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BOBCATS WRESTLING EDUCATION Wrestlers work through Ignacio School District ‘expanded’ Rumble welcomes one of their own IHS 0-2 in tourney’s duals, 0-3 for night deKay selected as next superintendent

By Joel Priest By McKayla Lee Special to the Drum The Southern Ute Drum

Pandemics can apparent- The Ignacio School Dis- ly make for some strange trict will welcome Chris mat-fellows. deKay as the new superin- And at the rotating La Pla- tendent in July. Current su- ta County bragging-rights perintendent Rocco Fus- triangular known as the chetto is set to retire at the 2021 Riverside Rumble, end of the 2020-2021 school Ignacio High’s wrestlers year. “I’m very confident found themselves hosting that Chris will do a great not only 4A Durango and job, he has my support and 3A Bayfield as automat- Joel Priest/Special to the Drum anything he needs help with ic opponents, but also 3A Ignacio’s Kyle Rima refuses to relinquish the leg of Durango’s he knows how to reach me,” Montezuma-Cortez (co- Miguel Stubbs during the 2021 Riverside Rumble – hosted Fuschetto expressed. op’ing this winter with 2A this season by IHS – on Thursday, Feb. 18. Rima would deKay was born and San Juan Basin Leaguers push the 220-pound action into a second period, but raised in the Ignacio com- Stubbs would work for a pin 35 ticks in. Dolores) inside IHS’ auxil- munity, he is the youngest iary gymnasium Thursday, voring them, the Bob- er, showed the ’Cats falling born of 11 children and has Feb. 18. cats still managed to log a 66-6 to Durango – the spec- always had strong ties to the With both numbers and handful of individual vic- tribal community. His fa- experience not exactly fa- tories; team scores, howev- Wrestlers page 12 ther was the Bureau of In- dian Affairs (BIA) Super- intendent for 18 years. “I STRATEGIC PLANNING grew up in the school sys- tem here, I attended the Tribal member small business Head Start, participated in the local rec programs and spotlight: Grant Foster grew up in the lower agen- cy where the current BIA Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum Rising Sun Crab Traps: Ocean Springs, Miss. building is,” deKay shared. The Ignacio School District selected Chris deKay as He graduated from Ignacio the new superintendent, he will assume the role in July, replacing Rocco Fuschetto, who retires at the end of the By Trae Seibel Ignacio School page 7 2020-2021 academic school year. Small Business Specialist

What is your small business: name, services, industry? Rising Sun Crab Traps, LLC. We cater to Recre- ational and Commercial Crabbers, Charter Captains and Shrimpers. We manu- facture Crab Traps in three sizes, Live Crab Holding Pens, Live Fish Bait Hold- ing Pens, Crawfish/Shrimp Traps, Eel Traps, and Pin Fish Traps in many sizes and shapes, etc.

What inspired you to start your own small busi- ness? The crab traps I pur- chased in the local stores Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum were flimsy and cheap- Ignacio Community Library Service Desk Manager, Ron Schermacher had the honor ly made. My mom and of cutting the ribbon on the new EV charging station in the heart of Ignacio’s Creative dad used to own a rabbit- District, Friday, Feb. 12. ry and had a contract with Pel Freeze in which they ELECTRIC VEHICLES had 400 working does. My courtesy Grant Foster Grant Foster, owner of Rising Sun Traps, LLC holds a Small business page 8 couple of Chesapeake blue crab. Ignacio acquires first electric vehicle charge station Curbing illegal turns ICL cuts ribbon on Level 2 dual port EV charger

By Jeremy Wade Shockley restaurants and local mer- The Southern Ute Drum chants. Given its name, the EV charger can charge The town of Ignacio be- two vehicles simultaneous- came part of Colorado’s ly, at no cost to the driver – growing electric vehicle at least for the time being. charging network last week, Charging fees will be im- with the announcement of plemented later this year, the town’s first Electric Ve- according to ICL Director, hicle (EV) charge station. Marcia Vining. Ignacio Community Li- “By 2030, 20 percent of brary Service Desk Manag- the projected [automobile] er, Ron Schermacher was market will be electric,” the driving force behind the said Schermacher. project, and had the honor of “Additionally, the EV Signage for the new Level 2 cutting the ribbon on the new Dual Port EV Charge Station charge station will draw vis- EV station in the heart of Ig- in Ignacio, Colo. itors to Ignacio ... and fills nacio’s Creative District. a spot in the charging des- Fabian Martinez/SU Drum A socially distanced, out- Ute Reservation. ert,” Schermacher explained. There has been an influx of illegal and dangerous left-turns in the Cedar Point Housing door ribbon cutting event The new dual port charger Stating that Ignacio will now Complex on the intersection of Shadow Spirit Street onto Colorado Highway 172. took place on Friday, Feb. 12 offers a full charge in about be listed on the statewide da- The illegal turn is in direct violation of multiple sections of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Traffic Code; which includes, Unlawfully Turning (14-12-101) and Failure to at the Ignacio Community 4 to 6 hours, but for those tabase and map, listing them Obey One-Way Traffic Restrictions (14-13-105). Library. The event was also looking to simply top off, among other EV charge sta- The Southern Ute Police Department has started patrolling the area more frequently broadcast online via Zoom, significantly less time is re- tions in La Plata County and to help prevent anyone unlawfully turning left at the intersection to ensure the safety to give those at home a quired. The location is cen- the Four Corners region. of motorists, while also maintaining the proper flow of traffic. chance to witness this histor- tral to downtown, and a mo- ical moment on the Southern ment’s walk from schools, Ignacio page 2 EvenUpdate wawHchuwiiniwaini (2) (8) FebruaryFebruary 26, 2021 1, 2019

ELECTRIC VEHICLES Durango 9-R wins competitive grant Many Moons Ago for district’s first electric school bus

Staff report ational by the fall of 2021. tory. Also known as bi-direc- La Plata Electric “This new eBus will be tional charging, this will al- Association a great addition to our fleet low the bus to pull electric- for getting around in town,” ity from the grid to charge Durango School District said Durango School Dis- during inexpensive off- 9-R has been awarded up to trict 9-R Transportation Co- peak hours. It will also al- $328,803 to purchase and in- ordinator Daniel Blythe. low LPEA to pull electrici- stall a fully electric school “We were excited to work ty from the vehicle onto the bus and related charging in- on this proposal with LPEA grid during critical times. frastructure, thanks to a joint and to ultimately win the “This is a really cut- grant application by the RAQC grant for the bus as ting-edge project, not just for school district and La Plata it is a great opportunity for this area but for the whole Electric Association (LPEA). the district to integrate elec- state,” said LPEA CEO Jessi- The grant, funded through tric vehicles into the system ca Matlock. “Vehicle-to-grid the Regional Air Quality and to continue to explore installations are the future Council’s (RAQC) ALT Fu- ways to reduce our carbon because they enable our grid els Colorado program, aims footprint.” to operate with a higher de- to improve Colorado’s air Beyond environmental gree of flexibility. This will quality by incentivizing the benefits, the electric bus will equate to big cost savings by replacement of pre-2009 bring tangible health benefits allowing LPEA to avoid the vehicles with fully electric to students who ride the bus. purchase of expensive on- and Renewable Natural Gas Roughly 95 percent of Amer- peak power, while aligning (RNG) fleet vehicles. LPEA ica’s school buses run on die- the charging of the bus with will contribute an addition- sel and emit tailpipe pollution times of less expensive re- Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum archive al $120,000 to cover elec- linked to asthma attacks, re- newable generation. tric charging infrastructure spiratory illness, and cancer. This project delivers fi- 10 years ago and bus costs. Electric buses do not emit nancial, social, and environ- Durango School District any exhaust, thereby elimi- mental benefits to our com- The Southern Ute Police Department volunteered some of its staff to help with the 9-R was one of only eight nating this health concern. munity, and we’re grateful Reading Wednesdays afternoon activity at Ignacio Elementary School on Feb. 16, 2011. Reading Wednesdays is part of the Families in School program coordinated grant awardees out of 38 to- The bus will also be the to Durango School District by the Pine River Community Learning Center for parents and family members. tal applicants. The 81-seat first vehicle-to-grid installa- 9-R for their interest and Officer John Schnelting reads aloud to a group of students while others in the bus is expected to be oper- tion in LPEA’s service terri- collaboration.” school library listened to books read by participating parents like Agatha Bison.

This photo was first published in the Feb. 25, 2011, issue of The Southern Ute Drum. Ignacio’s charge station • from page 1 20 years ago A photo from the corresponding issue 20 year ago was not available in the Drum archives. Look for the 20 years ago photo in the March 12, 2021 issue of the Southern Ute Drum.

Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum Forest Lakes resident, Guinn Unger gets the first charge from Ignacio’s first EV charging station on Friday, Feb. 12. The Level 2 Dual Port EV charger is located at the Ignacio Community Library in downtown Ignacio. SU Drum archive

The state of Colorado is 30 years ago actively pushing for resi- A special dance was held on behalf of Chairman Leonard C. Burch during the 3rd dents to invest in electric Annual Sweetheart Powwow. His wife, Irene, and granddaughter, Rachel, joined him vehicles in an effort to help while well-wishers shook his hand and showed their support and appreciation. offset and reduce carbon emissions across the West. This photo was published in the Feb. 22, 1991, issue of The Southern Ute Drum. Ignacio joins other towns in La Plata County, and throughout Colorado, who are using grant funding op- portunities to bolster lo- cal EV infrastructure. Just last month the town of Bay- field unveiled their first EV Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum charge station adjacent to Town Hall, and Durango Ignacio Chamber of Commerce Vice President, Sharon Craig, Ignacio Mayor, Stella Cox, Ignacio Community announced plans to upgrade Library Service Desk Manager, Ron Schermacher and ICL one of their charge sites to Director, Marcia Vining stand together for a portrait during include a pair of newer, rap- the dedication ceremony Friday, Feb. 12. id charge stations designed for ultra-fast charge times fleet vehicles, used by small in Ignacio, along with Igna- and quick turnaround. businesses, corporations and cio Town Mayor, Stella Cox. The need for charging in- government programs. Perhaps the star of the frastructure caters to res- “The town chipped in, we show was a brand new 2021 idents and tourists alike. thought it would [help] bring Mustang Mach E, owned by With automakers focused in economic opportunity; es- Forest Lakes resident, Guinn SU Drum archive on meeting demands for EV, pecially as we move forward Unger. Unger had purchased rural communities will have with the Ignacio Creative the sports car a few days ear- 40 years ago to keep pace in regard to District, and tourism oppor- lier and was impressed by available infrastructure, es- tunities,” said Sharon Craig, its capable 200-mile range. School Superintendent Bill Thornton and Principal Jess Medina presented the pecially if they want to at- vice president for the Igna- Up to that point, he had on- awards to the winning students of the Colorado Council’s International Reading Association story writing contest held in Ignacio, Dec. 9, 1980. Local winners were tract EV owners who may cio Chamber of Commerce. ly charged the car from the Maria Trujillo, Danielle Monte, Michelle Gravestock, Brian Hight, Matthew Lambrecht, be travelling from one town She also represents the town comfort of his own home. Paul Lambrecht and Leora Burch. to the next. on the La Plata Econom- Given Ignacio’s proximity There is undoubtably a sea ic Development Alliance to Navajo Lake, the South- This photo was published in the Feb. 27, 1981, issue of The Southern Ute Drum. change on the horizon, espe- Board. “We thought it was a ern Ute Museum and Chim- cially in terms of new vehi- good investment,” Craig em- ney Rock, the EV dual port cles entering the market over phasized. charge station will certain- the next decade. Consum- 4CORE – The Four Cor- ly be a welcome addition for er interests for EV and Hy- ners Office for Resource tourist visiting the region. brid vehicles has seen ex- Efficiency was also instru- “Ron [Schermacher] re- ponential growth in recent mental in this effort: con- ally deserves the cred- MARCH IS years. Companies like Tes- necting the Town of Igna- it, hats off to Ron,” said la and Rivian are pushing cio, Ignacio Community Li- Clark Craig with the Igna- new boundaries across the brary, LPEA and the Colo- cio Chamber of Commerce. automotive industry, driving rado Energy Office in this The new EV charging traditional U.S. automak- collaboration. station and map can now ers like Ford and GM to fol- 4CORE Executive Direc- be pulled up online at the low suite. Some of the ear- tor, Lauire Dickson attended Charge Point website: https:// ly adopters will inevitably be the ribbon cutting ceremony na.chargepoint.com FebruaryFebruary 1, 2019 26, 2021 suwarog’omasuwiinipeini (3) (9) CultureOdd

SOVERIGNTY ATTENTION ALL STAFF Standing Rock Youth Council The Executive Office has approved for the Blessing of tribal offices and vehicles after the Sunrise Blessing is performed on March 19, 2021. This will include Permanent Fund, Sky Ute Casino and Growth Fund. Please ensure ask Biden to shut down DAPL somebody is available to open the buildings, and if you would like your tribal Staff report or personal vehicle blessed please take it to the Cultural Center and Museum Indigenous Environmental where the Spring Blessing will be. For information on times please contact Network the Sundance Chief, Byron Frost at 970-946-4061. The Standing Rock Youth Council completed a 93-mile relay run across the Standing Rock Sioux Na- tion, from Timber Lake to Cannonball River – the site of the historic #NoDAPL Oceti Sakowin camp from more than four years ago. “We did this for one sim- Indigenous Environmental Network ple reason: the Dakota Ac- Standing Rock Youth Council, “To Build Back Fossil Free, cess pipeline is illegal. It Biden must shut down DAPL and stop Line 3.” was pushed on our com- DAPL solidarity actions in- to allow the Army Corps to munity, ignoring our trea- cluding Los Angeles, Oma- decide on whether the pipe- ties, just like Line 3,” said ha and San Antonio. line will be shut down or al- Jordin Sam, member of the Federal Courts have af- lowed to operate illegally Standing Rock Youth Coun- firmed that tribal -trea without a permit. cil. “To Build Back Fossil ty rights and environmen- “We ran for the water Free, Biden must shut down tal injustices and violations just as we did four years DAPL and stop Line 3.” have occurred, and they ago. Biden has the oppor- Along with the recent run, have asked for the pipeline tunity to do right by Indig- the Standing Rock Youth to cease operations while a enous communities and Council urged the Presi- new environmental study is must shut down DAPL and dent to take action in a vid- conducted. Line 3,” said Joseph White eo they released last Thurs- A hearing scheduled for Eyes, member of the Chey- day. Across the country peo- Feb. 10 between a U.S. Dis- enne River Grassroots Col- ple uploaded photos and trict Judge and the U.S. Ar- lective. “Pushing these proj- videos in solidarity with the my Corps of Engineers has ects without our consent is youth’s call for #Shutdown- been postponed to April 9 ruining our way of life.” EvenHealth wawHchuwiiniwHchuwiini (4) (8) FebruaryFebruary 26, 1, 2019 2021

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HEALTHY RECIPES Tweaking a TikToc recipe BEE HEARD: Community readiness assessment By Lisa B. Smith, RDN Shining Mountain Health & Wellness Substance use prevention on the Southern Ute Rez

If you have any teenagers, they are like- By Precious Collins ly watching TikToc videos. My daughter Native Connections Program will sometimes make a dish she found posted by an “influencer.” Don’t ask me Talking about substance what that is. But the latest dish she found use, what it is and how to is so delicious that I had to share. prevent it. It’s not a secret One thing though, I always tweak and it’s most certainly not courtesy Lisa Smith recipes to fit my preferences or make something to be ashamed them healthier. I used crumbled fe- So, giving credit to the TikToc chef, of - substance use and ad- ta to catch all the herbs and spices in here is my updated version. diction are very real. We the nooks and crannies. Feta is a low- as Native Americans have reservation. and empowerment? er fat cheese and although it can be a bit Lisa B. Smith, RDN is a Registered Di- had our fair share of sub- What does “readiness” E. Community knowl- tangy, once cooked in this dish it is ab- etitian Nutritionist with the Southern Ute stance use and addiction in mean? Readiness is the de- edge about the issue: solutely divine! Shining Mountain Health and Wellness. our communities and even gree to which a communi- To what extent do com- with our family members ty is prepared to act on an is- munity members know Baked Feta and Tomato Pasta 8x11” baking dish. and friends. sue, and in our case, it will about or have access 3. Place tomatoes, olives and fresh gar- However, we don’t hear be around substance use pre- to information on Sub- Ingredients: lic all around the crumble. a lot of conversation about vention. In order to be suc- stance Use Prevention, 10-12oz grape tomatoes 4. Pour olive oil over everything. Stir to- substance use and addic- cessful, it is very important its consequences, and 8oz Feta Cheese crumbles mato mixture just a bit to disperse. tion, about what they are that we match our level of understand how it im- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives 5. Sprinkle generous amounts of the ba- and how to prevent them. readiness to our intervention pacts your community? 3-4 peeled garlic cloves sil, parsley, garlic powder and onion There are many reasons be- efforts. Our interventions or F. Resources related to the 1/2 cup olive oil powder over the feta and the toma- hind this, but the one we’ll the strategies we select to issue: To what extent 2 T Dried Basil (or more if using fresh to mixture. Sprinkle enough so you focus on here in this arti- address this issue must move are local resources (peo- chopped) don’t see much of the white of the cle is a lack of data or set our community forward to ple, time, money, space) 2 T Dried Parsley (or more if using fresh feta. It will be at least 2 tablespoons points we as the community higher readiness levels step available to support the chopped) each of the dried herbs. can use to address the issue by step. It’s also important prevention efforts? 1 T Garlic powder 6. Bake for 35 minutes or until tomatoes of substance use and pre- that we get as many sectors, 1 T Onion powder are no longer plump. vention here on the South- departments, programs, trib- The stages of readiness 16 oz. favorite whole grain pasta or even 7. While feta/tomatoes are baking, cook ern Ute Reservation. How al and community members are as follow: over zoodles! your pasta. do we know what the com- involved to maximize our 1. No Awareness: Sub- Optional ingredients: sun dried tomatoes, 8. Remove from heat and stir feta and munity thinks or feels about chances of success. stance use is not gener- artichoke hearts, red onion tomato mixture to combine. This will this issue? How do we ad- What are the dimensions ally recognized by the create a moist yet somewhat chunky dress the issue and create and stages of readiness? community or leaders Directions: sauce. effective and sustainable When we conduct the Com- as a problem (or it may It’s so simple. This is what you will do. 9. Mix with pasta, cooked chicken breast, change? Are we ready to ad- munity Readiness Assess- truly not be an issue.) 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. spiralized zucchini or use your imagi- dress this issue? ment for Substance Use on 2. Denial/Resistance: At 2. Place crumbles in the center of an nation! One way to help us an- the Southern Ute Reserva- least some community swer some of these ques- tion, we are looking at six dif- members recognize that TRIBAL HEALTH tions is to use what is called ferent dimensions. They are: substance use is a con- the Community Readiness cern, but there is little Model and the Community A. Community efforts: To recognition that it might Readiness Assessment tool. what extent are there be occurring locally. Just the facts: Forest County Let’s talk about this more. efforts, programs, and 3. Vague Awareness: Most What is the Communi- policies that address feel that there is local Potawatomi Insurance ty Readiness Model? The Substance Use Preven- concern, but there is no Southern Ute Native Con- tion? immediate motivation to By Erika Atencio er service and innovative ta to stop loss carriers to as- nections Program has been B. Community knowledge do anything about it. Tribal Health Department administrative services to sist them with understand- tasked to use the Commu- of the efforts: To what 4. Preplanning: There is Tribal Nations. ing the positive impact of nity Readiness Model and extent do community clear recognition that Greetings Southern Ute In 2002, FCPID be- Medicare Like Rates on the an assessment tool to de- members knownabout something must be do- tribal membership, gan processing their own Tribal health plan experi- termine the community’s local efforts and their ne, and there may even The Southern Ute Tribal claims in-house for their ence. Therefore, they have “readiness” to act on an is- effectiveness, and are be a group addressing Health Department would self-funded tribal mem- been able to maintain ac- sue, such as prevention the efforts accessible it. However, efforts are like to continue the effort ber health plan. By June cess to, and administration around suicide, child abuse, to all segments of the not focused or detailed. to help individuals under- of 2003, they had assumed approval to multiple stop partner violence or in this community? 5. Preparation: Active stand the sometimes-com- the administration of all loss markets. case, substance use. This C. Leadership: To what ex- leaders begin planning plex world of health. This the FCPC health plans in- Over the course of pro- model has been used in var- tent are appointed lead- in earnest. Community article will cover some cluding the employee viding Medicare Like Rates ious Native American com- ers and influential com- offers modest support facts about the Tribe’s health plans for the Tribal (MLR) re-pricing data they munities because it allows munity members sup- of efforts. Third-Party Administrator, Government and Casinos. have identified savings over community definition of is- portive of Substance 6. Initiation: Enough in- Forest County Potawatomi In 2008, they began pro- two hundred and sixteen mil- sues and strategies that are Use Prevention? formation is available Insurance Department. viding benefits administra- lion dollars ($216,000,000) culturally appropriate. The D. Community climate: to justify efforts. Activ- The Forest County tion solutions to other trib- for their tribal clients model also allows us to What is the prevailing ities are underway. Potawatomi Community al nations. Today they pro- Thank you for your time build cooperation among attitude of the commu- 7. Stabilization: Activ- (FCPC) is a federally rec- vide health program solu- and please look forward to tribal systems and individ- nity toward Substance ities are supported by ognized Indian tribe lo- tions to more than 40 tribal the next article. The THD uals to increase the capaci- Use Prevention? Is it administrators or com- cated in northern Wiscon- nations. The services pro- Benefits Team is continuing ty of substance use preven- one of helplessness or munity decision mak- sin. In recent years, reve- vided include employee to work through the tribally tion and intervention on the one of responsibility ers. Staff are trained nues from gaming and oth- health plan administration, issued “Stay at Home” Or- and experienced. er business ventures have Contract Health Services/ der. Office phones are - for 8. Confirmation/Ex- propelled FCPC to self-re- Purchase Referred Care ad- warded to assist the tribal Local Resources pansion: Efforts are liance and prosperity. ministration for health clin- membership between 8 a.m. • Southern Ute Health Center: Behavior Health; 69 in place. Community The Forest County ics, Medicare Like Rates through 5 p.m. Monday Capote Dr., Ignacio, CO 970-563-4581. For local Native members feel comfort- Potawatomi Insurance De- repricing, Section 506 re- through Friday. We hope Americans. Call to schedule a counseling appointment. able using services, and partment (FCPID) is a de- covery, third party billing that each and every one of • Southern Ute Division of Social Services: 116 Capote they support expan- partment within the For- for health clinics, custom you are continuing to stay Drive, Ignacio, CO 970-563-2331 for local Native sions. Local data are est County Potawatomi plan designs, consulting safe and follow the public Americans needing assistance with child welfare needs regularly obtained. Community Government. and training for their cli- health orders issued to help and family support. 9. High Level of Com- FCPID was established in ents’ team members. slow or stop the spread of • 24/7 Axis Health System Care Hotline: Durango, CO munity Ownership: 1999 in response to FCPC’s All technology sys- COVID-19. You’re not alone. With our 24/7 crisis services, help is on Detailed and sophisti- need for a Third-Party Ad- tems used to provide trib- the way. Your health, we’re in this together. 970-247-5245. cated knowledge ex- ministrator (TPA) and al health program solutions • St Ignatius Catholic Church: Pastor Cesar Arras, ists about substance use a Health Plan Manager. are HIPAA compliant along 14826 CO-172, Ignacio, CO 970-563-4241. and substance use pre- FCPID is located on the with their physical setting; • Ignacio Community Church: Pastor Randall Haynes vention, prevalence and Forest County Potawatomi all staff members are HI- 405 Browning Ave, Ignacio, CO (currently located inside consequences. Effective Community reservation PAA certified. FCPID staff ELHI) 970-759-3633 evaluation guides new in Crandon (Stone Lake), is covered under Error and • Second Wind Fund of the Four Corners: Believes directions. Model is ap- Wis. Their mission state- Omissions coverage and fi- that every child and youth at risk of suicide should plied to other issues. ment is to be dedicated to delity bonded. have access to the mental health treatment they need. providing superior custom- FCPID has provided da- We match children and youth at risk for suicide with What is our communi- licensed therapists in their communities, 720-962-0706. ty readiness score based on • Women’s Resource Center: Creates personal, social the Feb. 2021 assessment? and professional growth opportunities for all women in The Southern Ute Native La Plata County, 970-247-1242. Connections Program com- pleted 19 anonymous and thorough assessments with 24/7 State or National Resources people representing many • Colorado Crisis Line: 844-493-8255 or Text “TALK” sectors of the Southern Ute to 38255. You’ll immediately be put in contact with a Indian Tribe and communi- trained counselor, ready to text with you about anything. ty, including Southern Ute • The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Has both tribal members (different ag- an online chat and 24/7 phone line at 1-800-273-8255 if es groups), tribal employ- you are thinking of suicide or need help for a loved one. ees (different departments • The Trevor Project: Which seeks to serve LGBT youth, and programs), local Native has a 24/7 suicide prevention line at 866-488-7386. Americans, and youth-serv- • We R Native: Join the movement by liking them on ing organizations. After com- Facebook (www.facebook.com/weRnative), signing up pleting these assessments, for the text messaging service (text NATIVE to 24587). Bee Heard page 5 FebruaryFebruary 26, 1, 2019 2021 suwarog’omasuwiinimanügiini (5) (9) HealthOdd

DATING VIOLENCE AWARENESS The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program welcomes all parents and caregivers Support for those in WIC is open to many incomes including working and non-working families. If you are on the Southern Ute Food Distribution Program, Medicaid, TANF, SNAP or a foster unhealthy relationships parent of a child under 5 you are automatically income eligible. For info, contact the San Juan Basin Public Heath WIC program at 970-335-2018 or go to: https:// Staff report sjbpublichealth.org/wic Southern Ute Victim Services

February is an important month, as it is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. In our last article, “Recognizing National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention month,” we touched on what teen dat- ing violence looks like and how it can be prevented. Now we will focus on how we as friends, parents, fami- ly members and community members can support those in an unhealthy relationship. When it comes to pre- teens and teens, it may be sation think of specific ex- remind them that you love difficult for them to reach amples that you want to talk them. Let them know that out for help if they are in a about, expressing your con- you’re concerned and that violent relationship. Only cerns. Listen and believe they deserve a healthy, lov- one-third of teens who were in what they say. Remem- ing, and respectful relation- Bee Heard • from page 4 involved in an abusive rela- ber to speak sensitively and ship. Remind them to prac- tionship confided in some- with support and care. Re- tice self-care as a way to our overall stage of read- healthy Ute people and lo- Want to help and be a one about the violence and member, if a teen chooses build their self-esteem. iness is 4.24, out of a to- cal Native Americans. part of the change? those who have been abused to speak to you about their Reach out for addition- tal score of 9.99. This score Community meetings Looking for communi- hesitate to seek help because situation, it is up to you to al help like a hotline or vic- puts us in the #4 Preplanning are scheduled to discuss ty members and youth to they do not want to expose remain calm and caring tim services to help develop Stage. As a reminder, the our scores and substance join the Prevention Coali- themselves or are unaware throughout the process. It is a safety plan. Refrain from Preplanning Stage is defined use prevention. To find out tion tasked to reduce youth of the laws surrounding do- very possible that you will pressuring them into mak- as “There is clear recogni- more about our scores and substance usage, eliminate mestic violence. hear uncomfortable details ing decisions and remember tion that something must be to brainstorm strategies to mental health stigma, and If you are concerned that that will upset you. that abusive relationships done, and there may even be address substance use on start the discussion around a friend or family member It is imperative that you are very hard to escape from a group addressing it. How- the Southern Ute Reser- suicide and prevention. may be in an abusive re- are nonjudgmental by fo- it and it is never as simple ever, efforts are not focused vation, please contact Pre- We are going virtual! For lationship here are a few cusing on resolving the as just leave. The reasons or detailed.” cious Collins at 970-563- more information please warning signs you might problem/behavior of the some people stay in abusive Our goal is to increase 2487 or prcollins@south- contact Precious Collins, notice; partner rather than criticiz- relationships are: fear, be- our scores for each dimen- ernute-nsn.gov. We will Native Connections Pro- • Unexplained marks or ing them for their choices. lieving abuse is normal, em- sion by working with the be hosting two communi- gram Coordinator for more injuries. Become a place of comfort barrassment or shame, low tribal membership, com- ty meetings to present our information 970-563-2487. • Are depressed, anxious for them. Welcome the teen self-esteem, may have chil- munity members, depart- community readiness as- or have noticeable chang- to have some control in de- dren with their abuser, lack ments and programs. We sessment scores and to al- Upcoming Training: es in their personality. cisions. Build their self-es- of money or resources and want to create an action so give people a chance to FREE online Suicide Pre- • Are constantly wor- teem and empower them be- cultural/spiritual reasons. plan to increase our efforts add their input. Dates of the vention Training- Question, ried about making their cause their self-view may Native victims have around substance use pre- meetings will be Tuesday, Persuade, Refer (QPR) for partner angry or they have been distorted by their unique barriers that they vention. We also want to March 2, 5:30 – 7 p.m. and Southern Ute Tribe Em- are making excuses for abuser. Model and prac- face which include geo- complete an assessment Thursday, March 4, 5:30 ployees, and Southern Ute their partner’s behavior. tice a healthy relationship graphic isolation, fear of be- each year to determine if – 7 p.m. Meetings will be Tribal Members. Let’s all • They have not been in your own relationship ing identified in the small our efforts are working. held virtually via Zoom. learn the warning signs and spending time or com- and daily life. Help develop community, fear of retal- Now, we must address Your input, your experi- what to do if someone is ex- municating with friends a safety plan for when she/ iation, gaps in cultural- what we are currently do- ence, your hopes and dreams periencing a crisis. Please and family. he is at school and out with ly based supportive ser- ing and develop a strategy matter in these efforts. contact Precious Collins at • Their partner puts them friends without your pro- vices, lack of law enforce- to move into the next stage Please help be a part of pos- 970-563-2487 or email pr- down in front of other tection. Contact SUPD or ment, historical distrust of of readiness, which is the itive community change to collins@southernute-nsn. people. a domestic violence shelter authorities, and cross-juris- #5 Preparation Stage. This address substance use on the gov to sign up. • Their partner is ex- about procedures for obtain- dictional issues. These are is defined as “Active lead- Southern Ute Reservation. tremely jealous or pos- ing restraining orders. all extra issues native teens ers begin planning in ear- References: SAMHSA sessive. Avoid being critical of face on reservations. nest. Community offers Tribal Training and Tech- them or their partner. Do not Just remember to follow modest support of efforts.” nical Assistance Cen- Things to be aware of blame or ask blaming ques- a few of the tips above and We need as many people ter: Community Readiness when helping an abused tions when talking to them. for further information or as possible to help us cre- Manual on Substance Use teen. One is to make sure Do not talk to both teens at assistance, here are some ate long-term changes for in Native American Com- the timing is right to talk the same time. You can be local and national resourc- the future generations of munities, www.samhsa.gov. about the abuse when you a strong source of support es. Remember it is okay, not are sharing time together. by finding ways to spend to know everything but just Use “I” statements when time together like watching being that one person, the describing feelings. Let the a movie at home, going to victim can come to and trust teen know how concerned lunch, or doing a fun activi- is important because they you are about their safety. ty. This will give you an op- know they will always have Before engaging in conver- portunity to talk safely and you to be there for them.

LOCAL RESOURCES Ignacio Police Department IPD Office: 970-563-4206 Southern Ute Victim Services Dispatch: 970-563-4401 Hours: Available 24/7 Emergency Call: 911 SUVS Office: 970-563-0245 After Hours Call Dispatch: 970-563-4401 NATIONAL RESOURCES

Southern Ute Police Department National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Hours: 8am – 5pm M-F Hours: Available 24 hours SUPD Office: 970-563-0246 Website: suicidepreventionlifeline.org SUPD Dispatch: 970-563-4401 800-273-8255 Emergency Call: 911 StrongHearts Native Helpline Ignacio Out & Equal Alliance Is a safe domestic, dating and sexual Website: ignaciooutandequal.org violence helpline for American Indians Email: [email protected] and Alaska Natives, offering culturally Address: P.O Box 465 Ignacio, CO 81137 appropriate support and advocacy, Phone number: 970-306-3555 anonymous and confidential. Hours: Daily, 7am-10pm CST Alternative Horizons Website: strongheartshelpline.org Website: alternativehorizons.org 1-844-762-8483 Email: [email protected] Administrative Office: 970-247-4374 National Domestic Violence Hotline 24/7 Hotline: 970-247-9619 Website: thehotline.org Advocates are available 24/7 Sexual Assault Services Organization Call: 800-799-7233 (SASO) Website: durangosaso.org Love Is Respect Email: [email protected] They offer confidential support for teens, Ignacio: 970-563-0695 young adults, and their loved ones seeking Durango: 970-259-3074 help, resources, or information related to 24/7 Crisis Hotline: 970-247-5400 healthy relationships and dating abuse in the U.S. Four Corners Rainbow Youth Center Website: loveisrespect.org Website: rainbowyouthcenter.org Advocates are available 24/7 Email: [email protected] Text: LOVEIS to 22522 Phone: 970-903-8595 Call: 1-866-331-9474 or 800-787-3224 EvenEducation wawHchuwiininaveeini (6) (8) FebruaryFebruary 26, 1, 20212019

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO SUIMA CU Boulder supports in-state tuition From the Eagle’s Nest bill for Native American students Being with family is what matters most Staff report CU Boulder News

University of Colora- do representatives testified before a legislative educa- tion committee last week in support of a bill moving through the Colorado Gen- eral Assembly that would grant in-state tuition to members of American In- dian nations with historical ties to Colorado. Senate Bill 21-029 re- quires the state’s public colleges and universities to provide in-state tuition classification to American Indian students from com- courtesy Lorena Richards munities with cultural, geo- De’Vra Richards, daughter of Lorena Richards is getting help from her big brother, Joseph graphic and other histori- Garcia as she builds her volcano for the SUIMA Family Night. cal ties to Colorado. Mem- bers of dozens of Indige- Staff report nous groups stand to bene- Southern Ute Indian fit if the bill passes into law. Montessori Academy On Thursday, the Colora- do Senate Education Com- As spring break approach- mittee approved the bill by es, many people start think- a 7-0 vote, and the bill will University of Colorado ing about what to do with the move to the Senate Appro- CU Boulder Campus. family, whether it is travel- priations Committee be- ing, skiing, or staying home. fore advancing to the Col- to be part of their home. I stitution, we know how crit- Of course, the Coronavirus orado Senate and House of work closely with the Arap- ical access to higher educa- has changed the way we en- Representatives for further aho people as a scholar, and tion is for all students and that joy time together. Since the discussion. If the bill be- whenever I am with them barriers to entry dispropor- virus appeared, our day-to- comes law, advocates say here in Colorado, they al- tionately impact underrepre- day lives have been upend- it would increase college ways talk about how good sented populations, includ- ed and what was a normal affordability for American they feel to be here. They ing American Indian peo- routine, turned into a differ- Indian students and enable share their stories and ple,” Smith told lawmakers. ent “new-normal” so that we them to pursue their aca- knowledge of this place, “Allowing these students to can all stay safe. demic goals in a region ma- and a good deal of my work qualify for in-state tuition is Through all of this, be- ny consider part of their an- has involved document- just one important step we ing with family is what courtesy Heather White Thunder cestral homeland. Current- ing this knowledge. The in- can take in eliminating the fi- has mattered most. While Malia and Shayne White Thunder, daughters of Heather ly in Colorado, nonresident state tuition bill is one very nancial roadblock that out-of- the Coronavirus may have White Thunder, help each other with their STEM project American Indian college important step in recogniz- state tuition rates can create.” brought hardships for ma- (volcanoes) during the SUIMA Family Night. students, including those ing past injustices, and in re- Griego, who served on ny families who are fac- from Indigenous commu- storing the rights of ‘home’ the board for nine years, ing illness or the loss of have been enjoying the Southern Ute Indian Mon- nities with Colorado roots, to these and other tribes.” worked closely with cam- a loved one, this has also way the Parent Advisory tessori Academy. Before she are required to pay out-of- CU Regent Lesley pus stakeholders and the been a once-in-a-lifetime Group Family Nights have joined us as a primary lev- state tuition rates. Smith, vice chair of the CU university administration to chance to re-examine the changed. While we provide el teacher, she worked at the Andrew Cowell, a profes- Board of Regents, and Re- bring forward a resolution way we’ve been living and whatever supplies are need- Head Start. sor of linguistics and facul- gent Emerita Irene Griego last fall to ask the state leg- shaking some things up so ed, the families have joined ty director of CU Boulder’s also expressed support for islature for statutory author- we can try new adventures. through a virtual platform. Center for Native American the bill, with Smith calling ity to offer in-state tuition to Since the pandemic stared, The first time we did this, it and Indigenous Studies, is it “a way to improve edu- American Indian students families are getting more was uncomfortable, but our also an expert in the linguis- cational equity and remedy with historical ties to Colo- time outdoors and experi- most recent one would be an tic tradition of the Arapaho, historical barriers to educa- rado. The board passed the encing nature; some have example for how we mor- a people of the Great Plains tion experienced by Ameri- resolution on Nov. 12. purchased exercise equip- phed an in-person event into and Rocky Mountain regions can Indians.” “We at CU recognize and ment; parents are teaching an online event that is now with historical ties to Colo- Last fall, the CU system affirm the ties these nations their children how to cook; full of energy and laughter. rado and the city of Boulder, of four campuses adopted have to their tradition- and riding bicycles have be- Our topics for this school home of CU Boulder, the uni- the university’s first land al homelands and the ma- come a passion for many. year have included Ute versity’s flagship campus. acknowledgement state- ny Indigenous people who When it comes to school- Language Bingo, pumpkin During his testimony ment, describing the deci- thrive in this place – alive ing, an ordinary week, (pre- carving, Christmas stock- before lawmakers, Cow- sion as an important step and strong,” she said. “We COVID), was usually filled ing decorating, storytelling ell said, “Native American in articulating the univer- also acknowledge the pain- with running around, drop- and volcano making. While peoples were forced out of sity’s commitment to Na- ful history of ill treatment ping kids off, hurried work- one way isn’t better than the Juana Hendren Primary Teacher Colorado at gunpoint. This tive American students and and forced removal that has days, rushed dinners, and other, it just shows that we was their home, and ma- their communities. evening meetings or games. have all become resilient Juana enjoys spending ny of them still consider it “As leaders of a public in- CU Boulder page 7 Often, it felt like we didn’t and have refused to let the time with her family by fish- have enough time to do any- coronavirus get us down. ing, camping, and going to thing! Now, our calendars the movies (when we used have opened up. Yes, there STAFF SPOTLIGHT to be able to do that!) Along may be a plethora of emails, with her son Timothy, Juana but checking them at home The staff who is being has four brothers, her par- has afforded us the chance spotlighted for this edition ents, 16 nieces and nephews to connect as a family, help of the Drum, understands and two great nieces and with homework, binge how family can adapt to two great nephews. Family watch episodes of old sit- whatever comes her way. is very important to her as coms or just a chance to talk. For five years, Ms. Juana you can see! Here at SUIMA, we Hendren has worked for the Ms. Hendren says that the best part of working at SUI- MA is the students and her Upcoming SUIMA events great coworkers. Her favor- ite quote is, “to thine own • The SUIMA kitchen staff will be providing a bag of self be true.” Juana also has goodies to go home every Friday so that students may some good advice, wheth- have snacks during the school week. er you are a student or an • Parent Advisory Group meeting: Tuesday, March 9 adult: Always do your best; at 6 p.m. ask for help when you need • Spring Break: Monday, March 15 – Friday, March 19. it; and make time for things • Parent Advisory Group Family Night: Wednesday, you enjoy every day. Thank March 24 at 6 p.m. you, Juana, for being part of the SUIMA family. February 26, 2021 naveekyaveini (7) Education

CU supports tuition bill • from page 6 Ignacio School district • from page 1 had a profoundly negative Chancellor Philip P. DiSte- we strengthen the ongoing High School and continued assist Native American stu- His first plan of action as impact on Native nations.” fano expressed gratitude presence of these communi- with his Bachelor’s of Art dents and Southern Ute trib- the new superintendent is to Griego also said, “It is for the testimony provid- ties at CU Boulder, Colora- Degree at Fort Lewis Col- al descendants with their ed- establish a common vision incumbent upon institu- ed by Cowell, Smith and do’s flagship campus.” lege before starting his ca- ucational successes. to get a better understand- tions in Colorado, especial- Griego, and called the bill College-aged students reer in education. These programs and de- ing of what the school board ly CU, to put action behind “a symbol of the universi- who are members of Amer- Over the last 25 years partments currently serve 247 and stakeholders expect. our words. A critical ac- ty’s commitment to sup- ican Indian tribal commu- deKay has worked within Johnson-O’Mally students This common vision will be tion step is to ensure we are porting the cultures, lives nities are far less likely than the school district as a teach- and approximately 140 en- a set of actions that will be providing educational op- and communities of Colo- other students to be en- er, coach, principal and most rolled Southern Ute students promoted in the community portunities for Native stu- rado’s first residents.” rolled in a higher education recently served as the Igna- in the Ignacio School District. and give the community the dents, faculty and staff and “Each one of our cam- institution, with only 19% cio School District’s Curric- Through an interwork chance to be heard as well. advancing our mission to puses is located on lands enrolled in college in 2016, ulum Director and Assess- agency agreement, the Addressing some of the understand the history and that were historically in- compared to about 41% of ment Coordinator. School District alongside issues that his predecessor contemporary lives of Na- habited by these great na- the total college-aged pop- As superintendent, deKay the Education Department has worked to overcome, tive peoples.” tions,” DiStefano said. “It is ulation, according to recent has stated that he will con- are operating under strict deKay wants to continue For his part, CU Boulder right and long overdue that census data cited in the bill. tinue to work closely with COVID-19 guidelines and to improve the District’s the local Southern Ute Ed- hope to reduce the spread of overall attendance rates, ucation Department as well COVID-19 by offering vir- increase parent involve- as the Johnson O’Mally tual tutoring services and ment and help the District Materials by mail from the Ignacio Community Library and the Title VI Indian Ed- distance learning resources. navigate the restrictions of ucation Committee. “I want “I have worked with COVID-19. “I want to im- Mailing materials is a service designed to offer library materials to patrons with to develop my own strong Chris for over 10 years now prove systems that we al- disabilities or medical conditions that prevent them from visiting the library. We are also working relationship with and we have always worked ready have in place, I want offering it to anyone staying home during the times of Covid-19. the Southern Ute Tribe sim- together well,” LaTitia Tay- to come in and make things • available to all ages ilar to the one Rocco has al- lor, Southern Ute Education better each year for all stu- • items are delivered through the mail ready created and I recog- Director stated. “I think he dents and staff,” deKay ex- • available to anyone within a 10 mile radius of the library nize that the way to do that will have a smooth transi- plained. “I care deeply for • completely free to the patrons is through open, honest and tion into the Superintendent the community and I want regular communication.” office and continue to hon- to see the success of our stu- All you need to do is fill out a form to enroll in the program! By working together, the or the working relationship dents and I look forward to Please call 970-563-9287 to learn more. Ignacio School District and that the Tribe has with the getting started ... and excit- the Education Department School District already. ed to make a difference.”

PARENT EDUCATION NETWORK

One-hour Virtual Meetings

Contact: Linda K. Baker Southern Ute Tribal Council Member

Office: 970-563-2407 • Mobile: 970-553-0491 Fax: 970-563-0396 Email: [email protected] EvenNews wawHchuwiini (8) FebruaryFebruary 26, 1, 2019 2021

COMMUNITY AIDE IGNACIO COMMUNITY LIBRARY Community donations ICL now offers streaming video through Overdrive more than double in 2020 Staff report es, ICL offers digital ma- rials. Appointments can be Staff report lief efforts and philanthrop- tion’s work in 2021. Ignacio Community Library terials. We have stream- scheduled by calling the li- The Community Foundation ic grant making, and they “Our funders value edu- ing videos through Kano- brary service desk. are managing well through cational endeavors as a pri- The Ignacio Community py, e-books and e-audio- ICL also offers basic In 2020, the Community this emergency. We are ority, especially now, with Library is returning to our reg- books, magazines and vid- business services such as Foundation serving South- pleased to see many orga- schools so dramatically im- ular hours in March! We’re so eos through Overdrive. All copying, faxing, and nota- west Colorado infused nizations landing solidly on pacted by the changes the excited to be back to full hours you need is your library ry services. $3,996,727 million into their feet.” pandemic has brought to and full staff and looking for- card to use these platforms This is just a basic over- Southwest Colorado’s non- Donations to the Com- our educational systems,” ward to seeing all of you here on the device of your choos- view of what your local li- profit community. munity Emergency Relief says Wrinkle. “In 2020, in the future. ing. If you don’t have a li- brary offers you. The library Those grants are broken Fund, both dollars held in we rallied our friends of In March our knitters and brary card you can get one has much more than this as down as follows: reserve from 2020 and on- the foundation to infuse our two book clubs will be re- through the website without we offer educational sup- • $2,299,518 was grant- going donations received $37,000 into local restau- suming meetings, and we’re coming into the library. port, fun family activities, ed from Communi- in 2021, will continue to rants to purchase $50 gift hoping that programs will Another program we’re and upcoming programs. We ty Foundation Funds be disbursed to organiza- cards for every staff mem- continue to return throughout excited about is our Materi- hope you will take a few mo- to nonprofits, of which tions as needed, particu- ber at Durango 9-R and An- the springtime. als by Mail. This program, ments to see the many other 30% was disbursed larly those assisting with imas High School. These We’ve been doing some free to our patrons, allows de- types of items and services from the Communi- housing and food security. appreciation gifts were giv- virtual programs with other livery and return of library that are available right down ty Emergency Relief The human services sec- en to more than 700 educa- local libraries that are avail- materials through the post- the street by checking out our Fund (CERF) tor received the most funds tors and support staff and able to view through the ICL al service to individuals who website, signing up for our • $1,553,264 was donat- from the Community Foun- are just one creative exam- website and on YouTube. are unable to come to the li- newsletter, and following the ed from the public to dation in 2020, totaling ple of how the education Check out www.ignacioli- brary in person. A call to our library on Facebook. Community Founda- $1,284,321. sector is benefitting from brary.org for these. We even adult services staff will be all Most of all we so look tion fiscal sponsorships “The needs of our most the Community Founda- have some Story Times cre- you need to get started with forward to again serving and projects, including vulnerable neighbors were tion. We will have other ated by ICL staff for families this program. Based on your you in person soon. $987,427 to the Com- amplified during the pan- big education initiatives in to watch at home. Also, for suggestions and interests, Li- munity Emergency Re- demic,” says Wrinkle. 2021, including a youth in- those folks with young chil- brary staff will choose ma- lief Fund (CERF) “Therefore, much of our ternship program and fa- dren at home, ICL has pur- terials to send and will work • $54,000 was granted rapid-response funding cilities support for local chased a subscription to two with you to get the items you through Scholarship went to nonprofits assist- schools. We are excited to Scholastic websites that chil- are most interested in. Funds for educational ing with basic needs, such share those plans soon.” dren enjoy. Watch and Learn ICL staff continue to pro- purposes as food and housing secu- The Community Founda- Library and ScienceFlix are vide tech support on an in- • $89,945 was grant- rity. Those types of organi- tion serving Southwest Col- accessible for free through dividual basis. This can be ed through Communi- zations will remain a focus orado manages $7.3 million the library’s website. help with your computer, ty Foundation projects, of our funding, as well as in investments and is home For those of you not yet various software, or with such as the 9-R school supporting the recovery of to more than 60 donor ad- venturing into public spac- accessing our digital mate- staff appreciation ini- a wide array of local non- vised funds, organization- tiative, the Reimagined profits.” al funds, designated funds, Community Concerts The education sector re- scholarship funds, fiscal ribal member small business from page in Durango and the ceived the second highest sponsorship funds and field T • 1 Rise & Recover grant level of Community Foun- of interest funds. dad had a regular job and tises or us and runs the busi- needed to make Crab Traps. in Pagosa Springs dation grants last year at The Community Founda- my mom built 90% of those ness as well as buys the sup- $727,800. Education will tion serves Archuleta, Do- traps on her own. So, when plies. She can also build a cr- What support would Grants were disbursed continue to be a focus of lores, La Plata, Montezuma I complained about the cr- ab trap faster than any grown you like to see offered by across numerous sectors in the Community Founda- and San Juan counties. ab traps, she said ok son, seasoned trap maker I have the Tribe to its small busi- all five counties of South- let’s build you some traps. ever met. She works beside ness owners or prospec- west Colorado and beyond. We purchased a roll of vi- me, and my dad helps too. It tive entrepreneurs? The top three sectors that nyl coated wire and used is a family-owned business, I wish the Tribe would fi- received funding were hu- stainless steel hog rings. and we are proud of our work nancially back us and support man services, education, My mom researched a bit and stand behind it. I am us more. Especially those of and arts and culture. on how to make a good cr- Facebook famous and once us who have ventured into the “The generosity of our ab trap and we made six of walked in the grocery store big world and do not live on community members them. A man was watch- and a guy said, “hey your our Reservation. during the pandemic in ing as I pulled them out of Rising Sun the Crab Trap 2020 was tremendously the water and ran over to us Maker.” Lol, my mom made What short piece of ad- heartfelt and also quite ef- asking where we got those me famous, but our work has vice could you provide fective and impactful for traps and I said we made made us who we are. to an aspiring tribal entre- our local nonprofits,” says them. He then said I will preneur? Briggen Wrinkle, Execu- take six! We delivered them What is the vision for If you have a dream and tive Director of the Com- that evening and Rising Sun your business? How would you enjoy doing something, munity Foundation. “Ma- Crab Traps, LLC was born. you like to see it grow? research it and go for it. The ny nonprofits in South- Our vision would be to rewards are tremendous! west Colorado have bene- What have been some own our own manufacturing fitted from government re- of the challenges you’ve shop and hire employees so How can tribal mem- encountered in build- we could go big. There are bers and members of the ing your business? only two other large crab trap community support your Just starting out using ba- builders in our area. I would small business? sic tools, then upgrading to also like to sell not only our You can support us by lik- hydraulic air compressor products, but the wire, floats, ing our Facebook page: Ris- tools. Dealing with not on- hog rings, tools and rope ing Sun Crab Traps, LLC. ly recreational buyers, but then the commercial buyers took notice of our traps. We even make traps for Jay Paul Molinere who is also Na- tive American from the show “Swamp People.” Starting out making just six traps to taking an order for 400 Com- mercial Crab Traps from a crabber in Texas who had his traps picked up and hot shot delivered. My mom adver-

2021 Lake Capote season dates, weekly schedule, and operating parameters

2021 LAKE CAPOTE SEASON Opening Day: Thursday, March 4, 2021 Closing Day: Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021

LAKE OPERATING HOURS Days Open: Thursday – Sunday ( + Holiday Mondays) Baitshop Hours: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

NOTE: Per the Stay Home Order, which remains in effect, the Lake will be operating under the same general COVID related restrictions that were in place during 2020. • Closed to general public. Only enrolled Southern ute tribal members and accompanying, immediate family allowed for camping, fishing, and day-use. • Limited 4-day week – gate is closed Mon., Tue., Wed. (except holiday Mondays). • Social distancing and face masks required. • No boating allowed. Fishing from shoreline and docks only. • Some services/facilities may be limited for safety reasons.

Contact the Lake Capote Manager 970-883-2273 or Wildlife Office 970-563-0130 for more information, or go to the Lake Capote website at www.lakecapote.com/ February 26, 2021 suwarog’omasuwiini (9) News

GARDENING When Utes come together What is vermicomposting and how do I start? By Denee Bex ate a worm bin and you can about not feeding them the Special to the Drum make it as cheap or expen- wrong types of foods. Nev- sive as you want. The eas- er place any oily or greasy If composting is not right iest and cheapest way is items, animal products, milk for you, vermicomposting to get a large dark-colored or dairy, meat, salty food, can be a great option for storage bin or Styrofoam ice citrus, and onions. These you! Vermicomposting ba- chest with a lid. Drill many may be harder to breakdown, sically means composting holes into the lid to allow may cause a very bad odor or with worms. Vermicompost- air. Next, fill the bin with downright harm them. ing still allows you to reduce damp worm bedding. The Red wigglers can eat about kitchen waste, creates a great worm bedding is not only a half their body weight each soil amendment, and pro- home for them, but also the week. This means if you have vides nutrients and good mi- worms actually eat the bed- about two pounds of worms, croorganisms to your soil. If ding alongside your kitch- they can eat one pound of photos Trennie Collins/SU Drum you have kids, they are also en scraps. Bedding includes food each week. Because Ignacio Mutual Aid Co-Founders, Precious and Trennie Collins, help load boxes of a great gardening project to shredded cardboard, straw, they reproduce quickly, it is food that will be delivered and distributed to the Ute Indian Tribe in Fort Duchesne, get them involved. non-glossy newspapers, a good idea to check on them Utah and other local Native communities. The food disbursement was a collaboration Vermicomposting starts or peat moss. The bedding at least once a week to make between Ignacio Mutual Aid, Ignacio Out and Equal Alliance, Four Corners Food with the right type of worm. must be damp, but not over- sure they have enough food, Coalition, Good Samaritan in Cortez, Colo. and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe. Regular earthworms found ly wet. If you can imagine a and the bin has not dried out. in the dirt outside are the not damp sponge after you’ve You also need to add more the best worm because they wrung it out, it is perfect. bedding occasionally be- take longer to break down Next, place the worms in cause they eat that too. materials and do not like the bin and cover them with I have had my two worm living in small spaces. Your some bedding. Let them set- bins for years now and I best bet are Red Wigglers. tle in for a week and let them love having them. They Red wigglers reproduce fast get used to their new home. make a great addition to and double in number about Now you are ready to start my garden. I keep them in every two months, if giv- feeding them your kitch- my garage and when I need en the right conditions. You en scraps! You can feed the some nutrition for my soil, can actually order red wig- worms almost any types of I harvest the vermicompost glers online or if you have kitchen scraps you would a and mix it in the soil near a friend with some extra regular compost pile. Feed my plants. I even use it for worms, you can ask for a them fruit and vegetable my houseplants. Vermicom- handful. I ordered mine on- peels, crushed eggs shells, posting gives you all bene- line and they came to my and used coffee grounds and fits of regular composting, doorstep within a week. tea. Remember, the worms but you use less space and While you are waiting for like foods that are soft, can sometimes be quicker to your worms, you can work cut into smaller pieces and breakdown. Have fun! on making a home for them. moist. Sometimes, I run my A cargo van was packed full of over 100 Braiden Weeks, who works for the Ute Red wigglers need a good kitchen scraps in a blend- Denee Bex is a Registered food boxes that included: meatballs, Land Trust, a non-profit created by the Ute home to create their com- er with a little water. Make Dietitian and advocate for chicken, milk, yogurt, onions, bluebird Indian Tribe, loads his van full of peanut post. They like damp and sure to cover the food with healthy traditional diets and flour, squash, water and peanut butter, butter, Saturday, Feb. 13, which will go to plus a few other goodies. families who live within and around the dark conditions, but al- the bedding to cut down on home-grown foods within Ute Indian Tribe Reservations in Utah. so need air because they pests and to help the worms Native American communi- breathe through their skin. find the food. ties. She can be reached at There are many ways to cre- You also need to be careful [email protected].

Durango Farmers Market is now accepting vendor applications for the 2021 season! photos Denee Bex/Special to the Drum We are encouraging family farms that grow their own produce or raise their own Vermicomposting is very beneficial for you soil and garden. It is full of nutrients and good animals to sign up as agricultural vendors. Other vendor categories include: Ready microorganisms. Leftover kitchen scraps are a great way to reduce kitchen waste and is to eat food, value added food products, service and artisan vendors. All applications, food for your worms. rules and regulations can be found on our web site: www.durangofarmersmarket. com. Deadline to apply is Monday, March 1. Covid-19 tog’omsuwiini (10) February 26, 2021

CORONAVIRUS CORONAVIRUS Southern Ute Indian Tribe: How Coloradans can prepare Tribal Vaccination Events for the COVID-19 vaccine Staff report vaccination event are required to register Southern Ute Indian Tribe at the Southern Ute Health Center (SUHC) Staff report cine providers that identifica- the event they receive vac- Vaccination Sign-Up Link provided below. NextFifty Initiative tion cards are not required to cines directly. Local safe- 1st Dose (Pfizer) Vaccine Event receive the vaccine in support ty net clinics, churches and SUCH Vaccination Sign-Up Link | As Colorado enters phase of undocumented residents, others have also been host- March 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the https://tinyurl.com/y2bmk652 1B of the COVID-19 vac- those experiencing homeless- ing vaccination events when Sky Ute Casino Resort Event Center cine priority plan, many ness, or others without access supplies are available, so state residents are wonder- to ID. Remember the promise keep informed through your Only first doses will be administered at 2nd Dose Booster Vaccine Event ing what the next steps are of “free” – if anyone asks you local media. this vaccination clinic to individuals ages 16 for them to get their shot. to provide credit card or oth- The most important steps and over. Indian Health Services (IHS) has March 4, 10 & 11, from 8:30 am to Currently, Colorado is be- er financial information while to take before getting the provided a limited number of Pfizer vaccine 4:30 pm at the Sky Ute Casino Resort tween phase 1A and 1B, talking about the vaccine, it vaccine are to continue to for the following eligible individuals: Event Center which means that high- is a scam, and state officials slow the spread of the dis- est-risk healthcare workers urge you to report them. ease by closely following IHS Vaccine Eligibility Individuals who received their first dose and individuals are all be- There are more than 474 public health guidelines in- • Enrolled Southern Ute tribal mem- at a tribal vaccination clinic are required to ing vaccinated, and Colora- vaccination locations across cluding physical distancing, bers and members of their immediate attend a tribal booster event. Your appoint- dans age 70+, moderate-risk the state of Colorado with wearing a mask and wash- household ment can be found on the COVID-19 vac- healthcare workers, first re- most counties having more ing of hands. State health • IHS-eligible beneficiaries who reside cination card provided to you after receiv- sponders and frontline es- than one provider. To learn providers recognize the in SUHC Service Area and members ing your first dose. Appointments were al- sential workers have started more about the closest loca- frustration felt by Colora- of their immediate household so scheduled similar to the day and time of to receive the vaccine. That tion to you, check online. dans waiting for vaccines • Tribal employees and insured depen- your first appointment. doesn’t guarantee, though, When the time comes, in to become available. With dents For example: If you received your first that a health facility near you most cases, hospitals will the availability of vaccines, dose on Feb. 4 at 2 p.m., your booster ap- or even your own provider reach out to their qualified there is hope that life will Individuals interested in the first dose pointment will be March 4 at 2 p.m. will have access to doses – patients. In other facilities, return to some level of nor- the national rollout and de- individuals may sign up to malcy. They say they share livery of doses has fallen be- be contacted about schedul- this frustration, and are ask- hind initial expectations. ing their vaccination. Anoth- ing for clarity from feder- As Colorado moves into er option throughout Colora- al vaccine experts on sup- phase 2 in the spring, peo- do is the Safeway pharma- plies and timing. It’s going ple aged 60 to 69 and oth- cy. Local Safeway pharma- to take a strong dose of pa- er essential workers will be cies are working with pub- tience, as Colorado works targeted to receive the vac- lic health agencies to orga- to distribute the vaccine as cine. Phase 3 is expected nize vaccination clinics for quickly, efficiently and fair- to start this summer, which groups as soon as phase ly as possible. will grant the general public 1B. Further information NextFifty Initiative pro- access to the vaccine. about Safeway’s vaccination vides funding to local orga- The COVID-19 vaccine clinics can be found on their nizations and programs that will be open to all residents social media platforms. champion resources, edu- of Colorado for free, regard- If you have a regular cation and services for old- less of medical coverage. Al- primary care provider, it er adults. so, as of January 18, the Pub- doesn’t hurt to call them For more information lic Health Department of and see if they are keeping about their funding visit Colorado sent a notice to vac- wait lists or contact lists in www.next50initiative.org.

Southern Ute Indian Tribe Health Center Hours Due to the evolving Covid 19 Outbreak the Southern Ute Health Center has updated all operational hours, until further notice.

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

• S.U. HEALTH CENTER (CLINIC): 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Daily. Covid-19 Testing: Mon. & Fri., 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Tue., Wed., Thur., 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Lab hours: Mon. through Fri., 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• PHARMACY: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily. Only window service will be offered.No Pharmacy access from inside the clinic.

• NURSING VISITS: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily. Appointment only. NO WALK-INS!

• DENTAL: Mon., – Fri., 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• OPTOMETRY: Mon., and Wed. only, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• PSYCHIATRY: Visits are no longer being offered; Patients will be treated via tele-medicine.

• All SPECIALTY MEDICINE: All appointments will take place via tele-medicine. SUHC staff will be calling patients to make CORONAVIRUS INFO arrangements for service. Stay up to date with the Coronavirus and the Southern Ute Tribe online at www.southernute-nsn.gov and on • All BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Patients are treated by phone, no in- Facebook at www.facebook.com/southernute person or group meetings at this time. FebruaryFebruary 26, 1, 2019 2021 tog’omsuwiini-suukus-chipikwag’atüsuwarog’omasuwiini (9) (11) Covid-19Odd

CORONAVIRUS CORONAVIRUS State COVID-19 call center wait Some states are failing to track times reduced to 11 second COVID-19 data for Native Americans

State added staff to increase access to information Staff report The UIHI report graded Kerry Hawk Lessard, ex- Urban Indian Health Institute states based on four catego- ecutive director of Native Staff report vided by the call center is and “How do I sign up if I ries: if American Indian and American Lifelines. “States Colo. Dept. of Public available in English and don’t have internet?” The Urban Indian Health Alaska Native populations need to be held accountable Health & Environment Spanish, as well as in oth- To reach the call center, Institute (UIHI) released were included on state dash- for their actions. Indigenous er languages using an inter- call 1-877-CO VAX CO (1- a report today that graded boards; the percentage of cas- communities are working Since Feb. 1, the pretation service. 877-268-2926). Callers can all 50 states on the quality, es with complete racial infor- day and night to address the COVID-19 call center has “We’re excited to be able choose to receive a courtesy collection, and reporting of mation on state dashboards; pandemic, but some of the been operating at 24 hours to help Coloradans navigate callback instead of waiting. COVID-19 data as it relates the percentage of confirmed largest barriers are the ones per day, 7 days a week and getting a COVID-19 vac- If they do so, it will show up to American Indian and cases reported from states to out of our control.” since its launch on January cine and answer their ques- as that same number. Colo- Alaska Native people. the CDC; and the percentage It is required by the 25 the state has quadrupled tions,” said Alex Barba, radans with internet access The report states that poor of confirmed cases with com- CARES Act that states across the number of call center Chief of Staff, Disease Con- could also use covid19.col- data collection standards im- plete racial information on the country collect race and representatives. There are trol and Public Health Re- orado.gov/vaccine. Contin- plemented by states has re- the CDC database. ethnicity in COVID-19 da- now 200 staff taking calls. sponse Division at CDPHE. ue to stay up to date by vis- sulted in a substantial gap in The poorest score came ta, but many states have not This has reduced the av- “With more staff mem- iting: covid19.colorado.gov. understanding the dispropor- from Texas, followed by collected or reported it accu- erage wait time to 11 sec- bers answering phones and tionate impact of COVID-19 New York, New Hampshire, rately. In February 2021, the onds, on average. Staffing 24-hour service, we are able on people of color across the Maryland, and West Virgin- CDC reported that 48% of continues to increase and to get to a lot more people U.S., specifically American ia, respectively. They all re- race and ethnicity was miss- adapt to meet demand. much faster.” Indians and Alaska Natives. ceived an overall grade of ing from COVID-19 vacci- The call center handled This call center staff is “This is a data genocide “F.” Minnesota, Vermont, nation data. 3,346 calls yesterday and trained to answer questions on Native people,” said Ab- Maine, and Arkansas were Echo-Hawk provided a is handling an average of like, “Is the vaccine safe?” igail Echo-Hawk, direc- the only states that received briefing to the Select Sub- 1,715 calls per day. Infor- “What are the phases?” tor or UIHI. “American In- an overall “A” grade. committee on the Corona- mation and guidance pro- “Where can I get vaccine?” dians and Alaska Natives The accumulative grade virus Crisis about the cur- are dying at disproportion- of all 50 states was a D+. rent state of COVID-19 and ate rates and decision mak- “It is unacceptable for vaccinations in Native com- ers don’t even have accurate states to exclude us from the munities, as well as the da- data to ensure we are prop- data, including my home ta issues that have continued erly funded and resourced.” state of Maryland,” said throughout the pandemic. EvenSports tog’omsuwiini-waiku-chipikwag’atüwawHchuwiini (8) (12) FebruaryFebruary 26, 1, 2019 2021

BOBCATS BOYS BASKETBALL BOBCATS GIRLS BASKETBALL IHS boys flog Farmers, blast Miners Lady ’Cats log four wins in one week Wins bump Bobcats back into top-10 IHS primed for clash with Cedaredge

By Joel Priest By Joel Priest Special to the Drum Special to the Drum

Impressed, yes, but even All but running on fumes more so irked by Telluride’s by the time tipoff against diminutive backcourt play- Telluride came around Sat- ers’ ability to drive the bas- urday afternoon, Feb. 20, ketball into the paint, Igna- the Ignacio Lady Bobcats cio head coach Chris Valdez – playing their fourth game said there was still much in five days – still couldn’t work to be done for his just gear down and reduce squad – despite a 66-34 rout speed to conserve fuel. of the Miners – to truly so- “Whether we’re tired lidify itself as one of Class or we’re at a hundred per- 2A’s elite. cent, we just don’t know “Defense,” he noted. how to stay still,” senior “We’re letting people pen- guard Charlize Valdez said, etrate too much and things following a 62-15, never- like that. And they were in-doubt rout of the Lady missing their point guard! Miners. “When we pulled When they have (senior back at halftime, they got Jack Courter) they’re going a few quick shots off of us, to be a lot better team – and so we were like, ‘No mat- we’ve got to play them up ter how tired we are, we there in the last game of the have to be ... in a press, be (regular) season.” up quick because we can’t “We knew that they were stop moving!” a capable team despite what “Last night I was pret- their record was,” added IHS ty tired,” admitted senior Joel Priest/Special to the Drum senior forward Bryce Finn. Joel Priest/Special to the Drum guard Jayden Brunson, al- Ignacio’s Solymar Cosio looks to shoot over Telluride’s Following THS senior for- Ignacio’s Joe Garcia, left, and Dylan McCaw battle luding to her status follow- Lulu Pumayalli (42) during SJBL play Saturday, Feb. 20, Telluride’s Chris Betz (34) for a rebound inside IHS ing IHS’ 49-36 home win inside IHS Gymnasium. IHS Boys page 16 Gymnasium during SJBL action Saturday, Feb. 20. over non-league 2A Sar- gent, which itself came on la Renke netted a two-point- struggled the last couple the heels of IHS’ 2/18 over- er with 2:28 still left in the days getting her shot off, COLORADO HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS time win over 3A Pago- opening eight-minute quar- so that was good to see her sa Springs. “It’s hard play- ter. With plenty of time in strong again.” Media Protocols: 2021 Regular ing with only five (regu- which to inflict more dam- Helped by six combined lars), but we knew this was age, the Lady ’Cats – ranked points from young re- Season/State Championships the last game of the week, No. 13 in the week-starting serves Harmony Reynolds, we knew what we need- CHSAANow.com Class Solymar Cosio and Ma- Staff report Media wishing to attend reg- Masks are REQUIRED: ed to get done, so we just 2A girls’ poll – went on a ci Barnes, the Lady ’Cats Colo. High School ular season contests should The wearing of masks or ap- came out and played like fresh 10-0 spree, capped by dashed into halftime in Activities Association contact the host athletic di- propriate face coverings is re- we know how.” Brunson’s second trey, and complete control, 37-5 – as rector for information on quired at all CHSAA events. Brunson’s first three- entered the second stanza opposed to their shaky 21- As the state level dials are how that can happen. Should a media person pointer of the game and one ahead 25-2. 20 advantage at the same easing, some reminders are Media wanting to cover be allowed to cover a regu- from Valdez helped Ignacio “I was happy to see her juncture over SHS, Igna- in order for media coverage state championship events lar season event, that media (7-1, 4-0 2A/1A San Juan hitting some threes today, cio’s opponent in last sea- of regular season and CH- should contact Bert Borg- person should follow all so- Basin) race out to a 15-0 for sure,” said head coach SAA playoff events. mann (bborgmann@chsaa. cial distancing requirements lead before THS junior Li- Justa Whitt. “She’s kind of Lady Cats page 16 Under the definitions pro- org) and Laikyn Cooper (6 feet distance between vided by the state, essential ([email protected]). State themselves and others) in personnel include players, playoff media protocols will addition to the restrictions COLORADO HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS coaches, officials, athletic be announced closer to the established in the CHSAA trainers and personnel neces- actual events. Games held Media Handbook rSchoolToday selected as CHSAA’s sary to run the event (score- at local sites (i.e., basketball For basketball, photos may keepers, clock operators, se- first and second rounds) will be shot from the ends of the digital platform partner curity, game and gate per- be determined by the local court (if room is available). sonnel.) All others will be host school under the capac- Photographers should be a Staff report ready to work with such do business with our mem- considered under the capac- ity limits allocated by their minimum of 10 feet off the Colo. High School a visionary organization. bership. Bar-setting Asso- ity limits as determined by health jurisdiction. Me- playing court to allow both Activities Assoc. We’re excited to bring ciations seek equally re- the local health jurisdiction. dia should expect that there officials and players enough that next level of service spected partners and we be- Media must comply with will be limitations placed on rSchoolToday has been and paperless efficiency lieve our partnership with local check-in procedures. numbers at the state events. CHSAA page 16 selected as the digital plat- to CHSAA and its mem- rSchool Today will expand form partner by the Colo- ber schools. Rhonda Blan- the reliability of technolo- rado High School Activi- ford-Green and her team gy and support to our mem- Wrestlers work Rumble • from page 1 ties Association (CHSAA). have been amazing, and we bership, where they are, After a thorough vetting feel honored to have been and where they are going.” tacle’s defending champs – period, following a three- GOOD PREPARATION process which included chosen from the “A list” Rhonda Blanford-Green, and later 42-16 to BHS. In point near-fall. Three take- three other prominent com- of other top providers in Commissioner, CHSAA between those duals, Igna- downs of Morgan Hastings Made about as ready for panies in the high school the high school space. We rSchoolToday is a cio faced M-CHS/DHS and propelled Keaton McCoy to the Rumble as could be, the athletics/activities space, see so many great things 27-year-old, Florida-based went down 42-6. a 13-1 major decision at 138 Bobcats had previously seen CHSAA chose rSchoolTo- we can do together, and software company provid- One of two ladies com- pounds – leaving the sopho- action Saturday, Feb. 13, at day for the 3-year contract we look forward to deliv- ing an integrated suite of prising IHS’ first-ever girls’ more 1-2 at the event, with a tri held at M-CHS. De- to deliver 1) Coaches Cer- ering big-time for them 25 cloud-hosted Software ‘team,’ Faye Hackett’s sec- earlier losses to Durango’s feated 27-24 later in the day tification & Education, 2) with the initial Platform!” and Mobile App solutions to ond-period pin of a Dolores Payson Albrecht (at 145) by fellow SJBL’ers Dove Transfers & Waivers Man- Ray Dretske, President and the K-16 education market. competitor at 120 pounds and M-CHS’ Austin Feath- Creek, IHS grappled first agement, 3) Forms Com- Co-Founder, rSchoolToday rSchool’s Sports Manage- would – if counted, on top of erman (at 138) both coming with the meet-hosting Pan- pliance, and 4) Roster El- “After three years in this ment Platform includes the Cayle McCoy’s forfeit win via third-period pins. thers/Bears bunch – which igibility to CHSAA’s 365 space, we have realized how most widely adopted Ath- at 106 – shrink said spread to Challenging Demon Ben started things off doubling high schools and a grow- important a robust electron- letic Scheduler on the mar- 42-12. Hackett would also Belt, Panther Wes Atcitty and up DCHS, 36-18 – to a 30- ing number of Colorado’s ic platform is to the ecosys- ket. rSchool currently serves pin teammate Lexy Young Wolverine Deegan Barnes, 30 draw, in which Roderick 1,000 middle schools. tem of the CHSAA and how over 8,700 schools and Edu- in an exhibition included Bobcat Wrestling newcomer pinned Summers and Kea- “It’s been a real joy al- we continue to interact and cational Associations. during Ignacio-v-Bayfield. John Riepel went 0-3 across ton McCoy stuck Atcitty. Junior heavyweight Jere- the board at 152, while fellow The night before, Igna- my Roderick booked Igna- varsity rookie Kaleb Welker cio had traveled east to Del cio’s lone win versus DHS went 0-3 in two first-period Norte for a ‘triangular’ con- Youth Spring Soccer – a pin 0:32 into the sec- defeats at 170 and one at 182. tested more in round-rob- Register Online @ www.ourbayfieldparks.org ond against Brett Frank- Each pinned twice, Cayle in fashion. What with low lin – but would then lose McCoy and Devante Mon- personnel numbers this win- Registration Deadline: March 13 by pin (0:43 into the sec- toya both finished the eve- ter resulting in DNHS join- League Game Dates: April 17 – May 15 ond) to Dolores’ Joe Sum- ning 1-2 overall. ing forces with Monte Vis- Practices: Will begin the week of April 12 mers. Pinned 35 ticks in- Aided by 24 forfeit points ta, and Center with Blan- to the second at 220 by Du- in the upper weights follow- ca-based Sierra Grande • FUN TEAM SOCCER (AGES 4-5): Tuesday nights from 5:45 – 6:45 p.m. at rango’s Miguel Stubbs, but ing 160-pounder Tyler Wood- (who’d already previous- Eagle Park, Bayfield, CO. Fun Team Soccer is a high-energy program introducing without a Panther/Bear foe worth’s rally-starting 4-0 de- ly merged with San Luis children to fundamental soccer principles, such as using your feet and dribbling a in the second dual, Bob- cision over Kobe Prior, and Centennial), the entire meet soccer ball. Through fun games and positive reinforcement, children will begin to cat Kyle Rima would then 120-pounder Kealan Clif- consisted of 13 bouts. experience the joy of playing soccer and being active. There are no games at this notch a win (apparently in ton’s pin of Jonathan Chap- With Roderick’s boom- level and practices are once a week for 5 weeks. Roderick’s place) against man in the tournament’s fi- ing takedown slam of Cen- • CLASSIC YOUTH SOCCER (5-15 YEARS OLD): League will focus on fun and skill Bayfield – pinning heavy- nal bout, Durango managed ter’s Chase Padilla – prob- development building towards the next age group. Shin guards are required for all weight Jordan Sands 1:06 to erase a 27-0 deficit, dead- ably the night’s most ener- players and cleats are optional. Teams will practice once a week with games on into the first period. lock the dual at 39-39, and ul- gizing maneuver – leading Saturdays for 5 weeks. The Bobcats also tasted timately repeat – by way of to a second pin of as ma- • KIDS EASTER SCAVENGER HUNT: Follow the bunny trail on the first ever Bayfield triumph versus the Wolver- fewer forfeits conceded – as ny C-SG heavies, and Kea- Parks and Rec Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt. Giant eggs will be hidden in business ines at 113 pounds, where Rumble rulers. ton McCoy pinning MVHS’ windows on Mill Street and in Joe Stephenson Park and Eagle Park. Participants Devante Montoya built up a The Demons completed Khegan Gunter at 145, the will have between March 31 – April 7 to locate the giant eggs and complete a word large lead on Avery Mitzlaff a 3-0 ‘southwest sweep’ of ’Cats claimed three of the search that can be turned into Town Hall for an entry into a drawing to win prizes and then polished him off via sorts by also downing Monte- nine bouts in which they at www.ourbayfieldparks.org pin 51 ticks into the second zuma-Cortez/Dolores 42-33. participated. February 26, 2021 tog’omsuwiini-peiku-chipikwag’atü (13) News

HUNTING TRIBAL OBITUARIES

Richards shares history February 14, 1937. She went to high school at East High School. She worked of trophy bull elk as an accountant for Vigil Services for 20+ years. She enjoyed beading and bak- By Jeremy Wade Shockley ing for the family. She also enjoyed tak- The Southern Ute Drum ing pictures of everyone smiling. Lilly J. Price was a Second mother to many peo- Harvested in the autumn ple. It was never a doubt that’d she make of 1977, Southern Ute el- everyone smile and laugh around her. der Howard Richards Sr. Lilly J. Price is survived by her sister, got his bull in the Picnic Nancy Vigil, one niece and two nephews: Flats area of the Southern Debra Lyons, Louis Vigil, Claude Vig- Ute Reservation during ri- il. She is preceded in death by her many fle season. great nieces and nephews and great great “It was one mile north of nieces and nephews. the Thiery Cabin,” he re- Lilly’s Funeral Service were held at on calls. “At the time that was Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, Archdiocese the largest bull harvested by of Denver Mortuary Chapel, Committal the Tribe.” A six-by-six bull Service followed at Mount Olivet Ceme- elk, with a Boone & Crocket tery, Wheat Ridge, CO. score of 350 and 4/8th. Pic- Memorial donations may be made in nic Flats is on the west side Fabian Martinez/SU Drum PRICE – Lilly J. Price, 84, of Arvada, Lilly’s name to: of the reservation, com- A bull elk harvested by Howard Richards Sr. adorns the CO, passed away on Feb. 16, 2021 at One Tree Planted, 145 Pine Haven monly known as the “Dry Hall of Warriors in the Leonard C. Burch building. The elk Gardens on Quail in Arvada CO. Shores Rd., #1000D, Shelburne, Ver- Side.” Elk population were mount recently had its fur cape replaced. The original fur Lilly J. Price was born in Fort Sumner mont, 05482, US or at https://onetree- just making their way onto had begun to deteriorate with age after 42 years. Howard’s to Frutosa Rivas and Claude Price on planted.org/ Southern Ute lands during daughter, Krista, harvested an elk and provided the new fur cape for her father’s mount. those early years. “It was the mid ‘70s when on numerous Rocky Moun- large elk hide was careful- elk first started coming in- tain Elk Foundation semi- ly treated and set aside for to that Picnic Flats area,” nars, workshops and ban- Howard’s elk mount. To- NEW EMPLOYEES Richards said. “I saw that quets; going to places like gether they made the jour- bull that morning, the sun Albuquerque, Salt Lake, ney to Pagosa Springs, Co- Chance Ward was barely coming up. I and Phoenix. “It made its lo. where Mountaineer taxi- Job title: NAGPRA Assistant with the Southern Ute could see the tip of his ant- way around the western part dermy used Krista’s new Cultural Preservation Department. lers; they were so silver of the U.S as a showpiece hide to refurbish Howard’s Description of duties: Assist NAGPRA Coordinators in looking. I decided I wanted for the Tribe. Not a lot of elk bust. the preservation and protection of Tribally and culturally it, so the next day I want af- people knew about it, and a The piece was finished significant resources for future generations. Process ter it and got it! lot of the older tribal mem- late last year and returned incoming NAGPRA mail on project notifications and Richards donated his tro- bers that knew about it have to its home in the Hall of data into database. Assist on archaeological field work, phy mount to the Tribe. “It passed on.” Warriors in the Leonard C. artifact identification, and other cultural knowledge. went along with them for After 42 years, it needed Burch administration build- Education: I graduated from Fort Lewis College in 2018 presentations,” he said. “It’s to be cleaned up, the cape ing, where Richards served with a B.A. Specializing in Southwest Archaeology. got a lot of history to it, that was getting old and shabby. for many years on Tribal NAGPRA, and Cultural Anthropology. mount. Probably the first Howard’s daughter, Kris- Council. Hobbies: I am an Indigenous Archaeologist. I also do that was harvest in the pic- ta Richards, who is an avid “Had to get him a new CRM work and enjoy being outside, hiking and camping nic flats area.” hunter herself, skinned one coat, make him look good,” all summer long. I enjoy reading books and watching documentaries on Netflix. I like It also traveled with the of her own elk with her fa- Richards remarked with a to fish. I’m a hunter. Traveling to new places. I’m also getting better at snowboarding. Southern Ute Wildlife Dept. ther’s project in mind. The chuckle. Family: My father is Will Ward Jr. My mother is Cindy Red Bear. I have one brother and three sisters. I have one daughter named Adriana. Tribe: I am enrolled with the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe in South Dakota. I am Mnicoujou and Hunkpapa Lakota. Comment: I am pleased to join the Southern Ute Tribe and Cultural Preservation Dept. My Tribe, the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, has a cultural connection with the Utes. In 1906, four hundred Utes’ were unhappy with the opening of their lands to white settlement and set out to find a new place to live. They were arrested near Gillette, Wyoming by the U.S. Army 6th Cavalry. My tribe helped the Utes and they came to live on my reservation near Thunder Butte, South Dakota. In 1908, the Utes returned to their homelands. I am happy to continue that friendship between our tribes. Wopila.

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SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN TRIBE Boards, Committees and Comissions Vacancies

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB BOARD Must reside within the exterior boundaries of Open until filled – The Boys & Girls Club of the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. Shall the Southern Ute Indian Tribe is seeking a not have been convicted of a felony, and shall volunteer Board Member positions. A majority not have been convicted of a misdemeanor of the committee shall be tribal members. The involving dishonesty or fraud within five Board of Directors is responsible for knowing years immediately preceding appointment to and effectively articulating the mission, vision, the Election Board. The Election Board is a core values, goals, policies, and program paid committee, IRS Guidelines, a Criminal areas of the Club. Members of the Board must Background Check is necessary. Southern Ute attend meetings regularly and attend applicable Employee benefits are offered, and you will committee meetings on a regular basis; also be considered an Official of the Southern Ute attend a minimum of one priority event and one Tribe. Please submit your letter of Intent to: Club event annually. Members must maintain Southern Ute Indian Tribe- Election Board P. confidentiality of sensitive information and O. Box 737 #32, Ignacio, CO 81137. Physical conduct oneself as a model for children in Location: 285 Lakin St., Ignacio, CO 81137. a manner that exemplifies high character. Contact the Election Board at 970-563-0100 Interested parties must pick up an application ext. 2303/2305 or via email: electionboard@ available on the www.bgcsu.org website or southernute-nsn.gov by request from Mr. Bruce LeClaire at 970- 563-2694 or bleclaire@ southernute-nsn.gov. GAMING COMMISSION Applications must be returned to Mr. LeClaire. Open Until Filled – The Southern Ute Gaming Commission is seeking (2) Full time and (1) CREDIT COMMITTEE Alternate positions, must be Southern Ute Tribal Open Until Filled – The Southern Ute Tribal Members. One Full-time Gaming Commission Credit Committee is looking for eligible tribal position term is 2 years 6 months. Second member applicants to serve on the Committee. Full Time Gaming Commission position 11 The appointment is for up to three (3) years. month term. One Alternate Gaming position This is a compensated Committee, and, you is a 3 year term. Applicants must possess the will be considered an employee of the Tribe, following attributes pursuant to the Regulation per IRS guidelines. The Credit Committee One of the Gaming Commission Rules and submits approved applicant recommendation Regulations: Applicants must be at least to the Tribal Council for final appointment. twenty-one years of age; Applicants must Individuals seeking to serve on the Committee possess a basic knowledge and understanding must demonstrate a reputation of personal of gaming activities authorized on the Southern integrity, dependability, honesty, a strong work Ute Indian reservation; Applicants must have ethic, and the ability to perform in a non-biased, experience or expertise in regulatory matters confidential and fair manner. They must be or in administrative hearing procedures; familiar with the objectives of the Declaration Applicants must have the ability to observe and must maintain good financial standing with restrictions concerning conflicts of interest FINANCE DEPARTMENT NOTICE the Tribe. These individuals must also pass and confidentiality; Applicants must submit criminal background and reference checks, an application form and a letter of interest Early Cut-Off for Minors Birthday Distributions per the Credit Committee By-laws. Some explaining why the applicant wishes to be of the duties of the Tribal Credit Committee appointed to the Commission; and Applicants Requests received after the published cut off will be processed the following week. are: Approve loans as required by the Credit must undergo a background investigation. **Unless listed the cutoff for a Friday Minors distribution is 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Division Declaration; Monitor compliance Applications may be obtained at the Division of Gaming Office – Licensing in the West Wing with the Declaration; Monitor all approved loans for performance; Make recommendations of the Justice Complex, 149 County Road 517, • Distribution Friday, April 30: NOON, Friday, April 23, 2021 to the Tribal Council on program revisions Ignacio, Colorado, 81137. Applications and • Distribution Thursday, May 27: NOON, Monday, May 24, 2021 and updates regarding Committee operations; letter of interest are required to be turned into the • Distribution Friday, July 30: NOON, Friday, July 23, 2021 Maintain confidentiality, objectivity, and Division of Gaming Office. These positions are • Distribution, Friday, Oct. 29: NOON, Monday, Oct. 25, 2021 fairness in conducting all Committee business; open until filled. Any questions can be answered by the Division of Gaming at 970-563-0180. • Distribution, Wednesday, Nov. 10: NOON, Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 and Hold weekly regular meetings and other special meetings, as needed; and Coordinate the • Distribution, Wednesday, Nov. 24: NOON, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021 Committee’s annual budget with Tribal Credit JOHNSON O’MALLEY COMMITTEE • Distribution, Thursday Dec. 9: NOON, Monday, Dec. 6, 2021 Staff. Interested Tribal Members are asked to Open until filled – JOM has two (2) vacant seats • Distribution, Thursday, Dec. 20: NOON, Friday, Dec. 17, 2021 submit a letter of interest to the Tribal Credit that need filling. If you are interested, please • Distribution, Thursday, Dec. 27: NOON, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021 Committee, PO Box 737 #60, Ignacio, CO submit a letter to Ellen S. Baker at the Southern 81137 or by email at dlarsen@southernute-nsn. Ute Education Department or if you have any gov. If you have any questions, please speak question you can contact her at 970-563-0235 with Daniel Larsen, Tribal Credit Division or by email: [email protected]. Head, at 970-563-2458. Requirements: Two-year term; Meet once a month as a committee; and You must have a ELECTION BOARD student(s) attending Ignacio and/or Bayfield Closing 4/23/21 – The Southern Ute Election School District K-12 (enrolled with JOM Board is seeking one (1) Regular Board program). Write a letter of interest on why you Member AND one (1) Alternate Board would like to be a part of the committee. What Member. Qualifications; 11-2-102, (1) & (3): changes do you want to see in order to help our Must be a Southern Ute Tribal Registered Voter. JOM students?

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NOTICE OF PROBATE interested in said estate are hereby notified to appear In the Estate Of, and answer said Petition and offer evidence in support Case No.: 2019-0180-CV-PR of their position. The Court will proceed to hear the Crystal Watts Lucero Hanson, Deceased matter at the date and time set above, or such later time Notice to: Heirs, devisees, legatees, creditors and all to which the matter shall be continued and to make the other persons claiming an interest in said estate: The determination therein necessary. Southern Ute Indian Tribe of the Southern Ute Indian Dated this 12th of February, 2021 Reservation, Ignacio, CO: Greetings: Take notice that Paula Trujillo, Deputy Court Clerk a petition has been filed in this cause, alleging that the above decedent died leaving certain assets, and asking NOTICE OF HEARING for the determination of heirs of said decedent, the Case No: 2020-0133-CV-DV administration of said estate including the allowing of Mercedes Thompson vs. SOUTHERN UTE FORESTY creditors of said decedent and for distribution thereof. Kyle Thomas Thompson You are notified that said cause will be set for hearing The above mentioned parties are hereby notified that Firewood for Southern Ute members before the Tribal Court at the above address on March the above-entitled matter has been scheduled for 23, 2021 at 3:00 PM. All persons having claims against DIVORCE before the above named Court on March the above estate are required to file them for allowance 30, 2021 at 4:00 PM. The 2020/2021firewood season began Oct. 1, 2020 and will run through April with the Tribal Court at the stated address on or before 30, 2021. Firewood will only be distributed (made available for pickup or the time and date of said hearing, as above set forth Paula Trujillo, Southern Ute Tribal Court or said claims shall be forever barred and all persons February 19, 2021 delivery) Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. during COVID-19 Phase 1 restrictions. To qualify for the firewood program, you must be an enrolled Southern Ute Tribal member 18-years or older and have SOUTHERN UTE TRIBAL COURT a means (firewood place or wood stove) to burn firewood at your primary residence. In order to qualify for delivery, you must be a Tribal elder and Court Hearings now on Zoom live within the exterior boundary of the Southern Ute Indian Reservation (a Tribal Court is pleased to announce that we have moved from Webex to Zoom for copy of the approved procedures is available upon request from the Forestry court hearings, a more user-friendly platform! Below you will find the weblinks to each Division). For questions call 970-563-4780. judges’ courtroom. Please consider saving them to your desktop for future hearings; the same links will be used each time.

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Southern Ute Growth Fund • Job announcements Southern Ute Indian Tribe • Job announcements Please visit our website at www.sugf.com/jobs.asp for full job details and to apply online. Visit the the tribe’s website at www.southernute-nsn.gov/jobs for complete job descriptions. Tribal Member employment preference • Must pass pre-employment drug test/background check. If you need help filling out an online application, please come the Human Resources office and Southern Ute Growth Fund, Human Resources • P.O. Box 367 • Ignacio, CO we are happy to assist you on our applicant computer stations. Phone: 970-563-5064 • Job hotline: 970-563-5024. ALL EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED ONLINE Applicants and employees, be sure the HR Dept. has your current contact information on Automation Technician I Trainee – Red scope of support to more senior level staff. file. Human Resources accepts applications for temporary employment on an ongoing basis. Willow Production Co. (Ignacio, CO) Minimum qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree Southern Ute Indian Tribe, Human Resources • P.O. Box 737 - Ignacio, CO 81137 Closing 3/5/21 – Trainee program is designed in Business, Accounting, Finance or other Phone: 970-563-0100 ext. 2424 • Fax: 970-563-0302 • Hotline: 970-563-4777 to provide training, mentoring and on the relevant discipline and four years’ experience Director of Investments Dental Assistant job experience for up to two years in order to doing title examination, title research, curing Closes 2/26/21 – Participates in the oversight and Open Until Filled – Under dentist supervision, learn and be responsible for the completion of title, working with land and/or legal documents management of the endowment portfolio and Perio-Dental Assistant is responsible for a daily operational and technical assessment of in an oil and gas environment; OR an Associates works closely with the CIO, Investment Analyst, wide range of tasks in the Southern Ute Health automation related tasks, including contractor Degree and six years’ experience doing title and Investment Operations Manager to carry out Center dental office including, but not limited EHS oversight and assisting Lease Operators in examination, title research, curing title, working job duties. Monitoring existing investments and to, providing chair side dental assistance, planning new projects Minimum qualifications: with land and/or legal documents in an oil and diligence of new investment opportunities. Will administrative and records duties and radiology Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent. gas environment; OR a high school diploma or also participate in investment research/analysis, functions. Pay grade 20; $23.51/hour. Must be a Southern Ute Tribal member. Must equivalent and a eight years’ experience doing liquidity management, asset allocation, risk have basic computer skills including ability to title examination, title research, curing title, management, and performance reporting. Detention Cook use databases. Must be willing to assist others, working with land and/or legal documents in an Open Until Filled – Assisting the Food Service learn new skills, and participate in a productive oil and gas environment is required. Experience Emergency Family Services Program Coordinator to facilitate all kitchen food service team-oriented environment. Must have valid with leases, title opinions, and state statutes is Coordinator preparation and cleaning duties. Pay grade 13; driver’s license for state of residency and be required. Must have an understanding of general Closes 3/4/21 – Under general supervision $12/hour. insurable under RWPC’s vehicle insurance legal terminology and concepts relevant to land of the Tribal Services Department Director, policy. Must be able to pass a pre-employment and title work, be able to determine and compute administering the Southern Ute Tribal Emergency Detention Officer drug test and criminal history background ownership interests from analysis of instruments Family Services (EFS) Program. After meeting Open Until Filled – Under general supervision check. Apply online using the Southern Ute of conveyance, have advanced computer skills in EFS eligibility criteria, clients may receive of the Detention Sergeant, maintains the safety Growth Fund, Tribal Members Only link a Windows environment with word processing financial assistance with Utility, shelter and food and welfare of inmates and visitors and monitors and spreadsheet programs including extensive to overcome emergency circumstances that pose all activities within the detention center. Pay Land Records Analyst III – Red Willow formula building skills, strong analytical skills an imminent threat to their health and/or safety. grade 17; $17.20/hour. Production Co. (Ignacio, CO) and proven high level of attention to detail, Pay grade 16; $15.65/hour. Closing 3/9/21 – Obtains and maintains orderly ability to work in a fast-paced environment, to Dispatcher and accurate land and lease records, including use judgment to determine relative priorities of Health Clinic Receptionist/Scheduler Open Until Filled – Under general supervision all related documents and contracts, for all Red projects, and to keep several projects moving Closes 3/2/21 – First line of communication of the Sr. Communications Officer, provides Willow interest properties, both operated and forward simultaneously and a willingness to for health center. Interface with patients, radio dispatch services for the Southern Ute non-operated. Advises all other departments assist others, learn new skills, and participate other service centers, departments, outside Indian Tribe. Pay grade 17; $17.20/hour. of changes related to Red Willow holdings. in a productive team oriented environment is agencies, hospitals, clinics, etc. Provide clerical/ Works with Red Willow landmen and partners required. Must have valid driver’s license for administrative support. Greet patients, answers Family Court Caseworker to obtain and maintain accurate records. state of residency and be insurable under the Red telephones, data entry, and performs a variety Open Until Filled – Providing guardian ad Assists with other land issues as needed. Works Willow Production Company vehicle insurance of complex scheduling activities. Pay grade 14; litem, special advocacy, parent coordination, independently, follows existing processes policy and pass a criminal history background $12.93/hour. and mediation services as assigned through with minimum supervision. Provides a wider check and pre-employment drug test. Court appointment and clinical supervisor. Language & Culture Educator (Part-time) Responsible for psycho-social educational Closes 3/4/21 – Ute Members Only (Southern, classes for youth as assigned by clinical Ute Mtn., or Northern). Assists Tribal Members, supervisor. Case management activities and/or Ute Mountain Ute Personnel Dept. staff, clients, and the community in reaching counseling services involving assigned adults Attention: We prefer all applications by email [email protected] the goals and objectives of the Cultural and juveniles. Position is both Tribal funded and or [email protected] or fax to 970-564-5528. Thank you. Preservation Dept. Teaching the Ute history, grant funded. Full time status is contingent on culture, and folklore through the language and grant funding. Pay grade 20; $48,898/year. Job Openings as of Feb. 22, 2021 culture curriculum and instruction. Pay grade 17; $17.20/hour. Farm Heavy Equipment Operator • Recreation Center, Weight Room Attendant/Main – Closing 3/19/21 Open Until Filled – Under general supervision • Child Development Center, Part-time Assistant Cook – Open Until Filled Senior Detention Officer of the Field Supervisor provides routine • Child Development Center, Full-time Day Care Teacher – Open Until Filled Closes 3/5/21 – Under general supervision of maintenance and safe operation of farm • Counseling and Treatment, CAC III Counselor – Open Until Filled the Detention Sergeant maintains the safety and equipment in carrying out tasks and work orders • Finance, Accountant (2) – Open Until Filled welfare of inmates and visitors and monitors all related to custom farming for the Agriculture • Judicial Services, Bailiff – Open Until Filled activities within the detention center. Pay grade Division. May require an employee to be placed • Mineral Audit, Auditor – Open Until Filled 18; $18.96/hour. on a winter furlough period of at least two • Public Safety, WM Security – Open Until Filled months per year, but not more than four months. • Public Safety, Police Officer – Open Until Filled Water Resources Technician Pay grade 16; $15.65/hour. • Public Safety, Firefighter / Paramedic – Open Until Filled Closes 3/4/21 – Under the supervision of the • Public Works, Relief Propane Driver – Open Until Filled Division Head, with day-to-day direction Patrol Officer • Public Works, Propane Driver – Open Until Filled from the Water Resources Specialist, provides Open Until Filled – Patrols the Southern Ute • Diabetes Prevention, Registered Nurse – Open Until Filled technical level support to professional staff to Indian Reservation and is responsible for • Diabetes Program/White Mesa, CNA/Health Technician – Open Until Filled ensure that Southern Ute Tribal water resources preserving the life and property of all citizens • Shelter, Full-time/Part-time House Parent – Open Until Filled are managed in a manner that promotes their within the Tribal Community. Pay grade 19; • Social Services, Preservation Case Worker – Open Until Filled wise use, development, and conservation $21.32/hour. • Social Services, Case Worker I – Open Until Filled while complying with Tribal policies and any • Social Services, Director – Open Until Filled applicable federal or statutory regulations. Pay Physical Therapist (Part-time w/benefits) • WM-Recreation, Part-time Director’s Assistant – Open Until Filled grade 18; $18.96/hour. Open Until Filled – A professional position within the Department of Private Education. Air Quality Analyst Works with Southern Ute Indian Montessori Open Until Filled – Under general supervision Academy students in need of physical therapy Position Announcement of the Air Quality Program Manager, provides services. Pay grade 20; $23.51/hour. oversight and management of the Air Quality Digital Media Specialist – Native Lens Monitoring Program and technical assistance Plumber to the Air Quality Planning and Assessment Open Until Filled – Installation, repair and KSUT Tribal Radio, in partnership with Rocky Mountain Public Media, is seeking a self- team within the Tribal Air Quality Program. maintenance of mechanical and plumbing motivated Independent Contractor in the role of Digital Media Specialist for Native Lens, a Position is grant funded; continued employment equipment to include gas, water and sewer, collaborative storytelling project, inviting Native American and Indigenous storytellers to create is contingent on renewed funding. Pay grade 19; pipping and fixtures. Must be capable of and submit short video mini-documentaries. Information can be found at www.nativelens.org $21.32/hour. both small and large scale work and have the Our ideal candidate has a demonstrated background in social media outreach, engagement dexterity to maneuver in small spaces. Pay strategy development and implementation, can work with minimal guidance, has a flexible Caseworker II grade 19; $21.32/hour. schedule, and an established network working with Native American and Indigenous Open Until Filled – An advanced level position organizations and individuals. that requires knowledge of the theories, Public Education Tutor (Part-time/Temp.) principles, and concepts of social casework Open Until Filled – Guiding students to improve Independent Contractor Duties and Responsibilities include: practice (assessment and treatment oriented) their academic performance through extended • Social content: Run and maintain all Native Lens social media channels with scheduled posts related to all of the assigned program areas, lessons, creative teaching, and interactive and updates. including child and adult protection services. materials. Will work one-on-ne or with small • Social monitoring: Community management and monitoring of Native Lens digital channels, Pay grade 20; $48,898/year. groups of students. Position pays $30/hour. including responding to comments and questions in a timely manner. • Social listening: Help internal team understand key audiences and improve campaign Clinical Supervisor Security Officer strategies by accessing the full spectrum of conversation around the community, brand, and Open Until Filled – A senior level position Open Until Filled – Will provide security for relevant topics. that provides Clinical Supervision to staff throughout Tribal Campus. Duties will include • Social engagement: Become an advocate for Native Lens in social media spaces, engaging in Caseworkers providing a full range of intake patrolling and observing the activities of persons dialogues and answering questions where appropriate; develop and expand community and/ and/or ongoing social casework services for a in and around the Moache Capote building. or influencer outreach efforts beyond owned channels. variety of program areas such as child abuse and Work involves assessing problem situations and • Social reporting: Monitor, track and report on feedback and online communications; provide neglect cases, youth-in-conflict cases, and adults exercising tact and judgment in bringing about reports to internal team. unable to protect their own interests. Provides their resolution. Pay grade 15; $14.22/hour. • Proactively encourage new online submissions and respond or forward inquiries as appropriate. clinical supervision and oversees Family • Capture and share relevant engagement conversations with internal team members. Preservation and the Foster Care Program Substance Abuse Program Lead Therapist • Document processes and report to internal team on updates. Coordinator. Pay grade 22; $61,872/year. Open Until Filled – Under general supervision of the Behavioral Health Manager, provides Required skills and background: Community Health Representative mental health, substance abuse, and dual • Experience working with Native/Indigenous communities and customs. Open Until Filled – Providing assistance and the diagnosis treatment. Will supervise day-to-day • Proficient in social media outreach coordination and development of activities for services, counselors, and therapists within the • Proficient in searching via keywords using a variety of search engines. elderly and physically or mentally disabled tribal Substance Abuse program, including CAC-I/ • Experience developing and implementing engagement plans members. Performs community health duties CAT and CAC-II/CAS counselors working to • Experience with Microsoft Office products. to include patient transport and monitoring, achieve CAC-III/CAS credentialing. Position is • Basic graphic/image editing knowledge (resizing, rotating, searching). home visits, conducting classes, and providing grant funded; continued employed is contingent • Basic video trimming skills for in-platform. community education on Tribal health issues. on grant funds. Pay grade 23; $69,597/year Home care; house cleaning, personal hygiene, Independent Contractor shall commence, perform, and complete services and be compensated preparing meals, and other health and wellness TEAM Worker by KSUT for such services in the following manner: $1,400/month for a minimum of six months, related activities. Pay grade 13; $12/hour. Open Until Filled – Southern Ute Tribal unless otherwise negotiated. It is estimated that approximately 10-15 hrs./week will be required Member only. The TEAM program is an to complete the tasks outlined above. Coordinator of Ute Curriculum opportunity for enrolled Southern Ute Tribal Open Until Filled – Southern Ute Tribal Members to find temporary employment within To apply, submit a cover letter, resume and three professional references by March 1, 2021. Member only. Design and development of the the various departments of the Southern Ute to: Sheila Nanaeto, KSUT Tribal Radio Station Manager, [email protected]. Ute curriculum taught to students and staff at Indian Tribe. This is for both part-time and full- Preference will be given to qualified Native American applicants in accordance with the Southern the Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy time temporary positions. Ute Indian Tribal Employment Rights Code. Appropriate verification of Native American (SUIMA), including students at the local school status is required. Other than the aforementioned, Federal Law requires that all applications be district, and the community. Working with the TERO Worker considered without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age or national origin. Ute Language Teachers, and parents on an Open Until Filled – Under the supervision individual basis, sharing ideas and materials to of the TERO office. It is an opportunity for KSUT Tribal Radio: KSUT Tribal Radio was founded in 1975 by the Southern Ute Indian assist in learning and retaining the Ute language enrolled Southern Ute Tribal Members and Tribe as a means of communication with tribal members. KSUT is now an independent non- and culture. Assists all students in reaching other local Native Americans to find temporary profit organization and has two distinct FM signals: Four Corners Public Radio and Tribal Radio. the goals and objectives of SUIMA and the employment within the various departments of Based in Ignacio, Colorado KSUT Tribal Radio serves the Southern Ute, Ute Mountain Ute, Education Dept. Incorporating the Ute history, the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. 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IHS boys flog Farmers • from page 12 Lady Cats log four wins • from page 12 ward/center Hayden Teal- tage at 29-14 with 2:46 left of a switch,” said Valdez, son’s 2A-Region VIII Mancos. “But Pagosa was good competition. Sargent di’s game-opening basket, before intermission, but the “and that was the problem. semifinals held on the same the big one for us; we were also – we could recognize the Bobcats – still stoked visitors weren’t about to And when he’d get in there IHS Gymnasium court. down at the half, trailed the some of them, but we were over slamming non-league wilt. Getting five Livermore he has the ball fakes, the up- “We were all tired, espe- whole time and we fought like, ‘Where did we play 2A Sargent 64-23 the night points via a three-pointer and-unders ... . So we’ve got cially against Sargent,” Val- our way back.” them? It’s been so long!’ – before – responded by rap- and sneaky two-point slash a lot to work on.” dez said. “We had a rough Including six of IHS’ but now we’re excited ... for idly building up a 17-6 pad through the lane, plus a Teal- Ultimately leading 50- beginning ... and we real- eight points in OT, Brunson what’s ahead.” by the first quarter’s close. di two, the Miners rallied 26 after the game-changing ly had to overcome all that. racked up a game-high 14 Most immediate will be Capitalizing on a size advan- back to 29-21 at halftime. third quarter, Ignacio (7-2, Each game we’re coming against PSHS while Valdez a showdown versus non- tage over opposing juniors “We weren’t surprised 5-0 2A/1A San Juan Basin) together more, getting more scored 13 points in a 43- league Cedaredge on Fri- South Livermore and Declan they were making that run on more or less cruised to vic- in shape, figuring out our 37 win; senior guard Ade- day, Feb. 26. Ranked fifth in Jodlowski, Ignacio senior us,” Finn said. “We just had tory, helped by six of Labar- dynamic everywhere.” lyn Dozier and junior guard the updated CHSAANow. guard Brady McCaw booked to keep our composure; we the’s 12 total points. Finn’s During the third quar- Kiera Torrez paced the po- com poll, released Mon., layups on consecutive cuts to knew that we were a better night ended after a three, ter Renke managed four tent Lady Pirates with ten Feb. 22, the Lady Bru- the hole, and Finn then fol- team ... . An eight-point lead giving IHS a 61-33 lead of her eventual team-high apiece. ins (9-1 overall as of 2/22) lowed with a three-pointer at halftime isn’t where we with 2:29 left, and JV call- eight points, but IHS coun- “Your endurance has to will meet the Lady ’Cats – and just 27.4 seconds left. wanted to be ... then we lost up Zane Olguin concluded tered with junior Avaleena be way up to be able to keep bumped up to No. 11 – a That gave IHS’ inside-out- it a little bit – making sure we the contest with a two-point Nanaeto recording seven playing the whole time,” day after hosting Western side duo 15 combined points hold onto leads is important.” take just before the buzzer. and Brunson five, to breeze Brunson continued. “But Slope League rival Paonia, in the quarter, en route to 38 Beginning the third quar- Slowed by four fouls, into the fourth up 52-11. we all pushed through and which had stunned CHS 29- when all was said and do- ter with another bucket, Teal- Tealdi still totaled nine “Our goal was to come ... that showed us no matter 27 back on Feb. 13. ne Saturday afternoon, Feb. di extended Telluride’s run points and THS (0-7, 0-6) al- out and finish strong, even who we play this season we Getting CHS-at-IHS un- 20, inside IHS Gymnasi- to 9-0 before McCaw (15 so got six points from Betz. though we knew it was can win any game if we re- derway, the junior varsities um – capping a three-game, points) netted Ignacio’s first Reported counts from the going to be a fairly-easy ally want it.” will square off at 4 p.m., three-win week kicked off second-half deuce. Not long victory over SHS showed game,” said Whitt. “But Nanaeto finished with with the main event slated by a wild 68-50 triumph on after, following a Livermore Labarthe leading the ’Cats, ... we needed a fairly-easy 13 points against the La- for 6. the 16th over unbeaten No. free throw, Garcia (4 points) who stormed out to a 19-2 game after the last two dy Miners (1-6, 0-3 SJBL), “That’s going to be a big 3 Mancos (Ignacio was No. cashed a statement-making lead during the initial eight nights – the girls were pret- while Valdez backed up one for us – just keeping 13 in the week-starting CH- corner three which rebuilt the minutes, with 12 points. ty tired (against Sargent) her game-high 16 against our heads in the game, exe- SAANow.com 2A poll). Bobcats’ lead to 11, 35-24. Finn and Garcia each logged and barely made it through. the Lady Farmers with 11 cuting our offense, making “It’s been a really long Finn promptly cleaned 11, and McCaw also reached But I think they got some against THS. Senior center sure our defense is where week,” grinned Finn, who up a missed shot the next double digits with his ten. good rest, then came out Shelcie Gosney totaled 13 it needs to be,” Brunson paced all players with his 23 trip down, and McCaw then Up next, Ignacio will wel- refreshed and ready to go.” points in the two victories. said. “The rest of the sea- points. “I hit a couple threes flew to the cup for anoth- come Ridgway on Saturday, “In Mancos ... I think ev- Senior Melena Krownap- son, we’ve just got to keep when I was open – it was er indefensible layup and a Feb. 27, for a 1 p.m. tip, and eryone was a little timid at ple booked four points for pushing it if we want to get nice to hit a three; I hadn’t swelling 39-24 lead. Senior then host Mancos Tuesday the beginning, but once we Telluride in defeat, while where we need to be when really hit one in a couple of center/forward Dylan La- night, March 2, for what will got going we got right into it junior Mary Willis posted a it comes time for [State] games. We were just trying barthe then scored inside be a heated rematch. Regu- and did what we had to do,” SHS-best 12. tournament play.” to play team ball, get the with 3:54 left, and went to lar-season play is then slat- Brunson (20 points versus “After the Mancos game Results from IHS’ sched- best open shots we could.” the foul line for a bonus FT. ed to end Thursday, March Telluride, 12 vs. Sargent) ... . We knew what was uled 2/23 trip to Dolores “And we’d go to the mis- He’d miss the attempt, but 4, at Dove Creek. said, referring to Ignacio’s ahead of us,” said Valdez. were unavailable at press matches because ... that kid Tucson alertly put the re- Results from the Bobcats’ 48-25 win Tues., Feb. 16, at “Pagosa ... they were such time. who was on Brady is like a bound up and in – essential- 2/23 trip to Dolores, were foot smaller than him, and ly making for a 4-point play. unavailable at press time. then for some reason Tel- A quick Finn spin to the “A 40-point win and then luride had (Tealdi) on Gabe rim then gave the ’Cats 13 a 30-point win ... . We’re go- The Southern Ute Drum’s (Tucson) instead of me,” he unanswered points, and his ing to try to keep our mo- continued. “They had their subsequent, successful 2-and- mentum going in Dolores, 34 (senior Chris Betz) on 1 with 2:33 remaining ex- give them our best shot,” Crossword Puzzle me, and he wasn’t strong tended the Bobcats’ burst to stated Finn. “We’ve got to enough to guard me in the 16-0, and stretched the score go in there playing our game post. We were just looking to 48-24 before Livermore ... and then get Ridgway at to take advantage.” (14 points) somehow slipped home; we want to have a bet- A McCaw breakaway past all sentries to again strike ter game against them too.” layup, resulting from a steal from close range. Ignacio had downed DHS at the other end by senior “We had our fastest guy – 50-39 back on Feb. 9, but Joe Garcia, would max out Brady – on him and he still then narrowly dodged the Ignacio’s first-half advan- sneaks in there ... usually off Demons on the 13th, 57-52.

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