Sky Ute Casino donated money to help pay for a new paint job at the Native American Center on the Campus of Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colo. On behalf of the Native American Center, Renee Tree (right) accepts the monetary support from Casino Slot Operations Manager, Mark E. Torres and Administrative Assistant, Terrie Miller. This photo first appeared in the September 20, 2002, edition of The Southern Ute Drum
Tribal member Bennett Thompson shows his form at the Horse Shoe Tournament at the annual Tribal Fair. Thompson took home second place in the singles category. This photo first appeared in the September 24, 1982, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.
Joe Frost, Ella Joy and their horses cross a swollen Hermosa Creek on a very rainy day. Six tribal members participated in a five-day horse packing trip into the San Juan Mountains as part of the Education Department’s “Culture Camp.” This photo first appeared in the September 18, 1992, edition of The Southern Ute Drum
Miss Indian World Jessa Rae Growing Thunder paid a visit to the Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy on Friday, Sept. 14. Her visit was meet with enthusiasm from the students during their Ute Language class. Following her presentation, students engaged the powwow princess in a round dance. This photo first appeared in the September 21, 2012, edition of The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Dave Brown | SU Drum archive
Photo Credit: SU Drum archive
Photo Credit: SU Drum archive
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | SU Drum archive
