Court at the June 5 356 Ouray Drive, Leonard C. Burch Building, Ignacio, CO 81137 that the above decedent died leaving certain assets, above address on JUNE 22, 2020 at 10:00 AM. All and asking for the determination of heirs of said persons having claims against the above estate are STAFF EXTENSIONS & EMAIL ADDRESSES decedent, the administration of said estate including required to file them for allowance with the Tribal Deadline The Southern Ute Drum ([email protected]) the allowing of creditors of said decedent and for Court at the stated address on or before the time and Jeremy Shockley • Editor, ext. 2255 ([email protected]) distribution thereof. You are notified that said cause date of said hearing, as above set forth or said claims Robert Ortiz • Composition Tech., ext. 2253 ([email protected]) will be set for hearing before the Tribal Court at the shall be forever barred and all persons interested in June 1 McKayla Lee • Reporter/Photographer, ext. 2252 ([email protected]) above address on JUNE 29, 2020 at 9:00AM. All said estate are hereby notified to appear and answer Trennie Collins • Admin. Assistant/PR Coordinator, ext. 2251 ([email protected]) persons having claims against the above estate are said Petition and offer evidence in support of their Articles, photos, required to file them for allowance with the Tribal position. The Court will proceed to hear the matter The Southern Ute Drum does not assume responsibility for unsolicited advertisements, public material and does not guarantee publication upon submission. Court at the stated address on or before the time and at the date and time set above, or such later time to notices, letters and greetings date of said hearing, as above set forth or said claims which the matter shall be continued and to make the may be submitted in person, Published biweekly and mailed 1st class from Ignacio, Colo. shall be forever barred and all persons interested in determination therein necessary. Printed by the Farmington Daily Times in Farmington, N.M. said estate are hereby notified to appear and answer Dated this 1st of May, 2020 by mail, or by email to: The Southern Ute Drum is a member of the Native American Journalists Association, said Petition and offer evidence in support of their Marlene Price, Deputy Court Clerk [email protected] the Society of Professional Journalism and the Colorado Press Association. Notices tog’omsuwiini-wachuku-chipikwag’atü (14) May 22, 2020

Summary of the Proposed Water Quality Standards for NOTICE: SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN TRIBE Surface Waters on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation TRIBAL COURT and Clean Water Act section 401 Certification Procedures

Notice: The Southern Ute Tribal Court On March 28, 2018, the U.S. Environmental the United States until the state or tribe where will begin accepting credit card payments Protection Agency approved the Southern Ute the discharge would originate has granted or Indian Tribe’s application to be treated in a waived Clean Water Act section 401 certifica- • For online payments for Criminal/Traffic cases only: At Citepayusa. similar manner as a state for purposes of the tion. With this authority, the Tribe can deny, com Processing fee may apply. Clean Water Act’s water quality standards and certify, waive, or condition permits, or licenses section 401 water quality certification pro- based in part on the proposed project’s com- grams. At the direction and with the support pliance with the Tribe’s EPA-approved water • At the Tribal Court window or by phone for all cases: All major credit of the Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council, quality standards. Clean Water Act section 401 cards and debit cards will be accepted. Processing fee may apply. the Environmental Programs Division (“Divi- certification authority, therefore, is an import- sion”) has developed water quality standards ant tool for protecting water quality, although • By mail for all cases: Money order or cashier’s check made payable to: and Clean Water Act section 401 water quality it is limited in scope and application to situa- Restitution Party* or Southern Ute Tribal Court* certification procedures for tribal waters. What tions involving federally permitted or licensed P.O. Box 737 #18, Ignacio, CO 81137 follows is a summary of the Division’s pro- activities that may cause a discharge to a water posed water quality standards and Clean Water of the United States. If you have any questions about these new procedures, need assistance with online Act section 401 certification procedures. payments, or if you would like to set up a payment plan, please feel free to call the The Tribe’s proposed 401 water quality certi- Court at 970-563-0240. PROPOSED WATER QUALITY fication procedures: STANDARDS 1) delegate authority to the Environmental *Victim Restitution are made payable by Money Order to the victim, should be noted with case Water quality standards form a legal basis for Programs Division to act on behalf of the and name of the victim. controlling pollutants entering tribal waters. Tribe in exercising the Tribe’s Clean Water *Fine, Fee and Public Defender are made payable to Southern Ute Tribal Court Water quality standards describe the desired Act section 401 certification authority; condition of a water body and the means 2) establish an application process through by which that condition will be protected or the Environmental Programs Division that re- achieved. Water bodies can be used for pur- quires the applicant to reimburse the Tribe for Notice: The Southern Ute Tribal Court poses such as recreation (e.g. swimming, the costs of application review; fishing, boating), protection of aquatic life, 3) establish a process for applications to be will begin accepting email filing agricultural, public water supply, industrial, reviewed both internally within the tribal or- navigation, and other purposes. ganization (through a proposed project noti- For Email Filing: The Division has developed proposed water fication (PPN) process) and through a public I am pleased to announce to all clients, Southern Ute practicing attorneys and to quality standards to protect public health and review and comment process; the general public Tribal Court will now have the option to file documents with the welfare, enhance the quality of water, and 4) set forth the factors that will be considered Court by using the following email address [email protected]. serve the purposes of the Clean Water Act. To in reviewing applications (e.g., compliance ensure that the standards are approvable by with WQS); This will include all documents related to an open case. Petitions can be filed but EPA, the Division has included the elements 5) describe the decision-making process and will be held until payment is received before the case is opened, or a motion to required under the Clean Water Act and EPA’s the possible decisions (e.g., grant, grant with waive fees accompanies the petition for the assigned judge to waive the fee. implementing regulations: (1) designated conditions, deny, or waive); uses for tribal waters, (2) numeric and narra- 6) list the general requirements that will apply tive water quality criteria designed to protect to all of the Tribe’s Clean Water Act section This email address will be used to file all documents in an open current case. New each designated use, (3) anti-degradation pol- 401 certifications; petitions for a new case can be filed at this email address. New petitions will be icies and procedures to ensure attainment and 7) describe how the Tribe’s certifications may held until payment is received. If no payment has been received within 10 days the maintenance of the designated uses, and (4) be modified, suspended, or revoked, and how petition will be returned to the sender. If filing a motion to waive the filing fee it must general policies to protect water quality. civil penalties may be assessed for violation accompany the petition and be approved by the judge before it is accepted into the The proposed water quality standards serve of terms of a tribal certification; and record. No filing fee is needed to file a Petition to Probate. the primary functions of (1) establishing water 8) provide for judicial review in the Tribal quality goals for water bodies on the Southern Court of any Clean Water Act section 401 Documents for open current cases and new cases can still be filed by faxing to Ute Indian Reservation over which the Tribe certification decisions by the Environmental 970-563-9570. New petitions will be held until payment is received. If no payment has authority to set water quality standards and Programs Division. has been received within 10 days the petition will be returned to the sender. If filing (2) providing the legal basis for regulatory pol- a motion to waive the filing fee, it must accompany the petition and be approved lution controls. Establishing criteria and des- NOTICE AND REQUEST FOR TRIBAL ignated uses that protect aquatic and wildlife MEMBER COMMENTS by the judge before it is accepted into the record. species, recreational use, potable water, and Comments will be accepted until June 23, agricultural uses is also an important objective 2020. You may submit comments related to of these standards. More specifically, the stan- the water quality standards or 401 certifica- dards should serve, and will be implemented to tion procedures through the Tribal Member REQUEST FOR BIDS achieve, these purposes: Portal or any of the following methods: • E-mail: [email protected] Southern Ute Powwow Committee 1) Assessment. Provide a point of refer- • Mail: Water Quality Standards Commit- ence for the assessment of surface water tee, Environmental Programs Division, The Southern Ute Powwow Committee are accepting bids for the upcoming 2020 quality. The standards represent the water Southern Ute Indian Tribe, P.O. Box 737 Southern Ute Tribal Fair Powwow. If you have any questions please feel free to contact quality goals of the Tribe for surface wa- #81, 71 Mike Frost Way, Ignacio, Colo- Dona Frost at 970-553-9291 or at [email protected] ters and will be used in assessing potential rado 81137. impacts to that quality. • Hand delivery: Environmental Pro- 2) Regulatory Controls. Both point and non- grams Division, Justice & Regulatory Tribal Fair weekend: September 18 – 20, 2020 point source regulatory pollution controls Administration Building, Ignacio, Col- Porta Pots • Security staff • Cleaning staff • Sound system to be established by the Tribe or the United orado, 81137. States will be developed to ensure a level • Phone: 970-563-4705; select the ______of water quality that will satisfy the water option to comment on the water quality quality standards. Regulatory pollution con- standards and 401 certification procedures. trols established for point source discharges REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS will also be consistent with applicable sec- All comments received will be reviewed and SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN TRIBE tions of the Clean Water Act. Tribal pro- included within the final standards or 401 grams to control nonpoint sources, whether certification procedures as applicable. Once Historic Mural and Building Documentation regulatory or voluntary, will be designed to completed, the proposed water quality stan- meet the water quality standards. dards and 401 certification procedures will be The Southern Ute Indian Tribe (SUIT) is seeking a qualified consultant to perform high-res- 3) Protection of Aquatic and Wildlife Spe- available for an additional public review for a olution photography to digitally capture and preserve culturally significant murals, develop cies. The Tribe intends that the designated 45-day period. options and costs for their physical preservation, and perform 3-dimensional laser mapping uses and criteria assigned to tribal waters of the interior and exterior of historical buildings. For inquiries and a copy of the detailed will provide a level of water quality fully If you have any questions, please call Peter RFP, contact the SUIT Environmental Programs Division: Alexandra Ratcliff, General protective of aquatic and wildlife species Diethrich at 970-563-2269 or Jeff Seebach Assistance Program Manager, [email protected] Proposals will be received dependent on it, including threatened or at 970-563-2272. If you prefer to have a hard through June 5, 2020. The Southern Ute Indian Tribe Tribal Employment Rights Office endangered species listed under the En- copy of the proposed water quality stan- (TERO) has established a preference for contracting and subcontracting to certified Indian dangered Species Act. dards or 401 certification procedures mailed owned businesses. For information on certification, contact TERO at 970-563-0117. SUIT to you, please contact Kelly Herrera in the reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid deemed, in the opinion of CLEAN WATER ACT SECTION 401 Environmental Programs Division at 970- the Tribe, to be in the best interest of the SUIT. CERTIFICATION PROCEDURES 563-0135. You can also pick up hard copies Under Clean Water Act section 401, a federal of the proposed documents from the Tribal agency cannot issue a permit or license for an Council Affairs office and the Environmen- activity that may cause a discharge to waters of tal Programs Division.

SEEKING TRIBAL MEMBER COMMENT

30-day Tribal Member Comment Period on the Environmental Programs Division’s proposed Tribal Water Quality Standards & 401 Certification Procedures

The Environmental Programs Division is developing water quality standards and Clean Water Act section 401 certification procedures in order to protect the quality of tribal waters and is seeking input from the tribal membership. Tribal members can view the proposed water qual- ity standards and Clean Water Act section 401 certification procedures and related materials and can submit comments via the Tribal Member Portal. Here’s how: 1. Log in to your Tribal Member Portal at https://members.southernute-nsn.gov 2. Access the materials by clicking on the links on the bottom of the page 3. Submit your comments by June 23

You can also submit your comments by one of the following methods: • E-mail: [email protected] • Mail: Water Quality Standards Committee, Environmental Programs Division, Southern Ute Indian Tribe, P.O. Box 737 #81, 71 Mike Frost Way, Ignacio, Colo- rado 81137. • Hand delivery: Environmental Programs Division, Justice & Regulatory Adminis- tration Building, Ignacio, Colorado, 81137. • Phone: 970-563-4705; select the ______option to comment on the Water Quality Standards and 401 Certification Procedures.

If you have any questions, call Peter Diethrich at 970-563-2269 or Jeff Seebach at 970-563- 2272. If you prefer to have a hard copy of the proposed water quality standards or Clean Water Act section 401 certification procedures mailed to you, please contact Kelly Herrera in the Envi- ronmental Programs Division at 970-563-0135. You can also pick up hard copies of the proposed documents from the Tribal Council Affairs office and the Environmental Programs Division.

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Southern Ute Indian Tribe • Job announcements Sky Ute Casino Resort • Job announcements Visit the the tribe’s website at www.southernute-nsn.gov/jobs for complete job descriptions. Visit our website at www.skyutecasino.com to view job openings and apply online. If you need help filling out an online application, please come the Human Resources office Human Resources • Phone: 970-563-1311 • PO Box 340, Ignacio, CO 81137 and we are happy to assist you on our applicant computer stations. TERO-Native American Preference • All Applicants Welcome ALL EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED ONLINE Must pass pre-employment drug test, background check, qualify for and maintain Applicants and employees, be sure the HR Dept. has your current contact information on a Division of Gaming License and be able to work all shifts, weekends or holidays. file. Human Resources accepts applications for temporary employment on an ongoing basis. Southern Ute Indian Tribe, Human Resources • P.O. Box 737 - Ignacio, CO 81137 Phone: 970-563-0100 ext. 2424 • Fax: 970-563-0302 • Hotline: 970-563-4777 Assistant General Manager – Trainee Southern Ute Tribal member only Air Quality Analyst youth up to age 24, and their families, as part of Closes 5/27/20 – Under general supervision the Native Connections grant project. Will in- JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the General Manager (GM), this is a training position of the Air Quality Program Manager, provides clude mental health and dual diagnosis services that will result in a tribal member having the opportunity to train for the position of Gener- oversight and management of the Air Quality provided within the Southern Ute Health Cen- al Manager. The Assistant General Manager – TM (AGM-TM) will participate in the Career Monitoring Program and technical assistance ter, patient homes, schools, and the community Development Program (CDP) and associated curriculum requirements to the extent necessary, to the Air Quality Planning and Assessment as needed to address patient needs. Continued depending on their background, education and experience. As the AGM-TM gains education team within the Tribal Air Quality Program. employment is contingent upon renewed grant and experience, their level of authority and responsibility for various components of the business Pay grade 19; $21.32/hour. funding. Pay grade 22; $61,872/year. will increase. The AGM-TM will participate in both the gaming, as well as the non-gaming areas of the business. Patrol Officer Lifeguard (Full-Time) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties and responsibilities associated with this po- Closes 5/29/20 – Patrols the Southern Ute Indi- Open until filled – Lifeguard activities at the sition will be defined and established in accordance with the CDP policies. Will work closely an Reservation and is responsible for preserving Community Recreation Center swimming with the GM and/or AGM to understand the duties and responsibilities associated with a Casino the life and property of all citizens within the pool, in accordance with the guidelines estab- Executive Management position. Will attend identified and relevant conferences, workshops or Tribal Community. Pay grade 19; $21.32/hour. lished and approved by Fitness Director and/ educational seminars related to the executive management of a casino/resort property. or Community Center Director. Pay grade 12; MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Must be an enrolled member of the Clinical Supervisor $10.91/hour. Southern Ute Indian Tribe. Must have an established work history demonstrating a reliable work Open until filled – A senior level position that ethic and progressively greater areas of responsibility. Must have at least 5 years’ experience in provides Clinical Supervision to staff Case- Physical Therapist (PT w/ benefits) a management and leadership role OR a Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field. Must workers providing a full range of intake and/or Open until filled – A professional position have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be available to work on weekends, ongoing social casework services for a variety within the Department of Private Education. holidays and/or rotating shifts. Must be able to work long hours, scheduled or unscheduled, of program areas such as child abuse and ne- Works with Southern Ute Indian Montessori which is likely to include nights, weekends, and when emergencies arise. Must be able to obtain glect cases, youth-in-conflict cases, and adults Academy students in need of physical therapy and maintain a SUIT Division of Gaming Key License. Must have a high level of Emotional unable to protect their own interests. Provides services. Pay grade 20; $23.51/hour. Intelligence and have strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on experience interacting with clinical supervision and oversees Family Pres- a wide range of people from senior leadership to line personnel. ervation and the Foster Care Program Coordi- Public Ed. Elementary Teacher LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must be able to communicate complex concepts and information to nator. Pay grade 22; $61,872/year. Open until filled – A professional teaching po- employees, other departmental staff, and customers. Must speak clearly and persuasively in pos- sition with the Southern Ute Indian public Ed- itive or negative situations, respond well to questions, demonstrate group presentation skills, and Community Health Representative ucation Department. Teaches/tutors Southern actively participate in meetings. Must write clearly and informatively and be able to read and Open until filled – Providing assistance and Ute students or Johnson O’Malley Program interpret written information. the coordination and development of activities students in the Ignacio Elementary School and REASONING AND MANAGEMENT ABILITY: Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves for elderly and physically or mentally disabled develops an afterschool program to strengthen problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alterna- Tribal Members. Performs community health academic skills throughout the school year. tive solutions. Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations. Team duties to include patient transport and monitor- Designs and implements summer enrichment Work - Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Able to build morale and group com- ing, home visits, conducting classes, and pro- programs, performing student instruction and mitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed. Develops workable viding community education on Tribal health supervision, managing the programs and re- implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Prepares and supports those affect- issues. Home Care may include house clean- viewing their success. Will support established ed by change. Leadership - Inspires and motivates others to perform well. Takes responsibil- ing, personal hygiene, preparing meals, and curriculum/management and is expected to ity for subordinates’ activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance other health and wellness related activities. Pay work in different subject areas and classrooms feedback; Develops subordinates’ skills and encourages growth. Looks for ways to improve grade 13; $12/hour. as determined by the Director and building and promote quality. Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to principal. The intent is to assist students in the profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic Court Information Analyst educational process thereby increasing their goals. Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Con- Open until filled – Works in cooperation with potential for success. Position is based on a tributes to profits and revenue. Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes Tribal Court administrators to strategically plan regular work year (261 days) with approved a harassment-free environment. the development of the Court’s programs, by leaves and vacations available during periods statistically measuring the effectiveness of cur- of the year that do not require student contact. rent court programs, researching methods to im- prove effectiveness, and writing grant proposals Social Services Division Head 160/550 Construction Project Employment/Training to support improvements and funding. Position Open until filled – Day-to-day operation and is partially grant funded. Continued full-time management of the Southern Ute Tribal So- Closing June 2, 2020, 5 p.m. – Lawrence Construction is currently looking for an ADMIN- employment is contingent upon renewed fund- cial Services Division, in accordance with STRATIVE TRAINEE to work throughout the project. This person must have attention to de- ing from the grant. Pay grade 21; $55,006/year. the guidelines (fiscal, philosophical and - pro tail, be willing to learn and take direction, valid driver’s license for state of residency, pass grammatic) established and approved by the pre-employment and random drug testing as well as a background check. This position will Detention Division Head Tribal Council. Manages programs and ser- follow TERO preference. Contact Laura Sanchez at TERO 970-563-2294 or lsanchez@souther- Open until filled – Under general supervision vices including child/adult welfare protective nute-nsn.gov for more information and an application. of the Justice and Regulatory Department Di- services, family, group and individual therapy, rector, plans, organizes, directs, and reviews BIA General Assistance, Low Income Energy the administrative activities of the Southern Assistance Program, Title IV B-Foster Care Ute Detention Program and Facility. program, Colorado State Human Services and related Programs and Contract/Grants. Pay Detention Officer grade 23; $69,597/year. Open until filled – Under general supervision of the Detention Sergeant, maintains the safety Speech & Language Therapist (PT w/ben- and welfare of inmates and visitors and mon- efits) itors all activities within the detention center. Open until filled – A professional position with- Pay grade 17; $17.20/hour. in the Department of Private Education. Works with Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy Family Court Caseworker students in need of speech and language therapy Open until filled – Providing guardian ad litem, services. Pay grade 20; $23.51/hour. special advocacy, parent coordination, and me- diation services as assigned through Court ap- TEAM Worker pointment and clinical supervisor. Psycho-so- Open until filled – Southern Ute Tribal Member cial educational classes for youth as assigned only. The TEAM program is an opportunity for by clinical supervisor. Case management ac- enrolled Southern Ute Tribal Members to find tivities and/or counseling services involving temporary employment within the various de- assigned adults and juveniles. Position is both partments of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. Both Tribal funded and grant funded. Full-time sta- part-time and full-time temporary positions. tus is contingent on grant funding. Pay grade 20; $48,898/year. TERO Worker Open until filled – Under the supervision of the Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist – Na- TERO office. It is an opportunity for enrolled tive Connections Southern Ute Tribal Members and other local Open until filled – Under general supervision Native Americans to find temporary employ- of the Program Director, provides behavioral ment within the various departments of the health treatment in the Native Connections Southern Ute Indian Tribe. Both part-time and grant program. Will work exclusively with full-time temporary positions.

SAVE THE DATE! JUNE 29, 2020, 2:00 P.M.

The US 550-US 160 Connection South project team is planning a groundbreaking event for this highly anticipated, regionally significant design-build project in southwest Colorado (CDOT Region 5). The project re-routes US 550 to connect with the US 160 interchange in the Grandview/Three Springs area in Durango, improving safety and mobility along both major corridors. While we are planning an on-site event, we are also preparing a live, online alternative in the event it is deemed unsafe or inadvisable to gather together. Please mark your calendars and stay tuned for details to come. QUESTIONS? Call 970-880-2800 / [email protected]

Bureau of Indian Affairs Southern Ute Agency – Business as Usual

The Southern Ute Agency offices are closed to the public, however work is continuing to operate as “business as usual” with staggered staff schedules. The offices can be reached by email or calling the numbers posted. The Office of Natural Resource Revenue (ONRR) is still operating, processing 2014’s and payments, including processing distributions. If you have any questions or concerns you can contact their offices below: • For official business related to the Southern Ute BIA Office, please call 970- 759-1257 for assistance • For Realty matters, please call 218-750-4411 • For Irrigation business, please call 970-563-9484 for assistance • For Fire matters, please call 970-749-3558 or 911 • Southwest Regional Office, Regional Director or 505-563-3103 for assistance.

For lease income you can contact the following numbers: • TOLL FREE: ONRR 800-982-3226 • OST Call Center 888-678-6836 • OST Farmington, NM 505-326-7983 Back Page tog’omsuwiini-naveeku-chipikwag’atü (16) May 22, 2020

Tribal radio on Ute Mountain • from page 1 PAC-12 Pact: Herrera • from page 12 A special thank you to Rob to go – being a ... walk-on, pecially, like, when I was was immediately excited,” he Rawls, KSUT Four Corners I don’t get any money my going to have a conversa- recalled. “Then I watched her Station Manager, for his tire- first year – but through the tion with another coach, I play volleyball for the first less work in helping make contacts between me and always asked (Alex) what time and was blown away by this dream a reality! him, I think I’m really going would be good to ask, to get how she competes.” KSUT Tribal Radio can to enjoy the program.” to know the college – and With her final prep-sports be heard on 91.3FM serving “I see myself really doing ... he was just really thrilled season scrubbed, and a Ignacio, Southern Ute and well at shot put and ham- whenever I told him about scheduled June 11 gradua- Jicarilla Apache tribal lands, mer throw,” she continued. University of Washington. tion ceremony also tentative 89.7FM serving Farming- “Hammer’s going to be Then I decided to commit to (the cancelled NCAA Div. ton, northwest New Mexico something new to me ... so them, and he was over-the- I Outdoor T&F Champi- and Navajo tribal lands, and I’m excited to learn how. But moon excited for me.” onships had been set, co- now 100.9FM serving Cor- I think shot’s going to be my “They were all really ex- incidentally, for June 10- tez, Dolores, Towaoc, White best throw.” cited,” she added, referring to 13 in Austin, Tex.) due to Mesa and Ute Mountain Ute “Morgan came out as her immediate and extended the ongoing coronavirus/ tribal lands. a junior and was the fast- family, “and you could just COVID-19 pandemic, Her- est girl on our team in the see it the whole time during rera said she’s actually ap- 100 and 200, and also our the recruiting process, no preciated the time to reflect best thrower in shot and matter where I went they’d on her situation. disc,” Voorhees stated. “In be proud.” “Especially nowadays be- the open sprints [her] ath- “I want to thank all the cause we have nothing else leticism shined and it also coaches that pushed me to to do!” she laughed. “But I showed up in the throws. be the best that I can be – all really enjoy looking back, “Over the course of the the ones at Ignacio and all the seeing where I started, and year, she improved steadily ones up here in Washington.” where I’m at now. And it at about a 1-foot PR every “She is extremely coach- amazes me.” two weeks with no plateau able and isn’t afraid of hard “My first year at La - Con in sight.” work ... very athletic too. ner, I joined the track team ... courtesy Tami Graham/KSUT “I think shot and hammer Those all point to success,” to meet new people. And as it An amazing view from atop Hermano Peak looking south. are going to be great fits for her said Voorhees. “The finer turned out, the first two weeks The transmitters on Ute Mountain will now broadcast the – and possibly discus, too,” he points of throwing are her of track, I loved the sport; it courtesy Tami Graham/KSUT KSUT Tribal Radio’s signal at 100.9 FM. declared. “She will find suc- coach’s responsibility, but reminded me so much of my cess and improve her marks I have faith in them. If you past – my mom and dad used there, hopefully moving into a think of how many hours she to be track coaches – and I scholarship position.” has put in the gym playing just loved being out there all While weighing all her op- volleyball and basketball, the time. I’d forgotten about tions, Herrera said chats with and convert a portion of that it in Ignacio.” oldest brother and former energy and competitive spirit “I was full-basketball Fort Lewis College basket- to track, she will be just fine.” when I lived in Ignacio,” ball star center Alex proved “La Conner is a small she continued, “but now I’m calming and invaluable. school ... blessed with many like, ‘Hey, I’m good at other “All the time I’d ask multisport athletes, so when I sports too!’ I started explor- him if I could call and ask heard about Morgan and that ing that and it’s just changed questions,” she stated. “Es- she was interested in track I my whole world.”

The Southern Ute Drum’s Crossword Puzzle

Across Down 1 Free TV spots 1 --- Alto, CA 5 People whose creator is Tawa 2 Small bread-like sweet cake 9 Banking abbreviation 3 National Historic Landmark 60 miles 10 Excepting west of Albuquerque 13 Aerial maneuver 4 Keeper of the celestial keys 14 1967 Nigerian separatist state 5 Something to kick 15 By virtue of worthiness 6 Handling the job 17 Zodiac’s meat eater 7 Smartphone predecessor 18 --- Joe’s (classic sign) 8 Having clout 19 Arithmetic 11 Utah’s Family City U S A 20 “--- o’ My Heart” 12 Pueblo which is home to the Red 21 Hue changer Willow people 22 “The Sign of ---” (Sherlock Holmes 16 “Maple Leaf --- “ mystery) 19 Sane spy sabotaged transmission site LOCAL IGNACIO WEATHER 24 Branch of 25 Down 21 Non-exploding bomb Your weekend forecast! 26 Day before a big event 22 Greek cheese 27 People also known as the Minnetaree 23 Model train layout, perhaps Friday, May 22 Saturday, May 23 Sunday, May 24 29 iPad, for example 24 Web locales 31 Aspirin unit 25 Five-pillared religion 32 “Where Have --- Flowers Gone?” 27 Online giggle 33 Former Swedish carmaker 28 El ---, Mouache leader killed on the 34 Horace and Pindar wrote a lot Arkansas River in 1809 35 Sailors’ patron saint 30 Old full size Ford

Answers for this crossword will appear in June 5 issue of the Drum.

73˚F increasing clouds 72˚F sunny 70˚F mostly sunny Answers for May 8, 2020 crossword puzzle: Light, variable afternoon winds Light, variable morning winds Across: 1 Aswan, 6 Past, 10 See to, 11 Vito, 12 Inset, 13 Crow, 14 Attach, 16 Scab, Weather forecasts collected from www.weather.gov 18 Ethos, 20 Koi, 21 NPR, 23 Era, 24 BCC, 25 Eon, 26 Demur, 28 Zuma, 30 Bodice, 33 Roll, 35 Sadly, 36 Onto, 37 Algae, 38 Noon, 39 Sleds. Down: 1 Asia, 2 Sent, 3 Western Mono, 4 Ate at, 5 Notched, 6 PVC, 7 Airs, 8 Stockbridge, 9 Towaoc, 15 Horeb, 17 Bic, 19 Samosas, 21 Nez, 22 Pour on, 27 Udall, 29 Alto, May 22 May 29 June 5 June 13 June 21 31 Clad, 32 Eyes, 34 Lon.