June 2019

Southern Ute Chairman, Christine Sage presents Charise Hunter a custom piece of pottery at the annual Education Banquet on Friday, June 28 for completing her apprenticeship with the Education Department and Mentor, Lisa Pratchett. The 18th annual Recognition Ceremony and Education Banquet was held at the Sky Ute Casino Resort.

Fri Jun 28th, 2019

Graduates receive top honors

Southern Ute Tribal member, Ocean Hunter at SunUte Community Center. Hunter is headed to compete in a basketball competition in Australia as part of the Down Under Sport Program. The program fosters cultural exchange in athletes through spirited competition.

Fri Jun 28th, 2019

Ignacio athletes head Down Under

Mon Jun 24th, 2019

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe clarifies relationship with the Town of Ignacio and on-going water and wastewater rate discussion

Avaleena Nanaeto of Ignacio High School was named The Durango Herald’s Girls Underclassman of the Year for the 2018-2019 season. She qualified for state in cross-country and was also a key defensive stopper for her freshman season.

Fri Jun 21st, 2019

Durango Herald names Ignacio High’s Avaleena Nanaeto: Girls Underclassman of the Year

Pictured in the 25th year team is (L-R): Frank Pen, Bob Jefferson, Jay Herrera, Jeff Jefferson, and Unknown.

Fri Jun 21st, 2019

Membership Memories

“Empire Spikes Back” out of Dulce New Mexico, and captain of the team; Tamela Tafoya took first place in the tourney. The co-ed volleyball tournament brought six teams to SunUte on Saturday, June 8. Stay tuned for more volleyball action this summer – co-ed grass volleyball.

Fri Jun 21st, 2019

Congrats volleyball champs

Swim lessons can save lives! We still have openings, call SunUte at 970-563-0214! Free to all tribal members.

Fri Jun 21st, 2019

Lessons save lives

Fri Jun 21st, 2019

FCC upholds decision allowing La Plata County access to Denver TV

Fri Jun 21st, 2019

Farmers Fresh Rx to close June 30

A pair of kits, or young foxes, tussle in the grass outside their den. This family of red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) made their home in an underground den near Scott’s Pond this spring. The five juvenile foxes would play together and practice life skills in the cool of the morning, or late in the day. In their role as parents, the male and female foxes bring food, in the form of small mammals and birds, back to the den. They also watch over the young, teaching them to be vigilant and alert — until the kits are old enough to disperse and head out on their own.

Fri Jun 21st, 2019

Foxin’ around

10 Years Ago: Moon’s Custom Cycles, Blackhawk Trading, and the town of Ignacio collaborated with Ignacio High School art teacher Jill Peterson and students to paint a full color wall mural adjacent to Moon’s. Students pictured from the left are Tiffany Bluehouse, Springwind Frost, Jasmine Bluehous, Krystopher Winterhawk and Jesse Maez.

This photo first appeared in the June 19, 2009, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.

Fri Jun 21st, 2019

Many Moons Ago

Fri Jun 21st, 2019

CDOT and NHTSA Launch “Stop. Trains Can’t” Railroad Safety Campaign

Shane Seibel of One Enterprise LLC, checks in on the recently planted trees and riparian vegetation along spring creek, Tuesday, June 18, his company worked to implement the restoration project earlier this spring.

Fri Jun 21st, 2019

Spring Creek restoration project benefits from rainfall

Northern Ute, Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute youth lead a round dance presentation in the courtyard of the Red Butte Gardens on Tuesday, June 18.

Fri Jun 21st, 2019

Youth leaders reunite at the University of Utah

Southern Ute Tribal Court Judge, Scott Moore leads the swearing in of Andrea Quintana on Monday, June 10 in the TERO Conference Room. Quintana is the newest member of the Gaming Commission.

Fri Jun 21st, 2019

Quintana joins Gaming Commission