Southern Ute Tribe schedules election of new chairman in April

Wednesday, February 16, 2011  

The Southern Ute Tribe of Colorado will elect a new chairman at a special election in April.

Matthew Box resigned last week under pressure. Jimmy Newton will serve as acting chairman until the election.

Executive Officer Johnny Valdez and co-executive officer Andrew Frost also resigned. The tribe has named Melvin J. Baker as acting executive officer.

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