Chairman of Southern Ute Tribe faces pressure to resign position

Thursday, February 10, 2011  

Matthew Box, the chairman of the Southern Ute Tribe of Colorado, survived a recall election last year but is facing pressure to resign his post.

The tribal council on Monday asked Box to resign. The Durango Herald said he could step down as early as Friday.

"We have some major issues we have to overcome with our tribal government," elder Ray C. Frost told the paper.

Executive Officer Johnny Valdez and co-executive officer Andrew Frost resigned, fueling speculation about Box's departure.

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Southern Ute leadership in turmoil (The Durango Herald 2/10)

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