December 2015

Candin Johnson explains to Santa exactly what he wants for Christmas, during the annual Christmas luncheon. The potluck luncheon is held annually for the Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy’s Primary through Upper Elementary students and their families.

Thu Dec 24th, 2015

Spreading the Christmas spirit in Ignacio

The Southern Ute Social Services Department hosted a holiday get together for children and adults that are in their care, on Tuesday, Dec. 22. To celebrate the holiday season all guests were treated to lunch and a gift on behalf of the Social Services Department. Pictured: Velma Armijo from Social Services gives a gift to Jeremiah Nez.

Thu Dec 24th, 2015

Social Services hosts lunch

The Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs held its last quarterly meeting of the year in Denver on Friday, Dec. 18. Representatives from multiple state agencies and council members the two Ute tribes were in attendance.

Thu Dec 24th, 2015

Education, offensive mascots among topics at Denver meeting

Josie Archuleta, retires from the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Permanent Fund, her official last day was Thursday, Dec. 17, where she worked as a custodian for 21 years. A reception was held in the Hall of Warriors – co-workers, friends and family wished her well. Archuleta plans to continue serving in the San Ignatius Catholic Church.

Thu Dec 24th, 2015

Archuleta retires after 20 years

The Southern Ute Christmas Program “Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” brought the holiday cheer to Ignacio, bringing the community together for the festivities. The program was held on Saturday, Dec. 19 at Sky Ute Casino, and featured performances from the Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy, as well as a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus.

Thu Dec 24th, 2015

Coming together for Christmas

The Wildcats basketball team take time to welcome those in attendance to the local screening of ‘The Ridiculous Six’, an Adam Sandler movie in which Ignacio teen Bird Red (in front) was an extra in the movie. The screening served as a fundraiser for the Wildcats basketball team on Friday, Dec. 11 in the Ignacio High School Performing Arts Center.

Thu Dec 24th, 2015

‘The Ridiculous Six’ gets local screening

Leonard C. Burch’s family members stand with two winners of the Leonard C. Burch Day Literacy & Art contest, 1st place winner in the 2nd grade category, Derek Sage (center) and 1st place in the 4th and 5th grade literacy category, Tamarius Roland (to Derek’s left). The awards were presented to the Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy students on Friday, Dec. 18 in the SunUte meeting room while other awards were presented in the Ignacio Schools respectively.

Thu Dec 24th, 2015

Leonard C. Burch Art and Literacy Contest winners

A sea of blue was seen on coming down Scotts Pond Rd. Over 150 community members participated in the memorial walk.

Thu Dec 24th, 2015

Community walks to remember Burch

Southern Ute Tribal Planner, Edward Box III provides information on how the development of CR 517 will be managed.

Thu Dec 24th, 2015

CR 517 will see improvements

Joseph Rael Sr. speaks at Ignacio Public Library on Thursday, Dec. 10.

Thu Dec 24th, 2015

Rael talks ‘Being & Vibration’

Ignacio’s Tucker Ward (22) rushes in to congratulate teammate Joaquin King after King’s buzzer beating three-pointer ending the first quarter of IHS’ Dec. 17 game at Dolores. The scoreboard tells an incredible story with the second quarter set to begin after the celebration.

Wed Dec 23rd, 2015

Bears broken by unrestrained Bobcats

Ignacio’s Carlos Herrera (30) launches a three-point attempt during boys’ C-team action December 17 at Dolores. The Bobcats overcame a small 10-8 halftime deficit to tie the game at 18-18 after three quarters and 27-27 through four before ultimately losing the battle in overtime, 34-29.

Wed Dec 23rd, 2015

C-team beat the Bears

Ignacio’s Ellie Seibel (12) goes up for a shot against Dolores’ Teegan Hite (14) during December 17 action at DHS. Helped by Seibel’s 15 points, the Lady ’Cats won 48-30 on the road.

Wed Dec 23rd, 2015

Grapplers claim first SJBL dual

Southern Ute Drum

Wed Dec 23rd, 2015

Lady Cats roar past SJBL rivals

10 years ago: Old Saint Nick made an appearance at the Tribal Christmas program, complete with gifts for the kids. Pictured here with Santa Claus are C.J. Cloud (middle) and Christopher Cloud (right). This photo first appeared in the Dec. 27, 2005, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.

Wed Dec 23rd, 2015

Many Moons Ago

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