The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe of Colorado will distribute trust fund payments to its members. Each adult will receive $2,000 and each minor will receive $1,000. The money is coming out of the tribe's per capita fund. Once the tribe receives a $42.6 million settlement from the federal government, the trust fund will be reimbursed. Get the Story:
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