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VETERANS’ AFFAIRS YOUR HEALTH Statewide veterans group Health Dept. shares vision honors Southern Utes for future at general meeting By Ace Stryker … and well-controlled,” By Ace Stryker The Southern Ute Drum Shemberger said. “This re- The Southern Ute Drum quires us to establish new Following years of dis- policies, new procedures.” The Southern Ute Veter- cussion and months of in- Shemberger introduced ans Association was hon- tensive study, the Southern the concept of the South- ored on Sunday, April 7 with Ute Indian Tribal Council is ern Ute Health Center as a a Distinguished Veterans preparing to move forward “medical home,” an all-pur- Service Organization award, on health care reform for pose first stop for treatment the only one granted at this tribal members. or referrals to outside help. year’s United Veterans Com- The health care chal- Patient visits have in- mittee of Colorado awards lenges facing tribal mem- creased at a rate greater banquet in Denver. bers were front and center than 5 percent each year for The award celebrates the during the tribe’s general the past few years, Shem- group for its “dedicated meeting Thursday, April berger said. Adding traffic service to the Colorado 11. Kaylor Shemberger, the without expanding space veterans.” new director of the Tribal has increased wait times “Since 1986, when three Health Department, kicked — a key metric he and the Vietnam veterans discussed off the meeting by outlining council are working to im- Southern Ute veteran issues, those challenges and what prove, he said. you have consistently grown his department is doing to “It is really not possible for in assessing veteran needs address them. us to take on more patients in and achieving positive correc- Ace Stryker/SU Drum “We’re moving away the space we now occupy,” tive actions. The actions were Members of the Southern Ute Veterans Association and Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council from the [U.S. Indian Shemberger said. “The facil- attended on Sunday, April 7 the United Veterans Committee of Colorado’s 41st annual awards so worthy as to earn formal Health Service] model that ity was built back in the ‘70s, banquet, where the association received a Distinguished Veterans Service Organization tribal recognition in 1995,” award. Present at the ceremony were (left to right) Larry Tucker, the association’s secretary/ has been in place here on and in many respects is start- the award certificate states. treasurer; Aaron V. Torres, council member; Howard D. Richards Sr., council member and the reservation for many ing to show its age.” “In addition to assisting vet- founding member and former commander of the association; Rudley Weaver; Ronnie Baker, years,” he said. The Tribal Health Depart- erans, you are active in many former commander; Rod Grove, temporary commander; and Pete Gomez, a former probation The tribe assumed over- ment is looking at relocating community functions provid- officer for the Southern Ute Tribal Court. sight of tribal-member some services outside of the ing services and color guards health services from the clinic to free up space in- at no cost. Your service is a and former commander of state that they acknowledged us committee also recognized IHS in October 2009 but side. The clinic now has four great credit to the Southern the Southern Ute associa- for what we have done.” the group for its service has since faced transitional exam rooms, but will gain at Ute Indian Tribal Council and tion; Rod Grove, temporary Grove said the committee outside the tribe, as when challenges and increas- least three more by the end to your state and nation.” commander; Larry Tucker, actually invited the associa- members carry flags during ing demand, prompting the of the year, Shemberger Present for the banquet secretary/treasurer; Ronnie tion to receive the award last events or make presentations council to examine ways to said. Another long-term goal — the committee’s 41st an- Baker, former commander; year, but some members of at local schools. “We served render better service. is to expand its hours — cur- nual — at the Renaissance Rudley Weaver; and Coun- the association couldn’t make this country like anybody “We’ve had to learn a lot rently 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon- Denver Hotel were Howard cilman Aaron V. Torres. the banquet — so it was re- else. We didn’t ask for any- of new systems. Everything day through Friday, closing D. Richards Sr., a Southern “I was kind of surprised,” scheduled for this year. thing special. We did our du- under the former IHS rela- Ute Indian Tribal council- Grove said. “It was finally a “It was a long time com- ties. … We never ran away tionship was well-organized General meeting page 3 man and founding member recognition by the people in the ing,” he said, adding that the or burned our draft cards.”

YOUTH IN MOTION Young Utes get golf lessons from Native pro

By Melinda Englert Boys & Girls Club of the SUIT

Forty youth from Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute tribes and the Ignacio com- munity got together to work on pitching, chipping, full- swing and putting skills April 1-5 at the Spring Break Golf Clinic, a program of the Boys & Girls Club of the Southern Joel Priest/Special to the Drum Ute Indian Tribe and the Sun- Ignacio’s Amya Bison (14) and Tristan Boone (6) try shielding the ball away from Ridgway’s Ute Community Center’s Alma Johnson (2) and Emily Mandaville (4) during SWL play Saturday, April 13 at IHS Field. Spring Break Golf Clinic. Youth ages 8-18 convened IHS SOCCER at Hillcrest Golf Course for the weeklong clinic, which culminated in a skills chal- Lady Cats make Demons sweat lenge and a nine-hole match for several older partici- pants. Club member Ocean By Joel Priest Hunter won first place in the Special to the Drum skills challenge. Native American PGA With her teammates, Tour player Steve McDonald fans, and especially coach- and his team of golf instruc- es roaring their loudest so tion professionals Juan Eli- far in 2013, forward Amya zondo, Emily McDonald, and Bison was clearly loaded Nolan Pahmahmie taught not Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum and locked. only golf fundamentals but Emily McDonald gives instruction on Wednesday, April 3 to a She was ready to pull the also life skills, such as self group of aspiring young golfers during the weeklong Spring trigger, too; she just couldn’t belief, responsibility, honesty Break Golf Clinic of the Boys & Girls Club of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe at Hillcrest Golf Course in Durango. find the danged thing. and perseverance. “It got my adrenaline go- Collaboration between Center with funding from meals and snacks served all ing,” she said, “and I just the Boys & Girls Club of the the National Congress of week, possible. kept pushing, kept pushing Joel Priest/Special to the Drum Southern Ute Indian Tribe American Indians made the … until I got there.” Ignacio’s Sierra Cuthair (20) deflects a pass forward by and SunUte Community clinic, as well as the healthy Golf page 6 But despite the fact that Ridgway’s Sarah Pankow (8) during SWL play Saturday, April 13 at IHS Field. the Lady Bobcats’ best of- SOUTHERN UTE GROWTH FUND fensive rush ended without be burned by Ignacio for a Grace Benasutti marking in a shot, the buzz generated goal this season. the 69th to enact the 10-goal Tribal Membership Meeting in the 42nd minute of soc- But Ridgway decided mercy rule. cer at IHS Field on Satur- it wouldn’t be them, with Boss Oscar Cosio was Sky Ute Casino Resort • Events Center day, April 13 was noticeable speedy junior Scarlet Hol- not pleased about that, hav- May 16, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. long after it ended. Some- venstot scoring in the 63rd Lunch will be served one other than Center might and 65th, and classmate Soccer page 8 Update April 19, 2013 waini (2)

COUNCIL CORNER GoodTracks looks back on MANY MOONS AGO first year

By Beth Santistevan actually participate and en- SU Tribal Council gage in it,” she said. GoodTracks said she’s Council Lady Pathimi most proud of the work the GoodTracks has one year un- council has achieved as a der her belt as a member of group rather than the fruits the Southern Ute Indian Trib- of her own labor. She is al Council, and she’s learned proud of the way the council a thing or two that no amount is able to work together and of other job experience or make the best decisions for schooling could teach. the membership. Before being elected to the In the first meetings she council in 2011, GoodTracks attended as a council lady, worked in various depart- she noticed the various ments for the Southern Ute ways tribal departments ap- Tribe for more than 20 years: times, you want to jump in proached the council. She has served as the Cul- and do it for staff; however, “Some meetings were tural Department developer, as a council member, you’ve simply restating sound bites Animas-La Plata Project got to let staff do the work and applying verbal pressure cultural coordinator, acting so they learn and it becomes to get others to bend to the Department of Natural Re- common practice for them.” outcome they wanted, while sources director, Lands Di- others explained the reasons vision head, lands technician behind a particular perspec- and air quality technician. What makes a tive and how it addressed the Her work experience goes difference and goals of the tribe and met the back as far as being a bingo interests of all tribal mem- courtesy Environmental Programs caller at Sky Ute Bingo and a what is of value bers,” she said. 10 years ago front desk reception/switch- is the people The council has taken a board operator at the old path toward meaningful dis- The Southern Ute Environmental Programs Division hosted its annual Household Tribal Affairs Building. Her to whom the cussion of current challenges Hazardous Waste Disposal Collection Event in the dirt parking lot south of the Sky Ute past employment is where culture belongs and the decisions that must Casino Pavilion. she learned the most about be made, she said. the tribe, she said. [is for them “Consideration and dis- This photo first appeared in the April 18, 2003, edition of The Southern Ute Drum. “I learned from every one to] actually cussion is more comprehen- of those job experiences,” sive and complete,” she said. she said, “about the work en- participate and “The use of discussion as an vironment, how people be- engage in it. opportunity to lobby and as- haved, and about the tribe.” sert pressure on fellow coun- Working hands-on with cil members to take a certain projects and collaborating to GoodTracks is passionate action still occurs, but it’s produce a final product for about preserving the culture much less frequent.” the benefit of the tribe was of the Southern Ute Tribe, GoodTracks urged tribal one of the daily activities including efforts at the state members young and old to be she encountered working and federal levels. She is ac- leaders. It’s not important to be in a regular work environ- tively engaged in bringing an expert on every subject, she ment. But being elected to the issues of the Southern said, but knowledge of founda- the council was a big change Ute tribal membership to tional concepts and how they from working a Monday- Colorado Gov. John Hick- apply to the tribe is essential. through-Friday job. enlooper and is engaged in Learning about the history “As a council member, the Colorado Commission of of the tribe and the Ute tradi- you’re not working hands-on Indian Affairs. tional culture was at the top to produce the final project, “We all need to realize of her list of steps to becom- C. Naranjo/SU Drum archive and that was difficult to ad- the United States recognizes ing a successful leader. just to,” she said. “I had to the tribe based largely on its “Learn everything you can 20 years ago make a conscious effort not unique culture,” she said. about the tribe. Work in the to inject myself in the day- “When too few tribal mem- organization, go to the pro- Pictured are Natural Resource Division settlement fund proposal writers (left to right) to-day or get into the trench- bers understand or participate grams and functions it holds Rebecca Rael, Eddie Box Jr., George Knoll, Mike Olguin, Lester Lansing, Wayne Wood es with the staff.” in cultural activities, then the for the tribal membership,” and John Washington. GoodTracks said the coun- tribe will be seen as having she said. “Learn the basic cil is the determining body of lost that cultural uniqueness.” concepts of finance, resource This photo first appeared in the April 16, 1993, edition of The Southern Ute Drum. that final product or outcome GoodTracks said that would management, environmental and the administration and be devastating to the tribe. practices, energy develop- staff work together to achieve “It won’t make a differ- ment, and investing and hu- the outcome with the direc- ence if all the information is man resource development. tive from Tribal Council. preserved in writing or other And finally remember there “When the council recog- media. What makes a differ- is a big difference between nizes staff is off course, staff ence and what is of value is being a leader and being a gets informed to make ad- the people to whom the cul- politician, and Tribal Coun- justments,” she said. “Some- ture belongs [is for them to] cil is a leadership position.” NEWS IN BRIEF

MIS CONDUCTING INFORMATION majority of costs are covered by the tribe SESSION through conservation agreements in which The Southern Ute Indian Tribe Manage- BMPs such as surface gated pipe, under- ment Information Systems Department is ground pipe and inlet structures, or ripar- conducting an information session for tribal ian fencing are implemented. Such BMPs members who may be interested in careers limit return flows from irrigated land and working with computers and other informa- restore/protect critical riparian zones, thus SU Drum archive tion technology for the tribal government. decreasing erosion and other pollutants into The session will be held on Thursday, April our local watersheds. Call project coordi- 30 years ago 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Management nator Pete Nylander at 970-563-0135 for Information Systems Training Center on more information. At the Ignacio School District’s Meet the Candidates Night, each candidate gave their the second floor of the Leonard C. Burch views for the upcoming School Board election. Pictured (left to right) are Donald Heaney, Building in Ignacio. Please call us at 970- WOOD YARD ENDING FIREWOOD Hank Howell, Dottie Brown, Russell Lee and Jack Riddle. 563-0128 if you have any questions. SEASON This photo first appeared in the April 22, 1983, edition of The Southern Ute Drum. Attention Southern Ute tribal member- SOFTBALL FIELDS AVAILABLE ship: The Woodyard will be ending its sea- The softball fields by the Multi-purpose son for firewood use. The official last day is Facility are available free of charge for April 30 for this season. Sunshine use by tribal members. Reserve a field by calling the SunUte front desk. There is a FREE BISON MEAT AVAILABLE TO Cloud $20-per-hour fee to use the lights. The gates TRIBAL MEMBERS Smith Youth remain locked when the fields are not re- The Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Division served to prevent unauthorized use and pre- of Wildlife Resource Management maintains Advisory serve the quality of the fields. a small herd of bison for the Tribe’s ceremo- Committee nial, cultural and dietary needs. As a service AGRICULTURE LAND MANAGERS to the tribal membership, the division makes Open to all The Water Quality Program for the available bison meat to enrolled Southern Southern Ute Indian Tribe is now accept- Ute tribal members free of charge. Tribal bi- Southern Ute ing applications for the 2013 Cost-share son are grass-fed at low herd density and are enrolled tribal Program. The Cost-share Program is aimed free of artificial hormones and other synthetic youth ages 13-19 at land managers living within the exte- chemicals. Bison meat is naturally low in rior boundaries of the Southern Ute In- cholesterol and an excellent, healthy alterna- Please send your dian Reservation on the Animas, Florida tive to beef. If you are an enrolled Southern letter of intent to the and Pine watersheds who are interested in Ute tribal member interested in obtaining bi- following address: implementing Best Management Practices son meat for personal use, call the Division of SCSYAC, (BMPs) for more efficient irrigation and/ Wildlife at 970-563-0130. Quantities and cuts P.O. Box 737, or riparian protection/improvements. The of meat available may be limited. Ignacio, CO 81137 Culture April 19, 2013 peini (3)

General meeting • from page 1 THIS IS YOUR LANGUAGE for the lunch hour — to in- McIntyre said that to pro- said Vice Chairman James 'ícha-'ara muni 'apaghapi 'ura-'ay clude longer weekdays and vide tribal members with ben- M. Olguin has begun meet- some weekend time. efits comparable to what tribal ing with officials weekly to 28. Quantifiers: Many, much, few and little “We’re doing everything employees receive through resolve delays in paperwork we can do expand our ser- their Anthem Blue Cross and processing and other issues. By Tom Givón vices, improve our services, Blue Shield insurance plans Newton said the council has Ute Language Program and meet the expectations of — including, critically, an in- been working since the begin- the tribal membership,” Sh- surance card to present during ning of the year on organizing emberger said. appointments — the tribe has its priority list — a tall order Ute quantifiers are a mixed group of words, each displaying its own structural pattern. Other recent changes in the several options. that includes numbering more What they have in common is their numeral-like position in front of the noun, and the Tribal Health Department in- It could purchase a private than 300 items, he said. contrasts subject/object and inanimate/animate. The quantifier “many” is constructed on clude upgrading to digital X- policy for each tribal mem- In an update on the Sky the stem of “big,” ('ava-), with suffixes that suggest a verbal origin. Consider: rays for dental services, sign- ber, shop for a plan through Ute Casino Resort, Acting ing a national agreement with the Colorado Health Benefit General Manager Charley (1) a. Subject-INAN: wuga-ma 'ava'na-tu tupuychi wachuka Walmart for tribal-member Exchange, or offer a combina- Flagg said he’s “taking a hill-LOC many-NOM/S rock/S be/IMM optical care, and renegotiat- tion of improved Tribal Health two-pronged approach to try- ‘On the hill were (placed) many rocks’ ing the rates the tribe pays for Department services and a ing to turn the financial situ- b. Object-INAN: 'ava'na-tu tupuychi punikya-qha health care outside the clinic “contract network” that would ation of the casino around,” many-NOM/O rock/O see-ANT to “Medicare-like rates,” Sh- cover tribal members for care including growing revenues ‘(s/he) saw many rocks’ emberger said. received outside the clinic. and cutting expenses. c. Subject-AN: 'ava'na-tu-mu máamachi-u kani-naagha 'uni'ni-kya-qha Looking forward, Shem- In each case, the benefits To improve revenues, the many-NOM-PL/S women-PL house-in be-PL-ANT berger said the focus is now on would be twofold: Each would casino is replacing the Aspen ‘many women were in the house’ improving customer service, offer tribal members more op- Room, its flagship restau- d. Object-AN: 'ava'na-tu-mu máamachi-u punikya-qha seeking greater grant fund- tions for health care while re- rant, with new venues. The many-NOM-PL/O women-PL ing, fixing administrative and ducing the tribe’s payouts to Willows Café & Bistro and ‘(s/he) saw many women’ leadership issues — including providers. But the costs could Willows Baja Grill opened the hiring of a chief medi- vary widely, McIntyre said. to the public on Monday, When the inanimate noun is a mass (indivisible) noun, the same quantifier as in (1a,b) cal officer to oversee clinical Purchasing a standard April 15 and offer a casual above is used, with the meaning of “much” or “lots of”: operations — and billing for policy for each tribal mem- dining experience. Seven services in-house rather than ber would represent a cost Rivers Steaks, Seafood & (2) a. Subject: 'oaqhapu-naagha 'ava'na-tu páa nukwi-kya hiring a third party to do it. increase of 47 percent over Spirits — an upscale venue ditch-in much-NOM/S water/S run-ANT Additional long-term goals the way things are done now, — will open May 3, he said. ‘a lot of water ran in the ditch’ include expanding services according to McIntyre’s pro- The casino will host a spe- b. Object: 'ava'na-tu páa-yi 'ivi-kya in urgent care, podiatry, den- jections. Purchasing cover- cial tasting for tribal mem- much-NOM/O water-O drink-ANT tistry, optometry, behavioral age through the state ex- bers on Tuesday, April 30. ‘(s/he) drank lots of water’ health and health care for vet- change would still cost 42 Invitations are being sent out. erans, Shemberger said. percent more, he said. “We’ll have samples of al The quantifier “few” is derived as the negative form of “many,” as in: His recommendation: the things that will be on the HEALTH CARE Improve the processes and menu … so the tribal member- (3) a. Subject-INAN: ka-'ava'na-wa-tu tupuychi qopoqhi-kya CONSULTANT’S REPORT services at the Southern Ute ship can come to that and get NEG-many-NEG-NOM/S rock/S break-ANT Health Clinic and purchase a an idea of what we’re trying to ‘few rocks broke’ Next on the agenda was contract network for outside accomplish,” Flagg said. b. Object-INAN: ka-'ava'na-wa-tu tupuychi túúkwaru punikya-qha Scott McIntyre of Rural care. The projected cost of The casino has also added NEG-many-NEG-NOM/S rock/S black see-ANT Healthcare Connections, such a move is roughly on free valet service and is up- ‘(s/he) saw few rocks’ a Kansas-based consult- par with the tribe is already dating some of its older slot c. Subject-AN: ka-'ava'na-wa-tu-mu máamachi-u wunu-ka-qha ing firm. Over the past few paying, he said. machines and introducing NEG-many-NEG-NOM-AN/S women-PL stand-go-ANT months, the Tribal Council Under such a plan, the Trib- high-limit machines in a spe- ‘few women stood up’ has tasked McIntyre with al Health Department would cial area. As part of a strat- d. Object-AN: ka-'ava'na-wa-tu-mu máamachi-u punikya-qha evaluating options for pro- act as administrator, offer egy to increase hit frequency NEG-many-NEG-NOM-AN/O women-PL see-ANT viding health insurance-like primary care, and coordinate and improve the perception ‘(s/he) saw few women’ benefits to all tribal members. enrollment in the contract net- of loose slots, the casino will McIntyre began with the work. Tribal members would be reducing the number of The mass quantifier “little,” “a bit” is likewise derived as the negative version of “much,” as in: numbers: 63 percent of tribal receive a benefit card and re- machines overall, he said. members live on or near the ceive coverage similar to the Another new feature is (4) a. Subject: 'oaqhapu-naagha ka-'ava'na-wa-tu páa nukwi-kya Southern Ute Indian Res- employee plan, with similar “Fridays on the Floor,” ditch-in NEG-much-NEG-NOM/S water/S run-ANT ervation and have access to co-pays and deductibles. which features dinner and ‘little water ran in the ditch’ Tribal Health Department dancing to live music every b. Object: ka-'ava'na-wa-tu páa-yi 'ivi-kya resources, including the OTHER UPDATES Friday in the Events Center. NEG-much-NEG-NOM/O water-O drink-ANT clinic. The remainder — 37 In an update from the Ex- ‘(s/he) drank little meat’ percent — do not. In his welcome address, ecutive Office, Executive “If you don’t have access, Chairman Jimmy R. New- Officer Steven R. Herrera Sr. In the next column, we will deal with the quantifiers “all” and “some.” you don’t have care,” Mc- ton Jr. outlined several other said he’s been working to in- 'uvus. toghoy-aqh Intyre said. “If you’re out in the items of high importance to crease collaboration between middle of Missouri, you don’t the council. Near the top of departments and resolve have the ability to go to a tribal the list is making changes concerns at the Tribal Court. health facility for care.” to the Human Resources Co-executive Officer Amy Uma Nu Apaghapi Ustii? On average, the tribe’s Department to maximize Barry shared numbers on Would you and your family like to learn to speak Ute? spending on tribal-member tribal-member employment. tribal-member employment: Call the Culture Department at 970-563-0100. health resources has increased The council is also seeking a Up from 128 in 2011 to 188 19 percent per year since Southern Ute tribal member today, thanks in part to a re- 2007. The lion’s share of that or other Native American for newed emphasis on training — nearly 80 percent — has the top job at the Southern and apprenticeship programs. gone to pay for medical care, Ute Police Department. “It is always our goal to while the rest has paid for a With respect to ongoing hire our own people,” she combination of Medicare pre- concerns with the U.S. Bu- said. “We are doing the best miums, medications, dental reau of Indian Affairs’ South- that we can to ensure that we and vision care, he said. ern Ute Agency, Newton are hiring tribal members.” CULTURAL UPDATE

SEEKING BEAR DANCE FEAST Crystal Ivey. 2-4 p.m.; small classroom. VOLUNTEERS 7, 14, 16: Roach-making Class. 5:30-8 The Culture Department is seeking p.m.; craft room. Limit eight. volunteers for the upcoming Bear Dance 10: Elders Lunch. Noon-2 p.m. Movie TBA. Feast, which will be held Monday May 27. 24: Ute Nation Day & Bear Dance Kickoff Need: Fry bread makers; stew cook and Lunch. Bear Dance Grounds. servers. Please contact Tara Vigil, Special 24, 25: Bear Dance Powwow. Sky Ute Events Coordinator if you are interested at Fairgrounds. 970-563-0100 ext. 3624. 24-27: Southern Ute Bear Dance. Bear Dance Grounds. Chief Matthew Box. CULTURAL DEPT. SPRING EVENTS Additionally, join us every Sunday from 10 The following are spring events hosted a.m. to 4 p.m. to work on craft projects. by the Southern Ute Cultural Department Space will be provided in the small (at the Southern Ute Cultural Center & classroom. Please bring your supplies to Museum unless otherwise noted). Meals or work on your projects. Coming in April: A snacks and beverages are provided at each garden project led by Marge Borst. class. Call 970-563-0100 ext. 3620 to sign up; classes fill fast. CLOTHING PATTERNS AVAILABLE April Are you interested in making a ribbon 19: Elders Lunch. Noon-2 p.m. Movie TBA. shirt, jingle dress or pair of moccasins for 19: Growler Class with Hanley Frost. 5:30- the fast-approaching powwow season 7:30 p.m.; craft room. Limit 10. and upcoming Bear Dance? The Cultural 21: Children & Families Ute Class with Department has recently purchased Crystal Ivey. 2-4 p.m.; small classroom. patterns to make men’s plains ribbon shirts; 24: Ute 103 with Dr. Givon, Mary Inez breechclout and leggings; plains-style and Alden Naranjo. 5:30-7:30 p.m.; small moccasins (adult and children); women’s classroom. tradecloth, regular cloth dress and jingle May dresses; child’s ribbon shirts; and jingle 1, 8, 15: Ute 103 with Dr. Givon, Mary Inez dresses. Interested tribal members are and Alden Naranjo. 5:30-7:30 p.m.; small encouraged to contact Marge Barry at the classroom. Cultural Department at 970-563-0100 ext. 2, 9: Shawl Making. 5:30-8:30 p.m.; small 2306, or email mbarry@southernute-nsn. classroom. Limit eight. gov to make arrangements to obtain the 5, 12: Children & Families Ute Class with pattern of your choice. Health April 19, 2013 wHchuwiini (4)

KIDNEY CORNER Hypertension in chronic kidney disease

By Dr. Mark Saddler pressure control. In addition Durango Nephrology to providing information Associates about the highest and lowest blood pressures for an indi- Hypertension, or high vidual patient, it also pro- blood pressure, is very com- vides data regarding blood mon in all stages of chronic pressure at night, when a kidney disease. patient is sleeping, which is It is the second-most com- also an important determi- mon cause of kidney disease nant of cardiovascular risk. after diabetes and is a con- This type of monitor is now tributing factor in almost all available in Durango. cases of chronic kidney dis- The good news is that ease. So it’s not surprising there are now many differ- Ace Stryker/SU Drum that tight control of blood ent blood pressure medica- U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado John Walsh (left) and Assistant U.S. Attorney James pressure is a major priority tions available, and usually Candelaria (right) present a service award to the Southern Ute Police Department and the in the care of kidney disease It is generally reasonable to blood pressure can be well Victim Services Program patients. aim for a blood pressure of controlled with minimal side SOVEREIGNTY AT WORK Blood pressure is usually 130/80 for most patients. effects, even in the presence expressed as two numbers: Some evidence suggests of kidney disease. A blood pressure of 120/80 that patients with kidney dis- Lowering blood pressure DOJ urges tribe to lead way — usually expressed as “120 ease should aim for lower with any blood pressure over 80” — is considered nor- pressures, though this is not medication helps to preserve mal. The systolic, or higher known conclusively. Many kidney function. Some blood on VAWA implementation pressure, is the arterial pres- patients with high blood pres- pressure medicines have sure generated by the heart sure have increased protein in special kidney preserving By Ace Stryker when it is contracting; the the urine. If so, lowering the abilities, and these agents are The Southern Ute Drum diastolic, or lower pressure, blood pressure can decrease usually preferred for blood is the pressure in the arteries this urinary protein and the pressure control in patients The U.S. Attorney for the when the heart is relaxed. urine protein concentration with chronic kidney disease. District of Colorado invited Both are important in de- can sometimes be used as an Many patients are sur- the Southern Ute Indian termining cardiovascular index of whether the blood prised to hear that control of Tribe in a meeting Tuesday, risk, so systolic and diastolic pressure control is adequate. blood pressure requires more April 16 to take part in a pi- pressures both need to be well Unfortunately, getting the than one drug; in fact, most lot program for implementa- controlled. Usually systolic is blood pressure too low can patients need more than one tion of the Violence Against more difficult to control. sometimes cause symptoms medication to get good con- Women Reauthorization Act One long-running contro- such as weakness or light- trol, and it’s not uncommon of 2013. versy concerns how low the headedness, especially in el- to need several medications The act grants new au- blood pressure should be derly patients. Clearly, if this taken together. thority to tribes to prosecute to give the kidneys the best happens, it’s usually appro- And remember: Blood non-Natives who assault Na- Ace Stryker/SU Drum protection. This issue has not priate to decrease the blood pressure medicines only tive spouses or partners on Southern Ute Vice Chairman James M. Olguin shakes been finally settled. pressure medication. work well in combination tribal lands. It’s set to take hands with U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado John Walsh following a meeting at the Leonard C. Burch Tribal Most studies suggest that, A 24-hour blood pressure with lifestyle modifications, effect March 7, 2015, but the Administration Building on Tuesday, April 16. for the most part, lower is monitor, which can be worn including weight loss (when U.S. Department of Justice better when it comes to blood by patients at home, is a use- appropriate), exercise and is making available a pilot pressure in kidney disease. ful tool to help assess blood salt restriction. program for tribes who want there’s work to be done be- Councilman Aaron V. to assume the power earlier. fore the tribe is ready. Chair- Torres suggested the tribe The Southern Ute Indian man Jimmy R. Newton Jr. conduct a “gap analysis” to Tribe, should it be interested said such authority would see what changes must be in participating, is “in a po- help the tribe “flex” its sov- made before the tribe could sition to do it right,” John ereignty and help its tribal assume the full authority of Walsh said. members. the law. Some early areas “A lot of eyes will be fo- Councilman Howard D. identified include how to li- cused on how these provi- Richards Sr. said the new cense attorneys, how to en- sions are actually imple- law would allow the tribe to sure fair and representative mented,” he said in a meeting make cultural considerations jury pools, and how to obtain with the Southern Ute Indian a factor in how court cases certification for the Southern Tribal Council in the Leon- are handled. He stressed the Ute Detention Center. ard C. Burch Tribal Affairs need to see more statistics Despite the work ahead, Building. “The Southern Ute regarding the number of cas- Assistant. U.S. Attorney Indian Tribe is very much on es the tribe might take over James Candelaria of the Du- the radar screen in Washing- — and how the federal gov- rango Branch Office said ton as a tribe that might be in ernment can help pay, given the Southern Utes are closer a position [to participate].” that it has set aside only $25 than most to the ability to Walsh called the relation- million in grant money for implement the law early. ship between the Southern Ute all tribes between 2014 and “The Tribal Court system Police Department and federal 2018. you have is like a model,” authorities “really a model” “That’s not a lot of mon- he said. “[Other tribes] are across Indian Country. ey,” he said, “[but] I think it light-years away from this. Several council members can happen very quickly and … You can be in control of expressed enthusiasm for I support the council in mov- that, as opposed to waiting the idea, but acknowledged ing forward.” and seeing what happens.” HEALTH UPDATE

FOSTER CARE/KINSHIP TRAINING, Cancer Society suggest adults, age 50 or RECRUITMENT & LICENSING older get one of these tests: A fecal occult The Southern Ute Social Services blood test (FOBT- a stool test) every year, Division is seeking Foster Care/Kinship or Colonoscopy every 10 years. Call the families within the Southern Ute Tribe and Southern Ute Health Center to discuss other Native American families who are what screening test is best for you. interested providing a home for a youth Funding programs available: Medicare, that is in need of placement. A foster care Medicaid and most insurance companies parent is not a lifetime commitment to a pay for colon cancer screening. You may child, but a commitment to be meaningful be able to have a free colon test through to a child’s life. Be the one to make a the Colorado Colorectal Screening difference in a child’s life by providing a Program. Please contact Susan Turner, positive environment and safe place for at the Southern Ute Health Center our Tribal children when they are faced 970-563-4581 ext. 2363 to see if you with life challenges. Being a foster family qualify! Appointments for Colonoscopy means helping families overcome their will be at Digestive Health Center in challenges and move toward reunification Durango, Colo. for family. Remember our children are our future generation, if we as foster parents HOST A MAMMOGRAM PARTY can support children and their families All Tribal and or Native American women we have made a difference in their lives. are eligible to participate. Medical Contact Kathryn Jacket, Foster Care insurance is required at the time of Coordinator at 970-563-0209 ext. 2328, your appointments. Invite two friends Southern Ute Indian Division of Social and I will schedule a mammogram Services, 116 Capote Drive, Ignacio, appointment at Mercy Hospital for Colorado 81137. your party - women 50 and above, or if recommended by your provider for PREVENT COLON CANCER an earlier screening. Health Services All Native Americans are two times more will provide transportation and lunch - likely to be diagnosed with late stage Digs Restaurant in the Three Springs Colon rectal cancer than early stage area. For more information call Gloria Colon rectal cancer. Finding and removing Casias-Mounts, Community Health polyps before they progress to cancer Representative Heath Service Division can prevent Colon cancer. The American at 970-563-0154 ext. 2347. Education April 19, 2013 manugiini (5)

Bobcats of the month 21st-century testing

Ace Stryker/SU Drum Donna Broad (top), Adult Education Program manager for the Southern Ute Education Department, and GED Chief Examiner Melanie Baldwin display new technology that allows the department to offer computerized GED testing on Wednesday, April 10 — just before the first-ever test taker begins. The department is now an official Pearson VUE Test Center, meaning it can offer tests for everything from IT certifications to graduate school admissions.

photos Ignacio Elementary School These Ignacio Elementary School students were honored as Bobcats of the month for their helpfulness, attitude in class and willingness to learn: (Top row) Sara Chackee, Syraya Coyote, Sequoia Cunningham, (middle row) Ezekiel Howell, Xavier McCray, David Tallbird, (bottom row) Julian White.

EXPLORERS CLUB YARD SALE

SATURDAY, MAY 30 Ignacio Elementary Explorers Club will be hosting a huge yard sale in their parking lot. You can rent space for $15 all the profits you receive from your sales are yours. Start cleaning out your closets, sheds, basements, and storage units. If you would like to reserve a space call Deb Otten at 970- 563-0675 ext. 345.

EDUCATION UPDATE

SENIOR BANQUET TO HONOR ADULT OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING GRADUATING SENIORS PROGRAM, TAKING APPLICATIONS To all the Southern Ute Tribal students that The Southern Ute Adult Occupational Training are currently 2013 graduating Seniors, call Program is now accepting applications on or email Ellen S. Baker at 970-563-0237 a first-come-first-served basis. There are ext. 2793 or email esbaker@southernute. 15 scholarships available at this time. The nsn.gov to let her know so an invitation scholarships are for tribal members who are will be send out to you. The Southern Ute interested in attending a vocational training Education Department will be holding a school (non-profit) or a junior college with a banquet to honor the 2013 graduating certificate program. In order for students to senior’s students. attend any school, it has to be an accredited and approved by the Council of Higher ROASTED CHICKEN CLASS Education Accreditation. There is no deadline The cooking class will be from 9 a.m. to for the certificate program, since some 4 p.m. in the Higher Education building vocational training schools are year round. If on April 20. Buying roasted chicken you are interested in applying for a scholarship, in the store can be boring, but can be call Luana Herrera at 970-563-0237. made into delicious family meals. We will make enchiladas and chicken salad with GED TEST DATES summertime homemade lemonade. The Department of Education would like to announce the GED test dates for the SCRAPBOOKING CLASS upcoming months: May 3, June 7, and July 12. The Scrapbooking Class will start at 12:30 The test is held at the Southern Ute Education pm students will learn to use scrapbooking Building at 330 Burns Ave. Registration and equipment for cards. They will also learn payments are due by Tuesday before the a fun craft technique to make Mother’s test. Scholarships are available for Native Day cards or other cards in scrapbooks, Americans who live within 50 miles of the or photo albums. Class will be Saturday, service area, spend 12 hours in class, score April 20 at the Education Building, 330 a 450 on practice tests and submit paperwork Burns Ave. Call Luana Herrera at 970-563- two weeks in advance. For more information, 0237 to sign for the class or if you have call Pine River Community Learning Center at any questions. 970-563-0681 or Donna Broad at 970-563- 0237 or 970-749-1953. Computer based HIGHER ED. SCHOLARSHIPS GED testing is available through Pearson Vue Southern Ute tribal high school seniors and Testing. Register, pay and schedule at www. returning students: Deadline is July 1. Only GEDcomputer.com. The test must be taken completed applications will be considered. at The Southern Ute Education Center. Call If you need assistance or have questions (970) 759-1953 for details. The GED test will in completing an application, contact the be changing January 2014. All previous test Education Department at 970-563-0237 or scores will expire and students will need 330 Burns Ave. in Ignacio. to retake all 5 sections. It is important that students complete all 5 sections of their SIX MONTHS EDUCATION GED before the January 2014 date. Also, INTERNSHIP PROGRAM the Education Department has an online GED The Southern Ute Adult Occupational Academy classroom that is available for at Training Program is accepting applications home GED test preparation. Please call Donna for tribal members who are interested Broad at 970-563-0237 ext. 2784 or 970-749- in working for six months as an intern. 1953 for passwords. There is a minimum time Advertise in the Drum! Call Luana Herrera at the Southern Ute requirement each week to be allowed to use Call or email today for more info! Education Department at 970-563-0237. this program. 970-563-0118 • [email protected] BGC April 19, 2013 naveeini (6)

Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum Juan Elizondo gives putting instruction to a group of club members. Students rotated between the professional instructors throughout the day, getting hands-on practice with each. Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum One-on-one advice was available for the young golfers during Golfing the high course the weeklong clinic.

he Boys & Girls Club of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe hosted T a Spring Break Golf Clinic April 1-5 at the Hillcrest Golf Course in Durango. Native American PGA Tour player Steve McDonald led the clinic, which culminated in a skills challenge and a nine-hole match for older participants.

Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum Native American golf pro Steve McDonald gives a high-five to a club member.

Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum Students practiced their driving and pitching Emily McDonald gives a warm embrace to techniques. young Sara Chakee on the green.

courtesy Melinda Englert/Boys & Girls Club Kids from the Boys & Girls Club of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe spent a week April 1-5 at the Spring Break Golf Clinic at Hillcrest Golf Course in Durango with Steve McDonald, a Native American pro golfer.

Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum Sie Chakee hits practice balls on Hillcrest’s driving range with the La Plata Mountains shimmering with fresh snow in the distance.

Boys & Girls Club committee meeting

The Board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Club of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe meets the second Tuesday of every month from 5:30-7 p.m. Contact Melinda Englert at 970-563-0100 ext. 2663 for more information. News April 19, 2013 naveekyaveini (7)

Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum Robin Duffy-Wirth applauds the lifesaving efforts of SunUte Community Center lifeguards who received recognition during the Red Cross Breakfast of Champions. 4 CORNERS NEWS Tribal members, staff receive Red Cross Life Saver Awards

Staff report The Southern Ute Drum Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum Several Southern Ute Lisa Burch Frost stands beside her grandson, Ethan Rock, tribal members and em- following a recognition ceremony honoring those who worked ployees were among the together and helped to save his life last July. locals honored for lifesav- ing actions at the American Red Cross Southwest Colo- rado Chapter’s Breakfast of Champions Wednesday, April 3. Tribal member Lisa Burch Frost performed CPR on grandson Ethan Rock last July after he col- lapsed at the Sun Dance Grounds. After receiv- Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum ing further care from the Southern Ute Police De- Members of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, local law enforcement and SunUte Community Center stand with those whose lives were saved by heroic actions during the fifth annual partment and Los Pinos American Red Cross Southwest Colorado Chapter’s Breakfast of Champions on Wednesday, Fire Department, Rock was April 3 at the Durango Community Recreation Center. transported by air to Chil- Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum dren’s Hospital in Aurora. tion’s fifth annual breakfast at the SunUte Community after he nearly drowned Kristi Garnanez, Irene Burch and others from the family and Also receiving Life Saver were Stephanie Hoselton Center, who resuscitated a during a military training community recognized the bravery of young Ethan Rock Awards during the organiza- and Jacob Posey, lifeguards swimmer in December 2012 regimen. during the Breakfast of Champions.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it... NOMINATIONS FOR ANNUAL ELBERT J. FLOYD is to attend MacGyverology Camp at the Durango AWARD BEING ACCEPTED

Discovery Museum. Nominations are now being accepted for the annual Elbert J. Floyd Award. Eligibility requirements for recipients of the Elbert J. Floyd Award are: June 17-21, (Monday – Friday), 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • A member of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe Southern Ute students, ages 8 to 11 years old • Deserving • A student of any age, formally enrolled in an education program, at any level, or someone Making something out of nothing…that is what this camp is about! Come use simple planning immediate enrollment in such a program household materials to rig booby traps, escape from small spaces, and send messages— • Interested in continuing his or her education useful skills for future FBI and CIA agents, police officers, and fire chiefs! Students will • Interested in serving the Tribe and the community also learn the secret value of recycling and reusing materials, as well as the advantages of • Approved by the Department of Education working with a team to accomplish a goal. An eligible recipient need not be living on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation at time of the Students will be transported to and from the Durango Discovery Museum from the nomination and need be available to return to the Tribe to receive the award in person. Any Education Dept. Students will be at the Education Center at 8:15 a.m. and will return by teacher, Tribal member or other interested person may submit the name of an eligible recipient 3:45 p.m., Monday through Friday, June 17-21. for the Elbert J. Floyd Award to the Department of Education of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. Students must have parent/guardian permission forms filled out and returned to Ms. Dorian Romero by 5 p.m. on May 3. There are ONLY seven (7) open spots! To ensure a spot for this Nomination must be submitted in writing to Ellen S. Baker at the Southern Ute Education For information camp, please pick up permission forms from the Education Department, fill them out, and Dept. by 4 p.m. on Friday, May 17 and shall state the basis for the nomination. call Ellen at 970-563-0235 ext. 2793. The selection of the recipient will be made by a committee of return to Ms. Romero as soon as possible! two members consisting of the Chairman of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and Vice-Chairman of Questions? Please contact Ms. Romero at 970-563-0327, ext. 2795. the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. This annual award is in memory of Elbert J. Floyd and is presented This message will self-destruct on May 3. by Mr. Floyd’s children and grandchildren to a deserving Southern Ute Indian student. Sports April 19, 2013 wawHchuwiini (8)

LOCAL SPORTS IHS BASEBALL Darryl Strawberry to speak Baseball taking league lumps at Fort Lewis By Joel Priest (completed after the Drum’s Kellen Gatzke’s 4-for-4 ef- Special to the Drum deadline) versus Nucla, fort, it finally did as — like By Joel Priest north of Durango’s Bodo arrival on May 6, 1983, was were beaten by respective DCHS before them — Do- Special to the Drum Industrial Park. All dona- memorable as well: a 7-4 After a postponement-free scores of 12-2 in five in- lores was able to break an tions received at Whalen Mets win at Shea Stadium March, Mother Nature de- nings and 7-3 in seven. early tie and then hold until Approaching the 30th an- will go to benefit La Plata in 13 innings over Cincin- cided to play havoc in April. New Ignacio skipper the end on Gonzales Field at niversary of his profession- County Search and Rescue. nati, in which ex-Red great Backing up the Bobcats’ Lupe Huerta had not yet re- Joe Rowell Park. al debut, four-time World Drafted No. 1 overall in George Foster smacked a San Juan Basin League ported any individual stats “They got their three Series champion Darryl 1980 by the New York Mets walk-off, three-run homer. opener at Dove Creek with from either game, but Dove runs. … It was like they’d Strawberry will speak of his out of Crenshaw (Los An- Strawberry went 0-for-4, but an Tuesday, April 9 snap Creek’s Ken Soper reported get their runner on, then ups, downs and way-downs geles) High School, Straw- did draw two bases-on-balls snowstorm across southwest his team’s effort was led by we’d make a bad pickoff in baseball and life on Fri- berry reached the bigs in ’83 to help the cause. Colorado, she relented two 3-for-3 batting (including throw,” said Barry, who re- day, April 19 at Fort Lewis and would earn the National In 1986, Strawberry’s days later — but did press a double and a triple, and placed the retired Jim Ever- College. League’s Rookie of the Year 27-homer, 93-RBI regular- both teams into playing on a five RBI) by senior Klancey in, “and they’d get their guy Whalen Gymnasium’s Award after hitting 26 hom- season productivity powered neutral diamond, 4A Mont- Krafka. Freshman Jordan to second.” doors will open at 5:45 p.m. ers and seven triples, driving New York to a team-best ezuma-Cortez’s McAndrew Ernst went 2-3 with two “Then they’d get another for the free-admission event, in 74 runs, despite a .257 108-54 record and into the Field at Parque de Vida. ribbies in support of senior runner on, and we’d make in which Strawberry is ex- batting average. postseason. Unfortunately for Igna- starter Dalton Randolph another bad throw … don’t pected to discuss his suc- At the end of his 17-year After 1991, “Straw” had cio, it was not only the sun, (W; CG, BB, 5 K). know what it was with our cesses, trials and tribulations career, he would aid the hit 280 homers and, at age but the Bulldogs as well, The Dogs (now 6-4, 1-1) first baseman,” he said. – including substance abuse, American League’s N.Y. 29, began drawing the inevi- that came out to shine. And had been a “Receiving “And I think it was, like, prison, and cancer requiring Yankees to World Series table projections to then-king not even a full 48 hours Votes” team in the Den- three to three after three, and removal of vital organs – and wins in ’96, ’98 and ’99, but Hank Aaron’s iconic 755. As later, Dolores awoke at the ver Post’s coaches’ poll for then we got our four runs.” his current outlook after ex- might be best remembered fans know, it ultimately took wrong time and spoiled the Class 1A going in, but were Looking beyond DC’s periencing it all. as being key – along with a man named Bonds to top Bobcats’ second league out- then outclassed in a 16-6 visit (11 a.m. first pitch), His talk will precede the teammate Dwight Gooden that total, but Strawberry ing, leaving the red-and- awakening at NHS, after Ignacio’s schedule con- next day’s 9 a.m. dedica- – to the Mets’ famed seven- would still finish his stretch white a hurting unit head- having downed IHS. tinues with a non-league tion of the Alpine Bank game Series triumph in 1986 with an impressive 335 ding- ing into a Friday, April 19 Pitching a longer com- game at 3A Pagosa Springs Youth Sports Complex, lo- over the Boston Red Sox. ers and an even 1,000 runs doubleheader versus DC. plete game for Chris Barry’s on Thursday, April 25, and cated off County Road 210 Strawberry’s major-league batted in. The Cats, 2-5 overall (0-2 Bears, senior Cody Carroll then a long trip for two cir- SJBL) prior to their Tues- had to be patient for his run cuit contests at NHS the Lady Cats make Demons sweat • from page 1 day, April 16 varsity single support to come. But led by next day. ing not been consulted with as IHS showed improved with field player Chiara De- prior to kickoff whether he’d discipline in the field. But genhardt (one). Tribal Member-exclusive Fitness Incentive forego an early finish (no with an under-the-weather Lucero logged 15 total matter the score) in hopes of Destinee Lucero still spell- stops in her third straight ap- March winners maximizing Ignacio’s time ing goalie Nicole Williams pearance. against an opponent, but the (left LCL ligament sprain, Standing 0-6 overall and team was audibly upbeat af- patella injury), RHS quick- in the 3A Southwestern, the terward and looking toward ly capitalized with Holven- Lady Bobcats’ next upcom- the future. stot striking in the second ing match is slated to be at “We came together as a minute. RHS on Friday, April 19 team, finally reached our Freshman Sarah Pankow on the Lady Demons’ new goals,” Bison said, “Com- followed in the fifth, and grounds. municate, defend … I think Benasutti netted in the 11th Four o’clock SWL starts we came out and did that.” and 18th as Ridgway car- at Pagosa Springs (the Lady No offsides violations ried a 7-0 lead — Holvenstot Pirates entered 3-3, 3-3) on were whistled against ei- would total four goals and April 16 and at Alamosa on ther side until well into the Benasutti three — into inter- April 18 (a weather-resched- second half, and the Lady mission, and starting keeper ule from April 9) were com- Demons were only able to Alexis Dimpault-Darcy pleted after the Drum went gain one corner offensively (three saves) was replaced to print.

Tribal Council launches Health Center survey

The Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council is seeking tribal-member feedback on the future of the Southern Ute Health Center. The tribe mailed out a survey early in February with nine 18 years and up 3rd grade – High School questions about what tribal members would like to see from their Health Center in the Robert Jefferson Gerald Howe future, including whether the facility should be primarily a health clinic, a wellness center, or a hybrid of both. Both participants won a $100 gift card to Sports Authority. For information on how to win; The survey is also available online at www.southernute-nsn.gov/contact/healthsurvey. For Call SunUte at 970-563-0214 and ask for the trainer’s desk or stop by to talk to a trainer. more information, or to obtain the password needed to submit the survey online, call the Tribal Planning Department at 970-563-4749 or email [email protected]. SUNUTE UPDATE “To expand and improve the quality of life for the Southern Ute tribal members and surrounding communities by stimulating social, physical, emotional, mental, cultural, and spiritual growth through recreational activities.”

TRI-UTE GAMES 2013 Northern Ute, Southern Ute, and the Ute Events dates to be announced. Looking Mountain Ute tribes. For more information for athletes and coaches for the upcoming please contact the SunUte Recreation at Tri-Ute Games. Games will be held here in 970-563-0214. Ignacio this summer. Sports: Basketball, volleyball, golf, archery, bowling, TRIPLE WIN PROGRAM swimming, cross-country, ultimate warrior Southern Ute tribal members: Enter to (triathlon), skateboard and hand game. win a gift card every month for the next Open to enrolled tribal members and tribal 12 months. You can enter the raffle if you descendants, ages 9 to 18. The purpose work out in the gym or pool, participate of the games is to come together so our in noon ball, or attend group exercise children can get to know each other better classes. Ages 10 and up. Tickets can be and to foster friendship between the redeemed at the trainers’ desk. Voices April 19, 2013 suwarog’omasuwiini (9)

EXPRESS YOUR OPINIONS

NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS cakes and time to the cakewalk: WEEK Sheila Nanaeto (specials, cake walk), Er- Each year, the second full week of April is icka Atencio (specials, cake walk), Breanna dedicated to the men and women who serve Goodtracks (cake), Twyla Blackbird (cake as public safety telecommunicators. and cakewalk), Bobbie Sage (cake), April Every day, many people depend on the Toledo (cake), Marquetta Howe (cake), De- skills, expertise and commitment of the nise Thompson (cake), and Lynette Sage and Southern Ute Police Department’s E-911 dis- Leona Burch (cakes). patchers. Our staff help save numerous lives I would like to thank the following indi- by answering emergency calls; dispatching viduals and organizations that helped make police, fire and emergency medical person- our celebration a success: nel; and by providing moral support and Clarence Smith (master of ceremonies), compassion to citizens in distress. Bruce LeClaire (arena director), Robert Associated with emergency response is “Dude” Perry and family (food prep for the self-control under pressure and critical de- supper break), Raymond Curley (color guard, cision-making within seconds. Many people U.S. flag), Jim Newton (chairman, signed don’t stop to think about the faceless indi- agreement/contract), Ramona Eagle (Tribal vidual who answers the 911 calls until they Council, donation of $300 for dance spe- Robert L. Ortiz/SU Drum experience an actual emergency themselves. cials and use of coffee maker), Bruce Valdez The Council (left to right): Antonio “Tones” Herrera, Dmitri “Dreezy” Reynolds and Dshon Therefore, please join us in conveying a (Growth Fund, donation of $2,000 for oper- “Tre” Lloyd with other members of Culture Shock Original and DJ Lo on stage at the Sidekick big “thank you” to the often-heard-but-nev- ating expenses), Heidi Doscher (Sky Ute Ca- Lounge in Ignacio during an album release party on Saturday, April 13. er-seen “first of the first responders,” our 911 sino Resort, lodging at powwow rate), Kristy dispatchers and call takers. Garnanez, Precious Collins, Robin Duffy- LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT We would like to take this opportunity to Wirth, Arla Duran, Ian Twiss, Vernita House acknowledge and thank our Communication (SunUte Community Center), Marrissa Ro- staff for all their hard work and their com- cha, Eleanor Frost (Boys & Girls Club, gro- Rap group The Council mitment to the community and citizens of ceries for feast and volunteer cleanup crew), the Southern Ute Reservation: Steven Her- Ace Stryker, Robert Ortiz (The Southern rera, Dolores Gallegos, Amanda Lucero, Ian Ute Drum, preparation of flyer for distribu- debuts ‘One Tribe One Walter, Lucinda Tyler, Amber Albo, Sherryl tion), Neida Ray (use of coffee maker), Jen- Pinnecoose, Brenna Atcitty, Faren Burch and nifer Goodtracks (red and blue sewn bags Nation’ in Ignacio Jonathan Chavarillo. for head gourd special), Gloria Frost (Elders We appreciate all that you do and all that Services, notification sent out to tribal elders, you are. Thanks to each of you for your huge Ute Mountain Tribe and Northern Ute Tribe), By Robert L. Ortiz contribution to this amazing team! Steve Whiteman, Lovvis Downs-Glass, Chris The Southern Ute Drum Julie Smith, Amelia Enriquez Olguin (Division of Wildlife Resource Man- and the staff of the agement, donation of bison meat), Annabelle The Council celebrated Southern Ute Police Department Eagle (Elder, $60 donation for 12-and-under the release of its debut al- specials), The Patio Restaurant, 7-11, Ignacio bum, “One Tribe One Na- GOURD DANCE SOCIETY THANKS Laundromat, Ignacio Community Library, tion,” during a party Satur- The Four Corners Gourd Dance Society Shur Valu, Waci’-ci Trading, Ignacio Floral day, April 13 at Ignacio’s would like to extend our thanks and appre- and Gifts, Ignacio Post Office, Walker’s True Sidekick Lounge. ciation to those who contributed to the Cabin Value, Fort Lewis College (Student Union, Rapping original songs, Fever Gourd Dance and Social Powwow. distribution of flyers on FLC Campus), KSUT “Take Flight” and “Real Thanks to all gourd dancers, visitors, danc- (public service announcement), and KDUR Spit,” which also featured ers and their families. (public service announcement. Snoop Dogg, The Council Thanks to the drum groups who sang for We apologize for those who name we may proved they are a force to be us: Alfred Wall (gourd drum/powwow), Luis have missed. You know who you are. reckoned with in the Native Aragon (drum group), Tiffany Jones (drum Andrew C. Frost Rap genre. group) and Reggy Lopez (drum group). Headman, The official release date Thank you to the following who donated Four Corners Gourd Dance Society was April 12. The group was awarded $25,000 dur- EDITOR’S NOTE: ALL LETTERS PUBLISHED IN THE SOUTHERN UTE DRUM ing Culture Shock Original’s ARE PUBLISHED AS SUBMITTED AND DO NOT REFLECT THE OPINION OF THE Native Rap Recording Con- SOUTHERN UTE DRUM OR THE SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN TRIBE. test, held earlier this year. The Southern Ute Drum encourages letters from readers on any topic. We ask that letters be 500 The Council — com- words or less. Letters deemed to be libelous will not be published. Letters should be submitted posed of Antonio “Tones” by email to [email protected] by the end of the day Monday preceding publication. Herrera, Dmitri “Dreezy” Reynolds and Dshon “Tre” Lloyd — is a predominately Native American rap group COMMUNITY GREETINGS from Ignacio. Its tribal af- filiations include Southern Robert L. Ortiz/SU Drum HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A SPECIAL GIRL Ute, Jemez Pueblo, Taos The Council members hold their debut album, “One Tribe Gracelynn Rose Thompson on April 17, 13. Pueblo and Sioux, as well One Nation,” during the release party. Wishing you love, Joy and Happiness thru as Chicano and African- all the days of your life! We all love you very American roots. Storch, who has previ- iTunes, Amazon, Juno and much you’ll always be in our hearts! “It was exciting — to be ously worked with Dr. Dre, Google Play. Love, amped up, everybody was Beyonce, 50 Cent, Nelly, “We want to be heard Mom, Dad, feeling the music, heads bob- XZibit, Eve, the Roots and around the world, bring- Kyle, Natelle, Krislynn, bing, we were doing some- Chris Brown. ing our message to the Na- Stew, CJ, Uncle Nate, Jared and Ethaniel thing right,” said Herrera, Multi-Grammy Award tive Americans and anyone the son of Steve R. Herrera winner Ed Stasium did the else who is struggling,” HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRACELYNN! Sr., executive officer of the mixing and mastering of Herrera said. Enjoy your day, May God Bless you, watch HUGS AND KISSES FROM AFAR Southern Ute Indian Tribe. “One Tribe One Nation.” “We will be touring at the over you, and keep you safe. Love you Have an awesome day! “It’s amazing to be able Stasium is known for his end of the month,” Reyn- grand-daughter! Uncle Joe to do something I’ve al- work with Biohazard, Mick olds added, “and we hope to Grandma Zuni and Auntie Felicia ways dreamed about doing,” Jagger, Joan Jett, Living sell a lot of CDs and make Reynolds said. Colour, Misfits, Motorhead, some money.” “I liked it. We held our Ramones, Ratt. Culture Shock Original HAPPY 9TH BIRTHDAY so much in the past year and own,” Lloyd said, adding: Gavone and Rueben “El is set to release another al- EZEKIEL just really grown up. You are “We need to take it up a Demonio” Roman, co-owner bum, “Hellraisers,” in June. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! so unique from the music notch, go up from where of Culture Shock Original, It will feature The Council, Where has the time gone? you listen to too your style are now.” were instrumental in signing Butch Kidd, Squozze, Blake On April 26 you will be 9 years you are a one in a million. The album features heavy- the group and putting the al- Cerniglia, Melo, Reign, DJ old! The time has not stopped You’re like a little man! hitters in the rap scene, such as bum together. Jdub, JT the Bigga Figga, or slowed down one bit. The But no amount of time will Snoop Dogg, The Game and “I’m part of the commu- Shifta, Don Cisco, Outlaw reality is you are growing up, change the fact that you will TI. Producer John Gavone, nity, I want to give back. We Ike Stockton, AJ, Ace, Ko- faster than I’d like, but there’s always be my baby ;) Ez keep a New York native, contrib- gave these kids an opportu- kane of Above the Law, El no stopping you or time. up the good work it will all pay uted to songs on the album. nity to do something,” Ro- Demonio and more. You have grown to be a very off! We love you and hope Gavone has worked with man said. “The family is im- For more information on smart, respectful, funny you have a great birthday and produced tracks for The portant. This is their house.” “One Tribe One Nation” or young man. Kandin is very and get everything you want Game, Snoop Dogg, TI, Juve- “One Tribe One Nation” Culture Shock Original, visit blessed to have you as his (Minus skinny jeans ... that’s nile and 2Pac’s The Outlaws. is available in more than www.facebook.com/Cul- brother because you are you and all the things you NEVER gonna happen but Also producing was Scott 750 digital stores, including tureShockOriginal. awesome and the best big choose to do. Thank You for you can keep dreaming). brother in the world! being such a good boy all Love Ez, we are very proud of the time. You have matured Mom, Dad & Brother THE SOUTHERN UTE DRUM Next issue A biweekly newspaper owned and operated by the Southern Ute Indian Tribe on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation in Ignacio, Colo. May 3 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: $29 per year • $49 two years PHONE: 970-563-0100 • DIRECT: 970-563-0118 NEW EMPLOYEES TOLL FREE: 1-800-772-1236 • FAX: 970-563-0391 Deadline MAILING ADDRESS Southern Ute Drum Susan H. Gallop PO Box 737 #96, Ignacio, CO 81137 Job title: Human Resources director April 29 PHYSICAL ADDRESS : Lead the HR team at the Permanent Fund in Job duties Articles, photos, 356 Ouray Drive serving the needs of the employees and tribal members. LCB Building, 2nd Floor, Ignacio, CO 81137 advertisements, public : Heirloom plant gardening, hiking and camping. Hobbies notices, letters and STAFF EXTENSIONS & EMAIL ADDRESSES Family: Husband Ken Goodwin; Mr. Lynx, Persephone The Southern Ute Drum ([email protected]) greetings may be Ace Stryker • Editor, ext. 2255 ([email protected]) and Demeter (three cats). Robert Ortiz • Composition Tech., ext. 2253 ([email protected]) submitted in person, Jeremy Shockley • Reporter/Photographer, ext. 2252 ([email protected]) Christopher R. Rizzo • Administrative Assistant, ext. 2251 ([email protected]) by mail, or by email to Andrea Taylor • T.I.S. Director, ext. 2250 ([email protected]) the following address: The Southern Ute Drum does not assume responsibility for unsolicited material and does not guarantee publication upon submission. Published biweekly and mailed 1st class from Ignacio, Colo. astryker@ Printed by the Cortez Journal • Cortez, Colo. southernute-nsn.gov The Southern Ute Drum is a member of the Native American Journalists Association and the Colorado Press Association. News April 19, 2013 tog’omsuwiini (10)

SKY UTE CASINO Casino to host 14th annual Non-Profit Money Booth

Staff report Patrick’s Episcopal Church, check. The action will get un- Sky Ute Casino Resort Mountain Middle School, Re- derway at 7 p.m., when a rep- gional Substance Abuse Pre- resentative from each organi- Fifteen nonprofit organiza- vention Partners, Invent Now, zation will enter the money tions from La Plata and San San Juan CASA Program, booth for 45 seconds to grab Juan counties will compete for Community Connections, as much cash as they can! their share of over $20,000 on Durango Friends of the Arts, Applications are now Thursday, May 16 at Sky Ute Frontline Mission, Tri-Coun- available at the Sky Ute Ca- Casino Resort in the 13th an- ty Head Start, PMS-Project sino Resort front desk. All nual Non-Profit Money Booth. Shield, Durango Food Bank, applications must be turned Since 1999, when Sky Ute The Adult Learning Center, in no later than 4 p.m. Fri- Casino Resort hosted the first La Plata Youth Services and day, May 3 to be considered Non-Profit Money Booth Violence Prevention Coalition for admittance into the event. Event, nearly $250,000 has of SW Colorado. For further information or to courtesy Teresa Chee/SU Human Resources Dept. been given to local charities A reception will be held in have an application faxed or Southern Ute Woodyard employee Carlos Herrera interacts with John Drebinger Jr. on stage. to support a variety of wor- the John S. Williams Room emailed, contact Marketing thy causes. Last year, selected from 6 to 7 p.m. to honor Coordinator Tracy Leppert YOUR TRIBE AT WORK organizations included The the selected organizations at 970-563-1752 or tracy. Arc of San Juan County, St. and present each with a $500 [email protected]. Visiting speaker addresses on- First diners try Willows the-job-safety

By Teresa Chee Fund and Permanent Fund. others’ safety, how to do it, SU Human Resources Dept. Drebinger spoke at the and some reasons they don’t. invitation of Dan Jefferson Throughout the presenta- Certified Speaking Pro- of the Red Cedar Gathering tion, Drebinger involved au- fessional John Drebinger Jr. Co. His presentation, titled dience members with magic visited the Sky Ute Casino “Would You Watch Out tricks that kept the crowd Resort Wednesday, March for My Safety?”, included lively and laughing. There 20 to discuss workplace many personal stories and were more than 100 attendees safety with employees of addressed why employees represented in both the morn- the Southern Ute Growth should want to watch out for ing and afternoon session.

photos Jeremy Wade Shockley/SU Drum Krista Red and Lori Todacheene (left) share conversation and a bite to eat in the newly opened Willows Café & Bistro at the Sky Ute Casino Resort on Wednesday, April 17. The restaurant — along with the Willows Baja Grille, which served food in the same venue — opened to the public Monday, April 15. The restaurant served 156 meals in its first night. Prior to opening, Shane and Melanie Seibel performed a blessing on the restaurant and its staff.

Croissants and pastries from locally renowned bakeries such as the Durango-based Bread and the Sundown Bakery are available at the Willows Café & Bistro.

Advertise in the Drum! Our rates are the best in the county. Call or email today for more info! 970-563-0118 • [email protected] Classifieds April 19, 2013 tog’omsuwiini-suukus-chipikwag’atü (11)

Southern Ute Growth Fund – Job announcements Sky Ute Casino Resort – Job announcements Obtain complete job descriptions and applications from the Growth Fund Human Resources, Human Resources Department: 970-563-1311 • Fax: 970-563-1419 14933 Hwy. 172 • P.O. Box 367 • Ignacio, CO • 970-563-5064 • [email protected] P.O. Box 340 • Ignacio, CO 81137 • Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tribal member employment preference, must pass pre-employment drug test & criminal history. Indian Preference Employer • Apply online: www.skyutecasino.com • *21 years or older

Field Operations Foreman – Aka Energy Safety Manager – Aka Energy Banquet Staff *Lead Line Cook-Seven Rivers Closing date 4/19/13 Closing date 4/22/13 Closing date 4/19/13 Closing date 4/22/2013 Maljamar, NM. Day-to-day operations of all Durango, CO. Development and oversight Fine Dining Busser-Seven Rivers *Lead Line Cook-Rolling Thunder field compression and associated equipment of Health and Safety programs, policies and Closing date 4/19/2013 Closing date 4/19/2013 including the gas gathering systems. Ensure procedures for Aka Energy Group. Provides *Fine Dining Expeditor-Seven Rivers Server-Willows safety, compliance with all laws, regulations expert knowledge and skills to the organization Closing date 4/19/2013 Closing date 4/19/2013 and permits. Works in conjunction with plant to promote a compliant and positive health and Fine Dining Host/Hostess-Seven Rivers *Multi-Games Dealer supervisors to minimize the impact of field- safety culture. Ensures all health and safety laws Closing date 4/19/2013 Closing date 4/19/2013 related activities on the plants inlet volumes. and regulations are adhered to including Process *Fine Dining Server-Seven Rivers *Poker Dealer Safety Management (PSM) requirements. Closing date 4/19/2013 Closing date 4/19/2013 Senior Engineering Advisor – Red Willow Production Construction Superintendent – Aka Energy Closing date 4/22/13 Closing date 4/26/13 SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN TRIBE Ignacio, CO. Leads design, evaluation and Durango, CO or Tulsa, OK. Managing field execution of engineering plans and projects inspectors and other contract labor and services Gaming Commission vacancy with little oversight from Drilling and and for providing construction management Production Manager. Acts in the capacity support for company construction projects The Southern Ute Indian Tribe is seeking two concerning conflicts of interest and confidentiality; of a Red Willow project manager for including pipeline systems, compression (2) Southern Ute Tribal Members to serve on the • Submit an application form and a letter of operated drilling and completion projects. facilities, processing plants and associated Gaming Commission for a three (3) year term. interest explaining why the applicant wishes to Responsible for preparing the internal AFEs facilities. Ensuring application of, and Applicants must possess the following attributes be appointed to the Commission; and for the drilling and completion of well(s), compliance with, all company and Growth Fund pursuant to the Regulation One of the Gaming • Undergo a background investigation. the drilling prognosis, and for supervising safety policies and procedures. Ensures that Commission Rules and Regulations: Applications may be obtained at the Division execution of the project. Responsible for company construction standards are followed. • Be at least twenty-one years of age; of Gaming Office – Licensing in the West preparing annual development plans and • Possess a basic knowledge and understanding Wing of the Justice Complex, 149 County Road associated capital budget forecasts. Works on Business Objects PeopleSoft Lead Architect – of gaming activities authorized on the Southern 517, Ignacio, Colorado, 81137. Applications and area teams including Red Willow Production SU Shared Services Ute Indian reservation; letters of interest are required to be turned into Company (RWPC) technical staff with regard Closing date 4/30/13 • Have experience or expertise in regulatory the Division of Gaming Office by 5 p.m., Friday, to geology, land, permitting, engineering, Ignacio, CO. Under the general direction of the matters or in administrative hearing procedures; May 31, 2013. Any questions can be answered by marketing and accounting. Collaborates with Application Development Manager, the Lead • Have the ability to observe restrictions the Division of Gaming at 970-563-0180. RWPC Operations personnel to prepare well(s) Architect develops and oversee the implementation for production operations including artificial of complex data warehouse solutions which lift and production facilities. Assists RWPC extract data from multiple source systems In The Southern Ute Tribal Court management, operations personnel, partners, including PeopleSoft Finance and Human Capital Of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe • On the Southern Ute Reservation and contractors as needed to implement and Management applications using SAP Business PO Box 737 #149, CR 517, Ignacio, CO • 970-563-0240 manage projects. Reviews both company Objects Data Services toolset and Microsoft’s operated and partner operated field operations, SQL Server database toolset along with other data In the Legal Name Change of, In the Legal Name Change of, rig work, and well testing as needed. Serves as extraction and transformation methods as needed. Case No.: 2013-0005-CV-NC Case No.: 2013-0028-CV-NC a technical resource/consultant for all drilling The Lead Architect analyzes, maintains and NOTICE OF LEGALNAME CHANGE NOTICE OF LEGAL NAME CHANGE and completion projects across the company. develops reports and maintains SAP’s Business Ayona Maria Hight, Civil Subject Isiah Athen Tucson, Civil Subject Objects (BOBJ) and Budgeting, Planning, and Notice is hereby given that Ayona Maria Notice is hereby given that Isiah Athen Tucson Plant Accountant I – Aka Energy Consolidation (BPC) systems, along with other Hight filed an application for legal change of has filed an application for legal change of name, Closing date 4/22/13 source systems, such as PeopleSoft. The Lead name, to be known hereafter as Ayana Maria to be known hereafter as Isaiah Andreas Valdez. Tulsa, OK. Processing contract settlements Architect supports customers’ business goals, Hight. As of April 1, 2013 no person filed an Any person desiring to object to the granting of for natural gas plants and gas gathering- assists reporting end users and Shared Services objection to the request, and therefore notice the petition may do so by filing an objection in related activities. This includes detailed data staff as needed in BOBJ and BPC operation and is hereby given that Ayona Maria Hight name writing with the Clerk of the Court no later than gathering, verification, input, and system- maintenance, including development, backups shall be and is hereby legally changed to Ayana May 3, 2013 at 5 p.m. If no objection is made, the based calculations of settlements to producers and disaster recovery as required to meet the Maria Hight. Court will grant the legal name change. for natural gas and natural gas liquids. Also, information needs of the business. Dated this 2nd day of April, 2013. Dated this 2nd day of April, 2013. responsible for monthly gas balancing. Works In the Southern Ute Tribal Court BY THE COURT, with both internal and external contacts to PeopleSoft Senior Payroll Developer – SU Tasha Herrera, Court Clerk Janie Herrera, Deputy Court Clerk answer questions, prepare reports, and resolve Shared Services issues related to the activities listed above. Closing date 4/30/13 Ignacio, CO. Development and production support SUCAP Board of Directors Mandatory Board Election Reservoir Engineer IV – Red Willow of PeopleSoft Human Capital Management Production (HCM) North America and related interface to Southern Ute Community Action Programs, Inc. a month and committees meet approximately Closing date 4/22/13 General Ledger and Accounts Payable, providing will be holding its biennial elections June 4; we every quarter. You must be 18 years old and Ignacio, CO. Position requires skillful application enterprise-wide PeopleSoft Payroll technical are looking for community members who are reside within the Ignacio School District (11JT) of reservoir engineering, petroleum engineering support and consultation. Will focus on the technical interested in running for a seat under Category and Southern Ute Indian reservation. and project evaluation skills. Works collaboratively view of the North America Payroll application II on our Board of Directors. All nominations will be followed up by our with Basin Teams and partners to evaluate with emphasis on the impact, implications, and Category II – those elected by the community office. The deadline for nominations is May reservoir performance and optimize development functional/technical benefit of enhancements, at large, will fill 6 vacant seats. This is a two- 10. Please contact Naomi Russell if you are and depletion plans for assigned areas. Utilizes as well as the design and implementation of year term. interested or know of someone who might be at appropriate risking techniques and economic customizations and fixes to the production system. If you have an interest in human services, 970-563-4517 or [email protected] analyses to optimize the quality of investments. non-profit organizations or like to be involved Need not be registered to vote in La Plata Routinely post-appraises the commercial results PeopleSoft Project Manager – SUSS in new and exciting initiatives impacting your County. This election is not sanctioned by of projects and develops appropriate adjustments Closing date 4/30/13 community – here’s your chance! voting laws in the state of Colorado, need only to future plans. Maintains reserves inventory Ignacio, CO. Leading the internal Shared The SUCAP Board of Directors meets once be 18 and reside within our service boundaries. utilizing extensive knowledge of SEC, SPE, and Services FSCM and HCM projects. Creates and Red Willow reserve booking practices. Prepares executes project work plans and revises plans presentations of results for technical, commercial, as appropriate to meet changing business needs post-appraisal and reserve evaluations. and priorities. SOUTHERN UTE CULTURAL CENTER & MUSEUM

The Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum in end of the study. Membership on the committee coordination with Fielding Graduate University. is voluntary and will be for approximately 18-24 FREE HOME RADON TESTING Interested tribal members and community member months. The committee will evaluate SUCCM The Southern Ute Environmental Programs input is needed for an educational leadership and discuss ideas that will help the museum be is offering FREE home radon testing for Tribal members. and change research committee. SUCCM has sustainable to preserve Ute traditions, history Priority to Elders and those with infants in their homes. approved of the director to work on this project and cultural education programs. Please submit a involving “participatory action research.” The letter of intent in person to SUCCM or by mail to Call Peter Dietrich at 970-563-0135 ext. 2238 for more information. committee will meet at the beginning and the P.O. Box 737, #95, Ignacio, CO 81137. Back page April 19, 2013 tog’omsuwiini-waiku-chipikwag’atü (12)

FLY-FISHING Small fish on the San Juan Watering the livestock

By Don Oliver who knows the San Juan far Special to the Drum better than me. I made a call to the New Mexico Game An anonymous source has and Fish Department and always told me that it’s not talked with Fisheries Biolo- the size of fish that makes gist Marc Wethington. a fun day of fly-fishing, it’s I was told in normal years, the quantity. the department releases be- I’m not sure I totally buy tween 80,000 and 100,000 into that theory. But I do pre- 5-to-6-inch trout into the San fer to sit at the back of the Juan River. The release dates truck at the end of the day and are in January, February and brag about catching a large March. number of small fish when This year, some of the fish my fishing partner can only were ready for release early. brag about the one large fish After my two fishing trips So in September and Octo- it took him all day to catch. to the San Juan, it was ap- ber, 40,000 stockers were re- Not long ago, several parent to me more small leased. The remaining 60,000 people asked me why there fish were being caught than were released during the usu- Ace Stryker/SU Drum seemed to be an inordinate large ones. Further, the small al three-month period. Range Technician Doug Krueger of the Southern Ute Range Division explains how water number of small trout in the fish were holding in large In addition to the above- is pumped into a spring to feed cattle on one of the tribe’s range units. San Juan River. To them, it schools, eating anything that mentioned 100,000 stockers, seemed the numbers of big came their way. there were some holdover trout trout that would usually fol- at other hatcheries. Those fish lowing behind them, like big were released into the San labs eating the food in their Colorado is Juan. That’s what produced shuffle, weren’t as numerous. a great state! large numbers of small fish Being the professional that earlier than usual. Why this I am, I realized some on-site The new law is early release seemed to make investigation was needed. attracting not the bigger fish disappear, I It took this inquiring mind don’t know. But the two events two trips to fish the San Juan, only new tourists, did happen simultaneously. several phone calls, and mul- but aliens that So there you have it. No tiple stream-side interviews aliens, just sound manage- to establish whether there re- formerly lived in ment by the Game and Fish ally was a problem. I can say, Roswell, N.M. Department. after exhaustive research, Doing all this exhaust- there are lots of small fish ing and time-consuming re- and maybe fewer large fish. The flies they were tak- search, I did learn something I can also report the cause ing ranged from small dries else: All the fish stocked in is aliens. Yep, they flew to emergers fished just be- the San Juan are sterile. I have in one night after exercis- low the surface. When these no idea how trout are made ing their rights under Colo- schools appeared, it was a sterile, but it could mean rado’s new marijuana laws, feeding frenzy that produced more fly-fishing — I mean scooped all the big fish out, lots of fun-to-catch trout that “research” — is needed. then returned home. were 10 inches or smaller. I was assured the sterile Colorado is a great state! Catching a big fish had fish would grow to large The new law is attracting not the angler dredging the bot- sizes, just no babies from only new tourists, but aliens tom using lots of weight and the existing hogs. With that that formerly lived in Ro- nymphs. And I didn’t see new knowledge, I want to re- swell, N.M. many big ones taken. mind everyone to handle all That makes a much fun- After experiencing this, I the fish on the San Juan very nier story than what’s really did what any good research- gently. It takes a long time to going on. er does: I asked someone grow big trout. YOUR HEALTH LOCAL IGNACIO WEATHER Air quality precautions Friday, April 19 Saturday, April 20 Sunday, April 21 Staff report generating gusty winds. Par- and Environment (CDPHE) SU Air Quality Program ticulate matter can stimulate and the U.S. Environmental asthma and/or increase the Protection Agency (EPA). The Air Quality Program probability of asthma-like advises that individuals with symptoms to individuals CDPHE Air Quality Ad- asthma, children, and the who are susceptible. visory website: www.colo- elderly reduce or eliminate For more precaution- rado.gov/airquality/colora- their daily outdoor activity. ary information, weather do_summary.aspx Sunny 54˚F Breezy 62˚F Sunny 64˚F This precaution is suggest- reports, and supplemental ed due to elevated levels of information, review the fol- EPA Particulate Matter particulate matter resulting lowing website links provid- - fast facts: www.epa.gov/ from the low pressure front ed by the State of Colorado airquality/particlepollution/ April 10 April 18 April 25 May 3 May 9 passing through the area Department of Public Health fastfacts.html Weather data for April 1 – April 15

80 Temperature 70 60 High 65.7˚ 50 40 Low 22.7˚ 30 Average 43.9˚ 20 Average last year 44.8˚ 10 Average hourly temperatureAverage (˚F) 0 4/1 4/3 4/5 4/7 4/9 4/11 4/13 4/15

0.14 Precipitation 0.12 0.1 Total 0.96” 0.08 Total last year 0.38” 0.06 0.04 0.01

Average hourly percipitationAverage (inches) 0 4/1 4/3 4/5 4/7 4/9 4/11 4/13 4/15

30 Wind speed 25 20 Average 6.6 15 Minimum 0.4 10 Maximum 25.3 5

Average hourly wind speed (mph) Average 0 4/1 4/3 4/5 4/7 4/9 4/11 4/13 4/15

180 120 Visibility & humidity 160 100 140 120 80 Average visibility 104.8 100 60 Average humidity 43.8% 80 60 40 40 20 Average hourly humidity (%) Average Average hourly visibility (miles) Average 20 Air quality 0 0 4/1 4/3 4/5 4/7 4/9 4/11 4/13 4/15 Good

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