10 years ago The Southern Ute Indian Tribe hosted a Breast Cancer Awareness walk on Thursday, Oct. 13, inviting staff and community members to join students from the Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy in spreading cancer awareness. Healthy snacks were available as well as a raffle for prizes. SunUte Fitness Director Robin DuffyWirth met with SUIMA students to discuss the importance of recognizing various cancers. SunUte fitness director Robin Duffy-Wirth speaks with students from the Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy about cancer awareness. This photo was published in the Oct. 14, 2016, issue of the Southern Ute Drum. 

20 years ago Shanequa Owens checks out Juan Guzman’s ‘’Ugly sick green shirt,” both are seniors at Ignacio High School and are promoting drug awareness, dispelling myths about drug use. They both agree this is a good way of letting kids know the facts about drugs and alcohol. This photo was published in the Oct. 29, 2006, issue of the Southern Ute Drum. 

40 years ago Head Start Open House – was held Oct. For the public to visit their center. This photo was published in the Oct. 31, 1986, issue of the Southern Ute Drum.