Posts by Robert L. Ortiz

Fri Jul 30th, 2021

Obituary: Suzette D. Humpy

Fri Jul 30th, 2021

Back to School 2021-2022 Calendars

Carlos Chanio Herrera August 15, 1972 – June 5, 2021

Fri Jun 18th, 2021

Obituary: Carlos C. Herrera

The Southern Ute Veterans Association held a small, intimate ceremony for Memorial Day, on Monday, May 31, 2021 in the Southern Ute Veteran’s Memorial Park. Due to current COVID-restrictions – the larger ceremony that was traditionally held annually was scaled down significantly. The veterans raised and lowered flags to half-mast in recognition of those who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, prior to continuing the Memorial Day ceremony at the Bear Dance Bridge on the Pine River. The Veterans Association concluded the ceremony at the Ouray Memorial Cemetery. Pictured above in the Southern Ute Veterans Memorial Park: Tim Watts (Army), Ronnie Baker (Army), Gordon Hammond (Marines), Bruce Valdez (Army), Howard Richards (Army), Russell Box Sr. (Air Force), Rod Grove (Army) and Bruce LeClaire (Army).

Fri Jun 4th, 2021

Honoring the Fallen Soldiers

Charlize Valdez hugs her father, Chris Valdez, during the Parent Dedication portion of the commencement ceremony.

Fri Jun 4th, 2021

Ignacio High School Graduation makes a comeback!

Fri Jun 4th, 2021

Obituary: Deanna Beth Frost

Field Days return for the Ignacio Elementary School ... kinda. Absent was the hordes of students and families on the field at one time, parents and spectators were limited to viewing and supporting their students from the bleachers this year, under Covid-19 restrictions. Each class had a different time slot throughout this year’s two-day day field day, Monday, May 10 and Thursday, May 13.

Fri May 21st, 2021

Fun filled days of field events

Tisa Bernally-Russell of Farmington, N.M. raises her fist in support for the Murdered and Missing Indigenous Relatives, during the Walk in Solidarity on Main Street in Durango, Colo.

Fri May 21st, 2021

Rally & Round Dance for Murdered & Missing Relative (MMIR)

After 18 years of dedicated service to the Southern Ute Detention Center, Angie Abeyta retired as a Programs Sergeant. Abeyta said she is very proud of her job with the detention center and enjoyed working with the inmates. Abeyta organized various programs and classes, such as AA meetings for the inmates to utilize. Abeyta said about working with the inmates, “I feel that if they want to turn their life around with the opportunities we provide – they can turn their life around. It’s up to them [inmates] to want to turn their life around, and I was there to guide them and be someone they can talk to.” Abeyta continued by adding, “I try to help them, I hope they take my advice, and hope they want what’s right.”

Fri May 21st, 2021

Abeyta retires from SU Detention Center

10 Years Ago: Eleanor Frost (left), Southern Ute tribal member and museum technician, assists Miss Southern Ute First Alternate Sage Rohde (center) and other Southern Ute Royalty members in cutting the ribbon to officially open the Southern Ute Community Center & Museum’s doors to the tribal membership during the “Circle of Life” dedication ceremony held in the courtyard on May 14, 2011.
This photo was first published in the May 20, 2011, issue of The Southern Ute Drum.

Fri May 21st, 2021

Many Moons Ago

Southern Ute tribal member Sergio Cloud just received his certificate from the Indian Police Academy. Sergio successfully completed the Basic Telecommunications Program. Sergio had to do the classes online due to the pandemic. He has been with SUPD for approximately five years. He was first a Community Resource Officer; and now a dispatcher for the past two years. Cloud began as a Dispatcher Trainee with SUPD and recently celebrated his 22nd birthday!

Fri Apr 23rd, 2021

Southern Ute Police Dept. News

Fri Feb 26th, 2021

Media Protocols: 2021 Regular Season/State Championships

Fri Feb 12th, 2021

Envision:You awarded grant to create peer support programs for LGBTQ+

Fri Feb 12th, 2021

What can I do now in my garden?

Fri Jan 29th, 2021

SJBPH confirms COVID-19 related death in Archuleta County