January 2017

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe announced Raymond Baker as the new Growth Fund Executive Director on Tuesday, Jan. 31. Baker will begin his new role starting Monday, Feb. 6.

Tue Jan 31st, 2017

Tribe selects Baker as new Growth Fund Executive Director

Babe Lansing has been awarded “Ranger of the Year” from the Southern Ute Department of Justice and Regulatory for her dedication and work ethic.

Fri Jan 20th, 2017

Lansing awarded Ranger of the Year

Fri Jan 20th, 2017

Tribal member Satisfaction Survey correction

Thu Jan 19th, 2017

The Southern Ute Drum: Darkroom Equipment Raffle

Congressman Scott Tipton paid a visit to the Ignacio School District on Tuesday, Jan. 17. Students gathered in the high school auditorium to listen to Tipton speak about what he is working on as the Congressman for the third congressional district of Colorado. Elementary, middle and high school students took turns asking Tipton their own questions. Some included questions about his schooling and what it takes to be a congressman and others dived into specific issues like the environment and what Tipton would be doing to help protect Colorado from disasters like the Gold King Mine spill in 2015.

Thu Jan 19th, 2017

U.S. Rep visits Ignacio students

Southern Ute Chairman Clement J. Frost and Ute Mountain Ute Councilwoman Juanita Plentyholes speak with Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper outside the Executive Chambers at the Colorado Capitol building on Thursday, Jan. 12. The tribal reps traveled to Denver to attend Hickenlooper’s State of the State address.

Thu Jan 19th, 2017

Chairman attends State of the State address

Ignacio’s Ocean Hunter (32) attempts a fade-away jumper over 3A Bayfield’s McKay Wells and others during Day 1 – Friday, Jan. 6 – action at Durango’s 4 Corners Tournament. The Cats unfortunately lost 77-41 to the Wolverines, then fell 60-43 to 3A Montezuma-Cortez on Day 2 in their most recent action as of Monday, Jan. 16. Bobcats stand at 3-3 overall, 2-0 in the 2A/1A San Juan Basin League.

Thu Jan 19th, 2017

Cats look to get out of slump

Ignacio senior Veronica Gonzales (1) fends off Bayfield sophomore Taelor Higgins (10) during the Lady Bobcat JV’s 35-19 victory inside BHS Gymnasium on Tuesday, Jan. 10. Due to the wild, wintry weather the weekend of the Jan. 13 and 14, it was the squad’s most recent outing as of Monday, Jan. 16.

Thu Jan 19th, 2017

JV Bobcat action

Trae Siebel (far right) assists the Lady Bobcat team as he coaches young participants through a lay-up drill.

Thu Jan 19th, 2017

Lady Bobcats train players

Damon Tung (center) joins his wife Serena Tung (left) along with their kids Sayde Hendriks (right) and Blake Gee.

Thu Jan 19th, 2017

Guys and kids breakfast at Head Start

Thu Jan 19th, 2017

Cervical Health Awareness Month: Screening is key

Thu Jan 19th, 2017

Southern Ute Tribe: 2017-2018 Fishing Proclamation

Thu Jan 19th, 2017

Tough go for Cats on Florence mats

20 years ago: I’m sooo disappointed there’s no school. Though Devin Frost would rather be slaving away over a hot pencil in class, he was instead forced to have a little fun sledding near Chairman’s Hill with his buddies, Byron Red Jr. and Cameron Frost
This photo first appeared in the Jan. 17, 1997, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.

Thu Jan 19th, 2017

Many Moons Ago

The Shining Mountain Health and Wellness Breastfeeding Program held an informational meeting for moms and mom’s to be on the basics of breastfeeding. Tristian Benally and Shawmarie Tso, both Certified Lactation Counselors, hosted the meeting offering their support to women who are or will be breastfeeding. Durango WIC, Southern Ute Health Center staff and Head Start staff were also available providing information on programs they offer that are set up to help new moms.

Thu Jan 19th, 2017

Breastfeeding program services