Manuel Heart, 64, has spent half his life guiding the Southwestern tribe of 2,000. Though it's time to hand over the reins, there are still fights ahead.

To the people of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, I was deeply saddened to have listened to your announcement about the shooting of your young tribal member child. I am praying to my own ancestors, yoeme, ...

Within a pristine glass display case on the second floor of the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, six little moccasins rest. The tiny leather shoes are fitted for children’s feet. The three on the ...

Thelma Whiskers of the Ute Mountain Ute tribe speaks in opposition of the White Mesa Uranium Mill during a protest outside the Utah Capitol Building in Salt Lake City on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. (Kyle ...

A candlelight vigil will be held in Towaoc, Colorado, on Saturday, December 14, 2024, to honor the life of 7-year-old Zamias Lang, who was tragically shot and killed in the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe ...

Marilynn House won a seat on the Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Council during a runoff election in Towaoc, according to unofficial ...

The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe has signed on to a lawsuit filed earlier this year alleging the state of Colorado is blocking the ability of Tribes to engage in online sports betting, a violation of the ...

In White Mesa, Utah, Ute tribal members' protest walk against the Energy Fuels uranium mill draws support from tribes across the Southwest ...

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The Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute Tribes have had their sports betting case thrown out against Colorado by the preciding ...

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