Southern Ute Tribal Information Services Director, Edna Frost reflects on her years working alongside the newspaper. She spoke favorably about the direction of the tribal newspaper and how The Southern Ute Drum has evolved and maintained relavent to the membership over time. The first issue was printed on May, 9, 1969 — this spring marks the fiftieth year for the tribal publication.

Philip Martinez reads the special edition of The Southern Ute Drum while attending the 50th anniversary of the tribal newspaper at the Multi-Purpose Facility on Friday, May 10.

Dr. James Jefferson and Maria Rivera stay late talking about the language, the history and family after attending The Southern Ute Drum’s 50th anniversary of the tribal newspaper on Friday, May 10 at the Multi-Purpose Facility.

Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | SU Drum

Photo Credit: McKayla Lee | The Southern Ute Drum