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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2002

The Southern Ute Tribe of Colorado swore in a new chairman on Tuesday.

Howard Richards Sr. is the new chairman. He replaces Leonard Burch, who resigned after more than 30 years of service.

Vida B. Peabody was also sworn in to another term on the tribal council.

Get the Story:
Southern Ute tribe swears in two new leaders (AP 12/18)
Richards wins election for tribal chairman (The Durango Herald 12/17)

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