"Sondra Jones traces the metamorphosis of the Ute people from a society of small, interrelated bands of mobile hunter-gatherers to sovereign, dependent nations, modern tribes who run extensive business enterprises and government services. Weaving togetherthe history of all Ute groups in Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico. the narrative describes their traditional culture, including all the facets that have continued to define them as a people. Jones emphasizes...

this Annualreport covers the various activities in which the tribeand its members are involved. Ove 200 new positions, 30 of them in management, requiring responsible and capable people are now being filled by Utes who are becoming aware of their abilities and who are using these opportunities to their advantage.