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JOM award Preview of Subscription or advertising PRSRT STD information, 970-563-0118 goes to Tribal U.S. POSTAGE PAID Ignacio, CO 81137 $29 one year subsciption Richards elections Permit No. 1 $49 two year subscription PAGE 6 PAGE 10-15 October 23, 2020 Vol. LII, No. 22

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

TRIBAL MEDIA NAJA announces National Native Media Award winners Southern Ute Drum nets 16 media awards in 2020

By Jeremy Wade Shockley ern Ute Drum staff earned a total of 16 The Southern Ute Drum media awards this year – setting a new record for NAJA accolades earned in a The Native American Journalists Associ- single year by the newspaper. ation (NAJA) recognized outstanding Indig- The wins were spread across the board, enous journalism during a virtual ceremony recognizing our publication’s excellence in held Thursday, Oct. 15. The annual compe- writing, reporting, photography, videogra- tition recognizes excellence in reporting by phy and social media content. The Southern Indigenous and non-Indigenous journalists Ute Drum also received an Honorable Men- from across the United States and Canada. tion for General Excellence in our respec- The Native American Journalists Asso- tive division, an award which lends itself ciation presented more than 250 awards to overall quality of content and newspa- recognizing the best coverage of Indian per design. The Drum competes in Profes- Country during the 2020 National Native sional and Associate Divisions I & II, with Media Awards virtual ceremony via a newspaper print circulation below 5,000. Zoom. In response to the COVID-19 pan- Public Relations Coordinator Trennie demic, NAJA postponed the 2020 National Collins and Reporter/Photographer McK- Native Media Conference until September ayla Lee took First Place in Best Multime- McKayla Lee/SU Drum 2021 in Phoenix, Ariz. Southern Ute Drum Reporter/Photographer McKayla Lee won First Place for Best News Surpassing last year’s wins, the South- NAJA page 3 Photo in the Professional Division with “Spirits run deep at Sand Creek.”

BOBCATS FOOTBALL TRIBAL ELECTIONS Bobcats vanquish Meet the Candidates Vikings away, 27-18 Garcia logs 3 TD in season-opener Night canceled Dear Tribal Members, had its single highest day didates so that their plat- On March 25,2020 the for positive cases. Ute forms can be presented on Tribal Council and the Inci- Mountain Ute has seen the radio. In this way, the dent Management Team a large number of posi- presentations can be made approved the “Stay at tive cases this past week safely and will be avail- Home” order in an effort to as it has made exceptions able to all tribal members. protect the tribal member- to its stay at home order. Once again, our pri- ship during the coronavi- I have discussed this with ority is the safety of the rus pandemic. Because of the Tribal Council and tribal membership. Thank that order, and your efforts because of the continued you for all you have done to protect yourselves, no need to keep our member- to protect yourselves, our tribal member living on the ship safe, I have decided youth, and our elders. Reservation has become ill to cancel Meet the Candi- with the virus. While the date’s night this year. Sincerely, virus has affected everyone We also discussed hold- Christine Sage, Chairman around us, our membership ing Meet the Candidate’s Southern Ute Indian Tribe has remained safe. night remotely. However, With the upcoming elec- that raised problems with tions, I had hoped that we our limited broadband and could find a way to safely disadvantaged many of conduct a Meet the Can- our tribal members, partic- Joel Priest/Special to the Drum didate’s night. However, ularly our elders, who do Jace Carmenoros (63) gets congratulations from John Riepel (4) after rising to his feet with over the past few weeks not have computer access. a first quarter-ending fumble recovery during the Bobcats’ 2020 season-opener Thursday cases of the coronavirus However, I have reached evening, Oct. 15, at Center. Carmenoros also logged a momentum-shifting quarterback sack in the second quarter as IHS defeated CHS 27-18. have been steadily rising. out to KSUT. KSUT will On Friday, LaPlata County be working with the can- By Joel Priest Special to the Drum En route to the team bus Tribute to Richards, Grove Thursday night, Oct. 15, following a strong sea- son-opening effort, Igna- cio junior quarterback Gabe Tucson summarized mat- ters by saying, “We didn’t give up; we played until the clock ran out.” Which was a good thing; IHS’ opponent, inspired by Joel Priest/Special to the Drum cancer-free coach Brian Ignacio’s Joe Garcia (23) breaks a Center defender’s Ullery, had the same men- attempted ankle tackle during the Bobcats’ 2020 season- tality. opener Thursday evening, Oct. 15, out in the San Luis And not until senior Valley. Garcia would exceed 100 yards rushing and score Habran De la Cruz, Tuc- three touchdowns. son’s opposite number, was sacked for a five-yard loss Echauri, who rapidly piled against the 6-0 deficit. with 6.9 seconds remain- up 109 yards in the first Having ‘won’ the CHSAA- ing on 4th-and-11 from the quarter on only nine carries predetermined coin toss and Ignacio 48-yard line could before being lost to a pos- deferring to the second half, Bruce LeClaire/SU veterans Association Ponch Garcia’s visiting sible knee injury, the ’Cats Ignacio began the third quar- Bobcats exhale in victori- (1-0, 1-0 1A Southern Peaks) ter at their own 39 and pro- Southern Ute Veterans Association Commander, Rudley Weaver, and Vice- Commander, Raymond Baker, presented plaques recognizing the previous ous relief upon Viking Field finally broke through late in ceeded to grind forward all Commander, Howard Richards Sr., and Vice-Commander, Rod Grove, for their years at Center Community Park. the second quarter when Gar- the way to the Center 10 in 13 of service as Officers, Wednesday, Oct. 7. The recognition took place at the Southern “I’m ecstatic,” said senior cia capped a 6-play, 52-yard plays. But a false-start pen- Ute Veterans Memorial Park on Tribal Campus. Both men served combat tours in running back Joe Garcia, who drive with an 18-yard burst alty pushed the Bobcats back Vietnam and remained instrumental in the long-standing success of the Southern Ute unofficially gained 127 yards around right end. five yards and CHS freshman Veterans Association back at home in the decades that followed. The plaques read: rushing on 23 carries and Having thrown the final Jesus Valdez then intercepted scored three touchdowns in block on the scoring run, Tucson’s subsequent throw IN RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING EXCELLENCE, the 27-18 road win. “It feels junior receiver and kicker over the middle at the four. great, winning your first ‘last’ Shawn Campbell’s point-af- Given that sudden morale Honoring Howard Richards Sr. / Rod Grove game in high school.” ter attempt was blocked, but boost with 6:19 left, Cen- With great appreciation for your many years of dedicated service as Able to somehow avoid with only 31.8 ticks left in ter went back to Echauri Commander/Vice Commander. Thank you for going above and beyond disaster in the form of CHS the half there was little the representing the Southern Ute Veterans. Your comrades salute you. running back Abraham Vikes (0-2, 0-1) could do Bobcats page 16 EvenUpdate wawHchuwiiniwaini (2) (8) OctoberFebruary 23, 1, 20192020

SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN TRIBE Southern Ute Utilities wastewater Many Moons Ago treatment facility incident Statement from Chairman Christine Sage

On Tuesday, Oct. 14, emer- approached the truck to would like to commend the gency personnel were dis- assess the situation. As tribal staff who acted on patched to the Southern Ute they came upon the truck, their instincts and relied on Wastewater Treatment Facil- they noticed the driver had their training. I pray a speedy ity to assist with an individual become lodged inside the recovery for the driver. 10 years ago who had become lodged and tank and was unconscious Albuquerque-based architects unconscious inside a sewage due to the gas emitted from Christine Sage, Chairman Cynthia Figeroa-McInteer and truck. The Southern Ute Util- the waste. Staff immediately Southern Ute Indian Tribe Julie Walleisa paid a visit to ities Division allows inde- dispatched emergency ser- the students of Southern Ute pendent sewage companies vices to extricate the driver Montessori Head Start on Oct. 14 to dump wastewater sewage who was in need of immedi- as part of their design strategy for because of the capability to ate medical care. a new Head Start building. The treat the wastewater. Because of the great situ- students were divided into small groups to work with the designers Tribal staff noticed the ational awareness displayed on features they’d like to see. One truck had not moved and the by tribal staff and quick young students, Eva, is intently sewage hose was unlatched assessment of the danger, fulfilling her assignment as part of and moving around freely. the driver was able to seek the classroom project. This alerted staff and they emergency medical care. I This photo was published in the Oct. 22, 2010, issue of The Southern Ute Drum.

Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum archive

Lindsay Box/SU Council Affairs Tim Wichlacz WW Plant Lead Operator, Kevin Standifer WW Plant Operator II are both recognized for their quick response to the recent incident at the Southern Ute Utilities Wastewater Treatment Facility in Ignacio, Colo.

courtesy SU CHR Dept./SU Drum archive 20 years ago On Wednesday, August 16, the Adult Care participants embarked on a pontoon ride on the waters of Navajo Lake. Four participants of the program joined Tribal Services Director Gary Martinez, Debra Herrera and Cindy Gallegos on a fishing trip.

This photo was published in the Oct. 20, 2000, issue of The Southern Ute Drum.

SU Drum archive 20 years ago The Southern Ute Health Services and CHR Staff attended the 2nd Annual Albuquerque Area CHR Conference on August 29-31, 1990. Beulah Kent and Matilda Sanistevan received awards during the conference.

This photo was published in the Oct. 26, 1990, issue of The Southern Ute Drum.

SU Drum archive 40 years ago Georgia Pinnecoose was named the “Elementary Feature Teacher” in the October B.E.S. newsletter. Pinnecoose is a Southern Ute tribal member and a Ute Bilingual Aid for the first grade in the Ignacio Elementary School.

This photo was published in the Oct. 24, 1980, issue of The Southern Ute Drum. FebruaryOctober 1, 2019 23, 2020 suwarog’omasuwiinipeini (3) (9) CultureOdd

NAJA announces winners • from page 1 Celebrating Indigenous Day

Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum

The Southern Ute Drum Editor Jeremy Wade Shockley won accolades in the Best photos courtesy Heather White Thunder Feature Photo category for this image at the Ft. Duchesne Bear Dance titled, “Honoring the flag.” Shayne and Malia White Thunder wanted to represent their Ute culture this year for “Indigenous Day,” on Monday, Oct. 12. Lil’ Miss Southern Ute, Shayne White dia category for their joint Thunder (lef) represented herself from home; however, she did wear her dress and efforts on the “45th Annual regalia during her zoom class for her peers to see. Denver March Powwow” video feature. Drum Com- position Technician, Rob- ert L. Ortiz and Collins also Pumpkins delivered earned an honorable men- tion for their collaboration with KSUT on “Awaking the Warrior Within — fea- turing the Dream Warriors.” Lee won First Place for Best News Photo in the Pro- fessional Division with “Spir- its run deep at Sand Creek.” Ortiz won Third Place in the same category for “Celebrat- ing Bear Dance, honoring Memorial Day.” Lee took First Place in Best Health Coverage for her article titled, “Sing- ing rivers red, for missing and murdered Indigenous women.” Collins won Third Place for “Sticker Shock Jon Broholm/SU Wildlife Division takes over the Southwest.” A truckload of pumpkins sits below the “toe” of Sleeping Ute Mountain, ready for Lee won First Place in the delivery to Ignacio, on Wednesday October 7. The pumpkins are part of a series category of Best Editorial of deliveries of produce this harvest season, gifts from the Ute Mountain Tribe for Robert L. Ortiz/SU Drum for her piece titled, “Aware- distribution to the Southern Ute Tribal membership. ness for Missing and Mur- Robert L. Ortiz earned a spot in the Best News Photo dered Indigenous Women.” category for his image of Veterans in the June feature titled “Celebrating Bear Dance, honoring Memorial Day.” She also earned an Honorable Mention for “All-star concert Photo in the Associate Divi- that, “The call for National brings awareness to Aspen” sions I & II Combined Cat- Native Media Conference in the category of Best Envi- egories for “Rodeo returns proposals has been extended ronmental Coverage. to Ignacio” in addition to a through Feb. 1, 2021 to facil- In the category of Best Third Place win in the same itate ideas, best practices in News Story Lee took home category for his photograph Indigenous media through First and Second place wins titled, “Honoring the flag.” training and workshops to for “Preparations usher in In the category of Best support and enhance the spring celebrations” and Photo of Native America, knowledge and skills of jour- “Youth leaders reunite at the Shockley earned a Second nalists covering Indian Coun- University of Utah” respec- Place win for “Pino Nuche try.” September’s confer- tively. Collins got an Honor- honor the bear through ence programming will focus able Mention for her article dance.” In the Best Feature on coverage of COVID- titled, “State Capitol honors Story category Shockley’s 19 across Turtle Island and Colorado’s first people.” article, “Ute elders share cul- will be co-hosted in partner- Southern Ute Drum Edi- ture, tradition though sea- ship with the Walter Cronkite tor/Media Manager, Jer- sonal stories” was recognized School of Journalism and emy Wade Shockley won for an Honorable Mention. Mass Communication at Ari- First Place for Best Feature NAJA recently announced zona State University.

Trennie Collins/SU Drum Public Relations Coordinator Trennie Collins and Drum Composition Technician, Robert L. Ortiz earned recognition for their collaboration with KSUT on “Awaking the Warrior Within – featuring the Dream Warriors.” EvenHealth wawHchuwiiniwHchuwiini (4) (8) OctoberFebruary 23, 1, 20192020

BEHAVIOR HEALTH HEALTHY RECIPES Buffalo chili with butternut squash BEE Heard: Southern Ute Behavioral Health Division By Lisa B. Smith, RDN Shining Mountain Health and Wellness By Precious Collins Native Connections Program Chili. This brings to mind cold nights, sitting by the wood stove and a warm Do you know how to blanket. Enjoy this very healthy and deli- access treatment for alcohol cious chili as the skies begin to darken and drug abuse? early. Using bison and butternut squash What do you do when bring a local flair to this family favorite. you think you might have an issue with drugs and / Lisa B. Smith, RDN is a Registered Dieti- or alcohol? What do you tian Nutritionist with the Southern Ute Shin- do when you are concerned Right now, we are provid- MORE EXCITING ing Mountain Health and Wellness. Eat the Gains about a friend’s or family ing those services mainly by NEWS TO COME! member’s alcohol and/or telephone. You can schedule How to contact us. If Buffalo Chili Stovetop Directions drug use? an appointment by calling the you have any questions or 1. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in large skillet, The Southern Ute Behav- front desk at 970-563-4581. needing to see schedule an Ingredients add buffalo and cook until done over ioral Health Division under We are also expanding appointment, please con- 3 teaspoons olive oil medium-high heat, 5-8 minutes. Stir the Tribal Health Depart- our services! In addition to tact the Southern Ute Health 1 pound ground buffalo often to break up chunks. ment has a variety of the following staff, we are Center at 970-563-4581. 1 onion, diced 2. Push meat to sides of pan, turn down resources available to you, currently advertising for an We are seeing people via 2 cloves garlic, minced heat to medium, add 1 teaspoon oil, including: Administrative Assistant and telehealth for the protection 1/4 cup chili powder cook onions and garlic until tender • Individual therapy. a Lead Therapist for the Sub- of our staff and community 1 tablespoon ground cumin about 3-5 minutes, stir onions and • Group therapy. stance Abuse program. Soon, members. 2 teaspoons coriander (optional) meat together. • Family therapy. we will also be hiring another If it’s after hours or on the 1 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded, 3. Mix in chili powder, cumin and cori- • Outpatient substance use licensed therapist, substance weekend and it’s an emer- cubed ander. treatment. abuse counselors, and a gency, please contact the 4 ripe plum tomatoes, chopped 4. Add squash, beans and water/broth, • Education and distribu- patient care coordinator. 24/7 Axis Health System 3/4 cup green chilies, chopped stir all ingredients together. tion of Narcan to prevent Care Hotline at 970-247- INSTEAD OF 9 and 10, you can use 2 cans 5. Simmer mixture uncovered, 40-45 opioid-related deaths. Current Staff: 5245. RO-TEL diced tomatoes and green chilies minutes or until squash is tender. • Assessments and assist- • Mary Trujillo Young, Two 14 oz. can of low sodium black 6. Add chia seeds, salt and pepper ing individuals who need Behavioral Health Man- Want to help and be a beans, drained (optional.) inpatient mental health or ager / Psychologist part of the change? Look- 3 cups water or low sodium chicken or residential substance use • Jennifer Goodtracks, Psy- ing for community mem- beef broth (adding more as needed for Crockpot Directions treatment. chotherapist bers and youth to join the desired consistency) 1. Cook buffalo, onions and garlic as • Peer coaching. • Ryan Sullivan, Licensed Prevention Coalition tasked 3 tablespoons chia seeds (optional) directed in step 1 and 2 above. • Care Coordination. Professional Counselor to reduce youth substance Salt and pepper to taste 2. Place in crockpot and add remain- • Holistic approach includ- focusing on substance usage, eliminate mental ing ingredients. Cook on high for 3-4 ing vocational support abuse issues health stigma, and start the Nutrition Facts: Calories 272; Fat 8g; hours or low for 7-8 hours. and nutrition education • Marvina Olguin, Peer discussion around suicide Total Carbohydrates 42g; Dietary Fiber 3. Serve topped with fresh cilantro, • Community educational Recovery Coach and prevention. 14g; Protein 15g; Sodium 155 mg plain Greek yogurt, shredded cheese trainings around substance • Precious Collins, Native Serves 8-10 as desired. usage, mental health, and Connections Program Upcoming Prevention suicide prevention. Coordinator Coalition Meeting: Coali- • Integrated work with the • Stephanie Garcia, Native tion meetings are postponed medical staff to provide Connections Behavioral until further notice. Contact medication-assisted treat- Health Therapist (will Precious Collins, Native Grand finale! ment for substance use. soon be accepting new Connections Program Coor- clients up to age 24) dinator for more informa- tion 970-563-2487.

LOCAL RESOURCES Upcoming Training: • Southern Ute Health Center: Behavior Health 69 FREE online Suicide Pre- Capote Drive, Ignacio, CO 970-563-4581. For local vention Training: Question, Native Americans. Call to schedule a counseling Persuade, Refer (QPR) for appointment. Southern Ute Tribe Employ- • Southern Ute Division of Social Services: 116 ees and Southern Ute Tribal Capote Drive, Ignacio, CO 970-563-2331 for local members and their family. Native Americans needing assistance with child Let’s all learn the warning welfare needs and family support. signs and what to do if some- • 24/7 Axis Crisis Line: Durango, CO You’re not alone. one is experiencing a crisis. With our 24/7 crisis services, help is on the way. Your Please contact Precious health... We’re in this together. 970-247-5245 Collins at 970-306-8131 or • St Ignatius Catholic Church: Pastor Cesar Arras, email prcollins@southern- 14826 CO-172, Ignacio, CO 970-563-4241. ute-nsn.gov to sign up. • Ignacio Community Church: Pastor Randall Haynes 405 Browning Ave, Ignacio, CO (currently located Upcoming Community inside ELHI) 970-759-3633 Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum Events: Native Connections • Second Wind Fund of the Four Corners: Believes Rebecca McKibben, Culinary Manager with Manna Soup Kitchen partnered up is partnering with the South- that every child and youth at risk of suicide should with Lisa Smith, Dietician for Shining Mountain Health and Wellness partnered with ern Ute Wildlife Division have access to the mental health treatment they need. Deanna Frost, the Southern Ute Tribe’s Food Distribution Program Director to host and the Southern Ute Police the final installment in a video series highlighting culinary ideas, nutrition and cooking We match children and youth at risk for suicide with Department on a project techniques in the Food Distribution’s kitchen. Together, they prepared a number licensed therapists in their communities, 720-962-0706. called Reducing Means to of simple and healthy dessert items made available to the community through the • Women’s Resource Center: Creates personal, social, Suicide and Harm. We will Southern Ute Food Distribution program in Ignacio. One of the highlights was a and professional growth opportunities for all women in be giving out free gun locks broiled grapefruit, topped with a honey glaze. La Plata County, 970-247-1242. to all Native American fam- Stay tuned for the Facebook video feature online! ilies and individuals located 24/7 STATE OR NATIONAL RESOURCES on the Southern Ute Reser- • Colorado Crisis Line: 844-493-8255 or Text “TALK” vation (until supplies last). to 38255. You’ll immediately be put in contact with Please contact the Southern a trained counselor, ready to text with you about Ute Wildlife Division for a Southern Ute Health Center anything. gun lock 970-563-0130. Due to the evolving Covid 19 Outbreak • The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Has both the Southern Ute Health Center has updated all an online chat and a 24/7 phone line at 1-800-273- 8255 if you are thinking of suicide or need help for a operational hours, until further notice. loved one. • The Trevor Project: Seeks to serve LGBT youth, has a • OPTOMETRY: Mondays and Wednesdays, 1 – 5 p.m., by appointment 24/7 suicide prevention line at 866-488-7386. only. Call 970-563-2374 for all inquiries. • We R Native: Join the movement by liking them on • DENTAL: Open from 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Facebook (www facebook com/weRnative) , signing up • HEALTH CENTER: Open from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Respiratory ailment for the text messaging service (text NATIVE to 24587.) screenings will be conducted in the tent located behind the Health Center beginning at 8 a.m. Lab hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Physical Therapy appointments will be made from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. as requested. • NURSING VISITS from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. by appointment only. NO WALK-INS ACCEPTED!

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

• DENTAL will see patients Monday – Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. • PHARMACY hours will be from 9 a.m. to 4:30 pm – Only Window service will be offered, there will be no pharmacy access inside the clinic. • PSYCHIATRY visits will occur in the Mouache Capote Building; Patients will be called first to verify time of appointment • All other SPECIALTY MEDICINE (Rheumatology, Neurophology) all are postponed, call the Health Center for more information. • All BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Patients are treated by phone, no in-person or group meetings at this time. OctoberFebruary 23, 1, 20192020 suwarog’omasuwiinimanügiini (5) (9) HealthOdd

CORONAVIRUS TRIBAL HEALTH Southern Ute Indian Tribe confirms Shrugging off shoulder pain first positive case of COVID-19 Surprisingly simple tips to heal a painful shoulder

Staff report remain cautiously optimis- not arrive at your primary By Dr. Stephen fixed at home. fancy term that describes Southern Ute Indian Tribe tic that we will be able to healthcare provider’s office Stockhausen PT, DPT, OCS First, don’t stop moving! what happens when a mus- keep our membership safe, without calling to notify the Shoulders are built for cle quits working properly The Southern Ute Indian but please be aware that professionals of your symp- Your shoulder is the most movement. Pain, weak- because of pain. Tribe confirmed the first cases in the area are on the toms. If you have ques- mobile joint in your body. ness, and even fear are When the shoulder hurts, COVID-19 positive case rise, including at Fort Lewis tions, please contact the In fact, there are few move- often valid causes for the little rotator cuff muscles among the tribal mem- College and on the Ute Southern Ute Indian Tribe ments you make in which patients to want to stop just throw in the towel and bership. The first positive Mountain Ute Reservation. COVID-19 Call Center at your shoulder doesn’t move. using their injured shoul- seemingly give up, slowing case comes after almost six Please keep our sister Tribe 970.563.0214. The Call This is great for throwing der, however it will only down your recovery. months of the Tribe’s ‘Stay and other neighbors in your Center hours of operation and reaching, squeezing a slow your recovery. Physical therapists have at Home’ Order. The Tribal thoughts and prayers. are Monday through Friday hug or scratching that itchy The rotator cuff is a specific exercises that help Council and the Southern The positive case comes from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. spot between your shoulder group of four tiny muscles to “wake up” the rotator Ute Indian Tribe Incident as the Tribe holds the third Please continue to prac- blades. But when it hurts and tendons that help con- cuff in a pain free manner, Management Team (IMT) Voluntary Drive-thru Viral tice good hygiene by wash- every little turn and twist trol the fine movements of but you can also help to do issued and continues to Testing event. The event is ing your hands with soap throbs right to the bone and the shoulder, and it is also this on your own at home. maintain the public health open to the tribal member- and warm water for 20 sec- your arm feels like it weighs the most common source Modifying your activ- orders taking the utmost ship, tribal staff, Ute Moun- onds. Cough and sneeze fifty pounds. of pain in the shoulder. ity is the best way to keep caution to protect the tribal tain Ute and Ute Indian into the bend of your elbow Shoulder pain is extremely Being so tiny these mus- these muscles active with- community. The stringent Tribe tribal membership, or in a tissue, then throw the common, especially as we cles often do not get much out flaring up your pain. If approach to the pandemic and local community. The tissue away. Clean and dis- age. If you develop shoulder blood flow, and in our body your arm hurts to lift over- has prevented an outbreak ‘Stay at Home’ Order and infect frequently touched pain do not be alarmed - most blood flow equals healing. head don’t reach up quite in the tribal community. public health order requir- objects in your home. As a people with shoulder pain Movement is the best way so high with that side. If it The individual who has ing the use of face cover- reminder, please stay home improve with physical ther- to flush these injured - tis hurts to push or pull force- tested positive does not ings remain in effect. and only leave for essential apy and exercise. So much sues full of blood and speed fully, only use that arm for reside on the Southern Ute If you are sick, please activities. When you must so that physical therapy has up the healing process. It light activities. The key is Indian Reservation and the self-isolate. If your symp- leave your home, continue been found to be more effec- also helps to prevent stiff- to use your injured arm as IMT does not believe the toms begin to worsen, to practice social distanc- tive than surgery for many ening of the shoulder, keep- much as you can, but only tribal community is at risk please call your primary ing by staying six feet away common shoulder injuries. ing it loose and limber until in pain-free ways. for transmission. The Tribe healthcare provider or the from others. Stay connected Shoulder pain has many it heals. However, there is Unable to find an activity and the IMT believe the sit- Southern Ute Health Cen- with your loved ones and causes. Falling, over-use, a catch ... that is pain free? You likely uation to be contained. We ter at 970.563.4581. Do our tribal elders. and poor posture are just a Second, keep the shoul- need to be seen by a physi- few of the common factors der pain free! cal therapist or other health- that can lead to a painful Pain is annoying enough care practitioner. Call the FLU SEASON shoulder. Fortunately, by as is, but with it comes Tribal Health Center and following two simple prin- another pesky attribute – make an appointment today SJBPH announces flu clinics in ciples many types of shoul- it turns muscles off. Neu- we would love to help you Archuleta and La Plata Counties der pain can be quickly rogenic inhibition is a feel better quickly.

Staff report Upcoming flu clinics: ferent strains of the disease San Juan Basin Public Health • Monday, Oct. 26, 1 – that officials expect to be 4 pm – SJBPH Pagosa the ones most in circulation San Juan Basin Pub- Springs Office, 502 8th during the current season. lic Health (SJBPH) has Street, Pagosa Springs Even when a flu vaccine is released October dates and • Wednesday, Oct. 28, 1 not an exact match to the locations for flu clinics in – 4 pm – Durango Pub- strain that winds up being both Archuleta and La Plata lic Library overflow most common in a season, counties, with additional parking lot (corner of E it prompts the body to pro- dates still to be added. 3rd and 20th St.) duce an immune response SJBPH is urging anyone that will limit the severity of over six months to get a flu SJBPH will provide addi- a person’s sickness. shot. tional flu clinic dates and “SJBPH truly appreciates Getting a flu shot this locations for populations local community members year is more important than who are particularly vulner- taking effective public health ever: according to the Cen- able to the flu, such as older precautions to control the ters for Disease Control adults, those without homes, spread of COVID-19,” said and Prevention, the addi- and for Spanish-speaking Liane Jollon, SJBPH Execu- tion of another respiratory community members. Visit tive Director. “We are urging illness on top of the ongo- SJBPH’s immunization page everyone to get their flu shot ing COVID-19 pandemic for updates. as an additional public health could overburden the health Flu cases start to increase precaution to make sure that care system, strain testing in October and typically peak our local health system is not capacity, and increase the in late December or early overburdened and to ensure risk of catching both dis- January before dropping off that people don’t get sick eases at once. in the spring. Since it takes with both flu and COVID-19 The cost of flu shots at two weeks for the vaccine at the same time,” she said. SJBPH clinics is free to un- to take effect, October is the For the most up to date or under-insured or covered ideal time to get your flu shot. information, visit SJBPH’s by insurance. Each year, the flu vaccine website at: https://sjbpubli- contains three to four dif- chealth.org/coronavirus/ EvenEducation wawHchuwiininaveeini (6) (8) OctoberFebruary 23, 1, 2020 2019

Richards: 2020 JOM recipient

courtesy Ms. Lori/SUIMA Here is a screen shot that Ms. Lori Smith, our Upper Elementary teacher, took during Family Night! It was a fun night, ending with Freja-Olivia Randall pumpkin “spewing” it’s guts outside!! Theoden Greany was the first one to carve his pumpkin.

Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum SUIMA Andres Richards is currently attending Ignacio Middle School and is in the seventh grade. His parents are Frank and Angela Richards. The award was presented to the family by Public Education Specialist, Ellen Baker at Eagle Park in Bayfield, Colo. From the Eagle’s Nest following school on Wednesday, Oct. 14. This is what his teacher said about him when she nominated him for the Elbert J. Floyd Award. “Another young man who did Virtual teaching tips for parents an awesome job this year is Andres Richards. He was always on time with his work, he was respectful and worked hard on everything that was placed in front of him. He Staff report tional skills. Read books ting on it at night. also tried his hand at acting and was excellent,” exclaimed Angela Ballew. Southern Ute Indian with your child, or have • You matter and you are Montessori Academy your child read to you. important. Your role in If you have magazines this time has changed. While SUIMA has been you can cut up, make a Make time for yourself. busy providing home-learn- collage of things your ing packets and remote, family wants to do once MONTESSORI GUIDE/ online learning, there is COVID restrictions are TEACHER SPOTLIGHT another vital piece to help lifted and life gets back our students during this to normal. Make play- Debbie Gonzales has been school year. That piece is dough (SUIMA can pro- part of the SUIMA family the parents. vide you with a great when it was a school within While the teachers are recipe). Older students a school; when it was called doing all they can, if it weren’t can practice fractions by Blue Sky and was housed at for the parents, some students making the playdough the Education Center. Before would not be able to attend for younger siblings. Blue Sky, she worked at the their daily school lessons. Par- • Give yourself credit. Head Start. ents became instant teachers All parents are experi- in the spring. Without any pre- encing a steep learning vious “teaching” knowledge, curve when it comes to other than helping with home- teaching remote, online work, the parents stepped up lessons. Reach out to the and took on the role of guide/ school for support and Master of Social Work available this summer teacher/educator. resources, just as your child reaches out to you The University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work Four Corners Program is Here are a few tips to help for support and resources. accepting applications for the Advanced Standing MSW program starting this summer you parents work through If you are feeling too 2021. Students with a bachelor’s degree in social work are eligible for the one-year your dual role: overwhelmed, it is okay program. Complete your application by January 15, 2021 and we waive the $65.- • Embrace the differ- to take a break. Set lim- application fee. Stipends in child welfare and opioid workforce expansion and Native ences and opportuni- its with your child so that American tuition support to eligible students are available. For more information, ties in learning at home. you can also have time email [email protected]. Remote learning at home to complete your work courtesy SUIMA and on-campus learn- if you are teleworking. Ms. Debbie Gonzales ing won’t look or feel the Set up a schedule so that SUIMA Toddler Guide same – and that’s okay. your child can see when INDIGital Coding Workshop During this time, families he/she has to do school- Debbie, and her husband have a unique opportunity work and when you have Joe, have four children, • Question time! What are the dates, hours and cost? Oct. 19 – Nov. 6 to prioritize home and to do your work. Share 15 grandchildren and two (Monday – Friday), 5 – 8 p.m. (EST time), 100 % Free family, while supporting the household chores and dogs: Diamond and Buster. • So ... do we get snacks? We will be mailing you a welcome package and learning about your choose which chores can When Debbie is not work- with a smudge kit with medicines, supplies, snacks and a gift card for child’s school life. Have be saved for another time ing with the toddlers, she fun with learning. Help or day. attends the many sporting dinner (depending on location). your child research some- • Communicate. Talk with events that her grandchil- • Who can register? Anyone! You just have to be between 15 & 35 years thing together which may another adult if you need dren participate in. She says old. You need a tablet/computer & an internet connection bring you closer by realiz- to. Reach out to your the best part of working with • What are we going to learn? Please check out the curriculum from past ing you both like the same friends. Have a conver- children is the time she gets iterations. The full schedule will be available at www.indigenousfriends. animal or sport. sation with your child’s to spend with them and to org in the following weeks • Play board games. guide/teacher to keep them watch and help them grow. • Smoke signals: [email protected] Even though they may informed if you are strug- To all the students, and look like just something gling with taking on that parents, out there, Debbie fun to do, many board role. Give yourself a time would like to remind you to games promote aca- limit when sitting with at be confident and proud of demic and social-emo- your computer. Limit get- who you are.

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Please join us for a virtual information session to learn how you can obtain your Colorado Teacher’s License through the Public Education & Business Coalition (PEBC) Teacher Residency. You will have an opportunity to meet members of our team, learn about our teacher residency model and application process, and the communities in your area where you can pursue a teacher’s license. No prior teaching experience is required. • PEBC Residency Information Session - October 28, 2020 • PEBC Residency Information Session - November 10, 2020 • PEBC Residency Information Session - December 7, 2020 October 23, 2020 naveekyaveini (7) News EvenNews wawHchuwiini (8) OctoberFebruary 23, 1, 20192020

Tribe conducts third Covid-19 testing

Southern Ute tribal elders were given priority for testing at the start of each day. Partnerships and collaborations have made each of these free COVID-19 testing events a success, from trained professionals administering the test, to the PPE and other supplies provided to the volunteers and workers.

he Southern Ute Indian Tribe, in T collaboration with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and Veterans Affairs, held their two-day October drive through viral testing event for COVID-19, Wednesday, October 14, — Thursday, Oct. 15. The next event will be scheduled for December of this year at the Sky Ute Casino Resort in Ignacio, Colo.

Photos by Jeremy Wade Shockley Security helped keep the cars moving during the two-day The Southern Ute Drum Tribal volunteers were on hand to check in participants and testing event held outside of the Sky Ute Casino Resort. keep things moving throughout each day of testing at the Sky Ute Casino Resort’s parking lot in Ignacio, Colo.

Where to listen to KSUT Tribal Radio

• KSUT Tribal Radio 91.3 FM (Ignacio) • KUUT 89.7 FM (Farmington/n.w. N.M.) • KZNM 100.9 FM (Towaoc) • www.KSUT.org (Streaming live)

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KSUT staff digs the new digs

Morning host DJ and Tribal Radio Program Director, Mike Santistevan mans the control board in the new KSUT Tribal Radio studio, Monday, Oct. 12. Beaming with excitement, he is joined by other Tribal Radio staff, Tribal Radio Music Director, Lorena Richards and Tribal Radio Station Manager, Sheila Nanaeto.

The satellite also made the move to the new building, KSUT Station Manager Rob Rawls and engineer Scott Henning, with the aid of Eagle Crane employees, position the satellite on the first day of broadcasting. The satellite was operational in time for afternoon programming.

ith excitement and anticipation in the air, on-air and W in-studio, KSUT staff officially made the move to the newly built Eddie Box Jr. Media Center on Indigenous People’s Day, Monday, Oct. 12. The Four Corners studio was the first official broadcast from the new studios, with Jim Belcher’s ‘Morning Edition,’ followed by Kenny B’s ‘Morning Blend.’ KSUT Tribal Radio also broadcast from the new studio, with Native Morning Show host Mike Santistevan. KSUT will now broadcast and produce all programming from the new building. KSUT PSA Director and ‘Morning Edition’ Hosting the ‘Morning Blend,’ KSUT Station/ host, Jim Belcher was the first officially on- Program Director, Ken “Kenny B” Brott Photos by Robert L. Ortiz air host to broadcast from the new building. broadcasts from the new Four Corners studio. The Southern Ute Drum Election tog’omsuwiini (10) October 23, 2020

THE SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN TRIBE Special Election • Oct. 30, 2020 V General Election • Nov. 6, 2020 2 O 0 T 2 E 0 October 23, 2020 tog’omsuwiini-suukus-chipikwag’atü (11) Election

Special Election Candidate Statements COUNCIL CANDIDATE COUNCIL CANDIDATE Corliss M. Taylor Vanessa P. Torres

Mique’ puoum / Greetings On a realistic note, I am Maiku Pino Nuuchi Employment Fellow Tribal Members, not going to giving any My name is Vanessa Pin- Employment is crucial First of all, I would like false hopes to the member- necoose Torres. I am seeking for our people, we need to to extend my well wishes ship but abide by our Con- the seat for the Special Elec- encourage our young adults during these uncertain times stitution of the Southern Ute tion for Southern Ute Tribal to obtain a job, a trade or to you and family as we Indian Tribe of the South- Council on October 30, higher education which in adapt and practice measures ern Ute Indian Reservation 2020. My parents are Geor- turn helps them learn life to stay healthy and safe. Sec- which is an important valid gia Watts McKinley and the skills, job skills and finan- ondly as a candidate for the document. Being familiar late Sammy E. Pinnecoose. cial responsibility. We need upcoming “Special Elec- with the “Chain of Com- My maternal grandparents to hire our tribal members tion” sharing some of my mand” in the tribal organiza- are Dolly Black Watts and and do more internships reasons for running in this tion is crucial when being an George Watts. My paternal for them to meet the mini- one year term remaining. advocate for tribal member grandparents are Sarah Rus- mum qualifications of the My knowledge and expe- concern as not to jeopardize sell and Fred Pinnecoose. I job. Our tribal policies and rience come from serving their situation. Also, like to am married to Mark Torres procedure must be enforced on our tribal council from reation Center to name a few “pay it forward” to newly and have a daughter, Rae- Within the one-year term I in all departments to ensure December 1997 to Decem- projects. Financial improve- elected council members on lynn Torres. I enjoy hunting, would like to address these accountability, there have ber 2000 which I greatly ments were implemented to what it means to be a council fishing, and participating in three topics: mental health, been far too many depart- appreciate to be given the the Education Scholarship member as was mentored to our traditional dances and employment, and housing. ments not following policy opportunity to know what Program and Minors Trust me from previous members cultural activities. My cur- Mental Health and procedures. Everybody the position entails. Fund. Since this will be for during my term. rent occupation is the Senior There is a need for men- should be treated equal and During this time the 12 months it’s my position Living on the Southern Probation Officer/Wellness tal health resources within to be held accountable for Amoco statement was com- to see what policies and pro- Ute Reservation, most know Case Manager for the South- our tribe. The resources that all tribal employees. During pleted with funds to estab- cedures are truly working for where I reside and wel- ern Ute Tribal Court. I have we do have are limited or this pandemic it would be lish the tribe’s financial plan our membership with assis- come any questions or input. been working in the Judicial are non-existing for certain a good time to review the which provided the mem- tance from tribal membership Appreciate your vote on Fri- system for the past eleven mental conditions. There is departments staffing/posi- bership with financial stabil- input. Technically nothing is day, October 30, 2020. years. I have worked for the a need for our tribe/commu- tions to see what is needed ity when the per capita was written in stone and changes, Sky Ute Lodge and Casino nity for a Treatment Cen- in the operations of the core depleted and replaced by amendments, removal and Thank you, since 1993 until 2009. I have ter to house Sober Living, values of the tribe. dividends. Construction and edits are possible with all the Corliss M. Taylor, had various jobs within the a support system with coun- Housing Development of the Southern necessary data and a con- Southern Ute casino and leaving my posi- seling and testing. Instead There have always been Ute Academy, SunUte Rec- certed tribal council. Tribal Member tion as Senior Property Shift of having scattered sup- issues regarding housing for Manager. I have also served port systems there should tribal members. The question on the Southern Ute Gaming be one central area which is, do Tribal Members need Committee from 2015-2018. would house all the com- homes or apartments? There I’m running for Tribal ponents. There currently is needs to be protocols in place Council because over the a Drug Task Force working in order to rent these apart- years there seems to be on solutions to these issues. ments or buy these homes. a lack of communication We are spending large If this issue could ever be between our council with amounts of funds on Tribal resolved, these apartments our tribal members. We members to attend treatment and houses would be built in need to make sure that all centers off the reservations. an affordable range to meet tribal members are aware of Why not invest in a treatment the tribal members’ need. changes and have input in a center of our own? We have The decisions we make timely matter, not after the Tribal Members struggling echo through our generation fact when decisions have with alcohol and drugs, which and generations to come. I been finalized without the effects not only their well-be- will try my best to make pos- memberships’ knowledge. ing but also families, this also itive decisions for our mem- We need to make sure that includes suicide, depression bership. We need to come we are abiding by and fol- and trauma that is affecting together as a tribe and be suc- lowing our tribal proce- our community. This would cessful. I humbly ask for your dures. I would like to push be one of main priorities to vote on October 30, 2020. our Tribal Council to be address and move forward to more informative and bring accomplish a center for our Thank You, back general meetings. Tribal members. Vanessa P. Torres

VOTE

MARTY PINNECOOSE

THANK YOU, IT’S YOUR VOTE EVELYN PINNECOOSE RUSSELL IT’S YOUR TRIBAL COMMUNITY

SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN TRIBE Special Election Oct. 30, 2020 Election tog’omsuwiini-waiku-chipikwag’atü (12) October 23, 2020

General Election Candidate Statements CHAIRMAN CANDIDATE CHAIRMAN CANDIDATE CHAIRMAN CANDIDATE Melvin J. Baker Lorelei Cloud Renee J. Cloud

Greetings Tribal Member- Mayhk, Southern Ute Indian tices through compliance ship! My name is Lorelei Tribe-Membership and accountability; we can My name is Melvin Baker, Cloud and I am running for Dear Tribal Member, enhance housing issues, everyone knows me as Mel. I Chairman of the Southern I am one of several candi- medical issues, grants call- am a Candidate in this year’s Ute Indian Tribe. dates striving for the Tribal ing for head count of tribal Tribal Election. I am running I give thanks to my Chairman’s position. With members to get funds that for the Chairman’s Seat for our ancestors and past lead- on-going tribal issues, I am never reach or serve us, etc. Tribe. My experience includes ers for their commitments not silent anymore, as I feel Looking back at the past a total of nine years as a Tribal and labors for making it I am a voice for the tribal we had a campus plan to Council Member, Acting possible for our South- members who seek help; I expand our government Chairman and Vice Chairman, ern Ute Tribe to be blessed agree that we need leader- services, now we have a I was also the Tribal Housing with success in the modern ship to assist us- not work ghost campus. Decision Director for five years. world. Today all of us to against us. I also see that we made by Tribal Council Having nine years of expe- have these riches because are so “unrepresented” by was not the best. Peace- rience I feel that I am ready of them. As an example, the present Tribal Council, ful Spirit was shut down to take on the challenge of before, still the fences remain we can see with our own ing and quarterly meetings because they are elected by without notice; Petition for running for the Chairman of the same. To address these eyes our beautiful build- for the next three years, their big family and friends. funding for the tribal mem- our Tribe. I believe a lot of issues, wouldn’t it be nice to ing, our athletic and cere- as well as mentorships for If they get re-elected we bers the BP settlement was changes need to be made, for bring back a tribal reserva- monial parks and the new our members with direc- will be in the same situa- shot down. Plus they dis- the betterment of the mem- tion crew, create job oppor- skate park. There is a place tors and division heads. tion. A classical situation cussed outsourcing prison- bership. Sitting on the Tribal tunities for tribal members. for everyone. Our childern Please understand that I we all are familiar with. ers in our tribal jail to La Council at times it seemed like Opportunities like this would have an amazing array of will always listen to your At any rate to introduce Plata County, and Pagosa the Tribal Council was pow- give some tribal members a opportunities to follow concerns. myself - I am an individual Spring and downsized erless. It seemed like direc- chance for employment. their dreams, be it for arts, I am committed, I with knowledge of the Ute the police force to save tors had more power than the Water – We need to regroup science, or business. They am dedicated, and I am History, our reservation; money. I don’t call this Tribal Council. That needs and look at the water situa- can go to anywhere in the devoted to make good on speak and understand the taking care of Tribal busi- to change, we need to make tions on the reservation. Ani- world to pursue their edu- my promise to encour- Ute Language. Educated ness, our workforce or vot- sure that the Tribal Council as mas LaPlata Project for exam- cation. I know no other age all members to under- to the highest level; have ing against the member- elected officials manage tribal ple; The water is there but it tribe that offers this gift. I stand and participate in our knowledge of the Southern ship was a good decision. affairs to the best of their abil- seems like the only one cur- completely support these polices and actions. This Ute Tribal Constitution and Further, our Tribal Gov- ity for the membership. We rently benefiting is recreation systems and when they beautiful reservation is our its contents. I have worked ernment is “shut down” need to have Executive Offi- for Durango. I don’t believe return, they will enrich our only home and I embrace in many tribal departments since January, 2020 with- cers that work with the Tribal either the Ute Mountain Ute lives in a good way. We the opportunity to make it overtime and understand out warning or notice to the Council and not against them. Tribe or The Southern Ute can add to their character a harmonious community. the Tribal Organization and membership or even a gen- Together we all can make a Tribe are benefiting from any by celebrating our Ute tra- I will leave a legacy with its operations. eral meeting to let us know difference. Not only should generated revenue. I could be ditions with them. a foundation of truth, inno- At this time – I believe what their intentions was the Executive Office oversee wrong, but nevertheless these I must take a moment to vated solutions and the understanding our Tribal going to be. When I heard the Permanent Fund Adminis- are discussions that need to thank and honor Leonard pride to be a Ute. I prom- Government operations; this news I met with them tration, but work for the mem- occur between both tribes. We C. Burch for his vision- ise with my whole being communicating with the in January encouraged bership to the best of their could incorporate past leaders ary and successful plans to honor every member membership is “essen- them to notify the member- ability. Working together as a from both tribes who sat at the for our tribe. His worldly and will be a model of care tial” in order to survive in ship, but never heard any team is a must for the mem- table initially when this was experiences taught him and transparency. I will this turbulent economy. reply. Now months later I bership. Not one Tribal Coun- all being discussed- utilize to plan for future genera- stand by you and we will If I am your choice as the noticed a few employees cilman or Chairman can fix their knowledge and come tions. He loved us all. We walk the great Red Road Chairman we can enhance working up to 10 people at everything, we must work up with ideas that will benefit are a model for other tribes together with the blessing employment issues, cre- max, while other employ- together. If elected the first both tribes. Only through dis- seeking to better the lives from our Great Creator. ate programs that meet our ees stay at home get paid thing I would do is to sit down cussion between both tribes of their people. My grand- needs; we can overcome with current Tribal Council can we come up with solu- mother, Sunshine C. Smith Lorelei Cloud many unfair business prac- Cloud page 13 and come up with priorities tions. Another water con- and Leonard C. Burch and goals of what we would cern is why is the Pine River are my inspiration. They like to accomplish in the next always so dry in the sum- taught me to love our Ute three years. I would like to mer months. I know we own ways as well as my life- hear what they all would like a certain amount of acre feet long love for Sundance, to address or work on. Put of water in the Vallecito res- Bear Dance, singing our all our thoughts together and ervoir. I have heard that this Ute songs as well as teach- prioritize the things that we is an issue with tribal mem- ing my children to keep the would like to accomplish. One bers who live south of town Ute ways alive. of my concerns is the need for in the LaBoca area, with no I have been on Tribal more housing for our mem- water or dilapidated delivery Council for the past five bership. It feels like we are systems it can be a burden to years and I have observed always told we can’t do this them. We need to address the that we have been oper- or that, but we can. We need pro’s and cons of the Seven ating on a failing system to have staff that can assist the Rivers that flow through the causing disharmony among Tribal Council with solutions reservation. We know there is our people. The Tribal to resolve the many issues that a drought but what does this Council is voted in by the are at hand. say for the water quality of all Tribal People and I intend Tribal housing – We need water that runs through our to strengthen that power to have staff that can assist tribal land. What does that say for you. Power is achieved and work with Tribal Coun- for the aquatic life of the riv- with clear communication. cil to come up with solutions ers and streams. It has impacts I will have a set schedule to resolve affordable tribal to the fish, birds, frogs, snakes of monthly town hall meet- housing issues. Identify more and all other animals that use homesite locations not only and depend on the water like subdivisions but also scat- deer, elk, bears, etc. This is an tered sites. Assuring that the important issue I’d like to dis- identified sites have adequate cuss with Tribal Council. SOUTHERN infrastructure, water, sewer, Health Care – Are we UTE INDIAN electricity etc. We need to doing an adequate job for our TRIBE depend on our staff to look members with regard to health for Grant Funding opportu- issues? Do we need to look nities that can help offset cost into building a new health Special for future housing. care facility for our mem- Indian reservation roads bers? We need input from our Election – As some of you may know, Tribal Members to see if they Oct. 30, 2020 some of the roads on the res- are fully satisfied with exist- ervation that are utilized for ing services. Staff would need hunting, cutting firewood, to look into what it would take General post or leisure are not main- to build a new health center if tained for suitable driv- one is needed. It takes quite Election ing conditions. Why aren’t a while to research all that is the roads being maintained needed if the tribe decided Nov. 6, 2020 like they used to be back in to build a new facility. How the day. I know with Fed- much would it cost? Is grant eral dollars being allocated funding available that we can IT’S YOUR to the BIA, they are limited tap into to offset costs? Where VOTE on what they can do for the would it be located, would road maintenance. Is it pos- it include any services that IT’S YOUR sible to 638 the road main- relate to diabetes, such as dial- TRIBAL tenance dollars and the Tribe ysis needs? Health care is very utilize what funding has been important to all of our mem- COMMUNITY allocated by hiring a sea- bers both on and off the res- sonal road crew to maintain ervation, this is just another the roads? We must be think- topic that I would like to dis- ing of other personnel that cuss with the Tribal Council. use those roads, fire suppres- The Covid-19 pandemic sion, wildlife officers, natural has affected just about every- resources, etc. Along some of one whether it be Federal, the same roads you travel you State or Tribal governments. see how bad the fence lines are. I have mentioned this Baker page 13 October 23, 2020 tog’omsuwiini-peiku-chipikwag’atü (13) News

General Election Candidate Statements CHAIRMAN CANDIDATE COUNCIL CANDIDATE Melvin Baker • from page 12 Christine Sage What does the future look like to really scrutinize each and Linda K. Baker for The Southern Ute Tribe? every department of the tribe. Mique’ I know we all can’t wait for We need to look at what is Maiku’ Pinunuuchi, Hello, this to come to an end, when currently being provided and I am the granddaughter Southern Ute Indian we can freely travel, go shop- whether or not we’ve out- of “Casey” Baker and Edna Tribal members, ping, visit family and enjoy grown certain services or if Baker. My father is Archie I am Christine Sage and recreational activities. But, there is a need for other ser- Baker (Southern Ute) and I’m running for re-election for us as a Tribe what are the vices. We need a checks and my mother is Diana Baker as Chairman of the South- impacts to our Tribal Gov- balances of each department. (Navajo). My name is Linda ern Ute Indian Tribe. I have ernment, Casino and Growth Let’s get a true snapshot of K. Baker, and I am a candi- so much more work to get Fund? I’m sure there has been each department. Can we date for Tribal Council. completed. I would like some losses for all, but where reduce the yearly budget? We I have Three Platforms your vote on November do we go from here? How do will only know through meet- with three sub-headings. 6, 2020 to get more work we recuperate what has been ings between the Tribal Coun- They are: started. lost? Perhaps we may never cil, Department directors and • Tribal identity (language, I am a responsible, always recuperate our losses, just as a the Executive Office that over culture, enrollment) willing to learn, honest, lead it’s going to last. We get our lot of businesses have had to sees all departments. It seems • Equal opportunity (pro- lines, presentations). by example, Ute woman. data to make the determina- close their doors and go out of like a lot of work, but it can grams, employment, I am team oriented, as To be honest and trans- tions for the safety and the business. I believe we are okay be done at the direction of the off-reservation access) evident by the success- parent is important here as health of our Tribal elders, but we need to be prepared Tribal Council. • Quality assurance ful and timely comple- Chairman. If a tribal mem- our Tribal children, those for the future in the event of Culture and Language (finance, performance, tion of projects developed ber is to ask me what is the at risk who have health another pandemic. We need – As you know we have lost accountability) with staff and members Tribe working on, I do and issues, our membership as a to write policies to protect our many of our elders who knew I would like to make it of different organizations, have provided informa- whole, and the Tribal staff. Tribal dollars in the event that and lived the language and clear - issues important to including the Denver tion to this Tribal member, This year was overtaken we have to shut down our tribe culture of our Tribe. Every you need to be included Museum of Nature and that’s my honesty and trans- by the pandemic, COVID- again in the future. We need to year we seem to lose some of with this small list. One Science (NAGPRA/Spe- parency. My mother and 19. With each other’s sup- have a game plan in place that that knowledge. As we move issue from each platform is cial Projects), Fort Lewis father, Esther Coyote Baker port we can get through this says some employees may forward, we need to use what described below: College (Native American and Chris A. Baker, Sr. have together! not receive a full paycheck. resources we have left before Tribal identity: Enroll- Center Academic Advisor, taught me to have the best The work still needs to What that language would it is too late. We all need to ment. Information about Center of Southwest Stud- intentions to determine how happen, as Chairman we say would only come from a work together to do what we First Descendants needs ies Assistant Curator), Col- to be honest and have the keep working for the future series of meetings between can to preserve our language to be formally gathered to orado Indian Education strength to carry this for- of our Tribe which is very the Tribal Council and our and culture. No more fighting help determine enrollment Committee, and KSUT ward. I have their thoughts important both near and far. Finance team. I heard that and bickering, let’s use our and impact upon the tribe. board of Directors. and words in my heart every I don’t like “Status Quo”, some tribes were only paying available resources to accom- Equal opportunity: My formal education day as I do my job as Chair- that’s been around here too employees 60% of their sala- plish this goal. Off-reservation access. This includes graduating from man to the best of my abil- long and it’s time to improve ries. Do we need to add this to In closing, there is so much includes representation as Fort Lewis College with a ity. I am a wife, mother, and our Tribe, economically, contract employees as well? more I could say, but I need to well as access to programs degree in History and a Sec- Grandmother to my pride technologically, with our Just some thoughts as we save that for another day. Stay provided to tribal members ondary Teaching Certifica- and joy. They are the rea- water, and our lands. There move forward in the future. home and do your part to pro- who live within the exte- tion, and Master of Public sons I carry myself proudly are ways to improve. When Tribal Member Veterans tect your families from this rior boundaries of the reser- Administration coursework and with resilience. I come this pandemic subsides, the – I would like to bring to the pandemic. I want to thank the vation. Topics include: men- at the University of Colora- from a ranching, farming, General Meetings and Town table our Tribal Veterans. I entire membership on and off tal and health care, elder do-Denver, Non-Profit con- and political family. Where Halls will continue. don’t feel like our Veterans the reservation for stepping care, health options, home centration. I grew up in LaBoca I hold I ask for your vote as have been given the recog- up and voting for the candi- improvement, housing, and • I look for solutions and that place dear to me. Chairman of the Southern nition they deserve. We need dates of your choice. I would emergency assistance. decisions in a timely This COVID-19 virus, Ute Indian Tribe. My job to do a better job of respect- also like to thank each and Quality assurance: manner. pandemic, is a challeng- has not been totally accom- ing our Veterans who have every candidate for stepping Accountability. Determine • I am not afraid to ask ing time for our tribe and plished, I have more to get served our Country for our up and putting your name on efficiency of departmen- questions. the world. I am proud to finished: Tribal issues, Gov- freedom. It seems like every- the ballot for the special elec- tal operations, and apply • I am detailed oriented say our membership is fol- ernmental issues, County where you go, Veterans are tion, the Chairman seat, and policies consistently to all and persistent. lowing the orders that the issues, and State issues. being honored for their ser- the two Tribal Council seats employees in regards to • I am approachable and Tribal Council has put into With your support and vote, vices. Again, all I am say- that are up this year. This performance, budget and open to communication. place. This started on Feb- I will step up and make our ing is what can we do to pay shows that you do care about employment. • I read and research infor- ruary 18, 2020 with the for- voices heard for the better- respect to those who served the future of our Tribe. Good I believe focusing and mation. mation of the IMT. During ment of the Southern Ute in all branches of the armed luck to all candidates in this completing projects with I am a team player will- these meetings the Coun- Indian Tribe. There is much forces to include those we year’s election. God Bless deadlines is important in ing to make a commitment cil was unanimously in that I have started and would have lost. I feel we need do a each and every one of you moving the internal oper- toward the overall well-be- approval with the forming like for these issues to con- better job of honoring them. and your families. ations of the tribe forward. ing of our tribal mem- of IMT and the orders that tinue to support the South- Budgets – The yearly Per- Please feel free to give Examples of my experience bers. Thank you for taking are present today. The virus ern Ute Indian Tribe and the manent Fund budget. It’s the me a call at 970-769-2763 if with decision-making and the time to read my sub- is making life difficult and Southern Ute Indian Tribal approved funding we need you have any questions you deadlines are the Southern mission. I would appre- we need to keep all Tribal membership. each and every year to pro- would like to discuss. Ute Gaming Commission ciate your vote on Friday, members and staff safe, it’s vide services to the Tribal and the Native American November 6, 2020. invisible so we never know Tavuchu-Tog’oiak, Membership. I would like to May the Creator watch Resource Group/Denver where it is going, who’s Thank you very much, work with the Tribal Coun- over you always, Museum of Nature and Sci- Tog’oiak’ going to get it, and how long Christine Sage cil and the Executive Office Mel Baker ence (grants, exhibit dead- Linda Baker

Renee Cloud • from page 12 for doing nothing, including there are certain tribal coun- us. I feel I can be this indi- Tribal Council. At present cil members seeking reelec- vidual – your vote will count. while I understand safety tion violating our Consti- In closing thank you for and the controversial news tution/ election ordinance. your support if you do; and about the virus, I think our Many members spoke to may the Creator Bless and office needs to be open with me about this issue and all keep us safe. Contact me if safety measures in order to the other issues – they are you have questions. serve the membership-we concerned – we need to fix are a government operation. this problem. This election Renee J. Cloud, In addition, its Election is going to be critical elect Tribal Council time November 6th; and someone who understands Chairman Candidate ELECT RENEE J. CLOUD FOR TRIBAL CHAIRMAN ON NOVEMBER 06, 2020

**TRIBAL MEMBERS FIRST UNDER MY LEADERSHIP IN ALL ASPECTS OF OUR TRIBAL GOVERNMENT News tog’omsuwiini-wachuku-chipikwag’atü (14) October 23, 2020

General Election Candidate Statements COUNCIL CANDIDATE COUNCIL CANDIDATE COUNCIL CANDIDATE Lindsay J. Box Cedric J. Chavez Cheryl A. Frost

I have to apologize to my Greetings Southern Ute Mique Peuhown. Hello Elders for speaking before Indian Tribal Member- everyone. My name is them. My name is Lindsay ship, Cheryl Ardena Frost. My J. Box. I am the daughter My name is Cedric J. parents are Shirley Ardena of Jann Smith and the late Chavez, and I would like Red Frost and Stan- Orian Box, egap’. My pater- to Thank You! Thank you ley Reed Frost ahgahp. nal grandparents are Fritz for allowing me to repre- My paternal grandpar- and Pearl Posey-Box, egap’. sent you as a member of ents are Andrew Frost My maternal grandpar- your Tribal Council, it has ahgahp and Bertha Norris ents are Howard and Joan truly been an honor. Frost ahgahp. My mater- Sacket, egap’. Three years ago I put nal grandparents are Bird I care for my people. I care my wrench down and put Colorow Red ahgahp and for the tribal members who my name in the hat with Nana Eaton Red ahgahp. have passed, those who are no knowledge of the out- I am coming to the end of here today, and those yet to come or how my can- my first three-year term on come. I am thankful for our out leadership to represent didacy would be taken or those it serves and that the Tribal Council and I am somewhat to take the finan- ancestors and the Tribal Elders the people, the Tribe will but there was definitely is where we must look to seeking re-election. cial burden from the tribe, who fought for us, so we can continue our status quo or something calling me to bridge those divides. The last three years have including, loans to tribal be here and those who have worse, regress. I know the stand up and make a dif- By no means is the been challenging. Chal- members who are experi- sacrificed, so we can enjoy the work required to get back on ference, stand up and do organization perfect but lenging for many rea- encing financial hardship lifestyles we have today. track and to start moving for- what is right for the tribe it has many great quali- sons but mostly due to my due to the Covid-19. While I was born in Durango and ward. I am committed to lis- and the membership, no ties that have been orga- opinions, thoughts, ideas, the Tribe has been fiscally raised on the Reservation. I tening to our people, to fol- matter how difficult the nized and brought forth words, viewpoints, world conservative, we must graduated from Ignacio High low-up on concerns raised path may be. by the Leadership of the view, and who I am as a continue to do so in order School. I received two bach- AND to return what I have With a large amount past to benefit the -Mem person, were put on the to be here in perpetuity. elor’s degrees (American discovered. Questions and of support from the Peo- bership that we have spot and highlighted. The We owe this to our ances- Indian Studies and Sociology) concerns should never be ple and the belief that today and I believe that past three years were also tors who fought for us and from Fort Lewis College. I left unheard and without res- change can be accom- while we are not there challenging since I had to who made decisions for us also attended New Mexico olution. I am committed to plished through faith and yet we can accomplish decide whether I was going so we could be here today, State University working on using my conflict resolution hard work I have nearly so much more especially to be right or wrong in tomorrow, and like those a master’s degree but did not skills to unify leadership, completed my first term as individuals. Our Tribe tribal council work sessions who have gone on before complete that degree program. our government, and most of service to the Tribe has fought long and hard and meetings. Lastly, I was us have always stated, into I have held positions with importantly our people. and the Membership, in the name of self deter- challenged to determine if perpetuity since we have the Tribe in the Cultural Pres- Today’s world demands although it has not been mination and utilizing the I was going to be consis- always been here, in time ervation Department, South- strong, humble, grounded, an easy task, it has truly resources made available tent w/ my values and deci- immemorial. ern Ute Museum, Boys & honest, knowledgeable lead- been one of the most eye to us as people we can sion-making process. I In closing, I want to state Girls Club of the Southern Ute ership. The pandemic has opening experiences I have our own piece of decided I wanted to be con- that the last three years Indian Tribe, and currently shown us the necessity of have ever been allowed to that determination if we sistent and true to who I am have been life changing. in Tribal Council Affairs. proper planning. It has shown be a part of and I am very seize those opportunities as a person and to honor all Yes, I have made mistakes This experience has given us why we must reduce the grateful for the opportu- and run with them. those ancestors who fought with my words and to those me the opportunity to learn tribal budget. Why under- nity you have given me to In my time on the Tribal for the Southern Ute peo- who I have offended, par- the importance of our tradi- performing investments and be of service to you. Council I have worked ple’s continued existence ticularly the young ones, tions and culture. It has also departments must be held As my term comes to to ensure there is equal- and to honor those people my apologies. I am also enabled me to emphasize my accountable. Tribal Council an end, I have made the ity when it comes to the who raised me. changed in how I view the devotion to helping develop has the authority to demand decision to put my name decision making process I knew I had to keep world with greater appre- our youth into the next gener- better plans and smarter in the hat again because and I look forward to con- showing up each day to ciation for the times I was ation of tribal staff and lead- investments. I am commit- there is still work that tinuing that work for you fight the good fight for us able to travel the USA and ers. These experiences have ted to asking the tough ques- needs to be taken care of. especially when it comes all regardless of all other overseas. I view the tribe, helped me develop into a bal- tions, pushing back on the My initial run for office to the accountability the issues in my personal life. with a much greater appre- anced woman with a breadth spending, plans, and under- focused on the fact that Tribe has to its People. I continue to show up for ciation, and for really, all of experience. These posi- standing the cost/benefit to Tribal Members are feel- I respectfully ask for meetings, work sessions, of us who can say we are tions each has challenged the tribal members. Consol- ing left out of their own your support and I encour- events, board meetings, Southern Ute, both enroll- me in many ways and trans- idation of services and elim- Tribe and that the deci- age you to exercise your and other tribal and non- ees and descendants. Fore- formed me into a leader. ination of redundant efforts sion making processes are right to vote in our elec- tribal activities. The Chair- most, my life has changed My upbringing, educa- will greatly improve the questionable especially tions and to be a part of man and the tribal Admin- in a very personal manner. tion, experiences, and com- effectiveness of the Tribe and when it came to the over- the government that serves istration, of which I am My father has passed passion for our people have reduce tribal budgets. Addi- sight of the Tribe and the you. Together we can keep a part, took the hits. We on and now I must learn made me a youthful leader. tionally, flattening the orga- overall accountability it change alive and well for took the non-scandals that to move forward with- I know that I have what it nizational structure - mak- has to its Membership. At the Southern Ute Indian were manipulated into the out him. I must figure out takes to be an influential and ing the hierarchy less “top the end of the day that is Tribe. Honoring those who hopes that the tribe would how to use the knowledge reasoned member of Tribal heavy” among all tribal enti- all anyone was really ask- have brought us to where view them as scandalous. he shared with me, with- Council. I believe a leader ties would greatly improve ing for, but accountability we are, as we look to a bet- We took the punches as out him. I need to figure out puts her people first. Most efficiency. There is no need is tough to measure across ter future for the Tribe and often-times the Chairman how I am to say goodbye to importantly a leader should for so many managers, pres- the board. Any decision the People it serves. and Administration were the person who gave me my have a strong cultural foun- idents, vice-presidents, and made leaves room for I thank you all for your denied the opportunity voice; literally, he gave me dation. A leader should be directors. The decline in the measured accountability time and support, it is to exercise, to the fullest my voice. What I mean is educated but also capable oil and gas industry only to go right out the win- greatly appreciated! extent, those decision-mak- as a baby, I was mute. I did of thinking independently solidified the need to diver- dow because one decision ing processes that are sup- not make the normal baby and critically. She also stays sify our portfolio and ensure can lead to an underser- Sincerely, posed to be guaranteed by sounds. My dad worked committed to learning and the other components of our vice to the organization Cedric J.Chavez the Tribal Constitution. We with me to make me cry, growing her knowledge to portfolio are performing well. listened to the words during to make baby sounds, and make the most informed For numerous years, our meetings but not quite then helped me learn to decisions. A leader should investments have performed being able to participate in speak. He gave me my also have a fierce work ethic. exceptionally well in the bull what was stated privately love of reading. He gave A leader should demonstrate market. The positive returns but we kept ourselves mov- me love of words and my consistency. A leader should of the bull market cannot SOUTHERN UTE ing forward. We kept the immense enjoyment of the put her people first. A leader be sustained forever and we tribal government moving English language. I must does not accept “no” as an must be prepared for a bear INDIAN TRIBE in a forward direction. With now continue to move for- answer without exhausting market. Volatility also comes all the changes the tribe ward, without him. every option, utilizing vital from national and world undertook, I believe whole- This is my only oppor- problem-solving skills. I am events including the current heartedly these will have a tunity to make my case for committed to demonstrating pandemic. Now, more than Special Election positive effect on the tribe. re-election. As you all know these essential attributes. ever, we must be smart with Most recently the issue by now, there will be no At this juncture, it is more our tribal endowment to plan Oct. 30, 2020 that has been most time-con- Meet the Candidates Night. important than ever that we for our future. It is vital that suming is the tribe’s The circumstances in the elect serious leaders who are we have informed leadership response to the Covid-19, world and in our local area capable of handling serious who have the skills to think also known as, the Corona- does not make this feasi- problems. We have seen what critically and who have the General Election virus. This has been partic- ble. It is also prudent of the happens when there is a lack analytical abilities the Tribe ularly hard on everybody. Chairman, who I support, to of leadership, decision-mak- deserves. When leadership is Nov. 6, 2020 Perhaps, not so much to not have a MTCN for the ing, and planning, We need being asked to approve hun- those who are used to being Chairman has the responsi- to elect leaders who want to dreds of millions of dollars homebound, although, they bility of this event. It was serve their people, who want in investments, we must do hear from others what is not an easy decision. It may to make the most informed so from an informed posi- going on in the world and even be controversial but decisions in the best interests tion. As the Tribe continues to they cannot help but feel considering how unusual of the Tribe as a whole. We progress, our leaders must be anxious and worried for the the year 2020 has been and need leaders who are hum- able to think of new oppor- people, too. While our tribe with this pandemic having ble and gracious, while exer- tunities and not be afraid to did not ever shut down, spread worldwide, it is bet- cising authority in the best ask questions about com- some parts of our busi- ter to be cautious. It is pru- interests of our people in the mercial ventures or invest- nesses, including the per- dent to say no MTCN than most respectful way. ments. I promise to always manent fund, were closed to to open the doors to possi- I am asking for your trust, ask hard questions, think crit- the tribal members and pub- bly invite the Covid-19 in because I understand the role ically, and stand up for what lic and employees placed on and take up residence on our and responsibilities of this I believe is in the best inter- either essential or non-es- reservation. office. I know these seats ests of the tribal member- sential employment status. Thank you all for reading. should always prioritize the ship. Our leadership MUST The tribe did receive tribal membership. I will know how the Tribe makes assistance from the U.S. Mikanus. Tahvuch place the membership first. money and what the risks Treasury. Funding from togwayak. Without the tribal member- the CARES Act has helped Cheryl A. Frost ship, we are nothing. With- Box page 15 OctoberFebruary 23, 1, 20192020 tog’omsuwiini-manüku-chipikwag’atüsuwarog’omasuwiini (9) (15) NewsOdd

General Election Candidate Statements COUNCIL CANDIDATE COUNCIL CANDIDATE Lindsay Box • from page 14 Conrad Thompson John J. Washington are to remain commercially would also like to get to work and operationally viable. As on a Workforce Development Hello, my name is Con- Hello my tribal fellowship, we read reports provided by program and believe that with rad Thompson My name is John Wash- the Growth Fund, we see involvement from the mem- I grew up on the Southern ington, most of you know a decline in revenue while bership, we could build a pro- Ute Reservation in a differ- me as Jim. I am one of the costs to operate the busi- gram that suits the needs of our ent time. From around the several candidate’s running ness continue, it is import- membership. I also believe we age of 8, I was introduced for a tribal council seat for ant that we look at the Finan- should create opportunities for to our culture. I learned the 2020 Southern Ute tribal cial Plan, and revise it to meet tribal members in the various patients, determination, and election on Nov. 6, 2020. the Tribe’s needs today and trades. Not every tribal mem- strength participating in the My main belief is tribal for years to come. The tribal ber is interested in obtaining different ceremonies. I was membership deserves qual- membership should be a part a degree, and while the Edu- taught the songs of our Ute ity services and opportuni- of this process. cation Department does sup- Tribe as well as participat- ties when it comes to edu- We also need leadership port students who choose to ing in the various Ceremo- cation, health, and lifestyle. who do not depend on others attend a non-profit institution, nies and Dances. The results of these services to do the heavy lifting. Rec- I believe our membership, Each year I sing and to tribal members reflect the ommendations from staff and tribal families, and the orga- dance at our annual Bear their concerns, share sto- focus and attention to whether return. I am always being the legal team are appreci- nization would benefit from dance. I sing at our Sun- ries, music, and Art. Start our policies are working pos- asked what’s going on with ated, but it is not the only solu- developing tracts for individu- dance, I sing at our sweats an e-commerce commu- itively or negatively towards the tribe and where is the tion. While being in my posi- als interested in a trade. I also and I sing at the Sea- nity, share recipes, dress the membership. tribal leadership. tion I have continued to learn believe we should research sonal blessings. I sing at making, drum making, During this time the pan- I believe that tribal coun- and expand my knowledge on how to bring programs to our powwows, and I sing for read poetry. Teach Audio demic is affecting mem- cil members need to con- all aspects of the tribal orga- tribal members through part- our passing tribal mem- and Video editing or any bership’s hope and confi- tinue working as a team nization, and I guarantee this nerships with other Tribes, bers. I have done the same other classes, if we wanted. dence in our tribe that our – for the people and com- will not stop. I will continue educational institutions, thing over the years at Ute I am not a politician, and leadership has and shows municating our direc- to master the tribal business, and business. It is crucial mountain and up at North- I am not popular. When courage. The world is tion to the tribal member- while educating myself on as we develop programs now ern Ute ceremonies. I put the drinking aside, changing – and what do ship during this worldwide much as I can to create new but maintain vision for our Culture and tradition are I lost a lot of people I the people want or need, pandemic. I VOTED FOR opportunities, clearly commu- future. In the years to come, more than just a hobby or thought were my friends. also start looking into what THEM BECAUSE I WAS nicating my vision, and mak- the Tribe will need essential political statement. I am not conceded nor am can we do to help the peo- SURE TO SEE THEM ing informed decisions. I will STEM positions and my plan The idea of Culture, as I better than anyone else. I ple feel supported, and if EXERCISE THEIR LEAD- also be committed to contin- would include advocating for well as being Traditional know what it’s like to stand not now, when? ERSHIP ESPECIALLY uously improving my under- incentives for positions such used to mean something. I alone. So, I know how a lot As your elected tribal DURING THIS TIME. standing of policies – then as engineers, healthcare, and was told stories about some of you feel. council member represent- Our homes are sacred to doing the work to revise our technology. of our past Chiefs and what Change is never easy, but ing the membership, I will us all, especially since we archaic codes and tribal con- Tribal Members who it meant to be honorable, I now, it is more important focus on working together on are spending the majority stitution. I will continue to reside off-reservation need was told, you were able to than ever that we all change council to create such oppor- of our time (tele)working, make it a point to ask ques- an advocate on Council, and shake them Elders hand for the better ... PLEASE get tunities for membership. caring for grandchildren, tions, seek understanding, I am committed to learning and trust their word was as out and VOTE. Do not be My asset is COMMU- our children homeschool- admit vulnerability and learn what challenges you face good as any contract. fooled by personal politics! NICATION. I have spoken ing, and spending family as much as possible. Our lead- and how the organization can I am not here to tell you I Remember to check on to many tribal members not time together. These are our ers should challenge them- improve at creating equity have all the answers. When your family and friends in only in private as a friend but precious moments for now selves to learn more about the no matter where a tribal I see our situation, I under- this pandemic. also during working hours as and in time home repairs Tribe every day. Our leader- member resides. While the stand our Leaders need to Prayers to you and an employee. I have worked will become a problem for ship should have the capabil- programs and services that start listening and asking yours, I’m for the member- for the Permanent Fund and some. We need to make ity and confidence to answer come from the Permanent what the Membership is in ship and I stand by the mem- have had tribal members sure our homes are func- questions from the tribal Fund fall under the direc- need of. The Membership bership. communicate their trust, tioning, safe, and warm for membership. I believe that if tion of the Chairman and the does not need our Leaders ideas, viewpoints, and con- the coming winter. the membership entrusts me, administration, as a Coun- telling Us what is best for Us. Conrad Thompson cerns, to me and asking for I will not skip a beat. I will cil Member at budget time, I In 2006, I started work- For Tribal Council my thoughts and advice in John Washington not require the learning curve would ask how departments ing with the MIS depart- many of our elected offi- can adapt their program ment where I worked with a cials have when they are first and service to increase their team of people who had spe- elected to office. reach to off-reservation. cific tasks to complete. My LINDA K. BAKER If I am elected, I will exhibit Another potential issue main job was to ensure that the work ethic required to and project I would devote the 9 plus websites I was increase the momentum my time in office towards in charge of, was produc- for Southern Ute Tribal Council and progressive pace of our is addressing tribal distribu- ing new content on a regular Tribe, while demonstrating tions. For a number of years basis. I was also in charge of TRUE transparency. I heard tribal distributions have the network environment of once that the ability to influ- been supplemented by the the tribe’s numerous web- Decisive Leadership ence people keeps you in the endowment. This is similar sites as well as some of the room while the art of influ- to drawing from our savings security systems. Cultural Values ential diplomacy gets you to pay our bills, we cannot Working in that depart- respect. I plan to use these continue the pattern of dip- ment taught me that as a methods to keep the Southern ping into our savings to ful- team member you were Platform Ute Indian Tribe at the table fill our commitments to the responsible for how every- to advocate for improved membership. In the next 10 body in that environment benefits to the tribal member- years, the number of tribal was viewed, you had to • TRIBAL IDENTITY ship and increased self-de- members who will transi- be on point everyday and (Culture, Language, Enrollment) termination. I think an effec- tion from the tribal distribu- make sure your job was tive leader understands tribal, tion age group to the Elders done because the team local, state, national events retirement age will increase was depending on you. If • EQUAL OPPORTUNITY and advocates for our peo- and only exacerbate the you looked bad, the whole ple, protecting tribal sover- demand for positive revenue. team looked bad. (Programs, Employment, Off-Reservation Access) eignty and self-determination We must analyze the costs to We are not always given while keeping in mind the return positive cash flow. the best opportunities or trust responsibilities, com- When I was growing up, even get to choose from • QUALITY ASSURANCE pacts, MOU/MOA in many my father always told me, the best or qualified team (Finance, Performance, Accountability) of the government-to-gov- “Remember where you come members, but as a leader ernment relationships. This from and never forget who and a member of a team, it requires leadership to know you are.” I have taken that to is the team as a whole who the tribal priorities and recog- heart, and I live my life with should take responsibilities nize the high value placed on this sentiment guiding my for losses as well as wins. the work they are doing. decisions. Our Ute traditions Moving forward into I view the tribal organi- and values, even our simplest this new world of business zation as a family business. daily practices, are slowly we need to embrace tech- However, it’s currently a fam- being or already have been nology, while remember- ily business that has been mis- forgotten. This breaks my ing where we came from. managed and lost sight of its heart. Our Ute traditions and Use our resources to save priorities. If I were elected, values are truly my founda- Ute Culture by giving the I would advocate for a suc- tion, the roots of my stability. people a platform to voice cession plan within the entire Our leaders should know and organization with the goal practice our traditions and uti- of increasing tribal member lize them when making deci- employment. This succession sions. I currently live my life SOUTHERN plan would hand the busi- believing my traditional val- UTE ness back to the tribal mem- ues and Ute culture is the foun- INDIAN TRIBE bership. New and vacant dation of my identity, what I positions soon to be posted return to during life’s difficul- Special Election should first consider how a ties, how I show humility and tribal member can be hired or why I remain humble for the Oct. 30, 2020 trained for the role. I would things I have and my source of advocate for more trainee or strength. I will continue to live General Election Apprentice positions, install- my life in this manner. Nov. 6, 2020 ing a career ladder model to I hope that some of what get tribal members in super- I’ve said here has resonated It’s Your Vote visor positions. The recently with you and will help you revised TERO Code does make an informed decision It’s Your Tribal not go far enough and should on November 6, 2020. Community again be revised to prioritize tribal member employment. I Lindsay Box EvenSports tog’omsuwiini-naveeku-chipikwag’atüwawHchuwiini (8) (16) OctoberFebruary 23, 1, 20192020

Bobcats vanquish Vikings • from page 1 replacement Cael Rug- gles, and the big sophomore plowed forward for 11 yards in three tries. IHS soph- omore Jace Carmenoros, however, then barged in to sack De la Cruz for a five- yard loss, and senior Dylan Labarthe then intercepted De la Cruz on the very next and made a short return back to the line of scrimmage. Three Garcia totes from the Viking 10 paid off with a three-yard TD and 2:25 left, and the ’Cats successfully faked the PAT with Tucson, the holder in the formation, Joel Priest/Special to the Drum Joel Priest/Special to the Drum flinging a 2-point conversion Ignacio senior Charlize Valdez (533) Ignacio junior Avaleena Nanaeto (554) to senior Lawrence Toledo. pursues Kremmling West Grand’s Joy rounds a first-mile curve during the Down 14-0, things Hast (538) during the final mile of the 2020 CHSAA State Cross-Country quickly got worse for Cen- 2020 CHSAA State Cross-Country Championships’ Class 2A girls’ race ter as on their next offen- Championships’ Class 2A girls’ race Saturday, Oct. 17, at Norris-Penrose sive play Valdez gained Saturday, Oct. 17, at Norris-Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs. It was one yard but lost the ball – Event Center. It was Valdez’s second time already Nanaeto’s third appearance in the which bounced straight into competing in the yearly grand finale. yearly grand finale. the hands of Ignacio’s John BOBCAT GIRLS CROSS-COUNTRY Riepel, lying on his back at the bottom of the pile. Nine seconds after setting up Joel Priest/Special to the Drum shop at the Viking 32 with Excellent Eighth: Lady Cutline Ignacio quarterback Gabe Tucson (11) loosens up 2:08 remaining, the guests his throwing arm prior to the Bobcats’ season-opening visit were celebrating in the end to Center Thursday evening, Oct. 15. Tucson exceeded 150 ’Cats solid at State zone again as Garcia took yards passing and fired a crucial fourth-quarter touchdown a Tucson give left, then to Dylan Labarthe as IHS held off the host Vikings 27-18. Freshman, senior pace third-year unit in Colo. Springs rerouted himself right to follow a key block thrown and with 4:20 left Ignacio’s lone carry, Toledo also By Joel Priest through three years of rebirth. 147 points. by senior center Peyton lead was cut to 21-12. logged five receptions for Special to the Drum Still stoked by an incred- By comparison, Peyton Baker and motor untouched Finally responding with 60 yards. Labarthe caught ible first-place perfor- placed seventh with 122, to paydirt. Campbell’s PAT the previous quarter’s energy, three throws for 55, Riepel Last fall, actions spoke mance at the previous Fri- while Buena Vista bagged kick was good, and IHS IHS fought back with a snagged three for 20 and louder than words for Igna- day’s Class 2A-Region IV the title with a race-low 31. appeared to be cruising to a 7-play, 50-yard surge – end- Campbell two for 23. cio Girls’ Cross-Country. Championships held in Lake County (41) left for lop-sided conquest. ing with Tucson zipping a With the dangerous “We like to hang out Delta, the squad not only Leadville with the runner-up “It wasn’t there,” Gar- dart left to Labarthe, whose Echauri unavailable, De la and run hard,” explained qualified as a team – also hardware, and Lyons (93) cia said, explaining how his legs then finished the 27-yard Cruz unofficially went 2-of- Avaleena Nanaeto. “When a first – but concluded the loped past Colorado Springs longest jaunt of the night play with 3:23 still left. 10 passing in defeat for only we’re calm, we’re not that 2020 campaign posting a Christian (98) into third. began, “and then I looked “Had to get it in there; it two yards. Ruggles unof- talkative ... but then we get top-ten result. After clocking a third- to the other side and the was fourth down … I just ficially gained a valiant 81 pumped, ready to go. It’s a Paced by freshman Maci place 20:44.11 at speed-en- field was just wide-open. I had to punch it in,” Tucson yards on 16 hard runs, and beautiful crew.” Barnes, the San Juan Basin hancing Confluence Park, was super-excited, and just recalled afterwards. “Felt was dropped for negative And on a beautiful after- League’s clear-cut Rookie Barnes battled out a 22:35.90 took off! My teammates, pretty good.” yardage only on the very noon one coronavirus-crazed of the Year (if such an on the more challenging they just set everything up ... Forced to attempt an first one. Sacked -multi year later, the Lady Bob- award existed), and bol- Norris-Penrose Event Cen- couldn’t do it without them.” unplanned pass after Tuc- ple times, De la Cruz netted cats’ efforts Saturday, Oct. stered by two-time State ter route and captured 27th “Once we got that son couldn’t control the zero yards on 13 carries. 17, out in El Paso County qualifier Charlize Valdez place. momentum we just wanted snap on the PAT, Campbell’s at the CHSAA State Cham- plus three-timer Nanaeto, “When we’re running I to keep pushing, keep push- throw into the end zone went LOOKING AHEAD pionships showed just how IHS placed eighth with an ing,” said Tucson. incomplete, but the Bobcats lovely the program’s looking adjusted score-4 total of Lady ’Cats page 20 And push the ’Cats did, still led by 15 points ... and Ignacio will next host with Labarthe foiling a appeared wanting more, as Dolores (0-2, 0-1 SPC) at 7 desperate carry by Cen- Carmenoros – who’d already p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at IHS ter punter Omar Hernan- recovered a fumble end- Field. Congrats Girls’ XC Champs! dez. Called in to boot pos- ing the first quarter (Echauri “We’ve just got to do session away, Hernandez may have been injured on the same thing, but not let was unable to collect the the same play) – recovered our heads hang down when snap cleanly and, with mul- a Campbell squib kick the something bad happens,” tiple white jerseys swarm- Vikings couldn’t at CHS’ 32. said Tucson, asked how Igna- ing, elected to take off run- With Riepel in at quar- cio will prepare for DHS ning towards open space terback, the plan was sim- based on their work at Center. to his left. But after gain- ple: Control the ball, work “We’re going to come ing seven panicked yards, the clock. Garcia gained (out) swinging,” Garcia Labarthe blasted him back- nine yards on first down, added. “I think it’s going to wards with a shot akin to the but lost two on second and be a real fun game for us.” famed Atwater-on-Okoye Riepel gained none on third. Routed 52-0 at home by hit unforgettable to fans of Calamity ensued on fourth, non-conference Hotchkiss the NFL’s Denver Broncos. as the ball popped out of back on Oct. 8, the Bears With only 0:03.2 show- Riepel’s hands as he scram- then took a 69-0 thrashing ing on the scoreboard clock, bled left and took a near-per- from Centauri (2-0, 1-0) that was more or less how fect bounce into Victor Friday night, Oct. 16, in La the third quarter expired, Almeida’s. With unguarded Jara – where the Bobcats but Ignacio failed to again green before him, Almeida will travel for a 1 p.m. start capitalize and Campbell won a 67-yard race to the Friday, Oct. 30. punted after a brief three- end zone, and Center was courtesy Ignacio School District and-out. Junior Victor back to within 27-18 with ’SUP WITH THAT The Ignacio Girls 2A Cross-Country Regional Champions, and on to State in Almeida’s return from his 1:09 still remaining. Colorado Springs, Colo., (left to right), senior Vanessa Gonzales, senior Charlize own 5 gained 58 yards to Labarthe snuffed out Rug- Regarding IHS’ original- Valdez, head coach Daniel Holley, junior Avaleena Nanaeto, freshman Maci Barnes, the Bobcat 37 with 11:02 gles’ conversion run, but the ly-scheduled – but scrubbed junior Alannah Gomez and assistant coach Alizabeth Williams. left in the game, and the Vikings incredibly recov- six days before kickoff— Vikings finally produced ered the expected onside Oct. 10 season-opener at points four plays later via a kick, giving themselves home versus non-conference 10-yard Ruggles romp with more last-minute hope from Meeker, there were ques- Cats on the run 9:44 left. the Ignacio 47. tions as to whether the can- With Tucson crashing in But Campbell deflected celation would count as a right alongside him, Rie- De la Cruz’s long first- forfeit loss for the ’Cats (and pel managed to block De la down throw and De la Cruz win for the Cowboys) as it Cruz’s PAT try. But despite threw incomplete on sec- was not coronavirus-caused. still holding a 21-6 advan- ond. Trying to take the ’Cats Yet as of press time, nei- tage, the ’Cats again went by surprise, Center stayed ther Ignacio nor Meeker three-and-out from their grounded on 3rd-and-10 and lists the contest on their own 40 on their next series De la Cruz gave to Victor respective maxpreps.com and Campbell’s punt set Almeida in hopes of another schedules; MHS is shown Center up at their own 40 speedy burst. But the trick- as standing 2-0 after a 36-14 with 8:31 to go. ery resulted in a one-yard home win over Craig-based And powered by a 19-yard loss and on fourth down, 2A Moffat County – Meek- run by sophomore Alexis IHS had the obvious desper- er’s replacement opponent Villagomez and a 23-yard ation heave covered. – on Friday, Oct. 9, and a Ruggles rush, CHS com- “Gives us a good jump- 48-0 flogging of 1A Western pleted the 60-yard drive with off to the season,” said Tuc- Slope Conference foe Gun- De la Cruz tossing a three- son, who unofficially fin- nison on the 16th. yard TD to senior Carlos ished 13-of-30 passing for Keep reading the Drum Almeida. But De la Cruz’s 158 yards. for an update should the sit- courtesy Lisa Olguin 2-point run attempt failed, Gaining 14 yards on his uation change. The middle school boys’ and girls’ teams finished their first cross-country season Thursday, Oct. 15 in Cortez, Colo. Both Bobcat teams had a great athletics season More Bobcats Online despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic! For complete Bobcats Sports standings and rankings online at www.sudrum.com October 23, 2020 tog’omsuwiini-naveekyavuku-chipikwag’atu (17) Voices

SUNUTE Community Center refund EXPRESS YOUR OPINIONS VOTE LOCAL, IT MATTERS her birthday, she did a “food”-raiser for policy due to Covid-19 closure Dear Editor, local food banks. In a professional setting, I find that I am often overwhelmed, as I worked with Marsha on a river restoration Greetings SunUte Members, whereas employees are afforded not only a many people are, with large-scale and project for nearly a decade. She was instru- SunUte has been closed for about seven 50% discount, but an agreed upon amount complex issues like social justice, home- mental in bringing (and keeping) together months now and we miss all of you! We of money taken out of their paycheck until lessness and climate change. As an indi- stakeholders with diverse interests to find truly care about each of you and hope that the membership is paid off. The last day vidual I am unsure how I can make a mean- common ground. She was able navigate all of you are in good health and getting any money was taken out of a tribal pay- ingful impact. However, one way I know through a multitude of differing viewpoints outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. check was on July 18, 2020. All employ- I can make a difference is to vote in local to set and implement a common vision. She As you can well imagine, the gravity of ees will also receive days lost due to elections, as it is the best chance I have to helped us get the work done in a way that COVID-19 and the subsequent closure COVID-19 closure added back onto their influence the outcome. Local elections are everyone was proud of. caught us by surprise. If I look back to membership. sometimes won by dozens of votes and I Marsha cares deeply about the people March 18, I would not have dreamt the There is no cost to tribal members for a could be one of those votes. This year, I’m in La Plata County and our values. She COVID-19 restrictions would have lasted SunUte membership. excited to be able to vote for Marsha Por- respects that we are all different and con- this long, but they do, and I respect the For each call or email I receive I respond ter-Norton, someone I know and trust. tribute uniquely to our community. My vote Tribe for their approach to this pandemic. quickly. I have not received any com- Marsha Porter-Norton leads by example. for Marsha will make a difference for this I have received a handful of calls plaints thus far regarding our approach to She has shown through her campaign and community, and I’m proud of that. regarding membership refunds. SunUte refunds. her career the ability to successfully tackle is not giving refunds at this time, how- SunUte’s fitness division has been work- issues at a local level. On the campaign, Best regards, ever, when we reopen each member will ing with the Legal department to figure out instead of doing a traditional fundraiser for Stacy Beaugh get every single day that they missed due a way we can zoom group exercise classes to COVID-19 closure added back onto to you directly, but the liability issue has EDITOR’S NOTE: ALL LETTERS PUBLISHED IN THE SOUTHERN UTE DRUM their membership. This addition of days not yet been resolved. ARE PUBLISHED AS SUBMITTED AND DO NOT REFLECT THE OPINION OF THE will begin March 18, 2020 and the num- If you are looking for workouts for SOUTHERN UTE DRUM OR THE SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN TRIBE IN ANY WAY. ber of days you receive will be dependent yourself or for youth, please check out our The Southern Ute Drum encourages letters from readers on any topic. We ask that upon how long your membership had left Facebook page. We also post tips on how letters be 500 words or less. Letters deemed to be libelous will not be published. Letters prior to our closure date. For example, if to stay mentally healthy as we all navigate should be submitted by email to Jeremy Shockley at [email protected] you had 45 days left when we closed in these strange and uncertain times. by the end of the day Monday preceeding publication. March, there will be 45 days added onto If anyone needs to speak to me person- your membership when we reopen. ally, please feel free to contact me. I have also received a few phone calls Email: [email protected] from Tribal staff that were having money Phone: 970-749-7998 deducted from their paycheck for their SunUte membership. SunUte members Thank you and stay safe, that are not tribal employees pay the full Robin Duffy-Wirth, Director, amount for their membership upfront, SunUte Community Center

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SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN TRIBE Election Board Vacancy ATTENTION The Southern Ute Election Board is seeking two (2) Alternate Board Members. The closing date is Friday, October 23, 2020 at 5:00p.m. Qualifications; 11-2-102, (1) & (3): Must be a Southern SOUTHERN UTE VETERANS Ute Tribal Registered Voter. Must reside within the exterior boundaries of the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. Shall not have been convicted of a felony, and shall not have been convicted of a La Plata County Veterans Service Officer (CVSO) Greg Dotson misdemeanor involving dishonesty or fraud within five years immediately preceding appointment 970-382-6150 to the Election Board. The Election Board is a paid committee, IRS Guidelines, a Criminal Background Check is necessary. Southern Ute Employee benefits are offered, and you will be 1970 E 3rd Ave, Suite 102 • Durango, CO 81301 considered an Official of the Southern Ute Tribe. Please submit your letter of lntent to: Southern Ute Indian Tribe- Election Board P.0. Box 737 #32, Ignacio, CO 81137. Physical Location: 285 There is also a link with more information: Lakin St., Ignacio, CO 81137. Contact the Election Board at 970- 563-0100 ext. 2303/2305 or via www.co.laplata.co.us/services/health_and_human_services/veterans__ email: [email protected] services/office_hours_in_bayfield_and_ignacio.php IT’S YOUR VOTE • IT’S YOUR TRIBAL COMMUNITY

SOUTHERN UTE EDUCATION DEPT. SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN TRIBE Johnson O’Malley Committee Vacancy Wildlife Advisory Board Vacancy JOM has FOUR vacant seats that need filling. • Meet once a month as a committee Southern Ute Tribal Members If you are interested, please submit a letter to • You must have a student(s) attending Ellen S. Baker at the Southern Ute Education Ignacio and/or Bayfield School District Open until filled – The Tribe is seeking enrolled Southern Ute Tribal Members to fill TWO seats Department or if you have any question you K-12 (enrolled with JOM program) on the Tribal Member Wildlife Advisory Board. The 8-member Board works closely with the can contact Ellen at 970-563-0235, or by email: • Write a letter of interest on why you would Wildlife Division on planning and recommending actions related to tribal hunting and fishing [email protected] like to be a part of the committee programs. Board members not already employed by the Tribe receive $20 per hour of meeting Requirements: What changes do you want to see in order to attendance. Meetings are held roughly on a quarterly basis throughout the year, and a commitment • Two-year term help our JOM students? to attend and participate in all meetings is expected. Interested Tribal Members must submit a brief letter of interest that includes a description of the applicant’s knowledge and experience with wildlife, hunting, or fishing, on and off of the Southern Ute Reservation. In addition, as a condition of appointment to the Board, applicants must submit a standard job application through the Tribe’s Human Resources Department, as well as agree to a State of Colorado background SOUTHERN UTE FORESTY check. Please submit letter of interest to the Southern Ute Wildlife Division at P.O. Box 737, Firewood Public Service Announcement Ignacio CO 81137. For more information, please contact the Wildlife Division at 970-563-0130. The 2020/2021firewood season began Oct. 1, 2020 and will run through April 30, 2021. Firewood will only be distributed (made available for pickup or delivery) Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. during COVID-19 Phase 1 restrictions. To qualify for the firewood SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN TRIBE program, you must be an enrolled Southern Ute Tribal member 18-years or older and have a means (firewood place or wood stove) to burn firewood at your primary residence. In order to qualify Tribal Member Hearing & Supplemental Comment Period for delivery, you must be a Tribal elder and live within the exterior boundary of the Southern Ute Indian Reservation (a copy of the approved procedures is available upon request from the Forestry Division). For questions call 970-563-4780. Draft Water Quality Standards & Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification Procedures

For all interested tribal members, a live What are water quality standards? REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS on-line hearing regarding the Tribe’s draft • A legal basis for controlling pollutants Historic Building Abatement Water Quality Standards for Surface Waters entering tribal waters (such as those from on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation and wastewater plants and industrial facilities). Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality • Describes the condition of the water body. The Southern Ute Indian Tribe (SUIT) is seeking a qualified consultant to perform abatement of Certification Procedures will be held on Oct. • Classify water bodies into designated regulated building materials in a culturally and historically significant building on the Southern 15, 2020 from 1 to 4 p.m. uses (such as, recreation, agriculture, Ute Indian Tribal Campus, the Head Start School Building and Gymnasium (HSSB). For inquiries Tribal members can register and attend the public water supply, protection of fish and a copy of the detailed RFP, contact the SUIT Environmental Programs Division: Alexandra meeting via Web-Ex on the Tribal Member and wildlife). Ratcliff, General Assistance Program Manager, [email protected] Portal. The live-online hearing will be recorded • Establish numeric and narrative criteria and posted on the Tribal Member Portal for for pollutants in tribal waters. Proposals will be received through November 30, 2020. tribal members to view at their convenience. A 60-day tribal member comment period on the To what water bodies will the Tribe’s water The Southern Ute Indian Tribe Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) has established a Environmental Programs Division’s proposed quality standards apply? preference for contracting and subcontracting to certified Indian owned businesses. tribal water quality standards and Clean Water • All water bodies within the exterior Act section 401 certification procedures will boundary of the Southern Ute Indian Certification information, contact TERO at 970-563-0117. SUIT reserves the right to reject any and be from Monday August 31, 2020 through Reservation(such as, rivers, streams, all bids and to accept the bid deemed, in the opinion of the Tribe, to be in the best interest of the SUIT. Friday October 30, 2020. lakes, ponds, and wetlands) over which the Tribe has authority for establishing You can submit your comments by one of water quality standards. the following methods: House for sale by owner • E-mail: [email protected] What are Section 401 Certification 3500 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 3 bath, 2 car garage and out-building on 8.82 acres of • Mail: Water Quality Standards Procedures? assigned land. 970-317-1029. Committee, Environmental Programs • Procedures the Tribe will follow to issue Division, Southern Ute Indian Tribe, 401 water quality certifications. P.O. Box 737 #81, 71 Mike Frost Way, • A 401 water quality certification is needed Ignacio, Colo. 81137. for projects that require a federal permit • Phone: (970) 563-4705, extension (such as, pipeline construction projects Home for sale 7901 to comment on the water quality that may impact water quality). 4 Bedroom, 2 baths, Family Room, Living Room, Laundry Room, Pantry. Home is standards and Clean Water Act section • Under Clean Water Act section 401, the located at 310 Mountain Dew Circle in the Cedar Point West Subdivision. Upgraded 401 certification procedures. Tribe has the authority to review and certify certain projects for impacts to Refrigerator and Stove. Home WILL NEED to be moved!! For more info call 970-759- What does this mean for the Tribe? water quality. 7294 or 970-759-0686. • Protecting the Tribe’s water resources • If the Tribe believes a project could from pollution. negatively impact tribal waters, the • Protecting tribal member health and Tribe can add conditions to the federal welfare. permit that provide increased protection • Protecting wildlife and aquatic species. of tribal waters (such as, installing NOTICE OF TEMPORARY CLOSURE • Exercising tribal sovereignty. erosion control berms). OF THE LA BOCA BRIDGE

HAY FOR SALE TO TRIBAL MEMBERS The Southern Ute Tribe’s Agriculture Division has a limited amount of hay for sale to Tribal members.

This hay is being produced on a parcel of Tribal Land managed by the Agriculture Division. The hay is about 50% alfalfa mixed with grass. Third cut will be baled in small-square bales weighing approximately 65 pounds.

The price is $7 per bale and there is a limit of 160 small bales until Nov. 1, 2020. LA BOCA BRIDGE Small lots of less than 30 bales may be picked up at the Agriculture Division. Purchases exceeding 30 bales may be delivered by Division staff within a 15-mile radius of Ignacio. Currently second cut, all large bales, are stacked under cover and are $125 per bale. TO BE CLOSED FOR REPAIR Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe will implement a bridge deck replacement project for the La Boca bridge, located on La Boca Ranch Road off Hwy 172 at MP 1.1, south of Ignacio, Colorado. The road is access to Indian Mesa, and points south in northern New Mexico. At a minimum, the bridge will be closed for construction throughout the month of October, 2020. Depending on weather conditions, etc., the closure could be extended. For more information please contact Gary Faulks at 970-563-2723 or Douglas McDonald at 970-563-2271. If there is an emergency please contact the Southern Ute Police Department at 970-563-4401.

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

NOTICE OF LEGAL NAME CHANGE In the Legal Name Change of, Case No.: 2020-0118-CV-NC Feed analysis report on the second cut came back at 17.7% Crude Protein, Roxane Frost Bigleggins, Civil Subject 38.0% ADF, and 59.7% TDN. All hay is available to Tribal members only and Notice is hereby given that Roxane Frost Bigleggins filed an application for legal change of name, to be known hereafter as Roxane Frost Washington. As of October 19, 2020, no person filed an objection to the request, and on first come first served basis. therefore notice is hereby given that Roxane Frost Bigleggins name shall be and is hereby legally changed to Roxane Frost Washington. Contact the Agriculture Division at 970-563-2900 to purchase. Dated this 19th day of October, 2020. Paul Whistler, Southern Ute Tribal Judge October 23, 2020 tog’omsuwiini-suwarog’omasuku-chipikwag’atu (19) Classifieds

Ute Mountain Ute Personnel Dept. Southern Ute Indian Tribe • Job announcements Attention: We prefer all applications by email [email protected] Visit the the tribe’s website at www.southernute-nsn.gov/jobs for complete job descriptions. or fax to 970-564-5528. Thank you. If you need help filling out an online application, please come the Human Resources office and we are happy to assist you on our applicant computer stations. Job Openings as of Oct. 5, 2020 ALL EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED ONLINE Applicants and employees, be sure the HR Dept. has your current contact information on DEPARTMENT POSITION CLOSING DATE file. Human Resources accepts applications for temporary employment on an ongoing basis. Southern Ute Indian Tribe, Human Resources • P.O. Box 737 - Ignacio, CO 81137 Environmental Air Quality- Technician I 10/23/20 Phone: 970-563-0100 ext. 2424 • Fax: 970-563-0302 • Hotline: 970-563-4777 Child Development Center PT Assistant Cook Until Filled Air Quality Technician Detention Cook White Mesa Recreation Director Until Filled Closes 10/29/20 – Operation and maintenance Open Until Filled – Assisting the Food Service Diabetes Program/White Mesa CNA/Health Technician Until Filled of all air quality monitoring equipment, and Coordinator to facilitate all kitchen food service White Mesa Recreation Part Time Assistant Until Filled assuring quality control objectives are met preparation and cleaning duties. Pay grade 13; Judicial Services Court Clerk I Until Filled through weekly precision measurements, $12/hour. Judicial Services Bailiff Until Filled monthly calibrations, and quarterly audits. White Mesa Elder Program Cook/Assistant Until Filled Database management responsibilities include Detention Division Head Social Services Case Worker I Until Filled data reduction, production reports, and Open Until Filled – Under general supervision Social Services Preservation Case Worker Until Filled maintaining auxiliary instrument programs. of the Justice and Regulatory Department Diabetes Prevention Diabetes Nurse Until Filled Position is grant funded; continued employment Director, plans, organizes, directs, and reviews Child Development Center Family Service Manager Until Filled is contingent upon renewed grant funding. Pay the administrative activities of the Southern Ute Mineral Audit Auditor Until Filled grade 17; $17.20/hour. Detention Program and Facility. Pay grade 24; Public Safety Police Officer Until Filled $78,315/year. Behavioral Health Administrative Assistant Closes 10/26/20 – First line of communication Detention Transport Officer for substance abuse treatment program. Open Until Filled – Under general supervision Southern Ute Growth Fund • Job announcements Interface with patients, other service centers, of the Detention Sergeant, incumbent maintains Please visit our website at www.sugf.com/jobs.asp for full job details and to apply online. departments, outside agencies, hospitals, clinics, the safety and welfare of inmates and visitors Tribal Member employment preference • Must pass pre-employment drug test/background check. etc. Provide clerical/administrative support. and monitors all inmate activities within and Southern Ute Growth Fund, Human Resources • P.O. Box 367 • Ignacio, CO Greet patients, answers telephones, data entry, outside of the detention center. Transportation Phone: 970-563-5064 • Job hotline: 970-563-5024. and performs a variety of complex scheduling of inmates to and from other facilities, medical activities. Position is grant funded; continued appointments, and court appearances. Pay grade President and Chief Operating Officer – GF Private Equity Group (Ignacio, CO) employed is contingent on grant funds. Pay 18; $18.96/hour. Closes 11/3/20 – Managing the day to day activities of GF Private Equity Group, LLC, grade 16; $15.65/hour. (the “Company”) in accordance with the Company’s approved budgets and business plans. Elementary Teacher Developing and recommending the Company’s budgets and business plans. Minimum Chief Investment Officer A professional teaching position with the qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and eight years of directly Closes 10/29/20 – The development, Private Education Department. An employee applicable experience with an investment bank, merchant bank, investment management maintenance, and oversight of Permanent in this position uses the Montessori philosophy organization, a private equity fund or a valuation consultant firm; OR Master’s degree in Fund Investments, including the care and to provide Southern Ute Indian Montessori Business Administration and five years of directly applicable experience with an investment custody of funds and other financial assets, and Academy students with a developmentally bank, merchant bank, investment management organization, a private equity fund, or a valuation investment manager selection and evaluation appropriate learning environment meeting consultant firm is required. Must have at least two years management experience involving the through consistent communication and due the physical, social/emotional, cognitive, and supervision of one or more employees and at least two years of experience in a leadership role diligence review. Other responsibilities cultural needs of the child. Communicate of project leadership or training and mentoring junior staff. Must have well-developed skills include management of the Permanent Fund effectively with parents/guardians about their in investment analysis; deal structuring and financing; industry research; and, general business Endowment Asset Allocation, in collaboration child’s progress in each domain area. Position is and profit-center management responsibility. Must have experience with budget preparation with the Investment Committee and investment paid on the Education Scale. and compliance. Must have a command of the “vocabulary of investment,” supported by a advisors, and management of investment staff. solid understanding of various investment principles, terms and quantitative measures. Must Family Court Caseworker have computer experience with working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Must also be Forestry Fuels Crew Member Providing guardian ad litem, special advocacy, fully competent in MS PowerPoint for presentation material. Must be proficient in composing Closes 11/2/20 – Southern Ute tribal members parent coordination, and mediation services professional correspondence, completing sophisticated written investment reports, drafting only. Under the general supervision of the as assigned through Court appointment and investment proposals, reviewing contracts and writing presentation materials. Must be able Forester and/or Forestry Division Head and clinical supervisor. Psycho-social educational to demonstrate the ability to manage the investment process effectively from the origination represents the Department of Natural Resources classes for youth as assigned by clinical of the opportunity through consummation and show a high degree of focus and intensity with in a professional manner while implementing supervisor. Case management activities and/or respect to following-through, completing assignments, and “closing” transactions. Must have fuels and thinning projects in order to meet counseling services involving assigned adults the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Tribal Officials, multiple natural resource objectives and to and juveniles. Both Tribal funded and grant Tribal staff and managers, Growth Fund management and staff, outside agencies, companies, supply fuelwood to the Tribal membership. Pay funded. Full time status is contingent on grant partners and the public. Must have the ability to reconcile differing viewpoints and build grade 14; $12.93/hour. funding. Pay grade 20; $48,898/year. consensus solutions. Must pass criminal history background check and pre-employment drug test. Must have valid driver’s license for state of residency and be insurable by the Growth Substance Abuse Program Lead Therapist Medical Assistant (Temporary) Fund vehicle insurance carrier. Closes 10/26/20 – Under general supervision of Providing professional and clinical services. the Behavioral Health Manager, provides mental Pay grade 17; $17.20/hour. health, substance abuse, and dual diagnosis treatment. This position will supervise day-to- Patrol Officer Southern Ute Shared Services • Job announcements day services, counselors, and therapists within Patrols the Southern Ute Indian Reservation and Please visit our website at www.southernute.com/careers for full job details and to apply online. the Substance Abuse program, including CAC-I is responsible for preserving the life and property Tribal Member employment preference • Must pass pre-employment drug test/background check. / CAT and CAC-II / CAS counselors working of all citizens within the Tribal Community. Pay Southern Ute Growth Fund, Human Resources • P.O. Box 367 • Ignacio, CO to achieve CAC-III / CAS credentialing. This grade 19; $21.32/hour. Phone: 970-563-5064 • Job hotline: 970-563-5024. position is grant funded; continued employed is contingent on grant funds. Pay grade 23; Physical Education Teacher $69,597.00/year A professional teaching position with the Chief Information Officer – Southern Ute Shared Services (Ignacio, CO) Private Education Department. An employee Closes 11/10/20 – Operations of the Tribe’s Shared Services organization (SUSS). SUSS is Tribal Water Attorney in this position uses the Montessori philosophy responsible for serving as the shared information technology service provider for the Tribe’s Closes 10/29/20 – Under the supervision of the to provide Southern Ute Indian Montessori Permanent Fund, Growth Fund, and Sky Ute Casino Resort. This position reports directly to Legal Department Director, attorney will serve Academy students with a developmentally the SUSS Committee, composed of the Permanent Fund Executive Officer, the Growth Fund as a member of the Tribe’s Legal Department, appropriate learning environment meeting Executive Director, and the Casino General Manager. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s with principal responsibility for representing the the physical, social/emotional, cognitive, and degree in MIS, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field and fifteen years diverse Tribe on water matters. Where time allows, the cultural needs of the child. Communicate experience in the Information Technology industry, ten of which must be supporting: accounting, attorney will represent the Tribe in other matters effectively with parents/guardians about their human resources or ERP systems. Must have five years supervisory experience. Must have five that require the Legal Department’s attention, child’s progress in each domain area, primarily years experience in senior Information Technology management. Must have five years experience including code review and drafting, litigation, in the context of Physical Education. Position is managing information technology systems in a business environment. Must have experience with contract review, and employment matters. paid on the Education Scale. budget preparation and compliance. Must have experience with enterprise network infrastructure and security design and industry best practices in a hybrid cloud environment. Must have Clinical Supervisor Physical Therapist (Part-time w/ benefits) experience with computer operations and help desk management. Experience in a Microsoft 365 Open Until Filled – A senior level position Open Until Filled – A professional position and Azure environment. Must have knowledge of common Operating Systems such as Windows that provides Clinical Supervision to staff within the Department of Private Education. 10, Windows 2016 and Windows 2019. Must possess strong leadership and communication skills. Caseworkers providing a full range of intake Works with Southern Ute Indian Montessori Must have strong computer-based data management and analysis skills and troubleshooting skills. and/or ongoing social casework services for a Academy students in need of physical therapy Must be willing to assist others, learn new skills, and participate in a productive team oriented variety of program areas such as child abuse services. Pay grade 20; $23.51/hour. environment. Must be able to obtain a Southern Ute Indian Tribe Gaming Support License and and neglect cases, youth-in-conflict cases, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) Certification. Must have valid adults unable to protect their own interests. This Security Officer driver’s license for state of residency and be insurable under the Growth Fund vehicle insurance position also provides clinical supervision and Open Until Filled – Will provide security for policy. Must pass a pre-employment drug test and criminal history background check. oversees Family Preservation and the Foster throughout Tribal Campus. Duties will include Care Program Coordinator. Pay grade 22; patrolling and observing the activities of persons $61,872/year. in and around the Moache Capote building. Work involves assessing problem situations and Community Health Representative exercising tact and judgment in bringing about Open Until Filled – Providing assistance and their resolution. Pay grade 15; $14.22/hour. the coordination and development of activities for elderly and physically or mentally disabled Social Services Division Head Tribal Members. Performs community Day-to-day operation and management of the health duties to include patient transport and Southern Ute Tribal Social Services Division, monitoring, home visits, conducting classes, in accordance with the guidelines (fiscal, and providing community education on Tribal philosophical and programmatic) established health issues. Home Care may include house and approved by the Tribal Council. Manages cleaning, personal hygiene, preparing meals, programs and services including child/adult and other health and wellness related activities. welfare protective services, family, group and Pay grade 13; $12/hour. individual therapy, BIA General Assistance, Low Income Energy Assistance Program, Title Court Information Analyst IV B-Foster Care program, Colorado State Open Until Filled – Works in cooperation with Human Services and related Programs and Tribal Court administrators to strategically Contract/Grants. Pay grade 23; $69,597/year. plan the development of the Court’s programs, by statistically measuring the effectiveness of TEAM Worker – Southern Ute Tribal current court programs, researching methods Member only to improve effectiveness, and writing grant The TEAM program is an opportunity for proposals to support improvements and enrolled Southern Ute Tribal Members to find funding. Position is partially grant funded. temporary employment within the various Continued full-time employment is contingent departments of the Southern Ute Indian upon renewed funding from the grant. Pay grade Tribe. Both part-time and full-time temporary 21; $55,006/year. positions.

Dental Assistant TERO Worker Open Until Filled – Under dentist supervision, Position is under the supervision of the TERO Perio-Dental Assistant is responsible for a office. It is an opportunity for enrolled Southern wide range of tasks in the Southern Ute Health Ute Tribal Members and other local Native Center dental office including, but not limited Americans to find temporary employment to, providing chair side dental assistance, within the various departments of the Southern administrative and records duties and radiology Ute Indian Tribe. Both part-time and full-time functions. Pay grade 20; $23.51/hour. temporary positions.

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8 a.m. – 12 noon • Monday – Friday; unless a Tribal/Federal holiday Call 970-563-0117 If you come to the TERO office in person, wear a mask, and temperature will be taken upon entry of the department. Back Page waamasuwiinini (20) October 23, 2020

BOBCAT BOYS CROSS COUNTRY Lady ’Cats solid at State • from page 12 always try to tell her ‘Don’t ing the NPEC circuit to simi- REGIONALS ROUND- Boys’ XC season bogs down in Delta look back! Don’t look back!’” lar layouts found in the south- UP Valdez said. “I had a feeling west. “So it was awesome!” Reborn program takes 12th at regionals that she would be up with us.” Colorado Springs-area Barnes’ time at Region A senior running her final junior standout Ella John- IV ranked behind only By Joel Priest four teams from each 2A tive junior Jeremy Roder- prep-level long-distance race, son of The Vanguard School Crested Butte Commu- Special to the Drum regional were awarded ick and injured junior Tyler Valdez crossed the finish earned the individual crown in nity School sophomore spots in Colorado Springs: Barnes an Ignacio Foot- line next with a 50th-place 19:34.50, with Peyton junior Ruby Pendy (20:31.58) Proudly representing Igna- San Juan Basin Leaguers ball participant awaiting 23:52.20 and steady junior Eowyn Dalbec (19:43.70) and and Carbondale-based cio High one last time this fall, Ouray (a winning meet-low that season’s sudden restart Alannah Gomez re-assumed BVHS junior Mallory Salazar Colorado Rocky Moun- the Bobcat boys’ cross-coun- 57 points), Rangely (92), – rounded out the Bobcat vital No. 3 status with a (20:19.90) her nearest threats. tain School junior Morgan try crew boasted one runner Grand Junction Caprock contingent taking 58th in 53rd-place 24:00.40. Junior Sophia Bull (20:21.50) Karow (20:39.09). Valdez breaking the 20-minute bar- Academy (94), and Para- 22:07.67, but was far from Nanaeto, who’d out- of Denver Christian – which, took 11th in 21:47.57, fol- rier as the program’s 2020 chute Grand Valley (98). back-of-the-pack status; there legged Gomez by 1.72 sec- like Vanguard, did not qual- lowed by Nanaeto (21st, rebirth season ended Friday For Ignacio, freshman Phil- were 81 finishers in the race. onds at regionals as the pair ify for team scoring – fin- 23:00.74), Gomez (22nd, afternoon, Oct. 9, in Delta. lip Quintana’s first prep sea- Individually, Crested Butte placed 21st and 22nd, com- ished fourth, and LCHS’ sis- 23:02.46) and Gonzales Competing at the Class son ended with a 36th-place Community School’s Connor pleted her junior year clock- ter duo of sophomore Adele (42nd, 24:39.16) – all mak- 2A-Region IV Champion- 19:54.05. Senior Dylan Williams dominated end-to- ing 24:51.30 in Colorado (20:25.70) and freshman Rose ing for an adjusted score-4 ships, IHS’ adjusted score-4 Labarthe’s first – and, unfor- end and clocked a first-place Springs and earning 75th, (20:30.40) Horning took fifth meet-low of 51 points. total of 173 points earned the tunately, only – cross-coun- 16:36.08, with OHS’ Vin- while senior Vanessa Gon- and sixth, respectively. CRMS (69), Kremmling team a respectable 12th place try campaign concluded with cent Schierenberg (17:35.61) zales – like Nanaeto, one of No one neared the 2A West Grand (71) and Hotch- out of 17 squads packing a 41st-place 20:12.65, fol- and Oak Creek-based Soro- Ignacio’s 2018 ‘founders’ girls’ NPEC-record time kiss (87) claimed the other energetic Confluence Park. lowed by sophomore Eppie co’s Alex Colby (17:35.65) still on the varsity – placed of 18:52.00, set in ’17 by State berths. With State-qualifying Quintana in 46th (20:44.16) almost a full minute behind 90th in 27:15.30. Nederland then-sophomore Pendy took tenth at State standards different from the and junior Gabe Tucson in but separated by just a frac- “A lot of the meets in the Helen Cross, now a fresh- with a 21:09.70, but Karow upper classifications’ this 53rd (21:33.53). tion of a second. Paonia’s area here are really hilly, have man on the Carleton Col- was unable to compete and season due to the COVID- Freshman Trajan Garcia – Alyster Birk was a close a lot of dirt,” head coach lege (Northfield, Minn.; did not take the starter’s 19 pandemic predicament, like Labarthe, Tucson, inac- fourth in 17:37.49. Daniel Holley said, compar- NCAA Div. III) roster. gun.

2020 CHSAA State Championships Class 2A Girls’ Team Standings 1.Buena Vista 31, 2.Lake County 41, 3.Lyons 93, 4.Colorado Springs Christian 98, 5.La Jara Centauri 106, 6.Fort Collins Heritage Christian Academy 110, 7.Peyton 122, 8.IGNACIO 147, 9.Yuma 151, 10.Kremmling West Grand 154, 11.Wray 157, 12.Hotchkiss 164*, 13.Golden View Classical Academy 164, 14.Rocky Ford 214, 15.Rye 229. (*HHS placed above GVCA due to a higher-placing No. 5 runner.)

2020 Class 2A-Region IV Girls’ Team Standings 1.IGNACIO 51, 2.Carbondale Colorado Rocky Mountain School 69, 3.Kremmling West Grand 71, 4.Hotchkiss 87, 5.Oak Creek Soroco 91, 6.Mancos 102, 7.Meeker 110, 8.Grand Junction Caprock Academy 121, 9.Telluride 136, 10.Paonia 143*, 11.Crested Butte Community School 143, 12.Rangely 163, 13.Ouray 176. (*PHS placed above CBCS due to a higher-placing No. 5 runner.)

The Southern Ute Drum’s

Joel Priest/Special to the Drum Joel Priest/Special to the Drum Crossword Puzzle Ignacio freshman Maci Barnes (514) pulls Ignacio senior Vanessa Gonzales (599) up alongside Buena Vista’s Kadance Kelso runs during the final quarter-mile of (510) during the final mile of the 2020 CHSAA the 2020 CHSAA State Cross-Country State Cross-Country Championships’ Class Championships’ Class 2A girls’ race 2A girls’ race Saturday, Oct. 17, at Norris- Saturday, Oct. 17, at Norris-Penrose Event Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs. Center in Colorado Springs.

Across Down 1 Longtime senator Thurmond 1 Aircraft for short runways Air Quality in real time! 6 --- Salts, a laxative 2 One of 100 in Scrabble 11 Jeweled headdress 3 Something fashionable on the left? Friendly reminder – you can visit the Southern 12 A tenth part 4 Malachite is one Ute Indian Tribe’s Environmental Programs 13 Ancient 5 Some other time Division Ambient Air Quality Monitoring page 14 In any way 6 Airport guesses, in short to find updates on air quality throughout the 15 “Blue Hawaii” prop 7 “The --- and the Pendulum” (Edgar Southern Ute Indian Reservation as well as 16 Mornings Allan Poe) real-time EPA Air Quality Index health forecasts. 18 Dram 8 Deranged bot takes out collection of 19 People of Panama and Colombia laws The link to the Tribe’s Air Quality Stations: 21 The --- dance, important summer 9 California people formerly known as www.southernute-nsn.gov/justice-and-regulatory/epd/air-quality/ambient-monitoring/ event Costanoans 22 --- Head, first agent for Tabeguache 10 Fuse Utes 17 For all I know 24 UN labor standard agency 20 Something odd on high LOCAL IGNACIO WEATHER 25 Past tense of bid 21 A yardstick, briefly 26 US Army medical branch 22 One-dimensional Your weekend forecast! 27 Favorite 23 Bothers for a long time 28 Automotive power measure 26 Chiquitita quartet Friday, Oct. 23 Saturday, Oct. 24 Sunday, Oct. 25 31 Swelter 27 Vet’s affliction 33 Top gear for a lunch lady 29 Sweet --- Alabama 35 Scoops water out of a boat 30 Such as Newtons and Palm Pilots 36 Fragrance 32 Instruction to a Spanish hen? 37 Rainbowlike 34 Whoopi belongs to it 38 Captures Answers for this crossword will appear in Nov. 6 issue of the Drum.

70˚F sunny 68˚F sunny 62˚F partly sunny Answers for Oct. 9, 2020 Crossword Puzzle: light to variable winds in afternoon chance of showers in afternoon Across: 1 Vibe, 5 NRC, 8 AAAs, 9 Lakota, 12 Recessional, 14 Yak, 15 AAL, 16 TNT, Weather forecasts collected from www.weather.gov 17 Curt, 19 Lego, 20 Slogs, 22 Manos, 23 Uh-uh, 24 Wept, 25 Can, 26 Bed, 27 IPA, 30 A Star is Born, 33 Parker, 34 Suet, 35 Yaw, 36 Asks. Down: 1 Vary, 2 IAEA, 3 Back country, 4 ESE, 5 Nail, 6 RKO, 7 Contentious, 9 LSAT, 10 Tango, 11 Altos, 13 SARS, 18 Ugh, 19 Lap, 20 SUCAP, 21 Lhasa, 22 Meds, 24 Weir, October 16 October 23 October 31 November 8 November 15 26 Brew, 28 Pre-K, 29 Ants, 31 Aka, 32 BSA.