Ute blessing

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Ute blessing

Boyd Lopez, Sun Dance chief and spiritual leader with the Ute Mountain Ute tribe, gave a traditional blessing at the swearing-in ceremony of new county officials Tuesday. Before an audience of about 80 people, Lopez wished them physical health and sound decision-making. Returning commissioner Steve Chappell, left, joined new commissioners Keenan Ertel and Larry Don Suckla at the front, along with Will Furse, new district attorney for the 22nd Judicial District.

Ute blessing

Boyd Lopez, Sun Dance chief and spiritual leader with the Ute Mountain Ute tribe, gave a traditional blessing at the swearing-in ceremony of new county officials Tuesday. Before an audience of about 80 people, Lopez wished them physical health and sound decision-making. Returning commissioner Steve Chappell, left, joined new commissioners Keenan Ertel and Larry Don Suckla at the front, along with Will Furse, new district attorney for the 22nd Judicial District.