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Tay’a Osborne to run for Miss Sho-Ban Queen title uncontested
By LORI ANN EDMO
Sho-Ban News
FORT HALL — Tay’a Riyan Osborne, 23, is the only candidate for Miss Shoshone-Bannock 2026-2027.
She is a daughter of Gifferd Osborne and Rachel Snipe. She resides in the Fort Hall District of the Fort Hall Indian Reservation.
Despite being the only candidate, she’ll still have to complete the week’s activities leading up to her receiving the crown on Friday, August 7.
On Monday, August 3 she will do an introduction at the Bannock Gathering around noon at the Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel. That evening, she will have dinner with the royalty committee. On Tuesday, August 4 is her interview with the judges. Wednesday, August 5 at 6 p.m. she will do her traditional dish presentation at the Delbert Farmer Festival arbor. Thursday, August 6 she will participate in the kids parade and at 4 p.m. will do her traditional talent, also at the Festival arbor. That evening she will participate in the kid’s powwow. On Friday, August 7, she will do her dance exhibition. She will receive her crown at 5 p.m. prior to grand entry. (cont.)
In other news...
POCATELLO — Idaho State University announced the appointment of Summer Baldwin as the university’s new Native American Student Services Coordinator and she began her position on July 21.
In the role, Baldwin will work directly with Native American and Indigenous students, helping them connect with campus resources, build community and navigate their educational experience at ISU. She will also coordinate student programs, cultural activities and engagement opportunities through Native American Student Services. (cont.)
By LORI ANN EDMO
Sho-Ban News
FORT HALL — Shoshone-Bannock female veterans are planning to build a gazebo and memorial next to the Tribal Museum for a Female Veteran Honoring Project and other veterans.
The funds are coming from a $10,000 private donation to the Tribes intended for female veterans. The group also was awarded a $10,000 Ifft Foundation grant. (cont.)
By YVONNE WARJACK
Sho-Ban News
IDAHO FALLS — Idaho’s oldest professional rodeo returned to Sandy Downs July 30 as the 2026 War Bonnet Round Up brought together professional rodeo competition, western heritage and Native American cultural traditions for four days of events celebrating more than a century of history.
First established in 1911, the annual PRCA-sanctioned rodeo welcomed cowboys, cowgirls and spectators from across the region for championship rodeo competition, grand entry ceremonies and cultural presentations that highlighted the event’s longstanding connection with the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. (cont.)
By OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
FORT HALL — The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes announce the appointment of David Archuleta as Associate Tribal Judge David Archuleta, effective July 27.
Archuleta is a Shoshone-Bannock Tribal member and will serve the Fort Hall community as part of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Court.
Judge Archuleta brings 12 years of judicial experience to the position. He completed the Tribal Court Course and earned a Certification in Judicial Studies from the National Judicial College, an institution that provides training for Federal, Tribal, and State judges nationwide. (cont.)
