Southern Colorado advocates push for action on MMIP crisis

Advocates from the Southern Ute Reservation say more work is needed to address the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) crisis in southern Colorado. A recent prayer walk honored victims and highlighted ongoing challenges, including lack of law enforcement trust and underreported cases. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation reports 38 open MMIR cases, with 27 classified as cold case homicides. Grassroots activists continue to push for awareness and action to bring justice to Indigenous families.