Posts by Robert L. Ortiz

Fri Dec 7th, 2018

Obituary: Steve Ray Herrera Sr.

Southern Ute tribal member, Jurney Gunn Martinez with a buck harvested off the east side of the reservation over the Thanksgiving weekend.

Fri Dec 7th, 2018

Martinez scores a buck

Southern Ute tribal member and Durango Steamer’s right forward, Keevin Reynolds takes a shot on goal against Colorado Springs on Durango’s home ice at Chapman Hill Ice Rink, Sunday, Nov. 11.

Tue Nov 20th, 2018

Durango Steamers take the ice

Members of the Southern Veterans Association, Raymond Baker (second from left) carrying the Southern Ute Tribal flag, Howard Richards Sr., (center) and Rod Grove (second from right) lead the annual Durango Veterans Parade on Veteran’s Day, Sunday, Nov. 11.

Tue Nov 20th, 2018

Veterans represent in Durango parade

The Sunshine Cloud Smith Youth Advisory Council shake hands with Pete Vigil after presenting him with a Pendleton blanket. Vigil gave testimony of his service in the Vietnam War at the Ignacio High School’s Veterans Dinner, Friday, Nov. 9 at the Ignacio High School.

Tue Nov 20th, 2018

IHS hosts Veterans Dinner & Program

The Nuuciu Baptist Church held a Fall Harvest event in Ignacio on Halloween, Oct. 31. The church gave away cedar firewood, food, jackets, hats and gloves. Kieu Shorty holds one of the many hats she made. Ramona Eagle (right) and Dustine Shorty greet those who came to collect the donations.

Fri Nov 9th, 2018

Nuuciu Church’s Fall Harvest

The Bayfield 5th grade Wolverines declare their first place status after defeating the Aztec Tigers, 19-6 in the Youth American Football League (YAFL) Super Bowl, Saturday, Nov. 3 in Bloomfield N.M. Southern Ute tribal members Tavian Box (99) and Andre Thompson (35) join their teammates with the championship trophy after the game.

Fri Nov 9th, 2018

YAFL teams win Super Bowls

Shane Seibel (center) and son Trae prepare to sing a song for Calvin Millich, who served two years in Guatamala as part of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ missionary program. Speaking of his two-year service Calvin said, “I return from a place of humble people. Who lived on dirt floors.” Calvin continued, “what I learned the most was charity. Charity is the pure love of Christ. Charity changes the way we treat someone. Charity changes the ways of people’s lives.” Calvin will be attending the Utah Valley University. A homecoming was held in the John Williams Room at the Sky Ute Casino Resort, Sunday, Oct. 14 which was attended by family and friends of returning Calvin.

Fri Oct 26th, 2018

A Millich homecoming

The freshly prepared, made to order menu boasts food prepared by Omar Valdez, originally from La Junta, Chihuahua, Mexico which consists of family recipes as well as his own. 

Fri Oct 26th, 2018

Mi Hito’s offers authentic Mexican cuisine

Ground Breaking Ceremony for Grand Junction State Cemetery: Rod Grove, Eddie Dutchie Jr. Howard Richards Sr. and his kids, Krista Richards and Dewayne Richards — all pitch in with ceremonial shovels, circa 1990’s.

Fri Oct 12th, 2018

Southern Ute Veterans: Through the years

Southern Ute Drum

Thu Sep 27th, 2018

Durango Youth Football

Southern Ute tribal member, Keelyn Reynolds (in blue) of the Durango Lightning youth soccer team attempts to steal the ball from a Thunderbolts player, in U9/10 Four Corners Youth Soccer League action, Saturday, Sept. 22 at Fort Lewis College’s Smith Complex.

Thu Sep 27th, 2018

Girls kicking into fall soccer season

Southern Ute tribal elder and veteran, Ray C. Frost speaks with La Plata County Veterans Service Officer, Richard Schleeter during a veteran’s outreach at the Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Facility, Wednesday, Sept. 5.

Fri Sep 14th, 2018

Local Veterans meet

Young guns, “Under Exile” from Shiprock first played Ignacio in 2013.

Fri Sep 14th, 2018

10th Southern Ute Tribal Fair Youth Concert

The Durango Demons youth football team (third grade) take the field after running through the shoot and tearing through the “Go, Fight, Win Durango Demons” banner. The youth football season has officially begun with action across the nation. The third grade Demons defeated the Aztec Tigers 18-0, Saturday, Aug. 25 at Miller Middle School in Durango, Colo.

Fri Aug 31st, 2018

Youth gridders kickoff season

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